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Wastewater Management Sustainability Project

Abstract*

The West Bank and Gaza (WB&G) are suffering from political instability and deteriorating economic conditions. Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted in the two consecutive quarters of 2019, first by 2.5 percent in the first quarter of the year compared to the previous quarter, then by an additional 2 percent in the second quarter of 2019 compared to the previous one (preliminary data from the Palestine Central Bureau of Statistics, PCBS). Large...

* 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 Objectives are to: (i) support the continuation of wastewater treatment services in North Gaza; and (ii) strengthen the capacity of the water institutions to efficiently manage wastewater services.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P172578

  • Active

  • Iyad Rammal , Marcus Wishart

  • Palestinian Ministry of Finance

  • West Bank and Gaza

  • April 14, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    June 10, 2020

  • September 22, 2020

  • US$ 13.70 million

  • N/A

  • High

  • December 31, 2025

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • June 28, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Special Financing 10.00
Partnership for Intrastructure Development MDTF 3.70

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment N/A
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 13.70
Total Project Cost** 13.70

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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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

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

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Percentage of quality control tests that comply with applicable environmental standards for WWTPs effluent dischargesValue80.000.0090.00
    DateFebruary 16, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • NGWMF O&M function integrated (or mainstreamed) into the CMWUValueNoNoYes
    DateFebruary 13, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of the O&M costs that are covered by municipal transfers to the CMWUValue0.000.0020.00
    DateMarch 26, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of the monthly volume of wastewater arriving at the TPS that is treatedValue70.000.0090.00
    DateFebruary 17, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of people benefiting from improved sanitation servicesValue368000.000.00368000.00
    DateFebruary 13, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Average O&M costs of the NGWMF per month in USDValue277000.00126400.00136000.00
    DateFebruary 20, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of female beneficiariesValue181000.000.00181000.00
    DateMarch 13, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • EQ and emergency pond system operationalValue0.000.00100.00
    DateFebruary 13, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2023
    Comment
  • CMWU's business plan developedValueNoNoYes
    DateFebruary 13, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Annual satisfaction surveys published and discussed in participatory mannerValue0.000.001.00
    DateFebruary 16, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Rehabilitation works for the NGWTF have been completedValue0.0020.00100.00
    DateMarch 11, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Technical assistance with a recognized expert partner has been signed and implementedValueNo arrangementTerms of Reference have been finalizedImplemented
    DateFebruary 13, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Grievances related to delivery of project benefits that are addressedValue0.000.0090.00
    DateFebruary 17, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • O&M team is staffed and operationalValue0.0095.00100.00
    DateFebruary 13, 2020July 27, 2023May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of contract agreements signed between CMWU and the municipalitiesValue0.000.004.00
    DateFebruary 13, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Increase in received applications from female applicants to the positions opened under the ProjectValue0.0030.0020.00
    DateFebruary 17, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of beneficiary workshops conducted to raise awareness of the NGWMF operationsValue0.000.003.00
    DateFebruary 20, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of sludge produced monthly that is adequately disposedValue0.000.0098.00
    DateFebruary 20, 2020March 4, 2024May 21, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of female professionals interviewedValue0.000.0030.00
    Date
    Comment