| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| Early Learning Partnership | 5.00 |
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | 40.00 |
| Global Partnership for Education Fund | 4.80 |
| Concessional Financing Facility | 10.00 |
Education Quality Improvement Project
Abstract*
Operation Abstract: Summary Description of Proposed Project (Approved as part of Approval package on 31 May 2023)
Education is a national priority for Moldova in the National Development Strategy (NDS) ‘European Moldova 2030’. Under the Moldova Education Strategy 2014-2020, the Government of Moldova (GoM) implemented comprehensive reforms to improve learning and value for money in education. Moldova made significant progress on education outcomes... Show More
Development Objective
The objectives of the Project are to: (i) improve the learning environment in participating institutions, with an emphasis on supporting disadvantaged students; and (ii) strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Education and Research for sector management and refugee response.
Key Details
Project Details
P179363
Active
Anna Olefir
Republic of Moldova
November 17, 2022
(as of board presentation)
May 31, 2023
September 11, 2023
US$ 40.00 million
Ministry of Education and Research,National Office for Regional and Local Development (NORLD)
2023
US$ 59.80 million
N/A
Moderate
December 31, 2029
Yes
BANK APPROVED
February 20, 2024
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | 40.00 |
| IDA Commitment | N/A |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 40.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 19.80 |
| Total Project Cost** | 40.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2023 | IBRD-95360 | Loan Commitment | 40,000,000.00 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Int Charges | 9,275.67 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Int Charges | 9,275.67 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Int Charges | 39,792.42 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Loan Disb | 322,170.00 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Loan Disb | 433,200.00 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Loan Disb | 95,450.59 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Loan Disb | -95,450.59 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Loan Disb | -308,964.56 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Loan Disb | 308,964.56 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | IBRD-95360 | Int Charges | 25,607.95 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | IBRD-95360 | Fee Charges | 97,956.88 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | IBRD-95360 | Loan Disb | 217,780.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Satisfactory | 2025-02-26 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Participating teachers with improved teaching practices Value 0.00 0.00 90.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Annual education statistics reports produced and publicly disseminated based on data generated by the integrated EMIS and used for education sector management including refugee response Value No integrated EMIS in place No integrated EMIS in place Integrated EMIS is operational and reports, produc Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Improved learning outcomes of students benefitting from project-supported tutoring program (disaggregated by gender, urban/rural, refugee/vulnerability status) Value No tutoring program in place No tutoring program in place Improvement in scores of beneficiaries compared to Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of schools renovated under the project that meet infrastructure requirements (national quality assurance standards includingon safety, resilience, inclusion, and sustainability requirements) Value 0.00 0.00 15.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Number of sector staff participating in capacity building trainings under the project Value 0.00 0.00 1000.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Teachers trained on professional standards under the project (% of teachers in ECEC facilities and grades 1–12) Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Targeted schools equipped with school labs, IT equipment, and teaching and learning materials including for students with disabilities Value 0.00 0.00 200.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Monitoring tool with reliable gender-disaggregated data to identify disadvantaged students to receive accelerated learning Value No No Yes Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Rapid student assessment mechanism developed and piloted (for selected grade) Value No No Yes Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Students benefiting from improved learning environment under the project (disaggregated by urban/rural, refugee/host community, gender, vulnerability status, education level) Value 0,00 0.00 85,000,00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Improved regulatory environment for affordable and quality childcare for preschool children Value 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Tutoring/accelerated learning program for disadvantaged students developed and implemented (for selected grade) Value No No Yes Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Number of additional students (disadvantaged/refugee), enrolled in preschool premises renovated and endowed under the project Value 0.00 0.00 300.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Parents reporting an improved capacity to work due to ECEC service provision under the project Value 0 0 +20% Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning Value 0.00 0.00 18000.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Number of direct project host community beneficiaries disaggregated by gender Value 0.00 0.00 28,000.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Impact evaluations of: (i) tutoring/accelerated learning program and (ii) intervention to accommodate more children in childcare (disadvantaged and refugees) Value No No Yes Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - Female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Number of direct beneficiaries (refugees) disaggregated by gender Value 0.00 0.00 1200.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Percentage of students and teachers satisfied with improved classroom learning environment and functionality of schools and preschools under the project Value 0.00 0.00 85.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Teachers recruited or trained Value 0.00 0.00 5300.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Number of new high schools constructed in priority areas that meet infrastructure requirements under national quality assurance standards Value 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Percentage of school users who report that consultation processes are effective Value 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date February 2, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment Gender gap in STEM education reduced Value 7.00 7.00 5.00 Date February 1, 2023 February 20, 2024 December 31, 2029 Comment