AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT FUND

PROJECT: INSTITUTIONAL GOVERNANCE SUPPORT PROJECT (PAGI) COUNTRY: MADAGASCAR PROJECT APPRAISAL REPORT Date

:

June 2013

Appraisal Team

Regional Director : Mrs. M. KANGA, ORCE Sector Director

: Mr. I LOBE NDOUMBE, OSGE

Sector Manager

: Mr. J. MUKETE, OSGE.2

Team Leader

: Mr. L. BASSOLE, OSGE.2

OSGE/GECL DEPARTMENT

August 2013 Translated document

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I- STRATEGIC THRUST AND RATIONALE ........................................................................1 1.1 Project Linkages with Country Strategy and Objectives ............................................................1 1.2 Rationale for Bank's Involvement ...............................................................................................2 1.3 Aid Coordination ......................................................................................................... ………..4 II- PROJECT DESCRIPTION ………………………………………………………………….5 2.1 Project Components ....................................................................................................................5 2.2 Technical Solutions Adopted and Alternatives Considered .......................................................7 2.3 Project Type ................................................................................................................................7 2.4 Project Cost and Financing Arrangements .................................................................................7 2.5 Project Target Area and Beneficiaries ........................................................................................9 2.6 Participatory Approach ..............................................................................................................9 2.7 Bank Group Experience and Lessons Reflected in Project Design ...........................................9 2.8 Key Performance Indicators .....................................................................................................11 III- PROJECT FEASIBILITY ....................................................................................................11 3.1 Financial and Economic Performance.......................................................................................11 3.2 Environmental and Social Impact .............................................................................................11 IV- PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION.........................................................................................12 4.1 Implementation Arrangements .................................................................................................12 4.2 Project Monitoring and Evaluation ...........................................................................................13 4.3 Governance................................................................................................................................14 4.4 Sustainability ............................................................................................................................14 4.5 Risk Management .....................................................................................................................15 4.6 Knowledge Building .................................................................................................................15 V- LEGAL FRAMEWORK ........................................................................................................16 5.1 Legal Instrument .......................................................................................................................16 5.2 Conditions for Bank Intervention .............................................................................................16 5.3 Compliance with Bank Policies ...............................................................................................16 VI- RECOMMENDATION ...................................