Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN | Caribbean | Transport & Digital Development Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2012 | Seq No: 11 | ARCHIVED on 01-Mar-2018 | ISR31461 | Implementing Agencies: Government of Grenada, Ministry of Finance & Energy, Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU), Government of St. Lucia, Department of the Public Service, Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning Sustainable Dev Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date:22-May-2012 Effectiveness Date:11-Dec-2012 Planned Mid Term Review Date:08-Jun-2015 Actual Mid-Term Review Date:15-Jun-2015 Original Closing Date:01-Feb-2017 Revised Closing Date:01-Aug-2018 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The development objective of CARCIP is to increase access to regional broadband networks and advance the development of an ICT-enabled services industry in the Caribbean Region. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No PHRPDODEL Components Name Component 1 - Regional Connectivity Infrastructure:(Cost $12.57 M) Component 2 - ICT-led innovation.:(Cost $7.51 M) Component 3 - Implementation Support:(Cost $1.92 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO  Moderately Satisfactory  Moderately Unsatisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP)  Moderately Satisfactory  Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating  Moderate  Moderate 3/1/2018 Page 1 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) Implementation Status and Key Decisions This ISR presents developments in project implementation since the last ISR (mid-October 2017). Rating for achievement of PDO: While there have been some advances towards the signing of the Broadband Network contract, the indicator targets will be only partially achieved given the current closing date of the Project, and thus the rating for achievement of the project development objective is downgraded to Moderately Unsatisfactory. Upon the signing of Broadband contracts by all three countries (expected in March 2018), the contract commitment rate across all 3 countries will rise to over approximately 95% and at that time ratings could be considered for an upward revision. The planned broadband network would be the Caribbean’s first regional (three country), PPP-based infrastructure program. There has been notable progress in several areas. These include the completion of contract negotiations of the Broadband PPP, last call for business incubation grants in Saint Vincent and Grenada, and final preparations for the last call of ICT training grants in SVG and Grenada. Given this progress, Implementation Progress rating is retained as Moderately Satisfactory. Country Level Details St Lucia: Total disbursements have reached US$5.21 million or 87% of project funds as of February 2018. All funds earmarked for component 2 were fully disbursed and the key achievement was the close of negotiations for the broadband network end of January 2018. Grenada: Total disbursements remain unchanged since November 2016 at US$3.33 million, or 33% of project funds as of February 2018. Total project expenditures have risen from US$1,315,545 to US$1,957,778 over the same period. Total signed commitments have reached US$3.9 million. Achievements since the last ISR include (i) the close of negotiations for the broadband network at the end of January 2018, (ii) the signature of 32 grants funding agreements with entrepreneurs; (ii) the purchase of the equipment and furnishing for the incubator facility; (iv) the completion of the animation training, and (v) the preparation of a training course for public servants planned to be launch in April 2018. St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Total disbursements remain unchanged since July 2017 at US$2.56 million and representing 43% of project funds at February 2018. Achievements since the last ISR include the close of negotiations of the Broadband contract at the end of January 2018 and the successful implementation of a new tracking and monitoring mechanism for the ICT training related activities. Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU): Total disbursements have reached US$2,555,084 or approximately 85% of the funds. The only activity remaining is the completion of the IT skills survey in the Caribbean countries. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance  --  Moderate  Moderate Macroeconomic  --  Low  Low Sector Strategies and Policies  --  Moderate  Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program  --  Moderate  Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Sustainability  --  Moderate  Moderate Fiduciary  --  Moderate  Moderate Environment and Social  --  Moderate  Moderate Stakeholders  --  Moderate  Moderate Other  --  --  -- Overall  --  Moderate  Moderate Results 3/1/2018 Page 2 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) Project Development Objective Indicators PHINDPDOTBL  Regional Grant: Policies developed for PPP and Open Access (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 4.00 4.00 2.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Regional Grant: Coordinated activities in network and ICT-led innovation (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 9.00 9.00 5.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Regional Grant: Regional regulations for Open Access (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 8.00 8.00 2.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  IT/ITES employment (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 366.00 366.00 1,300.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  IT/ITES employment - St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 3/1/2018 Page 3 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) Value 0.00 83.00 83.00 500.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Jul-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  IT/ITES employment - Saint Lucia (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 130.00 130.00 400.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  IT/ITES employment - Grenada (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 153.00 153.00 420.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Businesses receiving Support through the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 94.00 94.00 80.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Businesses receiving Support through the project - Saint Lucia (Number, Custom Breakdown) 3/1/2018 Page 4 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 25.00 25.00 20.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Businesses receiving Support through the project - St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 16.00 16.00 23.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Businesses receiving Support through the project - Grenada (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 53.00 53.00 60.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Direct project beneficiaries, (% of which are female) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 10,917.00 10,917.00 21,000.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Direct project beneficiaries - St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Number, Custom Breakdown) 3/1/2018 Page 5 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 739.00 739.00 5,000.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Percentage of which are female (Percentage, Custom Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 40.00 41.00 41.00 50.00 PHINDPDOTBL  Direct project beneficiaries - Saint Lucia (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 5,006.00 5,006.00 9,000.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Percentage of which are female (Percentage, Custom Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 40.00 55.00 55.00 50.00 PHINDPDOTBL  Direct project beneficiaries - Grenada (Number, Custom Breakdown) 3/1/2018 Page 6 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 5,256.00 5,256.00 7,000.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDPDOTBL  Percentage of which are female (Percentage, Custom Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 70.00 70.00 50.00 Overall Comments Indicators have not substantially changed since the last ISR as earlier activities have concluded, and the next significant change is anticipated to reflect the completion of the final call for ICT training grants in SVG and Grenada and the implementation of the broadband network PPP (once Bank no-objection is issued and the contract is signed). Results indicators related to employment will be revised in the planned restructuring (per Clients’ requests). Intermediate Results Indicators PHINDIRITBL  People trained under the project in gainful ICT employment (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 18.00 18.00 615.00 Date 22-May-2012 30-Sep-2016 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 3/1/2018 Page 7 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) PHINDIRITBL  People trained under the project in gainful ICT employment - Grenada (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 290.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  People trained under the project in gainful ICT employment - Saint Lucia (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 18.00 18.00 175.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  People trained under the project in gainful ICT employment - St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 150.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  People trained under the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1,885.00 1,885.00 3,400.00 Date 22-May-2012 30-Sep-2016 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 3/1/2018 Page 8 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) PHINDIRITBL  People trained under the project - Grenada (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 250.00 250.00 300.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  People trained under the project - Saint Lucia (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 983.00 983.00 1,500.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  People trained under the project - St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 652.00 652.00 1,600.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  Number of public buildings/facilities connected to networks under the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 47.00 47.00 645.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 3/1/2018 Page 9 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) PHINDIRITBL  Number of public buildings/facilities connected to networks under the project - St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 74.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  Number of public buildings/facilities connected to networks under the project - St. Lucia (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 47.00 95.00 Date 22-May-2012 01-May-2016 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  Number of public buildings/facilities connected to networks under the project - Grenada (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 66.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  People certified after training under the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 777.00 777.00 790.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 3/1/2018 Page 10 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) PHINDIRITBL  People certified after training under the project - St. Vincent and the Grenadines (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 343.00 343.00 250.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  People certified after training under the project - Saint Lucia (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 288.00 288.00 250.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 PHINDIRITBL  People certified after training under the project - Grenada (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 146.00 146.00 290.00 Date 22-May-2012 31-Aug-2017 20-Feb-2018 01-Aug-2018 Overall Comments Indicators have not substantially changed since the last ISR as earlier activities have concluded, and the next significant change is anticipated to reflect the completion of the final call for ICT training grants in SVG and Grenada and the implementation of the broadband network PPP (once Bank no-objection is issued and the contract is signed). Results indicators related to employment will be revised in the planned restructuring (per Clients’ requests). Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed Disbursed P114963 IDA-51170 Effective USD 6.00 6.00 0.00 5.21 0.31 94% 3/1/2018 Page 11 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) P114963 IDA-51180 Effective USD 6.00 6.00 0.00 2.56 3.03 46% P114963 IDA-51190 Effective USD 10.00 10.00 0.00 3.33 6.02 36% P114963 IDA-H7720 Effective USD 3.00 3.00 0.00 2.56 0.29 90% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P114963 IDA-51170 Effective 22-May-2012 26-Jun-2012 11-Dec-2012 01-Feb-2017 01-Aug-2018 P114963 IDA-51180 Effective 22-May-2012 26-Jun-2012 11-Dec-2012 01-Feb-2017 01-Aug-2018 P114963 IDA-51190 Effective 22-May-2012 27-Jun-2012 18-Sep-2013 01-Feb-2017 01-Aug-2018 P114963 IDA-H7720 Effective 22-May-2012 26-Jun-2012 15-Apr-2013 01-Feb-2017 01-Aug-2018 Cumulative Disbursements Restructuring History Level 2 Approved on 24-May-2016 3/1/2018 Page 12 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Caribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Program (P114963) Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 3/1/2018 Page 13 of 13 Public Disclosure Copy