| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| South Asia Regional Integration Partnership | 1.00 |
| IDA Grant | 131.00 |
Fourth Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program
Abstract*
The Fourth Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links (CARs) program, a series of projects (SOP) in multiple countries (borrowers), has the following components.
Component 1: Improve regional connections in Sughd and GBAO regions (US$89 million equivalent from IDA; US$1 million from PACT Trust Fund). Activities to be financed under this component include: (i) rehabilitation of a 50.5 km long, Category I and III roads in Sughd in four sections (estimated... Show More
Development Objective
The Project development objectives of the Fourth Phase of the Central Asia Regional Links Program are to enhance the efficiency of cross-border trade for participants of the regional economy and to improve the resilience and safety of regional connectivity infrastructure in Sughd region and Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous region.
The project contributes to the Central Asia Regional Links Programs higher-level development objectives of increasing cross-border connectivity and enhancing integrated regional development to revitalize historically active economic exchanges in Central Asia and beyond along the Silk Route.
Key Details
Project Details
P166820
Active
Abdul Khalili , Muhammad Zulfiqar Ahmed, Sudeshna Mitra
Ministry of Finance
Central Asia
December 16, 2019
(as of board presentation)
July 30, 2020
November 12, 2021
US$ 132.00 million
Ministry of Transport,Customs Service
2021
US$ 132.00 million
N/A
May 12, 2024
October 31, 2026
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 131.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 131.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | 1.00 |
| Total Project Cost** | 132.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,068,849.50 |
| Oct 23, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 220,255.78 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 815,861.30 |
| Nov 15, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 2,267,193.20 |
| Jan 4, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 976,638.50 |
| Jan 8, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 229,239.42 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 532,468.94 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,409,376.90 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,564,187.10 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,745,402.40 |
| Jan 4, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,353,922.80 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 409,922.03 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 939,540.60 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 533,665.10 |
| Jun 26, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 3,128,374.20 |
| Jun 26, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 2,267,193.20 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,017,244.40 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 928,248.06 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 217,326.50 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 416,031.60 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,030,306.40 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 984,619.25 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 998,879.44 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 229,690.61 |
| May 29, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,185,198.00 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,820,794.90 |
| May 22, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,126,599.10 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 237,240.95 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,744,318.20 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 452,970.78 |
| Mar 15, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 234,637.95 |
| Apr 22, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 975,312.70 |
| Dec 28, 2022 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 4,534,386.50 |
| Jul 30, 2020 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Commitment | 131,000,000.00 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 225,167.52 |
| Dec 5, 2022 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 423,284.10 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 2,000,000.00 |
| Jun 28, 2022 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 3,850,193.00 |
| Mar 9, 2022 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,000,000.00 |
| Jun 27, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 1,564,187.10 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | IDA-D6990 | Loan Disb | 237,600.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-05-23 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2024-05-23 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-05-23 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-05-23 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2024-05-23 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2024-05-23 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Average travel time between Kannibodam and Bekobod BCP Value 210.00 210.00 126.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Market accessibility index of Sughd region Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Road closures per year in Barsem caused by natural hazards Value 720.00 720.00 120.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Average time spent for customs clearance Value 834.00 625.00 584.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Road crashes or fatalities along the main routes in Khorog Value 12.00 12.00 6.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Average time spent for customs clearance for import Value 1112.00 922.00 778.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Average time spent for customs clearance for export Value 556.00 328.00 389.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Roads rehablitated Value 0.00 0.00 50.50 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Size of road network with baseline geometry, location, condition, traffic volume, and natural hazard exposure data are collected Value 0.00 2128.00 7000.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Establishment of customs procedures for paper-free clearance operations, including electronic payment of duties, taxes and fees Value No No Yes Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2022 Comment Preparation of five-year and annual road maintenance plan and budget Value No No Yes Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Implementation of procedures for lodgement of pre-arrival information and risk-based border clearance Value There is no established customs procedures for pro There is no established customs procedures for pro Customs procedures are established for processing Date May 20, 2020 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2024 Comment Roads rehabilitated - rural Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Road sections where barriers have been retrofitted Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Date May 6, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Detailed implementation plan for customs automation Value Not prepared Not prepared Developed and adopted by the government (target by Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2024 Comment Roads rehabilitated - non-rural Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Climate resilient structure constructed in project areas in GBAO Value 0.00 0.00 3.80 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Safety belt compliance Value 20.00 20.00 60.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Implementation of customs automation pilot Value No No Yes Date May 7, 2020 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Average daily traffic volume passing through Khorog Bridge Value 1233.00 1318.00 1480.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Adoption of a National Road Safety Strategy Value No No Yes Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2023 Comment Female customs officers at managerial level as share of total managers Value 5.00 5.00 10.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Communities in target areas with effective citizen engagement channels Value 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Female customs inspectors as a share of total inspectors Value 10.50 10.50 20.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 October 31, 2026 Comment Road construction jobs created for the local community Value 0.00 271.00 350.00 Date June 4, 2020 September 30, 2023 December 31, 2023 Comment