The World Bank Report No: ISR16437 Implementation Status & Results Bhutan Sustainable Financing for Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management (P127490) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Sustainable Financing for Biodiversity Conservation and Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 4 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 04-Nov-2014 Natural Resources Management (P127490) Country: Bhutan Approval FY: 2013 Product Line: Global Environment Project Region: SOUTH ASIA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation Key Dates Board Approval Date 15-May-2013 Original Closing Date 31-Dec-2018 Planned Mid Term Review Date 18-Jan-2016 Last Archived ISR Date 06-May-2014 Effectiveness Date 04-Nov-2013 Revised Closing Date 31-Dec-2018 Actual Mid Term Review Date Global Environmental Objectives Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the operational effectiveness and institutional sustainability of the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation. The PDO is also the global environmental objective (GEO). Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Component 1: Enhancing the operational effectiveness and sustainability of BTFEC 0.80 Component 2: Improving Conservation Management of high altitudes of northern areas (HANAS) 2.84 landscape in Bhutan (including protected areas and associated methods, forests and agricultural systems) Component 3: Capacity building for mainstreaming of conservation and sustainable forest and natural 0.44 resource management approaches i n national policies, strategies and plans Public Disclosure Copy Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of GEO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Low Low Implementation Status Overview The project is on track to meet its development objective (DO) and implementation progress (IP) is rated as satisfactory. Five sub-project proposals amounting to US$1.5 million Page 1 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR16437 were approved by BTFEC’s Board and their implementation is underway. Four sub-projects for US$1.2 million in total were approved by the Board but implementation will commence shortly. Progress is being made towards the modernization of BTFEC's Board through: (i) the Board's approval of the bylaws in May 2014; (ii) the addition of three non-governmental members to the Board; and (iii) the revision of BTFEC’s operations manual . Public Disclosure Copy Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Bhutan Not Entered Bumthang Dzongkhag Bhutan Not Entered Mongar Dzongkhag Bhutan Not Entered Paro Dzongkhag Bhutan Not Entered Punakha Dzongkhag Bhutan Not Entered Thimphu Dzongkhag Bhutan Not Entered Trongsa Dzongkhag Bhutan Not Entered Gasa Not Entered Not Entered Trashi Yangste Results Global Environmental Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Areas brought under enhanced biodiversity Hectare(Ha) Value 0.00 0.00 900000.00 protection (ha) Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 Comments Investments toward enhanced protection are currently carried out in two protected areas. Latest data is pending Public Disclosure Copy from BTFEC. PDO- Indicator 2: Disbursements of total Amount(USD) Value 800000.00 789000.00 400000.00 financial resources for activities approved by Date 30-Jun-2012 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 BTFEC increased Comments Baseline refers to total BTFEC reported that, as s of disbursements during end-June 2014, US$1.6 financial year ending June 30, million was disbursed. This 2012. The end-target is the implies that disbursements increase in increased by $789000 disbursementssince June 30, fromthe baseline figure. 2012. Page 2 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR16437 PDO - Indicator 3: M&E system that effectively Text Value No data on outcomes See comments below M&E System operational monitors grant implementation established Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 Comments Two BTFEC staff members Public Disclosure Copy attended an international training program on M&E. According to BTFEC, a consultant for M&E has been hired. Land area where sustainable land mgt. Hectare(Ha) Value 0.00 0.00 5000.00 practices were adopted as a result of proj Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 Comments Two of the five ongoing HANAS sub-projects include SLM practices. Latest data is pending from BTFEC. Direct project beneficiaries Number Value 0.00 1349.00 1000.00 Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 Comments According to BTFEC, three of the five ongoing HANAS sub- projects are benefiting 1349 females (or 50%) as of end- June 2014. Female beneficiaries Percentage Value 0.00 5000.00 50.00 Sub Type Supplemental Intermediate Results Indicators Public Disclosure Copy Page 3 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR16437 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Component 1: Indicator 1: BTFEC's strategic Text Value Prioritized Strategic Plan 40% Implemented plan effectively implemented 2010-2015 Public Disclosure Copy Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 Comments BTFEC's Board approved new bylaws in May 2014. The consultancy for the revision of the program management and HR sections of the Operations Manual (OM) is underway. Data on commitments related to the implementation of the Strategic Plan is pending from BTFEC. Component 1: Indicator 2: BTFEC fund raising Text Value No strategy Implementation report strategy developed and new financial Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 instruments identified Comments Second round of advertisement for the consultancy took place but generated limited interest. Component 2: Indicator 1: Total financial Amount(USD) Value 300000.00 1500000.00 2800000.00 resources for conservation activities in HANAS Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 increased Comments Implementation of five HANAS sub-projects amounting to US$1.5 million is ongoing. Govt institutions provided w/ capacity buildg to Number Value 0.00 2.00 3.00 improve mgt of forest resources Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 Comments Training was provided to the Department of Livestock and Public Disclosure Copy the Department of Forests and Park Services. Updated data is pending from BTFEC. Forest users trained Number Value 0.00 687.00 1000.00 Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 Comments BTFEC reported that 687 farmers or users received training in improved natural resources management. Page 4 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR16437 Forest users trained - Female Number Value 0.00 25.00 500.00 Sub Type Date 20-Feb-2013 11-Mar-2014 31-Dec-2018 Breakdown Comments Data is pending from BTFEC. Public Disclosure Copy Forest users trained - Ethnic minority/ Number Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 indigenous people Sub Type Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 Breakdown Comments There are no ethnic minorities There are no ethnic minorities There are no ethnic minorities in Bhutan. in Bhutan so the actual result in Bhutan. is not applicable. Component 3: Indicator 1: At least 5 best Number Value 0.00 0.00 5.00 practices or experiences of mainstreaming Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 conservation and sustainable forest and NR Comments As provided in the PAD, management documented implementation of Component 3 will commence only after the Component 2 sub-projects begin to show results. Component 3: Indicator 2: Number of officials Number Value 0.00 0.00 30.00 participating in capacity building activities for Date 20-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 31-Dec-2018 mainstreaming conservation into national Comments As provided in the PAD, development planning implementation of Component 3 will commence only after the Component 2 sub-projects begin to show results. Data on Financial Performance (as of 26-Sep-2014) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P127490 TF-14705 Effective 20-Aug-2013 20-Aug-2013 04-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2018 Disbursements (in Millions) Public Disclosure Copy Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P127490 TF-14705 Effective USD 4.08 4.08 0.00 1.60 2.48 39.00 Disbursement Graph Page 5 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR16437 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation None Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 6 of 6