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Joining Efforts for an Education of Excellence in Paraguay Project

Abstract*

The Project aims at improving learning conditions and strengthening institutional frameworks in core priority areas of the education system in Paraguay, all in support of the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC)'s strategy to significantly improve the quality of education in Paraguay in the next two decades. To achieve this goal, the Project Development Objective (PDO) is articulated around two clear objectives. First, to significantly improve...

* 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 improve learning environments in selected schools and teacher training institutions, strengthen institutional frameworks in core priority areas, and in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P180015

  • Active

  • Marcelo Becerra

  • Ministry of Economy and Finance

  • Paraguay

  • November 30, 2022

  • (as of board presentation)

    April 25, 2023

  • February 3, 2025

  • US$ 180.00 million

  • Ministry of Public Works and Communications,Ministry of Education and Sciences

  • Latin America and Caribbean

  • 2023

  • US$ 125.30 million

  • N/A

  • June 27, 2024

  • December 31, 2028

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 125.30
Borrower/Recipient 54.70

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 125.30
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 125.30
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 180.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of February 28, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Apr 25, 2023 IBRD-95170 Loan Commitment 125,300,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-10-21
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-10-21
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-10-21
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-10-21
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-10-21
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-10-21

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • PDOI 3. Number of education service delivery areas with national strategies approved and disseminatedValue0.000.004.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • PDOI 1. Number of compulsory education students benefitting from improved learning environmentsValue0.000.00248574.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • PDOI 2. Number of IFDs converted into CEFEDsValue0.000.006.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • IRI 1. Number of revamped learning environmentsValue0.000.00316.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 8. National Education Map (MEN) finalized and its results publishedValueNo MEN since 2008No MEN since 2008.MEN results are published and available in MEC’s w
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 13. Indigenous Peoples reporting that infrastructure investments reflect their development priorities/needsValue0.000.0050.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 2. Number of rehabilitated learning environmentsValue0.000.001000.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 9. Competency framework for digital skills in education in Paraguay approved and disseminatedValueNo competency framework for digital skills in the No competency framework for digital skills in the New competency framework has been disseminated to
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 14. Students’ dropout rate gap for compulsory educationValue1.001.000.80
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 3. Climate Change (Mitigation). Number of UCEIs with improvements via civil works to prevent floodingValue0.000.00600.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 10. Proposal for CEFEDs’ governance model deliveredValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 15. Gender gap in the participation rate gap for the teaching professionValue40.0040.0035.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 4. Climate Change (Adaptation). Number of UCEIs with improvement via civil works for energy efficiency and savingsValue0.000.00600.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 11. Standardized learning assessments carried out under the ProjectValue0.000.003.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 5. Number of UCEIs provided with Internet connectivityValue0.000.001327.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Teachers recruited or trainedValue0.000.005000.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • IRI 6. Number of UCEIs provided with digital devicesValue0.000.002342.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learningValue0.000.00406869.00
    DateJune 30, 2023March 14, 2024June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - FemaleValue0.000.0050.00
    Date
    Comment