Solomon Islands Roads and Aviation Project

Abstract*

The development objective of the Roads and Aviation Project for Solomon Islands is to improve operational safety and oversight of air transport and associated infrastructure, strengthen the sustainability and climate resilience of the project roads, and in the event of an eligible crisis or emergency, to provide an immediate response to the eligible crisis or emergency.it has four components.The first component, Honiara and munda airports infrastructure...

* 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

Improve operational safety and oversight of air transport and associated infrastructure, strengthen the sustainability and climate resilience of the Project Roads, and in the event of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, to provide an immediate response to the Eligible Crisis or Emergency.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P166622

  • Closed

  • Naoki Kakuta , Keelye Hanmer

  • Solomon Islands

  • Solomon Islands

  • June 21, 2018

  • (as of board presentation)

    March 28, 2019

  • May 23, 2019

  • US$ 54.60 million

  • Ministry of Communication and Aviation,Ministry of Finance and Treasury,Ministry of Infrastructure Development

  • East Asia and Pacific

  • 2019

  • US$ 51.00 million

  • B

  • Not Applicable

  • December 31, 2024

  • Yes

  • Bank Approved

  • March 6, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Borrower/Recipient 3.60
IDA Credit 30.50
IDA Grant 20.50

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 51.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 51.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 54.60

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

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of October 31, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-11-20
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-11-20
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-11-20
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-11-20
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-11-20
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-11-20

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-29-2025
OutcomesModerately Satisfactory
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank PerformanceSatisfactory
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Airport Certification according to ICAO safety and security standards at Munda AirportValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • CERC Operations Manual adopted by SIG with appropriate training on activating and implementingValueNoYesYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Identified climate resilient investments constructed and in useValue0.000.008.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Implementation of recommended PASO annual work planValue0.0059.0080.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Modernization of air traffic management achievedValueNo VSAT or ADS-B Ground StationsVSAT operational at Honiara and Munda Airports. ADVSAT and ADS-B Ground Stations operational
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of gravel roads on Malaita main roads in good or fair conditionValue10.0013.5019.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Airport Master Plan, Sector Strategy and Airline Strategy in line with implementation scheduleValue0.00100.00100.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Asset Management System updated and used for preparing investment programValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Availability of social services within an accessible distanceValue2.007.006.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023April 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Bridge upgradedValue0.000.003.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Completion of new terminal building at Munda AirportValue0.00100.00100.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Equipment and systems standardized with regional standardsValue0.004.004.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Grievances responded and/or resolved within the stipulated service standardsValue0.00100.0075.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Length of Malaita main roads maintainedValue0.0027.0038.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Local employment in routine road maintenance (person-days)Value0.00337.50950.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Navigation and safety aids in line with implementation scheduleValue0.00100.00100.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of training courses related to GBV deliveredValue0.0013.005.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Open Contracting used to publicize procurement data and updated on a monthly basisValueNoYesYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • People with enhanced access to transportation servicesValue0.00721000.00721000.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019February 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • People with enhanced access to transportation services - Roads/HighwaysValue0.000.0082000.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019February 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • People with enhanced access to transportation services – AviationValue0.00721000.00721000.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019February 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of contracts completed within their original forecast delivery dateValue0.0021.0080.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of procurement activities completed (i.e., contracts signed) by the planned dates set in the approved procurement plan in STEPValue0.000.0080.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of women in the community advisory committees established for routine maintenance and regravelling works in MalaitaValue0.0026.0020.00
    DateAugust 1, 2019December 31, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Project-supported organization(s) publishing periodic reports on GRM and how issues were resolved [including resolution rates]ValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Resurfacing of Munda Airport pavement in line with implementation scheduleValue0.00100.00100.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2022August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Satisfactory post-construction road safety auditValueNoNoYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Successful implementation of the GBV, VAC and Trafficking Strategy and Action PlanValueNoYesYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment
  • Training needs assessment completed for MCA, SIACL, CAASI, and Solomon AirlinesValueNo training needs assessmentTraining needs assessment completedTraining needs assessment completed
    DateJanuary 1, 2019February 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Unqualified audit with the time specified under the Legal AgreementValueNoYesYes
    DateJanuary 1, 2019December 31, 2023August 1, 2025
    Comment