Expanding Opportunities for Learning

The objective of the Expanding Opportunities for Learning Project in Djibouti is to increase equitable access to basic education, improve teaching practices, and strengthen Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training (MENFOP) management capacity. This project consists of four components. Component 1: Establishing foundations for quality preschool education. The main objectives of this component are to establish quality standards for preschool education and to improve preschool classroom pedagogy. Sub-component 1.1: Improving the quality of and access to preschool education. Sub-component 1.2: Results-based financing for strengthening preschool quality. Component 2: Expanding access to and improving retention in primary and lower secondary education. Sub-component 2.1: Expanding access to primary and lower secondary education and improving retention of vulnerable and underserved groups. Sub-component 2.2: Results based financing for expanding access and improving retention in primary and lower secondary education. Component 3: Building capacity to support teaching and learning. Sub-component 3.1: Improving the quality of learning assessments, professional development, and pedagogical resources. Sub-component 3.2: Results-based financing for improvements in learning assessments and professional development. Component 4: Strengthening MENFOP’s management capacity and data systems. Sub-component 4.1: Modernization of the education management information systems and sub-component 4.2: Support to project management and M&E.