Primary Education Support Project [PESP]
Background
Background:
The Primary Education Support Project (PESP), began in January 2001
and is aimed at supporting the gains that were achieved under the
Primary Education Improvement Projects I and II (PEIP 1 and PEIP
II). The project also addresses other concerns in the education
sector as it seeks to improve the quality of the delivery and management
of educational services at the primary level. PESP is designed as
a package of improvements for the development of the qualitative,
civil works and institutional strengthening aspects of primary education.
Funding for the project is through a loan of US$31.5 million from
the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and counterpart funds
of US$8 million, US$4 million of which is supported by a loan from
the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Goal:
The PESP aims to contribute to the improved performance,
efficiency and equity of the primary education system.
Objectives:
The project will
also:
- Improve performance through the effective implementation of
the Revised Primary Curriculum (RPC) and national assessment standards
in schools.
- Increase efficiency through the rationalisation of teacher
education and the strengthening of educational management capacity
at all levels.
- Enhance equity in the delivery of educational services to children
from the lower socio-economic background through targeted interventions
for improved literacy, numeracy and attendance.
Components:
The Primary Education Support Project is organized
into three (3) components:
: for improved educational performance
and equity.
The Quality Assurance component is divided into Curriculum Implementation,
Student Assessment, Instructional Technology Pilot, Text Book and
Supplementary Materials, Literacy Intervention Strategies, and Professional
Development and Teacher Preparation, at the In-Service and Pre-Service
levels.
for improved sector management
and efficiency
The Institutional Development component comprises the School District
Pilot, the Diploma Programme for Principals, Institutional Strengthening,
Panel Inspection Study, Education Management Information System,
Site-Based Management and Governance and an Absenteeism Pilot.
for increased access through school
construction, expansion and maintenance.
The Civil Works Component is broken into Construction activities
and a Preventative Maintenance Programme.
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PESP
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