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Digital Federated States of Micronesia Project

Abstract*

The objective of the Digital Federated States of Micronesia Project for Micronesia is to expand access to the internet, promote private sector investment in digital services, and establish the critical foundations for digital government services and the digital economy in the Recipient’s territory. The Project has four components. 1. National Digital Connectivity Infrastructure component will support the development of climate and disaster resilient...

* 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 expand access to the internet, promote private sector investment in digital services, and establish the critical foundations for digital government services and the digital economy in the Recipient’s territory

Key Details

Project Details

  • P170718

  • Active

  • James Neumann , Toufiq Ahmed

  • Federated States of Micronesia

  • US$ 30.80 million

  • Department of Finance and Administration,Telecommunication Regulation Authority,FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation,Department of Health and Social Affairs,Department of Transportation Communication and Infrastructure

  • East Asia and Pacific

  • 2020

  • US$ 30.80 million

  • N/A

  • December 13, 2023

  • March 31, 2026

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Grant 30.80

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 30.80
IBRD + IDA Commitment 30.80
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 30.80

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

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Oct 25, 2022 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 476,917.03
Oct 24, 2022 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 468,615.12
Feb 1, 2024 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 1,009,726.10
Mar 15, 2024 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 1,355,555.40
Mar 27, 2020 IDA-D5560 Loan Commitment 30,800,000.00
Jun 5, 2020 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 178,218.34
Jul 27, 2020 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 2,000,000.00
May 5, 2022 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 90,242.07
Aug 24, 2021 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 89,438.49
Nov 1, 2021 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 54,114.60
Apr 8, 2021 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 86,243.87
May 14, 2021 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 101,361.11
Feb 16, 2023 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 314,928.20
Oct 5, 2022 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 77,552.72
Feb 3, 2022 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 77,183.50
Aug 31, 2022 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 111,498.68
Aug 18, 2022 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 111,083.78
Aug 9, 2024 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 1,939,228.50
Oct 2, 2023 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 1,245,281.80
Jun 5, 2023 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 344,158.10
May 14, 2024 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 1,838,426.80
Sep 4, 2024 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 492,338.72
Sep 4, 2024 IDA-D5560 Loan Disb 1,655,987.40

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-23

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of fixed broadband retail providers in FSMValue1.002.002.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Digital government strategy adopted by National and State governmentsValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of mobile service providers in FSMValue1.001.002.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Regulatory framework for digital services adoptedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Expanded access to internet services on outer islands (percentage of outer islands with internet access)Value0.000.0050.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • People provided with access to the InternetValue35000.0045000.0055000.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of people that benefitted from new access to Internet service.Value0.004000.0020000.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of people that benefitted from the improved Internet service.Value0.0033787.0035000.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • People provided with access to the Internet - FemaleValue17500.0017500.0017500.00
    Date
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Availability of fiber services in the deployment area (homes passed)Value0.0046.3480.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Digital government strategy developedValueNoYesYes
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Government's Cyber Security Program developedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Grievances responded and/or resolved within the stipulated service standardsValue0.00100.0075.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Premises with a fiber connectionValue0.0031.2525.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Digital services implemented by governmentValue0.000.002.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of people reached through digital literacy and entrepreneurship programs (disaggregated by gender)Value0.000.005000.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Cost of entry level fixed broadband serviceValue26.0049.0026.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Passage of harmful digital communications billValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • of which femaleValue0.000.002500.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Speed (Kbps) of entry level fixed broadband serviceValue512.0010000.0010000.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Mobile broadband penetrationValue0.000.7040.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Base-stations installed on outer islandsValue0.008.0020.00
    DateDecember 31, 2019October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Project beneficiaries reporting satisfaction with improved internet servicesValue0.000.0050.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • of which femaleValue0.0066.0025.00
    DateApril 1, 2020October 13, 2023March 31, 2026
    Comment
  • Retail Price of Entry Level Fixed Broadband - YapValue26.0049.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Retail Price of Entry Level Fixed Broadband - ChuukValue26.0049.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Retail Price of Entry Level Fixed Broadband - PohnpeiValue26.0049.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Retail Price of Entry Level Fixed Broadband - Kosrae (to be verified)Value0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Speed (Kbps) of entry level fixed broadband service - YapValue512.0010000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Speed (Kbps) of entry level fixed broadband service - ChuukValue512.0010000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Speed (Kbps) of entry level fixed broadband service - PohnpeiValue512.0010000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Speed (Kbps) of entry level fixed broadband service - KosraeValue512.00512.000.00
    Date
    Comment