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Sindh Early Learning Enhancement through Classroom Transformation

Development Objective

To improve reading skills of early grade primary students and increase student retention in primary schools in selected districts.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P172834

  • Active

  • Elena Roseo

  • THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF PAKISTAN

  • Pakistan

  • December 30, 2019

  • (as of board presentation)

    July 29, 2021

  • August 11, 2021

  • US$ 154.76 million

  • SCHOOL EDUCATION AND LITERACY DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF SINDH

  • South Asia

  • 2022

  • US$ 154.76 million

  • N/A

  • March 4, 2024

  • April 30, 2026

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 100.00
Education for All - Fast Track Initiative 54.76

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 100.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 100.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 54.76
Total Project Cost** 154.76

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$)
Jul 29, 2021 IDA-69730 Loan Commitment 100,000,000.00
Aug 1, 2024 IDA-69730 Int Charges 135.15
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 81.20
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 81.20
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 135.34
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 2,436.18
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 2,436.18
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 3,907.99
Jul 25, 2022 IDA-69730 Loan Disb 634,422.00
Jun 20, 2023 IDA-69730 Loan Disb 3,855,810.80
Aug 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 151.05
Aug 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 5,712.34
Aug 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 5,712.34
Aug 1, 2023 IDA-69730 Int Charges 679.49
Feb 1, 2024 IDA-69730 Int Charges 8,769.78
Feb 1, 2024 IDA-69730 Int Charges 16,755.30
Feb 1, 2024 IDA-69730 Int Charges 16,755.30
Feb 1, 2024 IDA-69730 Int Charges 27,925.48
Aug 1, 2024 IDA-69730 Int Charges 135.15
Aug 1, 2024 IDA-69730 Int Charges 36,117.59
Aug 1, 2024 IDA-69730 Int Charges 36,117.59
Aug 1, 2024 IDA-69730 Int Charges 8,247.83
Jun 13, 2024 IDA-69730 Loan Disb 19,480,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-26
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-26
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-26
Monitoring and Evaluation Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-26
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-26
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-26

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Improved 3rd grade reading skills in supported schools as measured by EGRAValueTo be conducted0+0.20
    DateJuly 1, 2020December 1, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • Increase in the grade promotion rate from grade 1 to 2 in supported districtsValue79.0079.0084.00
    DateFebruary 1, 2021December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • BoysValueTo be conducted0
    Date
    Comment
  • BoysValue82.0078.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • GirlsValueTo be conducted0
    Date
    Comment
  • GirlsValue73.0067.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Increase in the transition rate from grade 5 to 6 in supported districtsValue61.0061.0065.00
    DateFebruary 1, 2021December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • BoysValue62.0062.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • GirlsValue57.0055.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Percentage of project schools with the student attendance monitoring system using student attendance redress proceduresValue0.000.0090.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.000.006000000.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of schools upgraded to elementary schoolsValue0.000.00600.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of schools reporting student attendance in supported districts, monthlyValue0.000.00600.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Sample-based beneficiary and community satisfaction surveys for the intervention schools [CE indicator]ValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Cumulative number of project schools with functional basic facilities, including WASH facilities and electricity.Value0.000.00600.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.000.00816000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Development and accreditation of the CPD training program for literacyValuePreliminary CPD model piloted by another DevelopmeNo framework developedA credit framework for CPD is developed and approv
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Climate-responsive minimum criteria are piloted in selected upgraded schools, covering all 12 districtsValueNo criteriaNo criteriaThe process evaluation is completed to assess the
    DateOctober 21, 2021December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • District level school attendance report produced for project schools, monthlyValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Cumulative number of teachers trained as guide teachersValue0.000.00240.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of primary and elementary school teachers for grades 1-5 who received coaching support during the past 6 months, in supported schoolsValue0.000.0085.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of CPD supported teachers achieving minimum teaching performance standardValue0.000.0040.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Implementing and evaluating behavioral skills programs in selected schools/districtsValueNo programNo programProgram revised
    DateDecember 31, 2019December 1, 2023April 30, 2026
    Comment