The World Bank is supporting the Barbados Education Sector Transformation (BEST) Program to strengthen its design and readiness for implementation as a Program-for-Results (PforR) initiative.
The Program Development Objective (PDO) is to enhance foundational learning and improve access to modern, climate-resilient, and inclusive learning environments for children at the pre-primary and primary levels in Barbados. The Program is organized around two results areas:
Results area 1: Enhanced Foundational Learning through targeted literacy and numeracy programs, integration of educational technology, improved assessment systems, strengthened teacher development, and by expanded access to early childhood education (ECE) for 3- and 4-year-olds as a critical foundation for their school readiness and foundational learning.
Results Area 2: Improved Access to Modern, Climate Resilient, and Inclusive Learning Environments by refurbishing primary school facilities, strengthening digital connectivity, and ensuring climate resilience and energy efficiency, and by ensuring that primary schools are prepared to support students with special educational needs.
Review relevant program documentation below.