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Youth Employment Support

Development Objective

27. The specific objective of the program is to increase short term employment opportunities and to improve employability and incomes of targeted youth. The program seeks to address constraints on the demand and supply side of the labor market namely: (i) to improve technical capacity and promote creation and/or expansion of small youth owned enterprises in economically viable activities; (ii) to improve skills base of young people to make them more employable; and (iii) to provide a safety net and income supplement for the most vulnerable youth through public works. The program will be scaling up ongoing interventions to increase number of beneficiaries and expand geographic coverage. The project will pay particular attention to learning from its experiences through impact evaluations designed around different interventions. Finally, the program is expected to reduce social pressures and the risk of conflict by providing employment support to about 30,000-35,000 vulnerable youth over a period of three years.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P121052

  • Closed

  • Suleiman Namara

  • Government of Sierra Leone

  • Sierra Leone

  • May 28, 2010

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 30, 2010

  • October 18, 2010

  • US$ 20.00 million

  • Integrated Project Administration Unit

  • Western and Central Africa

  • 2010

  • US$ 20.00 million

  • B

  • January 17, 2024

  • June 30, 2015

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 11.00
IDA Grant 9.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 20.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 20.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 20.00

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$)
Aug 2, 2016 IDA-47900 Int Charges 289.67
Aug 2, 2016 IDA-47900 Int Charges 289.67
Aug 2, 2016 IDA-47900 Int Charges 39,054.83
Aug 2, 2016 IDA-47900 Int Charges 39,054.83
Aug 10, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 1,890.69
Aug 10, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 1,890.69
Aug 1, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 279.31
Aug 1, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 279.31
Jul 8, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 80,309.51
Dec 18, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 121,820.75
Sep 16, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb -121,770.75
Sep 22, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 58,179.76
Sep 14, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 121,820.76
Jan 6, 2016 IDA-47900 Loan Cancel 78,550.61
Sep 14, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 124,444.49
Dec 10, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb -47,270.00
Feb 2, 2016 IDA-47900 Int Charges 421.03
Feb 2, 2016 IDA-47900 Int Charges 421.03
Feb 2, 2016 IDA-47900 Int Charges 37,949.36
Feb 2, 2016 IDA-47900 Int Charges 37,949.36
Jan 6, 2016 IDA-47900 Loan Disb -12,359.02
Mar 10, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 214,183.45
Mar 18, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 123,506.13
Mar 9, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 66,503.62
Feb 1, 2015 IDA-47900 Int Charges 185.08
Feb 1, 2015 IDA-47900 Int Charges 185.08
Feb 1, 2015 IDA-47900 Int Charges 33,305.85
Feb 1, 2015 IDA-47900 Int Charges 33,305.85
Feb 9, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 191,005.12
Feb 27, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 124,444.51
Jun 19, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 121,820.75
Jun 19, 2015 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 124,444.50
Aug 1, 2015 IDA-47900 Int Charges 1,124.09
Aug 1, 2015 IDA-47900 Int Charges 1,124.09
Aug 4, 2015 IDA-47900 Int Charges 35,062.91
Aug 4, 2015 IDA-47900 Int Charges 35,062.91
Aug 27, 2014 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 587,160.10
Dec 29, 2014 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 226,826.20
Mar 3, 2015 IDA-H6050 Loan Disb 68,153.01
Aug 5, 2014 IDA-47900 Int Charges 31,765.28
Aug 5, 2014 IDA-47900 Int Charges 31,765.28
Aug 1, 2014 IDA-47900 Int Charges 13.04
Aug 1, 2014 IDA-47900 Int Charges 13.04
Mar 13, 2014 IDA-H6050 Loan Disb 438,026.88
Mar 6, 2014 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 771,138.60
May 27, 2014 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 828,202.20
Jan 23, 2014 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 246,737.77
Feb 4, 2014 IDA-47900 Int Charges 538.76
Feb 4, 2014 IDA-47900 Int Charges 538.76
Feb 6, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 242.51
Feb 6, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 242.51
Feb 6, 2024 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 98,560.31
Feb 6, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 28.75
Feb 6, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 28.75
Feb 6, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 34,372.90
Feb 6, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 34,372.90
Aug 1, 2024 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 811.79
Jun 30, 2010 IDA-47900 Loan Commitment 11,000,000.00
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 98,810.95
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 10.37
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 10.37
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 32,875.67
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-47900 Int Charges 32,875.67
Jun 30, 2010 IDA-H6050 Loan Commitment 9,000,000.00
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 2,676.16
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 97,919.83
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-47900 Int Charges 8.37
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-47900 Int Charges 8.37
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-47900 Int Charges 32,740.08
Feb 1, 2023 IDA-47900 Int Charges 32,740.08
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-47900 Int Charges 3,053.27
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-47900 Int Charges 3,053.27
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-47900 Int Charges 34,712.59
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-47900 Int Charges 34,712.59
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 99,167.66
Aug 1, 2021 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 106,344.27
Aug 1, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 39,081.55
Aug 1, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 39,081.55
Aug 1, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 24.37
Aug 1, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 24.37
Aug 1, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 1,224.50
Aug 1, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 1,224.50
Aug 1, 2022 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 156.32
Feb 1, 2022 IDA-47900 Int Charges 37,848.59
Feb 1, 2022 IDA-47900 Int Charges 37,848.59
Feb 1, 2022 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 1,669.21
Feb 1, 2022 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 102,381.85
Aug 5, 2022 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 98,293.33
Aug 5, 2022 IDA-47900 Int Charges 35,441.80
Aug 5, 2022 IDA-47900 Int Charges 35,441.80
Aug 6, 2020 IDA-47900 Int Charges 35,174.60
Aug 6, 2020 IDA-47900 Int Charges 35,174.60
Aug 6, 2020 IDA-47900 Int Charges 115.99
Aug 6, 2020 IDA-47900 Int Charges 115.99
Aug 6, 2020 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 105,158.59
Feb 12, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 4,343.98
Feb 12, 2021 IDA-47900 Loan Repay 107,235.94
Feb 12, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 11.17
Feb 12, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 11.17
Feb 12, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 38,576.61
Feb 12, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 38,576.61
Feb 12, 2021 IDA-47900 Int Charges 4,343.98
Aug 5, 2019 IDA-47900 Int Charges 38,368.21
Aug 5, 2019 IDA-47900 Int Charges 417.59
Aug 5, 2019 IDA-47900 Int Charges 417.59
Aug 5, 2019 IDA-47900 Int Charges 38,368.21
Feb 1, 2020 IDA-47900 Int Charges 49.07
Feb 1, 2020 IDA-47900 Int Charges 49.07
Feb 1, 2020 IDA-47900 Int Charges 38,270.56
Feb 1, 2020 IDA-47900 Int Charges 38,270.56
Aug 1, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 36,755.17
Aug 1, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 36,755.17
Feb 1, 2018 IDA-47900 Int Charges 781.63
Feb 4, 2014 IDA-47900 Int Charges 26,925.04
Feb 4, 2014 IDA-47900 Int Charges 26,925.04
Sep 25, 2013 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 415,896.78
Jul 23, 2013 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 719,889.20
Aug 1, 2013 IDA-47900 Int Charges 23.37
Aug 1, 2013 IDA-47900 Int Charges 23.37
Aug 1, 2013 IDA-47900 Int Charges 19,879.67
Aug 1, 2013 IDA-47900 Int Charges 19,879.67
Aug 21, 2013 IDA-47900 Loan Disb 263,179.06
Nov 21, 2013 IDA-H6050 Loan Disb 186,772.73
Feb 1, 2018 IDA-47900 Int Charges 781.63
Feb 1, 2018 IDA-47900 Int Charges 39,575.95
Feb 1, 2018 IDA-47900 Int Charges 39,575.95
Aug 1, 2018 IDA-47900 Int Charges 1,011.14
Aug 1, 2018 IDA-47900 Int Charges 1,011.14
Aug 1, 2018 IDA-47900 Int Charges 39,162.57
Aug 1, 2018 IDA-47900 Int Charges 39,162.57
Feb 1, 2019 IDA-47900 Int Charges 415.47
Feb 1, 2019 IDA-47900 Int Charges 415.47
Feb 1, 2019 IDA-47900 Int Charges 38,192.49
Feb 1, 2019 IDA-47900 Int Charges 38,192.49
Feb 1, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 37,673.32
Feb 1, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 37,673.32
Feb 1, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 100.10
Feb 1, 2017 IDA-47900 Int Charges 100.10

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2015-06-12
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2015-06-12
Procurement Satisfactory 2015-06-12
Project Management Satisfactory 2015-06-12
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2015-06-12
Counterpart Funding Satisfactory 2015-06-12
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2015-06-12

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 12-21-2015
OutcomesSubstantial
Risk to Development OutcomeSubstantial
Bank PerformanceSubstantial
Borrower PerformanceSubstantial
Government PerformanceSubstantial
Implementing AgencyModerately Satisfactory

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 07-08-2016PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingModerately Satisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeSubstantialN/a
Bank PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Government PerformanceSatisfactoryN/a
Implementing AgencyModerately UnsatisfactoryN/a
Icr QualitySubstantialN/a
M&e QualityModestN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Direct project beneficiariesValue0.0045993.0029500.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • 2. Beneficiaries of cash for work programs (number of individuals temporarily employed) of which femaleValue0.0036393.0023500.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Beneficiaries of Skills Development and Employment Support Program (number) of which femaleValue0.009600.006000.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Statistically significant difference in terms of employment of beneficiaries compared to control group (yes/no)Value0.0034.000.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Female beneficiariesValue0.0045.0030.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Female beneficiries of cash for work programValue0.0016054.007050.00
    DateJune 16, 2010March 1, 2011June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Beneficiries who are employed or self employed in the field of training six months after receiving skills development and employment support (%)Value0.000.0060.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Female beneficiries of the Skills Development and Employment Support ComponentValue0.004864.002400.00
    DateJune 16, 2010December 1, 2010June 30, 2015
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Community-based subprojects implemented(number) (disaggregated by district and type of project)Value0.00540.00470.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Completed sub-projects that conform to MDA's standards, designs and norms (%)Value0.00100.00100.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Communities that have community oversight committees in place (%)Value0.00100.00100.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Roads rehabilitated, RuralValue0.00613.00378.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Person days provided in labor-intensive public works (number) (disaggregated by categories men/women,district and type of subproject)Value0.001762329.002800000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Beneficiaries receiving mentorship support (disaggregated by categories man/woman and district) (number)Value0.0019220.0016450.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Number of subprojects benefiting poorest 20% communities according to poverty ranking (disaggregated by district)Value0.000.00329.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Total cost allocated to wages (%)Value0.0060.0060.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • People enrolled in vocational skills/apprenticeshipstraining (disaggregated by categories man/woman and district) (number)Value0.009600.006000.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • People enrolled in business development training.(disaggregatedby categories man/woman and district) (number)Value0.000.001500.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Beneficiaries who respond that the training program has had a positive impact on their lives (%)Value0.000.0080.00
    DateJune 16, 2010April 29, 2015June 30, 2015
    Comment
  • Employers reporting satisfaction with the skill levels of trained beneficiaries (%)Value0.000.0085.00
    DateJune 16, 2010May 31, 2013December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • District Youth Councils established and functiong as per NAYCOM ActValue0.007.0014.00
    DateJune 16, 2010March 1, 2011December 31, 2014
    Comment
  • National Youth Policy revised and disseminatedValue2012063000000000
    DateJune 16, 2010March 1, 2011December 31, 2014
    Comment