Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Sudan Social Safety Net Project (P148349) Sudan Social Safety Net Project (P148349) AFRICA | Sudan | Social Protection & Labor Global Practice | Recipient Executed Activities | Investment Project Financing | FY 2016 | Seq No: 2 | ARCHIVED on 28-Jun-2017 | ISR28599 | Implementing Agencies: Ahmed Hashem - Project Coordination Unit, Ministry of Welfare and Social Development, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date:12-Feb-2016 Effectiveness Date:21-Jun-2016 Original Closing Date:19-Jun-2019 Revised Closing Date:19-Jun-2019 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The objective of the Project is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Welfare and Social Security (MoWSS) to transparently and effectively implement the CT Program, and to pilot a PSN approach for poor households. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No PHRPDODEL Components Name 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 Several key activities related to strengthening targeting, transparency, communications, and institutional strengthening have been launched. Under component 1 (Strengthening Implementation of the Cash Transfer Program) the three cash transfer pilots were completed in Khartoum, White Nile and North Kordofan using the Proxy Means Test (PMT), and applying the Computer Assisted Personal Interviewing software and tablets, introducing a new electronic platform that minimizes errors. The PMT pilots were accompanied by a well designed communication and sensitization campaign that is being replicated by the Ministry of Security and Social Development (MoSSD) across other states. The quality of the 6/28/2017 Page 1 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Sudan Social Safety Net Project (P148349) data collected from the three pilot states is being reviewed by the Bank team and the PMT formula and weights used will be updated to minimize possible categorization errors. The grievance redress mechanism guidelines for the cash transfer program have been prepared in close consultation with MoSSD. The GRM will be piloted in North Kordofan. Activities under component 2, (Productive Safety Net) are under implementation which include activities that support resilience building at the community level and provide access to livelihood-enhancing opportunities for beneficiaries. As planned the pilot PSN will provide the poorest households of selected communities with temporary employment in public works during the lean season (between January and July), skills training, and access to financial services by connecting them to financial service providers. The Baseline research, Public Works Community Action Plans have been completed. Risks Overall Risk Rating Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Overall  --  Substantial  Substantial Results Project Development Objective Indicators PHINDPDOTBL (a) Percentage of recertified households included in the CT beneficiary registry (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 1.80 17.00 Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 Comments CAPI/PMT were tested as retargeting and recertification tools. Total 1527 HH recertified in Khartoum, White Nile and North Kordofan states PHINDPDOTBL (b) Targeting efficiency measured as reduced % of inclusion and exclusion errors. (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 51.60 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 6/28/2017 Page 2 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Sudan Social Safety Net Project (P148349) Comments The preliminary results from the pre-test in Khartoum, White Nile and North Kordofan - NK completed so far provides a rough estimate of 51.6% as inclusion error. The inclusion error in NK 52.2% ( the project will replace these household with eligible household) PHINDPDOTBL (c) Number of complaints resolved using the newly established Case Management System module. (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- -- 40.00 Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 PHINDPDOTBL (d) FM system provided (timely) regular monitoring of cash transfers at the national and states level. (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N N Y Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 PHINDPDOTBL (e) PSN Pilot launched (with beneficiaries receiving transfers) in at least one state. (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 Overall Comments Intermediate Results Indicators 6/28/2017 Page 3 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Sudan Social Safety Net Project (P148349) PHINDIRITBL Percentage of beneficiaries receiving payments on a regular basis (on percentage of payments reconciled by the MoWSS). (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 20.00 -- -- 75.00 Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 PHINDIRITBL Percentage of staff trained at the state and national levels working on cash transfers (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 16.00 56.80 80.00 Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 Comments The total staff around 155 and the target for this year 30% and the achievement is (56.8%). 51 staff trained on CAPI, data collection and communication skills. 37 staff trained on communication and advocacy. Total staff trained 88 PHINDIRITBL MoWSS communications campaign launched (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 Comments 8 campaigns conducted in White Nile and 11 in North Kordofan 6/28/2017 Page 4 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Sudan Social Safety Net Project (P148349) PHINDIRITBL Number of direct beneficiaries of the PSN (of which % are female) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- -- 1,000.00 Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 Comments Beneficiaries Identified and mobilized Wealth ranking conducted in 11 communities with total number of 8,863 HH. Rectification and retargeting conducted for 1000 HH and 346 eligible out of 724 and 200 ghost PHINDIRITBL Number of days of employment generated by the PSN. (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- -- 114,000.00 Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 Comments 346 HH has qualified out of 1000 beneficiaries for CT after PMT. Out of 346 only 200 beneficiaries are able bodied who can participate in public works. PHINDIRITBL Percentage of Cash Transfer beneficiaries received training in N. Kordofan (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 19.00 50.00 Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 6/28/2017 Page 5 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Sudan Social Safety Net Project (P148349) Comments Public work teams formulated and trained by the consultant (22 team members) 11 CDCs formulated and trained. 103 were male and 63 were female members Total 188 TC beneficiaries trained PHINDIRITBL Increase in income of 1000 targeted households. (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date 12-Feb-2016 16-Nov-2016 13-Jun-2017 15-Feb-2018 Overall Comments Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed Disbursed P148349 TF-A0362 Effective USD 3.50 3.50 0.00 0.73 2.77 21% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P148349 TF-A0362 Effective 10-Feb-2016 10-Feb-2016 21-Jun-2016 19-Jun-2019 19-Jun-2019 Cumulative Disbursements 6/28/2017 Page 6 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Sudan Social Safety Net Project (P148349) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 6/28/2017 Page 7 of 7 Public Disclosure Copy