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KOSOVO: COMPETITIVENESS AND EXPORT READINESS PROJECT

Abstract*

The objective of the Competitiveness and Export Readiness Project for Kosovo is to support product certification for export markets, strengthen the capacity of export-oriented firms and reduce the cost of business inspections. There are two components to the project, the first component being enhancing business environment and export readiness. Component one will contribute to the government’s efforts to enhance the business environment and export...

* 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

To support product certification for export markets, strengthen the capacity of export-oriented firms and reduce the cost of business inspections.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P152881

  • Closed

  • Blerta Qerimi

  • Republic of Kosovo

  • Kosovo

  • August 6, 2015

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 18, 2017

  • May 18, 2018

  • US$ 15.27 million

  • Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2017

  • US$ 15.27 million

  • C

  • May 1, 2024

  • October 30, 2023

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 15.27

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 15.27
IBRD + IDA Commitment 15.27
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 15.27

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$)
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-60350 Int Charges 2,563.75
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-60350 Int Charges 4,192.48
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-60350 Int Charges 2,249.93
Sep 3, 2021 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 193,900.12
Oct 15, 2021 IDA-60350 Int Charges 4,192.48
Oct 15, 2020 IDA-60350 Int Charges 819.09
Oct 15, 2020 IDA-60350 Int Charges 1,365.21
Oct 15, 2020 IDA-60350 Int Charges 1,365.21
Jan 21, 2021 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 408,193.10
Dec 11, 2020 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 168,932.36
Apr 23, 2020 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 190,678.31
Apr 15, 2020 IDA-60350 Int Charges 579.21
Apr 15, 2020 IDA-60350 Int Charges 579.21
Apr 15, 2020 IDA-60350 Int Charges 347.53
Jul 2, 2019 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 159,985.06
Oct 15, 2019 IDA-60350 Int Charges 334.72
Oct 15, 2019 IDA-60350 Int Charges 334.72
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-60350 Int Charges 20,476.81
May 18, 2017 IDA-60350 Loan Commitment 15,270,000.00
Oct 15, 2019 IDA-60350 Int Charges 200.83
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-60350 Int Charges 34,128.00
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-60350 Int Charges 34,128.00
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-60350 Loan Repay 170,422.83
Apr 15, 2024 IDA-60350 Int Charges 1,282.61
Jan 22, 2024 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 619,066.40
Jun 12, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Cancel 2,262,330.00
Jun 7, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 755,786.90
Oct 19, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 305,484.38
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Int Charges 1,734.58
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Repay 248,172.20
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Int Charges 25,415.19
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Int Charges 25,415.19
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Int Charges 13,983.23
Oct 25, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Cancel 2,410,872.00
Dec 21, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 751,157.70
Dec 15, 2022 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 656,728.25
Jan 12, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 597,819.06
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Int Charges 408.59
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Repay 260,925.31
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Int Charges 11,731.40
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Int Charges 11,731.40
Mar 10, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 1,476,618.00
Apr 15, 2023 IDA-60350 Int Charges 5,215.11
Apr 14, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 743,560.10
May 10, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 839,034.94
Sep 20, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 840,765.80
Aug 22, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 338,255.75
Jul 13, 2023 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 337,659.44
Nov 18, 2022 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 333,663.03
Sep 19, 2022 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 426,072.50
Oct 20, 2022 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 315,661.03
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-60350 Int Charges 2,160.08
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-60350 Loan Repay 229,697.33
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-60350 Int Charges 4,199.60
Oct 15, 2022 IDA-60350 Int Charges 4,199.60
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-60350 Int Charges 247.20
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-60350 Int Charges 4,413.31
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-60350 Int Charges 4,413.31
Apr 15, 2022 IDA-60350 Int Charges 2,647.99
Apr 16, 2021 IDA-60350 Loan Disb 157,539.92
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-60350 Int Charges 2,563.75
Apr 15, 2021 IDA-60350 Int Charges 1,538.25

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2023-07-18
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2023-07-18
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2023-07-18
Financial Management Satisfactory 2023-07-18
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2023-07-18
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2023-07-18

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATORIMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 04-30-2024
OutcomesModerately Satisfactory
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank PerformanceSubstantial
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATORICR REVIEW: 06-27-2024PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome RatingModerately Satisfactory N/a
Risk To Development OutcomeN/a
Bank PerformanceModerately SatisfactoryN/a
Borrower PerformanceN/a
Government PerformanceN/a
Implementing AgencyN/a
Icr QualitySubstantialN/a
M&e QualityModestN/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Share of beneficiaries of the matching grants program that increase their export value relative to firms of similar size in same sectorValue0.0032.0010.00
    DateJune 1, 2020October 31, 2023October 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Reduction in annual inspection compliance cost per businessValue0.0080.000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of firms financed through matching grants programValue0.00271.00160.00
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023October 12, 2022
    Comment
  • Number of firms with female owner or manager financed through matching grants programValue0.0037.0033.00
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023October 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Percentage of beneficiaries who report that the project has established an effective engagement processValue0.0091.000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023
    Comment
  • New law on inspection is adopted by the Parliament (text)ValueNOYESConcept document for the law is endorsed by Counci
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023March 18, 2018
    Comment
  • Number of inspection visits per firm each yearValue22.002.930.00
    DateDecember 31, 2015October 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of user survey results about the business inspections system were shared in publicValue0.003.000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of inspectorates within government body (Number)Value36.0030.000.00
    DateDecember 30, 2016October 31, 2023
    Comment