From October 2021 to March 2022, the World Bank, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), led an in-school pilot to implement Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL)...
This report discusses the results from a phone-based survey on foundational numeracy and literacy, conducted as part of the Teaching at the Right Level (TaRL) pilot in three local governments (LGs)...
High-quality preschool has been shown to contribute to children’s short and long-term development and learning. In Bangladesh, preprimary education has been a growing priority. The Government of Bangladesh...
This note discusses early results from a distance education program on foundational numeracy for primary school students in Nepal during Coronavirus (COVID-19) evaluated in a randomized trial. The trial ...
The recognition of prior learning provides opportunities for workers to have their skills assessed and certified. In many countries, recognition of prior learning is expected to broaden individuals’ ...
This note discusses the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and related school closures on primary students’ access to learning in Nepal. The primary source of data is a phone-survey with households that...
Migration abroad is an important source of work and income for Nepali workers. In a study of current and returnee Nepali migrants (outside India), we find that migrants, who are largely male, in their...
This note presents results from a series of simulations that aim to capture the impacts that school closures in Bangladesh might have on the learning levels, enrollment and future earnings of children...
This report reviews the landscape of the ECE system in Bangladesh, focusing on the following key aspects related to the provision of ECE services: (a) access and equity, (b) quality, (c) governance...
Adequate investment in human capital development is critical for enabling Bangladesh to reach its goal of becoming an upper middle-income country. Bangladesh, currently a lower-middle country with an...
This study analyzes the trends in learning outcomes at the primary level, and the disparities in learning outcomes across males and females, household income groups, school types, and geographical areas...
Bangladesh is recognized globally for its remarkable track record of socioeconomic development and potential for becoming an economic powerhouse in the region. The economy has sustained impressive economic...