World Bank - Grant Reporting and Monitoring (GRM) Report 91339 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Ref. TF056971 Reporting Period: 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 Printed On: 10/08/2014 Report Type: Progress Report Report Status: Approved Assignment: TF056971 PHRD: PHILLIPINES NATIONAL SECTOR SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT REFORM PHRD - PHRD FUND-TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TF Task Team Leader: 00000092390 - Jehan Arulpragasam Approving Manager: 00000008998 - Emmanuel Y. Jimenez Summary Information TF Status ACTV Recipient Country Philippines Executed By Recipient Managing Unit 6986 - EASHD - HIS Grant Start Date / End Date 11/09/2006 to 03/31/2009 Program Manager Helena Y. Nkole Original Grant Amount 500,000.00 Grant Amount 500,000.00 Outstanding Commitments 0.00 Cumulative Disbursements 320,236.40 as of 06/30/2008 Disbursed 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 109,879.69 Donor TF513001 - Japan - Ministry of Finance This GRM report includes the following sections: Overview, Outcome, Components/Outputs, Execution, Program(PHRD), Processing, Attached Documents, Disbursements, Internal Comments. Internal Bank Report Page 1 of 6 World Bank - Grant Reporting and Monitoring (GRM) Report FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Ref. TF056971 Reporting Period: 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 Printed On: 10/08/2014 Report Type: Progress Report Report Status: Approved OVERVIEW Overall Assessments and Ratings Grant Objectives: THE DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT ARE TO: (1) IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES OF BASIC SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN REDUCING VULNERABILITY OF THE POOREST AND MARGINALIZED GROUPS (2) IMPROVE THE GOVERNANCE OF BASIC SOCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL PROTECTION SERVICE DELIVERY THROUGH INTEGRATED REFORMS AT NATIONAL AND LOCAL LEVEL (3) BUILD CAPACITY OF THE DSWD AND ASSOCIATED AGENCIES IN PERFORMANCE ORIENTED BUDGETING AND MANAGEMENT Overall progress from 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 with regard to Achieving Grant Objectives: Rating: Moderately Satisfactory( Previously Rated Moderately Satisfactory on 06/30/2007 ) Comment: The draft reform areas of the Department were presented during the project Preparation Mission. The Mission confirmed the indicative WB support for the following components: national targeting system; implementation of the Philippines CCT program; monitoring and evaluation; and, policy and strategy development. The major outputs of the Grant for this reporting period include the Medium-Term Expenditure Plan (MTEP); final report on risk and vulnerability analysis; inventory of existing social protection services; proposed institutional development and capacity building framework; analysis of the current monitoring and evaluation system of DSWD; training of reform focal persons; conduct of series of national and regional consultations within DSWD. The formulation of the MTEP triggered the consolidation of the various reform packages while the various consultations ensure broad acceptability of the reform within the Department. The MTEP has been submitted to the Department of Budget and Management and already served as basis for the DSWD#s budget proposal for 2009 thus providing the required budget ceiling for the prospective Bank-assisted projects. Overall progress from 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 with regard to Implementation of Grant Financed Activities: Rating: Moderately Satisfactory( Previously Rated Satisfactory on 06/30/2007 ) Comment: The Grant is being implemented in accordance with the Grant Agreement. Institutional uncertainties due to he recent issuance of A.O 232, however, temporarily delayed the conduct of the final consultations with the external stakeholders. This has been rescheduled in August in time for the closing of the Grant since an amended A.O No.232-A has been issued, clarifying the role of the DSWD as program coordinator and secretariat of the National Social Welfare Program. Grant follow-up and structure Description and context of Grant: Expected follow up (if any): Follow up Bank project/loan/credit/grant Comment on follow up: End Date of Last Site Visit: Restructuring of Grant: Activity Risk Rating: Modest Risk Comment: There is currently low risk of the grant not leading to the loan. The grant itself will succeed in achieving the stated development objectives. The loan will be required to ensure achievement of all develoment objectives and particularly #1. as the loan will focus on supporting the development of a CCT program and a targeting system. The DSWD and World Bank are Internal Bank Report Page 2 of 6 World Bank - Grant Reporting and Monitoring (GRM) Report FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Ref. TF056971 Reporting Period: 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 Printed On: 10/08/2014 Report Type: Progress Report Report Status: Approved in the process of finalizing the project documents. The DSWD is scheduled to submit the proposal for review of the NEDA-ICC within August. On its part, the WB has prepared a draft PAD which is scheduled for submission to the Board in February 24, 2009. Critical Issues and Pending Actions for Management Attention There are currently no issues and actions for Management attention. OUTCOME Comments on outcome achieved from 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 Grant Outcome Indicators No Outcome indicators are defined or used for this grant. COMPONENTS/OUTPUTS There are no components defined for this trust fund / grant. Comment on planned and actual Output Comment on component implementation progress EXECUTION Bank project related to the grant Project ID / Name: P082144 - PH-Social Welfare and Development Reform Project Status: Lending Global Focal Area: Product Line: PE - IBRD/IDA Implementing agency and contact details Agency: Department of Social Welfare and Development Contact: Luwalhati Pablo Address: DSWD Bldg, Batasan Complex, Quezon City, Philippines Phone: 63 2 9318101 Email: lfp@dswd.gov.ph Website: www.dswd.gov.ph Implementation performance ratings from 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 with regard to: Project Management: Satisfactory (Previously Rated Satisfactory on 06/30/2007) Brief Comment: There is continued high level of commitment in managing the reform program by DSWD and in engaging the Bank in formulating Internal Bank Report Page 3 of 6 World Bank - Grant Reporting and Monitoring (GRM) Report FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Ref. TF056971 Reporting Period: 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 Printed On: 10/08/2014 Report Type: Progress Report Report Status: Approved Implementation performance ratings from 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 with regard to: the project and the oversight agencies for support. Financial Management: Satisfactory (Previously Rated Satisfactory on 06/30/2007) Brief Comment: Disbursements have been in accordance with plan. Counterpart Funding: Satisfactory (Previously Rated Satisfactory on 06/30/2007) Brief Comment: DSWD provided counterpart for consultations and trainings on the reform. Procurement: Satisfactory (Previously Rated Satisfactory on 06/30/2007) Brief Comment: All procurement were completed in accordance with the guidelines. Monitoring and Evaluation: Satisfactory (Previously Rated Satisfactory on 06/30/2007) Brief Comment: Regular meetings were conducted. Management meetings between DSWD and the Bank were readily convened.#### Additional Comments on Implementation Performance: PROGRAM Program Specific Questions 1 .(Required for all Progress Reports) Any difference between actual and planned disbursement? If so, why? Specify measures taken to improve visibility of Japan's contribution. Any extensions of grant closing dates? If so, provide reasons. None. Closing date was extended (no cost and final extension) from 3/31/08 to 09/30/08 to introduce draft Reform Agenda to DSWD partners; hold a major summit to sign social pact for SP and package the Reform Agenda; launching of its website and final report preparation. 2 .(Required for PP grants for Completion Reports) Examples of capacity enhancement of the grant implementing agency as a result of the grant? Has the quality at entry of the associated operation improved as a result of grant activities? Explain. not applicable 3 .(Required for Cofinancing grants for Completion Reports) Explain briefly how the cofinancing grant contributed to institutional capacity building. Explain how this grant complemented the project activities financed from other sources. not applicable 4 .(Required for Climate Change grants for Completion Reports) Describe if and how the grant financed activities contributed to the country's climate change agenda. Indicate how the grant financed activities would be sustained or mainstreamed after closure. not applicable Internal Bank Report Page 4 of 6 World Bank - Grant Reporting and Monitoring (GRM) Report FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Ref. TF056971 Reporting Period: 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 Printed On: 10/08/2014 Report Type: Progress Report Report Status: Approved 5 .(Required for Implementation grants for Completion Reports) Describe briefly how the grant financed activities helped to address the implementation issues which were not foreseen at project preparation stage. not applicable 6 .(Required for all grant types for Completion Reports) Specify measures taken to improve visibility of Japan in the recipient country. Has the grant audit completed? Are audited reports qualified? Provide reasons and measures taken for rectification. not applicable PROCESSING Manager's comments on this GRM report: Date:08/15/2008 User ID:WB08998 Name:Mr Emmanuel Y. Jimenez Operation performed:Approved by Manager I'm pleased that there are no issues with respect to this grant. But it is a good idea to monitor closely as DSWD has relatively low capacity on implementation. GRM report history - Requested on 06/26/2008,due on 09/15/2008 Action Name Status Date Created Lourdes L. Anducta Draft 08/04/2008 Changed Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Changed Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Changed Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Changed Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Changed Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Changed Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Changed Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Changed Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Changed Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Submitted to TTL Cesar Palma Banzon Draft 08/08/2008 Changed Jehan Arulpragasam Draft 08/15/2008 Submitted for Approval Jehan Arulpragasam Submitted 08/15/2008 Approved by Manager Emmanuel Y. Jimenez Approved 08/15/2008 DOCUMENTS None DISBURSEMENTS Disbursements Summary in USD Date From Date To Planned Cumulative Planned Period Actual Cumulative Actual Period 07/01/2006 12/31/2006 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 01/01/2007 06/30/2007 0.00 0.00 210,356.71 210,356.71 Internal Bank Report Page 5 of 6 World Bank - Grant Reporting and Monitoring (GRM) Report FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Ref. TF056971 Reporting Period: 07/01/2007 to 06/30/2008 Printed On: 10/08/2014 Report Type: Progress Report Report Status: Approved 07/01/2007 12/31/2007 0.00 0.00 257,415.22 47,058.51 01/01/2008 06/30/2008 0.00 0.00 320,236.40 62,821.18 07/01/2008 12/31/2008 0.00 0.00 389,421.34 69,184.94 01/01/2009 06/30/2009 0.00 0.00 399,390.84 9,969.50 INTERNAL COMMENTS Date:08/15/2008 User ID:WB08998 Name:Mr Emmanuel Y. Jimenez Operation performed:Approved by Manager I'm pleased that there are no issues with respect to this grant. But it is a good idea to monitor closely as DSWD has relatively low capacity on implementation. Date:08/08/2008 User ID:WB296403 Name:Mr Cesar Palma Banzon Operation performed:Submitted to TTL Hi Jehan. I am sending on behalf of Malu following her inputs and our updates. For your review and submission. Thank you. Internal Bank Report Page 6 of 6