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Jamaica Education Project

Abstract*

The Project would achieve its development objective and ultimately improve student learning and skills through five components: (i) Strengthening Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education; (ii) Strengthening Information Systems and Strategies for Student Retention; (iii) Supporting Quality and Resilient School Infrastructure; (iv) Technical Assistance (TA), Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Project Management; and (v) Contingent Emergency...

* 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 Objective (PDO) is to improve teaching practices and learning conditions in secondary education, and the use of information for decision-making in the education system.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P178595

  • Active

  • Claudia Lopez , Victoria Levin

  • Jamaica

  • Jamaica

  • July 12, 2022

  • (as of board presentation)

    July 5, 2023

  • December 19, 2023

  • US$ 30.00 million

  • N/A

  • January 31, 2024

  • June 30, 2029

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 30.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 30.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 30.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 30.00

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$)
Jul 5, 2023 IBRD-95860 Loan Commitment 30,000,000.00
Jul 26, 2024 IBRD-95860 Loan Disb 683,824.60
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-95860 Int Charges 1,210.59
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-95860 Int Charges 13,695.20
Dec 19, 2023 IBRD-95860 Loan Disb 75,000.00
Dec 19, 2023 IBRD-95860 Fee Charges 75,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-11-11
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-11-11
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-11-11
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-11-11
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-11-11
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-11-11

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Share of secondary teachers with improved teaching practicesValue0.000.000.50
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of students accessing an improved learning environment in the newly constructed secondary STEM school built with climate-resilient design standardsValue0.000.002400.00
    DateSeptember 29, 2022October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of secondary schools using information to target interventions on student retentionValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Share of secondary teachers with improved teaching practices – FemaleValue0.000.000.50
    DateOctober 30, 2022October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of students accessing an improved learning environment in the newly constructed secondary STEM school built with climate-resilient design standards – FemaleValue0.000.001200.00
    DateOctober 30, 2022October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Teachers recruited or trainedValue0.000.006000.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of stakeholders trained to utilize EMISValue0.000.005000.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • STEAM Education Framework DevelopedValueNo STEAM Education Framework available.No STEAM Education Framework available.STEAM Education Framework Developed
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Technical designs for the STEM school, including universal design, gender-sensitive and climate considerations, are availableValueNo designs availableNo designs available.Designs used for the construction of the school
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • EMIS Data is disaggregated by disability typeValueEMIS data is not disaggregated by disability typeEMIS data is not disaggregated by disability typeEMIS data for students, teachers and school staff
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Teacher satisfaction survey with the in-service training and coaching programValueNo surveyNo surveySurvey implemented and feedback incorporated into
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of teachers recruitedValue0.000.000.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Early warning systems implementedValueNo Early Warning Systems systems in place.No Early Warning Systems systems in place.Early Warning system implemented
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trained - Female (RMS requirement)Value0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of schools accessing a list of at-risk students from the EMISValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of teachers trainedValue0.000.006000.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Teacher coaching program strengthenedValueSmall-scale coaching program in place.Small-scale coaching program in place.Teacher coaching program strengthened and expanded
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Gender gap in daily attendance rate at secondary levelValue3.903.902.00
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Increase in teachers using formative assessment data to inform teaching practices (through classroom observation)Value0.000.000.10
    DateJune 30, 2023October 4, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment