The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Uzbekistan Emergency COVID-19 Response Project (P173827) Uzbekistan Emergency COVID-19 Response Project (P173827) EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA | Uzbekistan | Health, Nutrition & Population Global Practice | IBRD/IDA | Investment Project Financing | FY 2020 | Seq No: 1 | ARCHIVED on 29-Jul-2020 | ISR42751 | Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Republic of Uzbekistan Key Dates Key Project Dates Bank Approval Date: 24-Apr-2020 Effectiveness Date: 14-Jul-2020 Planned Mid Term Review Date: -- Actual Mid-Term Review Date: Original Closing Date: 30-Jun-2022 Revised Closing Date: 30-Jun-2022 pdoTable Project Development Objectives Project Development Objective (from Project Appraisal Document) The Project development objective is to prevent, detect, and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Has the Project Development Objective been changed since Board Approval of the Project Objective? No Components Table Name Strengthening National Health System to respond to COVID-19:(Cost $37.75 M) Financial Support to Individuals and Households:(Cost $56.90 M) Implementation Management and Monitoring and Evaluation:(Cost $0.35 M) Overall Ratings Name Previous Rating Current Rating Progress towards achievement of PDO -- Satisfactory Overall Implementation Progress (IP) -- Satisfactory Overall Risk Rating -- Moderate Implementation Status and Key Decisions The objectives of the Project are to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Republic of Uzbekistan. The Project was approved by the Regional Vice President on April 24, 2020 and declared effective on July 14, 2020. Project implementation is underway with hiring required staff and preparing initial contracts for goods procurement. Procurement Plan and Project Operational Manual have been prepared, other key document, the Environment and Social Management Framework, is currently being prepared. MPA Program Development Objective MPA PDO Table 7/29/2020 Page 1 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Uzbekistan Emergency COVID-19 Response Project (P173827) The Program Development Objective is to prevent, detect and respond to the threat posed by COVID-19 and strengthen national systems for public health preparedness MPA Table Multiphase Programmatic Approach (MPA) Status MPA Table Body Implementation is proceeding well, albeit the challenges aggravated by the lockdown. Seventy-three percent (73%) of countries with MPA projects were reported still in lockdown at the end of July. As of June 17, 2020, 70 projects have been approved (including WBG funded under a TF - West Bank) with a total commitment of US$4.3 billion. The approved projects benefit a population of 3.25 billion people or 43% of the global population. Of the 70 projects approved: (i) 27 are in Africa; (ii) 9 in East Asia; (iii) 11 in Europe and Central Asia; (iv) 8 in Latin America and the Caribbean; (v) 7 in the Middle East and North Africa; and (vi) 8 in South Asia. Fifty-four (54) Financing Agreements have become effective or 87% of signed financing agreements (77% of approved projects). On average, it has taken only 13 days for projects to move from approval to effectiveness (a Bank record). Forty-eight (48) projects are disbursing or 89% with financing agreements that are effective. Total disbursements as of June 17, 2020, under these projects, amount to US$1,114.7 billion or 26 of overall commitment. In addition, US$234 million have been committed under signed contracts with UNICEF and Bank Facilitated Procurement (BFP), bringing to 32% actual disbursements and committed amounts. This level of disbursement attests to the rapid implementation of the Bank response. Bank capacity is being stretched to meet streamlined delivery demands and provide enhanced implementation to clients. Risks Systematic Operations Risk-rating Tool Risk Category Rating at Approval Previous Rating Current Rating Political and Governance Moderate -- Moderate Macroeconomic High -- Substantial Sector Strategies and Policies Moderate -- Moderate Technical Design of Project or Program Substantial -- Moderate Institutional Capacity for Implementation and Substantial -- Substantial Sustainability Fiduciary Substantial -- Substantial Environment and Social Substantial -- Substantial Stakeholders Moderate -- Moderate Other Moderate -- Moderate Overall Substantial -- Moderate Results PDO Indicators by Objectives / Outcomes To prepare for and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Republic of Uzbekistan 7/29/2020 Page 2 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Uzbekistan Emergency COVID-19 Response Project (P173827) IN00870415 ►Number of male tested for COVID-19 (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 100,000.00 Date 01-Apr-2020 -- 20-Jul-2020 03-May-2021 Comments: Number of people tested for COVID-19 with the Project support IN00870456 Number of female tested for COVID-19 (Number, Custom Breakdown) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 100,000.00 Date 01-Apr-2020 -- 20-Jul-2020 30-Apr-2022 IN00870457 ►Number of diagnosed cases treated in acute healthcare facilities (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 10,000.00 Date 01-Apr-2020 -- 20-Jul-2020 30-Apr-2022 Comments: Number of diagnosed cases treated in acute healthcare facilities supported by the Project IN00870458 ►Number of eligible families provided with targeted cash transfers (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 767,459.00 -- 767,459.00 902,459.00 Date 15-Apr-2020 -- 20-Jul-2020 30-Apr-2022 Comments: Number of eligible families provided with either type of targeted cash transfers IN00870459 ►Number of eligible individuals provided with one off unemployment cash benefits (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 70,000.00 Date 15-Apr-2020 -- 20-Jul-2020 30-Apr-2022 Comments: Number of eligible individuals provided with one off unemployment benefits Intermediate Results Indicators by Components 7/29/2020 Page 3 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Uzbekistan Emergency COVID-19 Response Project (P173827) Emergency COVID-19 Response IN00870460 ►Number of health staff trained in infection prevention and control per MOH-approved protocols (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 20,000.00 Date 01-Apr-2020 -- 20-Jul-2020 30-Jun-2022 Number of health staff trained by the Project in infection prevention and control per MOH-approved Comments: protocols IN00870461 ►Number of laboratories with COVID-19 diagnostic equipment, test kits, and supplies (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 15.00 Date 30-Jun-2022 -- 20-Jul-2020 30-Jun-2022 Number of laboratories supported by the Project with COVID-19 diagnostic equipment, test kits, and Comments: supplies IN00870462 ►Number of healthcare workers reached with tailored information (Number, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value 0.00 -- 0.00 20,000.00 Date 01-Apr-2020 -- 20-Jul-2020 30-Jun-2022 Comments: Number of healthcare workers reached by the Project with tailored COVID-19 information IN00870463 ►Risk-adjusted referral systems to care for COVID-19 patients established and functioning (Yes/No, Custom) Baseline Actual (Previous) Actual (Current) End Target Value No -- No Yes Date 01-Apr-2020 -- 20-Jul-2020 30-Jun-2022 Referral systems to care for COVID-19 patients with varying levels of severity are established and Comments: functioning at all levels of care Performance-Based Conditions Data on Financial Performance Disbursements (by loan) 7/29/2020 Page 4 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Uzbekistan Emergency COVID-19 Response Project (P173827) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Currency Original Revised Cancelled Disbursed Undisbursed % Disbursed P173827 IDA-66370 Effective USD 95.00 95.00 0.00 0.00 95.00 0% Key Dates (by loan) Project Loan/Credit/TF Status Approval Date Signing Date Effectiveness Date Orig. Closing Date Rev. Closing Date P173827 IDA-66370 Effective 24-Apr-2020 10-Jul-2020 14-Jul-2020 30-Jun-2022 30-Jun-2022 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) 7/29/2020 Page 5 of 6 The World Bank Implementation Status & Results Report Uzbekistan Emergency COVID-19 Response Project (P173827) There are no related projects. 7/29/2020 Page 6 of 6