This report assesses the performance of three projects and ratings for each are as follows: (i) the Cartagena Water Supply, Sewerage, and Environmental Management Project (the Cartagena Project) – outcome was satisfactory, risk to development outcome, low, Bank performance was satisfactory, as well as Borrower performance; (ii) the Water Sector Reform Assistance Project (WSRAP) – outcome was moderately unsatisfactory, risk to development outcome was substantial, Bank and Borrower performance were both moderately unsatisfactory; and (iii) the Water and Sanitation Sector Support Project (WSSSP) – outcome was moderately unsatisfactory, risk to development outcome, substantial, and Bank and Borrower performance were both moderately unsatisfactory. ... See More + Key lessons include: (i) Consolidation of smaller WSS operations servicing poorer neighborhoods can foster economies of scale and cross-subsidization in achieving financial sustainability at the aggregate level; (ii) Small municipalities with limited service coverage require large capital investments, and because of their lack of financial autonomy, government subsidies would be required until full cost recovery is achieved; (iii) It is crucial to phase and/or sequence project activities to ensure achievement of the objectives of utility operators; (iv) Management capacity of the utility can be strengthened by contracting a competent operator; and (v) A carefully designed M&E system and comprehensive planning are essential for success.  See Less -

Document Type: Project Performance Assessment Report Report No.: 111404 Document Date: DEC 29, 2016

Author: Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) Disclosure Status: Disclosed

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Author: Asaam,Belinda Lorraine Disclosure Status: Disclosed

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Disclosure Status: Disclosed