KENYA GPE COVID 19 LEARNING CONTINUITY IN BASIC EDUCATION PROJECT

Abstract*

1. The COVID-19 pandemic threatens education progress worldwide through two major shocks: (1) the near-universal closing of schools at all levels, and (2) the economic recession sparked by the pandemic-control measures. Without major effort to counter their effects, the school closings shock will lead to learning loss, increased dropouts, and higher inequality; the economic shock will exacerbate the damage, by depressing education demand and supply... Show More

Development Objective

To enhance access to online and distance learning for all students in primary and secondary schools and facilitate a smooth transition in the return to school for targeted vulnerable students.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P174059
Status
Closed
Team Leader
Ruth Charo
Borrower 2
The Republic of Kenya

Country
Kenya
Disclosure Date
June 29, 2020
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
July 13, 2020
Effective Date
July 20, 2020

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 10.80 million
Implementing Agency
Ministry of Education
Region
Eastern and Southern Africa
Fiscal Year 3
2021

Commitment Amount
US$ 10.80 million
Environmental Category
N/A
Environmental and Social Risk
Moderate
Closing Date
December 31, 2021

Consultant Services required
Yes
Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED
Last Update Date
August 5, 2024

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Human Development and Gender

FY17 - Disease Control100%
- FY17 - Pandemic Response57%
FY17 - Education100%
- FY17 - Standards, Curriculum and Textbooks72%
- FY17 - Teachers47%
FY17 - Gender24%

FY17 - Private Sector Development

FY17 - ICT72%
- FY17 - ICT Solutions72%

FY17 - Public Sector Management

FY17 - Data Development and Capacity Building100%
- FY17 - Data production, accessibility and use28%

FY17 - Social Development and Protection

FY17 - Social Protection42%
- FY17 - Social Safety Nets33%

Project Map

Interactive Map

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
Education for All - Fast Track Initiative	10.80

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	N/A
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	N/A

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	10.80
Total Project Cost**	10.80

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

No data available.

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Satisfactory	2022-02-22
Monitoring and Evaluation	Satisfactory	2022-02-22
Financial Management	Moderately Satisfactory	2022-02-22
Procurement	Moderately Satisfactory	2022-02-22
Project Management	Satisfactory	2022-02-22
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Satisfactory	2022-02-22

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATOR	IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-27-2022
Outcomes	Substantial
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank Performance	Substantial
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATOR	ICR REVIEW:	PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome Rating	Satisfactory	N/a
Risk To Development Outcome		N/a
Bank Performance	Satisfactory	N/a
Borrower Performance		N/a
Government Performance	Not Rated	N/a
Implementing Agency		N/a
Icr Quality	Substantial	N/a
M&e Quality	Substantial	N/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Percentage of students supported with remote learning interventions (online and distance programs) (male, female). Value 47.00 60.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment

Percentage of students, previously enrolled in pre-school, primary and secondary schools, who return to school once the school system is reopened, disaggregated (male, female)	Value	0.00	100.00	0.00
	Date	April 22, 2020	December 31, 2021
	Comment

Percentage of female students supported with remote learning interventions (online and distance programs) Value 23.00 30.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment

Percentage of female students, previously enrolled in pre-school, primary and secondary schools, who return to school once the school system is reopened.	Value	0.00	51.00	0.00
	Date	April 22, 2020	December 31, 2021
	Comment

Number of teachers trained in using remote learning methodologies (online and distance learning methods) (male, female) Value 0.00 150000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
•Number of students provided access to school meal and nutrition for at least 151 learning days in a year (male, female) Value 0.00 1750000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
Number of female teachers trained in using remote learning methodologies (online and distance learning methods) Value 0.00 75000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
Number of female students provided access to school meal and nutrition for at least 151 learning days in a year (male, female) Value 0.00 875000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Students previously enrolled in schools who return to school once the school system is reopened Value 0.00 14000000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
Number of interactive online lessons available for use by students in basic education ( Grades 1 to 12). Value 690.00 3665.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
Students provided access to Psycho-social support services (data disaggregated by gender, grades and Sub-County) Value 0.00 100000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
Broadcast hours, with the expanded partnerships, for interactive online lessons for core subjects in basic education. Value 4.50 8.00 6.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021 May 31, 2021
Comment
Female students previously enrolled in schools who return to school once the school system is reopened Value 0.00 6800000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
Number of female students provided access to Psycho-social support services. Value 0.00 50000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
Students whose learning was assessed to evaluate loss of learning during school closure Value 0.00 8930000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
New online supplementary materials acquired from external partners uploaded on the Kenya Education Cloud and made available for use. Value 0.00 20.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
An integrated monitoring and evaluation system for the remote learning interventions is established and used Value No Yes
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment
Female students whose learning was assessed to evaluate loss of learning during school closure (Number) Value 0.00 4465000.00 0.00
Date April 22, 2020 December 31, 2021
Comment