Paraguay Public Sector Reform

Abstract*

The First Public Sector Programmatic Development Policy Loan Program has the objective for Paraguay of: a) safeguarding the proportion of budgeted social expenditure during execution, as a contribution of the anti-crisis plan; and b) paving the way for the reform process in the areas supported by the loan. The operation has been conceived within the context of the FY09-13 CPS to support the implementation of the Government plan and the anti-crisis... Show More

Development Objective

The overall development objective of the proposed Programmatic Development Policy Loan (PDPL) is to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the public sector while maintaining a stable macroeconoimc policy framework. This will be achieved by: (i) improving revenue collections and the equity of the tax system; (ii) improving the effectiveness of Central Administration internal and financial control; (iii) exerting effective SOE oversight to ensure sound and transparent financial management; (iv) improving the efficiency and equity of social capital expenditures; and (v) contributing to the professionalization of the civil service. These objectives are inter-related and address three main public sector outcomes: revenue stablity, accountability, and public sector efficiency.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P113457
Status
Closed
Team Leader
Alexandre Arrobbio
Borrower 2
N/A

Country
Paraguay
Disclosure Date
February 26, 2009
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
May 5, 2009
Effective Date
August 26, 2009

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 100.00 million
Implementing Agency
N/A
Region
Latin America and Caribbean
Fiscal Year 3
2009

Commitment Amount
US$ 100.00 million
Environmental Category
N/A
Environmental and Social Risk
Not Applicable
Closing Date
March 1, 2011

Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED
Last Update Date
January 15, 2013

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 - Economic Policy

FY17 - Fiscal Policy16%
- FY17 - Tax policy16%

FY17 - Private Sector Development

FY17 - Business Enabling Environment16%
- FY17 - Investment and Business Climate16%

FY17 - Public Sector Management

FY17 - Public Administration36%
- FY17 - Transparency, Accountability and Good Governance36%
FY17 - Public Finance Management32%
- FY17 - Domestic Revenue Administration16%
- FY17 - Public Expenditure Management16%

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Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development	100.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	100.00
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	100.00

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	N/A
Total Project Cost**	100.00

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$)
Sep 15, 2021	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	661,860.25
Sep 15, 2014	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	909,777.75
Mar 15, 2014	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	920,083.30
Mar 15, 2015	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	894,944.44
Sep 15, 2013	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	966,000.00
Sep 15, 2020	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	942,702.56
Sep 15, 2020	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	1,687,297.50
Sep 15, 2020	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	942,702.56
Mar 15, 2021	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Mar 15, 2021	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	709,674.40
Sep 15, 2019	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Sep 15, 2019	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,888,823.40
Mar 15, 2020	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,536,762.50
Mar 15, 2020	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Mar 15, 2019	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Mar 15, 2019	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,861,696.60
Sep 15, 2018	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,815,850.00
Sep 15, 2018	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Mar 15, 2017	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,357,500.00
Sep 15, 2017	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,472,000.00
Sep 15, 2017	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Mar 15, 2018	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,424,604.20
Mar 15, 2018	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Sep 15, 2016	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,206,222.20
Mar 15, 2016	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,006,055.56
Mar 15, 2024	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Mar 15, 2024	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	2,408,561.50
May 5, 2009	IBRD-77000	Loan Commitment	100,000,000.00
Mar 15, 2023	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	1,890,244.90
Mar 15, 2023	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	1,890,244.90
Mar 15, 2023	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	739,755.20
Sep 15, 2023	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	2,273,729.00
Sep 15, 2023	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Mar 15, 2022	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	614,032.44
Mar 15, 2022	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,015,967.50
Mar 15, 2022	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	614,032.44
Sep 15, 2022	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	971,857.30
Sep 15, 2022	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	2,630,000.00
Sep 15, 2021	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	1,968,139.80
Sep 15, 2021	IBRD-77000	Loan Repay	661,860.25
Sep 15, 2015	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	945,555.56
Sep 15, 2014	IBRD-77000	Int Charges	0.01

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Program Management	Satisfactory	2011-02-28
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Satisfactory	2011-02-28
Monitoring and Evaluation	Satisfactory	2011-02-28
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Satisfactory	2011-02-28

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATOR	IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 10-12-2011
Outcomes
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank Performance
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATOR	ICR REVIEW: 04-11-2012	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	Moderately 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

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Increased Tax/GDP Ratio Value 11.90 12.50 12.80
Date March 31, 2009 February 15, 2011 December 31, 2012
Comment Average 2004-2009 Baseline Estimate 2012 Tax/GDP ratio goal

PEFA Rating	Value	D+	C	C
	Date	March 31, 2009	February 15, 2011	December 31, 2012
	Comment	2008 Integrated Fiduciary Assessment rating for PI-20 and PI-21: D+	2011 PEFA Assessment rating for PI-20 and PI-21	2012 Integrated Fiduciary Assessment rating for PI-20 and PI-21: D+

Transparency of SOEs	Value	No annual audited financial statements in line wit	Annual publication of available audited financial	Annual publication and audited financial statement
	Date	March 31, 2009	February 15, 2011	December 31, 2012
	Comment

Increased number of beneficiaries of the Tekopora Program Value 18000.00 100000.00 100000.00
Date March 31, 2009 February 15, 2011 December 31, 2012
Comment Preliminary data from June 2010 to be validated.

Public Infastructure Quality	Value	25.00	25.00	50.00
	Date	March 31, 2009	February 15, 2011	December 31, 2012
	Comment	2008 Baseline: 25% of total network receives periodic road maintenance.	Updated data not available.	2012 Target: 50% of total network receives periodic road maintenance.

Personnel Recruitment Value Competitive criteria are not applied for the recru Aproximately 10,000 positions had been advertised
Date March 31, 2009 February 15, 2011
Comment

Increased Tax/GDP Ratio	Value	11.90	12.50	12.80
	Date	March 31, 2009	February 15, 2011	December 31, 2012
	Comment	Average 2004-2009 Baseline	Estimate	2012 Tax/GDP ratio goal

Increased number of beneficiaries of the Tekopora Program	Value	18000.00	100000.00	100000.00
	Date	March 31, 2009	February 15, 2011	December 31, 2012
	Comment		Preliminary data from June 2010 to be validated.

Personnel Recruitment	Value	Competitive criteria are not applied for the recru	Aproximately 10,000 positions had been advertised
	Date	March 31, 2009	February 15, 2011
	Comment