| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Credit | 32.00 |
Enhancing Labor Mobility from Papua New Guinea (PNG)
Abstract*
As other Pacific island countries, Papua New Guinea (PNG) has access to Australia's and New Zealand (A&NZ)'s labor market through the three labor mobility schemes - i.e., New Zealand’s Recognized Seasonal Employer Scheme (RSE) and Australia’s Seasonal Worker Programme (SWP) and Pacific Labour Scheme (PLS) – which are currently being consolidated as two streams under the new Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme. While addressing labor shortages... Show More
Development Objective
The objective of the Project is to strengthen government systems in Papua New Guinea that support workers and their households to benefit from overseas employment opportunities, with a focus on women and disadvantaged groups.
Key Details
Project Details
P174594
Active
Thomas Walker , Yuliya Smolyar
Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
October 15, 2020
(as of board presentation)
June 24, 2022
May 16, 2023
US$ 32.00 million
Labour Mobility Unit, Department of Treasury
2022
US$ 32.00 million
N/A
December 18, 2023
June 30, 2027
TBD
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 32.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 32.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 32.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2024 | IDA-71370 | Int Charges | 5,799.06 |
| Jun 24, 2022 | IDA-71370 | Loan Commitment | 32,000,000.00 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IDA-71370 | Int Charges | 5,799.06 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | IDA-71370 | Int Charges | 9,640.03 |
| Mar 13, 2024 | IDA-71370 | Loan Disb | 2,030,250.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Project Management | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
| Procurement | Moderately Unsatisfactory | 2024-12-24 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of project beneficiaries who have received work-readiness training in formal sector employment - overall Value 0.00 0.00 5000.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of migrant workers who prior to departure have a financial plan in place Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of returnees accessing reintegration services - overall Value 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Institutional effectiveness of sub-national 'regional recruitment hubs' Value No No Yes Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2025 Comment Number of project beneficiaries who have received work-readiness training in formal sector employment - female Value 0.00 0.00 1750.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of migrant workers who prior to departure have a financial plan in place - females Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of returnees accessing reintegration services - female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Number of project beneficiaries who have received work-readiness training in formal sector employment - rural Value 0.00 0.00 2500.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of migrant workers who prior to departure have a financial plan in place - rural Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of returnees accessing reintegration services - rural Value 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of project beneficiaries who have completed work-readiness training - overall Value 0.00 0.00 10000.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of direct project beneficiaries satisfied with project interventions Value 0.00 0.00 85.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Response time for addressing grievances through the GRM Value 6.00 6.00 2.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of female project beneficiaries in the work ready pool Value 0.00 0.00 35.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Number of project beneficiaries who have completed work-readiness training - female Value 0.00 0.00 3500.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Number of project beneficiaries accessing financial literacy training - overall Value 0.00 0.00 20000.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Number of beneficiaries who have completed work-readiness training - rural Value 0.00 0.00 5000.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Percentage of project beneficiaries aware of GBV services Value 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Number of project beneficiaries accessing financial literacy training - female Value 0.00 0.00 7000.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment LMU implemented a series of workshops with A&NZ counterparts at a regular interval Value No No Yes Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Number of project beneficiaries accessing financial literacy training- rural Value 0.00 0.00 10000.00 Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 31, 2027 Comment Operational guidelines and chart to provide guidance on selection and recruitment processes developed for the RRHs Value No No Yes Date September 30, 2021 October 18, 2022 March 30, 2027 Comment