The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA | Turkey | Social Protection & Jobs Global Practice | Recipient Executed Activities | Investment Project Financing | FY 2018 | Seq No: 6 | ARCHIVED on 09-Jun-2021 | ISR44337 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services, Turkish Employment Agency, Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Services Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 08-Dec-2017 Effectiveness Date: 21-Mar-2018 Planned Mid Term Review Date: 23-Jun-2021 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 30-Jun-2019 Revised Closing Date: 31-Dec-2021 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The objective of the Project is to improve the employability of Syrians under Temporary Protection (“SuTP”) as well as Turkish citizens residing in selected localities. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Employment Services and Active Labor Market Programs (ALMP):(Cost $46234782.00 M) Institutional Support for Delivery of Employment Services and ALMP:(Cost $6830138.25 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) Satisfactory Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating Moderate Moderate Implementation Status and Key Decisions The implementation status of the project is satisfactory. Despite COVID related difficulties, aggregate ALMP targets have continuously been on track and are now surpassed. On the job training (ATP) and language training programs are on track, vocational training programs (skills training programs) continue actively in the province Sanliurfa. Despite the initial difficulties related to contracting for skills training programs, demand has picked up. The preparations for further skills training programs have also been completed in Sanliurfa for additional participants. With the additional programming, the target is expected to be achieved for the vocational training program as well. Female and youth participation rates in these programs are also on track to meet end targets. The menu of ALMPs and associated budgets originally foreseen have been adjusted in line with the demand, needs, and profiles of jobseekers and employers. Based on demand for different ALMPs and in light of the market conditions impacted by COVID-19, the Bank team has agreed with ISKUR to shift the majority of the exchange rate savings and unspent funds under the institutional support component towards the on the job training program . In addition, the Bank team has discussed with ISKUR the potential transfer of remaining funds from language trainings to ATP. Furthermore, additional savings that result from the change in exchange rates may also be transferred to ALMPs. 6/9/2021 Page 1 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Institutional support activities within ISKUR are progressing relatively well. However, activities related to the Ministry’s work permit application system and broader IT improvements continue to be at a standstill. The teams agreed that there is not adequate time to complete the original activities and had discussions on allocation of remaining funds to alternative activities that are aligned with the project objectives and the Grant Agreement. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Substantial Moderate Moderate Macroeconomic Substantial Substantial Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies Substantial Moderate Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Moderate Moderate Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial Moderate Moderate Sustainability Fiduciary Substantial Moderate Moderate Environment and Social Moderate Moderate Moderate Stakeholders Moderate Low Low Other -- Moderate Moderate Overall Substantial Moderate Moderate Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes Improve employability of SUTP IN00996815 ►1. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP placed in at least one ALMP (either: language training, skills training courses, and ATP) (Number, Custom) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 8,614.00 18,525.00 7,530.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 08-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2021 IN00996834 ►3. Percentage of ISKUR-registered youth SuTP placed in language training, skills training courses, and ATP. (Percentage, custom) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 6/9/2021 Page 2 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Value 0.00 82.38 44.00 30.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 This indicator considers as youth all 15-24 age program participants, with December data a finer Comments: partition has been available (15-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-54 and 65 IN00996836 ►4. Percentage of ISKUR-registered female SuTP placed in language training, skills training courses, and ATP (Percentage, custom) (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 19.71 29.00 30.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 Improve employability of Turkish citizens IN00996831 ►2. Number of ISKUR-registered Turkish citizens residing in selected localities placed in at least one ALMP (either: skills training courses, or ATP) (Number, Custom) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 3,646.00 9,796.00 7,530.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 08-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2021 Overall Comments PDO Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Employment Services and Active Labor Market Programs (ALMP) IN00996832 ►1. Number of SuTP registered in ISKUR (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 8,700.00 28,183.00 10,000.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 IN00996835 ►2. Number of Turkish citizens residing in selected localities registered in ISKUR (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 6/9/2021 Page 3 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Value 0.00 3,700.00 895,316.00 10,800.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 IN00996837 ►3. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP benefitting from assessment (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 8,614.00 18,525.00 7,530.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 08-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2021 Skill Evaluation and Profiling Tool development activity has been canceled. However, there is a basic profiling tool in use in the employment offices. What is reported here assumes that all which have been Comments: placed on to a program have been assessed with this basic tool. IN00996839 ►4. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP benefitting from job search skills sessions and counseling services (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 8,614.00 18,525.00 7,530.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 08-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2021 All those who have been placed into any training have taken part in the initial counseling Comments: session. Numbers may change when more information is received from ISKUR on counseling activities IN00996841 ►5. Number of ISKUR-registered Turkish citizens residing in selected localities benefitting from job search skills sessions and counseling services (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 3,646.00 9,796.00 7,530.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 08-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2021 Actual number refers to the number of people who have been placed at least in one ALMP. Numbers may change when more information is received from ISKUR on counseling activities Comments: IN00996843 ►6. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP placed in language trainings (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 1,471.00 3,217.00 3,350.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 IN00996845 ►7. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP placed in ATP program (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 7,143.00 12,857.00 6,763.00 6/9/2021 Page 4 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 08-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2021 IN00996847 ►8. Number of ISKUR-registered Turkish citizens residing in selected localities placed in ATP (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 3,646.00 7,966.00 6,763.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 08-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2021 IN00996850 ►9. Number of ISKUR-registered SuTP placed in skills training courses (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 2,451.00 1,535.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 08-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2021 Despite the initial difficulties related to contracting for skills training programs, demand has picked up Comments: IN00996851 ►10. Number of ISKUR-registered Turkish citizens residing in selected localities placed in skills training courses (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 582.00 0.00 1,830.00 1,535.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 08-Apr-2021 31-Dec-2021 Despite the initial difficulties related to contracting for skills training programs, demand has picked up Comments: Institutional Support for Delivery of Employment Services and ALMP IN00996833 ►13. Establishment of project implementation units (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 01-Mar-2017 16-Oct-2019 16-Oct-2019 31-Dec-2021 IN00996838 ►14. Number of capacity building activities, trainings and informative meetings for staff of ISKUR and MoLSS (including provincial offices) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 17.00 17.00 40.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, no capacity building activity was carried out. In 2021, there are plans for Comments: digital content to be prepared encompassing work permit topics and ALMPs 6/9/2021 Page 5 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) IN00996840 ►15. Number of contractual ISKUR staff hired (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 24.00 15.00 41.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 The actual number does not include 9 interpreters hired with UNHCR collaboration Comments: IN00996842 ►16. Number of information dissemination and communication activities towards SuTP and Turkish citizens residing in selected localities regarding employment services and programs available for them. (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 17.00 17.00 40.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 11-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, no communication activity was carried out however, online meetings will be held regarding meetings with employers and stakeholders. Success stories are planned to be exhibited Comments: in a roadshow format/ outdoors in four pilot provinces in the 4th quarter of 2021. The format could change due to Covid-19 re.strictions IN00996844 ►17. Adjustment of ISKUR IT system to register SuTP in the ISKUR provincial offices. (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 01-Mar-2017 16-Oct-2019 16-Oct-2019 31-Dec-2021 IN00996846 ►18. Establishment of a central database for SuTP and Turkish citizens residing in selected localities to track the services provided to them. (a monitoring system) (this system should also be linked (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 01-Mar-2017 16-Oct-2019 16-Oct-2019 31-Dec-2021 IN00996848 ►19. Implementation progress reports submitted (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No Yes Yes Yes Date 01-Mar-2017 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 We are waiting for quarterly report for the period ending March 31, 2021 Comments: IN00996849 ►20. Percentage of grievances registered by SuTP and Turkish citizens residing in selected localities related to employment services that are actually addressed (Percentage, Custom) 6/9/2021 Page 6 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 90.00 Date 01-Mar-2017 16-Oct-2019 30-Dec-2020 31-Dec-2021 No complaints have been received from the ALO 170, CIMER, E-Muhtar and Governorship Open Door Comments: practices, which are currently used as a feedback mechanism, during the period. Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P161670 TF-A5478 Effective USD 54.29 54.29 0.00 47.40 4.67 87% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P161670 TF-A5478 Effective 21-Dec-2017 21-Dec-2017 21-Mar-2018 30-Jun-2019 31-Dec-2021 Cumulative Disbursements 6/9/2021 Page 7 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Employment Support Project for Syrians Under Temporary Protection and Turkish Citizens (P161670) PBC Disbursement Achievement Disbursed amount in Disbursement % PBC ID PBC Type Description Coc PBC Amount Status Coc for PBC Restructuring History Level 2 Approved on 05-Apr-2019 ,Level 2 Approved on 30-Dec-2020 ,Level Approved on 12-Jan-2021 Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 6/9/2021 Page 8 of 8