WB approves $100mn to improve English, Math education in SL

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The World Bank (WB) Board of Executive Directors has approved a US $100 million credit to support Sri Lanka’s efforts to strengthen and modernize its education system.

"The General Education Modernization Project (GEM) will modernize and diversify the curriculum of general education in keeping with the transformation taking place in Sri Lanka’s society and economy.

Greater emphasis will be on strategic subjects that are key for economic development such as English and Mathematics," a World Bank statement said.

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Empulz Friday, 27 April 2018 07:37 PM

Thats great to hear, of course its a win win for both the country and the world as a whole.

Amaris Friday, 27 April 2018 08:55 PM

That's great.....let's all of us learn English and the rupee is sure to appreciate.....

Lal Saturday, 28 April 2018 03:58 PM

You do realize improving English in Sl creates more job opportunities and improves Economy

Smarty pants Saturday, 28 April 2018 01:08 PM

Filipinos, Indians, Lebanese, Bangladesh all speak better English than srilankans. Hence they are able to complete better at jobs and on the international job market. Back in the days all srilanks spoke good English, but not any more. Sad to see that srianlaks give Sinhalese and Tamil more importance. These are not languages with power like german, dutch, chinese and spanish. Sorry to say. Wake up!!

Brainmaster Saturday, 28 April 2018 01:06 PM

I hope this is a fruitful investment. via DM Android App

southpaw Saturday, 28 April 2018 05:26 PM

Hope this does not end up in the pockets of the pockets of those so called educated ppl in Ministry under the guise of Educating Children

sarath Saturday, 28 April 2018 05:31 PM

More money down the drain.

GH Monday, 30 April 2018 01:04 AM

Yes, good move, before reaching Sri Lanka those money, educate the ministers on how to ROB those US dollar 100 million without the knowledge of Treasury and the general PUBLIC.

GH Monday, 30 April 2018 01:12 AM

Ha..... Ha..... Ha......English Robbers!

Nimal Monday, 30 April 2018 08:26 AM

Great! Some of us (like me) are willing to give our time FOC to teach English. Hope the authorities take note

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