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Honduras Early Childhood Education Improvement Project

Abstract*

The objectives of the Early Childhood Education Improvement Project for Honduras are to improve (a) Ministry of Education (SE’s) institutional capacity for preschool management; (b) teaching practices of preschool teachers and Educators; and (c) physical learning environments in preschools serving children in Targeted Areas. The Project has five components. 1. Strengthening SE’s Institutional Capacity for Preschool Management component will strengthen...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

The objectives of the Project are to improve (a) SE’s institutional capacity for preschool management; (b) teaching practices of preschool teachers and Educators; and (c) physical learning environments in preschools serving children in Targeted Areas.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P169161

  • Active

  • Maria Bendini , Vincent Perrot

  • Ministry of Finance (Secretaría de Finanzas, SEFIN)

  • Honduras

  • April 1, 2019

  • (as of board presentation)

    March 19, 2020

  • November 11, 2020

  • US$ 39.50 million

  • Ministry of Education (Secretaría de Educación - SE)

  • Latin America and Caribbean

  • 2020

  • US$ 39.50 million

  • N/A

  • February 21, 2024

  • July 31, 2025

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
Education for All Supervising Entity 9.50
IDA Credit 30.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 30.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 30.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 9.50
Total Project Cost** 39.50

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-65600 Int Charges 6,693.08
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-65600 Int Charges 6,414.21
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-65600 Int Charges 7,200.00
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-65600 Int Charges 7,200.00
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-65600 Int Charges 6,900.00
Apr 28, 2023 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 553,213.25
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-65600 Int Charges 7,200.00
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-65600 Int Charges 7,200.00
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-65600 Int Charges 6,900.00
Aug 3, 2023 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 383,365.84
Jul 31, 2023 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 291,666.66
Dec 22, 2023 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 1,000,000.00
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-65600 Int Charges 13,047.10
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-65600 Int Charges 13,047.10
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-65600 Int Charges 12,165.61
Dec 18, 2023 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 329,793.10
Sep 28, 2023 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 253,701.34
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-65600 Int Charges 337.84
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-65600 Int Charges 30,525.44
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-65600 Int Charges 30,525.44
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-65600 Int Charges 27,856.84
Nov 27, 2023 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 285,590.03
Jan 30, 2024 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 1,434,106.00
Mar 20, 2024 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 713,210.50
Jul 29, 2024 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 1,055,964.10
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-65600 Int Charges 2,778.80
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-65600 Int Charges 2,778.80
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-65600 Int Charges 779.22
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-65600 Int Charges 779.22
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-65600 Int Charges 746.77
Jul 26, 2021 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 500,000.00
Dec 18, 2020 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 166,500.00
Mar 19, 2020 IDA-65600 Loan Commitment 30,000,000.00
Aug 16, 2024 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 1,215,987.50
May 9, 2024 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 506,705.10
Jun 20, 2024 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 1,199,343.00
Nov 23, 2021 IDA-65600 Loan Disb 333,500.00
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-65600 Int Charges 2,663.03
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-65600 Int Charges 6,693.08

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-01
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-10-01
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-01
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-01
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-01
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-01

COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • 2. Participating preschool teachers and Educators with satisfactory teaching practicesValue0.000.0055.00
    DateJuly 9, 2019February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • 3. Classrooms of preschool education centers in Targeted Areas with physical environments that meet quality conditions to promote learningValue0.000.00224.00
    DateJuly 9, 2019February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • 1. Preschool Education Management Model (PEM) implemented at school-level (Depth indicator)Value0.000.0055.00
    DateJuly 9, 2019February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • IRI 5: Design and improvement of the curriculum, curricular tools, and learning materialsValueNoNoYes
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 10: Pre-investment education infrastructure studies for preschool developedValue0.00253.00300.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 1: PEM approved and implemented at school level (Breadth indicator)ValueNo PEMNo PEMComprehensive Preschool Education Management Model
    DateSeptember 19, 2019February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 13. Citizen Engagement Indicator: PEM - Teacher satisfaction survey – feedback received informs the future implementation of the PEMValueNoNoYes
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 6: Centers with the adequate amount of curricular toolsValue0.000.0065.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 11: Number of training workshops held on school maintenance in beneficiary schools.Value0.000.00224.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 2: Strengthened COMDEs and Activities carried out in Targeted DepartmentsValueNo accredited COMDEsPreschool education Community Networks” from the DAll of the COMDEs in the 6 most disadvantaged depa
    DateApril 1, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 14. Number of teachers and Educators trained on unit on gender-appropriate pedagogy within the In-service Teacher and Educator Training ProgramValue0.000.001830.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 7: Centers with adequate learning materialsValue0.000.0080.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 12: Centers in targeted municipalities selected based on the targeting criteriaValue0.00253.00300.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 3: Strengthened human resource capacity for preschool education management at the central and departmental levelsValueFunctional Review including assessment of organizaThe MoE authorities completed the review of contraDesign and official approval by SE of a sustainabl
    DateJuly 9, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 15. Number of teachers and Educators trained on unit on adaptation measures for climate change within the In-service Teacher and Educator Training ProgramValue0.000.001830.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 8: Certified preschool teachers and Educators with improvements in their customized professional development plan, and Educators receiving bonus payments for certificationValueNo certified teachers or EducatorsNo certified teachers or Educators470 teachers & Educators certified (3rd cohort); 5
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 4: Reformulation of SIPLAE and SACEValueNoNoYes
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 16. Number of teachers and Educators trained on unit on prevention measures for school crime and violence within the In-serviceTeacher and Educator Training ProgramValue0.000.001830.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • IRI 9: Preschool teachers and Educators that receive in-service training focused on pedagogical practicesValue0.000.0050.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trainedValue0.000.001700.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trained - Female (RMS requirement)Value0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of teachers trainedValue0.000.001700.00
    DateJuly 31, 2020February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.000.00178400.00
    DateApril 7, 2021February 7, 2024July 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment