| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| FRANCE: French Agency for Development | 9.50 |
| IDA Credit | 25.00 |
| Miscellaneous 1 | 5.00 |
| IDA Grant | 5.00 |
Recovery of Economic Activity for Liberian Informal Sector Employment Project
Abstract*
Even after two decades of relative peace, more than half of Liberia’s population still lives in poverty, reflecting the scars of a devastating civil conflict and the Ebola crisis. Poverty—measured at the official national poverty line—increased from 54.1 percent in 2014 to 58.9 percent in 2016, driven by the Ebola crisis and the 2015 economic downturn. Persistent low income and low human capital continue to be the main barriers to progress, perpetuating... Show More
Development Objective
To increase access to income-earning opportunities for the vulnerable in the informal sector in response to crises, expand income and livelihood support to poor and food insecure households, and improve efficiency in managing social protection programs in Liberia.
Key Details
Project Details
P174417
Active
Mack Mulbah
Republic of Liberia
October 16, 2020
(as of board presentation)
March 12, 2021
October 1, 2021
US$ 10.00 million
Ministry of Youth and Sports,Liberia Agency for Community Empowerment,Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection
2021
US$ 44.50 million
N/A
Substantial
December 31, 2026
Yes
BANK APPROVED
June 25, 2024
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 30.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 30.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 14.50 |
| Total Project Cost** | 10.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2022 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 2,639.43 |
| Oct 31, 2022 | IDA-D7830 | Loan Disb | 273,842.12 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | IDA-D7830 | Loan Disb | 839,097.75 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | IDA-72660 | Loan Commitment | 20,000,000.00 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | IDA-D7830 | Loan Commitment | 5,000,000.00 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | IDA-68480 | Loan Commitment | 5,000,000.00 |
| Feb 15, 2022 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 2,639.43 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 6,251.28 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 6,251.28 |
| Oct 28, 2022 | IDA-68480 | Loan Disb | 273,842.12 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | IDA-68480 | Loan Disb | 839,097.75 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | IDA-72660 | Loan Disb | 3,007,808.20 |
| Jun 21, 2024 | IDA-72660 | Loan Disb | 2,838,533.20 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | IDA-D7830 | Loan Disb | 614,778.90 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 19,940.72 |
| Apr 1, 2024 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 19,940.72 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 20,357.14 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 20,357.14 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 7,464.02 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 7,464.02 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | IDA-68480 | Loan Disb | 614,778.90 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | IDA-68480 | Loan Disb | 1,117,928.40 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | IDA-D7830 | Loan Disb | 1,117,928.40 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 10,845.14 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | IDA-68480 | Int Charges | 10,845.14 |
| Apr 12, 2023 | IDA-D7830 | Loan Disb | 501,632.84 |
| Apr 12, 2023 | IDA-68480 | Loan Disb | 501,632.84 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-07-28 |
| Project Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-07-28 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2025-07-28 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2025-07-28 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-07-28 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-07-28 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of small businesses that are invested in by beneficiary households Value 0.00 1072.00 2424.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Project beneficiaries of the CLAS program Value 0.00 5000.00 6200.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Social Protection programs utilizing the LHSR Value 2.00 3.00 6.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Cash transfer payments delivered to beneficiaries on-time Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of female-led small businesses that are invested in by beneficiary households Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Female project beneficiaries of the CLAS program Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Project beneficiaries of the CLAS program who are persons with disabilities Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Project beneficiaries of the SCT program Value 0.00 550.00 16000.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Number of project beneficiaries of the labor-intensive public works program Value 0.00 5740.00 17000.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Female cash recipients of the SCT program Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Project beneficiaries of the SCT program with at least one person with disabilities in their households Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Share of female project beneficiaries of the labor-intensive public works program Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Project beneficiaries of the labor intensive public works program who are persons with disabilities Value 0.00 1.10 0.00 Date Comment Number of project beneficiaries who have completed the Life Skills and Employability training Value 0.00 4966.00 17000.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of female project beneficiaries who have completed the Life Skills and Employability training Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Households enrolled in Component 1 registered in Liberia Household Social Registry Value 0.00 57.60 100.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Beneficiaries of social safety net programs Value 0.00 5000.00 31000.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Beneficiaries of social safety net programs Value 0.00 550.00 80000.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Work-days created by the project under labor-intensive public works program Value 0.00 599460.00 1020000.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Households benefitting from grant support program under Component 1 Value 0.00 2811.00 4450.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Beneficiaries of Safety Nets programs - Cash-for-work, food-for-work and public works (number) Value 0.00 5000.00 31000.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Labor-intensive public works program beneficiaries that receive their final wage payment within two weeks of completing 60 days of work Value 0.00 43.50 90.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Beneficiaries of Safety Nets programs - Unconditional cash transfers (number) Value 0.00 550.00 80000.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Households with female representative benefitting from grant support program under Component 1 Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Households enrolled in Component 1 with representatives that are registered for mobile money Value 0.00 99.20 90.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Households enrolled in Component 1 with female representatives that are registered for mobile money Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Labor-intensive public works program beneficiaries satisfied with the project interventions Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment SCT payments delivered on time Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Enrolled beneficiary households that receive the full grant payments under Component 1 Value 0.00 34.80 60.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Farming communities practicing improved and climate resistant farming methods with access to market information Value 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Female labor-intensive public works program beneficiaries satisfied with the project interventions Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Labor-intensive public works program beneficiaries registered in Liberia Household Social Registry Value 0.00 55.20 100.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment CLAS program beneficiaries that receive full payment of labor subsidy Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Households registered in the LHSR Value 0.00 282.00 50000.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment New businesses started in a male-dominated field by female grant recipients in Component 1 Value 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Labor-intensive public works program beneficiaries registered for mobile money Value 0.00 99.00 90.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Beneficiaries satisfied with the project interventions under Component 1 Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Male labor-intensive public works program beneficiaries satisfied with the project interventions Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Female CLAS program beneficiaries that receive full payment of labor subsidy Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Community development plan funded by the project benefiting to the community members Value 0.00 0.00 222.00 Date November 1, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Female beneficiaries satisfied with the project interventions under Component 1 Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Public work projects initiated in poor communities Value 0.00 230.00 600.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of female labor-intensive public works program beneficiaries registered for mobile money Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Male beneficiaries satisfied with the project interventions under Component 1 Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Public work projects targeted to benefit/improve services for women/girls Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Complaints received by Project Grievance Redress Mechanism that are addressed within 4 weeks Value 0.00 99.90 80.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Beneficiaries of labor market programs Value 0.00 14132.00 22250.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Public work projects aimed at climate mitigation/adaptation Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Beneficiaries of social safety net programs Value 0.00 24769.00 85000.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Beneficiaries of labor market programs - Female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Individuals who have completed the business skills training Value 0.00 3055.00 4450.00 Date November 23, 2022 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Beneficiaries of Safety Nets programs - Cash-for-work, food-for-work and public works (number) Value 0.00 24769.00 85000.00 Date November 23, 2020 June 7, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Female individuals who have completed the business skills training Value 0.00 81.80 0.00 Date Comment