| Financier | Commitments |
|---|---|
| International Bank for Reconstruction and Development | 200.00 |
Strengthening data infrastructure to close the digital gap in Argentina Project
Abstract*
The development objective of the Strengthening Data Infrastructure to Close the Digital Gap in Argentina Project for Argentina is to strengthen the data infrastructure foundations, to increase digital resilience, to foster digital uptake in Argentina; and to respond effectively in case of an eligible crisis or emergency. The project comprises of five components. The first component, inclusive broadband connectivity will finance broadband infrastructure... Show More
Development Objective
The PDO is to strengthen the data infrastructure foundations, to increase digital resilience, to foster digital uptake in Argentina; and to respond effectively in case of an Eligible Crisis or Emergency.
Key Details
Project Details
P178609
Active
Axel Rifon Perez , Silvana Kostenbaum, Niccolo Comini
Argentine Republic
May 3, 2022
(as of board presentation)
December 6, 2022
April 28, 2023
US$ 200.00 million
Directorate for Sectorial and Special Projects, Chief of Cabinet of Ministers Office
2023
US$ 200.00 million
N/A
January 23, 2024
January 31, 2028
Yes
BANK APPROVED
Finances
Financing Plan (US$ Millions)
Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)
| Product Line | IBRD/IDA |
|---|---|
| IBRD Commitment | 200.00 |
| IDA Commitment | N/A |
| IBRD + IDA Commitment | 200.00 |
| Lending Instrument | |
|---|---|
| Grant Amount | N/A |
| Total Project Cost** | 200.00 |
Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025
No data available.
| Period | Financier | Transaction Type | Amount (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 6, 2022 | IBRD-94550 | Loan Commitment | 200,000,000.00 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | IBRD-94550 | Loan Disb | 500,000.00 |
| Apr 28, 2023 | IBRD-94550 | Fee Charges | 500,000.00 |
| Aug 10, 2023 | IBRD-94550 | Loan Disb | 5,000,000.00 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | IBRD-94550 | Int Charges | 201,138.00 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | IBRD-94550 | Int Charges | 128,012.32 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | IBRD-94550 | Int Charges | 585.75 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | IBRD-94550 | Int Charges | 242,652.10 |
| Jun 1, 2024 | IBRD-94550 | Int Charges | 585.75 |
| Dec 1, 2023 | IBRD-94550 | Int Charges | 213,393.83 |
Ratings
IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS
| Name | Review | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Management | Satisfactory | 2024-10-08 |
| Monitoring and Evaluation | Satisfactory | 2024-10-08 |
| Overall Implementation Progress (IP) | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-10-08 |
| Progress towards achievement of PDO | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-10-08 |
| Procurement | Moderately Satisfactory | 2024-10-08 |
| Project Management | Satisfactory | 2024-10-08 |
COMPLETION RATINGS
No data available.
INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS
No data available.
Results Framework
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
Data centers built according to energy-efficient standards Value 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Average service outage time of data centers Value 95.00 95.00 95.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment New localities covered by broadband access Value 0.00 0.00 100.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Individuals utilizing advanced digital skills to secure new employment opportunities or receive promotions or additional responsibilities as a result of training received under the project Value 0.00 0.00 2000.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment
INTERMEDIATE RESULTS INDICATORS
| INDICATOR | BASELINE | CURRENT | TARGET |
|---|
New rural schools covered by broadband Value 0.00 0.00 1500.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Number of servers planned for initial deployment in primary and back-up data centers Value 0.00 0.00 160.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Number of women utilizing advanced digital skills to secure new employment opportunities or receive promotions or additional responsibilities as a result of training received under the project Value 0.00 0.00 1000.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment People provided with new or enhanced access to broadband internet Value 0.00 0.00 350000.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Number of servers planned for initial deployment in small data centers Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Number of individuals trained through digital skills programs (basic and advanced) Value 0.00 0.00 15000.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Data storage capacity available at Benavidez and medium-size data center Value 0.00 0.00 6144.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Number of women that completed digital skills training programs (basic and advanced) Value 0.00 0.00 10000.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment People provided with new or enhanced access to broadband internet – Female Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Data storage capacity available in the small data centers Value 0.00 0.00 512.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Number of individuals with disabilities trained through digital skills programs (basic and advanced) Value 0.00 0.00 1000.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Availability of internet service in localities covered under this project Value 0.00 0.00 98.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Implement disaster recovery and backup data center Value 0.00 0.00 1.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Civil servants and government employees trained in digital skills and knowledge areas supported under the project (Number) Value 0.00 0.00 3000.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Share of women´s civil servants and government employees trained in digital skills and knowledge areas supported under the project (Number) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment Percentage of digital skills program attendees satisfied with training delivered Value 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date December 8, 2022 September 22, 2023 November 30, 2027 Comment Percentage of women that completed digital skills programs satisfied with training delivered Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date Comment