The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) SOUTH ASIA | Pakistan | Agriculture and Food Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2020 | Seq No: 6 | ARCHIVED on 10-Aug-2023 | ISR56780 | Implementing Agencies: Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Planning and Development Department, Government of Balochistan Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 03-Mar-2020 Effectiveness Date: 26-Mar-2021 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 10-May-2023 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: 22-May-2023 Original Closing Date: 30-Jun-2024 Revised Closing Date: 30-Jun-2024 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective is to create employment opportunities for rural communities and achieve sustainability of enterprises in selected districts of Balochistan. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Economic Mobilisation:(Cost $6.59 M) Promoting Enterprise Development and Livelihoods:(Cost $37.28 M) Project Management:(Cost $6.13 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating High High Implementation Status and Key Decisions BLEP became effective on 29 March 2021 with an overall allocation of US$50 million of which US$15 million is from the KP, FATA and Balochistan Multi Donor Trust Fund (MDTF). The project has fully utilised the MDTF grant by its closing date of June 30, 2023 and has received additional US$ 6 million from the IDA allocation. Overall progress across specific components and activities, including Procurement and Financial Management, has been upgraded from Moderately Satisfactory to Satisfactory. The MTR Mission finds that since its effectiveness in March 2021, BLEP has made significant achievements in establishing strong and robust delivery mechanisms and has achieved results on the ground. The project has benefited an estimated 15,000 beneficiaries, of which approximately 30 percent are women and 43 percent are refugees. The flexible design and strong implementation arrangements of the project have enabled it to respond to the September 2022 floods in a timely and adequate manner, by prioritizing livelihoods activities, which supported the rehabilitation of flood victims. By utilizing exchange rate gains, BLEP was able to support a total of 8,029 beneficiaries through provision of livelihoods support including 4,029 host communities, 4,000 refugees, against 8/10/2023 Page 1 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) an initial target of 4,500. Of these beneficiaries, 5,911 are women. In addition, 2,500 refugees have been trained through the project, of which 500 are women. The project supported implementation of 150 high tunnels including provision of drip irrigation systems. This activity has not only revitalized the agriculture and horticulture destroyed by the floods but also generated opportunities for daily wage labour, especially for refugees. A total of 18 government-owned facilities have also been developed, 11 in the livestock sector and 7 in the forestry sector, to support private farmers in skills and product development. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance High High High Macroeconomic Substantial Substantial Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Moderate Moderate Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial Substantial Substantial Sustainability Fiduciary High High High Environment and Social Moderate Moderate Moderate Stakeholders Moderate Moderate Moderate Other High High High Overall High High High Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Promote employment opportunities and sustainability of enterprises in selected areas of Balochistan IN01309152 ►Total number of direct beneficiaries (disaggregated by relevant demographics including men, women, refugees and other vulnerable groups) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 612.00 14,719.00 56,610.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 Measures direct beneficiaries of EDP, LIP, BDS and training support. EDP support will be provided to Comments: 5,100 Enterprise Clusters with average membership of 5 each. 468 training sessions will be organized for an average of 20 participants each. IN01309153 8/10/2023 Page 2 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Number of direct female beneficiaries (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 458.00 7,376.00 11,142.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309154 Total number of refugees directly benefiting from the project (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 6,500.00 8,615.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309155 ►Profitability of enterprises supported by the project enhanced (as percentage over baseline) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 This indicator will be assessed at a later stage when support to large businesses will be initiated. Comments: IN01309156 Profitability of female-owned enterprises supported by the project enhanced (as a percentage over baseline) (percentage) (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309157 ►Percentage of enterprises supported through projects with ongoing operations after three years (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309158 Percentage of female-owned enterprises with on-going operations after three years of project implementation (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 30.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309159 ►Beneficiaries of job-focused interventions (Number, Corporate) 8/10/2023 Page 3 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 840.00 15,000.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309160 Beneficiaries of job-focused interventions - Female (Number, Corporate Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 150.00 6,000.00 IN01309161 Number of refugees benefiting from job-focused interventions (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 150.00 1,600.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Economic Mobilization IN01309164 ►Number of community-based platforms supported by the project (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 241.00 218.00 850.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 218 have been formed and members trained. An additional 100 are under process of being created/revitalised. A total of 241 groups were reported to have been mobilised in the previous reporting Comments: cycle. This number includes both those completed and those under process of being created/revitalised. IN01309165 Number of female community-based platforms supported by the project (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 55.00 48.00 340.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309168 ►Number of local facilitators, trained by the project, supporting local communities (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 67.00 88.00 100.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 8/10/2023 Page 4 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) IN01309170 Number of female local facilitators, trained by the project, supporting female community members engaged in productive activities (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 23.00 27.00 50.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309173 Number of refugees, trained by the project as local facilitators supporting local communities (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 18.00 15.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309174 ►Number of technical resource persons, trained by the project, supporting local enterprises (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 40.00 42.00 60.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309176 Number of female technical resource persons, trained by the project, supporting female community members to engage in productive activities (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 11.00 11.00 18.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309178 ►Implementation Plan for Citizens' Engagement Strategy developed and rolled out (Citizens' Engagement) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target With the hiring of field teams, initial With the hiring of field community teams, initial community sensitisation has been sensitisation has been carried out and will carried out and will Implementation Plan continue on an on- Citizens' Engagement continue on an on-going for Citizens' going basis. Citizens' Value Strategy developed and basis. Procurement Engagement Strategy engagement firm is on- approved. process for engagement developed and rolled board and initial of Citizens' Engagement out in project districts. assessments on pillars Firm is in advanced of strategy have been stages and Strategy will finalised. Tools being be rolled out in 2023. developed for roll-out of strategy. Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309180 8/10/2023 Page 5 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) ►Number of community-based trainings organised (in the areas of business development, group management, leadership, conflict resolution and financial management) (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 114.00 114.00 468.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 These trainings will be organized for an average of 20 community members. The number reported in the previous reporting cycle includes those female groups which were undergoing Comments: training. Up till now, number of trainings organised and completed is 27. IN01309183 Number of community based trainings organised for female groups (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 33.00 27.00 187.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309184 ►Social audit conducted at mid-term and results incorporated into project design (Citizens' Engagement) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Methodology for social Detailed social audit has been accounting regarding Methodology for social developed during this project audit has been Implementation Support implementation, developed during this Mission (ISM). This achievements and Implementation Citizens feedback activity was supposed to indirect benefits of Support Mission (ISM). Value garnered about general be initiated in August project conducted by With the completion of parametres of project. 2022 but was postponed community members, the flood response due to the floods. It will where information is activities, the social now be carried out as collected, analysed audit will be conducted part of the pre-MTR and shared in a beginning in July. qualitative assessment of participatory manner the project. with all stakeholders. Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 29-Oct-2021 Promoting Enterprise Development and Livelihoods IN01309163 ►Number of individuals supported through Livelihoods Investment Plans (LIPs) (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 612.00 8,029.00 4,500.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309166 Number of females supported through Livelihoods Investment Plans (LIPs) (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 458.00 5,911.00 4,000.00 8/10/2023 Page 6 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309167 Number of refugees supported through Livelihoods Investment Plans (LIPs) (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 4,000.00 2,500.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309169 ►Number of enterprise clusters/groups supported through Enterprise Development Plans (EDPs) including provision of business development services (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,100.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 Because LIP activities were front-loaded due to flood response, this activity will start in July 2023. It is Comments: expected that each EDP will be implemented in partnership or will create an average of 5 jobs. IN01309171 Number of female enterprise clusters/groups supported through Enterprise Development Plans (EDPs) including provision of business development services (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,275.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309172 ►Number of Business Development Facilities developed (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 18.00 85.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309175 ►Number of individuals provided technical and vocational skills (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 12,750.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309177 Number of females provided technical and vocational skills (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 500.00 5,100.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 8/10/2023 Page 7 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) IN01309179 Number of refugees provided technical and vocational skills through the project (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 4,500.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309181 ►Number of individual businesses supported through investment plans including provision of business development services (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,500.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 With livelihoods activities being front loaded for flood response, this activity will start in July. Comments: IN01309182 Number of female-owned businesses supported through investment plans including provision of business development services (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 850.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309185 ►Sector-specific knowledge increased through completion of value chain analyses (intermediate outcome) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 7.00 10.00 Date 01-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 A total of seven studies have been initiated to generate knowledge pertaining to value chain development across multiple sectors. Upon the request of the Government of Balochistan, BLEP has also undertaken Comments: to complete the Balochistan Spatial Strategy. Procurement for six of these consulting services is complete. IN01309186 ►Percentage of entrepreneurs who experience business benefits as a result of Business Development Services (BDS) support (intermediate outcome) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 Business benefits are measured as improved access to: markets, technology, infrastructure services, finance and logistical support. Comments: Indicator to be measured after support to enterprises is initiated. IN01309187 Percentage of female entrepreneurs who experience business benefits as a result of access to business development services (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) 8/10/2023 Page 8 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309188 ►Percentage of entrepreneurs who increased productivity as a result of project support (intermediate outcome) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 Increased productivity includes increased output, expanded scope of business and/or increased job Comments: creation IN01309189 Percentage of female entrepreneurs who increased productivity as a result of project support (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 IN01309190 ►Percentage of entrepreneurs adopting improved business management practices (intermediate outcome) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 Comments: Business management is measured as enhanced knowledge and improved skills. IN01309191 Percentage of female entrepreneurs adopting improved business management practices (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 Project Management IN01309162 ►Project MIS developed and functional - generating progress reports (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Project MIS Customised MIS has Customised MIS has developed, functional been developed in-house been developed in- MIS not developed for and being utilized to Value by specialist hired by the house by specialist project generated progress PMIU. This is fully hired by the PMIU. reports, with data functional and generating This is fully functional disaggregated 8/10/2023 Page 9 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) regular progress and generating regular according to relevant updates. progress updates. demographics Android-based app fully synced with MIS is being developed for real-time data collection, monitoring and reporting. Relevant data dashboards have been developed and access provided to key stakeholders. Date 31-Aug-2018 30-Dec-2022 15-Jun-2023 28-Jun-2024 Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P159292 IDA-65440 Effective USD 20.42 20.42 0.00 3.50 16.25 18% P159292 IDA-D5650 Effective USD 14.58 14.58 0.00 2.54 11.61 18% P159292 TF-B2123 Closed USD 15.00 15.00 0.00 15.00 0.00 100% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P159292 IDA-65440 Effective 03-Mar-2020 26-Mar-2021 29-Mar-2021 30-Jun-2024 30-Jun-2024 P159292 IDA-D5650 Effective 03-Mar-2020 26-Mar-2021 29-Mar-2021 30-Jun-2024 30-Jun-2024 P159292 TF-B2123 Closed 03-Mar-2020 26-Mar-2021 26-Mar-2021 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2023 Cumulative Disbursements 8/10/2023 Page 10 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Restructuring History Level 2 Approved on 28-Jun-2022 Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 8/10/2023 Page 11 of 11