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Strengthening Risk Information for Disaster Resilience in Bhutan

Abstract*

The proposed project consists of (i) the development of a Multi-Hazard Risk Decision Support System based on a national level multi-hazard risk assessment and its implementation through capacity building, training and advocacy; (ii) strengthening hydromet and climate services delivery through the development and adoption of a National Hydrology and Meteorology Policy and support for the delivery of weather, water and climate services at local levels...

* 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 enhance Bhutan’s capacity for risk-informed decision making and development planning in targeted sectors.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P175081

  • Active

  • Naho Shibuya , Mohammad Rafiqul Islam

  • The Kingdom of Bhutan

  • Bhutan

  • February 17, 2021

  • (as of board presentation)

    November 26, 2021

  • December 11, 2021

  • US$ 3.51 million

  • National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology,Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management,Department of Agriculture,Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport,Bhutan Construction and Transport Authority

  • South Asia

  • 2022

  • US$ 3.51 million

  • N/A

  • Moderate

  • June 30, 2026

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • May 29, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery 1.21
Climate Investment Funds 2.30

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 3.51
Total Project Cost** 3.51

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

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Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-08-13
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-08-13

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of critical sectors having risk information generated through the multi-hazard risk decision support system (MHRDSS)Value0.001.003.00
    DateMarch 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Improved capacity of NCHM in providing medium-range weather forecasts and products for agromet servicesValueNCHM provides 3-day weather forecasts and seasonalNCHM provides 3-day weather forecasts and seasonalNCHM provides medium-range (10 days) weather forec
    DateJuly 31, 2021June 23, 2023December 31, 2022
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of public and private users trained on the use of MHRDSSValue0.0041.00200.00
    DateMarch 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Policies and strategic plans for promoting disaster and climate resilience enhancedValue0.007.004.00
    DateMarch 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Gewogs (villages) in which the ADSS is implemented for disseminating agromet advisoriesValue0.000.0011.00
    DateMarch 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Farmers trained on climate risks and the use of agromet advisoriesValue0.000.00440.00
    DateMarch 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Private sector construction professionals trained on resilient infrastructure planning and developmentValue0.000.00500.00
    DateMarch 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • MHRDSS developed based on multi-hazard risk assessmentValueNoNoYes
    DateJuly 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Number of NCHM officials trained on medium-range weather forecastsValue0.000.005.00
    DateJuly 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of women trainedValue0.0022.0040.00
    DateMarch 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of women trainedValue0.000.0040.00
    DateMarch 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Percentage of women trainedValue0.000.0030.00
    DateMarch 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment
  • Roads in hazard-prone areas inspected, and landslides recordedValue0.002258.0020800.00
    DateJuly 31, 2021June 23, 2023June 30, 2025
    Comment