Aid for education

The World Bank has authorised $60 million to improve the quality of Nepal’s higher education, scale up online learning, and expand access to academic institutions for underprivileged and vulnerable students.

“The program will expand targeted scholarships to help disadvantaged students pursue labour market-driven academic programs and support equity grants to higher education institutions in needy and disaster-affected areas in Nepal,” says Mohan Aryal, World Bank’s Program Task Team Leader.

Adds World Bank Country Director Faris Hadad-Zervos: “Improving access to quality higher education and helping students acquire the skills that are in demand in the labour market will contribute to Nepal’s Covid-19 recovery and strengthen its resilience.”