The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) SOUTH ASIA | Nepal | Transport Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2020 | Seq No: 6 | ARCHIVED on 25-Jul-2022 | ISR52439 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Supplies, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport, Nepal Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 10-Jun-2020 Effectiveness Date: 24-Jul-2020 Planned Mid Term Review Date: -- Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 15-Jul-2027 Revised Closing Date: 15-Jul-2027 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) To improve the efficiency and safety of select transport infrastructure, improve the efficiency of cross-border trade, and strengthen capacity for Strategic Road Network management in Nepal. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Trade Facilitation:(Cost $42.00 M) Regional Road Connectivity Improvement:(Cost $659.00 M) Institutional Strengthening:(Cost $100.10 M) Contingency Emergency Response Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions This ISR captures the implementation status of the SRCTIP based on the findings of the implementation support review conducted from May 30 to June 17, 2022. The Project suffered nearly one and half year delays due to Covid-19 related challenges followed by the inadequate staffing issue in the early days, that setback overall implementation resulting in slow disbursement. The review team, however, is pleased to note some notable progress since the last review in December 2021, mainly relating to the completion of major procurement activities in transport component. These include, mobilization of ICB 1 & 2 contractors and supervision consultants for the Nagdhunga-Naubise-Mugling (NNM) road works; and design & ESIA consultants for Kamla-Dhalkebar-Pathlaiya (KDP) road works. Similarly, bid evaluation process for the ICB-3 contract of NNM road is ongoing and expected to be awarded by first quarter of this Fiscal Year. With these advancement in place, the Project is expected to start accelerating pace of implementation and meet the disbursement targets that has been lagging since the start of the Project. 7/25/2022 Page 1 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) The following critical actions were highlighted to the attention of the respective Implementing Agencies/Ministries, to ensure smooth implementation of the Project in the coming period: Trade Component: (i) Staffing: deployment of the required expertise at the Project Coordination Unit such as, Procurement and Occupational Health and Safety specialists; (ii) Design and Supervision consultant: expediting of much delayed procurement activities related to infrastructure facilities at Biratnagar, Birgunj and Bhairahawa; (iii) Large-Scale Imaging-Non-intrusive Inspection (LSI-NII) system: start of procurement process to onboard international firm to carry out feasibility study for NII implementation. (iv) Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM): finalization of the GRM note and appointment of a Gender Based Violence (GBV) focal person at NITDB, which is part of legal compliance of the Project. Transport Component: (i) Staffing: arrangement of full-fledged staffing and/or separate Project Management Unit (PMU) for the NNM and KDP road sites for smooth preparation and implementation of Project activities; (ii) ICB-3 contract package: Expediting of the bid evaluation and contract award process (iii) Preparatory activities for NNM road: completion of preparatory activities before the contractors mobilize. (iv) Counterpart funding: sufficient counterpart funding required from the Government under the Components 2 and 3 as per the Financing Agreement. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Substantial High Substantial Macroeconomic Substantial Substantial Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Substantial Substantial Substantial Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Moderate Moderate Moderate Sustainability Fiduciary Substantial Substantial Substantial Environment and Social High High High Stakeholders Substantial Substantial Substantial Other Substantial Substantial Substantial Overall Substantial Substantial Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes 1. Efficiency in Select Transport Infrastructure IN01171350 ►Average vehicle operating costs for trucks (NNM road) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value NPR 60.42/Km NPR 60.42/Km NPR 60.42/Km NPR 48.83/Km Date 16-Mar-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 7/25/2022 Page 2 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) The final assessment is due on completion of works. The current achieved data reported here is the latest Comments: available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171353 ►Average vehicle operating cost for trucks (KDP road) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value NPR 39.31/Km NPR 39.31/Km NPR 39.31/Km NPR 30.36/Km Date 16-Mar-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The final assessment is due on completion of works. The current achieved data reported here is the latest Comments: available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171355 ►Average travel time for trucks (NNM road) (Hours, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 4.35 4.35 4.35 3.15 Date 27-Mar-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The final assessment is due on completion of works. The current achieved data reported here is the latest Comments: available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171356 ►Average travel time for trucks (KDP road) (Hours, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 5.00 5.00 5.00 3.00 Date 27-Mar-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The final assessment is due on completion of works. The current achieved data reported here is the latest Comments: available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. 2. Safety in Select Transport Infrastructure IN01171351 ►Annual fatalities (NNM road) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 73.48 fatalities/billion 73.48 fatalities/billion 73.48 fatalities/billion 51.4 fatalities/billion Value vehicle-Km vehicle-Km vehicle-Km vehicle-Km Date 16-Mar-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The final assessment is due on completion of works. The current achieved data reported here is the latest Comments: available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171354 ►Annual fatalities (KDP road) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 7/25/2022 Page 3 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) 46.6 fatalities/billion 46.6 fatalities/billion 46.6 fatalities/billion 32.6 fatalities/billion Value vehicle-Km vehicle-Km vehicle-Km vehicle-Km Date 16-Mar-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The final assessment is due on completion of works. The current achieved data reported here is the latest Comments: available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. 3. Efficiency in Cross-Border Trade IN01171348 ►Border crossing time at Birgunj ICP (Days, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 1.10 0.90 0.90 1.00 Date 07-Feb-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The actual current value is based on the border crossing time at Birgunj ICP which was calculated for another Bank funded project’s (Nepal-India Regional Trade and Transpot Project) results matrix based on average time difference between gate entry and exit time at Birgunj ICP for consignments except petroleum of data from January 1-31, 2021 based on 12,048 vehicles. The next assessments are due at the mid-term and on project completion. Comments: IN01171352 ►Time taken for Sanitary and Phyto-sanitary certification clearance for select agri-exports (Days, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 30.00 30.00 30.00 15.00 Date 16-Mar-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The baseline and the end-target value has been validated and confirmed based on the survey carried out on January 12- March 15, 2021. Comments: Frequency to measure the indicator is at the start, mid-term and end of the Project. 4. Capacity Strenthening of Road Network Management IN01171349 ►The percentage of roads within the Core Road Network that are in "good" condition (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 5.00 5.00 32.00 60.00 Date 16-Mar-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 Total 15 works packages for 1,054 lane km (10 of 1st year and 5 of 2nd year) awarded and mobilised. The current achieved data for periodic maintenance reported is 477 lane km. Actual “good” condition as Comments: per DoR reports on SDI survey results . 7/25/2022 Page 4 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) Intermediate Results Indicators by Components 1. Trade Facilitation IN01171357 ►Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary labs improved (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 Next (annual) assessment is due at the end of 1st year of implementation. The current achieved data Comments: reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171360 ►Number of parameters for which central labs are internationally accredited (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 101.00 101.00 101.00 176.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline Comments: value. Next assessment is due at the end of 2nd year of implementation IN01171363 ►Sanitary and Phyto-Sanitary training programs conducted (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline Comments: value. 2. Regional Road Connectivity Improvement IN01171358 ►Roads improved to 2-lane standard (NNM road) (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 95.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 Two out of three contracts awarded and in process of mobilisation. The remaining third contract will also be contracted soon. Comments: The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. 7/25/2022 Page 5 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) IN01171361 ►Roads improved to 4-lane standard (KDP road) (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 130.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The Design and ESIA Consultants are onboard and mobilised. The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline Comments: value IN01171364 ►Percentage of wards along the road where people, including females reported separately, are on average satisfied with safety measures taken into consideration during road design & construction (NNM) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The final assessment is due upon completion of works. The current achieved data reported here is the Comments: latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171366 ►Percentage of wards along the road where people, including females reported separately, are on average satisfied with safety measures taken into consideration during road design & construction (KDP) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The final assessment is due upon completion of works. The current achieved data reported here is the Comments: latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171368 ►Increase in the percentage of road users satisfied with improvement made to the road infrastructure (NNM road) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The consulting firm to carry out the CE Road User Satisfaction Survey (RUSS) has prepared the methodology and questionnaire completed a pilot survey. The baseline survey for the NNM Road is expected to be carried out by September 2022. Comments: The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value IN01171370 ►Increase in the percentage of road users satisfied with improvement made to the road infrastructure (KDP road) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 7/25/2022 Page 6 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The consulting firm to carry out the CE Road User Satisfaction Survey (RUSS) has prepared the methodology and questionnaire and completed a pilot survey on the questionnaire. The baseline survey for the NNM Road is expected to be carried out by September 2022. Comments: The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. 3. Institutional Strengthening IN01171359 ►Expert support to National Road Safety Council (NRSC) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The selection process of RS-PMC to support the NRSC in fulfilling its mandate and supporting the various stakeholder departments, is ongoing. Presently a Road safety person and an Engineer are engaged to support the NRSC. Comments: The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171362 ►Safe Corridor Demonstration Program (SCDP) implemented (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The selection process of RS-PMC consultant to support this activity is in progress. The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline Comments: value IN01171365 ►Road Asset Management System developed and functional (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 Next (annual) assessment is due from the 3rd year of implementation. Selection process for PMC- RAMS has started and expected to be within next 5 to 6 months. The current achieved data reported here Comments: is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171367 ►Vulnerability mapping embedded in the Road Asset Management System (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 7/25/2022 Page 7 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) Value No No No Yes Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 Next assessments are due at the mid-term and on project completion. Selection process for PMC- RAMS has started and expected to be within next 5 to 6 months. The current achieved data reported here Comments: is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value IN01171369 ►Training infrastructure built or upgraded for DOR (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 Design for training centre at Gajuri is in finalization process. The indicator will be assessed once the works complete. Comments: The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171371 ►Training programs conducted (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1.00 3.00 24.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 (i) IRF online road safety traning for DoR officials; (ii) Road safety audit training at IIT-Roorkee, India; (iii) Comments: iRAP online training and accreditation for DoR. IN01171372 ►Number of women trained for skilled employment opportunities in transport and allied sectors (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 The training service provider is currently under procurement process. The progress assessment will be carried out on trimester basis once the service provider is onboard. Comments: The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline value. IN01171373 ►Number of trained women facilitated for employment or livelihood through placement-counselling and support (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 Comments: The training service provider is currently under procurement process. The progress assessment will be carried out on trimester basis once the service provider is onboard. 7/25/2022 Page 8 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) The current achieved data reported here is the latest available data for this parameter, that is, the baseline. IN01171374 ►Periodic Maintenance of roads within the Core Road Network (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0 Lane/Km 0 Lane/Km 477 Lane/Km 3,400 Lane/Km Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 Total 15 works packages for 1,054 lane km (10 of 1st year and 5 of 2nd year) awarded and mobilised. Comments: The current achieved data for periodic maintenance reported is 477 lane km. IN01171375 ►Percentage of grievances received that are processed within the stipulated service standards (NNM & KDP roads) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date 13-Apr-2020 25-Nov-2021 15-Jun-2022 15-Jul-2027 131 grievances have been lodged with DoR, some of which are historical and not related to the project. DoR is currently categorising these grievances. The grievances will be managed and resolved in line with Comments: the project GRM. Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P170409 IDA-66730 Effective USD 300.00 300.00 0.00 3.62 289.75 1.2% P170409 IDA-66740 Effective USD 150.00 150.00 0.00 0.41 160.29 0.3% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P170409 IDA-66730 Effective 10-Jun-2020 17-Jul-2020 24-Jul-2020 15-Jul-2027 15-Jul-2027 P170409 IDA-66740 Effective 10-Jun-2020 17-Jul-2020 24-Jul-2020 15-Jul-2027 15-Jul-2027 Cumulative Disbursements 7/25/2022 Page 9 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Nepal Strategic Road Connectivity and Trade Improvement Project (P170409) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 7/25/2022 Page 10 of 10