| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Credit | 45.00 |
| Borrower/Recipient | 14.50 |
| EC: European Commission | 44.96 |
Eritrea Education Sector Investment Project
Abstract*
The Education Sector Investment Project in Eritrea, seeks a more equitable, and increased enrollment in basic education, and an enhanced quality in basic, and secondary education. The project components are as follows: 1) increasing equitable enrollment in basic education, will be achieved by improving access to education, through a low-cost construction of classrooms, and facilities at elementary, and middle schools. By identifying appropriate locations... Show More
Key Details
Project Details
P070272
Closed
Susan E. Hirshberg
N/A
March 24, 2003
(as of board presentation)
June 19, 2003
September 23, 2003
US$ 104.46 million
N/A
2003
US$ 89.96 million
B
Not Applicable
August 31, 2011
BANK APPROVED
December 20, 2023
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 45.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 45.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 44.96 |
| Total Project Cost** | 104.46 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of June 30, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2003 | IDA-37940 | Loan Commitment | 45,000,000.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2011-08-28 |
| Counterpart Funding | Satisfactory | 2011-08-28 |
| Project Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2011-08-28 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2011-08-28 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2011-08-28 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2011-08-28 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2011-08-28 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 02-29-2012 |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Moderately Unsatisfactory |
| Risk to Development Outcome | Substantial |
| Bank Performance | Moderately Unsatisfactory |
| Borrower Performance | Moderately Unsatisfactory |
| Government Performance | Moderately Unsatisfactory |
| Implementing Agency | Moderately Satisfactory |
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | ICR REVIEW: 01-29-2013 | PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT: |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome Rating | Moderately Unsatisfactory | N/a |
| Risk To Development Outcome | Significant | N/a |
| Bank Performance | Moderately Unsatisfactory | N/a |
| Borrower Performance | Moderately Unsatisfactory | N/a |
| Government Performance | Moderately Unsatisfactory | N/a |
| Implementing Agency | Moderately Unsatisfactory | N/a |
| Icr Quality | Satisfactory | N/a |
| M&e Quality | Modest | N/a |
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Student enrollment at elementary school level Value 298,691 (SY 2002/03) 300,129 (SY 2008/09)286,021 (SY 2009/10) 464,000 (SY 2010/11) Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment The team recently noticed that the Baseline Value for elementary enrollment was changed in the November 2009 ISR to reflect thefindings of the Project Restructuring team in 2007 (which they based on 2005/06 data). This final ISR now reflects the originalinformation. The ICR team will look at the broader enrollment trends. Preliminary numbers for 2010/11 indicate an increase of approximately 25,000 students at the elementary level.This indicator ofaccess agreed during restructuring of the project has been defined in terms of an increase in absolute numbers of students. It hasbecome difficult to measure absolute targets given that the population of Eritrea has declined in the recent past,including for theage groups 7-11. It is expected that the population of the age group 7-11 (elementary) will be about 436,000, which is lower thanthe original target enrollment of 464,000. The data on which the end target was based at appraisal and MTR/Restructuring needs to be evaluated. Student enrollment at middle school level Value 87,019 (SY 2002/03) 151,131 (SY 2008/09)151,702 (SY 2009/10) 189,000 (SY 2010/11) Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Preliminary numbers for SY 2010/11 are 154,598 Although the numeric target was not met, the increases at this level are significant. Female share of total enrollment in elementary, middle and secondary schools Value (SY 2002/03): 44% (elementary); 42% (middle); 36% SY 2008/09: 45% (elementary); 42% (middle); 40% (s (SY 2010/11): 50% (elementary); 45% (middle); 40% Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Preliminary SY 2010/11:Elementary 45%Middle 44%Secondary 43% Percentage of Grade 3 and Grade 5 learners attaining the minimum mastery level in the Monitoring and Learning Achievement Test Value 58% (Gr. 3); 32% (Gr. 5); (2001) Gr. 3 - Math 43.21Engl 30.01Mother Tongue 47. 62% (Gr. 3); 37% (Gr. 5); Date September 23, 2003 July 1, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment One could say Gr 3 did not succeed and Gr 5 did achieve the objective, but the report from the technical expert implies this isnotnecessarily the case. The final workshop report states that "Lower performance relative to expectations... is likely the resultof the novelty of the curriculum, not an actual drop in skills." Therefore it is not possible to meaningfully measure the outcomeof MLAII compared to MLA I. # Percentage of Grade 8 national examination pass rate increases from 71% in 2005/06 academic year to 76% in 2010/11 academic year. Value 71.00 74.78 76.00 Date July 20, 2007 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment SY 2008/09 pass rate: 76.17% The SY2008/09 pass rate achieved the target. Analysis is needed to understand the real meaning of a 1.22 percent decline.
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
New and cost-effective school designs in place Value no standard school design New and cost-effective school designs approved New and cost-effective school designs approved Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Designs have been used in for all civil works activities Achieved Classrooms built and/ or rehabilitated (number) (Note: Number includes classrooms constructed at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels) Value 0 1,289 1,190 Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment CP1: 442; CP2: 114; NCB IDA: 100; NCB ECTF: 304; ICB: 329 Target surpassed Teachers trained in-service (number)(Note: Number of teachers trained/upgraded through fast-track or summer training programs) Value 0 4,522 2,500 Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Previous figures only included training exclusively for elementary school teachers (2,761) trained through Summer Programs orFast-Track. However, IDA supported a larger number of teacher training (incl. combination of elementary, middle, secondary teachersas well as MOE Staff) through summer programs, totaling 4,522 Target surpassed Teachers trained in-service (number)(Note: Number of teachers trained/upgraded through open and distance learning) Value 0 2,080 2,080 Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment 1st batch (580) completed w/IDA support of which 411 graduated; 2nd batch (1,500 - paid out of EC funds) of which 1,254 graduated Percentage of subjects requiring revisions under the curriculum reform completes new materials development Value 0 100% Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Materials developed for grades 1-8. Grades 9-12 books finalized and being printed. On course to achieve 100%. Target achieved New round of MLA testing prepared, implemented, and results analyzed Value 0 Completed results analyzed Date September 23, 2003 July 1, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment MLA II was administered in October 2008. Results have been analyzed and submitted to IDA in January 2010. MLA Specialist workingwith GOE team to further analyze data. Target achieved. More importantly, meaningful lessons learned through TA for future student assessment in Eritrea Capacity assessment completed Value no Yes yes Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Capacity Assessment study completed as part of the proposed 15 Policy Studies (see next indicator) Number of policy studies completed Value 0 15 15 Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Target met - included studies financed both by IDA and the separate EC program. No analysis of content and use of information available. Number of MoE management staff trained and upgraded Value 0 220 150 Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Data obtained during this mission updated; 220 includes IDA-financed only of 127 staff being trained at EIT, 93 trained throughSummer Programs. However, there have been many more MOE staff trained by other sources of funds, including 209 MOE staff supportedby the EC to pursue either their postgraduate or undergraduate studies. Target surpassed Evaluation of previous targeting programs completed and new interventions prepared Value No Yes Yes Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Target met Target met Number of girls and other disadvantaged children covered by incentive schemes Value N/A (new intervention after restructuring) 3,000 in 20092,334 in 2010 2,300 Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment Target achieved. Target achieved. Number of disadvantaged pre-school age children enrolled in ECD centers Value n/a (new intervention after restructuring) 80,000 Date September 23, 2003 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment 782 community-based ECD Centers financed by IDA. ICR will provide final enrollment data Textbooks purchased (number)(Note: Values to be included after Dec. 2008 mission) Value n/a Grade 7: 408,000 (reprints)Grade 8: 408,000 (repr 4.95 million elementary books printed & delivered Date January 30, 2009 May 12, 2011 August 31, 2011 Comment The value was corrected to reflect data obtained during the May/June 2010 mission. 1.1 million books were printed financed by IDA,additional books have been printed by Danida and the EC. Since then, IDA has financed the printing of an additional 2.8 millionbooks (at various stages of editing, layout or printing) Target achieved.