| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Credit | 90.00 |
| IDA Grant | 240.00 |
Central Africa Regional Waterways Project
Abstract*
With a population of nearly 5.4 million, the CAR is a sparsely populated, landlocked country in the heart of Africa. Despite its vast 623,000 km² area, rich in arable land, large mineral deposits, and dense tropical forests, CAR remains one of the poorest nations in Africa. Agriculture dominates the economy, employing 80% of the active population and contributing to half of the country's GDP. However, with a GDP per capita of US$ 775, CAR faces immense... Show More
Development Objective
The Project Development Objective is to enhance transport and trade efficiency, infrastructure climate-resilience, and socio-economic inclusion, along the selected waterway and road corridor sections between the Central African Republic (CAR) and Republic of Congo (ROC).
Key Details
Project Details
P175235
Active
Oceane Keou , Thierry Davy, Francis Ovanda Mbele
Republic of Congo,Central African Republic
Central Africa
March 3, 2022
(as of board presentation)
June 29, 2023
March 18, 2024
US$ 300.00 million
Ministry of the River Economy and Waterways (ROC),Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (CAR),Ministry of Equipment and Public Works (CAR),Ministry of Digital Economy, Posts, and Telecommunications (CAR),Ministry of Planning, Statistics and Regional Integration (ROC)
2023
US$ 330.00 million
N/A
High
October 31, 2029
Yes
BANK APPROVED
April 5, 2024
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 330.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 330.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 300.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2023 | IDA-73820 | Loan Commitment | 90,000,000.00 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | IDA-73820 | Loan Disb | 5,420,313.00 |
| Apr 23, 2024 | IDA-E2150 | Loan Disb | 9,767,215.00 |
| Jun 29, 2023 | IDA-E2150 | Loan Commitment | 240,000,000.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2024-12-31 |
| Procurement | Satisfactory | 2024-12-31 |
| Project Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-12-31 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-12-31 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-12-31 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Satisfactory | 2024-12-31 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Reduced travel time along the Brazzaville-Bangui waterway and the Bossembélé-Bossangoa road sections Value 0.00 0.00 30.00 Date March 15, 2023 March 29, 2024 October 31, 2029 Comment People provided with all-weather access along the Brazzaville-Bangui waterway and Bossembélé-Bossangoa road sections Value 0.00 0.00 2922000.00 Date March 15, 2023 March 29, 2024 October 31, 2029 Comment Share of targeted local traders in CAR and ROC demonstrating improved trade and business competency Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date March 15, 2023 March 29, 2024 October 31, 2029 Comment Reduced travel time along the Bossembélé-Bossangoa road section Value 260.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment People provided with all-weather access along the Bossembélé-Bossangoa road section Value 0.00 0.00 1341000.00 Date March 15, 2023 March 29, 2024 October 31, 2029 Comment of which are female traders Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Reduced travel time along the Brazzaville-Bangui waterway section Value 14.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment People provided with all-weather access along the Brazzaville-Bangui waterway section Value 0.00 0.00 1581000.00 Date March 15, 2023 March 29, 2024 October 31, 2029 Comment Share of targeted local traders in CAR demonstrating improved trade and business competency Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date March 15, 2023 March 29, 2024 October 31, 2029 Comment Increased throughput at selected ports along the Brazzaville-Bangui waterway section Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date March 15, 2023 March 29, 2024 October 31, 2029 Comment Share of targeted local traders in ROC demonstrating improved trade and business competency Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 Date March 15, 2023 March 29, 2024 October 31, 2029 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Villages provided with new or rehabilitated socio-economic infrastructure Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Digital trade data collection system established in CAR and ROC Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Grievances resolved related to the delivery of project activities within the timeframe stipulated in the PIM Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment GIE-SCEVN annual campaigns for maintenance and replacement of river markings and buoys completed Value 0.00 0.00 5.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Training person-days completed (certification/training programs on navigation) Value 0.00 0.00 12000.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Ports and quays rehabilitated or upgraded with green, climate-resilient and universal access standards Value 0.00 0.00 18.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Community feedback on community-level infrastructure works Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Bossembele-Bossangoa road section upgraded to 2-lane climate-resilient paved road standard Value 0.00 0.00 150.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Share of project-funded storage facilities leased to or used by women in local markets Value 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment of which are female beneficiaries Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment All-weather connection for people in Bossangoa along project feeder roads Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Congo Basin Information System (SIBCO), including early warning system, upgraded Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Green and Resilient Ports and Waterways Development Strategies in ROC and CAR endorsed Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Green and Resilient Ports and Waterways Development Strategy in CAR endorsed Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Green and Resilient Ports and Waterways Development Strategy in ROC endorsed Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Financially sustainable asset management strategies for the whole corridor endorsed Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Financially sustainable asset management strategy for road corridors in CAR updated and endorsed Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Financially sustainable asset management strategy for the ports in CAR developed and endorsed Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Financially sustainable asset management strategy for the ports in ROC developed and endorsed Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Financially sustainable strategy for waterways maintenance along the Brazzaville-Bangui waterway corridor developed and endorsed Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Zinga feasibility study completed Value No No Yes Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Road and navigation safety awareness campaigns implemented Value 0.00 0.00 8.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Road safety awareness campaigns implemented Value 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment Navigation safety awareness campaigns implemented Value 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date March 15, 2023 September 20, 2023 October 31, 2029 Comment