NTF-PSI Semi Annual Progress Report

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Norwegian Trust Fund for Private Sector and Infrastructure (NTF-PSI)

PROGRESS REPORT AND REQUEST FOR REFRESHED FUNDING

This form is for Task Managers to report annually on progress of projects funded under the NTF-PSI, and request funding for the following fiscal year. Task Managersshould report in line with the original proposal approved for the activity. Please answer all questions below.The complete report will be shared with the Donor.

For questions, please contact the NTF-PSI Secretariat (Technical Advisor, Heidi Stensland, ext 82026, or TF Manager, Carine Clert, ext 84913)

PART A:PROGRESS REPORT FOR: March 1 - December 31, 2007

1. OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS ANDRESULTS

1.1 Development Objectives

Please list the key development objective(s) of the project (results).

1.2 ASSESSMENT of implementation proGRess (outputs)

Please provide an assessment with a brief rationale of the overall implementation progress of the activity. Please be as candid as possible and note that funding will not be withdrawn if the project is rated poorly.

1.3 PROGRESS TOWARD MEETING THE DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES (results)

What has been the progress toward meeting the development objectives so far?

1.4 Please briefly explain the likelihood of achieving the development objectives by end of project duration

2. DETAILED REPORTING ON OUTPUTS AND RESULTS

2.1. outputs and dissemination

List the most important outputs for the reporting period andoutline majordeliverables for the next period.

If behind schedule, or if project has been restructured, explain reason for delay, restructuring rationale and corrective actions if applicable.

Narrative on dissemination: Please describe your dissemination activities, strategies, and target groups (e.g. WBG staff, local partners/stakeholders, the donor, others).

2.2. ACTUAL AND EXPECTED RESULTS

A.Narrative on results: Please describe any particularly successful/interesting/significant events/results that you would like us to know about.

B.World Bank Group Policies and Operations

Please illustrate results that can be seen primarily related to the World Bank Group’s private sector development and infrastructure policies, operations, and capacity building. Which results are you likely to see in the near future?

C. Country/RegionalResults beyond the WBG

Please illustrate results that can be seenrelated to policy and practice in private sector development and infrastructure (or in other areas as applicable) on the country, regional, or global level? Which results are you likely to see in the near future?

D.Innovation/coordination

Please illustratethe project’s contribution to:

1. Promoting cooperation between various units of the WBG;
2. Promoting inclusion of cross-cutting themes into WBG operations;
3. Fostering cooperation and dialogue between WBG and external stakeholders, including Norwegian.
   

2.3. RISKS and CHALLENGES

A.Has the economic/political/social environment changed?

If yes, which implications has this had for the implementation of the project?

B.Are partners and stakeholders still committed?

C.Is the project design still valid?

D.Which major challenges, if any, do you foresee in the next 12 months?

How are these challenges going to be met?

2.4EXIT STRATEGY and Replicability

In line with the original proposal, please describe any progress in preparing for activity exit, building sustainability on institutional, financial, technical levels. If known, please also describe likelihood of replicationacross the WBG or outside.

3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Numbers must be provided in Annex I.

3.1 BUDGET AND DISBURSEMENTS

3.2ALLOCATION SPENT ON AFRICA, Including northern africaDURING THE REPORTING PERIOD(estimate):

3.3COLLABORATION WITH NORWEGIAN PARTNERS AND NATIONAL CONSULTANTS

A.To what extent have you collaborated with Norwegian and local partners(individual consultants/firms/institutions)?

B.Are there any other opportunities for leveraging Norwegian expertise that you can foresee which you want the Secretariat to refer to the donor or to other task managers?If not, would you appreciate follow-up/guidance/help from the Secretariat to locate relevant Norwegian expertise?

PART B: REQUEST FOR REFRESHED FUNDING IN FY09 (FOR MULTI-YEAR ACTIVITIES ONLY)

Please note that the request for refreshed funding should be in line with the budget submitted with the project’s original proposal.

The decision on your funding request will be based on implementation progress and donorpreferences. Please provide any additional information that ought to be considered below:

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