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Growing Up and Learning Together: Comprehensive Early Childhood Development in El Salvador

Abstract*

With the objective of improving development and learning outcomes of children from 0-7 years old, the Project aims at (i) improving ECCE teaching practices nationwide; (ii) upgrade physical learning environments of selected ECCE centers, and (iii) strengthen MINEDUCYT’s institutional capacity for education sector management.

* 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 Project Development Objectives are to: (i) improve Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) teaching practices nationwide; (ii) upgrade physical learning environments of selected ECCE centers; (iii) strengthen institutional capacity for education sector management, and (iv) in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P171316

  • Active

  • Maria Bendini , Marcela Silveyra de la Garza

  • Republic of El Salvador

  • El Salvador

  • October 9, 2019

  • (as of board presentation)

    March 19, 2020

  • November 5, 2021

  • US$ 264.25 million

  • N/A

  • May 14, 2024

  • June 30, 2026

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 250.00
Global Partnership for Education Fund 14.25

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 250.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 250.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 14.25
Total Project Cost** 250.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of February 28, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jun 8, 2022 IBRD-90670 Loan Disb 1,532,200.00
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 1,147.20
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 304,005.90
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 5,499.18
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 2,759.95
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 60,756.69
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 248,198.05
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 60,756.69
Feb 23, 2024 IBRD-90670 Loan Disb 4,607,977.00
Oct 18, 2023 IBRD-90670 Loan Disb 16,730,531.00
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 63,848.82
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 165,825.06
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 119,582.09
Jun 25, 2024 IBRD-90670 Loan Disb 19,063,462.00
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 6,646.38
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 165,825.06
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 739,222.06
Jul 5, 2024 IBRD-90670 Loan Disb -42,559,168.00
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 310,359.28
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 292.99
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 42,206.98
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 292.99
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 73.46
Nov 5, 2021 IBRD-90670 Fee Charges 625,000.00
Nov 5, 2021 IBRD-90670 Loan Disb 625,000.00
Jun 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 3,886.47
Jun 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 310,791.28
Jun 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 750.00
Jun 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 243,479.95
Jun 15, 2022 IBRD-90670 Int Charges 4,636.47
Jul 5, 2024 IBRD-90670 Loan Disb 42,559,168.00
Mar 19, 2020 IBRD-90670 Loan Commitment 250,000,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-21
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-12-21
Monitoring and Evaluation Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-21
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-21
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-21
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory 2024-12-21

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • PDO 1: ECCE teachers with improved teaching practicesValueThe baseline will be collected in Year 2.Piloting and adaptation of instrument for assessinThe target will be set when the baseline is collec
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • PDO 2: ECCE official centers supported by the Project with safe physical learning environments and meeting quality conditions to promote learningValue0.000.00114.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • PDO 3: ECCE centers accredited through the structural quality standards accreditation systemValueNo Structural Quality Standards (SQS), no SQS accrStructural Quality Standards (SQS) under developme140 ECCE centers accredited through the SQS system
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • PDO 1.1. ECCE teachers improve their gender-equality attittudes and behaviorsValueThe baseline will be collected in year 2.Piloting and adaptation of instrument for assessinThe target will be set when the baseline is collec
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • IRI 5: ECCE teacher and principal training plans aligned with the ECDLS and new curriculum ready for delivery.ValueCurrent training planPerformance standards for teachers and principals ECCE teacher and principal training plan ready for
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 19: Number of direct beneficiaries of the CERC activitiesValue0.000.0035064.00
    DateNovember 23, 2023May 11, 2024August 15, 2024
    Comment
  • IRI 10: Pre-investment studies for all ECCE official centers intervened by the Project.Value0.0058.0074.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 1: ECCE teachers nationwide receive the new ECCE curriculumValue0 teachers.0.008,000 ECCE teachers nationwide receive the new cur
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 13: Department directorates that have initiated the organizational transformationValue0.000.0014.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 6: ECCE principals trained in school management and leadership aligned to the performance standards and the ECDLS.Value0.000.003400.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 20: Number of schools rehabilitated through the CERCValue0.000.00164.00
    DateNovember 23, 2023May 11, 2024August 15, 2024
    Comment
  • IRI 2: Classrooms in ECCE official centers that receive learning materials aligned to the new curriculum.Value0.000.008000.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 14: School infrastructure inventory system operating for decision makingValueStatus quoTORs prepared for infrastructure system technical 100% of official schools nationwide with informati
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 7: ECCE teachers trained in new professional development process aligned to training standards and ECDLS.Value0.000.008000.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 11: Infrastructure projects for ECCE official centers completed under the Project.Value0.000.00114.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 3: Families have received Children Literature Books and Supporting Materials to foster reading at home.Value0.000.0062500.00
    DateSeptember 27, 2022May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 15: Teachers trained in strategies to develop students’ language and communication skills for educational transitionValue0.000.0017000.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 4: Teachers trained to improve transition from preschool to first gradeValue0.000.006000.00
    DateOctober 2, 2022May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 16: Grievances related to the Project recorded in the GRM system that are processed and communicated back to the concerned citizens stakeholder within 21 daysValue0.00100.0090.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 12: ECCE official centers supported by the Project to reduce biosafety and WASH services' gap.Value0.000.00483.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trainedValue0.000.008000.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • IRI 17: Knowing my Achievements tests revised to assure a Gender Equity Perspective and applied to the Totality of the Students from 3rd grade to 2nd year of high school in all public schoolsValueStatus quo.18 tests have been reviewed and applied.Review of 18 tests (mathematics and language for e
    DateOctober 2, 2022May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trained - Female (RMS requirement)Value0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • IRI 18: Basic education public schools design improvement plans based on the results of the standardized test “Knowing my achievements”ValueN/AN/A900
    DateOctober 17, 2023May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.000.00944565.00
    DateJanuary 31, 2020May 11, 2024June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.000.00269144.00
    Date
    Comment