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: 5 | ARCHIVED on 27-Feb-2023 | ISR53789 | 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: 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 is on track to fully utilize the MDTF commitment by the grant closing date of 30 June 2023. The project has disbursed US$15 million (all from the MDTF grant) (30 percent of total project commitment) of which US$6.3 million (12.6 percent) has been utilized. Overall progress towards PDO achievement and implementation has shown consistent improvement. BLEP has made significant progress for starting up activities. A total of 67 Local Facilitators have been hired of which 23 are female while 40 Technical Resource Persons have been hired of which 11 are female. In addition, eight district officers have also been hired to coordinate district-level activities. These field teams have completed their training in June at the Institute of Rural Management (IRM) in Islamabad. These field teams will begin community training in July. The outline of Citizens’ Engagement Strategy has been finalized and the procurement of the firm that will prepare the strategy will be finalized by February 2023. In the meantime, field teams have begun a sensitization program to enhance awareness of local communities regarding BLEP. 2/27/2023 Page 1 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Civil works have been initiated across 18 Business Support Facilities, which are expected to be completed by May 2023. MIS is fully functional. The Mid-Term Review (MTR) of the project is scheduled for May to June 2023. 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 IN01214078 ►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 0.00 612.00 56,610.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 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. IN01214079 Number of direct female beneficiaries (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 2/27/2023 Page 2 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Value 0.00 0.00 458.00 11,142.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214080 Total number of refugees directly benefiting from the project (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 8,615.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214106 ►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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 This indicator will be assessed at a later stage when support to large businesses will be initiated. Comments: IN01214107 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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214108 ►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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214109 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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214110 ►Beneficiaries of job-focused interventions (Number, Corporate) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,000.00 2/27/2023 Page 3 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 This indicator will be assessed in April 2023 once livelihoods activities will be completed. Comments: IN01214111 Beneficiaries of job-focused interventions - Female (Number, Corporate Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,000.00 IN01214112 Number of refugees benefiting from job-focused interventions (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,600.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Economic Mobilization IN01214115 ►Number of community-based platforms supported by the project (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 241.00 850.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214116 Number of female community-based platforms supported by the project (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 55.00 340.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214119 ►Number of local facilitators, trained by the project, supporting local communities (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 40.00 67.00 100.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214121 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 2/27/2023 Page 4 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Value 0.00 7.00 23.00 50.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214124 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 0.00 15.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214125 ►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 30.00 40.00 60.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214127 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 6.00 11.00 18.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214129 ►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 community With the hiring of field sensitisation has been teams, initial community carried out and will sensitisation has been continue on an on- Implementation Plan carried out and will Citizens' Engagement going for Citizens' continue on an on-going Value Strategy developed and basis. Procurement Engagement Strategy basis. Detailed Citizens' approved. process for developed and rolled Engagement Strategy is engagement of out in project districts. under preparation and Citizens' Engagement will be rolled out by end Firm is in advanced of 2022. stages and Strategy will be rolled out in 2023. Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214131 ►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 2/27/2023 Page 5 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Value 0.00 0.00 114.00 468.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 Comments: These trainings will be organized for an average of 20 community members. IN01214134 Number of community based trainings organised for female groups (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 33.00 187.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214135 ►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 audit has been Detailed social developed during this accounting regarding Implementation project Methodology for social Support Mission (ISM). implementation, audit has been This activity was achievements and Citizens feedback developed during this supposed to be indirect benefits of Value garnered about general Implementation Support initiated in August project conducted by parametres of project. Mission (ISM). This will 2022 but was community members, be rolled out in August postponed due to the where information is 2022. floods. It will now be collected, analysed carried out as part of and shared in a the pre-MTR participatory manner qualitative assessment with all stakeholders. of the project. Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 29-Oct-2021 Promoting Enterprise Development and Livelihoods IN01214114 ►Number of individuals supported through Livelihoods Investment Plans (LIPs) (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 612.00 4,500.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214117 Number of females supported through Livelihoods Investment Plans (LIPs) (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 458.00 4,000.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214118 Number of refugees supported through Livelihoods Investment Plans (LIPs) (Number, Custom Breakdown) 2/27/2023 Page 6 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 2,500.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214120 ►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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 Comments: Each group will have an average membership of 5 entrepreneurs. IN01214122 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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214123 ►Number of Business Development Facilities developed (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 85.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 Design for 18 facilities have been completed and contracting is in process. Civil works have been initiated Comments: and these will be completed by May 2023. IN01214126 ►Number of individuals provided technical and vocational skills (output) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 12,750.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 This activity was planned for Q1 of FY 23 but was postponed due to the floods. It will now be initiated in Comments: January 2023 with a focus on refugees. IN01214128 Number of females provided technical and vocational skills (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,100.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 2/27/2023 Page 7 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) IN01214130 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 0.00 4,500.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214132 ►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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214133 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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214136 ►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 0.00 10.00 Date 01-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 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. IN01214137 ►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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 Business benefits are measured as improved access to: markets, technology, infrastructure services, Comments: finance and logistical support. IN01214138 Percentage of female entrepreneurs who experience business benefits as a result of access to business development services (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 2/27/2023 Page 8 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 80.00 Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214139 ►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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 Increased productivity includes increased output, expanded scope of business and/or increased job Comments: creation IN01214140 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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 IN01214141 ►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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 Comments: Business management is measured as enhanced knowledge and improved skills. IN01214142 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 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 28-Jun-2024 Project Management IN01214113 ►Project MIS developed and functional - generating progress reports (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Project MIS Customised MIS has developed, functional been developed in- Customised MIS is being and being utilized to house by specialist MIS not developed for developed in-house by generated progress Value hired by the PMIU. project specialists hired by the reports, with data This is fully functional PMIU. disaggregated and generating regular according to relevant progress updates. demographics 2/27/2023 Page 9 of 11 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Balochistan Livelihoods and Entrepreneurship Project (P159292) Date 31-Aug-2018 24-Jun-2022 30-Dec-2022 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 0.00 19.52 0% P159292 IDA-D5650 Effective USD 14.58 14.58 0.00 0.00 13.98 0% P159292 TF-B2123 Effective 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 Effective 03-Mar-2020 26-Mar-2021 26-Mar-2021 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2023 Cumulative Disbursements 2/27/2023 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. 2/27/2023 Page 11 of 11