The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3) (P159220) Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3) (P159220) EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA | Central Asia | Transport Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2019 | Seq No: 4 | ARCHIVED on 25-Nov-2020 | ISR43815 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Transport and Roads, Ministry of Finance Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 05-Oct-2018 Effectiveness Date: 30-Jan-2020 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 23-May-2022 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 30-Nov-2024 Revised Closing Date: 30-Nov-2024 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The project development objective of the proposed Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3 Project) is to increase regional connectivity and support sustainable tourism development in Issyk-Kul Oblast. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Regional Connections, Associated Facilities and Equipment in Issyk-Kul Oblast:(Cost $46.00 M) Aviation Safety and Service Provision:(Cost $4.50 M) Sustainable Tourism Development in Issyk-Kul Oblast:(Cost $3.50 M) Project Management and Implementation:(Cost $1.00 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions The Financing Agreement was signed on July 3, 2019, and the project was declared effective on January 30, 2020 and formally launched in a workshop in Bishkek Mar 3-4, 2020. Following the disruptions in progress due to outfall of the COVID-19 global pandemic (starting in March 2020), a joint projects portfolio review (JPPR) was organized with government in late August to discuss progress. The MOTR completed selection of all core staff for the PIU, and the procurement of the road design review study and preparation of bidding documents is expected by December 2020. The situation in the country was further disrupted by the political unrest over disputed elections on October 4, 2020. The new Presidential election is now scheduled to take place on January 10, 2021 with an interim government in place at present. 11/25/2020 Page 1 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3) (P159220) Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance High Substantial Substantial Macroeconomic Substantial Substantial Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Substantial Substantial Technical Design of Project or Program Moderate Moderate Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial High High Sustainability Fiduciary High High High Environment and Social Substantial Substantial Substantial Stakeholders Moderate Moderate Moderate Other Moderate Moderate Substantial Overall Substantial Substantial Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Increase regional connectivity IN00903469 ►Number of vehicles passing through the Karkyra border crossing point (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 7,000.00 0.00 0.00 8,500.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 IN00903470 ►Compliance with aviation safety standards and recommended practices measured by USOAP reaches global ICAO average (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 47.00 0.00 0.00 55.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 Support sustainable tourism development in Issyk-Kul Oblast IN00903468 11/25/2020 Page 2 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3) (P159220) ►Change of community satisfaction with sustainable tourism (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 Overall Comments PDO Project is in problem status and is being closely monitored by management. Following the disruptions in progress due to outfall of the COVID- 19 global pandemic (starting in March 2020), and the post-election turmoil have resulted in delays in organizing procurement and evaluation of WB-IPIG staffing selection and road design review study. Key impacts included; IPIG inability to perform duties due to staff personal or family sickness; and to remotely manage and coordinate inputs from the Tender Committee members for evaluation reports and comments on various procurements. Key positions at IPIG for Director, Aviation and Tourism Coordinators have now been completed. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Regional Connections, Associated Facilities and Equipment in Issyk-Kul Oblast IN00903498 ►Kilometers of roads rehabilitated in Issyk-Kul Oblast (Kilometers, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 52.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 IN00903500 ►Road maintenance equipment in use (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 Aviation Safety and Service Provision IN00903496 ►Percentage implementation of CAA training plan as measured by ICAO USOAP (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 85.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 IN00903502 Percentage of women participating in CAA training plan (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) 11/25/2020 Page 3 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3) (P159220) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 2.00 0.00 0.00 15.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 IN00903503 ►Facilities and curriculum improvements are made to the Kyrgyz Aviation Institute (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 IN00903506 ►Flight training device operational (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 Sustainable Tourism Development in Issyk-Kul Oblast IN00903497 ►Sustainable Tourism Strategy for Issyk-Kul Oblast developed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 IN00903499 ►Tourism Satellite Accounts established for Issyk-Kul Oblast (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 IN00903501 ►Number of beneficiaries participating in community-led tourism development in Tyup and Aksuu districts (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 IN00903504 Number of women beneficiaries participating in community-led tourism development in Tyup and Aksuu districts (Number, Custom Breakdown) 11/25/2020 Page 4 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3) (P159220) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 IN00903505 ►Number of Tourist Service Centers constructed or rehabilitated (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00 Date 30-Mar-2018 31-Mar-2020 31-Oct-2020 29-Nov-2024 Overall Comments IR The overall country situation including the COVID-19 continues to impact the pace of progress with delays observed in procurement of key IPIG staffing to administer project activities. Key positions at IPIG for Director, Aviation and Tourism Coordinators have now been completed. Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P159220 IDA-63280 Effective USD 27.50 27.50 0.00 0.00 27.21 0% P159220 IDA-D3850 Effective USD 27.50 27.50 0.00 0.20 26.69 0.7% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P159220 IDA-63280 Effective 05-Oct-2018 03-Jul-2019 30-Jan-2020 30-Nov-2024 30-Nov-2024 P159220 IDA-D3850 Effective 05-Oct-2018 03-Jul-2019 30-Jan-2020 30-Nov-2024 30-Nov-2024 Cumulative Disbursements 11/25/2020 Page 5 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Third Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program (CARs-3) (P159220) PBC Disbursement Achievement Disbursed amount in Disbursement % PBC ID PBC Type Description Coc PBC Amount Status Coc for PBC Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 11/25/2020 Page 6 of 6