Improving the Efficiency and Sustainability of Charcoal and Woodfuel Value Chains

Development Objective

The project development objective is to improve the efficiency and sustainability of woodfuel value chains in Northwest Rwanda. The project will result in a major advance in woodfuel management across the Gishwati-Mukura landscape by improving woodlot managementpractices, increasing the efficiency of charcoal production and improving seed quality for increased resilience.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P163358

  • Closed

  • Pablo Cesar Benitez Ponce

  • Republic of Rwanda

  • Rwanda

  • September 19, 2017

  • (as of board presentation)

    November 14, 2017

  • March 28, 2018

  • US$ 3.99 million

  • Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) under the Ministry of Environment

  • Eastern and Southern Africa

  • 2018

  • US$ 3.99 million

  • N/A

  • Not Applicable

  • September 30, 2021

  • Yes

  • Bank Approved

  • July 29, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Africa Climate Change Program 3.99

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 3.99
Total Project Cost** 3.99

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of October 31, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of October 31, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Moderable 2021-06-25
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2021-06-25
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2021-06-25

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-29-2022
OutcomesSubstantial
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank PerformanceSubstantial
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Charcoal producers that have adopted more efficient production techniquesValue0.00500.00613.00
    DateOctober 2, 2017December 31, 2019September 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Land area under improved woodlot managementValue0.00800.001487.40
    DateOctober 9, 2017December 31, 2019September 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Participation of women in charcoal production within the project areaValue10.0020.0022.20
    DateOctober 5, 2017December 31, 2019September 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Project BeneficiariesValue0.002500.004881.00
    DateOctober 16, 2017December 31, 2019September 30, 2021
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of knowledge productsValue0.006.008.00
    DateOctober 16, 2017December 31, 2019September 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Seed stands established in the project areaValue0.005.0011.00
    DateOctober 16, 2017December 31, 2019September 30, 2021
    Comment