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Emission Reductions Program to Combat Climate Change & Poverty in the Caribbean Coast, the BOSAWAS & the Indio Maiz Reserves

Abstract*

Country Context: Nicaragua’s economic and poverty outlook has been jeopardized by the political crisis that began in April 2018.Social and political unrest and a protracted political crisis have affected economic activity and eroded confidence. Real GrossDomestic Product (GDP) contracted by -4.0 and -3.9 percent in 2018 and 2019, respectively. According to the latest World Bankforecasts for 2020, economic growth is expected to fall to -5.9 percent...

* The project abstract is drawn from the PAD, SAR or PGD and may not accurately reflect the project's current nature

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Development Objective

To make payments to the Program Entity for measured, reported and verified Emissions Reductions (ER) from reduced deforestation and forest degradation, as well as the enhancement of forest carbon stocks (REDD+) in targeted areas of Nicaragua, and to ensure that paid amounts are distributed according to an agreed benefit sharing plan.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P167434

  • Dropped

  • Philippe Dardel

  • Ministry of Finance and Public Credit

  • Nicaragua

  • March 12, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    July 29, 2022

  • N/A

  • US$ 47.50 million

  • Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (MARENA)

  • Latin America and Caribbean

  • 2022

  • US$ 47.50 million

  • N/A

  • High

  • N/A

  • BEGIN APPRAISAL

  • December 19, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
The Forest Carbon Partnership Facility – Carbon Fund 47.50

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 47.50
Total Project Cost** 47.50

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

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Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

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COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

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