The World Bank Report No: ISR12614 Implementation Status & Results Bhutan Sustainable Financing for Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resources Management (P127490) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Sustainable Financing for Biodiversity Conservation and Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 2 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 21-Dec-2013 Natural Resources Management (P127490) Country: Bhutan Approval FY: 2013 Product Line: Global Environment Project Region: SOUTH ASIA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation Key Dates Board Approval Date 15-May-2013 Original Closing Date 31-Dec-2018 Planned Mid Term Review Date 18-Jan-2016 Last Archived ISR Date 14-Aug-2013 Effectiveness Date 04-Nov-2013 Revised Closing Date 31-Dec-2018 Actual Mid Term Review Date Global Environmental Objectives Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The project development objective (PDO) is to improve the operational effectiveness and institutional sustainability of the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation. The PDO is also the global environmental objective (GEO). Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Component 1: Enhancing the operational effectiveness and sustainability of BTFEC 0.80 Component 2: Improving Conservation Management of high altitudes of northern areas (HANAS) 2.84 landscape in Bhutan (including protected areas and associated methods, forests and agricultural systems) Component 3: Capacity building for mainstreaming of conservation and sustainable forest and natural 0.44 resource management approaches i n national policies, strategies and plans Public Disclosure Copy Overall Ratings Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of GEO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Low Low Implementation Status Overview While grant effectiveness was declared only in early November 2013, the Bhutan Trust Fund for Environmental Conservation (BTFEC) has maintained the momentum with Page 1 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR12614 implementation since the project was appraised in February 2013. The project is on track to meet the project development objective (PDO) and related indicators as demonstrated by: (i) BTFEC grants in support of ongoing investments in protected areas; (ii) BTFEC’s continued approval and disbursements of grants in line with its Strategic Action Plan 2010-15; (iii) progress towards the establishment of an effective monitoring and evaluation system; (iv) implementation of sustainable land management practices as part of grants in the high altitude northern areas (HANAS); and (v) approval of HANAS grants with envisaged direct benefits to female members of targeted communities. Public Disclosure Copy Locations No Location data has been entered Results Global Environmental Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Areas brought under enhanced biodiversity Hectare(Ha) Value 0.00 0.00 900000.00 protection (ha) Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 Comments Investments towards enhanced protection are currently carried out in two protected areas that cover 1.1 million ha. PDO- Indicator 2: Disbursements of total Amount(USD) Value 800000.00 0.00 400000.00 financial resources for activities approved by Date 30-Jun-2012 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 BTFEC increased Comments Baseline refers to total BTFEC's own grant-making disbursements during and disbursements are financial year ending June 30, ongoing. Data will be 2012. The end-target is the provided after end-June 2014. increase in disbursementssince June 30, 2012. PDO - Indicator 3: M&E system that effectively Text Value No data on outcomes See comments below. M&E System operational monitors grant implementation established Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 Public Disclosure Copy Comments BTFEC appointed a staff member as the focal person for M&E. An international consultant is expected to begin work on revising the Operations Manual including on program management and M&E, in January 2014. Land area where sustainable land mgt. Hectare(Ha) Value 0.00 0.00 5000.00 practices were adopted as a result of proj Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 Page 2 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR12614 Comments Two of the five cleared HANAS proposals include SLM practices. Data will be provided after end-June 2014. Public Disclosure Copy Direct project beneficiaries Number Value 0.00 0.00 1000.00 Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 Comments Three of the five cleared HANAS proposals are envisaged to benefit females. Data will be provided after end-June 2014. Female beneficiaries Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 50.00 Sub Type Supplemental Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Component 1: Indicator 1: BTFEC's strategic Text Value Prioritized Strategic Plan See comments below. 40% Implemented plan effectively implemented 2010-2015 Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 Comments To date, new bylaws were prepared, grant making and selection process has been simplified, and procurement of the international consultant is underway. Two BTFEC staff received procurement training. A BTFEC staff member completed MBA/ Project Management studiesat Australian National Public Disclosure Copy University. A two-day workshop on proposal preparation with prospective applicants was held. Data will be provided after end-June 2014. Page 3 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR12614 Component 1: Indicator 2: BTFEC fund raising Text Value No strategy See comments below. Implementation report strategy developed and new financial Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 instruments identified Comments TOR for the international Public Disclosure Copy consultant was finalized. Component 2: Indicator 1: Total financial Amount(USD) Value 300000.00 600000.00 2800000.00 resources for conservation activities in HANAS Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 increased Comments A grant of US$300,000 for one HANAS proposal was approved in May 2013. Four other proposals (total US$1.2 million) are pending approval by BTFEC's Board. Govt institutions provided w/ capacity buildg to Number Value 0.00 0.00 3.00 improve mgt of forest resources Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 Comments The Sephu Laya grant under implementation includes capacity building of Wildlife Conservation Division, Department of Livestock andNatural Recreation and Eco-tourism Division. Data will be provided after end- June 2014. Forest users trained Number Value 0.00 0.00 1000.00 Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 Comments Capacity building activities are ongoing. Data will be provided after end-June 2014. Forest users trained - Female Number Value 0.00 0.00 500.00 Sub Type Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 Public Disclosure Copy Breakdown Comments Capacity building activities are ongoing. Data will be provided after end-June 2014. Forest users trained - Ethnic minority/ Number Value 0.00 0.00 1000.00 indigenous people Sub Type Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 Breakdown Comments There are no ethnic minorities Capacity building activities There are no ethnic minorities in Bhutan. are ongoing. Data will be in Bhutan. provided after end-June 2014. Page 4 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR12614 Component 3: Indicator 1: At least 5 best Number Value 0.00 0.00 5.00 practices or experiences of mainstreaming Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 conservation and sustainable forest and NR Comments As provided in the PAD, management documented Public Disclosure Copy implementation of Component 3 will commence only after implementation of Component 2 grants are well underway. Component 3: Indicator 2: Number of officials Number Value 0.00 0.00 30.00 participating in capacity building activities for Date 20-Feb-2013 18-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 mainstreaming conservation into national Comments As provided in the PAD, development planning implementation of Component 3 will commence only after implementation of Component 2 grants are well underway. Data on Financial Performance (as of 25-Nov-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date P127490 TF-14705 Effective 20-Aug-2013 20-Aug-2013 04-Nov-2013 31-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2018 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P127490 TF-14705 Effective USD 4.08 4.08 0.00 0.00 4.08 0.00 Disbursement Graph Public Disclosure Copy Page 5 of 6 The World Bank Report No: ISR12614 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation The Bank notified the Royal Government of Bhutan, the recipient, that the grant was declared effective as of November 4, 2013. Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 6 of 6