The World Bank Report No: ISR13442 Implementation Status & Results Romania Complementing EU Support for Agricultural Restructuring Project (CESAR) (P100638) Public Disclosure Copy Operation Name: Complementing EU Support for Agricultural Restructuring Project Stage: Implementation Seq.No: 15 Status: ARCHIVED Archive Date: 21-Feb-2014 Project (CESAR) (P100638) Country: Romania Approval FY: 2008 Product Line: IBRD/IDA Region: EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA Lending Instrument: Specific Investment Loan Implementing Agency(ies): Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Key Dates Board Approval Date 27-Nov-2007 Original Closing Date 30-Jun-2013 Planned Mid Term Review Date 01-Oct-2011 Last Archived ISR Date 17-Aug-2013 Effectiveness Date 09-Mar-2009 Revised Closing Date 30-Jun-2014 Actual Mid Term Review Date 10-Oct-2011 Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The objective of this Project is to facilitate market-based farm restructuring through enhancing the ability of farmers, farm family members, and farm workers to manage their assets and income. Under this overarching objective, the Project will assist the Government of Romania (GOR) in (i) completing the property title registration of land assets in rural areas and (ii) improving the delivery of socio-economic guidance services to the agricultural population. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project? Yes No Component(s) Component Name Component Cost Land Administration 42.30 Socio-Economic Guidance Services to Agricultural Population 11.76 Policy, Strategy and Management 4.74 Public Disclosure Copy Overall Ratings 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 Moderate Implementation Status Overview The project, implemented by the National Agency of Cadastre and Property Registration (ANCPI), in charge of the systematic registration of properties in rural areas, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), in charge of providing of socio-economic guidance services to the rural population was restructured in June 2013 and extended only for the components implemented by MARD (as per the Romanian Government's request). At the time, the project had achieved a number of results towards reaching its development Page 1 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR13442 objectives, and the progress continues with the implementation of the remaining activities. Under the systematic registration component, the lessons learned during project implementation led to several amendments in 2010 and 2012 to the legislation governing the cadastre and property registration (Law 7 of 1996) and supporting regulations. These amendments removed most legal and administrative hurdles from systematic registration Public Disclosure Copy helping to speed up systematic registration contractors’ work in the field and demonstrating a strong commitment to the project objectives. The systematic registration campaign by the project started in 50 communes (UATs) to ultimately benefit about 230,000 people (of which, about 16,000 Roma) that will resolve issues for about 620,000 property rights. Although stalled in March 2013 because of insufficient budget, the implementation of the systematic registration contracts has now resumed and the activities have been completed in six communes, while it is in advanced stages in 18 more communes. It is expected that all contracts would be completed by December 2014, provided that adequate Government financing continues to be provided. The project also helped institutional development at ANCPI which led to a significant increase of land transactions in the project area while the registration fees have been reduced, as well as the average time to produce certified land book copies. At the same time, the procedures for systematic registration developed under the project facilitated more transparent interaction with land owners so that a large majority participated in consultations with the contractors and ANCPI staff. To protect the rights of vulnerable people, a social monitoring mapping concept was developed under the project and is being implemented, despite the ceasing of loan financing in June 2013, including the participation of vulnerable groups in systematic registration and regularization of property rights for Roma settlements. Eventually, it resulted in legal provisions for recording possession, lease or ownership rights and about 16 000 Roma people are expected to benefit when the systematic registration in all 50 communes is completed. The socio-economic guidance services (SEG) provided to the rural population in 45 communes (of which 31 overlapping with the 50 communes where the systematic registration activities have been implemented) contributed to the increase of the percentage of agricultural land registered in the National Farm Registry to 72% of the project area. These SEG services reached about 65% of the population in the project area, and 55% of the total population accessed the support programs. For these people, over 6,700 individual guidance plans have been developed. The consultants providing SEGP services also benefited from training (based on a Handbook developed under the project) and 800 man-days of training have been provided. Given the positive reception by the rural population of these services and good results on the ground, these services will continue until June 30, 2014 to increase the reaching-out to more beneficiaries. Locations Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Romania Not Entered Judetul Vaslui Romania Not Entered Judetul Timis Romania Not Entered Judetul Suceava Romania Not Entered Judetul Mures Public Disclosure Copy Romania Not Entered Judetul Dambovita Romania Not Entered Judetul Calarasi Romania Not Entered Judetul Buzau Romania Not Entered Judetul Brasov Romania Not Entered Judetul Bihor Romania Not Entered Judetul Arges Page 2 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR13442 Country First Administrative Division Location Planned Actual Romania Not Entered Judetul Alba Public Disclosure Copy Results Project Development Objective Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Percentage increase in land transactions in Text Value 0 29 15 project areas Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 Comments Target exceeded. There were Component implementation 303,358 transactions in 2012. ended on June 30, 2013. The component implementation ended on June 30, 2013. Percentage of agricultural land registered in the Text Value 52 72 70 National Farm Registry in project area Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2014 Comments Target met. The indicator will be updated after the next annual registration process closes (May 31, 2014). Percentage of agricultural population in project Text Value 0 60 70 areas evaluating the SEGP services as being Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2014 useful Comments The status will be updated after the formal survey to be conducted in 2014, before project closing. Intermediate Results Indicators Indicator Name Core Unit of Measure Baseline Current End Target Public Disclosure Copy Hectares of rural land in the project Text Value 0.0 million 41,184 0.7 million areasregistered in Land Book (cadastre Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 services) Comments Target partially met. Data Component implementation recorded in 6 communes ended on June 30, 2013 but where the Land Books have monitoring continued. been opened. Target land area with use or ownership rights Hectare(Ha) Value 0.00 41184.00 465000.00 recorded as a result of project Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2014 Page 3 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR13442 Comments Target partially met. Data is Component implementation from the 6 UAT where the ended on June 30, 2013 but Land Books have been monitoring continued. opened. Public Disclosure Copy Target popln with use or ownership rights Number Value 0.00 20216.00 230000.00 recorded as a result of the project Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 Comments Target partially met. Data is Component implementation from the 6 communes where ended on June 30, 2013 but the Land Books have been monitoring continued. opened. Land parcels with use or ownership rights Number Value 0.00 56368.00 621700.00 recorded as a result of the project Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2014 Comments Target partially met. Data is Component implementation from the 6 communes where ended on June 30, 2013 but the Land Book has been monitoring continued. opened. Land parcels with use/ownership rights Number Value 0.00 0.00 267300.00 recorded as a result of project-female Sub Type Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2014 Breakdown Comments This sub-indicator cannot be Component implementation properly measured, because ended on June 30, 2013. the IT system does not provide full data on the gender of the land owners. Avg no. of days to complete recordn of Number Value 21.00 16.00 15.00 purchase/sale of property in land adm systm Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 Comments Refers to the first registration Target partially met. No Component implementation of properties. updated information on any ended on June 30, 2013 but change in ANCPI service monitoring continued. standards. Avg no. of days to complete recordn of Number Value 21.00 16.00 15.00 Public Disclosure Copy purchase/sale of property–Rural Sub Type Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 Breakdown Comments The project is targeting only Target partially met. No Component implementation rural areas. updated information on any ended on June 30, 2013 but change in ANCPI service monitoring continued. standards. Targeted clients satisfied with agricultural Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 70.00 services (percentage) Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2014 Page 4 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR13442 Comments This indicator requires a Target rescheduled. formal survey and will be measured at the end of the project. Public Disclosure Copy Targeted clients satisfied with agricultural Number Value 0.00 0.00 5040.00 services - male (number) Sub Type Supplemental Targeted clients satisfied with agricultural Number Value 0.00 0.00 1260.00 services - female (number) Sub Type Supplemental Targeted clients- male (number) Number Value 0.00 3600.00 7200.00 Sub Type Supplemental Targeted clients – female (number) Number Value 0.00 900.00 1800.00 Sub Type Supplemental Client days of training provided (number) Number Value 0.00 800.00 800.00 Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2014 Comments Target met. The third round of Target rescheduled. training activities just started but no information on additional client-days. Client days of training provided - Female Number Value 0.00 135.00 160.00 (number) Sub Type Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2014 Breakdown Comments Target partially met. No Proportion of 20% female updated information on the participants is assumed. additional client-days spent Target rescheduled. on the third round of training. Public Disclosure Copy Land books digitized as % of number of Text Value 0 56 50 communes in project counties Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 Comments Target met after the Component implementation component implementation ended on June 30, 2013 but ended. monitoring continued. Law on cadastre and registration amended Text Value No Yes Yes Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 Page 5 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR13442 Comments Target met. Second Target met. Component amendment to the law implementation ended on approved on October 24, June 30, 2013. 2012. Public Disclosure Copy Percentage of land owners satisfied with the Percentage Value 0.00 0.00 75.00 process of systematic registration as being fair Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 Comments Target not met. No further Component implementation action taken by ANCPI after ended on June 30, 2013. component end on June 30, 2013. Percentage increase of land owners Text Value not known N/A 20% participating in formal lease Date 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 Comments No further action taken by Component implementation ANCPI after component end ended on June 30, 2013. on June 30, 2013. Handbook of Socio-Economic Guide based on Text Value No Yes Yes EU best practice developed Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2013 Comments Target met. Number of trained and graduated (certified) Text Value 0 80 advisers Date 01-Jan-2007 30-Dec-2013 30-Jun-2014 Comments Target partially met. The Target rescheduled. certification of advisers will be completed before project closing. Data on Financial Performance (as of 19-Nov-2013) Financial Agreement(s) Key Dates Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Original Closing Date Revised Closing Date Public Disclosure Copy P100638 IBRD-48750 Effective 27-Nov-2007 28-Dec-2007 09-Mar-2009 30-Jun-2013 30-Jun-2014 Disbursements (in Millions) Project Ln/Cr/Tf Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P100638 IBRD-48750 Effective USD 65.00 24.51 40.49 15.64 8.47 64.00 Disbursement Graph Page 6 of 7 The World Bank Report No: ISR13442 Public Disclosure Copy Key Decisions Regarding Implementation MARD will submit regularly withdrawal applications from the loan to closely match the payments from the budget. Restructuring History Level two Approved on 09-Mar-2011, Level 2 CD Decision on 26-Jun-2013 Related Projects There are no related projects. Public Disclosure Copy Page 7 of 7