World Bank USD50 million financing to help students and teachers
View(s):An estimated 500,000 students and 150,000 teachers across Sri Lanka are set to benefit from a new USD50 million additional financing package approved by the World Bank on Thursday through its ongoing General Education Modernisation Project.
The additional funding will help keep vital education reforms on track, improve teaching quality, upgrade school facilities, and enhance student well-being, with a strong focus on underserved schools, including those in the plantation communities and those supporting children with special needs. Schools across all 9 provinces, regardless of grade level, are expected to benefit from this support.
“This support is about making sure every child in Sri Lanka has the chance to learn in a safe, inclusive environment, and that every teacher has the tools they need to help their students thrive,” said David Sislen, World Bank Divisional Director for the Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
“We are excited to be working with Sri Lanka to help students and teachers reach their full potential.”
The additional financing will support the improvement of teacher effectiveness by modernising pre-service teacher education and continuing teacher development, with a strong focus on digital learning. It will also strengthen school health and well-being by supporting a School Health and Nutrition Programme, which improves access to clean water and sanitation, promotes menstrual hygiene and reproductive health, and increases mental health support in schools.
“The additional funds will be utilised to benefit children in rural and estate areas, with special emphasis on female students,” said Harsha Aturupane, World Bank Lead Economist and Task Team Leader.
The project is implemented by the Ministry of Education and Provincial Authorities of Education.
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