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Additional Financing for the Gambia Inclusive and Resilient Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (GIRAV)

Abstract*

The Gambian economy is heavily dependent on agriculture. Even though its share of total GDP has decreased over the last decade, agriculture retains a crucial role in economic growth in The Gambia. The sector contributes around 20 percent of GDP and generates 30 percent of all foreign exchange earnings. Agriculture is the main source of livelihood for 80 percent of the rural population, the sector employs nearly half—46 percent—of the country’s labor...

* 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 Objectives (PDO) are to promote (i) the development of inclusive, resilient, and competitive agricultural value chains, focusing on smallholder farmers and agribusinesses, and (ii) improved water supply and sanitation in project target areas.

Key Details

Project Details

  • P180656

  • Active

  • Aifa Niane , Harold Esseku, Linus Pott

  • Republic of The Gambia

  • Gambia, The

  • March 14, 2024

  • (as of board presentation)

    April 25, 2024

  • N/A

  • US$ 10.00 million

  • Ministry of Lands, Regional Government, and Religious Affairs,Ministry of Agriculture,Ministry of Petroleum and Energy

  • Western and Central Africa

  • 2024

  • US$ 68.00 million

  • N/A

  • November 14, 2024

  • December 31, 2028

  • Yes

  • BANK APPROVED

  • P173070

  • Notes

Finances

Financing Plan (US$ Millions)

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Financier Commitments
IDA Grant 68.00
Local Beneficiaries 5.00

Total Project Financing (US$ Millions)

Product Line IBRD/IDA
IBRD Commitment N/A
IDA Commitment 68.00
IBRD + IDA Commitment 68.00
Lending Instrument
Grant Amount N/A
Total Project Cost** 10.00

Summary Status of World Bank Financing (US$ Millions) as of February 28, 2025

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Detailed Financial Activity as of February 28, 2025

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Ratings

IMPLEMENTATION RATINGS

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COMPLETION RATINGS

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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION RATINGS

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Results Framework

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