| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | 130.00 |
Judicial Reform
Abstract*
The Romania Judicial Reform Project will contribute to achieving priority goals of the Country Partnership Strategy through supporting structural reforms in the judicial system. Establishment of an independent and efficient judiciary is one of the core European Union requirements in the context of Romania's accession. The project's specific aims are to (a) to increase efficiency of the Romanian courts, and (2) to improve accountability of the judiciary... Show More
Development Objective
The project's development objectives are: (i) to increase the efficiency of the Romanian courts; and (ii) to improve the accountability of the judiciary which should result in reduced corruption and a more transparent act of justice.
Key Details
Project Details
P090309
Closed
Georgia Harley
Ministry of Public Finance
Romania
May 3, 2005
(as of board presentation)
December 15, 2005
May 26, 2006
US$ 130.00 million
Ministry of Justice
2006
US$ 130.00 million
B
Not Applicable
March 31, 2017
BANK APPROVED
October 4, 2017
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | 130.00 |
| IDA Commitment | N/A |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 130.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 130.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 92,341.42 |
| Feb 15, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 121,922.37 |
| Feb 15, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 6,284,889.00 |
| Sep 15, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 1,221,016.80 |
| Nov 3, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 1,306,049.90 |
| Aug 15, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 23,764.20 |
| Aug 15, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 63,435.35 |
| Aug 15, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 5,121,445.00 |
| Jul 6, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 1,162,427.20 |
| Apr 4, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 2,845,049.80 |
| Feb 15, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 476.29 |
| Feb 15, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 315.68 |
| Feb 15, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 37,224.59 |
| Feb 15, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 94,428.84 |
| Feb 15, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 5,131,532.00 |
| Feb 29, 2016 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 7,287,055.00 |
| Oct 19, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 3,375,608.00 |
| Jul 31, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 4,547,492.50 |
| Aug 16, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 13,924.79 |
| Aug 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 13,315.90 |
| Aug 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 48,682.15 |
| Aug 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 5,387,375.00 |
| Aug 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 362.19 |
| Aug 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 84.37 |
| Aug 16, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Cancel | 8,981,995.00 |
| May 30, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 2,933,877.50 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 295.65 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 7.26 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 17,561.64 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 49,670.73 |
| Feb 15, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,840,155.00 |
| Jan 24, 2017 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 2,709,621.00 |
| Aug 15, 2019 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 33,094.05 |
| Aug 15, 2019 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,335,151.50 |
| Feb 15, 2019 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 32,214.42 |
| Feb 15, 2019 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,381,208.00 |
| Aug 15, 2018 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 26,519.16 |
| Aug 15, 2018 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,399,281.00 |
| Feb 15, 2018 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 65.68 |
| Feb 15, 2018 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 38,125.73 |
| Feb 15, 2018 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,847,604.00 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 2,406.02 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,715,653.00 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 11,122.01 |
| Aug 15, 2020 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,589,920.50 |
| Feb 15, 2020 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 7,525.67 |
| Feb 15, 2020 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,212,139.50 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 397.08 |
| Aug 15, 2022 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 3,965,921.20 |
| Feb 15, 2022 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,409,775.00 |
| Aug 15, 2021 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,566,406.00 |
| Dec 15, 2005 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Commitment | 130,000,000.00 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 25,731.98 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 4,126,655.20 |
| Oct 31, 2013 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 5,767,046.00 |
| Aug 15, 2013 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 1,724.62 |
| Aug 15, 2013 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 3,730.89 |
| Aug 15, 2013 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 102,057.95 |
| Aug 15, 2013 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 103,132.86 |
| Aug 15, 2013 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 6,091,172.50 |
| Aug 15, 2013 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 4,653,598.50 |
| Oct 17, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 2,951,859.20 |
| Jan 22, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 6,239,741.50 |
| Aug 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 985.67 |
| Aug 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 1,212.89 |
| Aug 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 44,512.27 |
| Aug 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 94,065.27 |
| Aug 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 5,122,820.50 |
| Feb 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 2,281.28 |
| Feb 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 54,579.27 |
| Feb 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 126,032.39 |
| Feb 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 5,234,465.00 |
| Feb 15, 2015 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 1,591.55 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 262.40 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 290.99 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 74,627.69 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Int Charges | 146,723.34 |
| Aug 15, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Repay | 6,132,896.00 |
| Jul 16, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 3,932,609.50 |
| Jun 19, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 2,781,235.00 |
| Apr 15, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 4,366,352.00 |
| Feb 7, 2014 | IBRD-48110 | Loan Disb | 4,857,724.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2017-03-27 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2017-03-27 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2017-03-27 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2017-03-27 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Satisfactory | 2017-03-27 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Moderately Satisfactory | 2017-03-27 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 10-12-2017 |
|---|---|
| Outcomes | Moderately Satisfactory |
| Risk to Development Outcome | |
| Bank Performance | Moderately Satisfactory |
| Borrower Performance | |
| Government Performance | |
| Implementing Agency |
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | ICR REVIEW: 05-09-2018 | PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT: |
|---|---|---|
| Outcome Rating | Moderately Satisfactory | N/a |
| Risk To Development Outcome | N/a | |
| Bank Performance | Moderately Satisfactory | N/a |
| Borrower Performance | N/a | |
| Government Performance | Not Rated | N/a |
| Implementing Agency | N/a | |
| Icr Quality | High | N/a |
| M&e Quality | Modest | N/a |
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Improvements to judicial efficiency in pilot courts Value 11,224 cases in 5 randomly chosen 5 pilot courts Improved efficiency measured by 10% increase in th 6% (cumulative data – 2016 compared to 2008 baseli Date December 31, 2008 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment Rehabilitation/construction of at least 15 courthouses in line with international standards (standards for better accommodations for trials, public access and security features). Value 0 court buildings Met international standards in the rehabilitation/ 16 courthouses are in line with international stan Date December 31, 2008 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment Information required to increase the capacity of the judicial system available through establishment of a functioning RMS and such information/data published quarterly by the MOJ, SCM and HCCJ on thei Value RMS not in place. RMS system installed and functioning; and data pub HCCJ, Public Ministry and SCM (HR & Payroll module Date December 31, 2007 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment Improvements to judicial transparency through [annual/quarterly] publication on the websites of the respective courts and SCM of: (a) court performance data; (b) data from periodic user surveys of ind Value No publications of (a) actual court performance da Regular annual/quarterly publication of available The baseline survey was finalized. Another survey Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment Audio recordings of court hearings available to any trial participant on request Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 Date October 5, 2010 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Rehabilitation/construction of at least 15 court buildings Value 0 renovated court buildings. At least 15 buildings completed. 16 courthouses finalized. Civil works are ongoing Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment New design standards used in rehabilitation and construction of court buildings Value No standards were developed. New design standards used for the court buildings All courts rehabilitated and constructed under the Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment 10% increase in the total number of court hearings in 5 courts rehabilitated under the project Value Baseline established with 2008 data. At least a 10 % increase 77.25 % increase (cumulative data - 2016 compared Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment Recommendations to optimize courts' activity are adopted by the SCM Value No recommendations in place to optimize court acti Recommendations adopted by SCM. Recommendations were adopted by the SCM on March 2 Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment Uniform standards for operational processes developed and country-wide implementation started Value Realistic time/workload standards (based on EU/Int Uniformity in operational (case time handling and The implementation of the indicators started with Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment An RMS for core justice sector entities enables management of HR and payroll functions Value RMS not in place. Sustained use of the RMS. HCCJ, Public Ministry and SCM (HR & Payroll module Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment The Law School Admission Test (LSAT) is formally embedded into magistrates# recruitment procedures Value No LSAT in place A formal regulation regarding the continuous use o Magistrates’ recruitment regulation was modified b Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment Conduct of periodic internal and external surveys of individuals and firms and publication of results Value No surveys conducted. 3 surveys conducted and results disseminated. The baseline survey was finalized. Another survey Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment New/amended Criminal Procedure Code and Civil Procedure Code adopted by Parliament and came into force Value Codes not in place. All 4 Codes adodpted in the Parliament and enforce All Codes adopted in the Parliament and enforced. Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment Impact assessment of four Codes (Civil Code, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code) completed and accepted by SCM and MOJ. Value No impact assessment conducted. TA that would provide impact assessment of 4 Codes Impact assessment studies finalized on November 30 Date March 15, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment At least 10 % increase in the number of trainees using the NIM and NSC e-learning platform Value 277 trainees using the NIM and NSC e-learning plat 335 % increase (1205 trainees). 339 % increase (1215 trainees) Date December 31, 2012 December 14, 2016 March 16, 2017 Comment At least 50 % increase of the number of council rooms in 10 courts rehabilitated under this project Value 7 50 % increase (11 council rooms) 128 % increase (16 council rooms) Date December 31, 2010 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment An RMS for core justice sector entities enables pilot justice sector entities to collect management information data Value No RMS Sustained use of the RMS HCCJ, Public Ministry and SCM (HR & Payroll module Date January 1, 2006 March 31, 2017 March 16, 2017 Comment