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Afghanistan Water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Institutional Support Project

Abstract*

The overall objective of the proposed Program is to improve access to safe water and sanitation in selected areas of Afghanistan as well as to strengthen sector capacity. This objective is expected to be achieved over a 12-year period through a Series of Projects (SoP), of which the operation detailed in this document is the first. The programmatic approach will ensure continuity of the sector engagement and also facilitate a sustained contribution...

* 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 improve access to and quality of water supply in selected cities and to strengthen the capacity of AUWSSC to deliver sustainable services in order to contribute to national efforts to manage COVID-19 and other disasters.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P169970

  • Active

  • Mir Ahmad

  • Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

  • Afghanistan

  • June 12, 2019

  • (as of board presentation)

    December 11, 2020

  • March 28, 2021

  • US$ 200.00 million

  • Afghanistan Urban Water Supply and Sewerage Corporation (AUWSSC)

  • South Asia

  • 2021

  • US$ 200.00 million

  • N/A

  • December 4, 2023

  • January 29, 2026

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Afghanistan Resilience Trust Fund 150.00
IDA Grant 50.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 50.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 50.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 150.00
Total Project Cost** 200.00

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$)
May 26, 2021 IDA-D7470 Loan Disb 1,250,000.00
Dec 11, 2020 IDA-D7470 Loan Commitment 50,000,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-06-07
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-06-07
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-06-07
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-06-07
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-06-07
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-06-07

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • People provided with access to improved water sourcesValue0.000.00880000.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Improved Collection Efficiency of Kandahar, Herat and Kabul Strategic Business UnitsValue35.0035.0080.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Increased metering coverageValue10.0010.0080.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • People provided with access to improved water sources - Female (RMS requirement)Value0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Strategic Business Continuity Plan for three major cities adopted by AUWSSCValue0.000.003.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • People provided with access to improved water sources - urbanValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Water distributed complies with WHO standards for biological and physical qualityValue0.000.0095.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Water supply network constructed under the projectValue0.000.00400.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Operational and financial systems installed and usedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Chlorine Dosing pumps rehabilitatedValue0.000.0040.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of AUWSSC Headquarters and SBU staff benefitting from trainingsValue0.000.00300.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • of which femaleValue0.000.00100.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Technical manuals and standard designs developedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Provision of personal protection equipment and safety measuresValue0.000.00250.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Water supply network rehabilitated under the projectValue0.000.00100.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of junior professionals hired as internsValue0.000.0050.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Laboratories rehabilitated and equipped with testing KitsValue0.000.003.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Water treatment plant constructed and operationalValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Feasibility studies for the proposed second project completedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Household connections added in vulnerably areasValue0.000.002000.00
    DateAugust 31, 2020August 15, 2021October 31, 2022
    Comment
  • Water Storage Capacity IncreasedValue0.000.0045000.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Customer satisfaction with service and hygiene practices improvements resulting from the project activitiesValue0.000.0075.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • of which femaleValue0.000.0025.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Wells repaired or drilledValue0.000.0070.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Water meters installedValue4350.004350.0085000.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Percentage of project-related grievances responded to in the stipulated timeValue0.000.0075.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • of which female recruited as staff by AUWSSCValue0.000.005.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Distribution water pipes replacedValue0.000.00140000.00
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Workshop for operation and maintenance establishedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Monitoring and benchmarking systems established and usedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Gender Strategy and Policy Developed and Adopted by AUWSSCValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • AUWSSC Five Year Business Plan PreparedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2026
    Comment
  • Communication and public awareness strategy developed and approvedValueNoNoYes
    DateDecember 10, 2020August 15, 2021January 29, 2023
    Comment