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Rodrigues Airport Project

Abstract*

Mauritius has undergone significant economic transformation since gaining independence in 1968, leading to a GDP per capita of US$10,216 in 2022, the second highest in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, Rodrigues, a small volcanic island in the Republic of Mauritius, still faces more considerable development challenges than the main island, further complicated by its considerable vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change. Tourism is a key opportunity...

* 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 improve air transport access and enhance the climate resilience and productivity of the island of Rodrigues.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P180266

  • Active

  • Christopher De Serio , Brinda Dabysing, Edward Beukes

  • Republic of Mauritius

  • Mauritius

  • December 18, 2022

  • (as of board presentation)

    September 29, 2023

  • October 2, 2024

  • US$ 140.00 million

  • Airports of Mauritius Co. Ltd (AML),Airport of Rodrigues Limited (ARL)

  • Eastern and Southern Africa

  • 2024

  • US$ 200.00 million

  • N/A

  • October 1, 2023

  • June 30, 2029

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development 184.00
Trust Funds 16.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment 184.00
IDA Commitment N/A
IBRD + IDA Commitment 184.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount 16.00
Total Project Cost** 140.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of March 31, 2025

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

Detailed Financial Activity as of March 31, 2025

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Period Financier Transaction Type Amount (US$)
Sep 29, 2023 IBRD-95910 Loan Commitment 184,000,000.00

Footnotes

Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

Name Review Date
Procurement Moderately Satisfactory 2024-10-25
Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory 2024-10-25
Project Management Satisfactory 2024-10-25
Financial Management Satisfactory 2024-10-25
Monitoring and Evaluation Satisfactory 2024-10-25
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory 2024-10-25

COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

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