The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Primary Education Improvement Project (P171973) Primary Education Improvement Project (P171973) EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA | North Macedonia | Education Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2021 | Seq No: 6 | ARCHIVED on 13-Sep-2023 | ISR57771 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Education and Science, North Macedonia Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 11-Dec-2020 Effectiveness Date: 03-May-2021 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 15-Apr-2024 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 27-Feb-2026 Revised Closing Date: 27-Feb-2026 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The PDO is to improve conditions for learning in primary education. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Improving Learning at the School Level:(Cost $17.50 M) Reform of the Monitoring and Evaluation of the National Progress in Learning:(Cost $2.30 M) Enhancing Teacher, Multi-Professional Support Teams, and School Leader Competences:(Cost $3.40 M) Sector management, Project management and M&E:(Cost $1.80 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status and Key Decisions Since the project became effective in May 2021, implementation has progressed well. The project has supported the improvement of the learning environment in primary schools by furnishing and equipping science laboratories and improving basic infrastructure such as the construction of ramps for students with special needs, renovation of sanitary facilities, and replacement of damaged flooring and doors. Moreover, activities such as the drafting of the new financing formula and the plan for optimization of the school network have reached an advanced stage of preparation, while the first-ever national assessment of children in 3rd grade has already been completed. The project is on track to achieve its targets within the project life 9/13/2023 Page 1 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Primary Education Improvement Project (P171973) Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Substantial Substantial Substantial Macroeconomic Moderate Moderate Moderate Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Moderate Moderate Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Moderate Moderate Moderate Sustainability Fiduciary Moderate Moderate Moderate Environment and Social Moderate Moderate Moderate Stakeholders Moderate Moderate Moderate Other -- -- -- Overall Moderate Moderate Moderate Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Improving Learning at the School Level IN01339540 ►Proportion of classrooms with improved learning environment at the primary level resulting from project interventions (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 13.20 13.20 30.00 Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 A total of 174 schools have been equipped with tablet computers (distributed to students from socially vulnerable families) and 11 less affluent schools have been equipped with digital whiteboards. In addition, Comments: 264 classrooms/science laboratories were furnished, 353 schools received science laboratory equipment. This activity is on track. IN01339626 ►Proportion of (implemented) school improvement plans that use performance data and monitoring tools for improving student learning (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 9/13/2023 Page 2 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Primary Education Improvement Project (P171973) Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 The pilot schools were selected and received the training for self-evaluation and preparation of the Comments: School Improvement plan. This activity is on track. Enhancing Teacher, Multi-Professional Support Teams, and School Leader Competences IN01339627 ►Proportion of classrooms with improved quality of teaching practices as measured by in-class teacher observation tool (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 40 % of classrooms Classroom observation Classroom observation Classroom observation improved as measured conducted; baseline conducted; baseline was conducted; the by the follow up Value value available in by end- value available in by end- baseline value is 3.14 assessment of a February 2023 February on the scale 1-5 representative sample of schools Date 30-Jun-2021 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 The baseline survey using the World Bank TEACH classroom observation instrument was conducted. The survey was conducted within 35 schools (both rural and urban, central and satellite Comments: schools in all languages of instruction). This activity is on track. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Improving Learning at the School Level IN01339630 ►Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning (Number, Corporate) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 73,711.00 73,711.00 30,000.00 Date 09-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 A total of 67.385 students (6-9 grade) benefited from direct interventions such as furnishing science laboratories in 264 schools. Additional 6354 students benefited from science laboratory equipment. Total 73,711 students. The end target has been surpassed because the MoES decided to furnish science Comments: laboratories and/or laboratory equipment in all schools that have solid utilization of the space i.e. are not considered for optimization. IN01339634 Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - Female (Number, Corporate Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 34,683.00 34,683.00 12,000.00 IN01339638 ►Number of primary education schools with upgrades in basic infrastructure as a result of the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 9/13/2023 Page 3 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Primary Education Improvement Project (P171973) Value 0.00 0.00 38.00 100.00 Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 IN01339642 Decrease in number of absences from school among female students (Text, Custom Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 17.10 17.10 17.10 10.00 IN01339643 ►Number of schools with enhancements to IT equipment for learning purposes as result of the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 340.00 340.00 150.00 Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 Total of 340 schools benefited from enhancements to IT equipment for learning purposes. 329 schools benefited from delivery of smart boards. The target has been surpassed due to the need to equip almost all primary education schoo Comments: materials and textbooks. In addition, the procurement procedure for the network and IT equipment was recently finali IN01339645 ►Proportion of school improvement plans focusing on improving student learning (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 The 11 pilot schools have recently finalized thier self-evaluation activities, They were trained on how to develop the School Improvement Plan(SIP) in August 2023. The deadline to develop SIPs is October Comments: 16. This activity is on track. IN01339646 ►Share of project supported primary schools that implement the grants in compliance with grant performance indicators (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date 10-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 The grant program operations manual was developed and approved by the Bank, the program will be Comments: launched in November 2023. This activity is on track. IN01339647 ►Proportion of school board members satisfied with their engagement during school improvement plan preparations (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date 06-Aug-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 9/13/2023 Page 4 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Primary Education Improvement Project (P171973) The process of self-evaluation and subsequently development of school improvement plans for the pilot school has started. The grant program to support will be launched in Novemeber 2023. This activity is on Comments: track. IN01339648 Proportion of students and parents satisfied with their engagement during school improvement plan preparations (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date 06-Aug-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 Reform of the Monitoring and Evaluation of the National Progress in Learning IN01339628 ►National Assessment in third grade conducted (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target National assessment The main data collection The main data The main data Value program in 3 grade conducted collection conducted collection conducted doesn't exist Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 30-Jun-2023 This target is achieved. Comments: IN01339632 ►National assessment in grade fifth conducted (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target National assessment National assessment National assessment Main data collection Value program in 5 grade program in 5 grade program in 5 grade conducted doesn't exist doesn't exist. doesn't exist. Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 The pilot fifth grade’s national assessment will be implemented in October 2023. Comments: IN01339636 ►NEC staff and associates capacity in test construction, data analysis and reporting improved (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 4.00 21.00 38.00 30.00 Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 IN01339640 ►Number of customized reports from the national assessments produced (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.00 Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 9/13/2023 Page 5 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Primary Education Improvement Project (P171973) The reports for the national assement grade 3 will be available in November 2023. This activity is on Comments: track. Enhancing Teacher, Multi-Professional Support Teams, and School Leader Competences IN01339631 ►Teachers recruited or trained (Number, Corporate) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 14,083.00 14,083.00 10,000.00 Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 Target exceeded. The second round of teacher training was completed recently, and the number of the Comments: teachers trained will soon be available. IN01339635 Number of teachers trained (Number, Corporate Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 14,083.00 14,083.00 9,800.00 Date 09-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 IN01339639 Teachers recruited or trained - Female (RMS requirement) (Number, Corporate Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 10,779.00 10,779.00 5,000.00 IN01339641 Number of teachers recruited (Number, Corporate Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 Date 09-Jul-2020 04-Aug-2022 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 IN01339644 ►Identification of the professional development needs completed (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Catalog for teacher Catalog for teacher Catalog for teacher Identification of professional professional professional Value professional development and development and development and development outdated accredited providers accredited providers accredited providers available available available Date 09-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 25-Mar-2022 This target is achieved. Comments: 9/13/2023 Page 6 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Primary Education Improvement Project (P171973) Sector management, Project management and M&E IN01339629 ►Plan for optimization of the primary education network adopted (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Plans for optimization Plans for optimization The analysis doesn't were reviewed and were reviewed and Plan for optimization Value exist discussed with the discussed with the adopted stakeholders. stakeholders. Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Mar-2024 Plans for the optimization of the primary education network at the local level developed and a pilot has Comments: started in 11 municipalities. IN01339633 ►Revised funding formula for primary education adopted (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target The current formula is outdated and contributes the draft new formula the draft new formula The new formula is Value to financial inefficiency in discussed with discussed with adopted primary education stakeholders stakeholders Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 14-Jun-2024 the draft formula is developed and is under review by the Ministry of Finance. It's expected to be adopted Comments: by the end November 2023. IN01339637 ►Impact evaluation of the grant program conducted (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target The baseline data The baseline data The baseline data collection will be done collection will be done follow up data Value collection will be done before the program before the program collection carried out by the end of 2023. launch launch Date 08-Jul-2020 01-Feb-2023 05-Sep-2023 29-Aug-2025 The grant program was developed and the pilot schools were trained to develop applications. The program will start in November and the baseline is planned to be conducted by the end of this calendar Comments: year. Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance 9/13/2023 Page 7 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Primary Education Improvement Project (P171973) Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P171973 IBRD-91820 Effective USD 25.00 25.00 0.00 10.93 13.33 45% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P171973 IBRD-91820 Effective 11-Dec-2020 20-Apr-2021 03-May-2021 27-Feb-2026 27-Feb-2026 Cumulative Disbursements Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 9/13/2023 Page 8 of 8