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BiH Water and Sanitation Services Modernization Project

Abstract*

Component 1: Improving the institutional capacity for sector modernization. This component will finance activities at the Entities level to strengthen policy and regulatory frameworks and institutional capacity to advance sector reform and promote sustainable service delivery. This is particularly related to support on preparation and thereafter implementation of the Government’s Water Sector Modernization Concept that should include a clear action...

* 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

The Project development objective is to support Bosnia and Herzegovina to (i) strengthen the institutional capacity at the Republika Srpska (RS), Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH), and local level for improved WSS service delivery, (ii) improve access to safely managed WSS services, and (iii) improve the efficiency of WSS service providers in participating local governments.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P168943

  • Active

  • IGOR PALANDZIC , Camilo Lombana Cordoba

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • November 8, 2019

  • (as of board presentation)

    November 24, 2021

  • August 11, 2023

  • US$ 67.90 million

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Republika Srpska,Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry of Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2022

  • US$ 67.90 million

  • N/A

  • Substantial

  • November 30, 2027

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • January 24, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 60.90
Bosnia and Herzegovina Water and Sanitation Sector Moderniza 7.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 60.90
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 60.90
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 7.00
Total Project Cost** 67.90

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of June 30, 2025

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of June 30, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Nov 15, 2023 IBRD-93020 Loan Disb -139,899.75
Aug 11, 2023 IBRD-93020 Loan Disb 141,541.31
Apr 2, 2024 IBRD-93020 Loan Disb 3,223,200.00
May 15, 2024 IBRD-93020 Int Charges 68,226.95
Nov 24, 2021 IBRD-93020 Loan Commitment 60,900,000.00
Nov 15, 2023 IBRD-93020 Int Charges 1,704.92
Aug 11, 2023 IBRD-93020 Fee Charges 141,541.31
Nov 15, 2023 IBRD-93020 Int Charges 170,854.03
May 15, 2024 IBRD-93020 Loan Disb -3,247,500.00
May 15, 2024 IBRD-93020 Loan Disb 3,247,500.00
Nov 15, 2023 IBRD-93020 Loan Disb 139,899.75
May 15, 2024 IBRD-93020 Int Charges 2,917.06

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-01-24
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-24
Financial Management Satisfactory 2025-01-24
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-24
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-24
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-24

COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Sector financing frameworks/policies drafted and submitted for approvalValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Percentage of participating utilities achieving the agreed threshold score for key efficiency performance indicators as agreed in their utility operational manual.Value0.000.0070.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 1, 2027
    Comment
  • Number of WUs utilizing the newly established WSS benchmarking systemValue0.000.0040.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • People provided with access to safely managed water servicesValue0.000.00165000.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Female beneficiaries with access to safely managed water servicesValue0.000.0015000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • People provided with access to safely managed sanitation servicesValue0.000.0035000.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Female beneficiaries with access to safely managed sanitation servicesValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of new service agreements between LGs and WUs developed and signedValue0.000.0015.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023January 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Percentage of utilities achieving the agreed threshold score for their operational key performance indicators as agreed in the utility operational planValue0.000.0070.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Benchmarking system establishedValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Water utilities that have prepared new or have updated business plansValue0.006.0015.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Improved customer satisfaction with WSS service deliveryValue0.000.005.00
    DateFebruary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Capacity building program launchedValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Number of water utility staff participating in capacity building programsValue0.000.00200.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Share of newly recruited engineers that are femaleValue0.000.0045.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2020September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Reduced energy consumption of the operated water supply system (as a result of rehabilitation)Value0.000.0015.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment
  • Number of female professionals participating in capacity building programsValue0.000.0070.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2021September 28, 2023March 25, 2027
    Comment