The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report
Costa Rica Sustainable Fisheries Development Project (P168475)
Costa Rica Sustainable Fisheries Development Project (P168475)
LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN | Costa Rica | Environment, Natural Resources & the Blue Economy Global Practice |
IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2020 | Seq No: 7 | ARCHIVED on 01-Nov-2023 | ISR57973 |
Implementing Agencies: Instituto Costarricense de Pesca y Acuicultura (INCOPESCA), Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock
Key Dates
Key Project Dates
Bank Approval Date: 24-Mar-2020 Effectiveness Date: 19-Sep-2021
Planned Mid Term Review Date: 06-May-2025 Actual Mid-Term Review Date:
Original Closing Date: 19-May-2027 Revised Closing Date: 19-May-2027
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Project Development Objectives
Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document)
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve management of priority fisheries and enhance economic opportunities from those fisheries
for Costa Rica.
Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective?
No
Components Table
Name
Strengthening the governance and management of fisheries resources:(Cost $20.67 M)
Investing in sustainable fisheries value chains:(Cost $26.54 M)
Strengthening mechanisms for social and environmental sustainability:(Cost $21.85 M)
Project Management, Monitoring, and Communications:(Cost $6.04 M)
Overall Ratings
Name Previous Rating Current Rating
Progress towards achievement of PDO Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory
Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Unsatisfactory Moderately Unsatisfactory
Overall Risk Rating Substantial Substantial
Implementation Status and Key Decisions
Project implementation has experienced delays due to factors beyond the Project’s control initially (e.g., project approval as well as budget
approval) as well as staffing and coordination issues.
Since the beginning of the 2023, a prioritized plan to accelerate the execution of the project has been implemented.
In that context, some progress towards project results has been made, including the on-going recruitments for technical support on policy and legal
reforms, designing of the digital information system, development and implementation of the socio-economic and production fisheries registry,
development and implementation of domestic market/value-chain promotion action plan, and the socioeconomic and labor market study. Two key
consultancies are about to be recruited: the stock fisheries assessments and participatory development of related fisheries management plans, and
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aquaculture territorial planning. With regards to infrastructure development, local authorizations have been secured for all but one sites, and the
respective terms of reference for the designing of these infrastructures are at advanced preparation stage. The Costa Rica Institute of Fisheries and
Aquaculture (INCOPESCA) and the National Coast Guards Services have signed the agreement to implement activities to control Illegal Unreported
and Unregulated fishing. In addition, the Project has completed initial studies such as the development of the institutional capacity development plan
and the systematization of the Monitoring and Evaluation for the project. With PROBLUE funding, a pilot of socioeconomic studies regarding two
fishermen communities was completed in March 2023.
Risks
Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool
Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating
Political and Governance Substantial Substantial Substantial
Macroeconomic High Substantial Substantial
Sector Strategies and Policies Low Moderate Moderate
Technical Design of Project or Program Substantial Substantial Substantial
Institutional Capacity for Implementation and
Substantial Substantial Substantial
Sustainability
Fiduciary Substantial Substantial Substantial
Environment and Social Substantial Substantial Substantial
Stakeholders Substantial Substantial Substantial
Other -- -- --
Overall Substantial Substantial Substantial
Results
PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes
To improve management of priority fisheries
IN01345408
►Fisheries management plans implemented (Number, Corporate)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 06-Oct-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the number of fisheries management plans that have been implemented through
operations supported by the World Bank. This indicator relates to the actual application and enforcement
Comments:
of measures to control fishing in a determined geographic area. Fishing units accessing the fisheries are
identifiable (registered, marked, possibly licensed), and management measures (such as gear and spatial
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or period restrictions) are applied and enforced (as demonstrated by a minimum rate of control of the
target fleet each year, and prosecution of identified delinquents).
As of May 2023, the development of management plans has not yet begun; however, the TORs for (i) the
stock assessment and management plan development for "pargo" (snapper) and "corvina" (croaker), and
(ii) the development of the fisheries management plan in the Gulf of Nicoya, have been developed.
IN01345409
►Priority fisheries show signs of recovery (Number, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 06-Oct-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures progress in the recovery of priority coastal fisheries as a result of the
implementation of fisheries management plans following the OECD guidelines on rebuilding fisheries. The
priority fisheries considered include: queen corvina, silk snapper, caribbean sea bass, Caribbean spiny
lobster and white shrimp within Responsible Fishing Areas. These species were selected given their
current levels of exploitation and the fact that due to their biology may show signs of recovery within the
timeframe of the project as a result of management measures. Highly-migratory pelagic species are not
included given that their populations can neither be managed nor monitored at national level. Given the
lack of data for the application of advanced scientific methods, progress in the recovery of these fisheries
Comments: will be assessed through established data-limited methods using the average length of the target species
as a proxy indicator. These methods will be complemented by rapid assessments including economic and
social variables, such as the FAO Fisheries Performance Assessment (FPA) methodology (currently
under development) or a similar one. This indicator will count the number of Responsible Fishing Areas
supported by the project where the majority of species monitored show an increase in average size.
Cumulative targets.
As of May 2023, the result of this indicator depends on the implementation of the management plans (see
previous indicator) that have not yet been finalized.
To enhance economic opportunities from those fisheries for Costa Rica
IN01345406
►Public revenue from licensing and allocation of vessel capacity in the tuna fishery (Amount(USD), Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 1,319,000.00 1,763,130.00 329,468.00 3,500,000.00
Date 31-Dec-2017 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2022 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the increase in public revenue generated for the country from the tuna fishery as
a result of the legal and institutional reforms introduced with project support. Public revenue includes fees
paid by foreign purse seine vessels for the allocation of the national fishing quota and fees licensing
access to the EEZ. The baseline value for this indicator is the public revenue in 2017 as the best
projection of future revenue in the absence of interventions. The target value is estimated as the sum of
the expected revenue resulting from the reforms introduced by the project in the tuna fishery, as follows:
Comments:
Assignation of annual capacity quota in international waters: US$2,181 million per year (9,364 m3
capacity x 233 US$/m3); tuna licenses fees: US$450,000 per year (9 licenses x US$50,000 per annual
license). Annual targets.
From 2022 to May 2023, there has been an income of about US$329,500 in licenses in the Exclusive
Economic Zone as a result of the legal reforms (via decree and law).
IN01345407
►Farmers reached with agricultural assets or services (Number, Corporate)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
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Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 06-Oct-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the number of farmers who were provided with agricultural assets or services as
a result of World Bank project support. "Agriculture" or "Agricultural" includes: crops, livestock, capture
fisheries, aquaculture, agroforestry, timber, and non-timber forest products. Assets include property,
biological assets, and farm and processing equipment. Biological assets may include animal agriculture
breeds (e.g., livestock, fisheries) and genetic material of livestock, crops, trees, and shrubs (including fiber
and fuel crops). Services include research, extension, training, education, ICTs, inputs (e.g., fertilizers,
pesticides, labor), production-related services (e.g., soil testing, animal health/veterinary services), phyto-
Comments:
sanitary and food safety services, agricultural marketing support services (e.g., price monitoring, export
promotion), access to farm and post-harvest machinery and storage facilities, employment, irrigation and
drainage, and finance. Farmers are people engaged in agricultural activities or members of an agriculture-
related business (disaggregated by men and women) targeted by the project.
As of May 2023, assets and services oriented to fishermen and fish farmers have not yet been
implemented.
IN01345410
Farmers reached with agricultural assets or services - Female (Number, Corporate Supplement)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,000.00
Intermediate Results Indicators by Components
Strengthening the governance and management of fisheries resources
IN01345411
►Stage of INCOPESCA reform process and strengthening (Number, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 1.00 1.00 4.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
Stages: 0: no reform; 1: Regulatory instruments for tuna fisheries management drafted or revised
(allocation of fishing capacity quotas and licenses to foreign tuna vessels); 2: National Fisheries
Development Plan updated with inter-institutional responsibilities assigned; 3: Public Expenditure and
Institutional Review of the fisheries sector undertaken; 4: Proposal for institutional reform of INCOPESCA
Comments:
submitted; 5: Implementation of reform including strengthening of research capacity. Cumulative targets.
As of May 2023, the indicator value reflects the approved regulations for the management of tuna fishing
(allocation of fishing capacity quotas to foreign tuna vessels).
IN01345414
►National Fisheries Information System established at INCOPESCA and publicly accessible (Number, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the establishment and operation of a National Fisheries Information System
Comments: ("INCOPESCA Digital") containing the following components: 1. Fisheries Registry: including all fisheries
segments (purse seine, long line, small scale, shrimp trawl) with clear regulations for entry, exit and
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substitution protocols, based on sustainable fishing capacity management criteria; 2. Online user services:
(i) licenses; (ii) authorizations; (iii) fisher ID cards (carnets); (iv) inspections; (v) research permissions and
reports; (vi) fuel subsidy applications; 3. Monitoring and Control: (i) satellite signal shared with Coast
Guard Service; (ii) certificates of vessel compliance; 4. Statistical information: (i) fishing activity reports
(catch and landings); (ii) aquaculture area and production; 5. Marine and Fisheries Natural Capital
Accounts linked to the Central Bank. Public access is defined as access to the data through the
INCOPESCA website. Baseline value (zero) reflects current status of limited and scattered information on
INCOPESCA's website. Cumulative targets.
As of May 2023, the TORs for hiring a firm to carry out the analysis of system requirements have been
prepared.
IN01345420
►Share of registered fleet monitored through national Vessel Monitoring System (Percentage, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 5.00 9.30 9.30 85.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the coverage of the registered fleet by the Vessel Monitoring System. The
baseline value (vessels monitored/registered) is set as follows: (i) Licensed foreign tuna purse seiners and
national long-liners: 280/520; (ii) Small-scale vessels: 0/2528; (iii) Shrimp trawlers: 3/3. Annual targets.
Comments:
Investing in sustainable fisheries value chains
IN01345412
►Landing sites and processing facilities supported by the project (Number, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 27-Jun-2025
This indicator measures the number of key fisheries infrastructure (landing terminals and storage and
processing facilities) built under the project. Cumulative targets.
As of May 2023, agreements are being signed with municipalities and government institutions for the use
Comments:
of land where infrastructure works will be built. The documentation (terms of reference) for the
development studies have been prepared.
IN01345415
►Fishing organizations trained in business and seafood handling skills (Number, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the number of fishing and fish farming organizations who receive capacity-
building in business management, organizational development, seafood handling, marketing and trade
with the intention of qualifying for receiving concessions for the operation of fisheries storage and
Comments:
processing facilities. The target of FO that will benefit from the upgrade of processing facilities are
included in the target value. This indicator also includes FOs that will benefit from training in value addition
and business skill development. Cumulative targets.
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As of May 2023, the capacity building plan for the different sector stakeholders has been finalized.
However, the project has not yet begun to implement related training activities.
IN01345417
►Value chain Action Plans and Traceability System developed for priority species (Number, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the number of (at least four) Value Chain Action Plans developed for priority
species through the Competitive Reinforcement Initiative methodology (or similar). This includes the
carrying out of multi-stakeholder workshops to train key actors in value chain analysis, identify value chain
opportunities and develop coordinated action plans. It also measures the establishment of a National
Fisheries and Aquaculture Traceability System to trace information on the origin and legality of fisheries
and aquaculture products, integrated with food safety information. The Traceability System will be
Comments:
considered established and operational following certification by a third party (e.g. ISO 22000 through an
external audit). Priority species may include: tuna, swordfish, snapper, dorado/dolphin fish. Cumulative
targets.
As of May 2023, TORs for the development of the national market study as well as a training plan for the
promotion of fishing and aquaculture products, have been finalized.
Strengthening mechanisms for social and environmental sustainability
IN01345413
►Fishing areas under participatory management plans (Hectare(Ha), Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 125,300.00 207,130.00 0.00 250,000.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the marine area under co-management schemes developed in a participatory
manner with local fishermen communities, such as Responsible Fishing Area formally adopted by the
INCOPESCA Board of Directors and/or other co-management schemes. Cumulative targets.
Status as of May 2023: Since the formulation of the project, the number of hectares of Marine Area for
Comments:
Responsible Fishing (AMPR) has increased as a result of 3 additional zones (Papagayo, Barra Colorado
and Area 201-Golfo Nicoya). In this sense, the area where co-management plans could be implemented
has been expanded to 207130 ha.
IN01345416
►Payment for Marine Ecosystem Services schemes piloted (Number, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the establishment of payments for Marine Ecosystem Services pilot schemes or
similar mechanisms with the aim of incentivizing the transition to sustainable fisheries management and to
Comments: maintain or improve the provision of marine ecosystem goods and services. The schemes will be
formalized through Marine Ecosystem Services contracts with target beneficiaries based on a detailed
Procedures Manual. Cumulative targets.
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As of May 2023, the institutional agreement between INCOPESCA and, as institution responsible for
implementing the payment mechanism, Fundacion Banco Ambiental (FUNBAM), has been negotiated and
drafted.
.
IN01345418
►Women-led alternative livelihood initiatives supported by the project (Number, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the number of new alternative livelihood and income generation initiatives
supported by the Project that specifically target women-led associations or businesses (i.e. organizations
with a majority of women in the Board or leadership positions) in the fisheries sector. Types of supported
activities include specialized skills training (accompanied by provision of child care during training session)
Comments:
and business development, selected in consultation with women-led organizations. Cumulative targets.
Status as of May 2023, the procurement process for the Socioeconomic and Labor Market Diagnostic
study is under way. It will be carried out prior to the initiation of related activities.
IN01345419
►Share of target beneficiaries with rating ‘Satisfied’ or above on project interventions and participation (Percentage, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
The indicator is a citizen engagement indicator and captures the degree of satisfaction of the target
population with the project, related to the following: fisheries management, job creation, livelihoods, value
capture, and participation in decision making processes. It will be administered through a semi-structured
survey with project beneficiaries and include sex-disaggregated information. Annual targets.
Status as of May 2023: Given the project was slow to begin implementation, very limited field activities
Comments:
have taken place, therefore surveys have not yet started. INCOPESCA has a dedicated specialist
assigned with GRM management as well as any beneficiary surveys. In addition the PIU has started
developing a communications strategy that will include carrying out satisfaction surveys with the identified
beneficiaries in the intervention sites.
IN01345421
►Grievances registered related to the project addressed (%) (Percentage, Custom)
Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target
Value 0.00 100.00 100.00 95.00
Date 11-Nov-2019 25-Nov-2022 31-May-2023 15-Jun-2026
This indicator measures the transparency and accountability mechanisms established by the project so
that potential grievances related to the project are addressed promptly. Annual targets.
Comments: As of May 2023, all inquiries received in the INCOPESCA web system were addressed. There were no
inquiries received during the first semester of 2023.
Performance-Based Conditions
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Data on Financial Performance
Disbursements (by loan)
Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed
P168475 IBRD-90500 Effective USD 75.10 75.10 0.00 5.19 69.91 6.9%
Key Dates (by loan)
Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date
P168475 IBRD-90500 Effective 24-Mar-2020 31-Jul-2020 19-Sep-2021 19-May-2027 19-May-2027
Cumulative Disbursements
Restructuring History
There has been no restructuring to date.
Related Project(s)
There are no related projects.
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