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Digital Republic of the Marshall Islands Project

Abstract*

The Project will support investments to increase access to digital services. The Project will also support Government’s efforts to move towards an integrated Digital Government Platform that will help to provide greater efficiency and resource-sharing within Government, facilitate better communication with citizens and residents, and introduce a more service-oriented approach to serving individuals and business users. Technical assistance will also...

* 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 expand access to the internet, promote efficient investment in climate resilient digital infrastructure, establish a secure Government network, and the critical foundations for digital government services and the digital economy in the Recipient's territory

Key Details

Project Details

  • P171517

  • Active

  • James Neumann

  • Republic of the Marshall Islands

  • Marshall Islands

  • March 10, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    August 31, 2021

  • July 14, 2022

  • US$ 37.50 million

  • Ministry of Culture and Internal Affairs - Gender Development Office,Office of the Chief Secretary,Ministry of Finance, Banking and Postal Services,Ministry of Transportation, Communications and Information Technology

  • East Asia and Pacific

  • 2022

  • US$ 30.00 million

  • N/A

  • Moderate

  • August 31, 2028

  • BANK APPROVED

  • May 13, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
IDA Grant 30.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 30.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 30.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 37.50

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Nov 4, 2022 IDA-D8790 Loan Disb 2,000,000.00
Dec 1, 2022 IDA-D8790 Loan Disb 2,267,675.00
Apr 23, 2024 IDA-D8790 Loan Disb 939,643.25
Dec 21, 2022 IDA-D8790 Loan Disb 524,146.84
Aug 31, 2021 IDA-D8790 Loan Commitment 30,000,000.00
Aug 7, 2023 IDA-D8790 Loan Disb 1,179,986.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Financial Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-23
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-12-23

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • People provided with access to the InternetValue15000.0015000.0025000.00
    DateJune 1, 2022March 1, 2024June 1, 2022
    Comment
  • Private sector capital investment in RMIValue0.000.007500000.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024April 30, 2028
    Comment
  • Digital government strategy adoptedValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Reduction in hours lost per year by end users due to climate events (percentage decrease)Value0.000.0010.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Regulatory framework for digital services adoptedValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of people that benefitted from new access to Internet service.Value0.000.0015000.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Number of people that benefitted from the improved Internet service.Value0.000.0015000.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • People provided with access to the Internet - FemaleValue7500.007500.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Expanded access to internet services on neighboring islandsValue0.000.0050.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Mobile broadband penetrationValue0.000.0040.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Availability of fiber services in the deployment areas (homes passed)Value0.000.0095.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Digital government strategy developedValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Passage of harmful digital communications billValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Grievances responded and/or resolved within the stipulated service standardsValue0.000.0075.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Premises with a fiber connectionValue0.000.0025.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Digital services implemented by governmentValue0.000.002.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Passage of digital transactions billValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Cost of entry level fixed broadband serviceValue50.0050.0030.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • People reached through digital literacy and entrepreneurship programsValue0.000.002500.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Passage of data protection billValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Speed (Mbps) of entry level fixed broadband serviceValue1.001.00100.00
    DateMay 14, 2021November 1, 2022August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • People reached through digital literacy and entrepreneurship programs - FemaleValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Base-stations installed on neighboring islandsValue0.000.0017.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Youth awareness sessions (online safety) heldValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Project beneficiaries reporting satisfaction with improved internet servicesValue0.000.0050.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Parent/caregiver online safety workshops conductedValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Government's Cybersecurity Program developedValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment
  • Project beneficiaries reporting satisfaction with improved internet services - FemaleValue0.000.000.00
    Date
    Comment
  • Reduction in CO2 emissions per end userValue0.000.0050.00
    DateMay 14, 2021March 1, 2024August 31, 2028
    Comment