Implementation Status Results of World Bank Assisted Projects (Update 3)
Find below summaries of the Implementation Status Results reports of various World Bank assisted projects. This update includes information on the following projects:
+ Ghana Urban Transport Project,
+ Ghana Transport Sector Project,
+ Abidjan Lagos Trade and Facilitation Project and the
+ Ghana Social Opportunities Project.
This update highlights the status of World Bank supported projects. The World Bank launched a new Access to Information policy in 2010 that represented a fundamental shift in the Bank’s approach to disclosure of information. The new policy shifted to default disclosure all information (minus a list of exceptions.) This level of enhanced transparency and accountability allows for greater monitoring of Bank-supported projects, thereby enabling better development results as well as providing an opportunity to better track the use of public funds.
Ghana Urban Transport Project
Implementing Agency(ies): Department of Urban Roads
Amt committed US$45 milion Amt disbursed US$23.1 milion Key Dates Approval Date 21-Jun-2007 Closing Date 31-Dec-2012 Effectiveness Date 19-Oct-2007
Ghana Urban Transport Project
Project Development Objective:
The key objective of the project is to: Improve mobility in areas of participating metropolitan, municipal or district assemblies (MMDAs) through a combination of traffic engineering measures, management improvements, regulation of the public transport industry, and implementation of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.
Ghana Urban Transport Project Global Environmental Objective: The key objective is to: Promote a shift to more environmentally sustainable urban transport modes and encourage lower transport-related GHG emissions along the pilot BRT corridor in Accra.
Components
Institutional Development $13.60 m
Traffic Engineering, Management and Safety $26.90 m
Development of a Bus Rapid Transit System $46.00 m
Integration of Urban Development and Transport
Planning for Better Environmental Management $ 2.00 m
Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory
Progress towards achievement of GEO Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory
Implementation Status Overview
Disbursement: As of May 21, 2012, 22.35 million was disbursed from the IDA credit (50.0% of the credit) and $5.47 million from the Global Environment Facility grant (75.0% of the grant).
At the Client’s request, the Mid Term Review was undertaken in January 2012. Going forward, completion of core reforms is necessary to ensure implementation progress and confirmation of same from Government of Ghana is awaited before project restructuring and extension of the project closing date (current closing date December 31, 2012).
Locations
Region Location
Ashanti Region Kumasi
Greater Accra Region Accra
Ashanti Region Ejisu Juaben
Greater Accra Region Ga East
Greater Accra Region Ga West
Greater Accra Region Tema
Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
Government of Ghana needs to expedite creation of the planning and regulatory body, GAPTE, under Local Government, empowered to advance route licenses and BRT services, inter alia.
Construction on the Odaw bridge is progressing (with a cost overrun) and Lot 2 would go forward (after review of design and costs) under the restructured project. The RAPs and ESIAs for the works components have been completed and cleared by the Bank.
Ghana Transport Sector Project
Implementing Agency(ies): Ministry of Roads and Highways, Ministry of TransportationContact: Godwin Brocke godwin.brocke@mrt.gov.gh
Amt committed US$225milion Amt disbursed US$13.8 million Key Dates:Approval Date 30-Jun-2009 Closing Date 30-Jun-2015 Effectiveness Date 12-Nov-2009
Project Development Objectives
The project development objective (PDO) is to improve mobility of goods and passengers through reduction in travel time and vehicle operating cost, and to improve road safety standards. This objective will be achieved through strengthening the capacity of transport institutions in planning, regulation, operations and maintenance, and through infrastructure investment.
Component s
Component A – Support to Ministry of Roads and Highways $ 4.20 m
Component B – Support to Road Sector and Educational Entities $ 6.50 m
Component C – Improvement of Trunk Roads $ 64.00 m
Component D – Improvement of Urban Roads and Infrastructure $78.00 m
Component E – Improvement of Feeder Roads $50.50 m
Component F – Support to Min of Transport and other Transport Sector Entities $13.50 m
Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory
Implementation Status Overview
Implementation activities are progressing but with continued delays; disbursements are currently at 6% and commitments at 26%.
Key Decisions Regarding Implementation
Most components are moving forward with some lags, the procurement processes for Ayamfuri-Asawinso Road and Accra East Corridor, the two major investments under the project, are ongoing albeit with substantial delays.
Abidjan-Lagos Trade and Transport Facilitation Project
Implementing Agency(ies): Ministry of Roads and Highways, PST/MDCTTP/PR, Ministere du Developpement, de la Cooperation et Amenagement du Territoire, ALCO – Secretariat Executif de l’Organisation du Corridor Abidjan-Lagos Contact: Godwin Brocke godwin.brocke@mrt.gov.gh
Amt committed US$228 million Amt disbursed US$14.8 million Key Dates: Approval Date 23-Mar-2010 Closing Date 30-Sep-2016 Effectiveness Date 06-Aug-2010
Project Development Objective
The objective of the ALTTFP (APL1) is to reduce trade and transport barriers in the ports and on the roads along the Abidjan-Lagos corridor in Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Components
Trade Facilitation $13.70 m
Improvement of Corridor’s Road Infrastructure $234.30 m
Project Management and Coordination $3.50 m
HIV/AIDS and Corridor Performance $6.00 m
Overall Ratings
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory
Overall Risk Rating High
Implementation Status Overview
The first phase (APL1) project of the regional Abidjan-Lagos Trade and Transport Facilitation Program which includes Ghana, Togo and Benin – has been under implementation for about 18 months, and the overall pace of progress has remained slow except for Togo. Procurement is more advanced in Togo and Benin where over 80% of the grant and credit proceeds have been committed through signed contracts. The overall disbursement rate is about 6.3% (US$14.8 million), and is expected to improve substantially by end-June.
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