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Tuvalu Learning Project

Abstract*

The development objective of Learning Project for Tuvalu is to improve the readiness of children entering first grade and improve the reading skills of students. This project has four components. 1) The first component, : Strengthening early childhood care and education (ECCE) and school readiness for all children, has the following sub-components: (i) Strengthening the delivery of ECCE services; and (ii) Conduct public awareness program and community...

* 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

To strengthen early childhood development outcomes and improve the reading skills of students.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P171681

  • Active

  • Shawn Powers , Myint Kyaw

  • Tuvalu

  • Tuvalu

  • October 18, 2019

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 5, 2020

  • July 22, 2020

  • US$ 14.00 million

  • Ministry of Finance,Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports

  • East Asia and Pacific

  • 2020

  • US$ 14.00 million

  • N/A

  • Low

  • December 31, 2025

  • TBD

  • BANK APPROVED

  • February 25, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Grant 14.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 14.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 14.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 14.00

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$)
Jun 5, 2020 IDA-D6250 Loan Commitment 14,000,000.00
Oct 5, 2021 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 113,454.05
Aug 30, 2024 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 201,063.70
Apr 19, 2024 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 496,715.10
Feb 1, 2024 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 216,658.34
Jan 22, 2024 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 456,844.84
Apr 30, 2024 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 248,638.02
Jun 27, 2024 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 191,250.94
Jul 28, 2022 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 167,340.40
Feb 10, 2022 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 387,637.34
Jul 26, 2022 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 205,614.67
Feb 8, 2022 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 165,618.84
Oct 28, 2022 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 193,944.67
Jan 20, 2023 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 390,683.60
Jan 20, 2023 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 236,771.92
Oct 27, 2022 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 364,430.16
May 9, 2023 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 145,053.64
Aug 8, 2023 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 167,422.56
May 26, 2023 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 372,562.50
Sep 20, 2023 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 328,460.47
Nov 10, 2023 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 427,475.40
Jul 25, 2024 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 553,746.25
Oct 26, 2023 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 177,872.90
Jan 5, 2021 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 363,952.12
Jan 14, 2021 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 1,236,320.00
Nov 17, 2021 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 118,900.33
May 5, 2022 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 155,652.05
Nov 15, 2023 IDA-D6250 Loan Disb 94,682.46

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-19
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-12-19
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-19
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory 2024-12-19
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-19
Monitoring and Evaluation Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-19

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Percentage of students meeting the minimum reading fluency benchmark in Year 3Value37.7050.0050.00
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of children aged 3-5 years in ECCE centers with a school readiness score above 0.7Value44.2049.3055.00
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of FEMALE students meeting the minimum reading fluency benchmark in Year 3Value48.4048.400.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Percentage of FEMALE children aged 3-5 years in ECCE centers with a school readiness score above 0.7Value51.1051.100.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Percentage of MALE students meeting the minimum reading fluency benchmark in Year 3Value26.139.640
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023December 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of MALE children aged 3-5 years in ECCE centers with a school readiness score above 0.7Value37.1037.100.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Percentage of students meeting minimum literacy proficiency levels in Year 4Value32.0024.0045.00
    DateDecember 31, 2018October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of FEMALE students meeting minimum literacy proficiency levels in Year 4Value40.1035.0050.00
    DateDecember 31, 2018October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of MALE students meeting minimum literacy proficiency levels in Year 4Value24.4015.0040.00
    DateDecember 31, 2018October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of teachers using satisfactory play-based pedagogical practices in ECCE centersValue0.003.0038.00
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.001538.003000.00
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of research activities undertakenValue0.003.004.00
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of teachers implementing Tuvalu Reading Program (TRP) explicit instruction approach satisfactorily in Years 1-3Value02624
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Large-scale primary/secondary learning assessments completedValue0.001.001.00
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.000.00750.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Percentage of parents engaging in home stimulation activities with their children in the last three daysValue58.0074.0080.00
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trainedValue0.00174.00150.00
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • National student attendance rateValue90.195.080
    DateSeptember 30, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Gender gap in percentage of year 3 students with zero scores in reading fluencyValue15.3019.1010.30
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023December 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of visits from health officers/ nurse to ECCE centers annuallyValue0.007.00486.00
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of schools with timely data reporting and dissemination loops establishedValue0.000.0024.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of teachers integrating education technology in teaching practicesValue8.0058.0050.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trained - Female (RMS requirement)Value0.000.0040.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Share of parents/caregivers that found information disseminated through the ECCE public awareness program to be usefulValue0.0098.4075.00
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of transactions completed by CPMO specialists within service standards outlined in Standard Operating ProceduresValue0.0075.0075.00
    DateSeptember 1, 2020October 31, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment