| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Grant | 63.70 |
| Asian Development Bank | 25.00 |
Pacific Regional Connectivity Program 2:FSM Connectivity Project
Abstract*
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the Republic of Palau (Palau) are partnering with the World Bank under the Palau-FSM Connectivity Project (P130592) and the Technical Assistance (TA) Project (P132686). The two governments have requested the Bank's support in reforming and investing in improved access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT). The Palau-FSM Connectivity Project, funded by the International Development... Show More
Development Objective
The development objective of the Project is to reduce the cost and increase the availability of ICT services needed to supportsocial and economic development in the Recipient's territory.
Key Details
Project Details
P130592
Active
James Neumann
Federated States of Micronesia
October 23, 2014
(as of board presentation)
December 17, 2014
March 11, 2015
US$ 72.50 million
Federated States of Micronesia Telecommunications Cable Corporation,Department of Transport, Communication and Infrastructure,Telecommunication Regulation Authority
2015
US$ 88.70 million
B
June 24, 2024
November 30, 2026
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 63.70 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 63.70 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 25.00 |
| Total Project Cost** | 72.50 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2017 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 108,636.73 |
| May 31, 2017 | IDA-D1880 | Loan Commitment | 16,200,000.00 |
| Jul 5, 2018 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 4,561,165.00 |
| Jun 26, 2018 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 1,556,800.00 |
| Jun 18, 2018 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 11,000,000.00 |
| Sep 18, 2018 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 1,585,461.00 |
| Oct 4, 2018 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 1,688,586.50 |
| Oct 4, 2018 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 652,400.00 |
| Apr 20, 2016 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 2,357,400.00 |
| Jan 31, 2017 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 102,706.55 |
| Jun 22, 2016 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 75,748.96 |
| Apr 11, 2017 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 2,919,000.00 |
| Oct 13, 2017 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 377,635.38 |
| Nov 28, 2017 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 59,784.21 |
| Dec 3, 2015 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 32,598.31 |
| Apr 19, 2016 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 50,000.01 |
| Apr 22, 2016 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 2,842,600.00 |
| Jul 8, 2015 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 1,000,000.00 |
| Sep 23, 2022 | IDA-D1880 | Loan Disb | 853,514.10 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 154,708.20 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | IDA-D1880 | Loan Disb | 154,708.20 |
| Jun 16, 2023 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 79,510.89 |
| Aug 7, 2023 | IDA-D1880 | Loan Disb | 196,925.62 |
| May 28, 2024 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 255,433.17 |
| Feb 26, 2024 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 74,096.94 |
| Feb 23, 2024 | IDA-D1880 | Loan Disb | 96,815.14 |
| Jun 17, 2019 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 3,875,146.00 |
| Jun 12, 2019 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 251,839.31 |
| Mar 22, 2019 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 243,797.80 |
| Jul 11, 2019 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 2,061,869.10 |
| Aug 26, 2019 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 986,652.50 |
| Apr 3, 2020 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 377,773.50 |
| May 18, 2020 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 245,305.77 |
| Apr 28, 2020 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 260,056.38 |
| Feb 8, 2021 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 234,898.58 |
| Aug 6, 2020 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 647,523.06 |
| May 7, 2021 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 182,091.00 |
| Nov 30, 2020 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 331,418.80 |
| May 3, 2022 | IDA-D1880 | Loan Disb | 280,997.03 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | IDA-D1880 | Loan Disb | 1,500,000.00 |
| Sep 7, 2021 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 97,272.00 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 863,661.10 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 230,297.10 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 615,700.00 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | IDA-D1880 | Loan Disb | 335,927.88 |
| Jun 21, 2023 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 32,013.09 |
| Apr 3, 2018 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 39,412.43 |
| Dec 17, 2014 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Commitment | 47,500,000.00 |
| Jul 5, 2018 | IDA-D0040 | Loan Disb | 1,165,000.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Project Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Overall Safeguards Rating | Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Internet bandwidth available (Mbps) Value 38.00 310150.00 400000.00 Date September 25, 2014 December 31, 2023 November 30, 2026 Comment Impact on Telecom sector of World Bank Technical Assistance (composite score: 1- low impact to 5-high impact) Value 2.00 5.00 5.00 Date September 25, 2014 December 31, 2023 November 30, 2022 Comment Retail Price of Internet Services (per Mbit/s per Month, in US$) Value 65.00 4.90 20.00 Date September 30, 2014 November 30, 2026 November 30, 2026 Comment Access to Internet Services (number of subscribers per 100 people) Value 2.00 27.00 50.00 Date September 25, 2014 December 31, 2023 November 30, 2026 Comment Wholesale International Internet bandwidth price Value 1800.00 23.46 20.00 Date September 25, 2014 December 31, 2023 November 30, 2026 Comment Direct project beneficiaries Value 0.00 33787.00 57500.00 Date September 25, 2014 December 31, 2023 November 30, 2026 Comment Annual total data network traffic (Gbps) Value 0.00 4.00 0.00 Date Comment Retail Price of Entry Level Fixed Broadband - Yap Value 69.00 49.00 0.00 Date Comment Number of mobile broadband connections Value 0.00 3591.00 0.00 Date Comment Female beneficiaries Value 50.00 50.00 50.00 Date September 25, 2014 May 30, 2018 January 31, 2020 Comment Access to telephone services (mobile phones per 100 people) Value 30.00 25.00 50.00 Date September 25, 2014 December 31, 2023 November 30, 2026 Comment Retail Price of Entry Level Fixed Broadband - Chuuk Value 69.00 49.00 0.00 Date Comment Number of fixed broadband connections Value 0.00 7391.00 0.00 Date Comment Retail Price of Entry Level Fixed Broadband - Pohnpei Value 69.00 49.00 0.00 Date Comment Retail Price of Entry Level Fixed Broadband - Kosrae (to be verified) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Speed of entry level fixed broadband package (Mbps/mth) - Yap Value 25.00 10.00 0.00 Date Comment Speed of entry level fixed broadband package (Mbps/mth) - Chuuk Value 25.00 10.00 0.00 Date Comment Speed of entry level fixed broadband package (Mbps/mth) - Pohnpei Value 25.00 10.00 0.00 Date Comment Speed of entry level fixed broadband package (Mbps/mth) - Kosrae (to be verified) Value 25.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Retail price entry level mobile broadband Value 705.00 30.00 0.00 Date Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Length of fiber optic cable access (km) Value 0.00 1950.00 1950.00 Date September 25, 2014 December 31, 2023 November 30, 2022 Comment Regulatory capacity strengthened Value No Yes Yes Date September 25, 2014 December 31, 2023 November 30, 2022 Comment EMC establishment Value No Yes Yes Date March 20, 2017 December 31, 2023 August 30, 2019 Comment Essential Facility/bottleneck regime adopted Value No Yes Date Comment Reporting framework for licensees adopted and implemented Value No Yes Date Comment Interconnection regime established Value No Yes Date Comment