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GZ-SOUTHERN WEST BANK SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Abstract*

The objective of the Southern West Bank Solid Waste Management Project for West Bank and Gaza is to improve solid waste disposal services for the communities and businesses of Palestinian municipalities and joint services councils in the Bethlehem and Hebron (JSC-H&B) governorates through provision of an efficient socially acceptable and environmentally friendly mechanism, including: (i) strengthening the joint services council administrative 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 objective of the Project is to improve solid waste disposal services for the communities and businesses of Palestinian municipalities and joint services councils in the Bethlehem and Hebron governorates through provision of an efficient socially acceptable and environmentally friendly mechanism, including (i) strengthening the joint services council administrative and technical capabilities for a cost-effective management of waste disposal services; (ii) improving the waste disposal services through provision of a sanitary landfill facility and related infrastructure; and (iii) carrying out a public awareness campaign for promoting waste minimization, resource recovery and cost recovery for financial viability.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P105404

  • Closed

  • Ibrahim Dajani

  • Palestine Liberation Organization

  • West Bank and Gaza

  • July 25, 2007

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 14, 2009

  • November 25, 2009

  • US$ 26.40 million

  • Joint Services Council for Hebron and Bethlehem (JSC-H&B)

  • Middle East and North Africa

  • 2009

  • US$ 23.60 million

  • A

  • August 9, 2024

  • June 30, 2016

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
Partnership for Local Governance (UNDP, DFID, SIDA) 0.57
Special Financing 12.00
US: Agency for International Development (USAID) 4.00
Borrower/Recipient 2.80
ITALY: Dev. Coop. Department (MOFA) 0.91
EC: European Commission 6.00
JAPAN: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) 0.12

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 23.60
Total Project Cost** 26.40

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

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Overall Safeguards Rating Highly Satisfactory 2016-06-13
Counterpart Funding Highly Satisfactory 2016-06-13
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Highly Satisfactory 2016-06-13
Project Management Highly Satisfactory 2016-06-13
Progress towards achievement of PDO Highly Satisfactory 2016-06-13
Procurement Satisfactory 2016-06-13
Financial Management Satisfactory 2016-06-13
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2016-06-13
Overall Safeguards Rating Highly Satisfactory 2016-06-13

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 12-30-2016
OutcomesHighly Satisfactory
Risk to Development OutcomeModest
Bank PerformanceHighly Satisfactory
Borrower PerformanceHighly Satisfactory
Government PerformanceSubstantial
Implementing AgencyHighly Satisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 05-22-2017PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingHighly Satisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeModestN/a
Bank PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencySatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualityHighN/a
M&e QualityHighN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Direct project beneficiariesValue0.00750000.00672000.00
    DateJune 30, 2009May 5, 2016December 30, 2015
    Comment
  • The increase of municipal solid waste disposal in a sanitary landfill facility from 0% at appraisal to at least 75% by project completion;Value0% of waste disposed in a sanitary landfill10075% of waste disposed in a sanitary landfill
    DateJune 30, 2009May 5, 2016June 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Zero discharge of leachate into ground water at the new landfill site as confirmed by field testing.ValueNot due yetzeroZero
    DateJune 30, 2009May 5, 2016June 30, 2016
    Comment
  • At least 80% of target communities have full access to the new sanitary landfill by end of Project;ValueNot due yet100% of the target communities80%
    DateJune 30, 2009May 5, 2016June 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Minimum 80% of surveyed households and businesses in areas surrounding the existing dumpsites are satisfied with the new solid waste disposal practicesValueNo survey has been conducted yet.average 89% for households and businessesMinimum 80% of surveyed households and businesses
    DateJune 30, 2009May 5, 2016June 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Minimum 80% of the participating municipalities are satisfied with the new solid waste disposal practices;ValueNo survey has been conducted yet.Last Beneficiary Survey is in progressMinimum 80% of participating municipalities are sa
    DateJune 30, 2009May 5, 2016June 30, 2016
    Comment
  • Female beneficiariesValue0.0049.0049.00
    DateJune 30, 2009May 5, 2016December 30, 2015
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Contaminated land managed or dump sites closed under the projectValue0.0025.0024.36
    DateJune 30, 2009December 9, 2015December 30, 2015
    Comment
  • The number of operational (JSC-H&B/LGU) and EQA staff who receive qualified technical training identified in the Environmental and Social Management Plan and other diagnostics.ValueNone6050 staff
    DateJune 30, 2009June 16, 2015December 30, 2015
    Comment
  • One sanitary landfill and a transfer station are constructed and operational by project completion.ValueNoneA sanitary landfill and two transfer stations haveSanitary landfill constructed in southern West Ban
    DateJune 30, 2009June 16, 2015December 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Gradual closure of 17 uncontrolled dumpsites in accordance with developed standards and procedures.Value01819
    DateJune 30, 2009December 9, 2015December 30, 2015
    Comment
  • At least 80% of households which depend on livelihood income from picking are integrated within improved and commercially viable waste management plans, or other income-generating plans promoted by thValueNone100%80%
    DateJune 30, 2009December 9, 2015December 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Technical Operations Unit (TOU) supported with adequate staffing throughout the life of the Project.Value666
    DateJune 30, 2009December 9, 2015December 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Increase JSC-H&B share of Incremental Operating Costs (IOC) for the Technical Operations Unit.Value0100%100%
    DateJune 30, 2009December 9, 2015December 30, 2015
    Comment