| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | 250.00 |
| National Government | 26.50 |
Employment Support Project
Abstract*
The development objective of Employment Support Project for Azerbaijan is to improve vulnerable people's access to employment. This project has three components. 1) The first component, Enhancing the scope and effectiveness of the Self-Employment Program (SEP), has the following sub-components: (i) Expanding the program scale and scope of support; (ii) Testing the introduction of complementary business support services for selected SEP beneficiaries;... Show More
Development Objective
The Project Development Objective is to improve vulnerable people's access to employment.
Key Details
Project Details
P171250
Active
Anna Sukhova , Mirey Ovadiya, Selin Nas Ozen
Republic of Azerbaijan
July 19, 2019
(as of board presentation)
March 5, 2020
August 17, 2020
US$ 100.00 million
Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population (MLSPP)
2020
US$ 250.00 million
N/A
May 20, 2024
December 31, 2029
No
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | 250.00 |
| IDA Commitment | N/A |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 250.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 100.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2020 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Commitment | 100,000,000.00 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | IBRD-97120 | Loan Commitment | 150,000,000.00 |
| May 2, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 2,328,269.80 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,471,756.20 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 1,470.62 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 47,458.15 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 39,603.21 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 2,277,355.50 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Repay | 1,260,865.60 |
| Aug 29, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,069,851.60 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Repay | 2,364,417.00 |
| Jul 9, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 400,605.00 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 1,560,712.40 |
| Dec 12, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 600,000.00 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 477,392.03 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,552,179.80 |
| Jan 17, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,982,431.90 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 575,800.80 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 422,093.00 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 724,227.70 |
| Jan 11, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 771,411.00 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 260,757.31 |
| Jan 2, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 382,456.80 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 231,206.40 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 254,401.50 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 363,464.70 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 231,893.70 |
| Nov 14, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 413,979.66 |
| Nov 27, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 443,809.50 |
| Nov 27, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 661,833.00 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 206,343.00 |
| Oct 20, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 471,244.20 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,177,807.50 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,000,000.00 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 355,411.44 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 371,857.20 |
| Dec 6, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 340,517.30 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 2,687,608.50 |
| Sep 6, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 259,744.50 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,095,590.00 |
| Feb 1, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 1,298.38 |
| Feb 1, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 97,682.81 |
| Feb 1, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 5,968.25 |
| Feb 1, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 479,439.38 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,643,385.00 |
| Apr 25, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 3,438,468.00 |
| Apr 18, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 328,250.20 |
| Sep 2, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 392,602.50 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 911,808.00 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,196,046.00 |
| Jan 30, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 2,292,312.00 |
| Oct 11, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 729,633.70 |
| Nov 29, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 332,500.80 |
| Sep 20, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 2,306,765.20 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 104,310.43 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 1,347.28 |
| Jan 25, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 639,842.56 |
| Feb 1, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 116,650.38 |
| Feb 1, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 32,565.03 |
| Dec 30, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,552,915.80 |
| May 13, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,492,027.80 |
| Apr 1, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | -1,492,021.80 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,675,376.40 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 4,116.69 |
| Aug 1, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 104,036.24 |
| Mar 17, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 552,369.44 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 254,971.20 |
| Dec 6, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 785,205.00 |
| Dec 3, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,361,463.00 |
| Jun 3, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 3,212,955.00 |
| Mar 28, 2022 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,492,027.80 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 2,638,531.80 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 518,289.56 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 789,067.10 |
| Feb 9, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 785,205.00 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 633,139.50 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 592,195.30 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,086,341.50 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 451,431.00 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 605,955.50 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 498,102.30 |
| Sep 22, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 374,946.00 |
| Jul 31, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 254,971.20 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 1,031,306.20 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 408,109.80 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,000,000.00 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 716,088.06 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 337,254.60 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 306,957.12 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 700,000.00 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 738.08 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 17,042.21 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 66,435.31 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,416,722.60 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 905,241.30 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,281,523.80 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 614,124.40 |
| Aug 30, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 122,969.40 |
| Aug 30, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 4,353.33 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,570,410.00 |
| Sep 15, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 2,566,299.20 |
| Mar 29, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 16,594.03 |
| Mar 29, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 286,349.78 |
| Feb 24, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 115,698.36 |
| Feb 24, 2021 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 2,261.99 |
| Sep 2, 2020 | IBRD-90440 | Fee Charges | 125,000.00 |
| Sep 15, 2020 | IBRD-90440 | Fee Charges | 125,000.00 |
| Oct 7, 2020 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 600,000.00 |
| May 26, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 387,690.00 |
| Aug 3, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,068,132.60 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 360,147.00 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 607,872.00 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 797,364.00 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 130.28 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 2,083.59 |
| Aug 1, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Int Charges | 80,423.97 |
| Jan 27, 2023 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 1,791,739.00 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 946,164.75 |
| May 2, 2024 | IBRD-90440 | Loan Disb | 2,973,647.80 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2025-01-23 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Satisfactory | 2025-01-23 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Moderately Satisfactory | 2025-01-23 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2025-01-23 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2025-01-23 |
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2025-01-23 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Share of SEP businesses in operation 24 months after asset transfer, by vulnerable group Value 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Employment rate among vulnerable registered unemployed jobseekers, by vulnerable groups Value 35.00 7.80 40.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Communication and outreach strategy adopted Value No Yes Yes Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of SEP beneficiaries supported by the project Value 0.00 17093.00 22000.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of monitoring reports produced and available online Value 0.00 2.00 8.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Share of female SEP beneficiaries Value 24.00 40.10 40.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Beneficiaries satisfaction with the program Value 0.00 77.00 90.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of communication and dissemination activities conducted per rayon Value 0.00 51.00 10.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 June 30, 2025 Comment SES MIS upgraded to include skills profiling tool and grievance redress mechanism Value No Yes Yes Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of SES staff trained on profiling tools Value 0.00 554.00 165.00 Date February 2, 2020 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Share of SEP beneficiaries receiving follow up visits Value 0.00 62.50 100.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of SES staff trained on case management tools Value 0.00 297.00 100.00 Date February 2, 2020 June 30, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of SEP beneficiaries receiving mentoring services Value 0.00 47.00 8800.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of individual action plans developed for newly registered jobseekers at risk of long-term unemployment Value 0.00 72026.00 3200.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of successful SEP applicants completing the business training Value 0.00 14317.00 27000.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Labor skills demand assessment is completed Value No Yes Yes Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of successful SEP applicants receiving assets Value 0.00 10390.00 22000.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Share of SES job counselors receiving gender sensitivity training during the program Value 0.00 72.00 100.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment TSSA transition strategy is finalized and adopted Value No No Yes Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment VTC strategy is adopted and operational/IT investments made in VTCs Value No No Yes Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment A mobile application for SEP beneficiaries is developed and operational Value No No Yes Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of rayons where the project operates Value 0.00 77.00 77.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Newly registered unemployed profiled Value 0.00 71910.00 21000.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of rayons with semi-annual local consultations on planning or implementation of SEP activities Value 0.00 43.00 52.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Share of SEP businesses in operation 12 months after asset transfer, by vulnerable group? Value 0.00 76.00 70.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Registered jobseekers placed in jobs thanks to SES intermediation services Value 75000.00 97010.00 85000.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of communication and outreach activities per rayon targeting women Value 0.00 54.00 15.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Jobseeker profiling system is operational and used by SES counselors Value No Yes Yes Date February 2, 2020 December 31, 2023 December 31, 2025 Comment Number of newly registered jobseekers with SES Value 10000.00 28769.00 20000.00 Date February 2, 2020 December 30, 2022 December 31, 2025 Comment