Nepal Makes Rapid Improvements in Quality and Inclusiveness of Education

Nepal Makes Rapid Improvements in Quality and Inclusiveness of Education The Bank-supported School Sector Development Program (SSDP), established by Nepal to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its school system, achieved remarkable results. The program resulted in a 75 percent success rate for disadvantaged students attaining a GPA of 1.6 in Grade 10 exams. It introduced targeted scholarships, which helped girls and vulnerable children stay in school and strengthened assessment systems. The program also reduced the number of out-of-school children by 6.76 percent, surpassing the 5.6 percent target.