44000-P121210World Bank<narrative>APL on Strengthening Regional Cooperation For Wildlife Protection in Asia</narrative>International Development AssociationEconomic Relations Division, Ministry of FinanceEconomic Relations Division, Ministry of FinanceMinistry of FinanceMinistry of FinanceInternational Development AssociationBangladesh Forest Department Planned start date of the activityActual start date of the activityPlanned end date of the activityActual end date of the activityThe World BankNathalie Weier Johnson+1-202-473-1000njohnson@worldbank.orgpic@worldbank.orgThe World Bank, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433 USA South Asia, regional Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal 28 84 Bangladesh 24 90 FY17 - Other Agriculture, Fishing and ForestryFY17 - Public Administration - Agriculture, Fishing & ForestryJobsRenewable Natural Resources Asset ManagementEnvironmental policies and institutionsRenewable Natural Resources Asset ManagementRenewable Natural Resources Asset Management 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under enhanced biodiversity protection (ha) </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Nepal Comp 2: Ind 2: Number of models developed for more effective wildlife management. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Nepal Comp 2. Indicator 5: An ecotourism plan for Banke National Park developed. </narrative> <narrative> PDO Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 3: Wildlife crime control institutions established in the three participating countries. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Nepal Comp 1: Indicator 2: Wildlife crime control mechanisms institutionalized and operationalized with capacity for forensic, legal support, and wildlife crime data access and collection. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Bangladesh Component 1: Indicator 4: Number of training modules developed and delivered by the Wildlife Center </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Bangladesh Component 2: Indicator 1: Number of flagship species for which breeding habitats have been identified in targeted areas. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Bangladesh Component 3: Indicator 1: Effective project coordination among participating countries at each regional thematic meeting. </narrative> <narrative> PDO Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 1: A regional mechanism is developed and operational for addressing illegal wildlife trade and other conservation threats </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Bangladesh Component 1: Indicator I: New draft Wildlife Conservation Act giving more powers to the Wildlife Circle approved by Parliament </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Bangladesh Component 1: Indicator 5: Number of BFD staff trained in wildlife crime and/or conservation. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Areas brought under enhanced biodiversity protection (ha) </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Regional 1: Number of agreed research programs for regional wildlife management developed among participating countries. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Nepal Comp 2: Ind 3: A ranging model developed based on research information for elephant conservation to reduce conflict with humans. </narrative> <narrative> PDO Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 2: Number of agreed knowledge products developed and shared among SAWEN countries on wildlife crime and/or wildlife conservation. </narrative> <narrative> PDO Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 4: Number of implemented pilot initiatives that address trans-boundary wildlife issues. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Bangldsh Comp 2: Indicator 2: Number of species conservation pilot plans developed for more effective wildlife management. </narrative> <narrative> PDO Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 5: Number of activities contributing to tiger conservation. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Nepal Comp 3 Ind 1: Effective project coordination among participating countries at each regional thematic meeting. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Regional 2: Number of thematic meetings on wildlife crime and trans-boundary conservation issues among participating and other relevant countries </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Nepal Comp 2: Indicator 1: Number of pilot projects designed and implemented to improve protection and conservation of key flagshipspecies. </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Bangladesh Component 1: Indicator 3: Establishment and Operationalizing of Wildlife Crime Control Unit (WCCU) with at least forensic section, legal support arm and wildlife crime bank </narrative> <narrative> Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Nepal Comp 1: Indicator 3: Legislation for effective 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Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Nepal Comp 2: Ind. 4: A replication strategy developed with action plan for mitigating human elephant conflict. </narrative> 44000-P171054World Bank<narrative>Climate Adaptation and Resilience for South Asia</narrative>International Development AssociationThe Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES)Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC)International Development AssociationThe Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System for Africa and Asia (RIMES) Planned start date of the activityActual start date of the activityPlanned end date of the activityActual end date of the activityThe World BankNaho Shibuya+1-202-473-1000nshibuya@worldbank.orgpic@worldbank.orgThe World Bank, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433 USA South Asia, regional Islamic Republic of Afghanistan 33 66 Islamic Republic of Pakistan 30 70 Bangladesh 24 90 Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal 28 84 Kingdom of 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Asia (RIMES)Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) <narrative>Contract Awards</narrative><narrative>Project URL</narrative><narrative>Procurement Notices</narrative> <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Innovative resilient solutions crowd sourced through Climate Innovation Challenge and TechEmerge Resilience Challenge </narrative> A total of 39 innovative solutions were crowdsource, including 16 under the Regional IDA grant, 16 under the UK FCDO PARCC window, and 7 through IFC's TechEmerge Resilience Challenge. The diversity of innovations from flood-forecasting tools and mobile agriculture apps to smart groundwater mapping and slope-stabilization technologies, demonstrates the project's success in leveraging private-sector and academic innovation for climate resilience. This performance underscores the regional platform's role as a catalyst for innovation, cross-country learning, and public-private collaboration on climate adaptation technologies <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Users in select sectors satisfied with decision support systems and tools developed under the project </narrative> This represents the result of a final survey undertaken in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan as follows: - 85.7% for Bangladesh (Flood Forecasting and Warning Center) - 77.6% for Nepal (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Department of Livestock Services, Department of Roads, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority) - 81.1% for Pakistan (Punjab Agriculture Department, Balochistan Agriculture Department, and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives) <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Trainees in select sectors satisfied based on the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of training </narrative> A survey is being conducted at the end of every training event. The average satisfaction rate will be determined at the end of the project. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Climate-informed decision-making tools and systems developed/enhanced in focus countries </narrative> Six new decision support systems (DSSs) and two enhanced existing ones have been completed as follows: Enhanced DSSs: Bangladesh: FFWC DSS (FFWC/BWDB) Nepal: NAMIS/ADVISE (MoALD) New DSSs: Bangladesh: NLAS (DLS) Nepal: NAVIGATE (DoR), READY (NDRRMA) Pakistan: 2 ADVISE (PAD & BACD), CLIM-PLANNeD (MoPDSI) Eight mobile applications have been completed as follows: Bangladesh: BAMIS (DAE), NLAS (DLS) Nepal: NAVIGATE (DoR), READY (NDRRMA) Pakistan: ADVISE (PAD & BACD), CLIM-PLANNeD (MoPDSI) <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Sectoral investments supported to include climate risks and resilient design in select sectors </narrative> RIMES supported the Bangladesh Weather and Climate Services Regional Project (BWCSRP; P150220) by developing an audio broadcasting system for disseminating the agromet advisories generated under BWCSRP. ADPC has been preparing reports outlining recommendations to support the following investment projects: • Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management Project (CSAWMP; P161534) implemented by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in Bangladesh; • Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement Program (WeCARE; P169880) implemented by the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) in Bangladesh; and • Two transport projects implemented by the Department of Roads and the Department of Local Infrastructure Development in Nepal. ADPC has not provided evidence demonstrating that its recommendations have been incorporated into these projects. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Users in select sectors satisfied with decision support systems and tools developed under the project </narrative> 81.7% of users expressed satisfaction with decision-support tools developed under the project, surpassing the 70% target. Feedback highlighted improved usability, accuracy, and timeliness of sectoral advisories in agriculture, transport, and disaster management. The result confirms that DSS products effectively responded to end-user needs and enhanced sectoral decision-making. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Government officials trained to apply climate resilient standards and data analytics in policies, planning and investments </narrative> 3,179 officials trained (target: 2,370), across all focus countries, with ADPC accounting for 1158 and RIMES 2021. Training improved application of climate-risk screening, data analytics, and resilient design methods. The high turnout reflects strong institutional demand and effective coordination between ADPC and RIMES. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Districts receiving advisories issued by decision support systems developed under the project </narrative> <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> National/sectoral policies, manuals, guidelines, and plans supported to incorporate climate resilience </narrative> <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Users in select sectors satisfied with access to data, information, and/or analytics in Regional Resilience Data and Analytics Services (RDAS) platform </narrative> This represents the results of surveys undertaken in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan, in which at least ten officials from sectoral agencies per country and at least 2 officials from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) per country submitted a response. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Users in select sectors satisfied with access to data, information, and/or analytics in Regional Resilience Data and Analytics Services (RDAS) platform </narrative> Surveys in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan indicated 80.3% satisfaction among 36 officials from sectoral agencies and NMHSs. Satisfaction reflected improved accessibility, visualization, and reliability of hydromet data through the operational RDAS platform. The result demonstrates strengthened regional cooperation and information sharing for climate-risk screening and planning. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Users in select sectors satisfied with access to data, information, and/or analytics in Regional Resilience Data and Analytics Services (RDAS) platform </narrative> This represents the results of surveys undertaken in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan, in which at least ten officials from sectoral agencies per country and at least 2 officials from National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) per country submitted a response. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Users in select sectors satisfied with decision support systems and tools developed under the project </narrative> 81.7% of users expressed satisfaction with decision-support tools developed under the project, surpassing the 70% target. Feedback highlighted improved usability, accuracy, and timeliness of sectoral advisories in agriculture, transport, and disaster management. The result confirms that DSS products effectively responded to end-user needs and enhanced sectoral decision-making. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Users in select sectors satisfied with decision support systems and tools developed under the project </narrative> This represents the result of a final survey undertaken in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan as follows: - 85.7% for Bangladesh (Flood Forecasting and Warning Center) - 77.6% for Nepal (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, Department of Livestock Services, Department of Roads, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority) - 81.1% for Pakistan (Punjab Agriculture Department, Balochistan Agriculture Department, and the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives) <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Sectoral investments supported to include climate risks and resilient design in select sectors </narrative> RIMES supported the Bangladesh Weather and Climate Services Regional Project (BWCSRP; P150220) by developing an audio broadcasting system for disseminating the agromet advisories generated under BWCSRP. The other projects being supported are: Bangladesh: - Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management Project (P161534) - Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement Program (P169880) in Bangladesh Nepal: - DoR Project - DoLI Project. Limited completion was due to delays in design finalization, extended approval timelines, and competing national priorities. However, the preparatory work strengthened technical capacity and established models for integrating climate risks into future infrastructure investments. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Sectoral investments supported to include climate risks and resilient design in select sectors </narrative> RIMES supported the Bangladesh Weather and Climate Services Regional Project (BWCSRP; P150220) by developing an audio broadcasting system for disseminating the agromet advisories generated under BWCSRP. ADPC has been preparing reports outlining recommendations to support the following investment projects: • Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management Project (CSAWMP; P161534) implemented by the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) in Bangladesh; • Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement Program (WeCARE; P169880) implemented by the Local Government Engineering Department (LGED) in Bangladesh; and • Two transport projects implemented by the Department of Roads and the Department of Local Infrastructure Development in Nepal. ADPC has not provided evidence demonstrating that its recommendations have been incorporated into these projects. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Gender-disaggregated data analytics developed that contributes to narrow the gender gap in climate change vulnerability </narrative> <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Sectoral investments supported to include climate risks and resilient design in select sectors </narrative> RIMES supported the Bangladesh Weather and Climate Services Regional Project (BWCSRP; P150220) by developing an audio broadcasting system for disseminating the agromet advisories generated under BWCSRP. The other projects being supported are: Bangladesh: - Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management Project (P161534) - Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement Program (P169880) in Bangladesh Nepal: - DoR Project - DoLI Project. Limited completion was due to delays in design finalization, extended approval timelines, and competing national priorities. However, the preparatory work strengthened technical capacity and established models for integrating climate risks into future infrastructure investments. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> National sectoral standards supported to incorporate climate resilience </narrative> <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Users in select sectors satisfied with access to data, information, and/or analytics in Regional Resilience Data and Analytics Services (RDAS) platform </narrative> Surveys in Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan indicated 80.3% satisfaction among 36 officials from sectoral agencies and NMHSs. Satisfaction reflected improved accessibility, visualization, and reliability of hydromet data through the operational RDAS platform. The result demonstrates strengthened regional cooperation and information sharing for climate-risk screening and planning. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Climate-informed decision-making tools and systems developed/enhanced in focus countries </narrative> Six new DSSs and two enhanced existing ones have been completed. Enhanced DSSs: - Bangladesh Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre's DSS (https://ffwc.gov.bd/admin/home) - Nepal NAMIS / ADVISE for the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (http://advise.moald.gov.np/) New DSSs: - Bangladesh NLAS for the Department of Livestock Services (https://nlas.dls.gov.bd/dashboard/home) - Nepal NAVIGATE for the Department of Roads (https://navigate.dor.gov.np/) - Nepal SATARK for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (https://satark.bipadportal.gov.np/) - Pakistan ADVISE for Punjab and Balochistan Agriculture Departments - CLIM-PLANNeD for the Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives (https://clima-planned.rimes.int/) Eight mobile applications have been completed and available on Google: Bangladesh: BAMIS, NLAS Nepal: NAVIGATE, ADVISE, SATARK Pakistan: Two ADVISEs and CLIM-PLANNeD <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Government officials trained to apply climate resilient standards and data analytics in policies, planning and investments </narrative> ADPC: 1158 RIMES: 2021 <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> A regional-level resilience data and analytics services platform (RDAS) developed and accessible </narrative> RDAS, a cloud-based, open-access, AI-enabled platform for storing, managing, processing, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting data to screen climate risks to inform investments, policies, and planning decisions for climate-smart development, was completed in December 2024. The following summarizes the 5 milestones achieved: Milestone 1: RDAS prototype completed in Dec 2021 Milestone 2: RDAS user interface created and available to be connected with existing/new DSSs since October 2022 Milestone 3: RDAS experimentally operational since October 2022 Milestone 4: RDAS has been connected to SAHF Knowledge Hub and DSSs supported by the project • Linked to SAHF Knowledge Hub thru DataEx, which facilities connectivity to ECMWF forecast • Provides observation/historical/forecast hydrometeorological datasets to various DSSs Milestone 5: RDAS fully operational The system can be accessed at https://rdas.live/ <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Innovative resilient solutions crowd sourced through Climate Innovation Challenge and TechEmerge Resilience Challenge </narrative> 7 solutions were crowdsourced for India under TechEmerge Resilience Challenge in collaboration with IFC. 16 solutions were crowdsourced for South Asian countries (except for Afghanistan) under the UKFCDO's PARCC Trust Fund. Another 16 solutions were crowdsourced through the Regional IDA grant. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Trainees in select sectors satisfied based on the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of training </narrative> Post-training surveys conducted by both implementing agencies indicated high levels of participant satisfaction (84.6% for RIMES and 88% for ADPC) exceeding the target of 70%. Trainees emphasized the practical utility of the data platforms, climate-risk screening tools, and policy frameworks introduced. This achievement demonstrates that training investments translated into strengthened institutional capacity for climate-resilient planning across all participating countries. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Number of community-based organizations trained to plan, design and manage risk-informed community infrastructure </narrative> ADPC has trained 89 CBOs to plan, design, and manage risk-informed community infrastructure in Bangladesh (Agriculture and Transport), Nepal (Agriculture and Water), and Pakistan (Agriculture). <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Number of community-based organizations trained to plan, design and manage risk-informed community infrastructure </narrative> ADPC has trained 89 CBOs to plan, design, and manage risk-informed community infrastructure in Bangladesh (Agriculture and Transport), Nepal (Agriculture and Water), and Pakistan (Agriculture). These figures surpassed the target of 50, demonstrting the extent the project mainstreamed gender and community engagement within climate-resilient planning processes <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Climate resilience guidelines for key sector(s) developed </narrative> <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Citizens who have access to climate-resilient solutions tested under the project </narrative> 16 innovators from the private sector, academia, and CSOs are implementing climate-resilient solutions in South Asia, benefitting a total of 61,199 people based on the monitoring reports submitted by the innovators. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Climate resilience guidelines for key sector(s) developed </narrative> <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Citizens who have access to climate-resilient solutions tested under the project </narrative> 16 innovators from the private sector, academia, and CSOs are implementing climate-resilient solutions in South Asia, benefitting a total of 196,437 people (36% women) based on the monitoring reports submitted by the innovators. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> A regional-level resilience data and analytics services platform (RDAS) developed and accessible </narrative> RDAS, a cloud-based, open-access, AI-enabled platform for storing, managing, processing, analyzing, visualizing, and reporting data to screen climate risks to inform investments, policies, and planning decisions for climate-smart development, was completed in December 2024. The following summarizes the 5 milestones achieved: Milestone 1: RDAS prototype completed in Dec 2021 Milestone 2: RDAS user interface created and available to be connected with existing/new DSSs since October 2022 Milestone 3: RDAS experimentally operational since October 2022 Milestone 4: RDAS has been connected to SAHF Knowledge Hub and DSSs supported by the project • Linked to SAHF Knowledge Hub thru DataEx, which facilities connectivity to ECMWF forecast • Provides observation/historical/forecast hydrometeorological datasets to various DSSs Milestone 5: RDAS fully operational The system can be accessed at https://rdas.rimes.int/ <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> National/sectoral policies, manuals, guidelines, and plans supported to incorporate climate resilience </narrative> <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Districts receiving advisories issued by decision support systems developed under the project </narrative> By project closing, 153 districts across Bangladesh, Nepal, and Pakistan were receiving advisories generated through DSSs developed under the project, five times the original target of 30 districts. The breakdown is as follows: • Bangladesh (64 districts): agricultural and livestock advisories disseminated through the Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information System (BAMIS) and the National Livestock Advisory System (NLAS). • Nepal (42 districts): road, disaster-preparedness, and agriculture advisories issued through NAVIGATE (Department of Roads), READY (NDRRMA), and NAMIS/ADVISE (MoALD). • Pakistan (47 districts): advisories produced via ADVISE (Punjab Agriculture Department and Balochistan Agriculture College Directorate) and CLIM-PLANNeD (MoPDSI). This strong performance resulted from the full operationalization of the RDAS platform and its linkages with national systems, enabling wider dissemination of early-warning products to local decision-makers and communities. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> National sectoral standards supported to incorporate climate resilience </narrative> <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Gender-disaggregated data analytics developed that contributes to narrow the gender gap in climate change vulnerability </narrative> <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Citizens who have access to climate-resilient solutions tested under the project </narrative> 16 innovators from the private sector, academia, and CSOs are implementing climate-resilient solutions in South Asia, benefitting a total of 196,437 people (36% women) based on the monitoring reports submitted by the innovators. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Citizens who have access to climate-resilient solutions tested under the project </narrative> 16 innovators from the private sector, academia, and CSOs are implementing climate-resilient solutions in South Asia, benefitting a total of 61,199 people based on the monitoring reports submitted by the innovators. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Trainees in select sectors satisfied based on the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of training </narrative> A survey is being conducted at the end of every training event. The average satisfaction rate will be determined at the end of the project. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> Trainees in select sectors satisfied based on the relevance, coherence, effectiveness, impact, and sustainability of training </narrative> Post-training surveys conducted by both implementing agencies indicated high levels of participant satisfaction (84.6% for RIMES and 88% for ADPC) exceeding the target of 70%. Trainees emphasized the practical utility of the data platforms, climate-risk screening tools, and policy frameworks introduced. This achievement demonstrates that training investments translated into strengthened institutional capacity for climate-resilient planning across all participating countries. 44000-P171269World Bank<narrative>Plastic free Rivers and Seas for South Asia</narrative>International Development AssociationThe South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP)The South Asia Cooperative Environment Programme (SACEP)South Asia Cooperative Environment ProgrammeSouth Asia Cooperative Environment ProgrammeInternational Development AssociationSACEP Planned start date of the activityActual start date of the activityPlanned end date of the activityActual end date of the activityThe World BankSiddharth Padmanabh Merchant+1-202-473-1000sidmerchant@worldbankgroup.orgpic@worldbank.orgThe World Bank, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433 USA South Asia, regional Islamic Republic of Afghanistan 33 66 Islamic Republic of Pakistan 30 70 Bangladesh 24 90 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka 7.75 80.75 Republic of India 22 79 Republic of Maldives 3.2 73 Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal 28 84 Kingdom of Bhutan 27.5 90.5 FY17 - Other Public AdministrationFY17 - ICT ServicesFY17 - Central Government (Central Agencies)FY17 - Waste ManagementEnvironmental policies and institutionsBiodiversityRenewable Natural Resources Asset ManagementBiodiversityGenderOceansMitigationPublic Private PartnershipsICTData production, accessibility and useICT SolutionsData Development and Capacity BuildingData Development and Capacity Building 0.00 0.00 81289.00 121730.00 147186.00 171606.00 194694.00 218485.00 248455.00 275280.00 295149.00 153180.00 318015.00 333592.00 348762.00 364006.00 372701.00 384689.00 407518.00 441743.00 465682.00 241536.00 504347.00 536500.00 568616.00 600547.00 628445.00 650941.00 673807.00 699596.00 715987.00 733340.00 374884.00 764568.00 782920.00 799089.00 825359.00 848965.00 863099.00 868760.00 893032.00 908202.00 453472.00 893809.00 889776.00 898508.00 892625.00 876493.00 875975.00 872682.00 862174.00 847448.00 417730.00 827801.00 819550.00 811817.00 804639.00 797276.00 789173.00 781070.00 773226.00 765345.00 1223109.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2405145.60 2405145.60 37000000Total Commitment in May Month of 2020IDA CreditSACEP 93141Total Disbursement in March Month of 2021IDA CreditSACEP 893837Total Disbursement in July Month of 2022IDA CreditSACEP 151887Total Disbursement in August Month of 2022IDA CreditSACEP 2458052Total Disbursement in January Month of 2023IDA CreditSACEP 817093Total Disbursement in June Month of 2023IDA CreditSACEP 615749Total Disbursement in October Month of 2023IDA CreditSACEP 218907Total Disbursement in January Month of 2024IDA CreditSACEP 5123939Total Disbursement in March Month of 2024IDA CreditSACEP 800000Total Disbursement in April Month of 2024IDA CreditSACEP 4329202Total Disbursement in June Month of 2024IDA CreditSACEP 4119561Total Disbursement in July Month of 2024IDA CreditSACEP 2099522Total Disbursement in October Month of 2024IDA CreditSACEP 3406705Total Disbursement in January Month of 2025IDA CreditSACEP 3300000Total Disbursement in March Month of 2025IDA CreditSACEP 4167259Total Disbursement in June Month of 2025IDA CreditSACEP 1000000Total Disbursement in November Month of 2025IDA CreditSACEP 1000000Total Disbursement in April Month of 2026IDA CreditSACEP <narrative>Contract Awards</narrative><narrative>Project URL</narrative><narrative>Procurement Notices</narrative> <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.1: Regional Competitive Block Investments to Reduce Plastic Waste administered by SACEP (disaggregation by ‘under implementation’ and ‘completed’) </narrative> indicator has been achieved. There are a total of 28 grants, out of which 21 are completed. There are 49 innovations within the plastic waste value chain across 12 RBGs and 16 IGs that have all achieved the final “Developed & Tested” stage. All 16 IGs have been completed. Out of 12 RBGs, 5 have been completed and 7 are under implementation as listed below: Bangladesh: (2) BRAC, BPCL Maldives: (2) MACCS, SIGS Bhutan: (2) GREENAWAY, BES Sri Lanka: (1) ICI All RBGs are on track to be successfully completed by 31st December, 2025. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.3: Share business development services to women (TA) </narrative> End target achieved and exceeded. This includes ensuring that women have equal access to Shared Business Development Services, providing support to 2166 individuals, including 1388 women (64.08%), during the reporting period. These services encompassed: training and capacity building, infrastructure and technology support, regulatory and E&S compliance support, market access and networking and financial support. The training and capacity building support covered several areas including developing alternative products (MACCS – Maldives, Tribhuvan – Nepal, Save a Life- Sri Lanka ); safe waste collection, transportation, processing; income generation from waste; basic accounting and financial management; gender sensitivity and inclusion; occupational health and safety (BPCL , Arannayk Foundation, Red Orange– Bangladesh, CREASION , BIOCOMP and DOKO – Nepal, Greener Way – Bhutan, ALTAS and OTIUM – Pakistan, NRC and INSEE - Sri Lanka); and developing recycled products (BRAC – Bangladesh) <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.5: Annual convenings of regional organization heads, including government decision-makers to collaborate and coordinate on circular plastic economy policy solutions branded and operational </narrative> Target achieved. The following regional organization meetings were held and SACEP was in attendance as follows: (i) SACEP Governing Council meeting was held in Thimphu, Bhutan in June 2024 in which Ministers and secretaries of 8 SAR member countries were in attendance; (ii) COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan in November 2024 ; (iii) INC-3 held in Busan, South Korea in November 2024; (iv) INC-5.2 held in Geneva, Switzerland, August 2025. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> PDO3: SACEP's institutional capacity strengthened to drive results for plastic pollution reduction across the region </narrative> End target yet to be achieved. Under SACEP's institutionalized capacity, the construction of the new regional headquarters in Colombo 05, Sri Lanka, stands as a major achievement under this target. Designed as a center of excellence, it enhances SACEP's ability to host technical dialogues, training, and cross-country collaboration, thereby strengthening its long-term operational sustainability and regional leadership beyond the project period. This indicator also covers the development and implementation of an institutional capacity building assessment. The project has already begun implementing the preliminary recommendations from the Final Draft version of the assessment, slated to conclude by 30th November, 2025. The project has substantially achieved this target and demonstrates a clear, sustainable trajectory toward full achievement. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.3: National policies reviewed with recommendations for revisions and/or action plans (disaggregated country) </narrative> End target achieved. A total of 16 policies across six countries were assessed to strengthen circular plastic economy approaches. These reviews are conducted by discussing these policies at the national roundtable discussion, such as what is the enforcement status, that are the implementation barriers etc. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.1: Regional public and private engagement mechanism branded and operational </narrative> End target achieved. 1.Regional Training Programme on Innovative Financing Options for Addressing Plastic Pollution in South Asia Region: A Journey to Extended Producer Responsibility, Plastic Credits and Results-based Financing held in Feb 17-18, Maldives 2. Marine Litter consultations/focus group discussions held in Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. ML C 3 SAEF- South Asia Environment Forum by SACEP. (SACEP began hosting regular country-specific webinars featuring PLEASE project grantees covering various topics, including the state of plastic waste in South Asia, Planned Activities 1. 10 Marine litter consultations are planned to conduct in upcoming months 2. Regional workshop to develop road map for operationalizing EPR practices in South Asia (India) <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.4: Consultations on marine litter actions carried out with targeted people and/or organizations in participating countries </narrative> Six consultations on marine litter actions were held across Bangladesh, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, including two consultations at grantee sites in Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The remaining 10 consultations are in the pipeline and are expected to be completed by Q3 FY26. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR3.1: Training and capacity building provided to SACEP staff across all project functions </narrative> End target yet to be achieved. The project successfully delivered 22 trainings (95% completion), covering a wide range of topics such as procurement, financial management, marine plastic pollution, monitoring & evaluation, and more, enhancing staff capacity. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.2: Annual regional convening of public sector policy and decision makers with private sector representatives on sharing of PPP circular plastic economy solutions </narrative> End target achieved. The last regional convening, the Private Sector Symposium, is scheduled to take place (where and when), where grantees will have the opportunity to pitch their fundraising and scaling plans to a panel of investors. At the same time, the investor community will be sensitized to the region's potential for investable circular economy solutions. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> PDO 1: Circular Plastic Economy Innovations developed and tested for application in participating South Asia countries </narrative> End target achieved and exceeded. The achievement of "Developed and Tested" innovations under the PLEASE project takes place in the following stages; 1. Developing, 2. Developed, 3. Developed and Testing, 4. Developed and Tested. Across the 12 RBGs and 16 IGs, a total of 49 innovations have reached the stage of being both "Developed and Tested". <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.4: Regional circular plastic economy innovations knowledge sharing hosted by SACEP operational </narrative> End target achieved. The PLEASE Project has successfully developed and operationalized knowledge sharing on Innovations in circular plastic economy at both national and regional levels. This was achieved through the organization of six national high-level roundtable discussions (four conducted within this reporting year), seven workshops for grantees (five conducted within this reporting year), a Youth Hackathon, and a Regional Roundtable Discussion held during this reporting year with participants from all eight project countries. Active participated in major global and regional conferences, including the Asia-Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development (APFSD), and the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee sessions (INC-3 in 2023 and INC-5 during this reporting year). Notably, the project hosted a side event at INC-5 focused on knowledge sharing in the areas of innovation, decent jobs, and inclusion. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.5: People reached in plastic pollution and mitigation awareness campaigns (disaggregated by country and sex) </narrative> End target achieved and exceeded. During the reporting period, the PLEASE project engaged 185,539 individuals through various activities designed to raise awareness about plastic pollution and its mitigation strategies. The project held 6 national roundtable discussions, 7 workshops, 6 marine litter consultations, and a regional hackathon, drawing 1,414 participants from a diverse range of sectors, including government, private industry, academia, NGOs, UN entities, CBOs, youth groups, innovators, and fishing communities. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.2: Regional Competitive Block Grant Investments to Reduce Plastic Waste to women-owned enterprises or groups </narrative> End target achieved and exceeded. This indicator considers 1. Women-owned organizations (registered under a woman's name or consisting of a woman founder), 2. Women-led organizations (with women in decision-making roles or more than 51% women representation within the organization) and 3. Organizations that have collaborated with women-owned organizations or women's groups. As decision-making roles, CEO, President, Managing Director, or other executive roles have been considered. Among the 28 organizations awarded with grants, 17 organizations fulfilled at least one of these criteria, comprising 03 Women-owned organizations, 12 Women-led organizations, and 02 organizations that collaborated with women-owned organizations or women's groups. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.4: Consultations on marine litter actions carried out with targeted people and/or organizations in participating countries </narrative> End target achieved. Sixteen consultations on marine and riverine litter actions were held across Bangladesh, Bhutan, Pakistan, Nepal, Maldives, and Sri Lanka. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.5: People reached in plastic pollution and mitigation awareness campaigns (disaggregated by country and sex) </narrative> End target achieved and exceeded. During the reporting period, the PLEASE project engaged 185,539 individuals through various activities designed to raise awareness about plastic pollution and its mitigation strategies. The project held 6 national roundtable discussions, 7 workshops, 6 marine litter consultations, and a regional hackathon, drawing 1,414 participants from a diverse range of sectors, including government, private industry, academia, NGOs, UN entities, CBOs, youth groups, innovators, and fishing communities. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.3: National policies reviewed with recommendations for revisions and/or action plans (disaggregated country) </narrative> End target achieved. A total of 16 policies across six countries were assessed to strengthen circular plastic economy approaches. These reviews are conducted by discussing these policies at the national roundtable discussion along with undertaking nine technical assistances in all project member countries. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.4: Regional circular plastic economy innovations knowledge sharing hosted by SACEP operational </narrative> The PLEASE Project has successfully developed and operationalized knowledge sharing on Innovations in circular plastic economy at both national and regional levels. This was achieved through the organization of six national high-level roundtable discussions (four conducted within this reporting year), seven workshops for grantees (five conducted within this reporting year), a Youth Hackathon, and a Regional Roundtable Discussion held during this reporting year with participants from all eight project countries. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.3: Share business development services to women (TA) </narrative> This indicator measures the percentage of individual women who have received business development services through Regional Block Grants and Innovation Grants. "Share Business Development Service" refers to the support provided to businesses with a focus on promoting gender equality and empowering women within the sector. This includes ensuring that women have equal access to Shared Business Development Services, providing support to 2,695 individuals, including 1,541 women (57.18%), during the reporting period. These services encompassed: training and capacity building, infrastructure and technology support, regulatory and environmental and social compliance support, market access and networking and financial support. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.2: Annual regional convening of public sector policy and decision makers with private sector representatives on sharing of PPP circular plastic economy solutions </narrative> End target achieved. At INC-5, SACEP emphasized its commitment to support South Asian member states through a unified regional framework by submitting an Observer Statement and engaging in discussions on advancing circular plastic economy pathways. At COP-29, SACEP highlighted its flagship initiatives, strengthened partnerships through bilateral meetings and side events, and positioned regional collaboration as central to addressing escalating environmental challenges. The Private Sector Symposium and Hackathon engaged South Asian youth in innovative plastic pollution solutions and fund-raising. The Regional Roundtable discussions successfully advanced the project's goals by fostering partnerships, showcasing local innovations, and supporting long-term regional dialogue and impact. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.2: Regional Competitive Block Grant Investments to Reduce Plastic Waste to women-owned enterprises or groups </narrative> End target exceeded. This indicator considers 1. Women-owned organizations (registered under a woman's name or consisting of a woman founder), 2. Women-led organizations (with women in decision-making roles or more than 51% women representation within the organization) and 3. Organizations that have collaborated with women-owned organizations or women's groups. As decision-making roles, CEO, President, Managing Director, or other executive roles have been considered. Among the 28 organizations awarded with grants, 17 organizations fulfilled at least one of these criteria, comprising 03 Women-owned organizations, 12 Women-led organizations, and 02 organizations that collaborated with women-owned organizations or women's groups. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR3.1: Training and capacity building provided to SACEP staff across all project functions </narrative> End target achieved. The project successfully delivered 24 trainings, covering a wide range of topics such as procurement, financial management, marine plastic pollution, monitoring & evaluation, and more, enhancing staff capacity. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.1: Regional public and private engagement mechanism branded and operational </narrative> End target achieved. 1.Regional Training Programme on Innovative Financing Options for Addressing Plastic Pollution in South Asia Region: A Journey to Extended Producer Responsibility, Plastic Credits and Results-based Financing held in Feb 17-18, Maldives 2. Marine Litter consultations/focus group discussions held in Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. ML C 3 SAEF- South Asia Environment Forum by SACEP. (SACEP began hosting regular country-specific webinars featuring PLEASE project grantees covering various topics, including the state of plastic waste in South Asia, 4. All planned Marine/Riverine litter consultations completed in Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Maldives. 5. Regional workshop to develop road map for operationalizing EPR practices in South Asia completed 6. SAEF- South Asia Environment Forum by SACEP. (SACEP regularly hosting country-specific webinars featuring PLEASE project grantees covering various topics. <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR1.1: Regional Competitive Block Investments to Reduce Plastic Waste administered by SACEP (disaggregation by ‘under implementation’ and ‘completed’) </narrative> End target has been exceeded. All 28 grants are completed, which developed a total of 49 innovations within the plastic waste value chain. With the successful closure of most Regional Block Grants and all Innovation Grants, SACEP is facilitating cross-fertilization, knowledge exchange and technology transfer between each grantee. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> PDO3: SACEP's institutional capacity strengthened to drive results for plastic pollution reduction across the region </narrative> End target achieved. Under SACEP's institutionalized capacity, the construction of the new regional headquarters in Colombo 05, Sri Lanka, stands as a major achievement under this target. Designed as a center of excellence, it enhances SACEP's ability to host technical dialogues, training, and cross-country collaboration, thereby strengthening its long-term operational sustainability and regional leadership beyond the project period. This indicator covers the development of an institutional capacity building assessment, which has already begun implementing the recommendations including (i) Amending Articles of Association which decentralizes the powers of the Governing Council down to the Secretariat, also streamlines decision-making processes within SACEP, (ii) Development of Procurement, Financial Management, Human Resources Manual, Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy, (iii) upgrade of IT systems design workflows, IT architecture, data flows, dashboard, data servers. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> PDO3: SACEP's institutional capacity strengthened to drive results for plastic pollution reduction across the region </narrative> End target yet to be achieved. Under SACEP's institutionalized capacity, the construction of the new regional headquarters in Colombo 05, Sri Lanka, stands as a major achievement under this target. Designed as a center of excellence, it enhances SACEP's ability to host technical dialogues, training, and cross-country collaboration, thereby strengthening its long-term operational sustainability and regional leadership beyond the project period. This indicator also covers the development and implementation of an institutional capacity building assessment. The project has already begun implementing the preliminary recommendations from the Final Draft version of the assessment, slated to conclude by 30th November, 2025. The project has substantially achieved this target and demonstrates a clear, sustainable trajectory toward full achievement. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> PDO 2: Policies/standards /guidelines to promote a circular plastic economy harmonized and agreed by at least 3 countries at regional PPP convenings </narrative> End target exceeded. The following key topics have been discussed and agreed in the RTD sessions. (06 sessions, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives) 1. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Regulations on single-use plastic phase-outs, 2. Certification and standardization for recycled products, 3. National plastic waste management strategy/action plan and 4. Plastic credit. The policies, regulations, and standards identified in the national high-level roundtable discussions have been further discussed and agreed in the regional high-level roundtable discussion to highlight commonalities across member countries. These have been integrated into strategy documents, action plans and roadmaps developed by the project to address plastic pollution prevention and management in the South Asia region (SAR). The goal is to identify shared requirements and build consensus among the countries in the region. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> PDO 2: Policies/standards /guidelines to promote a circular plastic economy harmonized and agreed by at least 3 countries at regional PPP convenings </narrative> End target achieved. The following key topics have been discussed and agreed in the RTD sessions. (06 sessions, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives) 1. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Regulations on single-use plastic phase-outs, 2. Certification and standardization for recycled products, 3. National plastic waste management strategy/action plan and 4. Plastic credit. The policies, regulations, and standards identified in the national high-level roundtable discussions have been further discussed and agreed in the regional high-level roundtable discussion to highlight commonalities across member countries. These have been integrated into strategy documents, action plans and roadmaps developed by the project to address plastic pollution prevention and management in the South Asia region (SAR). The goal is to identify shared requirements and build consensus among the countries in the region. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> PDO 1: Circular Plastic Economy Innovations developed and tested for application in participating South Asia countries </narrative> End target achieved and exceeded. The achievement of "Developed and Tested" innovations under the PLEASE project takes place in the following stages; 1. Developing, 2. Developed, 3. Developed and Testing, 4. Developed and Tested. Across the 12 RBGs and 16 IGs, a total of 49 innovations have reached the stage of being both "Developed and Tested". <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> PDO 1: Circular Plastic Economy Innovations developed and tested for application in participating South Asia countries </narrative> End target achieved and exceeded. The achievement of "Developed and Tested" innovations under the PLEASE project takes place in the following stages; 1. Developing, 2. Developed, 3. Developed and Testing, 4. Developed and Tested. Across the 12 RBGs and 16 IGs, a total of 49 innovations have reached the stage of being both "Developed and Tested". <narrative> IO - Intermediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> IR2.5: Annual convenings of regional organization heads, including government decision-makers to collaborate and coordinate on circular plastic economy policy solutions branded and operational </narrative> Target achieved. The following regional organization meetings were held and SACEP was in attendance as follows: (i) SACEP Governing Council meeting was held in Thimphu, Bhutan in June 2024 in which Ministers and secretaries of 8 SAR member countries were in attendance; (ii) COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan in November 2024 ; (iii) INC-3 held in Busan, South Korea in November 2024; (iv) INC-5.2 held in Geneva, Switzerland, August 2025. <narrative> PD -Project Development Objectives </narrative> <narrative> PDO 2: Policies/standards /guidelines to promote a circular plastic economy harmonized and agreed by at least 3 countries at regional PPP convenings </narrative> End target achieved. The following key topics have been discussed and agreed in the RTD sessions. (06 sessions, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Maldives) 1. Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), Regulations on single-use plastic phase-outs, 2. Certification and standardization for recycled products, 3. National plastic waste management strategy/action plan and 4. Plastic credit. The policies, regulations, and standards identified in the national high-level roundtable discussions have been further discussed and agreed in the regional high-level roundtable discussion to highlight commonalities across member countries. These have been integrated into strategy documents, action plans and roadmaps developed by the project to address plastic pollution prevention and management in the South Asia region (SAR). The goal is to identify shared requirements and build consensus among the countries in the region. 44000-P126193 World Bank <narrative>Second Phase of the APL on Strengthening Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection in Asia</narrative> International Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentMinistry of Finance, Royal Government of BhutanMinistry of Finance, Royal Government of BhutanInternational Bank for Reconstruction and Development International Development Association International Development AssociationWildlife Conservation Division, Department of Forests and Park Services Wildlife Conservation Division, Department of Forests and Park Services Planned start date of the activity Actual start date of the activity Planned end date of the activity Actual end date of the activity The World Bank Nathalie Weier Johnson +1-202-473-1000njohnson@worldbank.org pic@worldbank.org The World Bank, 1818 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20433 USA South Asia, regional Kingdom of Bhutan 27.5 90.5 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-91803Total Loan Repayment in November Month of 2022IDA Credit -93665Total Loan Repayment in May Month of 2023IDA Credit -92527Total Loan Repayment in November Month of 2023IDA Credit -92520Total Loan Repayment in May Month of 2024IDA Credit -91706Total Loan Repayment in November Month of 2024IDA Credit -94101Total Loan Repayment in May Month of 2025IDA Credit -94913Total Loan Repayment in November Month of 2025IDA Credit -95453Total Loan Repayment in May Month of 2026IDA Credit <narrative>Contract Awards</narrative><narrative>Project URL</narrative><narrative>Procurement Notices</narrative> <narrative> rmediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Component 2: Indicator 3: Improved facilities for environmental education and interpretation </narrative> <narrative> Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 3: Wildlife crime control institutions established in the three participating countries. </narrative> <narrative> rmediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Regional 1: Number of agreed research programs for regional wildlife management developed among participating countries. </narrative> <narrative> rmediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Comp 1: Indicator 1: Strengthened enforcement and effective control of illegal wildlife trade </narrative> <narrative> Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 4: Number of implemented pilot initiatives that address trans-boundary wildlife issues. </narrative> <narrative> rmediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Component 2: Indicator 4: Measures taken to reduce HWC. </narrative> <narrative> rmediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Component 1: Indicator 2: Improved record of trained staff vis--vis capacity for enforcement, trans-boundary coordination and responsiveness to wildlife crimes. </narrative> <narrative> rmediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Regional 2: Number of thematic meetings on wildlife crime and trans-boundary conservation issues among participating and other relevant countries </narrative> <narrative> Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 5: Number of activities contributing to tiger conservation. </narrative> <narrative> rmediate Results Indicator </narrative> <narrative> Component 2: Indicator 1 - Better care and management of injured and rescued wildlife </narrative> <narrative> Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 2: Number of agreed knowledge products developed and shared among SAWEN countries on wildlife crime and/or wildlife conservation . </narrative> <narrative> Indicator </narrative> <narrative> PDO 1: A regional mechanism is developed and operational for addressing illegal wildlife trade and other conservation threats. </narrative>