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Bhutan - HIV/AIDS and STI Prevention and Control Project

Abstract*

The HIV/AIDS and STI Prevention and Control Project for Bhutan aims to reduce the risk of HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) transmission among the general population, in particular among groups with high-risk sexual behaviors. Key outcome indicators include increases in the percentage of persons reporting condom use with last non-regular sex partner and percentage of patients with selected STIs at health care facilities who are appropriately...

* 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 proposed project aims to reduce the risk of HIV and STI transmission among the general population, in particular among groups with high risk sexual behaviors.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P083169

  • Closed

  • Sandra Rosenhouse

  • N/A

  • Bhutan

  • September 24, 2003

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 17, 2004

  • August 18, 2004

  • US$ 5.94 million

  • N/A

  • South Asia

  • 2004

  • US$ 5.80 million

  • B

  • Not Applicable

  • June 30, 2011

  • BANK APPROVED

  • January 15, 2013

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Borrower/Recipient 0.14
IDA GRANT FOR HIV/AIDS 5.80

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 5.80
IBRD + IDA Commitment 5.80
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 5.94

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

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jun 17, 2004 IDA-H1030 Loan Commitment 5,770,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2011-06-27
Monitoring and Evaluation Moderately Unsatisfactory 2011-06-27
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory 2011-06-27
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory 2011-06-27
Procurement Moderately Unsatisfactory 2011-06-27
Counterpart Funding Satisfactory 2011-06-27
Project Management Moderately Unsatisfactory 2011-06-27

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 12-30-2011
OutcomesModerately Unsatisfactory
Risk to Development OutcomeSubstantial
Bank PerformanceModerately Unsatisfactory
Borrower PerformanceModerately Unsatisfactory
Government PerformanceSubstantial
Implementing AgencyModerately Unsatisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 09-14-2012PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingUnsatisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeSignificantN/a
Bank PerformanceModerately UnsatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceUnsatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceModerately UnsatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyUnsatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualityExemplaryN/a
M&e QualityModestN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Percentage of persons reporting condom use with last non regular sex partner increased from <20% at project start to 60% among priority groups and 30% among the general population at project endValue<20%General population: 73% Priority Groups:Bar girl60% among priority groups and 30% among general po
    DateDecember 1, 2003March 31, 2010June 30, 2010
    CommentEstimate as no data were available at the time.General Populaltion Survey (2006) and Behavioral Surveillance Survey of identified risk groups (2009)
  • Percentage of patients with selected STIs at health facilities who are appropriately treated according to the updated national guidelines increased from <20% at baseline (yr 2) to 60% at project endValue<20%70% knew how to treat urethral discharge Only 23% 60%
    DateDecember 1, 2003May 20, 2011June 30, 2010
    Commentsubset of Health Facility Survey 2011. Data not comparable to earlier measurement of 25%. Other measures of STI treatment arestill low.

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Percentage of general population and selected priority groups reporting easy access to condom supply increasesValue30%75%-Gen pop, 2006Bar girls 65-87%Migrants 83-96%75% (specified in the PAD)
    DateDecember 1, 2003March 31, 2010June 30, 2011
    CommentNo new data: Data from General Population Survey (2006), Behavioral Surveillance Survey (2009)
  • Number of people receiving HIV testing and counseling through VCT (HISC) centers (excl. hospital-based)ValuenoneGrand Total: 7015 since 20052500
    DateDecember 31, 2004March 31, 2011June 30, 2011
    CommentIncludes those tested. Large increase resulted from peer interventions carried out in hot spots.
  • Proportion of blood donations that are VoluntaryValue2004 (25%, Thimphu)Thimphu 80% 2010Natl 46%.60% Thimphu45 % Natl
    DateDecember 31, 2004December 31, 2010December 31, 2010
    Comment
  • Percentage of labs meeting quality assurance standardsValuenever measured80%
    DateDecember 31, 2004March 31, 2010June 30, 2011
    CommentHas surpassed target of 80%
  • Number of priority group interventions (sex workers, drug users, MSM, prisoners)Value16
    DateJune 30, 2004March 31, 2010December 31, 2009
    CommentThe two interventions in Thimphu and Phuentsholing were discontinued.
  • Percentage of known PLWA receiving CD4 every six months.Valueno CD4 FACScount available until 2005. So, value i100%
    DateJune 30, 2004December 21, 2009June 30, 2011
    CommentThis is calculated based on number of PlWA and CD4s carried out in last year.
  • Adults and children with HIV receiving antiretroviral combination therapyValue0.0036.000.00
    DateOctober 31, 2004March 31, 2010June 30, 2011
    CommentNo ART available then.A total of 46 have been placed on ART since epidemic began. 10 have died.Target difficult to estimate...should be 100% of those who need it.