| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Grant | 305.00 |
| IDA Credit | 75.00 |
Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project
Abstract*
The project development objective of the Malawi and Mozambique - Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project is to support Malawi and Mozambique in increasing regional trade coordination, reducing trade costs and time, developing regional value chains, and improving access to infrastructure. The project adopts the RICAS (FY18-23) infrastructure “plus” approach. The project’s components directly respond to the strategic pillars of the Regional Integration... Show More
Development Objective
The project development objective is to support Malawi and Mozambique in increasing regional trade coordination, reducing trade costs and time, and developing regional value chains.
Key Details
Project Details
P164847
Active
Ankur Huria , Laurent Corthay, Monica Moldovan
Republic of Malawi,Republic of Mozambique
Southern Africa
December 9, 2020
(as of board presentation)
April 27, 2021
September 24, 2021
US$ 380.00 million
Ministry of Transport and Logistics, Republic of Mozambique,Roads Authority, Republic of Malawi,Fundo de Estradas, Republic of Mozambique,Ministry of Transport and Public Works, Republic of Malawi
2021
US$ 380.00 million
A
February 21, 2024
June 30, 2027
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 380.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 380.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 380.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2024 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 143,951.27 |
| May 28, 2024 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 7,500,000.00 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 1,769,970.00 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Commitment | 230,000,000.00 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Commitment | 75,000,000.00 |
| Apr 27, 2021 | IDA-68700 | Loan Commitment | 75,000,000.00 |
| Sep 20, 2022 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 1,173,371.00 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 2,379,360.00 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 4,000,000.00 |
| Feb 23, 2022 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 900,000.00 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 2,382,000.00 |
| Feb 22, 2022 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 1,600,000.00 |
| Oct 21, 2021 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 892,667.75 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 389,068.00 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 1,841,082.00 |
| Apr 7, 2023 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 2,290,769.00 |
| Nov 7, 2023 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 696,379.50 |
| Dec 15, 2023 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 2,291,587.50 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 50,110.50 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 400,000.00 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 325,000.00 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 650,000.00 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 664,905.00 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 414,053.00 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 2,580,839.00 |
| May 13, 2024 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 1,652,448.40 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | IDA-D8030 | Loan Disb | 95,967.50 |
| Jan 15, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 60.48 |
| Jan 15, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 60.48 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 15,271.98 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 15,271.98 |
| Jul 14, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 389,068.00 |
| May 22, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 87,047.44 |
| Jul 15, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 27,805.23 |
| Jul 15, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 27,805.23 |
| Jul 15, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 426.75 |
| Jul 15, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 426.75 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 50,110.50 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 449,553.00 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 348.61 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 348.61 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 33,071.46 |
| Jan 22, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 33,071.46 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 325,000.00 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 400,000.00 |
| Mar 26, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 1,769,970.00 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 664,905.00 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 185.05 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 185.05 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 2,617,703.00 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 48,186.36 |
| Jul 19, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 48,186.36 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 220,807.00 |
| Oct 6, 2021 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 200,291.67 |
| Apr 12, 2022 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 2,382,000.00 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 5,134.59 |
| Jul 18, 2022 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 5,134.59 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 0.75 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 0.75 |
| Jan 20, 2022 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 411.03 |
| Jan 20, 2022 | IDA-68700 | Int Charges | 411.03 |
| Nov 14, 2022 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 2,379,360.00 |
| Apr 7, 2023 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 2,290,769.00 |
| Sep 13, 2022 | IDA-68700 | Loan Disb | 1,173,371.00 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | IDA-D8040 | Loan Disb | 903,393.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-09-04 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2024-09-04 |
| Overall Safeguards Rating | Satisfactory | 2024-09-04 |
| Project Management | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2024-09-04 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2024-09-04 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-09-04 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2024-09-04 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Increase in sales of value chain actors participating in the supported value chains Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Decrease in logistics cost of containerized imports/exports $ per ton at destination Value 0.00 0.00 18.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Share of population with enhanced access to infrastructure Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Percentage of key corridor performance indicators with operational improvement made as measured by the corridor performance monitoring mechanism. Value 0.00 0.00 30.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Number of women value chain actors supported by value chain development activities Value 0.00 0.00 1000.00 Date Comment Decrease in logistics cost of containerized imports $ per ton at destination (Nacala to Blantyre, Road). Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date Comment Value of private sector investments catalyzed (through matching grants) in Malawi and Mozambique Value 0.00 0.00 15000000.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Decrease in logistics cost of containerized imports $ per ton at destination (Nacala to Blantyre, Rail) Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date Comment Decrease in logistics cost of containerized imports $ per ton at destination (Beira to Blantyre, Road) Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date Comment Decrease in logistics cost of containerized exports in $ per ton to port (Blantyre to Beira, road). Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date Comment Decrease in logistics cost of containerized exports in $ per ton to port (Blantyre to Nacala, rail). Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date Comment Decrease in average time to clear a border crossing Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date December 1, 2021 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Decrease in average time to clear Muloza-Milange border post Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date Comment Decrease in average time to clear Zobue-Mwanza border post Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date Comment Decrease in average time to clear Caloume-Dedza border post Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Length of primary and/or secondary road on or connecting regional truck corridor rehabilitated or upgraded in Malawi Value 0.00 0.00 45.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Number of value chain actors supported by value chain development activities. Value 0.00 0.00 5000.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Reduction in percentage of consignments subject to physical inspection in Malawi Value 70.00 70.00 40.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Length of secondary or tertiary road connecting to regional truck corridor rehabilitated or upgraded in Mozambique Value 0.00 0.00 351.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Number of women value chain actors supported by value chain development activities Value 0.00 0.00 2500.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 May 17, 2027 Comment Number of harmonized standards/mutual recognition agreements/ equivalence arrangements agreed between Malawi and Mozambique Value 0.00 2.00 6.00 Date December 1, 2020 October 2, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Reduction in percentage of consignments subject to physical inspection in Mozambique Value 60.00 60.00 40.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Mozambique Logistics KPIs published Value No Yes Yes Date December 1, 2020 April 7, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Gender gap in the share of the value of production sold Value 17.00 17.00 12.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Reduction in the number of agencies physically located at Dedza and Muloza border posts in Malawi Value 13.00 13.00 6.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Number of blackspot locations improved in Mozambique Value 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Upgrade infrastructure at all border posts in Mozambique Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Number of schools with IRAP Star Rating along the Nacala corridor Value 0.00 0.00 51.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Malawi Logistics KPIs published Value No Yes Yes Date December 1, 2020 April 7, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Spatial information tools developed to monitor civil works projects in areas vulnerable to flood and storms (Climate indicator) Value No Yes Yes Date December 1, 2020 October 2, 2023 June 30, 2027 Comment Number of schools with IRAP Star Rating along the Nacala corridor (Mozambique) Value 0.00 0.00 36.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 May 17, 2027 Comment Grievances responded and/or resolved within the stipulated service standards Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Number of schools with IRAP Star Rating along the Nacala corridor (Malawi) Value 0.00 0.00 15.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 May 17, 2027 Comment Increase in small scale cross-border traders (SSCBT) beneficiaries Value 0.00 0.00 25.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Construction of axle load weigh station in Malawi Value 0.00 0.00 1.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Grievances responded and/or resolved within the stipulated service standards in Mozambique Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date June 1, 2021 September 8, 2022 May 17, 2027 Comment African Road Safety Observatory (ARSO) datasets collected and reported in Malawi and Mozambique Value No No Yes Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 June 30, 2027 Comment Grievances responded and/or resolved within the stipulated service standards in Malawi Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date June 1, 2021 September 8, 2022 May 17, 2027 Comment Increase in women small scale cross-border traders (SSCBT) beneficiaries Value 0.00 0.00 25.00 Date December 1, 2020 September 8, 2022 May 17, 2027 Comment