The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) WESTERN AND CENTRAL AFRICA | Cameroon | Energy & Extractives Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2017 | Seq No: 14 | ARCHIVED on 06-Dec-2023 | ISR58576 | Implementing Agencies: Electricity Development Corporation (EDC), Ministry of Water and Energy (MINEE), Republic of Cameroon Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 11-May-2017 Effectiveness Date: 29-Oct-2019 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 25-Mar-2024 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: 09-Oct-2023 Original Closing Date: 31-Jul-2023 Revised Closing Date: 31-Jan-2025 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project development objective is to improve the Recipient's institutional capacity for a sustainable development of hydroelectric resources on the Sanaga River Basin. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Identification of hydropower project sites on the Sanaga River Basin:(Cost $5.35 M) Supervision of the Nachtigal Hydroelectric Project:(Cost $3.60 M) Hydrological Risk Mitigation and Dam Safety:(Cost $4.50 M) Establishment of the Sanaga Basin Committee:(Cost $0.65 M) Establishment of an integrated reservoir management plan for optimal hydropower generation on the Sanaga river:(Cost $3.95 M) Project Management Support and Capacity Building:(Cost $10.65 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 Substantial Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions Overall implementation of the project is on track: Most of the main activities are well underway. Some important activities are completed including (i) Hydrological and Climate Change Study, (ii) Study on Human Resources Development in the Hydropower Sector, (iii) Dam safety assessment on the reservoir/regulating dams, (iv) Hydrological risk mitigation study, etc. The time remaining in the implementation of the project should enable all activities to be finalized before the project closes on January 31, 2025, provided there are no further delays in the production of deliverables for the remaining studies. 12/6/2023 Page 1 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Substantial Substantial Substantial Macroeconomic Moderate Moderate Moderate Sector Strategies and Policies Substantial Substantial Substantial Technical Design of Project or Program Moderate Substantial Substantial Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial Substantial Substantial Sustainability Fiduciary Substantial Substantial Substantial Environment and Social Substantial High High Stakeholders Moderate Moderate Moderate Other -- -- -- Overall Substantial Substantial Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Improve the Recipient's institutional capacity for a sustainable development of hydroelectric resour IN01362369 ►Priority Hydroelectric site on the Sanaga River identified (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 The optimization study is still ongoing and will be completed by November 30, 2023. The site is yet to be selected. The GOC will need to make a decision in January to confirm on the priority site (s) to be Comments: developed after Nachtigal Amont following internal discussions in December 2023. IN01362370 Hydroelectric site selected by GoC (Yes/No, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes 12/6/2023 Page 2 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 IN01362436 ►Hydrology risk mitigation mechanisms identified and implementation roadmap prepared (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 The different studies are completed. The final reports of the hydrological risk mitigation mechanisms will be validated during a workshop from Dec 5 to 8 2023. Climate change study and impact on hydrology on the Sanaga River is completed Comments: The hydrology Risk Mitigation Mechanism are identified, the implementation roadmap is prepared. they will be available after the validation workshop IN01362437 Climate change study and impact on hydrology on the Sanaga River prepared (Yes/No, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No Yes Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 IN01362438 Hydrology risk mitigation mechanisms identified (Yes/No, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 IN01362439 Implementation roadmap prepared (Yes/No, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 IN01362440 ►Dam safety framework adopted by MINEE and ready for implementation (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 31-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 30-Jan-2025 The contract for the preparation of the Dam Safety regulatory framework was signed in 2022 and cancelled after the inception report due contractual issues. The activity is being re-tendered. The new Comments: team for the development of these regulations will be hired by December 31, 2023 and will complete their work withing 6 months. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components 12/6/2023 Page 3 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) Identification of hydropower project sites on the Sanaga River Basin IN01362441 ►Sanaga River Basin Hydropower Potential Optimization Study available and approved by the Steering Committee (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 The optimization study is not yet completed. final reports are expected on November 30, 2023. Comments: Supervision of the Nachtigal Hydroelectric Project IN01362442 ►Qualified technical assistance for oversight of Nachtigal Hydropower Project’s construction recruited before the works start (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 The indicator was achieved with delay: the assistance was recruted in December 2021. Comments: Hydrological Risk Mitigation and Dam Safety IN01362443 ►Hydrology and Climate Change Study on the Sanaga River completed and approved by the Steering Committee (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No Yes Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 This study is completed. Comments: IN01362447 ►Generation capacity (MW) benefiting from the sustainaibility mechanisms developed under the project (i.e. Hydrology risk mitigation mechanisms and Dam safety framework adopted (Megawatt, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,150.00 Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 The risk mitigation study is ongoing. Comments: IN01362450 ►Dam safety assessment of Mapé, Bamendjin and Mbakaou completed (Yes/No, Custom) 12/6/2023 Page 4 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No Yes Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 This study is completed since July 31, 2023. The final reports are issued and shared with the Bank, except the summary report that is being awaited. Comments: EDC promised to deliver in December 2023. Establishment of the Sanaga River Basin Commission IN01362444 ►Sanaga river Basin commission establishment study is completed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 30-Jan-2025 The study is ongoing. The inception report was issued in October 2023. Comments: Establishment of an integrated reservoir management plan for optimal hydropower generation on the Sanaga river IN01362445 ►An operational model for managing reservoirs according to the forecasted and real time energy needs has been developed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 The implementation of this activity is ongoing. Comments: Project Management Support and Capacity Building IN01362446 ►Panel of Experts, including dam safety and environmental and social expertise, recruited (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 30-Jan-2025 Dam safety and E&S panels of experts are all recruited and mobilized since December 2021. Comments: IN01362449 ►Methodology developed to evaluate the specific capacity enhancement of the Recipients’ human resources achieved by implementing the project (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 12/6/2023 Page 5 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) Value No No Yes Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 30-Jan-2025 Human resources needs assessment is completed since June 2023. The final reports were shared with Comments: the Bank afterwards. IN01362451 ►Capacity needs assessment completed to identify future skills needs for Cameroon when developing the hydroelectricity value chain over the next 20 years (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No Yes Yes Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 30-Jan-2025 Human resources needs assessment is completed since June 2023. The final reports were shared with Comments: the Bank afterwards. IN01362452 ►Number of internships completed under the Project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 16.00 16.00 16.00 Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 The interns (16) are hired since July 2022. Comments: IN01362453 of which those completed by women (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 8.00 8.00 8.00 Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 31-Jan-2025 IN01362454 ►Project-related grievances registered under the project grievance redress mechanism and addressed (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 50.00 50.00 95.00 Date 11-May-2017 23-May-2023 26-Nov-2023 23-May-2023 The GRM was approved by the Bank in 2021. The involvement of sector stakeholders (operators, hydropower project developers, other major users, CSOs, community organizations, socio-professional organizations, etc.) who are developing studies in the Sanaga River basin and the dissemination of the GRM to them are essential to ensure that complaints are addressed timely and efficiently. To date, 02 Comments: complaints have been recorded in the GRM and are being processed. One of the complaints has been verified in the field and a report has been issued by an independent consultant. Close follow-up and continued dialogue with the complainants for the resolution and closure of these complaints are recommended. the other complaint is being processed by EDC. Overall Comments IR 12/6/2023 Page 6 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) To date, due to delays in the implementation of several studies, most of the project indicators have not yet been achieved, as activities are still in progress. Of the 19 project indicators, 8 have been achieved (42%). However, given the state of progress of these studies, the project's objectives are potentially achievable, and the other indicators are still largely attainable. Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P157733 IDA-60440 Effective USD 11.84 11.84 0.00 5.19 7.23 42% P157733 IDA-60450 Effective USD 14.47 14.47 0.00 6.50 8.58 43% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P157733 IDA-60440 Effective 11-May-2017 28-Feb-2019 29-Oct-2019 31-Jul-2023 31-Jan-2025 P157733 IDA-60450 Effective 11-May-2017 28-Feb-2019 29-Oct-2019 31-Jul-2023 31-Jan-2025 Cumulative Disbursements 12/6/2023 Page 7 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Hydropower Development on the Sanaga River Technical Assistance Project (P157733) Restructuring History Level 2 Approved on 22-Dec-2022 Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 12/6/2023 Page 8 of 8