The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA | Turkey | Social Protection & Jobs Global Practice | Recipient Executed Activities | Investment Project Financing | FY 2018 | Seq No: 3 | ARCHIVED on 01-Nov-2019 | ISR38859 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services, Turkish Employment Agency, Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 08-Dec-2017 Effectiveness Date: 21-Mar-2018 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 16-Dec-2019 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 30-Jun-2019 Revised Closing Date: 31-Dec-2020 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The objective of the Project is to improve the employability of Syrians under Temporary Protection (“SuTP”) as well as Turkish citizens residing in selected localities. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Employment Services and Active Labor Market Programs (ALMP):(Cost $40468680.00 M) Institutional Support for Delivery of Employment Services and ALMP:(Cost $7708320.00 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO ►Moderately Satisfactory ►Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) ►Moderately Satisfactory ►Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating ►Substantial ►Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions The implementation status of the project is satisfactory. Since March, the project has seen visible progress in disbursement and rapid increase in the number of beneficiaries. The team expects to over-reach some of the foreseen targets. 11/1/2019 Page 1 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) On the job training and language training programs are on track, however,vocational training programs have been delayed due to lack of or inadequate participation/lack of interest by service providers in the related tenders. Nevertheless, some programs are expected to begin in October in some provinces. Female participation in programs is slightly below the target due to difficulty to attract female participants owing due cultural practices and relatively less willingness to work compared to men. The menu of Active Labor Market Programs and associated budgets originally foreseen have been adjusted in line with the demand and needs and profiles of jobseekers and employers. Specifically, more ATP (on the job training programs) will be opened catering to more beneficiaries instead of TLMP (cash for work) . The quotas allocated to TLMP are then going to be reallocated towards ATP. Institutional support activities within ISKUR are progressing well and should be completed as foreseen prior to the closing date. The institutional support activities within the Ministry are progressing slowly and can pose a risk for the successful completion of Component 2. Progress will be re-assessed in November 2019. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance ►Substantial ►Substantial ►Substantial Macroeconomic ►Substantial ►Substantial ►Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies ►Substantial ►Substantial ►Substantial Technical Design of Project or Program ►Moderate ►Moderate ►Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Sustainability ►Substantial ►Substantial ►Moderate Fiduciary ►Substantial ►Substantial ►Substantial Environment and Social ►Moderate ►Moderate ►Moderate Stakeholders ►Moderate ►Moderate ►Moderate Other -- -- -- Overall ►Substantial ►Substantial ►Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Improve employability of SUTP IN00752941 ►4. Percentage of ISKUR-registered female SuTP placed in language training, skills training courses, ATP and TLMP (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 19.71 30.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 IN00752943 11/1/2019 Page 2 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) ►3. Percentage of ISKUR-registered youth SuTP placed in language training, skills training courses, ATP and TLMP (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 82.38 60.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 This variable considers as young all 15-34 age program participants, as the 25-34 year old people were grouped altogether. Comments: The number will be subjected to downward revision when a finer partition becomes available. IN00752944 ►1. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP placed in at least one ALMP (either: language training, skills training courses, ATP, or TLMP) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 8,614.00 10,113.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 This variable treats as beneficiaries all those people who were placed into the program. The team is currently undertaking a reassessment exercise to refine the definition of beneficiary so to reflect significant and substantive participation in the Comments: programs. For this reason, the data reported might be subject to downward revision as the exercise is completed. Improve employability of Turkish citizens IN00752942 ►2. Number of ISKUR-registered Turkish citizens residing in selected localities placed in at least one ALMP (either: skills training courses, ATP, or TLMP) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 3,646.00 6,763.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 This variable treats as beneficiaries all those people who were placed into the program. The team is currently undertaking a reassessment exercise to refine the definition of beneficiary so to reflect significant and substantive participation in the Comments: programs. For this reason, the data reported might be subject to downward revision as the exercise is completed. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Employment Services and Active Labor Market Programs (ALMP) IN00752945 ►1. Number of SuTP registered in ISKUR (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 8,700.00 10,800.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 11/1/2019 Page 3 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) To be reported by PIU. Comments: IN00752947 ►2. Number of Turkish citizens residing in selected localities registered in ISKUR (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 3,700.00 10,800.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 To be reported by PIU. Comments: IN00752949 ►4. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP benefitting from job search skills sessions and counseling services (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 8,614.00 7,400.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 All those who have been placed into any training have taken part in the initial counseling session Comments: IN00752951 ►5. Number of ISKUR-registered Turkish citizens residing in selected localities benefitting from job search skills sessions and counseling services (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 3,646.00 7,400.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 All those who have been placed into any training have taken part in the initial counseling session Comments: IN00752953 ►7. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP placed in ATP program (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 7,143.00 6,763.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 IN00752955 ►10. Number of ISKUR-registered Turkish citizens residing in selected localities placed in skills training courses (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,535.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 This activity has been postponed due to insufficient number of bidders in all of the four province-level tenders initiated by Comments: ISKUR. IN00752957 ►6. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP placed in language trainings (Number, Custom) 11/1/2019 Page 4 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 1,471.00 3,350.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 IN00752959 ►15. Number of contractual ISKUR staff hired (interpreters) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 24.00 41.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 IN00752961 ►20. Percentage of grievances registered by SuTP and Turkish citizens residing in selected localities related to employment services that are actually addressed (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 270.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 To be provided by PIU. Comments: IN00752963 ►14. Number of capacity building activities, trainings and informative meetings for staff of ISKUR and MoLSS (including provincial offices) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 17.00 40.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 Includes communication activities for SuTPs and Turkish as well. More detailed data to be provided by PIU. Comments: IN00752964 ►9. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP placed in skills training courses (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,960.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 This activity has been postponed due to insufficient number of bidders in all of the four province-level tenders initiated by Comments: ISKUR Institutional Support for Delivery of Employment Services and ALMP IN00752946 ►3. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP benefitting from assessment (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 11/1/2019 Page 5 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Value 0.00 0.00 8,614.00 7,400.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 All those who have been placed into any training have benefitted from the initial counseling and assessment. The Comments: assessment method used so far is, however, lighter than the profiling system that is currently being developed. IN00752948 ►8. Number of ISKUR-registered Turkish citizens residing in selected localities placed in ATP (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 3,646.00 6,763.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 IN00752950 ►18. Establishment of a central database for SuTP and Turkish citizens residing in selected localities to track the services provided to them. (a monitoring system) (this system should also be linked (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 IN00752952 ►17. Adjustment of ISKUR IT system to register SuTP in the ISKUR provincial offices. (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 IN00752954 ►13. Establishment of project implementation units (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 01-Mar-2017 28-Mar-2018 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 IN00752956 ►12. Number of ISKUR-registered Turkish citizens residing in selected localities placed in TLMP (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 The activity has been canceled. Comments: IN00752958 ►11. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP placed in TLMP (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 11/1/2019 Page 6 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 The activity has been canceled. Comments: IN00752960 ►16. Number of information dissemination and communication activities towards SuTP and Turkish citizens residing in selected localities regarding employment services and programs available for them. (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 17.00 40.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 Includes training activities for staff at ISKUR and MoFLSS as well. More detailed data to be provided by PIU. Comments: IN00752962 ►19. Implementation progress reports submitted (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 01-Mar-2017 04-Mar-2019 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 Overall Comments IR The current report's indicators consider all placed people beneficiaries from the program they are placed in. The team is currently undertaking a reassessment exercise to refine the definition of beneficiary so to reflect significant and substantive participation in the programs. For this reason, the data reported in absolute number might be subject to downward revision as the exercise is completed. Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P161670 TF-A5478 Effective USD 50.48 50.48 0.00 11.37 39.37 23% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P161670 TF-A5478 Effective 21-Dec-2017 21-Dec-2017 21-Mar-2018 30-Jun-2019 31-Dec-2020 11/1/2019 Page 7 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Cumulative Disbursements Restructuring History Level 2 Approved on 05-Apr-2019 Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 11/1/2019 Page 8 of 8