Romania - Second Roads Project
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This is the Project Performance Assessment Report (PPAR) for the Roads Two Project. The project had five development objectives: to improve traffic safety and the fitness of the vehicle fleet; to continue helping Romania to meet the changing pattern of demand for land transport infrastructure; to improve the management and performance of the National Administration of Roads (NAR); to assist the Show MoreThis is the Project Performance Assessment Report (PPAR) for the Roads Two Project. The project had five development objectives: to improve traffic safety and the fitness of the vehicle fleet; to continue helping Romania to meet the changing pattern of demand for land transport infrastructure; to improve the management and performance of the National Administration of Roads (NAR); to assist the Romanian civil works construction industry in its transition to a market economy; and to promote the reduction of lead in petrol.
IEG rates the overall outcome of the project, taking into account the achievement of the individual development objectives (two highly achieved, two substantially achieved and one modestly achieved), together with the overall ratings for relevance, and efficiency, was considered satisfactory. Risk to development outcome was rated as moderate. Bank performance was satisfactory. The quality of the design was generally good, and the supervision team proved flexible and reacted well when crises occurred. Borrower performance was also overall satisfactory.
India - Dam Safety Project
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This Project Performance Assessment Report reviews the India Dam Safety Project. The objectives of the project were to (i)improve the safety of selected dams in the project states through remedial works; (ii)in stall basic dam safety-related facilities; and (iii)strengthen the institutions of the Borrower and project states responsible for assuring dam safety.
IEG rates the project development Show MoreThis Project Performance Assessment Report reviews the India Dam Safety Project. The objectives of the project were to (i)improve the safety of selected dams in the project states through remedial works; (ii)in stall basic dam safety-related facilities; and (iii)strengthen the institutions of the Borrower and project states responsible for assuring dam safety.
IEG rates the project development outcome as moderately satisfactory. Since project completion, the pace of remedial works has slowed due to insufficient resources. In many cases, basic dam safety facilities are not being maintained or replaced to the extent needed. While data collection emanating from the dam level is fairly streamlined, there is relatively little focus or capacity for analyzing it in a systematic manner for improving dam operations or for longer term planning. Also, less attention is paid to understanding and estimating the costs and benefits that might lead to more balanced strategies for dam safety, and improve stakeholder support. Overall risk to outcome is rated significant. Bank performance is rated moderately satisfactory. Borrower Performance is rated moderately satisfactory.
Indonesia - Dam Safety Project
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This Project Performance Assessment Report reviews the Indonesia Dam Safety Project, which was approved in 1994 and closed in 2003. This was the first Bank project in Indonesia that was devoted entirely to dam safety and only the second worldwide after the India Dam Safety Project (1991-2000).This Project Performance Assessment Report reviews the Indonesia Dam Safety Project, which was approved in 1994 and closed in 2003. This was the first Bank project in Indonesia that was devoted entirely to dam safety and only the second worldwide after the India Dam Safety Project (1991-2000).
India - Andhra Pradesh and Telangana State Community-Based Tank Management Project
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This Project Performance Assessment Report assesses the development effectiveness of India’s Andhra Pradesh and Telangana State Community-Based Tank Management Project, which was approved in 2007 and closed in 2016. The development objectives of the project were to (i) improve agricultural productivity with the assistance of selected tank-based producers; and (ii) improve the management of tank Show MoreThis Project Performance Assessment Report assesses the development effectiveness of India’s Andhra Pradesh and Telangana State Community-Based Tank Management Project, which was approved in 2007 and closed in 2016. The development objectives of the project were to (i) improve agricultural productivity with the assistance of selected tank-based producers; and (ii) improve the management of tank systems with the assistance of selected water user associations.
Ratings for this review are as follows: Outcome was satisfactory, Risk to development outcome was substantial, Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and Borrower performance was moderately satisfactory. Lessons from this review include: (i) The potential economic benefits from improved irrigation infrastructure cannot be adequately realized by beneficiaries without the coordinated and ongoing support of multiple government agencies and research extension services in agriculture. (ii) Continued support to WUAs in terms of resources and social intermediation, such as through nongovernmental organizations, is key to enhancing their capacity for improved water management in drought-prone areas. (iii) Benefits from increased water availability can be further increased if cropping decisions by smallholder farmers in drought-prone areas are informed by water budgeting and collective governance principles for sustainable use.
Jamaica - Social Safety Net Project, National Community Development Project
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This is the Project Performance Assessment Report for two investment loans to Jamaica. The Social Safety Net Project was financed through IBRD Loan 70760 in the amount of US$40 million. This project was approved by the Bankâ s Board on September 4, 2001, with a midterm review on March 26, 2004, and closed on March 31, 2009, nearly 3 years later than planned. The National Community Development Show MoreThis is the Project Performance Assessment Report for two investment loans to Jamaica. The Social Safety Net Project was financed through IBRD Loan 70760 in the amount of US$40 million. This project was approved by the Bankâ s Board on September 4, 2001, with a midterm review on March 26, 2004, and closed on March 31, 2009, nearly 3 years later than planned. The National Community Development Project was financed through IBRD Loan 71480 in the amount of US$15 million. It was approved by the Bankâ s Board on May 30, 2002, with a mid-term review on January 9, 2006, and closed on June 30, 2008, 6 months later than planned. Both loans were fully disbursed. The two projects were part of the Bankâ s overall social protection and development support to Jamaica albeit applying different approaches. Both were classified under the Bankâ s social safety net theme. Therefore, the projects were chosen for review to feed into the forthcoming IEG evaluation of Bank support to social safety nets worldwide.
Bangladesh - Integrated Nutrition Project
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There were institutional problems in
the Bangladesh Integrated Nutrition Project (BINP) which
hampered implementation. The Implementation Completion
Report suggests that the inter-sectoral component should not
have been included, allowing resources (including
supervision) to focus on the core community component.
However, it Show MoreThere were institutional problems in
the Bangladesh Integrated Nutrition Project (BINP) which
hampered implementation. The Implementation Completion
Report suggests that the inter-sectoral component should not
have been included, allowing resources (including
supervision) to focus on the core community component.
However, it appears that a more integrated approach to
inter-sectoral programs is being adopted under the National
Nutrition Project (NNP). The limited impact of BINP on
nutritional outcomes raises serious doubts as to the
justification for scaling the project up to the national
level. A positive lesson from BINP emerges with respect to
evaluation, where there was a strong commitment from the start.
Cambodia - Phnom Penh Power Rehabilitation Project
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This is the Project Performance Assessment Report (PPAR) prepared by the Operations Evaluation Department (OED) for the Cambodia-Phnom Penh Power Rehabilitation Project. The project was approved on September 28, 1995, for an IDA credit of US$40 million equivalent and closed on June 30, 2000, after an extension of 6 months. Actual IDA financing (US$35.2 million disbursed) was lower due to the Show MoreThis is the Project Performance Assessment Report (PPAR) prepared by the Operations Evaluation Department (OED) for the Cambodia-Phnom Penh Power Rehabilitation Project. The project was approved on September 28, 1995, for an IDA credit of US$40 million equivalent and closed on June 30, 2000, after an extension of 6 months. Actual IDA financing (US$35.2 million disbursed) was lower due to the highly competitive bids for equipment and installation works.
Gambia - Poverty Alleviation and Capacity Building Project
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The Gambia Poverty Alleviation and Capacity Building Project had three objectives: to reduce the backlog of public infrastructure and assets and improve their maintenance; to alleviate poverty through the creation of temporary jobs, and to strengthen the technical and managerial capacity of local government authorities (LGAs), local private construction firms, local consulting firms and The Show MoreThe Gambia Poverty Alleviation and Capacity Building Project had three objectives: to reduce the backlog of public infrastructure and assets and improve their maintenance; to alleviate poverty through the creation of temporary jobs, and to strengthen the technical and managerial capacity of local government authorities (LGAs), local private construction firms, local consulting firms and The Gambian Agency for the Management of Public Works (Gamworks-the project implementing agency).
IEG rated the overall outcome of the project as moderately satisfactory, as there were moderate shortcomings in the achievement of the objectives of this operation. On balance, efficacy is rated substantial and efficiency is rated modest. The risk to development outcome is rated significant because of lack of funding mechanisms to continue to reduce the infrastructure backlog into the future on the one hand, and stronger LGA finances on the other, while continuing poverty alleviation from temporary employment creation has ended as far as this operation is concerned. Bank performance is rated moderately satisfactory as well as borrower performance.
China - Tri-Provincial Highway Project, and Hubei Xiaogan- Xiangfan Highway Project
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This is the Project Performance Assessment Report (PPAR) for two highway projects in China: Tri-provincial Highway Project and Hubei-Xiaogan-Xiangfan Highway Project. The projects help finance the ambitious program of completing the 44,000km of the National Trunk Highway System (NTHS) by 2020. In addition to the highway development, both projects included a rural roads component to improve access Show MoreThis is the Project Performance Assessment Report (PPAR) for two highway projects in China: Tri-provincial Highway Project and Hubei-Xiaogan-Xiangfan Highway Project. The projects help finance the ambitious program of completing the 44,000km of the National Trunk Highway System (NTHS) by 2020. In addition to the highway development, both projects included a rural roads component to improve access to poor counties as well as a road safety component.
IEG rated the overall outcome of both projects as satisfactory. This rating is also supported by substantial relevance and high ratings for efficiency with economic rates of return of over 25 percent. Risk to development outcome is rated negligible to low. Bank performance was satisfactory. The Borrower performance rating is also satisfactory for both projects. There was effective cooperation between the Borrower and the Bank throughout preparation and implementation.
Guatemala - Enhanced Fiscal and Financial Management for Greater Opportunities DPL Series
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This Project Performance Assessment Report (PPAR) evaluates a series of two development policy loans (DPLs) to Guatemala: Fiscal Space for Greater Opportunities ($200 million, P131763), and Enhanced Fiscal and Financial Management for Greater Opportunities ($340 million, P133738). The assessment aims to verify whether the operation achieved its intended outcomes, to understand what worked well Show MoreThis Project Performance Assessment Report (PPAR) evaluates a series of two development policy loans (DPLs) to Guatemala: Fiscal Space for Greater Opportunities ($200 million, P131763), and Enhanced Fiscal and Financial Management for Greater Opportunities ($340 million, P133738). The assessment aims to verify whether the operation achieved its intended outcomes, to understand what worked well and what did not, and to draw lessons for the future. The objectives of the series were to (i) strengthen tax administration and tax policy, (ii) strengthen budget management and increase the results orientation of public spending, and (iii) improve the management and coordination of social policies.
Ratings are as follows: Outcome was moderately satisfactory, Risk to development outcome was high, Bank performance was moderately unsatisfactory, and Borrower performance was moderately unsatisfactory. This Project Performance Assessment Report offers the following lessons: (i) Tax administration and tax policy reforms in the face of major governance issues and long-standing opposition from influential interest groups are unlikely to be successful, even if backed by the World Bank’s analytical support, policy dialogue, and financing. Under these conditions, directly and indirectly targeting the governance issues over a longer period is necessary. (ii) Achieving progress on results budgeting requires strengthening of capacity, political commitment, sound monitoring and evaluation indicators, and cross-agency collaboration. (iii) Achieving results in policy lending requires a sound results framework, a credible theory of change, close linking of objectives with policy actions, and outcome-oriented target indicators.