World Bank: 34.7% of total “Masar” project financing disbursed, amounting to $140.39 million
52,581 children enrolled in quality-compliant kindergartens, compared to a target of 90,000
اضافة اعلان
1,129 kindergarten classrooms meeting quality standards, out of a 4,200-room target
66,742 students benefiting from the school feeding program, including 26,533 refugees
The World Bank has confirmed that Jordan’s “Education Modernization, Skills, and Administrative Reform Program (Masar)” is making satisfactory progress, both in terms of achieving its development objectives and overall implementation performance.
According to an evaluation report, the program—launched on September 17, 2024—has secured total approved financing of $405.01 million through loans and grants. Of this amount, $140.39 million has been disbursed, representing approximately 34.7% of total funding.
The program, which runs until June 30, 2029, aims to improve access to foundational learning, expand access to labor market–aligned technical and vocational education and training (TVET), and enhance the efficiency of education sector governance.
Financing Details
The main loan provided by the World Bank amounts to $393 million, of which $133.03 million (33.85%) has been disbursed. The program also includes a $7 million grant, with $2.35 million (33.57%) disbursed to date. Two additional grants valued at $1.01 million and $4 million have been fully disbursed.
The report further noted the approval of an additional $5 million grant to support the national school feeding program and in-service teacher training, with a focus on foundational reading skills.
Foundational Learning
By the end of 2025, 52,581 children had enrolled in KG2 classrooms that meet minimum quality standards, compared to a final target of 90,000 children by June 2029.
The number of quality-compliant kindergarten classrooms reached 1,129, up from a baseline of 200 rooms in June 2024, with a final target of 4,200 classrooms.
The program also adopted the implementation plan for the National Reading Strategy, with the relevant indicator officially achieved and verified.
School Feeding Program
The number of students benefiting from the school feeding (healthy meals) program increased to 66,742 as of December 2, 2025, compared to 44,000 in November 2024. The target is 74,000 students by December 2026. Among beneficiaries are 32,988 female students and 26,533 refugee students.
Governance and Human Resources Reform
The report recorded progress in governance and HR management reforms. The Cabinet approved the establishment of a new Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development as part of sector governance restructuring.
The competency-based selection and appointment mechanism for teachers and school leaders has also been approved and verified. The program aims for 70% of teachers and school leaders to be appointed through this new competency-based system by June 2029.
Technical and Vocational Education
Enrollment in vocational education—including green economy sectors—reached 50,118 students as of December 2, 2025, compared to a final target of 80,000 students by 2029.
The total number of students supported through improved education services reached 547,063, against a target of 622,876 by 2029.
Female enrollment in secondary vocational education stands at 10.5%, with a target of 15.5% by May 2029.
Meanwhile, the percentage of 10-year-old children unable to read an age-appropriate text was recorded at 54% at baseline, with a goal to reduce this rate to 51% under the program’s reform measures.
