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BiH Firm Recovery and Support Project

Abstract*

In order to respond to this unprecedented crisis that has hit the most vulnerable hardest, and in light of uncertainties that lie ahead, this project aims to increase external financing support to MSMEs including underserved segments of the economy while helping firms adjust to the new normal through adoption of technology and digitalization. The project focuses on the provision of financing to MSMEs that are hit hard by the crisis, or are in the...

* 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 Objective is to support the recovery of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) affected by COVID-19 through improved access to long term financing and to refocus government programs to support MSMEs’ resilience in the aftermath of COVID-19.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P174604

  • Closed

  • Jane Hwang , Ruvejda Aliefendic

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • August 6, 2020

  • (as of board presentation)

    December 11, 2020

  • September 20, 2021

  • US$ 65.30 million

  • RS Investment Development Bank,Federation BiH Development Bank

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2021

  • US$ 65.30 million

  • N/A

  • Moderate

  • December 31, 2024

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • April 11, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 65.30

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 65.30
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 65.30
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 65.30

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 67,581.57
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 49,236.75
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb -1,017,545.00
May 17, 2023 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 5,415,000.00
Sep 14, 2022 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 950,760.00
Jul 18, 2024 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 1,876,536.40
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 59,225.99
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 18,249.92
Apr 4, 2024 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 1,918,768.20
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb -4,838,419.00
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb -1,177,119.80
May 31, 2024 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 988,598.00
Oct 20, 2023 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 1,160,563.80
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 6,790.41
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 20,047.48
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 48,894.66
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 47,897.45
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 5,909,827.00
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 120,698.38
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 19,684.46
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 48,009.24
Feb 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 1,177,119.80
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 4,838,419.00
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 22,333.52
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 123,784.42
Feb 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 1,017,545.00
Feb 15, 2022 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 5,831,844.00
Aug 15, 2022 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 45,630.25
Dec 11, 2020 IBRD-91830 Loan Commitment 65,300,000.00
Aug 15, 2022 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 64,338.74
Feb 15, 2022 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb -5,831,844.00
Dec 10, 2021 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 5,634,000.00
Feb 15, 2022 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 133,014.58
Feb 15, 2022 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 3,027.00
Sep 20, 2021 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 163,989.00
Sep 20, 2021 IBRD-91830 Fee Charges 163,989.00
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 56,767.76
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 43,547.09
May 22, 2023 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb 438,291.00
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Loan Disb -5,909,827.00
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 64,025.94
Aug 15, 2023 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 57,380.94
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-91830 Int Charges 20,187.75

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Unsatisfactory 2024-12-17
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-12-17
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory 2024-12-17
Project Management Moderately Unsatisfactory 2024-12-17
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-12-17
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-12-17

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Ratio of weighted average change in operating results [Value Added] of the MSMEs financed under the Project, over the average change of operating results [Value Added] in their respective sectorValue1Not Achieved Yet>1
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • a) for all MSMEs financed under the projectValue1Not Achieved Yet>1
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • b) for all micro and small enterprises financed under the projectValue1Not Achieved Yet>1
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of MSMEs that have implemented measures to adapt to COVID-19 environment with support of govt programsValue0.00304.0050.00
    DateJuly 14, 2020September 18, 2023December 31, 2024
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of firms financed under the Project (cumulative)Value0.0030.00240.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Monitoring and evaluation mechanism establishedValueNoNew M&E Rulebook adopted in RS. New M&E procedureYes
    DateJuly 14, 2020March 15, 2024June 28, 2024
    Comment
  • Volume of credit line disbursed under the Project (cumulative, EUR million) (Number)Value0.003.6351.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • New annual action plan/firm incentive program adopted including programs promoting technology and digital adoptionValueNoYesYes
    DateJuly 14, 2020March 15, 2024June 28, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of firms financed in vulnerable segments (women inclusive, young firms and lagging regions) through PFIs (cumulative)Value0.0017.0060.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of women-inclusive firms financed through PFIs (cumulative)Value0.0010.0030.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of jobs preserved/created by MSMEs (women-inclusive MSMEs)Value0.0056.000.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Portfolio Quality: Portfolio at risk (%)Value0.000.007.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Financial Sustainability: Return on Assets (%)Value1.200.000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Financial Sustainability: Return on Equity (%)Value9.600.000.00
    DateMarch 31, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Citizen engagement: Share of beneficiaries that report that the project has established effective engagement processes. (Percentage)Value0.000.0080.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment
  • Citizen engagement: Firms that report Project sub-finance reflected their needs (%)Value0.000.0090.00
    DateSeptember 30, 2020March 15, 2024December 31, 2024
    Comment