| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| IDA Credit | 25.50 |
| IDA Shorter Maturity Loan (SML) | 25.50 |
Power Distribution Improvement Project
Abstract*
Macroeconomic instability in Lao PDR has increased in recent years, amplified by the Covid-19 pandemic and a deteriorating global economic environment. Economic growth had been decelerating before Covid-19, highlighting the limitations of a capital-intensive debt-fueled growth model. Structural challenges have been exacerbated by the economic effects of the pandemic, as well as the war in Ukraine, China’s zero-Covid policy, and the monetary tightening... Show More
Development Objective
To strengthen the capacity and efficiency of the distribution system in the Project Areas and improve EDL’s financial management capacity; and in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency, respond promptly and effectively to it.
Key Details
Project Details
P178477
Active
Shinya Nishimura , Hung Tran
Lao People's Democratic Republic
September 12, 2022
(as of board presentation)
June 1, 2023
September 27, 2023
US$ 51.00 million
Electricité du Lao (EDL)
2023
US$ 51.00 million
N/A
February 19, 2024
August 31, 2028
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | N/A |
| IDA Commitment | 51.00 |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 51.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 51.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2023 | IDA-72960 | Loan Commitment | 25,500,000.00 |
| Jun 1, 2023 | IDA-72970 | Loan Commitment | 25,500,000.00 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | IDA-72970 | Loan Disb | 1,500,000.00 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2024-10-30 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-10-30 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-10-30 |
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-10-30 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Satisfactory | 2024-10-30 |
| Financial Management | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-10-30 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Increase in efficiency at the targeted substations Value 0.00 0.00 34.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment Reduction in the amount of time to complete annual financial reports for Ministry of Finance Value 5.00 5.00 3.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment Increase in distribution capacity at the targeted substations Value 397000.00 397000.00 710000.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment Reduction in the number of issues raised in the disclaimer opinion of the audit reports Value 3.00 3.00 0.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Number of transformers rehabilitated Value 0.00 0.00 12.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment Increased number of staff processing information through SAP [50% target for female staff participation] Value 300.00 300.00 500.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 July 31, 2028 Comment Number of EDL staff trained (of which 50% female) Value 0.00 0.00 200.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 July 31, 2028 Comment Number of new transformers installed Value 0.00 0.00 3.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment Reduction in staff time used to manually input and update financial data Value 24.00 24.00 8.00 Date November 2, 2022 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment Increased share of female staff in technical and management positions Value 8.00 8.00 13.00 Date November 2, 2022 February 15, 2024 July 31, 2028 Comment Reduced rate of SAP software and hardware errors that EDL cannot solve in-house Value 100.00 100.00 10.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment Annual user satisfactory survey conducted targeting project specific user groups such as existing grid-connected households and SMEs Value No No Yes Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment Annual energy loss reduction from transformers replaced Value 0.00 0.00 7281.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment Accounting Manual and SAP SOP Manual accessible for all EDL staff Value No Manual No Manual 2 Manuals published on EDL website and EDL staff u Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 July 31, 2028 Comment Increased response rate of the EDL Annual User Satisfactory Survey Value 0.00 0.00 30.00 Date August 31, 2023 February 15, 2024 August 31, 2028 Comment