Implementation Status & Results Mauritania Higher Education Project (P087180)

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1 Public Disclosure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Mauritania Higher Education Project (P087180) Operation Name: Higher Education Project (P087180) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 18 Status: ARCHIVED Archive : 22-Nov-2011 Country: Mauritania Approval FY: 2005 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: AFRICA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Key s Board Approval 03-Aug-2004 Original Closing 30-Jun-2010 Planned Mid Term Review 14-Oct-2008 Last Archived ISR 22-Nov-2011 Effectiveness 12-Jan-2005 Revised Closing Actual Mid Term Review 19-Nov-2009 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The project is designed to help the Government of Mauritania to implement its strategy of producing qualified graduates with the skills needed for increased productivity and diversification of its economy. The project aims at:(i)improving the quality of the learning environment and the relevance of courses to the labor market; and (ii) establishing pedagogic, administrative, and financial management systems in the IHEs. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) losure Authorized Public Disclosure Authorized Component Name Component Cost IMPROVING QUALITY & RELEVANCE OF HIGHER EDUCATION FURTHER INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT 2.26 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status Overview There has been some progress in terms of sector reform including related to the implementation of the higher education reform program with the new Higher Education (HE) Law approved, and to the strengthening of pedagogical methods with an impressive increase in the number of qualified teaching staff and successful twinning arrangements with foreign universities. There has also been a strong move towards increasing the relevance of higher education with the introduction of License, Masters and Doctorate (LMD) programs. However, little progress has been made in the construction of the university in support of the reform. The Bank is very concerned about civil works. Page 1 of 9

2 Quality and relevance of higher education: The project supported training/internships of university staff. To this end, 119 Senior Lecturers and 379 faculty member were trained in three-month internships to meet or surpass minimum qualifications. This is an impressive result as it tripled the number of qualified Senior Lecturers and almost doubled the number of qualified faculty members. Institutional Development: The Higher Education law (approved on July 21, 2010) lays the ground for: (i) greater autonomy to higher education institutions; (ii) a more favorable environment for the development of the private sector; (iii) setting up the standards for academic programs; (iv) the establishment of the management body of public higher education institutions; and (v) clarifying the status and career paths for all employees in the Higher Education sub sector (faculty, library staff, directors, etc.). Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Mauritania District de Nouakchott Nouakchott Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Students enrolled in science and technology Percentage Value This target was exceed prior to the project restructuring. Students in professional programs Percentage Value This indicator has been achieved as all IHE are moving towards transforming their programs into professional programs. Public IHE have transformed their programs Number Value into LMD programs PDO (i) Quality 4 public IHEs have LMD programs and all 4 have reached the target. The 4 institutions are: Univ. of Nouakchott; Institut Sup. D'enseignement technologique; Instit. Sup.de comptl& admin. des enterprises; and Univ. de Science Islamique Target was revised from 7 to 4 because the original information provided was inaccurate. Page 2 of 9

3 HE law approved and all ministerial decrees issued PDO (ii) Institutional Development University faculties having participated in twinning that are accredited PDO (i) - Quality Faculty (teaching) staff meeting minimum Qualification PDO (i) Quality Institutional development plans (IDP) in place PDO (ii) Institutional Development Proportion of students repeating in IHE not enrolled in LMD PDO (i) Quality Students employed six months after graduation PDO (i) - Relevance Number Value Law approved and 4 decrees issued Number Value There are three faculties within the University of Nouakchott that are participating. Until the twinning exercise is completed theaccreditation process will not be launched. Number Value Draft "Model" IDP prepared & submitted for government approval; awaiting approval Percentage Value Percentage Value This indicator was added This result is from the first during the project survey of graduates within the restructuring. The baseline is Faculty of Science & for the entire University of Technology. The next survey Nouakchott will cover the entire University of Nouakchott. Direct project beneficiaries Number Value Although the overall number of beneficiaries has been achieved, the % of female participation has not; Page 3 of 9

4 Female beneficiaries Percentage Sub Type Supplemental Intermediate Results Indicators therefore, this indicator will be continued to be measured. Value Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target An ITC installed and used No. Since new campus has not yet been built. However, the project has financed This indicator refers to the use of researchers in the University of Nouakchott. computer purchase and wiring at old campus. Transfer of autonomy to the University (budgets, programs, administrative personnel) Partial progress. The law was been passed transferring autonomy to the universities. They are now able to generate some revenue on their own. They are able to hire and fire personnel. However, they still rely on the finance ministry for the largest portion of funding. University Administrative Center completed Percentage Value In progress with a realization rate of 35%. This indicator achievement depends on the completion of the civil works. Distance Learning Center is completed Percentage Value In progress with a realization rate of 35%. This indicator achievement depends on the completion of the civil works. Page 4 of 9

5 Library is completed Percentage Value Mar-2012 In progress with a realization rate of 35%. This indicator achievement depends on the completion of the civil works. Senior lecturers Number Value This target has been surpassed. All higher education institutions have upgraded the teaching skills of senior lecturers through thetwinning programs so that they can offer LMD. At least 100 Faculty trained Number Value Refers to teachers trained in partner universities. At least 8 new professional programs Number Value introduced and 9 general programs This indicator is no longer being tracked as stated. The indicator was split and being monitored as separate indicators. See the two below for project progress. General programs converted into professional Number Value programs after introduction of LMD 30-Mar-2012 This target has been surpassed. These are general programs that were converted to professional programs and now provide professional degrees. Given that this indicator has already been met, going forward, professional programs having been established or upgradedwill be tracked. Page 5 of 9

6 Professional programs started Number Value University departments having participated in twinning programs include distance learning modules in their courses Performance contracts with Government implemented by 2007 Committees in charge of pedagogic autonomy are established in 9 public IHEs in 2008/09 The target has been surpassed. These are professional programs that have been started with the introduction of LMD. Given that thisindicator has already been met, going forward, professional programs having been established or upgraded will be tracked. Percentage Value The University currently has departments that are participating in the twinning programs. The distance learning center is still under construction therefore there are several modules pending implementation until completion of the center. The activity is related to the university autonomy law. The model contract is currently with the government for approval. Upon approval a law will be drafted and will require passage. Yes/No Value No Yes Yes This indicator has been met as all 9 public IHE have "Counsels/ Pedagogical Committees" Measuring the number of professional programs created after the introduction of LMD. Page 6 of 9

7 Procedures manuals for administrative autonomy approved and operational by end of 2005 Financial and accounting management system operational end of 2006 Out of the 9 IHE, at least 3 have generated financial resources in 2008/09, and 5 in 2011 Quality assurance system launched in Procedures and tools operational in 2007 MIS for student services, finance, human resources, planning, and monitoring installed and operational by 2007 In progress. Government is reviewing different country models (i.e. Morocco, Canada, France) and are still debating the appropriatemodel for Mauritania. Implementation delayed due to construction of the University administration building. Equipment and software will be purchased for this upon completion of the administration building. Number Value IHE generated financial resources. Partial (twinning programs are almost complete; next step is to have qualified university accreditation specific programs. In good progress; Agreement with AUF reached to help university develop and implement an adequate software, and train university technicians; training of 7 technicians already completed. Page 7 of 9

Based on MIS, Financial and accounting reports, student tracer study reports, plan of operations produced and audited in 2007/08 Data on Financial Performance (as of 07-May-2012) Financial

8 Based on MIS, Financial and accounting reports, student tracer study reports, plan of operations produced and audited in 2007/08 Data on Financial Performance (as of 07-May-2012) Financial Agreement(s) Key s 26-Mar-2012 No legal framework to transfer In progress autonomy to the University. Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Signing Effectiveness Original Closing Revised Closing P IDA Effective 03-Aug Oct Jan Jun-2010 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P IDA Effective XDR Disbursement Graph Key Decisions Regarding Implementation Progress has been made in: (i) decrees enacting the Higher education Law have been approved to create a more favorable environment for the development of the private sector, to set up the standards for academic programs at level of License and Master and renewingand professionalizing academic programs according to LMD standards. Restructuring History Page 8 of 9

9 Level two Approved on 19-Nov-2009, Level two Approved on 26-Mar-2012 Related Projects There are no related projects. Page 9 of 9

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