The World Bank recently approved a $47.9 million grant, funded by the Global Partnership for Education, to improve primary education in Punjab. What are the chances that the grant will actually reach the children, teachers, and communities it is mean

This amount can do a lot of good if used smartly. It could train teachers, supply classrooms, and give students better learning materials etc. But the risk is real: without accountability, most of it could get swallowed by bureaucracy or one-size-fits-all programs. The grant can only succeed if it’s paired with local community oversight, adaptive teaching methods, and evaluation systems that measure real understanding. Otherwise, it’s just another fund that looks good on paper but doesn’t change lives.