Moldova’s education system will benefit from continued implementation of vital reforms, thanks to US$ 10 million in Additional Financing for the Education Reform Project, approved by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors on February 16, IPN reports, with reference to a press release of the World Bank.

The Additional Financing will help fund the Moldovan government’s efforts in continuing to improve the quality and efficiency of primary and general secondary education. A considerable number of Moldovan students, teachers and school managers will benefit from expanded training activities, further provision of science laboratories and ICT equipment, as well as training for teaching support staff to promote inclusive education for students with special needs and/or disabilities.

The Education Reform Project addresses Moldova’s priorities for poverty reduction and shared prosperity, identified by the World Bank’s 2016 Systematic Country Diagnostic for Moldova, and is aligned with the objectives of country’s National Development Strategy – Moldova 2020.

Since Moldova joined the World Bank in 1992, over US$ 1 billion has been allocated to more than 60 operations in the country. Currently, the World Bank portfolio includes 9 active projects with a total commitment of US$ 341.5 million.