Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) AFRICA | Sierra Leone | Environment & Natural Resources Global Practice | Global Environment Project | Specific Investment Loan | FY 2010 | Seq No: 9 | ARCHIVED on 06-Aug-2015 | ISR19826 | Implementing Agencies: Key Dates Key Project Dates Board Approval date:21-Jan-2010 Effectiveness Date:27-May-2010 Planned Mid Term Review Date:26-Nov-2013 Actual Mid-Term Review Date:26-Nov-2013 Original Closing Date:01-Dec-2014 Revised Closing Date:01-Dec-2015 Global Environmental Objectives Global Environmental Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project Development Objective (PDO)/Global Environmental Objective (GEO) is to assist GoSL in improving the management of selected priority biodiversity conservation sites (CSs) and enhancing its capacity for replication of best biodiversity conservation practices. Has the Global Environmental Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Name Strengthening of the National Framework for Biodiversity Conservation:(Cost $0.80 M) Conservation Site Planning and Management:(Cost $4.50 M) Project Management, Monitoring and Evaluation:(Cost $0.70 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of GEO  Moderately Unsatisfactory  Moderately Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP)  Moderately Unsatisfactory  Moderately Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating  Substantial  Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions 8/6/2015 Public Disclosure Copy Page 1 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) Since the last reporting period, project activities have accelerated in all three of the project’s targeted protected areas. Communication between the Client and the Bank's task team has markedly improved, with monthly video-conferences and regular e-mail exchanges. Component 1 (Strengthening of the National Framework for Biodiversity Conservation) is behind schedule because the required public consultation has not taken place since public gatherings in the capital Freetown have been restricted due to Ebola. However, Component 2 (Conservation Site Planning and Management) appears to be progressing towards satisfactory completion by December 2015. Encouraging progress has been reported in the construction of park management infrastructure at all three protected areas. For the Outamba-Kilimi National Park (OKNP) and Kangari Hills Forest Reserve (KHFR), Community Action Plans (CAPs) have been prepared and their implementation is ongoing. For the Loma Mountains National Park (LMNP), the CAPs have been prepared and implemented. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance  --  Moderate  Moderate Macroeconomic  --  Moderate  Moderate Sector Strategies and Policies  --  Low  Low Technical Design of Project or Program  --  Low  Low Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Sustainability  --  Substantial  Substantial Fiduciary  --  Substantial  Substantial Environment and Social  --  Low  Low Stakeholders  --  Low  Low Other  --  High  High Overall  --  Substantial  Substantial Results Global Environmental Objective Indicators 8/6/2015 Public Disclosure Copy Page 2 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) PHINDGEOTBL  Phased plan for replication of best practices in CS management throughout Sierra Leone adopted by MAFFS(Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N Y Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 PHINDGEOTBL  Direct project beneficiaries(Number, Core) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 PHINDGEOTBL  Female beneficiaries(Percentage, Core Supplement) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 53.00 PHINDGEOTBL  METT: Management effectiveness in selected priority conservation sites supported by the project improved (score)(Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 29.00 29.00 55.73 40.00 Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 8/6/2015 Public Disclosure Copy Page 3 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) PHINDGEOTBL  Outamba Kilimi National Park (OKNP)(Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 41.40 54.40 56.40 60.00 Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 PHINDGEOTBL  Loma Mountain Non-Hunting Forest Reserve (LMFR)(Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 21.80 57.50 58.60 30.00 Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 PHINDGEOTBL  Kangari Hills Non-Hunting Forest Reserve (KHFR)(Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 18.40 46.70 52.20 32.00 Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Overall Comments Intermediate Results Indicators PHINDIRITBL  Updated Wildlife Protection Act and associated regulations to include requirements of effective conservation site management drafted and submitted to Cabinet (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N N Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Comments External consultant has produced the Wildlife Conservation Act draft report, which awaits a national consultative workshop planned for 8/6/2015 Public Disclosure Copy Page 4 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) August 2015. PHINDIRITBL  Updated Forestry Act and associated regulations in line with best practices and approaches to conservation (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 PHINDIRITBL  GIS system to support management of selected priority conservation sites established and operational (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N Y Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Comments Hardware and software purchased and installed. Thematic maps produced. Staff training ongoing on data collection and processing in the GIS system. Satellite images available and used for vegetation analyses. Data shared with National Protected Areas Authority GIS unit. PHINDIRITBL  Permanent coordination among agencies on matters related to biodiversity operational (as stipulated by National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N Y Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Comments National Steering Committee meeting was cancelled in 2014 due to the Ebola epidemic. However, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Food Security quarterly peer-review meetings approved the annual work plan and budget for 2015. 8/6/2015 Public Disclosure Copy Page 5 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) PHINDIRITBL  Participatory management plans for selected conservation sites and buffer zones developed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N Y Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Comments Management plans have been produced for all three protected areas and are under implementation. PHINDIRITBL  Community Action Plans developed for each site (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Comments Community Action Plan have been prepared for all three sites, with implementation generally underway. PHINDIRITBL  Work plans (annual) for the three Conservation Sites (CSs) approved by Conservation Site Management Comittees (CSMCs) (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N Y Y Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Comments All three CSMCs have been established and are functional. An annual work plan has been prepared for all three sites, with implementation ongoing. 8/6/2015 Public Disclosure Copy Page 6 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) PHINDIRITBL  Park infrastructure (essential) as identified in management plans operational (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N N Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 31-Dec-2014 Comments Basic infrastructure needs for conservation sites identified and construction work for OKNP and KHFR near completion (May 2015 MAFFS- report: OKNP: 78%; KH: 84%). Contract for LMNP awarded with construction reportedly well underway. PHINDIRITBL  Households targeted under Community Action Plans (CAPs) receiving training and/or support for conservation-related activities (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 43.90 30.00 Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Comments Community Action Plans (CAPs) prepared for all three sites and implementation ongoing for Outamba-Kilimi National Park (OKNP) and Kangari Hills Forest Reserve (KHFR) (solar power, improved rice cultivation, crop drying facilities). CAP for the Loma Mountains National Park (LMNP) has concluded, reaching 1,600 households in 16 villages; on average 63% of households for all activities (training, tree plantings, improved rice, groundnuts, solar power, school roofing). CAP implementation is ongoing for the OKNP, with an average 56% of households thus far reached for all activities. CAP implementation is underway for the KHFR, with thus far 12.7% of households reached on average for 6 different activities. The aggregate 43.9% figure is the average figure from the three conservation sites. PHINDIRITBL  All District Development Plans of the four Districts have a chapter on biodiversity conservation (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.00 Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Comments This is a work in progress, with progress made but not yet completed. District Council staffs are part of the Management Planning process and Conservation Site managers participate in monthly District Council meetings. Plans are in place to cooperate with District Councils to incorporate biodiversity within the District Development Plans (DDPs). The DDP for Bo District already has a brief chapter on biodiversity and the environment. A meeting has been organized with the Tonkolili District for a biodiversity chapter or addendum in the next District Development Plan. 8/6/2015 Public Disclosure Copy Page 7 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) PHINDIRITBL  Chiefdom by-laws updated to include existing national conservation laws and regulations (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value N N N Y Date 21-Jan-2010 23-Jan-2015 02-Jul-2015 01-Dec-2015 Overall Comments This is in progress, starting with the Tonkolili District. The methodology for updating the by-laws has been developed together with the Wetlands Conservation Project (WCP, P115836). Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed Disbursed P094307 TF-96537 Effective USD 5.00 5.00 0.00 4.27 0.73 85% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P094307 TF-96537 Effective 21-Apr-2010 21-Apr-2010 27-May-2010 01-Dec-2014 01-Dec-2015 Cumulative Disbursements 8/6/2015 Public Disclosure Copy Page 8 of 9 Public Disclosure Copy The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report SL-GEF Biodiversity Conservation Project (P094307) Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) There are no related projects. 8/6/2015 Public Disclosure Copy Page 9 of 9