The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Charcoal and Woodfuel Value Chains (P163358) Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Charcoal and Woodfuel Value Chains (P163358) AFRICA EAST | Rwanda | Environment, Natural Resources & the Blue Economy Global Practice | Recipient Executed Activities | Investment Project Financing | FY 2018 | Seq No: 4 | ARCHIVED on 25-Jun-2021 | ISR47398 | Implementing Agencies: Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) under the Ministry of Environment, Republic of Rwanda Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 14-Nov-2017 Effectiveness Date: 28-Mar-2018 Original Closing Date: 31-Dec-2019 Revised Closing Date: 30-Sep-2021 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The project development objective is to improve the efficiency and sustainability of woodfuel value chains in Northwest Rwanda. The project will result in a major advance in woodfuel management across the Gishwati-Mukura landscape by improving woodlot management practices, increasing the efficiency of charcoal production and improving seed quality for increased resilience. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Implementation Status and Key Decisions This project is financed by the NDF and serves as co-financing to the LAFREC project (P131464). The project had an official launch in February 2018. The project is in its final stages with all activities either complete or very close to completion. The project implemented improved woodlot management practices. Farmers have been trained and over 1480 ha of woodlot are now under improved management. Seed stands have been established and cooperative members were trained on the improved collection and handing of seeds. Construction of the new seed collection center and the National Tree Seed Centre have been completed. Green charcoal cooperatives have been supported on efficient charcoal production. A cookstove laboratory has been equipped and completed. The facilities have been handed over to the Government of Rwanda. Activities on the improved processing of charcoal and the use of alternative sources of energy are at the operationalization and completion phase. Risks Overall Risk Rating 6/25/2021 Page 1 of 4 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Charcoal and Woodfuel Value Chains (P163358) Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Overall Moderate Moderate Moderate 5. Results Project Development Objective Indicators IN01012453 ►Land area under improved woodlot management (Hectare(Ha), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1,312.00 1,487.40 800.00 Date 09-Oct-2017 02-Dec-2020 30-Jun-2021 30-Sep-2021 IN01012455 ►Project Beneficiaries (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 3,420.00 3,200.00 2,500.00 Date 16-Oct-2017 02-Dec-2020 30-Jun-2021 30-Sep-2021 Indicator results based on the latest SPIU report. The team will follow up with SPIU M & E specialist. Comments: IN01012472 ►Charcoal producers that have adopted more efficient production techniques (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 92.00 420.00 350.00 Date 02-Oct-2017 02-Dec-2020 30-Jun-2021 30-Sep-2021 IN01012473 ►Participation of women in charcoal production within the project area (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 10.00 25.00 22.20 20.00 Date 05-Oct-2017 02-Dec-2020 30-Jun-2021 30-Sep-2021 Intermediate Results Indicators IN01012454 ►Seed stands established in the project area (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 6/25/2021 Page 2 of 4 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Charcoal and Woodfuel Value Chains (P163358) Value 0.00 11.00 11.00 5.00 Date 16-Oct-2017 02-Dec-2020 30-Jun-2021 30-Sep-2021 IN01012471 ►Number of knowledge products (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 5.00 8.00 6.00 Date 16-Oct-2017 02-Dec-2020 30-Jun-2021 30-Sep-2021 Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P163358 TF-A6134 Effective USD 4.07 4.07 0.00 3.90 0.00 96% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P163358 TF-A6134 Effective 14-Nov-2017 27-Dec-2017 28-Mar-2018 31-Dec-2019 30-Sep-2021 Cumulative Disbursements 6/25/2021 Page 3 of 4 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Charcoal and Woodfuel Value Chains (P163358) Restructuring History Level 2 Approved on 31-May-2019 ,Level 2 Approved on 21-Aug-2019 ,Level 2 Approved on 25-Nov-2020 ,Level Approved on 30-Nov-2020 Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 6/25/2021 Page 4 of 4