The World Bank Report No: ISR12205 Implementation Status & Results Africa Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (Phase 2) - Rwanda Project (P106369) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (Phase 2) - Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 7 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 22-Oct-2013 Rwanda Project (P106369) Country: Africa Approval FY: 2009 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: AFRICA Lending Instrument: Adaptable Program Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Key Dates Board Approval Date 30-Sep-2008 Original Closing Date 31-Jan-2014 Planned Mid Term Review Date Last Archived ISR Date 31-Jan-2013 Effectiveness Date 16-Jan-2009 Revised Closing Date 31-Jan-2014 Actual Mid Term Review Date 23-Mar-2012 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) To contribute to lower prices for international capacity and to extend the geographic reach of broadband networks Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Compoment 1: Enabling Environment 2.67 Component 2: Connectivity 18.00 Component 3: Project Management 2.19 Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Public Disclosure Copy Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Implementation Status Overview The RCIP Rwanda project has made significant progress to achieve its objectives and its disbursement rate improved significantly (almost 60% of the grant amount has been disbursed and over 80% has been committed). The 2 largest contracts for the pre-purchase of international Internet capacity (IRU) were successfully awarded and signed in mid-2012. The tender resulted in very competitive price for the capacity thanks to tender design and strong competition between the bidders. The first contract has been successfully implemented and the provided capacity brought great benefits to Rwanda's population; however, the second contract has not been fully implemented yet due to issues with the fiber optic infrastructure in Uganda and was extended. Several critical technical assistance assignments and capacity building have been also completed in support of the regulatory Page 1 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR12205 authority and RDB. The sub-component supporting the roll-out of broadband services and supply of broadband connectivity to institutions is delayed by the Government and is at risk. The last Implementation Support mission was conducted in June 2013. Public Disclosure Copy Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Rwanda Kigali City Kigali Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Volume of international traffic (Mbit/s) Text Value 235 6054 600 Date 30-Sep-2008 31-Dec-2012 31-Jan-2014 Comments Number of internet users Text Value 726 2716 4500 Date 30-Sep-2008 31-Dec-2012 31-Jan-2014 Comments This is the number of broadband subscribers with a connection speed equal or greater than 256 kbps. Price of international wholesale capacity link Text Value US$10000 US$580/month US$4000 from Rwanda to European internet hub (E1) Date 30-Sep-2008 31-Dec-2012 31-Jan-2014 Comments Access to Telephone Services (fixed mainlines Number Value 9.40 53.50 15.00 plus cellular phones per 100 people) Date 30-Sep-2008 31-Dec-2012 31-Jan-2014 Comments Access to Internet Services (number of Number Value 6.43 subscribers per 100 people) Date 30-Nov-2009 31-Dec-2011 31-Jan-2014 Public Disclosure Copy Comments This is a core indicator added during project implementation. Source: ITU (mobile- and fixed/wired- broadband subscriptions per 100inhabitants). Intermediate Results Indicators Page 2 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR12205 Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Average monthly price of 128kbit/s broadband Text Value US$130 US$55 US$100 connection Date 30-Sep-2008 31-Dec-2012 31-Jan-2014 Public Disclosure Copy Comments Rwf 35,000 for 256Kbps. Expenditure in previous FY on 10 biggest Text Value 80% 92% 80% projects, as % of budget is at least 80% Date 30-Sep-2008 31-Dec-2012 31-Jan-2014 Comments in 2011 % of targeted institutions with working Text Value 0% 62.85% 100% broadband internet connection Date 30-Sep-2008 31-Dec-2012 31-Jan-2014 Comments The target is to provide connectivity to 700 institutions. 440 institutions have been connected. Retail Price of Internet Services (per Mbit/s per Amount(USD) Value 1015.00 214.84 781.00 Month, in US$) Date 17-Mar-2009 31-Dec-2012 31-Jan-2014 Comments Based on a price of $55 per month for a 256kbit/s connection. Data on Financial Performance (as of 22-Jul-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P106369 IDA-H4260 Effective 30-Sep-2008 20-Oct-2008 16-Jan-2009 31-Jan-2014 31-Jan-2014 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P106369 IDA-H4260 Effective XDR 15.30 15.30 0.00 9.14 6.16 60.00 Public Disclosure Copy Disbursement Graph Page 3 of 4 The World Bank Report No: ISR12205 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The decision on the way forward with the sub-component supporting the roll-out of broadband services and supply of broadband connectivity to institutions will be key in the next few months. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 4 of 4