The Democratic Republic of Congo
Multisectoral Nutrition and Health Project
Chair Summary*
The Executive Directors approved an IDA grant in the amount of SDR 177.3 million
(US$246.0 million equivalent), an IDA credit in the amount SDR 177.3 million (US$246.0 million
equivalent), and a GFF grant in the amount of US$10 million for the DRC Multisectoral Nutrition
and Health Project on the terms and conditions set out in the President's Memorandum. Mr. Bethel
wished to be recorded as objecting.
Directors expressed broad support for the operation. They acknowledge that it will be the
first large-scale investment aimed at stunting reduction in DRC, constituting an important
contribution to the human capital agenda.
Directors welcomed the project's ambition and multisectoral character and encouraged the
Bank's continued engagement as key in supporting the broader health system reform in DRC.They
called for more efforts to strengthen the monitoring system of the results framework to achieve
better development impact.
.Directors took note of the risks associated with the implementation of the program and the
mitigation measures, noteably, relating to governance, fiduciary, and institutional capacity and
technical design. They underlined the need for continued efforts to manage the risks related to
sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), women's empowerment and family planning.
Directors encouraged the Bank to strengthen government capacity building to ensure the
reforms are operational and viable in the long term. They also underlined the importance of
effective coordination among the shareholders and development partners, including the IMF, to
support the successful implementation of the necessary reforms. Moving forward they are looking
forward to the CPF discussion.
*This Summary is not an Approved Record