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Support to Regional Knowledge Capacity on Economic Transformation, Resilience, and Recovery

Abstract*

Regional ContextThe African continent, home to nearly 1.4 billion people in 54 countries, is a diverse continent with both tremendous potential and challenges to achieving poverty reduction and inclusive growth. The region is composed of low, lower-middle, upper-middle, and high-income countries, with populations that range from under 100,000 (Seychelles) to over 200 million (Nigeria) and per capita GDPs that range from less than USD 300 (Burundi)...

* 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 strengthen the African Center for Economic Transformation’s capability to inform economic transformation policy.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P178045

  • Active

  • Tatsuya Iwasaki , Love Emma Ghunney

  • African Center for Economic Transformation

  • Western and Central Africa

  • February 3, 2022

  • (as of board presentation)

    May 19, 2022

  • June 17, 2022

  • US$ 8.00 million

  • African Center for Economic Transformation

  • Western and Central Africa

  • 2022

  • US$ 8.00 million

  • N/A

  • Low

  • November 28, 2025

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • June 25, 2024

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

No data available.
Financier Commitments
Think Africa Partnership 8.00

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 8.00
Total Project Cost** 8.00

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

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Detailed Financial Activity as of June 30, 2025

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Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2025-06-12
Procurement Satisfactory 2025-06-12
Financial Management Satisfactory 2025-06-12
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2025-06-12
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2025-06-12
Project Management Satisfactory 2025-06-12

COMPLETION RATINGS

No data available.

INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

No data available.

Results Framework

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Governments reporting that their policy formulation decisions are influenced by findings and recommendations from ACET research, advisory and/or advocacy services (cumulative)Value0.004.005.00
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment
  • CETO partners that directly apply the Growth with DEPTH framework in their strategic workValue0.00100.0065.00
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment

INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS

INDICATORBASELINECURRENTTARGET
  • Participant rating policy dialogues and flagship events as satisfactory or higherValue84.0089.1092.00
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Compact with Africa focal points rating ACET knowledge products and peer learning events satisfactory or higherValue0.0082.8875.00
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Regular assessment of fellows' progress and impact (gender disaggregated)ValueNo fellows placed or assessedACET Covid Fellow has been assessed.Of the fellows placed in assignments, at least 85
    DateApril 30, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Number of ACET staff completing training as set out in their professional development goals or requirements (cumulative, gender disaggregated)Value2.0026.0010.00
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment
  • The fourth edition of ACET's African Transformation Report strengthens policy advice regarding closing gender gapsValueNo report produced.Background chapter for the introductory chapter ofACET has undertaken a series of consultations, hos
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Regional and National think-tanks supported to offer conceptualized policy advice to governments (cumulative)Value0.003.005.00
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment
  • SMEs receiving technical assistance through ACET’s private sector development program (disaggregated by female-led, male-led)Value10.0030.0027.00
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment
  • ACET staff with improved performance against the KPIs on ACET’s staff performance scale (gender disaggregated)Value60.0043.0072.00
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment
  • Percentage of complaints received and addressed within the project Grievance Redress timelineValue0.00100.0095.00
    DateApril 1, 2022December 29, 2023November 30, 2024
    Comment