Cape Verde Receives $1M Grant to Modernize Education System
The Global Partnership for Education (GPE) has pledged $1 million (€855,000) to bolster Cape Verde’s ongoing educational reforms, the country’s government announced on Tuesday. The grant is designed to modernize the nation’s school infrastructure and improve how the Ministry of Education manages its data and policies.
Strengthening the Educational Foundation
The funding will finance the Educational Sector Institutional Strengthening Support Program (Prise) for the 2026–2028 period. According to a statement from the Ministry of Education, the initiative’s primary goal is to “consolidate the results of the educational reforms currently underway.”
A significant portion of the program focuses on digital and structural modernization. Key initiatives include:
- Data Management: Improving the collection and analysis of data to support better policy-making.
- System Updates: Modernizing the Integrated School Management System (SIGE) to streamline administration.
- The National Barometer: Implementing a new national metric to track the overall health and performance of the education system.
A Focus on Inclusivity and Climate Resilience
Beyond administrative improvements, the grant addresses modern social and environmental challenges. Prise aims to better integrate gender perspectives and social inclusion into sector planning. Furthermore, the program features a critical environmental component: evaluating how school infrastructure can be fortified against the growing threats of climate change.
This new program complements the existing Support Program for Priority Educational Reforms in Cape Verde (Parep-CV). The implementation involves a multi-agency approach, with UNICEF and the World Bank participating alongside the GPE. The project is scheduled to begin on April 20 and will run through December 31, 2028.
About the Global Partnership for Education
Founded in 2002, the Global Partnership for Education is a multi-stakeholder partnership that includes approximately 60 developing countries, donor governments, international organizations, and civil society groups. The organization’s mission is to provide technical and financial assistance to help governments build high-quality, equitable educational systems.
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