The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN | Argentina | Education Global Practice | Requesting Unit: LCC7C | Responsible Unit: HLCED IBRD/IDA | Program-for-Results Financing | FY 2019 | Team Leader(s): Helena Rovner, Francisco Haimovich Paz Seq No: 2 | ARCHIVED on 20-Mar-2020 | ISR40776 | Created by: Maria Jose Vargas Mancera on 02-Mar-2020 | Modified by: Maria Jose Vargas Mancera on 10-Mar-2020 Program Development Objectives Program Development Objective (from Program Appraisal Document) The objectives of the Operation are to (i) reduce dropout rates in basic and higher education among the most vulnerable; and (ii) strengthen the Borrower’s education evaluation systems. Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Implementation Status and Key Decisions The Operation was declared effective on November 28, 2019. Despite delays in disbursements, progress continues in key Project activities, with the open call for PROGRESAR 2020 launched as planned. Applications for the scholarship will be received until March 31, 2020 and the amounts and requirements of the scholarship remain unchanged. Technical assistance activities have been delayed, as confirmation of counterparts for the designated programs is still pending. Once the appointments are confirmed, the Bank will reach out to the teams for meetings to ensure that activities resume without further delay. Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P168911 IBRD-89990 Effective USD 341.00 341.00 0.00 0.85 340.15 0.3% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P168911 IBRD-89990 Effective 28-Jun-2019 14-Nov-2019 28-Nov-2019 30-Jun-2023 30-Jun-2023 Program Action Plan 3/20/2020 Page 1 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Study of the estimation of the PROGRESAR Scholarships' coverage and development of a prioritization strategy to Action Description select beneficiaries Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Dirección Nacional Technical Due Date 31-Jul-2020 Not Yet Due de Becas (MECCyT) Completion Measurement Study completed and delivered. Comments Action Description Strengthening the Program's outreach strategy with a focus on vulnerable groups. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Environmental and Social Dirección Nacional Recurrent Quarterly Not Yet Due Systems de Becas (MECCyT) Report on stakeholder engagement actions, including meetings with institutional and civil society representatives of Completion Measurement vulnerable groups, communication channels to reach different targets, and outreach resources and campaigns implemented. Comments Action Description Enhancement of access to PROGRESAR scholarship for students belonging to vulnerable groups Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Environmental and Social Dirección Nacional Recurrent Semi-Annually Not Yet Due Systems de Becas (MECCyT) Report on enhancement of accessibility in the registration process for students with disabilities, establishment of Completion Measurement student help desk, review requirements for different vulnerable groups to ensure their inclusion, establish prioritization criteria. Comments Action Description Creation of baseline on PROGRESAR scholars belonging to different vulnerable groups Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Environmental and Social Dirección Nacional Due Date 15-Oct-2019 Revised Date Systems de Becas (MECCyT) Report with socioeconomic profile of students, with a focus on identifying students belonging to vulnerable groups Completion Measurement (i.e. indigenous peoples, afrodescendants, strudents with disabilities, LGBTIQ students). The PROGRESAR team is moving forward with the creation of a baseline on the Program's scholars belonging to Comments different vulnerable groups and presented preliminary results to the Bank on Sept 6, 2019. They expect to finalize a report before Oct 15,2019 3/20/2020 Page 2 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Action Description Creation of a Technical Table to coordinate technical assistance activities under Component 2 Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Technical PIU Due Date 30-Apr-2020 Revised Date Completion Measurement Document confirming the conformation of the Technical Table. Given the turnover of counterparts in the Ministry and the delays in the appointment of technical staff within the Comments Ministry, the Technical Table has not been created. It is expected to be created after meeting the new auhorities in March and April The implementing agency (DNB), with the assistance of the requesting areas, shall determine the maximum Action Description thresholds related to quality (technical) and cost (financial) weight in the special conditions included in the bidding documents. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Fiduciary Systems PIU Recurrent Yearly Not Yet Due Report identifying the maximum thresholds/weights determined, including a brief description and reasonableness of Completion Measurement the decision adopted by procurement process. Comments Prepare a manual as a reference document for all staff involved in contract management and train relevant people Action Description accordingly. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Fiduciary Systems PIU Other During implementation Not Yet Due Completion Measurement TBD Comments Dirección de Contrataciones will indicate in the evaluation reports - in writing the eligibility verification carried out; On Action Description June 30th of each year, the implementing agency will send to the Bank the list of contracts awarded to firms and individuals Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Direccion de Fiduciary Systems Recurrent Yearly Not Yet Due Contrataciones Report certifying that evaluation reports include in writing the eligibility verification carried out. The Report will include Completion Measurement the relevant documentation (copies of evaluation reports). Comments 3/20/2020 Page 3 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Promptly inform the Bank of any credible and material allegations of fraud and/or corruption regarding the Program as Action Description part of the overall Program reporting requirements. Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Timing Value Status Fiduciary Systems PIU Recurrent Semi-Annually Not Yet Due Report identifying any credible and material allegations of fraud/and/or corruption. The Report will include the relevant Completion Measurement documentation. Comments Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Substantial Substantial Substantial Macroeconomic High High High Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Moderate Substantial 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 Low Low Low Other Moderate Moderate Moderate Overall Substantial Substantial Substantial RiskComments Comments No change in overall rating. Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Support programs to reduce dropout in basic and higher education IN00811785 ►Average dropout rate of ASISTIRE schools in selected provinces (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 3/20/2020 Page 4 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Value 11.70 11.70 11.70 9.40 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811827 ►Persistence in the first two years of higher education for the most vulnerable youth (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 15.60 15.60 15.60 16.70 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments Strengthen student and teacher evaluation systems IN00811826 ►Percentage of students assessed through the APRENDER evaluation nationwide (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 69.3% secondary Value 69.3% secondary (2017) 69.3% secondary (2017) 82% primary (2022) (2017) Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811828 Percentage of basic education students assessed through the APRENDER evaluation in the Participating Provinces with the Lowest Coverage (Text, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 47.8% secondary (2017) 47.8% secondary (2017) 47.8% secondary (2017) 70% primary (2022) Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 IN00811829 ►Diagnostic evaluation system for teacher training institutes implemented (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Results report on the Value No No No implementation of the pilot evaluation. Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments Intermediate Results Indicators by Results Areas Improving the Management and Monitoring of PROGRESAR Scholarships IN00811831 ►Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning (Number, Corporate) 3/20/2020 Page 5 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 581,547.00 581,547.00 346,602.00 526,058.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 09-Mar-2020 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811833 Students benefiting from direct interventions to enhance learning - Female (Number, Corporate Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 376,007.00 376,007.00 376,007.00 340,130.00 IN00811836 ►Percentage of applicants to PROGRESAR Higher Education that meet the eligibility requirements (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 46.18 46.18 46.18 51.84 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 23-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811839 ►Percentage of higher education scholarship candidates whose academic information has been provided by their academic institution (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 75.00 75.00 95.20 95.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 09-Mar-2020 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811840 Percentage of female higher education scholarship candidates whose academic information has been provided by their academic institution (Percentage, Custom Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 75.00 75.00 95.40 95.00 IN00811843 ►Estimation of PROGRESAR Scholarships' coverage by education level (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Estimation of coverage Value No No No rates using study's methodology Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 31-Dec-2023 Comments IN00811845 ►Percentage of higher education scholars that have renewed the scholarship (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 3/20/2020 Page 6 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Value 28.70 28.70 28.70 36.70 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811847 ►Percentage of first-year higher education scholars enrolled in Strategic Careers (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 29.30 29.30 29.30 39.30 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811849 ►Percentage of female higher education scholars that study STEM careers as a percentage of female higher education scholars (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 6.80 6.80 6.80 8.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811850 ►Tools to diagnose and overcome non-financial barriers to education progression and completion designed and implemented (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Website is active Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811852 ►Academic certification system for basic education scholars implemented (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Certification system for Value No No No basic education scholars is active Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments Supporting the National Student and Teacher Evaluation Systems IN00811834 ►Percentage of school principals accessing the APRENDER Summary Report (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 59.70 59.70 59.70 85.00 3/20/2020 Page 7 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811837 ►Percentage of school principals using the APRENDER Summary Report to enhance pedagogical practices (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IPF: Strengthen the Borrower's Capacity for the Design, Implementation and M&E of the Programs IN00811830 ►Piloting and evaluation of a mentoring intervention program to support scholars in their academic progression (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Evaluation results Value No No No report Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811832 ►Beneficiary Feedback. Percentage of cases registered in the GRM that are responded and resolved in a timely manner (15 business days) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 31-Dec-2023 Comments IN00811835 ►Develop additional modules for APRENDER (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Results of additional Value No No No modules included in school report Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811838 ►Local adaptation of TEACH (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Pilot implemented in Value No No No schools Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 3/20/2020 Page 8 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Comments IN00811841 ►Number of Provinces with signed agreements for the implementation ASISTIRÉ in a group of vulnerable schools (participating schools) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 1.00 1.00 5.00 12.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811842 ►Percentage of participating schools in selected provinces that meet the minimum implementation requirements for ASISTIRÉ (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811844 ►Number of provinces implementing the improved early warning software (including attendance data and additional variables) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811846 ►Pilot of ASISTIRÉ Family in a group of schools (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Evaluation results Value No No No report Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811848 ►Impact evaluation of the revamped ASISTIRÉ (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Evaluation results Value No No No report Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments IN00811851 ►Development of interventions to improve the design of ASISTIRÉ (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 3/20/2020 Page 9 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) Toolkit for schools is Value No No No produced Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 30-Jun-2023 Comments Disbursement Linked Indicators DLI_IND_TABLE ►DLI 1 Percentage of higher education scholarship candidates whose academic information has been provided by their academic institution (Intermediate Outcome, 100.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) October 2022 Value 75.00 75.00 75.00 95.00 Date -- 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 -- Comments ►DLI 2 Percentage of higher education scholars that have renewed the scholarship (Outcome, 80.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) October 2022 Value 28.70 28.70 28.70 36.70 Date -- 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 -- Comments ►DLI 3 Percentage of first-year higher education scholars enrolled in Strategic Careers (Intermediate Outcome, 40.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) October 2022 Value 29.30 29.30 29.30 37.30 Date -- 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 -- Comments ►DLI 4 Tools to diagnose and overcome non-financial barriers to education progression and completion designed and implemented (Output, 60.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) October 2022 Value No No No -- Date -- 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 -- Comments 3/20/2020 Page 10 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving Inclusion in Secondary and Higher Education (P168911) ►DLI 5 Academic certification system for basic education scholars implemented (Output, 10.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) October 2022 Value No No No -- Date -- 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 -- Comments ►DLI 6 Percentage of basic education students assessed through the APRENDER evaluation in the Participating Provinces with the Lowest Coverage (Outcome, 4.50, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) October 2022 Value 65% primary (2018) 65% primary (2018) 65% primary (2018) -- Date -- 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 -- Comments ►DLI 7 Percentage of school principals using the APRENDER Summary Report to enhance pedagogical practices (Outcome, 4.00, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) October 2022 Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 55.00 Date -- 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 -- Comments ►DLI 8 Diagnostic evaluation system for teacher training institutes implemented (Intermediate Outcome, 2.50, 0%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) October 2022 Pilot of the Value No No No evaluation carried out Date -- 30-Aug-2019 30-Aug-2019 -- Comments 3/20/2020 Page 11 of 11