Sector Assistance Program Evaluation on Education in Uzbekistan

 Project 
Components.
ICTBEP has four components: (i) establishment of operational 
school clusters as a network that covers all schools in Uzbekistan, and equip 860 CLSs with ICT 
and intranet–internet connectivity; (ii) training of staff for effective ICT use in schools, and 
improvement of the existing in-service teaching training system to make it more flexible and 
effective in training for ICT use across the curriculum; (iii) development of learning materials for 
ICT use; and (iv) provision of advisory services on technical and financial issues to strengthen 
the sustainability of ICT in the basic education policy, and pilot text approaches designed to 
enhance project sustainability and future ICT development with a pro-poor focus.
Project Progress. 
Major accomplishments to date include (i) completion of preparation 
for a majority of the 860 CLS, (ii) completion of selection of major procurement items, (iii) 
establishment of a management system at central and local level to supervise e-readiness of 
CLSs, and (iv) compliance with administrative requirements for smooth project implementation. 
However, there is slow progress in several activities: (i) delivery of goods, (ii) e-material 
development, (iii) preparation and conduct of pilot projects, and (iv) preparation for overseas 
study visits. Further, there is some concern over the school electricity supply and connectivity. 
While all project schools are connected to electricity lines, there are regular shutdowns in rural 
areas. This is critical. The government is exploring alternatives for electricity supply but they 
remain unresolved due to funding constraints. Overall, the implementation of the project 
appears on track with project objectives achievable within the time frame
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