Implementation Completion and Results Report - Community Driven Development Project
Summary — This report summarizes the implementation and results of the World Bank-funded Community Driven Development Project in Haiti. The project aimed to improve access to basic services and infrastructure in poor communities by directly transferring public resources to local community organizations. The project was implemented between 2005 and 2013 and included multiple phases of additional financing.
Key Findings
- The project successfully transferred funds to community-based organizations for small-scale investments.
- Access to basic services improved for a significant portion of the population in targeted municipalities.
- Social capital and governance were enhanced through community participation and transparency.
- The project demonstrated the effectiveness of CDD for post-disaster recovery.
- Sustainability of some productive subprojects remained a challenge.
Full Description
The Implementation Completion and Results Report (ICR) assesses the outcomes of the Community Driven Development (CDD) Project in Haiti, funded by the World Bank. The project's primary objective was to scale up the direct transfer of public resources to local community organizations in impoverished rural and peri-urban areas. This was achieved by financing small-scale investments proposed, implemented, and managed by these organizations, thereby improving their access to essential social and economic infrastructure. Furthermore, the project sought to enhance governance and build social capital within communities by promoting citizen participation and transparency in decision-making processes. The project underwent several phases, including additional financing rounds to address natural disasters and evolving needs. The ICR evaluates the project's relevance, efficacy, and efficiency, providing valuable lessons for future development initiatives in fragile states.