The World Bank Report No: ISR9843 Implementation Status & Results Botswana Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project (P095617) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 7 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 27-Mar-2013 (P095617) Country: Botswana Approval FY: 2010 Product Line: Global Environment Project Region: AFRICA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Key Dates Board Approval Date 19-Nov-2009 Original Closing Date 31-Jan-2015 Planned Mid Term Review Date 12-Nov-2012 Last Archived ISR Date 07-Aug-2012 Effectiveness Date 31-Mar-2010 Revised Closing Date 31-Jan-2015 Actual Mid Term Review Date 10-Apr-2012 Global Environmental Objectives Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project#s Development Objective (PDO) is (i) to mitigate human-wildlife conflict through proactive prevention interventions in selected rural communities in Northern Botswana and (ii) to offer local people in the project areas employment choices in wildlife-based tourism to benefit directly from the presence of wildlife. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Component 1 1.15 Component 2 3.81 Component 3 0.54 Overall Ratings Public Disclosure Copy Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of GEO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial Implementation Status Overview This report covers the period from August1, 2012 until March 7, 2013. Since the last ISR, the client and the TTL have been working on the selection of the tourism consultant that would initiate a new set of activities under the project. The contract with the consultant has now been negotiated and signed. Local communities in all three project sites have received training and materials to start the bee keeping activities as well as continued training on the chili pepper fences and cattle and goat fences. The White paper on the Human Wildlife conflict policy has been discussed with government officials and is in its final stages of development. Government officials have gone to Zambia to receive training on the Page 1 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9843 installation and operation of restrainer fences. Disbursement has continued to be slow due to the fact that the client connection system and electronic signature by government officials is very slow. Also, two signatories have retired and it took a long time to get new signatures registered. Project implementation continuous to be rated moderately satisfactory. Public Disclosure Copy Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Botswana Not Entered Makgadikgadi Pan Botswana Not Entered Kavimba Botswana Not Entered Kachikau Botswana Not Entered Chobe National Park Botswana Not Entered Delta de l'Okavango Botswana Not Entered Moremi Game Reserve Botswana Not Entered Seronga Botswana Not Entered Beetsha Botswana Not Entered Gudigwa Botswana Not Entered Satau Botswana Not Entered Parakarungu Botswana Not Entered Lesoma Results Global Environmental Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Public Disclosure Copy Direct project beneficiaries Number Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments not estimated yet Number of community member employed in local nature-based tourism ventures Wildlife conflict incidents caused by key Number Value 99.00 66.00 species (reduced) Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Page 2 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9843 Comments 99 elephant incidents and 84 No update available Reduction of 33% of the lion incidents baseline Lions Number Value 84.00 162.00 56.00 Public Disclosure Copy Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments Annual incidents recorded No new information available Total reduction of incidents by 33% compared to baseline Elephants Number Value 99.00 315.00 66.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments Annual incidents recorded No new information available Total reduction of incidents by 33% compared to baseline Community Members employed in local nature- Number Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 based tourism ventures Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments Hospitality skills training has Individual community not started yet. members employed Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target DWNP extension staff trained and executing Number Value 0.00 55.00 60.00 proactive HWC prevention interventions Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments Individuals trained Individuals trained Operational Management Number Value 0.00 10.00 30.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments Individuals trained Training has started yet but exact number not provided to the Bank yet Strategic Management Number Value 0.00 10.00 10.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments Individuals trained Training has started, but Public Disclosure Copy exact number not provided to the Bank yet GIS Number Value 0.00 10.00 10.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments Individuals trained GIS training has not started yet. GPS receiver Operation Number Value 0.00 58.00 60.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Page 3 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9843 Breakdown Comments Individuals trained GPS receiver training is ongoing but not finalized for the first batch of DWNP extension staff. Public Disclosure Copy MOMS and DSS Number Value 0.00 0.00 60.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments Individuals trained MOMS and DSS training has not started yet. Prevention techniques Number Value 0.00 6.00 60.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments Individuals trained No further people trained during this period DWNP district offices fully staffed with a trained Number Value 0.00 workforce and equipped Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments Two Project staff at field staff have resigned. Their replacement is critical for project success. GPS receivers Number Value 0.00 30.00 30.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments GPS receivers have been procured and delivered. GIS units Number Value 0.00 500.00 5.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments GIS equipment has been procured. IT office equipment Number Value 0.00 5.00 5.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments All office equipment procured. Public Disclosure Copy During Midterm, additional computer needs were identified and agreed. Vehicles Number Value 0.00 6.00 6.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments During midterm, additional vehicle needs were identified as are in the process of being purchased Page 4 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9843 Green paper on HWC Strategy available Text Value No publication Publication available Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments First draft delivered. Public Disclosure Copy Households successfully using proactive HWC Number Value 0.00 37.00 1500.00 prevention intervention Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments Households using HWC Materials for 500 on their way prevention interventions to farmers plots. Early maturing seed to mitigate HEC Number Value 0.00 0.00 200.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments This agriculture extension service will support this activity starting September 2012 Beehives to Number Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments The TORs have been approved and the consultant has been hired. Activity to start in the next month. Herding dogs Number Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments Activity started with training Kraaling to mitigate predator conflict Number Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments Materials are being procured.119 farmers trained. Chilli-pepper fences to mitigate HEC Number Value 0.00 37.00 1500.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Public Disclosure Copy Breakdown Comments 37 household is using chili- pepper fences successfully. 60 farmers trained. Materials for 500 on their way to farmers plots. Trainings executed Number Value 0.00 3.00 20.00 Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments Training has been carried out but the numbers have not been provided to the bank yet Page 5 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9843 Community members trained in MOMS and Number Value 0.00 0.00 26.00 DSS Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments This activity has not started Public Disclosure Copy yet. CBT Members trained in operation Number Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Sub Type Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Breakdown Comments This activity is in progress. Solar-powered fence lines demarcated and Text Value installed Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments Not yet due Community member trained for tourism related Number Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 employment Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments This activity has not started yet. Communication events per year Number Value 0.00 2.00 15.00 Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments No new events conducted Forum meetings per year Number Value 0.00 2.00 10.00 Date 19-Nov-2009 11-Mar-2013 31-Jan-2015 Comments Two have been delivered Data on Financial Performance (as of 08-Nov-2012) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P095617 TF-96337 Effective 31-Mar-2010 31-Mar-2010 31-Mar-2010 31-Jan-2015 31-Jan-2015 Disbursements (in Millions) Public Disclosure Copy Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P095617 TF-96337 Effective USD 5.50 5.50 0.00 2.39 3.11 43.00 Disbursement Graph Page 6 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR9843 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The government submitted a request to restructure the target indicators for the project that was agreed during the mid-term review mission as they are overly ambitious. The Bank is processing this request and will soon determine if it is acceptable or not. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 7 of 7