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Atoll Schools Upgrading and Expansion Project
Maldives
Borrower | Maldives |
Financing Type | Public Sector |
Instrument | Project Loan |
Focus Area | Education |
Approved | 07.12.1995 |
Signed | 15.03.1996 |
Status | Completed |
Loan Administrator | OPEC Fund |
Executing Agency | Ministry of Education |
Co-financiers | Government, UNOPS |
OPEC Fund Contribution (US$m) | 2.50 |
Total Project Cost (US$m) | 3.15 |
This project was conceived to respond to a sharp rise in school enrolments in the outer atolls. A total of 17 classrooms at eight schools were constructed, fully furnished, and equipped with books and educational materials. Additionally, pre-service and in-service training was provided for teachers and staff.