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BP 10.00 was updated on July 7, 2015 to eliminate the reference (paragraph 36) to informing Executive Directors
about signing delays and effectiveness delays for Investment Project Financing (IPF) projects. This BP and OP 10.00,
Investment Project Financing, were updated on July 1, 2014, to reflect the recommendations in “Enhancing the World
Bank’s Operational Policy Framework on Guarantees” (R2013-0206[IDA/R2013-0298]), which were approved by the
Executive Directors on December 3, 2013. As a result of these recommendations, OP and BP 14.25, Guarantees, have
been retired and their content reflected accordingly in this OP and BP, as well as in the Policy and Directive,
Financial Terms and Conditions, Bank Policy, Lending Operations: Choice of Borrower and Contractual Agreements,
and OP and BP 8.60, Development Policy Financing.

Projects supported by Investment Project Financings are governed by this OP, the related BP, and the following OPs
and BPs (including any relevant Operational Memoranda and Instructions [internal use only]): OP 1.00, Poverty
Reduction; BP 2.11, Country Assistance Strategies; OP/BP 2.30, Development Cooperation and Conflict; OP/BP 3.10,
Financial Terms and Conditions of IBRD Loans, IBRD Hedging Products, and IDA Credits; OP/BP 4.00, Piloting the
Use of Borrower Systems to Address Environmental & Social Safeguard Issues in Bank-Supported Projects; OP/BP 4.01,
Environmental Assessment; OP/BP 4.02, Environmental Action Plans; OP/BP 4.04, Natural Habitats; OP 4.07, Water
Resource Management; OP 4.09, Pest Management; OP/BP 4.10, Indigenous Peoples; OP/BP 4.11, Physical Cultural
Resources; OP/BP 4.12, Involuntary Resettlement; OP/BP 4.20, Gender and Development; OP/BP 4.36, Forests; OP/BP
4.37, Safety of Dams; OP 4.76, Tobacco; OP 7.00, Lending Operations: Choice of Borrower and Contractual
Arrangements; OP 7.20, Security Arrangements; OP/BP 7.30, Dealing with De Facto Governments; OP/BP 7.40,
Disputes Over Defaults on External Debt, Expropriation, and Breach of Contract; OP/BP 7.50, Projects on International
Waterways; OP BP 7.60, Projects in Disputed Areas; OP 8.00, Rapid Response to Crises and Emergencies; OP/BP 8.40,
Technical Assistance OP/BP 8.45, Grants; OP/BP 10.20, Global Environmental Facility Operations; OP/BP 10.21,
Montreal Protocol; OP/BP 11.00, Procurement; OP/BP 13.16, Country Portfolio Performance Reviews; OP 13.60,
Monitoring and Evaluation; OP/BP 14.10, External Debt Reporting and Financial Statements; OP/BP 14.20,
Cofinancing; OP/BP 14.40, Trust Funds BP 17.30, Communications with Executive Directors; and BP 17.55, Inspection
Panel.

Questions on Investment Project Financing may be addressed to Operations Help Desk.

Investment Project Financing

1. The Bank1 assesses a Project proposed by the Borrower in the case of a Bank Loan, or by
Project Participant(s), in the case of a Bank Guarantee, for Investment Project Financing and,
upon Investment Project Financing approval, provides implementation support to the Borrower
or Project Participant, in accordance with the requirements set forth in OP 10.00 and this BP.

2. The structure of this BP follows the Project cycle: identification, preparation, appraisal,
approval, implementation, and completion. The documentation requirements and decision points
differ depending on whether a Bank Loan or a Bank Guarantee is proposed, and on Project risk
and special considerations (as described in Section C (Projects with Special Considerations) of
this BP 10.00). Additional financing and restructurings of Investment Project Financing during
1
The terms used in this BP have the meanings set forth in OP10.00. If a Project is financed by a Bank Loan
only, the references and requirements relating to the “Borrower” and “Bank Loan” apply; and the references and
requirements relating to “Project Participant(s)” or “Implementing Entity” and “Bank Guarantee” do not apply.
If a Project is financed by a Bank Guarantee only, the references and requirements relating to the “Project
Participant(s)”, “Implementing Entity” and Bank Guarantee apply; and the references and requirements relating
to “Borrower” and “Bank Loan” do not apply.

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implementation also have differing documentation requirements and decision points as set out
below.

A. Preparation Phase

3. The preparation phase includes identification, assessment and appraisal of the Project,
various interim processing and decision steps, and approval.

From Identification through Concept

4. By the end of this stage, the Bank decides whether to proceed with further preparation of
the Investment Project Financing.

5. Identification Stage. At the identification stage, the Bank consults with the Borrower or
Project Participant(s), on the proposed Project, and seeks to identify the Project’s overall
parameters, objectives, financing requirements and sources, possible level of Investment Project
Financing and other general information. After the various parties have reached a preliminary
understanding on the Project concept and parameters, a decision is made to form a task team and
allocate resources for further Project preparation leading to the concept decision point.

6. The Bank preliminarily, and in consultation with the Borrower or Project Participant(s):

(a) identifies the Project and its components, assesses its development objectives
(“DOs”), and assesses its rationale and relation to the relevant Country Assistance
Strategy;
(b) identifies the key results expected to be achieved under the Project, overall
expected Project expenditures, type of activities and overall implementation
arrangements;
(c) estimates the possible scope of Investment Project Financing;
(d) proposes the key features of the guarantee structure for a Project supported by a
Bank Guarantee;
(e) proposes, in accordance with OP/BP 4.01 or OP/BP 4.03, as appropriate, an
environmental assessment category for the Project and indicates any other potentially
applicable requirements under the Bank’s social, environmental and other policies;
(f) briefly identifies the type of economic rationale and/or analysis appropriate for
the Project; and
(g) assesses the main risks to achieving the Project’s development objectives and
results, taking into account the attendant risks of inaction.
After the Project concept is developed, the Bank prepares documentation to be considered at the
concept decision point.

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7. Concept Decision. A decision is made at the concept decision point whether to proceed
with the preparation of the Investment Project Financing, and provides appropriate guidance to
teams on the future preparatory work. Decisions are also made on whether OP/BP 4.01 and/or
OP/BP 4.03 applies, the relevant safeguards classification and scope of safeguards work, as well
as subsequent processing and documentation requirements. For a Project supported by a Bank
Guarantee, the Bank also decides on the key features of the guarantee structure, and whether to
proceed to initiate negotiations with the Project Participant(s) to further develop such key
features.2 The Bank decides whether to convey an expression of interest to potential Project
Participant(s) of a Project proposed for support by a Bank Guarantee, including the preliminary
terms and conditions of the Bank Guarantee, with relevant caveats.

8. Upon the decision to continue with the preparation of the Project, the Bank discloses the
Project information document (“PID”) and integrated safeguards data sheet (“ISDS”).

9. Preparation Advances. Management decides on the provision of a preparation advance

(“PA”) from the Project Preparation Facility and on its refinancing on the following basis:

10. Upon a request from the Borrower, or in the case of a Bank Guarantee, from a member
country, the Bank prepares documentation to be considered at the decision point for a PA.
Management decides whether to provide the PA and the amount, subject to the limits set out
below. When that decision is taken, the PA is made in US dollars and: (a) carries either interest
on IBRD fixed-spread terms, or service charges on IDA credit terms; or (b) is made on IDA
grant terms; depending on the member country’s borrowing status. Payment of interest or
service charges, where applicable, is deferred until the PA is refinanced out of the proceeds of a
Bank Loan under Investment Project Financing, Development Policy Financing or Program-for-
Results Financing, as applicable, or other repayment terms take effect.

11. One or more PAs may be made for an operation at any stage before the Bank approves
the financing for the operation, up to an aggregate maximum amount of US$6 million for the
operation (or for each Investment Project Financing in a regional operation), with the exception
of Projects covered by paragraph 12 of OP 10.00 and Section C (Projects with Special
Considerations) of this BP, in which case the maximum amount of the PA is US$10 million for
each Project. Management informs the Executive Directors of approved PAs.

12. When a PA is not refinanced by the refinancing date under a Bank Loan under IPF,
Development Policy Financing or Program-for-Results Financing, Management may decide to
extend the refinancing date, including, in exceptional cases, to extend such date retroactively.

13. If a PA is not refinanced or the refinancing date is not extended and the PA is required to
be repaid, then, upon notice by the Bank, the PA is repaid by the Borrower in ten approximately

2
Negotiations of a Bank Guarantee are normally an ongoing process, rather than a discrete step, and may be
concluded following approval by the Executive Directors.

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equal semiannual installments over a five-year period. If the disbursed amount of the PA is
US$50,000 or less, the PA Borrower is required to repay it within 60 days after receiving the
Bank’s notice to repay.

14. Retroactive Financing for Bank Loans. If requested by the Borrower, the Bank may
provide retroactive financing under a Bank Loan. Retroactive financing may only be provided
when: (a) the activities financed by retroactive financing are related to the DOs and are included
in the Project description; (b) the payments are for items procured in accordance with the
applicable Bank procurement procedures; (c) the total amount of retroactive financing is 20
percent or less of the Bank Loan amount3 (40 percent for Projects covered by paragraph 12 of
OP10.00); and (d) the payments are made by the Borrower not more than 12 months before the
expected date of the signing of the legal agreements for the Bank Loan.

From Concept through Appraisal

15. By the end of this stage, the Bank decides whether to proceed to negotiations with the
Borrower on the provision of the Bank Loan, or whether to continue negotiations with the
Project Participant(s) on the provision of the Bank Guarantee. If decided at the concept stage,
the appraisal stage may incorporate a decision point. The Bank: (a) works with the Borrower or
the Project Participant(s), as it (they) prepare(s) the proposed Project; and (b) conducts various
analyses. The level and nature of expected results and risks, as well as the specific nature of the
Project, determine the content, methodology, scope, and depth of the analysis. The Bank
conducts its own appraisal, but may rely on evaluations of the Project conducted by IFC or
MIGA or by other financiers of, or relevant parties involved in, the Project whose evaluation
capacity and procedures are satisfactory to the Bank. For any of the assessments listed below,
the Bank may draw on evaluations by third parties, as appropriate.

16. Technical Assessment. The Bank assesses the Project’s technical design or approach,
and its appropriateness to the Project’s DOs. This work includes consideration of the
organizational and managerial structures and capacity relevant to the Project, including for
monitoring and evaluation.

17. Economic Analysis. The Bank undertakes an economic analysis of the Project. The
methodology takes into account the guidance provided at concept stage and focuses on
quantitative analysis and, where appropriate, on qualitative analysis and contributions. The three
key questions that the economic analysis addresses relate to: (a) the Project’s expected
contribution to the country’s socioeconomic development; (b) the rationale for the public sector
provision; and (c) the value added of the Bank’s support. For a Project supported by a Bank
Guarantee, a financial viability analysis is also required. While these key questions are relevant
for all analysis, the specifics take into account country circumstances, Project context,

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In extraordinary circumstances, Management may approve exceptions to this limit.

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alternatives and risks, and information and data availability, including existing knowledge on the
economic contributions of similar Projects, as well as time constraints.

18. Financial Management. The financial management assessment considers the degree to
which: (a) the budgeted expenditures are realistic, prepared with due regard to relevant policies,
and executed in an orderly and predictable manner; (b) reasonable records are maintained and
financial reports produced and disseminated for decision-making, management, and reporting;
(c) adequate funds are available to finance the Project; (d) there are reasonable controls over
Project funds; and (e) independent and competent audit arrangements are in place.

19. Procurement, Environmental and Social Considerations. The Bank considers the
procurement, environmental and social and other safeguard aspects of the proposed Project in
accordance with: (a) applicable Bank policies as set out in paragraphs 8 and 9 of OP 10.00;
and (b) their associated BPs. Procurement in respect of Bank Guarantees is governed by the
relevant paragraphs of the Procurement Guidelines and the Consultant Guidelines.4

20. Fraud and Corruption. Bank Loans are subject to the Guidelines on Preventing and
Combating Fraud and Corruption in Projects Financed by IBRD Loans and IDA Credits and
Grants. Bank Guarantees are subject to the Anti-Corruption Guidelines for Guarantee and
Carbon Finance Transactions.

21. Risk Assessment. The Bank analyzes the risks to the achievement of the Project’s DOs.

22. Decision. For Investment Project Financing for which a decision on authorizing
appraisal is required, once most Project design issues have been addressed, a decision is made —
whether to appraise the Project, taking into account the above analysis and information on any
known breaches by the Borrower or the Project Participant(s) of its (their) obligations to the
Bank under existing Bank-supported operations. For a Project supported by a Bank Guarantee,
the Bank decides whether to continue negotiations with the Project Participant(s).

23. Prior to Appraisal. The Bank discloses the PID and the draft ISDS prior to appraisal.
For Category A Projects (as defined in OP/BP 4.01), the summary of the environmental and
social impact assessment report is provided to Executive Directors before appraisal.5

24. Appraisal. The Bank appraises the Project to confirm any relevant Project and
Investment Project Financing information and address any outstanding legal, design and
implementation issues. After appraisal, the Bank finalizes the draft Project documentation,
including the draft legal agreements for a Bank Loan financing the Project.

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“Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-consulting Services under IBRD loans, and IDA Credits
and Grants by World Bank Borrowers”; and “Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants under IBRD
Loans and IDA Credits and Grants by World Bank Borrowers”.
5
For Projects covered by OP/BP 4.03, the summary is disclosed in the manner provided in OP/BP 4.03.

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25. Generally, the following information is finalized by the Bank, following Project
appraisal:

(a) the Project’s definition, rationale, DOs, and scope, planned expenditures and their
relation to country financing parameters6, financing requirements and implementation and funds
flow arrangements;

(b) the results framework and the monitoring and evaluation arrangements;

(c) the economic, financial, financial management, technical, procurement, social,

environmental and risk assessments, and, as necessary, the relevant risk management actions
undertaken or to be undertaken;

(d) information regarding the expenditures proposed to be financed by the Bank Loan that
are deemed to raise particular risks (including expenditures for land acquisition, compensation
for involuntary resettlement, severance payments, demining, secondhand goods, and
compensation for vendors for late payments) to be described in the Project documents along with
any related mitigation measures;

(e) the main legal terms and conditions of the Bank Loan, and its disbursement arrangements
as set out in a draft disbursement letter, including the provisions of the Bank’s Disbursement
Guidelines for Projects;

(f) cofinancing of the Bank Loan or other collaboration arrangements with development
partners and stakeholders;

(g) the structure, the proposed risk coverage, and indicative terms and conditions of the Bank
Guarantee; and

(h) any proposed exceptions to, or waivers from, Bank policies or procedures.

From Appraisal through Approval

26. At the end of this stage, the Bank decides whether to approve the Investment Project
Financing.

27. Negotiations of Bank Loans. Management decides to authorize negotiations of a Bank

Loan based on the relevant documentation and taking into account information on any known
breaches by the Borrower of its obligations to the Bank under existing Bank financed operations.
After the decision to authorize negotiations (which may be taken at the appraisal decision point),

6
Country financing parameters, which only apply to Projects financed by Bank Loans, provide the overall
framework for cost sharing arrangements to be used, and the extent to which recurrent costs, local costs, and
taxes and duties may be financed by the Bank, under Bank Loans in the country.

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the Bank and the Borrower conduct the negotiations and seek to finalize agreement on the
relevant issues and documentation. If new substantive issues or significant changes in the design
of the Bank Loan are raised during the negotiations, based on a consideration of these issues,
Management decides whether to proceed.

28. Bank Loan Approval. For Bank Loans requiring approval by the Executive Directors,
Management informs the Executive Directors when the negotiations have been scheduled and
then when they have been completed. After the negotiations, the Bank finalizes the draft Project
documents for the Bank Loan, and Management decides on their submission to the Executive
Directors.

29. Bank Guarantee Approval. Management may seek approval by the Executive Directors
of the Bank Guarantee before negotiations have been completed. If the completion of
negotiations results in substantial changes to the Bank Guarantee previously approved by the
Board, Management resubmits the proposal to the Executive Directors for approval of the
changes. Details on the financing requirements and implementation arrangements of the Project
supported by the Bank Guarantee may be finalized after approval.

30. Presentation to the Executive Directors. If any information in the Project documents
raises issues of confidentiality or sensitivity for the Borrower or Project Participant(s), or may
adversely affect relations between the Bank and the Borrower or, in the case of a Bank
Guarantee, the member country, and this information is deemed to be relevant to the Executive
Directors in their decision-making process, such information is not included in the Project
documents and is described in the memorandum of the President instead. When there are: (a)
payments under any IBRD loan or IDA credit to the Borrower, or to or guaranteed by the
member country, that are overdue by 30 days; or (b) payments due by the member country under
any Member Country Indemnity that are overdue by 30 days; Project documents are not
submitted to the Executive Directors unless an exception is granted by Management. After all
requirements for presentation to the Executive Directors have been met, the Executive Directors
decide whether to approve the proposed Investment Project Financing.

31. Approval by Management. Management decides whether to approve any Investment

Project Financing that does not require approval by the Executive Directors.

B. Implementation Support

32. The implementation support and monitoring phase starts after approval of the Project,
and includes signing and effectiveness of the Project legal agreements, Project implementation
and completion, and in the Bank Loans the closing of the Bank Loan account.

33. Bank Loan Signing. After approval of a Bank Loan, the Bank arranges for signing of
the legal agreements as soon as the signing requirements are met. If the legal agreements are not
signed within 18 months following approval, the Bank normally withdraws the offer of the Bank

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Loan. Exceptionally, Management may decide to provide the Borrower with additional time to
sign.

34. Bank Loan Effectiveness. The legal agreements for a Bank Loan terminate if the
conditions for their effectiveness, if any, are not met by the date specified in the agreements.
When warranted, Management may decide to extend the effectiveness deadline; normally the
deadline is not extended beyond 18 months after Bank Loan approval. When the effectiveness
deadline is extended, dated covenants whose dates fall before the new effectiveness deadline
become additional conditions of effectiveness. Any decision by Management to declare the legal
agreements effective or to extend the effectiveness deadline is taken before the expiration of the
effectiveness deadline. Exceptionally, if the legal agreements for the Bank Loan have terminated
for failure to become effective by the effectiveness deadline, Management may decide to
reinstate such agreements with the Borrower’s agreement.

35. Bank Guarantee Signing and Effectiveness. The legal agreements for a Bank
Guarantee are signed after approval of the Bank Guarantee and completion of negotiations. If
the legal agreements are not signed within 24 months following Board approval, the Bank
normally withdraws the offer of the Bank Guarantee. Exceptionally, Management may
decide to provide the relevant Project Participant(s) with additional time to sign. Legal
agreements for Bank Guarantees become effective in accordance with their terms.

36. Informing the Executive Directors. Management informs the Executive Directors, as
part of regular operational reporting, of the following matters related to Investment Project
Financing approved by the Executive Directors: (a) withdrawal of the financing offer; (b) legal
agreements that terminate for failure to become effective; and (c) terminated legal agreements
that have been reinstated.

37. Extensions Following Changes in Conditions Prior to Signing or Effectiveness of

Bank Loan. If an extension of the deadline for signing or effectiveness involves a substantial
departure from the conditions under which the Bank Loan was originally approved, the legal
agreements are not signed or declared effective until Bank approval of the new conditions is
obtained through a restructuring.

38. Borrower’s Role. The Borrower is responsible for implementing the Project, monitoring
its progress, evaluating results on completion, and meeting its contractual obligations set out or
referred to in the legal agreements. Unless otherwise agreed by the Bank, the Borrower furnishes
annual audited Project financial statements six months after the close of the Borrower’s financial
year and unaudited interim financial reports periodically. Audits are carried out by auditors with
independence and capacity acceptable to the Bank, under terms of reference acceptable to the
Bank.

39. Project Participants’ Roles. The relevant Project Participant(s) is (are) responsible for
implementing the Project supported by a Bank Guarantee, monitoring its progress and

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completion, and meeting its (their) contractual obligations set out or referred to in the legal
agreements. The member country is responsible for evaluating results on completion of the
Project. The Bank: (a) may accept audited financial statements provided by the relevant Project
Participant(s) in accordance with their legal agreements relating to the Project; and (b) may rely
on lender assessments of the financial reports of the Project Participant(s).

40. Bank’s Role. In providing implementation support, the Bank pays particular attention to
reviewing the monitoring by the Borrower or Project Participant(s) of the performance of the
Project and compliance with contractual undertakings. The Bank periodically assesses the
Project, and reviews the monitoring by the Borrower or Project Participant(s) of results, risks,
and implementation status, updating Project information and identifying follow-up actions
needed as appropriate. The Bank monitors the timeliness of the receipt of annual audited
financial statements and audit reports and reviews their content and quality. For a Bank
Guarantee, following completion of the Project, the Bank monitors the specific risks covered by
the Guarantee until the Bank Guarantee Expiration Date. This monitoring function is carried out
at the corporate level.

41. Bank Loan Disbursements; Suspension of Disbursements. After the legal agreements
for a Bank Loan have been declared effective, the Bank disburses the proceeds of the Bank Loan
in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the legal agreements and in the
disbursement letter. If the Bank decides to suspend disbursements, items whose exemption from
suspension is, in the Bank’s judgment, in the interest of the Project, will minimize delays and
cost in the event that the suspension is lifted, or permit an orderly termination of the Project, may
be exempted from suspension. Special commitments to pay made by the Bank to third parties at
the Borrower’s request are always exempted.

42. Cancellation of Bank Loan Amounts. The Borrower or the Bank may decide to cancel
an unwithdrawn amount of a Bank Loan in accordance with the provisions of the legal
agreements. When the Borrower decides to cancel an amount of the Bank Loan and gives notice
to the Bank, the cancellation is effective as of the date of receipt of the Borrower’s notice. The
Bank does not accept requests for retroactive cancellations.

43. If the Bank cancels an amount of a Bank Loan, the cancellation is effective as of the date
of the Bank’s notice, except in the case of cancellation of the remaining unwithdrawn balance of
Bank Loan after the Closing Date, in which case the cancellation is effective on the latest of: (a)
the Closing Date; (b) the final date for receipt of withdrawal applications by the Bank; or (c) the
final date the Bank loan account was charged for a disbursement or credited for a refund.

44. Suspension, Cancellation and Termination of Bank Guarantees. Suspension,

cancellation and/or termination of a Bank Guarantee follow the relevant provisions of the legal
agreements.

45. Restructuring. If the Borrower or a Project Participant proposes changes to the Project or
Investment Project Financing, the Bank determines if this is a Level One or Level Two
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restructuring, as defined in OP 10.00 and prepares the documentation accordingly. The

documentation describes the rationale for the proposed restructuring and the analysis of associated
benefits and risks. Executive Directors or Management decide on the restructuring approval as
appropriate. Restructurings take effect through amendments to the legal agreements or, if so
established in the original legal agreements, by written notice to the Borrower. A list of all
approved restructurings is included in regular operational reporting to the Executive Directors. All
restructurings are taken into account in conducting self- and independent evaluation.

46. Closing Date. During Project implementation, the Bank monitors the approach of the
Closing Date and works with the Borrower or Project Participant(s) to ensure that closing
procedures as set out below are followed. After completion, the Bank prepares a report
evaluating the performance of the Project.

47. Extension of Closing Date. Upon a request from the Borrower or Project Participant(s),
the Bank may decide to extend the Closing Date if the Project’s DOs remain achievable, the
performance of the Borrower or Project Participant(s) remains satisfactory, and the Bank and the
Borrower or Project Participant(s) agree on actions that will be undertaken by the Borrower or
Project Participant(s) to complete the Project. The Bank processes the extension as a
restructuring.

48. Withdrawals after the Loan Closing Date. The Bank may decide, without formally
extending the Loan Closing Date, to disburse or approve the use of proceeds of a Loan under
withdrawal applications received within four months after the Loan Closing Date for payments
made or payments due for eligible expenditures incurred prior to the Loan Closing Date.
Exceptionally, and upon the Borrower’s request, the Bank may decide to extend the period for
receipt of such withdrawal applications. In addition, the Bank may decide to finance out of the
proceeds of the Bank Loan the cost of a final audit that will be completed after the Loan Closing
Date.

49. Closing the Bank Loan Account. The Bank closes the Bank Loan account within two
months after the deadline set by the Bank for receipt of withdrawal applications or, if no such
additional period is granted, within two months after the Loan Closing Date. Any undisbursed
balance of the Bank Loan is cancelled. The Bank notifies the Borrower of the final disbursement
status of the Bank Loan account and the cancellation of any undisbursed balance.

50. Bank Loans under Suspension of Disbursements. If a suspension of disbursements of a

Bank Loan is in effect on the Loan Closing Date, any unwithdrawn balance of the Bank Loan is
normally canceled, and the Bank Loan account is closed. Exceptionally, Management may
decide to authorize a delay in canceling the balance and closing the Bank Loan account, if
suspension is likely to be lifted imminently and Project and/or country circumstances warrant
such a delay. Once the Bank decides to lift the suspension, Management may decide to approve
an extension of the Loan Closing Date.

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51. Extension of Bank Guarantee Expiration Date. The Bank, in agreement with the Project
Participant(s), may decide to extend the Bank Guarantee Expiration Date, provided the Project’s
DOs remain achievable, and the performance of the Project Participant(s) remains satisfactory.
The Bank processes the extension as a restructuring.

52. Investment Project Completion Report. After the completion of the Project, or in certain
cases of additional financing (as described in Section D (Additional Financing) of this BP) or in
certain cases involving a series of Projects, prior to the Project’s completion, the Bank prepares
an implementation completion and results report (“ICR”). The ICR covers, among other things,
the degree to which the Project’s DOs and results have been achieved and the overall Project
performance, taking into consideration the Project’s operating environment and, for a Bank
Guarantee, its impact in mobilizing private sector financing for the Project. The ICR
incorporates the evaluation by the Borrower or Project Participant(s) of the Project, as well as of
its (their) performance and the performance of the Bank, if available. Management decides on
the submission of the ICR to the Executive Directors, normally within six months following
Project completion, and may decide to authorize an extension of time for the completion of the
ICR and its submission to Executive Directors.

C. Projects with Special Considerations

53. Exceptional Arrangements in Situations of Urgent Need of Assistance or Capacity

Constraints. The Borrower or member country may request the use of exceptional arrangements
for an Investment Project Financing as set out in OP 10.00, paragraph 12. If Management
determines that the Borrower or member country is eligible for such arrangements, the following
provisions apply:

(a) when compliance with the environmental and social requirements is permitted to be
deferred to the Project implementation stage, Project documents include an action plan
addressing the application of environmental and social policies;

(b) when exceptional alternative legal and operational implementation arrangements are
used, the Project documentation sets out the relevant capacity-building measures planned for
timely transfer of implementation activities to the Borrower or member country; and

(c) the normally sequential stages of identification, preparation and appraisal may be
consolidated; and the decision to authorize negotiation may be taken after a single consolidated
review of a complete negotiations package.

54. Series of Sequential Projects. Such series involve, for Bank Loans, a single Borrower;
or, for Bank Guarantees, a single Member Country or Implementing Entity. In addition to
regular requirements, the documentation for the first Project in these series presents the rationale
for a phased approach, the potential benefits and risks of such an approach, the overarching DOs
for the series, overall expected results, and timeline for expected completion of each phase and
the series; it also gives an indicative funding or guarantee envelope for the entire series.

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Subsequently, each Project in the series is prepared and appraised individually, taking into
account the performance to date of the preceding Project(s) in the series.

55. Other Series of Projects. For all series of Projects other than those described in
paragraph 54 above, the documentation for the first Project in such series sets out the rationale
for the series, an indicative funding or guarantee envelope, and the similar criteria and/or the
common design features for the series, as applicable.

56. Financial Intermediary Financing. If an Investment Project Financing is proposed to be

made in support of a financial intermediary, at the concept review a decision is taken on the
appropriateness of such financing, taking into consideration the availability and appropriateness
of alternative sources of financing.

57. Small Projects. For a Project financed by the Bank under a recipient-executed trust fund
grant of less than US$5 million, the Bank follows simplified procedures set out in internal
processing arrangements, requiring simplified assessments and risk analysis, streamlined
procedures from appraisal through approval, and streamlined ex-post evaluation.

D. Additional Financing

58. When additional financing is requested by the Borrower or Project Participant(s)

during implementation of a Project, the Bank follows normal Investment Project Financing
procedures with the following exceptions. Management decides on proceeding with
preparation on the basis of documentation justifying the need for additional financing and
summarizing the implementation record and results of the Project to date. The Bank prepares
documentation for the additional financing, including an updated appraisal-stage PID and, as
applicable, an ISDS (covering the original Project and the new activities) for a decision point
on appraisal and negotiations. Additional financing is provided through an amendment to the
original legal agreements and/or new legal agreements. The legal agreements are signed
before the Closing Date of the original Investment Project Financing. The ICR for the
original Investment Project Financing covers the original Project and additional financings.
When an additional financing request is expected to result in an overall Project
implementation period that would exceed ten years, an ICR is prepared before Management’s
decision on appraisal and negotiations of such additional financing, and a supplemental ICR is
prepared upon the full Project completion; provided, however, that if the additional financing
is solely to address a financing gap or cost overrun, Management may decide to have a single
ICR prepared upon the full Project completion.

These procedures were prepared for use by World Bank staff and are not necessarily a complete treatment of the
subject.