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Togo, Improving Quality and Equity of Basic Education Project

Abstract*

The development objectives of the Improving Quality Equity of Basic Education Project for Togo are to improve the quality of, and equitable access to, basic education in selected regions, particularly for girls; and strengthen the overall management of the education system. The project comprises of four components. The first component, improving quality of teaching and learning consists of following sub-components: (i) improved teacher training and...

* 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 (PDO) are to improve the quality of, and equitable access to, basic education in selected regions, particularly for girls; and strengthen the overall management of the education system.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P172674

  • Active

  • Djiby Thiam

  • Republic of Togo

  • Togo

  • March 27, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    August 26, 2021

  • October 26, 2021

  • US$ 60.10 million

  • Ministry of Primary, Secondary, and Technical Education and Crafts - MEPSTA

  • Western and Central Africa

  • 2022

  • US$ 60.10 million

  • N/A

  • December 8, 2023

  • October 26, 2026

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 22.50
IDA Grant 22.50
Education for All - Fast Track Initiative 15.10

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 45.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 45.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 15.10
Total Project Cost** 60.10

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$)
Aug 26, 2021 IDA-69810 Loan Commitment 22,500,000.00
Jun 27, 2024 IDA-69810 Loan Disb 981,949.44
Jan 25, 2024 IDA-D9010 Loan Disb 1,347,094.60
Feb 17, 2022 IDA-D9010 Loan Disb 3,783,454.80
Mar 22, 2023 IDA-D9010 Loan Disb 3,635,001.20
Nov 7, 2022 IDA-D9010 Loan Disb 5,296,758.00
Dec 19, 2022 IDA-D9010 Loan Disb 30,637.99
Jun 21, 2023 IDA-D9010 Loan Disb 6,331,390.00
Sep 11, 2023 IDA-D9010 Loan Disb 48,245.00
May 17, 2023 IDA-D9010 Loan Disb 36,184.00
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-69810 Int Charges 11,680.25
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-69810 Int Charges 11,680.25
Jun 9, 2023 IDA-69810 Loan Disb 4,593,624.50
Jan 25, 2024 IDA-69810 Loan Disb 2,032,145.10
Apr 23, 2024 IDA-69810 Int Charges 106.55
Apr 23, 2024 IDA-69810 Int Charges 106.55
Apr 23, 2024 IDA-69810 Int Charges 20,261.37
Apr 23, 2024 IDA-69810 Int Charges 20,261.37
Aug 26, 2021 IDA-D9010 Loan Commitment 22,500,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-01-14
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2025-01-14
Procurement Satisfactory 2025-01-14
Project Management Satisfactory 2025-01-14
Financial Management Satisfactory 2025-01-14
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2025-01-14

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Grade 2 students achieving at least a minimum level of proficiency in reading in beneficiary schools. (Percentage)Value23.7023.7035.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Completion rate in general lower-secondary education in targeted areas (percentage) (disaggregated by gender)Value28.9042.5041.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Grade 2 students achieving at least a minimum level of proficiency in mathematics in beneficiary schools. (Percentage)Value47.0047.0055.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • The National Learning Assessment System (NLAS) is functionalValueNo(i) The diagnosis of the learning assessment systeAt least two national large-scale standardized lea
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023October 26, 2026
    Comment
  • of which female (percentage)Value21.100.0025.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Increased percentage of primary teachers in targeted inspectorates demonstrating improved teaching practices in the classroom.ValueBaseline data will be available in year 1. Baseli3320 percentage points increase compared to baseline
    DateNovember 23, 2020December 8, 2023October 26, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of primary teachers trained (including head teacher) in the use of new curriculum including SEA/SH prevention in schools as a result of the Project (Number)Value0.0047253.0029600.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Increase in the number of girls transitioning from primary to general lower-secondary education in disadvantaged areas individuallysupported by project (Percentage)Value0.0010.0520.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Provision of budget line to renew regularly Textbooks in already covered primary grade level CP1, CP2 and CE1 (reading) (Yes/No)ValueNoNoYes
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of new primary and general lower-secondary classrooms built or rehabilitated in targeted disadvantaged areas based on comprehensive school mapping and resulting from project interventionsValue0.00100.00540.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of inspections and regional education authorities having achieved at least 80% of their PBC objectives (Percentage)Value0.000.0080.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • - Official primary teachers (Number)Value0.0036699.0020000.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023October 13, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of girls and boys reached through sensitization campaigns on the importance of girl’s education, early marriage, early pregnancies, and issues of unequal social normsValue0.000.001255000.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Volunteers Primary Teachers (Number)Value0.005139.009600.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023October 13, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of primary teachers in grades 1 and 2 receiving training to improve pedagodical skills in French and mathematics.Value0.00100.00100.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Share of female students who return to school once the school system is reopenedValue91.0091.0098.00
    DateOctober 5, 2020December 8, 2023August 24, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of communities trained on monitoring the use and implementation of school grants, maintenance of textbooks and infrastructure, school construction, and students’ academic progressValue0.0068.0070.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Classroom observation tools to assess teaching practices are established (Yes/No)ValueNoYesYes
    DateNovember 13, 2020June 1, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of new textbooks distributed to CE2, CM1 and CM2 (maths and reading)Value0.000.002000000.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023October 13, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of grievances received and addressed through the Project Grievance Redress Mechanisms (Percentage)Value0.00100.0080.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of Teachers supervision visits per year by inspectors and pedagogical advisers (Number)Value68.0067.4870.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of schools which receive school grants each year in targeted primary and general lower-secondary schools as a result of the Project and meeting the minimum requirement for equity & LearningValue0.006346.006000.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.002306013.002000000.00
    DateNovember 13, 2020December 8, 2023August 13, 2026
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.000.00825000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Reduction of the average repetition rate in primary education by at least an average of three points percentage by the end of the project.Value13.703.9010.70
    DateJune 4, 2018December 8, 2023October 26, 2026
    Comment