The World Bank Report No: ISR15667 Implementation Status & Results Africa Enhancing Institutional Capacities on REDD issues for Sustainable Forest Management in the Congo Basin (P113167) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Enhancing Institutional Capacities on REDD issues for Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 6 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 27-Aug-2014 Sustainable Forest Management in the Congo Basin (P113167) Country: Africa Approval FY: 2012 Product Line: Global Environment Project Region: AFRICA Lending Instrument: Technical Assistance Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Key Dates Board Approval Date 14-Jul-2011 Original Closing Date 31-Aug-2016 Planned Mid Term Review Date 30-Nov-2014 Last Archived ISR Date 26-Dec-2013 Effectiveness Date 30-Nov-2011 Revised Closing Date 31-Aug-2016 Actual Mid Term Review Date Global Environmental Objectives Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective is to strengthen the capacities of the Congo Basin countries on REDD+ issues and on forest carbonstocks measurements, in particular. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Improving knowledge and coordination on REDD+ in the Congo Basin 4.70 Building technical capacities for measurement and monitoring of carbon stocks in the Congo Basin 4.00 Forests Mainstreaming REDD+ Concept into sustainable forest management projects 3.00 Public Disclosure Copy Project Management 1.30 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of GEO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status Overview The Regional REDD +project aims at reinforcing capacities on REDD+ in the different Congo Basin countries: it has been designed to specifically respond to common needs on Page 1 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR15667 REDD+ that are better addressed at the regional level (building on the subsidiarity and economy of scale principles): it will complement the REDD+-related activities conducted at the national level in the different Congo Basin countries. The regional approach adopted for this operation will produce economies of scale, facilitate knowledge exchange, and support the regional harmonization agenda on REDD+ and sustainable forest management. Public Disclosure Copy The Regional REDD+ Project was approved on July 14th, 2011 by the World Bank Board. The project became effective on November 29th, 2011. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) has been fully operational since July 2012. The Project is seen as a catalyst for REDD+ in the Congo Basin region and has made significant progress to (i) provide support to the REDD+ coordination institutions at national level, (ii) strengthen regional coordination on REDD+ (joint submission to SBTSA) in international fora, (iii) improve scientific knowledge on Central African forests’ contribution to carbon sequestration, (iv) to communicate findings and share results with other partners involved in REDD+ to create synergies and partnerships. After some early delays in procurement, the contracting process for the four main contracts (Comp. 1b- Participatory approach to REDD+, Comp. 2b- Elaboration of Allometric Equations, Comp. 3a- REDD+ Project Incubator and Comp. 3b- Regional Environmental and Social Assessment of REDD+; total amount: 4.5 million USD), have all now been signed and activities are implemented. Experts from these firms (1b. IUCN, 2b. ONFI / TEREA / NATURE + consortium, 3a. ONFI / Winrock / WWF / WCS and 3b. BRLi) began service from July to October 2013 and the first activities are currently being implemented. In addition, the activities implemented by the PIU have started and are being implemented according to the plans approved by the Steering Committee. In particular, regarding the scientific collaboration for carbon measurement (sub-component 2.a), a regional event has been organized and national workshops are planned. Regarding the support for the UNFCCC negotiation process, multiple events were organized for the "Climate Change Working Group"in collaboration with GIZ. However, the project is still missing a technical expert to supervise the implementation of component 1a. In terms of country-specific activities (sub-component 1c), very few activities have been implemented in 2014. This point will be discussed during the next Steering committee in July and the PIU will propose new ideas to facilitate implementation. Progress toward achievement of GEO/PDO is rated Satisfactory. Overall Implementation Progress has been rated Satisfactory. Locations No Location data has been entered Results Global Environmental Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Coordinated submissions on a future REDD+ Number Value 0.00 4.00 4.00 Public Disclosure Copy mechanism to the international UNFCCC Date 15-Dec-2010 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 negotiations. Comments the last joint submission was Activity going well. in preparation to Cancun CoP Milestones for the elaboration of allometric Text Value 0 1 4 equations specific to the Congo Basin Date 15-Dec-2010 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 achieved. Comments Milestones were agreed upon The first phase has been during Appraisal completed. The firm proposed a work program and should Page 2 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR15667 start the work on the ground in December Technical guidelines on prioritized REDD+ Number Value 0.00 0.00 6.00 issues have been developed and approved by Public Disclosure Copy Date 15-Dec-2010 01-Nov-2013 31-Aug-2016 the PSC. Comments RESA is completed and recommended the list of Guidelines to be designed. Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target GTC meetings for styrengthened policy-level Number Value 1.00 6.00 10.00 coordination of REDD+ at regional level Date 14-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 Comments Over the past year, the GTC Activity going well. However, has met once for the activities at national level preparation of the Regional between the regional REDD Project (cf Appraisal in meetings could be improved. Feb/Mar 2011). South-South exchanges for strengthened Number Value 0.00 1.00 3.00 knowledge exchange with other regions Date 14-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 Comments S-S exchanges and country level exchange and training workshops have been organized Consultative meetings on REDD+ under the Number Value 0.00 5.00 16.00 CEFDHAC umbrella Date 14-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 Comments The first meetings have started and position have been issued by the main networks (REPAR, REFAD, REPALEAC...) Public Disclosure Copy Direct project beneficiaries Number Value 0.00 281.00 600.00 Date 14-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 Comments Baseline is indicated as zero Contract for allometric even though consultations equations finalized started during the project preparation with a large participation of civil society and NGOs. Female beneficiaries Percentage Value 0.00 21.00 30.00 Page 3 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR15667 Sub Type Supplemental A scientific platform is operational and Yes/No Value No No Yes Public Disclosure Copy supporting knowledge exchange amongst Date 14-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 scientists. Comments Procurement for scientific platform has been launched Countries, in which national teams that have Number Value 0.00 0.00 6.00 been trained and deployed to the field for data Date 14-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 collection as per agreed methodology for Comments Activities are expected to start definition of allometric equations. in Q4 2014 Scientific reports on defined allometric Number Value 0.00 1.00 8.00 equations for the Congo Basin have been Date 14-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 produced. Comments Situation unchanged REDD+ pilot project Incubator in place and Yes/No Value No No Yes operational. Date 14-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 Comments Selection process for the Incubator of REDD Pilots is complete. However, the team is still working on a broad training program and not with a focus-group. REDD+ Project Developers that received Number Value 0.00 15.00 15.00 support or advisory services from the incubator Date 14-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2014 31-Aug-2016 Comments Incubator is expected to be set up in coming months. Data on Financial Performance (as of 15-Jul-2014) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Public Disclosure Copy Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P113167 TF-10038 Effective 02-Aug-2011 02-Aug-2011 30-Nov-2011 31-Aug-2016 31-Aug-2016 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P113167 TF-10038 Effective USD 13.00 13.00 0.00 3.62 9.38 28.00 Disbursement Graph Page 4 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR15667 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The Regional REDD project has been effective for 2.5 years. Activities have started and are showing progress. After some delays in the procurement process, four main contracts have been signed and the firms have started their operations. There is increasing recognition of COMIFAC’s coordination and knowledge sharing role on REDD+ in the region. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 5 of 5