WASHINGTON, June 7, 2007 - The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:  IDA Credit: US$100 million TERMS: Grace Period= 10years; Maturity= 35years OBJECTIVE: This project is the first of a series of three operations designed to support the Government of Sindh’s Medium-Term Education Sector Reform Program. The program aims to increase participation of children, prevent dropouts and improve transition rates, reduce gender and regional disparities, and improve quality in elementary and secondary education. In 2004-05, the net primary enrollment rate was 48 percent in Sindh, compared to 52 percent for all of Pakistan, and 58 percent in Punjab. The primary school enrollment rate for rural girls was only 29 percent.  For more information, please call Benjamin Crow at (202) 473 5105 or email: bcrow@worldbank.org For more project information, please visit: http://www.worldbank.org.pk/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=293052&menuPK=293085&Projectid=P100846  |
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