| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | 35.00 |
| Borrower/Recipient | 7.00 |
Basic Education Quality Improvement Project
Abstract*
The objectives of the Education Quality Improvement Project for finance are improve: (i) the quality of non-formal initial, basic (grades 1-9) and secondary (10-12) education programs; (ii) the coverage and internal efficiency of initial and basic education; and (iii) the strategic planning and institutional performance of the Ministry of Education at the central, regional and local levels. Improving equity is considered a universal/cross-cutting... Show More
Development Objective
The Project Development Objective (PDO) seeks to support the Government of Panama to improve: (i) the quality of non-formal initial, basic (grades 1-9) and secondary (10-12) education programs; (ii) the coverage and internal efficiency of initial and basic education; and (iii) the strategic planning and institutional performance of the Ministry of Education at the central, regional and local levels. Improving equity is considered a transversal principle and therefore embedded in each component of the Project.
Key Details
Project Details
P106686
Closed
Maria Bonilla-Chacin
N/A
January 11, 2008
(as of board presentation)
August 5, 2008
December 29, 2008
US$ 42.00 million
N/A
2009
US$ 35.00 million
C
September 28, 2021
December 31, 2014
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | 35.00 |
| IDA Commitment | N/A |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 35.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 42.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2008 | IBRD-75860 | Loan Commitment | 35,000,000.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Safeguards Rating | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2009-11-07 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2009-11-07 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2009-11-07 |
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2009-11-07 |
| Project Management | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2009-11-07 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2009-11-07 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | ICR REVIEW: 01-24-2011 | PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT: |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome Rating | Not Rated | N/a |
| Risk To Development Outcome | Not Rated | 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 |
|---|
Reduce repetition rate in Grades 1 through 6 Value Grade 1=9, Grade 2=8.4, Grade 3=6.2, Grade 4=4.2, To be revised with 2008 data. Grade 1=8, Grade 2=7.2, Grade 3=5.0, Grade 4=3.0, Date March 31, 2007 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment Increase graduation rate in Grade 9 Value Graduation rate 85% To be revised with 2008 data. Graduation rate 92% Date March 31, 2007 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment Percentage of total annual student report cards that will be available for on-line consultation by teachers, students, parents, school staff and other education authorities. Value 30% To be revised at the end of 2009. 90% Date November 1, 2006 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment Improve the quality of non-formal initial, basic (grades 1-9) and secondary (10-12) education programs. Value Difference in national average SINECA scores betwe MEDUCA is preparing baseline data for 2008. Studen To be updated with test results from the November Date August 4, 2008 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment Improve the coverage and internal efficiency of initial and basic education programs. Net enrollment rates for children in initial (age 4 and 5) and basic education (grades 1-9) programs. Value NER ECD students at age 4=39 and age 5=83.NER for Data are being upgraded to establish baseline for NER ECD students at age 4=50 and age 5=91.NER for Date November 1, 2005 November 14, 2008 November 4, 2013 Comment Increase survival rate of students in Grade 5 Value 89% To be revised with 2008 data. 95% Date November 14, 2008 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of teachers and school administrators actively participating in targeted training program Value 0 0 600 Date August 4, 2008 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment Validation, establishment and official operation of IBE curricula for initial and basic education. Value 0 0 Implementation IBE ECD in Grades 1 through 4 compl Date August 4, 2008 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment Number of ENEA trained teachers actively using the methodology Value 4,875 To be revised with 2008 data. 7,375 Date November 1, 2005 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment Number of student assessment tests carried out. Value 0 Round to esablish baseline carried out on the week Round 1 2011 & Round 2 in 2013 Date November 1, 2005 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment Number of instructors trained participating in the academic strengthening program. Value 100 To be revised with 2008 data. 350 Date November 1, 2005 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment Number of annual national reports identifying schools at risk of academic failure Value 0 0 1 per year starting in 2009. Date August 4, 2008 November 14, 2008 November 1, 2013 Comment