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Türkiye Water Circularity and Efficiency Improvement Project

Abstract*

Türkiye is a water-stressed country with spatial and temporal distribution of water resources varying significantly, exacerbated by the impact of climate change, urbanization, and growth in economic activities such as tourism and agriculture. Conservation of not only the quantity but also the quality of water resources, while managing water-related risks such as floods and droughts, and ensuring resilience to shocks, such as the impact of natural...

* 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 (PDOs) are: (a) to improve wastewater services and reuse; (b) to increase irrigation services and efficiency; and (c) to strengthen institutional capacity and coordination for managing water circularity and point source pollution reduction in selected water-stressed areas in Türkiye.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P174915

  • Active

  • Ahmed Abdelghany , Canan Yildiz Uz

  • Iller Bankasi Anonim Sirketi (ILBANK),Republic of Turkiye (represented by the Ministry of Treasury and Finance),ILLER BANKASI ANONIM SIRKETI (ILBANK)

  • Turkiye

  • October 14, 2021

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 23, 2023

  • January 18, 2024

  • US$ 490.00 million

  • ILLER BANKASI ANONIM SIRKETI (ILBANK),Devlet Su Isleri

  • Europe and Central Asia

  • 2023

  • US$ 434.60 million

  • N/A

  • Substantial

  • December 31, 2030

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • January 11, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 434.60

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 434.60
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 434.60
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 490.00

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$)
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-95320 Int Charges 102,446.48
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-95320 Int Charges 4,381.36
Dec 18, 2023 IBRD-95320 Fee Charges -204,590.62
Dec 18, 2023 IBRD-95320 Loan Disb -204,590.62
Jan 18, 2024 IBRD-95320 Loan Disb 204,168.75
May 23, 2023 IBRD-95330 Loan Commitment 352,224,000.00
Feb 1, 2024 IBRD-95330 Fee Charges 866,746.70
Dec 18, 2023 IBRD-95320 Loan Disb 204,590.62
Dec 18, 2023 IBRD-95320 Fee Charges 204,590.62
Aug 30, 2024 IBRD-95330 Loan Disb 166,192.50
Jan 18, 2024 IBRD-95320 Fee Charges 204,168.75
May 23, 2023 IBRD-95320 Loan Commitment 82,372,496.00
Apr 15, 2024 IBRD-95330 Int Charges 345,834.10
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-95320 Int Charges 49,620.70
Aug 15, 2024 IBRD-95320 Int Charges 1,732.31

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-11-26
Procurement Satisfactory 2024-11-26
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-11-26
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-11-26
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-11-26
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-11-26

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Irrigation efficiencyValue55.000.0070.00
    DateOctober 20, 2022September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Volume of treated wastewater to be generated (m3/day)Value200000.000.00400000.00
    DateMarch 29, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Water users provided with new/improved irrigation and drainage services under the projectValue0.000.004880.00
    DateNovember 18, 2022September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Template for protocol for wastewater re-use between participating SKI and DSI developedValueNoNoYes
    DateOctober 20, 2022September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • People provided with access to safely managed sanitation services under the projectValue0.000.001000000.00
    DateMarch 29, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Water users provided with new/improved irrigation and drainage services under the project (Female)Value0.000.00520.00
    DateNovember 18, 2022September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • People provided with access to safely managed sanitation services under the project (Female)Value0.000.0050.00
    DateMarch 29, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Wastewater treatment capacity constructed or rehabilitated - cubic meter per dayValue0.000.00200000.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Area provided with new/improved irrigation or drainage servicesValue0.000.0030396.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Volume -mass BOD pollution load removed by treatment plants supported under projectValue0.000.0055000.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Area provided with improved irrigation or drainage servicesValue0.000.0030396.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Study and Roadmap for Strengthening Reused Wastewater Financing and Regulatory Mechanisms completedValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • SKIs with Performance Improvement Action Plans for sustainable O&M and climate resilient wastewater systems developedValue0.000.001.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Feasibility studies and technical designs for reuse of treated wastewater for irrigation’ under the project completedValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Technical staff trained on wastewater reuse and other aspects under the project for DSI and WUAsValue0.000.00100.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • -Technical staff trained on wastewater reuse and other aspects under the project – (Female)Value0.000.0020.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Share of women in design and supervision consultancies contracted under the project who are technical staff - ILBANKValue0.000.0020.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Smart water meters installed for irrigationValue0.000.0050000.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • PPP in irrigation appraised for pilot testingValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Reduction in energy use in pumped irrigation systemsValue6.550.004.40
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Technical staff trained on wastewater reuse and other aspects under the Project for Ilbank and SKIs (Number)Value0.000.0050.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Operational Water User Associations strengthened and reporting on water useValue0.000.003.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Energy audit conducted for irrigation schemesValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Energy Audit conducted for wastewater treatment plantValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Information campaign on water scarcity and wastewater reuse implementedValueNoNoYes
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Grievances addressed by SKI in accordance with the stipulated service standards (%)Value0.000.0090.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Water-users who report that the Project has established effective citizen engagement processes/ toolsValue0.000.0075.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Grievances addressed by DSI in accordance with the stipulated service standards (%)Value0.000.0090.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment
  • Share of new staff positions created in WUAs held by womenValue0.000.005.00
    DateMay 18, 2023September 27, 2023December 31, 2030
    Comment