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DRC Transport and Connectivity Support Project

Abstract*

The proposed project is the first of a Series of Projects (SOP) composed of three projects with the objective of providing resilient, safe, and sustainable transport and digital connectivity in and between the Kasai region and the Eastern part of DRC and improving sector governance. An SOP approach is adequate to support the ambitious program of the Government of DRC to integrate the country by building a sustainable road infrastructure connecting...

* 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 Objective (PDO) is to provide resilient, safe, and sustainable connectivity in and between selected provinces in Kasai region and Eastern part of DRC, and to increase the transparency of FONER, RVA, and the Regulatory Authority of Post, Telecommunications, and ICT.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P161877

  • Active

  • Peter Taniform , Bolivian Tata

  • Democratic Republic of Congo

  • US$ 500.00 million

  • N/A

  • High

  • June 30, 2027

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • June 7, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 427.98
IDA Grant 72.02

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 500.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 500.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 500.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jun 26, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 6,441,839.00
Mar 12, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 53,064.89
Jun 12, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 14,927,352.00
Jun 28, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 1,581,466.50
Jun 28, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 85,206.25
Jun 28, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 561,371.00
Jun 28, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 10,884,073.00
Jun 12, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 12,883,678.00
Jun 12, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 21,768,146.00
Jun 13, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 31,429.82
Aug 23, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 130,222.65
Nov 29, 2023 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 126,068.22
Sep 29, 2023 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 138,439.70
Jun 15, 2023 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 3,888,000.00
Aug 28, 2023 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 225,513.95
Jun 13, 2024 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 125,719.29
Jun 28, 2024 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 97,075.70
May 24, 2024 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 98,088.32
Feb 7, 2024 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 103,713.66
Feb 7, 2024 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 113,892.98
Aug 23, 2024 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 520,358.20
Mar 12, 2024 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 212,259.58
Mar 20, 2024 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 70,757.69
Aug 13, 2024 IDA-E0850 Loan Disb 165,525.75
Jun 23, 2022 IDA-71610 Loan Commitment 427,980,000.00
Jun 23, 2022 IDA-E0850 Loan Commitment 72,020,000.00
Apr 3, 2023 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 5,184,024.50
Jul 12, 2023 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 23,100,904.00
Jun 30, 2023 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 714,042.06
Aug 28, 2023 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 57,435.04
Sep 29, 2023 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 34,027.13
Nov 29, 2023 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 31,517.06
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-71610 Int Charges 116,230.53
Oct 15, 2023 IDA-71610 Int Charges 116,230.53
Mar 20, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 17,644.83
Apr 17, 2024 IDA-71610 Int Charges 117.15
Apr 17, 2024 IDA-71610 Int Charges 117.15
Apr 17, 2024 IDA-71610 Int Charges 189,375.92
Apr 17, 2024 IDA-71610 Int Charges 189,375.92
Aug 13, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 41,381.44
Feb 7, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 28,448.24
Feb 7, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 25,843.79
Jun 26, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 7,463,676.00
May 24, 2024 IDA-71610 Loan Disb 65,062.94

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2025-02-27
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-02-27
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-27
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-27
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-27
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-27

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Reduction in travel time in the project areasValue0.000.0050.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Increase in the number of fiscal years when FONER accountability documents are publicly disclosed as a result of the projectValue0.000.005.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Increase in the number of fiscal years when RVA accountability documents are publicly disclosed as a result of the projectValue0.000.005.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Percentage of project infrastructure integrating climate-resilient adaptation measuresValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Percentage of overloaded trucks along the targeted roads unloading excess chargesValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Increase in the number of fiscal years when the Regulatory Authority of Post, Telecommunications, and ICT accountability documents are publicly disclosed as a result of the projectValue0.000.005.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Increased broadband internet access as a percentage of the population in the project areas (percentage)Value0.000.0035.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Number of people that benefit from improved access to sustainable transport infrastructure and servicesValue0.000.00300.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Percentage of project roads designed with at least 3-star IRAP rating (percentage)Value0.000.00100.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023May 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Share of new subscribers who are women (Percentage)Value0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of people which are remote/isolated or conflict-affected benefitting from improved transport infrastructureValue0.000.00300.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Surface of afforested zone along the targeted roadsValue0.000.003000.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Fully operational road safety databaseValueNoNoYes
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Roads constructedValue0.000.00440.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Adoption of cleaner emission standards for imported vehicle and cleaner fuel standards for DRCValueNoNoYes
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Share of GRM complaints and consultation feedback addressed within GRM risk timelineValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Completion of a climate vulnerability assessment of the targeted roads and airportsValueNoNoYes
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Number of women with improved incomes due to improved skills and training received through the project gender empowerment activitiesValue0.000.004400.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Length of fiber optic deployed (Kilometers)Value0.000.00440.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Number of water wells rehabilitated, repaired, or replacedValue0.000.00100.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Length of ducts installed (Kilometers)Value0.000.00440.00
    DateJuly 22, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Establishment of digital services leveraging the underlying broadband infrastructureValueNoNoYes
    DateJune 30, 2022March 28, 2023May 31, 2029
    Comment
  • Reduction in incidents at Goma airportValue0.000.0050.00
    DateJuly 1, 2022March 28, 2023June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • Roads constructed - ruralValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Roads constructed - non-ruralValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment