| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Credit | 300.00 |
Zambia Growth Opportunities Program
Abstract*
The ESSA and FSA conducted during Program preparation found capacity gaps related to the implementation of safeguard and fiduciary policies that should be addressed to facilitate the implementation of the ZAMGRO Program, and the NAP more broadly. The Program's IPF Component will help to fill these gaps by financing national-level activities in support of the NAP activities 1 and 6, as well as DLIs 5, 8 and 9.
The IPF Component would finance capacity... Show More
Development Objective
The objective of the Operation is to promote agricultural diversification, sustainability and jobs in the agri-food sector of Zambia.
Key Details
Project Details
P178372
Active
Silvia Mauri
Republic of Zambia
February 23, 2022
(as of board presentation)
July 15, 2022
November 3, 2022
US$ 300.00 million
Ministry of Agriculture
2023
US$ 300.00 million
N/A
May 7, 2024
December 31, 2026
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 300.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 300.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 300.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 466,103.75 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 506,795.34 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | IDA-71710 | Loan Disb | 38,000,000.00 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | IDA-71710 | Loan Disb | 24,000,000.00 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 466,209.66 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 466,209.66 |
| Jan 26, 2023 | IDA-71710 | Loan Disb | 250,000.00 |
| Jul 15, 2022 | IDA-71710 | Loan Commitment | 300,000,000.00 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 506,890.34 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | IDA-71710 | Loan Disb | 73,750,000.00 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 629,564.40 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 629,564.40 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 20.16 |
| Jul 22, 2024 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 640,693.00 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | IDA-71710 | Loan Disb | 8,625.72 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 64,531.25 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 64,531.25 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 70,164.93 |
| Jul 20, 2023 | IDA-71710 | Int Charges | 466,103.75 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2024-10-09 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-10-09 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-10-09 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Gini-Simpson index of crop diversification (area planted to crops/area planted to maize) Value 47.00 47.00 50.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Area under climate-resilient technologies and practices for crop production Value 405013.00 405013.00 605000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Jobs generated in areas benefiting from irrigation support Value 0.00 0.00 5000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Reduction in FISP Budget allocation (percentage change) Value 0.00 6.12 25.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Comprehensive Farm Block strategy developed Value No No Yes Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Budget allocation for irrigation development (percentage change) Value 0.00 369.00 2500.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of FISP budget under e-vouchers Value 0.00 17.00 100.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Farm block specific investment plans prepared Value 0.00 0.00 5.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of irrigation expenditures from total agricultural expenditures Value 1.80 0.94 10.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Amendment of Plant Breeders’ Act Value No No Yes Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Water User Agreements Value 0.00 3.00 350.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Number of farmers in biometric-based registry Value 0.00 2028028.00 1200000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Amendment of Plant Variety and Seeds Act Value No No Yes Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Area under Water User Agreements Value 0.00 0.00 6000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment MoA total budget outturn Value 55.00 98.00 90.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Amendment of Fertilizers and Feed Act Value No No Yes Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment FRA maize trading through ZAMACE Value 0.00 146850.00 333000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Farmers benefitting from new irrigation services Value 0.00 0.00 5000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Amendment of Agricultural Credit Act Value No No Yes Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of female Value 0.00 0.00 2000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of maize purchases Value 0.00 0.00 86400.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Volume of certified seeds produced Value 126285.00 252181.63 151285.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Farmers under signed water user agreements as per irrigation guidelines (new and existing schemes) Value 0.00 0.00 7500.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Volume of maize exports (grain equivalent) Value 35000.00 568970.00 1400000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Volume of certified seed exports Value 7926.00 52043.83 20000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of female Value 0.00 0.00 3000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment The number of farmers who have received extension services and have completed the training on CSA technologies Value 100000.00 100000.00 600000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Preparation of Zambian Irrigation Development Guidelines Value No No Yes Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Preparation of Irrigation Masterplan Value No No Yes Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of female Value 27000.00 27000.00 160000.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Farm feeder roads rehabilitated Value 0.00 0.00 1400.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Trained farmers who have adopted CSA technologies Value 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Farmers satisfied with CSA training Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of agricultural extension and training expenditures out of total agriculture expenditures Value 0.60 0.60 2.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of female extension officers Value 30.00 30.00 40.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Reduction in gender gap in gross farm household income Value 50.00 50.00 40.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment Share of agricultural research expenditures out of total agriculture expenditures Value 0.30 0.30 1.00 Date June 28, 2022 March 15, 2024 December 31, 2026 Comment