The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) WESTERN AND CENTRAL AFRICA | Mali | Governance Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2019 | Seq No: 6 | ARCHIVED on 28-Jun-2022 | ISR51884 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Mali Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 23-May-2019 Effectiveness Date: 02-Dec-2019 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 12-Sep-2022 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024 Revised Closing Date: 30-Sep-2024 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The project will improve the availability and timeliness of resources from the central government to Local Governments (LGs), and service centers, as well as the management and accountability of these resources by LGs and service centers. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Supporting Deployment to and Management of Resources to Local Governments:(Cost $63.00 M) Strengthening Institutions and Capacity for More Inclusive and Accountable Local Governments:(Cost $16.90 M) Project Management:(Cost $1.80 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 Moderate Moderate Implementation Status and Key Decisions Overall implementation and progress towards achievement of Project Development Objective (PDO) are Moderately Satisfactory. The Government of Mali has maintained a steady implementation of the project, despite the difficult political and social context faced by the country, including the suspension of disbursements of the project proceeds since march 2022. Key developments across the project include: 6/28/2022 Page 1 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) i. the finalization of the first-year performance assessment of 85 communes, which will allow a disbursement of approximately US$5 million to the LGs once the disbursement restrictions are lifted; ii. the launch of the second year LGs assessment with the draft of the report already prepared and is pending the validation of the National Commission of Local Finances. This second-year assessment is based on the minimum and performance criteria. i. the General Auditor conducted the financial and compliance verification in 2 LGs (Communes de Narena et Bancoumana) and the completion of financial audit and validation (the judgment) of 209 public accounts in 69 communes by the Supreme Court in 2022 which is a significant improvement from over the years,. The number of public accounts validated was 3 in 2017. iv) the elaboration of the national strategy of citizen engagement and the recruitment of NGOs ( process at the final stage and the contracts will be signed after the resumption of the disbursement. To improve the project implementation and the achievements of the results, the below additional actions would need to be undertaken :  Conduct a mid-term review (MTR) of the project in September 2022 and restructure the project to better reflect the new emerging needs in line with the current country context.  Accelerate et finalize the recruitment of the Independent Verification Agent (IVA) for 2022-2023-2024 to avoid delay and the the additional financing performance once disbursements resume.  Speed up the implementation of the citizen engagement sub-component by the finalization of the recruitment process of NGOs. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance High Substantial High Macroeconomic Substantial Moderate Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies High Substantial Substantial Technical Design of Project or Program Moderate Moderate Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and High Moderate Moderate Sustainability Fiduciary Substantial Moderate Moderate Environment and Social Low Low Low Stakeholders Moderate Moderate Moderate Other High Substantial Moderate Overall High Moderate Moderate Results 6/28/2022 Page 2 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Availablity of resources to LGs IN01154228 ►The percentage of central government budget tranferred to LGs (Percentage, Custom, PBC) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 19.77 24.92 24.92 30.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 03-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2023 Although this indicator has been met in principle, the report of the Independent Verificatory Agency (IVA) asserting that the 24,92% of central government budget transfer to LGs couldn’t be confirmed as documents provided by the DGB were lacking or didn’t allow for proper auditing. Once confirmed it will be Comments: considered met for FY2021 and as such triggered the disbursement for the year. For the second year of the projectt, the target is 23% comparing to the achievemnet of 24.92%. Timeliness of availability of allocated resources to LGs IN01154316 ►Time it takes for the payment of LG expenditures to service centers and other service providers (Days, Custom, PBC) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 180.00 5.44 5.44 90.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 02-Dec-2021 02-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures the timeliness of payment of LG expenditures by the Treasury from the mandate of payment from LGs. The indicator will be an annual average for the 107 participating communes. The 2021 target is 90 days at most and the achievement is 5.44 days. The mission recommends that this Comments: indicator be reviewed during the mid-term review of the project to ensure that its formulation and its calculation method remain in line with the intended objective and that the 90-day target remains relevant. Availability, timeliness and use of resources in education and health IN01154229 ►The percentage of public primary schools operational 30 days after the start of the school year in participating LGs (Percentage, Custom, PBC) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 59.40 50.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures the percentage of schools in participating LGs with operational schools (operational includes present educators and educational materials) 30 days after the start of the school Comments: year. Even if this indicator is for year 3, the Project unit evacuate it this year with the support of the CADD/Education sector. IN01154317 ►The percentage of health infrastructures (CSCom) with an average score for the quality of facility (based on a checklist) of 70 percent in participating LGs (Percentage, Custom, PBC) 6/28/2022 Page 3 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 15.30 50.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures the quality of care in the community health centers in participating LGs. The quality of care indicator is a checklist that includes indicators such as the availability of doctors/nurses, Comments: equipment, cleanness of facility, medicine, etc. Even if this indicator is for year 3, the Project unit evakuate it this year with the support of the CADD/health sector. Improved management of funds and accountability at the local level IN01154230 ►The number of communes with functional CDQs/Vs providing regular community feedback to LGs and/or DGCT (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 14.00 14.00 100.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 03-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures citizen participation by measuring the number of communes with functional citizen engagement entities (CDQs/Vs) providing regular community feedback to LGs and/or DGCT.The Comments: intermediate target for project year 2 is 25. The target was not met and the recruitment of a dedicated STC will help us to achieve year 3 target. Overall Comments PDO According to the data collected by the PIU and the CADD, progress is made in the education and health sectors. The recruitment of the NGOs in charge of the intermediation will speed up the implementation of the CDQ/CDV. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Component 2 : Strengthening institutions and capacity for inclusive and accoutable local governance IN01154318 ►Functioning CGS in participating LGs (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 15.00 82.00 31.30 50.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures the percentage of functional CGS for school management in participating LGs. Comments: The definition of a functional CGS has been defined by the Ministry of Education and will be available in the CGS operational manual. IN01154319 ►Functioning ASACO in participating LGs (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 6/28/2022 Page 4 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) Value 25.00 89.00 15.80 60.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures the percentage of functional ASACO for community health center management in Comments: participating LGs. The definition of a functional ASACO has been defined by the Ministry of Health and will be available in the ASACO operational manual. IN01154320 ►Time it takes to notify LGs of their budget allocation from the approval of the national budget (Days, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 180.00 45.00 75.00 15.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures the timeliness of notification of their allocation to LGs. It measures the time between the approval of the national budget and the notification to LGs of their final annual budget Comments: allocation. IN01154321 ►Execution of training plan for LG elected officials (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 4.00 86.00 60.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicator will measure the annual execution rate of the training plan for LG elected officials. Comments: IN01154322 Of which percentage of female elected officials trained (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 3.00 3.00 15.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Apr-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 IN01154323 ►Execution of training plan for LG staff (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 6.00 88.00 60.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicator will measure the annual execution rate of the training plan for LG staff. Comments: IN01154324 Of which percentage of female LG staff trained (Percentage, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 13.00 25.00 6/28/2022 Page 5 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Apr-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 IN01154325 ►Communes that meet the conditions for access to performance-based grants in participating LGs (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 14.00 86.00 87.00 100.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 IN01154326 ►Submitted LG management accounts reviewed and judged by SC-CS (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 3.00 4.00 46.00 15.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Apr-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measure the coverage of CS-CS in reviewing and judging LG management accounts Comments: annually. IN01154327 ►LG management accounts audited by the BVG annually (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 2.00 4.00 4.00 30.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures the number of LG management accounts audited by the BVG annually. Comments: IN01154328 ►Reported grievances related to LG that are addressed in a timely manner (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 60.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Apr-2021 30-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures the percentage of grievances related to LGs that are reported by the call center Comments: and addressed by relevant stakeholders/services. The timeframe to address grievances will be defined in the DGCT and LG operating manuals. IN01154329 ►Female participation in CDQs/Vs in selected LGs (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 20.00 20.00 20.00 50.00 Date 31-Dec-2018 30-Apr-2021 30-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2023 This indicator measures the level of participation and social inclusion of female in decision-making Comments: committees at the LG level. IN01154330 6/28/2022 Page 6 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) ►Number of operational municipal crisis monitoring units in participating LGs. (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 67.00 67.00 102.00 Date 01-Jan-2020 03-Dec-2021 03-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2023 IN01154331 ►Number of hygiene kits delivered to participating LGs. (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 67.00 67.00 102.00 Date 01-Jan-2020 03-Dec-2021 03-Dec-2021 31-Dec-2023 Performance-Based Conditions IN01154332 ►PBC 1 Selection of participation of Local Governments (Text, Output, 2,300,000.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Year 5 Completed and Value None Completed and disbursed -- disbursed Date -- 31-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2020 -- IN01154333 ►PBC 2 The percentage of central government budget tranferred to LGs (Percentage, Output, 9,500,000.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Year 5 Value 19.77 24.92 24.92 -- Date -- 03-Dec-2021 03-Dec-2021 -- IN01154334 ►PBC 3 Time it takes for the payment of LG expenditures to service centers and other service providers (Days, Intermediate Outcome, 1,000,000.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Year 5 Value 180.00 5.44 5.44 -- 6/28/2022 Page 7 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) Date -- 02-Dec-2021 02-Dec-2021 -- IN01154335 ►PBC 4 The percentage of health infrastructures (CSCom) with an average score for the quality of facility (based on a checklist) of 70 percent in participating LGs (Percentage, Output, 4,260,000.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Year 5 Value 0.00 0.00 15.30 -- Date -- 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 -- IN01154336 ►PBC 5 The percentage of public primary schools operational 30 days after the start of the school year in participating LGs (Percentage, Output, 4,260,000.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Year 5 Value 0.00 0.00 59.40 -- Date -- 03-Dec-2021 31-May-2022 -- IN01154337 ►PBC 6 Support the Government’s local response to COVID-19 (Text, Intermediate Outcome, 15,680,000.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Year 5 Value 0.00 67.00 67.00 -- Date -- 01-Apr-2020 01-Apr-2020 -- IN01154338 ►PBC 7 Supporting the institutional development and operationalization of the LGs’ performance-based grants mechanism and providing performance-based grants to eligible selected LGs (Text, Intermediate Outcome, 26,000,000.00, 0.00%) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) Year 5 USD 8 million for 100% of the selected LGs’ The 14 LGs part of PACUM meeting the Value Program are considered as 14 LGs 14 LGs Performance-Based baseline Grant program’s minimum eligibility criteria. 6/28/2022 Page 8 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) Date -- 30-Sep-2020 30-Sep-2020 -- Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P164561 IDA-D4710 Effective USD 50.00 50.00 0.00 15.48 35.09 31% P164561 TF-B5025 Effective USD 6.10 6.10 0.00 0.95 5.15 16% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P164561 IDA-D4710 Effective 23-May-2019 12-Jul-2019 02-Dec-2019 30-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2024 P164561 TF-B5025 Effective 22-Mar-2021 25-Mar-2021 14-May-2021 30-Sep-2024 30-Sep-2024 Cumulative Disbursements 6/28/2022 Page 9 of 10 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Mali Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery & COVID-19 Response (P164561) Restructuring History Level 2 Approved on 26-Jun-2020 Related Project(s) P171636-Additional Financing for Deployment of State Resources for Better Service Delivery and Local COVID-19 Response Project 6/28/2022 Page 10 of 10