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Romania: Institutional Strengthening and Financial Safety Net Resilience Project

Abstract*

FGBD was created in August 1996, with the mission of insuring deposits held exclusively by individuals up to the amount of RON 1,000 (then equivalent to roughly USD 239). Over time, and especially after Romania joined the EU, coverage was extended in line with the applicable EU directives, and since December 2010 it is equivalent to EUR 100,000 and benefits not only individuals but also legal entities. There have been substantial improvements in terms...

* 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 strengthen the institutional framework and financing mechanism for deposit protection and bank resolution in Romania.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P171039

  • Active

  • Matija Laco , Isfandyar Khan, Natalie Nicolaou

  • Bank Deposit Guarantee Fund (FGDB)

  • Romania

  • June 26, 2019

  • (as of board presentation)

    December 19, 2022

  • June 28, 2023

  • US$ 452.00 million

  • Bank Deposit Guarantee Fund (FGDB)

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2023

  • US$ 403.20 million

  • N/A

  • Low

  • June 30, 2028

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • December 14, 2023

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 403.20

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 403.20
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 403.20
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 452.00

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

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Nov 15, 2023 IBRD-94630 Int Charges 846,059.50
Aug 9, 2023 IBRD-94630 Fee Charges 1,114,064.00
May 15, 2024 IBRD-94630 Int Charges 1,093,506.60
Dec 19, 2022 IBRD-94630 Loan Commitment 403,200,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2025-06-27
Procurement Satisfactory 2025-06-27
Financial Management Satisfactory 2025-06-27
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-06-27
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2025-06-27
Project Management Satisfactory 2025-06-27

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • If Eligible Event 1 occurs, number of days within which FGDB commences payout of guaranteed depositors from the occurrence of Eligible Event 1.ValueNot applicable.Not Applicable.FGDB begins payout within 7 business days.
    DateNovember 23, 2022December 13, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • If Eligible Event 2 occurs, FGDB transfers the requested contribution for the financing of resolution within the specified deadlineset by the NBR in its decision.ValueNot applicable.Not Applicable.FGDB transfers the requested contribution within N
    DateNovember 23, 2022December 13, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • In the absence of an eligible event, in the Funding Capability Test in accordance with the Revised EBA Guidelines, FGDB obtains a rating of at least 2 in items i25, i27, and i31.ValueNoNoYes
    DateNovember 23, 2022December 13, 2023June 28, 2028
    Comment
  • Maintain an effective Memorandum of Understanding among FGDB, NBR, and MoF.ValueNoYesYes
    DateNovember 23, 2022December 13, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Increase FGDB's public awareness.Value24.0024.0030.00
    DateJune 30, 2021December 13, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Maintain public confidence.Value50.0050.0050.00
    DateJune 30, 2021December 13, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • FGDB undertakes at least one stress test.ValueYesYesYes
    DateNovember 23, 2022December 13, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • In the absence of an eligible event, FGDB maintains a minimum reserve ratio in compliance with the DGS/FGDB Law.ValueYesYesYes
    DateNovember 23, 2022December 13, 2023June 30, 2028
    Comment