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Additional Financing for Primary Education Equity in Learning Program

Abstract*

1. Kenya has initiated difficult reforms to improve school participation and learning outcomes. As a result, Kenya has made impressive progress in basic education coverage at the national level. Net Enrollment Rate (NER) at the primary level was 92.5 percent in 2018. Transition rate from primary to secondary was 83 percent in 2018, while completion rate in secondary was 84 percent in 2018. 2. Prevailing inequities in school participation and learning...

* 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

To reduce regional disparities in learning outcomes, improve the retention of girls in upper primary education, and strengthen systems for delivering equitable education outcomes.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P179670

  • Active

  • Ruth Charo

  • Republic of Kenya

  • Kenya

  • August 30, 2022

  • (as of board presentation)

    February 5, 2023

  • N/A

  • US$ 117.10 million

  • Jomo Kenyatta Foundation,Ministry of Education

  • Eastern and Southern Africa

  • 2023

  • US$ 116.60 million

  • N/A

  • July 9, 2023

  • December 31, 2026

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • P176867

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
EFA-FTI Education Program Development Fund 116.60
Borrower/Recipient 22.40

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 116.60
Total Project Cost** 117.10

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

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Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

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COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Increase in the share of target primary school teachers achieving proficiency in pedagogical skills for teaching English.Value57.0057.0060.00
    DateAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Increase in the share of students achieving higher order competencies in numeracy (Level 4) in the NASMLA Grade 3 assessment, in Counties falling into the lowest quintile of performers.Value2.002.007.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Improved retention of girls from poor and vulnerable populations, including in refugee populations, in upper primary (grades 7-8).Value80.0080.0085.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Successful roll out of CBC and CBA reforms in basic educationValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Increase in the share of students achieving higher order competencies in numeracy (Level 4) in the NASMLA Grade 3 assessment in refugee schoolsValue2.002.007.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Increase in the share of students achieving higher order competencies in numeracy (Level 4) in the NASMLA Grade 3 assessment in refugee hosting counties.Value2.002.007.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Increase in the share of students achieving higher order competencies in literacy (Level 4) in the NASMLA Grade 3 assessment, in Counties falling into the lowest quintile of performersValue17.0017.0022.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Increase in the share of students achieving higher order competencies in numeracy (Level 4) in the NASMLA Grade 3 assessment in non-refugee/host communities primary schoolsValue2.002.007.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Increase in the share of students achieving higher order competencies in literacy (Level 4) in refugee schools.Value17.0017.0022.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Increase in the share of students achieving higher order competencies in literacy (Level 4) in refugee hosting counties.Value17.0017.0022.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Increase in the share of students achieving higher order competencies in literacy (Level 4) in non-refugee/host communities primaryschools.Value17.0017.0022.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Targeted primary schools receiving school grants for completing priority areas in their SIPsValue0.000.005422.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Capacity building of target Teacher Training Colleges for implementation of competency-based teacher education curriculum.ValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Targeted primary schools in refugee hosting counties receiving school grants for completing priority areas in their SIPsValue0.000.00643.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Establishment of standards and tools for quality assurance mechanisms for Pre-primary education, including teacher appraisal tools,assessment and classroom observation tools.ValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of Vulnerable Learners selected to receive a scholarship, school kits and mentoring support services in refugee hosting counties.Value500.00500.001000.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • New classrooms constructed in existing schools as per the needs-based school infrastructure investment planValue0.000.0013400.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Targeted camp based refugee primary schools receiving school grants for completing priority areas in their SIPsValue0.000.0050.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of Vulnerable Learners selected to receive a scholarship, school kits and mentoring support services in camp based refugeeschoolsValue0.000.006000.00
    DateJanuary 21, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • New classrooms constructed in refugee host communities existing schools as per the needs-based school infrastructure investment planValue0.000.0050.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Targeted primary schools in non-refugee/host communities receiving school grants for completing priority areasValue0.000.004729.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of Vulnerable Learners selected to receive a scholarship, school kits and mentoring support services in non-refugee/host communitiesValue17474.0017474.0014000.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • New classrooms constructed in existing non-refugee/host communities primary schools as per the needs-based school infrastructure investment planValue0.000.0013350.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Evidence of utilization of NEMIS data for better management of primary educationValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Refugee learners are registered in NEMIS as per the MoE guidelines for registration of refugee learners in NEMISValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Level of satisfaction of beneficiaries (Citizen Engagement indicator and part of Grievance Redress Mechanism)Value0.000.0070.00
    DateJanuary 21, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of Vulnerable Learners who are provided with school meals during each School Calendar Year.Value0.000.001600000.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of Vulnerable Learners, in camp based refugee schools, who are provided with school meals during each School Calendar Year.Value0.000.00130000.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Refugee learners, including in camp-based refugee schools and host communities are included in the surveysValueNoNo
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of Vulnerable Learners, in refugee host communities, who are provided with school meals during each School Calendar Year.Value0.000.00300000.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of Vulnerable Learners, in non camp based refugee schools and non host communities, who are provided with school meals during each School Calendar Year.Value0.000.001600000.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • New teachers deployed to primary schools with the highest teacher shortageValue0.000.006000.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • New teachers recruited by the camp based refugee primary schools, through the SIPs, with the highest teacher shortageValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • New teachers deployed to primary schools in refugee host communities with the highest teacher shortageValue0.000.00210.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • New teachers deployed to primary schools in non-refugee/host communities primary schools with the highest teacher shortageValue0.000.004790.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Share of teachers in class and teaching in target school for the school grants (percentage)Value55.0055.0070.00
    DateDecember 30, 2022August 31, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of target teacher training colleges with functional linkages to primary schools for teaching practice (practicum) within established standardsValue0.000.0032.00
    DateAugust 31, 2022August 31, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of Vulnerable Learners selected to receive a scholarship, school kits and mentoring support services.Value17974.0017974.0042974.00
    DateJanuary 14, 2022May 30, 2022December 31, 2026
    Comment