The World Bank Report No: ISR6991 Implementation Status & Results Chad Education Sector Reform Project (P000527) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Education Sector Reform Project (P000527) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 22 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 10-Jul-2012 Country: Chad Approval FY: 2003 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: AFRICA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Ministry of Education Key Dates Board Approval Date 18-Mar-2003 Original Closing Date 30-Jun-2007 Planned Mid Term Review Date Last Archived ISR Date 26-Dec-2011 Effectiveness Date 17-Dec-2003 Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2012 Actual Mid Term Review Date 26-Apr-2007 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The revised PDO is to (i) improve access and equity in primary education and (ii) increase capacity in strategic management and curriculum development. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? � Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost 1. IMPROVING ACCESS AND EQUITY TO EDUCATION 7.40 2. ENHANCING INSTITUTIONNAL CAPACITY 3.80 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Public Disclosure Copy Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Overall Risk Rating Implementation Status Overview As this is the last ISR of over a 9 years long project, the team ensured that the ISR report (i) takes into account the whole life of the project, and not only the recent implementation post restructuring period; (ii) focuses on the overall outcomes of the project, where overall outcomes are measured along three dimensions i.e. relevance of objectives, design, and implementation; efficacy or extent to which the stated objectives were achieved; and efficiency; and (iii) discusses major changes and related reasons during the life of the project. Implementation was successful to a greater or lesser extent depending on particular periods and components of the project: phase one was the period of January 2004 to December 2010 ; and phase two, the post restructuring period, was from January 2011 to June 2012. Both the original and revised project objectives, which were derived from the 2000 Education Sector Plan (ESP), continue to be relevant to the country needs as reflected in the 2008 Growth and Poverty and Growth Strategy Paper II (SNRP II, adopted in April Page 1 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR6991 2008), the May 2010 Interim Strategy Note (ISN). Chad’s SNRP II continues to give high priority to the education sector as one of the engines for promoting growth and reducing poverty. After acknowledging the progress made in the education sector since 2003 with the implementation of the ESP, the SNRP II reconfirms the continued relevance of the program. In this regard, priority will continue to be given to the promotion of human development, through increased access and participation in education and training; focusing on bridging the gender and equity gap; and improving the quality and efficiency in delivery of education services. The 2010-2012 ISN supports the focus on targeted programs for the Public Disclosure Copy poor, improving basic health and education services through the decentralized system (Local Development Program Support Project). Therefore, the overall relevance of the project is high. The original project design was overambitious and complex, with some key sub-components not funded, making it difficult to assess progress toward the achievement of the PDOs. Therefore, the relevance is judged as modest. However, the relevance of the restructured design is judged as substantial. This conclusion is based on the fact that the: (i) PDO and PDO indicators were better aligned with the project interventions, and (ii) components and sub-components that were not relevant were eliminated, thus reducing challenges associated with implementation capacity. These modifications were primarily responsible for reducing the complexity of the project and made it more realistic and feasible to implement. The relevance and efficacy of phase one project implementation is judged to be modest. This is mainly based on the implementation challenges in particular with regard to procurement and delays prior to restructuring. However, there were successes during the initial implementation phase with a high disbursement of funds (74 percent). These successes were: (i)) successful implementation of community grants (FENAPET), girls’ education activities, bilingual education pilot, construction and equipment of 400 classrooms and latrines, 113 wells, and training of 10,000 CTs; (ii) successful completion of CNC technical staff recruitment and training, as well as of important studies that informed curriculum and textbooks development; and (iii) initiation of the development of a sound EMIS. The relevance and efficacy of the restructured phase is judged to be substantial. This rating is grounded on the following: (i) completion of infrastructure and equipment activities (wells and latrines); (ii) successful completion of all planned studies; (iii) completion of curriculum and textbooks development activities which encompassed the initial target to focus on the first four years of primary and included the entire six years of primary education; (iv) acquisition of micronutrients and de-worming; and (v) completion of girls’ education activities and (vi) development of capacity in monitoring and evaluation and sector analysis and policy formulation.. The incomplete activities relate to laboratories and libraries equipment, transfer of funds to APEs for the school grants, and adoption of the National Interim Education Plan which is expected to be completed in the next two months. Locations No Location data has been entered Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target A new literacy strategy is put in place through Yes/No Value No Yes Yes successful adaptation of the outsourcing Public Disclosure Copy Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 approach Comments Community schools integrated through Yes/No Value No Yes Yes application of the policy and management Date 30-Jun-2001 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 provision Comments A Decree was signed in 2001 to integrate Community schools as part of the education system and provide state subsidies for community teachers Page 2 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR6991 Direct Project Beneficiaries (number) of which Number Value 0.00 12880.00 13200.00 female (%) Community Teachers / Students in Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 targeted areas Comments Of which 25% female Of which 20% female Public Disclosure Copy Students: 166,341 of which Students: 123,000 of which 34.32% are women 43% women Curriculum for Grades 1 to 4 is validated Text Value No Yes Yes Date 28-Dec-2010 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments New curriculum for grades 1 Curriculum for Grades 1-6 are and 2 was tested in being tested for the school 2009-2010 year 2011-2012 in 10 schools Interim Education Sector Plan (IESP) adopted Text Value No in Progress Yes by the Government Date 28-Dec-2010 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments A first draft was submitted to Draft zero of the IESP is donors in 2009 available including comments of partners. It is now being reviewed by the government to include partners comments. Ratio of girls to boys in primary level in Number Value 0.60 0.65 0.83 targeted areas Date 31-Jul-2008 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments In 2008, Batha (1.10), LAC In 2010-11, Batha (1.03), LAC Batha (1.00), LAC (0.80), (0.60), BET (0.60), Salamat (0.60), BET (0.70-0.78), BET (0.80), Salamat (0.70) (0.45) Salamat (0.46) Primary level Gross Enrollment Rate (GER) in Percentage Value 40.00 66.00 65.00 Targeted zones Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments Batha, LAC, BET and Salama In school year 2010-11, Batha Batha (66%) les than 40% (76%), LAC (40%) LAC (53%) BET (21-38%) and Salamat BET (81%) (71%). Salamat (70%) Public Disclosure Copy Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Schools in targeted zones provided with Number Value 0.00 0.00 135.00 equipment (table-banc) Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments In progress. Table-banc procured and will be distributed to 148 primary and 3 secondary schools. Page 3 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR6991 System for learning assessment at the primary Yes/No Value No No Yes level Date 28-Dec-2010 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments The PASEC Test is being Public Disclosure Copy implemented and the report would be produced by end of 2011 Report on the assessment of the School Grant Text Value No No Yes pilot program is produced Date 28-Dec-2010 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments This is a new indicator The pilot has not been introduced for the restructured conducted project Assement report for the pilot program is Text Value No in Progress Yes prepared by the Centre National pour le Date 28-Dec-2010 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Curriculum (CNC) Comments The curriculum for grades 1-6 is designed and piloted in 10 schools. Report will be available in July. The Agence pour la Promotion des Initiatives Text Value No Yes Yes Communautaires en Education (APICED) is Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 functional Comments The APICED is currently functioning with national resources through the Government budget Adult enrolled in functional literacy courses Number Value 0.00 20000.00 20000.00 Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments of which 60% female. The of which 60% female end target value was already achieved at the time of the project restructuring Education Statistical Yearbook published Text Value No In progress Yes Public Disclosure Copy according schedule Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments The Statistical Yearbook for 2010-11 is not yet published although the school survey was completed in June 2010 Technical audit completed to confirm CNC and Text Value No Yes Yes equipment meet specifications Date 28-Dec-2010 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments This indicator was revised during project restructuring Page 4 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR6991 Curriculum for teacher training is adapted Text Value No Yes Yes Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments This indicator was revised Public Disclosure Copy during the project restructuring Textbooks purchased and distributed Number Value 0.00 3777000.00 2617000.00 Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments This is an Africa Core indicator. The target was already met by the time of the project restructuring Number of additional qualified primary teachers Number Value 0.00 12880.00 13200.00 resulting from project interventions. Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments Of which 11,180 level 1 Of which 11,500 Level 1 community teachers and community teachers and 1,700 level 2 community 1,700 level 2 community teachers teachers Students receiving deworming and Number Value 0.00 150000.00 90000.00 micronutrients per year Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments For the school year 2010-2011, distribution to school has not yet started Number of additional classrooms built or Number Value 0.00 400.00 400.00 rehabilitated at the primary level resulting from Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 project interventions. Comments The end target was revised during the MTR. At the time of the project restructuring, the revised end target was already met. Primary classrooms in targeted zones equiped Number Value 0.00 465.00 465.00 Public Disclosure Copy with latrines Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments Primary classrooms in targeted zones with Number Value 0.00 186.00 255.00 access to water Date 18-Dec-2003 31-May-2012 30-Jun-2012 Comments Expected to reach 255 by project closing Data on Financial Performance (as of 20-Jun-2012) Page 5 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR6991 Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P000527 IDA-37390 Effective 18-Mar-2003 20-Mar-2003 17-Dec-2003 30-Jun-2007 30-Jun-2012 Public Disclosure Copy P000527 IDA-H0230 Effective 18-Mar-2003 20-Mar-2003 17-Dec-2003 30-Jun-2007 30-Jun-2012 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P000527 IDA-37390 Effective XDR 14.50 14.50 0.00 11.80 2.70 81.00 P000527 IDA-H0230 Effective XDR 17.50 17.50 0.00 15.51 1.99 89.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation During the mission the project team (bank and PIU teams) discussed and agreed with the Ministry of Education officials plans to ensure continuity and sustainability after project closure, in particular through the Global Partnership for Education program under preparation ($47,2 million has been allocated to Chad), as well as government's own budget. The mission also discussed the (i) need to complete and produce statistics for 2010/11 by September 2012; (ii) complete necessary evaluation studies; and (iii) carry out activities related to project implementation completion (ICR). Restructuring History Level one Approved on 27-Dec-2010 Related Projects Page 6 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR6991 There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy Page 7 of 7