| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| Single Purpose Trust Fund | 9.00 |
| IDA Grant | 15.00 |
Africa Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund for Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology
Abstract*
The objective of the Africa Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund for Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology Project is to strengthen the institutional capacity for quality and sustainable doctoral training, research and innovation in transformative technologies in sub-Saharan Africa. There are two components to the project, the first component being capacity development for the operation and management of the scholarship, research and innovation... Show More
Development Objective
To strengthen the institutional capacity for quality doctoral training, research, and innovation in transformative technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Key Details
Project Details
P165581
Active
Ruth Charo , Ekua Bentil
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
Eastern and Southern Africa
November 7, 2017
(as of board presentation)
July 5, 2018
September 24, 2018
US$ 24.00 million
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
2019
US$ 24.00 million
C
N/A
December 31, 2025
Yes
BANK APPROVED
February 26, 2024
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 15.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 15.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 9.00 |
| Total Project Cost** | 24.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2018 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Commitment | 15,000,000.00 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 956,772.00 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 1,187,629.00 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 883,718.00 |
| Oct 15, 2018 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 1,383,750.00 |
| Mar 17, 2020 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 1,295,016.00 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 101,566.00 |
| Jul 26, 2019 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 380,132.00 |
| Sep 4, 2020 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 1,249,334.00 |
| Apr 19, 2021 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 704,009.00 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 2,023,667.00 |
| Mar 28, 2022 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 151,131.00 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | IDA-D3470 | Loan Disb | 800,059.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Satisfactory | 2024-10-22 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2024-10-22 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2024-10-22 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2024-10-22 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-10-22 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2024-10-22 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Growth of Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund Value 9000000.00 39276400.00 50000000.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of implemented networks between host universities and international partners for PhD training and research collaboration Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of students/staff that take cross-cutting courses, entrepreneurship and/or research commercialization courses supported by the project. Value 0.00 901.00 120.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Growth of Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (General Fund) Value 9000000.00 39276400.00 50000000.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of research papers submitted by staff members or scholars supported by the project for publication to internationally indexed journals Value 0.00 187.00 35.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of PhD scholars that have enrolled in RSIF programs Value 16.00 278.00 96.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of research papers submitted by staff members or scholars supported by the project for publication to internationally indexed journals (Female authors or co-authors) Value 0.00 50.00 10.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Percentage of RSIF scholars in Cohorts 1 and 2 employed/self-employed in their field of study at least 6 months after graduation (% of female graduates employed/self-employed). Value 0.00 75.00 70.00 Date November 30, 2021 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of PhD scholars that have enrolled in RSIF PhD program (female) Value 4.00 104.00 30.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of RSIF scholars who graduate PhD programs Value 0.00 12.00 82.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment PhD scholarship and research grants administration unit established Value No Yes Yes Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of RSIF scholars who graduate PhD programs (female) Value 0.00 3.00 26.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of research grants awarded to faculty of RSIF host institutions Value 0.00 16.00 16.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of RSIF host institutions Value 4.00 15.00 10.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of research grants awarded to RSIF scholars Value 0.00 8.00 10.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of partner institutions Value 2.00 29.00 15.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of RSIF host institutions that start the international accreditation process at the PhD program level or at the institution level Value 0.00 7.00 10.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of host universities with an online application system in place Value 0.00 15.00 10.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of cross-cutting training courses/workshops for RSIF scholars and researchers Value 0.00 12.00 10.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of scientific and technological journals and databases that can be accessed by RSIF scholars and researchers Value 11250.00 524926.00 20000.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Innovation grants administration unit established Value No Yes Yes Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of firms that co-finance innovation grants Value 0.00 15.00 10.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of innovation grants awarded to RSIF host universities Value 0.00 6.00 6.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of innovation grants awarded to faculty of RSIF host institutions Value 0.00 5.00 5.00 Date April 30, 2018 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Level of satisfaction of RSIF Scholars with the quality of the learning environment and delivery of the target doctoral programs atthe AHUs. Value 0.00 81.50 80.00 Date November 30, 2021 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Set up a foundation for establishment of the permanent fund. Value No Yes Yes Date November 30, 2021 October 27, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment