On September 26, the African Development Bank (AfDB) announced it would offer South Sudan a grant worth $17.7M to propel its basic education.
According to South Sudan’s AfDB Country Manager, Benedict Sorie Kanu, the grant offered shows the bank’s commitment towards the realization of the nation’s education objective of boosting teaching, learning and infrastructure.
AfDB’s dedication to helping South Sudan
South Sudan has been facing political instability, and this has significantly compromised the education sector in this country.
Through this project, AfDB seeks to assist marginalized children located in various war-affected places, such as Eastern Equatoria, Jonglei, and Upper Nile.
Kanu asserted that AfDB’s grant would assist 30,000 boys and girls access primary education. This would be established by expanding and rehabilitating 35 primary schools found in these places.
He also proclaimed that UNICEF would implement the agreement between the AfDB and the government of South Sudan. As a result, this initiative would be instrumental in heightening the Access and Quality of Basic Education (IAQBE) project.
AfDB optimistic of South Sudan’s significant gains
Kanu noted that the grant availed by AfDB would be instrumental in increasing the capacity of at least 2,000 teachers. Moreover, ten (10) county education centers and two (2) national teacher training institutes will be rehabilitated.
AfDB continues being optimistic about a prosperous implementation of the UNICEF project. As a result, the entire South Sudan populace will be advantaged as the basic education system in the nation will be elevated.
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