The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) AFRICA | Tanzania | Education Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2016 | Seq No: 8 | ARCHIVED on 30-Jun-2020 | ISR42325 | Implementing Agencies: United Republic of Tanzania (Ministry of Finance and Planning), Minstry of Education and Vocational Training Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 13-Jun-2016 Effectiveness Date: 25-Jan-2017 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 15-Jul-2019 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: 04-Nov-2019 Original Closing Date: 31-Jul-2021 Revised Closing Date: 31-Jul-2021 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) To improve in the islands of Zanzibar within the Recipient s territory the quality of: (a) instruction; and (b) learning environment in targeted grades and targeted subjects. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Effective Math, Science, and English Instruction:(Cost $9.00 M) Improved School Autonomy and Learning Environment:(Cost $9.00 M) Hubs for Enhanced Math, Science, and English Learning:(Cost $11.50 M) Systems Transformation and Project Management:(Cost $3.70 M) Unallocated:(Cost $1.80 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO €Moderately Satisfactory €Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) €Moderately Satisfactory €Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating €Substantial €Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions The Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects (ZISP) Project is financed by IDA in the amount of SDR 24.7 million (US$35 million equivalent). The aim of the Project is to improve the quality of instruction and learning environment of the Zanzibar education system, targeting upper primary and lower secondary education. ZISP is a 5-year project. It was approved in June 2016 and became effective in January 2017. The overall implementation progress is positive and the Project is largely on track to achieve its development objectives. There are four components under the Project. Progress and achievement of each component are briefly summarized below: 6/30/2020 Page 1 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) Component 1: Effective Math, Science and English Instruction: This component supports activities to enhance teaching and motivate teachers through a cohesive set of interventions that together address constraints in three key domains—availability of trained teachers, teacher skills, and teacher incentives and accountability structures. Accordingly, the component includes three types of activities: (a) retraining of selected in-service teachers to increase the supply of Math and Science teachers in lower secondary grades; (b) training of all English, Math, and Science teachers in targeted grades in enhanced student support; and (c) teacher management reforms to strengthen teacher accountability and motivation structures. Retraining of selected in-service teachers is halfway through and initial reports on the midline assessments indicate improved teacher pedagogy and content knowledge. Teacher Training for Enhanced Student Support (TESS) is also on track with the first cohort having completed training. Component 2: Improved School Autonomy and Learning Environment: The main objective of this component is to equip schools with autonomy, resources, and incentives to improve the quality of instruction and student support by improving the overall learning environment of the school. This includes the provision of: (a) a Base School Improvement Grant to all schools on a per capita basis; and (b) a Performance-Based Top- Up Grant. It also explicitly supports capacity building of school management committees (SMCs) and community outreach to strengthen social accountability mechanisms in education service delivery. Several key achievements under this component include: (i) development, printing and distribution of the School Improvement Grant Manual; (ii) training to all schools on the manual; (iii) three rounds of the Base School Improvement Grants have been disbursed to all 205 lower secondary schools; and (iv) one round of disbursement of the Performance based School Improvement Grant. Component 3: Hubs for Enhanced Math, Science, and English Learning: The main objective of this component is to support the provision of learning facilities/resources for improved Math, Science, and English achievement. It includes building and equipping of 159 additional rooms and MSE learning spaces in existing schools to reduce overcrowding, improve learning conditions, and promote Math, Science, and English learning. Construction of learning facilities was planned for 25 existing secondary schools—with each site serving as a hub for neighboring schools. The construction of facilities had been identified to serve a total of 75-100 lower secondary schools. During implementation, 24 school sites were retained and the 25th site was constructed through funding from another donor. Construction of all 24 sites are nearly completed and full operationalization of hubs is underway. Component 4: Systems Transformation and Project Management: This component focuses on four areas: (i) Examination reform; (ii) Education systems planning and foundational support for Components 1 and 2; (iii) Strengthening data systems and supporting Project M&E; and (iv) Project implementation support. Although technical assistance has been recruited under Component 4, such as the experts to support the examination reform, they have been unable to travel to Zanzibar due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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 €Low €Low €Low Technical Design of Project or Program €Substantial €Substantial €Substantial Institutional Capacity for Implementation and €Substantial €Substantial €Substantial Sustainability Fiduciary €Substantial €Substantial €Substantial Environment and Social €Moderate €Moderate €Moderate Stakeholders €Low €Low €Low Other -- -- €Substantial 6/30/2020 Page 2 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) Overall €Substantial €Substantial €Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Improve instruction in targeted grades and targeted subjects IN00858480 ►Targeted teachers exhibiting proficiency (DLI) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 7.00 92.20 92.20 90.00 Date 29-Sep-2017 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 The updated results are based on the results from the end of the first year training program examination held in November 2018. This will be revised based on the examination to be held at the end of the 2 year Comments: training program. Training program has been delayed due to COVID-19 and resumed on June 22nd. The results will be updated upon completion of year 2 assessment. IN00858482 €In Math (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 10.00 90.43 90.43 90.00 Date 29-Sep-2017 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 IN00858483 €In Science (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 5.00 93.07 93.07 90.00 Date 29-Sep-2017 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 IN00858484 €In English (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 10.00 93.21 93.21 90.00 Date 29-Sep-2017 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 30-Jun-2021 Improve learning environment in targeted grades and subjects IN00858481 ►Targeted schools that have access to enhanced learning facilities and resources (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 6/30/2020 Page 3 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 95.00 Date 03-Mar-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 30-Jun-2021 It was agreed, at MTR, that the definition of this indicator would be broadened. Data is currently being Comments: collected to systematically measure progress to date. Updated figures will be provided in the next ISR. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Effective Math, Science, and English Instruction IN00858485 ►Teachers participating in training on enhanced student support (TESS) (Number) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 597.00 597.00 1,500.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 First batch of 597 teachers participating in the TESS training program have successfully completed their training (40 days- two days per week). After delays due to COVID-19, training of the second cohort has Comments: resumed June 22nd. IN00858489 ►Targeted teachers showing improved pedagogy in classroom observations (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 93.71 93.71 90.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 Based on classroom observations carried out by SUZA. Comments: IN00858492 ►Targeted districts giving out performance-based teacher recognition awards (DLI) (Number) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 The criteria for the issuance of the awards has been developed and was expected to take place in May 2020. However, due to delays this activity has been delayed. Further updates will be provided in the next Comments: ISR. IN00858495 ►Teachers re-trained to teach lower secondary Math and Science (Number) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 616.00 616.00 600.00 6/30/2020 Page 4 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 Training is ongoing. Of the original 679 teachers, 639 have completed year 1 and 616 have sat for the end of year 1 examination. After delays to the training due to COVID, The program resumed training activities Comments: on June 22nd. Further updates will be provided in the next ISR Improved School Autonomy and Learning Environment IN00858486 ►Targeted secondary schools receiving SIGs (DLI) (Percentage) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 90.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 IN00858490 ►Targeted head-teachers satisfied with improvements in school learning environment (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 IN00858493 ►Schools receiving performance-based top-up grants (Number) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 The criteria for awarding the Performance grants has been defined. First round of disbursement has been Comments: completed. Hubs for Enhanced Math, Science, and English Learning IN00858487 ►Additional classrooms and learning facilities constructed (Number) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 School construction is now nearly completed for all 24 hubs and the official handover is expected to Comments: happen in the coming weeks. Systems Transformation and Project Management IN00858488 6/30/2020 Page 5 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) ►Direct project beneficiaries (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 187,000.00 187,000.00 168,142.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 The teachers that are currently receiving training and the students who benefit from school grants. It also Comments: includes the head teachers, inspectors and teaching staff who received training on the School Grants IN00858491 €Female beneficiaries (Percentage, Custom Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 54.00 54.00 50.00 IN00858494 ►Targeted secondary schools inspected at least twice a year (DLI) (Percentage) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 42.00 42.00 90.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 IN00858496 ►Recommendations of Form 2 exam evaluation implemented (Yes/No) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 IN00858497 ►Lower secondary schools for which complete data is available on School Data dashboard (Percentage) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 90.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 Statistical abstracts have been prepared and shared with all schools Comments: IN00858498 ►Lower secondary schools that receive student-level Standard 6 and Form 2 exam data (DLI) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 90.00 Date 25-Apr-2016 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 31-Jul-2021 This is a DLI and the achievement of this result will be measured in part by the IVA. Comments: 6/30/2020 Page 6 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) Performance-Based Conditions IN00858499 ►PBC 1 All teacher trainers have been trained. Training material is available at all TCs (Yes/No, Intermediate Outcome, 282,222.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) FY Value No Yes Yes -- Date -- 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 -- IN00858500 ►PBC 2 Teachers receiving retraining and/or TESS pass teh corresponding proficiency test in math, science and English (Number, Intermediate Outcome, 2,681,111.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) FY Value 0.00 595.00 595.00 -- Date -- 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 -- IN00858501 ►PBC 3 Project Implementing Entity order on diploma and salary entitlement of retrained teachers issued (Yes/No, Intermediate Outcome, 282,222.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) FY Value No Yes Yes -- Date -- 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 -- IN00858502 ►PBC 4 Number of targeted schools inspected at least twice a year (Number, Output, 1,769,889.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) FY Value 0.00 25.00 25.00 -- Date -- 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 -- 6/30/2020 Page 7 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) IN00858503 ►PBC 5 Number of districts holding performance based recognition awards for teachers (Number, Output, 1,058,333.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) FY Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 -- Date -- 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 -- IN00858504 ►PBC 6 Manual for administration and monitoring school grants has been prepared and adopted by PIE and disseminated to all schools (Yes/No, Output, 282,222.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) FY Value No Yes Yes -- Date -- 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 -- IN00858505 ►PBC 7 Schools receive SIGs each year (Percentage, Intermediate Outcome, 3,951,111.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) FY Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 -- Date -- 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 -- IN00858506 ►PBC 8 Information disseminated to lower secondary schools on student level Standard 6 and Form 2 exam data (Percentage, Intermediate Outcome, 2,398,889.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) FY Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 -- Date -- 15-Nov-2019 17-Jun-2020 -- Comments: Data not shared formally. Expected to be met based on preliminary data shared. Data on Financial Performance 6/30/2020 Page 8 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P153277 IDA-58500 Effective USD 35.00 35.00 0.00 20.69 13.59 60% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P153277 IDA-58500 Effective 13-Jun-2016 28-Jul-2016 25-Jan-2017 31-Jul-2021 31-Jul-2021 Cumulative Disbursements PBC Disbursement Achievement Disbursed amount in Disbursement % PBC ID PBC Type Description Coc PBC Amount Status Coc for PBC Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) 6/30/2020 Page 9 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report TZ-Zanzibar Improving Student Prospects Project (P153277) There are no related projects. 6/30/2020 Page 10 of 10