Project Information Document-Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet - Additional Financing for the Inclusive Access and Quality Education Project - P175567

Components 1, 2 and 3 of the parent project, the activities under Component 5 will continue to support improvements in the quality of and equitable access to both formal basic education and non-formal or alternative education (AE), specifically targeting the most vulnerable children in selected townships within the conflict-affected states of Chin, Kachin, Rakhine, and Shan North. [...] The specific activities to be financed to support capacity building of primary level teachers in schools include a rapid needs assessment of teachers and schools to determine what should be included in the in the training package and also identify the schools most in need; the development of a comprehensive teacher training package for delivering remedial education; and the delivery of a five day [...] The AF will also finance the provision of psycho-social support to teachers and students affected by conflict and other emergencies (including, inter alia, counseling services, preparation and distribution of materials, and establishment of appropriate mechanisms for monitoring the status of the affected individuals). [...] Oct 29, 2020 Page 16 of 30 The World Bank Additional Financing for the Inclusive Access and Quality Education Project (P175567) Given the special focus of the AF on conflict areas and education in emergencies, it is being proposed that representation in the MEWG, TWG and PSC be expanded to also include the EiE sector coordinator. [...] These risks are managed through the embedding of the ECOP, the LMP and related aspects of the ESMF in the program operational guidelines and good construction practices.