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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...

* 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 PDO is to improve conditions for learning in primary education.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P171973

  • Active

  • Bojana Naceva

  • North Macedonia

  • North Macedonia

  • March 30, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    December 11, 2020

  • May 3, 2021

  • US$ 25.00 million

  • Ministry of Education and Science

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2021

  • US$ 25.00 million

  • N/A

  • Moderate

  • February 27, 2026

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • October 4, 2023

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 25.00

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

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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$)
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

Footnotes

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

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Proportion of classrooms with improved learning environment at the primary level resulting from project interventionsValue0.0013.2030.00
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Proportion of (implemented) school improvement plans that use performance data and monitoring tools for improving student learningValue0.000.0060.00
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Proportion of classrooms with improved quality of teaching practices as measured by in-class teacher observation toolValueClassroom observation conducted; baseline value avClassroom observation was conducted; the baseline 40 % of classrooms improved as measured by the fol
    DateJune 30, 2021September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • National Assessment in third grade conductedValueNational assessment program in 3 grade doesn't exiThe main data collection conductedThe main data collection conducted
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023June 30, 2023
    Comment
  • Plan for optimization of the primary education network adoptedValueThe analysis doesn't existPlans for optimization were reviewed and discussedPlan for optimization adopted
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023March 29, 2024
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.0073711.0030000.00
    DateJuly 9, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trainedValue0.0014083.0010000.00
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • National assessment in grade fifth conductedValueNational assessment program in 5 grade doesn't exiNational assessment program in 5 grade doesn't exiMain data collection conducted
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Revised funding formula for primary education adoptedValueThe current formula is outdated and contributes tothe draft new formula discussed with stakeholdersThe new formula is adopted
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023June 14, 2024
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.000.003000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of teachers trainedValue0.0014083.009800.00
    DateJuly 9, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • NEC staff and associates capacity in test construction, data analysis and reporting improvedValue4.0038.0030.00
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Impact evaluation of the grant program conductedValueThe baseline data collection will be done before tThe baseline data collection will be done by the efollow up data collection carried out
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of primary education schools with upgrades in basic infrastructure as a result of the projectValue0.0038.00100.00
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trained - Female (RMS requirement)Value0.000.002000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of customized reports from the national assessments producedValue0.000.008.00
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of teachers recruitedValue0.000.00150.00
    DateJuly 9, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Decrease in number of absences from school among female studentsValue17.1To be collected
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of schools with enhancements to IT equipment for learning purposes as result of the projectValue0.00340.00150.00
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Identification of the professional development needs completedValueIdentification of professional development outdateCatalog for teacher professional development and aCatalog for teacher professional development and a
    DateJuly 9, 2020September 5, 2023March 25, 2022
    Comment
  • Proportion of school improvement plans focusing on improving student learningValue0.000.0060.00
    DateJuly 8, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Share of project supported primary schools that implement the grants in compliance with grant performance indicatorsValue0.000.0080.00
    DateJuly 10, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Proportion of school board members satisfied with their engagement during school improvement plan preparationsValue0.000.0080.00
    DateAugust 6, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment
  • Proportion of students and parents satisfied with their engagement during school improvement plan preparationsValue0.000.0080.00
    DateAugust 6, 2020September 5, 2023August 29, 2025
    Comment