Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA | Kosovo | Agriculture and Food Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2011 | Seq No: 24 | ARCHIVED on 23-Dec-2022 | ISR54585 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Republic of Kosovo Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 14-Jun-2011 Effectiveness Date: 03-May-2012 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 23-Feb-2015 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: 02-Mar-2015 Original Closing Date: 31-Jul-2017 Revised Closing Date: 31-Dec-2022 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The development objective of the project is to assist the Recipient to promote competitiveness and growth in the livestock and horticulture sub- sectors over the next decade through implementation of selected measures of its agricultural strategy and institutionaldevelopment. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? Yes Board Approved Revised Project Development Objective (If project is formally restructured)HRPDODELs The development objective of the project is to improve productivity of and access to markets by project beneficiaries in the horticulture and livestock subsectors of Kosovo and strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development. Components Table Name Transferring Knowledge to the Rural Sector.:(Cost $2.00 M) Enhancing Investments to Promote Sustainable Rural Development.:(Cost $31.15 M) Project Management, Public Awareness, Monitoring and Evaluation.:(Cost $3.00 M) Support for Irrigation:(Cost $6.00 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Moderately Satisfactory Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status and Key Decisions 12/23/2022 Page 1 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) The Project Development Objective to improve productivity of and access to markets by project beneficiaries in the horticulture and livestock subsectors of Kosovo and strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, was met. The project made overall good progress for the implementation of remaining project activities. However, the implementation of the 2022 Rural Development Grants Program (RDGP) has not proceeded as planned and agreed. This is now resulting in the project not being able to fully disburse its funds. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance -- Moderate Moderate Macroeconomic -- Moderate Moderate Sector Strategies and Policies -- Low Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program -- Low Low Institutional Capacity for Implementation and -- Moderate Moderate Sustainability Fiduciary -- Substantial Substantial Environment and Social -- Low Low Stakeholders -- Moderate Moderate Other -- Moderate Moderate Overall -- Moderate Moderate Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes 1. Improve Productivity IN01236844 ►Yields of key crops supported by the project (Tons/ha) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 23.00 23.00 40.00 25.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 19-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2022 This indicator was added with AF approval. The baseline was adjusted in the Feb 2021 restructuring to 23 based on values obtained in Dec 2019 from the PIU that reflect the actual baseline as of 2016, when the AF, financing the respective activities, was approved (replacing the 0 baseline previously indicated). The data on production/yields from farmers supplying the aggregators/recipient of the Horticulture Development Grants Program investments will be collected at completion of the investments supported by Comments: the project. Also, given that only one round of Horticulture Development Grants will be supported by the project the end-of-project target has been revised to better reflect what the project is expected to achieve (10% increase from the baseline) in line with the actual progress, revised activities and timeline. 12/23/2022 Page 2 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) IN01236877 ►Yields of milk production per animal on livestock farms supported by the project (Liters/cow) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 11.20 14.90 14.30 16.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 19-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2022 The methodology for data collection was revised based on discussion with PIU. The baseline value is corrected by using the baseline collected during preparation of the third Additional Financing (2016). The project started in December 2019 to collect data from the project beneficiaries (there is no beneficiary-based data available from before). This collection from project beneficiaries directly will be Comments: continued and turned into the main source of information for PDO2 (and then to be compared to a control group or at least the regional/national average to assess the project effect). At second project restructuring the end target is adjusted aiming at 40% increase from the baseline. IN01236879 ►Farmers adopting improved agricultural technologies (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 611.00 1,152.00 1,152.00 1,250.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 At third project restructuring the baseline was revised to 611 to reflect correct number at time of third Comments: Additional Financing preparation (2016). IN01236880 ►Farmers reached with agricultural assets or services (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 3,861.00 6,719.00 6,719.00 7,046.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 At the third project restructuring the baselines was revised to 3,861 to reflect necessary corrections derives from calculations errors at the time of preparation of the third Additional Financing (2016) and the Comments: actual value was adjusted accordingly to 6,719. IN01236881 of which female (Percentage, Custom Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 15.00 16.00 16.00 15.00 2. Improve access to markets IN01236845 ►Sales of milk increased to processing companies (Liter, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 100.00 120.00 145.00 140.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 19-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2022 12/23/2022 Page 3 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) The methodology for data collection was revised based on discussion with PIU. The value of the indicator should be collected from project-supported milk producers, consistent with PDO2. The unit of this indicator Comments: should be liters. IN01236878 ►Sales of horticulture production from farmers supported by the aggregators (Tons/year, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 24.00 24.00 35.00 28.80 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 This indicator refers to farmers supported through the Horticulture Development Grants Program Comments: supported under the Additional Financing. The end value will be measured through the final survey. 3. Strengthen Institutional Capacity IN01236876 ►Preparation of Rural Development Grant Program (RDGP) sub-measures for investment support in line with IPARD Guidelines (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 19-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2022 Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Component 1: Transferring Knowledge to the Rural Sector IN01236882 ►Client days of training provided (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 4,246.00 6,346.00 6,346.00 6,350.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 At third project restructuring the baseline was revised to 4,246 to reflect necessary corrections derived from calculations errors and revision of measuring methodology (not all trainings provided were accounted Comments: for) at the time of preparation of the third Additional Financing (2016). The actual value and end target were adjusted accordingly to 6,340 and 6,350 respectively. The target includes planned study visits. IN01236885 ►Farmers, Entrepreneurs and Association Members trained for grant application process (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 2,588.00 4,747.00 4,747.00 4,200.00 Date 26-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 At second project restructuring the baseline value was corrected, i.e. the baseline of the third Additional Financing (2016) was changed to 2588 (of which 334 women) based on PIU info obtained in Dec 2019 Comments: (not 0 which was the baseline for 2012/parent project). Also, the end-of-project target has been adjusted based on the actual project activities. 12/23/2022 Page 4 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) Activities related to this indicator are completed hence the end target date has been kept as June 30, 2022. IN01236889 Farmers, Entrepreneurs and Association Members trained for grant application - of which women (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 334.00 755.00 755.00 688.00 Date 26-Jul-2011 23-Dec-2021 23-Dec-2021 30-Jun-2022 IN01236890 ►Increased number of Extension Staff trained in agricultural technical topics (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 629.00 1,146.00 1,146.00 1,000.00 Date 26-Jul-2011 23-Dec-2021 23-Dec-2021 30-Jun-2022 At second project restructuring the baseline value is corrected, i.e. the third Additional Financing baseline (2016) was changed to 629 (of which 149 women) based on PIU info obtained in Dec 2019 (not 0 which was the baseline for 2012/parent project). Also, the end-of-project target has been increased to reflect Comments: actual progress. Activities related to this indicator are completed hence the end target date has been kept as June 30, 2022. IN01236894 Increased number of Extension Staff trained in agricultural technical topics - of which women (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 149.00 298.00 298.00 200.00 Date 26-Jul-2011 23-Dec-2021 23-Dec-2021 30-Jun-2022 IN01236895 ►Number of Extension Staff receiving certificates (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 320.00 320.00 300.00 Date 26-Jul-2011 23-Dec-2021 23-Dec-2021 30-Jun-2022 At second project restructuring the end-of-project target has been increased to reflect actual progress. On September 15, 2021 the number was mistakenly reported to be 344. This was revised in the December 2021 ISR with the correct number of 320. The same applies to the number of women Comments: extension staff receiving certificate mistakenly reported to be 114 and corrected to 112. Activities related to this indicator are completed hence the end target date has been kept as June 30, 2022. IN01236898 Extension staff receiving certificates - of which women (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 112.00 112.00 100.00 Date 26-Jul-2011 23-Dec-2021 23-Dec-2021 30-Jun-2022 12/23/2022 Page 5 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) Component 2: Enhancing Investments to Promote Sustainable Rural Development IN01236883 ►Livestock farmers adopting improved agricultural technologies under Measure 101 (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 200.00 364.00 364.00 500.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 At third project restructuring the baseline value was revised to 200 to reflect necessary correction derived from calculation errors at the time of preparation of the third Additional Financing (2016). The actual value Comments: reported is revised downwards to 364 to reflect the corrected calculations. IN01236886 ►Livestock farmers adopting improved agricultural technologies under Measure 103 (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 45.00 58.00 58.00 54.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 At third restructuring the baseline value revised to 45 to reflect necessary corrections derived from calculations errors at the time of preparation of the third Additional Financing baseline (2016). Comments: Activities related to this indicator are completed hence the end target date has been kept as June 30, 2022. IN01236887 ►Farmers adopting improved agricultural technologies for improved horticulture production (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 374.00 751.00 751.00 724.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 At third project restructuring the baseline was revised to 374 to reflect necessary corrections derived from calculation errors at the time of preparation of the third Additional Financing (2016). Comments: Activities related to this indicator are completed hence the end target date has been kept as June 30, 2022. IN01236891 ►Increase in investments by farmers and enterprises in improved products and/or techniques (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 688.00 865.00 865.00 950.00 Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 At third restructuring the baseline was revised to 688 to reflect necessary correction derived from calculation errors at the time of preparation of the third Additional Financing baseline (2016). The actual Comments: value reported is revised downward to 865 to reflect the corrected calculations. IN01236893 ►Grant financings appraised and approved for project aggregators (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 12/23/2022 Page 6 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) Value 0.00 13.00 13.00 15.00 Date 26-Jul-2011 23-Dec-2021 23-Dec-2021 30-Jun-2022 Activities related to this indicator are completed hence the end target date has been kept as June 30, Comments: 2022. IN01236896 Grant financings appraised and approved for project aggreagators - of which women (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 Date 26-Jul-2011 23-Dec-2021 23-Dec-2021 30-Jun-2022 IN01236897 ►Grievances registered and responded to within agreed specified time period (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 28-Apr-2017 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 1,443 complaints received and responded on time Comments: IN01236899 ►Beneficiary participation in the Working Groups for the preparation of RDGP Measures (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 03-Oct-2016 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 Every year, upon preparation of the yearly Rural Development Grant Program, the Ministry organizes consultations with stakeholders including representatives of beneficiaries, associations of farmers/processors, companies, municipal advisory centers, to receive feedback from the previous year Comments: program, in order to incorporate them in the new draft. Working groups are organized according to the different measures and sub-measures proposed in the program to better capture the relevant feedback provided. IN01236900 ►Citizen Engagement – Direct Beneficiaries that feel project investments reflected their needs and provide feedback (Percentage) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 72.00 72.00 80.00 Date 31-Dec-2020 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 The satisfaction rate recorded for 2020 is 69.2%, for 2021 is 75% and for 2022 is 76% giving an average Comments: of 72%. Component 3: Support for Irrigation IN01236884 ►Area provided with improved irrigation services (Hectare(Ha), Custom) 12/23/2022 Page 7 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 7,450.00 7,750.00 6,833.00 Date 26-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2022 19-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2022 IN01236888 ►Radoniqi dam safety plans prepared and adopted (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No Yes Yes Date 26-Jul-2011 30-Jun-2022 19-Dec-2022 31-Dec-2022 Radoniqi dam safety plans prepared but not yet adopted. Comments: IN01236892 ►Management Information System for Radoniqi-Dukagjini Irrigation Systems developed, installed and used by the irrigation company (Yes/No) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 31-Dec-2019 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 31-Dec-2022 The Management Information System has been developed, installed and is operational. Comments: Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P112526 IDA-50050 Closed USD 20.15 19.86 0.29 18.23 0.00 100% P112526 IDA-60170 Effective USD 22.00 22.00 0.00 17.83 5.05 78% P112526 TF-16235 Closed USD 6.79 6.75 0.04 7.42 0.00 100% P112526 TF-A4664 Closed USD 2.03 0.46 1.57 0.46 0.00 100% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P112526 IDA-50050 Closed 14-Jun-2011 26-Jul-2011 03-May-2012 31-Jul-2017 30-Sep-2020 P112526 IDA-60170 Effective 28-Apr-2017 02-Aug-2017 28-Feb-2018 30-Jun-2021 31-Dec-2022 12/23/2022 Page 8 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Agriculture and Rural Development (P112526) P112526 TF-16235 Closed 06-Feb-2014 18-Mar-2014 18-Mar-2014 30-Dec-2016 30-Dec-2016 P112526 TF-A4664 Closed 28-Mar-2017 26-Apr-2017 26-Apr-2017 30-Jun-2017 30-Jun-2017 Cumulative Disbursements Restructuring History Level 2 Approved on 13-Jun-2017 ,Level 2 Approved on 27-Mar-2019 ,Level 2 Approved on 16-Feb-2021 ,Level 2 Approved on 07-Jun-2022 Related Project(s) P132653-Danish Support for the Rural Development Grant Program ,P158710-Kosovo Agriculture and Rural Development Project - Third Additional Financing 12/23/2022 Page 9 of 9