| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Grant | 10.00 |
RMI Education and Skills Strengthening Project
Abstract*
The Project consists of four components. The first and second components focuses on the accessibility and quality of selected education and training programs offered in public secondary schools, public post-secondary institutions (College Marshall Islands and the University of South Pacific), and private training providers. The third component focuses on academic and career counselling as well as labor market intermediation services. The fourth component... Show More
Development Objective
To improve equitable access to quality secondary, post-secondary technical and vocational education and training, and employment intermediation services.
Key Details
Project Details
P171924
Active
Kebede Feda , Vincenzo Vinci
The Republic of the Marshall Islands
March 25, 2020
(as of board presentation)
January 21, 2021
April 16, 2021
US$ 10.00 million
Ministry of Education, Sports, and Training
2021
US$ 10.00 million
N/A
October 30, 2023
January 5, 2026
No
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 10.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 10.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 10.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Commitment | 10,000,000.00 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 500,000.00 |
| Jun 25, 2024 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 91,695.59 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 352,315.00 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 283,297.25 |
| May 9, 2024 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 168,575.14 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 91,222.64 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 403,112.66 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 180,607.00 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 483,761.47 |
| Jan 4, 2024 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 398,893.44 |
| May 19, 2022 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 700,000.00 |
| Jun 18, 2021 | IDA-D7600 | Loan Disb | 6,890.71 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2024-11-21 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-11-21 |
| Procurement | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2024-11-21 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-11-21 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-11-21 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-11-21 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Students proficient in English according to MISAT in grade 12 (non-cumulative) Value 27.00 18.00 50.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Students having successfully completed a technical or vocational education or training program (any type) supported by PSS and NTC (cumulative) Value 83.00 280.00 2097.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Measurement of individuals who enrolled in further studies (in RMI or abroad) after having benefited from PSS or NTC services (non-cumulative) Value No system exists to track outcomes of individuals System to measure outcomes is in place and a first Final set of data is collected and reported on. Date November 16, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Students proficient in mathematics according to MISAT in grade 12 (non-cumulative) Value 14.00 7.00 45.00 Date December 15, 2020 September 1, 2022 January 5, 2026 Comment Of which are female Value 20.00 20.00 28.00 Date Comment Percentage points improvement in the share of beneficiaries enrolled in further studies Value 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date Comment Measurement and percentage of individuals who secured employment (in RMI or abroad after) having benefited from PSS or NTC services(non-cumulative) Value No system exists to track outcomes of individuals System to measure outcomes is in place and a first Final set of data is collected and reported on. Date November 17, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Of which from outer islands Value 35.00 35.00 37.00 Date Comment Percentage points improvement in the share of beneficiaries who secured employment Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Students enrolled in public secondary schools receiving differentiated instructions in foundational skills (in both math and English) Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date October 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Students having successfully completed a college-level technical and vocational training program supported by NTC (cumulative) Value 0.00 0.00 370.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Skills and labor market information database established Value No No Yes Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Preparation for the transition to the modified Compact of Free Association (CFA) agreement Value Not available Not available Roadmap of actions fully implemented Date October 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Principals, vice-principals and teachers trained in the use of differentiated instruction (cumulative) Value 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Students having successfully completed a short-term skills development programs supported by NTC (cumulative) Value 83.00 280.00 1022.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Female jobseekers supported by the NTC’s employment centers Value 33.00 59.00 50.00 Date October 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Results of the beneficiary engagement survey and plans for course-corrections and improvements of services shared publicly Value No No Yes Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment At risk students participating in “outside of school hours” tutoring in math or English (non-cumulative) Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Spaces available and lived-in in post-secondary institutions dormitories (non-cumulative) Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Counselors trained Value 0.00 31.00 25.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning Value 83.00 280.00 8550.00 Date November 25, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Gap in secondary school enrollments between male students from urban and outer islands Value 11.00 11.00 5.00 Date October 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Subsidized child care services available for students enrolled in a technical and vocational education and training program Value No No Yes Date October 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) system established and functioning Value No No Yes Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - Female Value 16.00 16.00 154.00 Date Comment Students having successfully completed secondary education in a vocational or islands track (cumulative) Value 0.00 0.00 705.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Individuals having successfully completed a work placement or internship program (cumulative) Value 16.00 210.00 542.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Spaces available and lived-in in secondary school dormitories (non-cumulative) Value 796.00 796.00 1396.00 Date August 5, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment Measurement of soft skills acquisition Value No Yes Yes Date November 23, 2020 October 19, 2023 January 5, 2026 Comment