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Tunisia Irrigated Agriculture Intensification Project

Abstract*

The development objectives of the Irrigated Agriculture Intensification Project for Tunisia are to improve the reliability and efficiency of the irrigation and drainage services and strengthen market linkages for irrigated products in selected irrigation schemes. The project comprises of four components. The first component is institutional modernization. It consists of following sub-components: (i) establishment of a new irrigation management entity;...

* 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

The Project Development Objectives (PDO) are to: (a) improve the reliability and efficiency of the irrigation and drainage services; and (b) improve availability of equipment and supplies for COVID-19 response.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P160245

  • Active

  • Gabriella Izzi , Christian Berger

  • Ministry of Development, Investments and International Cooperation

  • Tunisia

  • May 9, 2017

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 29, 2018

  • February 19, 2019

  • US$ 170.50 million

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries

  • Middle East and North Africa

  • 2018

  • US$ 140.00 million

  • B

  • N/A

  • June 30, 2026

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • February 15, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Borrower/Recipient 22.50
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 140.00
Local Beneficiaries 8.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 140.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 140.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 170.50

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

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Mar 15, 2021 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 137,511.28
Mar 15, 2021 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 54,041.62
Sep 15, 2020 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 145,291.12
Sep 15, 2020 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 43,026.14
Jun 24, 2020 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 5,870,891.50
Sep 15, 2021 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 135,715.90
Sep 15, 2021 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 54,531.00
May 10, 2021 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 3,629,482.00
Dec 23, 2021 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 1,582,951.00
Mar 15, 2022 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 122,027.44
Mar 15, 2022 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 54,616.37
Apr 25, 2022 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 1,631,848.90
Jul 15, 2022 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 1,864,251.40
May 4, 2023 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 9,513,371.00
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 110,648.60
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 757.81
Oct 26, 2022 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 1,784,552.20
Dec 7, 2023 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 7,436,253.50
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 62,428.81
Sep 15, 2022 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 109,343.40
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 381,254.56
Mar 15, 2023 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 836.33
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 103,841.43
Sep 15, 2023 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 839,699.20
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 96,603.57
Mar 15, 2024 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 1,124,431.90
Apr 12, 2024 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 5,880,579.00
Jun 3, 2024 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 4,395,096.50
May 29, 2018 IBRD-88580 Loan Commitment 140,000,000.00
Feb 19, 2019 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 320,437.20
Feb 19, 2019 IBRD-88580 Fee Charges 320,437.20
May 8, 2019 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 3,361,200.00
Apr 2, 2020 IBRD-88580 Loan Disb 13,104,000.00
Sep 15, 2019 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 190,673.40
Sep 15, 2019 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 128.10
Sep 15, 2019 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 155,434.05
Sep 15, 2019 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 9,129.27
Mar 15, 2020 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 153,284.95
Mar 15, 2020 IBRD-88580 Int Charges 8,892.80

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-28
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-28
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-01-28
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-28
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-28
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2025-01-28

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Reduction in water service disruptionValue0.0042.0050.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2017January 2, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of project-supported health facilities and laboratories provided with COVID-19 response equipment and suppliesValue0.00100.000.00
    DateMarch 27, 2020September 30, 2021June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Irrigation system efficiencyValue65.0057.0070.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2017June 15, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Area provided with new/improved irrigation or drainage servicesValue0.001750.0024371.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2018December 8, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Farmers reached with agricultural assets or servicesValue0.000.00200.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2018November 30, 2022June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of healthcare facilities and laboratories confirming receipt of equipment within 30 days of in-country delivery of such equipmentValue0.000.00100.00
    DateMarch 16, 2020March 27, 2020December 29, 2023
    Comment
  • Percentage of healthcare facilities and laboratories that have received project-supported equipment verified for installation and functionalityValue0.000.0060.00
    DateMarch 16, 2020March 27, 2020December 29, 2023
    Comment
  • Area provided with new irrigation or drainage servicesValue0.000.003000.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2018December 8, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Farmers reached with agricultural assets or services - FemaleValue0.000.0040.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2018December 29, 2023
    Comment
  • Share of users satisfied with irrigation serviceValue40.0048.0060.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2017June 30, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Farmers who received training to enhance knowledge on market opportunitiesValue0.0064.00200.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2018November 30, 2022June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Area provided with improved irrigation or drainage servicesValue0.001750.0021371.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2018December 8, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of trainings for cost recovery and services improvement implemented for CRDAs and GDAsValue0.000.006.00
    DateJune 30, 2017June 1, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Share of water meters that are operationalValue43.0034.0090.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2017December 8, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Of which womenValue0.000.0040.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2018December 29, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of studies or plans for financial efficiency and tariff reform completedValue0.000.003.00
    DateOctober 10, 2017June 30, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Farmers provided with new or improved irrigation and drainage servicesValue0.00565.002663.00
    DateJanuary 1, 2018December 8, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Operation and maintenance cost recovery ratioValue43.0043.0050.00
    DateDecember 19, 2018June 30, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • of which femaleValue0.000.00533.00
    DateMay 31, 2023May 31, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Share of users in selected PPIs satisfied with Project activitiesValue48.000.0060.00
    DateJuly 30, 2018May 31, 2023June 30, 2026
    Comment