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Msimbazi Basin Development Project

Abstract*

The development objective of the Msimbazi Basin Development Project for Tanzania is to strengthen flood resilience and integrated urban development in an economically important and flood prone area of the Msimbazi river basin in Dar es Salaam. The project comprises of five components. The first component, Msimbazi river basin development infrastructure provides an integrated, long-term solution to substantially reduce the impacts of floods in the...

* 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 flood resilience and integrated urban development in an economically important and flood prone area of the Msimbazi river basin in Dar es Salaam.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P169425

  • Active

  • John Morton

  • United Republic of Tanzania represented by the Ministry of Finance and Planning

  • Tanzania

  • September 24, 2021

  • (as of board presentation)

    September 30, 2022

  • February 16, 2023

  • US$ 260.00 million

  • President’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government

  • Eastern and Southern Africa

  • 2023

  • US$ 260.00 million

  • N/A

  • February 29, 2024

  • June 30, 2028

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
SPAIN, Govt. of 30.00
IDA Credit 200.00
NETHERLANDS: Min. of Foreign Affairs / Min. of Dev. Coop. 30.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 200.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 200.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 60.00
Total Project Cost** 260.00

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$)
Jul 31, 2023 IDA-72150 Loan Disb 36,315,000.00
Oct 31, 2023 IDA-72150 Loan Disb 452,040.47
Oct 27, 2023 IDA-72150 Loan Disb 215,020.00
May 15, 2024 IDA-72150 Loan Disb 7,883,669.00
Jun 18, 2024 IDA-72150 Loan Disb 11,008,574.00
Sep 30, 2022 IDA-72150 Loan Commitment 200,000,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-09-30
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-09-30
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-09-30
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-09-30
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-09-30
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-09-30

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Area of lower Msimbazi River Basin with a low risk of flood damages to infrastructure and settlementsValue363.000.00420.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of households in flood prone areas relocated to sites with low probability of floodingValue0.000.002500.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Institutional structure to sustainably manage land use and development in the Msimbazi Special Planning Area established and operationalValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of times traffic and BRT operations are interrupted as a result of floods on Jangwani Bridge each yearValue7.007.000.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Area planned and provided necessary infrastructure or preparation for intended land use under the projectValue0.000.00420.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • 3e: Enforcement of development controls preventing encroachment in lower MSPAValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1e: Erosion reduction measures implemented in the middle and upper Msimbazi River BasinValue0.000.0015.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 3f: Establishment and use of updated procedures and protocols and operational contracts for solid waste managementValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1f: Sediment trapping facilities and removal program in river developed and in operationValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 3g: Completion of a land use plan for the lower Msimbazi Special Planning Area (Planning Scheme)ValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1g: Waste collection service coverage in lower Msimbazi Special planning area increased (% of population)Value80.0080.0090.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 3h: Preparation of documentation for land for first phase of real estate developmentValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1h: First phase of mixed-income and mixed use redevelopment area provided with basic service infrastructureValue0.000.0015.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 3i: Development of emergency contingency plans for lower MSPAValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1i: Identified solid waste dumping areas in the lower Msimbazi removed and disposed at city disposal siteValue0.001000.001000.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1j: Residents of Lower Msimbazi satisfied with the the project investmentsValue0.000.0075.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1k: Total direct jobs created during project implementationValue0.000.002000.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2027
    Comment
  • % femaleValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • 3a: Institutional arrangement to manage the Msimbazi Special Planning Area developedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1a: Lower Msimbazi flood plain recontoured to increase flow and accommodate flooding.ValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 4a: Months that PCT is staffed with required professionals (% of total project time period)Value0.000.0080.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 2a: Resettlement of households vulnerable to flooding to areas with low probability of flooding and in accordance with World Bank ESS policies (% households vulnerable to floods)Value0.000.00100.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 3b: Completion and adoption of a Watershed management plan for the Msimbazi River BasinValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1b: Raised and widened Jangwani Bridge upgraded with low probability of floodingValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 4b: Months that DCC-PIT is staffed with required professionals (% of total project time period)Value0.000.0080.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 2b: Resettled flood prone households with adequate livelihoods in compliance with World Bank ESS policiesValue0.000.00100.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1c: Demolition of Jangwani BRT bus depot and construction of new depot that has a low probability of flooding.ValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 4c: CERC Operational Manual adoptedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 2c: Percent of flood prone households residing in areas with low probability of floodingValue0.000.00100.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 3c: Approval of infrastructure standards to reduce flood risk, erosion and sedimentationValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 2d: Percent female ownership of land with tenure and/or assets on tenured land among households provided resettlement housing.Value0.000.0048.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 3d: Enforcement of effluent and river water quality regulations based on project-financed monitoring (% of violations)Value0.000.00100.00
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment
  • 1d: Urban design of park and redevelopment incorporating gender responsive designs based on a safety audit undertaken with leadership and participation of womenValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 15, 2021December 19, 2022June 30, 2028
    Comment