The World Bank Report No: ISR13041 Implementation Status & Results Guyana UG Science and Technology Support (P125288) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: UG Science and Technology Support (P125288) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 5 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 05-Jan-2014 Country: Guyana Approval FY: 2011 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Key Dates Board Approval Date 23-Jun-2011 Original Closing Date 30-Jun-2017 Planned Mid Term Review Date 30-Jun-2015 Last Archived ISR Date 20-Jun-2013 Effectiveness Date 13-Dec-2012 Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2017 Actual Mid Term Review Date Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The objective of the Project is to strengthen the four science and technology faculties at UG through infrastructure, research and curricular improvements while building the basis for improved facilities management and future growth. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Education Quality Improvement Program (EQIP) 1.90 Infrastructure Rehabilitation 6.20 Institutional Capacity Building 1.80 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Public Disclosure Copy Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status Overview After achieving project effectiveness and officially launching the project on January 23, 2013, the Project has started to reflect progress towards reaching some of the objectives. Under Component 1, Education Quality Improvement Program, ten research grant proposals have been selected and are intended to generate knowledge products relevant to the Low Carbon Development Strategy (LCDS) of the Government. Moreover, under Component 3, Institutional Capacity Building, one of the four major forward looking studies for institutional strengthening, related with the assessment of human resources has commenced. Page 1 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR13041 Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Guyana Not Entered University of Guyana Public Disclosure Copy Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Strengthen science and technology faculties: Number Value -9.50 -9.50 -0.54 Increase in student, faculty, and private sector Date 30-Jun-2013 20-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 satisfaction with the strength of thefour science Comments TBD. Baseline needs to be Definition of baseline in faculties at UG established in Year 1. progress Basis for improved facilities management: New Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 30.00 investments in buildings, equipment and ICT Date 17-Oct-2012 20-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 maintained in working order Comments Baseline to be derived from Definition of baseline in inventory. progress To be established Year 1 Basis for improved growth: Studies produced Text Value Studies not incorporated Incorporated by the Project are incorporated into the UG Date 17-Oct-2011 20-Dec-2013 17-Oct-2017 strategic plan Comments The forward looking study on Year 3 human resources has commenced. Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Updated curriculum in each of 4 science Number Value 0.00 0.00 12.00 departments Date 17-Oct-2011 20-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments Number of courses using re- Public Disclosure Copy oriented or revised, practice based science curriculum Number of scientific research projects funded Number Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Date 17-Oct-2011 20-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments # of projects Ten research proposals has been selected Rehabilitate and equip laboratory buildings Number Value 0.00 0.00 14.00 Date 17-Oct-2011 20-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 Page 2 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR13041 Comments # of rehabilitated and equipped laboratory buildings Improve campus-wide drainage through new Yes/No Value No No Yes Public Disclosure Copy pumps and infrastructure in place and working Date 17-Oct-2011 20-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments Increase bandwidth through campus-wide Text Value 256 kps 2 mps internet network Date 17-Oct-2011 20-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments Bandwidth available over the Preliminary design for the ICT network network has been finished. Facilities management plan established and Yes/No Value No No Yes under implementation Date 17-Oct-2011 20-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments Forward looking studies completed Number Value 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date 17-Oct-2011 20-May-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments # of studies The study on human resources is in progress. Counterpart Financing Provided to the Project Amount(USD) Value 0.00 0.00 625000.00 Date 17-Oct-2011 12-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments UG has provided office spaces, electricity, Internet access for the Project team as well as conducting the survey for PDO Indicatorbaseline. Direct project beneficiaries Number Value 0.00 0.00 6300.00 Date 12-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments As the Project is at its early stage of implementation, no results are available yet. Public Disclosure Copy Female beneficiaries Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 60.00 Sub Type Supplemental Data on Financial Performance (as of 27-Nov-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date Page 3 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR13041 Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P125288 IDA-49690 Effective 23-Jun-2011 30-Sep-2012 13-Dec-2012 30-Jun-2017 30-Jun-2017 Disbursements (in Millions) Public Disclosure Copy Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P125288 IDA-49690 Effective XDR 6.20 6.20 0.00 0.63 5.57 10.00 Disbursement Graph Key Decisions Regarding Implementation None Public Disclosure Copy Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Page 4 of 4