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Shire Valley Transformation Program - Phase 2

Abstract*

SVTP-2 will develop gravity irrigation infrastructure in the Shire Valley that will deliver water to blocks of land where commercial agriculture will be practiced. Demarcation and adjudication of all parcels of land in the project area will be carried out so that parcel holders can get a land record and amalgamated customary estates can be formed and licensed. Agriculture blocks will be developed in close cooperation with the landholders that have...

* 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 develop irrigated commercial agriculture and strengthen the management of natural resources in the Program area.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P176575

  • Active

  • Zhimin Mao , Time Fatch

  • Republic of Malawi

  • Malawi

  • September 28, 2021

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 21, 2022

  • September 12, 2022

  • US$ 134.00 million

  • N/A

  • December 14, 2023

  • September 30, 2028

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 134.00
Borrower/Recipient 91.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 134.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 134.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 285.00

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$)
Apr 14, 2023 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 12,000,000.00
Mar 1, 2024 IDA-71350 Int Charges 1.27
Aug 21, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 660,179.56
May 24, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 204,244.97
Jul 19, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 110,162.51
Jul 22, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 1,142,876.10
Aug 1, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 921,576.00
Aug 16, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 523,791.80
Aug 1, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 356,970.00
Jun 28, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 621,167.44
Jun 28, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 13,974,978.00
May 14, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 410,781.40
Jun 28, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 1,682,198.20
Jun 21, 2022 IDA-71350 Loan Commitment 134,000,000.00
Mar 13, 2024 IDA-71350 Int Charges 45,086.41
Mar 13, 2024 IDA-71350 Int Charges 45,086.41
Jul 31, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 1,283,416.80
Mar 1, 2024 IDA-71350 Int Charges 1.27
May 23, 2023 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 133,379.00
Jan 17, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 11,000,000.00
May 23, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 9,723,802.00
Apr 29, 2024 IDA-71350 Loan Disb 16,145,744.00
Sep 1, 2023 IDA-71350 Int Charges 33,900.31
Sep 1, 2023 IDA-71350 Int Charges 33,900.31

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-19
Procurement Moderately Unsatisfactory 2024-12-19
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-12-19
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory 2024-12-19
Project Management Unsatisfactory 2024-12-19
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory 2024-12-19

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Area that can be supplied with gravity-fed bulk irrigation waterValue0.000.0021000.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • New irrigation areaValue0.000.0017500.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Existing irrigation area currently using water pumped from Shire RiverValue3500.003500.000.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Membership (households) of SOCFEsValue0.000.0020000.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • With registered customary estate (land record) registered in name of woman only or with joint titleValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Female representation in various Committees, including SOCFEs (measured here) and Customary Land CommitteesValue0.000.0030.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Female representation in newly established CLCsValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Customary estates brought under irrigated commercial cropsValue0.000.0015000.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Annual sale value of crops that are cultivated by SOCFEsValue0.000.0015000000.00
    DateMay 1, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Conservation areas under improved management, as measured by the Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT)Value377.00377.00400.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Satisfaction with benefits of the ProgramValue0.000.0075.00
    DateMay 1, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Length of main canal constructed, resilient against extreme climate eventsValue0.000.0070.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Functional land registry office in Chikwawa and Nsanje DistrictsValue0.000.002.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023December 31, 2025
    Comment
  • SOCFE business plans developedValue0.000.0020.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023December 31, 2027
    Comment
  • Forest area restored under improved managementValue0.000.0010000.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Grievances responded to and satisfactorily resolved within one month of filingValue0.000.0080.00
    DateJune 30, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Signed Irrigation water purchase agreementsValue0.000.0014.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023December 31, 2026
    Comment
  • SOCFEs adopting CSA practicesValue0.000.008.00
    DateJune 21, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • People participating in income-generating activities supported by the projectValue0.000.005000.00
    DateMay 1, 2022December 1, 2023September 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Of which are female beneficiariesValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment