| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| Foreign Universities | 3.20 |
| AUSTRALIA, Government of | 2.60 |
| GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT - Associated IBRD Fund | 3.00 |
| Global Environment Facility (GEF) | 11.00 |
| Borrower/Recipient | 2.50 |
Coral Reef Targeted Research and Capacity Building for Management Project
Abstract*
The Coral Reef Targeted Research and Capacity Building for Management Project for the East Asia and Pacific Region, funded by the Global Environment Facility through the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, aims to align, for the first time, the expertise and resources of the global coral reef community around key research questions related to the resilience and vulnerability of coral reef ecosystems, to integrate the results, and to disseminate... Show More
Development Objective
The Global Environment Objective is to fill critical gaps in our global understanding of what determines coral reef ecosystem vulnerability and resilience to a range of key stressors?from localized human stress to climate change--and to inform policies and management interventions on behalf of coral reefs and the communities that depend on them. The Project Development Objective is to align, for the first time, the expertise and resources of the global coral reef community around key research questions related to the resilience and vulnerability of coral reef ecosystems, to integrate the results, and to disseminate them in formats readily accessible to managers and decision-makers. A related objective is to build much-needed capacity for science-based management of coral reefs in developing countries, where the majority of reefs are found.These objectives will be achieved through targeted investigations involving networks of scientists, in consultation with managers, and the dissemination of knowledge within and across regions to decisionmakers.
Key Details
Project Details
P078034
Closed
Harideep Singh
N/A
East Asia and Pacific
May 7, 2003
(as of board presentation)
September 23, 2004
April 11, 2005
US$ 22.30 million
N/A
2005
US$ 13.60 million
C
Not Applicable
May 30, 2010
BANK APPROVED
December 12, 2013
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 | 13.60 |
| Total Project Cost** | 22.30 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2009-12-08 |
| Project Management | Highly Satisfactory | 2009-12-08 |
| Summary Global Objective Rating | Satisfactory | 2009-12-08 |
| Financial Management | Highly Satisfactory | 2009-12-08 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2009-12-08 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Satisfactory | 2009-12-08 |
| Counterpart Funding | Satisfactory | 2009-12-08 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-02-2011 |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Substantial |
| Risk to Development Outcome | Modest |
| Bank Performance | Substantial |
| Borrower Performance | Highly Satisfactory |
| Government Performance | Not Applicable |
| Implementing Agency | Not Applicable |
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | ICR REVIEW: 02-27-2012 | PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT: |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome Rating | Moderately Satisfactory | N/a |
| Risk To Development Outcome | Moderate | N/a |
| Bank Performance | Moderately Satisfactory | N/a |
| Borrower Performance | Highly Satisfactory | N/a |
| Government Performance | Not Rated | N/a |
| Implementing Agency | Highly Satisfactory | 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 |
|---|
Results from targeted research are synthesized, interpreted and communicated to key audiences or stakeholders in appropriate formats. Uptake of information changes level of debate or business practic Value Little synthesis of ongoing coral reef research ac Researchers supported by the project presented 100 Major findings are synthesized and presented at th Date December 15, 2003 October 30, 2009 December 15, 2009 Comment CRTR funded research has influenced debate on global issues like CC tipping points to local fishing practices and coastal zonedevelopment. Results of research are peer reviewed annually for quality control and product delivery against agreed benchmarks; synthesized; interpreted and disseminated to different audiences. Value No mechanism in place for systematic peer review a Synthesis Panel has met 3 times in the past 12 mon Synthesis Panel meets at least once a year to revi Date December 15, 2004 October 30, 2009 May 30, 2010 Comment Additional CRTR products include UN policy brief on rethinking coastal mgt; connectivity handbook (in prep); SOPs & common samplingmethods to assess reef ecosy stem health developed for 5th GEFIW Conf Coral reef management community is empowered with new tools and techniques to assess reef health and take appropriate action. Value Little information available on incidence of coral Advisory briefs, toolkits, guidance notes, SOPs fo New tools and techniques to assess coral reef stre Date December 15, 2004 October 30, 2009 May 30, 2010 Comment Direct measurement of utilization of tools not available Local decision-makers understand the importance of coral reefs to their stakeholders and begin to incorporate reef friendly practices in their business models. Value Little or no appreciation by local government of t Learning exchanges are ongoing through IW:Learn, j Learning exchanges among key stakeholders on benef Date December 15, 2004 October 30, 2009 May 30, 2010 Comment Zanzibar issued RFP for feasibility study on waste water treatment options for waste discharged into reef environ. Project may betied to Phase 2 of WB-financed Municipal Services Project in Zanzibar. Heightened level of debate on urgent policy actions to enhance resilience of coral reef ecosystems to impacts from climate change. Value Little willingness among coral reef research commu Bio-economic models showing coral reef futures for Models and scenarios laying out coral reef futures Date December 15, 2004 October 30, 2009 May 30, 2010 Comment Article has been cited more than 80x in scientific and non-scientific papers; it continues to play key role in international talkson climate change impacts and covered in major newspapers/newswires. Sectoral policies, business and management practices are aligned with CRTR research findings re: coral reef sustainability at localgovernment level, and at national level in at least one country Value Business as usual whereby development tradeoffs in New regulations adopted to prohibit commercial sal Management practices are updated using findings fr Date December 15, 2004 October 30, 2009 December 15, 2009 Comment Improved management practices and LGIs have been fostered by the project in all four regions. Uptake of improvement mgt practicesis accelerating although poli cy change has not been to the degree originallyanticipated. International Teams of Coral Reef Scientists collaborating with local researchers at Center of Excellence to investigate and reporton key ecological questions underpinning effective management. Value Coral reef research is fragmented in institutional All 4 COEs are actively involved in CRTR research All 4 COEs are actively involved in CRTR research, Date December 15, 2004 October 30, 2009 December 15, 2009 Comment Examples include research on impacts of groundwater contamination, fishing practices, surface runoff from farms, and theeffectiveness of different coral transp lant methods.