Hassan Magulumali
The national implementation team of the BOOST project, aimed at enhancing Teaching and Learning in Early Childhood and Primary Schools in Tanzania, expressed satisfaction with the progress of infrastructure development in schools during their recent visit to the Mara region.
BOOST project coordinator Lawrence Mselenga highlighted that the region has received over 12.7 billion Tanzanian shillings for the construction of seven new schools, 113 classrooms, teachers’ houses, and 18 preschool classrooms, with all interventions successfully implemented.
Mselenga emphasized that these interventions are focused on enhancing infrastructure, strengthening teacher capacity, and ensuring student safety. Notably, the project has led to increased enrollment in Early Childhood and Primary Education.
During the monitoring visit, Mselenga stated, “We have come to observe the implementation of these interventions together with our partners from the World Bank, and we are satisfied with the progress.”
Furthermore, Gemma Nifasha, an Education Specialist from the World Bank, expressed contentment with the implementation in the visited schools, highlighting their role in facilitating accelerated student learning. She praised the teacher support intervention within the BOOST project for reminding teachers of their responsibilities, ultimately benefiting students.
The BOOST project coordinator in Mara region also mentioned the implementation of training interventions for teachers in grades three to six to enhance teaching techniques.
The monitoring team, comprising representatives from the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, OR TAMISEMI, and the World Bank, visited Bukanga Primary School, Mwisenge B Primary School, and Kiara Primary School in Musoma municipality, Mara region.
