The World Bank Report No: ISR15306 Implementation Status & Results Romania SOCIAL INCLUSION PROJECT (P093096) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: SOCIAL INCLUSION PROJECT (P093096) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 13 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 27-Jun-2014 Country: Romania Approval FY: 2006 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Ministry of Education and Research, Ministry of Labor, Family and Social Protection, Romania Social Development Fund Key Dates Board Approval Date 13-Jun-2006 Original Closing Date 01-Mar-2011 Planned Mid Term Review Date 16-Apr-2009 Last Archived ISR Date 03-May-2014 Effectiveness Date 16-Mar-2007 Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2014 Actual Mid Term Review Date 13-Apr-2010 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The development objective of the Social Inclusion Program (SIP) is to improve the living conditions and the social inclusion of the most disadvantaged/vulnerable people (Roma, persons with disabilities, children at risk, victims of domestic violence) in Romania. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Priority Intervention Program 16.98 Inclusive Early Childhood Education 7.56 Social Assistance Programs 33.71 Capacity Building for Roma Social Inclusion 0.25 Overall Ratings Public Disclosure Copy Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status Overview The project development objective was largely met. The gap in living conditions between targeted poor Roma settlements and neighboring communities was reduced by 62%; social inclusion improved through the provision of Inclusive Early Childhood Education to kinds from poor Roma communities and of related teacher training to educators from a large number communities. and the employment of 39.6% of the youth 18+ who attended multi-functional centers constructed under the project. The Social Assistance system was strengthened as cash benefit programs were transferred to the central payment agency for 8 large program and cross-checks undertaken between the social assistance database Page 1 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR15306 and other 5 Government databases. Component 1 (Priority Interventions in Roma communities- small infrastructure and social services) - all the activities were successfully completed including, all 100 sub-projects initially approved + 33 additional (new) sub-projects. Public Disclosure Copy Under Component 2 (Inclusive Early Childhood Development), all the construction/rehabilitation works for the 27 kindergartens included in the program have been completed (including the procurement of furniture and teaching materials) as well as the consulting services related to the development of curriculum for inclusive early childhood education and the delivery of training for the educators. Savings amounted to EUR 0.4 million, have been contracted to support the training of additional teaching staff. Component 3 (Social Assistance Services), Out of the 32 sub-projects for social services approved for persons with disabilities, youth at risk and victims of domestic violence, 28 sub-projects were completed. For another 4 sub-projects, the works will be completed shortly beyond the project closing date. Significant savings were identified under this component. As a result, in 2011, EUR 1.4 mil. were reallocated to Component 1 allowing the implementation of additional sub-projects in poor Roma communities. Also, additional savings amounted to EUR 8.5 mil. will likely be canceled from the loan after the project closing date. Several technical assistance activities, introduced in 2011 as sub-Component 3.4 - Social Assistance Cash Transfer Program, supporting the implementation of the ongoing SASMP haver been implemented. The ones that could not be launched will be taken over by the SASMP following its upcoming restructuring, including the second phase upgrade of the Management Information System (SAFIR) of the National Agency for Payments and Social Inspection. Component 4 (Capacity Building for Roma Social Inclusion), Most of the activities initially included in this component were canceled as they became eligible for non-reimbursable EU Funds and the related savings (EUR 0.6 mil) were reallocated in 2011 to Component 1, allowing thus the implementation of more sub projects in poor Roma communities. However, project implementation was much slower than anticipated. In Spring 2011, the World Bank approved two restructurings of the project (a 23 months extension of the closing date) to enable the completion of the ongoing activities; the inclusion of new technical assistance supporting the implementation of the Social Assistance System Modernization Project (SASMP) and the Development Policy Loan; and (iii) the reallocation of savings identified in Components 1 and 2 to Component 1. A third restructuring approved in December 2012 (effective beginning with January 2013) extended the project closing date until June 30, 2014 primarily to give more time for the newly introduced TA activities in Component 3.4 to support the SASMP. The project remains relevant to the Government of Romania’s needs and will be followed by a proposed new Romania Social Inclusion and Basic Services project. Sustainability is assured for most of the project, either through inclusion in regular budget financing or through the follow-on project. Only the activities relating to People with Disabilities may not be sustainable since some centers have not been staffed and training was canceled. Locations No Location data has been entered Public Disclosure Copy Results Project Development Objective Indicators Page 2 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR15306 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target % reduction in the gap between targeted poor Text Value 504.46 index points 61.77% reduction (20% reduction) Roma settlements and neighboring Date 31-Dec-2008 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 Public Disclosure Copy communities as measured by the living Comments Baseline value is the number In the final assessment the Target exceeded conditions index of index points difference number of points difference in between targeted settlements living conditions between and neighboring communities targeted settlements and for 81 pairs of communities, neighboring communities using a methodology decreased by 61.77% developed by RSDF to measure the living conditions. Percentage points increase of children from Text Value 70% 76% 75% vulnerable groups in targeted communities Date 30-Jun-2007 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 participating in ECE. Comments Works for all 27 units Target exceeded completed. The net impact evaluation study used control pairs of localities (included and not included in program). % of services for PWD scoring at least 80% on Text Value 0 0 25% the standards compliance index for each main Date 30-Jun-2007 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 category of quality standards. Comments 11 Centers for PWD recently completed and staffing in progress. 4 Centers works ongoing will be completed beyond closing date. Staff training was canceled. Rate of employment of youth 18+ benefiting Text Value 0 39.6% 40% from multifunctional centers (from the total Date 30-Jun-2007 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 number of beneficiaries). Comments No centers were available 39.6% of youths benefiting prior the project start. from multifunctional centers were got employment. Public Disclosure Copy Likely to exceed the target during the preparation of the ICR The scope of NASB MIS, measured by number Number Value 4.00 8.00 8.00 of large social assistance programs (or their Date 06-Apr-2011 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 successors) paid through SAFIR, increases Comments Universal Child Allowances, Target achieved. from 4 to all programs by 2013 Child Raise Benefits, Family Support Allowance, GMI, Heating Allowances, Disabled Page 3 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR15306 Child Raise Benefits,Benefits for PWDs, Placement Monthly Allowance Project Beneficiaries (direct and indirect) Text Value NA Direct: 66775 Public Disclosure Copy Indirect: 85883 Date 30-Jun-2007 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 Comments If needed, breakdown by project components is available too. Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target % of targeted Roma settlements having access Text Value 10% 82.71% 60% to improved infrastructure (e.g. water, roads). (2008) Date 31-Dec-2008 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 Comments Calculated after the Target exceeded by 22.71 completion of all 133 sub- percentage points. projects. Number of annual consultations of Roma in Text Value 0 1659 (Average of 4.93/year) 360 (Average of 3/year) poor settlements with local authorities for Date 30-Jun-2007 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 addressing community needs (cummulative). Comments Calculated for all 133 Target exceeded by an communities included in the average of 1.93 consultations/ program. year. Increase in ECE staff with skills in inclusive Text Value 0 10.56% 10% education. 3,500 staff trained Date 31-Dec-2008 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 Comments The INCLUSIVE education Training completed. Target exceeded. concept did not exist prior the project. % increase in number of qualified staff in PWD Text Value 0 0 10% Public Disclosure Copy services. Date 30-Jun-2007 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 Comments Consultant was selected but Target will not be met. activity was dropped as a result in the delays of works completion and of staff hiring. % increase in number of staff with improved Text Value 0 0 70% competences in integrated services for youth. Date 30-Jun-2007 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 Comments The hiring of staff has been Target will not be met. completed but training of staff Page 4 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR15306 has been finally dropped due to time constraints Percentage increase in number of NAR staff Percentage Value 0.00 10.00 30.00 with improved competencies in M&E. Public Disclosure Copy Date 31-Dec-2007 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 Comments No staff specialized in M&E One staff trained in M&E out Target formally revised on the existed before in NAR. of April 2011 restructuring. 10 staff with some M&E Target will not be met. attributions. NASB MIS cross-checks information with an Number Value 0.00 5.00 4.00 increasing number of external databases Date 06-Apr-2011 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 (Pension House, Employment Agency, Labor Comments Data cross-checks operating Target exceeded. Inspection, Civil and Tax Registries) with other 5 databases from Pensions House, Employment Agency, Min of Education, Min of Finance and Minof Interior, based on signed protocols. Evaluations of targeting accuracy of social Number Value 0.00 0.00 4.00 protection programs, and of administrative and Date 06-Apr-2011 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 client participation costs of social assistance Comments The second selection of Target will not be met. programs carried on and disseminated (cumulative number). consulting services was canceled due to the high cost that exceed the CQ threshold and the time constrains.It will be transfered to SASMP following the upcoming restructuring. Percentage of SIP assisted promoters of Percentage Value 0.00 100.00 60.00 mature project proposals eligible for EU Date 31-Dec-2007 09-Jun-2014 30-Jun-2014 financing Comments All of the RSDF assisted 4 Target exceeded. TA programs were eligible for Public Disclosure Copy for EU financing. However only one was financed and completed. The other3 are waiting for the opening of a new round of calls for proposals, if any until the closing of the ongoing EU funding period. Data on Financial Performance (as of 07-May-2014) Page 5 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR15306 Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P093096 IBRD-48250 Effective 13-Jun-2006 04-Jul-2006 16-Mar-2007 01-Mar-2011 30-Jun-2014 Public Disclosure Copy P093096 TF-90485 Closed 12-Sep-2007 12-Sep-2007 12-Sep-2007 12-Sep-2011 12-Sep-2011 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P093096 IBRD-48250 Effective USD 58.50 58.50 0.00 43.65 20.89 75.00 P093096 TF-90485 Closed USD 0.64 0.64 0.00 0.64 0.00 100.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation No specific decisions are required. Restructuring History Level two Approved on 16-Feb-2011, Level one Approved on 28-Mar-2011, Level two Approved on 14-Dec-2012 Related Projects There are no related projects. Page 6 of 6