| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Credit | 140.00 |
Digital Nepal Acceleration (DNA) Project
Abstract*
The development objective of the Digital Nepal Acceleration (DNA) Project for Nepal is to expand access to broadband in Project areas, to improve the capacity of individuals to engage in the digital economy, and to enhance the foundations for digital government. The project comprises of four components. The first component, expanding access to broadband consists of following sub-components: (i) promote broadband access and use; and (ii) improve international... Show More
Development Objective
To expand access to broadband in Project areas, to improve the capacity of individuals to engage in the digital economy, and to enhance the foundations for digital government.
Key Details
Project Details
P176543
Closed
Siddhartha Raja
Nepal
December 17, 2021
(as of board presentation)
June 16, 2022
March 15, 2023
US$ 180.00 million
National Information Technology Center,Nepal Telecommunications Authority,Ministry of Communications and IT,Department of Information Technology
2022
US$ 140.00 million
N/A
February 27, 2024
May 31, 2024
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 140.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 140.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 180.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | IDA-71440 | Loan Cancel | 138,128,560.00 |
| Jun 16, 2022 | IDA-71440 | Loan Commitment | 140,000,000.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Unsatisfactory | 2024-03-05 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Unsatisfactory | 2024-03-05 |
| Procurement | Unsatisfactory | 2024-03-05 |
| Financial Management | Unsatisfactory | 2024-03-05 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Unsatisfactory | 2024-03-05 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Unsatisfactory | 2024-03-05 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
People provided with access to broadband services Value 0.00 0.00 1000000.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment New digital government services available to the public, under the Project Value 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Beneficiaries of the digital skills development program who report being employed or in higher education Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Share among female inhabitants of Project areas Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Among female beneficiaries Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Share among inhabitants of rural municipalities Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Among beneficiaries who are persons with disabilities Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Participants in skills development securing new income or employment opportunities after completing the digital skills training supported by the Project Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date July 1, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Installed IT equipment that is certified as energy efficient Value 0.00 0.00 90.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Reduction in price of international IP transit services Value 0.00 0.00 33.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Digital government functions and services using data centers supported by the Project Value 0.00 0.00 40.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Share of whom are female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Citizen engagement: Skills program participants expressing satisfaction with the activities under Subcomponent 2.2 Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Citizen engagement: People accessing new e-services supported through the Project and reporting satisfaction Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Participants establishing a startup after completing entrepreneurship activities supported by the project Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date July 1, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Of which, share among females Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Share of whom are female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Citizen engagement: Startups reporting satisfaction with incubation and acceleration services received under Subcomponent 2.3 Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Share among female owned or managed startups Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment PCM indicator: Private capital attracted into rural broadband under Subcomponent 1.1 Value 0.00 0.00 40000000.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment People trained through digital literacy programs Value 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Digital signatures issued in Nepal Value 5.00 6.70 20.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Citizen engagement: Grievances registered that receive an adequate response within 30 days Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Citizen engagement: Beneficiaries satisfied with access to and quality of broadband services Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Cybersecurity Center established and operational with staff in place and procedures published in a format that is readily availableto the public and industry Value No No Yes Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment Share of whom are female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Installed telecommunications equipment that is certified as energy efficient Value 0.00 0.00 90.00 Date March 18, 2022 February 27, 2024 December 31, 2027 Comment