Nepal : Supporting Education and Skills Development

Sovereign Project | 46433-001

The TA supports MOE and its agencies in (i) enhancing their capacity in policy formulation, coordination and monitoring of policy implementation and (ii) undertaking capacity development activities at national and regional levels. The TA supported the completion of School Sector Reform Program (SSRP, 2009-2016) and the preparation of the new School Sector Development Plan (2016-2021). In TVET, the TA supports (i) the TVET Sector Development Unit (TSDU) in MOE in improving sector coordination and (ii) the Research and Planning Division of CTEVT in skills gap analysis and skills forecasting.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Gyawali, Smita
    South Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Nepal
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Education
Project Name Supporting Education and Skills Development
Project Number 46433-001
Country / Economy Nepal
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 8521-NEP: Supporting Education and Skills Development
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 1.00 million
TA 8521-NEP: Supporting Education and Skills Development (Supplementary)
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 500,000.00
Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Private sector development
Sector / Subsector

Education / Education sector development - Technical and vocational education and training
Gender Gender equity
Description The TA supports MOE and its agencies in (i) enhancing their capacity in policy formulation, coordination and monitoring of policy implementation and (ii) undertaking capacity development activities at national and regional levels. The TA supported the completion of School Sector Reform Program (SSRP, 2009-2016) and the preparation of the new School Sector Development Plan (2016-2021). In TVET, the TA supports (i) the TVET Sector Development Unit (TSDU) in MOE in improving sector coordination and (ii) the Research and Planning Division of CTEVT in skills gap analysis and skills forecasting. The TA will enable Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s continued and critical engagement in the sector through (i) strategic policy dialogue by providing timely and high quality technical inputs, (ii) multi-stakeholder engagement for broad-based ownership in proposed reform/policy actions by ensuring adequate public consultations in key reform issues, (iii) support for implementation of capacity development activities, and (iv) assistance for new program/project design.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The TA is fully aligned with ADB's Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) for 2013-2017 and the government's priority for education, given its strategic importance in reducing poverty and social exclusion, enhancing economic opportunities, and contributing to economic growth. ADB has supported the government in improving quality and reducing disparity in school education as well as in skills development to increase employability of Nepalese youth. The TA complements the ongoing investment in the education sector and will assist the government to synergize ADB's ongoing and future investments in the sector.
Impact Greater efficiency and inclusiveness of school education and TVET
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome Stronger government capacity for planning, coordinating, and implementing key reforms; and inclusive, results-oriented school education and skills development programs
Progress Toward Outcome The government has demonstrated strong leadership in the design of the new education sector plan for 2016-21, taking forward key reform areas and putting in place crucial new reform elements, particularly in secondary education. Work has progressed on development and implementation of policy in the TVET sector in Nepal, with government holding discussions with various stakeholders including development partners. Further work is anticipated to develop a road map and overall vision through a TVET strategic plan.
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

Policy formulation, coordination, and monitoring of implementation improved

Capacity development plan supported

Education development interventions defined
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)

The TA supported the development of the next phase of school education reforms through the School Sector Development Plan. TORs were drafted and agreed with the Government for experts to provide technical support to the Ministry of Education and to undertake due diligence for the proposed ADB funding to the program. A TA extension was processed until November 2016 to continue supporting the design of the School Sector Development Plan and the start of its implementation. The TA was further extended to November 2017 to further support initiatives in the education sector in Nepal, particularly key activities and implementation of the recently approved loan on School Sector Development Plan. The TA is also supporting the formulation and implementation of education development interventions in the School Sector Development Plan jointly financed by ADB together in a consortium approach with 8 other Development Partners and the government of Nepal.

The TA is supporting the formulation of policy in the TVET sector and has facilitated the coordination of discussions on the development of a TVET road map for the development of the TVET sector in coordination with the Ministry of Education, CTEVT and the National Planning Commission. The TA is also assisting in key identified areas of policy implementation and quality enhancement of TVET delivery as part of the needs arising from the mid-term review of the Skills Development Project.
Geographical Location Nation-wide
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design The TA design is a result of continued policy dialogue and consultations with MOE, DOE, and CTEVT, as well as MOF and the NPC. The Nepal Resident Mission has day-to-day interaction with the key stakeholders through the implementation of past and ongoing education and skills development projects, and the resident mission team inputs have been fully incorporated in the design.
During Project Implementation The implementation of the TA is undertaken in close consultation with the Ministry of Education, including the secretary, the joint secretary of planning and other relevant officials. Representatives from DOE, CTEVT, MOF, and National Planning Commission are consulted as needed. The fielding of consultants for the provision of TA inputs is undertaken with the approval of MOE. Regular consultations on the implementation are ensured through ongoing review missions for the School Sector Development Plan and the Skills Development Project.
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services The Capacity Development Technical Assistance (CDTA) will engage consultants to provide a total of 73 person-months of inputs (28 person-months of international and 45 person-months of national consultants). ADB will engage the individual consultants in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2013, as amended from time to time).
Procurement All CDTA-financed goods will be procured in line with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2013, as amended from time to time). Disbursements under the TA will be made in accordance with the Technical Assistance Disbursement Handbook (May 2010, as amended from time to time). The CDTA, which commenced in January 2014 will be completed in November 2016.
Responsible ADB Officer Gyawali, Smita
Responsible ADB Department South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Nepal Resident Mission
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Singhadurbar
Kathmandu, Nepal
Timetable
Concept Clearance 15 Oct 2013
Fact Finding 01 Oct 2013 to 02 Oct 2013
MRM -
Approval 02 Dec 2013
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 01 Dec 2020

TA 8521-NEP

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
02 Dec 2013 23 Jan 2014 23 Jan 2014 31 Dec 2015 30 Nov 2020 03 Feb 2021
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
1,500,000.00 0.00 110,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,610,000.00 17 Jun 2022 1,182,033.46

Project Data Sheets (PDS) contain summary information on the project or program. Because the PDS is a work in progress, some information may not be included in its initial version but will be added as it becomes available. Information about proposed projects is tentative and indicative.

The Access to Information Policy (AIP) recognizes that transparency and accountability are essential to development effectiveness. It establishes the disclosure requirements for documents and information ADB produces or requires to be produced.

The Accountability Mechanism provides a forum where people adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects can voice and seek solutions to their problems and report alleged noncompliance of ADB's operational policies and procedures.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of, or reference to, a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.

Title Document Type Document Date
Supporting Education and Skills Development: Project Data Sheet (Nepali Translation) Translated PDS Mar 2018
Supporting Education and Skills Development Technical Assistance Reports Dec 2013

Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.

None currently available.

Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation

None currently available.

Related Publications

None currently available.

The Access to Information Policy (AIP) establishes the disclosure requirements for documents and information ADB produces or requires to be produced in its operations to facilitate stakeholder participation in ADB's decision-making. For more information, refer to the Safeguard Policy Statement, Operations Manual F1, and Operations Manual L3.

Requests for information may also be directed to the InfoUnit.

Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Supporting Education and Skills Development - Financial Management Specialist Individual - Consulting Closed
Supporting Education and Skills Development - Examination Reforms Expert Individual - Consulting Closed
Program Coordinator (Natl) Individual - Consulting Closed
Program Coordinator Individual - Consulting Closed
Education sector assessment (intl) Individual - Consulting Closed
Education Planning Specialist- Team Leader for Model School Development Individual - Consulting Closed

Contracts Awarded

No contracts awarded for this project were found

Procurement Plan

None currently available.