Sector Assistance Program Evaluation on Education in Uzbekistan

Targets 
Progress/Status/Issues as per PPR
(as of 31 January 2010) 
 
- 17,800 school network managers and 
63,200 teachers from non-CLSs during 
2007–2010 
EDCIL updated planned activities (Not 
updated if done).
Data progress will be determined during the 
midterm review. 
 
3. Learning materials developed 
 
- 200 e-material developers trained within 12 
months of loan effectiveness; and 200 
more trained in each of year 2 and year 3 
- Rules for learning materials grant designed, 
approved by MOPE and ADB, and 
implemented within 6 months of loan 
effectiveness 
- At least 25 e-learning materials developed 
for the priority subjects within 12 months of 
loan effectiveness, and 5 more developed 
for each priority subject in each subsequent 
year, including in local language of 
instruction 
- Portal launched within 9 months after loan 
effectiveness 
- Assessment of e-learning materials’ 
usability based on evaluations by teachers 
and students 
 
Development of learning materials will start 
after the engagement of the consultants. 
Awaiting ICT equipment and engagement of 
consultants. Project website is functional, see 
www.ictbep.uz
[Note: Upon checking between 
11–15 February 2010, this site is not 
working]. 
 
 
4. Project sustainability and 
effectiveness in implementation 
ensured 
 
- PIU established and operational by loan 
effectiveness 
- Government capacity for planning, 
budgeting, and budget execution relating to 
ICT use in schools strengthened through 
advisory services to MOPE and the Ministry 
of Finance, and pilot project on non-
network-ready (thin client) and network 
ready (fat client) personal computer 
solutions implemented within 12 months of 
loan effectiveness 
PIU is established (May 2006) and 
operational. PIU staff turnover and salaries 
are critical to ensure timely implementation.
 
Government has prepared budget allocations 
for 2007 to cover counterpart funds for the 
project and recurrent cost of ICT. Overall 
budget allocation for the duration of the 
project was also approved in February of 
2007.
 
Baseline study has been concluded and 
specific issues related to e-readiness, power 
supply, and connectivity have been identified.

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