DR Congo - Education Quality Improvement Project (EQUIP)

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The development objectives of the Education Quality Improvement Project for Democratic Republic of Congo are to: (a) improve quality of learning in primary education; and (b) strengthen sector management. The project comprises of three components. The first component, quality of learning in primary education aims to improve the quality of teaching and learning in primary education through a conducive education environment enabled by the strengthening of early childhood education (ECE), improved training and support to teachers, and the provision of instructional materials. It consists of following sub-components: (i) strengthening the ECE system for quality service provision; (ii) enhancing teacher effectiveness; and (iii) supporting the supply chain of learning and teaching materials. The second component, strengthen sector management aims to improve knowledge of sector performance and to build systems of accountability to be leveraged in support of improved learning outcomes at the school level, with a special emphasis on girls’ learning. It consists of following sub-components: (i) institutionalizing standardized student learning assessment; (ii) institutionalizing accountability in the administrative and pedagogical support chain through the performance-based financing (PBF) approach and program; and (iii) support to girls’ education. The third component, management, monitoring and evaluation (M and E) of the program will support activities to ensure effective project implementation and coordination, and the M and E of project outcomes.

FY17 - Education

World Bank Group

Project

Warehouse, Forest Products and Packaging, Government, Hydro, Education