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December 13,2005

FROM: Vice President and Corporate Secretary

Monthly Operational Summary of Bank and IDA Proposed Project (as o f November 15,2005)

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THE WORLD BANK MONTHLY OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

CONTENTS

User’s Guide 3 Global Environment Facility 4

Projects in the Pipeline New Projects 5 Projects Deleted 6 AfricaRegion 7 East Asia and Pacific Region 18 South Asia Region 27 Europe and Central Asia Region 33 Middle East and Nor th Africa Region 43 Latin America and the Caribbean Region 47 Guarantee Operations 59 List of Acronyms 60

Entries for Projects in the Pipeline are organized by region, country and economic sector. Entries preceded by (N) denote new listings; (R) indicates a revision or update from the previous month’s listing. The portions of the entry that differ appear in italic type. A sample entry i s included in the User’s Guide, which begins o n the next page.

SECTOR DEFINITIONS

Economic Management Education Environment and Natural Resources Management Energy and Mining (including Renewable Energy) Finance (including noncompulsory pensions, insurance

and contractual savings) Health, Nutrition and Population Information and Communication Law and Justice

Private Sector Development Public Sector Governance Rural Development Social Development, Gender and Inclusion Social Protection Transportation Urban Development Water and Sanitation

Copyright (c) 2005 by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development/The World Bank, 1818 H St., NW, Washington, DC 20433. The material contained in The World Bank Monthly Operational Summary may not be reproduced, transmitted or photocopied in any form, o r by any means, without the prior written consent of the copyright holder.

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DECEMBER 2005 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 3

GUIDE TO THE WORLD BANK MONTHLY OPERATIONAL SUMMARY The World Bank Monthly Operational Summary reports on the status of projects in the World Bank’s pipeline from the point of identification of investment opportunities to the signing of the loan, credit or grant agreement It is a detailed accounting of the projects included in the country lending programs that are actively being prepared for implementation. The lending programs reflect the Bank‘s strategy for each member country as set out in the respective Country Assistance Strategy (CAS) papers and notes presented to the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank. On average, it takes about 13 months for the Bank to process a project from concept document to approval. M e r a financing agrement is signed, or a project removed from the program, the project entry is h p p e d . Each issue of the summary contains a list of projects being re- ported for the first time as well as a list of projects for which financing agreements have been signed or that have been dropped from the current pmgram. By becoming familiar with the Bank’s project cycle, which is summarized in the following paragraphs, consultants or suppliers of goods and works can gauge when the timing is right to pur- sue business opportunities with Bank borrowers. Each entry in the Monthly Operational Summary tells at what point in the cycle a particular project resides. Project Cycle During IDENTIFICATION, both the client government and the Bank are involved in analyzing development strategies for the country’s economy as a whole and in identifying projects that support those strategies. PREPARAlTON, the second stage of the cycle, is the responsi. bility of the client government. During preparation, the technical and institutional alternatives for achieving the objectives of a project are identified and discussed. Preparation usually requires feasibility studies followed by more detailed studies of the alternatives that promise to yield the most satisfactory results. An en- v i m e n t a l assessment is usually carried out during this phase. (See below for more information on environmental assessment) In the preparation stage of the project cycle, clients often supplement their own efforts by hiring consultants to carry out a major part of the work. Contractors and suppliers of equipment and goods need to start making contacts with country officials during this stage. ProjectAPPRAISAI, the responsibility of the Bank, provides a comprrhensive review of all aspects of the project (technical, institutional, economic and financial) and lays the foundation for implementing the project and evaluating it when completed. Conducted by Bank staff, project appraisal may be supplemented by individual experts. The preparation of the Project Appraisal Doc- ument concludes this stage. During NEGOTWTION, discussions are held with the client government, and the agreements reached are written into the loan documents. Upon completion of negotiations, the project is presented to the Executive Directors for approval. After approval, the financing agreement is signed. Project IMPJXME3NIA’IION normally starts within afew months of project financing agreement signing. Countries, through their

implementing agencies, have full responsibility for the design and execution of World Bank-fhanced projects, including the hiring of consultants and the pro c u m e n t of goods and works, Contractors and suppliers, t h m f o re should contact appropriate officials of the implementing agency to express their interest in spec& projects. They should obtain information on what goods and services will be needed and when and how to submit bids and pposals. During implementation, consultants are often used to povide technical assistance and other project implementation support. Un- like contracts for goods and works, those for consulting services are not usually advertised. Therefoe consultants in particular should contact the responsible implementing agency early in the project preparation period to express their interest Contracts for consulting services, as well as some for goods and works, may also be pmcured prior to loan/credit/grant approval. This is known as advance contracting. The information contained in ?he WwldRank Monthly Operational Summary is intended to enable companies to assess their interest in supplying Bank-financed projects. Further information should be requested from the country’s project implementing agency, The likelihood of a timely response is greater if the queries are brief and to the point When possible, travel to the country and direct contact with relevant agency officials is rec- ommended. Firms should contact the World Bank only if they are unable to obtain a response to their queries from the implementing agency, General information about business opportunities under Bank loans, credits and grants may be obtained from the World Bank’s Pmcurement Policy and Services Group’s website at: http://www.worldbank.org/pmcure (click on bidding and consulting opportunities).

Environmental Categories The type, timing and scope of environmental analysis to be per- formed by Bank clients are to be confirmed when a given prc- ject is identified. Projects are assigned one of the following categories based upon the nature, magnitude and sensitivity of e n v i m e n t a l issues:

Category A: Environmental assessment is normallyrequid, as the project may have adverse and significant environmental impacts. Category B Morelimited environmental analysis is appmpriate, as the project may have specific environmental issues.

Category C P rojects include the environmental category A, B or C, except in the case of financial intamediary loans, credits and grmts, which are designated “FI,” and development policy loans, credits and grants, which are not categorized. The ab- sence of a category is shown by the letter “U. Business opportunities arising from World Bank projects after they have been approved, including invitations to bid and to submit proposals on Bank projects and notices of contract a- war$, are available via the internet at UN Development BUS- iness Online at <www.devbusiness.corn>.

Monthly Operational Summary DECEMBER 2005

A typical summaly entry looks like this:

Vietnam 4 Name of borrowing country

(R) Payment Systems and Bank Moderniza- tion: The project wi l l establish a computerized payments system in order to improve efficiency and modernize the banking sector.Technica1

(R) = revised; (N) = new entry

f----. Project description

assistance to strengthen the institutional capacity of participating commercial banks wi l l also be pro- -Italics indicate change from last month’s listing

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vided. Preappraisal mission completed. Environ- mental Assessment Category C. PID: VNMPA028.

4 US$50.0 (IDA). Consultants wi l l be required for project management and commercial bank institutional studies. Project Management Unit, Payment System and Bank Modernization Project, State Bank of Vietnam, 49 Ly Thai To, Vietnam, Fax: (84-4) 258-385, Contact Mr. Nguyen Van Binh

‘ID = Project identification Amount of financing in US$ millions (source)

f-------. Name/address of implementing agency

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY

In addition to projects financed by the World Bank, The World Bank Monthly Operational Summary reports on projects financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The GEF provides grants and concessional funding to recipient countries for projects and programs that protect the global environment and promote sustainable economic growth.

The facility, set up as a pilot program in 1991, was restructured and replenished with over US$2 billion in 1994, and Rplenished with another US$4 billion in 1998, to cover the agreed incre- mental costs of activities that benefit the global environment in four focal areas: climate change, biological diversity, international waters, and stratospheric ozone. Activities concerning land degradation, primarily desertification and deforestation, as they relate to the four focal areas, are also eligible for funding. Both the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Con- vention on Biological Diversity have designated the GEF as their funding mechanism on an interim basis.

GEF projects and programs are managed through three implementing agencies: the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the World Bank The GEF Secretariat, which is functionally independent from the three implementing agencies, reports to and services the Council and Assembly of the GEE The GEF is striving for universal participation, and currently 168 countries are participants. Countries may be eligible for GEF

funds: (a) if they are eligible for financial assistance through the financial mechanism of either the Climate Change Convention or the Convention on Biological Diversity; or (b) if they are eligible to borrow from the World Bank (IBRD and/or IDA) or receive technical assistance grants from UNDP through a Coun- try Programme. A country must be a party to the Climate Change Convention or the Convention of Biological Diversity to receive funds from the GEF in the relevant focal area.

GEF projects must be country-driven, incorporate consulta- tion with local communities and, where appropriate, involve nongovernmental organizations in project implementation.

For additional information on the GEE contact the GEF secretariat orvisit its site on the World Wide Web at: www.gefweb.org

The GEF Secretariat 1818 H St. NW Washington DC 20433, USA Tel: (1-202) 473-0508

Email: Secretariat@TheGEEorg Fa: (1-202) 522-3240,522-3245


New Projects Added in This Issue

Africa Region Burkina Faso Rural Development:

Agricultural Diversifkation and Market Development Congo, Republic of Rural Development: Coastal Zone and Marine Biodiversity Ethiopia Energy and Mining: Electricity Access Expansion Zambia Social Development, Gender and Inclusion:

Zambia Local Development Fund

East Asia and Pacific Region China Energy and Mining: Follow-up to the Renewable Energy

Transportation: GuiyangTransport Water and Sanitation: Liaoning Medium Cities Infrastructup Water and Sanitation: Ningbo Water Management Indonesia Envimment and Natural Resources Management:

Scaleup Program, Phase 1

Envimment and Conservation through Community-Driven Development

Envimment and Natural Resources Management: Integrating Environment and Forest Protection onto the Recovery and Future Development of Aceh

Transportation: Surabaya Sustainable Urban Transport Urban Development: Umbulan Springs Mongolia Public Sector Governance: Governance Assistance Philippines Transportation: National Roads Improvement

Water and Sanitation: Manila Third Sewerage Regional Energy and Mining: Greater Mekong SubRegion

Timor-Leste Education: Education for All Vetnam Urban Development: Second Urban Water Supply

and Mangement Program, Phase 2

Power Trade Program, Phase 1

Development

South Asia Region At&aniStan

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P. 9

P. 9

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p. 18 p. 19 p. 20 p. 20

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p. 21 p. 22 p. 22

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p. 25 p. 25

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p. 27

Energy and Mining: Second Emergency Power Rehabilitation p. 27 Public Sector Governance: Public Administration Reform p. 27 Pakistan Economic Management: Pmverty Reduction Support

Economic Management: Second North West Frontier Province Supplemental (Cr. 3974-PAK) p. 31

Structural Adjustment Supplemental (Cr. 3932-PAK) p. 31

Finance: Second Poverty Alleviation Fund Additional Health, Nutrition and Population: Second Partnership

Rural Development North West Frontier Province

Transportation: Highways Rehabilitation Additional Urban Development Azzad jammu and Kashmir

Water and Sanitation: Punjab Irrigation Sector

Water and Sanitation: Second Punjab Barrages

p. 31

for Polio Eradication p. 31

On-Farm Water Management Additional p. 32 p. 32

Community Infranstructureand Services Additional p. 32

Development Policy p. 32

Rehabilitation and Modernization p. 32

Europe and Central Asia Region Albania E n v i m e n t and Natural Resources Management: Conservation

p. 33 Georgia Education: Improving Learning Environment APL 2 p. 36 Kazakhstan Private Sector Development: Technology and Competitiveness p. 36 KDSOVO

Envimment and Natural Resources Management: Social

Moldova, Republic of Envimment and Natural Resources Management: Persistent

Poland Transportation: Third Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Romania

Russian Fedemtion Economic Management Support to Establishing Special

'Bjikistan Public Sector Governance: Strengthening the National

Ukraine Private Sector Development: Second Export Development Social Protection: Pensions Administration

and Sustainable Management of Karavasta Lagoon

and Environmental Support, Clean-up and Land Reclamation p. 36

0 rganic Pollutants Stockpiles Management and Destruction p. 37

p. 38

p. 39 Rural Development Agriculture Development Policy

Economic Zones p. 39

Statistical System for Development and Poverty Reduction p. 41

p. 42 p. 43

Middle East and North Africa Region Iran E n e w and Mining: Power Transmission and Distribution Transportation: UrbanDransport Technical Assistance Iraq Education: Third Emergency Education

p. 44 p. 44

p. 44

Supply and Sanitation p. 45

and Sanitation p. 45

p. 45

Water and Sanitation: Second Emergency Baghdad Water

Water and Sanitation: Second Emergency Water Supply

Morocco Water and Sanitation: Water Sector Development Policy


New Projects Added in This Issue

Latin America and the Caribbean Region Brazil Private Sector Development Third Programmatic Sustainable

Public Sector Governance: Second State Pension Reform

Dominican Republic Water and Sanitation: Water and Sanitation in Tourism Areas

and Equitable Growth p. 49

Technical Assistance p. 49

p. 52

Social Protection: Conditional Cash Transfer AF'L Haiti Rural Development Rural Infrastructure Rehabilitation Panama Rural Development Second Rural Poverty

and Natural Resources Paraguay Transportation: Road Maintenace Peru

p. 53

p. 55

p. 56

p. 57

Ecuador Health, Nutrition and Population: Health Reform Health, Nutrition and Population: Health Insurance APL p. 53 Program APL 2 P 57

Projects Deleted From This Issue Africa Region Congo, Democratic Republic of: Health Sector Rehabilitation Support (H182-zII) Guinea: Health Sector Support (Cr. 4072-GUI) Mali: Rural Community-Based Development (Cr. 4113-MLI) Namibia: Coast Conservation and Management Nigeria: Second National Urban Water Sector Reform Regional: Groundwater and Drought Maintenance 'hzania: Third Poverty Reduction Support (Cr. 4110-TA) Togo: Energv Sector Investment (Fifth Power)

East Asia And Pacific Region Mongolia: Second Private Sector Development (Cr. 4088-MOG) Vetnam: Fourth Poverty Reduction Support (Cr. 4091-VN) Targeted Budget Support for National Education for An Plan Imple- mentation Cr. 4089VN) Road Safety (Cr. 4073-VN)

South Asia Region India: Tamil Nadu Empowerment and Poverty Reduction (Cr. 4103-IN) Pakistan: Second Improvement to Financial Reporting and Auditing (Cr. 4109 PAK)

Europe and Central Asia Region Cmatia: Programmatic Adjustment (J-.n. 733C-HR) Science and Technology (Ln. 7320-HR)

Georgia: Poverty Reduction Support (Cr. 4112-GE, H184-GE) Russian Federation: Cadastre (Ln. 48CC-RU) Serbia and Monten- : Danube River Enterprise Pollution Reduction TFO54908 Irrigation and Drainage Rehabilitation (Cr. 4105YF) Ipljikistan: FeIpfiana Valley Water Resources Management (H179TJ) Turkq Energy Community of South East Europe (Ln. 4772-TU) Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Preparedness (Ln. 4784-TU) Second Privatization Social Support (Ln. 4791-TU) Ukraine: Hydropower Rehabilitation (Ln. 4795U4

Latin America and the Caribbean Region Brazil: Sustainable and Equitable GrowthTechnicaJ Assistance (In. 7253-BR) Chile: Santiago Urban Transport (Ln. 7315CH) Santiago Urban Transport Technical Assistance Ln. 731GCH) Colombia: National Disaster Vulnerability Reduction (Ln. 7293-CO) Ecuador: Trade Adjustment Assistance Second Indigenous and AhEcuadorian Peoples Development (Ln. 7235EC) Low-Income Neighborhood Upgrading Haiti: Governance Technical Assistance (H16HI.A) Mexico: Second Programmatic Environmental Development Policy (Ln. 7328- ME) Innovation for Competitiveness APL 1 (Ln.729GME) Access to Land for Young Farmers (Ln 7323-ME) Modernization of the Water and Sanitation Sector Technical Assis tance (Ln. 7325ME) Venezuela: Rural Development


Africa Angola Transportation (R) Emergency MultiSector Recovery, Phase 11: The objectives of the project are to (a) improve rural incomes, (b) enhance food s e curity in provinces most affected by the conflict, (c) improve access to essential education and health services in those same provinces, (d) rehabilitate and reconstruct critical infrastructureand (e) strengthen government capacity to facilitate long-term development. Appraisal was scheduled to begin on 14 December 2005. Envinnmental Assess ment Category B. US$150.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants win be required. Ministry of Planning, Largo 17 de Setembro, Luanda, Angola, Tel: (244-2) 338686, Fax: (244-2) 336945, Contact: H.E. Ana Dias Lourenqo, Minister

Water and Sanitation Water Sector Development: The objective of the project is to develop an integrated water resources management strategy and the related regulatory and institutional framework. Appraisal was scheduled for 15 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 60512. US$40.0 (IDA). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Govel;no da Provincia do Namibe, Huila e Cabinda: D i recqb Nacional de Agua

Benin Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Coastal Zone Integmted Management: The objective of the p r e ject i s to manage the coastal zone and biological diversity sustainably. Appraisal mission was scheduled for December 2005. Envhnmental Assessment Category B. US$4.2 (GEF). Consulting services to be deternked. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined Management of Forests and Adjacent Lands: The objective of the project is to enable continuation of work financed by an earlier series of grants for forest and adjacent land management. Negotiations were scheduled for November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. P I D 69896. US$6.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Prcjet de Gestion des Forets et des Terroirs Riverains, Ministry of Agri- culture, Livestock and Fisheries, Directorate of Forests and Natural Resources, BP W884, Cotonou, Republic of Benin, Tel: (229) 333453, Fax: (229) 330-421, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Benoit Avonomadegbe, Program Coordinator

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Malaria Booster Control Pmgram: The objective of the project i s to reduce illness, lost productivity and deaths due to malaria, espe cially for vulnerable people such as children under five and pregnant women. Appraisal was scheduled for November 2005. Envh-onmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96482. US$31.0 (IDA Grant). Consul tants will berequired. Programme National de Lutte contre le Palud- isme, BP 882, Cotonou, Benin, Fax: (229) 336404, E-mail: hkossou@ hotmail.com, Contact: Dr Hortense Kossou, Coordinator of Malaria Con- t r o l h g r a m

Information and Communication Third Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project i s to implement the poverty reduction strategy of sustaining macro-ece nomic and private sector growth, improving service delivery and pro- motinggood governance. Project concept review completed. Appraisal was scheduled for 5 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. US$35.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Fi- nance and Economy, BP 302, Cotonou, Benin, Tel: (229) 2130-0217/ 5141/6103, Fax: (229) 213@1851, Contact: Mr. Mathias Houndonougbo, Director, National Commission for Development and the Fight Against Poverty

Urban Development (R) Second Decentralized City Management (Cr. 41 17-BEN): The objective of the project is to increase access to urban services in the primary cities and selected secondary cities. The credit was signed

on 3 November 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID 82725. US$35.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. SERHAU SA, 32- 34 rue 390 (route de Lome), BP 2338, Benin, Tel: (229) 300209, Fax: (229) 300626, E-mail: serhauaintnetbj, Contact Mr. B e r n a d n Agbo, Director

Burkina Faso Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Health System Strengthening and Multisector Iw/ADDs Pro- gram: ‘The objectives of the program are to: (a) improve the quality and coverage of preventive and curative health services, and strengthen the health system’s capacity to accelerate progress toward meeting health and nutrition millennium development goals, (b) strengthen multisector and civil society efforts to reduce HIV/AIDS transmission and mitigate the socieeconomic consequences for those affected, and (c) strengthen systems for monitoring and evaluating progress toward health sector and HIV/AIDS objectives, including the use of perfor- mancebased contracts. Appraisal was scheduledfbr21 November2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93987. US$4% 7 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health and Na- tional AIDS Council, 03 B P 7030, Ouagadougou 03 Burkina Faos, Tel: (226) 5032-4188, Fax: (226) 5031-4001, E-mail: [email protected] Con- tact: Mr. Tiendrcbeogo Joseph, Permanent Sewta ry

Rural Development (N) Agricultural Diversi!kation and Market Development: The objective of the project i s to increase rural households incomes and operators revenues in support of economic growth and poverty alle viation Appraisal is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 81567. US$ 50.0 (IDA). Consultants will b e required for institutional analysis, market development, market information systems and agricultural intensification. Project Coordination Unit, Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, 01 BE 6285 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226) 5030-4279, Fax: (226) 503@ 4280, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Atama Bernard D a b i F Coordinator

Water and Sanitation (R) Urban Infrastructureand Decentralization: ‘The objective of the project i s to build up the currently inadequate urban infrastructure to (a) improve links between urban areas and rural hinterlands, (b) support local financial resource mobilization, (c) increase predictabil ity in intergovernmental fiscal transfers and (d) increase local governments’ capacity to carry out mandated functions and foster local economic development Appraisal mission is scheduled for February 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84027. US$lO.O (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Poles Regionaux de De veloppement, 01 BP 7050 Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226) 7027-0983, Fax: (226) 5030.5508, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Jean Baptiste Ouedraogo, Coordinator

Burundi Economic Management Economic Reform Support: The objectives of the project are to accelerate growth and improve public expenditure management and its impact on the poor. Project concept review completed. Environmen tal Assessment Category C. US$50.0 (IDA grant). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Ministry of Finance, B P 1830, Bujumbura, Burundi, Tel: (257) 222-775, Fax: (257) 223-827, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact Mr. Dieudonne Ngowembona

Social Development, Gender and Inclusion Community and Social Development: The objective of the pmject i s to improve living conditions and develop capacity at the communes level through (a) construction and rehabilitation of social and economic infrastructuq (b) development of young people’s capacity to provide social and economic goods and services: and (c) targeted assistance to vulnerable households for housing and livelihood recovery. Ap praisal was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$30.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Min- istry of Finance, BP 1830, Bujumbura, Burundi, T e l (257) 222-775, Fax:

Monthlv ODerational Surnrnarv DECEMBER 2005

(257) 223-827, Email: [email protected], Contact H.E. Mr. Dieudonne Ngowembona, Minister

Urban Development (R) Public Works and Employment Creation Supplemental: The objectives are to (a) increase general productive employment through laborintensive public works; (b) carry out cost-effective and economically and socially useful public works projects by small and medium enterprises; and (c) enhance the institutional capacities of municipalities to identify, prioritize, operate and maintain subprojects. It will help implement 61 unfunded subprojects already identified, including new markets, primary schools, health centers, stonepaved roads, a new residential site development, a gravity-fed water scheme, and river flood protection facilities. Negotiations are under way. Envinnmental A s sessment Category B. PID: 95024. US$30.6 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be r e q u i d . ABUTIT: Government of Burundi, Boulevard du l e r Novembe ex Immeuble BBCI, BP420, Bujumbm, Burundi, Tel: (257) 245565, Fax: (257) 246509, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Potame Nizigire, Minister of Public Works and Equipment

Cameroon Economic Management InfrastructunjLocal Economic Development: The objective of the project is to maximize the contribution of cities to sustain the de velopment of the country while vigorously attacking the roots of poverty in and around urban areas. Concept Review Meeting i s scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (ID&. Consultants will be r e q u i d . PID (Projet d’infrastructure de Douala) / Volet Urbain, S/C Communaute Urbaine de Douala BP 43, Douala, Cameroon, Tel: (237) 342-3435/6950, Contact Mr. Missie, Project Coordinator

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Forestry and E n h n m e n t : The objective of the project is to e+ tablish and implement a nationalresource management and forestry conservation strategy. Board Presentation is scheduled f i r January 2006. Envimmental Assessment Category A. PIDs: 70656, 73020. US$15.0/10.0 (IDNGEF). Consultants will be required. Ministere des Forets, YaoundC, Cameroon, Tel: (237) 221-2406/7, Contact Mr. De nis Koulagna, Project Coordinator Community Development Sustainable Land Management: The objective of the project is to maintain and restorefragile agro-pastoral ecosystems, reducing soil erosion, stabilizing sediment storage, increasing vegetative cover and carbon sequestration in critical water bodies, and enhancing agro-biodiversity through the promotion of sustainable land management policies, practices, and investments. Ap praisal was scheduled for November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. P I D 89289. US$6.0 (GEF). Consultantswill be required. National Program for Participatory Development (PNDP), Tel: (237) 793-4904, E-mail: [email protected], Contact:Matie-Madeleine Nga, Na- tional Coadinator

Public Sector Governance ’E-ansparency and Accountability Capacity Building: The objective of the project is to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of public resoumes. Appraisal was scheduled for December 2005. Envinnmental Assessment Category C. PID: 84160. US$ 10.0 (ID&. Consultants will be r e q u i d . Ministry of Economic Affairs, Pmgram- ming and Regional Development, Yaounde, Cameroon, Tel: (237) 222 4270, Fax: (237) 222-4854, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ngouembe Abandza, Project Coordinator

Cape Verde Economic Management (R) Second Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project is to implement the poverty reduction strategy by improving the efficiency, effectiveness and transparency of the national budget pmcess as the central mechanism for channeling resources towards poverty reduction, and by implementing education, health and social protec tion strategies. Appraisal completed. Negotiations are tentatively sched - ukdfir midJanuaryaD06. Env imen ta l Assessment Category C. PDs: 90875,94697. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consultants will b e r e q u i d for stud-

ies, analysis and program design in public expenditure management, civil service r e f o m decentralization, judicial r e f o m health sector financing, social protection systems, education and professional training policy, and resubbased monitoring and evaluation. Ministry of F i i c e and Planning, Praia, Santiago, Republic of CapeVerde, Tel: (238 2) 607-520, Fax: (238-2) 615897, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact Mr. Manuel Pinheiro, Director General of Planning

Chad Energy and Mining (R) Petroleum Management Capacity Building Supplemental: The objective of the project is to facilitate implementation of the Chad- Camerwn Pipeline project, particularly with respect to environmen tal issues and to development of domestic oil resoumes. Negotiations were scheduled for December 2005. Envimmental Assessment Cat- egory: C. P I D 80709. US$ 11.5 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Comitk Technique National de Suivi et de Control, N’Djamena, Chad, Tel: (235) 520.775, Fax: (235) 52CL9729, Email: hkabadiQcnpptchad.org, Contact Haroun Kabadi, National Coordinator of the Doba Project; Di- rection du Petrole; Coordination Nacionale

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Cotton Sector Reform: ?he objective of the project is to restructure and liberalize the cotton sector. Project Concept Note is being pre pared. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant.). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Cellule Technique de la Rkforme du Secteur Coton., Ndjamena, Chad, Tel/Fax: (235) 264-854, Contact: Mr. Fauba Padacke, Pm*ect Coordinator

Public Sector Governance (R) Second Petroleum Economy Management Supplemental: The objective of the project is to improve the quality of public financial management systems and strengthen capacity to make the best possible developmental use of all its resources, including oil revenues. A p praisal was scheduled for December2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 90265. US$lO.O (IDA). Consultantswill be required. CelluleTechnique GEEETel: (235) 292-695, Fax: (235) 520.451, Email: [email protected], [email protected], Contact: Ma- hamat Moussa Ahmat, Coordinator; Cellule Economique du GEEP, Tel: (235) 525888, Fax: (235) 522-950, Contact: Mahamat Bahradine Oumar, Coordinator

Social Protection Demobilization and Reintegration: The objective of the project is to build national reconciliation, peace and security, thereby helping sustain social and economic development. Project concept review was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$5.0 (IDfl). Consulting services to be determined. Comite Na- tional de Reinsertion, PO Box 06, NDjamena, Chad, Tel: (235) 526614, Email: [email protected], Contact: Col Dingamadji Major, Coordinator, Pro- ject Unit

Urban Development Urban Development: The objective of the project is to lehabilitate infrastructureand manage urban services in the major cities. Appraisal is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 72030. US$15.0 (IDA). A PHRD grant of US$ 1.0 has been a p p m e d for preparation. Consultantswill be r e q u i d . Ministry ofTer- ritorial Administration, Urban Policy and Habitat, BP 436, Ndjamena, Chad, Tel: (235) 544-435, Fax: (235) 523-722, Contact: Dr. Dobingar Al- lassembaye, Project Coordinator

Congo, Democratic Republic of Economic Management (R) Transitional Support for Economic Recovery: The objectives of the project are to (a) increase the impact on the poor of public spending in key priority areas, including public service delivery in education and health, (b) strengthen public expenditure and civil service management and (c) improve governance in the forestry and mining sectors. Negotiations completed. Board presentation was scheduled for 8 December2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 91990. US$75.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance,

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Blvd. du 30 Juin, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243) 811-6565, Fax: (243) 880-2381, Contact Mr. AndrePhilippe Futa, Min- ister

Education Education Sector: The objective of the project is to retain students in primary school by strengthening the system’s ability to provide access to quality primary education and by improving non-formal ap pmches to achieving broaderbased basic education as an alternative for certain groups. Appraisal is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 130.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Primary, Secondary and Professional Education, b i s e ment des Avenues, Batetela et Cliniques, Kinshasa, Democratic Repub lic of Congo, Tel: (243-081) 990-8976, Contact C. Ndom Ndaoembel, Minister

Transportation Emergency Multi-Sectoral Rehabilitation and Recovery Supple- mental: The objectives of the project are to (a) rebuild agricultural p r e duction and enhance food security, (b) reconstruct and rehabilitate critical infrastructuq (c) restore essential social services and build corn munity infrastructuq and (d) strengthen the capacity of the government to formulate, implement, and manage medium and long-term development programs. Project preparation is under way. Environ- mental Assessment Category A. PID: 96305. US$120.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Bureau Central de Coordination, Ave. Colonel Mondjiba n. 372, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243-081) 509-6430, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Matata Ponyo, Dkcteur-General

Congo, Republic of Rural Development (N) coastal Zone and Marine Biodiversity: The objective of the pre ject is to increase incomes and improve living conditions for the rural population by promoting diversification and growth of economic activities in rural areas. Project preparation is under way. Envbnmental Assessment Category B. US$8.0 (IDA/GEF). Consultants will be re q u i d . Ministry of Agriculture, Lifestock and Fisheries, BP 2453, Brazzaville, Congo, Tel: (242) 814131, Contact: Mr. Pierre Claver Oboukangongo, Project Coadinator

CBte d‘lvoire Economic Management Emergency Economic Recovery: T h e objective of the project is to meet post-conflict needs and enable sustained recovery. Project Con- cept Review i s scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assess- ment Category C. US$50.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Immeuble SCIAM, 19eme Etage, Abidjan, CBte d’Ivoire, Tel: (225) 202@0842, Fax: (225) 2020-0856, Con tact: H.E. Mr. Paul Bohoun Bouabre, Minister National Protected Areas Pmgram: The objective of the project is to strengthen capacity to manage the country’s protected areas system. Appraisal is scheduled for April 2006, assuming that the country situation permits it. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$16.0 (IDA/GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministere d‘Etat du Ministere de I’Environement, OIPR, Abidjan, CBte d’Ivoire, Tel: (22522) 416116, Contact H. E. Mme. Angele GNonsa, Ministre

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) HIV/AIDS Multi-sector Response: The objective of the project i s to implement a multi-sector HIV/A!DS national program to reduce the spread of HIV infection with special focus on the most vulnerable groups and assist infected persons and affected communities cope with the impact of HIV/AIDS. Negotiations are scheduled for 10 July 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 71631. US$50.0 (IDA). Consultants are required for preparation of the project impla mentation manual and the accounting and financial management p r e cedures and for recruitment of the coordination unit’s core staff. Ministry in Charge of HIV/AIDS, 16 BE Abidjan 16, CBte d’Ivoire, Tel:

0834, E-mail: [email protected], Contacts: Konan Kouassi Clovis, (225) 21243013/4,2021-0832,0752-2376,05056699, Fa: (225) 2021-

Charge #Etudes au Cabinet, Adama Bamba, Directeur des&faim Fi - nancibres

Law and Justice (R) Capacity Building for Poverty Reduction Pmgram: The o b jective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of central and community-based agencies to deliver and be accountable for quality public service. This project is no longer in the current lending program. Fur - ther reporting will be discontinued until preparation resumes. Envimn- mentalhsessment Category C. PID: 55076. Us30.0 (IDA). Consulting services will be required during preparation to put the key analytical and capacity building blocks in place. In the implementation phase, consultantswill be r e q u i d for program management, monitoring and evaluation. Secrktariat National a la Gouvernance et au Renforcement des Capacitks, Cabinet du Premier Ministre, 01 BP 1533 Abidjan 01, Rue des jardins, 2 Plateau, Rkpublique de CBte d‘Ivoire, Tel: (225) 2241-0164, Fax: (225) 2022-1833, E-mail: [email protected], Contacts: Mme. Ginette Yoman, Executive Secretay, M. Marc-htoine Koffi, Deputy Ex - ecutive SecEtay

Social Protection Demobilization, Reintegration and Rehabilitation: The objectives of the project are to (a) demobilize and reintegrate about 46,500 ex- combatants: @) rehabilitate or reconstruct social and economic infrastructure in the communities most affected by the war and (c) strengthen social capital. Negotiations have been postponed pending progress on arrears clearance. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 82817. US$80.0 (IDA). During preparation, consultants will be r e q u i d for demobilization and community reintegration. Local consultants will be needed for community-based rehabilitation activities and vocational training. Government of Cote d’Ivoire, 27 BP 933 Abid- jan 27 Cote d‘Ivoire, Tel: (225) 2252-7350/1/2/4, E-mail: brahima.san- [email protected], Contact: Ibrahima Sangare, Seaetaire Executif du PNDDR

Eritrea Transportation Road Sector: The project, a h t phase adaptable program loan, will aim at (a) building institutional capacity for engineering and financial management, materials testing and quality control; @) rehabilitating, Strengthening and upgrading priority roads, bridges and culverts; and (c) implementing a national road safety program. Project preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 50357. Us24.0 (IDA). Consulting services for project preparation are being financed through a PPI? InfrastructureDepartment, Ministry of Pub lic Works, PO Box 841, Asmara, Eritrea, Tel: (291-1) 122-477, Fax: (291-1) 120-661, Contact: Mr. Kidane Berhane, Director General

Ethiopia Energy and Mining (N) Electricity Access Expansion: The objective of the project is to expand access to electricity by means of a sustainable program, notably in small- and medium-sized communities in rural areas, thus supporting broad-based economic development and helping alleviate poverty. Project identification is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate gory B. PID: 97271. US$lOO.O (IDA). Consultants will be required. Uni- versal Electricity Access Expansion Unit, Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation, De Gaulle Square, PO Box 1233, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-1) 550-811, Fax: (251-1) 552-345, 551-324, Contact: At0 Tes saye Delesse, Project Coordinator Integrated Development of the Eastern Nile: The objective of the project is to facilitate power trade with Sudan and thus optimize utilization of existing and planned generation capacity. A high-voltage transmission line connecting the two countries would be the first step in realizing an integrated power system in the Eastern Nile. Appraisal is scheduled for June 2006. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 74011. US$35.0 (IDA). Consultants for the environmental and sc- cial impact assessment (ESIA) have been selected. The h a 1 report of the pre-investment study will be completed once the ESIA is at an ad- vanced stage. Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation, D’Gaulle Square, 2nd Floor, Room 207, PO Box 1233, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-


01) 560042, Fax: (251-01) 550-822, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Miheret Debebe, Secretary and General Manager

Finance (R) Financial Sector Capacity Building: The objective of the project is to deliver the capacity, infrastructure, products and know-how necessary to develop the financial sector. Appraisal completed. Nego - tiations were scheduledfor 12 December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assess ment Category C. Us25.0 (IDA), Consulting services to be determined. National Bank of Ethiopia, PO Box 5550, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-1) 551-3859, Fax: (251-1) 5514588, Contact At0 Teklewold At- nafu, Governor

Public Sector Governance (R) Third Poverty Reduction Support The objectives of the project are to: (a) improve the investment climate; (b) improve governance and service delivery; and (c) reduce vulnerability. Concept review corn - pleted. Appraisal is tentatively scheduledfor 25 January 2006. Envimn- mental Assessment Categoryto be determined. Us175.0 (IDAGrant). N o consultants arerequid. Ministry of Finance and Economic D e velopment, PO Box 1905, Addis Ababa 1037 Ethiopia, Tel: (251-1) 226 637, Fax: (251-1) 551-355/551-496, Contact: At0 Getachew Adem, WelfareMonitoring Unit

Rural Development (R) Capacity Building for Agricultural Services: The objectives of the project are to (a) increase the productivity and profitability of the agricultural sector, (b) improve the effectiveness of agricultural technology institutions, and (c) facilitate the development of more mbust, competitive and accessible agricultural markets. Appraisal is scheduled for 1 February 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 79275. US$lOo.O (IDA). A PHRD grant of US$0.8 is helping finance project preparation. Consultants will be required. Ministry ofAgricul- ture and Rural Development, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-1) 150 110, Fax: (251-1) 512-984, Email: [email protected], Contact: Belay Edjigu, Minister of State (R) Inigation and Drainage: The objective of the project is to increase the area under irrigation through cost-effective, environmentally and socially sound investments that are beneficial to the rural poor. Appraisal is scheduled for March 2006. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 92353. US$95.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants are required for (a) iden tification of irrigation and drainage projects; (b) feasibility study and detailed design; (c) transaction model and action plan for private sector involvement; (d) environmental impact assessment; (e) preparation of a project implementation manual; and (f) financial management and procurement assessment, Ministry of Water Resources, PO Box 170121, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-1) 6625516, Fax: (251-1) 662- 6318, Contact: Mr. Gulilat Birhane, Head, Planning Department

Social Development, Gender and Inclusion (R) Civil Society Capacity Building The project aims at empowering citizens and their organizations to make independent and sign5 cant contributions to improved governance and decentralized services. Appraisal is scheduled for 14 Februay 2006. Envimunental Assess ment Category C. PID: 81614. US$25.0 (IDA). Background studies are under way. Ministry of Capacity Building, Civil Society Capacity Building Program Office, Tel: (251-1) 637-204, Fax: (251-1) 637-203, E mail: meja880yahoo.com, Contact At0 Melaku Jemaneh, D k c t o r

Urban Development (R) Local Investment: Cformerly Decentralization Fiscal Support for Local Infimtructure) The objectives of the project are to: (a) deliver better services to people by facilitating more capital investment at the local government level (woreda and municipal) ; and (b) deepen the p mess of decenh.alization to the local level. Appraisal is scheduled for April 2006. Envimunental Assessment Category B. PID: 4704. US$ 150.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Fi- nance and Economic Development, PO Box 1905, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Fax: (251-1) 553-844, (251-1) 551-496, Contact: Ato Behanu Legesse, InfrastructureDepartment Head

Water and Sanitation Flood Pteparedness and Early Warning: The objective of the project is to reduce human suffering and damages, as well as capture the benefits of excess flood waters resulting from flooding in the Eastern Nile. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 94268. US$5.0/45.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Con- sulting services to be determined. Eastern Nile RegionalTechnical Of- fice, PO Box 27173-1000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-1) 461-130, Contact: Dr. Abdulkarim Seid, Regional Coordinator

Gabon Environment and Natural Resources Management Forest and Environment Sector: The objective of the project is to increase sustainably the contribution of the natural resourns manage ment sector to the national economy, reduce oil dependency and di- vers% the economy, helping improve standards of living while ensuring sustainable management of natural resources and conservation of bie diversity, Board presentation was scheduled for November 2005. En- vironmental Assessment Category A. PID: 70196. US$ 14.7/8.0 (TBRD/GEFj. Consultants will be required. Planning and Monitoring Unit, Ministry of Forestry and Environment, Tel: (241) 721-382, Fax: (241) 721-382, Email: pnae@inetga, Contact: Mr. JusteL Boussienguet, Coordinator

Social Development, Gender and Inclusion Local Infrastructure Development: The objectives of the project are to: (a) set up a sustainable management system to carry out public works by small- and medium-enterprises (SMEs); (b) promote and develop SMEs in public works sectors such as the secondary road network, health, education); (c) generate employment; (d) provide basic infrastructureand improved access to services; and (e) improve the local economy and contribute to poverty alleviation. Board Aesentation was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Cate- gory B. PID: 82812. US$lO.O (TBRD). Consultants will be required. PAPSUT, PO Box 114, Libreville, Gabon, Tel: (241) 765830,768-307, Fax: (241) 765-831, Email: papsutQinternetgabon.com, Contact Mr. RichardDamas, Project Cooidinator

Gambia, The Education ThidEducation: The second phase of an APL, the project uses a sec- tonvide approach to achieve the Millennium Development Goals of universal primary education by 2015 and gender parity by 2010, with an emphasis on quality during the second phase, and special attention to rural areas and girls’ education. Preappraisal mission was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$8.0 (IDA). A PHRD grant of US$0.7 is financing project preparation. Con- sultants will likely be required. Department of State for Education, W l l y Thorpe Bldg., Banjul, The Gambia, Tel: (220) 4228522, Fax: (220) 422-5066, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Jawara Gaye, Manager, Project Coordination Unit

Rural Development (R) Community Development: The objective of the project is to im- p m e living conditions and incomes of the poor, improve access to basic services, and improve health outcomes in underserved rural areas. Preappraisal mission is tentativeiy scheduled forJanuary 2006. Env i ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: 82969. US$12.0 (IDA). A PHRD grant of US$ 0.5 has helped finance preparation. A PPF advance of US$0.2 has been approved. Consultants will be r e q u i d for an environmental and social impact study, a baseline study, a communication strategy, a monitoring and evaluation system, and training activities. Department of State for Finance and Economic Affairs, Tel: (220) 422-5181, Fax: (220) 449-4758, Email: [email protected], Con- tact: Mr. Musa B. Jagne,Project Coordinator

Ghana Economic Management (R) Economic Management Capacity Building (Cr. 4125GH): The objectives of the project are to refo rmpublic sector management and service delivery; and strengthen the governance and competi-

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tiveness of the financial sector. Approved by the Executive Directors on 15 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 92986. US$25.0 (ID@. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Fi- nance and Economic Planning, PO Box MB40, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 667-231, Fax: (233-21) 668119, Contact Kwadwo Baah Wiredu, Minister, Ministry of Public Sector Reform, PSC Building, First Floor, Private Mail Bag, Stadium Post Office, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 684 086, Fax (233-21) 67@295, Email: margaretsekyer&yahoo.com, C o n tact: Margaret Sekyere

Finance Accountability, Capacity Building and Decentralization: The o b jective of the project is to enhance the efficiency, accountability and transpamcy of government financial management functions and im- p m e revenue generation. Appraisal mission is tentatively scheduled for April 2006. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 69348. US$ 55.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for information technology, training, institutional development and capacity building. Ministry of Finance, PO Box M40, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (23521) 668016, Fax: (233- 21) 663-854, Email: [email protected], Contact Ms. Agatha Gaisa Nketsiah, Program Coodinator

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Multi-Sectoral HIV/AIDS Program (Cr. 4125-GH): The o b jective of the project i s to improve the accessibility and use of prevention, care and support services in high prevalence areas and among priority risk groups, orphans and other vulnerable children living with HIV/AIDS. Approved by the Executive Directors on 15 November 2005. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 88797. US$20.0 (IDA). Consultantswill be required. AIDS Commission, PO Box CT5169, Ac- cra, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 782-262, Fax: (233-21) 782-264, E-mail: sakyiQghana.gov.gh, Contact: Prof. Sakyi Amoa, Director-General

Private Sector Development M i c q Small and Medium Enterprises: The objective of the project is to accelerate poverty reduction by furthering sustainable, equitable economic growth. Board presentation was scheduled for 15 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 85066. US$45.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Trade and Industry, PO Box M47 Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 663327, Contact: Hon. Alan Kyerematen, Minister

Urban Development Fifth Urban APL, Phase 2: The objective of project i s to ensure the sustainable delivery of adequate urban infrastructure and services, particularly in under-served secondary towns. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 75.0 (IDA), Consultants are required for preliminary engineering studies. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, PO Box M50, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 67@363/4, Contact: Mr. Godfrey Ewool, Project Director

Guinea Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Community-Based Land Management Pmgram: The objective of the project i s to carry out the ongoing Village Communities Sup port Program, an approach in selected subwatersheds to enable and encourage local communities to incorporate integrated ecosystem management practices designed and implemented by the local populations. Boardpresentation was scheduled for the second quarter of lX2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 81297. US$7.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Plan, Conakry, Guinea, Tel: (225) 464-031, E-mail: [email protected], baldefa- [email protected], Contacts: Mrs. Aminatou Camara Barry, National Project Coodinator, Mme. Balde Hadja Fatoumata Diop, Project Co- ordinator Coastal Zone Marine Biodiversity Management: The objective of the project i s to achieve rational management of coastal biodiversity for conservation and sustainable development, with a particular emphasis on enabling communities in and around priority areas to plan, implement, and maintain environmentally sustainable and socially inclusive alternative livelihoods. Board presentation was scheduled for

the second quarter of FY2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 70878. US$5.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be detamined. Ministry of Plan, B P 221 Conakry, Guinea, Tel: (224) 296266, Email: [email protected], Contact Mme. Bald6 Hadja Fatoumata Diop, Project Coordinator; Programme d’appui aux communaut6s villa- geoises, Tel: (224) 464-023, Fax: (224) 464-031, E-mail: pacv@a€ribone.net.gn, [email protected], Contact Mme. Ca- mara Aminatou Barry, National Project Coodinator

Rural Development Second V I Community Support hgram: The objective of the project is to scale-up decentralized and participatory rural development. Decision meeting has been postponed to 9 March 2006. Environmen tal Assessment Category B. PID: 65129. US$30.0/7.0 (IDNGEF). Co- financing amounts of US$7.0from FAD, US$3.8from FRDE, and US$ 1.9 from ADF are anticipated. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Planning, Tel: (224) 464-023, Fax: (224) 464-031, Email: pacv@afri- bonenetgn, Contact: Mme. Camara Amiiatou Barry, National Coor- dinator

Guinea-Bissau Economic Management (R) Economic Management Reform: The objective of the project i s to carry out the initial phase of a macro-economic program aimed at establishing internal and external balances, contributing towards greater fiscal sustainability and the preconditions for private sector-led growth. Board presentation is scheduled for early2006. Envbnmen - tal Assessment Category U. PID: 94766. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant). N o consultants are required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Implementing Unit of the Private Sector Rehabilitation and Development h j e c t , Rua Justin0 Lopes, Casa 74/A, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Tel: (245) 203- 496, Fax: (245) 203-495, E-mail: [email protected],gw, Contact: Mr. Carlos Casimiro, Project Dhector

Social Development, Gender and Inclusion National Community-Driven Development: The objective of the project i s to improve living conditions through better access to social and economic services and infrastructure It will use the community-driven development approach of strengthening the capacity of local communities to determine their priority needs and prepare, implement, and maintain subprojects. Identification mission was tentatively scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (IDA), A PHRD grant of US$0.4 has been provided for preparation. Consultants will be required for preparation. Ministry of Econ- omy and Finance, 37Ax M a r Cabral, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau,Tel: (243) 52@6894, Contact Mr. Carlos Andrade, Adviser to the Minister

Kenya Economic Management Development of a National Statistical System: The objective of the p rqject i s to build a more effective and efficient statistical system that wil l produce better data and improved analysis of economic, financial and social developments. Board presentation has been postponed. New date is not yet scheduled. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 85414. US$20.5 (ID@. Contracts have been written for some of the consultants required during preparation. Central Bureau of Sta- tistics, Ministry of Planning and National Development, PO Box 30266, Naircbi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 34@929, Fax: (254-20) 333-030, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Anthony Kilele, Acting Director Economic Recovery Strategy Support: The objective of the project i s to implement the economic recovery strategy, which includes strengthening budget and financial management, increasing agricultural productivity and food security, improving private sector competitiveness and strengthening economic monitoring. Appraisal is tentatively scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 90204. US$75.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Min- istry of Finance, Treasury Bldg., Harambee Ave., PO Box 30007, Nairobi, Kenya,Tel: (254-20) 338111, Contact Mr. KamauThugge, Di- rector, Monetary and Fiscal Affairs

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Education (R) Education Sector- Wide Appmach: The objective of the project i s to strengthen the education sector. Boardpresentation has been post - poned. New date is not yet scheduled. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Cat- egory B. PID: 87479. US$50.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Jogoo House “B,” Harambee Ave., PO Box 30040, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (25420) 334144, Fax: (25420) 214287, Contact Professor Karega Mutahi, Pamanent Secretary

Finance (R) financial Sector Reform: The objectives of the project are to: (a) increase the soundness and resilience of the financial system; (b) imp lwe its governance; (c) improve its depth, breadth and efficiency; and (d) reduce opportunities for large-scale financial misallocations. Negotiations are tentatively scheduled for late Febncary 2006. Envimn- mental Assessment Category C. PID: 84224. US$65.0 (IDA). N o consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Treasury Bldg., Harambe Ave., PO Box 30007, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (25420) 338111, Contact: Mr. Joseph Kinyua, Permanent Secretary

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Second HIV/AIDS Pmgram: The objective of the project is to implement the national AIDS strategic plan, which calls for prevenk ing new infections, improving the quality of life of those infected and affected, and mitigating the socioeconomic impact of the epidemic. Tech - nical negotiations completed. Negotiations are tentatively scheduled for late Januaty E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 81712. US$ 50.0 (IDA), Consultants will be Itquired. National AIDS Control Coun- ci1,The Chancery Bldg., 6th Floor, Valley Rd., PO Box 61307, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 711-261, Fax: (25420) 711-072, Contact: Dr. PA. Orege, Director Health Sector Support: The objective of the project i s to implement a sector-wide reform and strengthening of the health sector. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$50.0 (IDQ. Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, Afya House, PO Box 30016, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 717- 077, Fax: (25420) 715234, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Dr. T Gakuruh, Head, Health Sector Reform Secretariat

Public Sector Governance (R) Institutional Reform and Capacity Building Technical Assis- tance: The objective of the project is to improve capacity for implementing the economic recovery strategy while strengthening the public financial management system to enhance transparency, accountabik ity and responsiveness to policy priorities. Negotiations completed. Boardpresentation has been postponed. NEW date is not yet scheduled. Envimmental Assessment Category C. PID: 90567. US$25.0 (IDQ. Consultants will be requiItd. Ministry of Finance, PO Box 3007, Nairobi, Kenya,Tel: (25420) 227-411, Contact Mr. Joseph Kinyua, W a n e n t Secretary/%asur y

Rural Development (R) Agricultural Productivity and Sustainable Land Manage- ment: The objectives of the project are to (a) attain sustainable use of natural resoums for higher productivity and incomes among fanners and (b) maintain critical ecosystem functions in fragile mas.Appraka1 is tentatively scheduled for late Januav. Envinnmental Assessment Category B. PID: 88600. US$ 10.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be detemined. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), PO Box 57811, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (25420) 583-301, Fax: (25420) 583-344, E- mail: [email protected] Contact Romano Kiome, Director (R) Community Driven Development and Flood Mitigation: : The objectives of the project are to empower local communities in the western part of the country to move out of poverty and create wealth, and to reduce the frequency and costs of recurrent floods. Pmject preparation is under wa3 E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 74106. US$80.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for environmental assessment studies, social analysis, institutional analysis and diagnostic studies. Office of the President, Harambee House, PO Box 30510, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (25420) 227-411, Contact: Mr. Mahboub M. Maalim, Permanent Semtary

Natural Resource Management: The objectives of the project are to (a) enhance institutional capacity to manage water and forests and (b) reduce the incidence and severity of water shocks in the west and the Mt Elgon and Abedares catchments. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 95050. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consulting services to b e determined. Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Ministry of Environment and Natural Resource Man- agement, PO Box 49720, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (25420) 271-6103, Fax: (254-20) 272-7622, Contact: Mr. Simeon Ochieng, Senior Deputy Di- rector of Water

Urban Development Local Government Fiscal Restructuring: The objective of the p r e ject i s to improve service delivery in urban centers. Project preparation is under way Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 66488. US$ 35.0 (IDA). N o consultants are required. Ministry of Local Gov- ernment, Jogoo House, “A” Taifa Rd., PO Box 30004, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (25420) 225346, Fax: (25420) 245067, Contact Mr. John K Karu, Chief Economist, Ministry of Local Government

Lesotho Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Health Sector Reform APL 2 Cr. 41 18-BO): The objective of the project i s to achieve a sustainable increase in access to quality preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care services. Approved by the Executive Directors on 13 October 2005. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 76658. US$6.5 (IDA). An additional US$68.2 was anticipatedfrom other donors including UNICEF, WHO, & D B and Development Cooperation Ireland. Consultants win be r e q u i d with expertise in physical planning, architectue human resources and health insurance. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, PO Box 514, Maseru 100, Lesotho, Tel: (266) 2231-7976, Fax: (266) 2231-0279, Email: hp suhis@lesof€co.za, makha!&[email protected], Contact Mrs. Majoel Makhakhe, Director, Health Planning Unit

Law and Justice Public Sector Improvement and Reform APL 1 :The project aims at (a) defining the role of government; (b) strengthening financial management; (c) enhancing government transparency; and (d) sup porting professionalization of civil service. Concept review is scheduled for February 2006. Environmental Assessment Category C. P I D 65731. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Govern- ment Office, Maseru, Lesotho, Tel: (266) 2231-1000, Fax: (266) 2232- 0578, Contact: Ms. M. Lebesa, Principal Secretary

Transpotfa tion Integrated’kansport Pmgram: The project aims at continuing reform of the road subsector initiated by the Road Rehabiitation and Main- tenance Project, but in the context of a more comprehensive approach to the transportation sector. Appraisal was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 75566. US$35.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for work on administrative, accounting, financial and operational manuals, a financial system, institutional re fomand a transport data study. Ministry of Public Works andTrans- port, PO Box 1283, Maseru, Lesotho, Tel: (266) 2231-6269, Fax: (266) 2231-0508, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Mathibeli, Prin- cipal Secretary

Madagascar Rural Development Watershed Management: The objective of the project is to stimulate inclusive ruralgrowth through intensification and diversification of agricultural production in three regions with high potential for agricultural development, while promoting sustainable use of infrastructure and soil and water resources. Appraisal is scheduled for January 2006 and Boadpresentation for March 2006. Environmental Assessment Cat- egories A/B. PIDs: 74086,88887. US$60.0/8.0 (IDWGEF). Consul- tants will be r e q u i d for preparation. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, PO Box 301, Antananarivo, Madagascar, Tel: (261-20) 222-7227, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Harison Ran- driarimanana, Minister


Malawi Economic Management (R) Emergency Recovery (H-185MAI): The objective of the p r e ject i s to restoreassets and production following the drought-induced emergency of early 2005, thereby facilitating the growth path central to the macroeconomic program adopted in May 2004. The grant was signed on 12 Octobera005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 97292. US$30.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, PO Box 30049, Lilongwe 3 Malawi, Tek (2651) 789355, Fax: (2651) 789-173, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Goodall Gondwe, Minister, Reserve Bank of Malawi

Energy and Mining (R) Rural Infrastructule Services: The objective of the project is to implement the Poverty Reduction and Economic Growth strategy with a view to significantly enhancing production and pmductivity, ne tably in agriculture but also in tourism and mining. Appraisal is scheduled for 24 April 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PIDs: 57761,74716. US$40.0/3.0 (IDA/GEF). Cofinancing of US$5.0 i s anticipated from the Nordic Development Fund. Consultants will be required for feasibility studies, institutional arrangements and private sector participation. Ministry of Economic Planning and Development, Tel: (2651) 796686, Fax: (2651) 788247, Contact Mrs. Fanny M'bawa, Director

Rural Development Irrigation, Rural Livelihoods and Agricultural Development: The objective of the project is to raise smallholder productivity and thus advance the commercialization of agriculture. Board presentation was scheduled for 22 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84148. US$30.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Food Security, PO Box 30134, Capital Hill, Capital City, Lilongwe 3 Malawi, Tel: (2651) 789-033, Fax: (2651) 789-218, Contact: Mr. C. J. Matabwa, Principal Secretary

Mali Economic Management (R) First Development Pol icy The objectives of the project are to: (a) promote growth and poverty reduction and (b) improve efficiency, accountability and transparency in public hance management Appraisal was scheduled for December2005. US25.0 (ID&. No consultants are required. Ministry of Economy and Finance,Tel: (223) 2251654, (223) 222-9632, Fax (223) 222-8853, Contact: H.E. Abou-Bakar Traore, Min- ister

Education Education Sector Expenditure Program APL 2: The objective of the project is to ensure that all children complete a quality primary education and that the education system provide the country with the human resources necessary for its development. Appraisal is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 93991. US$35.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, BP 71, Bamako, Mali, Tel/Fax (223) 223-1112, Contact: Mr. Barthklkmy Togo, Program Coordinator

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Sector-wide Health Sptem and social Development Support: The objective of the project is to achieve the millennium development health goals of decreasing maternal and infant mortality and fighting malaria, HIV/AIDS and other diseases. Appraisal is scheduled for Feb - ruary2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93689. US$ 35.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, BP 232, Koulouba, Bamako, Mali, Tel: (223) 222-5301, Fax: (223) 225 0203, Contact Mr. Daba Diawara, Seaetary General; Ministry of S e cia1 Development, BPE 3062, Bamako, Mali, Tel: (223) 222-0387, Fax: (223) 2224863

Mauritania Environment and Natural Resources Management Community-Based Watershed Management: The objective of the project is to improve the capacity and enabling environment of com-

munes and village communities to plan, implement and adopt sustainable land and water management investments and practices. Appraisal is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID 87670. US$6.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be detamined. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined

Health, Nutrition and Population Health and Nutrit ion Support: The objective of the project is to im- p m e health and nutrition, notably of women, children, and the poor. Appraisal is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID 94278. US$ 10.0 (IDA) Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health and Social Affairs, Direction des Affaires Adminis- tratives et Financieres (MSAS), BP 169, Nouakchott, Mauritania, Tel: (222) 5257004, Fax: (222) 524-2881, Email: dgimsasQtoptechno1ogy.n-q Contact Mr. Mohamed Ould Zeidane, Director General; Executive Sec- retariat for the Promotion of Women (Nutricom), BP 4472, Nouakchott, Mauriaania, Tel: (222) 529-2432, Fax: (222) 529-2431, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mrs. Mounina Mint Abdellah, Project C e ordinator

Public Sector Governance Public Sector Capacity Building: The objective of the project i s to build institutional capacity and governance in public administration and develop among nongovernmental organizations and civil society gen- uine stakeholder participation for implementing the poverty reduction strategy most effectively. Appraisal is scheduled for March 2006. En- v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 82888. US$ 17.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Devel- opment, BP 238, Nouakchott, Mauritania,Tel: (222) 5253776, Email: mhdabba@toptechnologymr, Contact: Mr. Mohamed Ould Abba, Counsellor

Water and Sanitation Water Supply and Sanitation Sector: The objective of the project is to achieve sustainable improvement in the provision of water and sanitation services in unserved and low-income areas of Nouakchott and secondary cities. Appraisal is scheduled for February 2006. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: 79475. US$30.0 (IDA). Con- sultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Hydraulics, Societe mauritanienne de l'eau (SNDE), B.P 335 Nouakchott, Mauritanie, Fax (222) 5253995, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Sidi Ould Riha, General Manager

Mozambique Economic Management (R) Second Poverty Reduction Support (Cr. 411 1-MOZ): The objective of the project i s to reformpublic financial management including the pro curanent system, the financial sector, the investment c l i i t e , and financial aspects of public health and rural development The credit was signed on 16 September 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assess- ment Category to be determined. US$120.0 (ID& . Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Praea da Marinha, Maputo, Mozambique, Tel: (2581) 311-141, Fax: (2581) 315043, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: AntQio Laice, National Di- rector for Treasury.

Education (R) Technical and Vocational Education and 'Raining: The objective of the project is to implement reform of the technical and vocational education and training system to make it more integrated and demand driven. Appraisal completed Negotiations were scheduled for 13 December2005. Envinnmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Culture, Ave. 24 de Julho.167, CP 34, Maputo, Mozambique, Tel: (258-1) 491-314, (258-1) 492- 973, Fax: (258-1) 492-196, E- mail:[email protected], Contact: Quiteria Mabote, Director for Technical and Vocational Education

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Transfnntier Conservation Areas and Tourism Develop- ment: The objective of the project is to obtain sustainable livelihood and economic development benefits from welkmanaged exploitation of the country's naturalresources. Board presentation was scheduled


for 1 December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PIDs: 71465,76809. US$20.0/10.0 (IDA/GEF). A US$0.6 PPF advance has been spent on preparation and is scheduled to close on 31 December 2005. Consultants will berequired. TFCA Unit, Ministry ofTourism, Predio Cardoso. Ave. 25 de Setembro 1123,4th Floor, Flat C, PO Box 614, Maputo, Mozambique, Tel: (258-1) 302362, Fax: (258-1) 302 372, E-mail: bsotoQtvcabo.co.mz, Contact Dr. Bartolomeu Soto, Head of project implementation unit

Finance Financial Sector Technical Assistance: 'The objective of the project is to improve the soundness and efficiency, reach and depth of the financial system so that it can fulfill its role of fostering economic growth and reducing poverty. Board presentation was scheduled for 1 Decem- ber 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 86169. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Praga da Marinha, Ave. 10 de Novembro, 929 Maputo, Mozambique, T e l (258-1)315040, Fax: (258-1) 310.493, Contact Dra Otilia Santos, Deputy National Director forTreasury

Law and Justice (R) Legal Capacity: The objective of the project is to deliver more effective and efficient legal services, especially for disadvantaged groups. Appraisal was scheduledfor 6 December 2005. Envimmental Assess ment Category C. PID: 90905. US$5.0 (IDA), Consultants will be re- q u i d . Ministry of Justice, Ave. Julius Nyerere, 13,Tel: (2581) 301-850, Fax: (258-1) 494264, E-mail: melotomaQtropical.co.mz, Contact Dra Angela Melo, Director of Planning

Rural Development Smallholder Development in the hnbez i Valley: The objective of the project is to increase the income of owners of small farms by empowering communities, building community organizations, increasing production and productivity and facilitating farm-temarket access. Pre-pwaration mission is in the field. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93165. US$20.0 (IBRD). Cofinancing of US$3.0 is anticipated from the AfDB. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Planning and Development, Ax Ahmed Sekou Toure, 21, Maputo, Mozambique

Transportation Roads and Bridges Management and Maintenance: The objective of the project is to improve management and maintenance of the roads and bridges systems. Project is being identified. Environmen tal Assessment Category B. US$135.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Administra@o Nacional de Estradas, Ave. de Moqam- bique, 1225, Tel: (258-1) 476 018, Fax: (258-1) 475290, E-mail: Amu- gunheQane.gov.mz, Contact: Atanasio Mugunhe, Director

Urban Development Maputo Urban Development Program: The objective of the pre ject is to improve the governance, financial management and service delivery of Maputo in order to reduce urban poverty and inequality and facilate private sector growth and investment. Project is being identiiied. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$73.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Maputo City Council, Mapato, Mozam- bique, Tel: (258-1) 320-267, Fax: (258-1) 320-053, Email: eccomichQ zebra.uem.mz, Contact: Eneas da Conceiglo Comiche

Namibia Environment and Natural Resources Management P mnoting Environmental Sustainability Through Impmved Land Use Planning 'The project aims at developing an adaptive management framework to guide policy and investment decisions for integrated land use at local, regional and national levels. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$l.O (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Private Bag 13306, Windhoek, Namibia, Tel: (264-61) 2842185, Fax: (26461) 284-2216, E-mail: malan.lQmweb.com.na, Contact: Dr. Ma lm Lindeque, Permanent Secretary

Niger Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Institutional Strengthening and Health Sector Support: The objectives of the program are to (a) reduce maternal and child mortality, @) lessen inequalities in health outcomes and (c) increase the availability of health services. Negotiations completed. Boardpmenta - tion is scheduled fm20 December2005. Envirmmental Assessment Cat- egory B. PID: 83350. US$35.0 (IDA).AFD has conhned coiinancing of Euro 15.0 for part of the National Health Development Plan 2005 09. A PHRD grant of US$0.5 has financed preparation. A PPF advance of U S 0 . 6 has been approved. Consultants will be required during implementation for building capacity in financial management, procument, reproductive health and health management. Ministry of Health, BP 623, Niamey, Niger, Tel: (227) 722-782, Fax: (227) 735 934, E-mail: minsanteQintnet.ne, Contact: Dr Fatimata Moussa, Exec- utive Secretary Multi-Sector Demographic Pmgram: The objective of the project is to slow population growth through child survival, family planning, women empowerment and infrastructure strengthening. Identitica- tion completed. Project Concept Note is being prepared. Environmen tal Assessment Category C. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consultants wil l be required. They will be funded through a PHRD grant and a PPF advance. Ministry of Population and Social Action Plan, BP 10461, Niamey, Niger, Tel: (227) 723-505, E-mail: sgmdsp@in!net.ne, Contact: Mr. Ibrahi ia Halilou, Secretary General

Social Protection (R) Social and Fiduciary: 'The objectives of the project are to improve public financial management, implement socialref o m s (health, pop dation, education, and social protection) and facilitate rural develop ment. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category U. VS$50.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministere de l'Economie et des Finances, BP 389, Niamey, Niger, Tel: (227) 722-847, Fax: (227) 735-934, Contact: MK BoubacarMoumouni Saidou, Commissailechaqi de I'Economie, Commissariat chmgi h I'Economie

Nigeria Energy and Mining (R) National Energy Development (Cr. 4085UNI): The objective of the project is to implement the energy sector r e f o m and facilitate the sector's smooth transition to a new market and institutional structure. The credit was signed on 15 July 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90104. US$ 172.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Project Management Unit, Power Holding Company of Nige- ria, Plot 441, Zambezi Crescent, Mailama, Nigeria, Tel: (224-9) 4156684, Email: bayoadeniyiQnepapmu.org, Contact Engr. Bay0 Adeniyi, Man- ager; Bureau of Public Enterprises, 1, Osun Crescent, Federal Capi- tal Territory, Nigeria, Tel: (234-9) 413-4636, Fax: (2349) 413-4671, Contact: Mrs. Irene Chigbue, Director General

Public Sector Governance (R) State Governance and Capacity Building: The objective of the project is to implement public sector reform in selected states and build governance capacity. The credit was signed on 15 July 2005. Envimn- mental Assessment Category C. PID: 74447. US$18.1 (IDA). Consul- tants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Ahmadu Bello Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria, Tel: (2349) 234-6291, Fax: (2349) 234-3609, Contact Dr. (Mrs.) Ngozi Okonjdweala, Minister

Transpotta tion Rural Access and Mobility: 'The objective of the project is sustainably to improve access and mobility in rural areas through participak ing states and local government councils. Appraisal is scheduled for March 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 72644. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for project preparation. Fed- eral Ministry ofAgriculture and Rural Development, Michael Okpara Way, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, Nigeria, Tel: (234-9) 523-8463/8466, Con- tact: Engr.(Mr.) E. Nwaezike, National RAMF' Coodinator, Dkctorate Rural Development


Regional Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Stockpiles Program: The objective of the project i s to elimi- nate publicly-held obsolete pesticide stockpiles and associated waste in seven countries and implement measures to reduce and prevent future related risks. The countries are Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania in the Africa Region and Morocco and Tunisia in the Middle East and North Africa Region. (This listing also appears in the Middle East and Nor th Africa Region section.) Grant signing was scheduled for 16 November 2005. Env immenta l Assessment Category A PID: 75776. US$ 21.7/2.7 (GEF/Trust Funds). Cofi- nancing to bring the total amount to US$60.0 is anticipated from AfDB (US$ 10.0), a bilateral trust fund with contributions from EU, Den- mark, Sweden and Switzerland (US$7.1), Belgium (US$4.1), FA0 (USS3.4, of which US$3.3 will be an additional contribution from GEF), CIDA (US$2.3), France (US$ L8), Japan (US$l.l), Netherlands (US$ LO), Finland (US$ LO) , and the governments involved (USS3.8). Con- sultants w i l l be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel- opment, PO Box 6247, Addis Abbaba, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-1) 251- 2734, Fax: (251-1) 463-686, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Fikre Markos, Head, Crop Protection Department; Minist&re de ]'Agriculture, du DCveloppement Fural et des P&ches Maritimes, Direction de la Protection des Vegetaux des ContrBles Techniques et de la RCpression des Fraudes, Rabat Boyaume de Maroc, %l: (212) 372-314, Fax: (212-37) 297-544, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: M. Abderrahmane Hilali, Directeur; Minist&re de 1'Environe ment, Direction Nationale de YAssainissement et du ContrBle des Po!- lutions et des Nuisances, Rue 415, Porte 191, Dravela-Bolibana, Bmako, Mali, Tel: (223) 229-2410, Fax: (223) 229-5090, E-mail: lassi- [email protected], Contact: M. Lassina Traore, Coordinateur du Programme; Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Develop ment, Agence Nationale de Protection de l'Environnement, 12 Rue du Cameroun-Belvedere, 1002 Tunis, Tunisie, Tel: (216) 7184-7493, Fax: (216) 7189-0581, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: M. Mounir Ferchichi, Directeur, Department Dechets Solides; Federal Min- istry of Environment, National Department of Environmental Affairs andTourism, 7th Floor, Federal Secretariat, Phase 1, Garki, PMB 468, Nigeria, Tel/Fax: (234-9) 523-4119, Contact: Mr. S. 0. Adekunle, Permanent Secretary; Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Private Bag X447, Pretoria 0001 South Africa, Tel: (27-12) 310-3911, Fax: (27-12) 320-1243, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Ms. Pamela Yako, Director General; National Environment Management Council, PO Box 63154, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (25522) 213-4603, Fax: (25522) 211-1579, Email: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Magnus A K. Ngoile, Director General

Transportation Bansport-%de Facilitation: The objective of the project is to c r e ate a common market for goods, services, capital and persons in the The Central African Economic and Monetary Community, which includes Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Decision meeting is scheduled for 6 May 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 79736. US$64.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. CommunautC Ekonomique et MonCtaire de I 'Mique Centrale, Executive Secretariat, BP 969, Ban- gui, CAR, Tel: (236) 611-885, (236) 612-179, Email: [email protected], sgudeac@intnetd; Ministry of Public Works, BP 4180, Yaounde, Cameroon, Tel: (237) 222-8711, Email: celcom- [email protected]

Rwanda Private Sector Development (R) Second Poverty Reduction Support (H189-RW): Cfomzerly Second Poverty Reduction Strategy Development Policy) The objectives of the project are to achieve: (a) agricultural transformation and rural development, (b) human development in education and health, and protecting vulnerable groups; (b) economic infrastructurefor development; (d) human resources and capacity building; (e) an enabling environment for private sector development; and (0 good governance.dpproved by the Executive Directors on10 November 2005. Environmental As- sessment Category B. PID: 92944. US$55.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants

will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, B P 158 Kigali, Rwanda, Tel: (250) 575756, Fax: (250) 577-581, E-mail: minis- [email protected], Contact: H.E. Prof. Paul Manasseh Nshuti, Minister

Urban Development (R) Urban InfrastructuEand City Management (H188-€IN): The objective of the project is to improve (a) urban infrastructureand services delivery in Kigali and f i e secondary cities, (b) access to urban services and housing, and (c) municipal governance and institution building. Appmed by the Ezecutive Directors on 10 November 2005. En- v immenta l Assessment Category B. PID: 60005. US$ 20.0 (IDA grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Infrastructure, BP 24, Kigali, Rwanda, Tel: (250) 86576, Fax: (250) 85755, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mme. Monique Sevumba and M. Em- manuel Ngirinkway, Program Managers

Senegal Economic Management (R) Second Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project i s to implement the poverty reduction strategy. Negotiations corn - pleted. Board presentation was scheduled for 15 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. P I D 91051. US$ 30.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Ministere de 1'Economie et des Finances, Cellule de suivi et de lutte contre la pawretk, Dakar, Senegal,Tel: (221) 8882167, Fax: (221) 889-2166, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: M. Thierno Niane, Coordinateur

Education (R) Quality Education for All, Phase 2: The objective of the project is to implement the ten-year sector plan, putting greater emphasis on improving quality. Pmppraisal is scheduledforJanuaryFebruary 2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. US$30.0 (IDA). Con- sultants are likely to be r e q u i d . Ministere de l'Education, Dakar, Senegal, Tel: (221) 8214762, Fax: (221) 821-1376, E-mail: mendpreasen- toom, Contact: Mbaye Ndoumbe Gueye, Coordonnateur du PDEF et Directeur,Direction de la Planidcation et de la Reforme de l'Education

Health, Nutrition and Population Nutrition Enhancement Program, Phase 2: The objective of the project is to implement a community nutrition program targeting poor rural and urban areas. Project Concept Note is being prepared. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category C. US$lO.O (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Bureau Executif National de la Cellule de Lutte contre la Malnutrition, Lot 42, Dakar, Senegal, Tel: (221) 8690199, Fw (221) 869-3861, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Biram Ndi- aye, National Coordinator

Rural Development (R) Agricultural Markets and Agribusiness Development: The o b jective of the project is to improve the competitiveness of the country's agriculturefor domestic and international markets. Negotiations were scheduled fmlate November2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 83609. US$35.0 (IDA). A supplemental PPF advance of US$ 0.6 has been approved. Parallel financing is being provided by the Agence franqaise de dCveloppement and the EU. Project preparation andsafeguards documents @nvironmental and Social Management and Resettlement Framework) are posted in French at www.pdmas.org. Con- sultants were used during preparation for technical studies and will be required during implementation for agribusiness activities, for which a market integrator from an international consulting f i m will be re cruited to assist the Project Coordination Unit Staff for the Pmject Management Coordinating Unit are being hiled. Ministerede l'Agricul- ture, de PElevage et de YHydraulique, Building Administratif, %me etage, Dakar, SCnCgal, Tel: (221) 822-4703, Fax: (221) 823-3268, Email: [email protected], [email protected], Contact: Mrs. Nd- eye Mama Toure, Conseiller Technique (R) Agricultural Services and Producer Organizations Pmgram, Phase 2: The objective of the project i s to consolidate the accountability and relevance of agricultural research and extension services and to strengthen producer organizations. Pmppraisal mission com - pleted Appraisal is tentatively scheduled for 16 January 2006. Envimn-


mental Assessment Category B. PID: 93622. US$20.0 (IDA). A PHRD preparation grant of US$l.O has been appmved. A requestfor a first tranche ofPPF (US$0.6) has been appmved. Social and environmerr tal impact studies completed. Consultants will be r e q u i d to d e h e a monitoring and evaluation system. Ministry of Agriculture and Hy- draulics, Office of Analysis, Planning and Statistics, Building Admin- istratif, 5eme etage, Dakar, Senegal, Tel: (221) 864-6413, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: M. Amadou Daouda Dia, National Coor- dinator

Social Development, Gender and Inclusion (R) Participatory Local Development: The objective of the project is to develop a national community-driven development framework, based on (a) decentralization and local community empowerment, (b) a multisectoral approach combining the social and economic sectors, and (c) support to local economic development targeted to the poorest communities. Appraisal mission is scheduled for 4 January 2006. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 88656. US$50.0 0A)A PPFadvance of US$0.6 has been approved. Consultants will be required during preparation and implementation for local planning and financing, decentralization, and social infrastructure Comiti! intenninisteriel de preparation, Primature, Dakar, Senegal, Tel: (221) 8896910, E-mail: cab.fall@primaturesn, Contact: M. Cheikh Awa Balla Fall, Conseiller technique

Transportation DakarDiamniadio Ton Road: The objective of the project i s to build a road between Dakar and Diamniadio to foster economic development by (a) diminishinig transport congestion and its associated costs and (b) sustainably spreading out economic activities and housing within and ouside the CapVert peninsula Appraisal mission is tentatively scheduled for February 2006. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 87304. US$50.0 (IDA). A PPF advance of US$0.6 has been appmved. An IDA partial risk guarantee of US$30.0 is planned to attract private sector involvement in private-public partnerships. Cofinancing will be r e q u i d to bridgethefinancinggap. Consultantswill b e r e q u i d during preparation and implementation for road studies, investment banking, and urban upgrading. Agence National Chargee de la Aomotion de l'Investissement et des Grands Travaux, BP 430, CP 18524, Dakar, Senegal, Tel: (221) 842-3110, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mme. Marie Ndaw, Project D k c t o r

Urban Development Local Authorities Development Pmgram: The objectives of the pro. gram are to (a) strengthen the financial and organizational manage ment of municipalities, @) improve infrastructure and (c) increase delivery of services in urban areas. Appraisal mission is tentatively scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84022. US$80.0 (IDA). Cofinancing of US$20.0 is expected from the F m c h Agency for Development (AFD). Consultants will be required during implementation for technical assistance, urban ftnancial and technical audits, monitoring and evaluation, municipal hance, strategic urban and metropolitan planning studies, capacity building in municipal management, and environmental assessments. Agence de Developpe ment Municipal, No. 5, Immeuble Carde Renovation, 36me etage, BP 6783, Dakar Etoile, !%&gal, Tel: (221) 849-2710, Fax: (221) 8422576, E-mail: pacademQsentoosn, Contact Mr. Kabir Sow, Managing Direc- tor

Sierra Leone Energy and Mining Bumbuna Hydroelectric Environmental and Social Manage- ment (H170SL): The objective of the project is to generate least-cost electricity in an environmentally sustainable and efficient manner. Ap p m e d by the Executive Directors on 16 June 2005. Environmental& sessment Category A. PIDs: 86801, 86903. US$ 12.5 (IDA Grant). Cofinancing is anticipated fi-om Italy (vss 19.9), Netherlands (LJS$0.3), AfDB (US$ L9), OPEC Development Fund (US8.4) and Japan S e c id Development Fund (US$1.9). IDAalso will offer a partial risk guarantee of US$ 38.0 on a commercial bank loan (see Guarantee Operations). A US$2.0 IDA grant has hanced preparation. Consul- tants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Power, Siaka Stevens

St., Freetown, Sierra Leone, Tel: (23222) 642-064, Fax: (232-22) 225 784, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Nathaniel Vandy, S e nior Manager, Electricity House

Swaziland Energy and Mining (R) Energizing Rural Pansformation: The objective of the project is to expand rural and pen-urban access to electricity, telephone and i n t e m t on a commercial basis in order to enhance the climate for rural development and job creation. Appraisal is scheduledforJuZy 2006. E* vironmental Assessment Category B. PID: 77179. US$ 20.0/3.1 (IBRD/GEF). Consultants wil l be r e q u i d . Ministry of Economic Planning and Development, PO Box 602, Mbabane, Swaziland, Tel: (268) 404-3765/8, Fax: (268) 404-8144, Email: [email protected], Contact Ephraim Hlophe

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Biodiversity Conservation and Participatory Development: The objectives of the project are to conserve biodiversity and achieve sustainable economic development in two biodiversity and tourism conidors that are large enough to encompass important biological and ecological functions and to provide a critical mass of tourism attractions and opportunities for private sector investment.Appmisa1 is scheduled for May 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 68975. US$ 1.0/5.5 (IBRD/GEF). Consultants willbe required. Ministry ofTourism, Env imment and Communication, PO Box 2652, Mbabane, Swazi- land, Tel: (268) 404-6420, Fax: (268) 404-6438; Ministry of Economic Development and Planning, PO Box 602, Mbabane, Swaziland, Tel: (268) 404-3765, Fax: (268) 404-2157; Swaziland Environment Authority, PO Box 100, Lobamba, Swaziland, Tel/Fax: (268) 4163351, Email: seabio. [email protected], Contact: Jameson Vilakati, Director of Environment

Tanzania Energy and Mining Energizing Rural Transformation: The objective of the project i s to bolster incomes generated and jobs created in rural and pen-urban areas by increasing access to electricity and information and communication technology for households, enterprises and social facilities in those areas. Project i s being identitied. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$80.0 (ID&. Consulting services to be detamined. Ministry of Energy and Minerals, Maj i Bldg., Sokoine Dr. and Mwepu St., PO Box 2o00, Dares salaam,Tanzania,Tel: (25522) 211-7156/7/8/9, (25522) 2151192/3/4, Fax: (25522) 211-7790, Contact: Mr. Bashir Mrindoko, Commissioner for Energy and Petroleum

Law and Justice Accountability, Transpamcy and Integriiy The objective of the project is to improve the impact of development programs on the poor by enhancing the quality of governance. Appraisal mission was scheduled for 15 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 70544. US$40.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for studies, analysis, system design and documentation, training, document preparation, technical assistance and architectural expertise. Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Tel: (25522) 211-1151, Fax: (25522) 113-239; E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. K Mass- aba, Permanent Secretary and Deputy Attorney General

Private Sector Development (R) Private Sector Competitiveness: formerly Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Competiliveness)The objective of the project is to create sustainable conditions for enterprise creation and growth by re ducing the cost of doing business and increasing the capacity of the local private sector to participate in domestic and international markets and to access appropriate financial services. Appraisal and nego - tiations completed. Board presentation is scheduled for 20 December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category C. US$95.0 (IDA). Con- sultants will be required for private sector capacity building in the areas of matching grants and the business development gateway and technical assistance to increase access to hance. Fksident's Office for Planning and Privatization, PO Box 9242, Dares Salaam, nnzania, TeVFax: (25522) 211-6728, Email: [email protected], Contact Dr. Enos S. Bukuku, Permanent Secretary; Growth Strategies Division,


President’s Office for Planning and Privatization, PO Box 9242, Dares Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (25522) 2153352, Fax: (25522) 211-5519/6728, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Juliana H.Lema, D k c t o r

Rural Development Agricultural Sector Development Pmgram: The objective of the project is to provide farmers and other clients, including rural poor pee ple and women, better access to and use of relevant agricultural know!- edge and technologies, which, through sustained partnerships with service providers, will enhance their productivity and profitability De cision meeting is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assess- ment Category to be determined. US$40.0 (IDA), Consulting services to be determined. Ministry ofAgriculture and Food Securities, PO Box 9192, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (25524) 2861345, Fax: (25524) 2861344, Contact: Mr. C. Nyakimori, Project Coordinator

Togo Health, Nutrition and Population HIV/AIDS Emergency Response: The objective of the project is to build up effective activities in the prevention of HIV infection and w e of people living with AIDS. Appraisal is scheduled for July 2006. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: 71634. US$16.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Conseil national de lutte contre le SIDA et les infections sexuellement transmissibles (National AIDS Country Council), 01 BP 2237, Lome, Togo, Tel: (228) 262-717, Fax: (228) 218-941, Contact: Dr. Abi Tchao Tagba, Permanent Secre tarY

Uganda Education Millennium Science Initiative: The objective of the project is to in- c rase the quantity, quality, and relevance of scientific and technolog- ical skills produced. Appraisal mission was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 86513. US$20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. National Council for Science and Bchnology, Uganda House, 11th Floor, PO Box 6884, Kampala, Uganda,Tel: (25641) 250-449, Fax: (25641) 234-579, Email: uncst@star- com.co.ug, Contact: Dr. Z. Nyiira, Executive Secretary

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Fifth Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project is to implement the revised Poverty Eradication Action Plan.Appraisa1 and negotiations completed. Board presentation is scheduled for 22 De - cember2&?5. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category to be determined. US$135.0 million (IDA Grant/C?edit). No consultants are required. Office of the Prime Minister, Post Office Bldg., Yusuf Lule Rd., Po Box 341, Kampala, Uganda,Tel: (256-41) 232-575, Fax: (256-41) 341-139, COP tact: Mr. Martin Odwedo, Permanent Secretary

Law and Justice Public Service Performance: The objective of the project is to enhance the capacity and performance of public entities to deliver services effectively and efficiently at levels consistent with raising and sustaining the growth, diversification and modernization of the economy and with the government’spoverty reduction targets. Appraisal mission was scheduled for 28 November 2005. Environmental Assess ment Category C. PID: 50440. US$70.0 (IDA). Consultants will be re quired for (a) capacity building and training, @) good governance, (c) humanresources development, and (d) management and public service r e f o m Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, PO Box 7096, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (25641) 230-290, Fax: (256-41) 230-891, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Keith M U M , Director

Transportation Kampala Institutional and Inbrastructule: The objective of the project i s to develop a strong governance and institutional structure in the Kampala City Council to enhance service delivery and improve the economic perf o m c e of the city. Appraisal is scheduled for April 2006. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. U s 30.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Kampala City C o w cil, PO Box 7010, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (25641) 231440, (25&231)

344-000, Fax: (256-41) 231-916, Email: [email protected], Contact MI-, James ICN. Sseggane, Town Clerk

Zambia Economic Management (R) Second Economic Management and Gmwth: The objective of the project is to implement policy and institution ref0 m outlined in the poverty reduction strategy Concept review meeting is scheduled for 9 February 2006. Envimmental Assessment Category C. US$20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwance, Secretary to Treasury, Ministry of Finance and National Planning

Energy and Mining (R) Increased Access to Electricity and ICT Services: The objective of the project is to expand access to electricity, telephone and in- t e m t services in rural areas. Appraisal mission is scheduled for 30 M a d 2006. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 77452, 76320. US$ 24.0/8.0/2.5 (IDA/GEF/PCF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Water Development, PO Box 36079, Lusaka 10101 Zambia, Tel: (2%-1) 251-337, Fax: (260-1) 254491,252- 339, Email: doe@zanmentzm, Contact W. Serenje, Director, Depart- ment of Energy

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Malaria Booster (Cr. 4126-ZA): The objective of the project i s to increase by 25 percent access to qualily and effective malaria pre vention and treatment interventions. Appmed by the Executive D i m - tols on 15 Nmetnber2@5. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96131. US$20.0 (IDA), Consultants will be required. National Malaria Control Centrer, c/o World Vision Zambia, PO Box 31083, Lusaka, Zam- bia, Tel: (260-1) 224-035, (095) 772-235, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr Malama Muleba, Executive Director

Public Sector Governance Second Public Sector Management Pmgram: The objective of the project is to improve budget management and the accountability of public servants when undertaking expenditures through better tracking, accounting and reporting and to build the capacities of min- istries to manage their own procurement. Decision meeting completed. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. PID: 82452. US$20.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Imple menting agency(ies) to be determined

Rural Development (R) Agricultural Development Support: The objective of the pro. ject is to improve the productivity of small farmers by building capacity of agricultural infrastructure and institutions, particularly making extension services stronger and agricultural research more competitive and results-oriented. Appraisal mission was scheduled for 1 De - cember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 70063. US$20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Mulungushi House, Independence Ave., PO Box 50197, Lusaka, Zambia, Tel: (260-1) 255933, Fax: (260-1) 255532, Con- tact: Mr. N.J. Kwendakwema, Permanent Secretary

Social Development, Gender and Inclusion (N) Zambia h c a l Development Fund: T h e objective of the project is to advance local development initiatives by operating a h a n d in- termediary to provide funding for projects estimated to have good prospects for success. Project concept review was scheduled for 15 De cember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ amount to be determined (IDA). Consultants will be required. Im- plementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation Essential Bridge Rehabilitation: The objective of the project is to reinstate river crossings to those parts of the country that were neg- atively affected by the floods of recent years. Decision meeting was scheduled for 14 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93611 US$160.0 (IDA). Consultants win be required. Ministry of Communications and Transport, Roads Development Agency, Lusaka, Zambia, Tel: (260-1) 251-728; Ministry of Finance and Nation-


al Planning, Lusaka, Zambia, Contact Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, Secretary to the Treasury

Water and Sanitation Support to Water Reform: The objective of the project i s to ensure that water sector resources are effectively and efficiently used to contribute to poverty reduction. Appraisal mission was scheduled for Nc- vember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 71259. US$35.0 (IDA). Consultants wi l l be r e q u i d . Ministry of Local Gov- ernment and Housing, Tel: (260.1) 255643, (2601) 250345, Fax: (260. 1) 252-204; Ministry of Energy and Water Development; Lusaka Water and Sewerage Company; other utilities in Lusaka and Copperbelt Provinces

Zimbabwe Health, Nutrition and Population AIDS: The objective of the project is to scale up and accelerate the national response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Negotiations will proceed once suspension of disbursements is lifted. Environmental Assess- ment Category C. PJD: 70186. US$54.0 (IDA), Consulting services to be determined. National AIDS Council, 18 Lanark Rd., Belgravia, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel: (2634) 791-171/172/178, (263-4) 791-152 (direct line), Fax: (263-4) 703-682, (263-4) 728998, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Dr. Everisto Marowa, Executive Direc- tor National Health Strategy Support: The objectives of the project are to (a) decentralize the health sector, @) facilitate a public/private mix of health financing, (c) provide drugs and medical supplies, and (d) improve preventive and curative care for reproductive health. Prc- ject preparation is on hold due to the country situation. Environmerr tal Assessment Category C. PID: 3325. US$50.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health and Child Welfare I-4th Floor, Kaguvi Bldg., 4th St./CentralAv., Causeway, PO Box CY 1122, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel: (263-4) 727-951, Fax: (263-4) 702-293, E-mail: pmufhpii@healthnetzw, Contact Dr. D. Dhlakama, Director, Techni- cal Support Unit

Law and Justice Enhanced Social Pmtection: The objective of the project is to prc- vide social protection to groups most vulnerable to the impact of the economic and social crisis. Appraisal completed. Negotiations will prc- ceed once suspension of disbursements i s lifted. Environmental Asses4 ment Category FI. PID: 68947. US$101.2 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Social Development Fund, Ministry of Public Ser- vice, Labor and Social Welfare, Private Bag 7707 Causeway, Harare or 6th Floor, Compensation House 4th St, Central Ave., Harare, Zim- babwe, Tel: (263-4) 790871/9, Fax: (263-4) 794-568, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Sidney Mhishi, Director Local Government and Development: The project will provide infrastructure hanc ing and capacity building support for local governments, including urban and rural district councils. Board presentation is on hold due to the country situation. Environmentalhessment Cat- egory B. PID: 3306. US$50.0 (IDA). Consulting services will be requid. Ministry of Local Government and National Housing, Private Bag 7706, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel: (263-4) 790.601, Fax: (263-4) 708943, Contact: Mr. S. Chakaipa, Deputy Secretary

Transportation Railways Restructuring: The objective of the project i s to complete the restructuring and privatization of the railway system. Project prepit ration is on hold due to the country situation. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 57096. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consultants will be requirel. National Railways of Zimbabwe, PO Box 596, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Tel: (263-4) 363-838, Fax: (2634) 363-502, Contact: Mr. Patrick Bondai, Director of Finance Road Maintenance and Reform: The objective of the project i s to stmgthen the government's ability to rehabilitate and maintain its roads t hrmgh coordinated sector development plans, policy and institutional ref o m, improved programming of rehabilitation and maintenance, private sector participation and human resource development. Negotia- tions are on hold. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 40634. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consultants will be Rquired. Ministry of Transport

and Energy, Department of Roads, PO Box CY595 Causeway, Harm, Zimbabwe, Tel: (263-4) 700-991 Ext. 229, Fax: (263-4) 700817, Contact Mr. Nelson Kudenga, Director of Roads

East Asia and Pacific Cambodia Public Sector Governance (R) Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project i s to implement key policy measures of the National Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper. Decision meeting is scheduled for Febluary 2006. Err vironmental Assessment Category U. Usk10.0 (IDA Grant). Consult- ing services to be determined. Ministry of Economy and Finance, S t 92 Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855) 12861355, Fax: (855) 2342-87798, Email: ferpmefwbd@cam- net.com.kh, Contact: M r Tauch Chan Kgsna, Chief, World Bank Di- vision (R) Public Financial Management and Accountability: formerly Public Financial Management) The project will improve the credibik ity of the budget, enhance accountability of budget managers, and strengthen the linkage between prc-poor policy and budgets. Decision meeting is scheduled for Ma& 2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category to be determined. US$lO.O (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, No. 60, Daun Penh (St 92), Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (85523) 428960, Fax: (85523) 427- 298, (85523) 430960, Email: [email protected], Contact: D1: Sok Sur - avuth, Dimtor, Refirm Committee Secretariat

Rural Development Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development: The o b jective of the project is to transfer good quality agricultural land to poor, landless farmers for social and economic development. Project preprt ration is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$15.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Land Management and Administration, 771 Monivong Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel/Fax: (85523) 211-354, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Sar So- vann, Project Director

China Economic Management (R) Economic Reform Implementation: The objective of the project is to promote economic re fomand development by providing technical assistance for implementing agreed strategies. Appraisal was tentatively scheduled for December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category C. PID 85124. US$20.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be detemined. Ministry of Finance, Sanlihe, Xicheng District, Beijing, China 100820, Tel: (86.10) 68551208, Fax: (86.10) 68551125, Email: fy,[email protected], Contact Ms. Liu Fangyu, Director ofTechnical As- sistance Division

Education Migrant Skills and Employment: The project aims at developing a coherent policy framework and institutional structurefor training and labor market interventions. Project i s being identtfied. Envh-onmental Assessment Category C. US$165.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be detemined. Ministry of Labor and Social Security, No. 12, Hepingli Zhongjie, Beijing 100716 China, Tel: (86.10) 84201235, Fax: (%lo) 8422- 3987, Contact: Mr. Wang Aiwen, Deputy Director General

Energy and Mining (N) Follow-up to the Renewable Energy Scale-up Pmgram, Phase 1: The objective of the project is to enable commercial renew able electricity suppliers to provide energy to customers e f f i c ien~, cost- effectively and on a large scale through the construction of a windfarm and the rehabilitation and development of small hydro plants. Nego- tiations were scheduled for late November 2oO5. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 96158. US$86.3 (IBRD). Consulting services


to be determined. Renewable Energy Scale-up Program Project Man- agement Office, B1718 Guohong Manison, Muxidi Beilijia 11, Xicheng Beijing, China, Tel: (8610) 6390-8566, Fax: (8610) 6390-8568, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Zhou Fengqi,Dh-ector Yantai Integrated Gasification and Combined Cycle: The objective of the project is to develop aloneterm strategyto gradually achieve zemCO2 emissions from coal-iired power generation by constructing, commissioning, operating, demonstrating and replicating a green-field 300-400 MW IGCC plant at Yantai, Shandong Province. Project preparation was delayed due to pmcurement matters that were not yet ap p m e d by the government. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 71439. US$15.0.18.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. State Grid Corporation of China, 86 Xi Chang’an Ave., Beijing, China, Fax: (8610) 6659-8592, Contact: Mr. Lu Jianping, Deputy Direc- tor General, Investment and Financing

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Demonstration of Alternatives to Chlordane and Mirex in Te mite Control: ?he objective of the project i s to introduce, !irst thmgh a demonstration and later on a broader scale, alternative ter- mite control practices to those that threaten human health and the en- v imment Negotiations are scheduled for June 2006. Environmental Assessment Category A P I D 82992. US14.5 (GEF). Cofinancing is expected from bilateral donors. Consultants have been identified. State Envimmental Protection Administration, 115 Xizhimennei Nanxiao- jie, Beijiig 100035 China, Tel: (86-10) 66153366, Fax: (86-10) 66151776, E-mail: [email protected], zhangqfasvrl-pek.unep.net, Con - tact: il4r Zhuung Guotai, Deputy Director General (R) Demonstration of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Man- agement and Disposal: The objective of the project i s to reduce and remove threats to human health and the environment posed by Poly- chlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) by demonstrating how to recover PCBs from unsafe temporary storage sites and dispose of them safely. Ne - gotiations completed. Board presentation is scheduled fm 10 January 2006. Envimmental Assessment Category A P I D 82993. US18.3 (GEF). Cofinancing is expected from country contributions and bilateral donors. Consultants have been identified. State Environmental Protec- tion Administration, 115Xizhimennei Nanxiaojie, Beijing 200035 China, Tel: (8610) 6115-3366/1775, Fax: (€610) 66151776, Email: luogl@svrl pek.unep.net, [email protected], Contact: Mx Zhuung Guo - tai, Deputy Director General

Health, Nutrition and Population Rural Health: The objective of the project i s to reform health care sya tems in selected poor rural provinces and address regional inequalities. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Foreign Loan Office, Ministry of Health, No. 154, Gulou West St., Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China, Tel: (8610) 84045750, Fax: (8610) 84045749, Contact: Dr. Wang Longde, Vice Minister

Rural Development (R) Changiiang Pearl River Watershed Rehabilitation: The two highly interlinked development objectives of the project are to protect the environment and improve people’s livelihoods in poor and highly degraded watersheds of the Changjiang and Pearl River Basins by promoting an integrated and replicable model of sustainable rural d e velopment Appraisal mission completd. Negotiations are tentatively sched - uled for 30 January 2006. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 81255. US$100.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be required. Ministry of Water Resources, No. 2, Baiguanglu Ertiao, Xuanwu District, Bei- jing 100053 China, Tel: (8610) 6320-2365, Fax: (8610) 632G2361, E mail: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Wang Jinsu, Project Officer, Department of International Cooperation and Science (R) Guangxi Integrated Faestry Development and Conserva- tion: The objective of the project is to sustainably manage forest resources and conserve biodiversity in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Project preparation review i s tentatively scheduled for Janu - ary 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PIDs: 87318,88964, 90649. US$l00.0/5.0/2.0 (JBRD/GEF/BioCarbon Fund). Consultants will be required for afforestation technical support, nature reserve management, a biocarbon program, and watershed management.

Forestry Department, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, No. 133, Qixing St, Naming City 530022 China, Tel: (860771) 280-9558, Fax: (86-0771) 280-9558, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Li Fufu, Director, World Bank Project Office (R) Heilongiiang Dairy: The objective of the project is to improve the financial viability of existing and new dairy operations in selected areas of Heilongjiang. Negotiations were tentatively scheduled for 25No - vember 2005. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 86629. US$ 100.0 (II3RD). Consultants may be required for implementation. Heilongjiang Province Agriculture World Bank Project Management Office, 202 Zhongshan Rd., Nangang District, Harbin 150001 China, Fax: (86451) 263-2146, Contact: Mr. Liu Guicheng, Director Third Irrigated Agriculture Intensificaton (Ln. 4803CHA): The objectives of the project are to raise agricultural output and farm income in the SH basin through environmentally sustainable, modern irrigated agriculture based on improved water/agriculture pmductiu ity, and to facilitate farmer adjustment to increased market competition and integration with the global economy after World Trade 0 rganization accession. Approved by the Executive Directors on 11 October 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84742. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. State Office for Comprehmsive Agricultural Development, 100026 Fulu Mansion, Fengtai District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 68553318, Fa: (8610) 6855 3312, Email: 1uoluyongQ 126.com, Contact Mr. Luo Luyong, Director

Transportation (N) Guiyang Bansport: The objective of the project is to increase the access and mobility of Guiyang Municipality‘s transport users by implementing cost-effective and sustainable transportation infrastruc- tureimprovements. Preparation mission i s scheduled for 16 January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category A US$100.0 (IBRD). Con- sultants will be required during project preparation. Guiyang Commu- nications Bureau, No. 185, WestYan’an Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou hv ince , China, Tel/Fax: (08-51) 650-7047, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. He Jun, Dhector, Leading Group Office of the World Bank LoanProjects (R) Fifth Inland Waterways (Ln. 4804CHA): The objectives of the project are to provide (a) cost-effective, predictable, and increased transport capacity for waterway users along the Han River, and (b) sustainable hydropower and waterresouroes for the Xiangfan City Area and the Tondong Farmland Region. The loan was signed on 3 Novem - 6er2005. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 85333. US$100.0 (JBRD). Consultants will be r e q u i d to assist the institutional strengthening of the implementing agency. Hubei Provincial Communications Department, No. 428 Jianshe Ave., Hankou, Wuhan 430030 China, Tel: (8627) 83460753, Fax: (8627) 83860754, Contact: Mr. Wang Yanghong, Deputy Director, Project Management Office (R) Fuzhou Nantai Peri-Urban Development The objective of the project i s the development of Fuzhou city, including Nantai Island. Negotiations comflleted. Board presentation was scheduled for 15 Decem - 6er2005. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 70519. US$100.0 (IBRD). No grant funds are available for preparation. Fuzhou municipal government has hired domestic design institutes to provide consultants for preparation. Key Project Office, Fuzhou Development and Planning Commission, No. 21, Douxi Rd., Fuzhou City 350005 China, Tel: (86591) 8332-7968, Fax: (86-591) 8334-6094, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Wang Congshen, Director-General (R) Third National Railways: The objective of the project is to expand capacity to transport passengers and freight to and fromYunnan by realigning the railroad tracks to allow higher speeds, double-tracking the remaining single track sections between Liupanshui and Zhanyi, and remodeling the Liupanshui terminal area. Negotiations are tentatively scheduled for Febmary 2006. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory A. PID: 86515. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Technical assistance and need for consultants will be dehed by appraisal and are likely to involve technology transfer and strengthening of the management system. Ministry of Railways (Foreign Capital and Technical Import Center), No. 10, Fuxing Rd., Beijing 100844 China, Tel: (8610) 5184 1825, Fax: (8610) 5184-1845, Contact: Mr. Chen Juemin, Deputy Di- rector-General


Fujian Highway Sector Investment: The objective of the project is to improve traffic flows by (a) implementing a Rural Roads Improve ment Program, complemented with technical assistance for institutional development, impact evaluation, program supervision and strengthening maintenance systems; and (b) constructing 195 km of expressway f ram Yongna to Wuping. Project preparation is under way. Environmen- tal Assessment Category A PID: 91020. US$320.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for civil works design review and construction supervision. World Bank Loan Office, Fujian Provincial Communications De partment, 7th Floor, Jiangtong Bldg., #18 Dongshui Rd., Fuzhou City, Fujian 350001 China, Tel: (86591) 8707-7710, Fax: (86591) 8707-7707, E-mail: shbQfjjt.gov.cn, Contacts: Mr. Xu Gang, Director, Ms. XuYng, Deputy Director, and Mr. Wu Dayuan, Deputy Director, Expreessway Construction Directorate Shaanxi Ankang Road Development: The objective of the project is to improve passenger and freight traffic flows along the comdor from Ankang to the Sichuan border, including the construction of a 105km expressway and a program of rehabilitation of local/provincial roads. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate gory A. PID: 75613. US$300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for review of designs of civil works and construction supervision. Shaami Provincial%-ansport Department, You$ West Rd. No. 300, Xian, Shaanxi 710068 China, Tel/Fax: (8629) 8523-3105, Contact Mr. Jiao Fangqun, Deputy Director Third Jiangxi Highmy: The objective of the project is to construct an expressway from Ruijin, via Huichang, Yudou and Ganxian to Ganzhou City. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- ment Category A PID: 93906. US$200.0 (IBRD). Consultants are re quired for preparation, including one highway engineer and one e n v i m e n t a l consultant. Jiangxi Provincial Communications Depart- ment, 3rd Floor, Fangzing Bldg., 508 Hongcheng Rd., Nanchang, JiangXi 330025 China, Tel: (86791) 6243260, Fax: (86791) 6281344, E-mail: chenhm@jjjt,gov.cn, Contact: Mr. Shaoming, Director, World Bank Loan Project Office Xian Urban Transport: The objective ofthe project is to advance the rapid economic growth of Xian by developing a solid foundation of urban and transportation planning. Project preparation is under way. En- vircnmental Assessment Category A. US$150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Municipality of Xian, Foreign Capital Uti- lization Division, Xian, China, Tel: (13-991) 804-500, Email: tom- myzhaoQsohu.com, xajwwjcQtom.com, Contact Mr. Zhao Junmin, Division Chief

Urban Development (R) Chongqing Small Cities JnfrastructuteImprovement (Ln. 4794-CHA): The objective of the project is to support emerging small cities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of infrastructure service delivery, to accommodate rapid urban growth. ?he loan was signed on 10 September2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category A PID: 81161. US$180.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be required. Chongqing Pre ject Management Office, 14/F Sun of Asia Mansion, 248 Renmin Rd., Chongqing 400014 China, Tel: (8623) 62-97-7677, Fax: (%23) 6387-7822, Email: cmgpmoQpublic.cta.cq.cn, Contact Mr. Zhou Lhjun, Director (R) Gansu Cultural and Natural Herilage: ( fomrly Gansu Cultural Heritage) The objective of the project is to support the sustainable pre tection and development of Gansu cultural and natural heritage sites for the benefit of people of Gansu. Project concept review was tentatively scheduled for early December2005, E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category A. PID: 91949. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Gansu Provincial Tourism Administration, 2 Nongmin Lane, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, 73ooo0, China, Tel: (86931) 841-1228, Fax: (86931) 8873-3091, Contact: Mr. Hao Hua, Vice-Director (R) Shanghai Urban Environment APL 2 on. 4801-CHA): The objective of the project is to improve environmental conditions in Shanghai by progressive development and implementation of integrated, metropolitan-wide measures. ?he loan was signed on 31 Octo - ber2005. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 75732. US$180.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for construction supervision, technical studies and training. Shanghai Development and Reform Commission ,200 Ren Min Da Dao, Shanghai 200003 China, Tel: (86 21) 6321 2810, Fax: (8&21) 63585227, Contact: Mr. Qiu Wenjin, Deputy Director, Department of Foreign Capital Development

(R) Sichuan Urban Development: The objective of the project is to enhance core urban functions of the four secondary cities in Sichuan, Mianyuang, Panzhihua, Suining and Yibin, through key infrastructure investments and municipal institutional development and capacity building. Decision meeting was tentatively scheduled for 16 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 83322. US$180.0 (IBRD). Retroactive financing up to 20% of the loan amount is under consideration by project cities. Consulting services to be detemined. Sichuan Urban Environment Project Office, 10th Floor, Nongzi Bldg., No. 10 East Jinli Rd., Qingyang District, Chengdu 610041 China, Tel: (8628) 8512-8880, Fax: (8628) 8612-9043, Contact: Mr. ShiYi, Vice Di- rector Second Guangdong Pearl River Delta Urban E n k n m e n t : The objectives of the project are to provide a safe environment for long-term local economic growth to contribute to environmental pollution con- t ro l and water resources preserdtion through sanitation and flood contml investments. Appraisal is tentatively scheduled for mid-February 2006. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 87273. US$200.0 (IBRD). ConsultantTrust Funds have been mobilized to review some part of the feasibility study and to review urban service impmvement and heritage program. The Guangdong Province has already mobilized an international consultant to assist with the counterpart project preparation. Shenzhen Municipal Government, Shenzhen Water Resources Bureau, 3rd F1. Hongtao Bldg., No. 2 BaoAn Rd. Shenzhen 518008 China, Tel: (86755) 2559 3766, Fax: (8&755) 2559 3447, Contact: Mr. Chen Jie, Deputy Director Western Provinces Rural Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Pmmotion: The objective of the project is to carry out an integrated appmch to the design and delivery of rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene services, while incorporating past innovations and lessons learned. Project is being identified. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 95315. US$25.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Sichuan and Shaanxi Provinces, Tel: (8629) 8729-1473, (8628) 866G4737, Fax: (8629) 8729-4181, (86 28) 866G4737, E-mail: zfmQshaanxi.gov.cn, [email protected], Con- tact: Mr. Zhu Fuming, Division Chief, Shaanxi DRC, Ms. Yang Yin, Division Chief, Sichuan DRC

Water and Sanitation (N) Iiaoning Medium Cities Infrastructule: The objective of the project is to support selected medium-sized cities during a period of economic transition by renewing and enhancing the efficiency of existing infrastructure assets. The objectives of the urban environment part of the project are to reduce water pollution in the Liao River Basin and Bohai Sea, increase water use efficiency, improve solid waste management, and enhance utility operational and financial performance. The objectives of the urban transport part are to relieve existing transportation bottlenecks, improve the quality of the overall transportation network, and build capacity for urban transport planning and imple mentation in a fiscally, socialiy and environmentally sustainable manner. The project will also aim to improve municipal financial management, utility regulation, and develop models for public-private partnerships. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- ment Category A. PID: 92618. US$250.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Iiaoning Urban Construction and Renewal Office (LUCRPO) , Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Lu Jixing, Dh-ector (N) Ningbo Water Management: The objectives of the project are to reduce land-based pollution along the Cixi coast and the East China Sea, promote the replication of innovative low-cost wastewater treatment techniques, and encourage coastal zone conservation. h j e c t preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90336. US$5.0 (GEI?). Consultants will be required. Ningbo Mu- nicipal Development Planning Commission, 1509/R, 15th Floor, Tian- ning Tower, 138 West Zhongshan Rd., Ningbo, China, Tel: (86574) 87280409, Fax: (86574) 87280430, Email: xxQnbdpc.gov.cn, Con- tact: Ms. Xu Xu, Vice Director (R) Henan Towns Water Supply and Sanitation: The objectives of the project are to (a) develop sustainable water supply and wastewater management systems in key towns of Henan, (b) improve living conditions and support growth of the towns, and (c) establish a model for developing water supply and wastewater management systems else where. Appraisal mission is under way Envinnmental Assessment


Category B. PID: 81348. US$150.0 (IBRD). Consultantswillbe required for capacity building, implementation support and policy support. Province of Henan, PO Box 450008, World Bank Project Management Office, Henan Finance Bureau, No. 27, Jing San Rd., Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China,Tel: (86371) 580-8032, Fax: (86371) 571-0590, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Yang Liu, Deputy Director

Indonesia Economic Management (€2) Second Development Policy The objective of the project is to implement the medium-term growth and poverty reduction program. Appraisal completed. Negotiations were scheduledjbr 16 November2005. Envinnmental Assessment Category U. US$400.0 (BRD). No consultants are required. Coordinating Ministry of the Economy and Min- istry of Finance, B Building, 3rd Floor, Jl. Dr. Wahidin No. 1, Jakarta 20710 Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 344-1484, Fax: (62-21) 384-8049, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Anggito Abimanyu, Chairman, Badan Pengkajian Ekonomi Keuangan dan Kerjasama International, Ministry of Finance

Education Non-Formal Early Childhood Development: The project aims at building a coherent policy framework and institutional support to increase access to early childhood development services, particularly for the poor, and to improve children’s readiness for primary schooling. Project appraisal is scheduled for February 2006. Environmental A+ sessment Category to be determined. US$68.0 (TBRD/IDA). Consult- ing services to be determined. Ministry of National Education, J1. Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 572-5613, Fax: (62-21) 572-5057/8, Contact Dr. Ace Suryadi, Director General of Non-Formal Education and Youth

Energy and Mining (R) Domestic Gas Sector Restructuring: The objective of the prw ject is to reformthe domestic gas sector by expanding gas distribution on West Java. Board presentation was scheduled for 13 December 2005. Envinnmental Assessment Category A. PID: 77175. US$80.0 (IBRD) . Consultants will be required. PT. PGN Persero, Jl. K.H. Zainul ArXn No. 20, Jakarta 11140, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 6359525, Fax: (62- 21) 6351304, Email: [email protected], Contact: Adil Abas, Devel- opment k c t o r

Environment and Natural Resources Management (N) Environment and Conservation through CommUnity-Driven Development: The objective of the project i s to mainstream biodiversity conservation into community-driven development by targeting kecamatan in areas of high global biodiversity, where the kecamatan development program (HIP) already works. Project i s being identified. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$5.0/10.0 (GEF/Trust Fund). Consultants will be r e q u i d to design and implement training programs and awareness raising programs for KDP staff in target areas and conduct mapping and land-use assessments to target activities and areas for assistance and speci6c activities. Ministry of Home Af- fairs, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Desa, Department Dalam Negeri Republic Indonesia, Jl. TMP Kalibata No. 17, Makarta Selatan 12750 Indonesia, Contact Dr. Dardjo Sumardjono, MS, Dr. DirekturJenderaJ (N) Integrating Environment and Forest Protection onto the Recovery and Future Development of Aceh: The objective of the project i s to maintain environmental services from Aceh’s forests for sustainable reconstruction and development through the effective ness of the Leuser and Ulu Masen ecosystems. Project identification is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US17.7 q r u s t Fund). Consultantswill be required to carry out rapid surveys and fc- cus group assessments. Leuser International Foundation, J1. Biote knologi No. 2, Komplex USU, Medan, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 821-6800, Contact Mr. Mike Griffiths; Fauna and Flora International, FFIJl. Ke bun Raya, Bogar, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 211-4723, Contact: Mr. Frank Momberg

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) National Agency for Food and Drug Contml: The objective of the project i s to improve people’s health by (a) upgrading the safety

of food and drugs and (b) developing the agency as a recognized institution in drug and food control. Ident9cation mission is under waj Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be r e q u i d . National Agency for Drug and Food Control, J1. Percetakan Negara No. 23, Jakarta 10560 Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 424-5331, Fax: (62-21) 4250764, 424-4974, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dra Mawarwati Djamaluddin, Secre- tary Provincial Health and Nutrition: The project aims at improving priority health outcomes through effective and sustainable health sector r e f o m , with a focus on nutrition. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ 75.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, Jln. H.R. Rasuna Said X5, Kav. 4-9 Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 520- 1590, Fax: (62-21) 5201597, Contact: Mr. SyafiiAhmad, Secretary Gen- eral, Ministry of Health Third Water Supply and Sanitation for Low-Income Commu- nities: The project will build on the achievements of the two preced- ing projects and focus on the kabupatens in the eastern part of the country farthest from achieving the Millennium Development Goals for water supply and sanitation. Appraisal i s scheduled for June 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 85375. US$ 150.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health Directorate General for Communicable Disease Control and Environment, J1. Percetakan Negara No. 29, PO Box 223, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 420-9930, Fax: (62-21) 420-7807, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Professor Dr. Umar Fahmi Ahmadi, Direc- tor General for Communicable Disease Control and Environment

Private Sector Development Pxivate Infraslructule Financing and Support Facility: The o b jective of the project is to promote public-private partnership in infrastructure and to attract private long-term capital into commercially viable infrastructureprojects by offering a range of financial products through a new financial intamediary Project preparation is under way Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 92218. US$100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Coordinating Mjnistry of Economic Affairs and Ministry of Finance, Jl. Lapangan Banteng 2- 4, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 251-2222, Fax: (62-21) 572-2446 , E- mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Raden Pardede, Vice k s i d e n t Director, Stateowned Asset Mangement Compnay/Perusahaan Pen- gelola Asset

Public Sector Governance (R) Initiatives for Local Governance Reform (In. 4790-IND, Cr. 4078-IND): The objective of the project i s to pilot support to district (kabupaten) governments in improving transparency, accountability and public participatory practices and in undertaking reforms in financial management and procurement. The loan and credit were signed on 11 October2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 76174. US$ 14.5/15.0 (IBRD/IDA). PHRD and DFID grants totalling US$ 4.1 have been provided for preparation. Consultants have completed project preparation financed by PHRD and DFID grants. Ministry of Home Affairs, Directorate General for Regional Autonomy, Jl. Medan Meldeka Utara No, 7, Jakarta Pusat 10110 Indonesia,Tel/Fax: (62-21) 3453627, Contact Dr. Made Suwandi, Director for Local Government Functions; State Ministry for National Development, Planning/Na- tional Development Planning Agency, JL Taman Suropati No. 2, Jakarta Pusat 10110 Indonesia, Tel/Fax 62-21) 3193-5289, Contact: Mr. Deddy Koespramoedyo, Director, Regional Autonomy Development

Rural Development (R) Farmers Empowerment through Agricultural Technology and Information: The objective of the project i s to increase agricultural productivity and farmers’ income by empowering and organizing farmers, particulariy smallholders, to drive the agricultural services agenda and improve their access to technical and market information. Ap - praisal is scheduled forJanuary 2006. Envimmental Assessment Cat- egory B. PID: 83742. US$100.0 (IBRD/IDA). BCEOM/PTAmurwa have been selected as the consultants for the main feasibility study, and PT Intersys will carry out the social and environmental assessment. Ministry of Agriculture, Jl. Harsono Room No. 3, Bldg. A., Pasar

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Minggu, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 780-4427, Contact: Jr. Hasanud- din Ibrahim, Secretary-General (R) Marginal Fishing Communities Development: The objective of the project is to reduce poverty in mal coastal communities through the sustainable utilization and collaborative management of coastal ecosystems so that their productive capacity i s maximized for the benefit of those dependent on them for their 1ivelihoodsAppraisaZ is sched - uledfbrFebmary 20N. Envimental Assessment Category B. PIDs: 90257,95592. US$115.0 (IBRD/IDA/GEF). Consultantswillbe required for preparation. State Ministry for National Development Plannii/Na- tional Development Planning Agency, Jl. Taman Suropati No. 2, Jakarta, Pusat 10310 Indonesia, Tel/Fax: (62-21) 314-5374, (62-21) 31@7960, (62 21) 391-6320, Contacts: Mr. Saut Hutagalung, Director for planning and Foreign Cooperation, and Ms. Ir Wahyuningsih Darajati, Director for Marine Affairs and Fisheries Sustaining Miaofinance: The objective of the project is to build capacity of community-managed microfinance units (CMFUs) and participating banks (PFIs) and promote links among them to increase outteach to rural areas. Project preparation is under wa3 Environ- mental Assessment Category B. US$ 60.0 (IBRD/IDA). Feasibility study is under way The sociaVenvironmental impact assessment consultants have submitted their report. A PHRD grant is being used for preparation. Ministry of Finance/Commercial BanWMinistry of Home Affairs, Bldg. A, 5th Floor, Jl. Dr. Wahidin No. 1, Jakarta 10710 Indone sia, Tel: (62-21) 384-8305, Fax: (62-21) 384-7473, Email: sbguritno@hotmail.com, Contact: Mr. Sri Bagus Guritno, Head of Section Investment for Banking Sector, Directorate of Onlending Management

Transpotta tion (N) Surabaya Sustainable Urban Pansport: The objective of the project is to create a sustainable transport system in Surabaya byimprov- ing the modal split of public transport and non-motorized transport, with a resulting significant reduction in carbon dioxide emission. Pro. ject identification is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate- gory U. US$0.025 (GEE). Consultants will be required for preparation. City of Surabaya, Development Planning Agency, Surabaya, Jalan Pacar 8, Surabaya 60272 Indonesia,Tel: (62-31) 535-2644), Fax: (62-31) 534-4601, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Togar Silaban (R) Marine Electronic Highww Demonstration: The objective of the project i s to demonstrate the feasibility of implementing a Marine Electrcnic Highway in the Singapore and Malacca straits. Appraisal mis sion was scheduled for December2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Cat- egory C. PID: 68133. US$ 8.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be detemined. International Maritime Organization, 4 Albert Embank- ment, London SE17SR United Kingdom, Tel: (44-207) 587-3210, Fax: (44-207) 587-3119, Email: [email protected], Contact: Jean-Claude Sainlos, Director, Marine Environment Division (R) National Roads Infrastructule: The objective of the project is to (a) support decentralization process and sustain the competitiveness of the regional economies and social welkbeing of people by upgrading substandard roads that have been reclassified as national and strategic roads (as a result of decentralization) to the required national standards and by eliminating t r a c bottlenecks along strategic and national roads; and (b) enhance the road sector management capacity, Concept review meeting was scheduled for December 2005. Envimentalhsessment Category A US$300.0 (TElRD), Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Works, Jl. Pattimura No. 20, Jakarta Selatan 12110 Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 72@0281, Fax: (62-21) 72@1760, Contact: Mrs. Sri Apriatini Soekardi, Director of Planning, Directorate General of Highways (R) Strategic Roads Infraslructule: The objective of the project is to improve road conditions and increase capacity along key traffic corridors to support economic growth. Appraisal is tentatively scheduled for Febmary 2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category A. US$255.0 (IBRD). Consultants are r e q u i d for (a) design and supervision of civil works and monitoring of environmental assessments and action plans and land acquisition and resettlement action plans, and (b) technical assistance. Ministry of Public Works, Jl. Pattimura No. 20, Jakarta S e latan 12110 Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 72@0281, 727-6581, Fax: (62-21) 72@1760,727-9232, Contact: M r s . Sri Apriatini Soekardi, Director of Planning, Directorate General of Highways

Urban Development (N) Umbulan Springs: The objective of the project is to improve water supply for six million consumers in Surabaya, Gresik, Sidoarjo and Pasuruan by strengthening the operations of their water utilities, re habilitating and expanding their network, and increasing water sup ply from Umbulan springs. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$lOO.O (IBRD). Consul- tants will be required. Ministry of Public Works, Jl. Pattimura 20, Ke bayoran Baru, Jakarta 12110 Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 7179-6158, Fax:. (62-21) 7279-6155, Contact Dr. Ir, Agus Widjanarko, General of Urban and Rural Development (R) Community-Based Settlement Reconstruction and Rehabil- itation for Nnanggroe Aceh Darussalam and Nias: The objective of the project is to restorethe living conditions (housing and basic infrastructure) of the communities affected by the earthquake and tsunami. negrant was signed on 21 October2005. Envimmental As- sessment Category B. PID: 96248. US$85.0 (Trust Fund). Consultants will be required for implementation. Aceh Reconstruction Agency, Banda Aceh Urban and Settlement Provincial Office of NAD Providence, J1. Pemancar No.5, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Indone sia, Tel/Fax (62651) 41130, Contact: Mr. Zainun, Project Director, Min- istry of Public Works

(R) Urban Sector Development and Reform (Ln. 4786-IND): The objective of the project is to make urban local governments more efficient and effective in meeting the needs of their citizens in the context of the new decentralization laws. n e loan was signed on 20 Octo - ber2005. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 71296. US$45.0 (IBRD). A PHRD grant of US$1.2 has been used for preparation. An- other PHRD grant of US$5.0 has been provided as cofinancing for capacity building. Consultants are r e q u i d for implementation and urban reformstrategy preparation. Ministry of Public Works, J1. Pattimura No. 20, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12110, Indonesia,Tel: (62-21) 727-96155/58, Fax: (62-21) 727-96155, Contact Dr. Ir.Agus Widjanarko, Dimtor General of Urban and Rural Development (R) Urban Water and Sanitation Improvement and Expan- sion: The objective of the project i s to improve and expand the delivery of water supply and sanitation services by strengthening the local provision of those services in an operationally efficient and financially sustainable manner. Negotiations were tentatively scheduled for lute November/early December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 84872. US$18.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be needed for imple mentation of study and detail design. Ministry of Public Works, J1. Pattimura No. 20, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 727-96155/58, Fax: (62-21) 727-96155, E-mail: patana@kim- praswil.go.id, Contact: Ir. Agoes Widjanarko, Director General of Human Settlements

East Java Regional Development and Refom Pmgram: The o b jective of the project is to improve long-term regional economic development in East Java. Preappraisal was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 84090. US$150.0 (IBRD), Aconsultant has been hired, financed by a PHRD grant, and additional consultants are required for implementation. East Java Provincial Gov- ernment, Jl. Pahlawan No. 108110, Surabaya, Indonesia, Tel/Fax: (62- 31) 353-3877/75, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Hadi Prasetyo, Head of Bappeda East Javabvince Western Java Environment Management APL 2: The objectives of the project are to (a) strengthen the institutional and community capacity of local governments and groups to implement environmental waste management programs, 6) construct waste management and drainage/flood control projects and facilities, (c) assist two new waste management corporations effectively to manage related p-ograms through capacity building and technical assistance, and (d) support community and commercial enviromental management, including compost- ing. Preappraisal is scheduled late December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 82388. US65.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consult- ing services to be determined. Ministry of Public Works, Jl. Pattimua 20, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12110 Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 7279-6581, Fax: (62-21) 7279-6588, Email: [email protected], Contact: Ir. No. eradhi Iskandar, Head, Central Program Support Unit


Water and Sanitation (R) Urban Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective of the project is to improve water supply services by strengthening public water utilities to become operationally efficient and Snancially sustainable, and by involving local private enterprises in construction and operation of water systems under the design-build-lease scheme Appraisal mission i s scheduled for June 2006. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. PID: 90991. US$80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will berequired. Ministry of Public Works, J. Pattimura 20, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta 12110 Indonesia, Tel: (62-021) 7179-6158, Fax: (62-021) 7279-6155, Contact: Ir. Agoes Widjanarko, Director General of Human Settle- ments and Rural Development

Kiribati Rural Development Adaptation: T h e project aims at reducing vulnerability to climate change, climate variability and rise of the sea level. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 78290. US$3.3 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Min- istry of Finance and Economic Development, PO Box 67, Bairiki, Tarawa, Kiribati, Tel: (686) 21809/28102, Fax: (686) 21307, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Taneti Maamau, Permanent Secretary Adaptation - Pilot Implementation Phase: The objective of the project is to implement pilot adaptation measures and consolidate adap tation mainstreaming into national economic planning. Project prepe ration is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 89326. US$3.1 (GEF). Consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, PO Box 67, Bairiki, Tarawa, Kiribati, Tel: (686) 21809/21802, Fax: (686) 21307, Email: nepogolicy@yahoo,com, Contact: Mr. Taneti Maamau, Permanent Secretary

Lao People's Democratic Republic Economic Management Second Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project is to implement the poverty reduction strategy by strengthening management and impact of public resources and promoting economic growth. Early project preparation is under way. Environmental A 4 sessment Category C. US$8.0 (IDA). Preparation hancing is anticipated from a PHRD grant and other bilateral donations. Consultants will be r e q u i d . Ministry of Finance, That h a n g Rd., PO Box 46, Vi- entiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (85621) 412-417, Fax: (85621) 412-415, Con- tact: Mme. Vienthong, Director of External Finance

Energy and Mining Second Southern Provinces Rural Electrification, Phase I: The objective of the project is to improve living standards through increased access to electricity. Board presentation was scheduled for 6 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 75531. US$ 15.0/3.75 (IDA/GEF). Consultants were rehired during preparation for the following activities: socioeconomic survey and rural electrification database; distribution system loss reduction; tariff study; rural electrification framework power sector financing strategy; and project preparation of physical components. Execution of associated contracts was completed by April 2005. ElectricitC du Laos, Nong Bone Rd., BP 309, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (85621) 451- 519, Fax: (85621) 415-039, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Mr. Gnanhkham Douangsavanh, Project Manager; Ministry of Industry and Handicraft, Nong Bone Rd., BP 4708, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (85&21) 415714, Fax: (85621) 415013, E-mail: anousakgv@ yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Anousak Phongsavath, Project Manager

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Health Services Improvement (H183-IA):The project willim- prove the health status of the population by (a) expanding access to and improving the quality of health services in eight provinces (b) building institutional capacity and (c) making health care financing more equitable, efficient and sustainable. Thegrant was signed on 8 Novem - ber2005. Envircnmentalhsessment Category B. PID: 74027. US$15.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be requiled. Ministry of Health, Simuang Rd., PO Box 2236, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (85621) 214-009, Fax:

(85621) 214508, Email: [email protected], Contact Dr. Sisamone Keola, Head of Preparation Team, HSIF'

Rural Development Khammouane Rural I ivel ihmd The project will enhance opportunities for rural villagers in the Xe Bang Fai Basin to participate in the expected economic development in the basin. Project preparation i s under way, Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Lanexang Ave. (Patouxay), Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (856 21) 412-359, Fax: (85621) 412-340, Email: [email protected], Con- tact H.E. Mr. Sitaheng Rasphone, Vice-Minister

Transportation P rovincial and Rural Infrastructu~: The objective of the poject i s to stimulate economic and social development by improving accessibility to markets, jobs, education and health services, and by providing access to water and sanitation to meet basic health and hygiene for small towns and rural population. Project preparation i s under way E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 75780. US$22.0 (IDA). Consultants are required for preparation. Ministry of Communica- tions, Transport, Post and Construction, Lane Xang Ave., Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (856-21) 412-741, Fax: (856-21) 414-132, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Sommad Pholsena, General Director, Department of Roads; Provincial governments of Attapu, Xekong, Houaphan, and Phongsali

Mongolia Education (R) Rural Education Support: The objective of the project is to re- fine and implement a sector strategy to build capacity, strengthen see tor management, promote policy and program prioritization and equitably allocate public resourns in a manner that enhances the quality of schooling. Project preparation is under way. Envh-onmental Assessment Category C. PID: 96328. US$4.0 (IDA). A PPF advance of US$O.1 has been appmved. Consulting services to be detamined. Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Government Bldg. 111, Baga-toiruu-44, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Tel: (97611) 26M16, Fax: (97611) 325158, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Bat Erdene, Head, Education Department

Energy and Mining (R) Inhstructure Services: The objective of the project is to improve the infrastructurefor production and delivery of heat, electric power and information and communication technology. P@ctpr@aration is under way E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (GEF). Consultants wil l be needed for market assessment supply options and financial management. Ministry of Fuel and Energy, Baga Toiruu 6, Ulan Bator 46, Mongolia, Tel/Fax: (97611) 318169, Contact: Mr. T Ochirkhuu, Minister of Field and Energy

Information and Communication (R) Information and Communication Technologies Develop- ment: The objective of the project is to promote fair competition and market-based incentives in the delivery of information and communication technologies to rural areas. Preappraisal mission was scheduled for 22 November2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. P I D 92965. US$7.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Information and Communication Technology Authority, PO Box 785, Central Post Of- fice Square, Sukhbaatar-1, Ulaanbaatar-13,211213 Mongolia, Tel: (976 11) 319626, Fax: (97611) 330-780, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Ch. Saikhanbileg, Chairman: Communications Regulatory Commission, Amarsanaagin Gudamj-26, Ulaanbaatar 210524 Mongo- lia,Tel: (97611) 304258, Fax: (97611) 327-720, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Ch. Enkhmend, Chairman

Law and Justice Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project is to develop and implement policies and structuralreforms that are consistent with and supportive of the country's overall economic development strategy in a sequenced and phased manner. Board presentation was tentatively scheduled for December 2006. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 78386. US$12.0 (IDA). No consultants are required.

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Ministry of Finance and Economy, Negdsen Undestnii St., 5/1, Gov- ernment Bldg. No.2, Room 203, Ulaanbaatar210646, Mongolia, Tel/Fz (97611) 320.247, Contact: Mr. Sandadorj, Head of Fiscal Policy Depart- ment Second Poverty Reduction Support The objective of the project is to establish a sound institutional and regulatory environment to complete the transition to a market economy and enable the private sector to become an engine of growth. Project is being identified. En- vironmental Assessment Category C. USs15.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Fiance and Economy, Govemment Bldg. No. 2, Ulaanbaatar 2105646 Mongolia, Tel/Fax: (97611) 320.247, Contact Ms. Damba Bassankhuu, Head of Fiscal Policy

Public Sector Governance (N) Governance Assistance: The objective of the project is to improve the effectiveness of government operations and services focusing on (a) strengthening fiduciary and public procuranent conimls; (b) promoting transparency, disclosure and accountability; and (c) fostering a climate that minimizes interaction between policy enforcer and economic agent. Preappraisal mission is scheduled for January 2006. Envirmmental Assessment Category C. US$ 10.0 (ID&. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Government Bldg. 2, United Na- tions St. 5/1, Ulaanbaatar 210646 Mongolia, Tel: (97611) 267-350, Fax: (97611) 267-468, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Ch. Khurelbaatar, State Secretary for Fiance

Papua New Guinea Rural Development (R) Smallholder Agriculture Development The objective of the p re ject is to promote rapid economic growth in the rural areas in four oil palm growing provinces. Project preparation i s scheduled for March 2006. Envirmmental Assessment Category B. PID: 79140. US$20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. The Oil Palm Industry Corpora- tion, Ela Beach, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Tel: (675) 320. 1588/83/92, Fax: (675) 320.1577, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Contact: Mr. Felix Bakani, General Secretary

Transportation Highlands Highway: The project will (a) rehabilitate the 600 km Highlands Highway between Lae and Mendi, (b) establish an authority to manage roads with reliable funding arrangements, and (c) re duce HIV/AIDS caused by mobility provided by the improved highway Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate gory B. PID: 59066. US$30.0 (IBRD). A consulting firm completed the p maration of engineering, environmental, land acquisition/resettle ment, economic, institutional and financing aspects. Consulting services will be required for supervision and management and for support of the proposed Highlands Highway Authority as well as for management of the HIV/AIDS component. Department of Works, PO Box 1108, B oroko NCD, Papua New Guinea, Tel: (675) 324-1343, Fax: (675) 324 1277, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Roy Mumu, Deputy Secretary (Technical)

Philippines Education National Program Support for Basic Education: The objective of the project is to implement sector-wide ref o m anchored in the government‘s Schools First agenda to improve education outcomes and governance of service delivery of basic education. Project pEparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants win be required. Department of Education, Uni- versity of Life Complex, Meralco Ave., Pasig City, Manila, Philippines, Tel: (652) 633-7208, Fax: (63-2) 631-9640, Contact: Mr. Florencio Abad, Secretary Health, Nutrition and Population National Program Support for Health: The objective of the project is to improve national health expenditure management and implement the Department of Health’s sector-wide refomagenda. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 75464. US$40.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Department of Health, San Lazar0 Compound, Rizal Ave., Sta. Cruz, Manila, Philip

pines, Tel: (632) 781-8843, Fax: (632) 781-8843, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Ma. Virginia Gman-Ala, Head

Public Sector Governance Public Expenditure Rationalization: The objective of the project is to improve governance, combat poverty and improve the delivery of basic services. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category C. P I D 78068. US$60.0 (IBRD) . Consultants, to be financed byaUS$l.lPHRDgrant,arerequimltopreparereports,recommen dations, strategies and action plans for: (a) functional and efficiency reviews of central departments; (b) improving the macroeconomic, fis cal and sector expenditure frameworks and linkages among different planning tiers; (c) civil service pay and employment reform and (d) imprming implementation of the medium-term expenditure framework and program evaluation. Consultants are also required for imple mentation and coordination of the PHRD grant. Department of Budget and Management, Department of Budget and Management, Ground Fl., Bldg. I, General Solano St., San Miguel, Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 735-4934, Fax: (63-2) 7354961, Email: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Laura B. Pascua, Undersecretary

Rural Development (R) National Program Support for Participatory Irrigation De- velopment: The objectives of the project are to (a) improve National I @ation Administration’s financial viability and irrigation service de livery to h e r s ; and (b) facilitate farmer participation and close the gap between service areas and actual irrigated areas. P@amtion mis - sion completed. Appraisal mission is tentatively scheduledfor May 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 88926. US$30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. National Irrigation Administra- tion, 4/F, DCIE Bldg., NIA Compound EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 9267602, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Mr. Mario Guliiao, Project Cooldinator National Program Support for Agrarian Reform: The objective of the project is to reduce the economic and social costs of prolonged un- certainties in the agriculture sector that currently hamper investment and hence perf o mance competitiveness and the response of the sector to changing global trends. Project i s being identified. Environmen tal Assessment Category B. PID: 78252. US$ 40.0-50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Department ofAgrarian Reform, FAPSO Bldg., DAR Compound, E l l ip i t id Rd., Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 928.7031, Fax: (62-2) 927-0752, Email: min- [email protected], Contact: Ms. Herminia San Juan, Director National Program Support for the Environment and Natural Re- sou- Management hgram: The objectives of the project are to establish the basis of a sound and coordinated environmental and natural resoumes management program to iden@ inefficiencies and priority interventions in the medium term and general plans of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. Project is being identiiied. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$30.040.0/10.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consultants will be required. Department of Environ- ment and Natural Resources, DENR Bldg., Visayas Ax., Diliman, Que zon City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 9262689, Fax: (63-2) 9268074, Email: [email protected], Contact Ms. Lourdes Ferrer, Chief, Foreign Assisted Projects Office National Program Support for the Second Mindanao Rural Devel- opment: The objective of the project is to (a) improve access to viable livelihood opportunities for targeted communities; and (b) institutionalize a decentralized system for agriculture and fisheries services delivery that promotes participation, transparency and accountability. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$70.0/8.0-10.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consultants will be required for project preparation. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Secretary, Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Tel/Fax: (63-2) 920-4079, Contact: Mr. Edmund J. Sana, Undersec- retary Private Sector Support for R d Finance: The objective of the project is to develop a sustainable rural finance system that will promote investments in agriiusiness and micro, small and medium enterprises in rural areas. Preparation mission was scheduled for 28 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Land Bank of the


Philippines, Landbank Plaza, 1598 M.H. del Pilar cor. J. Quintos, Malate, Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 522-0000, (63-2) 551-2200, Fax: (63-2) 528-8523, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Carlos Castm Vice President, Program Lending Group

Transportation (N) National Roads Improvement and Management Rogram, Phase 2: The objective of the second phase APL is to improve efficiency and sustainability in the management of the road sector through (a) improved or new organizational structures for commer- cialized management of national roads with separation of policy functions; (b) road user cost recovery for 90% of maintenance require ments and strengthened fiduciary oversight of the special road fund and expenditures; and (c) improved business practices. Project iden- t ikat ion is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for preparation. Depart- ment of Public Works and Highways, Bonifacio Dr., Port Area, Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 304-3260, Fax: (63-2) 3043485, E mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Manuel Bonoan, Undersecretary, Technical Services and Bureaus

Urban Development Cities Development and Investment: The objective of the project is to improve urban management and services, Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 64925. US$ 35.0 (IBRD). consultants will be r e q u i d for preparation and will be financed by a PHRD grant. Land Bank of the Philippines, Land Bank Plaza, 1598 Dr., Quintos St., M.H. del Pilar, Malate, Metro Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 4057340; (63-2) 5224000, Fax: (63-2) 528-8523, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Carlos T Castro, Vice President, Program Lending Dept.

Water and Sanitation (N) Manila Third Sewerage: The objective of the project is to reduce transboundary pollution in large marine ecosystems caused by Manila Bay pollution. Project preparation is under way. Environmental A 4 sessment Category B. PID: 89082. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, FASPO Bldg., DENR Compound, Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City 1100 Philippines, Tel: (632) 929-6626, Fax: (632) 927- 1518, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Contact: Attorney Analiza Rebuelta-Teh, Assistant Seaetary, Foreign- Assisted and Special Projects Office

Regional Energy and Mining (N) Greater Mekong Sub-Region Power Trade Program, Phase 1: The objective of the project is to improve the economic efficiency of providing electric power in the subregion by establishing cross-border transmission connections. Project preparation is under way. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category B. US$33.0 (IDA). Consultants are being funded through PHRD grants. Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, Cambodia, 47 Preah Nordom Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855) 2372-3447, Contact: H.E. Suy Sem, Minister; Ministry of In- dustry and Handicrafts, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Nong Bon Rd., Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (856) 2141-3002, Contact: H.E. Onneua Phommachanh, Minister

Rural Development (R) Livestock Waste Management: The objective of the project is to reduce the negative environmental and health impacts of rapidiy in- c rasing concentrated livestock production on the open waters of and thus on the people of East Asia Its global environment objective is to reduce livestock induced, land-based pollution and enknmen ta l degradation of the South China Sea and Gulf ofThailand. Negotiations were tentatively scheduled for 13 December 2005. Envimmental A s sessment Category B. PID: 79610. US$7.0 (GEF). Consultants are re q u i d . Guangdong Provincial Department of Finance, Level 11,26 Cangbian Rd., Guangzhou 510030 China, Tel: (8620) 8317-0063, Fax: (8620) 8333-0007, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ms. He Hum, Guangdong Provincial Project Management Office; Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Phayathai Rd., Bangkok 20400 Thai

land, Tel: (662) 6554486, Fax: (662) 653-4486, E-mail: aruxdid.go.th, Contact: Mr. Arux Chaiyaku, Department of Livestock Development, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives; Ministry of Natural Re- sources and Environment, 83 Chi Thanh, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (844) 773-4244, Fax: (84-4) 773-4245, Ernail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Nguyen Van Tai, GEF - Vietnam Coodinator

7imor-Leste Economic Management First Consolidation Support Program (H186-Tp): The objective of the project i s to provide a framework for multi-donor grant-financed development support in a series of annual programs based on the national development plan and annual planning exercises. Approved by the Executive Directors on 11 October 2005. Environmental Assess- ment Category C. PID: 88181. US$0.5 (IDA Grant). Consultants are r e q u i d . Ministry of Planning and Finance, GPA Compound, Dili, Timor-Leste, Tel: (670.390) 3359510, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Macario Sanches, Project Director

Education (N) Education for Au: The objective of the project is to achieve sustainable improvements in school services, particularly at the primary level. Project is being identified. Preparation mission is scheduled for March 2006. Environmental Assessment Category to be detemined. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Min- istry of Education and Culture, VilaVerde, Dili, Timor-kste, Tel: (670) 333-9631, Email: [email protected], Contact: Hon. Atmindo Maiai, Minister

Energy and Mining (R) Gas Seep Harvesting: The objectives of the project are to (a) secure carbon credits by harvesting natural gas, currently escaping into the atmosphere from seeps near Aliambata, and (b) generate power for local communities with the harvested gas. Appraisal mission was scheduled for late November2005. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. US$0.5 (ID&. A PHRD grant of US$0.3 is funding preparation. Consultants are needed for preparation. Directorate of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Development and Environment, Fe mento Bldg., 1st Floor, Dili, Timor-Leste, Tel/Fax: (670) 331-7143, E- mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Lorenso Pedro, ADject Manager, Onshore Oil and Gas

Public Sector Governance (R) Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Pro- gram: ( f o m l y Public Finance for Service Delivery) The objective of the project is to build capacity in planning and financial management, particularly in the Ministry of Planning and Finance. Negotiations were scheduled for 1 December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category C. P I D 92484. US$5.0 (IDA). Consultants will be lequired for imple - mentation. Ministry of Planning and Finance, GPA Compound, Dili, Timor-Leste, Tel: (670.390) 333-9510, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Macario Sanches, Project Director

Vietnam Economic Management Fifth Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project is to implement the reform agenda in (a) making the transition to a market economy, (b) pursuing socially inclusive and environmentally sus tainable development (c) building modern governance, (d) reforming the public investment program, (e) improving subnational planning, and (0 ending corruption. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$100.0 0). Consulting services to be detemined. State Bank ofVietnam, 59LyThaiTo St., Hanoi,Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 9343361, Fax: (844) 8250612, Email: fdsbvafptvn, Con- tact: Mr. Le Duc Thuy, Governor

Education Second Higher Education: The objectives of the project are to increase the relevance and raise the standards of higher education, in response to changing economic and social needs. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 79665. US$100.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of


Education and Training, 49 Dai Co, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (844) 869 2479, Contact Tran Van Nhung, Vice Minister

Energy and Mining (R) SecondTmsmission and Distribution (Cr. 4107-VN): The objectives of the project are to: (a) build the 500 and 220 kvtransmis sion systems and selected 110 k V distribution systems to overcome upcoming key bottlenecks; (b) upgrade the centralized national and regional load dispatch and control systems; and (c) reformand restruc- tureof Electricity ofVietnam and its affiliates to efficiently manage and operate the transmission system in an unbundled and increasingly market-oriented power industry. C d i t signing is scheduled for early Jan - uary 2006. Enviitnmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84871. US$ 200.0 (IDA). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Electricity of Vietnam, 18 Tran Nguyen Han St., Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (844) 8255659, Fax: (84 4) 824-9462, Contact: Mr. Dao Van Hung, Chairman

Finance Financial Sector Modernization and Information Management: T h e objective of the project is to develop a modern central bank data management system including a follow-up data needs assessment in comparison to other central banks and bank supervisors/regulators, data collection process (including report format), security of the data collected, backup and retrieval and process for analysis. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$45.0 (IDA). Consultants will be r e q u i d for work in information technology, database development and management maintenance. State Bank of Vietnam, 49 L y Thai To, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel(844) 9343361, Fax: (844) 8250612, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Le Minh Hung, DirectolGeneral, International Cooperation Department

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Mekong Health Support: ( f o m l y Mekong Region Health Sup - port) The objective of the project is to enhance the health services system with a policy framework and better institutional capacity for imprwed quality of hospital care and prevention as well as shnger mechanisms for hancing catastrophic curative care for the poor. Ne gotiations are scheduled for 4 January 2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assess ment Category B. PID: 79663. US$70.0 (IDA). A PHRD grant of US$ 0.5 is financing preparation, Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, 138A Giang Vo, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (844) 848 4914, Fax: (84-4) 8464051, Contact Mr. Duong Huy Lieu, Director of Planning and Finance Department Health Fund for Poor: The project will finance health services for the poor in selected provinces while piloting mechanisms to ensure that financing will be self-sustaining. Appraisal mission is scheduled for June 2006. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 82672. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, 138A Giang Vo, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (844) 8464914, Fax: (844) 848 4051, Contact Mr. Duong Huy Lieu, Director, Planning and Finance Department

Information and Communication Information and Communication Technology Development (Cr. 4116-VN): The objective of the project is to accelerate information and communication technology development. Approved by the Executive Directors on 15 September 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 79344, US$93.7 (IDA). APHRD grant of US$0.6 financed preparation, Consultants will be required. Min- istry of Posts and Telematics, Tel: (84-4) 943-6731, Fax: (84-4) 943- 7098, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Tran Minh Tien, PR s ident of the National Institute of Posts and Telematics; General Statistics Office, Tel: (84) 904 128589, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Contact: Mr. Do Trong Khanh, Director, Department of Statistical Methodology and ICTManagement; Hanoi People’sCommittee, Tel: (84-4) 933-2934, Fax: (844) 933-1480, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Nguyen Manh Dung, Director, Department of Posts and Telematics; Danang People’s Committee, Tel: (84-4) 511-830212, Fax: (84-4) 411-822864, E-mail: sonkp@ dsp.com.vn, Contact: Mr. Phan IGm Son, Director, Department of Posts and Telematics; HCMC People’s Committee, Tel: (84-8) 932-2147, Fax: (84-8) 932-2048, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Hoang Le Minh, Deputy Director

Public Sector Governance (R) Customs Modernization (Cr. 4123-VN): The objectives of the project are to implement trade ref o m, improve revenue collection, gather more foreign trade statistics, enhance community protection and meet international obligations and standards. Approved by the Execu - tive Directors on 10 November 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Cat- egory: C. P I D 85071. US$65.9 (IDA). Consultants will be required. A PHRD grant agreement has been signed for preparation. A request for proposals has been issued. Ministry of Finance, 162 Nguyen Van Cu St, Long Bien District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 872-5258, Fax: (84-4) 872-5949, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Contact: Mr. Nguyen Manh Tung, Director of Project Management Unit of Technical Assistance

Rural Development (R) Natural Disasters Risk Management (Cr. 41 14-VN): The o b jectives of the project are to save lives and protect economic assets and outputs, especially for the poor, who are often the most vulnerable to natural hazards. Credit signing was tentatively scheduled for 20 No - vember 2005. Envinnmental Assessment Category A. PID: 73361. US$86.0 (IDA). APHRD grant of US$0.8 is financing preparation. Con- sultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Develop ment, Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (844) 843-7520, Fax: (84-4) 733-0752, Contact Dr. LeVan Minh, Director General, Manage- ment Unit Poor Communes Infrastructumand Livelihoods: The objective of the project is to reduce poverty and foster secure and sustainable livelihoods for those living in the poorest and most marginal communes. Program preparation review was scheduled to begin on 30 No- vember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84935. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Vietnam-Ministry of Planning and Investment 2 Hoang Van Thu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel/Fax: (84) 8043143, E- mail: [email protected] , Contact: Mr. Pham Hai, Director Second Agricultural Diversilkation: The objective of the project is to promote market-oriented agricultural diversXcation with the aim of increasing and stabilizing the incomes of poor smallholders in the central highland and coastal provinces. Project preparation is scheduled to begin in January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84957. US$55.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for preprt ration. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2 Ngoc Ha, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 843-8689, Fax: (844) 843-8793, Email: ad- [email protected], Contact: Mr. Nguyen Van Vinh, Director, Project Coodinating Unit

Transportation (R) Third Rural ’Ransport: The objective of the project is to reduce rural poverty by: (a) improving rural access for communities to markets, off-farm economic opportunities and social services; @) increas ing the capacity at all administrative levels to plan, improve and sustain the existing rural transport network; and (c) enablingthe development of small-scale private contractors and transport service operators. Ne gotiations were scheduled for 7December2~5. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 75407. US$ 200.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for prepamtion and will be paid for through a DFID Trust Fund. Additional consultants will be required during implementation to assist with project management and construction supervision. Project Man- agement Unit No. 5,278 Ton DucThang St., Dong Da District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (844) 851-3659/4406, Fax: (84-4) 851-0857, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Luu Van Dung, General Director Hanoi Urban Transport and Development: The objective of the project is to develop a sustainable urban transport system consistent with continued economic growth and accessibility for all users through the establishment of high capacity busways on the major corridors of the city, development of a comprehensive urban transport policy that provides priority to public transit, investments in road infrastructurethat facilitate growth of public transport, and technical assistance.hject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 83581,85393. US$ 135.0/10.0 (IDMGEF). Consultants are re quired. APHRD grant application has been conditionally approved for preparation, and a PPIAF grant is under way. GEF preparation funding has been approved. Hanoi Transport and Urban Public Works


Service/Transport and Urban Public Works Project Management Unit, 75 To Hien Thanh Ave., 3rd, 4th Floor, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84 4) 9740914, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Hoang Ha, Di- rector Mekong Transport Infraslructule: The objective of the project is to improve supply chain efficiency for the production and domestic and international trade of the region. Decision meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 2006. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 83588. US$200.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for preparation. Additional consultants will be required during implementation for p r e ject management and construction supervision. Project Management Unit No. 1, 308 Minh Khai St., Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (844) 862-9101, Fax: (844) 862-8983/4, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Nguyen Viet Dung, General Director Northern Delta 'Itansport Development: The objective of the p r e ject is to facilitate sustainable economic growth and inclusive develop ment in the Northern Delta region. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$200.0 (IDA). APublic/Pri- vate Infrastructure Advisory Facility grant is financing preparation. A PHRD grant has also been approved for preparation hancing. Con- sultants are r e q u i d . PMU-W, 23 Lang Ha, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84 4) 5145557, Fax: (844) 5141558, Contact Mr. LeHuyThang, Deputy General Dh-ector

Urban Development (N) Second Urban Water Supply Development: The objective of the project is to expand service to urban centers in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. Project identiiication is under way. Environmen tal Assessment Category to be determined. US$125.0 (IDA). Consul- tants will be required to preparethe project. Ministry of Construction, 37 Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (844) 9761852, Fax: (84-4) 821- 5428, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Pham NgocThai, Direc- tor Priority InfrastructuleDevelopment: The objective of the project is to facilitate sustainable economic growth, environmental improve ments and poverty reduction in Danang City. Decision meeting is scheduled for April 2006. Environmental Assessment Category: A. PID: 86508. US$ 150.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Feasibik ity studies for Phase I will be hanced by a PHRD grant. Danang Pri- ority Infrastructure Investment Projects Management Unit, Danang People'sCommittee, 54Thai Phien Street-Da Nang City, Vietnam, Tel: (845) 11562677, Fax: (845) 11562678, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Nguyen Tan Lien, Director PMU, Drainage and Sanita- tion Project

Water and Sanitation (R) Coastal Cities Environmental Sanitation: The objectives of the project are (a) sustained improvements to public health, particularly for poor residents, and (b) increased growth and economic de velopment. Decision meeting was tentatively scheduled for mid-December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 82295. US$120.0 (IDA). Consultants have been selectedforprojectptzpa - ratwn,hnded by a PHRDgrant. City of Quy Nhon, Quy Nhon People's Committee, Tel: (84-5) 682-5254, Fax: (84-5) 682-6076, Contact Mr. Thai Ngoc Bich, Vice Chairman; City of Nha Trang, Nha Trang People's Committee, Tel: (845) 882-1129, Fax (84-5) 882-9308, Contact Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Minh, Chairman; City of Dong Hoi, Dong Hoi People's Committee, Tel: (84-5) 282-2505, Contact: Mr. Dang DucDuc, Acting Director Red River Delta Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (Cr. 41 15 VN): The objective of the project is to provide essential water and sanitation infrastructure and hygiene improvement support in rural communes. Approved by the Executive Directors on 15 September 2005. Envirmmental Assessment Category B. PID: 77287. US$45.9 (IDA). Consultantswill be required during implementation for preparation of feasibility studies and designs, project management, capacity building, health promotion, and construction supervision. Ministry of Agricul- ture and Rural Development, Center for Rural Water Supply and San- itation, Tel: (844) 8355821, Fax: (844) 8355964, Email: [email protected], Contact Le Van Can, Director

South Asia Afghanistan Energy and Mining (N) Second Emergency Power Rehabilitation: The objective of the project is to increase availability of low-cost grid-supplied power to consumers in Kabul, at other points along the Northern Transmission Line and elsewhere. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$80.0 (ID&. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Water, Darulaman, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93479) 407-084, Contact: Engineer Gulla Jan, Head of Planning Public Sector Governance (N) Public Administration Reform: The objective of the project is to continue thereform initiatives of two earlier public administration refonnprojects, such as restructuring, and to launch other initiatives that are more in the nature of institution building than emergency support. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Indepen- dent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission, Prime Minister's Compound, Shah Mahmood Ghazi Watt, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-07) 920-2168, Email: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Wali A. Hamidzada, Director, Civil Service Training and Develop ment

Bangladesh Economic Management W d Development Support T h e objective of the project is to carry out a broad range of policy reforms in line with the interim poverty re duction strategy. No project concept review r e q u i d . Environmental Assessment Category C. US$200.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be detemined. Ministry of Finance, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Fax: (880-2) 811-3088, Contact Mr, Siddiqur Rahman Chowdhury, Secretary, Fiance Division

Education Second Programmatic Education Sector Adjustment: The objective of the project is to implement policy ref o m that will improve the governance, quality and relevance of secondary education. Fmject p maration is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$100.0 (ID&. No consultants are required. Ministry of Education, Bhaban 6 Room 1809, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 7168711, Fax: (880-2) 7167577 , E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. MA. Aziz, Secretary

Energy and Mining (R) South Zone Power Distribution: The objective of the project is to deliver power more widely by establishing a power distribution company and improving and expanding the power distribution network Pny'ectprepamtwn is un&r waj E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. US$150.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Power Di- vision, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bhaban 6, Rooms 124 and 125, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh,Tel: (88@2) 7165918, Contact Name: Mr. Nazrul Islam, Secretary, Tel: (880-2) 7160523, Fax: 880-2 717 0740; Bangladesh Power Develop ment Board (BPDB), WAPDABdding, Motijeel CIA, Dhaka, Tel: (880- 2) 9562154 (Dir), Fax: (880-2) 9564765, Contact: Mr. A.N.H. Akhtar Hossain, Chairman; Distribution Power Zone, Power Development Board Bidyut Bhaban, Agrabad, Chittagong, Tel: (031) 712200, Fax: (031) 715090, Contact: Mr. Kazi Bashiruddin Ahmed, Chief Engineer.

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Dhaka Environment and Water Resources Management: The objectives of the project are to: (a) reduce the social and economic costs of environmental degradation of rivers in Dhaka and (b) develop a pre grammatic approach to waterresourns and environmental manage ment in the Dhaka metropolitan area for strategic long-term activities and investments. Concept review was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$30.0 (IDA). Consultants


will be required. Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Building No. 7, Room 602, Bangladesh Secletariat, Dhaka 1000 Bangladesh, Tel/Fax (880-2) 716-4374, Contact Mr. .H.M. Abul Qasem, Semtary

Private Sector Development Private Sector Development: The objective of the project is to implement the prc-poor growth agenda by strengthening incentives as well as the ability of h s to enhance their competitiveness. Project concept note completed. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 70.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Board of Investment, Jiban Bima Tower (19th Floor), 10 Dilkusha C/A., Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 9561430/31,9559378,9561433, Fax: (880- 2) 9562312, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Mahmudur Rah- man, Executive Chairman

Rural Development Water Management Improvement: The objective of the project is to improve water management and services in flood- and cyclone- prone areas. Board presentation was scheduled for December 2005. Envirmmental Assessment Category B. PID: 40712. US$101.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. WMIP/BWDB, Ansar Cham- ber (11th floor, 149), Motiiheel C/A, Dhaka 1o00, Bangladesh,Tel: (88@ 2) 712-1540, Fax: (880-2) 712-1537, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Md. Aminul Hoque, Project Director

Transportation m o r t Infrastructwe: The objective of the project is to enhance the competitiveness of the tradable sectors of the economy. Appraisal is scheduled for October 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. P I D 89634. US$120.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required to conduct feasibility studies, detailed engineering and supervision of the planned civil works. Bangladesh Railway, Railway Bhaban, Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh,Tel: (880-2) 9561200, Fax: (880-2) 9563413, Con- tact: Mr. AX Mustafizur Rahman, DirectorGeneral; Chittagong Port Authority, CPA Bldg., Chittagong, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-031) 712- 500/712-504, Fax: (880-031) 710593, Contact Mr. A.M.M. Shahadat Hos sain, Chairman Road Sector Reform: The objective of the project is the sustainable delivery of safe, efficient major road network service. Appraisal i s scheduled for February 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 75346. US224.0 (IDA). Consultants wil l be required for preparation and implementation of the civil works components and for institutional strengthening of the Roads and Highways Department. Roads and Highways Department, Sarak Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka loo0 Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 956-8740, Fax: (880-2) 9568302, E-mail: is- [email protected] Contact: Mr. H.M. Abdul Matin, Project Coordinator

Water and Sanitation Dhaka Chittagong Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective of the project is to provide reliable, sustainable and affordable water and sanitation services in Dhaka. Appraisal is scheduled for M a d 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$140.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Dhaka Water and Sanitation Authority, WASA Bhaban, 98 Kazi Nazrul Islam Ave., Dhaka 1215 Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 811-6792, Fax: (880-2) 811-2109, Email: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Kazi Ai Azam, Managing Director

Bhutan Environment and Natural Resources Management MultiSectoral Mechanisms and Incentives for Land Management: The project will promote innovative technical and institutional mechanisms to enhance sustainable land management practices with local, regional and global environmental benefits. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US7.5 (GEF) . Con- sultants will berequired. Ministry of Finance, Thimphu, Bhutan, Tel: (9752) 322-604, Fax: (9752) 326779, Contact: Nima Wangdi, Director General, Department of Aid and Debt Management

Private Sector Development Private Sector Development: The objective of the project is to enhance the productive p e r f o m c e of the private sector in undertaking a wide range of new activities, especially in non-traditionalmas. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate- gory C. US$14.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Min- istry ofTrade and Industry, Planning and Policy Division, PO Box 141, Thimpu, Bhutan, Tel: (9752) 323-579,326-096, Fax: (9752) 324279, 326097, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Sonam I! Wangdi, Deputy Secretary, Planning and Policy Division; Department of Aid and Debt Management, PO Box 1032, Thimphu, Bhutan, Tel: (9752) 324121, Fax: (9752) 326779, Email: [email protected], Con- tact Yanki T Wangchuk, Director General

India Education Agricultural Higher Education Reforms: The objective of the prc- ject i s to implement strategic ref o ms in the higher education system to produce the required professionals. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. P I D 78536. US$80.0/80.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Education Divi- sion, Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Krishi Anusandham Bhavan 11, Pusa, New Delhi 110012 India, Tel: (91-11) 25747760, Fax: (91-11) 2561-0403, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. J. C. Katyal, Deputy Director General

Energy and Mining (R) Third Power System Development: The objective of the prc- ject is to increase the facility for reliable power exchanges among regions and states by building a national transmission network and supporting the institutional development of POWERGRID for sustainable development of a large transmission system. Negotiations are un - der way. Board presentation is scheduled for 5 January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 86414. US$400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Power Grid Corporation, “Saudamini,” Plot No. 2, Sector 29, Near IFFCO Chowk, Gurgaon (Haryana) 122001 India, Tel: (91-124) 257-1700 to 1719, Fax: (91-124) 257-1760/1, E-mail: arun@powergridindiacom, Mr. LC. Jaiswal, Exec- utiveDkctor, Corporate Planning. Rampur Hydropower: The objective of the project is to produce 1.8 billion units of electricity per year in an economically, environmen tally and socially sustainable manner by developing the Rampur hydropower plant. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited, Himfed Building, New Simla 171009 India, Tel: (91-77) 267-0804, Fax: (91-77) 267- 0893, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Ani1 Gupta, Senior Manager Rural Electricity Access: The objective of the project is to develop scalable sustainable institutional models for increasing access to electricity services in rural areas. Project preparation is on hold. Environ- mental Assessment Category B. US$65.0 (IDA). Consultants will be requid. Ministry of Power, 209 Shram Shakti Bhawan, Ra6 Marg, New Delhi 110001 India, Tel: (91-11) 2371-5378, Fax: (91-11) 2371-7519, Contact Mr Ajay Shankar, Joint Secretary

Environment and Natural Resources Management Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihood Impmvement: The objective of the project is to strengthen biodiversity conservation while improving rural livelihoods through testing and establishing decentralized participatory approaches of sustainable management and use of natural resoums across globally and nationally important land- scapes. Decision meeting is scheduled for March 2006. Environmen tal Assessment Category B. PID: 88520. US$24.0/14.0 (IDA/GEF). A PHRD grant of US$0.4 is financing preparation. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Annex 5, Bikaner House, Shahjahan Rd., Paravaryan Bhawan, New Delhi 11ooO1 India, Fax: (91-11) 23384428, Email: [email protected] , Contact Dr. Rajesh Gopal, Director, Project Tiger Chhatlisgarh Community Forest Management: The objective of the project is to strengthen participatory systems of natural resoum man-


agement and marketing to improve and sustain the livelihoods of forest dependent people. Project preparation is under way. Environmen- tal Assessment Category B. PID: 77572. US$50.0 Consulting services to be determined. State Forest Department, Village Forestry Institu- tions, PRI, Raipur 492001, Chhattisgarh, India, Tel: (91-771) 221-157, Fax: (91-771) 331-120, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Ramprakash, Principal Secretary Forests Madhya Pradesh Community Forest Management: The objective of the project is to facilitate a shift from joint forest management to community forest management. Project preparation is under way. Environ- mental Assessment Category B. PID: 50644. US$ 105.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Madhya Pradesh State Forest Departments, Village Forestry Institutions, Vallabh Brawan, Bhopal 462004 India, Tel: (91-755) 576593, Fax: (91-755) 763-428, E mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Manoj Kumar, Prin- cipal Secretary Forests

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Karnataka Health Systems Development and Reform: The objectives of the project are to (a) increase use of essential curative and public health services of adequate quality, particularly in underserved areas and among vulnerable groups; and (b) accelerate achievement of the Millennium Development Goals. Project preparation is under way. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 71160. US$1320 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Karnataka, De- partment of Health and Family We l faq Vidhana Soudha, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tel: (91-80) 2227-7391, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Mr. Anij Kumar Jha, Project Administrator (R) Second Nationalmbenxlosis: The objective of the project is to decrease mortality and morbidity from Tubemdosis and cut trans mission of infection until the disease ceases to be a major national p u b l ic health p b l e m . Negotiations are under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 165.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Central TB Division, Dimtorate General of Health Services, Nirman Bhavan, New Delhi 110001 India, Tel: (91-11) 2301-8126, Email: [email protected], Con- tact: Dr. LSChauhan, Deputy Director General, TB (R) Third National HN/AIDS Control Pmgram: The objectives of the project are to: (a) contain the spread of HIV to below three percent in high risk groups and below one percent in the general population and (b) generate an enabling environment to enhance program effectiveness. Preappraisal mission completed. Enviraunental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 78538. US$200.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health and Famiiy Welfare, National AIDS C o n t d Organization, 9th Floor, Chandralok Bldg. 36, Japath, India, Tel: (91-11) 2373-1780, Fax: (91-11) 2301-3793, E-mail: amardeepana- coindia.org, Contact Mr. Amardeep Bhatia, Director, Finance Reproductive and Child Health, Phase 2: The objective of the project is to improve reproductive and child heath service delivery for underserved people and promote convergence of district health programs. Board presentation was scheduled for 13 December 2005. Environmen- tal Assessment Category B. PID: 75060. US$350.0 (IDA). No consuk tants will be required. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Nirman Bhavan, M a u l a n a h d Rd., New Delhi 110011 India, Tel: (91-11) 2301- 8126, Fax: (91-11) 2301-6648, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. I? K. Hota, Seaetary

Law and Justice Statistical Stxngthening: The objective of the project is to reform administration of the statistical system, including improvement of data collection methods, and identification of new data series to keep pace with the expanding economy Project preparation has resumed and will incorporate recommendations of the recentiy published National Sta- tistics Commission Report. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 78337. US$ amount to be determined (TBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation of India, Sardar Pate1 Bhavan, Parliament St., New Delhi 110001 India, Tel: (91-11) 3360889/1080, Fax: (91-11) 334-2384, Contact: G. Raveen- dran, Deputy Director General

Public Sector Governance Third Karnataka Economic R e s t r u e T h e objective of the project is to implement the Karnataka government'seconomic restructuring program through budgetary support. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 75192. US$ 100.0/100.0 (IBRD/IDa. No consultants are required. Finance Depart- ment, Government of Karnataka, 2nd Floor, Vidhan Souda, Bangalore 560001 India, Tel: (91-80) 22&5434/2353138, Fax: (91-80) 228-0520, E- mail: [email protected], Contact Dr. S. Subramanya, Secretary, Budget & Resources

Rural Development (R) Dam &habilitation and Impmvement: The objective of the project is to improve the safety and optimal sustainable perfomance of selected existing dams and associated appurtenances. Preappraisal mis - sion was scheduled for November 2005. Appraisal is scheduled for June 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 89985. US$350.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for project preparation. Ministry of Water Resources, Shram Sakthi Bhavan, M marg, New Delhi, In- dia, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. S.K. Das, Mem- ber @&R) Central Water Commission, Sewa Bhavan (R) Himachal Pradesh Mid-Himalayan Watershed Development: The objectives of the project are to: (a) improve the productive potential of natural resoums and increase incomes of the rural households in selected watersheds and (b) harmonize watershed development projects and programs across the state in accordance with best practices. Negotiatiom completed Board presentation was scheduled for 13 December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 93720. US$30.0/30.0 (IBRD/lDA). Consulting services to be determined. Gov- ernment of Himachal Pradesh, Integrated Watershed Development Pro- ject, Solan, HP 173212 India, Tel: (91-179) 222-3043, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. R.K. Gupta, Chief Project D i rec tor (R) Karnataka Rural Pwerty Reduction and Panchayatx 'The o b jective of the project i s to improve the capacity of rural governments to manage publicresources for the benefit of the rural poor. Negotia- tions were scheduled for 1 December 2005. Envinnmental Assessment Category B. PID: 78832. US$ 150.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Department of Rural Development and Panchayats, Govern- ment of Karnataka, Vidhan Soudha, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, Tel: (91-80) 2238-4574, Contact: Mr. Raghunandan, Secretary, Panchayati

(R) Second Uttar Pradesh Diversifled Agriculture Support: The objectives of the project are to: (a) intensify and diversify agricultural production and (b) increase farmer access to expanding market o p portunities. Appraisal was scheduled for 22 November 2005. Environ- mental Assessment Category B. PID: 89484. US$ 70.0/70.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Diversiiied Agri- cultural Support Project Society, Government of Uttar Pradesh, PICKUP Bhawan, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, India, Tel: (91-522) 272-0839, Email: updasp@sancharnetin, Contact: Archana Agrawal, Special Secretary, Cooperation and Project Coordinator Bihar Rural Livelihoods Development: 'The objective of the project i s to empower rural poor people and improve their lives by (a) developing and strengthening institutions of the poor, (b) building and establishing pro-poor savings promotion and livelihood support organizations; (c) iinancing livelihood business plans and increasing the size of livelihood economies for the poor and (d) creating a enabling e n v i m e n t for implementing and scaling up innovations for livelihood development and service delivery. Decision meeting was scheduled for mid-November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90764. US$63.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. State Women's Development Corporation, Government of Bhar, Tel: (92612)

Email: [email protected], Contact Mrs. S. Sidhu, Chairman and Managing Director Jharkhand Participatory Forest Managemak 'The objective of the project i s to reduce rural poverty through improved forest ecosystem management with community participation. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 77192. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consultants will berequired for preparation of feasibility

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studies, the environmental assessment and the social assessment. Most of these are likely to be provided through specialists attached to the preparation team. Jharkhand Local Communities and State Forest Department, Ranchi, 834 001, Jharkhand, India, Tel: (91-654) 5252669, Fax: (91-654) 6252669, &mail: IccfJhk@rediffmail, Contact Ms. Nee lam Nath, Principal Secretary, Department of Forests and Environment National Agricultural Innovation: The objective of the project is to accelerate the joint development and application of agricultural inne vations between the public and private sectors and between farmers and other stakeholders. Appraisal was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 92735. US$200.0 (IBRD), Consultants wil l be required for preparation. Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Ministry of Agriculture, Indian Council of Agriculture Research, Krisihi Bhavan, Dr. Rajen- dra Prasad Rd., New Delhi 110001 India, Tel: (91-11) 2584-1760, Fax: (91-11) 5750-0932, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. J.C. Katyal, Project Director Orissa Decentralized Rural Poverty Reduction: The objective of the project is to improve the incomes of rural poor households in selected blocks through increasing the availability of productive infrastructureand thereby creating an improved environment for the emergence of viable farm and non-farm enterprises. Concept review completed, Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. US$ 80.0/70.0 (IBRD/IDA). Local consultants will be required to develop environmental management kamework, financial and pcu remen t manuals. Orissa Rural Marketing and Advancement Society, Panchayati Raj Department, Government of Orissa, Bhubneshwar 751001 India, Tel: (91-674) 253-6680, E-mail: [email protected]

Transpotta tion (R) Lucknow-Mdarpur National Highway (Ln. 4764-IN): The project aims at (a) reducing transport constraints on national ece nomic activity, and (b) improving institutional capabilities to manage road programs, assets and services on a more commercial basis. The loan was signed on 18 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Categoryk PID: 77856. US$620.0 (IBRD). Consultantswillbe required for civil works supervision and institutional capacity building technical assistance. National Highways Authority of India, Plots G5 and G6, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2509-3527, Fax: (91- 11) 25093518, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: B.E Kuhty, Chief General Manager, East-West Corridor (R) Punjab State Roads: The objectives of the project are to improve the operating conditions of Punjab roads and facilitate greater private sector participation in the development, maintenance and manage ment of the road network. Decision meeting is tentatively scheduled for Ma& 2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category A PID: 90585. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consultants have been appointed for the feasibility study, detailed design and contract supervision for Phase I. Additional consultants will be required for Phase 11. Punjab Roads and Buildings Development Board, Roads &Buildings Department, SCO 210-211,4th Floor, Sector 34-A, Chandigarh, India,Tel: (91-172) 519-4621, Fax: (91- 172) 2645497, (91-172) 2654-1028, Ext. 35, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Amrit Inder Singh, Joint Secretary Railway Capacity and Safety Enhancement: The objective of the project is to help improve Indian Railways’ operational and bancial perfomance by: (a) enabling it to meet traffic demands on its commercial network; (b) reducing rail accident rates; and (c) assisting the railway to become more commercially oriented. Project preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 83782. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Raik ways, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 23384010, Fax: (91- 11) 23381453, Contact: Mr. R. K. Singh, Chairman, Railway Board

Urban Development (R) Karnataka Urban Sector Reform: The objectives of the project are to: (a) foster the decentralization process among states through improved governance and oversight of local governments; (b) enhance the accountability and financial soundness of local urban bodies, and (c) improve service delivery to the urban population. Board presentation is scheduled for 17January 2006. Envirmmental Assess- ment Category A. PID: 79675. US$216.0 (IBRD), Consultants will

be required. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Finance Corporation, Mission Rd., 3rd Cross, Unity Bldg. Annex, 2nd Floor, Silver Jubilee Block, Bangalore 560027Zndia, Tel: (91-80) 2223-2023, Emai1:ashok- [email protected], Contact: Mr. Ashok Jain, Project Director (R) Third Tamil Nadu Urban Development (Ln. 4798-IN): The objective of the project is to improve urban infrastructure services sustainably in Tamil Nadu. The loan was signed on 14 September 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 83780. US$300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Tamil Nadu Urban Develop- ment Fund, Ezhilagam h e x , Canteen Block, II Floor, Chepauk, Chen- nai 600005 India, Tel: (91-44) 851-6651, Fax: (91-44) 851-6718, E- mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. L. Ravikumar, Vice President Andhra Pradesh Urban Reform and Municipal Services: The o b jective of the project is to reduce poverty and empower the poor, p r e tecting the most vulnerable through security mechanisms and creating opportunities for the poor by building their assets and enabling the markets to work for them. Board presentation is scheduled for February 2006. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 71250. US$230.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Secretariat Complex, Hyderabad 500022 India, Tel/Fax: (9140) 23454965, Contact: Ms. Veena Ish, Sec- retary, Urban Development Enhanced Urban Reform Incentive Fund: The objective of thepre ject is to provide states with incentives to undertake essential urban sector reforms, enabling local governments to improve their finances and capacity to provide essential services and incentives to do so. P r e ject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 88776. US$300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implement- ing agencyces) to be determined National Risk Mitigation: The objective of the project i s to mitigate risks and vulnerability to natura1 disasters, particularly cyclones. Pre ject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$250.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Home Affairs, North Block, New Delhi India, Tel: (91-11) 2309-2456, Fax: (91-11) 2309-3465, Contact: Ashim Khurana, Joint Secretary National Urban Infrastructure Fund: The objective of the project is to improve urban infrastructure. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be required. The Il&FS Financial Centre, 8th Floor, Plot No C-22, G Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (E), Mum- bai, Maharashtra, India , Tel: (91-22) 2653-3333, Fax: (91-22) 2653- 3093, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Hari Sankaran, Managing Director

Water and Sanitation (R) Hydrology Phase 2 (Ln. 4749-IN): The objective of the pre ject is to promote effective and efficient use of the Hydrologic Infor- mation System by all concerned water data users in water resoumes planning and management to increase pmductivity, efficacy, and cost- effectiveness of water related investments. Loan signing is scheduled for late December2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 84632. US$105.0 0). No consultants are required. Ministry ofWa- ter Resources, Commissioner (GW and MI), Shram Shakthi Bhavan, Ra5 Marg, New Delhi 110001 India, Tel: (91-11) 2461-7060, Fax: (91- 11) 24694752, Contact: S. K. Chaudhary, Commissioner (R) Tamil Nadu Rural Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective of the project is to expand rural communities’ access to improved and sustainable water supply and sanitation services in Tamil Nadu. Appraisal is scheduled for25 May2L@6. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Cat- egory B. PID: 78210. US$150.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. TWAD House, 31, Kamraja Salai, Chepauk, Chennai 600005 India, Tel: (91-44) 2852-4907, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr Vibhu Na- yar, Project Director Delhi Water Supply and Sewerage: The objective of the project is to implement comprehensive reform of the water and sanitation sector to make the capital city a healthier and more attractive place to live, able to achieve its full economic potential in a competitive interna tional environment. Appraisal is tentatively scheduled for June 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 67215. US$140.0 (IE3RD). Consulting services to be determined. Delhilal Board, Varunalaya Phase II, Karol Bagh, New Delhi 110005 India, Tel: (91-11) 2351-6148, Fax:


(91-11) 23541813, Email: [email protected], Con- tact: Ashish Kundra, Additional Chief Executive Officer Punjab Rural Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective of the project i s to increase rural Punjab communities’ access to improved and sustainable water supply and sanitation services. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consultantswill be required. Department ofwater Supply and Sanitation, Government of Punjab, Mini Secretariat, Chandigarh, In- dia, Tel/Fax: (91-172) 2743442, Contact: Vijay k, Principal Secre- tary Second Uttaranchal Rural Water Supply and EnvitDnmental Sanitation: The objectives of the project are to (a) introduce or im- p m e water and sanitation services to the 30 per cent of uncovered and partially covered villages, demonstrating successful and lasting means ofwater delivery, and (b) reformthe water and sanitation sector including restructuring institutions and building capacity, Appraisal was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID 83187. US$100.0 (IDA). Consultantswill be required. Project Management Unit, Department of Drinking Water Supply, Mussoorie Diversion Rd., Makkawala Dehradun, Uttaranchal, India, Tel: (91-135) 273-3455, Fax: (91-135) 273-3381, E-mail: pmu-uttaranchalQ rediffmial.com, Contact: Gambhir Singh, Direct or, Swajal Project

Nepal Education Second Higher Education: The objective of the project i s to reform higher education with emphasis on decentralization, hancial assistance to students and quality assurance. Project preparation is under way En v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 90967. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education and Sports, Keshar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 4411-599, Con- tact: Mr. Chuman Singh Basnyat, Acting Secretary

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Biogas Pmgramme: The objective of the project i s further to develop and disseminate the use of biogas as an indigenous and sustainable energy source in rural areas. Emission reduction purchase agreement is scheduled to besigned on 31 March 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90038. US$4.5 (Community Development Carbon Fund). No consultants are required. Alternative Energy Promotion Cec- ter, Dhobighat, Lalitpur, PO Box 14237, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-

E-mail: [email protected], Contact Dr. Madan Basnyet, Executive Director

Rural Development Agricultural Commercialization and Trade: The objective of the pre ject i s to commercialize the agriculture sector to preparefor the country’s entrance into global markets. Project preparation is under way. Envinnmental Assessment Category B. PID: 87140. US$30.0 (IDA). Consultantswill be required. Ministry ofAgriculture and Cooperatives, Harihar Hbawan, Lalitpur, Nepal, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Mr. K. K. Shrestha, Joint Secretary

1) 553-6843, (977-1) 553-9391, Fax: (977-1) 542-397, (977-1) 553-9392,

Pakistan Economic Management (N) Poverty Reduction Support Supplemental (Cr. 3974- PAK): The objective of the project i s to implement the reform pre gram and narrow the gap in resources caused by the October 2005 earthquake. Approved by the Executive Directors and signed on 25 October 2005. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$150.0 (ID&. N o consultants are r e q u i d . Ministry of Finance, Block Q, Rm. 324, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 920-1023, Fax: (92-51) 920-8158, Contact: Mr. Asif Bajwa, Additional Secretary, Finance Division (N) Second North West Frontier Province Structural Adjustment Supplemental (Cr. 3932-PAK): The objective of the project is to s tmg then the foundations for growth and poverty reduction, maintain sustainable fiscal stability needed to support the implementation of structural re fo rm, and strengthen the institutional basis for good government. Approved by the Executive Directors and signed on 25

October 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$50.0 (ID&. No consultants are required. Finance Department, Government of NWFE Tel: (91-91) 9214583, Contact: Mr. Ahmad Hasan, Reforms Coodinator (R) Second Poverty Reduction Support The objectives of the pre ject are to: (a) accelerate economic growth and maintain macroeconomic stability; (b) improve governance through financial management and civil servicereforms; (c) invest in human capital and narrow gender gaps; and (d) strengthen social safety nets. Project review meeting com - pleted. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category U. PID: 90690. US$300.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Block Q, Rm. 324, Pakistan Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92- 51) 920-1023, Fax: (92-51) 92(18158, Contact: Mr. Asif Bajwa, Addi- tional Secretary, Finance Division North West Frontier Province Development Policy: The objective of the project, the first of a planned series of three, is to implement multi-sector ref ormin the province. Project concept review completed. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$90.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Finance Department, Government of North West Frontier Province, Tel: (91-91) 921-0583, Contact: Mr. Ahmad Hasan, Reforms Coodinator

Education Quality and Access Improvement in primary Education, Mochis- tan: The objective of the project i s to increase access to low-cost quality private and community based primary education with special attention to girls. Project preparation is under way. Environmental A+ sessment Category C. PID: 94086. US$20.0 (IDA). Abdul Rehman Khan, Consultant, carried out an assessment of the Balochistan Education Foundation and NGOs in Balochistan during preparation. Balochistan Education Foundation, Sanjani St., Saryab Rd., Quetta, Pakistan, Tel: (92-81) 442-722, Fax: (92-81) 442-722, Email: [email protected], Con- tact: Mr. Abdul Ahad Khan, Managing DkctorFoundation.

Energy and Mining Electricity Distribution and Transmission Impmvement: The objective of the project i s to increase the efficiency, reliability and quality of electricity supply with reductions in technical and commeEial losses, increased availability of electricity, and improved voltage p r e file. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. PID: 95982. US$200.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be requkd . Ministry of Water and Power, Room 241, Pakistan Secretariat, Islam- abad, Pakistan, Tel(92-51) 920-3087, Contact: Mr. Najeeb Awan, Joint Secletary (Power)

Finance (N) Second Poverty Alleviation Fund Additional: The objective of the project is to focus on rebuilding infrastructure such as houses, community building, link roads and water and sanitation services, and p mviding opportunities for livelihood restoration of ear thquaked fected communities. Board presentation was tentatively scheduled for 1 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$100.0 (IDA). In addition to this credit, US5 .0 will be reallocated within the existing operation for eligible expenditures incurred after 8 October 2005. N o consultants are required. Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund, House No. 1, St. 20, F-7/2, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 2653304, Fax: (9251) 2652246, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Ka- mal Hyat, Chief Executive

Health, Nutrition and Population (N) Second Partnership for Polio Eradication: The objective of the project is to eradicate polio by providing timely and adequate sup plies of oral vaccine for immuniziig all children under five. Negotia- tions were scheduled for 5 6 December 2005. Envimnmental Assessment Category C. PID: 97402. US46 .7 (IDA). No consultants are required. Ministry of Health, Expanded Program on Imm-tion, National Institute of Health, Chak Shehzad, Islamabad, Tel(9251) 925 5101, Fax: (92-51) 9255216, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Rehan Hafiz, National Program Manager

Law and Justice Second Sindh Structural Adjustment: The objective of the pmject is to implement re f o m to improve fiscal and financial management,


governance, public service delivery, and the state’s regulatory frame work. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$100.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for: (a) improvement of fiscal and hancial management; (b) hancial resouxe mobilization and institutional development; (c) capacity building of core government departments; (d) reconciliation of public accounts; (e) in- fo mation technology specialist work; and (0 technical support Depart- ment of Finance, Government of Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan, Tel: (92-21) 920-6512, Fax: (92-21) 920-6511, Contact Mr. MalikIsrar, Semtary

Rural Development (N) North West Frontier Province On-Farm Water Management Additional Financing: The objective of the project is to provide a safety net in the aftermath of the earthquake and floods so that millions of displaced people can reestablish themselves and resume a normal life. Board presentation was tentatively scheduled for 1 December 2005. Envirmmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Besides the additional credit, US$7.5 of the ongoing operation will be reallocated for restructured and new project activities. No consultants are re quid. Planning and Development Department, Government of North West Frontier Province, Planning and Development Department, Civil Secretariat, Peshawar, Pakistan, Tel: (92-91) 921-0458, Fax: (92-91) 921-0498, Email: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Asad Ali Khan, Project Director Balochistan Small Scale Irrigation: The objective of the project is to improve management by Balochistan Province of scarce water re sources for rural development and poverty reduction. Decision meeting is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$20.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Balochistan Irrigation and Power Department, Quetta, Pakistan, Tel: (92-81) 921- 1600, Fax: (92-81) 921-1601, Contact Mr. Mumtaz Ali Khan, Chief En- gineer (North) Land Records Management and Information System hgram: The objective of the project is to establish an efficient, transparent, and accessible land rights recodng system in order to reduce litigation, bring about long-lasting tenure security and promote an enabling investment climate. Decision meeting is scheduled for January 2006. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category C. US45.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Government o f h j a b , Board of Revenue, ITDepart- ment, AimeIqbal , Building No. 3,3rd Floor, Egerton Rd., Lahore, Pa kistan, Tel: (9242) 92G3186, Fax: (92-42) 920-3154, Email. secitd@ punjab.gov.pk, Contact: Tariq Bajwa, Secretary, IT Department

Transpotfa tion (N) Highways Rehabilitation Additional Financing: The objective of this project i s to reconstruct and rehabilitate three national highways and one provincial highway damaged by the earthquake. Board presentation was tentatively scheduled for 1 December 2005. Environmen- tal Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). No consultants are r e q u i d . National Highway Authority (NHA), Plot No. 27, Mauve Area, G9/1, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 9260409, Fax: (92-51) 9264209, Email: [email protected], Contact: Raja Nowsherwan, Mem- ber (Planning)

Urban Development (N) Azzad Jammu and Kashmir Community Infrastructummd Services Additional Financing: The objective of the project is to re storevital economic and social infrastructure damaged or destroyed by the October 2005 earthquake. Board presentation was tentatively scheduled for 1 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Cate gory B. US$30.0 (IDA). Besides the additional credit, US$lO.O of the ongoing operation will be reallocated to help finance early reconstruction of the social and physical infrastructure along with provision of safety nets and technical assistance for disaster management No consultants are required. Planning and Development Department, Gov- erment of the h a d State of Jammu & Kashmir, Civil Secretariat, Muzafarabad, 4TK, Pakistan, Tel: (92-58) 8103-9141, Fax: (92-58) 8105 2512, Contact: Sardar Muhamamd Abdur Rasheed, Additional Chief Secretary (R) Punjab Municipal Services Impmvement: The objective of the project is to improve the financial and institutional capacity of local governments to deliver urban infrastructureservices by (a) capacity build-

ing grants and (b) performance-based matching grants for infrastruc- turerepair, renewal and improved service deliiery. Appraisal mission was scheduled for 5 December 2605. Environmental Assessment Cate- gory B. PID: 83929. US65.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Punjab Municipal Development Fund Company, 30-C -I, Ghalib Rd., Gulberg - III, Lahore, Pakistan, Tel: (9242) 587-8071/72, Fax: (9242) 587-8070, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Khizar hayat Gondal, Managing Director

Water and Sanitation gv) Punjab Irrigation Sector Development Policy The objective of the project is to implement Punjab Province’swide-ranging reform program to improve fiscal management and the quality of service delivery, focusing on irrigation sector reforms. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Punjab Irrigation and Power Department, Irrigation Secretariat, Old Anarkali, Lahore, Pak- istan, Tel: (92-42) 921-2117, Fax: (92-42) 921-2116, Email: mdpidaacy- ber.net.pk, Contact: Mr. Arif Nadeem, Secretary (N) Second Punjab Barrages Rehabilitation and Moderniza- tion: The objective of the project is to prevent the occurrence of dis- astrous barrages failure and ensure their sustainable use, providing impmed and reliable irrigation and drinking water supplies. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Design consultants are being recruited. Con- struction supervision consultants will also be required. Punjab Irri- gation and Power Department, Punjab Barrage Rehabilitation Pro- ject Management Office, Lahore, Pakistan, Tel: (92-42) 921-1920, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Mohammed Akhtar, Acting Director, Project Management Office Sin& Water Sector Impmvement: The objective of the project is to improve water productivity through the ref0 rmagenda and require investments leading to a better management system that l i iks the canal command areas, the distributary and the watercourse level. De cision meeting is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 84302. US$140.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority, 13 Ch Khaligu Za- man Rd., Clfton, Karachi, Pakistan, Tel: (92-21) 920-0647, Fax: (92-21) 9251255, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ijaz Qureshi, Acting Managing Director, Irrigation and Power Department

Sri Lanka Education (R) Education Sector:The objective of the project is to sh-engthen the basic and secondary education system by: (a) promoting equitable access to basic education; (b) improving education quality and orienting the education system to the world of work; (c) enhancing the efficiency and equity of resource allocation and distribution; and (d) strengthening education governance. Negotiations completed. Boardpresentation is scheduled for 20 December 2005. Environmen tal Assessment Category B. PID: 84580. US$60.0 O A ) . Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Isurupaya, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 2787125, Fax: (94-11) 2780385, Contact: Mr. Chuman Sigh Basnyat, Acting Secretary

Environment and Natural Resources Management National Water Management Improvement: The objective of the project is to improve the development and management of water resourcg while reducing water induced public hazards and enhancing the effectiveness of water-related investments. Project preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93132. US$ 66.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required Ministry of Finance and Planning, Secretariat, Colombo 1 Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 2484510, Fax: (94-11) 243-3349, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. P B Jayasundera, Secretary

Public Sector Governance Governance and Capacity Building: The objective of the project is to build capacity to implement the government’sref o rmprogram. P r e ject Concept Note completed. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 97329. US$30.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Min- istry of Finance and Planning, The Secretariat, Colombo 01 Sri Lanka,

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Tel: (94-11) 248-4530, Ext: 1429, Fax: (9411) 243-2073, E-mail: jayatis- [email protected], Contact: Mr. M.G. Jayatissa, Assistant Director (Infor- mation)

Social Protection Second Poverty Reduction Suppor t The objective of the project is to implementreforms in the poverty reduction strategy with focus on rural development and welfare re fo rm. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 83260. US$ 125.0 (ID&. Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Fi- nance, Secretariat Bldg., Colombo 01 Sri Lanka, Tel: (9411) 248-4510, Fax: (94-11) 243-3339, Contact: Dr. EB. Jayasundera, Secretary

Transportation Road Sector Assistance: The objective of the project is to deliver a productive and efficient national highway system contributing to lower transportation costs. Negotiations completed. Board presentation is scheduled for 20 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 86411. US$100.0 (IDA). Consultantswillberequired. RoadDe velopment Authority, Email: dir-wbrsap@sltnetlk, Contact Mr. Gajaba Gunawakna, P r o j e c t k c t o r

Europe and Central Asia Albania Economic Management Development Po l i cy The objective of the project is to promote private sector-led growth and improved delivery of social services by improving the quality of governance. Project i s being identified. Envimmental Assessment Category C. PID 96205. US$ 10.0 (ID&. Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Bul: “Desh- moret e Kombif’ Nr.4, Tirana, Albania, Tel/Fax. (3554) 227-937, Tel: (3554) 267-654, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Gjergi Teneqexhi, General Secretary

Education (R) Education Quality and Equity: The objectives of the project are to: (a) improve the quality and relevance of basic and secondary education for all students; and (b) enhance capacity of planning and client service delivery. Pnject concept review completed. Envimmental As- sessment Category C. PID: 78933. US8.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Sciences, Rruga e Durresi, No. 23, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (3554) 240468, Fax: (3554) 232-002, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Maksim Konini, General Secretary

Energy and Mining (R) Energy Community of South East Europe AF’L 2 4087: The objective of the project i s to extend the lifetime and improve the quality, reliability, safety, and efficiency of the bulk power transmission system by replacing aging existing facilities with new ones. The csdit was signed on 25 July 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 90656. US$27.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Albanian Power Corporation, Blloku “Vasil Shanto,” Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355) 4262055, Fax: (355) 4223-2024, Email: [email protected], Contact hdisHarasani,Director

Environment and Natural Resources Management (N) Conservation and Sustainable Management of Karavasta Ia- goon: The objective of the project i s to improve the conservation and sustainable management of the Karavasta Lagoon ecosystem by mainstreaming biodiversity conservation into management of the area’snat- ural resources. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$l.O (GEF). Consultants will be required for socieeconomic and environmental assessments, design and cost estimate of Ramsar site infrastructure and regulatory framework for Karavasta management and zoning plan. Ministry of Err vircnment, Forestry and Water Administration, Rruga e Durresit, No. 27, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (3554) 27@624, Fax: (3554) 270-627, E-mail:

[email protected], Contact Mr. Zamir dedej, Director of Nature Pre tection (R) Butrint National Park Global Biodiversity and Heritage Con- servation: The project aims at (a) connecting biodiversity conservif tion and sustainable ecosystem management with conservation of world heritage in the Butrint aquatic and wetland complex, and (b) me bilizing donors’ support for long-term hanc ing of the park complex. GEF approval decision was scheduled for 30 November 2005. Environ- mental Assessment Category C. PID: 85089. US$1.0 (GEF). N o consultants are required. Butrint National Park, Office for Administration and Coordination to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Blvd. “Deshmolet e Kombit,”Trana, Albania, Tel/Fax: (3557) 324-600, E- mail: [email protected], Contact Auron Ta re, Director

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Health System Modernization: The objectives of the project are to (a) establish a health finance system that streamlines financing and p &des incentives for increased efficiency in service delivery while afforcing financial protection to low-income groups; (b) improve the quality of health care with particular focus on primary care to stem the continuous rise in cases unnecessarily treated at higher cost at the secondary care level; and (c) improve governance and management capacity, Pnject preparation completed. Decision meeting was scheduled for 1 December 2005. Envimmental Assessment Category C. PID: 82814. US$15.0 (IDA). Consultantswill be required in these roles: health economist/hance, provider payment, pharma-economist, provider manager, legal adviser, health information systems specialist, health planner and health facilities engineer. Ministry of Health, Project Man- agement Unit, Bulv. Bajram Curri, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (3554) 227-614, Fax: (3554) 22741, Email: skadiuaicc-al.org, Contact: Mr. Saimir Ka- diu, Project Management Coodinator

Transportation (R) P a n s p o r t The objective of the project i s to improve regional integration through construction and rehabilitation of critical sections of the national road network and improve the urban environment thrcugh rehabilitation of select urban roads in Tirana and other municipalities. Appraisal is scheduled for November 200% Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 78949. US$20.0 (ID@. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications, Gen- eral Roads Directorate, Pr. “Sard Frasheri,” No. 33, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (3554) 227-390, Fax: (355-4) 235268, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Adem Duka, k c t o r , Roads Project Implementation unit Armenia Economic Management Second Poverty Reduction Support: The objectives of the project are to (a) strengthen governance and private sector competition, (b) reformthe social sector and (c) modernize the rural economy Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$20.0 (IDA), Consultants will be required in the areas of private sector competition, social sectors, and rural economy. Ministry of Fi- nance and Economy, Government House, Republic Square, Yerevan 375010 Armenia, Tel: (374-2) 523-471, (374-2) 505113, Fax: (3741) 151-736, (374-1) 528-742, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Robert Harutyunyan, Executive Director, Foreign Financing Projects Manage ment Th i rdpover t y Reduction Support: The objective of the project is to implement poverty reduction reforms by focusing on the themes of (a) consolidating macreeconomic discipline and strengthening governance, (b) sharpening competition and entrenching property rights, (c) mitigating social and environmental risks, and (d) modernizing the rural economy. Project preparation is under way, Environmental As- sessment Category U. US$20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required in the areas ofgovernance, social sectors and rural economy, Ministry of Finance and Economy, Government House, Republic Square, Ye re van 375010 Armenia, Tel: (3742) 523-471, (3742) 505113, Fax: (374 2) 151-736, (3742) 528-742, Email: [email protected], Contact: Robert Harutyunyan, Executive Director, Foreign Financing Projects Manage ment

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Energy and Mining (R) Renewable Energy: The objective of the project is to increase the share of privately produced power that is generated by renewable energy. Appraisal was tentativeiy scheduled for 12 December 2005. Err vironmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 83352. US$ 5.0/3.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of En- elgy, Government House 2, Republic Square, Yerevan 375010 Arme nia, Tel: (374-1) 521-964, Fax: (3741) 151-687, Contact: Mr. Areg Galstyan, Deputy Minister (R) Urban Heating (Cr. 4102AR): The objective of the project is to restructure and privatize the gas and heat sectors to enable success ful adoption of clean, efficient, safe, and affodable heating technole gies in urban multi-hiiy apartment buildings and schools. The cedit was signed on 20 July 2005. Envimmental Assessment Category FI. PID 57880. US$15.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economy, Melk-Adamyan St. 1, Yerevan 375010 Arme nia, Tel: (374-1) 545148, (3741) 545149, Fax: (3741) 545 147, E-mail: agalstyan@minenergyam, Contact: Ms. Tamara Babayan, PIU Direc- tor Social Protection (R) Third Social Investment Fund 'The objectives of the project are to: (a) improve the quality, access and availability of community infrastructureand services in poor, vulnerable communities; and (b) build institutional capacity at the local government level to improve municipal planning, budgeting and financing of public investments and improve the decentralized management of service delivery Peparation mission completed. Project concept review is scheduled for February 2006. Environmental Assessment Category FI. US$20.0 (IDA). Con- sultants will be required. Armenia Social Investment Fund, 31 K. UL netsu St., Yerevan 375037 Armenia, Tel: (3742) 151-417, Fax: (374-1) 24CL159, E-mail: asifQarmeniasif.am, Contact: Mr. Ashot Kirakosyan, Executive Director

Azerbaijan Economic Management (R) Poverty Reduct ion Suppor t (Cr. 4061-AZ): The objective of the project is to manage the natural resourres boom efficiently and stimulate balanced economic growth and job aeation. The m d i t was signed on 16 September 2005. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory U. PID: 74938. US$20.0 (IDA). N o consultants are required. Economic Department, Cabinet of Ministers, 68, Lermontov St., Baku 370066 Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 492-5344, Fax: (994-12) 492- 7753, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Nail Fataliyev, Deputy Head Second Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project is to continue the development and implementation, within the frame work of the government's poverty reduction strategy, of fiscally sus tainable policies that support a higher quality of life, especially for the poor, and that are consistent with the country's overall growth strategy, Concept review has been delayed pending discussions on the Country Partnership Strategy, Environmental Assessment Category U. US$20.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Economic Deparfment, Cabinet of Ministers, 68, hrmontov St., Baku 370066 Azer- baijan, Tel: (99412) 492-5344, Fax: (99412) 492-7753, Contact: Mr. Nail Fataliyev, Deputy Head

Energy and Mining (R) Power Transmission (Ln 7294-AZ): The objective of the p r e ject i s to improve the efficiency of the power transmission system through technical and institutional strengthening of the generation/transmission utility. ?he loan was &ned on 8 Novmbw2005. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 83341. US$48.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required Azerenerji JSC, 10, Academician Abdul Kerim Ai Zadeh St., Baku 1005Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 984184, Fax: (99412) 985523, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Teyyar Ibrahimov, Project Director

Environment and Natural Resources Management Rural Environment (Cr. 4075AZ): The objective of the project is to improve biodiversity conservation and introduce sustainable natural resourre management and economic activities in two mountainous ar-

eas to restore their ecological health and pmductivity. Approved by the Executive Directors on 9 June 2005. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. PIDs: 66199,77031. US$8.0/5.0 (IDA/GEF). A PHRD grant of US$0.5 has been provided for preparation. Bilateral funding is anticipated totaling US$l.O. Consultants will be required. Project Impla mentation Unit, 31 Istiglaliyyat St., Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (99412) 4966863, Fax: (99412) 492-6863, Email. [email protected] Con- tact: Mr. R u s h Ajalov, Director

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Health Sector Reform: The objective of the project is to improve the health status of the population by ensuring equitable access to, quality and use of essential health service in a fiscallyresponsible and financially sustainable manner. Project pr@aration is under wa3 Environmental Assessment Category C. PZD: 94220. US$50.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, 4 Kicik dank St., Baku 370014Azerbaijan, Tel: (99412) 9855511, (99455) 444111, Fax: (99412) 983-5511, (99412) 935175, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Elsever Agayev, Deputy Minister

Rural Development (R) Agricultural Development and Credit, Phase 2: The objective of the project is to improve agricultural productivity and competitiveness by (a) strengthening the rural financial system, (b) provici ing appropriate technologies, advisory and veterinarian services; and (c) assisting those involved in post-production processing and marketing wih improved product quality and food safety, Project preparation is under way Environmental Assessment Category B. US$50.0 (ZDA). Consultants will be required. State Agency for Agricultural Credits, 40 U Hajibekov St., Government House, Room 804, Az1016, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (99412) 934-693, Fax: (99412) 981-395, Email: [email protected],az, Contact: Mr. Razim A. Valiyev, Gen- eral Director

Transportation (R) Second Highway: The objective of the project is to upgrade the Alat-Astara (Iranian border) motorway and rehabilitate the Baku Shamaxi mad. Apfiraisal is scheduledfor November 2006. Environmen- tal Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Road Transport Service Department, 72/4, U Hachibeyov St, Baku 370010 Azerbaijan, Tel: (99412) 4934045, Fax: (99412) 4934665, Email: nn-ynsdQazeronline.com, Contact Mr. Javid G. Gurbanov, Chief Trade and Transport Facilitation: The objectives of the project are to make freight transport more competitive in terms of quality, capacity and cost, and to increase the economic, financial and social sustainability of rail passenger services. Appraisal is scheduled for May 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$25.0/25.0 (IBRDADA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport, 10554 Tbilisi Ave., Baku 1122 Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 985-087, E- mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Musa Panahov, Minister

Water and Sanitation (R) Baku Urban Water Supply Rehabilitation: The objective of the project is to install water meters on the Apsheron peninsula to facilitate revenue collections and provide incentives to limit consumption. Negotiations are scheduledforJanuary2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96159. US$15.0 (IDA). Engineering consultantswill be required for prepration of a pilot scheme and sectorization. Azenu, 67 Tbilisi Ave., Baku 370112 Azerbaijan, Tel: (941-2) 30CL131, Fax: (941-2) 983-2314, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Oktay Asadov , President (R) Second Water Supphl: The objective of the project is to rehab3 itate water supply and santitation systems in selected secondary cities and small towns. Appraisal is scheduledfor May 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consultants wil l be re quired. Azersu, 67 'Tbilisi Ave., Baku 370112 Azerbaijan, Tel: (941-2) 3W131, Fax: (941-2) 985814, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Ok- tay Asadov, Fksident


Belarus Energy and Mining (R) Post-Chernobyl Recovery The objective of the project i s to improve the living conditions of the people most affected by the Cher- nobyl accident by (a) improving the heating conditions in houses and social institutions and (b) using cleaner fuel. Board presentation is scheduled for20 December2005, E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 95115. U s 4 5 . 0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. RUE Belinvestenergosbemhenie, Revoliustionnaya St. 11, Minsk 220030 Belarus, Tel: (375-17) 227-20 78, Fax: (37517) 2064683, Emai l : [email protected], Contact Mr. Vladimir N. Voitekhovich, Deputy Director

Bosnia and Herzegovina Economic Management P rcgrammatic Development Policy: The objective of the project i s to accelerate privatization of stateoperated enterprises and introduce a corporate governance framework for mass-privatized enterprises. Appraisal was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assess- ment Category to be determined. PID: 89043. US$20.0 (IDA). Con- sultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined

Education (R) Education Restructuring (Cr. 4080-BOS): The objectives of the project are to (a) increase participation in secondary education and access to tertiary education; and (b) improve the efficiency of secondary and higher education delivery, which will allow public funding to be refocused on improving access and quality in the system. Credit signing is scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory C, PID: 79226. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Project Coordination Secretariat, Ministry of Civil Affairs, Trg BiH 1, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 221-073, Fax: (387-51)

Energy and Mining (R) Energy Community of South East Europe APL 3: The objective of the project is to facilitate participation in the community by financing the rehabilitation and upgrading of hydroelectric and thermal power stations, upgrading the transmission and distribution systems and technical assistance. Appraisal i s scheduled for 16 February 2006. Envimmental Assessment Category B. US$36.0 (IDA). Consultants will be lequiled. Elek t ropr ivda Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zmaja od Bosne 15,71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 751- 002, Fax: (387-33) 751-003, Contact Mr. Enver Kreso, General Man- ager; Elektroprivreda of the Croatian Community of Heneg-Bosnia, Mi le Budaka 106A, 9900 Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387- 36) 31@847, Fax: (387-36) 317-157, Contact Mr. Vlado Maric; Elektre privreda Republika Srpska, Luke vakdovica3,89101 Trebinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-59) 260-091, Fax (387-59) 277-120, Contact Mr. Pantelija Dakic

Environment and Natural Resources Management Biodiversity Conservation: ?he objective of the project i s to increase the area under formal protection status in forest and mountain ecosys tems, and to develop mechanisms to conserve these ecosystems over the long term. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 87094. US$4.0 (GEE). Funding from an Aus- trian trust fund for preparation has been requested. Consul&g services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trampina br.4/1, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 213-098, Fax: (387-33) 213-099, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Alojz Dundjer, Project Imple mentation Unit Director; Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Republika Srpska, Krdja Petra I Karadjordjaica 135137, Banja Luka 78000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel/Fax: (387-51) 319- 675, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr, Zeljko Stojanovic, PIU Director Solid Waste Management Supplemental (Cr. 36721808): The objectives of the project are to rehabilitate land fills, build financial and intuitional capacity, increase the quality, availability, and sustainability of solid-waste services, correct environmental problems, and reduce

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health hazards caused by an inadequate waste collection and disposal system. Approved by the Executive Directors on 30 June 2005. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: 95382. US$8.0 (IDA). Con- sultants w i l l be required. Solid Waste Management Project Implementing Unit, J.R DEPm, Titova 9a, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herze- govina, Fax: (387-33) 667-801, Email: [email protected], Contact Aida Kapetanonvic

Social Protection Social Insurance Technical Assistance Supplemental (Cr. 3778- BOS): The objective of the project is to implement r e f o r m of the sc- cial insurance systems including short-run cost controls and longer-run changes in governance, capacity, design, policy and financing. Ap proved by the Executive Directors on 30 June 2005. Environmental As- sessment Category C. PID: 95596. Uss2.0 (IDA). Consultants wil l be required. Federation Ministry of Health, Project Implementation Unit, Trg heroja 14, Sarajevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 203 477, Fax: (387-33) 203 478, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Tom0 Lucic, Minister; Ministry of Health and Social Welfareof the R e publika Srpska, Project Coordination Unit, Kralja Petra I Karadjordje vim Republica Srpska, Tel: (387-51) 319-161, Fax: (387-51) 319 168, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Ivo Komljenovic, Minister

Croatia Education (R) Edudon Sector Development Program (In. 7332-HR): The objective of the project i s to develop the education system’s capacity to improve education services. The loan was signed on 17 October 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 86671. Uss85.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Science, Education and Sports, Trg hrvatskih velikana 6, Zagreb loo00 Croatia, Tel: (385 1) 4659001, Fax: (3851) 4614501, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Vini Rakic, Project Coadinator

Energy and Mining (R) District Healing: The objectives of the project are to develop the district heating sector, improve Hrvatska Elektroprivreda’s heating services, and upgrade the infrastructure of the firm’s district companies in Zagreb and Osijak, which will result in less heat loss and better service. Board presentation is scheduled for 30 March 2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. US$24.0 (IBRD). Consul- tants will be required. HEP-District Heating Company d.o.o., Miseve ka 15a, loo0 Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (3851) 613-1999, (3851) 60@9504, Fax: (3851) 613-1686, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Robert Vuk, B.Sc.Eng, Technical Head of Department (R) Renewable Energy Resources (TF54973): The objective of the project i s to develop a rational policy framework for renewable energy and develop an economically and environmentally sustainable market for renewable energy resoums. Approved by the Executive D i m t o r s on 23 June 2005. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 71464. US$6.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Hrvatska Electroprimda Ltd., LJlica GradaVukovara 31, Zagreb 10000 Croatia, Tel: (3851) 632- 2302, Fax: (3851) 617-0478, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Gordana Lucic, ESO Team Leader, Development Department

Health, Nutrition and Population Sustainable Health System: The objective of the project i s to impnxe the perf o m c e of the health system by making it more e f f i cient, enhancing appropriate financial protection for the population, and adding incentives that will be catalysts for change in the delivery system. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- ment Category C. PID: 86669. US$75.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be needed in health finance, health service delivery, public health promotion and capacity building. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ksaver 200, Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (3851) 460-7517, Fax: (3851) 46@ 7520, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Nikola Benic, Project Management Unit

Rural Development (R) Agriculture Acguis Cohesion: The objective of the project i s to enable the agricultural sector to capture benefits accruing from accession to the European Union. Negotiations were scheduled for 28 No -


vember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 91715. US$30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Economy, Av. Vukovar 78, Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (3851) 610-6111, Fax: (3851) 610-9201, Email: [email protected], Con- tact: Mr. Miroslav Bozic, Assistant Minister

Transportation Trade and Transport Integration: The objective of the project is to imprwe the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services of one of the primary pan-European commercial transport corridors, known as Cor- ridor Vc, to meet projected traffic demand, with particular focus on up grading the port of Ploce and other work that supports regional development, Appraisal is scheduled for February 2006. Environmen- tal Assessment Category A. PID: 93767. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consul- tants will be required for feasibility studies for port facilities, definition of master plan and business plans, detailed engineering, supervision services and trade information flow integration. Ploce Port Authority, Lucka uprava Ploce, Trg KraljaTomislava 21,20 340 Ploce, Goatia, Te l (38520) 603-180, Fax: (38520) 670-271, E-mail [email protected] net.hr, Contact: Mr. Mladen Dugandzic, Assistant to the Executive Di- rector

Georgia Education (N) Improving Learning Environment APL 2: The objective of the p rcject is to develop tools and interventions to support the realignment of education system objectives and strengthen policy and manage ment capacity to improve the equitable, efficient use of hancial, phycr ical and human resources. Preparation mission was scheduled for 5 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 98217. US$15.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, 70, Irakli Abashidze St., Tbilisi 380062 Georgia, Tel: (99532) 221-754, F x (99532) 235-416 Ministry of Education, Coordination Center, 52, UP nadze St, Tbilisi 0102 Georgia, Tel: (99532) 959837, Fax: (99532) 9 B 313, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Gigi Tevadze, Ditector

Energy and Mining Methan Leak Reduction in Gas Pipeline: The objective of the prc- ject is to reduce leaks from key points in the gas transmission infra- structurewhere leaks are very common, including pipelines and gate stations. Decision meeting i s scheduled for 1 May 2006. Environmem tal Assessment Category to be determined. US$40.0 (PCF). Consul- tants will be r e q u i d . Georgian Gas International Corporation, 24, 300 Aragveli St., Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (99532) 922-962, Fax: (99532) 923-229, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. David Ingorokva, Presi- dent

Public Sector Governance (R) Public Sector Management Reform Support: The objective of the project is to enhance governance by (a) strengthening the institutional capacity of key agencies more efficiently to use public re sources to realize development priorities and (b) improving the accountability of public finance. Appraisal and negotiations were sched - uled for mid-December 2005. Envimmental Assessment Category C. P I D 63081. US$ 3.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Public Ser- vice Bureau, 12 Chanturia St., Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (99532) 997-186, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. K. Kipiani, Head; Ministry of Fi- nance, 70, I. Abashidze St., Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (99532) 291-534, E mail: d.gvindadze@mofge, Contact: Mr. Dimitri Gvindadze, Deputy Minister

Hungary Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Black Sea Nutrient Reduction: The objective of the project is to reduce nutrient discharge into the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea by improving pudication of effluent from wastewater treatment plants at Budapest and Dunaujvkos and increasing the nutrient reten- tion capacity in the DanubeDrAva National Park’s Gemenc and BCda- Karapancsa Region. Ap@aisal completed. Negotiations arescheduledfor 19 December 2005. Board presentation is scheduled for 19 January 2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 74971. US$ 7.5 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Municipality of Budapest, Office

of the Mayor, Varcshaz u. 911,H-1840, PO Box 1, Budapest 50 Hun- gary, Tel: (361) 317-6310, Fax: (361) 327-1811, Contact: Attila POCS, Head, PIU; Municipality of Dunajuvaros, Email: nemesneadunauj- vam.Hu, Contact: Erika Nemes, Head, P M U Gemenc National Park, Contact: Britta Hadinger, Leader, Implementation Team

Kazakhstan Energy and Mining (R) North-South Electricity Transmission (Ln. 4805-KZ): The objectives of the project are to (a) ensure that business enterprises and households in the power-deficient southern region have adequate access to reliable, cost effective and high quality electricity through the new NorthSouth transmission line and (b) improve regional power- market integration with Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic, leading eventually to more cohesion among the five Central-Asian countries in optimizing their energy production advantages. Appmed by t h & - ecutive Directors on 27 October2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Cat- egory B. PID: 95155. US$100.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be required. Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operation Company, 7, Bogenbay batyra St., Astana 473000 Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3272) 682-730, Fax: (7-3272) 680-218, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Sergey Katyshev, Head, Project Management Unit

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Ust-Kamenogorsk Environmental Remediation (Industrial Waste lieatment): The objective of the project is to contain the toxic waste plume contaminating the city‘s groundwater, thereby prevent ing the plume’s discharge into the river and the drinking water sup ply. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 78342. US$35.0 (IBRD). Consultants have been s e lected for a feasibility study. Other consultants will be needed for en- v i ronmental impact and social assessments. Kazatomprom, 168 Bogenbai batyr St., Almaty 480012 Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3272) 691-627, Fax: (7-3272) 611-626, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Baurzhan 0. Duisebayev, Director Forest Protection and Refaestation: The objective of the project is to develop environmental and economic services through more sustainable use, increased productivity and enhanced conservation of forest and associated rangeland resoumes, with a focus on the northeastern pine forest and southern saxaul woodlands. Board presentation was scheduled for 22 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 78301. US$ 30.0/5.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consultants will be required. F m s t r y and Hunting Committee, Ministry of Agriculture, Abay Ave., 49, Astana 473000, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3172) 328248, Fax: (7-3172) 328233, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. I g o r A Kc- val, Deputy Chairman

Private Sector Development (N) Technology and Competitiveness: The objective of the project is to improve the quality and economic relevance of the country’s scientific research and link it more closely to domestic and international markets. Preappraisal mission was scheduled for mid- November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$15.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. National Innovation Fund, 26 a Abai Ave., 3rd Floor, Almaty 050113 Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3272) 599- 816, Fax: (7-3272) 599-839, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Damir Yegizbayev, Senior Manager

Public Sector Governance Customs Development: The objective of the project is to reform and modernize the customs administration, in order to: (a) promote internationally acceptable practices for processing of international trade flows; (b) improve revenue collection; and (c) reduce potential for corruption. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be detemined. Customs Control Committee

Kosovo Environment and Natural Resources Management (N) Social and Environmental Support, Clean-up and Land Reclamation: The objectives of the project are to build capacity of envirmmental officials, mitigate existing environmental dust emissions


from ash heaps, and make land available for resettlement of people living above the Sibovc lignite deposit Project preparation is under way. Envimmental Assessment Category A. PID 96181. US$lO.O (IDA). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kyrgyz Republic Economic Management Poverty Reduction Support: The project aims at developing and im plementing sound policies to carry out the national strategy of poverty reduction. Project preparation is under way Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 79112. US$15.0 (IDA). Consultants have been re tained for preparation. Ministry of Finance, Department of Investment Policy, 720040,58, Erhdik Blvd, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996 312) 661-350, Fax: (996.312) 661-645, Email s.mukanbetov@m€gov.kg, Contact: Mr. Sanjar Mukanbetov, Director

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Health and Social Protection: The objective of the project is to implement the Manas I1 Health Reform Program through a sector-wide approach. Appraisal and negotiations completed. Board pre - sentation is scheduled for 15 December 2005. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 84977. US$15.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Kyrgyz Health Project Implementation Unit, 8 Logvinenko St., Bishkek 720040 Kyrgyz Republic, Tel/Fax: (996-312) 661-335, E- mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Ti lkek Meimanaliev, Director

Rural Development Water Management Improvement: The objective of the project is to improve irrigation service delivery and water management for increased productivity of irrigated agriculture. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Water Resomes, 4a Toktonaliev St., Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel/Fax: (996-312) 541- 174, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. A. Kichibaev, Project Im- plementation Unit Director

Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic of Economic Management (R) First Programmatic Development P o k y (In. 4806-MK): The objectives of the project are to (a) promote economic growth and job c rat ion by improving the investment climate and (c) strengthen the governance and efficiency of the public sector. Appmed iy the Exec - utive Directors on 27 October 2005. Environmental Assessment Cate- gory U. PID 90303. US$30.0 (IBRD). Consultants have been hired. Ministry of Finance, Dame Gruev 14,1000 Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (389-2) 311-7288, Fax: (3892) 311-7280, E-mail: financeQfinance.gov.mk, Contact Mr. Nikola Popovski, Min- ister of Finance

Energy and Mining (R) Energy Community of South East Europe APL 3: The objective of the project is to develop a combined heat and power plant to imprwe reliability of the electricity supply and facilitate the entry of private investors into the energy sector, provide secure and affordable power, and commercialize the power sector. Boardpresentation is scheduled for 12 January 2006. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 82337. US$25.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be required. MEPSO (national power transmission company), Ministry of Economy, ul. Ju- ry Gagarin 15, Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (389-2) 328-9950, Fax: (389-2) 308-4902, (389-2) 298-958, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Nikola Cerep nalkovski, State Counselor for Energy (R) Sustainable Energv: The objective of the project is to establish a project development assistance facility and a sustainable energy .h nancing facility with the intention of expanding considerably the market for energy efficiency and renewable energy by making readily available the requisite technical assistance and hancial intermediation. Appraisal is scheduled for 16 January2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment

Category FI. PID: 89656. US$5.0 (GEF). Consultantswillbe required. Ministry of Economy, Energy Department, 15 Ul. Jurij Gagarin, For- mer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, 1O00, Tel: (389-2) 395531, Fax: (3892) 394902, Email: [email protected], Con- tact Ms. Violeta Keckoarovska, Head

Law and Justice (R) Legal and Judicial Implementation and Institutional Support: The objective of the project is to improve the enforcement of contract, creditor and property rights in courts and noncourt institutions. P r e ject Concept Note is being prepared. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory to be detemined. U.15.0 (BRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Justice, Dimitrie Cuposki 9, Skopje 1000 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (3892) 31G9784, Fax: (3892) 322-7327, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Radica Lazareska Gemvksa

Private Sector Development Business Environment Reform and Institutional Shengthening (Ln. 4793-Ma: The objective of the project is to improve selected areas of the business environment in an EU-oriented context The loan was scheduled to be signed in October 2005. Environmental As- sessment Category C. PID: 79552. US$11.3 QBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy, Tel: (3892) 3093408, Fax: (3842) 3084472, Email: neriman,[email protected], Contact: Mrs. Neriman Zdeladini, Director, Project Coordination Unit The Road to Europe: Program of Accounting Reform and Insti- tutional Shengthening: The objective of the project is to enact, implement, and enforce the relevant portions of the Acquis Communautaire regadng commercial activity, in particular corporate accounting and auditing. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category FI. US$5.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Dame Gruev 14, Skopje lo00 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (3842) 311-7288, Fax: (3892) 311-7280, Email: fi- [email protected], Contact: Mr. Maksud Ali Deputy Minister

Transportation Railways Reform (Ln. 4802-Mw: The objective of the project is to imprwe the hancial viability, productivity, and effectiveness of railway operations. Approved by the Executive Directors on 15 September 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 83499. US$19.38 (IBBRD). Consultantswill be required. Ministry ofTransport and Com- munication, Skopje 1000 Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (3842) 312-3292, Fax: (3842) 312-5228, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Dejan Kosutic, Deputy Minister

Moldova, Republic of Education (R) Rural Education: The objective of the project is tu increase qual - ity of education in rural communities. Preappraisal completed. Negoti - ations are tentatively scheduledfor mid-December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 90340. US$10.2 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry b f Education and Science, 31 August St, Chisinau, Moldova, T e l (3752) 233-0344, Fax: (3752) 235034, E-mail: p [email protected], Contact: Mrs. Ludmiila Stepan, Head of Project Management Unit

Energy and Mining Energy Efficiency and Conservation: The objective of the project is to improve efficiency of heating in selected priority public buildings and ensure reductions of energy consumption and greenhouse gases emissions, thus providing global environmental benefits. Project prepa ration is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID 79303. US2 .2 (PCF). No consultants arerequired. Carbon Finance Unit, Ministry of Environment, 9 Cosmonautilor St., Office 535 MD 2005, Chisinau, Moldova, Tel/Fax: (373-22) 226860, E-mail: steladru- ciocQmediu.moldova.md, Contact: Mrs. Stela Druciok

Environment and Natural Resources Management (N) Persistent Organic Pollutants Stockpiles Management and Desttuction: The objective of the project is to protect the environment and human health by safely managing and disposing of stockpiles of contaminated pesticides and polychlorinated biphenyls. Board pre-


sentation is scheduled for 15 December 2005. Environmental Assess ment Category A P I D 90037. U S 6 . 4 (GEFJ. Consultants will be re quired. Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, 9 Cosmonautilor St., MD Chisinau 2005 Moldova, Tel: (37522) 204-566, Fax: (373-22) 210-666, Email: [email protected], Contact: Prof. Constan- tin Mihailescu, Minister

Finance Rural Investment and Services APL 2: The objective of the project is to foster post-privatization growth in the agricultural and rural sectors. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category FI. US$14.5 (IDA). Consultants will be required for extension services, business development and microfinance. Consolidated Agricultural Project Management Unit, Cosmonautilor S t 9, Office 523, Chisinau 2005 Moldova,Tel: (3752) 223-106, Fax: (3752) 226994, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Igor Corashov, General Di- rector

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Sustainable Persistent Organic Pollutants Stockpiles Man- agement: The objectives of the project are to (a) establish and sustain a system of persistent organic pollutants (POP) stockpiles management and disposal for their eventual destruction and (b) prevent future con- tamination from POP Pviect conc@t review completed. Envimnmen- tal Assessment Category B. PZD: 95250. US$12.2 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, Cosmonautilor St. 9, Chisinau 2005 Moldova, Tel: (3752) 2226254, Fax: (373-2) 221-0660, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Valentin Plesca, PIU Manager

Primary Health Care: The objective of the project is to improve re sults in combatting non-communicable diseases as measured by proxy indicators o f (a) enhanced health system efficiency through strengthened primary health care, and (b) a better policy making process t hmgh the development and implementation of a system for monitoring and evaluating health sector perf o m c e . Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. U!3$10.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for preparation and will be financed by a Japanese PHRD grant Ministry of Health and Social Protection, Sciu- sev 101, Chisinau 2012 Moldova, Tel/Fax: (37522) 238751, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Victor Volovei, Project Di- rector

Private Sector Development (R) Competitiveness Enhancement (Cr. 4119-MD, H2117- MD): The objective of the project is to enhance the competitiveness of enterprises through improvements in the business environment, re f o rmof the national system of standards and metrology in accadance with World Trade Organization requirements, support for develop ment of quality assurance and control mechanisms, and facilitation of access to hance.Approved by theEzmtive Directon on 270ctober2m5. The credit and grant were signed on 14 November 2005. Environmen- tal Assessment Category C. PID: 89124. US$4.9/4.9 (IDA CrediVZDA Grant). Consultants win be required. Project Implementing Unit, Min- istry of Economy, 7, Cosmonautilor St., MD 2005 Moldova, Tel: (375 22) 234-162, (37522) 250-107, Fax: (37522) 234-064, Email: idodon@ moldova.md, [email protected]

Water and Sanitation Chisinau Envhnmental: The objective of the project is to improve the quality of water in the Dnister River as well as the environmental quality in the Dnister River Basin. Appraisal is scheduled for March 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 74139. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, St. Cosmonautilor 9, Chisinau 2005 Moldova, Tel: (37522) 221-667, (37522) 228608, Fax: (37522) 220-748, Contact: Mr. Constantin Mihailescu, Minister of Environment and Natural R e souroes; Department of Constructions and Territory Development, S t Cosmonautilor 9, Chisinau 2005 Moldova, Tel: (373-22) 20450, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Ms. Olga Covaliova, Head of PIU

Poland Energy and Mining Hard Coal: The objective of the project is to complete reform of the hardcoal sector by (a) offering publicly held entities for privatization and (b) resolving the legacy of subsidence liabilities from closed mines. Project is beiig identified. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IJ3RD). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agencyoes) to be determined

Environment and Natural Resources Management Odra River Basin Flood Pmtection: The objective of the project is to protect the population in the Odra River Basin against loss of life and damage to property caused by severe flooding. Appraisal mission was tentatively scheduled for 16 November 2005. Environmental As sessment Category A. PID: 86768. US$ 130.0 (IBRD). Consultants were used for project feasibility studies; and will be used for detailed design and construction supervision; and for monitoring and evaluation of project impacts. Project Coordination Unit, Rynek 13, Wmclaw 50-101 Poland,Tel: (4871) 3460270, Fax: (4871) 3460275, E-mail: jza- [email protected], Contact: Mr. Janus Zaleski, Director

Health, Nutrition and Population Health Sector Modernization Technical Assistance: ?he objectives of the project are to build the capacity of the health system to become moreefficient in the financing and delivery of health care services and to improve the quality of health care services. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$5.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Health, Office of Foreign Aid Programs in Health Care, Al. Jerozoliiskie 175, Miodowa 15, Warsaw, Poland, Tel: (4822) 6582261, Fax: (4822) 658 2617, Email: bpz.gov.pl, Contact: Mr. Jadwiga Jaszczyk, PIU Coordinator

Rural Development (R) Post-Accession Rural Support: The objectives of the pmject are to (a) increase employment in rural areas, (b) facilitate the onge ing decentralization, and (c) strengthen institutional capacity to absorb European Union structural funds. Board presentation i s tentatively scheduled for 12 January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 65270. USS83.6 (IBRD). A PHRD grant of US0.6 is financing preparation. Consultants are required. Ministry of Economy, Labor and Social Policy, 1/3 Nowogrodzka St., Warsaw o(1503 Poland, Tel: (4822) 661-0191, Fax: (4822) 661-0190, Email: [email protected], Contact: Marek Szczepanski, Under-Secretary of State

Transportation (N) Third Road Maintenance and Rehabfitation: The objective of the project i s to maintain and rehabilitate roads. Concept review is scheduled for 15 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category FI. US$195.0 @RD). Consultantswill be requ id . General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways, Road Network Office, GDDKia, Zelama 59 St, Warsaw 00-848 Poland, Tel: (4822) 4558737, Fax: (48 22) 4558610, Email: [email protected], Contact Marek Rolla, Di- rector

Regional Environment and Natural Resources Management Integrated Ecosystem Management of Neretva and Trebis njica River Basins: The objective of the project is to improve water resource management on the river basin and transboundary level, laying the basis for efficient and equitable water allocation among users and for improved health of the ecosystems on which sustainable economic growth depends. Project preparation is under way Envi- ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84608. US$ 8.0 (GEF). Consultants are required for preparation studies. Croatia Ministry of Forestry,Agriculture, and Water Management, Ulica GradaVuke vara, Tel: (3851) 630-7303, Fax: (3851) 630-7686, Email: petricec@ voda.hr, Contact: Mr. Mladen Petricec, Head, Institute for Water Management; Republika of Srbska M i i s t r y of Town Planning, Hous- ing Services, Civil Engineering, and Ecology; Bosnia Herzegovina Ministry of Physical Planning and Environment, Hadzi Idrizova 2, Sara-

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jevo 71000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 212-833, (387-61) 220-289, E-mail: branko.vucijak@heis,com.ba, Contact Mr. Branko Vucijak, Head, Project Implementation Unit Lake Skhoder Integrated Ecosystem Management: The objec tive of the project is to achieve more sustainable uses of the lake’s natural r e s o u ~ s and those of its watershed. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 84605. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consultants wil l be r e q u i d . Ministry of Environment, Rr. Durresi, No. 27, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (3554) 270.624, Fax: (3554) 270. 624, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Zamir Dedei, Director of Nature Protection; Ministry of Environmental Protection and Phys- ical Planning, Poslovni Centar Vectra, Podgorica 81000 Serbia and Montenegrq Tel: (381-81) 482-167, Fax: (381-81) 234-131, E-mail: vik- [email protected], Contact: Mr. Viktor Subotic, P r o j e c t h c t o r

Romania Education (R) Social Inclusion hgram: The objective of the project is to improve the living conditions and social inclusion of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Appraisal is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PZD: 93096. US$50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agencyees) to be determined.

Energy and Mining District Heating Restructuring: The objectives of the project are to (a) implement the strategy for the restructuring of the district heating sector, @) improve heating services and (c) reduce the subsidy bunlen on the budget. Project preparation is under way Environmerr tal Assessment Category FI. US$75.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be re quid. Ministry of Finance, 17 Apolodor St, Bucharest, Romania, Tel: (40.21) 319-9759; (40-21) 410.1189, Fax: (40.21) 312-1630; Min- istry of Administration and Interior, 1, Piata Victoriei, Bucharest, Ro- mania, Tel: (40.21) 222-5960; (40.21) 222-6979, Fax: (40.21) 231- 6979, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Radu Dorcioman, Deputy General Director, Department for Fiscal and Budgetary Policies and Local Investment

Law and Justice (R) Judicial Reform: The objective of the project is to implement structural ref o m in the justice sector including (a) improvement in the efficiency of courts; (b) improvement in court infrastructure and (c) enhancement of the professionalism of judges and other court person- nel. Negotiations completed Board presentation is scheduledfor 15 De - cember 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 90309. US$130.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Justice, St. Apolodor nr, 17, Sector 5, Bucharest 70663 Romania, Tel: (40.21) 410-7174; Superior Council of Magistracy, S t Sandor nr. 47, Sector 1, Bucharest 011405 Romania, Tel: (4@21) 222-8454

Private Sector Development Knowledge Economy: The objective of the project is to increase participation of knowledgedisadvantaged communities in the knowledge- based society and economy, in line with the gove rnmen t ’ sbpean Union accession strategy. Board presentation was scheduled for 22 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 88165. US$60.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for (a) social assessment to identify knowledge-disadvantaged communities; @) a survey of the impact on the communities of public investment in local communication e-networks; (c) assistance to communities in partic ipating in the Knowledge Economy Project and promoting its activities; (d) design of technical specifications for local communication enetworks and assisting communities in the establishment of local communication enetworks; (e) needs assessments; (0 innovation sup por t for small-to-medium enterprises; and (g) education work. Prc- ject Management Unit, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Board Libertaii No. 14, Sector 5, Bucharest 70060 Roma- nia, Tel: (40-21) 4W1190, Fax: (40.21) 3365887, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Diana Voicu, Director

Public Sector Governance (R) Revenue Administration Reform: The objective of the project is to establish a sustainable public revenue collection system. Pmject preparation is under way. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agencyces) to be determined (It) Second Programmatic Adjustment: The objectives of the project are to enact core public sector refoms, build a competitive market economy and deliver public services. Appraisal is scheduled for 5 December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category U. US$ 200.0 (IBRD) . Consulting services to be determined. Office of the Prime Min- ister, Tel: (40.21) 212-5223, Fax: (40.21) 3181151, E-mail a.andron- iceanuapm-contml.rq Contact: Ms. Armenia Androniceanu, PAL Director

Rural Development (N) Agriculture Development Policy: The objective of the pmject is to implement competitiveness-oriented agricultural and rural development policies. Project identitication is under way. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ amount to be determined (IBRD) . Consultants win be required. Implementing agencyees) to be determined.

Social Protection (R) Reforms for Inclusion of Disabled and Elderhl: The objective of the project is to strengthen social protection of the disabled and elderly through institutional re fomand social reintegration and to re- f o rmthe disability pensions system. l lkproject is no longer in the lend - ing program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Envimnmental Assessment Category C. US$ 110.0 (IBRD). No consultants are re quid. Ministry of Labor, Social Solidarity, and Family, 24, Dem I. Do- brescu St., Sector l, Bucharest, Romania, Tel: (40.21) 312-5456, Fax: (40-21) 310.4320, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Constantin 01- teanu, Director, Project Management Unit; Ministry of Education and Resead, 2830, Gen. Berthelot St., Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania, Tel/Fax: (40.21) 312-5456

Transportation (R) Transport Sector Wide Appmach: The objective of the pmject is to reduce transport costs and thereby improve competitiveness as the country moves forward to join the EU. Appraisal is scheduled for 13 March 2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category FI. US$200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Romania National Company for Motorways and National Roads, 38 Bd. Dinicu Golescu, Floor8, Sector 1, Bucharest 77113, Romania, Tel: (40.21) 222-2606, Fax (40.21) 312-0984, E-mail: and@andnetro , Xpiu@andnetro, Astan@and- net.rq Contact: Mrs. Alexandra Stan; National Railway Infrastructure Company, 38 Bd. Dinicu Golescu, Sector 1, Bucharest 77113, Roma- nia, Tel: (421) 22514-87, Fax: (40.21) 222-2517, Email: [email protected], [email protected], Contact: Mr. Tiber iu Angelescu; S.C. METROREX SA., 38 Dinicu Golescu Bvd., 010873 Bucharest, 1, Ro- mania, Tel: (40-21) 336 00 90; 336 55 90, Fax: (40.21) 312 51 49, E-mail: [email protected] Contact Mr. Tiberiu Moldovan

Water and Sanitation Municipal Services: The objective of the project is to enable compliance with EU environmental directives through institutional strength ening and financing. Appraisal was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 88252. US$lOO.O (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Public Finance, 17, Apolodor St., Room 14, Sector 5, Bucharest, Romania, Tel: (40.21) 337- 4840, Fax: (40-21) 3368627, E-mail: [email protected]. ro, Con- tact Mr. Dragos Andrei, Secretary o f State

Russian Federation Economic Management (N) Support to Establishing Special Economic Zones: The objective of the project is to establish a new model of special economic zone, one characterized by efficient management design based on public-private partnership, modern infrastructureand the capacity to offer business development services. Project identification is under way. Envirmmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consul-


tants will be r e q u i d . Federal Agency for Management of Special Economic Zones, Ovchinnikovskaya Embarkment, Moscow, Russia, Tel: (7-095) 251-4598, Contact: Mr. Michail Rytchev, Deputy Chair- man

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Fiie Management in High Biodiversity Value Forests of AmurSikhote-Alin Earegion: The objective of the project is to strengthen conservation of the high-conservation-value forests of the Amur-SikhoteAlin ecoregion through improved forest iire management and reduced frequency, size and intensity of catastrophic fkes in areas of global conservation importance. Negotiations are tentatively scheduledfor mid-January 2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 68386. US$8.6 (GEF). Consultants willbe required for methodology of forest fire zoning, forest €ire impact modeling and database, and administration of small grants for community participation. Fed- eral Forestry Agency, Ministry of Natural Resources, Pyatnitskaya 59/19, Moscow 113184 Russia,Tel: (7-095) 951-8689, Fax: (7-095) 23@ 8530, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Victor N. Sergeyenko, Deputy Head, Forest Protection Directorate

Health, Nutrition and Population Adult Health Development: The objectives of the project are to: (a) impnxe the health status of the population threatened by preventable deaths, illnesses, and disabilities due to non-communicable diseases and injuries; (b) develop human capital by improving the health status of economically active adults; and (c) minimize regional disparities by reducing social risks for non-communicable diseases and injuries in the most vulnerable regions. Project concept review was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$90.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health and Social Development, Mal. Trubetskaya 8, Moscow, Russia, Tel: (7- 095) 257-2777, Fax: (7-095) 787-2438, E-mail: khalhdepar t@e- minzdravm, Contact: Dr. R u s h A. Khalfin, Director, Department of Medical Care Development and Resorts

Law and Justice Judicial Support: The objective of the project i s to improve the quality and transparency of court decisions. Project identification is under way. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined

Public Sector Governance (R) Second Development of State Statistical System: The objective of the project is to modernize the state statistical service based on international standards and methodology, data collection and dissem- ination. Identification mission was scheduled for December 2005. En- v i m e n t a l Assessment Category U. US$50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined Registration: The objectives of the project are to simplify and improve procedum for registering rights in immovable property and im- p m e the information flow from the registry to usm. Negotiations were scheduled for 29 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 93050. US$50.0 (IBRD). Consultants win be required. Ministry ofJustice, Ulica Vo mcova Polya, 4A, Moscow, Russia, Tel: (7-095) 206 0253, Fax: (7-095) 9162903, Email: [email protected], Con- tact: Ms. Tatiana Gorlatch, Project Advisor

Rural Development (R) Krasnodar Agricultural Nutrient Reduction: ?he objective of the project is to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus pollution of the Black Sea from agricultural sources. Project preparation is under way. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: 78436. US$5.0 (GEF). C o n sultants were used for preparation. Nutrient management experts may also be required to assist in implementation. Ministry of Agriculture, 1/11 Orlikov per., Moscow 107139 Russia

Social Protection (R) Southern Okrug Local Initiatives Support: The objective of the project is to improve the quality of local social and economic ser - vices and strengthen capacities of community institutions in the South - ern Okrug. Project concept review completed. Environmental Assess-

ment Category FL PZD: 97094. US$15.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Regional Development, 10/23 Sadovaya- Samotechnaya St., Bldg. 1, Moscow 127051 Russia, Tel: (7-095) 200. 1485, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Elena N. Kitova, Deputy Head of Department

Water and Sanitation (R) Rostov Nutrient Discharge and Methane Reduction: The objectives of the project are to: (a) reduce nitrogen and phosphom u s discharges into the Don River and the Azov and Black Seas, (b) reduce greenhouse gases emissions, and (c) improve RostovVodokanal eneIpy efficiency. Appraisal is scheduled for 3 January 2006. Env imn mentalAssessment Category B. PID: 71473. US$11.0 (GEF). No consultants are required. Rostov Oblast Administration, Bolshaya Sadovaya 51, Rostov 344000 Russia, Tel: (8632) 652-580, Fax: (8632) 518-318, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Artur Kazariants, Director, Project Implementation Unit; RostovVodokanal, Gorky St. 293, Rostov 344019 Russia, Tel: (8632) 652-580, Fax: (8632) 518-318, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Artur Kazariants, Director, Project Implementation Unit

Serbia and Montenegro Economic Management (R) Programmatic Private and Financial Development Policy: ( fomr ly First Programmatic Development Policy) The objectives of the project are to (a) strengthen fiscal discipline in the enterprise, energy and transport sectors, (b) attract foreign direct investment, and (c) build a more efficient and stable financial sector and improve access to finance. Negotiations completed. Board presentation was scheduled for 6 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 89116. US$14.0/41.0 (IBRD/IDA). No consultants are required. Ministry of Fiance, Nemanjina 22-26, Belgrade 11ooO Serbia and Montenegro, Tel: (381-11) 361-7603, Fax: (381-11) 361-7613, Contact: Mr. Mladjan Din- kic, Minister (R) Public Sector Development Policy: formerly Second Program - matic Development Policy) The objectives of the project are to (a) tran - sition to a private sector-led economy by reducing the size of the state; and (b) improve the effectiveness ofthe state. Project identification is under way. Appraisal is scheduledfor February 2006. Envirmmental Assess- ment Category U. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Fiance, Nemanjina 22-26, 11OOO Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegrq Tel: (381-11) 361-7603, Fax: (381-11) 363-3264, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Mladjan Dinkic, Minister of Fi- nance

Energy and Mining (R) Energy Community of South East Europe APL 2 (Cr. 4090- YF): The objective of the project is to develop a functioning regional electricity market in South East Europe and integrate it into the electricity market of the European Union. The credit was shed on 8 Sep - tember ,2305. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 88867. US$ 21.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Electric Power Industry of Serbia, Balkanska 12, Serbia and Montenegro, Tel: (381-11) 361-0580, Fax: (381-11) 361-1908, E-mail: vladimir.djorc][email protected], Vladimir DjorcJeVic, Director; Ministry of Energy and Mining, Nemanjina 22- 26, Belgrade, Serbia and Montenegro, Tel: (381-11) 334-6755; Min- istry for International Economic Relations, Bulevar Mihajla Pupina 2, Belgrade 11070 Serbia and Montenegro, Contact: Contact: H.E. P r e drag Ivanovic, Minister for International Economic Relations

Environment and Natural Resources Management Bor Regional Development: The objective of the project is to alleviate poverty in the Bor mining region by restructuring the mining industry and encouraging growth of the regional economy. Pmject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Privatization Agency, Terazije 23,6th Floor, Belgrade 11ooO Serbia and Montenegro, Tel: (381- 11) 3029968, Fax: (381-11) 302-0828, Email: [email protected], Con- tact: Ms. Zorica Petrovic, PMU Director


Private Sector Development (R) First Programmatic Development Policy: The objectives of the project are to (a) strengthen fiscal discipline in the enterprise, energy, and transport sectors; (b) build a more efficient and stable financial sector; and (c) improve the investment climate through a series of policy reforms. This listing duplicates another one under Economic Man - agement, renamed Programmatic Private and Financial Development Policy Further separate reporting will be discontinued. Envhnmental Assessment Category U. US$14.0/41.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Nemanjina 11, Belgrade 11OOO Ser- bia and Montenegro, Tel: (381-11) 361-7603, Fax: (381-11) 361-7613, Contact H.E. Mladjan Dinkic, Minister of Finance

Urban Development MontenegmTourism Development: The objective of the project i s to provide sustainable bulk water supplies to the coastal tourism area in an environmentally sound way. Preparation mission is scheduled for 30 January 2006. Environmentalhsessment Category B. US$15.0/12.9 (DA/GEF). Consultants are r e q u i d and are being financed by an Italian trust fund. Crnogorsko Primoje, TRG Sunca 4,85310 Budva, Montenegrq Serbia and Montenegro, Tel: (381-86) 452-034, (381-86) 451-921, Fax (381-86) 451-460/937, Email: [email protected], Con tact: Pedrac Bjelobrkovic, Director

Slovak Republic Public Sector Governance e-Government: The objective of the project i s to facilitate access to government information by citizens and businesses and to enhance the efficiency of government services. Preappraisal completed. Environ- mental Assessment Category C. PID: 94410. US$5.0 (IBRD). Consul- tants will be r e q u i d . Department for Informatization of Society, Ministry of Transport, Post and Telecommunications, Namestie slc- body 6, PO Box 100, Bratislava 81005 Slovak Republic, Tel: (421-2) 5949 4215, Fax: (421-2) 5949-4217, E-mail: tibor.pappQtelecom.gov.sk, Contact Mr. Tibor Papp, Director

Rural Development (R) Leader Preparation Technical Assistance: The objective of the p roject i s to develop capacity in the Ministry of Agriculture and its sub - o dnate oganizations, local governments, communities, and civil sc- ciety organizations to prepare for and implement the EU Leader axis in 2007-2013. The project is scheduled to be approved - following APLpro - cedulrs - on 28 December2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PZD: 90884. US1.5 (IBRD). Consultantswillbe r e q u i d . Ministry of Agriculture, Section of International Affairs, Department of Struc- tural Policy, Dobrovica 12,812 66 Bratislava, Tel: (421-2) 59266507, Fax: (421-2) 59266499, Email: nora.gyureova.gov.sk, Contact: Ms. Nora Gyumva, Project Director

Tajikistan Economic Management Policy-Based: The objective of the project is to implement the structural reform agenda, including: (a) budget management and civil service reform; (b) private sector development; and (c) trade and transport facilitation. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- ment Category U. PID: 74889. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consultants are being financed by a PHRD grant. Ministry of Finance, 3 Kuibyshev St., Dushanbe 734025 Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 215639, (992-372) 214 205, Fax: (992-372) 213-329, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Shavkat Sohibov, Deputy Minister

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Community and Basic Health: The objective of the project i s to improve the quality of care and access to basic health services for poor and vulnerable populations in Sughd and Khatlon oblasts by up grading selected primary health care facilities and refonring the health sector to strengthen and give added prominence to primary and pre ventive health care. Negotiations completed. Boardpresenhtion is sched - uled for 15 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. P I D 78978. US$lO.O (D&. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Ibn Sin0 30, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 244-413, Fax:

(992-372) 248-824, Email: [email protected]~ston.~m, Contact Ms. Mahbuba Sheraliwa, PIU Executive Director

Public Sector Governance (N) Strengthening the National Statistical System for Develop- ment and Poverty Reduction: The objective of the project i s to modernize and make more effective and efficient the national statistical system so that it provides relevant, timely, reliable data for evi- dence-based policy making. Project preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 98410. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. State Statistical Committee, 17, Bokhtar, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 232-553, E-mail: statQto- jikiston.com, Contact: Mr. Mirgand Shabozov, Chairman

Water and Sanitation (R) Municipal InfrastructuEDevelopment: The objectives of the project are to (a) improve coverage ofmunicipal infrastructure (water supply, sanitation, solid waste management, heating, etc.) in Dushanbe and other selected municipalities; (b) strengthen the institutional and financial capacity of municipal authorities and public utilities to plan, manage, and deliver municipal infrastructure services in an efficient and sustainable manner; and (c) support the government’sdecentral- ization efforts through improved local resource mobilization. Boadpre - sentation is scheduledfor 19 January2006. Enviraunental Assessment Category B. PID: 79027. US$15.0 (IDA). Consultantswillbe required. State Unitary Enterprise (Tajik Commune Service), 56 N. Karabaev St., Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel/Fax: (992-372) 217-789, Email: khmkato- jikiston.com, Contact: JamshedTabarov, Project Director

Turkey Economic Management Second Programmatic Public Sector Development Policy: The objective of the project i s to broaden and reformsocial protection and i m p m e public service delivery Project i s being identitied. Environ- mental Assessment Category C. US$400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Undersecretariat ofTreasury, Inonu Bulvari, Eskise- hir Yolu, Emek, Ankara 06530 Turkey, Tel: (90.312) 204-6452, Fax: (90-312) 212-8550, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Ms. Ayse Akkiraz, Head of Department

Education Secondary Education (In. 4767-TU): The objective of the project is to improve the quality, economic relevance, and equity of secondary education to support l i e long learning. Approved by the Executive Directors on 15 March 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 66149. US$104.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of National Education, Gunk Sok No. 50-52 Kavakhdere, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (9G312) 428-8573; (90-312) 212-2123, Fax: (90-312) 428 8635, Contact Mr. Ergodan Serdengecti, Project Implementation Unit Director

Energy and Mining Electricity Distribution Rehabilitation: The objective of the project is to improve the electricity distribution system’s reliability and re duce losses by implementing system rehabilitation and upgrades that will allow safety and regulatory standards to be met and cash-flows to improve. Appraisal is tentatively scheduled for April 2006. Environmen- tal Assessment Category B. US$300.0 (IBRD) . Consultants will be re quired to assist with managing, tendering, evaluating and implementing projects. Turkish Electricity Distribution Corp. -Turkiye Elektrik Dag- itim AS, Inonu Blvd. N o 27, Bahcelievler, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90.312) 2157804, Fax: (9G312) 2157275, Email: [email protected], Con- tact Mr. Sedat Ustun Energy Liberalization: The objective of the project is to deepen the electricity sector re fo rm and liberalization process. Appraisal was scheduled for 8 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 85661. US$300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be re quired. Electrik Uretim AS, Inonu Bulvari, No. 27, Bahcelievier, An- kara 06490 Turkey, Tel: (9G312) 212-6900, Fax: (90.312) 2150103, Email: [email protected], Contacts: Mr. Onder Piyade, Acting General Manager, and Mr. Muzaffer Basaran, Deputy General Manager


Gas Sector Development: The objectives of the project are to (a) in- c rase the reliability and stability of the natural gas supply and its d e livery to consumers by implementing critically needed storage and network infrastructure, and (b) strengthen BOTAS as a commexial, hancial ly independent corporation capable of accessing capital markets on its own account. Board presentation was scheduled for 29 Ne vember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 93765. US$300.0 (IBRD). Consultantswillberequid. BOTAS, BiIkent Plaza, 4, Caddle, A-1 Blok, BiIkent 06530Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 297-2295, Fax (90-312) 266Q733; (9@312) 266-0734; (93312) 266-0619, E-mail: ethem.te [email protected], Contact Mr. Saltuk Duzyol, Deputy General Manager

Finance (R) Third Export Finance Intermediation (In. 7295-TU): The objective of the project is to provide long-term finance to private sector exporters through private intermediaries, thereby strengthening export generation and deepening financial sector intermediation. The loan was signed on 9 November 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Cat- egory FI. PID: 93568. US$305.0 (IBRD). Approximately onethird of the proceeds are denominated in Euros. No consultants are required. Turkiye Sinai Kalkinma Bankasi, Meclisi Mebusan Cad. 161, Findikli 43327, Istanbul, Turkey, Tel: (90-212) 3345050, Fax: (90-212) 243-2975, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Halil Eroglu, President

Private Sector Development Access to Finance for Small and Medium Enterprises: The o b jective of the project is to increase capital access to enterprises with a line of credit and improved financial informationinfrastructure h a p praisal completed. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 82822. US$150.0 (IBRD). Consultants have been hired. Treasury, Tel: (90- 312) 2156873, Contact: Mr. Memduh Aslan Akcay, General Director; Undersecretariat of TEasury, Tel: (90-312) 212-8256, Fax: (90-312) 212-8550, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Ozgur Pelivan, Department Head

Public Sector Governance (R) Programmatic Public Sector Development Policy: The objective of the project is to implement the public sector reformpmgram. Project preparation is under way Environmental Assessment Cate- gory C. PID: 71052. US$400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be d e temined. Undersecretariat of lkasury, Inonu Bulvari, EskisehirYolu, Emek, 06530, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 213-6873, Fax: (09312) 212-8550,E-mail: [email protected],tr, Contact Memduh Alan Ak - cay, General Director of External Relations

Social Development, Gender and Inclusion Social Development and Employment Pmmotion: The objectives of the project are to (a) develop sustainable livelihoods for the poor, (b) promote community development, and (c) build local capacity to absorb European pre-accession funds effectively. Project identification is under way, Environmental Assessment Category FI. US$250.0 (IBRD). No consultants are r e q u i d for preparation. Local consultants will berequired for implementation include about one thousand spe cialists in areas such as social work, local economic development and monitoring and evaluation. Social Solidarity Fund General Directorate, Social Solidarity Fund, Karanfil Sokak No: 67, BakanWar, Ankara, Turkey,Tel: (9@312) 4241621, Fax: (90-312) 421-0953, E-mail: srap@ba4 bakanlik.gov.tr, Contact: Yadigar Gokalp, Director

Transportation (R) Railways Restructuring (In. 4787-'IU): The objective of the p mject is to reduce the fiscal burden of railways and increase the competitiveness of the economy by reducing the logistical costs associated with inefficiencies of the railway and port subsectors. Loan signing is scheduled for January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 77328. US$1&1.7 (IBRD). Consultants are needed for short-term assignments and to administer a social plan under a US0.7 PHRD grant. Turkish Railways, Tesisler ve Trafik Dairesi - 06330 GAR, Ankara, Turkey,Tel: (90-505) 25&1534, Fax: (90-312) 3104084, Email: nab&.& [email protected], Contact Mr. Nazim B u k h e z , Deputy Director, R e s e a d and Planning Department Department

Water and Sanitation Municipal Services (In. 7312-TU): The objective of the project is to develop a sustainable municipal finance system. IUer Bank is expected to be restructured so that it can make long term loans to finance municipal investments. Approved by the Executive Directors on 23 June 2005. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 81880. US$200.0 (IBRD). Consultants are being hired. Iller Bank, Bank of Provinces, Yeni Ziraat Mah. 14 sokak, No. 14 Diskapi Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90- 312) 384-6126, Fax: (90-312) 341-2071, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Hidayet Atasoy, General Manager

Ukraine Economic Management Second lteasury Systems: The objective of the project is to improve the scope and functioning capacity of the system of public finance management and the associated legal framework and procedures de veloped under the h t treasury project to enable the system to become a better instrument for budget allocation and technical efficiency, budget execution, audit, and control and improved cash management Project is being idenaed. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for analysis of the budget management process, internal audit and control function, information needs of the ministry and spending units, enhanced treasury system, development of software and hardware, development of bidding documents and strategy for the budget sector; and hiri i of consultants. State Treasury, 6 Bastionna St., Kiev, Ukraine, Tel: (380-44) 2944922, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mrs. 0.0. Chechuliia, Deputy Head

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Crimea Coastal Zone Management: The objective of the p r e ject is to improve management of the Crimean coast line and Black Sea coastal waters. Boject preparation is unakr way. Environmental Assess ment Category B. PID: 91029. US5 .0 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. State Committee on Housing and Communal Service, 24 Dymytrova S t , Kyiv 03150 Ukraine, Tel: (38-044) 2443982, Fax: (38 044) 227-2335, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Hryhory M. Semchuk, Chairman (R) Methyl Bromide Phase-Out: The objective of the project is to protect the ozone layer from depletion by ensuring long-term and sustained compliance with the Copenhagen Amendment to the Montreal Protocol after 1 January 2005, and move forwardwith complete phaseout of ozone depleting substances in line wi th the evo- lution of international practice and obligations. Appraisal was scheduled for 29 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 85138. US$3.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environmental Protection, 5 Kreshchatyk St., Kyiv 01601 Ukraine, Tel: (38044) 2262428, Fax: (38044) 2288383, E- mail: [email protected],ua, Contact: Mr. Svyatoslav Kuru- lenko, First Deputy Minister

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Health Reform: The objective of the project is to improve health system performance by ensuring access to essential, efficient and quality health services under strengthened governance and manage ment. Pr@aration mission completed Environmental Assessment Cat- egory C. US$100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Grushevskogo St., 01021 Kiev 7 Ukraine

Private Sector Development (N) Second Export Development: The objective of the project is to make medium- and long-term investment and working capital available to private exporters, including through enhanced access to export credit and guarantee services. Preappraisal is under way. Environ- mental Assessment Category FI. U s 150.0 (IBRD). No consultants arerequired. Ukrexim Bank, 127, Gorkogo St, Kyiv 03150 Ukraine, Tel: (380.44) 247-8925, Fax: (380-44) 247-8082, Email: iusmanov@ex- imb.com, Contact: Mr Ildar Usmanov, Director, Export Development Department


Rural Development Access to Financial Services: The project aims at (a) offering long- term credit and leasing for rural small and medium private enterprises, @) developing financial services market regulation and infrastructure; and (c) strengthening financial intermediaries that can serve rural areas. Appraisal was scheduled for late November 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category FI. PID: 76553. US$125.0 (IBRD). An IBRD advance of US$1.8 has been approved under the Project Prep% ration Facility. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 12/2 Hrushevsky S t , Kyiv 01008 Ukraine, Tel: (38G44) 293-7466, Fax: (380 44) 293-8243, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Ms. Natalya Kone valenoro, Head, MU-RFP Social Protection (N) Pensions Administration: The project aims at creating a fiscally and socially sustainable pension system, improving collection of social insurance contributions and reducing costs of compliance and administration. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 83726. US$100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, 8/10 Esplanadna St, Kiev, Ukraine, Tel: (38044) 22&2472, Fax: (380-44) 2896145, Contact: Mr. Ivan Sakhan, Minister (R) Social Assistance Reform: ?he objective of the project is to im- pmve the effectiveness of the social assistance system by better targeting benefits and reducing the burden on beneficiaries. Board p mentation was tentatively scheduledfor 17November 2005. Envimn- mental Assessment Category C. PID: 75231. US$100.0 (IBRD). Con- sultants will be required. Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, 8/10 Esplanadna St, Kyiv 01034 Ukraine, Tel: (38M4) 2262-4452, Fax: (380 44) 20000098, Email: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Larysa Isba, P IU Director

Water and Sanitation Urban Infrastructule: The objective of the project is to plan for and implement urgent water supply, sanitation, and solid waste capacity- building improvements. Appraisal was tentatively scheduled for Decem ber 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$80.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agencyces) to be determined

Uzbekistan Education (R) Basic Education: The objectives of the project are to improve re s o u m utilization, financing and student learning. Negottiations completed Boardpresentation is scheduled for 19 January2006. Env i raunenta lb sessment Category C. PID: 94042. US$40.0 (IDA), Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Education, 80, Uzbekistan S t Tashkent 700027 Uzbekistan, Tel: (99871) 1394214, Fax: (99871) 1391630, E mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Khikmatullo Daminov, Head, International Affairs Deptartment

Middle East and North Africa Djibouti Education (R) Second School Access and Improvement (Cr. 4122-DJI): Cformerly Second School Assessment ana' Impmvement) The objective of the project i s to improve basic education. Approved by the Executive Dimtors on 4 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 86994. US$lO.O (IDA). Consultants have been identified, and several studies are completed under a PPF advance that was inmased to US$0.5. The studies are in the areas of: (a) school mapping; @) education costs and financing; (c) sectoral training; (d) maintenance stratem (e) inclusion of childrenwith special needs; and (0 small equip ment supplies. Ministry of National and Higher Education, Djiboutiville,

Republic of Djibouti, Tel: (253) 356334, Fax: (253) 356819, Email: bepeaintnetdj, Contact Mr. Fathi Ahmed Chamsan, Directeur Gneral

Energy and Mining (R) Power Access and Diversikation (Cr. 4120-DJI): The o b jectives of the project are to (a) increase the access of underserved pop ulations to electricity services; (b) increase reliability of electricity services by developing alternative sources and providing targeted tech - nical assistance; and (c) improve efficiency of the electric utility. Ap - p med by the Executive Directors on 1 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID 86379. US$7.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Office of the Prime Minister, BP 2086, Djiboutidle, Dji- bouti, Tel/Fax: (253) 351-812, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Idriss Malow, Coordonnateur du Programme Energie et Directeur de 1'Unitk de Gestion duProjet (R) Power Sector: The objective of the project i s to explore and val- idate wind power potential, including preparation of prefeasibility studies and implementation mechanisms as well as identification of means to increase energy efficiency. The project has been placed in stand-by status. Envinnmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93385 US$ 3.0 (GEF), Consultants wil l be r e q u i d . Djibouti Center for Studies and Research, BP 486, Djiboutiville, Djibouti, Tel: (253) 352-795, Fax: (253) 354812, Contact Mr. Mohamed Jalludin, Director

Egypt Energy and Mining (R) El Tebbin Power: The objective of the project i s to provide en- e rgy supply in a sustainable manner, through investment in new generation capacity. Appraisal completed. Negotiations were scheduled for 2022 November 2005. Envinnmental Assessment Category A PID: 91945. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Engi- neering consultants are being hired, financed by the implementing agency. Egyptian Electricity Holding Company, Ramsis St, Ext. Ab bassia, Cairo 11517 Egypt, Tel: (202) 401-2368, Fax: (202) 401-1630, E- mail: [email protected], [email protected], Contact: Dr. Eng. Kame1 Yassin, Executive Director Solar Thermal Hybrid: The objective of the project is to develop a solar/fossil fuel hybrid power plant to contribute to global cost reduction of this technology, which is still unproven commercially. h j e c t preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 50567. US$50.0 (GEF). Cofinancing has been secured fromJBIC for the non-solar portion. A GEF grant of US$0.7 is financing prep% ration. Consultants will be required including a project management consultant Ministry of Electricity and Energy, New and Renewable En- ergy Authority, Ext Abbas El-Akkad St, El-Hay ELSades, Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (202) 271-3176, Fax: (202) 271-7173, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Eng. Samir Mahmoud Hassan, Ex- ecutive Chairman

Environment and Natural Resources Management Second Pollution Abatement: The project will develop sustainable financial, technical, and institutional mechanisms for pollution abatement and decrease the pollution loads in selected hot spot areas in order to improve local environmental conditions. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 90073. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Environmental Affairs Agency, Email: [email protected], Contact: Hanan El Hadary, Di- rector

Finance Financial Sector Reform: The objective of the project i s to r e f o m the financial sector including institutions regulating and supervising banks and insurance companies and restructuring public sector banks and insurance companies, including privatizing one bank. Appraisal mission was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 88877. US$300.0 (IBBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Investment, 2, Latin America St, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (202) 7955740, Fax: (202) 7955882, Email: eelgammal@invest- mentgov.eg, Contact Ms Eman ElGammal, Economist; Central Bank, 31 Kasr El Nil St., Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (2G2) 391-4589, Fax: (2G2) 391- 7682, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mrs. Lobna Held, General Manager, Banking Reform Unit


Mortgage Finance: The objective of the project is to create an efficient enabling environment for a competitive and sustainable mortgage market in which market-based, residential mortgage lenders can com- pete effectively and fairly to offer households longer-term mortgage loans that will improve the affordability of housing. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 93470. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Invest- ment, 2 Latin America St, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (20.2) 405- 5631, Fax: (20.2) 405-5635, Contact Mr. Abdel Hamid Ibrahim, Senior Advisor to the Minister of Investment

Transpotta tion Ports Sector Development: The objective of the project is to enhance ports’ contriiution to economic development through institutional re forms, capacity and efficiency improvements, and trade facilitation measures. Project preparation is under way Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 91694. US$135.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be deternhed. Maritime Transport Sector, Alexandria, Egypt, Tel: (20. 3) 484-3090, Fax (203) 484-2041, Contact Admiral Shireen Hassan Mah- moud, Director

Urban Development (R) Alexandria Growth Pole: The objectives of the project are to en - able Alexandria to take advantage of its competitive strengths, better manage local assets, and foster sustained private sector-ledgrowth, while ensuring the socio-economic integration of the poor Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IBRD), Consultants will be r e q u i d in the areas of urban irhastruc- ture, local economic development, business-enabling environment, pollution abatement, environmental management and social develop ment Governorate of Alexandria, Houria St, Alexandria, Egypt, Tel: (20.3) 487-2942, Fax: (20.3) 484-7192, Email: [email protected], Contact H.E.Mohamed Bassiouny, Secretary General

Water and Sanitation Integrated Sanitation and Sewerage Inf?astructure: The objective of the project is to improve water quality in selected drainage basins and health conditions of the resident communities. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. National Organization of Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage West Delta Irrigation Infrastructule: The objective of the project is to build and operate a surface water conveyance and distribution sys tem for irrigation in the West Delta region with full recovery of capital and operation and maintenance costs. Project preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 87970. US$150.0 (IBRD) . Consultants will be required. Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Corniche El Nil St., Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (202) 544-9425, Fax: (202) 544- 9470, Contact Dr. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, Minister

Iran Energy and Mining (N) Power Transmission and Distribution: The objectives of the project are to improve the reliability of power supply in the Tehran province and strenghten the institutional and financial p e r f o m c e of the sector. Project preparation i s under way Environmental Assess- ment Category B. US$250.0 (IBRD) . Consultants will be required. Iran Grid Management Company, Bldg. No. 4, Rashid Yassemi St., Vali-e asrAve.,Tehran 1996836111 Iran, Tel: (9821) 879-7174,8889096,878 8116, Fax: (9821) 8880098, Contact: Mr. H.R Amin Pour, h j e c t s Pro cu renent Manager

Rural Development P roductivity Enhancement and Export Pmmotion: The objective of the project is to speed up movement of agricultural products to d e mestic and foreign markets. Preparation was scheduled to begin in Ne vember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 86635. US$20.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill berequid. MinistryofAgiculture, Agricultural Planning and Economic Research Institute, 9 Rudsar St., South Aban, Karimkhan Av., Tehran, Iran, Tel: (9821) 889-2396, Fax: (9821) 8896660, E-mail: aperiaagri-peri.ir, Contact: Mr. Seyed Hasan Kazemi, Director

Social Development, Gender and Inclusion Local Development Fund The objective of the project is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of community-driven development in- tervention for poverty alleviation, through strengthening the role and capacity of local governments and civil society organizations in selected disadvantaged areas of five provinces. Negotiations were scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 73070. US$75.0 (IBRD). Consultants wil l be required. Ministry of In- terior, Dr. Fatemi Ave., Tehran, Iran, Tel: (9821) 8967008, Fax: (98 21) 8650025, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mrs. Ashraf Borujed, Deputy Minister for Social Affairs Council

Transpotta tion (N) Urban/lt.ansport Technical Assistance: The objective of the p mject is to strengthen technical capacity for (a) implementing transport strategies, including establishing adequate regulatory framework, strengthening transport institutions, preparing urban transport plans, and improving financial policies; and (b) selecting and designing priority investments. Project identiflation is under way. Envbnmental Assessment Category C. US$ amount to be determined (IBRD). Con- sultants will be required. Ministry of Roads and Transportation, Tel: (9821) 6461866, Fax: (9821) 8008780, Email: behoz-gharavi@yrt hoo.com, Contact Mr. Behrooz Gharavi, Project Manager, Ministry of Interior (R) Road Safety: The objective of the project is to reduce road acci- dents in high risk pilot road corridors and urban areas and enhance the government’scapability to address road safety issues. Appraisal was scheduledfir mid-November2005 E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Cat- egory B. PID 86465. US$50.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required during preparation. Road Maintenance and Transport Organization, Tel: (9821) 8804438, Fax: (9821) 880.4437, E-mail: behuoz-gharavi@ya hoo.com, Contact Mr. Behrooz Gharavi, Project Manager

Urban Development Tehran Solid Waste Management: The objective of the project is to rehabilitate and improve facilities, equipment and handling proce d u m for managing hazardous and toxic wastes in the Tehran m a . Appraisal was scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 76055. US$70.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Organization of Waste Recycling and Composing, Municipality of Tehran, No. 52,6th West Andisheh, Andisheh St., Dr. Beheshti Av., Tehran 19678 Iran, Fax: (9821) 843-6735, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Abolfazl Ebrahimi, Managing Director

Iraq Education (N) Third Emergency Education: The objectives of the project are to (a) build, equip and furnish 82 primary and secondary schools to alleviate overcrowding; and (b) lay the groundwork for broader school reformand reconstruction. Board presentation was scheduled for 22 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96234. US$100.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for school design and supervision, procurement support, financial management, school maintenance and system development Ministry of Education, Project Man- agement Office, 1st Floor, Al Adhmeyiah Square, Al Maghrab District, M 306 St, No. 6, Bldg. 35, Baghdad, Iraq, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Saad Ibrahim Abdul Rahim, Director General of Vocational Education

Energy and Mining (R) Emergency Electricity: The objectives of the project are to help alleviate the current power supply shor~all by restoring the baseloadgen - eration capacity of the Hartha Power Station Units 2 and 3 to 4 0 0 m lay the groundwok for future institutional development and impmved power system planning, and enhance the capacity to prepare, implement and operate current andfuture projects. Project preparation is under way. Appraisal is scheduled f i r December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 87734. US$110.0/20.0 (IDWTrust Fund). Consuk tants will be required. Ministry of Electricity, Tel: (964) 7901921997, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr Mumtaz Rutha A1 Ayoub, Dire c to &enera1 Planning


Health, Nutrition and Population Emergency Disabilities: The objective of the project is to improve care for the disabled with targeted, cost-effective rehabilitation services. Preappraisal mission delayed. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. US$17.2 (Trust Fund). Consultants will be required. Min- istry of Health, Project Management Unit, Room 1,lst Floor, Ministry o f Heal th Bldg., Bab Al-moadham, Baghdad, Iraq, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: J. Al-Zubadee

Transportation (R) Emergency Road Rehabilitation: The objectives of the project are to rehabilitate key segments of the national road network and establish a road assets management system. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$135.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. State Commission for Roads and Bridges, Ministry of Housing and Construction, Tel: (964) 79023-94357, Email: scrb-iraqQhotmail.com, [email protected], Contact: Mr. Karam Yara Aini, Head of Planning and Design Department

Water and Sanitation (N) Second Emergency Baghdad Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective of the project is to rehabilitate and upgrade the water supply system, treatment facilities, pumping stations and sewer network Project identification is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate gory B. US$50.0 (IDA), Consultants will be required for preparation. City of Baghdad, Khulani Square, Jamhoriya St, PO Box 1140, Bagh- dad, Iraq, Tel: (964) 18168823, Fax: (964) 18857365, E-mail: amanat- [email protected], Contact: Dr. Saber Al-Esawey, Mayor (N) Second Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation: The objectives of the project are to (a) rehabilitate and upgrade water supply, sm itation and urban facilities in areas outside Baghdad and (b) furnish technical assistance and build capacity to implement and initiate policy adjustments. Project preparation is under way. Environmental As- sessment C,ategory B. PDD: 94650. US74 .0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for preparation. Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works, PO Box 28488, Al-Karkh, Baghdad, Iraq, Tel: (964) 15455448, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Humam Misconi, Di- lector, Project Management Team

Jordan Urban Development Cultural Hexitage, Tourism and Urban Development: The objective of the project i s to develop regionally balanced cultural tourism thmgh regeneration of historic urban neighborhoods and creation of cohesive and culturally rich urban attraction poles. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$30.0 (BRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry ofTourism and Antiq- uities, PO Box 224, Amman, Jordan, Tel: (962-6) 46@3360, Fax: (962 6) 464-8465, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Ihab Amarin, Assistant Secretary General Regional and Municipal Development: The objectives of the project are to: (a) strengthen the intergovernmental finance system, (b) upgrade local financial management and technical and administrative capacity, and (c) increase the coverage and quality of municipal services, with particular emphasis on under-served areas. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 70958. US$20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Municipal Affairs, PO Box 1799, Amman, Jordan, Tel: (962-6) 467- 2135,46@1228, Fax: (962-6) 569-5627, Contact Eng. Nart N. B. Naguer, Dkc tor , Development Projects Unit; Ministry of planning, PO Box 555, Amman 11118 Jordan, Tel: (962-6) 4654511, (962-2) 464-5861, Fax: (962-6) 461-5683, Contact Eng. KhaledTarawneh, Director, Local De velopment Department

Lebanon Energy and Mining Power Sector: The objective ofthe project is to reform the power sector. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Electrricite du Liban, Tel: (961-1) 444-700, Contact: Mr. Kamal Al- Hayek, Chairman of the Board and Director General

Health, Nutrition and Population Health Sector Development: The objective of the project i s to provide technical assistance for (a) health financing reforms, (b) strength ening primary health care, (c) enhancing the core public health function, (d) raising the quality of primary care and hospitalbased health services, and (e) implementing pharmaceutical re fo rm Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 88832. US$ 13.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Ministry of Health, Tel: (961-1) 615766, Fax: (961-1) 645099, Contact Dr. Walid Ammar, Director General for Health

Water and Sanitation Bekaa Regional Water Supply and Waste Water: The objectives of the project are to: (a) operate and maintain water and waste water facilities in the Bekaa Region, (b) undertake rehabilitation works using the operations and the investment fund to be made available by the government, and (c) bill and collect on behalf of the Regional Water Utility for all its customers. Project preparation is under way, Environ- mental Assessment Category B. PID 77334. US$35.0 (IBRD). Consul- tants will be required. Council for Development and Reconstruction, Tel: (961-3) 205663, Fax: (961-1) 981-252, Contact Mr. Al-Fad1 Chalak, President

Morocco Energy and Mining Solar Thermal Power: The objective of the project i s to develop a solar/fossil fuel hybrid power plant to contribute to global cost reduction of the integrated solar combined cycle technology. Appraisal i s scheduled for April 2006. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 41396. US$50.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Office National de YElectricite, 65, rue Othman Ben Affan, BP 13498, Casablanca, Mo- rocco,Tel: (21222) 668080, Fax: (212-22) 220038, Contact Mr. Ahmed Nakkouch, Directeur General

Finance (R) Financial Sector Development Policy: The objective of the project i s to reformthe financial sector, including institutions regula$ ing banks, insurance companies and the capital markets. Negotiations completed. Board presentation is scheduled for 20 December 2005. E n v immenta l Assessment Category C. PID 88243. US$200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will berequired. Ministry of Economy, Finance and Pri- vatization, Ave. Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco, Tel: (21237) 677-354, Fax: (212-37) 677-532, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Zouhair Chorfi, Director of Treasury and External Finances; Central Bank, 277, Ave. Mohamed V, BP 445, Rabat, Morocco, Tel: (212-37) 702-626, Fax: (212-37) 705838, Email: a.bouazzaQbkam.gov.ma, Con- tact: Mr. Abderrahim Bouazza, Director of Banking Supervision De partment

Public Sector Governance (R) Second Publ ic Administration Development Policy Cfomerly Second Public Administration Reform Adjustment) The objective of the second phase of the project i s to implement reform of public expendi- turemanagement, civil service management, and administrative d e centralization. Negotiations were tentatively scheduled for December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category U. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). N o consultants are required. Ministry of General Affairs, Rabat, Morocco, Tel: (212-37) 687-316, Fax: (212-37) 774-287, Contact Madame Sabah Bencheknw, Chargee de Mission aupres du Premier Ministre

Rural Development Second Rural Roads: The objective of the project i s to accelerate implementation of a national program of rural roads. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 94007. US$50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Caisse de Financement Routier, Ministere de YEquipement et du Transport, BP 6226, Rabat Instituts, Rabat Royaume du Maroc, Tel: (212-37) 713-247, Fax: (212- 37) 713-259, (212-37) 715261, E-mail: imzelQmtpnetgov.ma, Contact Mr. Ahmed Imzel, Director General; Directorate of Roads, Ministry of Public Works and Transport


Water and Sanitation (N) Water Sector Development Policy The objective of the project is to implement refo m o f the water sector, including sector governance, resource management, irrigation and water supply, and sanitation. Identification mission completed. Project concept review was scheduled for 28 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 100 QBRD). Consultants wi l l be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined. (R) Rural Water Supply and Sanitation: The objectives of the prc- ject are to: (a) increase significantly access of rural communities to potable water and safe sanitation and (b) improve hygiene practices in a sustainable manner. Negotiations are under way. Board presenta tion is tentatively scheduled for 20 December 2005. Envimmental As- sessment Category B. PID: 86877. US$40.0 (IBRD). Consultants win be required. Station de Traitement, Ave. Oued Akreuch, Rabat, Mc- rocco,Tel: (212-37) 759600, Fax: (212-37) 632052, Contact Ms. Samira Badri, Chief, Finance Division

Regional Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Stockpiles Program: The objective of the project i s to elimi- nate publicly-held obsolete pesticide stockpiles and associated waste in seven countries and implement measures to reduce and prevent future related risks. The countries are Morocco and Tunisia in the Middle East and North Africa Region and Ethiopia, Mali, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania in the Africa Region. listing also apprears in the Africa Region section.) Grant signing was scheduled for 16 November2005. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 75776. US$ 21.7/2.7 (GEF/Trust Funds). Cofinancing to bring the total amount to US60.0 is anticipated from AfDB (US$ 10.0), a bilateral trust fund with contributions from EU, Denmark, Sweden and Switzer- land (US$7.1), Belgium (US$4.1), F A 0 (USS3.4, of which U s 3 . 3 will be an additional contribution from GEF) , CIDA (lJS$2.3), France (US$1.8), Japan (US$ l.l), Netherlands (US$ L O ) , Finland (US$ LO) , and the governments involved (US$3.8). Consultants will be required. Ministere de l'Agriculture, du Developpement Fural et des Pkches Maritimes, Direction de la Protection des VegCtaux des ContrBles Techniques et de la Repression des Fraudes, Rabat Boyaume de Maroc, Tel: (212) 372-314, Fax: (212) 3729-7544, E-mail: ahilali@ menara.ma, Contact: M. Abderrahmane Hilali, Directeur; Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, PO Box 6247, Addis Abba- ba, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-1) 251-2734, Fax: (251-1) 463-686, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Fikre Markos, Head, Cro p Protection Department Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Dwek opment, Agence Nationale de Protection de l'Environnement, 12 Rue du Cameroun-Belvedere, 1002 Tunis, Tunisie, Tel: (216) 7184- 7493, Fax: (216) 7189-0581, Email: [email protected], Contact: M. Mounir Ferchichi, Directeur, Department Dechets Solides; Minis- tere de l'Environement, Direction Nationale de YAssainissement et du ContrBle des Pollutions et des Nuisances, Rue 415, Porte 191, Dra- vela-Bolibana, Bmako, Mali, Tel: (223) 229-2410, Fax: (223) 229- 5090, Emaik [email protected], Contact: M. LassinaTraore, Coor- dinateur du Programme; Federal Ministry of Environment, National Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, 7th Floor, Fed- eral Secretariat, Phase 1, Garki, PMB 468, Nigeria, Tel/Fax: (234-9) 523-4119, Contact: Mr. S. 0. Adekunle, Permanent Secretary; Depart- ment of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Private Bag X447, Pre- toria 0001 South Africa, Tel: (27-12) 310-3911, Fax: (27-12) 320-1243, Email: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Pamela Yako, Director Gen- eral; National Environment Management Council, PO Box 63154, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (25522) 213-4603, Fax: (25522) 211-1579, E-mail [email protected], Contact: Dr. Magnus A. K Ngoile, Dire c- tor General

Tunisia Education Second Higher Education Reform Support: The objective of the project i s to refomhigher education, focusing on building up tradi- tional and alternative models to increase enrollment opportunity, im- p roving the quality and relevance of higher education teaching and resea&, and broadening sources of higher education hance. Appraisal

was tentatively scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 75809. US$140.0 QBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministkre de l'enseignement su&rieur, Ave. Ouled Haffouz, 1030Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (21671) 849-971, Fax: (21671) 801- 701, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Rachid Boussema, President de la commission chargee de la preparation du p rojet d'appui a la reforme de l'enseignement superieur I1 Environment and Natural Resources Management Integrated Solid Waste Management: The objectives of the project are to develop and implement an integrated solid waste management strategy, prepare the country for the carbon market as suggested by the Kyoto Protocol, and assess the potential revenues to be generated by selling greenhouse emissions credits. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 95012. US$ 20 (IBRD). Consultants wil l be requ id . Ministere de YEnvironnement et du Developpement Durable, 8, rue du Cameroun, 1002 le Belvedere, Tunis, Tunisie, Tel: (21671) 847 493, Fax: (21671) 841 715, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Mounir Ferchichi Director; Agence Nationale pour la Protection de YEnvironnernent Second Natural Resource Management: The objective of the prc- ject i s to consolidate and scale up the achievements of the tint Nat- ural Resource Management project, which closed on 30 June 2004. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate- gory B. PID: 86660. US$40.0 (IBRD). Consultants wil l be Rquired. Ministry of Agriculture, 30 rue Alain Savary, Tunis 1002 Tunisia, Tel: (2161) 842687, Fax: (2161) 784-447, Email: [email protected], Con- tact Mr. Abdallah Mallek, Director General, DGFE

Water and Sanitation Urban Water Suppbr: The objectives of the project are to (a) sustain the reliability and quality of water service in Greater Tunis and other urban centers, through added production capacity, transmission and distribution network upgrades; and (b) enhance SONEDE's performance through operating and financial management capacity building. Negotiations completed. Board presentation was scheduled for 17 Nc- vember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID 64836. US38.5 @3RD). Consultants will be required. Societk Nationale d'- Exploitation et de Distribution des Eaux (SONEDE), Ave. Sli iane Ben Slimane, Manar 11, Tunis, Tunisie, Tel/Fax: (21671) 887-000, E mail: [email protected], Contact: M. Mohamed Ali Khouadja, President Directeur Gheral

West Bank and Gaza Health, Nutrition and Population Second Health System Development: The Objectives of the project are to (a) strengthen management capacity, (b) enhance the health management information system, and (c) improve the quality of care. The timetable for further preparation i s under review. Environmental A s sessment Category B. PID: 64988. US$lO.O Frust Fund). Consultants have been selected for preparation. Ministry of Health, International Cooperation Department, Gaza City, Gaza, Tel/Fax: (972-8) 282-6325, Email: [email protected], Contact Dr. Maged Abu Ramadan, Direc- tor General of International Cooperation and Chairman, Steering Com- mittee

Public Sector Governance E m e q p c y Technical Assistance: The objective of the project is to strengthen institutions and develop capacities to assume full respon sibilities in the Gam Stip and parts of the Northern West Bank and to preparefor future statehood. Project preparation is under way. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category C. US$3.0-2.0 Frust Fund). Consul- tantswill be required.. Policy and Substantive Project Issues, Ministry of Civil Affairs, E-mail: [email protected], jihadwazira hotmail.com, mofird@palnetcom, Contacts: Dr. Jihad Al-Wazir, Deputy Minister, Mr. Mazen Jadallah, Director General, International Relations

Social Protection (R) C M l Service Pension Reform: The objective of the project is to design and implement a mitied public sector pension system, including modernization of the administration of asset management, benefits and payment administration, and initiation of prudential governance


standad. Appraisal i s delayed until mid-March 2006, pending passage of legislation establishing a pension agency. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 82230. US$7.0 (Trust Fund). Consultants will be re quired. Ministry of Fiance, Ramallah, West Bank, Tel: (9722) 240-0372, Fax: (970-2) 240-5880, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Atef Alawneh, Project Coordination Unit Director and Deputy Minister of Finance

Urban Development (R) Municipal Management and Service Delivery: The objective of the project i s to provide essential municipal infrastructureand services sustainably, while developing aregulatory framework and institutional capacity at the national and local levels. Pmppraisal mission is under way. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 74594. US$15.0 r r u s t Fund). Consultants will be required for technical a+ sistance and training. Ministry of Local Government, Tel/Fax: (972- 2) 240-1455, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: H.E. Khalid Al-Qawasmeh, Minister

Yemen Education Second Vocational Training: The objectives of the project are to: (a) enhance employment and incomegenerating opportunities gained by those receiving technical and vocational training and @) improve the effectiveness of policy formulation and planning at the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training. Project preparation is UP der way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 86308. US$ 15.0 (IDA). Consultants have been selected for preparation, to be & nanced with PHRD resoums. An expression of interest for consultants was issued. Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational ’Paining, PO Box 25235, Sana’a, Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 202-414, Fax: (967-1) 406. 287, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Abdulwahab Al-Akil, Vice Minister

Energy and Mining (R) Power Sector: The objectives of the project are to improve further the operating efficiency and finances of the Public Electricity Corp., strengthen its governance and start implementing a new indus try structureand regulatory framework. Appraisal was scheduled for November 2005. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 86865. US$50.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for implementation. Pub lic Electricity Corporation, PO Box 178, Sana’a, Republic of Yemen, Tel: (968-1) 328-164/5, Fax: (968-1) 328-150/1, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Eng. Abdul Moati Al-Jonaid, Managing Director

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Fisheries Resources Management and Conservation: The o b jective of the project i s to enhance the productive value of coastal fisheries resources by improving marketing, processing and quality assurance practices and providing for their sustainable conservation. Negotiations completed Board presentation is scheduled for 22 Decem - ber 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID 86886. Us15 .0 (IDA). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Ministry of Fish Wealth, PO Box 19179, Sana’a, Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 268-584/5, Fax: (967-1) 263-165, Contact Mr. Musali, Director General, Foreign Relations

Rural Development (R) Rainfed Agriculture and Iivestock The objective of the project i s to promote farmers’ incomes from sustainable agriculture and livestock activities and related off-farm income generating activities in predominantly rainfed areas. Appraisal mission completed. Boa nipre - sentation is scheduledfor21 Febmary ,2006. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 89259. US$30.0 (ID@. Consultantswill be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, PO Box 2805, Sana, Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 282445, Fax (967-1) 289509, Contact: Mr. Abdul MalikA!-Arashi, Deputy Minister

Transportation (R) Second Rural Access (Cr. 4121-YEM): Iformedy RuralAccess Pngram, Phase 2) The objective of the project i s to reduce isolation by enabling rural people to have reliable access to market and public services through better rural mads. Appmed by the Executive Direc - tors on 7 November 2005. The credit was signed on 9 November 2005.

Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 85231. U s 4 0 . 0 (IDA). No consultants are required for preparation. Ministry of Public Works and Highways, Rural Access Program Central Management Office, Tel: (967-1) 409626, Fax: (967-1) 262-609, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Eng. Hakim Aghbari, Director

Latin America and the Caribbean Argentina Education (R) Education for a More Productive and Equitable Argentina: The objective of the project i s to increase the educational attainment of school age children in rural areas and improve the probability of gain- ful employment for students of technical and vocational education. Appraisal and negotiations completed. Board presentation was tentatively scheduledfor 15 December 2005. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 70963. US$150.0 (IBRD). Consultantswillbe required. Direc- torate General of the Unit of International Financing, Ministry of Ed- ucation, Science and Technology, Santa Fe 1548, Piso 10, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina,Tel: (54-11) 41241931, Fax: (5411) 41291931, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Lic. Aida Arango, Di- rectors General

Energy and Mining (R) Mining Decontamination: The objectives of the project are to clean up uranium mines and tailing sites and strengthen the environmental management capacity of the responsible agency, Comisibn Na- cional Energia Atbmica. Decision meeting was scheduled for late November 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category A. PID: 57124. US$25.0 0). Consulting services to be determined. Comision Na- cional Energia Atbmica, Ax del Libertador 8250, 3er Piso, Oficina 3352, Buenos Ares 1429, Argentina, Tel: (5411) 47041217, Fax: (54 11) 47041165, Email: [email protected], Contact: Jose Gregui, Pro- ject Coordinator Energy Efficiency: The project aims at increasing efficiency in the use of energy, which would reduce costs for consumers, contribute to the long-term sustainability of the energy sector and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, by addressing barriers to energy efficiency investments. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90119. Us14 .9 (GEF). Consultantswill be required for preparation. Secretariat of Energy, Paseo Colon 171, Oficina 401, (1063) Capital Federal, Argentina, Tel/Fax: (5411) 4349-8008, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Alicia Baragatti, Director, National Di- rectorate f o r h m o t i o n

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) National Solid Waste Management: The objective of the pre ject is to improve public health and quality of life by developing environmentally and hanciaUy sustainable systems for final disposal of solid waste. Appraisal was tentatively scheduledfor December2005. Envimn- mental Assessment Category B. PID: 89926. US$50.0 (IBRD). C o n sultants will be required. Secretaria de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sustentable, San Martin 451, 44to Piso, Oficina 405, 1004 Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 4348-8305, Fax: (5411) 4348-8624/8355, Email: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Miguel Angel Craviotto, Director Nacional d e l h y e c t o Sustainable FoRstry Development: The project will contribute to and encourage the environmentally sustainable development of the forestry sector and rural development Project preparation is under way. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 88258. US$ 17.0/7.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consultants will be required. Secretaria de Agricultura, Ganaden‘a, Pesca y Alimentacion, Paseo Colon 982, Piso 1 (1063), Ciu- dad Autonoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 43492059, Contact: Jorge Trevin, Project Coordinator

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Finance (R) Economic Recovery Support Structural Adjustment (Ln. 7241-AR): The objective of the project aims at supporting the country’s efforts to consolidate economic recovery by addressing pending structural refoms in the financial and public utilities sectors and by improving the investment climate, and enhancing competitiveness and export potential of existing and new enterprises, particularly those of small and medium size. Loan signing has been delayed to await the government’s standby agreement with the ZME Environmental Assess ment Category U. PID: 83982. US$500.0 (IBRD). No consultants are r e q u i d . Ministry of Economy and Production, Hip6lito Yrigoyen 250,5to Piso, 1310 Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 43446352, Cop tact: Gerardo Hita, Director Nacional de Proyectos con Organismos Internacionales de Credit0

Health, Nutrition and Population Essential Public Health Functions: The objectives of the project are to: (a) strengthen policy making, health intelligence, and regulatory capacity in public health at federal and provincial levels; (b) assure supplies and performance monitoring for key public health programs including, immunizations, HIV/AIDS, and TB; and (c) improve social participation, health promotion, health education, and communications for behavioral change. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90993. US$170.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministerio de Salud y Ambi- ente, Ave. 9 de Julio 1925,ll piso, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires 1060 Argentina, Tel: (5411) 4379-9179, Fax: (54-11) 4379-9179, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Oscar Filomena, Coordinador General, Unidad de Financiamiento Internacional de Salud

Public Sector Governance (R) Governance 2 1 Second Public S*ngthening: The objective of the project i s to improve the efficiency, transparency and accountability of public management and territorial economic development. Technical discussions are under wa3 Environmental Assessment Cat- egory C. PID: 92840. US$25.0 (IBFD). Consultantswill berequired. Ministry of Economy and Production, Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (5411) 4349-5613, Fax: (5411) 4349-5516, Contact: Mr. Gerardo Hita, Director Nacional de Proyectos con Organismos Inter- nacionales d e h d i t o (R) Institutional Strengthening of the National Social Security Administration (Ln. 7318-AR): The project aims at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of ANSES through institutional strengthening, transparency, participation and change management with a view to improve service delivery. The loan was tentatively scheduled to be signed on 19 December2005. Environmental Assessment Cate- gory C. PID: 92836. US$25.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. National Social Security Administration, Direccion Ejecutiva, Av. Cor- doba 720, Piso 5, Buenos Aires, Agentina, Tel: (5411) 43341436, Fax: (5411) 4339-1075, Contact: Sergio Massa, Director Ejecutivo (R) Subnational Government Public Sector Modernization Pro- gram: The project will aim at improving governance by strengthen ing the capacity of provincial and municipal governments to effectively manage their resources and implement sound fiscal policies. Techni - cal discussions completed. Board presentation was scheduled for 15 De - cember2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category C. US$30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Ministry of Interior, Leandro Allem 168, Tercer Piso, Buenos Aires C1002ABC Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 43314695, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Hugo Polverini, Executive Pro- ject Coodinator

Social Protection Heads of Household Pansition: The objective of the project is to further systemic ref o ms in social protection. Board presentation was tentatively scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 55483. US$350.0 (IBFD). Consultants will be required. Fondo Participativo de Inversion Social, Ministerio de Desarrollo S e cia1 y Medio Ambiente, Av. 9 de Julio 1925, Piso 17, Buenos Aires, Ar- gentina, Tel: (54-11) 4382-2956, Fax: (54-11) 4383-8741, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Lic. Daniel Arroyo, Vicem- inistsu

Transportation (R) Provincial Road I&astructuE(In. 7301-AR): The objective of the project i s to improve the reliability of provincial roads and the efficiency of their management as a means to support the country’s competitiveness and economic growth. Loan signing b tentatively sched - uled for midDecember 2005, following a presidential dectee. Envimn- mental Assessment Category B. PID: 70628. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Provincial Road Coordinating Unit, C e ordinating Unit for Programs and Projects with External Financing, Ministry of Federal Planning, Public Investment and Services, Hip61- it0 Yrigoyen 250, Rso No. 12Oficina No. 1201, Buenos Aires CllCQADA Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 4349-8337, Fax: (5411) 4349-7593, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Victor Hugo Alonso, Cocadinador Ejecutivo

Urban Development (R) Basic Municipal Services: The objective of the project is to im- pmve the delivery of basic services for the urban poor by pmviding credit resources to local governments in an efficient and sustainable manner. Appraisal is tentatively scheduled forJanuary2006. Envimn- mental Assessment Category C. US$75.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministerio de Planiticacion Federal, Inversion Publica y Ser- vicios

Water and Sanitation (R) Urban Flood Prevention and Drainage (In. 7289-AR): The objective of this first-phase APL is to create a flood risk management system to reduce vulnerability associated with urban floods and drainage in Buenos Aires. The other phases will benefit provincial urban areas. The loan was scheduled to be signed in late December 2005. Envimn- mental Assessment Category A P I D 88220. US$130.0 (IBRD). Con- sultants will be required during implementation for preparation of a risk management strategy. Secretaria de Hacienda, Unidad Ejecutora de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (UECBA), Sub Unidad de Fbteccion Contra la Emergencia (SUPCE), 1261 CQdoba, Buenos Aires, Ar- gentina, Tel: (54-11) 4816-8074, Email: [email protected], Contacts: Nestor Lietti, Jefe de la UECBA, Ricardo Rebagliati, Jefe de la SUPCE (R) Urban Flood Prevention and Drainage AF’L 2: The objective of the project is to reduce vulnerability to flooding, through a mix of physical, institution-strengthening and technical assistance measures for six provinces of the North East. The first phase of this APL developed a risk management program for Buenos Aires. Decision meeting and appraisal completed. Negotiations were tentatively scheduledfor December 2005. Envinnmental Assessment Category A. PID: 93491. US$70.0 (IBRD). Consultants will berequired. Ministry of Planning and Infrastructulr; Hip6lito Yrigoyen 250, Piso 12, Oficina 1201, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 43448371, Fax: (54-11) 4349-7568, E- mail: [email protected], Contact: Arquitecto Pedro Trindade, Jefe Ejec- utivo de la Sub Unidad Central de Coordinacibn para la Emergencia Integrated Water Resource Management: The project will introduce water resourns management in an integrated, decentralized, efficient and sustainable manner at the provincial level. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$150.0 (IBBRD). Consultants will be required. Subsecretaria de Recursos Hidricos, Av. Hipolito Yrigoyen 250, Piso 11, Oficina 1107, CP1086AAB, Ciudad de Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 43448559/7510, Fax: (5411) 43447633, Email: [email protected], Contact: Jorge Pilar,Fksidente

Bolivia Education Secondary Education for the Poor: The objective of the project is to improve access with quality at the secondary school level benefit- ing primarily those students in rural and disadvantaged urban communities. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 83965. US$30.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be detemined. Ministerio de EducaciQ, Avenida Arce No. 2147, La Paz, Bo- livia, Tel/Fax: (519-2) 2444056, Contact Sra. Patricia Marin, Directora General de EducaciQ Escolarhda


Rural Development (R) Land for Agricultural Development: The project will facilitate access to land and complementary productive investments by targeted organized groups in selected regions. Pw‘ect has been placed on hold pendinggovernmen t conjrmation. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 87925. US$15.0 (ID&. Consultants are required for implemerr tation. Ministry of Sustainable Development, Av. Mariscal Santa Cruz esq. Oruro, Piso 5, La Paz, Bolivia, Tel: (591-2) 231-0748, Fax: (591-2) 231-2641, Smail: [email protected], Contact: Gustavo Pedraza, Min ister

Urban Development (R) Urban Infrastructum for the Poor: The objective of the p r e ject is to provide basic urban infrastructurefor the populations of La Paz, El Alto and Santa Cruz and to enhance the planning, implementation and monitoring capacity of infrastructureservice providers. P re ject preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. P I D 83979. US$18.0 (IDA). Consultants will be requ id . Municipal Government of La Paz, Calle Potosi No. 1285, Ediicio Tobia, 2do Piso, La Paz, Bolivia,Tel: (591-2) 2202566, (591-2) 2834664, Fax (591-2) 212 4709, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Javier Zavaleta/ Ramiro Burgos, Gerente General; Gobierno Municipal de El Alto, ZonaTalama, Plaza La Bandera, Iglesia San Juan, El Alto, Bolivia, Tel: (591-2) 285 5174, Contact: Ernesto Machicado, Director de la Direccion de Gen- eracion de Empleo; Cooperativa de Servicios Publicos “Santa Cruz” Ltda., Ax Rio Grande No. 2323, Tanque Elevado, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, Tel: (591-3) 352-2323, E-mail: yavari.fernando@ sagua- pac.com.bo, Contact Fernando Yavari, Gerente de Planificacion y Sia temas

Brazil Education Human Development Technical Assistance (Ln. 7324-BR): The objective of the project is to develop institutional capacity to monitor the progress and impact of social policies. Loan signing was tentatively scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory C. P I D 82523. US8.0 (IBRD). Consultants have been used for preparation. Ministry of Education, Esplanada dos Ministerios, Bloco L, 80 Andar, Gabinete, CEP 70047-900 Brasilia, DF, Brazi1,Tel: (5561) 410-8762, Fax: (5561) 410-9168, Contact Rinaldo Macin, Project C e ordinator; Ministry of Health, Esplanada dos MinistCrios, Bloco G, Ed. Sede, Sala 317, CEP 70058900 Brasilia, DF, Brazil, Tel: (5561) 315 2359, Fax: (5561) 2260286, Contact Andre Guerreirq Assessor, Di- retoria de Investimentos e Projetos EstratCgicos

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Environmental SustainabWty Agenda Technical Assistance (Ln. 7331-BR): The objective of the project is to advance the pace of environmental sustainability re form through technical assistance and financial resources. The loan was tentatively scheduled to be signed in mid-December 2005. Envimmental Assessment Category C. PID: 90041. US$8.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for implementation. Ministry of Environment, Esplanada dos Ministkrios, Bloco B, Brasilia, DF, CEP 70068900, Brazil, Tel: (5567) 40091205, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Fabricio Barreto, Task Team Leader (R) Rio Grande do Norte Integrated Water Resources Manage- ment: The project will improve the legal, institutional and operational framework and selected infrastructure to optimize the integrated management and sustainable use of water resourns in the State and reduce the vulnerability of the rural poor to cyclical droughts. Project preparation i s under way, Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 89929. US$35.9 (ZBRD). Consulting services will be required. Secretaria de Estado de Recursos Hidricos, Rua D. Maria Chars, 1884, Capim Macio, CEP 59082-430, Natal, RN, Brasil, Tel: (55-84) 232-2410, Fax: (5584) 232-2411, Contact: Josema d e k v e d o , Secretary of State Brasilia Environmentally Sustainable Development (In. 7326- BR): The objective of the project is to ensure quality water resources to meet the growing needs of the Federal District and the Brasilia Met- ropolitan Region. The loan was tentatively scheduled to be signed in mid-December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A PID:

89440. US57.6 (IBRD). Consultants will berequired for project implementation. Government of the Federal District, AgCncia de Infra- estrutura e Desenvolvimento Urban0 do Distrito Federal, Anexo do Palhcio do Buriti - 120 Andar, CEP 70075900, Brasilia, DF, Brazil, Tel: (5561) 3253500, Contact: David Jose de Matos, Project Coordinator Integrated Management of Aquatic Biodiversity and Water Re- sources in the Amazon: T h e objectives of the project are to: (a) sup port the conservation of freshwater biodiversity of global importance in the Amazon River Basin, concentrating on two to three subbasins; and (b) generate and disseminate lessons that could be adapted towards the conservation of freshwater biodiversity in other parts of the basin. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate- gory B. P I D 66535. US7.0 (GEF). Local consultants will be required for project preparation. Ministerio do Meio Ambiente, Diretoria do Pro- grama Nacional de ConservagHo da Diversidade Biologica, Bloco H, 70818900 Brash, DF, Brazil, Tel: (5561) 40099592, Fax: (5561) 4009 9588, E-mail: [email protected], Contact JoBo Pado Uana, Project Coodinator Para Integrated Development: The objective of the project is to reduce poverty and inequality in Para by facilitating opportunities for employment and income. Project preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 82651. US$60.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Government of Para, Secretaria Especial de Produ- cao, Avenida Nazare 871, CEP 66.035170, Belem, PA, Brazil, Tel: (55 91) 30843771, Fax: (5591) 3084-3702, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Lucy Araujo de Souza Leao, Project Coordinator

Health, Nutrition and Population Amazonas Regional Development: The objective of the project is to reduce the poverty rates in the priority regions of the state of Ama- zonas by improving economic conditions and quality of l i e while p r e tecting the environment. Project preparation is under way. Environ- mental Assessment Category B. PID: 83997. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consultants wil l be required for project preparation. Secretariat of Planning, Av. Andre Araujo, 1500Alek0, CEP 69060-000 Manaus, AM, Brazil, Tel: (5592) 21261227, Fax: (5592) 642-8677, E-mail: omon- [email protected], Contact: Ozias Monteiro Rodriguez, Secre- tary of Planning

Private Sector Development (N) Third Programmatic Sustainable and Equitable Gmwth: The project aims at maintaining and building upon the micro-ece nomic and institutional improvements of 2004 and 2005. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$400.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Ministry of Finance, Esplanada dos Ministerios, Bloco I: CEP 70048900 Brasilia, DF, Brazil, Tel: (55 61) 412-2321, Fax: (5561) 2250443, Contact Mr. Marcos de Barros Lisboa, Secretary of Economic Policy

Public Sector Governance (N) Second State Pension Reform Technical Assistance: The pre ject will consolidate earlier initiatives including: (a) completing cadas- t re upgrades for the executive branch and undertaking them for the judicial and legislative branches; (b) upgrading human resource databases that feed into the registers; (c) expanding pension software; (d) cmss-refemcing State databases and extant National databases; (e) pmviding actuarial and financial analysis of state pensions; (0 offering training for State and Federal practitioners; and (g) supporting the newly- launched state pension association. Appraisal was scheduled for mid- December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 89793. US$ 5.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Social S e curity, Esplanada dos Ministhios, Bloco F, CEP 7005@900 Brasflia, DF, Brazil, Tel: (5561) 317-5342, Fax: (5561) 317-5195, Contact Delubio Gomes Pereira da Silva, Diretor Geral, Departamento de Regimes Prbprios no Servigo Mblico (R) Cearh MultiSector Social Inclusion Development AF’L (In. 7321-BR): The objective of the project is to support critical programs in key sectors during a period when the state’s finances require sig- ni6cant resource infusions to keep from shutting down investment and seriously curtailing public programs across the board. The loan was signed on 18 October2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 82142. US$ 149.8 (IBRD). Consultants wil l be r e q u i d for

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studies and systems work hstituto de Pesquisa e EstratkgiaEconbmica do Ceara, Ceara State Government, Centro Administrativo, SEPLAN, CEP 839-900, Fortaleza., CE, Brazil, Tel: (5585) 4887564, Fax: (55-85) 4887564, Contact: Dr. Marcos Holanda, Director General Minas Gerais Partnership for Development: The objectives of the p mject are to (a) achieve fiscal balance, (b) facilitate public sector re f o m~ and (c) promote private sector development, with particular emphasis on public-private participation in key infrastructurepojects and the Estrada Real initiative. Negotiations were scheduled for 5 De cember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 88543. US$170.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Planning Secretariat, Finance Secretariat, and Economic Development Secretariat (jointly), MG, Brazil, Tel: (5531) 32751722, Fax: (5531) 3292-1009, Email: [email protected], Contact Luiz Antonio Athayde, Subsecretary of International Affairs, Economic Development Secretariat P rcgrammatic Fiscal Reform - Social Security (In. 7299BR): The objective of the project is to reformthe pension system for civil servants. The loan was scheduled to be signed on 20 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 86525. US$658.3 (IBRD) . Consultants will be required. Ministry of Social Security (Ministerio da PrevidCncia Social), Esplanada dos Ministc5rios Bloco F, Brasilia, DE Brazil, Tel: (5561) 317-5014/5260, Contacts: Helmut Schwaner, S e cr&io da PrevidCncia Social and Adacir Reis, SecretArio da Prev- idCncia Complementar

Rural Development (R) Bahia State Integrated Rural Poverty (Ln. 7327-BR): The objective of the project is to reduce the high levels of rural poverty in Bahia The loan was tentatively scheduled to be signed in December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 93787. US$54.4 (IBRD). Consultants will be contracted for information campaigns, technical assistance, studies and capacity building for the beneficiary communities and the state project implementation unit SEPLAN/CAR, Av. LuizViana Fdho, Conj. SEPLAN, Centro Administrativo - Paralela, CEP41.745000, Salvador, BA, Brazil, Tel: (5571) 31153940, Fax: (55 71) 371-0015, Contact: Dr. Humberto Raimundo Costa, Director (R) Maranh60 Integrated Program: Rural Poverty Redudion (In. 4735-BR): The objective of the project is to reduce the high levels of rural poverty in Maranh2o. 'The loan was tentatively scheduled to be signed in late November ZW5. Envirmmental Assessment Category B. PID: 80830. US$30.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be contracted for in- f o m t i o n campaigns, technical assistance, studies and capacity build- ingfor the beneficiary communities and the state project implementation unit. GEPLAN/NEPE, Rua do Giz, 249 - Centro, CEP 65010-680 - 90 Luis, MA, Brazi1,Tel: (5598) 232-3699, Fax: (5598) 232-1567, Contact Dr. Antonio Gualhardo Alvarez Prazeres, Director (R) Rural Poverty Reduction-Minas Gerais (Ln. 7329-BR): The objective of the project is to alleviate rural poverty and its consequences in Minas Gerais. 'The loan was tentatively scheduled to be signed in December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. P I D 52256. U s 3 5 . 0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be contracted for information campaigns, technical assistance, studies and capacity building for the beneficiary communities and the State Project Implementation Unit State Secretariat of Planning and Coordination, R. Bernard0 GuimarBes, 2731, 40 Andar, CEP 30.140-082 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, Tel: (5531) 3290-4859, Fax: (5531) 3290-4759, Contact: Dr. MaumSantos Ferreira, Secrethrio (R) Sergipe State Integrated Rural Poverty: The objective of the project is to reduce the high levels of rural poverty in Sergipe. Nego- tiations were scheduled for December2@5. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 94255. Us20.8 0). Consultants will be contracted for information campaigns, technical assistance, studies and capacity building for the beneficiary communities and the state project imple mentation unit State Secretariat of Planning, Science and Technology (SEPLANTEC)/The Company for Sustainable Development of the State of Sergipe (PRONESE), Rua Vila Cristina, 1051,49020150 -Ara- caju, Sergipe, Brazil, Tel: (5579) 31795090, Fax: (5579) 211-8878, Contact Dr. Etelvino de Oliveira Freitas, Director, PRONESE Rio Grande do Sul Integrated Regional Development: The objective of the project is to adopt and to promote sustainable development and poverty alleviation in the least developed areas of the state. Pro-

ject preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 91162. US$180.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Secretaria de Estado de Coordenapo e Planejamento do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, Av. Borges de Medeiros 1501 - 50 andar, 90.119900 Porto Ale gre, RS, Brazil, Tel: (51-3) 288-1400, Fax: (51-3) 226-9722, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Roberto Balau Calazans, Director Rural Poverty Reduction-Tocantins: The objective of the project is to alleviate rural poverty and its consequences in Tocantins. Ne gotiations are not yet scheduled. Environmental Assessment Cate gory B. PID: 74737. U s 3 6 . 0 (IBRD). Consultants will be contracted for information campaigns, technical assistance, studies and capacity building for the beneficiary communities and the State Project Im- plementation Unit State Secretariat of Planning and the Environment, AANO-Esplanada das Secretarias, Centro, CEP 77085450 Palmas, TO, Brazil, Tel: (5563) 2181151, Fax: (5563) 2181158, Contact: Livio William Reis de Carvalho, Secrethrio Rural Poverty Reduction-Alagoas: The objective of the project is to alleviate rural poverty and its consequences in Alagoas. Negotiations are not yet scheduled, pending government clearance. Environmen tal Assessment Category B. PID: 74083. US$ 12.0 (IBRD). Consul- tants will be contracted for information campaigns, technical assistance, studies and capacity building for the beneficiary communities and the State Project Implementation Unit State Secretariat of Agriculture, Supply and Fisheries, Rua Cincinato Pinto, 348, 200 Andar Centro, CEP 5702@050 Maceib, AL, Brazil, Tel: (5582) 3151377, Fax: (5582) 3151373, Contact Dr. Jose Klinger, Directorhsidente

Transportation (R) Road Pansport: The objective of the project is to reduce logis- tics costs through support to the Fedral Program for Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation. Negotiations are pendinggovernment clearance.Err virrnmental Assessment Category B. P I D 92990. Us502.5 (IBRD). Consultantswill be required. Departamento Nacional de Infraestrutura deTransporte, SAIN Quadra 3, Ed. Nucleo dosTransportes, Bloco A, 40 Andar, Brasilia, DF, Brazil, CEP 70040902, Tel: (5561) 3154319, Fax: (55-61) 3154050, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Dr. Francisco Thormann, Director Bahia State Highway Management: The objective of the project is to stimulate higher economic growth through increased effectiveness in the use of the state road infrastructure Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 95460. US$ 100.5 0). Consultants will be required. State of Bahia, Infrastruc- tureand Transportation Department, Av. Luis Viana Filho, 445, CEP 41750-300, Salvador, BA, Brazil, Tel: (5571) 31152160 , Fax: (5571) 31152289, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Fernando Codeiro Mota, Project Coordinator

Urban Development (R) Bahia Poor Urban Areas Integrated Development: Cformerly Bahia Integrated Urban Development) The objective of the project is to increase access to basic services and improved housing and social support services for the poorest and most vulnerable sections of Sal- vador and strategic cities in Bahia. Negotiations completed. Board pre - sentation was schedukdfir 6 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 81436. US$ 49.3 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Companhm de Desenvohimento Urban0 do Estado da Bahia, Av. Edgar Santos, 936, Narandiba, 41192-005 Salvador, BA, Brazil, Tel: (5571) 117-3680, Fax: (5571) 117-3686, Contact LuizAugusto Serrano, General Coordinator of the Program Technical Unit (R) Housing Sector Technical Assistance (Ln. 7338BR): The objective of the project is to provide technical assistance to the Min- istry of Cities, local governments, the Ministry of Finance and the central bank to prepare and carry out the Second Programmatic Loan for Sustainable and Equitable Growth Supporting Housing Sector Devel- opment Policy Approved by the Executive Directors on10 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 50761. U s 4 . 0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministino de Cidades, Espl. dos Minis- terios, Bld, S1.305, Brasilia, DE Brazil, Tel: (5561) 21081929, Fax: (5561) 321-1709, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ines da Silva Magalhaes, Secretaria Nacional de Habitaqao (R) Sustainable Communities-Amapb (In. 7265-BR): The objective of the project is to alleviate rural and urban poverty while protect

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ing the environment through urban community development, strengthening of micro-credit and other state institutions, rural productive and community subprojects, and capacity building. The loan is tentatively scheduled to be signed in March 2006. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. PID: 76924. US$4.9 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Agh& de Desenvohimento do ArnapA (Amapa Development Agency), Rua Chdido Mendes 111, CEP 689W050 Macapa, & Brazil, Tel: (5596) 212-1195, Fax: (5596) 212-1196, Email: [email protected], Contact Ruziely Pontes, Pvject Financial Coordinator Curitiba Urban 'Ransport: The objective of the project is to enhance the quality of l i e in the Curitiba Metropolitan Region by improving substantially accessibility of the population to employment, education, health and recreation facilities and by continuing to provide easy access to government services. Project preparation is on hold. Environ- mental Assessment Category A. PID: 82117. US$ 174.8 (IBRD). Consultants wil l be required Prefeitura de Curitiba, Instituto de Pesquisa e Planejamento Urbano de Curitiba, Rua do Bom Jesus, 669, CEP 80035410 Curitiba, PR, Brazil, Tel: (5541) 352-1414, Fax: (55-41) 2526679, Email [email protected], Contact Luiz Hayakawa, Project Coodinator Municipal Lending Program - Sa0 Luis: The objective of the p r e ject, one of six city loans in the first phase of a horizontal APL, is to promote the sustainable development and improve the quality of life of the population of Sao Luis. Project preparation is under way. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category A. PID: 94315. US$ 35.6 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Municipality of Sao Luis, Rua Portugal, 285, Praia Grande, MA, Brazill,Tel (5598) 32145106, Fax: (5598) 3232 1968, Email: [email protected], Contact Roberto Furtado, Municipal Secretary of Lands, Housing, City Planning and Urban In- spection Municipal Lending Program 1 - Recife: The objective of the p r e ject, one of six city loans in the h t phase of a horizontal APL, is to d e velop and revitalize the Capibariie River Basin. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 89013. US$ 32.8 (BRD). Consulting services to be determined. Municipality of Re cife, Av. Oliveira Lima, 867 - Boa Vista 5005G390, Recife, PE, Brazil, Tel: (5581) 88566327, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Cesar de Barros, Director Municipal Lending Program 1 - Teresina: The objectives of the project, one of six city loans in the first phase of a horizontal APL, are to upgrade slums and improve urban development, water sup ply and sanitation, social inclusion, economic development and environmental management facilities in the Lagoas do Norte area. P r e ject preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 88966. US28.3 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Municipality of Teresina, Praqa Marechal Deodoro, 860, Palacio da Cidade, 40 Andar, Centro, Te resina, PI, Brazi1,Tel: (5586) 2157520, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Rosana Abreu, Project Coor- dinator Municipal Lending Program 1 - Belo Horizonte: The objective of the project, one of six city loans in the first phase of a horizontal APL, is to lay the foundation in Belo Horizonte for a large-scale, city- wide program of slum urbanization, linking with the municipality's efforts at social inclusion and water pollution control. Negotiations a re on hold pending federal approval. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory A. PID: 89012. US$34.1 (IBRD). Consultantswill be required. Municipality of Belo Horizonte, Av. do Contorno, 5454, FuncionArios, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, Tel: (55-31) 3277-8059, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Maria Caldas, Project coordinator Municipal Lending Program 1 - Uberaba: The objective of the project, one of six city loans in the first phase of a horizontal APL, is to i m p m e water resources management, water supply and sanitation, wastewater collection and treatment, macredrainage, and environmental protection of the Uberaba river basin Environmental Pmtection Area. Negotiations are on hold pending government approval. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category A. PID: 89011. US$ 17.7 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Municipality of Uberaba, Ax Guilherme Ferreira, 1539, Cidade Jardim, CEP 38022-200 Uberaba, MG, Brazil, Tel: (5534) 3312-7744, Email: [email protected], Contact Jose Elias Miziara Neto, Vice Mayor

Second Programmatic Sustainable and Equitable Growth Sup porting Housing Sector Reform (In. 7306-BR): The objective of the project is to improve access of poor people to shelter while pro. moting greater efficiency in the housing hance and land markets and putting in place an efficient and well-targeted housing subsidies system. 'The loan was tentatively scheduled to be signed on 20 Decem- ber 2005. EnvironmentalAssessment Category U. PID: 78716. Us502.5 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Esplanada dos Ministerios, Bloco e CEP 70048-900, Brasflia, DF, Brazil, Tel: (55 61) 412-2321, Fax: (5561) 2250443, Contact Dr. Bruno Saraiva, C e o rdenador Secretaria de Assuntos Internacionais Social Housing: T h e objective of the project i s to improve poor low- income households' access to shelter and home ownership. Aoject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 87585. US$156.0 (IBRD). Consultants wil l be required. Ministry of Finance, Esplanada dos Ministitnos, Bloco CEP 70048900, Brasilia, DF, Brazil,Tel: (5561) 412-2321, Fax: (5561) 2250443, Contact has not yet been identiiied

Water and Sanitation Integrated Water Management and Basic Services: The project will identify the main sources of water pollution for the key raw water bodies in metropolitan S o Paul0 and undertake interventions to re verse the pollution and improve the quality of life locally, through multi-sectoral and multi-institutional responses. Project preparation is underwq. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: 6553. Us136.3 (IBRD). A PHRD grant of US$0.86 million is being used for preparation. Consultants will be required for slum upgrading and urban environmental interventions, civil works and technical assistance in urban water resources management. State Secretariat for Energy, Water R e sources, and Water Supply and Sanitation, SBo Paulo, SP, Brazil, Tel: (5511) 3257-3348, Contact Dirceu Rioji Yamazaki, PMU Coadinator Small Municipalities Integrated Water Supply and Sanitation: The project will promote the sustainable rehabilitation and construction of integrated sanitation infi-astructure (water supply, sanitation, mim- drainage and solid waste management) in municipalities with populations of less than 20,000 in the semi-arid northeastern region. Negotiations are on hold awaiting federal government approval. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: 60555. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for participatory planning, design, capacity building and works supervision for integrated sanitation interven tions. Ministkrio das Cidades, Secretaria Nacional de Saneamento Ambiental, Esplanada dos Mini&rios, Bloco A, 30 Andar, Sala 318, CEP 70054-900, Brasilia, DF, Brazi1,Tel: (5561) 411-4653, Fax: (5561) 322- 2024, Contact Heitor Collett, Project Coodinator

Chile Environment and Natural Resources Management Sustainable Land Management: The objective of the project i s to p ment, control and reverse land degradation in globally significant areas. Project preparation is under way Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. PID: 85621. US$8.0 (GEF). Consultantswill be required. Na- tional Forestry Commission, Ave. Bulnes 285, Santiago, Chile, Tel: (562) 3900125, Email: [email protected], Contact W l f d o Amparo, Fbject Coodinator

Colombia Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Sustainable Development Investment (Ln. 7335-CO): The objectives of the project are to (a) incorporate environmental and social considerations in the policies and programs of sectors with a high cost of environmental degradation, namely water, health, energy and transport and (b) strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Environ- ment, Housing and Regional Development to improve effectiveness and efficiency of its National Environmental Management System. Ap - p wed by the Executive Directors on 27 October 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. P I D 82520. US$ 7.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Housing and RegionalDa velopment, Calle 37 No 840, BogotA, Colombia, Tel: (571) 332-3400, Contact: Carmen Arevalo, Vice Minister


Integrated National Adaptation: The objective of the project is to meet and cope with the anticipated impacts from climate changes by defining appropriate adaptation measures and policy options. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$5.0 (GEF). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Instituto de Hidrologia, Meteordogia y Estudios Ambientales de Colombia, Diagonal 97 No. 17-60, Piso 7, Carrera 5, No. 1580, BogotA, Colombia, Contact Mr. Car- los Costa, Director National Protected Areas Conservation: The objective of the project is to guarantee the sustainability of the National Protected Areas System, strengthening the institutional and financial capabilities of the protected areas and employing other conservation strategies for their effective management Appraisal is tentatively scheduled for March 2006. Envirmmental Assessment Category B. PID: 91932. US$15.0 (GEF). Consultants will be r e q u i d . Fondo Nacional de Areas Protegidas, Car- rera 10 No. 20.30 Piso 2, Bogota, Colombia, Tel: (57-1) 243 5715, Fax: (57-1) 243 4174, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Marysabel Rincon, Directora Ejecutiva CORPACOT

Finance (R) First Programmatic Business Productivity and EtEciency De velopment Policy (Ln. 7334CO): (fomrly First Business Pmduc - tivity and Eflciency Development Policy) The objective of the project i s to promote greater business efficiency and productivity through the enhancement of the business environment and consolidation of the financial sector and capital markets. Appwed by the Executive Direc - tors on 270ctober2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category U. PID: 94301. US$250.0 (IBRD). N o consultants are required. Ministerio de Hacienda y CrCdito Nb l i co (Ministry of Finance), Carrera 7 No 645, BogotA, Colombia, Tel: (57-1) 381-2340, Fax: (57-1) 381-1000, Contact: Andres Florez, Director of Financial Regulation

Health, Nutrition and Population Health Investment: The objective of the project is to design and implement instruments for the transformation of the public health care facilities network into efficient and financially sustainable entities. The project i s also intended to improve public financial management at the territorial level and assist in the quest for universal health insurance among the poorest Project preparation is under way. Environmen- tal Assessment Category C. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Social Protection, Carrera 13 No. 32-76, BogotA, Colombia, Tel: (571) 3365066, Ext 1840, Fax: (571) 3365066, Ext. 1842, Contact Diego Palacio, Minister

Social Protection (R) Social Safety Net (In. 7337-CO): The objective of the project i s to design and develop a social protection system by (a) cofinancing the Familias Conditional Cash Transfers Program, expanding it to new areas, and developing it further towards a crisiaresponse instrument, (b) strengthening the Ministry of Social Protection to improve the basic mhitectureof the social protection system, and (c) improving the monitoring and evaluation capacity of the ministry, as part of a broader government effort. Appmed by the Executive Directors on1 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 89443. US$86.4 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Fondo de Inversion para la Pa, Presidencia, C d e 7 No. 654, Piso 4, BogotA, Colombia, Tel: (571) 352-6600, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Diego An- dres Molano, Asesor del Alto Consejero Presidencial para la Accion Social

Urban Development Second Disaster Vulnerability Reduction: The project aims at re ducing BogoWs exposure to human and economic losses in case of natural disaster through implementation of risk mitigation activities and of a risk financing strategy. The project will improve the city's physical and fiscal resilience following disasters. Negotiations were scheduled for mid-December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 85727. US$80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Munici- pality of Bogoth, Secretaria de Hacienda de BogotA, Carrera 30 No. 24- 90, Of. 601, DC, Colombia,Tel: (571) 338-5306, (571) 3385300, E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], Contact Gustavo Marulanda, SubDirector of Public Credit, and Ricardo Moncada, Co- o rdinator of the Project Coordination Unit

Water and Sanitation La Guajira Water and Sanitation: The objective of the project i s to implement a broad strategy for improving water supply and sanitation access in La Guajira. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be re quired. Gobernaci6n de la Guajira, Contact: JoseVicente Beradinelli, Secretario de Hacienda

Costa Rica Environment and Natural Resources Management Scaling up and Mainstreaming for Environmental Services: The objectives of the project are to (a) increase the proportion from users of funding for environmental services; (b) extend environmental activities into new areas and improve the efficiency of current activities; and (c) improve the impact of environmental activities on poverty re duction. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$30.0/10.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consultantswill be required for implementation. Ministry of Environment and Energy, National Forestry Financing Fund, Apartado 594-2120, San Jose, Costa Rica, Tel: (506) 257-8475, Fax: (506) 257-9695, Email: [email protected], Contact Jorge Mario Rodrigues, Executive Director

Transportation Port City of Limon Integrated Infrastructure: The objective of the project i s to transform the port city of Limon into a regional center of economic growth, thus helping to improve the country's overall competitiveness and to alleviate the city's poverty rate and social inequalities. Appraisal i s tentatively scheduled for May 2006. Environmental Assessment CategoryA PID: 85539. US$45.0 (IBRD). Consultantsmay be r e q u i d for project preparation. Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Costado Oeste de Plaza Gonzalez Dique, San JosC, Costa Rica, Tel: (506) 257-7789/2589489 Ext. 2616, 2808, Fax: (506) 255 1487, Contact Lorena Lopez, Viceministra de Transporte

Water and Sanitation (R) Water and Sanitation Sector Modernization: The objectives of the project are to improve the management and performance of the water and sanitation sector, including improvement of the quality of services in areas served by Instituto Costarricense de Acueductos y Al- cantarillados and expansion of the coverage and improvement of the quality of services in several secondary urban centers. Decision meeting was tentatively scheduled for late November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 82974. US60.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be lequired. Instibto Costarricense de Acueductos y Alcantarillrt dos, Ed. Sede de AyA Pavas, Modulo A, l e r Piso, San JosC, Costa Ria, Tel/Fax: (506) 242-5042, E-mail: [email protected], Contact James Phillip, Director Financier0

Dominican Republic Social Protection Social Sectors Investment Ptogram: The project will increase access of poor households, particularly with undocumented members, to effective government social programs for education, training, nutrition, and health insurance, promoting their human capital formation and capacity to lift themselves out of poverty Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 90010. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Secretariado Tecnico de la PresidencidGabinete de la Politica Socii, Ave. Mexico, Ediiicio de Ofic- inas Gubernamentales, Bloque B, 2do. Piso, Santo Doningo, Domini- can Republic, Tel: (809) 534-2104, Fax: (809) 534-4848, Contact Susana Gamez, Coordinadora del Gabinete de la Politica Social Youth Development: The objective of the project is to improve the employability of poor at-risk youth. Project preparation is under way. Envirtnmental Assessment Category C. US$25.0 (IBRD). Consul- tants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined

Water and Sanitation (N) Water and Sanitation in Tour ismhas: The objective of the p m p m is to reduce the high economic, environmental and social costs of wastewater and solid waste deficiencies, especially in tourist areas, and to improve the coverage and quality of providing water as well as


the collection and disposal of wastewater and solid waste. h j e c t preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. P I D 54221. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Imple menting agencyces) to be de ta ined .

Ecuador Education Inclusion and Quality Education: The objective of the project is to implwe the quality of education services provided by the Ministry of Education. Project preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID:87831. US$60.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be required. Ministerio de Educacibn, Avenida Arce 2147, La Paz, Bolivia, Tel: (593) 250-0193/1935, 244-0539, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Diego Martinez, Director de la Unidad de AsesoriaTenico Econbmica

Health, Nutrition and Population (N) Health Insurance APL The objectives of the project are to (a) reduce the health indicator gap between poorest and richest, especially the mortality gaps for infants and expectant mothers: and @) imple ment significant improvements in health service financing, decentralization, and management at local and regional levels. Negotiations were tentatively scheduled for 21 November 2005. Environmental As- sessment Category B. PID: 88575. US$90.0 (IBRD). Consultants win be requ id . Secretaria Nacional de 10s Objetivos de Desarrollo del Mile nio, Juan Leon Mera y Avenida Patria No 130, Esquina Edificio de la Corporacibn Financiera, Piso 11, Quito, Ecuador, Tel: (592) 2561911, Contact Dr. Guillermo Wagner, Secretario Nacional

Law and Justice Justice Services for Economic and Social Development: The p rcject will improve the management and delivery of justice services for economic and social development. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 89810. US$20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Supreme Court, FbJusticia, Amazonas N37-101 y UNP Edif. Corte Suprema de Justicia Piso 3, Quito, Ecuador, Email: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Gustavo Jalkh, Executive Director

Public Sector Governance Institutional Reform (In. 7237-EC): The objective of the project is to enhance public sector efficiency and transparency. The loan is tentatively scheduled to be signed on 28 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 85302. US$30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will berequired in the areas of custom and civil services reformand procurement. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Av. Amazonas 4330, Villa Lengua, Ed. Banco Amazonas, Piso 3, Quito, Ecuador, Tel: (595 22) 226-9549, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Diego Mancheno, Subsecretario de Politica Econbmica Second Programmatic Fiscal Adjustment (In. 7276EC): The objectives of the project are to (a) improve tax policy and administration: @) reverse expansionary spending and improve budget transparency; (c) regain control of the public payroll; (d) improve public debt management; (e) support trade r e f o m (0 promote competitive pric- ing and regulatory policies; and (g) increase labor flexibility Loan signing is delayed due to policy questions. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 83856. US$100.0 0). Consultantswillbe required in the areas of customs, tax policy, and trade reform. Ministry of Econ- omy and Finance, Av. Amazonas 4330, Villa Lengua, Ed. Banco Ama- zonas, 3er Piso, Quito, Ecuador, Tel: (59522) 22699549, Contact Roberto Iturralde, Subsecretario de Politica Econbmica

Rural Development (R) C h i m b o ~ Development: (fomrly Chimbwaw Natural Resource Management) The objective of the project is to enhance the quality of life with (a) local economic development initiatives: @) improved management of naturalresourres; and (c) improved public services provision and governance. Bojectpreparation is under wa9 Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 18.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be re quid. Government of the Province of Chimborazo, la. Constituyente y Carabobo Esq. Riobamba, Ecuador, Tel: (59503) 234-2629, (59343) 2960209, Fax: (593-03) 294-7397, Contact: Mariano Curicamu, Prefect

(R) Rural Productivity and Sustainabfity: The objectives of the project are to: (a) support the reformof the Ministry of Agriculture; @) implement competitive allocation of resoums in the research system; (c) finance a competitive fund for agricultural reseanh and de velopment; and (d) support rural extension. Concept review meetinghas been postponed to FYOZ E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Eloi y Mar0 yhazonas, Quito, Ecuador, Tel: (593-2) 250-4433, Fax: (593- 2) 25C-0873

Social Protection (N) Conditional Cash Transfer APL The objective of the program is to strengthen the ability of the Bono de Desarrollo Humano (BDH) Program to reduce poverty and inequality and foster investments in human capital. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consultants wil l be required. Ministerio de Bienestar Social, Robles 840 y Paez, Quito, Ecuador, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Elizabeth Flores, Coor- dinadora Nacional; Ministerio de Economia y Fmanzas, Ave. 10 de Agosto y Jorge Washington, Quito, Ecuador, Tel: (593-2) 2561984, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Maria del Carmen Jibaja, Sub- secretaria

Transportation Rural Roads and Development: The objectives of the project are to (a) strengthen the capacity of provinces and municipalities to manage the rural road network and @) implement a rural roadsrehabilk tation and maintenance program. Negotiations were tentatively scheduled for December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 7077. US$20.0 (IBRD). IDB cofinancing of US$20.0 has been apprrxed. Consultants will be required. The project will include US$ 2.5 for consulting services. Ministerio de Obras Pdblicas/Subsecre taria de Vialidad, Juan Leon Mera y Orellana esquina, Quito, Ecuador, Tel: (59522) 223-876, Fax (59522) 221451, Email: [email protected], Contact: Eduardo Acosta, Director, Captacibn de Recursos

El Salvador Economic Management (R) Second Broad-Based Gmwth: The objectives of the project are to (a) reignite growth, (b) reinfom: macroeconomic stability and strengthen fiscal sustainability, and (c) increase the efficiency and transparency of public sector management Appraisal and negotiations completed. Board presentation was scheduledfor 13 December 2005. En- vimmental Assessment Category C. P I D 94146. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). No consultants are r e q u i d . Technical Secretariat of the Residency, Alameda Manuel Emique Araujo No. 5500, San Salvador, El Salvador, Tel: (503) 248-9250, Fax: (503) 243-9941, Contact: Licda. Anabella La& de Palomo, Subsemtaria

Education (R) Excellence and Innovation in Secondary Education: The o b jective of the project is to increase opportunities for young people and adults to complete their secondary education with specialized compe- tencies to contribute to improving the productivity, international competitiveness, and social development of the country. Negotiations completed. Board presentation was tentatively scheduledfor 29 Novem - ber2m5. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 78993. US$85.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministerio de Educacibn, Plan Maestro, Centro de Gobierno, Alameda Juan Pablo II y Calle Guadalupe, Edificio Al3er. Piso, San Salvador, El Salvador, Tel: (503) 2271-1618, Fax: (503) 2281-0303, Email: [email protected], Contact: Lic. Edna Sol, Coordinadora Tecnica del ADyecto

Environment and Natural Resources Management E n v i m e n t a l Services (In. 7300-=):The objective of the pre ject is to establish on a pilot scale market mechanisms to pay for environmental services with global and national objectives. The loan was tentatively scheduled to be signed on 15 December 2005. Environmen tal Assessment Category B. PID: 64910. US$5.0/5.0 (IBRD/GEF). Con- sultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Natural Resoums, Carretera a Santa Tecla, fi. 51/2 y Calle Las Mecedes, Edii MARN, Anexo Edificio ISTA, San Salvador, El Salvador,Tel: (503)


245435, Email: [email protected], Contact Cecilia Balchon, h j e c t Coordinator

Private Sector Development Ensuring Small- and Medium-Enterprise Participation in Inter- national Bade: The objective of the project is to increase the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises as well as of companies with strategic linkswith them. Decision meeting was scheduled for De cember 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 83833. US$ 10.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy of El Salvador, Directorate of Competitive Business Development, Alameda Juan Pablo I1 y Calle Guadalupe, Centro de Gobierno, E& cio C-l,3a. Planta, San Salvador, El Salvador, Tel: (503)231-5629, Fax: (503) 2281-1156, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Rafael Ruiz, D i m t o r de Desarrollo Competitivo Empresarial

Rural Development Land Administration and Protected Ateas: The objective of the p r e ject is to consolidate two priority protected areas, contributing to the nationalization and long-term sustainability of the protected areas system. Board presentation was scheduled for 29 November 2005. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: 92202. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required for implementation. Centro Nacional de Registros (National Property Registry), 1 acalle Ponientey 43Ax Norte No. 2310, San Salvador, El Salvador, Tel: (503) 260-7740, E-mail: gsafie@cnr,gov.sv, Contact: Garrid Safie, Head

Social Protection (R) Social Protection and Local Development (In. 7336-Es): The objective of the project is to initiate conditional cash transfer p r e grams in the country’s poorest municipalities, in line with the Red Solidaria program. Approved by the Executive Directors on 27 October 2005. Loan signingis tentatively scheduledfor March 2006. Envimnmen- tal Assessment Category C. PID 88642. US$ 21.0 (IBRD). Consuk tants will be required. Fondo de Inversion Social y Desarrollo Local - FISDL (in partnership with the Technical Secretairat of the Office of the President), loa. Avenida Sur y Calle Mexico, Barrio San Jacinto, f m t e a casa Presidencial, San Salvador, El Salvador, Tel: (503) 2244- 1243, Fax: (503) 2280-0897, Email: [email protected], Contact: Cardina de Tr iguem, Coordinadora de la Red Solidaria

Grenada Public Sector Governance (R) Public Sector Modernization: The objectives of the project are to (a) commercialize government services by improving incentives and capacity for senior and mid-level government officials; (b) analyze and finance possible restructuring of the public sector, including payment for civil servants to receive training and access to mim-credi t to encourage entrepmeurship and private sector development; and (c) in- stitutionally strengthen e-governance, including fostering more in fornation technology and deregulating the information technology sector to improving the inter-connectivity within government. Negoti - ations completed Board presentution was scheduledfor 15 Decmber2005. Envimmental Assessment Category C. PID: 82392. US$3.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Department of Human Resources, Office of the Prime Minister, Botanical Gardens, Tanteen, Saint George’s, Gmada,Tel: (473) 4403767, Fax: (473) 4406609, Email: dpms@carib surf.com, Contact: Mrs. Beryl Isaac, Director

Guatemala Economic Management Grayth Development Policy (Ln. 7319-GU): The objectives of the project are to: (a) increase economic growth; (b) realize macro stabik ity and fiscal consolidation; and (c) modernize the public sector. The loan was scheduled to be signed on 15 December 2005. Environmerr tal Assessment Category U. PID: 94365. US$100.0 (IBRD). N o consultants arerequired. Ministry of Finance, 8 Ave. y 21 Calle, Zona 1, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Tel: (502) 22485001/2/3, Fax: (502) 22485005, Email: [email protected], Contact Lic. Maria Antoni- eta del Cid de Bonilla, Minister of Public Finance

Education Education Quality and Secondary Education: The objective of the project is to consolidate primary education quality strategies, with emphasis on completion of sixth grade and transition to seventh grade and lower secondary education. Project preparation is under way. En- v i m e n t a l Assessment Category C. PID: 89898. US$80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be r e q u i d for technical assistance. Ministerio de Ed- ucacion, 6a. Calle 1-87, Zona 10, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Tel: (502) 2361-0817, Email: [email protected], Contact: Miriam Castaneda, Viceministra Administrativa de Educacion

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Maternal and Infant Health and Nutrition: The objectives of the project are to: (a) increase the capacity and quality of the maternal and infant health referral network @) tackle chronic malnutrition among children under three; and (c) define, implement, consolidate and institutionalize a medium-term, crosssectoral policy to plevent chrcnic malnutrition. Decision meeting was scheduled for 22 Novem - ber2005, Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 77756. US$25.0 (IBRD). Consultants wi l l be required. Ministry of Health, 6taAve. 5 45, Zona 11, Escuela de Enfermeria, Nivel3, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala,Tel: (502) 24752121, Fax: (502) 24752168, hedidemanaya- hoo.com, Contact Hedi Deman, Directora Tecnica Principal

Rural Development (R) Second Land Administration, APL 2: The objective of the project is to consolidate an integrated and financially sustainable cadas- t re and registry system to provide users with accurate information on land parcels. Decision meeting was scheduled for karly December 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID 87106. US$50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for implementation. Registro de Informacih Catastral, 21 Calle #1058, Zone 13, Aurora 11, Guatemala Ciudad, Guatemala, Tel: (502) 23607667/7677, Fax: (502) 2332-0929, Email: [email protected], Contact: JosC Mauricio Ro- driguez, Coordinator Territorial Rural Development: The objective of the project is to enhance income generation and employment in the productive sectors in selected territories contributing to national goals concerning poverty reduction. Project preparation i s under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID 94321. US$50.0 (IBRD). Aloan of the same amount is anticipated from the IDB. Other financing totaling US$lO.O is expected. Consultants will be required for implementation. SEGEPLAN, 9 Calle 1044, Zona 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala, Tel: (502) 5919 1544, Email: [email protected], Contact: Hugo Beteta, Sec- retary

Guyana Economic Management Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project is to implement the country ’spoverty strategy by improving (a) access to basic health services, (b) the quality of education; (c) public fjnancial sector management and governance; and (d) land titling and administration along with other private sector development Appraisal was tentatively scheduled for late November 2005. Environmental Assessment Cate- gory B. P I D 78703. US$9.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Of- fice of the President, New Garden St. and South Rd., Geolgetown, Guyana, Tel: (592) 2250917, Fax: (592) 223-5231, Contact: Dr. Coby Frimpong, coordinator of the PCPMU

Environment and Natural Resources Management National Protected Area Systems: The project will analyze and a p ply biological, socieeconomic and land-use data to provide a sound ba- sisfor designing and implementing a national protected areas system. Negotiations substantially completed. Environmental Assessment Cat- egory B. US$6.0 (GEF). Most consultants have been contracted. En- vironmental Protection Agency (EPA), University Campus, Turkeyen, Guyana, Tel: (592) 222-6703, Fax: (592) 2222442, Email: pryia-l9@ya hoo.com, Contact Mr. Balgobm Parsaud, Acting Executive D k c t o r

Water and Sanitation (R) Water Sector Consolidation (H180GUA): The objectives of the project are to (a) achieve sustainable universal access to safe and

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affordable water, especially for the poor; and (b) consolidate the water modernization program of recent years. The grant was signed on 28 October 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PJD: 88030. US$11.3 OAGrant) . Consultantswill be r e q u i d . Guyana Water Corn pany, Lot 10, Fort St., Kingston, Georgetown, Guyana, Tel: (592-2) 2250471, Fax: (592-2) 2250476, Email: [email protected], Contact Mr. Michael Clark, Managing Director

Haiti Rural Development (N) Rural Infrastructure Rehabilitation: The project will (a) reduce transport costs and losses in bringing locally-produced goods to market and productive inputs f rom market; (b) decrease transaction costs and losses at marketplaces; and (c) strengthen planning capacity, improve governance and transparency of institutions, and empower communities at the the sub-regional level. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$16.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Bureau d'Aliientation pour l e Development, Blvd. Harry Truman, B P 2488, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tel: (509) 223-9238/8625,221-2149, Fax: (509) 223-8031, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Michael Lecorps, Dire c- tor General

Honduras Energy and Mining (R) Rural Electrification: The objectives of the project are to (a) improve access, quality and sustainability of electricity services through the development of off-grid electrification model projects, and (b) develop capacity and enabling environment for decentralized off-grid electrification. Decision meeting completed. Board presenta - tion is scheduled for 20 December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. U S 2 . 3 (GEF). Consultantswill be required. Fondo Hon- dureno de Lnversion Social, Colonia Lomas de Toncontin, Comayaguela, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tel: (504) 234-5231, Fax: (504) 234-5255, E- mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Gunther Wiese, Project Coordi- nator

Public Sector Governance (R) Judicial Branch Modernization (Cr. 409880): The objective of the project is to improve Judicial Branch perf omance, especially with respect to efficiency, transparency, and access. The loan was signed on 16 NovemberZOO5. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 81516. US$15.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Supreme Court, Blvd. Fuerzas Armadas, Contiguo a Oficina de Relaciones Ex- ter iom, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tel: (504) 234-2530, Fax: (504) 235 8089, Contact: Kenneth Roland0 Madrid Chinchilla, Director Ejecutivo, Unidad T6cnica de Reforma

Transportation (R) Rural Infrastructuw (Cr. 4099-HO): The project aims at (a) i m p w i n g access, quality and sustainability of infrastructureservices (roads, water and sanitation, electricity) for the rural poor, and (b) developing capacities and enabling environment for locally-driven service p mvision and planning. n e loan was signed on 16 November 2m5. En- vircnmental Assessment Category B. PID: 86775. US$ 47.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for implementation. Oficina ks idenc ia l de Seguimiento de Proyectos, Casa Presidencial, Blvd. Juan Pablo II, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tel: (504) 221-4545 Ext 246, Fax: (504) 29@ 0685, Email: [email protected], Contact Ing. Mauro Membreno Tosta, Coordinador General Cartera de h y e c t o s

Urban Development (R) Barrio Ciudad (Cr. 4096-HO): The objectives of the project areto (a) increase access to good quality urban services by poor urban households; (b) increase community participation in the planning, delivery and maintenance of works and services, incorporating an employment generation approach: and (c) improve the capacity of municipal governments to plan and deliver urban services including prevention of crime and violence. The loan was signed on 16 Nouem - ber 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 88319. US$ 15.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for implementation. Fondo Hondureno de Inversion Social, Antiguo Edificio del IPM, Colonia

Godoy, Comayaguela, MDC, Honduras, Tel: (504) 234-5173, Email: [email protected], Contact: Leslie Gamero, Coordinadora

Jamaica Urban Development Inner City Basic Services: ?he project aims at improving (a) access in targeted poor inner city communities to basic services including reliable potable water, sanitation and solid waste management; and (b) public safety in target inner city communities. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 91299. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consultantswill be r e q u i d . Jamaica Social Investment Fund, l C - l F Pawsey Rd., Kingston, Jamaica, Tel: (876) 926-6238/7154, Fax: (876) 926-3414, Contact Scarlette Gillings, Managing Director

Mexico Education (R) School Based Management Pmgram: ( f o m l y Quality ofEd - ucation) The objective of the project i s to expand the number of schools with improvement plans generated and implemented by the school community and parents, in an effort to increase accountability and results- based assessment of learningatcome gains. Appraisal and negotiations completed. Board presentation was scheduled for 13 December 2005. Err v i m e n t a l Assessment Category C. P I D 88728. US$240.0 (IBRD). Consultants win be required. Secretaria de Educacion Phblica, Subsec- retaria de Educacibn BBsica y Normal, Rephblica de Argentina No. 28, l e r piso, ofidna2005, Col. Centro, Mexico DF 06029 Mexico, Tel: (52- 55) 53248806, Fax: (52-55) 55124697, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tact: Lic. Lorenzo G6mez-Morin Fuentes, Subsemtario (R) Tertiary Education Student Assistance: The objective of the project i s to increase tertiary education enrollment and quality in an equitable, efficient, and sustainable manner. Negotiations com - pleted. Board presentation was scheduledfor 13 December2W5. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category C. PID: 85593. US$180.0 (ZBRLI). Consultants will be required for implementation. Secretariat of Edu- cation, Brasil31-312, Centro Histbrico, 06029 Mexico, DF, Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 5723-6713, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ignacio Arvizu, Coordinator Lifelong Learning The objective of the project i s to improve the country's productivity by promoting a quantum leap in skil l and knowledge building efforts, especially among adults who finished primary school but not early secondary school (9th grade). Negotiations are tentatively scheduled for February 2006. Environmental Assess- ment Category C. PID: 86058. US$240.0 (IBRD). Consultants wi l l be required. Consejo Nacional de Educac ih para la Vida y el Tra- bajo (CONEVyq/Instituto Nacional de Educacion para 10s Adultos (INEA), Francisco Marquez, 160, 5to Piso, Colonia Coindesa, Mex- ico DF 06140 Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 5241-2728, Fax: (52-55) 5241-2965, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ing. Ramon de la Pefia, Presidente (CONEVyq and Director General (INEA) Energy and Mining (R) Large-Scale Renewable Energv: The objective of the project is to stimulate and accelerate the commercialization ofrenewable energy applications and markets, particularly at the grid-connected level, in order to reduce greenhouse gases and other emissions while responri ing to increasing energy demand and energy diversification imper- atives necessary for sustainable economic growth. Appraisal i s scheduled for 16January 2006. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 77717. US$25,0 (GEF). Consultants wi l l be required. Secreta- ria de Energia, 890 Insurgentes Sur, Col. Del Valle 03100, Mexico DF, Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 5448-6000, Fax: (52-55) 5448-6223, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Juan Mata Sandoval, Director Ge- neral Hybrid Solar Thermal Power Plank The objectives of the pmject are to (a) increase the contribution of renewable energy sources in the fu tureenergy mix, particularly in power generation, and (b) contribute to global technology demonstration and replication of hybrid thermal solar systems that have the potential to displace carbon emissions. Fur- ther project processing is dependent on Congressional approval. En- v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. P I D 66426. US$ 51.0 (GEF). Consultants win be required for project preparation. Cornision Federal


de Electricidad, Melchor Ocampo No 469,2do Piso, Col. Nueva Azures, 11590 Mexico, DF, Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 254-6981/6977, Contacts: Lic. Gerard0 Hiraiat, Gerente de Proyectos Geotermicos

Environment and Natural Resources Management Envinnmental Services of the Faest: The objective of the project i s to develop and promote environmental services markets, strengthening existing mechanisms while piloting new instruments to better manage and conserve environmental services. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 87038. US$ 80.7/15.0 (IBRD/GEF?. Consultants will be required. Comision Nacional Forestal, Periferico Poniente esquina carretera a Nogales S/N, 2do Piso, Col. San Juan Ocotan, Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico, Tel: (52-3) 777- 7085, Fax: (52-3) 777-7023, Contact: Leone1 Iglesias, Coadinator Indigenous Community Development: The objective of the project i s to reduce poverty and inequality by improving social inclusion, economic opportunities, human development and well-being of indigenous people. Decision meeting was scheduled for December 2005. Environ- mental Assessment Category A. PID: 95323. US$300.0 (IBRR). Con- sultants wil l be required. Commission for Development of Indigenous Communities, Ax Mexico-Coyoacan 343, Piso 1 Anexo, Col. Xoco, CP 03330 Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 9183-2100, Ext 7153, Email: jluisplaza@yahoo.com, Contact: Jose Luis Plaza, Project Cooldinator Integrated Management of Basis and Aquifers: The objectives of the project are to improve conditions for sustainable integrated water resoums management and use, and deter the accelerated deterioration of water resourns in selected areas. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 82950. US$lOO.O (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Comision Nacional de Agua, Ax Insurgntes Sur 2416, Colonia Copilco Bajo, Delegacion Coyoacan 04340, M M c o DF, Mexico, Tel: (52-22) 5174-7743, Contact: Cesar He rrera, Subdirector General de Fbgramacion

Finance Finance and Growth Development Policy The objective of the project i s to enhance the role of the financial sector in the growth of the economy through legal and regulatory re foms in the banking sector, capital markets and pension funds management Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 97159. US$500.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Secretary ofTreasury and Public Credit, Palacio Nacional, Patio Central, 3er Piso, Oficina 3018, Mexico DF 06000 Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 91581444, Fax: (52-55) 9158 1744, E-mail: ricardo [email protected], Contact: Ricardo Sanchez-Baker, General Director Public Debt

Public Sector Governance (R) Tax Administration Institutional Development Additional Financing: Cformerly Institutional Transformation Technical Assis - tance) The project aims atficrther integrating the new tax adminis - tration information technologyplatform into thefederal accountingsys - tem. Appraisal and negotiations were scheduledfor early December 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 89797. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Senicio de Adminktmcio'n Trib - utaria, Av. Hidalgo 77, Mod VI, 2do Piso, Col. Guerrero C.P 06300, Mhico DFMexico, Tel: (52-55) 9157-6901, Fax: (52-55) 5521-7142, Contact: Juan JosS Bravo Moises, Administrador General de Inno - vacio'n y Calidad State Judicial Modernization (Ln. 7250-ME): The project aims at impming the institutional p e r f o m c e of the state courts by learning while doing. The loan was scheduled to be signed in late Novem- ber 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 74755. US$25.0 (IBRD), Consultants will be required in the areas of training, technical assistance and knowledge sharing. BANOBRAS, Jaime Barros Sierra No. 515, Col. La Fe, Lomas de Santa Fe, Mexico DF, Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 5270-1552/1565/1617, Contact Raul Escalante, Gerente de Productos S tmgthening Urban Real Pmperty Rights Institutions: The o b jectives of the project are to: (a) facilitate legal recognition and security of urban housing property rights; (b) improve access of the moderate urban poor population to real estate markets and financial systems; and (c) adjust the fiscal framework among the three levels of governments and strengthen local government institutional capac-

ity for property tax administration and collection. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Secretaria de desarrollo social: Subsecretaria de Desarrollo Urbano y Ordenacion del Territorio, Paseo de la Reforma 11615, Col. Juarez, Mexico, DF 06600 Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 53285000, Ext. 50629, Contact RodolfoTuiran, Subsecre tario de Desarrollo Urbano y Ordenacion del Territorio

Urban Development (R) Second Affo rrlable Housing and Urban Poverty Development Policy The objective of the project is to continue implementing the reformagenda in these areas: (a) maintenance of a sound macroece nomic framework, @)reforms in the operation and structule of federal housing subsidies, (c) development alternatives for financing home improvement, additions and purchase for moderate and low-ii- come people, (d) expansion of the property registry modernization program, and (e) strengthening the urban upgrading program. Negotiations completed. Board presentation was tentatively scheduled for 29 Novem - ber2@5. Env i rmmenta lhsmen t Category U. PID: 89852. US$200.5 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Secretary ofTreasury and Pub lic Credit, Palacio Nacional, Patio Central, 3er Piso, Oficina 30188, Mexico DF 06000 Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 9158-1444, Fax: (52-55) 9158 1744, E-mail: ricardo [email protected], Contact: R i d o Sanchez-Baker, General Director, Public Debt

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Nicaragua Information and Communication Rural Telecom: The objectives of the project are to (a) improve access to and use of telecommunications services in rural areas; (b) strengthen Instituto Nicaraguense de Telecomunicaciones y Correos (IELCOR) to ensure a successful transition fi-om monopoly status; and (c) reformthe postal sector. Decision meeting was scheduled for 30 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 89989. US$7.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Instituto Nicaraguense de Telecomunicaciones y Correos, Managua, Nicaragua, Tel: (505) 222- 7350, Email: [email protected], Contact Ing. Hjalmar Ruiz, Direc- tor de Desarrollo

Rural Development (R) Second Agricultural Technology: (fo m r l y Agricultural Tech - nologyr) The objectives of the project are to: (a) increase agricultural p rcductivity through environmentally sustainable technical innovation; and (b) modernize and strengthen the National Institute for Agri- cultureTechnology and the National Forestry Institute. Negotiations completed. Board presentation was scheduled for29 November 2oO5. En v i m e n t a l Assessment Category B. PID: 87046. US$ 12.0 (IDA), Consultants will be r e q u i d . Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Km. 81/2 Carretera a Masaya, Managua, Nicaragua, Tel: (505) 276.0200/4, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Livio Saenz, Policy Director

Transpotta tion Fourth Roads Rehabilitation and Maintenance: The objective of the project i s to relieve transportation bottlenecks that hinder economic growth and private sector investment Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 42.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of?i-ansportation and Infrastruc- ture, Frente al Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua, Tel: (505) 222- 5913/2281246, Contact Ing. Amadeo Santana Rodriguez, Coodinator

Panama Rural Development (N) Second Rural Poverty and Natural Resouces: The project aims at reducing rural poverty and improving natural resource conservation and management by increasing investment for sustainable development and improving local governance in poor rural areas. Pro- ject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$37.5/6.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consultants will be required. Ministerio de Desarrollo Agropecuario, Calle Manuel Melo, ?33€ 575, Panama City, Panama, Tel/Fax: (507) 2325169, Email: [email protected], Con- tact Arq. Jose Vence, Coordinador de Proyectos Especiales; Autoridad Nacional del Medio Ambiente, Curundu, Edi€ 500, Ave. Ascanio Vil- lalaz, Apartado C, Zona 0843, Panama City, Panama, Tel: (507) 232-


6601/6650, Fax: (507) 232-6643, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Lic. Aleida Salanar, Coordinadora Nacional

Paraguay Environment and Natural Resources Management Biodiversity Consemtion: The objective of the project i s to conserve biodiversity within the production landscape of the Upper Paranb At- lantic Forest and associated systems. Project preparation is under way. Envinnmental Assessment Category B. PID: 94335. US$ 6.2/12.0 (IBW/GEF). Consultants will be required. Environment Services (SEAM), Ave. Madame Lynch 3500, Asuncion, Paraguay, Tel: (595) 2161-5806/7, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: M e d o Silvio Molinas, Project Coodinator

Finance (R) Financial Sector Technical Assistance (Ln. 7287-PA): The project aims at strengthening capacity to manage weaknesses and stresses in the financial system and to prevent crisis contagion effects, by overhauling the framework for prudential supervision and bank r e s olution as well as by strengthening the financial infrastructure. Loan signing is awaiting a review of the project by the new president of the cen - tral bank. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category C. PID: 80961. US$5.7 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Central Bank of Paraguay, Fed- eracion Rum y Sargento Marecos, Asuncion, Paraguay, Tel: (59521) 608011, Fax: (59521) 619-637, Contact: Monica Perez, President ofthe Central Bank of Paraguay

Health, Nutrition and Population (R) Mother and Child Basic Health Insurance @I. 7333-PA): The project aims at increasing poor people’s access to and use of basic health services and public health interventions. Approved by the Executive Directors on 20 October 2005. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 82056. US$22.0 (BRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Pettirossi y Brasil, Asuncion, Paraguay, Tel: (595 21) 206-885, Email: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Julio Cesar Velazquez, Minister

Public Sector Governance (R) Modernization of the Ministry of Finance (In. 7286-PA): The objective of the project i s to design and implement modernization of the Ministry of Finance’s organization, business engineering, access of information and delivery of services. The loan was scheduled to be signed in late November 2005. Envinnmental Assessment Category C. PID: 87036. US$7.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required in the areas of organizational, budget and human resourns reformand information technology. Ministry of Finance, Chile 252, Asuncion, Paraguay, Tel: (59521) 451-186, Contact Mr. Fernando Masi, Adviser to the Min- ister

Rural Development Community Natural Resources Management: The objectives of the project are to: (a) strengthen community organization for governance, (b) improve the preservation and management of natural resources, (c) increase the asset base of beneficiaries and their organizations, an- c h o r d in the participatory assessment of needs, and (d) strengthen planning and management of the natural resources base at the micre catchment level. Project preparation is under way Environmental As sessment Category B. US$36.0/5.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consultantswill be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Pte. Franc0 475 c/ 14 de Mayo, Asuncion, Paraguay, Tel: (59521) 441-036, Contact: Ing. Agr. Gustavo Ruiz Diaz, Minister

TranspoHation (N) Road Maintenance: The objectives of the project are to (a) de velop institutional capacity for strategic planning in road management; (b) arrest the deterioration of the priority road network; and (c) improve access to the primary paved road network for the poorest and most excluded rural communities. Project preparation is under way. Envimmental Assessment Category B. PID: 82026. US$60.0 (IBRD). Consultants win berequired. Ministry of Public Works and Commu- nications, Oliva y Alberdi, Asuncion, Paraguay, Tel: (59521) 414-9696, Contacts: P a d o Benitez, Uceminister, and Robustiano Pineda, P r e ject Unit Coadinator

Peru Energy and Mining (R) Rural Electrification: The objective of the project is to attract investment in rural electrification by developing and demonstrating a framework for public-private electricity service in rural areas. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PIDs: 90116,90110. US$50.0/10.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consultantswill be required. Ministry of Energy and Mines, Lima, Ped, Tel: (511) 475 0065, Contact: Sr Pedro Villa, FVoject Manager

Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Strengthening Biodiversity Conservation Through the Na- tional Protected Areas Program: The objective of the project i s to consolidate protected areas in a decentmlizedfiamework to ensure that key ecosystems and biodiversity are conserved and managed sustainably. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate gory B. US$lO.O (GEF). Consultantswill be required. PeruvianTrust Fund for National Parks and Protected Areas, Ave. F’rolongacion Are- nales 722-724, Miraflores, Peni, Tel: (51-1) 212-1010, Fax: (51-1) 212- 1957, Email: [email protected], Contact Aberto Paniagua, Executive Director

Health, Nutrition and Population (N) Hdth Reform Program APL 2: The objectives of the pmject areto (a) reduce infant and maternal mortality at an accelerated rate, and (b) improve nutrition and care of children under five. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 95563. U s 2 7 . 0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministe n o de Salud - Programa de Apoyo a la Reforma del Sector Salud, h e . Javier Prado Oeste No. 1381, San Isidro, Lima, Ped, Tel/Fax: (511) 440-4101, Email: [email protected], Contact Carlos Ricse, C e o rdinador General

Public Sector Governance (R) Real Property Rights II. (fomrb Second Urban Pmperty Righfs) ?he objective of the project i s to consolidate a comprehensive and sus tainable system of property rights recognition and protection so that the negative impacts of informality will be reduced and further informality prevented. Appraisal mission was scheduled for late November 2005. E n v i m e n t a l Assessment Category C. PID: 78894. US$25.0 (IBRD) , Consultants will be required for technical assistance and training. Commission for the Formalization of Informal Property (Comision de Formalizacion de la Propriedad Informal), Ax Paseo de la Republica No. 31353137, Lima, Ped, Tel: (511) 421-4744, Fax: (511) 421-9814, Email: [email protected], Contact Dr. Carolina Rouillon Gallesse, Na- tional Formalization Coadinator (R) ’Ihird Programmatic Reform for Growth: The objective of the project is to deepen and consolidate the government’s reform p r e gram by (a) protecting fiscal sustainability during transition to a more decentralized state; (b) strengthening management and fiscal capacity at subnational levels for a progmsive increase of service respom sibilities; and (c) creating a better regulatory and investment e n v i m e n t for increasing competitiveness, with a strong emphasis on export promotion and regional development. Appraisal and nego - tiatwns completed Board presentation was scheduledfir8 DecemberBl5. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 89826. US$100.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Jr. Junin 319, Lima, Peru, Tel: (511) 4268495/4275, Fax: (511) 4282101, E- mail: [email protected], Contact: Dra. Maria del Carmen Rivera, Coordination Unit for Pectoral Loans

Rural Development (R) Irrigation Sub-Sector Supplement (Ln. 7308-PE): The o b jective of the project i s to increase the production and productivity of irrigated agriculture. The loan was signed on 28 October 2005. Envi ronmentalAssessment Category B. PID: 94152. Us10.3 (IBRD). N o consultants are required. Ministerio de Agricultura, Proyecto Subsec- torial de Irrigacion, Emilio Fernandez 130, Santa Beatriz (cdra. 8 Are nales), Lima, Peru, Tel: (51-1) 4244488, Fax: (51-1) 433-2055, Email: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Jorge Zuniga, Executive Director (R) Sierra Rural Development: The objective of the project i s poverty alleviation of rural peasants within a demand-driven base as-

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sisting them to (a) improve their access to basic infrastructure; @) s t im ulate socieeconomic territorial development through strategic al- liances; and (c) strengthen institutions to make them better providers of local services. Ppiect preparation is under way. Envinnmental A s sessment Category B. P I D 79165. US$25.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Presidencia de Consejo de Ministros, Av. Miraglores 878, Miraf low, Lima, Ped, Tel: (511) 4469800 E x t 114/149, Contact: Javier Abugattas, Secretario Ticnico de la Comisibn Intemzinistwial de Asuntos Sociales

Transportation Regional Panspor t Decentralization (In. 7322-PE): The objective of the project is to improve the prioritization, efficiency and effectiveness of regional transport interventions by designing and implementing a decentralized regional transport framework. Appmved by the Executive Directors on 12 July 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 78813. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be re- q u i d . Ministry of 'Bansport and Communications/PROVIAS De- partamental, Av. 28 de Julio No 800, Lima, Ped, Tel: (511) 332-5112, Fax: (511) 331-5112, Contact: Ing. Walter Zecenarro Mateus, Coordi- nador

Regional Environment and Natural Resources Management Caribbean Implementation of Pilot Adaptation Investments: The objective of the project is to implement in Dominica, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines pilot adaptation measures affecting the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and land degradation along coastal areas, thus achieving a high level of integration among these various conventions at a practical field level. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$l.9 (GEF) . Con- sultants will be required Caribbean Community Climate Change Centlr: University of Belize Central Campus, RLC Bldg., PO Box 563, Belmopan, Belize,Tel: (501) 822-1094/1104, Fax (501) 822-1365, Email: [email protected]. [email protected], Contact: Ken Leslie, Director Corazon Transboundary Biosphere Reserve: The objective of the project is the conservation and sustainable use of the biodiversity of the Corazon Transfrontier Reserve, from a biological per- spective, the largest and most important remaining area of natural habitat in Central America. Decision meeting was scheduled for 21 November 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 85488. US$ 12.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Comision Centro Americana de Ambiente y Desarrollo, La Libertad, El Salvador, E- mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Marco Antonio Gonzalez Pastora, Secretario Ejecutivo; Secretaria de Recursos Naturales y Ambi- ente, Boulevard Miraflores, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tel: (504) 235 7833, (504) 239-4296, (504) 232-2011/3286, Fax: (504) 232-6250, Con- tact: Ing. Patricia Panting Galo, Ministra; Ministerio de Ambiente y Recursos Naturales, Km. 12 1/2 Carretera Norte, Managua, Nicaragua, Tel: (505) 263-1273, Ext. 51, Fax: (505) 263-1274, E-mail: min- mar@ sdnic.orgni, [email protected], Contact: Ing. C. Arturo Harding Lacayo, Ministro

Rural Development (R) Regional &biodiversity: The project aims at mainsfreaming biodiversity conservation in the agriculture sector in countries repre senting the unique and critical features of biodiversity in Central Amer- ica. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment

Category B. PID: 94062. US$lO.O (GEF). Consultantswill be required. Centm Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, AA 6713, Cali, Colom- bia, Tel: (57-2) 4450000, Fax: (57-2) 4450073, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Joe Tohme, Head of Agrobiodiversity and Biotechnology Projects; Instituto Interamericano de Cooperacion para la Agricultura, PO Box 55220, Coronado, San JosC, Costa Ria, Tel: (506) 2160222, Fax: (506) 229-4741, Email: [email protected], Contact: D1: Nelson Espinoza, Coordinator of the Projects Preparation Unit Biodivemky, Sustainable Production and Marketing m MesaAmer- ica: The objective of the project is to design and implement a regional strategy that consolidates biodiversity-Mendly agricultural practices thmgh increased access to international markets for sustainable products including coffee, cocoa, and forest products. Project prep* ration is under way. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 97623. US$9.1 (GEF). Consultants will be required for preparation. Comision Centroamericana de Ambiente y Desarrollo (CCAD), Blvd. 0 rden de Malta No. 470, Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlan, La Libertad, El Salvador, Tel: (503) 22488800, Fax: (503) 22488894, E-mail: magon- [email protected], Contact Marco Antonio Gonzalez Pastora, Secretario Ejecutivo

Uruguay Health, Nutrition and Population National Health Insurance and Social Services:: The objectives of the project are to: (a) increase access to and quality of the primary health care network serving the poor uninsured; (b) enhance and secure essential public health functions nationwide; and (c) redesign and improve the Ministry of Public Health'sregulatory and steward- ship capacity. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- ment Category C. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be detemined. Ministry of Health, 18 de Julio 1892, Montevideo, Uruguay, Tel: (5982) 409-1015/2534, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Conrad0 Bonilla, Minister

Venezuela Environment and Natural Resources Management (R) Fixpanding Partnerships for the National Park System: The objective of the project is to implement an integrated protected areas management model in Canaima National Park that can later be replk cated throughout the park system. Concept review meeting has been postponed and is not yet lescheduled. Envinnmental Assessment Cate- gory C. US$ 11.0 (GEF). Consultants will be r e q u i d . National Parks Institute, Calle 3B, Edificio Fundayacucho, Pis0 4, LaUrbina, Caracas, Venezuela, Tel: (58212) 2752701/2, Fax: (58212) 239-2698, Email: ployectocanaimage~inpa~.gob. ve, Contact: Rem0 Silva, Executive Dilector, and Myriam Dim, PDF B Project Cooldinator

Water and Sanitation Urban and Rural Water and Sanitation: The objective of the program is to implement a medium-term reform and investment program in the water and sanitation sector in eight of the 23 states in order to reach the target of universal water and sanitation coverage by 2015. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: 92953. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Hidroven-Compania Hidrologica Venezolana, Av. Prin- cipal de Mariperez con 9 Transversal, Edificio Hidropcapital, 5 nivel, Caracas, Venezuela, Tel: (58212) 793-7020, Fax: (58212) 793-1814, E-mail: fduranl l@cantv,net/[email protected], Contact: Lic. Fran- cisco Duran, Vice President

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Guarantee Operations

In September 1994, the Bank’s Executive Directors approved a proposal to make guarantees a mainstream instrument of Bank operations. These guarantees are most likely to be used for infra- structurefinancing, where the demands for funding are large, political and sovereign risks are significant, and the need for long-maturity financing is often critical to a project’sviability By covering some of the risks that the market is not able to bear or adequately evaluate, the BanKs guarantee can attract new sources offinance, reduce financing costs, and extend maturities. The guarantee can be especially valuable where activities traditionally under- taken and financed by the government are being shifted to the private sector but where the government remains as a regulator or provider of inputs and a buyer of outputs. The Bank’s participation as guarantor can also facilitate the transparency of these transac- tions. Since the guarantee is intended to be a catalytic instrument, the Bank offers only partial guarantees, and risks are clearly shared between the Bank and private lenders. The Bank’s objective is to cover risks that it is well-positioned to bear given its credit, its experience with developing countries, and its special relationships with governments. The risk-sharing may be for specific risks (the partial risk guarantee) or for part of the financing (the partial credit guarantee). A partial risk guarantee covers risks arising from nonperformance of sovereign contractual obligations or from force majeure aspects in a project. Apartial credit guarantee typically extends maturities beyond what private creditors could otherwise provide, for exam- ple, by guaranteeing latedated repayments or by providing incentives for lenders to roll over medium-term loans. For more information on the Bank’s guarantee program and to o b tain a copy of the pamphlet T h e World Bank Guarantees: Lever- aging Private Finance for Emerging Markets” (available in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish), please contact the Project Finance and Guarantees Group. T e l (202) 4588111; Fax: (202) 522-0761, or visit www.worldbank.org/guarantees.

Africa Region Regional Joint Railway Concession: (Private Sector) The objective of the pre ject is to mobilize commercial debt financing in support of the joint COD cessioning of the Kenya and Uganda railways. Two IDA partial risk guarantees are being proposed in support of the project, which is acorn ponent of the East Africa Community Transport Facilitation project. Boardpresentation is scheduled for the first quarter of calendar 2006.

Senegal Energy and Mining Electricity Efficiency Enhancement: public Sector) The objective of the project is to improve efficiency in the power sector and meet in- c rasing demand for electricity. Approved by the Executive Directors on 17 May 17 2005. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 73477. US$15.0 (IDA). An IBRD partial risk guarantee of U s 7 . 2 was o f f e d as an inducement for thhd-party cohancing. Financial closure is still pending. Consultants will be required during implementation for envircnmental, financial and legal services. Cellule de Preparation et de Suivi des Reformes du Secteur de l’Energie, BP 4037, Dakar, Sene gal, Tel: (221) 821-1611, Fax: (221) 821-1608, E-mail: cprse@telecom- plus.sn, Contact M. Amadou Diagne, Directeur de Cabinet, Ministkre de l’Energie et des Mines

Sierra Leone Energy and Mining Bumbuna Hydroelectric Completion: (Private Sector) The objective of the project is to complete a 50 MWrun-of-theriver hydropower plant on the Sell River to deliver quality electricity services at low cost in the western area, including Freetown, and to promote private sector participation in the power sector. An IDApartial risk guarantee of US.$38.0 was approved by the Executive Directors on 16 June 2005. Financial closure is still pending. Estimated total cost: Us91.8. An IDA grant of US$12.5 was also approved on 16 June 2005 (see Africa section)

Europe and Central Asia Region Regional Energy and Mining World Bank GEF Geothermal Energy Development: (Private /Public Sector) GeoFund will be established, with GEF funding of US$25.0, to develop geothermal energy for electricity generation, di4 trict heating, and other applications in the region. I t has three windows of financing facility: technical assistance (US$5.0), partial risk guarantee (US$12.0) and direct investment (US $8.0). The PRG facility will p w i d e a guarantee for the geology-related risks associated with the exploration and operation of geothermal energy projects.

Russian Federation Energy and Mining SUAL. Partial Risk Guarantee Facility: (private Sector) The objective of the project is to c a d yze the r e q u i d commercial funding to develop a large scale integrated aluminum complex sponsored by the aluminum company, SUAL, in the Republic of Komi. An IBRD partial risk guarantee of US$150.0 is being considered to support a commercial bank loan as part of the project financing. Estimated project cost US$ 1,200.0. Board presentation is scheduled for early in calendar 2006.

Latin America and the Caribbean Region Peru Transportation Guarantee Facility: (Private Sector - B122-PE) The objective of the project is to establish a US$200.0 guarantee facility to provide IBRD partial risk guarantees to second-generation infrastructure projects. Guarantees will be issued to cover private lenders and bond holders against defaults caused by the failure of the government to comply with its required investment and operating cost contributions to eligible p re jects as well as political and breach-ofcontract risks. A large number of infrastructure projects are in the country’s development pipeline, including in the road, airport, port, gas, water, sanitation and telecom- munication sectors. The projects are local and regional, outside of the capital city, Lima. ProInversion, the private investment promotion agency, will operate the facility. Approved by the Executive Directors on 28 April 2005.

LIST OF ACRONYMS

AUSAID

ADB ADF AfDB APL BADEA

BOAD CDB CFD CIDA

DANIDA

DFID

EBRD

EDF EIB EU FAC FA0

FAO/CP

FINNIDA

GEF GTZ

IAPSO

IBRD

ICB IDA IDB IFAD

Australian Agency for International Development

Asian Development Bank

African Development Fund African Development Bank

Adaptable Program Loan

Banque arabe de developpement Cconomique en Afrique

Banque ouest africaine de developpement Caribbean Development Bank

Caisse frangaise de dbveloppement

Canadian International Development

Danish International Development

Department for International Development (VK) European Bank for Reconstruction and Development European Development Fund European Investment Bank

European Union

Fonds d’aide et de cooperation (France)

Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

F A 0 Cooperative Program (with the World Bank)

Finland International Development

Global Environment Facility Deutsche Gesellschaft fir Technische Zusammenarbeit

Inter-Agency Procurement Service Office International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

International competitive bidding International Development Association

Inter-American Development Bank

International Fund for Agricultural Development

Agency

Agency

Agency

IsDB

JBIC

ITF

Kfw

LIL

NCB

NGO

NORAD

OECF

OPEC

PAD

PCD

PCF

PCN

PHRD

PID

PPF

QCBS

SDC

SIDA

UNDP

UNFPA

UNICEF

USAID

WHO

Islamic Development Bank

Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Interim Trust Fund

Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau (Germany)

Learning and Innovation Loan

National competitive bidding

Nongovernmental organization

Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (Japan)

Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

Project Appraisal Document

Project Concept Document

Prototype Carbon Fund

Project Concept Note

Policy and Human Resources Development (Japan)

Project Identification (Number)

Project Preparation Facility

Quality and Cost-Based Selection

Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation

Swedish International Development Authority

United Nations Development Programme

United Nations Population Fund

United Nations Children’s Fund

United States Agency for International Development

World Health Organization

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