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SOCIAL INCLUSION PROJECT

Abstract*

The Social Inclusion Project (SIP) will help the Government of Romania implement the Joint Inclusion Memorandum (JIM) through assistance given to the existing, or emerging programs that address the needs of the vulnerable/disadvantaged groups of Roma, persons with disabilities (PWDs), youth at risk, and victims of domestic violence. Through the SIP, the technical relationships that have already been developed will continue, by explicitly using, 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 Social Inclusion Program (SIP) is to improve the living conditions and the social inclusion of the most disadvantaged/vulnerable people (Roma, persons with disabilities, children at risk, victims of domestic violence) in Romania.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P093096

  • Closed

  • Richard Florescu

  • N/A

  • Romania

  • December 6, 2005

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 13, 2006

  • March 16, 2007

  • US$ 58.50 million

  • F

  • November 25, 2015

  • June 30, 2014

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Local Communities 0.90
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 58.50
Borrower/Recipient 15.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 58.50
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 58.50
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 74.40

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of February 28, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Sep 15, 2016 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,531,281.10
Sep 15, 2016 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 26,335.43
Sep 15, 2015 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 49,184.77
Sep 15, 2015 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 637,264.25
Sep 15, 2015 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 902,941.10
Mar 15, 2016 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 42,433.99
Mar 15, 2016 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,510,299.10
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 50.54
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 76.57
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 10,938.14
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 48,758.09
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,441,835.00
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 266.28
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 306.08
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 25,219.85
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 81,434.67
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 2,539,271.20
Aug 12, 2014 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 273,641.90
Dec 17, 2014 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 2,015,757.80
Jan 7, 2015 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 374,542.97
Jan 7, 2015 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 26,646.90
Sep 25, 2014 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 7,049.70
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 33,209.82
Jun 13, 2006 IBRD-48250 Loan Commitment 58,500,000.00
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 14,855.08
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,477,302.20
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 842.47
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,359,746.10
Mar 15, 2022 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,498,309.40
Sep 15, 2021 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,611,462.60
Mar 15, 2021 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,625,496.00
Sep 15, 2020 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,621,272.40
Mar 15, 2020 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 1,079.22
Mar 15, 2020 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,520,381.40
Sep 15, 2019 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 11,770.10
Sep 15, 2019 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,511,184.80
Mar 15, 2019 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 10,491.67
Mar 15, 2019 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,542,249.00
Sep 15, 2018 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 9,798.25
Sep 15, 2018 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,594,295.50
Mar 15, 2018 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 13,065.73
Mar 15, 2018 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,684,354.80
Sep 15, 2017 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 18,006.76
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 2,729,483.20
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 66,343.14
Sep 15, 2017 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,628,289.10
May 7, 2014 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 2,566,813.50
Jan 31, 2014 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 947,969.80
Oct 11, 2013 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 2,010,446.00
Dec 23, 2013 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 4,261,080.00
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 37,393.08
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 55,451.29
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 2,610,993.80
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 409.67
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 703.51
Nov 13, 2014 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 3,172,613.00
Oct 9, 2014 IBRD-48250 Loan Disb 31,089.57
Jan 7, 2015 IBRD-48250 Loan Cancel 12,123,253.00
Mar 15, 2017 IBRD-48250 Int Charges 18,003.95
Mar 15, 2017 IBRD-48250 Loan Repay 1,447,489.20

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2014-06-27
Procurement Satisfactory 2014-06-27
Monitoring and Evaluation Moderately Satisfactory 2014-06-27
Overall Moderately Low 2014-06-27
Counterpart Funding Moderately Satisfactory 2014-06-27
Project Management Satisfactory 2014-06-27
Overall Safeguards Rating Satisfactory 2014-06-27
Financial Management Satisfactory 2014-06-27
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2014-06-27
Overall Safeguards Rating Satisfactory 2014-06-27

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 03-03-2015
OutcomesModerately Satisfactory
Risk to Development OutcomeNegligible
Bank PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Borrower PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Government PerformanceModerately Satisfactory
Implementing AgencyModerately Satisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 06-26-2015PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingModerately Satisfactory 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
  • % reduction in the gap between targeted poor Roma settlements and neighboring communities as measured by the living conditions indexValue504.46 index points61.77% reduction(20% reduction)
    DateDecember 31, 2008June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentBaseline value is the number of index points difference between targeted settlements and neighboring communities for 81 pairs ofcommunities, using a methodology developed by RSDF to measure the living conditions.In the final assessment the number of points difference in living conditions between targeted settlements and neighboringcommunities decreased by 61.77%Target exceeded
  • Percentage points increase of children from vulnerable groups in targeted communities participating in ECE.Value70%76%75%
    DateJune 30, 2007June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentWorks for all 27 units completed. The net impact evaluation study used control pairs of localities (included and not included inprogram).Target exceeded
  • % of services for PWD scoring at least 80% on the standards compliance index for each main category of quality standards.Value0025%
    DateJune 30, 2007June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    Comment11 Centers for PWD recently completed and staffing in progress. 4 Centers works ongoing will be completed beyond closing date.Staff training was canceled.
  • Rate of employment of youth 18+ benefiting from multifunctional centers (from the total number of beneficiaries).Value039.6%40%
    DateJune 30, 2007June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentNo centers were available prior the project start.39.6% of youths benefiting from multifunctional centers were got employment.Likely to exceed the target during the preparation ofthe ICR
  • The scope of NASB MIS, measured by number of large social assistance programs (or their successors) paid through SAFIR, increases from 4 to all programs by 2013Value4.008.008.00
    DateApril 6, 2011June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentUniversal Child Allowances, Child Raise Benefits, Family Support Allowance, GMI, Heating Allowances, Disabled Child RaiseBenefits,Benefits for PWDs, Placement Monthly AllowanceTarget achieved.
  • Project Beneficiaries (direct and indirect)ValueNADirect: 66775Indirect: 85883
    DateJune 30, 2007June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentIf needed, breakdown by project components is available too.

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • % of targeted Roma settlements having access to improved infrastructure (e.g. water, roads).Value10%(2008)82.71%60%
    DateDecember 31, 2008June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentCalculated after the completion of all 133 sub-projects.Target exceeded by 22.71 percentage points.
  • Number of annual consultations of Roma in poor settlements with local authorities for addressing community needs (cummulative).Value01659 (Average of 4.93/year)360 (Average of 3/year)
    DateJune 30, 2007June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentCalculated for all 133 communities included in the program.Target exceeded by an average of 1.93 consultations/year.
  • Increase in ECE staff with skills in inclusive education.Value010.56% 3,500 staff trained10%
    DateDecember 31, 2008June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentThe INCLUSIVE education concept did not exist prior the project.Training completed.Target exceeded.
  • % increase in number of qualified staff in PWD services.Value0010%
    DateJune 30, 2007June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentConsultant was selected but activity was dropped as a result in the delays of works completion and of staff hiring.Target will not be met.
  • % increase in number of staff with improved competences in integrated services for youth.Value0070%
    DateJune 30, 2007June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentThe hiring of staff has been completed but training of staff has been finally dropped due to time constraintsTarget will not be met.
  • Percentage increase in number of NAR staff with improved competencies in M&E.Value0.0010.0030.00
    DateDecember 31, 2007June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentNo staff specialized in M&E existed before in NAR.One staff trained in M&E out of10 staff with some M&E attributions.Target formally revised on the April 2011 restructuring. Target will not be met.
  • NASB MIS cross-checks information with an increasing number of external databases (Pension House, Employment Agency, Labor Inspection, Civil and Tax Registries)Value0.005.004.00
    DateApril 6, 2011June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentData cross-checks operating with other 5 databases from Pensions House, Employment Agency, Min of Education, Min of Finance andMinof Interior, based on signed protocols.Target exceeded.
  • Evaluations of targeting accuracy of social protection programs, and of administrative and client participation costs of social assistance programs carried on and disseminated (cumulative number).Value0.000.004.00
    DateApril 6, 2011June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentThe second selection of consulting services was canceled due to the high cost that exceed the CQ threshold and the timeconstrains.It will be transfered to SASMP following the upcoming restructuring.Target will not be met.
  • Percentage of SIP assisted promoters of mature project proposals eligible for EU financingValue0.00100.0060.00
    DateDecember 31, 2007June 9, 2014June 30, 2014
    CommentAll of the RSDF assisted 4 TA programs were eligible for for EU financing. However only one was financed and completed. Theother3 are waiting for the opening of a new round of calls for proposals, if any until the closing of the ongoing EU fundingperiod.Target exceeded.