| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| Local Communities | 0.80 |
| Global Environment Facility (GEF) | 10.00 |
| Borrower/Recipient | 12.20 |
| UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) | 0.06 |
Caatinga Conservation and Management - Mata Branca - (GEF)
Abstract*
The project's global environmental objective and its development objective are the same: to contribute to the preservation, conservation, and sustainable management of the biodiversity of the Caatinga in the states of Bahia and Ceara, while improving the quality of life of its inhabitants, through the introduction of sustainable development practices. There are 2 components to the project. Component 1, Institutional and Policy Support for Integrated... Show More
Development Objective
The project’s Development Objective is to contribute to the preservation, conservation, and sustainable management of the biodiversity of the Caatinga in the states of Bahia and Ceará, while improving the quality of life of its inhabitants, through the introduction of sustainable development practices.
Key Details
Project Details
P070867
Closed
Maria Lange
N/A
August 1, 2005
(as of board presentation)
June 26, 2007
September 25, 2007
US$ 23.06 million
N/A
2007
US$ 10.06 million
B
Not Applicable
October 31, 2013
BANK APPROVED
March 15, 2022
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
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 | 10.06 |
| Total Project Cost** | 23.06 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025
No data available.
Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025
No data available.
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2013-07-09 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2013-07-09 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2013-07-09 |
| Summary Global Objective Rating | Moderately Satisfactory | 2013-07-09 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2013-07-09 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2013-07-09 |
| Counterpart Funding | Satisfactory | 2013-07-09 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-27-2014 |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Moderately Satisfactory |
| Risk to Development Outcome | Substantial |
| Bank Performance | Moderately Unsatisfactory |
| Borrower Performance | Moderately Satisfactory |
| Government Performance | Substantial |
| Implementing Agency | Moderately Satisfactory |
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | ICR REVIEW: 09-21-2015 | 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 |
|---|
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Strategic environmental assessment completed with at least 2 workshops and 6 assessments carried out. Value zero SEA completed in Ceara. completed strategic assessment Date December 19, 2007 June 19, 2013 December 19, 2009 Comment Ceara carried out the entire SEA process. Bahia after some delay, it is being underway. Hectares of rehabilitated areas with riparian vegetation in the subproject area increased by 50% compared to baseline. Value to be determined 50% increase of riparian vegetation in target area Date December 19, 2007 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 Comment 24 subprojects focused on rehabilitation of riparian vegetation (2 concluded and 22 underway). An estimated 105 ha rehabilitatedto date (56 ha in Ceara and 49 ha in Bahia. 150 subprojects using integrated ecosystem management (IEM) strategies are under implementation. Value zero 132 132 subprojects Date December 19, 2007 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 Comment 132 subprojects supported (72 in Ceara and 60 in Bahia) 88% of the target At least 2 new RPPNs (Private Natural Heritage Reserve) established in Ceara. Value zero 2 2 RPPNs Date December 19, 2007 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 Comment Two created comprising 283 ha. Actively supporting the creation of others. 100% of the target Integrated ecosystem management and biodiversity conservation considerations mainstreamed in at least 6 sectoral policies or plans by participating states (GEF SP2 tracking tool) Value zero 8 or 133% 8 or 133% of the target Date December 19, 2007 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 Comment Seven policies mainstreamed in Ceara and one in Bahia. Ceara policies include: new state protected area law, new state policy tocombat desertification, strengthened state policy for environment at municipal level (Selo Verde), strengthened fire preventionprogram (PREVINA), new state policy of integrated management of solid waste, new state forest policy, new state policy forenvironmental services. In Bahia a new municipal environmental law (Itatim) and 4 municipal environmental councils created. 20% of degraded lands as measured by vegetation cover, in the project area have been rehabilitated when compared with the baseline. Value to be determined - to be determinated Date December 19, 2007 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 Comment In Ceara, 52 subprojects for rehabilitation of degraded areas are underway, to recover 690 ha, involving 1,295 family farmers. InBahia, 12subprojects for rehabilitation of degraded lands are underway with 1,225 family farmers. In 2012, Brazil's northeaststruggles with the worst drought in 30 years, prompting authorities to declare a state of emergency. This has negatively affectedsuccess of subprojects for rehabilitation of degraded areas, as well as the domestic water supplies and productive subprojects. the end target will be measured by the project completion report. Communities implementing production related sub-projects show 15% improvement in their lincome compared to similar rural productiveactivities. Value to be determined The survey is under development Date December 19, 2007 June 19, 2013 October 31, 2013 Comment Subprojects expected to improve incomes include 60 subprojects in Ceara and in Bahia. The survey to monitor the improvementstartedin June 2013. 6 existing PROBIO protected areas (150,184 hectares) have improved management effectiveness compared to baseline (GEF SP2 tracking tool). Value to be determined 5 or 83% 6 protected areas with improved management Date December 19, 2007 November 30, 2012 September 19, 2012 Comment In Bahia: (1) for APA Serra Branca (67,237 ha) the management plan will be completed in 2013; (2) for FLONA Contendas do Sincoré(11,000 ha) various activities including capacity building center created and tree nursery subprojects; (3) for State Par Morro doChapeu contracting for environmentale ducation activities; In Ceara: (1) RPPN Serra das Almas equipment for monitoring fauna; (2)Municipal Park Themistocles Lins Fialho - implementation of management counsel. The target is 100% 2 new PROBIO priority areas created by Bahia under SNUC/IUCN criteria, Value zero 1 new area proposed 1 new ares proposed in Bahia Date December 19, 2007 October 31, 2013 October 31, 2013 Comment Bahia completed the environmental/biological diagnostics, socio-economic assessment, and proposed the Decree for one newconservation unit in Curaca. Ceara supported the creation of 2 new areas, preliminary s for one, and studies for another, AguasEmendadas between Taua and Pedra Branca.