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Improving learning outcomes for girls

Challenge

USAID had a bold ambition to increase girls’ access to primary and preparatory education, and improve literacy and learning rates in Egyptian public schools. In order to do so, CID Consulting worked as part of a consortium led by RTI to implement the Girls Improved Learning Outcomes (GILO) project.

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Approach

Over the course of three years, we worked hand-in-hand with the Ministry of Education to expand girls’ access to quality education, raise instructional quality, improve school management and broadening community participation in education. We worked on institutionalizing literacy functions within the Ministry of Education, supporting in the establishment of a dedicated unit housed within the Ministry that would lead this portfolio. We then built the capacity of this unit to identify curricular gaps, design and implement curriculum accordingly, and utilize literacy assessment tools.

Results

In total we identified and trained 9,000 teachers and 2,500 supervisors within targeted communities on effective learning methodologies, as well as 900 principals, deputies and administrators in the fundamentals of school leadership and administration across seven governorates. In parallel with our training, we piloted unique and cutting-edge literacy tools, such as the Early Grade Reading Assessment, which had a direct, positive impact on the students themselves.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We worked closely with CID on the Community Engagement Plan for our Lazoghly Complex in Downtown Cairo, and it was a very positive experience. From project initiation, the team showed a strong understanding of the local context and the importance of engaging thoughtfully with the surrounding community in such a unique and historic area. The CID team’s communication was clear, efficient, and easy to work with, keeping us fully updated throughout the process. Their reporting was equally strong. CID brought a knowledgeable, committed, and approachable team to the project.

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Seif El Sadek
Reliance Developments Business Development

Having had CID as a partner for the last 10 years in providing support to the Egyptian business community, I have seen that through hard work and a high level of professionalism, CID has now become a first class consulting company, with experienced and motivated consultants, coached by dedicated partners and recognized as a sharp and reliable service provider to the Egyptian industry and community.

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Pierre Mahy
Managing Director, Alagon S.A.

A quick note before my last day tomorrow to thank you all for the great support and advice you have given to me and the business since we entered Egypt. It’s added great value to our decision-making, from your understanding of the political dimension to how issues will be perceived ‘on the street’. You have covered all the angles! You are a great team, and I will very much miss working with you all. Hopefully we will get the chance to work together again in the future. I know that Diana is very much looking forward to working with you, looking ahead. In the meantime, keep doing what you do.

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Jonathan Milne
Chief Corporate Affairs Officer - Capricorn Energy