DR Congo - Education Quality Improvement Project (EQUIP)

Abstract*

The development objectives of the Education Quality Improvement Project for Democratic Republic of Congo are to: (a) improve quality of learning in primary education; and (b) strengthen sector management. The project comprises of three components. The first component, quality of learning in primary education aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in primary education through a conducive education environment enabled by the strengthening... Show More

Development Objective

The Project Development Objectives are to improve the quality of learning conditions in primary education and to strengthen sector management.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P157922
Status
Closed
Team Leader
Hamoud Kamil , Yevgeniya Savchenko, Maroua Sallami
Borrower 2
Ministry of Finance

Country
Congo, Democratic Republic of
Disclosure Date
January 21, 2016
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
April 18, 2017
Effective Date
August 9, 2017

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 100.00 million
Implementing Agency
Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education and Induction to New Citizenship
Region
Eastern and Southern Africa
Fiscal Year 3
2017

Commitment Amount
US$ 100.00 million
Environmental Category
C
Environmental and Social Risk
Not Applicable
Closing Date
December 30, 2022

Consultant Services required
Yes
Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED
Last Update Date
August 5, 2024

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Social Development and Protection

FY17 - Fragility, Conflict and Violence5%
- FY17 - Forced Displacement5%
FY17 - Social Inclusion96%
- FY17 - Indigenous People and Ethnic Minorities17%
- FY17 - Other Excluded Groups62%
- FY17 - Participation and Civic Engagement17%

Project Map

Interactive Map

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
Education for All - Fast Track Initiative	100.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	N/A
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	N/A

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	100.00
Total Project Cost**	100.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

No data available.

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Moderately Satisfactory	2023-01-05
Procurement	Moderately Satisfactory	2023-01-05
Financial Management	Moderately Satisfactory	2023-01-05
Project Management	Moderately Satisfactory	2023-01-05
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Satisfactory	2023-01-05
Overall Safeguards Rating	Moderately Satisfactory	2023-01-05
Monitoring and Evaluation	Moderately Satisfactory	2023-01-05
Overall Safeguards Rating	Moderately Satisfactory	2023-01-05

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATOR	IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-30-2023
Outcomes	Substantial
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank Performance	Substantial
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATOR	ICR REVIEW: 03-04-2024	PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome Rating	Moderately Satisfactory	N/a
Risk To Development Outcome		N/a
Bank Performance	Moderately Satisfactory	N/a
Borrower Performance		N/a
Government Performance		N/a
Implementing Agency		N/a
Icr Quality	Substantial	N/a
M&e Quality	Substantial	N/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

One large-scale standardized student learning assessment undertaken Value No Twice Twice
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 December 30, 2022
Comment
Reduction in public primary school fees paid by households in targeted provinces Value 0.00 20.00 0.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022
Comment
Percentage of 2nd grade students with a reading textbook in targeted provinces Value 30.00 70.00 0.00
Date May 1, 2019 December 30, 2022
Comment
Percentage of 4th grade students with a mathematics textbook in targeted provinces Value 29.00 45.00 0.00
Date May 1, 2019 December 30, 2022
Comment
Percentage of 2nd grade teachers in targeted provinces who report having and frequently utilizing a teachers’ guide for reading Value 65.00 80.00 0.00
Date May 1, 2019 December 30, 2022
Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

National Minimum Quality Standards adopted Value No Yes Yes
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 December 30, 2022
Comment
Teacher training: MEPST elaborates a pre-service teacher training policy and a budgeted action plan Value No Yes Yes
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Impact evaluation of PBF scheme on learning outcomes Value N/A Yes N/A
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022
Comment

Establishment of the teacher training Directorate within MEPS-INC with clearly defined institutional mandate in coordination with the Ministry of Civil Service	Value	No	Yes	Yes
	Date	January 16, 2017	December 30, 2022	January 29, 2021
	Comment

1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade teachers trained in how to effectively teach reading in national languages nationwide Value 0.00 150000.00 150000.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Sector annual reviews organized by SPACE Value No Yes Yes
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Implementation of standardized class observation method Value No Yes Yes
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 December 30, 2022
Comment
Textbooks in reading (1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades) in national languages distributed to schools nationwide Value 0.00 9000000.00 9011051.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 May 30, 2022
Comment
Citizens' engagement: Share of school management plans co-signed by parent committees in targeted schools Value 0.00 60.00 60.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Inter-school pedagogical training networks (réseaux d' écoles de proximité - REP) in the project provinces meet regularly Value No Yes Yes
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
French textbooks for 3rd and 4th grades distributed to schools nationwide Value 0.00 1500000.00 1500000.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Citizens’ Engagement: Share of schools receiving textbooks where parent or student representative confirms receipt Value 0.00 65.00 0.00
Date May 1, 2019 December 30, 2022
Comment
Textbooks in math (1st, 2nd, 3rd , and 4th grades) distributed to schools nationwide Value 0.00 5000000.00 5000000.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment

Percentage of school directors in the project provinces trained in leadership (including classroom observation, school development plans)	Value	0.00	80.00	80.00
	Date	January 16, 2017	December 30, 2022	January 29, 2021
	Comment

Textbooks in science (2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades) distributed to schools nationwide Value 0.00 3000000.00 3000000.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
More than 70% of textbooks distributed to the schools before the start of the targeted school year Value No Yes Yes
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Communication/Sensitization campaigns on national languages Value 0.00 4.00 4.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment

Number of direct beneficiaries (students in grades 1-4 benefitting from textbooks and teachers benefitting from training)	Value	0.00	14222497.00	11000000.00
	Date	January 16, 2017	December 30, 2022	December 30, 2022
	Comment

Independent Unit for Learning Assessment (IULA) created and functional Value No Yes Yes
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Of which percentage female Value 0.00 0.00 48.50
Date January 16, 2017 March 30, 2018
Comment
Share of targeted schools receiving funds for including drop-out reduction in grade 1 as part of their management plan Value 0.00 80.00 80.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Programs and related textbooks revised for elimination of stereotypes Value 0.00 8.00 8.00
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Semi-annual communication campaigns to prevent violence against females and early child marriage Value No Yes Yes
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment
Annual campaigns for girls' education Value No Yes Yes
Date January 16, 2017 December 30, 2022 January 29, 2021
Comment