| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | 25.00 |
Primary Education Improvement Project
Abstract*
The Additional Financing (AF) for the Primary Education Improvement Project aims is to scale up activities that have been successful under the parent project, while further increasing its development effectiveness. It will achieve this by placing an additional focus on improving learning conditions for the most disadvantaged children in primary education and the digital transformation of the primary education, in accordance with evolving government... Show More
Development Objective
The PDO is to improve conditions for learning in primary education.
Key Details
Project Details
P171973
Active
Bojana Naceva
North Macedonia
March 30, 2020
(as of board presentation)
December 11, 2020
May 3, 2021
US$ 25.00 million
Ministry of Education and Science
2021
US$ 25.00 million
N/A
Moderate
February 27, 2026
Yes
BANK APPROVED
October 4, 2023
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | 25.00 |
| IDA Commitment | N/A |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 25.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 25.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2020 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Commitment | 25,000,000.00 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Repay | 793,683.00 |
| Dec 2, 2021 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 1,211,157.40 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 453,257.53 |
| Sep 15, 2021 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 14,243.78 |
| Sep 15, 2021 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 44.77 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 898,630.00 |
| Jun 21, 2021 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 1,784,325.00 |
| May 3, 2021 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 64,809.06 |
| May 3, 2021 | IBRD-91820 | Fee Charges | 64,809.06 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 803,938.00 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 1,348,396.10 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 20,828.85 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 1,763.77 |
| Jan 6, 2022 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 766,236.80 |
| Jun 22, 2022 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 1,065,813.80 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 24,901.51 |
| Mar 15, 2022 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 178.86 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 423,191.72 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 743.64 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 16,366.96 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 192,391.52 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 1,061,710.60 |
| Sep 15, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 103.99 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 567,512.70 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 793,294.25 |
| Apr 24, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 748,552.75 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 78,148.01 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 18,633.54 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 12,997.79 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 2,757.38 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 270,106.40 |
| Feb 15, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 673,321.94 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 797,603.44 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 530,791.00 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 787,611.90 |
| Mar 18, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 1,168,814.50 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 678,766.80 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Loan Disb | 746,996.50 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 188.68 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IBRD-91820 | Int Charges | 278,153.62 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2024-11-05 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2024-11-05 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2024-11-05 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2024-11-05 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-11-05 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Satisfactory | 2024-11-05 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Proportion of classrooms with improved learning environment at the primary level resulting from project interventions Value 0.00 13.20 30.00 Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Proportion of (implemented) school improvement plans that use performance data and monitoring tools for improving student learning Value 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Proportion of classrooms with improved quality of teaching practices as measured by in-class teacher observation tool Value Classroom observation conducted; baseline value av Classroom observation was conducted; the baseline 40 % of classrooms improved as measured by the fol Date June 30, 2021 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
National Assessment in third grade conducted Value National assessment program in 3 grade doesn't exi The main data collection conducted The main data collection conducted Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 June 30, 2023 Comment Plan for optimization of the primary education network adopted Value The analysis doesn't exist Plans for optimization were reviewed and discussed Plan for optimization adopted Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 March 29, 2024 Comment Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning Value 0.00 73711.00 30000.00 Date July 9, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Teachers recruited or trained Value 0.00 14083.00 10000.00 Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment National assessment in grade fifth conducted Value National assessment program in 5 grade doesn't exi National assessment program in 5 grade doesn't exi Main data collection conducted Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Revised funding formula for primary education adopted Value The current formula is outdated and contributes to the draft new formula discussed with stakeholders The new formula is adopted Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 June 14, 2024 Comment Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - Female Value 0.00 0.00 3000.00 Date Comment Number of teachers trained Value 0.00 14083.00 9800.00 Date July 9, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment NEC staff and associates capacity in test construction, data analysis and reporting improved Value 4.00 38.00 30.00 Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Impact evaluation of the grant program conducted Value The baseline data collection will be done before t The baseline data collection will be done by the e follow up data collection carried out Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Number of primary education schools with upgrades in basic infrastructure as a result of the project Value 0.00 38.00 100.00 Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Teachers recruited or trained - Female (RMS requirement) Value 0.00 0.00 2000.00 Date Comment Number of customized reports from the national assessments produced Value 0.00 0.00 8.00 Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Number of teachers recruited Value 0.00 0.00 150.00 Date July 9, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Decrease in number of absences from school among female students Value 17.1 To be collected Date Comment Number of schools with enhancements to IT equipment for learning purposes as result of the project Value 0.00 340.00 150.00 Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Identification of the professional development needs completed Value Identification of professional development outdate Catalog for teacher professional development and a Catalog for teacher professional development and a Date July 9, 2020 September 5, 2023 March 25, 2022 Comment Proportion of school improvement plans focusing on improving student learning Value 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date July 8, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Share of project supported primary schools that implement the grants in compliance with grant performance indicators Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date July 10, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Proportion of school board members satisfied with their engagement during school improvement plan preparations Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date August 6, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment Proportion of students and parents satisfied with their engagement during school improvement plan preparations Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date August 6, 2020 September 5, 2023 August 29, 2025 Comment