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National Agricultural Technology Project

Abstract*

The National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) for Bangladesh will improve national agricultural productivity and farm income by revitalizing the national agricultural technology system. The project has four components: (i) agricultural research support; (ii) agricultural extension support; (iii) development of supply chains; and (iv) project management and coordination. NATP will be contribute to the national objective of increasing income and...

* 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 objective of the project is to improve effectiveness of the national agricultural technology system in Bangladesh. The overall objective of the long-term program is to support GOB's strategy to improve national agricultural productivity and farm income by revitalizing the national agricultural technology system. It is too early to make an assessment about whether the development objectives would be achieved during the lifetime of this project. However, the Government ownership and commitment is strong and the necessary implementation arrangements are being put in place. The satisfactory ratings are standard for first review and these will be assessed during the next implementation support mission.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P084078

  • Closed

  • Pushina Ng'andwe

  • Economic Relation Division, Ministry of Finance

  • Bangladesh

  • February 26, 2007

  • (as of board presentation)

    February 7, 2008

  • March 25, 2008

  • US$ 84.60 million

  • Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MOFL),MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE

  • South Asia

  • 2008

  • US$ 82.00 million

  • B

  • Not Applicable

  • December 31, 2014

  • BANK APPROVED

  • November 4, 2014

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 62.60
Borrower/Recipient 2.60
International Fund for Agriculture Development 19.40

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 62.60
IBRD + IDA Commitment 62.60
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 19.40
Total Project Cost** 84.60

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$)
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 462,722.44
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Int Charges 7,371.90
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Int Charges 7,371.90
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Int Charges 145,680.10
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Int Charges 145,680.10
Aug 15, 2017 IDA-43860 Int Charges 182,761.12
Aug 15, 2017 IDA-43860 Int Charges 182,761.12
Aug 15, 2017 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,396.64
Aug 15, 2017 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,396.64
Feb 15, 2019 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 14,359.24
Feb 15, 2019 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 502,297.03
Feb 15, 2019 IDA-43860 Int Charges 175,683.44
Feb 15, 2019 IDA-43860 Int Charges 175,683.44
Aug 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Int Charges 21,422.69
Aug 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Int Charges 21,422.69
Aug 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 515,467.62
Aug 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Int Charges 181,009.12
Aug 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Int Charges 181,009.12
Aug 15, 2019 IDA-43860 Int Charges 3,772.21
Aug 15, 2019 IDA-43860 Int Charges 3,772.21
Aug 15, 2019 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 512,117.80
Aug 15, 2019 IDA-43860 Int Charges 175,905.66
Aug 15, 2019 IDA-43860 Int Charges 175,905.66
Jul 3, 2019 IDA-43860 Loan Disb -99,406.20
Jul 3, 2019 IDA-43860 Loan Cancel 2,866,275.00
Feb 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Int Charges 172,832.23
Feb 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 4,586.77
Feb 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 504,967.47
Feb 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Int Charges 172,832.23
Feb 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Int Charges 15,424.90
Feb 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Int Charges 15,424.90
Feb 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 505,141.30
Feb 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Int Charges 176,719.16
Feb 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Int Charges 176,719.16
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 516,993.97
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 8,273.41
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Int Charges 161,099.88
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Int Charges 161,099.88
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Int Charges -8,990.50
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-43860 Int Charges 8,990.50
Aug 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Int Charges 173,673.61
Aug 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Int Charges 173,673.61
Aug 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 497,988.88
Aug 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,324.18
Aug 15, 2021 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,324.18
Aug 15, 2022 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,911.30
Aug 15, 2022 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,911.30
Aug 15, 2022 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 462,941.90
Aug 15, 2022 IDA-43860 Int Charges 157,978.90
Aug 15, 2022 IDA-43860 Int Charges 157,978.90
Feb 15, 2022 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 8,917.24
Feb 15, 2022 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 482,231.22
Feb 15, 2022 IDA-43860 Int Charges 167,418.44
Feb 15, 2022 IDA-43860 Int Charges 167,418.44
Feb 15, 2023 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 463,507.20
Feb 15, 2023 IDA-43860 Int Charges 155,172.39
Feb 15, 2023 IDA-43860 Int Charges 155,172.39
Feb 15, 2023 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 5,391.57
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 460,936.38
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Int Charges 143,372.69
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Int Charges 143,372.69
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 8,379.61
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-43860 Int Charges 3,069.35
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-43860 Int Charges 3,069.35
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 467,135.20
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-43860 Int Charges 155,906.38
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-43860 Int Charges 155,906.38
Feb 7, 2008 IDA-43860 Loan Commitment 62,600,000.00
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 1,071.44
Dec 10, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 646,932.56
Dec 9, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 882,213.00
Dec 17, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 312,759.88
Mar 3, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 1,068,419.60
Nov 4, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 964,389.44
Aug 12, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 2,249,440.00
Aug 15, 2013 IDA-43860 Int Charges 145,732.38
Aug 15, 2013 IDA-43860 Int Charges 145,732.38
Aug 15, 2013 IDA-43860 Int Charges 905.68
Aug 15, 2013 IDA-43860 Int Charges 905.68
Dec 1, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 181,808.72
Dec 4, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 597,312.30
Oct 28, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 430,620.38
Apr 15, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 283,243.88
Feb 15, 2014 IDA-43860 Int Charges 939.85
Feb 15, 2014 IDA-43860 Int Charges 174,599.31
Feb 15, 2014 IDA-43860 Int Charges 174,599.31
Feb 15, 2014 IDA-43860 Int Charges 939.85
Mar 10, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 352,158.60
Dec 23, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 10,563.70
Nov 25, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 130,404.06
Oct 15, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 523,611.12
Dec 26, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb -2,171.29
Dec 30, 2013 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 124,067.99
Dec 30, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Cancel 2,983,662.80
Feb 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Int Charges 506.93
Feb 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Int Charges 506.93
Feb 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Int Charges 188,419.17
Feb 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Int Charges 188,419.17
Jun 4, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 782,121.25
Jun 30, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 859,462.70
May 19, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 730,962.44
Aug 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Int Charges 183,480.89
Aug 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Int Charges 183,480.89
Aug 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Int Charges 6,124.92
Aug 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Int Charges 6,124.92
Jan 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Loan Disb -126,938.31
Sep 25, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 374,722.80
Sep 25, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 99,901.74
Aug 21, 2014 IDA-43860 Loan Disb 1,082,613.40
Aug 15, 2014 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,205.24
Aug 15, 2014 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,205.24
Aug 15, 2014 IDA-43860 Int Charges 190,012.95
Aug 15, 2014 IDA-43860 Int Charges 190,012.95
Aug 20, 2015 IDA-43860 Loan Disb -0.03
Aug 20, 2015 IDA-43860 Loan Disb -1,083,678.20
Mar 15, 2015 IDA-43860 Loan Cancel 107,667.16
Aug 15, 2016 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,574.98
Aug 15, 2016 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,574.98
Feb 15, 2016 IDA-43860 Int Charges 649.07
Feb 15, 2016 IDA-43860 Int Charges 649.07
Feb 15, 2016 IDA-43860 Int Charges 183,787.08
Feb 15, 2016 IDA-43860 Int Charges 183,787.08
Feb 15, 2017 IDA-43860 Int Charges 175,757.30
Feb 15, 2017 IDA-43860 Int Charges 175,757.30
Feb 15, 2017 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,419.07
Feb 15, 2017 IDA-43860 Int Charges 1,419.07
Aug 15, 2016 IDA-43860 Int Charges 184,554.20
Aug 15, 2016 IDA-43860 Int Charges 184,554.20
Feb 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Int Charges 3,474.23
Feb 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Int Charges 3,474.23
Feb 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Loan Repay 543,492.00
Feb 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Int Charges 170,300.77
Feb 15, 2018 IDA-43860 Int Charges 170,300.77

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2014-12-04
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2014-12-04
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2014-12-04
Counterpart Funding Satisfactory 2014-12-04
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2014-12-04
Monitoring and Evaluation Moderately Satisfactory 2014-12-04
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2014-12-04

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-29-2015
OutcomesSubstantial
Risk to Development OutcomeModest
Bank PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Borrower PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Government PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Implementing AgencyModerately Satisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 06-01-2016PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingSatisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeModerateN/a
Bank PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualitySatisfactoryN/a
M&e QualityModestN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Increase in agricultural productivityValue0.0073.008.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Increase in household incomesValue0.0056.0010.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Collaborative research or extension sub-projects - under implementationValue0.0094.00145.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Collaborative research or extension sub-projects - completed (number)Value0.00110.00145.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Client days of training provided - Female (number)Value0.00355000.00350000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Public investment in agricultural researchValue0.200.300.30
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Scientists trained in identified skill gapsValue0.00108.00109.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Non-NARS partners participating in CGPValue0.0047.0020.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Non-NARS partners' share of CGP funds allocated to themValue0.0035.0030.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • New Research proposals that respond to technology needs identified in Upazila Extension PlansValue0.00108.00108.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • New technologies made available for ExtensionValue0.0025.0050.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Public investment in agricultural extensionValue1.101.441.20
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Functional CIGs formedValue0.0020012.0018000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Participation of womenValue0.0030.0012.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Upazila Extension Plans preparedValue0.00120.00120.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Extension micro plans implemented at the Union levelValue0.001345.001345.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Clienst who have adapted an improved agricultural technology promoted by the projectValue1380001308000388000
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Farmers' Information and Advisory Centers (FIACs) functioningValue0.00732.00732.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • CIGs linked to marketsValue0.00402.00400.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Improved post-harvest technologies and management practices demonstrated and adoptedValue0.0034.0030.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Farmers adopting improved production and post-harvest technology and/or management practicesValue0.001610019500
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Commodity Collection and Marketing Centers functioningValue0.0025.0025.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Collaborative research/extension sub-projects under implementation/completedValue0.00204.00145.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • Client days of training provided (number)Value0.001267000.001250000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2008November 15, 2014December 31, 2014
    Comment