Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Niger Second DPO Series (P166124) Niger Second DPO Series (P166124) AFRICA | Niger | Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Development Policy Lending | FY 2019 | Seq No: 1 | ARCHIVED on 28-Oct-2019 | ISR37121 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Planning, Ministry of Planning Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 06-Dec-2018 Effectiveness Date: 11-Dec-2018 Original Closing Date: 31-Dec-2019 Revised Closing Date: 31-Dec-2019 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Program Development Objective (from Program Document) The objective of this operation is to support growth in the non-extractive sectors and fiscal consolidation. It is structured around two pillars. The first pillar supports competitiveness by addressing trade barriers and skills shortage, and by expanding access to energy; and promotes increased agricultural productivity. The second pillar supports structural fiscal reforms by increasing non-extractives revenues through rationalizing tax expenditures and expanding the tax base while reducing expenditures inefficiency. This is the first in a three DPO series. 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 -- ►Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) -- ►Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating -- ►Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions The project implementation status is rated moderately satisfactory Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool 10/28/2019 Page 1 of 5 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Niger Second DPO Series (P166124) Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance -- -- ►Moderate Macroeconomic -- -- ►Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies -- -- ►Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program -- -- ►Substantial Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Sustainability -- -- ►Substantial Fiduciary -- -- ►Substantial Environment and Social -- -- ►Moderate Stakeholders -- -- ►Moderate Other -- -- ►Substantial Overall -- -- ►Substantial Results Results Indicators Increasing rural productivity growth IN00710231 ►1. Beneficiaries (households) of subsidized inputs (seeds and fertilizers) distributed through e-vouchers (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 26,000.00 31,875.00 20,000.00 Date 31-Dec-2016 -- 30-Jun-2019 31-Dec-2019 As of June 2019, 20 communes have been covered and the number of households of farmers receiving subsidized e- Comments: vouchers is 31,875 surpassing the target of 20 000. IN00710232 ►2. Number of farmers receiving extension services electronically (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 11,000.00 162,698.00 25,000.00 Date 31-Dec-2016 31-Jul-2018 30-Jun-2019 31-Dec-2019 At the end of June 2019, 162,698 farmers have received extensions services through different channels. 12,698 farmers received the e-extensions services electronically (sms, whatsapp, calls). These beneficiaries include farmers who receive these services for the first time. In addition, the RECA has developed a Call Center which receives requests (or alert themes) from producers. Based on these alert themes, radio broadcasts are prepared to widen the coverage of extension Comments: services beneficiaries. There were broadcasts in the five regions in 2018 with community and private radio stations working in partnership with RECA. The number of farmers covered by these broadcasts are estimated at 150,000 by June 2019 exceeding by far that of those involved directly in the e-extension services. 10/28/2019 Page 2 of 5 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Niger Second DPO Series (P166124) IN00710233 ►3. Number of financial institutions (MFIs and commercial banks) that offer leasing and warrantage products (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 2.00 3.00 3.00 7.00 Date 30-Dec-2016 31-Dec-2018 30-Jun-2019 31-Dec-2019 As of June 2019, three financial institutions were providing these alternative lending services. Four more financial institutions have expressed interest in providing leasing and warrantage products but not yet started. The challenge those Comments: financial institutions are facing is the lack of long-term financing in line with the long-term nature of the equipment to finance. IN00710234 ►4.Number of artisanal miners with permits (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 45,000.00 -- 55,800.00 60,000.00 Date 30-Dec-2016 -- 30-Jun-2019 31-Dec-2019 With respect to the formalization of artisanal miners, the process is ongoing and so far, 11,800 additional miners have been Comments: formalized after 2016 and the total number of artisanal miners with the permits is 55,800 at the end of June 2019. IN00710235 ►5.Reduction in government transfer arrears to the affected communities (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 5.00 10.00 10.00 Date 30-Dec-2016 31-Dec-2018 30-Sep-2019 31-Dec-2019 As of September 2019, 10 percent of arrears payment has been made equivalent to 2.8 billion to Diffa, Zinder etc. Comments: Supporting growth enabling sectors IN00710236 ►6. Share of localities covered by at least one telecommunications network (3G and above) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 13.60 24.00 24.00 25.00 Date 30-Dec-2016 31-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2019 As of June 2019, all operators in the sector have 3G licenses. As a result, the share of localities covered by 3G network and above reached 24 percent. The expansion of the investment in the Smart Village is expected to sustain the increase in Comments: coverage of rural areas IN00710237 ►7. NIGELEC’s Earnings Before Interest, Taxes Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) (Number (Thousand), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 10/28/2019 Page 3 of 5 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Niger Second DPO Series (P166124) Value 1.59 -- 28.67 5.00 Date 30-Dec-2016 -- 31-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2019 Progress has been made following the tariff increase and efforts have been made to improve the recovery rate. In addition, NIGELEC has reduced expenses related to fuel consumption and the rental of Aggreko power plant after the Gourou Comments: Banda power plant became operational. As of December 2018, NIGELEC’s EBITDA was estimated at CFAF 28.667 billion. IN00710000 ►8. Tax revenue (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 13.50 15.20 15.20 14.90 Date 30-Dec-2016 31-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2019 IN00710251 ►9. Proceeds of fuel levy transferred to Road Maintenance Fund (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 50.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 Date 31-Dec-2017 31-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2019 Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P166124 IDA-63500 Effective USD 55.00 55.00 0.00 54.17 0.00 100% P166124 IDA-D4020 Effective USD 55.00 55.00 0.00 55.04 0.00 100% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P166124 IDA-63500 Effective 06-Dec-2018 07-Dec-2018 11-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2019 P166124 IDA-D4020 Effective 06-Dec-2018 07-Dec-2018 11-Dec-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2019 Tranches 10/28/2019 Page 4 of 5 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Niger Second DPO Series (P166124) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) P163318-Niger Fostering Rural Growth Reform Grant DPO Series 10/28/2019 Page 5 of 5