World Bank Approves $47.9m for Punjab Education Reform
The World Bank has approved a $47.9 million grant to improve access to primary education in Punjab, aiming to address gaps in enrolment, teacher training and early learning facilities.
The project will focus on children at pre-primary and primary levels, including those with disabilities, and is expected to benefit nearly four million students.
According to the World Bank, the funding comes from the Global Partnership for Education Fund and supports the Punjab government’s broader education reform agenda.
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The programme will include expanding early childhood schooling, re-enrolling out-of-school children, and building teacher capacity through professional training.
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Among the target beneficiaries are around 80,000 children currently out of school, over three million in regular schools under the School Education Department, 850,000 in non-formal education centres, and 140,000 students enrolled in special education facilities.
More than 100,000 teachers, school leaders, parents and community members will also receive training and awareness sessions.
Officials said the initiative aligns with the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework for Pakistan, which emphasises equitable access to quality education and reducing learning poverty.
The organisation also highlighted its continued commitment to Pakistan, noting that it has provided more than $48 billion in assistance since joining in 1950.
