Jamaica: Early Childhood Development Project

WASHINGTON, May 13, 2008- The following project was approved today by the World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors:

IBRD Loan: US$ 15 million

TERMS: Maturity = 30 years; Grace = 5 years

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:  The objective of this project is to co-finance the implementation of Jamaica’s National Strategic Plan for Early Childhood Development, which seeks to improve outcomes through:

Effective parenting education and support for early childhood development;

Effective preventive health care for 0-6 year olds;

Early and effective screening, diagnosis and early intervention for at-risk children and households;

Safe, learner-centered, well-maintained early childhood facilities; and

Effective curriculum delivery by trained early childhood practitioners.

For more information, please call Patricia da Camara (202) 473 4019 or email pdacamara@worldbank.org

For more information, please visit

http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=338335&menuPK=338369&Projectid=P095673