International Development Grant

Support for the Government of Tanzania Education Sector Development Program

Project Number: CA-3-A033985001

Status: Closed

Country/Region:

Tanzania 100.00%

Maximum Contribution: $165,467,834.00

Start Date: March 12, 2009

End Date: March 22, 2013

Duration: 4.0 years

Project Description

Through this project CIDA contributes to the Government of Tanzania’s Education Sector Development Program. The Program focuses on a number of issues including access to education the quality of education and the institutional capacity of Tanzania’s education sector. Canada is one of several international partners that have joined together to finance and support priorities and measures defined by Tanzania’s Ministry of Education and Vocational Training. CIDA is working in close collaboration with other donors and the Government of Tanzania to strengthen the effectiveness of its aid through: focusing on effective transparent and accountable country systems; increasing coordination and harmonization among donors; and reinforcing mutual accountability. This project fosters greater policy dialogue between CIDA the Government of Tanzania and partners which helps to reinforce efforts for effective focused aid and long-term development results. Continuous monitoring and evaluation of this project is undertaken in coordination with other donors.

Progress & Results Achieved

Results achieved as of the end of the project (Mars 2015) include: (1) over 50% increase in secondary school enrollment; (2) 62% increase of enrolments in Government colleges and universities; and (3) 21% increase in the number of qualified teachers in primary and secondary schools. These improvements mean that more boys and girls in Tanzania have the opportunity to successfully complete their education.

Key Information

Executing Agency:
Government of Tanzania - Ministry of Finance

Reporting Organization:
Global Affairs Canada

Program:
WGM Africa

Last Modified:
September 19, 2025

Development Classifications

DAC Sector:

Education policy and administrative management 10%
Education facilities and training 10%
Teacher training 10%
Primary education 30%
Secondary education 30%
Vocational training 5%
Higher education 5%

Aid Type: Sector budget support

Collaboration: Bilateral

Finance Type: Aid grant excluding debt reorganisation

Selection Mechanism:
Pre-APP

Policy Markers
Level 1 Gender equality
Level 1 Children's issues
Level 1 Youth Issues
Major Funding (>$1M)
Budget Breakdown
2008-04-01 to 2009-03-31 $165,467,834 CAD
Geographic Information
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Project Number: CA-3-A033985001