Adapting to Climate Change: Assessing the World Bank Group ...

APPENDIX APIDCountryApprovalYearP084742China2006Project nameIrrigatedagricultureintensification loan3Reviewedas SLWMportfolioAll SLWMindicatorstargetedICR reviewoutcomeNot yetrated. ICRdraftICR reviewefficacyNot yetrated. ICRdraftSource Outcomes SLM Interventions SLWM ERRWatershedwith the 8.5 tons appraisal target);and, for wheat + 50% (to 6.0 tonscompared with the targeted 4.0tons/ha).Draft ICR data were used.Compared to baseline, grain cropyields in the project areasincreased by 27% and outputincreased by 27%, while output ofcash crops increased by 75%.Under the water savingcomponent, water use atcompletion dropped to 3809m3/ha or 60% of the appraisaltarget of 6,306 m3/ha, comparedto baseline use of 6892 m3/ha;water productivity rose from thebaseline of 1.03 kg/ m3 to 1.55kg/ m3 at completion, whichexceed the appraisal target.food production, focusing on themain staple food grains, potatoesand vegetables, by: landimprovement; multiplication ofimproved seed varieties;extension service, farmer andstaff training, and research.Orchard Development: highqualityfruit trees and reducingsoil erosion on sloping land, by:investing in nurseries;establishment of new orchardsand rehabilitation of existingones; post-harvesting facilities;and training, research andextension.Assessment of adaptationoptions: Impact assessment ofclimate change in 3-H Basin andproject area (assessment ofhydrology and potential cropproduction, prioritization andselection of adaptation measuresand demonstration areas). Waterresources managementmeasures, including thedevelopment of catchments toenhance rainfall storage capacityand reduce water loggingthreats, well-based irrigationwith reinforced prevention andresistance to drought andadvanced field “real” watersavingirrigation technologiesand works; adaptation-orientedfarming practices, includingadjustment o f farming patternsto reduce water consumption,and combining drainage withirrigation to avoid soildeterioration; water-savingsorientedfarming technologies,including development o fdrought resistant varieties,“seeded in water” practices,membrane and biological waterconservation to deal with waterscarcity, and land and ecosystemrehabilitation andamelioration; andPAD23.7%,ICR:25.3%M&E:baselineM&E :controlgroupsM&E: indicatorsand outcomesconnectedGender-povertyvegetable and silk cocoonproduction.yes yes yes To promote women’sparticipation, the Grant (TrustFund) was provided for “gendermainstreaming” (more in M&Esection). In terms of povertyimpact, low income groups hada slightly higher percent gain inincome compared to mediumand high income groups.Sustainability(Financial risks related to waterfees—they are still too low tocover all O&M costs). FromICR: No risks that may threatenthe project’s developmentoutcome are known or likely inthe foreseeable future.101