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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project

Abstract*

The proposed Volcanic Eruption Emergency Project (VEEP) is part of the World Bank’s response to an emergency situation in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. This IPF will finance activities: (a) to support the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines with the immediate recovery needs; and (b) to manage resilient recovery and reconstruction, considering the compounded effects of the eruption, the COVID-19 and dengue outbreaks, and the upcoming...

* 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 Objective (PDO) is to support Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to (i) provide short-term income support, (ii) improve the capacity of the government to prepare for and respond to emergencies, and (iii) build back better critical services in the wake of the La Soufriere volcano eruption.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P176943

  • Active

  • Jared Mercadante

  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines

  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines

  • September 23, 2021

  • (as of board presentation)

    November 30, 2021

  • December 10, 2021

  • US$ 42.00 million

  • Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning, and Information Technology

  • Latin America and Caribbean

  • 2022

  • US$ 42.00 million

  • N/A

  • January 10, 2024

  • December 30, 2026

  • No

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery 2.00
IDA Credit 40.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 40.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 40.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 2.00
Total Project Cost** 42.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025

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Financier Approval Date Closing Date Principal Disbursed Repayments Interest, Charges & Fees

Detailed Financial Activity as of February 28, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Aug 9, 2024 IDA-70060 Loan Disb 656,852.10
Jun 3, 2024 IDA-70060 Loan Disb 1,239,633.50
May 15, 2023 IDA-70060 Int Charges 84,301.40
Nov 15, 2023 IDA-70060 Int Charges 104,099.04
Nov 15, 2023 IDA-70060 Int Charges 104,099.04
Aug 3, 2023 IDA-70060 Loan Disb 4,753,336.00
Mar 31, 2022 IDA-70060 Loan Disb 3,816,098.00
Jul 25, 2022 IDA-70060 Loan Disb 7,653,480.50
Nov 15, 2022 IDA-70060 Int Charges 62,425.21
Nov 15, 2022 IDA-70060 Int Charges 62,425.21
Nov 15, 2022 IDA-70060 Int Charges 7,012.08
Nov 15, 2022 IDA-70060 Int Charges 7,012.08
May 15, 2024 IDA-70060 Int Charges 119,238.42
May 15, 2024 IDA-70060 Int Charges 119,238.42
Nov 30, 2021 IDA-70060 Loan Commitment 40,000,000.00
May 15, 2023 IDA-70060 Int Charges 84,301.40

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Project Management Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-18
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-10-18
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-10-18
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-10-18
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-10-18
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-18

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Number of households impacted by the volcanic eruption and climate-related events, benefiting from short-term income support program (number; disaggregated by gender)Value0.004030.004000.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023December 30, 2022
    Comment
  • of which are women (Percentage)Value0.0063.0055.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023December 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Number of people benefiting from restored utility/infrastructure services (number; disaggregated by gender)Value0.000.0015000.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023August 3, 2026
    Comment
  • of which are women (Percentage)Value0.000.0040.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023August 3, 2026
    Comment
  • The GoSVG has improved command and control systems in placeValueNoNoYes
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023August 5, 2026
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Households provided with support services to enhance household’s self-agencyValue0.00623.00750.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023December 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Water systems rehabilitation and/or augmented, in accordance with climate and disaster resilient improvements and practices with operational capacity restored.Value0.000.001.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023August 5, 2025
    Comment
  • Grievances responded to in the stipulated timeValue0.0060.0060.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023August 3, 2026
    Comment
  • Government has improved command and control systems in place to better prepare for and respond to emergencies such as volcanic eruption, as well as climate change-related disasters such as hurricanesValueNoNoYes
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023August 4, 2025
    Comment
  • Beneficiary satisfaction with project’s stakeholder engagement processValue0.000.0060.00
    DateNovember 30, 2021October 17, 2023November 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Of which are women (Percentage)Value0.0083.5055.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023December 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Households receiving temporary grantsValue0.004030.004000.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023December 30, 2022
    Comment
  • Public buildings repaired in accordance with volcanic eruption risk and climate and disaster-resilient improvementsValue0.000.005.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023August 4, 2025
    Comment
  • of which are women (Percentage)Value0.000.0050.00
    DateNovember 30, 2021October 17, 2023November 30, 2026
    Comment
  • Of which are women (Percentage)Value0.0063.0055.00
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023August 1, 2022
    Comment
  • Women economically benefiting from project investments in agriculture in impacted areas (% increase of the women economically benefiting from agriculture investments).Value0.000.0055.00
    DateNovember 1, 2021October 17, 2023August 5, 2025
    Comment
  • Implement project activities at the community level, with women included in decision making processes.ValueNoYesYes
    DateAugust 2, 2021October 17, 2023August 4, 2023
    Comment
  • Number of bridges rehabilitated or protectedValue0.000.001.00
    DateNovember 1, 2021October 17, 2023November 28, 2025
    Comment
  • Volcanic ash, debris and floodwater cleared following the volcanic eruption and/or climate-related events (in critical spots/segments, houses, and public buildings)Value0.0030.0030.00
    DateNovember 30, 2021October 17, 2023August 5, 2026
    Comment
  • Number of critical spots/segments built or rehabilitatedValue0.002.0025.00
    DateNovember 5, 2021October 17, 2023November 28, 2025
    Comment