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Water Sector Capacity Building and Advisory Services

Development Objective

The project objective is to improve the management and investment planning of water resources in the Indus River Basin.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P155226

  • Closed

  • William Young

  • N/A

  • Pakistan

  • November 4, 2015

  • (as of board presentation)

    December 21, 2015

  • N/A

  • US$ 34.95 million

  • N/A

  • South Asia

  • 2016

  • US$ 34.95 million

  • B

  • January 28, 2022

  • June 30, 2021

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • P110099

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 34.95

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 34.95
IBRD + IDA Commitment 34.95
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 34.95

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

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Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

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COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Strategic staffing plan implemented.ValueAdequate mechanism and instruments to effectively Study completed.Recommendations formulated through strategic studi
    DateJuly 15, 2008November 26, 2014June 30, 2014
    Comment
  • Measurement of water flow improved.ValueMeasurement of water flow although effective is neStudy progressing but now expected to be completedFlow measurements completed on pilot sites, staff
    DateJuly 15, 2008November 26, 2014February 28, 2015
    Comment
  • Financing strategy for water infrastructure by IPDF developed.ValueThe existing financing structure is based on thermSame. Additional activities dropped under project Capacity of IPDF strengthened to develop financial
    DateJuly 31, 2008September 22, 2013November 29, 2013
    Comment
  • Data monitoring through WAPDA and IRSA are improved.ValueQuality of data monitoring remain fragmented and nIBMR & Database and strengthening of flow forecastQuality of data accessible to the public through a
    DateSeptember 24, 2008November 26, 2014November 29, 2013
    Comment
  • Sediment management studies and flushing tests for the Tarbela Reservoir carried out.ValueInitial sediment studies are now outdated and requCompleted.Sediment management studies and flushing tests for
    DateAugust 26, 2008November 26, 2014November 29, 2013
    Comment
  • Feasibility studies for hydropower investment prepared.ValueSeveral hydro-electric power (HEP) sites have beenBoth of these projects are currently under implemeNumber of HEP identified by WAPDA and put forward
    DateSeptember 25, 2008November 26, 2014June 30, 2014
    Comment
  • Number of modern tools operationalized and used for decision makingValue2.006.0013.00
    DateJuly 22, 2008May 31, 2015June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Number of investments informed by WCAP outputs/activities approved for detailed design/implementation.Value0.002.003.00
    DateJuly 15, 2008June 30, 2021June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Direct Project Beneficiaries (number), of which female (%)Value0Staff at the Ministry of Water & Power dealing witStaff at the Ministry of Water & Power dealing wit
    DateJuly 15, 2008May 31, 2015June 30, 2021
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Enhanced capacity of relevant institutions to manage water resources using modern tools technique.ValueThere is no specific plan related to capacity builWhile overall recommendations are still on the tabCapacity needs assessed, recommendations approved,
    DateAugust 27, 2008November 26, 2014November 29, 2013
    Comment
  • Enhanced capability in planning and financing investment in water and hydropower sector.ValueCapability in planning and investment in water areSame. Dropped as part of restructuring.Multi-purpose water reservoir cell established at
    DateJuly 30, 2008September 22, 2013November 29, 2013
    Comment
  • No. of staff trained in federal institutions on water resources management, hydropower related issues and project managementValue0.0065.0090.00
    DateJuly 15, 2008May 31, 2015June 30, 2021
    CommentPersonnel trained in dam safety and use of equipment.
  • No. of decision support tools and models for water resources management established and/or upgradedValue0.005.007.00
    DateJuly 15, 2008May 31, 2015June 30, 2021
    CommentHydrological models and tools; water flow measurement system at key points; IBMR and Database; Agro-Economic Farm Survey;procurement of software.Flow measurement at key points in IBIS, water balance study in various zones of Jhelum, Chenab and Indus riverFlow forecastingmodels for Kabul and Chenab river basins; Asset management plans
  • No. of labs and facilities for water resources management established and/or upgradedValue0.002.004.00
    DateJuly 15, 2008May 31, 2015June 30, 2021
    CommentExisting labs lack GIS/MIS facilities. No labs upgraded.-GIS/MIS Center -CMTL Lab-Lab upgrades at Nandipur, Hyderabad and Karachi) -Modernization of labs in Balochistan.
  • Assessments carried out for improved operations of hydraulic infrastructureValue0.001.001.00
    DateSeptember 25, 2008May 31, 2015June 30, 2021
    CommentActivities completed include sediment assessment study with flushing tests for sediment management.No activities proposed under AF.
  • Strategic assessments for improved water management carried outValue0.005.007.00
    DateSeptember 22, 2008May 31, 2015June 30, 2021
    CommentGroundwater study; flood plan study; institutional assessment of IRSA and MoWP.Strategic studies under National FPP IV, Master Plan for Hill Torrents in Suleman Range; and Studies for small hydropower onnullahs in Upper Indus basin
  • Studies for investment planning developedValue0.007.008.00
    DateJuly 16, 2008June 30, 2021June 30, 2021
    CommentFeasibility study for a large hydropower project completed.
  • Water balance and flow data made accessible publicallyValueNoYesYes
    DateJuly 15, 2008May 31, 2015June 30, 2021
    Comment
  • Sediment management studies and flushing tests for the Tarbela Reservoir carried out.ValueInitial sediment studies are now outdated and requCompletedSediment management studies and flushing tests for
    DateAugust 26, 2008November 26, 2014November 29, 2013
    Comment
  • Telemetry stations upgradedValue80.0085.0090.00
    DateJuly 15, 2008November 30, 2015June 30, 2021
    Comment