Congo Digital Acceleration Project

Abstract*

The proposed Digital Acceleration Congo project is designed to increase broadband internet access to underserved populations and improve the public sector’s capacity to deliver digitally enabled public services. The project is expected to increase 3G mobile broadband availability for additional 404,000 people, provide 3,000 people with opportunities to acquire certified foundational to advanced digital skills, and give 75,000 people a day access... Show More

Development Objective

The PDO is (i) to increase broadband internet access to underserved populations, and (ii) to improve public sector's capacity to deliver digitally enabled public services.

Key Details

Project Details

Project ID
P175592
Status
Active
Team Leader
Heriniaina Andrianasy , Amadou Fall
Borrower 2
The Republic of Congo

Country
Congo, Republic of
Disclosure Date
April 30, 2021
Approval Date
(as of board presentation)
June 2, 2022
Effective Date
January 12, 2023

Total Project Cost 1
US$ 100.00 million
Implementing Agency
Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Digital Economy
Region
Western and Central Africa
Fiscal Year 3
2022

Commitment Amount
US$ 100.00 million
Environmental Category
N/A
Environmental and Social Risk
Substantial
Closing Date
December 31, 2027

Consultant Services required
TBD
Last Stage Reached
BANK APPROVED
Last Update Date
January 31, 2024

Notes
1. Total project cost includes funding from World Bank and non-bank sources in US$ millions. Active and Closed projects show current commitments. Proposed (pipeline) and dropped projects show the forecast amount. The commitment amount for projects in the pipeline is indicative and may be modified during the project preparation.
2. Borrower refers to the Borrower of a Loan or Recipient of a Grant.
3. ”Fiscal Year” is the fiscal year in which the project was approved (or dropped if the status is dropped). The World Bank's fiscal year is from July 1 - June 30. For example, a fiscal year of 1996 corresponds to July 1, 1995 - June 30, 1996.

Sectors

Themes

FY17 - Environment and Natural Resource Management

FY17 - Climate change7%
- FY17 - Adaptation2%
- FY17 - Mitigation5%

FY17 - Human Development and Gender

FY17 - Disease Control45%
- FY17 - Pandemic Response45%
FY17 - Gender25%

FY17 - Private Sector Development

FY17 - ICT100%
- FY17 - ICT Policies25%
- FY17 - ICT Solutions94%

FY17 - Public Sector Management

FY17 - Data Development and Capacity Building18%
- FY17 - Data production, accessibility and use18%
FY17 - Public Administration33%
- FY17 - Civil Registration and Identification18%
- FY17 - E-Government, incl. e-services23%

FY17 - Social Development and Protection

FY17 - Social Inclusion23%
- FY17 - Participation and Civic Engagement23%

FY17 - Urban and Rural Development

FY17 - Disaster Risk Management61%
- FY17 - Disaster Preparedness23%
- FY17 - Flood and Drought Risk Management44%

Project Map

Interactive Map

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Financier	Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development	100.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line	IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment	100.00
IDA Commitment	N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment	100.00

Lending Instrument
Grant Amount	N/A
Total Project Cost**	100.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

No data available.

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

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Period	Financier	Transaction Type	Amount (US$)
Jun 21, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	733,157.70
Jun 21, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	2,201,918.80
Jun 2, 2022	IBRD-93980	Loan Commitment	100,000,000.00
Feb 15, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	-2,558,326.50
May 9, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	40,328.89
Apr 11, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	65,954.40
Apr 14, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	236,597.19
Jan 12, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	250,000.00
Jan 12, 2023	IBRD-93980	Fee Charges	250,000.00
Mar 11, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	60,541.40
Mar 11, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	22,755.46
Feb 15, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	1,433,043.80
Aug 28, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	22,899.20
Aug 28, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	38,180.26
Aug 15, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	11,099,967.00
Aug 31, 2023	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	55,052.33
Aug 28, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	61,047.37
Feb 15, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	2,558,326.50
Aug 31, 2023	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	121,064.00
Jan 12, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	516,609.44
Aug 15, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	859,489.94
Aug 31, 2023	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	4,103.65
Aug 31, 2023	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	119,756.91
Aug 31, 2023	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	25,176.29
Aug 15, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	-859,489.94
Feb 8, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	2,308,326.50
Dec 22, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	121,572.97
Aug 28, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	1,599.35
Aug 28, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	112,883.15
Aug 28, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	101,200.50
Oct 6, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	370,356.03
Nov 30, 2023	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	714,211.70
Feb 7, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	226,903.08
Feb 15, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	-1,433,043.80
Jul 1, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	618,032.56
Jul 1, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	1,161,193.00
May 31, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	548,806.25
May 31, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	3,135,726.00
Aug 15, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	-11,099,967.00
Aug 15, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	48.10
Apr 5, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	736,301.44
Jul 1, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	262,243.50
Mar 11, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	120,869.98
Mar 11, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	200.58
Mar 11, 2024	IBRD-93980	Int Charges	19,304.98
Apr 8, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	701,158.10
May 14, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	206,862.02
Jun 12, 2024	IBRD-93980	Loan Disb	794,567.56

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name	Review	Date
Procurement	Satisfactory	2024-12-24
Project Management	Moderately Satisfactory	2024-12-24
Progress towards achievement of PDO	Satisfactory	2024-12-24
Financial Management	Unsatisfactory	2024-12-24
Monitoring and Evaluation	Moderately Satisfactory	2024-12-24
Overall Implementation Progress (IP)	Moderately Satisfactory	2024-12-24

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

New facilitated and digitally enabled public services available online to people citizens and businesses Value 0.00 0.00 10.00
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment

Individuals (Civil servants and government contractors) who earned certifications in foundational, intermediate, and advanced digital skills throughout the project’s activities	Value	0.00	0.00	3000.00
	Date	December 31, 2022	September 29, 2023	December 31, 2027
	Comment

Of which female Value 0.00 0.00 30.00
Date
Comment
of which reside in rural areas (percentage) Value 0.00 0.00 30.00
Date
Comment
of which women Value 0.00 0.00 30.00
Date
Comment
Unique broadband subscribers per 100 inhabitants Value 25.00 25.00 45.00
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATOR		BASELINE	CURRENT	TARGET

(Gender informed) Congo’s digital transformation strategy action plans validated and disseminated Value No No Yes
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
Localities covered in 3G by the project Value 0.00 0.00 212.00
Date December 31, 2021 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
CR and ID legal and regulatory framework modernized Value No No Yes
Date December 31, 2021 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
Grievances addressed within the stipulated service standards for response times? Value 0.00 0.00 90.00
Date December 31, 2021 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
(Gender informed) Policy framework and regulation to enforce data protection legislation are established Value No No Yes
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment

Multimedia centers deployed in schools/post offices, according to standards to withstand climate-related shocks and natural disasters	Value	0.00	0.00	132.00
	Date	January 31, 2022	September 29, 2023	December 31, 2027
	Comment

Digital ID roadmap and operational plan drafted Value No No Yes
Date December 31, 2021 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
ANSSI is operational Value No No Yes
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
MDAs connected to fiber by the project Value 0.00 0.00 22.00
Date December 31, 2021 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
Operationalization of digitalized CR database Value No No Yes
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
Institutes and education facilities providing government-approved courses and certification Value 0.00 0.00 20.00
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
People provided with new or enhanced access to broadband internet Value 0.00 0.00 1500000.00
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
Average unique daily access to digital services developed under the project Value 0.00 0.00 75000.00
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
Share of users satisfied with the eGov one-stop-shop portal Value 0.00 0.00 70.00
Date December 31, 2021 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
of which in rural areas Value 0.00 0.00 0.00
Date
Comment
People provided with new or enhanced access to broadband internet – Female Value 0.00 0.00 120000.00
Date
Comment
Trained teachers and trainers in the education system throughout the project Value 0.00 0.00 250.00
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
Private sector investment mobilized through the project Value 0.00 0.00 12000000.00
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
People consulted or involved in the design and delivery of digitally enabled public services Value 0.00 0.00 1000.00
Date December 31, 2021 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment
of which women Value 0.00 0.00 30.00
Date
Comment
of which percentage of women Value 0.00 0.00 50.00
Date
Comment
Number of Public Data Centers upgraded Value 0.00 0.00 2.00
Date December 31, 2022 September 29, 2023 December 31, 2027
Comment

Graduates from specialized digital skills training programs reporting labor market impacts and/or better education outcomes within 12 months after the completion	Value	0.00	0.00	450.00
	Date	December 31, 2022	September 29, 2023	December 31, 2027
	Comment

of which women Value 0.00 0.00 30.00
Date
Comment

Unique broadband subscribers per 100 inhabitants	Value	25.00	25.00	45.00
	Date	December 31, 2022	September 29, 2023	December 31, 2027
	Comment

Localities covered in 3G by the project	Value	0.00	0.00	212.00
	Date	December 31, 2021	September 29, 2023	December 31, 2027
	Comment

ANSSI is operational	Value	No	No	Yes
	Date	December 31, 2022	September 29, 2023	December 31, 2027
	Comment

MDAs connected to fiber by the project	Value	0.00	0.00	22.00
	Date	December 31, 2021	September 29, 2023	December 31, 2027
	Comment

Number of Public Data Centers upgraded	Value	0.00	0.00	2.00
	Date	December 31, 2022	September 29, 2023	December 31, 2027
	Comment

of which reside in rural areas (percentage)	Value	0.00	0.00	30.00
	Date
	Comment

Congo Digital Acceleration Project

Abstract*

Development Objective

Key Details

Project Details

Sectors

Themes

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Project Map

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of April 30, 2025

Detailed Financial Activity as of April 30, 2025

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

COMPLETION RATINGS

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS