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Gujarat Outcomes for Accelerated Learning (GOAL)

Development Objective

The Program Development Objective of the GOAL Program is to strengthen decentralized management for improved education outcomes in the state of Gujarat

Key Details

Project Details

  • P173704

  • Active

  • Kartik Pental

  • Ministry of Finance

  • India

  • August 31, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    March 24, 2021

  • July 1, 2021

  • US$ 2783.10 million

  • Education Department, Government of Gujarat

  • South Asia

  • 2021

  • US$ 750.00 million

  • N/A

  • May 14, 2024

  • September 30, 2027

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank 250.00
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 500.00
Borrower/Recipient 321.40

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 500.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 500.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 250.00
Total Project Cost** 2783.10

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$)
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 380,028.62
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 248.28
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 4,572.94
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 309,253.78
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 52,194.38
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-94220 Loan Disb 12,000,000.00
Mar 3, 2023 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 2,000,000.00
Mar 24, 2021 IBRD-92190 Loan Commitment 500,000,000.00
Jun 21, 2022 IBRD-94220 Loan Commitment 250,000,000.00
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 140,162.67
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 965.76
Feb 13, 2024 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 24,000,000.00
May 15, 2024 IBRD-94220 Loan Disb 27,337,500.00
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 361,518.72
May 14, 2024 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 42,500,000.00
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 1,331.75
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 289,255.12
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 380,338.22
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 27,855.39
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 5,855,525.00
Jun 15, 2024 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 462,985.53
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 3,068.41
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 576,474.30
Dec 15, 2022 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 468,361.34
Oct 18, 2022 IBRD-94220 Loan Disb 625,000.00
Oct 18, 2022 IBRD-94220 Fee Charges 625,000.00
Oct 17, 2022 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 46,000,000.00
Dec 29, 2022 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 45,750,000.00
Dec 29, 2022 IBRD-94220 Loan Disb 1,400,000.00
Dec 15, 2021 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 512,414.38
Dec 15, 2021 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 5,102.78
Dec 21, 2021 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 7,000,000.00
Feb 4, 2022 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 5,000,000.00
Jan 25, 2022 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 9,000,000.00
Apr 29, 2022 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 3,000,000.00
Jun 15, 2022 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 599,147.25
Jun 15, 2022 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 96,805.68
Jul 1, 2021 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 1,250,000.00
Jul 1, 2021 IBRD-92190 Fee Charges 1,250,000.00
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 1,056.76
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 303,338.53
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-94220 Int Charges 249,932.11
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 62,463.33
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 444,000.00
Dec 15, 2023 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 4,542,990.00
Sep 14, 2023 IBRD-92190 Loan Disb 53,250,000.00
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 3,117,508.20
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 18,589.04
Jun 15, 2023 IBRD-92190 Int Charges 480,400.70

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-23

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Decentralized planning systems institutionalizedValueLimited use of AWPBs based on data and process-bas33 District Planning Teams trained by a National/SAn additional 6 District, including at least 1 add
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 6, 2023September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Improved school quality through performance evaluation and incentivesValueState proposes to institute a grading system to ev110 schools, including at least 10 schools in Prio55 additional schools, including at least 5 additi
    DateDecember 31, 2020May 2, 2024September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Improved foundational learning outcomes at the lower primary level, gender disaggregatedValueBaseline assessment for foundational learning to bBaseline learning outcomes assessment for Grade 4 An additional 2 percentage point improvement in pe
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 6, 2023September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Strengthened teacher development for classroom performanceValueState yet to institute teacher training needs asseFirst teacher training needs assessment completed,Third teacher training needs assessment completed,
    DateDecember 31, 2020May 2, 2024September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Improved learning environment in schools and teacher education institutesValueState plans to upgrade the learning environment inInclusive state strategy for school learning envir(i) Strengthened child-friendly learning environme
    DateDecember 31, 2020May 2, 2024September 30, 2027
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Access to Early Childhood Education (ECE) Programs for preschoolersValueState is yet to roll out a model of Early ChildhooPackage for training of ECE teachers/facilitators NA
    DateDecember 31, 2020May 2, 2024September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • COVID 19 response strategies built in for systemic resilienceValueState has instituted a continuous learning plan asAt least 80 percent of educators have been trained(i) An additional 15 percent of educators trained
    DateDecember 31, 2020May 2, 2024September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Teacher training and management systems strengthened for performance trackingValueTeachers have limited access to opportunities for State level agency designated for carrying out perNA
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 6, 2023September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Performance-based selection of schools for learning environment and technology infrastructure improvementValueState yet to initiate an enrolment and performanceBased on enrolment and performance-based criteria,NA
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 6, 2023September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • District based planning systems enabled through capacity building support for decentralized education functionaries including SRGBVprevention protocols, complaint and referral mechanisms implementedValueLimited capacity for evidence-based planning and aStakeholder composition of District Planning Teams(i) State level unit and all District Planning Tea
    DateDecember 31, 2020May 2, 2024September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.007385300.007240000.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 6, 2023September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Strengthened state level learning assessment systemsValueState planning on establishing an Assessment Cell Gujarat Assessment Center (GAC) for managing classTimely completion of end-line Grade 4 learning ass
    DateDecember 31, 2020May 2, 2024September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Quality remedial program based on classroom-based assessments, and improved learning outcomes based on summative assessment testsValueState is yet to roll out a state-wide remedial eduCompletion of Digital device mapping to support st(i) An additional 20 percent of schools covered un
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 6, 2023September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Improved enrolment in residential schools for out of school girls and girls from vulnerable groupsValueAbout 25,000NAEnrolment increased by an additional 20,000
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 6, 2023September 29, 2027
    Comment
  • School level AWPBs enhanced through community participationValueLimited capacity of SMCs to participate in developModules developed for training of SMCs on process NA
    DateDecember 31, 2020May 2, 2024September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.003491590.003530000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Improved technology enabled infrastructure in educational institutionsValueState plans to strengthen DIETs to provide teacherState plans to strengthen DIETs to provide teacherAn additional 3 DIETs operating with the minimum b
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 6, 2023September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Performance grants instituted for schools to incentivize improved outcomesValueState yet to institute a mechanism for providing pPerformance based grants mechanism with school sel550 additional schools, including at least 50 addi
    DateDecember 31, 2020May 2, 2024September 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Large-scale primary/secondary learning assessments completedValue0.001.003.00
    DateDecember 31, 2020November 6, 2023September 30, 2027
    Comment