CHAPTER 2
Under SDG 4 (Quality Education), OPEC Fund projects primarily aim to contribute to target 4.a (Table 4) by supporting the development, provision, expansion and improvement of education infrastructure. Projects approved since mid-2023 that support this goal include a US$56.5 million loan to the People’s Republic of China to expand and enhance the vocational education system in Pengshui County. The new and upgraded education facil- ities (target 4.a) are expected to serve 9,000 young job
seekers and update skills for 30,000 workers each year (target 4.3). Another example is a US$25.5 million loan to the government of Benin for the reconstruction and modernization of technical professional high schools in the cities of Djougou and Ouidah. Beyond upgrading educa- tional facilities (target 4.a), the project also aims to expand and improve the quality of educational offerings by intro- ducing more specialized trainers and implementing new curricula with an emphasis on digital skills (target 4.3).
Table 4: Project contributions to SDG 4 targets
No. of contributing projects
% of contributing projects
SDG target
4.1 By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and qual- ity primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning outcomes 1
2
4.2 By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood development, care and pre‑primary education so that they are ready for primary education 1
2
4.3 By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university 3
7
4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship 1
2
4.5 By 2030, eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all levels of education and vocational training for the vulnerable, including persons with disabilities, indigenous peoples and children in vulnerable situations 1
2
4.a Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all 5
11
4.c By 2030, substantially increase the supply of qualified teachers, includ- ing through international cooperation for teacher training in developing countries, especially least developed countries and small island develop- ing States 1
2
19
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