Albania Gender Equality in Access to Economic Opportunities DPF

Abstract*

The objectives of the Gender Equality in Access to Economic Opportunities Development Policy Financing Project for Albania are to support the Government of Albania's efforts to enhance the policy framework for gender equality in access to economic opportunities, with a focus on (i) improving women's access to assets, (ii) leveling the playing field to enhance labor market opportunities for women; and (iii) strengthening institutional arrangements... Show More

Development Objective

The Program Development Objectives are to support the Government of Albania’s efforts to enhance the policy framework for gender equality in access to economic opportunities, with a focus on (i) improving women’s access to assets; (ii) leveling the playing field to enhance labor market opportunities for women; and (iii) strengthening institutional arrangements for gender-informed policy making.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P160594
Status
Closed
Team Leader
Ana Oviedo Silva
Borrower 2
Government of Albania

Country
Albania
Disclosure Date
May 21, 2019
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
November 14, 2019
Effective Date
May 28, 2020

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 50.00 million
Implementing Agency
Ministry of Finance and Economy
Region
Europe and Central Asia
Fiscal Year 3
2020

Commitment Amount
US$ 10.00 million
Environmental Category
N/A
Last Update Date
October 5, 2023
Closing Date
March 31, 2021

Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Human Development and Gender

FY17 - Education13%
- FY17 - Access to Education13%
- FY17 - Education Governance, School-Based Management13%
FY17 - Gender100%
FY17 - Labor Market Policy and Programs38%
- FY17 - Active Labor Market Programs38%

FY17 - Public Sector Management

FY17 - Public Finance Management13%
- FY17 - Public Expenditure Management13%

FY17 - Urban and Rural Development

FY17 - Rural Development38%
- FY17 - Land Administration and Management38%

Project Map

Interactive Map

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development	10.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	10.00
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	10.00

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	N/A
Total Project Cost**	50.00

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

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period	Financier	Transaction Type	Amount (US$)
Nov 15, 2022	IBRD-90320	Int Charges	40,678.99
May 15, 2023	IBRD-90320	Int Charges	166,254.30
Nov 15, 2023	IBRD-90320	Int Charges	236,522.40
Nov 15, 2021	IBRD-90320	Int Charges	28,227.75
Nov 15, 2020	IBRD-90320	Int Charges	5,948.87
Nov 15, 2020	IBRD-90320	Int Charges	44,587.64
May 15, 2021	IBRD-90320	Int Charges	30,484.95
Jun 4, 2020	IBRD-90320	Loan Disb	10,171,059.00
May 28, 2020	IBRD-90320	Loan Disb	25,063.68
May 28, 2020	IBRD-90320	Fee Charges	25,063.68
Nov 14, 2019	IBRD-90320	Loan Commitment	10,000,000.00
May 15, 2024	IBRD-90320	Int Charges	255,977.20
May 15, 2022	IBRD-90320	Int Charges	24,714.55

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Monitoring and Evaluation	Satisfactory	2021-04-05
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Satisfactory	2021-04-05
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Satisfactory	2021-04-05
Program Management	Satisfactory	2021-04-05

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDICATOR	IMPLEMENTATION COMPLETION & RESULTS REPORT: 05-30-2022
Outcomes	Moderately Satisfactory
Risk to Development Outcome
Bank Performance	Moderately Satisfactory
Borrower Performance
Government Performance
Implementing Agency

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

INDICATOR	ICR REVIEW:	PROJECT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT:
Outcome Rating	Moderately Unsatisfactory	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	Modest	N/a
M&e Quality		N/a

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

Percent of total records in the Albanian Digital Registry of Properties with a valid identification number and with the owner’s female gender verified	Value	16.40	16.40	20.00
	Date	November 4, 2019	March 29, 2021	December 31, 2020
	Comment

Percent of bidders in public procurement tenders that submit a self-declaration related to nondiscrimination in the workplace	Value	0.00	100.00	85.00
	Date	November 4, 2019	March 29, 2021	December 31, 2020
	Comment

Percent of budget programs across all line ministries that comply with the review process established by the gender responsive budgeting guidelines	Value	33.00	57.00	54.00
	Date	November 4, 2019	December 31, 2021	December 31, 2020
	Comment

Percent of municipalities with an average teacher-student ratio in preschool less than or equal to 1:18 Value 20.00 100.00 56.00
Date December 31, 2018 March 29, 2021 December 31, 2020
Comment

Percent of key performance indicators for gender responsive budgeting programs that directly address documented gender gaps in the country	Value	64.00	75.00	75.00
	Date	November 4, 2019	December 31, 2021	December 31, 2020
	Comment

Percent of women, including those categorized as vulnerable, that have been employed through the National Employment Services	Value	39.00	31.00	45.00
	Date	November 4, 2019	December 31, 2021	December 31, 2020
	Comment