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GEF Grndwtr & Drght Mgmt TAL (FY05)

Abstract*

The objective of the Southern African Development Community (SADC): Groundwater and Drought Management Project is the development of a SADC regional strategic approach to support and enhance the capacity of its member states in the definition of drought management policies, specifically in relation to the role, availability, and supply of potential groundwater resources. The project consists of four components. The first, development and testing of...

* 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

The development of a SADC regional strategic approach to support and enhance the capacity of its member States in the definition of drought management policies, specifically in relation to the role, availability (magnitude and recharge) and supply potential of groundwater resources.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P070547

  • Closed

  • Marcus Wishart

  • N/A

  • Africa

  • March 12, 2002

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 14, 2005

  • March 15, 2006

  • US$ 13.32 million

  • N/A

  • Africa

  • 2005

  • US$ 9.80 million

  • C

  • Not Applicable

  • October 31, 2011

  • BANK APPROVED

  • January 15, 2013

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
FRANCE, Govt. of (Except for Min. of Foreign Affairs-MOFA) 0.08
GERMANY, Govt. of (Except for BMZ) 1.22
Local Govts. (Prov., District, City) of Borrowing Country 3.52
EC: European Commission 1.00
SWEDEN: Swedish Intl. Dev. Cooperation Agency (SIDA) 0.50
Global Environment Facility (GEF) 7.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 9.80
Total Project Cost** 13.32

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Counterpart Funding Satisfactory 2011-12-17
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2011-12-17
Summary Global Objective Rating Moderately Satisfactory 2011-12-17
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2011-12-17
Monitoring and Evaluation Moderately Satisfactory 2011-12-17
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2011-12-17
Financial Management Satisfactory 2011-12-17

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 04-30-2012
OutcomesModerately Satisfactory
Risk to Development OutcomeModest
Bank PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Borrower PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Government PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Implementing AgencyModerately Satisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 03-24-2014PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingModerately Satisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeModerateN/a
Bank PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualitySatisfactoryN/a
M&e QualityModestN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Component 1 - Stakeholders and groundwater dependent eco-systems in the pilot areas are less vulnerable to drought impacts and regional implications are identifiedValueGroundwater Situation Analysis of the Limpopo RiveIntervention success in strengthening physical andSignificant improvement over baseline situation in
    DateAugust 31, 2003October 31, 2011October 31, 2011
    CommentPhysical and social interventions (structural and non-structural) were developed and tested in pilot areas within the Limpopo Basin.
  • Component 2 - Regional management tools and guidelines preparedValueNo management tools and guidelines available100%100%
    DateDecember 9, 2005October 31, 2011October 31, 2011
    CommentDecision support guidelines were disseminated to all PSC members and SADC WRTC during the annual WRTC meeting on May 2011.
  • Component 3 - Groundwater Management Institute of Southern Africa established and financially viableValueNo groundwater institution.GMI established.Host institution identified by YR2 end Director &
    DateDecember 9, 2005October 31, 2011October 31, 2011
    CommentGovernance structure for GMI established. Host institution (University of Free state) and SADC member endorsed institution andstaff recruitment underway. Grant agreement in process.
  • Project successfully managed, administered & implementedValueProject effective.Project closing with success in key components andProject closes having successfully met its targets
    DateMarch 15, 2006October 31, 2011November 30, 2010
    Comment
  • SADC, River Basin Organizations and SADC Member States are better able to mitigate against groundwater drought by adopting the management guidelines and tools, by the end of the Project.ValueFrom Regional Situation Analysis Report.Adoption measured through Decision support tools/ 100% adoption
    DateJune 30, 2003October 31, 2011October 31, 2011
    CommentThe work included development of a primer for SADC parliamentarians and other political decision makers to enhance awareness andunderstanding of groundwater among decision-makers.
  • Greater awareness of, and scientific knowledge about, groundwater dependent eco-systems.ValueNo baseline required.Achieved with probabiity maps and methodologies foRefereed reports on dependence in at least 3 repre
    DateMay 31, 2006October 31, 2011October 31, 2011
    CommentMethodologies for identifying and classifying GDEs were developed in addition to probability maps identifying all GDE locations inthe SADC region and their extents.
  • Pilot area management plans adopted and implemented.ValueReview of pilot area facilities at commencement ofManagement Plans finalised and delivered to 7 pilo100%
    DateDecember 9, 2005October 31, 2011October 31, 2011
    CommentManagement plans were prepared and distributed to 7 pilot communities as a tool that would provide guidance to the recipientcommunity in the times of drought.
  • 75% of stakeholders indicate confidence in measures to reduce vulnerability and willingness to participate in the implementation ofprotective measures.ValueNo baseline required.75%50% by MTR 75% by ICR
    DateDecember 9, 2005October 31, 2011November 30, 2010
    CommentStakeholders in 7 pilot communities were well consulted throughout the pilot intervention phase to inform and maintaincommunication through the establishment of the groundwater user groups (water committees) and organization of training workshops.
  • Regional Guidelines and tools endorsed by SADC Water Resources Technical Committee.ValueNo Baseline required.100%100%
    DateDecember 5, 2009October 31, 2011November 30, 2010
    CommentThe DSGs were presented and endorsed by the Committee in May 2011.
  • Monitoring network and interpretive processes in place.ValueReview of pilot area facilities at commencement of80%30% by YR2 50% by YR3 80% by YR4
    DateDecember 9, 2005October 31, 2011November 30, 2010
    CommentGroundwater monitoring procedures integrated in all of the 7 pilots. Monitoring tasks has begun 6 of the sites.