The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) AFRICA | Cameroon | Governance Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2018 | Seq No: 5 | ARCHIVED on 01-Jun-2020 | ISR41653 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Economy Planning and Regional Development, Republic of Cameroon Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 20-Nov-2017 Effectiveness Date: 27-Jun-2019 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 14-Jun-2021 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023 Revised Closing Date: 31-Dec-2023 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The project development objective is to improve the effectiveness of public spending in selected sectors and strengthen the statistics system for evidence-based decision making. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Consolidating the program budgeting reform in selected sectors:(Cost $6.00 M) Improving quality of public investment in selected sectors:(Cost $5.50 M) Strengthening the performance of the public procurement system and developing capacity for better service delivery:(Cost $7.00 M) Enhancing the use of statistics for policy-making:(Cost $9.00 M) Project coordination:(Cost $3.50 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 The Cameroon Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project　aims to improve the effectiveness of public spending with a focus on selected sectors (education, health) and strengthen the statistics system for evidence-based decision-making. The project became effective in June 2019 and was preceded by a Project Preparatory Advance that allowed to prepare a number of interventions and complete a few studies. The project annual work plan and budget for 2020 has been developed and activities approved for implementation with the procurement process underway for most activities. Component 1 : Consolidating the program budgeting reform in selected sectors　 6/1/2020 Page 1 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) This component aims to consolidate the budget reform process from planning to oversight at the two leading ministries (Ministry of Finance - MINFI and Ministry of Economy and Planning - MINEPAT) and help address public financial management issues that impede adequate preparation and implementation of program budgets in selected sectors (Ministry of Basic Education and Ministry of Health). Under this component, technical assistance has been provided to the Ministry of Finance for the organizational management of the implementation of budget reforms included in the 2019-2021 PFM global　reform plan and in the circular of the Prime Minister dated September 2016; the revision of the formats of the finance laws and regulations and their appendices, and the revision of the program budgeting manual. In addition, a PFM firm is being recruited to provide technical assistance to MINFI on a range of activities throughout the project implementation period in support to consolidating the budget reform process particularly in terms of (i) program budgeting, (ii) strengthening of the budget implementation and monitoring system, (iii) support for the appropriation and operationalization of the budget reform by the two selected sectoral ministries. Upcoming activities include a training of targeted officials to make budget data available online through the BOOST tool. Component 2 : Improving quality of public investment in selected sectors The objective under this component is to improve the quality and execution of public investment projects especially in the health and education sectors. Activities executed under the component include the review of the compensation process of the populations affected by　investment projects and the elaboration of a related guide, and a study on the establishment of an investment projects Maturation Fund. A firm is being recruited to provide medium-term technical assistance to MINEPAT and pilot sector ministries for the development of integrated tools for the preparation and selection of projects and the operationalization of the project maturation Fund. Other priority activities are been undertaken in parallel including a diagnostic of the data production and feedback chain on execution and performance in the education and health sectors and the acquisition of equipment and materials for MINEPAT for its ongoing monitoring of the execution of the Public Investment Budget and projects. Component 3 : Strengthening the performance of the public procurement system and developing capacity for better service delivery The main objective under this component is to reduce procurement processing times through the improvement　of associated procedures. The focus under this component is to develop the capacity of procurement actors and the use of Rapid Results Initiatives (RRI) to reach agreed objectives including on the full operationalization of e-procurement. The first phase of RRI has been completed and has allowed to pilot e- procurement with a few contracting entities. The second phase targets 50 institutions and is likely to be delayed as a result of the Covid-19 crisis. The performance-based procedures manual for procurement actors has been elaborated and the project will support putting in place a system to digitize the performance-based mechanisms. Although a few dissemination activities for the new Procurement Code were undertaken, workshops to elaborate the new standardized procurement documents have been put on hold due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Component 4 : Enhancing the use of statistics for policy-making The objective of this component is to improve the national statistical system to produce regular and reliable economic and social statistics and enable in-depth analysis for evidence-based policy making and policy results’ monitoring. Activities undertaken include: the elaboration of the poverty map and organization of workshops to produce regional and more in-depth poverty monography; the completion of the first phase of data collection on cross border trade and the conduct study visits to take part in related trainings; the revision of the survey methodology for the implementation of the new household survey (ECAM 5) following a new methodology to align with international standards; the preparation of the update of the Industrial Product Price (IPPI) and Services Price (IPS) indices; and the conduct of a technical assistance mission by AFRISTAT to help develop the Cost of Construction Index (ICC). However, the implementation of ECAM 5 and EESI 3 (3rd Survey on Employment and the Informal Sector) which was planned to start on May 2020 was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The implementation of the 4th general census of the Population and Housing, which analysis is supposed to be funded by the project, remains on hold due to a combination of financing and security issues. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance High High Substantial Macroeconomic Substantial Substantial Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Substantial Substantial Substantial Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial Substantial Substantial Sustainability 6/1/2020 Page 2 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) Fiduciary Substantial Substantial Substantial Environment and Social Low Low Low Stakeholders Substantial Substantial Substantial Other -- -- -- Overall High Substantial Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Enhanced coherence between policy, budgeting, and actual expenditures IN00839782 ►Average variance by economic classification between annual budget allocation and MTEF projection in selected sectors (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 50.00 50.00 50.00 20.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2023 This includes providing technical support to MINSANTE and MINEDUB for improved alignment of their program budgets with their MTEF (starting in 2020 for the subsequent budget years). This indicator is supposed to start getting reported for 2020 (even if not yet impacted by project activities)with a target of Comments: 40%, and will be measured at the end of the year.　 The updated baselines for the 2019 budgets of MINSANTE and MINEDUB are being collected. Improved design, appraisal, execution and value for money of projects in selected sectors IN00839783 ►Public investment projects in selected sectors included in the national budget that fully complied with the new selection manual (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 A new manual to guide the selection of projects　needs to first be developed and will be supported by the　 PIM firm being recruited.　　The manual　is to be developed in 2020 so the first projects that can be affected are with regard to the 2021 national budget.　　A note that the 2021 budget preparation calendar Comments: is likely to experience significant delays. IN00839785 ►Decentralized Public investment execution rate by December 31 in selected sectors (MINSANTE) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 52.60 52.60 53.72 75.00 6/1/2020 Page 3 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 Preliminary value of 53.72% obtained from MINEPAT (against a target of 55% for year 1 of project implementation). Project activities that impact this indicator include at the central level (MINFI and MINEPAT) technical support to produce information on the financial execution of the budget and develop Comments: monitoring tools of the Public Investment Budget, and planned support to MINSANTE to monitor the execution of a sample of investment projects. IN00839801 ►Average time for procurement process of public investment project for MINMAP contracts (Days, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 255.00 255.00 255.00 180.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 The baseline values are being updated for 2019 (which collection is impeded by a lack of automation of existing systems, part of the issues the Project seeks to address). Comments: IN00844231 ►Decentralized Public investment execution rate by December 31 in selected sectors (MINEDUB) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 73.15 -- 104.99 85.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 -- 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 Preliminary value of 104.99% (spending on executed projects exceeds planned amounts) obtained from MINEPAT for 2019 (against a target of 75% for year 1 of project implementation). Project activities that impact this indicator include at the central level (MINFI and MINEPAT) technical support to produce Comments: information on the financial execution of the budget and develop monitoring tools of the Public Investment Budget, and planned support to MINEDUB to monitor the execution of a sample of investment projects. Improved decision-making process based on reliable statistical data IN00839784 ►Satisfaction of public statistics users from public administration (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 User satisfaction surveys would have to be administered (at least one annually) and on that basis, a value on this indicator will be reported for the first time at the end of the year. The Bank has shared with the Comments: INS, upon their request, examples of questionnaires to be adapted. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components 6/1/2020 Page 4 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) Consolidating the program budgeting reform in selected sectors IN00839802 ►Number of program budget and associated result indicators redesigned (based on the new budget classification) revised (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 This concerns the program-budgets from MINSANTE and MINEDUB and will be reported at year end. Comments: IN00839806 ►Publication of annual budget and spending through on-line BOOST database by January 30 (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 Due to persisting data discrepancies and lack of capacity, this has been delayed. A new BOOST was produced covering 2017 – 2019 (early 2019) and an upcoming targeted training (June 2020) will be conducted virtually and focus on the producers of the BOOST to allow relevant government officials Comments: to produce the database themselves focusing on the 2019 budget year. A note that there will be an attempt to resolve data discrepancies prior to the training, which will be crucial to any publication. IN00839810 ►Publication of key annual financial and performance data of the 10 largest SOEs (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 The Project has agreed with the two main government actors at the MINFI (Technical Committee for Restructuring - CTR and Division of Shares and Contributions - DPC) on the activities to be conducted to strengthen SOE management and transparency. While Bank TA is being provided to help set up a centrally managed SOE database and help clarify reporting requirements in line with recent SOE laws, direct support will be provided under the project in the longer term to maintain such a database and to the Comments: central institutions and the 10 largest SOEs to help resolve the technical and non technical bottlenecks faced for the publication of key annual financial and performance data (audited financial statement and operational performance report). This value is supposed to be first reported at the end of the year with 5 such SOEs targeted. Improving quality of public investment in selected sectors IN00839803 ►Validation of Public Investment Selection Manual that include Poverty in selection criteria (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 6/1/2020 Page 5 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) New selection manual to be developed in 2020. Comments: IN00839807 ►Comprehensive budgeted Investment Projects database available online and updated quarterly within 4 weeks after the end of each quarter (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 The existing database is fledgling and lacks interoperability with relevant systems. The PIM firm is expected to provide TA for its improved management and guidelines for the development of an improved Comments: system. Strengthening the performance of the public procurement system and developing capacity for better service delivery IN00839804 ►Average for procurement process of public investment projects of MINEDUB (Days, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 128.00 128.00 128.00 90.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2023 The baseline values are being collected/updated for 2019. Comments: IN00839808 ►Average for procurement process of public investment projects of MINSANTE (Days, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 128.00 128.00 128.00 90.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2023 The baseline values are being collected/updated for 2019. Comments: IN00839811 ►Procurement staff trained with demonstrated competency in procurement (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 70.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 The recruitment for an assessment of capacity building needs and the development of a training strategy for procurement staff is slated to be completed at the end of May 2020. In the meantime, 632 staff have been trained in the new Procurement Code. Demonstrated competency will need to evidenced by tests Comments: at the end of the trainings delivered to measure learning achievements. The first targeted value for this indicator is in year 2 of project implementation with 70% of procurement staff targeted to be trained by project end. IN00839813 6/1/2020 Page 6 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) ►Female beneficiary of procurement training (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 18.00 50.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 Target of 30% starting in year 2 of project implementation. The targeted values for this indicator will need Comments: to be re-assessed for their realism. Enhancing the use of statistics for policy-making IN00839805 ►Interval between two Population Census reduced (Years, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 17.00 1.00 17.00 12.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 Preparation for the launch of the 4th population census had been undertaken, including the development and testing of the methodological tools. The general population censuses were conducted in 1976, 1987 and 2005 while the international recommendation is to conduct one every 10 years. The census' launch Comments: continues to be delayed in light of delays in the release of funds from the government and prevailing insecurity in some parts of the country and is likely to take more of a back seat in light of the priorities brought to the front by the Covid-19 crisis. The project was to finance the Census data analysis. IN00839809 ►ECAM 5 survey revised methodology is aligned with new international standards on Poverty surveys (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No No No Yes Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 An INS study visit to Burkina Faso was organized to participate in a training on harmonization of living conditions surveys to meet regional (WAEMU) and international standards. The ECAM5 methodology was revised accordingly but some issues to reconcile the ECAM 5 and ECAM4 data and allow a consistent Comments: analysis of poverty trends remain to be addressed. TA is being provided by the Bank team to address these issues with a planned mission put on hold. IN00839812 ►Regions for which cross border trade statistics are produced and taken into account in National accounts (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date 17-Jul-2017 01-Oct-2018 31-Dec-2019 31-Dec-2023 The first step, a survey to map and update the border crossing points was undertaken in all border regions of the country. A consultant has been hired and provided TA to finalize the methodology for data collection Comments: and processing. The first phase of collecting the baseline data has been completed with data processing underway. 6/1/2020 Page 7 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P151155 IDA-61400 Effective USD 31.00 31.00 0.00 3.70 25.44 13% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P151155 IDA-61400 Effective 20-Nov-2017 16-May-2019 27-Jun-2019 31-Dec-2023 31-Dec-2023 Cumulative Disbursements PBC Disbursement Achievement Disbursed amount in Disbursement % PBC ID PBC Type Description Coc PBC Amount Status Coc for PBC 6/1/2020 Page 8 of 9 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report CAMEROON - Strengthening Public Sector Effectiveness and Statistical Capacity Project (P151155) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 6/1/2020 Page 9 of 9