IDA Credit: US$80 million
TERMS: Grace period = 10 years; Maturity = 40 years
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The goal of the KESSP is to provide basic education and improve the quality of education to all children by 2010. There are four program objectives of the KESSP including: (i) ensuring equity of access to basic education; (ii) enhancing quality and learning achievement; (iii) providing opportunities for further education and training; and (iv) strengthening education sector management. The KESSP is part of a multi-donor sector wide approach supporting Kenya in its efforts to reach the Education Millennium Development Goal by 2015.