The World Bank Report No: ISR9974 Implementation Status & Results Moldova Disaster and Climate Risk Management Project (P115634) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Disaster and Climate Risk Management Project (P115634) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 6 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 26-Apr-2013 Country: Moldova Approval FY: 2011 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Key Dates Board Approval Date 05-Aug-2010 Original Closing Date 30-Sep-2014 Planned Mid Term Review Date 19-Dec-2012 Last Archived ISR Date 26-Dec-2012 Effectiveness Date 10-Nov-2010 Revised Closing Date 30-Sep-2014 Actual Mid Term Review Date 15-Feb-2013 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project development objective (PDO) is to strengthen the State Hydrometeorological Service's ability to forecast severe weather and improve Moldova's capacity to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Strengthen the SHS Severe Weather Forecasting Capacity 4.36 Improve Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response 2.45 Initiate Activities for Adaptation to Climate Risks in Agriculture 1.83 Project Management 0.45 Overall Ratings Public Disclosure Copy Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Substantial Implementation Status Overview Substantial progress has been made in all areas and across all three components at the mid-term phase of implementation. A majority of key contracts have been awarded as planned, with other consulting, goods and works already procured or undergoing procurement. A pivotal element of the project was the supply and installation of a Doppler radar under Component A. The radar was commissioned on March 21, 2013 in an event which was attended by the country's Prime Minister and representatives from all implementing agencies. While slightly behind schedule, the commissioning of the radar marks an important milestone in the project implementation process and bodes well for the achievement of Page 1 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR9974 the project development objective. Staff members of the State Hydro-Meteorological Service and the State Enterprise for Air Traffic Control (the principal users of the radar) were trained by the supplier, and now have the necessary skills and capacity to operate it. For Component B, the two pivotal feasibility studies for the construction of the Emergency Command Center, and its IT and Communication architecture were completed. The construction of the Emergency Command Center is in full swing. The procurement of the IT and Communication equipment has been somewhat delayed by the need to ensure compliance with prior Government Decisions related to the IT field. All necessary clearances from the Public Disclosure Copy e-Governance center were obtained, and the final version of the Technical Specifications is now with the State Chancellery, awaiting final approval. For Component C, the Government has successfully contracted the National Rural Development Agency - ACSA for two consultancy contracts: (i) for an assignment that will pilot delivery of weather information to farmers via mobile technologies; and (ii) for an assignment that will help improve the practical application of agro-meteorological information in the agriculture sector in order to increase its resilience towards adverse weather effects. ACSA has successfully pursued both assignments. The platform for delivering weather information to farmers has been operational since October, 2012. Under the second assignment, ACSA has concluded financing agreements for the establishment of 52 demonstration sites for piloting climate resilient technologies. Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Moldova Raionul Soroca Soroca Moldova Not Entered Republic of Moldova Moldova Raionul Dubasari Molovata Moldova Raionul Leova Leova Moldova Unitate Teritoriala Autonoma Gagauzia Ceadir-Lunga Moldova Municipul Balti Balti Moldova Not Entered Chisinau International Airport Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target More accurate and specific forecasting of Text Value Scale of weather forecasts at Scale of weather forecasts weather conditions 5000 sq km reduced to 300 sq km Public Disclosure Copy Date 05-Aug-2010 15-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 Comments In progress Expanded lead time of weather warnings to Text Value Lead time for severe weather Lead time for severe weather users, particularly DES warnings only 10 minutes to 1 warnings expanded to 12 hour hours Date 05-Aug-2010 15-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2013 Comments In progress. Partially completed with the installation of the Doppler Radar Page 2 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR9974 Strengthened capacity to coordinate response Text Value No Emergency Command Emergency response drill to emergencies Center to coordinate shows capacity improvements response among relevant as compared to the baseline agencies and the recent test of the Public Disclosure Copy system Date 05-Aug-2010 15-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 Comments In progress Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Installation of Doppler radar which improves Text Value No effective radar is currently Radar Installed. As the radar is installed, precision of forecasting severe weather installed improved forecasts are produced with warnings when appropriate Date 05-Aug-2010 15-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 Comments Completed Nowcasting tools, data collection and Text Value The process of automated Operational nowcasting is dissemination improved data collection or realized: automated data are dissemination is not available collected, disseminated and for an early warning system integrated with radar and flash flood system resulting in timely warnings for users Date 05-Aug-2010 15-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2013 Comments In progress The ECC is established, tested and operational Text Value An additional floor is built to ECC has been tested and is accommodate the ECC operational Date 05-Aug-2010 15-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 Comments In progress. ECC users are trained to operate the Text Value No staff currently trained in Relevant personnel (at least emergency management system the emergency management 80) trained in the emergency Public Disclosure Copy information system management system established in ECC Date 05-Aug-2010 15-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 Comments The activity will begin in earnest when the ECC will be established. In the meantime, staff of the Department for Emergency Situations has received training in technical concepts of modern Page 3 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR9974 communication means and IT equipment. At least 50 investment grants provided and put Text Value No activities exist to 30 investment grants were 50 demonstration plots are on the demonstration plots (farmers receive disseminate practical provided for demonstration established; 60 demonstration Public Disclosure Copy information about practical techniques for experience on adaptation to plots. and dissemination events are adaptation to climate risks on pilot basis) climate risks other than organized drought Date 05-Aug-2010 15-Feb-2013 30-Sep-2014 Comments An additional 22 were selected for financing. Data on Financial Performance (as of 22-Mar-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P115634 IDA-47940 Effective 05-Aug-2010 12-Aug-2010 10-Nov-2010 30-Sep-2014 30-Sep-2014 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P115634 IDA-47940 Effective XDR 6.80 6.80 0.00 2.96 3.84 43.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Page 4 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR9974 Key Decisions Regarding Implementation There are no key decision for disclosure at this time. Public Disclosure Copy Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 5 of 5