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33251-013: Distance Education Modernization (formerly Postsecondary Education Modernization)
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The Project is directly aimed at human resource development with special attention provided to ensure wider equal access to poor students seeking postsecondary education opportunities. Special attention will be provided to qualified rural students through distance learning (including off-shore learning), computer learning technologies, and support for private education..... Read More
| Country |
Sri Lanka |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 33251-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
Loan No. 1999 |
| Approval Date | 11 Jun 2003 |
| Closing Date | 28 Jul 2010 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 45,000 |
| Geographical Location | Nationwide. |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Education / Tertiary and Higher Education |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth Social development |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: C |
Results Delivered
| Classrooms built or upgraded (number) | 55 |
| Students benefiting from school improvement programs or direct support (number) | 11,878 |
The results data reported above are limited to ADB's core sectors, as defined under Strategy 2020 and tracked through indicators in the ADB Results Framework. For definitions of results indicators, please see the ADB Results Framework Indicators Definition.
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Responsible ADB Officer
William A. Loxley
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Tertiary Education and Training
Ministry of Education
Mrs. Malani Peiris
PDS Creation Date
01 Feb 2007
Last PDS Update
22 Dec 2011