Implementation Completion and Results Report - Haiti Education for All Project
Summary — This report summarizes the implementation and results of the World Bank-funded Education for All project in Haiti. The project aimed to improve access and equity in primary education, operationalize partnerships between public and non-public sectors, and build capacity to assess learning outcomes.
Key Findings
- The project provided tuition subsidies to over 285,000 students, improving access to education.
- The project supported school nutrition programs, reaching 150,000 students and incentivizing school attendance.
- The project strengthened public-private partnerships in the education sector, engaging over 1,200 non-public schools.
- The project built capacity to assess learning outcomes through the implementation of Grade 2 literacy tests in 84 schools.
- The project facilitated the channeling of additional donor resources to the education sector in Haiti.
Full Description
The Education for All project in Haiti, supported by the World Bank, sought to address critical gaps in access, equity, and quality within the primary education system. The project provided tuition waivers for students in private schools, supported school nutrition programs, and aimed to strengthen institutional governance within the Ministry of Education. Following the devastating 2010 earthquake, the project was restructured to better address the urgent needs of the population, scaling up successful components like tuition subsidies and school feeding programs. While facing challenges such as weak institutional capacity and delays in implementation, the project achieved significant results in improving access to education for vulnerable children and fostering public-private partnerships in the education sector.