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GEF Romania Integrated Nutrient Pollution Control Project

Abstract*

The Romania Integrated Nutrient Pollution Control Project aims to support the Government of Romania to meet the EU Nitrates Directive requirements by (a) reducing nutrient discharges to water bodies, (b) promoting behavioral change at the communal level, and (c) strengthening institutional and regulatory capacity. The project will support four components: (i) a menu of investments focusing on Nitrate Vulnerable Zone-designated communes in ten river...

* 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 support the Government of Romania towards meeting EU Nitrate Directive requirements at a national scale.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P093775

  • Closed

  • Alexandru Buteica

  • Ministry of Public Finance

  • Romania

  • February 28, 2006

  • (as of board presentation)

    October 30, 2007

  • December 8, 2008

  • US$ 127.62 million

  • Integrated Nutrient Pollution Control Project Management Unit,Ministry of Environment, Waters and Forests

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2008

  • US$ 127.62 million

  • B

  • June 19, 2024

  • December 31, 2023

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 5.93
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 121.69

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 121.69
IDA Commitment 5.93
IBRD + IDA Commitment 127.62
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 127.62

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

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of January 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
May 28, 2019 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 464,581.97
Dec 7, 2018 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 455,487.16
Feb 4, 2019 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 736,224.25
Jan 22, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 2,919,187.00
Dec 15, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,047,272.20
Feb 19, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 949,473.70
Jan 1, 2021 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 49,325.49
Jan 1, 2021 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 229.27
Jan 1, 2021 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 146.58
Jan 1, 2021 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 20,067.13
Mar 15, 2021 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,753,575.50
Nov 10, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,611,430.60
Oct 14, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 749,517.25
Sep 18, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 825,069.60
Sep 15, 2020 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,746,420.50
Jul 13, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,075,597.00
Apr 17, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 645,836.40
May 11, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 629,624.25
Jun 9, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 788,367.70
Jul 1, 2020 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 106.54
Jul 1, 2020 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 39.42
Jul 1, 2020 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 50,427.67
Jul 1, 2020 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 9,792.78
May 25, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 2,218,913.20
Apr 19, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 839,764.70
Jan 1, 2022 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 30,607.69
Jan 1, 2022 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 2,727.78
Jan 1, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Repay 2,983,810.80
Jan 1, 2022 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 401.19
Jan 21, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 2,397,421.20
Dec 17, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 484,895.10
Jul 22, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 2,419,927.00
Jul 1, 2022 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 46.04
Jul 1, 2022 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 521.47
Jul 1, 2022 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 22,229.03
Jul 1, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Repay 3,373,179.00
Jul 6, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 929,962.75
Sep 15, 2021 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,729,803.00
Nov 16, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 842,840.80
May 13, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 937,871.44
Apr 13, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 572,284.80
Jul 1, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Repay 2,677,300.20
Jul 1, 2021 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 38,387.89
Jun 14, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 974,640.10
Jul 16, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 2,170,874.20
Jul 1, 2021 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 101.33
Jul 1, 2021 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 592.93
Nov 4, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 771,339.06
Mar 12, 2021 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 763,487.94
Jan 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Loan Repay 6,135,473.00
Dec 27, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 399,706.90
Mar 13, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 611,181.40
Sep 20, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 466,362.40
Aug 23, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 468,923.20
Jul 25, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 707,270.90
Dec 20, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 572,519.94
Jan 13, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 972,384.50
Nov 21, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,579,081.00
Oct 18, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,264,346.60
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,303,397.50
Oct 5, 2022 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,796,295.20
Jan 1, 2023 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 13,486.50
Jan 1, 2023 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 118,924.27
Jan 1, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Repay 4,737,839.50
Jan 1, 2023 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 562.87
Mar 15, 2022 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,538,122.50
Mar 25, 2024 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 292,155.97
Feb 28, 2024 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 618,614.75
Oct 30, 2007 IBRD-48730 Loan Commitment 68,100,000.00
Mar 28, 2016 IBRD-85970 Loan Commitment 52,390,000.00
Jan 31, 2024 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 221,514.52
Jul 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 176.20
Apr 30, 2024 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 46,946.01
Jul 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 1,131.28
Jul 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 2,903.49
Jul 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 570,071.70
Jul 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Loan Repay 6,550,941.00
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 3,230,625.00
Feb 4, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 1,156,727.50
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 119.01
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 26,878.99
Mar 15, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,645,625.00
Aug 7, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 322,931.70
May 29, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 504,517.20
Jun 6, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 302,884.50
Sep 15, 2015 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 296.73
Sep 15, 2015 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 26,202.56
Sep 15, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,826,125.00
Feb 5, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 1,483,487.10
Mar 15, 2016 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 21,545.08
Nov 16, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 465,570.28
Sep 29, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 376,295.30
Dec 8, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 353,606.60
Jul 6, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 263,359.62
May 19, 2017 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 2,195,451.50
Aug 22, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 1,376,076.50
Jun 1, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 502,472.88
Oct 4, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 501,066.40
Mar 15, 2017 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 154.56
Jun 8, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 311,104.80
Jul 22, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 139,834.88
Sep 15, 2016 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 290.43
Sep 15, 2016 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 6,034.43
Jul 15, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 1,231,083.90
Sep 15, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,809,750.00
Oct 24, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 622,732.70
Mar 15, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,771,250.00
Apr 15, 2016 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 129,910.71
Apr 5, 2018 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 680,993.00
Aug 16, 2017 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 2,259,574.00
Nov 16, 2017 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 194,409.50
Sep 15, 2017 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,987,750.00
Oct 10, 2017 IBRD-48730 Loan Cancel 2,261,985.50
Oct 10, 2017 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 7,316.83
Oct 6, 2017 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 1,341,036.50
Mar 15, 2017 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,656,000.00
Jun 12, 2017 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 800,617.70
Jun 9, 2017 IBRD-85970 Fee Charges 134,178.00
Mar 15, 2019 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,612,555.80
Dec 20, 2018 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 609,171.94
Jan 1, 2019 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 39.97
Jan 1, 2019 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 63,877.99
Jan 1, 2019 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 4,644.75
Oct 19, 2018 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,013,275.94
Jan 1, 2019 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 134.21
Jan 1, 2018 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 150,864.75
Jan 1, 2018 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 72,520.24
Jun 26, 2018 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,325,077.50
Jul 1, 2018 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 44.23
Jul 1, 2018 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 16.35
Jul 5, 2018 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 612,418.80
Jul 1, 2018 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 68,453.00
Jul 1, 2018 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 480.15
May 22, 2018 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 485,906.84
Sep 15, 2018 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,700,722.00
Sep 7, 2018 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,164,904.60
Mar 15, 2018 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,853,281.80
Nov 21, 2019 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 514,161.56
Jan 29, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 2,404,005.50
Jan 1, 2020 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 13.92
Jan 1, 2020 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 8,632.23
Jan 1, 2020 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 255.68
Jan 1, 2020 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 55,899.21
Mar 15, 2020 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,575,512.20
Mar 19, 2020 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 644,722.00
Oct 17, 2019 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 494,392.90
Sep 15, 2019 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 2,559,933.20
Jul 1, 2019 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 108.34
Jul 1, 2019 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 18.85
Apr 30, 2019 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 502,989.60
Jul 1, 2019 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 58,350.98
Jul 1, 2019 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 9,312.61
Jun 13, 2019 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 1,201,340.20
Jun 21, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 604,671.06
May 30, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 623,373.56
Jul 1, 2023 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 518.22
Jul 1, 2023 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 1,058.05
Jul 1, 2023 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 7,286.66
Jul 1, 2023 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 521,976.38
Jul 1, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Repay 5,459,151.00
Nov 30, 2023 IBRD-85970 Loan Disb 754,743.90
Jan 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 182.39
Jan 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 2,184.47
Jan 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 4,020.44
Jan 1, 2024 IBRD-85970 Int Charges 665,984.40
Oct 31, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 370,794.10
Nov 20, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 532,562.80
Feb 4, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 1,363,472.40
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 47,874.00
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 3,472,625.00
Mar 15, 2014 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 1,142.51
Dec 19, 2013 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 2,189,799.00
Sep 23, 2013 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 368,700.38
Nov 1, 2013 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 1,364,977.00
Jan 2, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 606,295.40
Jul 18, 2013 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 2,096,424.80
Jan 14, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 3,820,940.80
Aug 27, 2013 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 540,062.00
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 65.11
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 34,879.24
Sep 15, 2013 IBRD-48730 Loan Repay 3,321,875.00
Oct 3, 2014 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 1,536,622.00
May 29, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 326,063.10
May 11, 2015 IBRD-48730 Loan Disb 522,937.44
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 480.25
Sep 15, 2014 IBRD-48730 Int Charges 57,916.54

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Project Management Satisfactory 2023-12-19
Procurement Satisfactory 2023-12-19
Monitoring and Evaluation Moderately Satisfactory 2023-12-19
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2023-12-19
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2023-12-19
Financial Management Satisfactory 2023-12-19

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 06-19-2024
Outcomes
Risk to Development OutcomeSubstantial
Bank Performance
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 09-20-2024PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingModerately Satisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeN/a
Bank PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceN/a
Government PerformanceN/a
Implementing AgencyN/a
Icr QualitySubstantialN/a
M&e QualitySubstantialN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Downward trend of nitrates concentration in waters: at least 70% of targeted project areas show 10% reduction in nitrates dischargeto water bodiesValue070.1%70%
    DateFebruary 16, 2007December 31, 2023March 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Percentage of population in the project area adopting preventative and remedial measures to reduce nutrient discharges (index measures various rural waste management and good agricultural practices)Value3%76.5%75%
    DateFebruary 26, 2009December 31, 2023March 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Improved inter-governmental coordination and capacity to assess, monitor and report on progress with implementation of the EU Nitrates DirectiveValueThe Inter-Ministerial Committee (IC) was establishImprovements acknowledged - Good capacity of the g
    DateFebruary 1, 2008December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Favorable EU assessment of Romania's progress towards meeting EU Nitrates DirectiveValuen.a.Progress acknowledged through EU comments on Repor
    DateFebruary 1, 2008December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Nutrient load reduction (Nitrogen(N)) achieved under the projectValue0.00698.68600.00
    DateFebruary 1, 2008December 31, 2023March 31, 2022
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Percentage of cropped area in the project communes under relevant nutrient reduction measures.Value9% (updated from baseline survey)75.8%60%
    DateFebruary 26, 2009May 31, 2023March 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Working groups at Water Basin and County levels functioning effectively and all staff working on the Nitrates Directive fully operational.ValueAd-hoc implementation of working groupsWGs effective to support EU reporting and to coordWGs effective to support EU reporting and to coord
    DateFebruary 16, 2007December 31, 2023March 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Number of meetings/public consultations/workshops organized towards meeting project objectivesValue0.00250.000.00
    DateNovember 4, 2015December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of surveys conducted that collect feedback and report back the results to the communitiesValue0.003.000.00
    DateNovember 4, 2015December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of communal platforms completed (cumulative)Value0174150
    DateFebruary 26, 2009December 31, 2023March 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Increased number of groundwater quality monitoring sites and sample analysis for the Nitrate DirectiveValue7.508.120.00
    DateNovember 4, 2015December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Percentage of questions, comments or complaints relevant to the project that are received and addressed within indicated 30 daysValue0.00100.000.00
    DateNovember 4, 2015December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Percentage of households with access and connection to sewage system (in targeted villages receiving sewage investments)Value086.23%60%
    DateFebruary 16, 2007December 31, 2023March 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Number of technical staff (ANAR, EPA, Health Directorates) trained (cumulative)Value0709
    DateFebruary 26, 2009December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of farmers trained by knowledge and training providers on Code of Good Agricultural Practices (male/female disaggregated)Value0.006504.000.00
    DateNovember 4, 2015December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of female farmers trained by knowledge and training providers on Code of Good Agricultural PracticesValue0.002827.000.00
    DateNovember 4, 2015December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Reduction in number of farmers penalized by APIA for non-compliance with Nitrate DirectiveValue50.0014.470.00
    DateNovember 4, 2015December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Land users adopting sustainable land mgt. practices as a result of the projectValue0.0048300.000.00
    DateFebruary 1, 2008December 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of project communes implementing at least one of the following nutrient reduction measures: communal platforms, pasture rehabilitation, tree planting (cumulative)Value0202200
    DateFebruary 26, 2009December 31, 2023March 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Land area where sustainable land mgt. practices were adopted as a result of projValue0.0043756.0038000.00
    DateFebruary 1, 2008December 31, 2023March 31, 2022
    Comment