The World Bank approved a $50 million grant to support the Government of Sierra Leone’s flagship program for Free Quality School Education launched in 2018. The Free Education Project will support some initial COVID-19 response activities, including provision of distance learning and communication campaigns on prevention. The project will help address these challenges, as well as strengthen existing mechanisms for reporting violence in schools, including sexual and gender-based violence … [Read more...] about $50 million Grant Pool towards Sierra Leone’s flagship program for Free Quality School Education
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US$100 Million Top-Up Support to Jordan’s Accelerated Education Sector Reforms
A US$100 million project has been approved by the World Bank to support the Government of Jordan’s efforts in addressing education challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic and expanding access to pre-primary education and reform student assessment, including transitioning to a competency-based digital tawjihi. The new project represents an additional financing to the Education Reform Support Program (US$200 million), approved back in December 2017, which aimed to expand access to early … [Read more...] about US$100 Million Top-Up Support to Jordan’s Accelerated Education Sector Reforms
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World Bank approves $500 million STARS Programme to improve quality of Education in India
The World Bank Board has approved a $500 million Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program (STARS) to improve the quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. Some 250 million students (between the age of 6 and 17) in 1.5 million schools, and over 10 million teachers will benefit from the program. The STARS program builds on the long partnership between India and the World Bank (since 1994), for strengthening public school education and to support the … [Read more...] about World Bank approves $500 million STARS Programme to improve quality of Education in India
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Switzerland contributes CHF 6.5 million to the Global Partnership for Education
Switzerland has increased its 2020 contribution to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) by CHF 6.5 million (US$6.75 million). The increased contribution brings the total Swiss contribution to CHF 39,750,000 (US$41.3 million) for this period. GPE Board Chair, Julia Gillard said, "I am grateful to Switzerland for their increased contribution to GPE, which will help us realize our mission to transform education for millions of children in developing countries. At a time when 1.2 billion … [Read more...] about Switzerland contributes CHF 6.5 million to the Global Partnership for Education
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Global Partnership for Education disburses US$130 million in new Grants to Guinea, Niger and Somalia
The Global Partnership for Education has approved over US$130 million in new grants to Guinea, Niger and Somalia. The funding will ensure that millions of children in these countries are able to access quality learning, whether in school when these reopen or through distance education. GPE Chief Executive Officer, Alice Albright said, "As the world experiences an unprecedented emergency due to the coronavirus pandemic, GPE’s support to bolster education systems in partner countries is more … [Read more...] about Global Partnership for Education disburses US$130 million in new Grants to Guinea, Niger and Somalia
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World Bank pools in new funding of $1 billion for better education and health care in DRC
New funding worth $1 billion has been approved by the World Bank to build human capital in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). This financing includes $800 million for the Emergency Equity and System Strengthening in Education Project (EESSE) and $200 million in additional financing for the Health System Strengthening for Better Maternal and Child Health Results Project (PDSS). World Bank Country Director for the Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Central African Republic … [Read more...] about World Bank pools in new funding of $1 billion for better education and health care in DRC
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World Bank Financing to enhance Kyrgyz Republic’s Quality of Education
The Kyrgyz Republic will receive World Bank financing for the Learning for the Future Project in the amount of $50 million, on highly concessional terms. $25 million is allocated in the form of a grant, which requires no repayment, while the other $25 million is credit with a 0.75% interest rate, with repayments eased over 38 years, and a six-year grace period. World Bank Country Manager for the Kyrgyz Republic, Bolormaa Amgaabazar said, "The Learning for the Future Project aims to help raise … [Read more...] about World Bank Financing to enhance Kyrgyz Republic’s Quality of Education
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Nike and Michael Jordan donate $140 million to ensure Racial Equality and Social Justice
NBA legend Michael Jordan, in conjunction with the Swoosh brand, will donate $140 million over the next ten years to organizations dedicated to ensuring racial equality, social justice and greater access to education. President of Jordan Brand, Craig Williams said, "Through our Jordan Wings Program, we have been focused on providing access to education, mentorship and opportunity for Black youth facing the obstacles of systemic racism. We must join forces with the community, government and … [Read more...] about Nike and Michael Jordan donate $140 million to ensure Racial Equality and Social Justice
UNESCO and partners launch ‘Early Childhood Education’ personnel Survey related to COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa
UNESCO Dakar and partners across 48 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa have launched a survey for early childhood education (ECE) personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic to collect data on how early childhood teachers, teaching assistants, early childhood centre and school directors and principals are responding to the strains of the pandemic, understand the needs of the early childhood education personnel and learn how to support them. Since March 2020 when the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, was … [Read more...] about UNESCO and partners launch ‘Early Childhood Education’ personnel Survey related to COVID-19 in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Countries can now speed Recovery to Rebuild from COVID-19
According to analytical chapters released from the World Bank Group’s Global Economic Prospects report, developing countries and the international community can take steps now to speed recovery after the worst of the health crisis has passed and blunt long-term adverse effects. Short-term response measures to address the health emergency and secure core public services will need to be accompanied by comprehensive policies to boost long-term growth, including by improving governance and … [Read more...] about Countries can now speed Recovery to Rebuild from COVID-19
