1. What We Do

E-Lanka Development

Abstract*

The objective of the e-Sri Lanka Development Project is to promote: (i) use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) to enhance growth, employment, and equity through affordable access to means of information and communication; (ii) access to and use o f public information and services on-line by citizens and businesses; and (iii) competitiveness of private sector, particularly of knowledge industries and Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs)...

* 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 project developmet obective is to enhance growth and equity through:(i) improved access and use of means of information and communication;(ii) access to and use of public services on-line by businesses and citizens; and (iii) enhanced competitiveness of the private sector and in particular of knowledge industry and SMEs. The objective will be achieved by: (i) establishing an effective, citizen-centered and business-friendly government; (ii) empowering the rural poor, disadvantaged groups, women, and youth through increased and affordable access to information and communication tools; (iii) developing leadership and skills in ICT; and (iv) creating employment in the ICT industry and ICT.enabled services, and enhancing the competitiveness of user industries and services. Project component programs are 1.ICT Policy, Leadership and Institutional Development Program 2.ICT Human Resources Development and Industry Promotion Program 3.Regional Telecommunication Network Development Program 4.Telecenter Development Program 5.Reengineering Government Program 6.E-Society Program

Key Details

Project Details

  • P081771

  • Closed

  • Sriyani M. Hulugalle

  • N/A

  • Sri Lanka

  • December 5, 2003

  • (as of board presentation)

    September 21, 2004

  • September 24, 2004

  • US$ 83.00 million

  • N/A

  • South Asia

  • 2005

  • US$ 54.00 million

  • C

  • Not Applicable

  • December 31, 2013

  • BANK APPROVED

  • February 24, 2016

  • Notes

Sectors

Created with Highstock 5.0.14FY17 - Central Government(Central Agencies)FY17 - Central Government (Central Agencies)FY17 - Law and JusticeFY17 - Other PublicAdministrationFY17 - Other Public AdministrationFY17 - Public Administration -Information andCommunications TechnologiesFY17 - Public Administration - Information and Communications TechnologiesFY17 - ICT InfrastructureFY17 - ICT ServicesFY17 - Other Information andCommunications TechnologiesFY17 - Other Information and Communications Technologies

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Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
Borrower/Recipient 14.00
KOREA: Export-Import Bank of Korea (EIBK) 15.00
Japan Social Development Fund 1.00
IDA Credit 53.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 53.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 53.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 1.00
Total Project Cost** 83.00

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

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Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
May 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Int Charges 579.55
Jan 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 429,225.28
Jan 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Int Charges 3,245.07
Jan 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Int Charges 3,245.07
Jan 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Int Charges 130,231.99
Jul 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Int Charges 1,115.88
Jul 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Int Charges 1,115.88
Jul 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 410,390.60
Jul 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Int Charges 133,865.20
Jul 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Int Charges 133,865.20
Sep 21, 2004 IDA-39860 Loan Commitment 53,000,000.00
Jan 31, 2012 IDA-50510 Loan Commitment 11,000,000.00
Jul 1, 2024 IDA-39860 Int Charges 12,606.15
Jul 1, 2024 IDA-39860 Int Charges 12,606.15
Jul 1, 2024 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 392,345.66
May 15, 2024 IDA-50510 Int Charges 1,327.16
May 15, 2024 IDA-50510 Int Charges 45,133.36
May 15, 2024 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 154,944.10
May 15, 2024 IDA-50510 Int Charges 27,079.97
May 15, 2024 IDA-50510 Int Charges 27,079.97
Jul 1, 2024 IDA-39860 Int Charges 118,470.30
Jul 1, 2024 IDA-39860 Int Charges 118,470.30
Nov 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Int Charges 2,001.74
Nov 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 155,298.88
Jan 1, 2024 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 392,851.44
Jan 1, 2024 IDA-39860 Int Charges 110,137.69
Jan 1, 2024 IDA-39860 Int Charges 110,137.69
Jan 1, 2024 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 7,111.53
Jul 1, 2023 IDA-39860 Int Charges 17,675.89
Jul 1, 2023 IDA-39860 Int Charges 17,675.89
Jul 1, 2023 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 396,383.78
Jul 1, 2023 IDA-39860 Int Charges 123,374.42
Jul 1, 2023 IDA-39860 Int Charges 123,374.42
Nov 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Int Charges 27,724.35
Nov 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Int Charges 27,724.35
Nov 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Int Charges 44,877.11
May 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Int Charges 4,618.80
May 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 157,208.56
May 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Int Charges 28,654.81
May 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Int Charges 28,654.81
Jul 1, 2015 IDA-39860 Int Charges -0.01
May 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 2,529.10
Jul 1, 2014 IDA-39860 Int Charges 926.99
Jul 1, 2014 IDA-39860 Int Charges 926.99
Jul 1, 2014 IDA-39860 Int Charges 173,040.38
Jul 1, 2014 IDA-39860 Int Charges 173,040.38
Jan 1, 2015 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 511.23
Jan 1, 2015 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 431,259.20
Jan 1, 2015 IDA-39860 Int Charges 161,913.90
Jan 1, 2015 IDA-39860 Int Charges 161,913.90
May 15, 2014 IDA-50510 Int Charges 40,279.90
May 15, 2014 IDA-50510 Int Charges 40,279.90
May 15, 2014 IDA-50510 Int Charges 67,133.14
May 15, 2014 IDA-50510 Int Charges 13,065.51
Nov 15, 2013 IDA-50510 Int Charges 25,832.54
Dec 6, 2013 IDA-50510 Loan Disb 1,739,934.90
Nov 15, 2013 IDA-50510 Int Charges 339.62
Nov 15, 2013 IDA-50510 Int Charges 339.62
Nov 15, 2013 IDA-50510 Int Charges 22,925.67
Nov 15, 2013 IDA-50510 Int Charges 22,925.67
Sep 18, 2013 IDA-50510 Loan Disb 3,987,264.50
Jul 1, 2013 IDA-39860 Int Charges 167,660.45
Jul 1, 2013 IDA-39860 Int Charges 167,660.45
Jan 1, 2014 IDA-39860 Int Charges 169,750.27
Jan 1, 2014 IDA-39860 Int Charges 169,750.27
Jan 1, 2014 IDA-39860 Int Charges 1,432.72
Jan 1, 2014 IDA-39860 Int Charges 1,432.72
Nov 15, 2014 IDA-50510 Int Charges 38,296.87
Nov 15, 2014 IDA-50510 Int Charges 64,934.72
Nov 15, 2014 IDA-50510 Int Charges 38,296.87
Jul 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Int Charges 146,189.73
Nov 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Int Charges 4,025.21
Nov 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,979.04
Nov 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,979.04
Nov 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Int Charges 61,631.76
Nov 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 165,437.47
Jul 1, 2017 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 401,133.22
Jul 1, 2017 IDA-39860 Int Charges 138,850.06
Jul 1, 2017 IDA-39860 Int Charges 138,850.06
Jan 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Int Charges 137,965.62
Jan 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Int Charges 243.72
Jan 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Int Charges 243.72
Jan 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 412,107.20
Nov 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Int Charges 33,559.18
Nov 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Int Charges 33,559.18
Nov 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Int Charges 55,687.83
Nov 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 1,839.14
Nov 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 159,098.67
May 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 157,972.62
May 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Int Charges 34,357.07
May 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Int Charges 34,357.07
May 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Int Charges 57,261.78
May 15, 2019 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 3,880.81
Jul 1, 2019 IDA-39860 Int Charges 1,860.26
Jul 1, 2019 IDA-39860 Int Charges 1,860.26
Jul 1, 2019 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 413,674.75
Jul 1, 2019 IDA-39860 Int Charges 140,921.84
Jul 1, 2019 IDA-39860 Int Charges 140,921.84
Jan 1, 2019 IDA-39860 Int Charges 141,131.50
Jan 1, 2019 IDA-39860 Int Charges 141,131.50
Jan 1, 2019 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 11,432.27
Jan 1, 2019 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 403,047.12
Nov 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Int Charges 34,947.33
Nov 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Int Charges 34,947.33
Nov 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Int Charges 58,245.51
Nov 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 4,655.69
Nov 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 157,120.45
May 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 165,164.22
May 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,751.84
May 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,751.84
May 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Int Charges 61,253.07
May 15, 2018 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 2,062.35
Jan 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Int Charges 9,080.65
Jan 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Int Charges 9,080.65
Jan 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 424,415.28
Jan 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Int Charges 141,814.64
Jan 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Int Charges 141,814.64
Jul 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Int Charges 7,695.65
Jul 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Int Charges 7,695.65
Jul 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 419,182.12
Jul 1, 2018 IDA-39860 Int Charges 146,189.73
Nov 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 143,549.42
Jan 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 412,239.72
Jan 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Int Charges 134,515.40
Jan 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Int Charges 134,515.40
Jan 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Int Charges 245,714.80
Jan 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 4,862.22
May 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Int Charges 29,569.68
May 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Int Charges 29,569.68
May 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Int Charges 103,296.79
May 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 3,766.98
May 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 152,049.42
Jul 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 6,397.61
Jul 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 389,932.53
Jul 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Int Charges 126,330.27
Jul 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Int Charges 126,330.27
Jul 1, 2022 IDA-39860 Int Charges 230,763.23
Nov 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Int Charges 53,057.38
Nov 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Int Charges 1,787.28
Nov 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Int Charges 31,834.39
Nov 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Int Charges 31,834.39
Nov 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 164,499.60
Jul 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 424,355.70
Jul 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Int Charges 138,446.06
Jul 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Int Charges 138,446.06
Jul 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Int Charges 11,282.89
Jul 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Int Charges 11,282.89
May 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 168,453.64
May 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Int Charges 33,231.29
May 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Int Charges 33,231.29
May 15, 2021 IDA-50510 Int Charges 53,555.25
Jan 1, 2021 IDA-39860 Int Charges 130,231.99
Nov 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 162,841.88
Nov 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Int Charges 33,418.62
Nov 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Int Charges 33,418.62
Nov 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Int Charges 55,125.78
Nov 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 3,401.16
May 15, 2023 IDA-50510 Int Charges 45,731.68
Jan 1, 2023 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 388,449.56
Jan 1, 2023 IDA-39860 Int Charges 107,247.10
Jan 1, 2023 IDA-39860 Int Charges 107,247.10
Jan 1, 2023 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 8,163.71
Nov 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Int Charges 95,602.54
Nov 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Int Charges 28,663.01
Nov 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Int Charges 28,663.01
Nov 15, 2022 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 10,534.09
Nov 15, 2014 IDA-50510 Int Charges 663.97
Nov 15, 2014 IDA-50510 Int Charges 663.97
Jul 1, 2013 IDA-39860 Int Charges 220.13
Jul 1, 2013 IDA-39860 Int Charges 220.13
Jul 1, 2014 IDA-50510 Loan Cancel 5,874.55
Dec 31, 2013 IDA-39860 Loan Cancel 7.11
Jul 2, 2015 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 404,955.22
Jul 2, 2015 IDA-39860 Int Charges 154,821.47
Jul 2, 2015 IDA-39860 Int Charges 154,821.47
Jul 1, 2015 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 12,096.53
May 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 2,529.10
May 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 35,151.24
May 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 35,151.24
May 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 59,602.27
May 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges -10.00
May 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 10.00
Jul 1, 2015 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 0.01
Jul 1, 2015 IDA-39860 Int Charges -0.01
Jul 1, 2017 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 13,524.98
May 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 2,640.42
May 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 157,811.47
May 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,466.35
May 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,466.35
May 15, 2017 IDA-50510 Int Charges 56,873.31
Nov 15, 2016 IDA-50510 Int Charges 1,181.57
Nov 15, 2016 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,285.13
Nov 15, 2016 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,285.13
Jan 1, 2017 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 8,685.22
Nov 15, 2016 IDA-50510 Int Charges 60,475.19
May 15, 2016 IDA-50510 Int Charges 61,355.66
May 15, 2016 IDA-50510 Int Charges 35,612.52
May 15, 2016 IDA-50510 Int Charges 35,612.52
May 15, 2016 IDA-50510 Int Charges 1,934.50
May 15, 2016 IDA-50510 Int Charges 1,934.50
Jan 1, 2017 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 391,948.30
Jan 1, 2017 IDA-39860 Int Charges 144,228.03
Jan 1, 2017 IDA-39860 Int Charges 144,228.03
Jul 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 411,480.10
Jul 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Int Charges 151,327.38
Jul 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Int Charges 151,327.38
Jul 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 4,540.07
Nov 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,831.45
Nov 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 36,831.45
Nov 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 61,385.72
Jan 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 3,216.31
Jan 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Int Charges 151,767.03
Jan 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Int Charges 151,767.03
Jan 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Loan Repay 409,755.12
Jan 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Int Charges 8.34
Jan 1, 2016 IDA-39860 Int Charges 8.34
Nov 15, 2015 IDA-50510 Int Charges 3,126.21
May 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Int Charges 241.45
May 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Loan Repay 159,167.44
May 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Int Charges 32,593.14
May 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Int Charges 32,593.14
May 15, 2020 IDA-50510 Int Charges 54,321.90
Jan 1, 2020 IDA-39860 Int Charges 137,965.62
Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Moderately Unsatisfactory 2014-05-05
Counterpart Funding Satisfactory 2014-05-05
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2014-05-05
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2014-05-05
Financial Management Unsatisfactory 2014-05-05
Project Management Unsatisfactory 2014-05-05
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory 2014-05-05

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 11-26-2014
OutcomesSubstantial
Risk to Development OutcomeNegligible
Bank PerformanceModerately Unsatisfactory
Borrower PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Government PerformanceSubstantial
Implementing AgencyModerately Satisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 06-30-2015PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingModerately Satisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeNegligible To LowN/a
Bank PerformanceUnsatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualityUnsatisfactoryN/a
M&e QualityModestN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Improved access and use of ICT in target areas (1A)Value0.0043475.0040000.00
    DateJune 30, 2004November 30, 2013December 31, 2013
    CommentNovember 2013 Survey. This is only for core services identified in the original project.The original target was 5000, but this was revised upwards during Additional Financing to 40,000.
  • Improved access and use of ICT in target areas (1B)Value0.0077.0075.00
    DateJune 30, 2004November 30, 2013December 31, 2011
    CommentCAP is the community assistance program and PAP is the partnership assistance program. The 80% is the rate of satisfaction withthe applications developed through the e-society Fund by users.CAP - 25% low usage, 44% average, 31% high usage; PAP - 20% low usage, 80% high usage
  • Access to and use of public services on-line by business and citizens (2)Value0.009060061.007500000.00
    DateJune 30, 2004July 5, 2013December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • Enhanced competitiveness of the private sector and in particular of knowledge industry and SMEsValue20279.0050159.0060000.00
    DateJune 30, 2004March 25, 2011December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • Satisfaction rateValue0.0070.0070.00
    DateJune 30, 2004November 30, 2013December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • 50% of Government Organizations comply with e-government policyValue0.0038.0050.00
    DateJune 30, 2004September 30, 2011December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • % reduction in average time to obtain government services by citizens and level of satisfactionValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment< 8 hrs - 32%9-40 - 17%41-80 - 14%> 80 hrs - 37%A survey is planned to collect the data prior to closing date.
  • Reach 4.2 score on the business usage subscale of the NRI indexValue3.464.604.70
    DateJune 30, 2004March 25, 2011December 31, 2013
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Developed local leadership in ICT and enabling environment (KPI1)Value641.00788.00685.00
    DateJune 30, 2004December 30, 2013December 31, 2013
    CommentUnit of measure is number not percentage-Not permitted to changeDuring AF 147 CIOs were trained.This target has been achieved.
  • Establish 200 telecenters out of which 170 will be operational and 75 financially sustainableValue0.00729.00240.00
    DateJune 30, 2004July 5, 2013December 31, 2013
    Comment533 operational, 351 financially sustainable208 operational, 85 financially sustainable. The additional financing will add 40 more for the underserved areas
  • Effective citizen-centered and business friendly governmentValue0.00155.00165.00
    DateJune 30, 2004July 5, 2013December 31, 2013
    Comment0 services for private sector, 0 for public sector135 services for private sector, 20 for public sectorThe original target of 145 services was achieved by the original project . The additional financing project added another 20services to be developed to a total target of 165.
  • Increased awareness of ICT opportunities, capacity to implement ICT projects, and to contribute to socio-economic developmentValue0.0077.0075.00
    DateJune 30, 2004March 25, 2011December 31, 2013
    CommentCAP is the community assistance program and PAP is the partnership assistance program.CAP: 77% aware, 77% have access; PAP: 74% aware, 70% have accessCAP: 70% aware, 70% have access; PAP: 70% aware, 70% have access
  • ICTA effectively meeting its annual targets in the strategic planValue0.00100.00100.00
    DateJune 30, 2004December 30, 2013December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • mprovement in rating of ICT policy environment using NRI indexValue3.132.604.19
    DateJune 30, 2004December 30, 2013December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • Gender and age diversity of telecenter usersValue0.0048.0040.00
    DateJune 30, 2004July 5, 2013December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • Age diversity of telecenter usersValue0.0082.0070.00
    DateJune 30, 2004July 5, 2013December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • % of projects (recommended by e-SF Board for funding) scaled up/ replicated by donorsValue0.0082.9080.00
    DateJune 30, 2004March 25, 2011December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • Level of competition for Partnership grants measured by ratio of applications to grants awardedValue0.0012.503.00
    DateJune 30, 2004March 25, 2011December 31, 2013
    Comment
  • Level of competition for Community grants measured by ratio of applications to grants awardedValue0.003.403.00
    DateJune 30, 2004March 25, 2011December 31, 2013
    Comment