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Cambodia: Solid Waste and Plastic Management Improvement Project

Abstract*

Cambodia had experienced remarkable economic growth over the past two decades, attaining lower-middle-income country status in 2015 and aspiring to attain upper-middle-income status by 2030. The COVID-19 shock, propagated through falling global demand, supply chain disruptions, and nationwide lockdowns, has hit Cambodia’s economy hard. Since November 2021, authorities have relaxed travel restrictions and reopened the country for business and adopted...

* 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 improve solid waste and plastic management in selected areas, and in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P170976

  • Active

  • Katelijn Van den Berg , Yewande Awe

  • Kingdom of Cambodia

  • Cambodia

  • April 2, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 10, 2023

  • September 7, 2023

  • US$ 67.30 million

  • Ministry of Environment,Ministry of Public Works and Transport,Ministry of Interior

  • East Asia and Pacific

  • 2023

  • US$ 63.00 million

  • N/A

  • February 20, 2024

  • April 30, 2029

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Credit 60.00
PROBLUE MDTF 3.00
National Government 4.30

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 60.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 60.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 3.00
Total Project Cost** 67.30

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of February 28, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Jun 18, 2024 IDA-72920 Loan Disb 200,000.00
Feb 26, 2024 IDA-72920 Loan Disb 1,500,000.00
Aug 14, 2024 IDA-72920 Loan Disb 294,957.50
Jan 24, 2024 IDA-72920 Loan Disb 500,000.00
May 10, 2023 IDA-72920 Loan Commitment 60,000,000.00
Jul 15, 2024 IDA-72920 Int Charges 10,028.05
Jul 15, 2024 IDA-72920 Int Charges 6,227.20
Jul 15, 2024 IDA-72920 Int Charges 6,227.20
Aug 5, 2024 IDA-72920 Loan Disb 219,338.20

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-04
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2025-02-04
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-04
Financial Management Satisfactory 2025-02-04
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-02-04
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2025-02-04

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Proportion of population in selected areas with regular household waste collectionValue45.0045.0075.00
    DateMarch 15, 2023November 20, 2023March 15, 2029
    Comment
  • Landfill disposal capacity operational per defined criteriaValue0.000.003500000.00
    DateMarch 15, 2023November 20, 2023March 15, 2029
    Comment
  • Plastics policies, guidelines, or standards developedValue0.000.005.00
    DateMarch 15, 2023November 20, 2023March 15, 2029
    Comment
  • of which in alignment with the ASEAN Regional Action PlanValue0.000.002.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Municipal solid waste recovered, recycled, composted and/or treated with other techniques in selected areasValue5.005.0015.00
    DateMarch 15, 2023November 20, 2023March 15, 2029
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Participating municipalities with improved waste collection and landfill management contracts including performance indicatorsValue0.000.005.00
    DateMarch 15, 2023November 20, 2023December 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Participating municipalities with waste fee payment system established and functioningValue0.000.005.00
    DateMay 31, 2022November 20, 2023December 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Solid waste information systemValueSolid waste information system established at MOESolid waste information system established at MOESolid waste information system expanded with regul
    DateMarch 15, 2023November 20, 2023March 15, 2029
    Comment
  • Grievances responded to within stipulated service standards for responseValue0.000.0070.00
    DateMarch 15, 2023November 20, 2023March 15, 2029
    Comment
  • Greenhouse gas emissions reduced (tCO2e)Value0.000.00315000.00
    DateMarch 15, 2023November 20, 2023March 15, 2029
    Comment
  • Voluntary integration of informal workers in the solid waste sector in selected areas with increased economic opportunitiesValue0.000.00100.00
    DateMarch 15, 2023November 20, 2023March 15, 2029
    Comment
  • of which percentage of female waste pickers to transition from the informal to the formal sectorValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Beneficiaries’ satisfaction with improved waste collection and cleanliness in participating municipalitiesValue0.000.0065.00
    DateApril 28, 2023November 20, 2023August 31, 2029
    Comment
  • Collected waste in selected areas that is properly treated or disposedValue0.000.00100.00
    DateApril 30, 2023November 20, 2023April 30, 2029
    Comment