● Development Viewpoints(1) Relevance of ProjectBackground, Objectives, and Scope of the EvaluationSummary of Evaluation Results(2) Effectiveness of Results(3) Appropriateness of Processes● Diplomatic Viewpoints(1) Diplomatic ImportanceChief EvaluatorConsultantPeriod of the Evaluation StudyField Survey CountryMOFA implemented a grant aid project (Grant Aid for Economic and Social Development Program) in 2017 aimed at alleviating power shortages in the country and ensuring a stable supply of electricity by providing fuel for power generation in order to contribute to economic and social development in Mozambique. This evaluation assesses the results of the grant aid project “Economic and Social Development Program in Mozambique in FY2017 (Fuel for Power Generation)” (grant amount: 1.5 billion JPY) implemented by MOFA, with the main objectives of obtaining recommendations and learning lessons for future ODA planning and implementation as well as ensuring public accountability.The project supported the improvement of the power supply and resulting economic and social development in the northern part of Mozambique, which is located in the Nacala Corridor, through the procurement of fuel oil for power generation. Although the project was not aimed at increasing or expanding the power generation capacity, it was connected to the stabilization of the power supply in the Nacala Corridor. In that sense, it shows consistency with Japan’s high-level policies such as support for infrastructure development and the development of the Nacala Corridor; with development needs in Mozambique, where improved access to electricity is a high priority due to its necessity for the promotion of industrialization; with the need for stabilization of the power supply in the target region; and with targets relating to energy access in the SDGs. On the other hand, appraisal of the project request should have considered the appropriateness of using heavy fuel oil for power generation from the perspective of ensuring environmental sustainability along with the financial sustainability of the state-owned energy company of Mozambique (Electricidade de Moçambique or “EDM”), as well as reducing disparities in access to electricity within the target region. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory = B)SATO Kan HiroshiChief Senior Researcher, Research Operations Department, IDE-JETROJapan Techno Co., Ltd.September 2020 to March 2021Mozambique (remote survey conducted online)* Ratings: Highly Satisfactory = A; Satisfactory = B; Partially Unsatisfactory = C; Unsatisfactory = DFrom a long-term perspective, large-scale power plant construction is needed to improve the power supply in northern Mozambique. However, while waiting for this to materialize, the existing grid will continue to be pressed due to increased power demand. The cooperation approach, which assisted the procurement of fuel oil for power generation to maintain the supply of power from a power ship as an emergency measure to stabilize and ensure the quality of the power supply and to prevent large-scale power outages, was therefore adequate. The fuel procured through the project was used to supply power from the power ship for about one year, and EDM was able to secure 100% of the electricity it needed as agreed in the contract with the independent power producer that operated the power ship. In terms of outcomes and impacts, the project helped to sustain production activities in the target region by ensuring the quality of electricity and stabilizing the power supply. (Evaluation Result: Satisfactory = B)The project was implemented appropriately according to the procedures for the aid modality of the Economic and Social Development Program (procuring agent system), including assessment of development issues, appraisal of the content of requests, and determination of the details of cooperation. On the other hand, the evaluation team found that the usage conditions and power supply performance of the procured fuel were not adequately monitored or recorded after delivery. Furthermore, information disclosed about the project was not sufficiently concrete in terms of clearly publicizing the details of the project and expected development outcomes. (Evaluation Result: Partially Unsatisfactory = C)Mozambique contains gateways to the sea for landlocked countries such as Zambia and Malawi, and peace and stability in the Nacala Corridor, which links the Indian Ocean with the interior of Africa, are important to development in Mozambique along with the entire African continent, as well as to the realization of the “Free and Open Indo-Pacific” promoted Evaluation of Economic and Social Development Program in Mozambique in FY201717Annual Report on Japanʼs ODA Evaluation 2021
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