The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (P172012) Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (P172012) AFRICA WEST | Liberia | Environment, Natural Resources & the Blue Economy Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2022 | Seq No: 1 | ARCHIVED on 21-Dec-2021 | ISR49788 | Implementing Agencies: National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority, Republic of Liberia Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 22-Sep-2021 Effectiveness Date: -- Planned Mid Term Review Date: 23-Sep-2024 Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 30-Sep-2026 Revised Closing Date: 30-Sep-2026 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) To improve fisheries management and enhance livelihood and income for government and targeted beneficiaries. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Improving management and governance of fisheries:(Cost $11.11 M) Improving value-addition of fish and fish products:(Cost $21.00 M) Support to Aquaculture Development:(Cost $2.00 M) Project Management:(Cost $5.89 M) Contingency Emergency Response System Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO -- Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) -- Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating -- Substantial Implementation Status and Key Decisions Overall, the project's progress towards its PDO is satisfactory. The project team has made progress in the implementation of the approved procurement plan under the Project Preparation Advance which has enabled the project to move forward on many fronts - (i) conduct project preparatory studies, including an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment, and prepare preliminary designs for construction of the Mesurado integrated fisheries hub; (ii) develop and establish a fisheries management and information system with several features including an online marketing platform; (iii) consultancy service to conduct an economic study of the Klay Hatchery to ascertain its viability; (iv) conduct a fisheries stock assessment in the Recipient's territory's coastal waters; (v) conduct a study and develop an economic analysis of the Mesurado pier facility and fish landing site cluster; (vi) conduct an aquaculture and inland fisheries survey and analysis to generate data and information required for the preparation of sector policy and regulatory framework;(vi) conduct a comparative study of the impact of fishing gear/nets on the fisheries are some 12/21/2021 Page 1 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (P172012) of the activities underway besides other ongoing activities. The project is also underway in recruiting some key staff to ensure that the PIU is fully operational. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Substantial -- Substantial Macroeconomic Substantial -- Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate -- Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Substantial -- Substantial Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial -- Substantial Sustainability Fiduciary Substantial -- Substantial Environment and Social High -- High Stakeholders Substantial -- Substantial Other Substantial -- Substantial Overall Substantial -- Substantial Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes To improve fisheries mgmt. and enhance livelihood & income for government & targeted beneficiaries IN01085864 ►Climate smart fisheries management plans (industrial, semi-industrial, and artisanal) developed and implemented (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 3.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Fisheries management plans specify regulations for fishing covering specific species, fishing gears, Comments: restricted period and areas. The plans are reviewed and updated on an annual basis IN01085865 ►Fisheries management effectiveness improved measured by Fishery Performance Indicators (scores) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target 12/21/2021 Page 2 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (P172012) Value 2.70 -- No data collected 3.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Determine the level of fisheries sustainability measured by selected economic, community and ecological FPIs. 1/ FPIs are a multi-dimension assessment tool to evaluate the social, economic and environmental Comments: performance for a fishery management system. It’s been used globally for over 160 fisheries. Baseline FPIs have been applied for Liberia fisheries. IN01085891 ►Gross profit generated from improved fish processing technology in selected communities (Amount(USD), Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 400.00 -- 0.00 10,000.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Assess total revenue generated from climate smart fish management business practices IN01085892 Disaggregated by females (Amount(USD), Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 400.00 -- 0.00 10,000.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 IN01085893 ►Export value increased for fish and shellfish products (US$) (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value US$233,644.75 -- Zero 50% Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Analyze improvement in the value of processed fish exported Overall Comments PDO The project is yet to become effective. Intermediate Results Indicators by Components Improving management and governance of fisheries IN01085894 ►Regular Monitoring, Control and Surveillance (MCS) Plan developed and implemented disaggregated by industrial and artisanal (Text, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No -- No data as of yet Yes 12/21/2021 Page 3 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (P172012) Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Measures the level of compliance with the fishery regulatory regime IN01085898 ►Students graduating from the University of Liberia Fisheries Program (disaggregated by sex) (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 10.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Students who have successfully graduated from the University of Liberia Fisheries program IN01085903 Females graduated (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 10.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 IN01085905 ►NaFAA staff trained in fisheries management (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 8.00 -- 0.00 50.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 NaFAA Staff participating in the training program supported by the project to improve their capacity in Comments: fisheries management, including the use of Fisheries Information Management System (FMIS) (both male and female) IN01085907 Females trained (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 8.00 -- 0.00 50.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 IN01085908 ►Community Management Associations legally registered (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 5.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Assess type of support provided to CMAs Strengthening national post-harvest value systems 12/21/2021 Page 4 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (P172012) IN01085895 ►Postharvest fish loss in targeted fish landing sites (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 40.00 -- 0.00 30.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Volume and value of high value fish and shellfish exported IN01085899 ►Women who have adopted improved fish processing technologies (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 100.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Women who adopt the improved smoking ovens compared to what they have before. IN01085902 ►Women-owned new businesses supported financially or technicially by the project (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 100.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Women who have successfully benefited from financial support from the project and have invested the Comments: money in diverse businesses IN01085906 ►Infrastructure (processing, storage) built with climate and disaster-resilient standards (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 4.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Provision of climate smart facilities for fish processing and storage in selected landing sites Support to Aquaculture Development IN01085897 ►Aquaculture zoning plan developed (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No -- No Yes Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 IN01085901 12/21/2021 Page 5 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (P172012) ►Fish farmers trained (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 300.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 IN01085904 Disaggregated by Females (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 100.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Project Management IN01085896 ►Grievances received and addressed within the project GRM timeframe (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 10.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Analyze mechanisms put in place to respond to community concerns or grievances IN01085900 ►Beneficiary satisfaction with project (Percentage, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 50.00 Date 30-Sep-2021 -- 15-Dec-2021 30-Sep-2026 Comments: Assess beneficiaries who are satisfied with the products and/or services provided through the project Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed Not P172012 IDA-69850 USD 20.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 20.00 0% Effective 12/21/2021 Page 6 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (P172012) Not P172012 IDA-D9070 USD 20.00 20.00 0.00 0.00 19.79 0% Effective Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date Not P172012 IDA-69850 22-Sep-2021 19-Oct-2021 -- 30-Sep-2026 30-Sep-2026 Effective Not P172012 IDA-D9070 22-Sep-2021 19-Oct-2021 -- 30-Sep-2026 30-Sep-2026 Effective Cumulative Disbursements PBC Disbursement Achievement Disbursed amount in Disbursement % PBC ID PBC Type Description Coc PBC Amount Status Coc for PBC Restructuring History There has been no restructuring to date. Related Project(s) 12/21/2021 Page 7 of 8 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (P172012) There are no related projects. 12/21/2021 Page 8 of 8