Public Disclosure Authorized AFRICA Mali Environment & Natural Resources Global Practice IBRD/IDA Investment Project Financing FY 2014 Seq No: 5 ARCHIVED on 10-Jun-2016 ISR21867 Implementing Agencies: Agence de l'environnement et du Developpement Durable - AEDD Public Disclosure Authorized Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date:06-Dec-2013 Planned Mid Term Review Date:05-Dec-2016 Original Closing Date:31-Mar-2019 Project Development Objectives Effectiveness Date:24-Mar-2014 Actual Mid-Term Review Date:-- Revised Closing Date:31-Mar-2019 Public Disclosure Authorized Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective is to expand the adoption of sustainable land and water management practices in the target area in Mali. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN A CHANGING CLIMATE IN MALI (P129516) Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to expand the adoption of sustainable land and water management practices in climate vulnerable targeted communes in Mali. Public Disclosure Authorized Has the Global Environmental Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Name Component 1: Knowledge management, Governance and Communication:(Cost $4.86 M) Component 2: Scaling-ip Sustainable Land Management practices:(cost $7.06 M) Component 3: Diversification of local ivelihoods:(cost $6.69 M) Component 4: Coordination and monitoring & evaluation of project activities:(cost $2.81 M) Page 1 of 12
Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Progress towards achievement of GEO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions Notwithstanding the poor performance of the coordination entity, and the low disbursement rate, the progress towards the project development (PDO)and global environment (GEO) objectives is rated moderately satisfactory because of the partial results noted at the time of this ISR. For instance, sustainable land and water management (SLWM) information and techniques are being disseminated through diverse media and activities including the preparation of NRM plans, and 254 alternative income generating activities (IGA), selected through participative processes including local authorities, have been approved and the sub-grant agreements signed with beneficiaries (the cumulative target at end 2016 was 70). Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance -- Substantial Substantial Page 2 of 12
Macroeconomic -- Moderate Moderate Sector Strategies and Policies -- Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program -- Low Low Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Sustainability -- Moderate Moderate Fiduciary -- Substantial Substantial Environment and Social -- Moderate Moderate Stakeholders -- Moderate Moderate Other -- Moderate Moderate Overall -- Substantial Substantial Results Project Development Objective Indicators PHINDPDOTBL Increase in land area with SLWM practices in targeted areas, compared to baseline (hectares reported by crop, range, forest, wetlands, protected areas) (Hectare(Ha), Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 137.00 10748.00 The target value for year 2 is zero but 7953 by end of year 3. This number reflects early results which are expected to increase over time especially when the participatory forest management plans (03) will be completed (expected end of year 3); further, the enrichment of grazing land through afforestation and assisted natural regeneration is expected to cover more than 10,000 ha this year. PHINDPDOTBL Direct project beneficiaries (Number, Core) Value 0.00 100.00 736.00 3025.00 The target values are 980 for year 2 and 1820 by end of year 3. The actual figure doesn't capture people who participated in sensitization sessions and project implementing agencies staff who benefitted from trainings supported by the project. However, the target will be met when accounting only beneficiaries of sub-grants (more tha200 already approved), the already 1400 farmers who will receive their climate resilience package (pluviometers, training/sensitization on sustainable land management practices/technologies). Page 3 of 12
PHINDGEOTBL PHINDPDOTBL Female beneficiaries (Percentage, Core Supplement) Value 0.00 30.00 51.00 50.00 PHINDPDOTBL Changes (increase) in vegetation cover in targeted areas, compared to baseline (Percentage, Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 Target value for year 2 as of the result framework is zero. However, a comprehensive study on vegetation coverage trend (over at least 2 decades) in the project area is underway which will be reflected in the next ISR. Overall Target value is 0 for year 2 but 3 for year 3. The actual value is likely to improve by the end of this calendar year after the completion of the reference study which procurement is being processed. Global Environmental Objective Indicators Increased in land area with SLWM practices in targeted areas, compared to baseline (hectares reported by crop, range, forest, protected areas) (Hectare(Ha), Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 137.00 10748.00 The target value for year 2 is zero but 7953 by end of year 3. This number reflects early results which are expected to increase over time especially when the participatory forest management plans (03) will be completed (expect end of year 3); further, the enrichment of grazing land through afforestation and assisted natural regeneration is expected to cover more than 10,000 ha this year. Page 4 of 12
PHINDGEOTBL PHINDGEOTBL PHINDGEOTBL Changes (increase) in vegetation cover in targeted areas, compared to baseline (Percentage, Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 Target value is 0 for year 2 but 3 for year 3. The actual value is likely to improve by the end of this calendar year after the completion of the reference study which procurement is being processed. Direct project beneficiaries (Number, Core) Value 0.00 100.00 736.00 3025.00 The target value are 980 for year 2 and 1820 by end of year 3. The actual figure doesn't capture people who participated in sensitization sessions and project implementing agencies staff that benefitted trainings supported by the project. However, the target will be met accounting only beneficiaries of sub-grants (more tha200 already approved), the already 1400 farmers that will receive their climate resilience package (pluviometers, training/sensitization on sustainable land management practices/technologies). Female beneficiaries (Percentage, Core Supplement) Value 0.00 30.00 51.00 50.00 Overall The achievement of the PDO/GEO indicators is on track as regard the progression of the key activities which provide inputs data to their estimates. These are: the finalization of forest management plans, support to pilots farmers and producers in building their capacity in sustainable land management, and the successful implementation of the majority of the income generating activities; this is expect around end of year 3, early year 4. Intermediate Results Indicators Page 5 of 12
Client days of training provided (number) (Number, Core) Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 325.00 The estimation method is being reassessed to capture all the capacity building support completed so far, because the project team was only counting people instead of days of training provided as stated in the PAD. The next ISR will provide a far better result. Client days of training provided - Female (number) (Number, Core Breakdown) Value 0.00 30.00 30.00 50.00 Number of sensitization materials on SLWM and adaptation to CC disseminated through accessible media (Number, Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 5040.00 10000.00 There was a delay in the execution of related activities (communication plan, MoU with community level radios, selection of producer organizations). The next ISR will reflect recent progress made in the completion of these activities. Number of Communes which Development Plan (PDSEC) integrate SLWM and adaptation to CC issues (Number, Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 14.00 The approach has been modified to start with the diagnostic of all the 14 communes. These studies are underway and this result is Page 6 of 12
expected to be achieved for the end target. Number of Local conventions or any other Agreements on SLWM and NRM approved, disseminated and implemented (Number, Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 14.00 Target is set 2 for year 2 but consultations to that end could not happen due to security issues in the project area; initial village level consultations could not be held on time and have been rescheduled in 2016. Number of sensitization sessions organized on climate hazards and adaptation options (Number, Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 5040.00 3640.00 Target of year 2 was set 1456. The activities supporting this result have been conducted together with the previous ones related to the dissemination of sensitization materials. Further, the study on sustainable means of production and consumption has been completed whose relevant findings on adaption options will be considered in the upcoming sensitization sessions. Page 7 of 12
Number of dissemination sessions on SLWM, NRM and climate risks held with producer organizations (Number, Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 560.00 Target of year 2 is 140 and 340 for year 3. The non performance is due to the delay in the identification of producer organizations. This has been completed early 2016 and will be reflected in the next ISR. Total vegetative land areas created / rehabilitated by local communities (BD2, CCM5, SFM1) (Hectare(Ha), Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 25.75 700.00 Year 2 target was 140 ha and year 3 one's is 420. The current value is below the target; this came from the fact that the project team only focused on afforestation while the project document guided on other practices. The February 2016 mission recommended to consider the assisted natural regeneration techniques which are more suitable for the project intervention area. The new Director of Forest agreed and will endeavor to implement this approach for this season. Effectiveness of biodiversity management in targeted areas (BD2) (Number, Custom) Value 41.00 41.00 41.00 51.00 Target of year 2 is 41. The project implementing team has been trained on the using of the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tools (METT); this is expected to lead to an increase of the indicator. Page 8 of 12
Govt institutions provided w/ capacity buildg to improve mgt of forest resources (Number, Core) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00 01 Participatory forest management plan (PFMP) was due at the end of year 2, but it has been agreed to conduct the preparation of the 03 in parallel for procurement and disbursement efficiency. The participatory diagnostic of the 03 targeted forests, including socio-economic analysis, mapping and complementary flora census, have been completed. Contracts are being signed to undertake the preparation of the participatory management plans. The next ISR will update on this indicator. Lands under SLWM practices (Farmlands, rangelands) - SFM1, LD3, and LDCF (Hectare(Ha), Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 110.00 2095.00 Year 2 target was 900. The result is well below the target. However, several activities are underway that will allow a rapid increase of the indicator when completed: 1400 pluviometers have been acquired and 1400 pilot farmers selected; 756 among these farmers received the pluviometers, were trained on how to use them for agronomic rainfall forecasts monitoring, and sensitized for the adoption of additional sustainable land management practices. The actual result reflects what has been completed in the ''Mabrouk grazing area'' and which cooperative members (10) have been also trained/sensitized on SLWM. Land users adopting sustainable land mgt. practices as a result of the project (Number, Core) Value 0.00 0.00 736.00 1400.00 Target of year 2 was 700 suggesting that this indicator is on track. The final target of 1400 would be achieved with enrollment of the remaining pilot farmers, whose list has been recently completed, and the selection of additional rangelands cooperative and support as planned under the sub-component. Page 9 of 12
Number of alternative income generating activities financed by the project and satisfactorily implemented, of which percentage of those benefitting female and other vulnerable groups (Number, Custom) Value 0.00 0.00 254.00 140.00 Target of year was 28 and 70 for year 3 based on the maximum set through the income generation activities (IGA) for alternative livelihoods support manual. The actual 254 sub-grant contracts have been initiated by the local authorities and signed with the beneficiaries; however due to low ceiling of the designated accounts the disbursement is being delayed. The assessment of this first cohort will be carried out along with the selection of the second one, to ensure that sustainability objective is being met. Technical and financial management progress reports are prepared and timely submitted (Yes/No, Custom) Value Y N Y Y Date 01-Apr-2014 19-Jun-2015 12-Feb-2016 30-Sep-2019 The overdue first external audit report has been submitted and commented by the Bank staff. The internal audit reports are prepared in a regular manner and the due semester-based implementation reports are also submitted. Safeguard instruments (ESMF, PMP, RPF and PF) are implemented in a satisfactory manner) (Yes/No, Custom) Value Y Y Y Y Date 01-Apr-2014 19-Jun-2015 12-Feb-2016 30-Aug-2019 No investment happened to date but, the income generating activities that are subject to safeguard screening have been duly processed and the relevant measures incorporated in the sub-projects design. Proper recommendations have been reflected in the aide-memoire. Overall Data on Financial Performance Page 10 of 12
Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed Disbursed P145799 IDA-H8900 Effective USD 12.00 12.00 0.00 1.99 9.17 17% P129516 TF-16288 Effective USD 6.57 6.57 0.00 0.71 5.87 11% P129516 TF-16307 Effective USD 1.85 1.85 0.00 0.33 1.52 18% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P145799 IDA-H8900 Effective 06-Dec-2013 23-Dec-2013 24-Mar-2014 31-Mar-2019 31-Mar-2019 P129516 TF-16288 Effective 23-Dec-2013 23-Dec-2013 24-Mar-2014 30-Sep-2019 30-Sep-2019 P129516 TF-16307 Effective 23-Dec-2013 23-Dec-2013 24-Mar-2014 30-Sep-2019 30-Sep-2019 Cumulative Disbursements Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Page 11 of 12
Related Project(s) P129516-NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN A CHANGING CLIMATE IN MALI Page 12 of 12