Baseline Technical Report prepared by Edoren on behalf of UNICEF GEP3

This document summarizes the evaluation of the Girls Education Project Phase 3 (GEP3) in Nigeria by the Education Data, Research and Evaluation in Nigeria (EDOREN) consortium. GEP3 is designed to improve school access, retention, and learning outcomes for girls in northern Nigeria, with a focus on early learning interventions and support to Integrated Qur’anic Schools. The evaluation used a theory-based approach, including a clustered randomized controlled trial, and employed various methodologies such as interviews, fieldwork, and data analysis. Key findings reveal operational challenges, the need for improved teacher quality, gender-sensitive teaching, and Hausa language proficiency. It also emphasizes the potential role of School-Based and Community-Based Management Committees in enhancing the learning environment. Concerns were raised about government funding, teacher motivation, and gender biases. The evaluation concludes that significant improvements in teaching materials, teacher knowledge, and skills are necessary for better learning outcomes. EDOREN disclaims responsibility for any errors or consequences from the report's use and notes that the views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the contributing organizations. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Closed organisation: Department for International Development
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Impact evaluation; Process evaluation
• Impact methods: Randomised control trial (RCT)
• RCT methods: No RCT methods listed
• Process methods: Individual interviews
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: September 2016

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Links to published evaluations (DEBUGGING): No final report link found.
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes