The World Bank Report No: ISR12998 Implementation Status & Results Nepal Social Safety NetsProject (P113002) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Social Safety NetsProject (P113002) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 10 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 15-Jan-2014 Country: Nepal Approval FY: 2009 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: SOUTH ASIA Lending Instrument: Emergency Recovery Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Ministry of Federal Affairs and Local Development, Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture Development Key Dates Board Approval Date 30-Sep-2008 Original Closing Date Planned Mid Term Review Date 17-Oct-2011 Last Archived ISR Date 25-Jun-2013 Effectiveness Date 28-Jan-2009 Revised Closing Date 30-Sep-2014 Actual Mid Term Review Date 17-Oct-2011 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) To enable Government to improve access to nutritious food for highly food insecure households in the short term and to create opportunities for improved agriculture production in food insecure districts. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? ● Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Improving access to nutritious food for vulnerable populations 58.00 Support for Seed and Fertilizer 8.50 Project coordination and monitoring and evaluation 3.00 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Public Disclosure Copy Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status Overview The original project was approved on September 30, 2008 with a Closing Date of September 30, 2011. With the approval of the Additional Financing on May 26, 2010, the Closing Date for the original project was also extended to match that of the Additional Financing, until September 30, 2013. The project was restructured on September 26, 2013 following which the closing date was extended to September 30, 2014. Other key changes in the restructuring include: a. Cancellation of SDR 3,444,000.00 (US$ 5.34 million equivalent) with cancellations detailed as follows: a. SDR 550,000.00 from IDA Credit 4510 Page 1 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR12998 b. SDR 1,086,000.00 from IDA Grant H424 c. SDR 1,015,000.00 from IDA Credit 4750 d. SDR 793,000.00 from IDA Grant H579 Public Disclosure Copy b. Revision to the Results Framework is limited to the addition of two intermediate indicators. These indicators are being added in order to reflect the results of the Community Challenge Fund (sub-component 1b) and the Strengthening Safety Net Systems subcomponent (sub-component 1c) as these are the main pieces being implemented during the proposed extension period. Implementation of the project is satisfactory, with two sub components having met their targets (component 1a (public works) and component 2(support to seeds and fertilizers ) and the other two main sub components (community challenge fund and strengthening safety nets system) having accelerated implementation since the restructuring. Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Nepal Eastern Region Udayapur Nepal Eastern Region Taplejun Nepal Eastern Region Sunsari Nepal Eastern Region Solukhumbu Nepal Eastern Region Siraha Nepal Central Region Sindhuli Nepal Eastern Region Saptari Nepal Eastern Region Sankhuwasabha Nepal Mid Western Region Salyan Nepal Mid Western Region Rukum Nepal Mid Western Region Rolpa Nepal Central Region Ramechhap Public Disclosure Copy Nepal Mid Western Region Pyuthan Nepal Eastern Region Okhaldhunga Nepal Western Region Myagdi Nepal Western Region Myagdi Nepal Western Region Mustang Nepal Mid Western Region Mugu Page 2 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR12998 Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Nepal Western Region Manang Public Disclosure Copy Nepal Central Region Makwanpur Nepal Eastern Region Kosi Zone Nepal Eastern Region Khotang Nepal Mid Western Region Kalikot Nepal Central Region Kabhre Palanchok Nepal Mid Western Region Jumla Nepal Mid Western Region Jajarkot Nepal Mid Western Region Humla Nepal Western Region Gorkha Nepal Far Western Region Doti Nepal Mid Western Region Dolpa Nepal Central Region Dolakha Nepal Eastern Region Dhankuta Nepal Far Western Region Darchula Nepal Mid Western Region Dailekh Nepal Far Western Region Dadeldhura Nepal Eastern Region Bhojpur Public Disclosure Copy Nepal Far Western Region Bajura Nepal Far Western Region Bajhang Nepal Far Western Region Baitadi Nepal Central Region Bagmati Zone Nepal Far Western Region Achham Nepal Central Region Sindhupalchok Nepal Mid Western Region Surkhet Page 3 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR12998 Nepal Eastern Region Terhathum Results Public Disclosure Copy Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Household food consumption score above Text Value 42 >42 baseline of 42 for poor and food insecure Date 30-Jun-2010 23-Dec-2013 30-Sep-2013 households in food insecure districts Comments The FCS is a composite score No new updates as project based on dietary diversity, components related have food frequency, and relative implementation completed nutritional importance of prior to July 2012 different food groups. Direct project beneficiaries Number Value 0.00 185934.00 170000.00 Date 01-Sep-2008 23-Dec-2013 30-Sep-2013 Comments No new updatesNo change as 80,000 (SSNP) + 90,000 (AF) public works and majority seed and fertilizer implementation (component 1a and 2) completed prior to last review Number of HHs benefiting from assets created Number Value 0.00 142434.00 140000.00 for agriculture production activities. Sub Type Date 01-Sep-2008 23-Dec-2013 30-Sep-2013 Breakdown Comments No new updates: change as The original SSNP assisted public works (component 1a) 51,000 HHs by the food for completed prior to last review work programs. Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Public Disclosure Copy # of days of food/cash for work per household Text Value 0 60 per annum Date 30-Sep-2008 24-Dec-2013 30-Sep-2013 Comments No change as component 1a WFP and RCIW target 60-80 completed prior to last review days of food but WFP calculates this as 80 person From WFP: 40 per season (2 days and RCIW calculates on seasons) volume of work completed % of targeted households reporting increased Percentage Value 0.00 98.00 95.00 ability to meet their food needs Date 24-Dec-2013 30-Sep-2013 Page 4 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR12998 Comments No change as component 1a was completed prior to last review Public Disclosure Copy Maintain or Increase current level of fertilizer Number Value 484.98 11213.90 3500.00 availability in remote districts Date 30-Sep-2008 24-Dec-2013 30-Sep-2013 Comments No change as majority Target is to maintain or implementation of this increase from last year component ( componet2) had occurred prior to last review. The indicator is cumulative total quantity of fertilizer transported (in MT) in years 2008/9, 2009/10, 2010/11 and 2011/12, and is based on DOA reporting Improved community water points constructed Number Value 0.00 405.00 200.00 or rehabilitated under the project Date 23-Dec-2013 30-Sep-2013 Comments No change as implementation was completed prior to last review: 301 schemes during FY08/09 and 104 during FY10/11 Source :WFP/MLD Roads rehabilitated, Rural Kilometers Value 0.00 851.00 600.00 Date 23-Dec-2013 30-Sep-2013 Comments No new updates Number of districts in which cash transfer Number Value 0.00 0.00 6.00 beneficiaries receive at least one payment via Sub Type branchless banking Supplemental Completion of CCF implementation as Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Public Disclosure Copy designed Date 30-Sep-2013 24-Dec-2013 30-Sep-2014 Comments the Baseline survey along with the the traininng for the District Trainers has successfully completed. Currently the training for Social Mobilizers on Essential Nutritional Actions and Methods is in progress soon Page 5 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR12998 to be followed by that for the Female Community Health Volunteers. Public Disclosure Copy Data on Financial Performance (as of 12-Oct-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P113002 IDA-45100 Effective 29-Sep-2008 02-Nov-2008 28-Jan-2009 30-Sep-2011 30-Sep-2014 P113002 IDA-47500 Effective 26-May-2010 18-Aug-2010 06-Oct-2010 30-Sep-2013 30-Sep-2014 P113002 IDA-H4240 Effective 29-Sep-2008 02-Nov-2008 28-Jan-2009 30-Sep-2011 30-Sep-2014 P113002 IDA-H5790 Effective 26-May-2010 18-Aug-2010 06-Oct-2010 30-Sep-2013 30-Sep-2014 P113002 TF-93058 Closed 02-Nov-2008 02-Nov-2008 28-Jan-2009 30-Sep-2011 30-Sep-2010 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P113002 IDA-45100 Effective USD 2.70 1.87 0.83 0.97 0.79 52.00 P113002 IDA-47500 Effective USD 23.30 21.77 1.53 14.85 7.39 68.00 P113002 IDA-H4240 Effective USD 14.00 12.37 1.63 12.08 0.00 98.00 P113002 IDA-H5790 Effective USD 24.47 23.28 1.19 24.05 0.00 103.00 P113002 TF-93058 Closed USD 5.00 5.00 0.00 5.00 0.00 100.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Page 6 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR12998 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The project was restructured on September 26, 2013 following which 1. the closing date was extended to September 30, 2014. 2.There was a cancellation of US $5.34 million. 3. Components 1a and 2 have achieved their targets, as such during the extension period implementation (from October 1 2013 onwards) is focused on implementation of remaining commitments: component 1b and 1c Two indicators were added to the results framework to better monitor the results under components 1b (community challenge fund) and 1c (strengthening safety net systems) 4. A supervision review is planned for end of January 2014, and the ISR will be updated following that review. Restructuring History Level 2 RVP Decision on 26-Sep-2013 Public Disclosure Copy Related Projects P120538-Additional Financing for the Nepal Social Safety Nets Project Page 7 of 7