Implementation Completion and Results Report - IDA Grant for an Electricity Infrastructure Reconstruction and Energy Access Expansion Project
Summary — This report assesses the implementation and results of the World Bank-funded Electricity Infrastructure Reconstruction and Energy Access Expansion Project in Haiti. The project aimed to strengthen energy policy, improve the electricity sector's sustainability, and expand access to reliable electricity services. However, the project faced significant challenges, including slow implementation, governance issues, and multiple restructurings, ultimately limiting its overall success.
Key Findings
- The project faced significant implementation delays and required multiple restructurings.
- The project's objective to improve the financial sustainability of EDH was not fully achieved.
- The project contributed to increased access to electricity through off-grid solutions, particularly in rural areas.
- The project supported institutional strengthening in the energy sector, but governance challenges persist.
- Economic analysis indicates positive economic and financial returns from the project's investments.
Full Description
The Implementation Completion and Results Report (ICR) evaluates the Haiti Electricity Infrastructure Reconstruction and Energy Access Expansion Project, funded by the World Bank. Approved in 2012, the project sought to enhance energy policy and planning capabilities, improve the sustainability and resilience of the electricity sector, and expand access to reliable electricity services. The project included components focused on institutional strengthening, performance improvement of Électricité d’Haïti (EDH), infrastructure rehabilitation, and a contingency emergency response. However, the project experienced several restructurings, funding cancellations, and faced challenges related to governance, security, and implementation capacity. The ICR assesses the project's relevance, effectiveness, and efficiency in achieving its intended objectives, providing lessons and recommendations for future interventions in Haiti's energy sector.