Maximizing investment impact in education spaces and facilities
The RIGHT+ factors are not provided as extra things to do, but as a practical way to address a comprehensive range of policy needs. The suggested attributes are integrated by a strong educational focus on the needs of learners.
| IS ✅ | is NOT 🚫 |
|---|---|
| The context dictates the priorities and needs | One-size fits all solution |
| Organizational scheme for planning | A linear work path |
| Gradually implemented according to the priorities | To be implemented all at once |
| RIGHT+ applies for new and existing infrastructure | Not only for new infrastructure |
| Any institution can use it | It is not only for the World Bank |
The World Bank’s Role
The World Bank finances PLE-related projects across all regions, with a growing focus on Africa and South Asia, which account for over 60% of all active PLE projects. As of 2024, around 30% of active PLE project commitments are in Eastern and Southern Africa, followed by South Asia and Western and Central Africa. Overall, between FY14-23, 77% of Education (EDU) unit operations, representing approximately 50% of education financing (over $14 billion), included PLE investments. PLE interventions are also supported by other units, especially the Urban, Resilience and Land unit and the Water unit, among others. Whenever projects include PLE interventions, the share of resources for this purpose on average reaches 46%.
Early Adopter Countries
RIGHT+ is currently being implemented in various World Bank projects.
Tajikistan – Implementation Stage
Learning Environment – Foundation of Quality Education (P177475)
The RIGHT+ principles are integrated into the Tajikistan project through the National Framework for Teaching and Learning Environments. This framework aims to reform the national school education system by linking pedagogy and learning spaces. The project focuses on designing new and improving existing schools to meet modern standards, including flexible learning environments, inclusive WASH facilities, green technologies, and broadband internet connectivity. The institutional quality assurance component ensures that teacher practices and school policies align with RIGHT principles, supported by comprehensive teacher training to leverage PLEs as a “third teacher.”
Ukraine – Implementation Stage
Lifting Education Access and Resilience in times of Need in Ukraine Program (P504171)
RIGHT+ is informing the preparation of the National Education Infrastructure Strategy “Building Forward Better Education Infrastructure.” The strategy will guide the transformation of the learning environments and the investment plans for the mid and long term.
Uzbekistan – Preparation Stage
The Government of Uzbekistan will work with the World Bank to prepare a general education project. The project will include interventions in school PLEs, teaching quality, and learning assessments. The PLE investments will be structured around the RIGHT+ approach which aligns with the national goals.
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