The World Bank Report No: ISR2169 Implementation Status & Results Namibia Public Disclosure Copy Namibian Coast Conservation and Management Project (P070885) Operation Name: Namibian Coast Conservation and Management Project Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 13 Status: ARCHIVED Last Modified Date: 21-Dec-2010 (P070885) Country: Namibia Approval FY: 2006 Product Line: Global Environment Project Region: AFRICA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), Ministry of Regional and Local Government and Housing and Rural Development (MRLGHRD) Key Dates Board Approval Date 01-Sep-2005 Original Closing Date 30-Apr-2011 Planned Mid Term Review Date Last Archived ISR Date 12-Jun-2010 Effectiveness Date 17-Oct-2005 Revised Closing Date 30-Apr-2011 Actual Mid Term Review Date 09-Mar-2009 Global Environmental Objectives Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) Development/Global: Strengthened conservation, sustainable use and mainstreaming of biodiversity in coastal and marine ecosystems in Namibia Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Policy, Legal, Institutional and Planning Framework for ICZM conducive to Biodiversity Conservation 0.00 and Sustainable Use Targeted Capacity-Building for ICZM conducive to Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use 0.00 Public Disclosure Copy Targeted Investments in Critical Ecosystems for Biodiversity Conservation, Sustainable Use and 0.00 Mainstreaming Project Coordination and Reporting 0.00 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of GEO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Medium-L Implementation Status Overview Page 1 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR2169 This GEF project is a key instrument assisting the Government of Namibia in the development of what will become the largest park in Africa (also the 8th largest protected area in the world and the 6th largest terrestrial protected area globally), covering an area of 107,540 square kilometers. The project is progressing and is largely meeting most of its performance Public Disclosure Copy targets. Outcome Indicator 1 (Increase in kmē and number of terrestrial and marine ecosystems) progressed to 85 percent and OI 2 (Increase in the number of people engaged in sustainable use activities) is currently under evaluation. OI 3 (Coastal biodiversity better incorporated into planning, policy, institutions and investments at national, regional and local levels) has reached over 50 percent of its objectives. Overall implementation performance is rated as satisfactory. Results Global Environmental Objective Indicators Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value Area protected (terrestrial & marine ecosystems of biodiversity 66218.00 112978.00 113038.00 importance) (km2) (KPI) Date Date Date 28-Nov-2005 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Type Unit of Measure Comment Comment Comment Custom Indicator Number 99.5 percent of target met. Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value Terrestrial PA 66218.00 101178.00 100103.00 Date Date Date 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Type Unit of Measure Sub-Type Comment Comment Comment Custom Indicator Number Breakdown Target exceeded. Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value Marine PA 1105.00 11800.00 11800.00 Public Disclosure Copy Date Date Date 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Type Unit of Measure Sub-Type Comment Comment Comment Custom Indicator Number Breakdown Target met. Page 2 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR2169 Indicator Baseline Current End Target Public Disclosure Copy Indicator Name Value Value Value People engaged in sustainable use activities (KPI) 15774.00 15774.00 18975.00 Date Date Date 28-Nov-2006 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Type Unit of Measure Comment Comment Comment Custom Indicator Number Survey completion for quantitative indications scheduled for March 30, 2011. During MTR (March 2009) negative trends in numbers & type noticed; positive qualitative trends observed (result of awareness raising & new management plans). Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value Coastal biodiversity related aspects better incorporated into planning, 50 % of defined objectives policy, institutions and investments at national, regional and local level reached. Some pogress is made Date Date (KPI) towards remaining targets. 30-Apr-2011 Date Type Unit of Measure Comment Comment 30-Nov-2010 Custom Indicator Text Comment There is uncertainty on objective #11 as the project does have no/ little influence on its accomplishment. The project consequently opt to cancel the intermediate indicator. Public Disclosure Copy Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value METT: terrestrial & marine ecosystems of biodiversity importance under effective management (score) (KPI) Date Date Date 05-Aug-2005 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Type Unit of Measure Comment Comment Comment Custom Indicator Number Please see more specific Please see more specific Please see more specific information on METT assessments information on METT assessments information on METT assessments below. below. below. Page 3 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR2169 Indicator Baseline Current End Target Public Disclosure Copy Indicator Name Value Value Value Terrestrial PA 43.00 50.00 50.00 Date Date Date 05-Aug-2005 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Type Unit of Measure Sub-Type Comment Comment Comment Custom Indicator Number Breakdown score = ME intermediate Target met. score = ME high Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value Marine PA 39.00 41.00 44.00 Date Date Date 05-Aug-2005 30-Nov-2010 30-Apr-2011 Type Unit of Measure Sub-Type Comment Comment Comment Custom Indicator Number Breakdown score = ME low Target partly met. METT for MPA score = intermediate has just recently been adapted and the first assessment for the NIMPA is in progress. Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value Coastal Zone Management White Paper (NACOWP) finalized, NA Target not reached. Finalized NACOWP endorsed and endorsed and published by GRN published. Date Date 17-Oct-2005 30-Nov-2010 Date Type Unit of Measure Comment Comment 30-Apr-2011 Public Disclosure Copy Custom Indicator Text White Paper/Coastal Policy will be Comment submitted to cabinet before March 30, 2011. Page 4 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR2169 Indicator Baseline Current End Target Public Disclosure Copy Indicator Name Value Value Value Directions for a policy and legal framework conducive to integrated Review of policy and legislation Green Paper finalized and Decision taken to amend or create coastal zone management (ICZM) agreed upon pertaining to Coastal Zone disseminated. White Paper a new legislation and policy and Management developed. commitment for their adoption Date Date confirmed by Government by Year Type Unit of Measure 3 17-Oct-2005 30-Nov-2010 Custom Indicator Text Date Comment Comment 30-Apr-2011 Target met. High-level workshop has been carried out in August Comment 2010. Submission to cabinet is expected before March 30, 2011. Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value NACOMA project website developed, regularly updated and with a Limited awareness estimated in The total number of website visits 1. At least 15000 visits on good visits rate; mass medias and coastal school awareness activities 2005 but no data. at the end of year 4 was 15,771. NACOMA website at EOP, and 2. about ICZM undertaken on a regular basis. The total number of awareness At least 50 awareness activities Date activities undertaken is 202. Year 4 undertaken annually. Type Unit of Measure 17-Oct-2005 targets have been reached. Date Custom Indicator Text Comment Date 30-Apr-2011 30-Nov-2010 Comment Comment Awareness activities are defined as Due to inadequate and costly media press release, articles; assessment methodology, the questions/answers column; TV and project proposed to revise the radio discussion; media/journalist indicator. The agreed outcome is: event; pamphlet; flyer; booklet; Existing Communication and clean up; field trips / study tours; Awareness Strategy (CAS) in films; press, TV and radio advert, Public Disclosure Copy place to improve awareness on and conferences. ICZM. Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value Regional Coastal Profiles for all 4 regions 1999 Profile for Erongo available Coastal profiles and SEA studies 4 Regional profiles by Year 4 Date are available for all regions. Date 17-Oct-2005 Date 31-Mar-2011 Type Unit of Measure Comment 30-Nov-2010 Comment Custom Indicator Text Comment Year 5 target met. Page 5 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR2169 Indicator Baseline Current End Target Public Disclosure Copy Indicator Name Value Value Value Network of coastal and marine conservation areas increased 0 new PAs and 0 MPAs Three new terrestrial and one 3 new terrestrial PAs and 5 new Date marine protected area in place but MPAs by Year 3 not all targets have been achieved. Date 17-Oct-2005 Date 31-Mar-2011 Type Unit of Measure Comment 30-Nov-2010 Comment Custom Indicator Text Comment The boundaries of the Central Coastal Area National Park were agreed with the two line ministries. Final decision on name and proclamation under way. Indicator Baseline Current End Target Indicator Name Value Value Value Enforcement of Mangement Plans strengthened -Nature Conservancy ordinance Enforcement of management plans Enforcement in all coastal and with limited enforcement -Marine is currently rated as intermediate marine PAs by Year 4 Resources Act and Regulations for two PAs and as high for 2 other Date enforced by inspectors terrestrial parks. No plan is yet Type Unit of Measure available for the newly established 30-Apr-2011 Date Custom Indicator Text MPA (Namibian Islands Marine Comment 17-Oct-2005 Protected Area). Comment Date 30-Nov-2010 Comment A management plan for the new established MPA has been developed and the first ME Public Disclosure Copy assessment is in progress. Data on Financial Performance (as of 29-Nov-2010) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Loan No. Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Closing Date P070885 TF-55983 Effective 17-Oct-2005 17-Oct-2005 17-Oct-2005 30-Apr-2011 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Loan No. Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P070885 TF-55983 Effective USD 4.90 4.90 0.00 3.55 1.35 72.00 Page 6 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR2169 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation A request from the project for a 12-month extension of the closing date (currently April 30, 2011) has reached the Bank on November 15, 2010. A restructuring package is in the process for approval. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 7 of 7