Solomon Islands - Roads and Aviation Project

Overview & Synopsis

Ratings for the Roads and Aviation Project for Solomon Islands were as follows: outcome was moderately satisfactory, Bank performance was satisfactory, and monitoring and evaluation (M and E) quality was substantial. Some lessons learned included: projects in fragile country contexts should use ongoing operation to prepare designs and implementation arrangements, thereby facilitating readiness of the future pipeline investments. It is important to choose indicators within the project’s control to reflect its actual achievements. Higher cost contingencies should be factored into project design, especially in remote locations. Continuous communication between stakeholders, government, and donor partners is critical for the success of a project and long-term engagement in a sector.