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Local Development Support Project

Abstract*

The objective of the Local Development Support Project for Sri Lanka is to strengthen local government authorities' capabilities to deliver services to communities in a responsive and accountable manner, and to support economic infrastructure development in participating provinces. There are five components to the project, the first component being strengthening local government planning systems. This component will finance preparation and updating...

* 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 strengthen local government authorities' capabilities to deliver services to communities in a responsive and accountable manner, to support economic infrastructure development in participating provinces, and to provide immediate and effective response to an eligible crisis or health emergency.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P163305

  • Closed

  • Phoram Shah , Anna O'Donnell

  • Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

  • Sri Lanka

  • August 21, 2017

  • (as of board presentation)

    March 14, 2019

  • June 30, 2019

  • US$ 101.39 million

  • Ministry of State for Provincial Councils and Local Government

  • South Asia

  • 2019

  • US$ 94.39 million

  • B

  • March 27, 2024

  • November 30, 2024

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 70.00
EC: European Commission 24.39
Borrower/Recipient 7.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 70.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 70.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 24.39
Total Project Cost** 101.39

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$)
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-63710 Int Charges 1,351.21
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-63710 Int Charges 41,397.39
Apr 8, 2024 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 2,000,000.00
Jan 25, 2023 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 3,000,000.00
Feb 15, 2023 IDA-63710 Int Charges 51,303.59
Aug 30, 2023 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 2,470,934.80
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-63710 Int Charges 431.51
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-63710 Int Charges 9,984.41
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-63710 Int Charges 45,707.37
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-63710 Int Charges 125,388.53
Aug 15, 2022 IDA-63710 Int Charges 52,199.12
Aug 15, 2022 IDA-63710 Int Charges 168,477.16
Jun 12, 2023 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 2,500,000.00
Mar 14, 2019 IDA-63710 Loan Commitment 70,000,000.00
Jun 28, 2022 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 28,949,330.00
Aug 15, 2023 IDA-63710 Int Charges 579,292.20
May 20, 2021 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 7,976,845.00
Aug 15, 2021 IDA-63710 Int Charges 1,088.74
Aug 15, 2021 IDA-63710 Int Charges 4,831.08
Aug 15, 2021 IDA-63710 Int Charges 69,048.61
Aug 15, 2021 IDA-63710 Int Charges 87,224.06
Nov 12, 2021 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 4,412,325.00
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-63710 Int Charges 646,888.90
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-63710 Int Charges 640,680.90
Jun 30, 2019 IDA-63710 Fee Charges 175,000.00
Jun 30, 2019 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 175,000.00
Dec 5, 2019 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 1,536,312.90
Feb 15, 2020 IDA-63710 Int Charges 15,782.37
Feb 15, 2020 IDA-63710 Int Charges 807.23
Feb 15, 2020 IDA-63710 Int Charges 87,130.36
Feb 15, 2020 IDA-63710 Int Charges 11,980.55
Dec 20, 2019 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 136,363.64
May 13, 2020 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 555,683.80
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-63710 Int Charges 598.92
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-63710 Int Charges 84,368.10
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-63710 Int Charges 29,030.43
Aug 15, 2020 IDA-63710 Int Charges 53.13
Jul 9, 2019 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 36,102.72
May 9, 2022 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 2,300,000.00
Jun 28, 2022 IDA-63710 Loan Disb -28,949,330.00
Feb 15, 2022 IDA-63710 Int Charges 246.58
Feb 15, 2022 IDA-63710 Int Charges 983.41
Feb 15, 2022 IDA-63710 Int Charges 57,323.41
Feb 15, 2022 IDA-63710 Int Charges 149,106.33
Mar 12, 2021 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 1,500,000.00
Feb 15, 2021 IDA-63710 Int Charges 83,781.82
Feb 15, 2021 IDA-63710 Int Charges 17,889.84
Dec 21, 2020 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 2,840,000.00
Mar 18, 2021 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 3,202,972.50
Feb 15, 2023 IDA-63710 Int Charges 91,671.55
Feb 15, 2023 IDA-63710 Int Charges 661,395.75
Feb 15, 2023 IDA-63710 Int Charges 67,742.76
Jul 22, 2021 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 1,500,000.00
Jun 8, 2021 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 2,777,725.50
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-63710 Int Charges 1,489.39
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-63710 Int Charges 12,893.66
Aug 15, 2024 IDA-63710 Int Charges 336,425.66
Feb 7, 2024 IDA-63710 Loan Cancel 20,000,000.00
Sep 3, 2024 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 4,000,000.00
Apr 6, 2023 IDA-63710 Loan Disb 411,415.88
Feb 15, 2024 IDA-63710 Int Charges 280,230.53

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-16
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-16
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-16
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-16
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-12-16
Monitoring and Evaluation Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-16

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Share of LGAs that increase their overall performance scores in deliverying improved servicesValue0.0090.0035.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of planned LGA spending aligned with community needs and priorities as indicated in the Local Authority Participatory Development Plans (LAPDPs)Value0.00100.0050.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of beneficiaries benefiting from project investmentsValue0.004406241.00800000.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • CERC Pool implemented in line with the Emergency Action PlanValueNoYesYes
    DateNovember 16, 2020December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of female beneficiaries benefiting from project investmentsValue0.000.00300000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of basic transfers disbursed on a timely basis to eligible LGAs (measured by Province)Value0.003.004.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of LGAs implementing participatory planning processes at the ward and LGA levelsValue0.00100.0067.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of LAPDPs updated at least twice during project implementation, with consultations at the village and ward levelValue0.00134.0077.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of direct project beneficiaries reached with seeds, planting material, compensation, equipment, works and services for COVID-19 recovery, segregated by genderValue0.00265274.00100000.00
    DateNovember 16, 2020December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Share of grievances received by the PCU in MPCLGS and the PIUs in the participating provinces that are addressed within a quarterValue0.00100.0075.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of respondents satisfied with LGA sub-projects (measured by Province)Value0.000.0050.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018March 24, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Establishment of a citizen centric geo-referenced smart M&E system in MPCLGS and LGAsValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Tele-education broadcasts available in all nine provincesValueNoYesYes
    DateNovember 16, 2020December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of elected ward representatives trained under the project (measured by Province)Value0.002204.001500.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of Project Progress Reports submittted on time by the PCUValue0.003.008.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Performance Transfer system established and operationalizedValueNoYesYes
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of institutions benefiting from improved digital tools for secure and resilient continuity of operationsValue0.000.0080.00
    DateNovember 16, 2020March 24, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of LGAs preparing annual financial statements within three months after close of the financial yearValue101.00134.00134.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage increase of ward-level consultation meetings on the LAPDP, which are chaired by women ward councilorsValue0.0025.0030.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of LGAs that implement new citizen engagement and social accountability toolsValue0.00134.0080.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Regularization of Social Audit Committees, with at least 30% women as chairpersons, to ensure community engagement with LGAsValueNoYesYes
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of female respondents satisfied with LGA sub-projectsValue0.000.0025.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Number of elected women ward representatives trained under the projectValue0.00603.00560.00
    DateDecember 18, 2018December 8, 2023September 30, 2024
    Comment