NATIONAL HIGHWAY ASSET MANAGEMENT

Abstract*

The National Highway Asset Management Project for Argentina in support of the first phase of the National Highway Asset Management Program builds on the achievements of the ongoing National Highways Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project (rep. no. 17195) and has the following specific objectives: a) Preserve the condition of vital road assets. b) Strengthen road sector management through carrying out a renewal program of the National Highway Directorate... Show More

Development Objective

The overall purpose of the program is to gradually consolidate an efficient road network management strategy, bringing about the necessary resources to preserve the national road network in the long term. Specific Objectives are to:1. Preserve the condition of vital road assets, through the gradual expansion of performance-based contracts for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the non-concessioned primary paved network;2. Strengthen road sector management through carrying out a renewal program of DNV to revitalize its role in the sector by: (i) reinforcing its human resource base, (ii) consolidating its transformation into a results-oriented organization accountable for specific outputs; (iii) introducing a systematic approach to bridge management and (iv) enhancing road safety

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P088153
Status
Closed
Team Leader
Gylfi Palsson
Borrower 2
N/A

Country
Argentina
Disclosure Date
February 24, 2004
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
June 29, 2004
Effective Date
April 26, 2005

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 308.10 million
Implementing Agency
N/A
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Fiscal Year 3
2004

Commitment Amount
US$ 200.00 million
Environmental Category
B
Environmental and Social Risk
Not Applicable
Closing Date
August 31, 2010

Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED
Last Update Date
March 11, 2021

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Human Development and Gender

FY17 - Disease Control25%
- FY17 - Non-communicable diseases25%

FY17 - Private Sector Development

FY17 - Jobs17%
- FY17 - Job Creation17%

FY17 - Public Sector Management

FY17 - Public Administration25%
- FY17 - Administrative and Civil Service Reform25%

FY17 - Urban and Rural Development

FY17 - Rural Development17%
- FY17 - Rural Infrastructure and service delivery17%
FY17 - Urban Development17%
- FY17 - Urban Infrastructure and Service Delivery17%

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Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development	200.00
Borrower/Recipient	108.10

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	200.00
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	200.00

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	N/A
Total Project Cost**	308.10

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

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025

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Period	Financier	Transaction Type	Amount (US$)
Dec 1, 2014	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	1,908,263.40
Jun 29, 2004	IBRD-72420	Loan Commitment	200,000,000.00
Dec 1, 2014	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Dec 1, 2014	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Dec 1, 2013	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	2,333,001.00
Dec 1, 2013	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	43,208.52
Dec 1, 2013	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Dec 1, 2013	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Jun 1, 2016	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Dec 1, 2015	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	27,463.86
Dec 1, 2015	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Dec 1, 2015	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Dec 1, 2015	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	1,483,525.80
Jun 1, 2015	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	1,695,894.60
Jun 1, 2015	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	31,400.04
Jun 1, 2015	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Jun 1, 2015	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Jun 1, 2014	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Jun 1, 2014	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	2,120,632.20
Jun 1, 2014	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	39,272.34
Jun 1, 2014	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Dec 1, 2018	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	630,626.10
Dec 1, 2018	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	3,846.84
Dec 1, 2018	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	209,313.12
Dec 1, 2018	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,260,446.00
Jun 1, 2018	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Jun 1, 2018	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Jun 1, 2018	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	7,783.02
Jun 1, 2018	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	421,681.90
Dec 1, 2017	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	634,050.70
Dec 1, 2017	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	11,719.20
Dec 1, 2017	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Dec 1, 2017	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Jun 1, 2017	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	846,419.44
Jun 1, 2017	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	15,655.32
Jun 1, 2017	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Jun 1, 2017	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Dec 1, 2016	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	1,058,788.20
Dec 1, 2016	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	19,591.50
Dec 1, 2016	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Dec 1, 2016	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	645,273.30
Jun 1, 2016	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	1,271,157.00
Jun 1, 2016	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	23,527.68
Jun 1, 2016	IBRD-72420	Loan Repay	10,410,234.00
Dec 1, 2014	IBRD-72420	Int Charges	35,336.16

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Procurement	Moderately Unsatisfactory	2010-12-24
Counterpart Funding	Satisfactory	2010-12-24
Monitoring and Evaluation	Satisfactory	2010-12-24
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Satisfactory	2010-12-24
Project Management	Satisfactory	2010-12-24
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Satisfactory	2010-12-24
Financial Management	Satisfactory	2010-12-24

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATOR	IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 02-22-2011
Outcomes	Substantial
Risk to Development Outcome	Modest
Bank Performance	Substantial
Borrower Performance	Substantial
Government Performance	Substantial
Implementing Agency	Substantial

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATOR	ICR REVIEW: 08-15-2011	PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome Rating	Satisfactory	N/a
Risk To Development Outcome	Moderate	N/a
Bank Performance	Satisfactory	N/a
Borrower Performance	Satisfactory	N/a
Government Performance	Satisfactory	N/a
Implementing Agency	Satisfactory	N/a
Icr Quality	Satisfactory	N/a
M&e Quality	Substantial	N/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Implementation of a comprehensive results- oriented road maintenance program balancing efficiency, equity and regional development considerations, through the expansion of CREMA system.	Value	9174	12664	16725
	Date	May 10, 2004	August 31, 2010	December 31, 2011
	Comment			Target includes APL1 and APL2 financed CREMA contracts

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Strengthen DNV capabilities to fulfill the evolving role of a modern, client-oriented road agency, through the implementation of the Institutional Renewal Dated Action Plan (IRDAP)	Value	Institutional Renewal Dated Action Plan outlined	(1) Human Resorces Diagnostic completed. Short ter	Short-term Human Resources Program Implemented
	Date	May 10, 2004	August 31, 2010	August 31, 2010
	Comment

Roads in good and fair condition as a share of total classified roads	Value	95.10	98.00	98.00
	Date	December 31, 2004	December 31, 2009	August 31, 2010
	Comment	Good IRI<4 Fair IRI Between 4 and 5 Avg. IRI 3.6	Good IRI <4 Fair IRI Between 4 and 5 Average IRI 3.27 Data for 2009 measured but not yet processed.	Good IRI<4 Fair IRI Between 4 and 5 Avg. IRI 3.2

Roads rehabilitated, Non-rural Value 0.00 3200.00 3200.00
Date December 31, 2004 August 31, 2010 August 31, 2010
Comment On average 66% of the total length under CREMA has been rehabilitated

Roads rehabilitated, Non-rural	Value	0.00	3200.00	3200.00
	Date	December 31, 2004	August 31, 2010	August 31, 2010
	Comment		On average 66% of the total length under CREMA has been rehabilitated