| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Grant | 3.00 |
RY Higher Education Quality Improvement Project - Additional Financing
Development Objective
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to create enabling conditions for the enhancement of quality of university programs and graduate employability.
Key Details
Project Details
P150129
Closed
Amira Mohamed Ibrahim Kazem
N/A
Yemen, Republic of
July 22, 2014
(as of board presentation)
September 15, 2014
N/A
US$ 3.00 million
N/A
2015
US$ 3.00 million
C
Not Applicable
January 17, 2017
Yes
BANK APPROVED
July 16, 2024
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 3.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 3.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 3.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025
No data available.
Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Direct project beneficiaries Value 0.00 3025.00 2718.00 Date September 21, 2010 July 1, 2013 December 31, 2017 Comment The number of beneficiaries from the project, including:1. Students enrolled in the 12 QIF programs.2. Universityacademicstaffreceiving professional development either affiliated to QIT or UQAT.3. CAQAY council members receivingcapacitybuilding4. MOHESRstaff trained5. Taiz University fiduciary staff trained Female beneficiaries Value 0.00 17.00 795.00 Date September 21, 2010 July 1, 2013 December 31, 2017 Comment QIF programs adopting mechanisms to ensure the quality of undergraduate program development and delivery. Value 0.00 75.00 65.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment 9 out of 12 programs are adopting agreed mechanisms as per indicator definition. Three of the programs: Computer Science Program –Hajja University, Computer Network Program – Taiz University and E-learning Program – Hodeidah University are lagging behind buttaking serious steps to catch up. Currently, this target has been met. QIF programs adopting mechanisms to enhance graduate employability Value 0.00 66.00 65.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment 8 out of 12 programs fulfill the agreed elements of the definition; while the remaining 4 (Computer Science Program – HajjaUniversity; Computer Networking and Distribution System - Taiz University, Basic Education Program – Sana’a University, andE-learning Program - Hodeidah University) are taking conducive steps towards graduate employability as per the definition.Currently, this target has been met. Public universities with functioning QA mechanisms Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment A number of steps were taken: 10 quality weeks training modules developed and being delivered in universities; the QA standardsandManual for Level 1 and 2 have been finalized; 80 assessors have been trained to apply Level 1 standards and are ready to assisttheHEIs for self-assessments; Level 1 standards and manual are being applied by several colleges.
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
QIF Programs establishing a formal arrangement for professional development with regional and/or international universities Value 0.00 5.00 8.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment Five QIF programs signed MOUs with regional/international HEIs and follow through with specific agreements towards professionaldevelopment, peer review, etc... Quality Assurance Council (CAQAY) established Value No Yes Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment For the purpose of promoting a quality culture, CAQAY has at least one media event every month. CAQAY developed and distributed abrochure to the universities in January 2014, which focused on the Quality Week Program at Yemeni Universities. CAQAY will developa tracking system for QA activities, and a contract is currently being negotiated for this, to be signed on April 30, 2014. Quality assurance strategic plan developed and finalized by CAQAY Value No No Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment The strategic plan for CAQAY was developed and has gone through an external review process. The strategic plan is expected to befinalized and adopted by June 2014. Standards and procedural manual for implementing internal QA reviews prepared by CAQAY Value No No Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment (i) The Quality Assurance Standards and Manual for Level 1 and 2 have been finalized; (ii) 80 assessors have been trained to applyLevel 1 standards and are ready to assist the HEIs for self-assessments; (iii) Level 1 standards and manual are being applied byseveral colleges. Trained peer reviewers conduct regular on-site visits as part of internal review process verification Value No No Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment Response to self-assessment is low so far. This can potentially improve with further clarification of the purpose ofself-assessment and its value added to program quality. Quality Week Training Modules to develop project universities’ capacity in quality assurance concepts and practices developed and delivered by CAQAY Value 0.00 8.00 12.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment 8 out of 12 Quality Modules have been developed - to be reviewed.Since the September 2013 mission, Quality Weeks (QWs) wereconducted in Sana’a University, Hadhramout University, and Ibb University. Over 100 faculty members were trained. Four more QWs areplanned for Taiz University, Thamar University, Aden University and Hodeidha University. Higher education KPIs formally endorsed by MOHESR Value No Yes Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment Higher education statistical yearbook produced by MOHESR Value No No Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment TOR cleared in November 1, 2013; with only one response to the advertisement. Contract to be awarded by August 2014. Satisfactory results of fiduciary capacity assessment of Taiz University Value No No Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment Manual for the new procedures in the areas of financial management, procurement, and internal audit approved by the UniversityCouncil. Specific action items were agreed for MOF approval of the Manual of Procedures. This would facilitate the adoption of thenew procedures at the university level. In addition, it was agreed to proceed with: (i) manual piloting of the new procedures, and(ii) moving to an automated system once the procedures are adequately implemented. Quarterly progress reports produced on time Value No Yes Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment Annually audited financial statements submitted on time Value Yes Yes Date April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment Direct project beneficiaries Value 0.00 1055.00 9839.00 Date September 21, 2010 October 14, 2013 December 31, 2017 Comment As agreed during the mission, the PMU will submit an updated RF by November 15, 2013 and an ISR will be updated then. Female beneficiaries Value 0.00 504.00 813.00 Date September 21, 2010 October 14, 2013 December 31, 2017 Comment Students enrolled in the 12 QIF Programs. Value 0.00 1425.00 7199.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment University academic staff receiving professional development either affiliated to QIT or UQAT Value 0.00 1521.00 2540.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment CAQAY council members receiving capacity building Value 0.00 16.00 20.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment MOHESR staff trained Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment Taiz University fiduciary staff trained Value 0.00 63.00 50.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment QIF procedures manual developed Value No Yes Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment It was also agreed to further elaborate the M&E section in the QIF manual to ensure effective engagement of the QITs andconsistency between the project results framework and the program's log frame. PIRC established Value No Yes Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment The Bank team notes that the Project Identification and Review Committee (PIRC) is taking an active role in monitoring and guidingproject implementation, and strongly supports this initiative. QIF proposals approved by MOHESR Value No Yes Yes Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment QIF Programs with timely achievement of annual Performance Agreement targets Value 0.00 66.00 65.00 Date September 21, 2010 April 21, 2014 December 31, 2017 Comment 8 out of 12 programs have shown consistent commitment to PA, while 4 would require more intensive follow-up from PMU.