The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Project (P159470) FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Report No: RES38472 INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION RESTRUCTURING PAPER ON A PROPOSED PROGRAM RESTRUCTURING OF REACHING ALL CHILDREN WITH EDUCATION IN LEBANON SUPPORT PROGRAM APPROVED ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 TO THE REPUBLIC OF LEBANON Education Global Practice Middle East And North Africa Region The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Project (P159470) Currency Unit = US$ FISCAL YEAR January 1 - December 31 The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Project (P159470) DATA SHEET (Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Project - P159470) BASIC DATA Project ID Financing Instrument IPF Component Program-for-Results Financing No Approval Date Current Closing Date 27-Sep-2016 28-Feb-2023 Organizations Borrower Responsible Agency Lebanese Republic, Ministry of Finance Ministry of Education and Higher Education Program Development Objective(s) The Program Development Objective is to promote equitable access to education services, enhance quality of student learning, and strengthen the education systems in Lebanon's education sector in response to the protracted refugee crisis. OPS_TABLE_PDO_CURRENTPDO Summary Status of Financing Net Approval Effectiveness Closing Ln/Cr/TF Signing Date Commitment Disbursed Undisbursed Date Date Date IDA-59050 27-Sep-2016 20-Jan-2017 18-Jul-2017 28-Feb-2023 100.00 25.47 76.41 TF-A4753 21-Jun-2017 21-Jun-2017 18-Jul-2017 31-Dec-2019 100.00 29.50 70.50 TF-A3064 27-Sep-2016 20-Jan-2017 18-Jul-2017 31-Oct-2019 4.00 1.00 3.00 Policy Waiver(s) Does the Program require any waivers of Bank policies applicable to Program-for-Results operations? No Page 1 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Project (P159470) I. PROGRAM STATUS AND RATIONALE FOR RESTRUCTURING 1. Project Status The Support to Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon (S2R2) Program-for-Results (PforR) was approved by the Board on September 27, 2016 and became effective on July 18, 2017. Aimed at supporting the Lebanese Government’s own program (RACE2), the S2R2 works to expand equitable access to schooling, improve learning conditions, and build a more efficient management system. Now in its second year of implementation, the S2R2 has contributed to the Government’s advancement of its education agenda as well as addressing the protracted Syrian refugee crisis. An Independent Verification Agency (IVA) submitted its first report in June 2019 confirming the following progress towards the Program Development Objective (PDO) indicators and targets: 1. The number of school students enrolled in public schools has reached 90 percent of the program target. 2. Transition rate increases has reached 2 percent, halfway to the target for two out of the three critical grade transitions (grade 4 to 5, grade 7 to 8, and grade 10 to 11), and baseline values for these transition rates have been agreed. 3. Disaggregated data on enrollment and passing rates have been published, providing critical data that can be used for evidence-informed decision-making. The RSR2 has a total allocation of US$204 million, originating from three distinct sources. Through US$100 million equivalent in concessional loans, the International Development Association (IDA) provides financing across all Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs). The Lebanon Syrian Crisis Trust Fund (LSCTF), with a US$100 million grant, supports increased enrollment of Lebanese and non-Lebanese students in public schools. Lastly, the Results in Education for All Children (REACH) Trust Fund (TF) contributes US$4 million for the achievement of DLI3 (teacher performance measured and evaluated). This is done thorough the delivery and dissemination of an impact evaluation study (financed through alternate resources) measuring the benefits of classroom observations and focused teacher trainings. 2. Rationale for Restructuring As a measure of achieving the output associated with DLI3 (Teachers and educational personnel have enhanced capacities to provide learner-centered pedagogy in public schools or learning spaces), the Government is implementing a model of a learner-centered teacher training and coaching model. The evaluation of this model, via baseline and end-line data collection has been completed and a report is currently in draft. The proposed simple restructuring extends the REACH TF for the Project by two months, to December 31, 2019. This will allow the Government to complete the documentation of the impact evaluation study and the IVA to verify the achievement of DLI3 target. Once verified, the Government will qualify to submit a withdrawal application for the remaining US$3M from the REACH TF. The TF’s revised closing date does not affect the implementation timeline or achievement of Program results. A Program audit is delayed but currently underway, expected to be delivered by December 2019. The main sources of financing contributing to the Program are WB and UNICEF. The WB’s share of the Program’s audit has already been completed and the Government is expecting UNICEF’s audit to be completed by early December in order to finalize the annual Program audit. An Page 2 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Project (P159470) audit exception waiver was sought and approved by the MNAGOV Practice Manager - Financial Management (Robert Beschel) in addition to WFA Division Manager (Junxue Chu). It is included in the restructuring package. II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED CHANGES Project closing date and all activities/results associated with the Program are expected to remain the same. The PDO also remains relevant and will be achieved. The Program closing date of February 28, 2023, implementation arrangements, PDO, associated indicators and targets remain relevant and unchanged. In response to request from the Government sent via letter on July 18, 2019, only closing date extension of the REACH TF is proposed. (see table). Ln/Cr/TF Original closing date Revised closing date IDA-59050 28-Feb-2023 **no change** TF-A4753 (LSCTF) 31-Dec-2019 **no change** TF-A3064 (REACH TF) 31-Oct-2019 December 31, 2019 III. SUMMARY OF CHANGES Changed Not Changed Change in Loan Closing Date(s) ✔ Change in Implementing Agency ✔ Change in Program's Development Objectives ✔ Change in Program Scope ✔ Change in Results Framework ✔ Change in Cancellations Proposed ✔ Reallocation between and/or Change in DLI ✔ Page 3 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Project (P159470) Change in Disbursements Arrangements ✔ Change in Disbursement Estimates ✔ Change in Systematic Operations Risk-Rating Tool ✔ (SORT) Change in Safeguard Policies Triggered ✔ Change in Legal Covenants ✔ Change in Institutional Arrangements ✔ Change in Implementation Schedule ✔ Other Change(s) ✔ IV. DETAILED CHANGE(S) OPS_DETAILEDCHANGES_LOANCLOSING_TABLE LOAN CLOSING DATE(S) Original Revised Proposed Proposed Deadline Ln/Cr/TF Status Closing Date Closing(s) Date Closing Date for Withdrawal Applications IDA-59050 Effective 28-Feb-2023 TF-A3064 Effective 31-Oct-2019 31-Dec-2019 30-Apr-2020 TF-A4753 Effective 31-Dec-2019 OPS_DETAILEDCHANGES_EA_TABLE . Page 4 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) ANNEX 1: RESULTS FRAMEWORK . . Results framework Program Development Objectives(s) The Program Development Objective is to promote equitable access to education services, enhance quality of student learning, and strengthen the education systems in Lebanon's education sector in response to the protracted refugee crisis. Program Development Objective Indicators by Objectives/ Outcomes RESULT_FRAME_TBL_PDO Indicator Name DLI Baseline End Target Access, quality, and systems Increase in the proportion of school aged Lebanese and non- Lebanese children (3-18) enrolled in formal education 400,000.00 500,000.00 (disaggregated by school type, education cycle, nationality, and gender) (Number) Increase in the proportion of students passing their grades, and transitioning to the next grade (disaggregated by school type, 0.00 4.00 grade, nationality, and gender) (Percentage) (i) Misalignment in data collection and data management (i) Data and information management framework Timely and robust data available for evidence informed policy- functions across different MEHE and CERD units; (ii) data developed and adopted by MEHE and CERD; (ii) student making and planning (Text) on student enrollment not available until end of school enrollment data by March 1st; (iii) passing rates data by year August 31st. Page 5 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) PDO Table SPACE Intermediate Results Indicators by Result Areas RESULT_FRAME_TBL_IO Indicator Name DLI Baseline End Target Access Number of school aged children (3-18) enrolled in formal 400,000.00 500,000.00 education (Number) Formal Education: Formal Education: Lebanese: Lebanese: TOTAL 197,010 TOTAL 262,500 Prep-ECE - Prep-ECE - Pre-Primary 38,217 Pre-Primary 40,209 Cycle 1 (Grade 1-3) 44,288 Cycle 1 (Grade 1-3) 46,597 Cycle 2 (Grade 4-6) 54,450 Cycle 2 (Grade 4-6) 57,288 Cycle 3 (Grade 7-9) 60,055 Cycle 3 (Grade 7-9) 63,186 Secondary - Secondary - Number of children and youth whose registration fees for public TVET Data not available TVET TBD formal education and ALP are partially or fully subsidized (Text) Non-Lebanese: Non-Lebanese: TOTAL 153,241 TOTAL 287,969 Prep-ECE - Prep-ECE 20,000 Pre-Primary 19,298 Pre-Primary 32,617 Cycle 1 (Grade 1-3) 86,533 Cycle 1 (Grade 1-3) 145,129 Cycle 2 (Grade 4-6) 32,522 Cycle 2 (Grade 4-6) 54,669 Cycle 3 (Grade 7-9) 11,108 Cycle 3 (Grade 7-9) 16,701 Secondary 2,280 Secondary 3,853 Page 6 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) RESULT_FRAME_TBL_IO Indicator Name DLI Baseline End Target Number of public school buildings that meet MEHE’s Effective 0.00 50.00 School Profile (ESP) standards (Text) Number of public schools newly built or expanded to meet 0.00 40 built; 125 expanded quality standards specified in GoL’s Decree 9091 (Text) Number of MEHE-owned public school buildings meeting Effective School Profile (ESP) standards equipped in line with 0.00 500.00 MEHE specifications (Number) Number of public school buildings (by MEHE owned/rented) 0.00 >1000 furnished in line with MEHE specifications (Text) Lebanese: Lebanese: Cycle 1: 96%; Cycle 1: >96%; Cycle 2: 87%; Cycle 2: >87%; Cycle 3: 78%; Cycle 3: >78%; % of children and youth aged 03-15 above the corresponding graduation age who have completed a Cycle (Text) Non-Lebanese: Non-Lebanese: Cycle 1: 68%; Cycle 1: >68%; Cycle 2: 51%; Cycle 2: >51%; Cycle 3: 52%; Cycle 3: >52%; Lebanese: 99% for all Cycles; % students who were at school last year remain at school this Same rates maintained year (Text) Non-Lebanese: 99 for Cycle 1; Page 7 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) RESULT_FRAME_TBL_IO Indicator Name DLI Baseline End Target 94 for Cycle 2; 93 for Cycle 3 Quality Lebanese: 100% for transition from Cycle 1 to 2; 94% for transition from Cycle 2 to 3; 91% for transition from Cycle 3 to Secondary ; Proportion of students transitioning grades (Text) Same rates maintained Non-Lebanese: 96% for transition from Cycle 1 to 2; 82% for transition from Cycle 2 to 3; 82% for transition from Cycle 3 to Secondary Grade 3: 0; Grade 3: TBD after pilot; Number of students in public schools successful in Grade 3 and Grade 6: 0 Grade 6: TBD after pilot Grade 6 learning assessment tests (Text) Teachers : 14,500 per year; Number of teachers, education personnel, and educators trained Education personnel: TBD; 0.00 (Text) Educators : TBD Percentage of trained teachers whose teaching performance 0.00 >75% meets national performance standards (Text) Page 8 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) RESULT_FRAME_TBL_IO Indicator Name DLI Baseline End Target Number of public school classrooms that have received a MEHE- 0.00 11,570.00 endorsed package of teaching materials (Number) Number of DOPS counsellors trained (Number) 475.00 1,900.00 Number of public schools that implement formative and summative assessments for students in Grade 3 in reading and 0.00 180.00 math (Number) Number of schools that implement and monitor their School Improvement Plan (SIP) within the same academic year 260.00 780.00 (Number) Number of public schools that conduct 2 or more health checks 0.00 >1000 per year (Text) Number of public schools implementing GoL-endorsed child 0.00 >750 protection policy, protocols and mechanisms (Text) Percentage of cases of violence involving students that require follow-up/referral and for which referral mechanisms were 0.00 >90% followed (Text) Percentage of identified children and youth with special needs 0.00 >90% who are referred by public schools (Text) Number of public schools with Community Liaison Officers 0.00 430.00 (Number) Percentage of cases of violence which were reported by 0.00 >75% communities for which referral mechanisms were followed (Text) Percentage of identified children and youth with special needs 0.00 >75% who are referred by communities for additional support (Text) Systems Page 9 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) RESULT_FRAME_TBL_IO Indicator Name DLI Baseline End Target CERD Annual Statistics Yearbook is published by 01 August every year for the last academic year (inclusive of all refugee-education No Yes data) (Yes/No) Mid-cycle and end-cycle RACE II program review completed No Yes (Yes/No) Annual RACE II Operational and Financial Plan and Report No Yes available (Yes/No) Unified framework for data management, data collection protocols, and compliance systems endorsed and operational No Yes (Yes/No) Percentage of public schools with education data management 0.00 >90% system functioning (Text) Percentage of schools with disaggregated data on refugee student enrolment available by 01 February of each year for 0.00 >90% current academic year (Text) Curriculum revised to improve quality of learning (Yes/No) No Yes CERD adequately capacitated and equipped to develop No Yes interactive content and e-platform (Yes/No) National textbooks piloted, evaluated, and finalized for print No Yes (Yes/No) Comprehensive national learning assessment strategy developed No Yes and operational (Yes/No) National Teacher Assessment Framework and teacher No Yes observation tools developed and operational (Yes/No) Page 10 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) RESULT_FRAME_TBL_IO Indicator Name DLI Baseline End Target Endorsed framework for school-based management operational No Yes (Yes/No) Revised School Health Program operational (Yes/No) No Yes Policy and mechanisms to monitor violence against children in schools endorsed and operationalized by MEHE (with MOSA, No Yes MOJ, MOI) (Yes/No) Policy framework for special needs education endorsed and No Yes operational (Yes/No) Document on Risk Screening of Public Schools in Lebanon under No Yes the National School Safety Program (NSSP) available (Yes/No) RACE II coordination platform led by PMU established and fully Yes Yes functional (Yes/No) Staffing review and technical assistance plan for PMU, CERD, and No Yes DOPS available (Yes/No) Quality control standards for planning, procurement and financial management for PMU and CERD endorsed and No Yes operational (Yes/No) IO Table SPACE Page 11 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) Disbursement Linked Indicators Matrix DLI IN00741459 ACTION DLI 1 DLI #1 Number of school aged children (3-18) enrolled in formal education Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Outcome Yes Number 95.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline 400,000.00 March 2016 - February 2023 95.00 DLI IN00741460 ACTION DLI# 2.1: 4 percentage points increase from the baseline (determined in Y1) in student transition rate of Grade 4 transition DLI 2 to Grade 5 Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Outcome Yes Percentage 9.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline 0.00 March 2016 - February 2023 4.00 9.00 Page 12 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) DLI IN00741461 ACTION DLI #2.2: 4 percentage points increase from the baseline (determined in Y1) in student transition rate of Grade 7 transition DLI 3 to Grade 8 Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Outcome Yes Percentage 9.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline 0.00 March 2016 - February 2023 4.00 9.00 DLI IN00741462 ACTION DLI #2.3: 4 percentage points increase from the baseline (determined in Y1) in student transition rate of Grade 10 transition DLI 4 to Grade 11 Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Outcome Yes Percentage 9.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline 0.00 March 2016 - February 2023 4.00 9.00 Page 13 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) DLI IN00741463 ACTION DLI #3.1: First Impact Evaluation Study (IES) conducted and findings of the IES disseminated to relevant education sector DLI 5 policy makers Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Output No Yes/No 4.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 4.00 DLI IN00741464 ACTION DLI #4: Number of schools that implement formative and summative assessments for students in Grade 3 in reading and DLI 6 math in Year 2 Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Intermediate Outcome Yes Number 18.40 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline 0.00 March 2016 - February 2023 50.00 18.40 DLI IN00741465 ACTION DLI 7 DLI #5: Number of second-shift schools with active community partnerships in Year 2 Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Intermediate Outcome Yes Percentage 15.60 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Page 14 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) Baseline 0.00 March 2016 - February 2023 50.00 15.60 DLI IN00741466 ACTION DLI 8 DLI #6.1: A data and information management framework developed and adopted by MEHE and CERD Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Output No Yes/No 3.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 3.00 DLI IN00741467 ACTION DLI #6.2: Annual data available from participating schools on disaggregated data on student enrollment by March 1 in each DLI 9 year Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Intermediate Outcome Yes Yes/No 6.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 6.00 Page 15 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) DLI IN00741468 ACTION DLI #6.3: Annual data available from participating schools on disaggregated data on grade passing rates by August 31st in DLI 10 each year Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Intermediate Outcome Yes Yes/No 6.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 6.00 DLI IN00741469 ACTION DLI # 7.1: Curricula Higher Committee approved a work plan and standard operating procedures for developing the DLI 11 Curriculum Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Process No Yes/No 4.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 4.00 DLI IN00741470 ACTION DLI 12 DLI 7.2: Curriculum design completed Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Output Yes Text 15.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Page 16 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 15.00 DLI IN00741471 ACTION DLI 13 DLI # 7.3: Curriculum piloting completed in 6 schools for each cycle Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Output Yes Text 9.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 9.00 DLI IN00741472 ACTION DLI #8.1: MEHE and CERD developed and endorsed new teacher performance standards, teacher performance observation DLI 14 tools and procedures to implement said standards and tools Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Output No Yes/No 4.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 4.00 Page 17 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) DLI IN00741473 ACTION DLI 15 DLI 8.2: CERD developed and endorsed a framework for teacher professional development and performance management Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Output No Yes/No 4.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 4.00 DLI IN00741474 ACTION DLI 16 DLI # 8.3: MEHE and CERD designed a comprehensive learning assessment strategy Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Output No Yes/No 4.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 4.00 DLI IN00741475 ACTION DLI 17 DLI # 8.4: MEHE and CERD implemented the above-mentioned comprehensive learning assessment strategy Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Intermediate Outcome No Yes/No 4.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No Page 18 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Program (P159470) March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 4.00 DLI IN00741476 ACTION DLI # 9: 2 Internal audit reports produced by year by MEHE in compliance with standards agreed between MEHE and the DLI 18 Bank Type of DLI Scalability Unit of Measure Total Allocated Amount (USD) As % of Total Financing Amount Output Yes Yes/No 3.00 0.00 Period Value Allocated Amount (USD) Formula Baseline No March 2016 - February 2023 Yes 3.00 Page 19 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Project (P159470) ANNEX 2: PROGRAM ACTION PLAN . . PAP_NOT_CHANGE_TBL Action Description Source DLI# Responsibility Timing Completion Measurement Establish Steering Committee to ensure effective Program implementation within one month of effectiveness. Client Due Date 29-Aug-2017 Develop Program Operational Manual (POM) including the operating manual for school grants. Fiduciary Systems Client Due Date 28-Sep-2018 Adoption of the POM Strengthening the existing grievance redress mechanism hotline to make it an even more Semi-annual assessment of robust grievance operation of GRM and progress redress system at Environmental and Social on recommendations for MEHE. Systems Client Recurrent Semi-Annually strengthening the GRM Assuring an internal audit function at MEHE within twelve months of effectiveness. Fiduciary Systems Client Due Date 28-Feb-2018 IA reports submitted. Carry-out comprehensive assessment of staffing needs for MEHE and CERD including the areas of planning, procurement, financial management, and M&E. Technical Client Due Date 31-Mar-2019 CNA completed Build the capacity of MEHE, PMU and CERD in core areas of project planning, Technical Both Due Date 30-Aug-2018 Recruitment of senior consultants Page 20 of !Syntax Error The World Bank Reaching All Children with Education in Lebanon Support Project (P159470) management, fiduciary functions and M&E to effectively implement Program activities and MEHE’s strategy. Improve data availability, transparency, and accountability. Technical Client Recurrent Semi-Annually Data made available publicly An independent external audit will be appointed to audit the Program Fiduciary Systems Client Due Date 28-Dec-2018 Audit firm recruited. . Page 21 of !Syntax Error