The World Bank Report No: ISR9789 Implementation Status & Results Ghana Ghana Local Government Capacity Support Project (P122692) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Ghana Local Government Capacity Support Project Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 4 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 26-Apr-2013 (P122692) Country: Ghana Approval FY: 2011 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: AFRICA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Key Dates Board Approval Date 22-Mar-2011 Original Closing Date 30-Jun-2017 Planned Mid Term Review Date 15-Jun-2015 Last Archived ISR Date 24-Oct-2012 Effectiveness Date 15-Nov-2011 Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2017 Actual Mid Term Review Date Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) i. To strengthen the intergovernmental fiscal framework; ii. To strengthen local public financial management and accountability for improved infrastructure and services in urban assemblies; and iii. To improve citizens' engagement with urban assemblies and their perceptions of urban management. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Strengthening the fiscal framework for decentralization 4.90 Enhancing decentralized urban service delivery 156.20 Stimulating demand for accountable local governance and service delivery 3.80 Institutional and Project Management Support 5.90 Public Disclosure Copy Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status Overview This is the fourth ISR following the February 3 - 15, 2013 ISM. As of February 25, 2013, IDA had disbursed $US 26.75 million out of the original US$175 million approved amount, representing about 15.3% disbursement. The disbursement ratio will improve once the current withdrawal applications for DA1 as well as the second tranche of the UDG for 2012 are Page 1 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR9789 processed. Although project implementation is at an early stage, the mission confirms that the project objectives and results indicators are relevant and achievable during the project period. There is good progress in the implementation of the project including agreed actions during the September 2012 mission. The GoG team is commended for providing detailed documentation on the implementation status for the various activities under the Project. Public Disclosure Copy Locations No Location data has been entered Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Variance between MMA allocations and actual Percentage Value 65.00 65.00 20.00 receipts of DACF + DDF + UDG Date 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments (2009) The above figure is target. Actual figure to be updated after receipt of the annual financial statement. Average UDG performance score of Number Value 64.00 79.00 80.00 participating MMAs (score) Date 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments (for 2009) Above figure to be up-dated when FOAT V results have been received. Increase in survey scores on citizens# Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 engagement with urban assemblies and their Date 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 perceptions of urban management Comments Baseline will be established in Baseline not yet established. 1st year Procurement of consultant for the survey in process. Direct project beneficiaries Number Value 0.00 0.00 2000000.00 Date 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 Public Disclosure Copy Comments Number within participating Not yet established. The GoG assemblies. still to collect data regarding Direct beneficiaries of actual first year UDG disbursement investments undertaken using to MMAs. the performance grant. Female beneficiaries Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 51.00 Sub Type Supplemental Intermediate Results Indicators Page 2 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR9789 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Timely publication of indicative allocation of Date Value Empty Empty 31-Oct-2015 UDG to MMAs Date 24-Feb-2011 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 Public Disclosure Copy Comments NA. Transfers received by MMAs by 1 July (DACF Percentage Value 17.00 17.00 50.00 + DDF + UDG) against annual total receipts Date 24-Feb-2011 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments The above figure is the target. Will be revised once the FOAT V results have been compiled and UDG disbursed to MMAs. Operational guidelines and /or regulations Number Value 0.00 1.00 5.00 approved in 5 key reform areas Date 24-Feb-2011 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments No new Operational guidelines and/or regulations approved since September 2012 mission. Participating urban assemblies achieving at Number Value 0.00 0.00 35.00 least a 5% annual increase in collection Date 24-Feb-2011 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 efficiency of internally generated funds Comments Data not available yet. Awaiting FOAT V results. Participating urban assemblies achieving Number Value 0.00 0.00 30.00 acceptable annual external audit opinions Date 24-Feb-2011 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments Data not available yet. Awaiting FOAT V results. Disaggregated list of investments by type and/ Text Value 0 0 or sector Date 24-Feb-2011 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments Data on first UDG disbursed Target to be established. from GOG to MMAs yet to be Public Disclosure Copy complied. Utilization of Capacity Support Fund Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 90.00 Date 24-Feb-2011 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 Comments CSF not yet disbursed to MMAs. Reporting shall commence with next implementation support mission. Page 3 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR9789 Number of Social Public Expenditure and Number Value 0.00 0.00 85.00 Financial Accountability (SPEFA) group Date 24-Feb-2011 05-Mar-2013 30-Jun-2017 meetings held Comments SPEFA Group not yet Public Disclosure Copy operationalized. Reporting shall commence with next implementation support mission when consultant is on board. Data on Financial Performance (as of 12-Mar-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P122692 IDA-48780 Effective 22-Mar-2011 15-Jun-2011 15-Nov-2011 30-Jun-2017 30-Jun-2017 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P122692 IDA-48780 Effective XDR 112.10 112.10 0.00 17.72 94.38 16.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation Page 4 of 5 The World Bank Report No: ISR9789 NA. Restructuring History Public Disclosure Copy There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 5 of 5