Decentralized Service Delivery Program II

Abstract*

The objectives of the Second Decentralized Service Delivery Program (DSDP II Program) for Sierra Leone are to support decentralized delivery of basic services; strengthen the recipient's capacity to manage decentralized services; improve availability and predictability of funding for Local Councils (LCs); and strengthen the recipient~^!!^s inter-governmental fiscal transfer system. Sierra Leone is making a rapid recovery following a brutal, decade-long... Show More

Development Objective

The overall objective of the program is to support decentralized delivery of basic services in Sierra Leone and the PDO for the second phase remains unchanged: i.e. to (i) strengthen the Recipient’s capacity to manage decentralized services; (ii) improve availability and predictability of funding for Local Councils (LCs); and (iii) strengthen the Recipients inter-governmental fiscal transfer system.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P119355
Status
Closed
Team Leader
Randa El-Rashidi
Borrower 2
Republic of Sierra Leone

Country
Sierra Leone
Disclosure Date
June 16, 2011
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
December 20, 2011
Effective Date
June 27, 2012

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 137.57 million
Implementing Agency
Ministry of Finance,PFMU of Ministry of Finance,Ministry of Local Government & Rural Development
Region
Western and Central Africa
Fiscal Year 3
2012

Commitment Amount
US$ 26.00 million
Environmental Category
B
Last Update Date
January 17, 2024
Closing Date
June 29, 2018

Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED

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 - Human Development and Gender

FY17 - Health Systems and Policies33%
- FY17 - Adolescent Health8%
- FY17 - Child Health8%
- FY17 - Health Service Delivery17%

FY17 - Public Sector Management

FY17 - Public Administration33%
- FY17 - Municipal Institution Building33%

FY17 - Social Development and Protection

FY17 - Social Protection34%
- FY17 - Social Safety Nets34%

Project Map

Interactive Map

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
IDA Grant	26.00
Borrower/Recipient	105.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	N/A
IDA Commitment	26.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment	26.00

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	N/A
Total Project Cost**	137.57

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

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period	Financier	Transaction Type	Amount (US$)
Dec 20, 2011	IDA-H7390	Loan Commitment	26,000,000.00
Oct 17, 2017	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	1,275,164.60
Oct 20, 2017	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	800,000.00
Mar 19, 2018	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	116,611.78
Oct 29, 2018	IDA-H7390	Loan Cancel	1,186.49
Mar 2, 2015	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	3,677,208.00
Jun 9, 2016	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	1,555,688.00
Jun 18, 2015	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	2,985,771.80
Sep 14, 2015	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	1,280,028.60
Jan 11, 2016	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	1,487,440.60
Mar 3, 2016	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	1,861,698.60
Oct 19, 2018	IDA-H7390	Loan Disb	-1,022.70

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Moderately Satisfactory	2018-06-29
Procurement	Satisfactory	2018-06-29
Financial Management	Moderately Satisfactory	2018-06-29
Monitoring and Evaluation	Moderately Satisfactory	2018-06-29
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Moderately Satisfactory	2018-06-29
Project Management	Satisfactory	2018-06-29
Counterpart Funding	Satisfactory	2018-06-29

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATOR	IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 12-27-2018
Outcomes	Moderately Satisfactory
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank Performance	Moderately Satisfactory
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATOR	ICR REVIEW: 05-07-2019	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

Direct project beneficiaries (% of which is Female) Value 0.00 680609.00 200000.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment
Citizens satisfied with service delivery in key sectors Value 37.00 85.00 60.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 6, 2016
Comment
?Domestic revenues transferred to LCs on an annual basis, excluding DSDP funds Value 41.00 20.73 40.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment
Transfer of funds to LCs as a percentage of total GoSL expenditures Value 6.00 6.78 6.00
Date June 1, 2012 June 22, 2018 June 1, 2012
Comment
LCs with CLoGPAS social accountability aggregate score over 60 Value 42.00 60.20 60.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 6, 2016
Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

LCs receiving transfers from DSDP within each quarter Value 19.00 0.00 19.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment

Ward Committees performing spot checks on service providers (in education, health and sanitation, rural water, social assistance services)	Value	46.00	95.00	65.00
	Date	May 21, 2012	June 22, 2018	May 6, 2016
	Comment

LCs with at least 50% female representation in Ward Committees Value 17.00 19.00 19.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment
Disaggregated list of DSDP-related investments by type and/or sector. Value Yes Yes Yes
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment
LCs receiving timely transfers (received within the quarter) from the Consolidated Revenue Fund (GoSL budget). Value 19.00 0.00 19.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment
LCs with integrated development plans and budgets (finalized in accordance with sector plans). Value 19.00 19.00 19.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment
LCs that have Jan.-Dec. budget execution rates of 90 percent of available funds. Value 19.00 19.00 19.00
Date May 21, 2012 December 30, 2017 May 21, 2012
Comment
LCs’ M&E Units receive, process, and transmit (to relevant stakeholders) data related to sector activities. Value 0.00 19.00 19.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment
LCs producing annual updates on the implementation progress of the development plans. Value 0.00 19.00 19.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment
National Public Service Surveys conducted. Value Yes Yes
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018
Comment
Community monitoring mechanisms in four LCs in four sectors established. Value No Yes Yes
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment
LCs with procurement plans (which include LC transfers and DSDP funds) Value 19.00 19.00 19.00
Date May 21, 2012 June 22, 2018 May 21, 2012
Comment

Direct project beneficiaries (% of which is Female)	Value	0.00	680609.00	200000.00
	Date	May 21, 2012	June 22, 2018	May 21, 2012
	Comment

Citizens satisfied with service delivery in key sectors	Value	37.00	85.00	60.00
	Date	May 21, 2012	June 22, 2018	May 6, 2016
	Comment

?Domestic revenues transferred to LCs on an annual basis, excluding DSDP funds	Value	41.00	20.73	40.00
	Date	May 21, 2012	June 22, 2018	May 21, 2012
	Comment

Transfer of funds to LCs as a percentage of total GoSL expenditures	Value	6.00	6.78	6.00
	Date	June 1, 2012	June 22, 2018	June 1, 2012
	Comment

LCs with CLoGPAS social accountability aggregate score over 60	Value	42.00	60.20	60.00
	Date	May 21, 2012	June 22, 2018	May 6, 2016
	Comment

LCs receiving transfers from DSDP within each quarter	Value	19.00	0.00	19.00
	Date	May 21, 2012	June 22, 2018	May 21, 2012
	Comment

LCs with at least 50% female representation in Ward Committees	Value	17.00	19.00	19.00
	Date	May 21, 2012	June 22, 2018	May 21, 2012
	Comment