Second Education Development Project

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The development objective of the Laos Second Education Improvement Project is increased primary school enrollment and completion (reduce repetition and drop-out rates) in the 19 poorest provinces. There are four project components. The first increases access and completion of primary education in the poorest districts by financing for 1) Community Based Contracting for classroom construction; 2) Community Grants for schooling program to lower the cost of education to communities; and 3) In-Service Teacher Training. The second component improves the quality of primary education by financing textbooks and teachers ' guides, and assessing Student Learning Outcomes) through establishing a permanent national assessment system that will develop student assessment instruments to monitor achievement of basic competencies. The third component strengthens capacities for policy analysis and management by supporting capacity building of the Energy Ministry to make information-based decisions and the Ethnic Group Development Plan, and project impact evaluation. It also strengthens information systems, supporting improved collection, analysis, reporting, filing, storing and maintenance of data and information; and strengthens capacity in management and administration. The fourth component will finance project management and strengthen capacities in coordination, procurement and financial management.