The World Bank Togo Agricultural Sector Support Project (P118045) REPORT NO.: RES41596 DOCUMENT OF THE WORLD BANK RESTRUCTURING PAPER ON A PROPOSED PROJECT RESTRUCTURING OF TOGO AGRICULTURAL SECTOR SUPPORT PROJECT APPROVED ON APRIL 12, 2011 TO GOVERNMENT OF TOGO AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AFRICA Regional Vice President: Hafez M. H. Ghanem Country Director: Coralie Gevers Regional Director: Simeon Kacou Ehui Practice Manager/Manager: Marianne Grosclaude Task Team Leader(s): Erick Herman Abiassi The World Bank Togo Agricultural Sector Support Project (P118045) I. BASIC DATA Product Information Project ID Financing Instrument P118045 Investment Project Financing Original EA Category Current EA Category Partial Assessment (B) Partial Assessment (B) Approval Date Current Closing Date 12-Apr-2011 15-Jun-2020 Organizations Borrower Responsible Agency Ministere de l' Agriculture de l' Elevage et de l Government of Togo Hydraulique Project Development Objective (PDO) Original PDO The objectives of the Project are to (i) rehabilitate and reinforce productive capacities among targeted beneficiaries across Selected Value Chains, and (ii) foster an enabling environment for the development of the agricultural sector, in the Recipient's territory. Project Beneficiaries (within all five administrative regions of Togo) 1) 60,000 crop farmers 2) 13,000 animal herders 3) 1,600 fish producers 4) 500 fish merchants 5) 650,000 households raising poultry and/or small ruminants will benefit from dedicated animal vaccination campaigns PDO Level Results Indicators 1) Farm output subject to project supported post-harvest value-adding schemes (rice,corn); 2) Increase of crop (coffee, cocoa) and continental fisheries output, and of livestock population (small ruminants, poultry) among project beneficiaries; 3) Rates of PNIASA financial execution (for PASA, PADAT and WAAPP altogether) and; 4) Number of direct beneficiaries. The World Bank Togo Agricultural Sector Support Project (P118045) Summary Status of Financing Net Ln/Cr/Tf Approval Signing Effectiveness Closing Commitment Disbursed Undisbursed IDA-60160 14-Apr-2017 09-Jun-2017 04-Aug-2017 15-Jun-2020 20.00 17.17 3.80 IDA-H6640 12-Apr-2011 18-Apr-2011 14-Dec-2011 15-Jun-2017 8.90 8.47 0 TF-99275 18-Apr-2011 18-Apr-2011 14-Dec-2011 31-May-2015 8.17 8.17 0 TF-99289 18-Apr-2011 18-Apr-2011 14-Dec-2011 15-Jun-2017 18.23 18.23 0 Policy Waiver(s) Does this restructuring trigger the need for any policy waiver(s)? No I. SUMMARY OF PROJECT STATUS AND PROPOSED CHANGES Project Status 1. The Additional Financing was approved on April 14, 2017 and became effective on August 4, 2017. The current closing date of the Credit is June 15, 2020. 2. The objectives of the Project are to (i) rehabilitate and reinforce productive capacities among targeted beneficiaries across selected value chains, and (ii) foster an enabling environment for the development of the agricultural sector, in the Recipient's territory. The PDO Results Indicators are the following : (a) Number of direct beneficiaries; (b) Farm output subject to project supported post-harvest value-adding schemes (rice, corn); (c) Increase of crop (coffee, cocoa) and continental fisheries output, and of livestock population (small ruminants, poultry) among project beneficiaries; and (d) Rate of PNIASAN financial execution. 3. As of April 30, 2020, the overall implementation progress of the project was rated Satisfactory. However, as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic, and subsequent restrictions imposed by Government on mobility to prevent the spread of the disease, the project experienced a slowdown in the implementation of activities. This was particularly noted for the ongoing construction and rehabilitation of warehouses, as well as food processing facilities in support of women beneficiaries. The information gathered during the most recent field visits by the Project Team (March 16 and April 28, 2020) showed that many of the ongoing works cannot be completed before the original closing date of June 15, 2020. In order to catch up and complete all ongoing activities, the Government sent a formal request for extension of closing date. 4. Project progress towards achievement of development objectives was also rated satisfactory. Disbursement rate stood at 80.3% (with 97% of proceeds already committed) and all PDO indicators have reached/exceeded their target values. Project direct beneficiaries stand at 275,603 against an end-of-project target of 200,000 beneficiaries. Farm The World Bank Togo Agricultural Sector Support Project (P118045) output subject to project supported post-harvest value-adding schemes stand at 40,555 tons against an end-of-project target of 33,200 tons; (c) Increase in cash crop production (coffee, cocoa) : coffee stands at 21,316 tons against an end-of-project target of 18,000 tons, while cocoa stands at 14,264 tons against an end-of-project target of 11,000 tons; continental fisheries output stand at 40,555 tons against an end-of-project target of 33,200 tons; and livestock population stand at 499,458 against an end-of-project target of 337,000 tons. The rate of PNIASAN financial execution stands at 78.3% against an end-of-project target of 75%. Only one intermediate indicator (number of animals marketed by commercial farms) has not yet reached its target, however it is on track and stands at 473,616 against an end-of-project target of 530,000. 5. The support provided by the project to the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Production and Fisheries (MAPAH) has also yielded results. All core cross-cutting functions of MAPAH (Financial Management, Procurement, Monitoring and Evaluation) have been strengthened and all the projects within the MAPAH are now monitored through the Ministry’s Platform on Monitoring and Evaluation System. Concerning support for access to finance for the targeted beneficiaries, the project has successfully funded through the matching grant scheme about 482 micro-projects. 6. Concerning fiduciary aspects, significant progress has been registered in the area of Financial Management which is rated satisfactory. However, procurement performance under the project is rated moderately satisfactory as there are still some delays in finalizing procurement processes. The project has performed satisfactorily with regards to compliance with financial covenants through the regular and timely submiss ion of financial reports and annual audits. The 2018 audit report was received by the Bank and the auditors issued an unqualified opinion. The 2019 audit report has also been finalized and submitted to the Bank on May 18, 2020 and the auditors issued an unqualified opinion as well. With respect to compliance with environmental and social safeguards, the project is rated satisfactory. Proposed Changes 7. The main change proposed in this restructuring is the extension of the project’s closing date. The initial closing date would be extended from June 15, 2020 to December 15, 2020 for IDA Credit 6016-TG. The extension of the closing date would enable the Recipient to complete all remaining activities under the project (including among others, the completion of the ongoing construction of warehouses and storage facilities, ensuring that project activities support the Government’s COVID 19 response plan in the agriculture sector, and documentation of project achievements) and hence ensure that credit proceeds are fully disbursed before the closing date with positive impact on the livelihoods of project beneficiaries. 8. During the extension period and in preparation for project closing, the Bank team will ensure that (i) the Government moves on with the preparation of their completion report; (ii) the Government takes the actions needed to ensure the sustainability of project outcomes; and (iii) the project team reviews the quality of the M&E system and identifies any gaps or shortcomings that may need to be addressed in preparation for the Implementation Completion and Results Report (ICR). II. DETAILED CHANGES LOAN CLOSING DATE(S) The World Bank Togo Agricultural Sector Support Project (P118045) Original Revised Proposed Proposed Deadline Ln/Cr/Tf Status Closing Closing(s) Closing for Withdrawal Applications IDA-60160 Effective 15-Jun-2020 15-Dec-2020 15-Apr-2021 15-Jun-2014, 15-Jun- IDA-H6640 Closed 15-Dec-2016 2017, 21-Feb-2018 TF-99275 Closed 31-May-2015 22-Dec-2015 15-Jun-2017, 21-Feb- TF-99289 Closed 15-Dec-2016 2018