The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) WESTERN AND CENTRAL AFRICA | Cote d'Ivoire | Education Global Practice | Recipient Executed Activities | Investment Project Financing | FY 2018 | Seq No: 9 | ARCHIVED on 23-Dec-2022 | ISR54502 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of National Education and Literacy Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 04-Jun-2018 Effectiveness Date: 31-Jul-2018 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 08-Mar-2021 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: 17-May-2021 Original Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023 Revised Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective is to increase access to pre-school and improve learning outcomes in beneficiary primary schools in participating regions Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Improving Conditions for Improved Learning Outcomes:(Cost $13.19 M) Strenghtening Sector Management and Accountability:(Cost $2.85 M) Improving Teaching and Learning Environment for Beneficiary Schools:(Cost $2.69 M) Project Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation:(Cost $4.62 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 Project Status The Cote d'Ivoire Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (ESDEP)—in the amount of US$23.35 million—was approved on June 4, 2018. The Grant Agreement was signed on June 21, 2018, and the Project became effective on July 31, 2018. An additional financing (AF) in the amount of US$27.35 million was approved on June 20, 2020 and became effective on September 1, 2020. With the AF, the Project’s closing date was extended to December 31, 2023, to ensure that all new activities could be fully and successfully implemented. Overall implementation progress is rated satisfactory. Disbursements and most project activities at the school levels are on track for timely completion. The implementation details are as follows: Component 1: Improving conditions for improved learning outcomes. 12/23/2022 Page 1 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) Sub-component 1.1: Improving community preschool in beneficiary regions. A total of 117 community preschool classrooms were built as planned. At pre-primary level, a total of 225 classrooms are planned by the end of the Project. To date, 134 classrooms have been delivered, are functional and equipped with Early Childhood Development (ECD) materials and kits. Standards for Community Preschool Center (CPC) assessment have been developed and the results of the first assessment available. Among the 250 centers assessed, 247 (98%) are compliant. Almost all the centers are compliant for the “Infrastructure /equipment” and “Teaching/learning” areas. Additional efforts are still needed in the areas of “School environment” and “School governance”. Sub-component 1.2: Improving the teaching and learning of reading and mathematics in the beneficiary schools of the project. To date, about 11,000 children (3-5 years old) are enrolled in the CPCs and pre-primary. Refresher training have been conducted at regional level for trainers of teachers, Education councils and for teachers as well. With support from UNICEF, actions have been implemented with communities to ensure the sustainability of CPCs and pre-primary schools during the implementation period of the project. The 2022 Early Grade Reading assessment (EGRA) and Early Grade Mathematic Assessment (EGMA) results are available for grade 2 (CP2) and grade 3 (CE1). The results show good performance in the school supported by the Project, compared to the demonstration school and the national level. Indeed, in the project schools, the score is 29/100 (16 in 2021) for reading against 18/100 in demonstration school. For mathematics, the average score is 56/100 (50 in 2021) against 44/100 for demonstration school. At national level, the EGRA average score is 28.3/100 (23.4 in 2021) and the EGMA average score is 54.9/100 (48.9 in 2021). To date, one hundred bridging school’s classes are operational with 3,025 learners. In addition, this school year 2022- 2023, at least 1,708 children aged between 9 and 14 years old in 50 communities will be trained to be integrated into the formal education system. Community mobilization is still ongoing and is conducted by the four selected NGOs to improve child attendance and increase parental commitment. A total of 241,168 children have benefited from the Project's primary interventions to improve learning, including 169,890 girls. Component 2: Strengthening sector management and accountability. Sub-component 2.1: Citizen participation in school management. The accountability and citizen control process are working well in the 150 communities. In addition, participatory self-assessments and capacity building sessions were organized in the six National Education and learning Regional Direction (Direction Regionale de l’Éducation National et de l’Alphabétisation - DRENA), with the support of the intermediaries. Sub-component 2.2: Capacity building in public policies, education, and service delivery. Communities have received their last grants as planned in the Project. The communities decided to use these funds for the creation of income-generating activities to feed the school's operating fund and ensure sustainability. In addition, intermediaries continue to assist the communities by strengthening their capacities and commitment. All public schools supported by the Project, reported on the use of the school grants and student results through community information meetings at least once this school year 2021/2022. The Task Force is engaged in the preparations for the joint Education-Training sector review scheduled for the first quarter of 2023. A roadmap was adopted by the sectors on Thursday, October 20, 2022. With the technical support of the International Institute for the Education planning (IIEP) based in Dakar, the updating of the financial simulation model of the sector's expenses is also underway. Also. The Task Force has published 5 policy briefs out of the 6 expected under the project. The briefs focused on: (i) care system for children living with disabilities in schools in Côte d'Ivoire; (ii) Education Sector Response to COVID-19; (iii) the prospective expenditures analysis of MENA over the period 2021-2025;(iv) update of the study on students’ well-being and safety in schools in Côte d’Ivoire; and (v) technical validation of the education SDI report. Component 3: Improving teaching and learning environment for beneficiary schools. A total of 435 classrooms have already been delivered to date, out of 675 primary classrooms planned to be built as part of the Project. The building process is underway for 142 classrooms launched since June 2022. The contract for the construction of classrooms in 43 localities is being finalized. To improve learning environment and conditions for children: (i) 33 additional hydraulic pumps have been delivered out of 45 planned by the end of the Project; (ii) 414 latrines segregated by gender (girls/boys) built out of 542; and (iii) existing classrooms equipped with 3,214 tables and benches out of 3,584. In total, 10,186 girls received additional school kits, more than the 8,921 planned under the Project. Component 4: Project implementation and monitoring and evaluation. The PIU is operating Satisfactorily. Monthly, quarterly, and bi-annual reports are produced according to schedule. Interim Financial Reports (IFR) are also submitted to the World Bank on time. Withdrawal application requests are submitted regularly. However, the PIU needs to further improve in some financial management aspects, for instance: e (i) complying with the schedule for holding COPIL meetings; (ii) reducing delays in justifying mission advances; and (iii) addressing issues related to high balance in the account "Advance missions and accommodation and transport catering costs" under the responsibility of the Accounting Agent. The Mid-term Impact Assessment has been completed and the report is available and disclosed. The report shows that, in the Implementation area of the Project, the teachers’ pedagogical practices have improved with and an average of 3.1 out of 5. These results are encouraging and indicate that it is possible for Côte d'Ivoire to implement a community preschool system with good quality standards, based on local recruitment and minimum training for educators. At the primary level, the expected results have been reached, for example: teachers have changed their teaching practices (in mathematics and moderately in reading/writing). Also, the financial allocations for schools have increased. Teachers and pupils have the necessary materials for learning. The Project’s communication system is in place and functioning. The communication is done through flyers, media, social media (Facebook) as well as face-to-face communication with actors and communities. The next supervision mission is scheduled for February 2023. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool 12/23/2022 Page 2 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Substantial Substantial Substantial Macroeconomic Substantial Moderate Moderate Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Substantial Low Low Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial Moderate Moderate Sustainability Fiduciary Substantial Moderate Moderate Environment and Social Moderate Moderate Moderate Stakeholders Substantial Moderate Moderate Other -- -- -- Overall Substantial Moderate Moderate Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Increase access to preschool IN01234479 ►Number of preschools meeting quality standards (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 116.00 247.00 342.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 The quality standards are available. The first assessment has been conducted in 250 preschools and showed that 247 (98%) are meeting the quality standards in terms of access, equipment/materials, Comments: teaching/learning, school environment and school governance. Improve learning outcomes in beneficiary schools IN01234478 ►Pupils in second grade of primary education meting minimum competency threshold for mathematics, in beneficiary schools in poor and lagging communities (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 24.00 56.00 64.00 32.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Target exceeded. The EGMA for 2022 is available and the new score is 64. The end target value of 32 Comments: percent is already surpassed. IN01234480 12/23/2022 Page 3 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) Of which girls, in second grade of primary education meeting minimum competency threshold for mathematics, in beneficiary schools in poor and lagging communities (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 47.00 54.00 51.00 50.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 IN01234481 ►Pupils in second grade of primary education meeting minimum competency threshold for reading, in beneficiary primary schools in poor and lagging communities (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 6.00 8.00 25.00 25.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Target achieved. The EGRA for 2022 is available and the score is 25. Comments: IN01234482 Of which girls, in second grade of primary education meeting minimum competency threshold for reading, in beneficiary primary schools in poor and lagging communities (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 47.00 57.00 52.00 50.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 IN01234483 ►Teachers implementing at least three of the new teaching practices developed for mathematics in the project, in beneficiary schools (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 94.10 94.10 80.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 The End target value is already surpassed. Comments: IN01234484 ►Teachers implementing at least three of the new teaching practices developed for reading in the project, in beneficiary schools (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 91.70 91.70 80.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Target Exceeded. Comments: Overall Comments PDO Four out of five (5) indicators have been met and the remaining one is on track to be met during the final year of the project (2023). 12/23/2022 Page 4 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Improving Conditions for Improved Learning Outcomes IN01234486 ►Number of community preschools built by the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 117.00 117.00 117.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 IN01234490 ►Number of preprimary classrooms built in beneficiary communities by the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 86.00 134.00 225.00 Date 30-Nov-2020 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 28-Jul-2023 From 86 in last ISR the number of classrooms available is now 134. The construction of the other Comments: classrooms is ongoing and will be deliver in 2023. IN01234492 ►Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning (Number, Corporate) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 241,168.00 241,168.00 345,000.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 28-Jul-2023 IN01234494 Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - Female (Number, Corporate Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 169,890.00 169,890.00 170,000.00 IN01234496 ►Students benefitting from direct interventions to enhance learning in Early Childhood Education (ECE) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 29,703.00 29,703.00 47,970.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 IN01234497 of which girls (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 14,455.00 14,455.00 23,985.00 12/23/2022 Page 5 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) Date 30-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 28-Jul-2023 IN01234498 ►Teachers receiving at least one supervision visit by inspectors or pedagogic advisers in beneficiary schools, per quarter (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 90.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Target exceeded. All the teachers have received at least one supervision mission visit. The end target is Comments: already surpassed and this result should be maintained until the end of the project. IN01234499 ►Teachers recruited or trained (Number, Corporate) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 5,994.00 7,582.00 2,250.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Target exceeded. This indicator includes (i) trained and recruited educators in community preschools, (ii) trained teachers in preprimary, and (iii) trained teachers in primary. The end target of 2,250 has been Comments: surpassed as well the end target for girls (1,245 out of 1,150 expected). IN01234500 Teachers recruited or trained - Female (RMS requirement) (Number, Corporate Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1,027.00 1,245.00 995.00 IN01234501 ►Large-scale primary/secondary learning assessments completed (Number, Corporate) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1.00 3.00 3.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Target achieved. EGRA/EGMA assessments have been conducted in 2020, 2021 and 2022 Comments: Strengthening Education Sector Management and Accountability IN01234487 ►Public schools reporting school grants and student results through community briefings meetings, at least once a year, in beneficiary schools (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 90.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 All beneficiary schools reported on the provision of school grants and reported on the use of the funds. Comments: 12/23/2022 Page 6 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) Improving Teaching and Learning Environment for Beneficiary Schools IN01234488 ►Number of classrooms rehabilitated/built by the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 265.00 435.00 675.00 Date 01-Sep-2020 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicators only refers to construction and rehabilitation under the AF. The targeted number will be reached as soon the maximum amount from the variable part is collected under the performance based Comments: Contract (PBC). IN01234491 ►Number of girls receiving complementary school kits (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 10,186.00 10,186.00 4,500.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Target exceeded. The end target has been surpassed and the value may continues to increase. Comments: IN01234493 ►Number of beneficiaries benefiting from Deworming (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 127,406.00 198,406.00 240,000.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 The number of beneficiaries has increased significantly from 127,406 to 198,406. With this progression Comments: rate, it is expected that the end target will be reached at the end of project. IN01234495 Of Which girls (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 45,058.00 101,180.00 120,000.00 Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Project Implementation and Monitoring and Evaluation IN01234485 ►Number of policy notes published by the MENETFP (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 4.00 5.00 8.00 12/23/2022 Page 7 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Five (5) policy briefs out of the 6 expected under the project was published by the government. The briefs focused on: i) Care system for children living with disabilities in schools in Côte d'Ivoire, ii) Education sector response to COVID-19, iii) Prospective analysis of MENA’s expenses over the period 2021-2025, Comments: iv) Update of the study on students’ well-being and safety in schools in Côte d’Ivoire, v) SDI education report. IN01234489 ►Impact Evaluation report published by the MENETFP (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 01-Mar-2018 10-Jun-2022 15-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2023 Target achieved. The Mid Term evaluation report is available and disclosed since April 2022. Comments: Overall Comments IR Most of Intermediate Results indicators are on track to be achieved. the team will follow on that with the PIU to address possible issues. Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P163218 TF-A7376 Effective USD 23.35 23.35 0.00 23.28 0.07 100% P163218 TF-B2775 Effective USD 27.35 27.35 0.00 16.55 10.79 61% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P163218 TF-A7376 Effective 04-Jun-2018 21-Jun-2018 31-Jul-2018 28-Jul-2022 31-Dec-2023 P163218 TF-B2775 Effective 29-May-2020 14-Jul-2020 14-Jul-2020 31-Dec-2023 31-Dec-2023 Cumulative Disbursements 12/23/2022 Page 8 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Cote d'Ivoire: Education Service Delivery Enhancement Project (P163218) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) P169479-Cote d' Ivoire Education Services Delivery Enhancement Project Additional Financing 12/23/2022 Page 9 of 9