| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| Sierra Leone Infrastructure Trust Fund | 16.00 |
Sierra Leone Energy Access Project - Sierra Leone Infrastructure Development Fund
Abstract*
The objectives of the Energy Access Project for Sierra Leone are to: 1) reduce losses in electricity supply in Freetown Capital Western Area; 2) improve commercial performance of the National Power Authority (NPA); and 3) increase access to electricity in selected rural areas. The project consists of the following components: i) rehabilitation of primary distribution network, loss reduction and improvement of NPA's operational and commercial performance;... Show More
Development Objective
The proposed new PDO is to reduce losses in electricity supply in Freetown Capital Western Area and to improve commercial performance of the Electricity Distribution and Supply Authority (EDSA).
Key Details
Project Details
P126180
Closed
Nash Eyison
Government of Sierra Leone
May 17, 2012
(as of board presentation)
January 31, 2013
September 18, 2013
US$ 16.00 million
Ministry of Energy
2013
US$ 16.00 million
B
Not Applicable
July 31, 2017
Yes
BANK APPROVED
May 14, 2024
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
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 | 16.00 |
| Total Project Cost** | 16.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of July 31, 2025
No data available.
Detailed Financial Activity as of July 31, 2025
No data available.
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2017-06-07 |
| Project Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2017-06-07 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Moderately Satisfactory | 2017-06-07 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2017-06-07 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2017-06-07 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2017-06-07 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
| INDICATOR | ICR REVIEW: 06-04-2018 | 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 | Substantial | N/a |
| M&e Quality | Modest | N/a |
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Collection rate by EDSA Value 76.00 86.00 86.00 Date February 2, 2009 October 28, 2015 July 31, 2017 Comment Direct project beneficiaries Value 0.00 624000.00 720000.00 Date June 30, 2012 October 28, 2015 July 31, 2017 Comment Electricity losses per year in the project area Value 38.00 33.00 34.50 Date February 2, 2009 October 28, 2015 September 16, 2106 Comment Female beneficiaries Value 0.00 51.00 51.00 Date June 30, 2012 October 28, 2015 July 31, 2017 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Substations rehabilitated under the project Value 0.00 4.00 5.00 Date February 2, 2009 October 28, 2015 July 31, 2017 Comment Pre-paid meters installed under the project Value 0.00 20000.00 20000.00 Date February 2, 2009 October 28, 2015 July 31, 2017 Comment Staff recruited at the Project Management Unit (PMU) under the Project Value 0.00 4.00 6.00 Date June 30, 2008 October 28, 2015 July 31, 2017 Comment Statistical meters installed under the project Value 0.00 200.00 100.00 Date June 30, 2008 October 28, 2015 September 16, 2106 Comment Distribution lines constructed or rehabilitated under the project Value 0.00 7.50 7.80 Date December 31, 2008 October 28, 2015 July 31, 2017 Comment Distribution lines rehabilitated under the project Value 0.00 7.50 7.80 Date December 31, 2008 October 28, 2015 July 31, 2017 Comment