The World Bank Report No: ISR8152 Implementation Status & Results Azerbaijan Public Investment Capacity Building Project (P115396) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Public Investment Capacity Building Project (P115396) Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 6 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 22-Oct-2012 Country: Azerbaijan Approval FY: 2009 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA Lending Instrument: Technical Assistance Loan Implementing Agency(ies): The Ministry of Education Key Dates Board Approval Date 24-Jun-2009 Original Closing Date 31-Mar-2014 Planned Mid Term Review Date 29-Feb-2012 Last Archived ISR Date 18-Dec-2011 Effectiveness Date 03-Nov-2009 Revised Closing Date 31-Mar-2014 Actual Mid Term Review Date 27-Jun-2012 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective is to improve the quality and efficiency of preparation and implementation of investment projects in key priority sectors especially infrastructure. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Component 1 Thematic Capactiy Building 4.10 Sector Specific Capacity Building 3.10 Activities in support of Capacity Building 1.10 Implementation 0.70 Overall Ratings Public Disclosure Copy Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Implementation Status Overview The Mid-Term Review assessed that the intensive training program launched under the Project has been well received. Since the start of the project, 1474 public sector employees attended 80 training groups covering 49 differing technical and thematic topics. The number of beneficiary institutions has risen to 24 at present covering most of public sector in Azerbaijan. The review also noted that despite implementation challenges, institutional development activities under the Project are also progressing, but their success and sustainability requires more time and stronger ownership of counterparts. There are already some successful models on institutional strengthening delivered under the Project such Page 1 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR8152 as modernization of operations at Hovsan Water Treatment Plant (largest treatment plant in the country serving most part of capital city) and establishment of corporate performance process at the Solid Waste Management Company (the major state owned solid waste management entity in the country). A major consultancy on improving public investment management system has been launched in close cooperation with the Ministry of Economic Development. Regarding curriculum modernization of academic institutions which is critical for the sustainability of the Project, modern masters degree programs were established on Project Management at the Academy of Public Administration and on Solid Waste Public Disclosure Copy Management at the Azerbaijan Construction and Architecture University. Both programs are the first masters degree programs in those disciplines in Azerbaijan and students admitted through national completive exams started their study in September 2012. Locations No Location data has been entered Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Improvement in the quality of preparation of Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 50.00 infrastructure projects Date 10-Jun-2009 01-Oct-2012 10-Dec-2014 Comments % 50% Improvement in the efficienc of implementation Amount(USD) Value 0.00 0.00 25.00 as measured in average projects life for key Date 10-Jul-2009 01-Oct-2012 31-Dec-2013 projects Comments % between 20 and 30% Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Implementation of new procedures for Text Value inneficient 40% managing projects Date 10-Jun-2009 01-Oct-2012 31-Dec-2013 Comments An international consultant 40% has been involved under the Project for review and improvement of the existing Public Disclosure Copy legislation and regulations on preparation, assessment and implementation of public investment projects Number of people trained in project Number Value 0.00 837.00 85.00 management courses Date 10-Jun-2009 01-Oct-2012 10-Dec-2014 Comments number of public sector 85% of the annual training employees attended trainings program Page 2 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR8152 Adoption of a revised curriculum for general Text Value Current curriculum New masters degree program new curriculum adopted management courses on project management has been established at the Academy of Public Public Disclosure Copy Administration Date 10-Jul-2009 01-Oct-2012 10-Dec-2014 Comments completed Adoption of certification and accreditation Text Value Current job description Adopted and operational programs Date 10-Jul-2009 01-Oct-2012 10-Dec-2014 Comments Number of people trained in specialized Number Value 0.00 637.00 85.00 technical areas Date 10-Jul-2009 01-Oct-2012 10-Dec-2014 Comments people number of public sector 85% of the annual training employees attended trainings program Adoption of a revised road engineering, water Text Value Current curriculum Curriculum of water school of Curriculum adopted and sanitation curriculum the Construction and Architecture University has been revised and adopted. New masters degree programon Solid Waste Management has been established at the Construction and Architecture University. Date 10-Jul-2009 01-Oct-2012 10-Dec-2014 Comments completed Development and adoption of an action plan Text Value No policy Action plan adopted Date 10-Jul-2009 11-Nov-2009 10-Dec-2014 Comments Public Disclosure Copy Data on Financial Performance (as of 07-Sep-2012) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P115396 IDA-45950 Effective 24-Jun-2009 01-Oct-2009 03-Nov-2009 31-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2014 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P115396 IDA-45950 Effective XDR 5.40 5.40 0.00 3.36 2.04 62.00 Page 3 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR8152 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation Going forward, the Project should continue to increase its efforts on targeted institutional development activities. These activities, in conjunction with appropriate training, would produce lasting impact and provide the model for the Government to continue its capacity building efforts. Restructuring History Level two Approved on 15-Jun-2011 Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 4 of 4