AR WATER SCTR RFRM

Abstract*

The Water Sector Reform Project, the first phase of the sector reform program, seeks to support water sector reforms in medium-size cities through the introduction of private sector participation in the operation and management of water utilities, adoption of appropriate regulatory frameworks, and institutionalization of tariff policies and tested investment alternatives to better reach poor consumers. The project consists of three components: 1)... Show More

Development Objective

PROVISION OF WATER AND SANTITATION SERVICES IN URBAN CENTERS OF SEVERAL PROVINCES AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P006046
Status
Closed
Team Leader
Manuel G. Marino
Borrower 2
N/A

Country
Argentina
Disclosure Date
June 6, 1997
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
June 1, 1999
Effective Date
December 26, 2000

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 47.00 million
Implementing Agency
N/A
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Fiscal Year 3
1999

Commitment Amount
US$ 30.00 million
Environmental Category
B
Environmental and Social Risk
Not Applicable
Closing Date
March 31, 2007

Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED
Last Update Date
January 15, 2013

Associated Projects
P065326
P065325

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Environment and Natural Resource Management

FY17 - Environmental Health and Pollution Management21%
- FY17 - Air quality management7%
- FY17 - Soil Pollution7%
- FY17 - Water Pollution7%
FY17 - Environmental policies and institutions20%

FY17 - Private Sector Development

FY17 - Business Enabling Environment20%
- FY17 - Regulation and Competition Policy20%
FY17 - Public Private Partnerships10%

FY17 - Urban and Rural Development

FY17 - Urban Development40%
- FY17 - Services and Housing for the Poor20%
- FY17 - Urban Infrastructure and Service Delivery20%

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Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development	30.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	30.00
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	30.00

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	N/A
Total Project Cost**	47.00

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

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Period	Financier	Transaction Type	Amount (US$)
Jan 15, 2014	IBRD-44840	Int Charges	7,486.10
Jun 1, 1999	IBRD-44840	Loan Commitment	30,000,000.00
Jan 15, 2014	IBRD-44840	Loan Repay	1,109,600.00
Jul 15, 2014	IBRD-44840	Int Charges	3,347.27
Jul 15, 2014	IBRD-44840	Int Charges	0.01
Jul 15, 2014	IBRD-44840	Loan Repay	1,109,601.10
Jul 15, 2013	IBRD-44840	Int Charges	12,552.35
Jul 15, 2013	IBRD-44840	Loan Repay	1,109,600.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Procurement	Satisfactory	2006-12-13
Counterpart Funding	Moderately Satisfactory	2006-12-13
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Unsatisfactory	2006-12-13
Project Management	Moderately Satisfactory	2006-12-13
Financial Management	Satisfactory	2006-12-13
Monitoring and Evaluation	Satisfactory	2006-12-13
Overall Safeguards Rating	Satisfactory	2006-12-13
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Unsatisfactory	2006-12-13

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATOR	IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 10-05-2007
Outcomes	Unsatisfactory
Risk to Development Outcome	Substantial
Bank Performance	Moderately Unsatisfactory
Borrower Performance	Moderately Unsatisfactory
Government Performance	Moderately Unsatisfactory
Implementing Agency	Moderately Unsatisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATOR	ICR REVIEW: 12-21-2007	PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome Rating	Unsatisfactory	N/a
Risk To Development Outcome	Significant	N/a
Bank Performance	Moderately Unsatisfactory	N/a
Borrower Performance	Moderately Unsatisfactory	N/a
Government Performance	Moderately Unsatisfactory	N/a
Implementing Agency	Moderately Unsatisfactory	N/a
Icr Quality	Satisfactory	N/a
M&e Quality	Modest	N/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

To support the reform process in medium-size municipal and provincial utilities Value 0 Utilities 0 Utilities 5 utilities
Date July 19, 2004 December 1, 2006 March 30, 2007
Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Weighted average labor productivity (water connections per employee) Value 167 271 500
Date May 10, 1999 December 1, 2006 March 30, 2007
Comment

To support the reform process in medium-size municipal and provincial utilities	Value	0 Utilities	0 Utilities	5 utilities
	Date	July 19, 2004	December 1, 2006	March 30, 2007
	Comment

Weighted average labor productivity (water connections per employee)	Value	167	271	500
	Date	May 10, 1999	December 1, 2006	March 30, 2007
	Comment