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February 12, 2003 Public Disclosure Authorized

FROM: Vice President and Corporate Secretary Public Disclosure Authorized MONTHLY OPERATIONAL SUMMARY OF BANK AND IDA PROPOSED PROJECTS (as of January 15, 2003)

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CONTENTS

User's Guide 3 Global Environment Facility 4

Projects in the Pipeline New Projects 5 Projects Deleted 5 Africa Region 6 East Asia and Pacific Region 17 South Asia Region 28 Europe and Central Asia Region 34 Middle East and North Africa Region 45 Latin America and the Caribbean Region 49 Guarantee Operations 56 List of Acronyms 58

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 is included in the User's Guide, which begins on the next page.

SECTOR DEFINITIONS

Agriculture Public Sector Management (includes technical (includes forestry and fisheries) and management assistance) Education/Training Reconstruction/Rehabilitation Environment (includes natural resources Rural Development management and pollution control) Social Sector (includes human resources Finance (includes development finance development, poverty reduction institutions) and women in development) Industry (includes mining) Structural Adjustment (includes imports) Infrastructure (multisector) Telecommunications Population, Health and Nutrition Transport (includes ports, roads and railways) Power (includes petroleum and energy) Urban Development Private Sector Development Water Supply/Sanitation

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GUIDE TO THE WORLD BANK MONTHLY OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

The World Bank Monthly OperationalSummary reports on the jects, including the hiring of consultants and the procure- status of projects in the World Bank's pipeline from the point ment of goods and works. Contractors and suppliers, there- of identification of investment opportunities to the signing of fore, should contact appropriate officials of the implementing the loan, credit or grant agreement. On average, it takes agency to express their interest in specific projects. They about 18 months for the Bank to process a project from con- should obtain information on what goods and services will be cept document to approval. After a financing agreement is needed and when and how to submit bids and proposals. signed, or a project removed from the program, its project entry During implementation, consultants are often used to provide is dropped. technical assistance and other project implementation support. Each issue of the summary contains a list of projects being Unlike contracts for goods and works, those for consulting ser- reported for the first time as well as a list of projects for vices are not usually advertised. Therefore, consultants in par- which financing agreements have been signed or that have ticular should contact the responsible implementing agency been dropped from the current program. early in the project preparation period to express their inter- By becoming familiar with the Bank's project cycle, which is est Contracts for consulting services, as well as some for goods summarized in the following paragraphs, consultants or sup- and works, may also be procured prior to loan/credit/grant pliers of goods and works can gauge when the timing is right approval. This is known as advance contracting, to pursue business opportunities with Bank borrowers. Each The information contained in The World Bank Monthly Oper- entry in the Monthly Operational Summary tells at what point ational Summary is intended to enable companies to assess in the cycle a particular project resides, their interest in supplying Bank-financed projects. Further infor- Project Cycle mation should be requested from the country's project imple- menting agency. The likelihood of a timely response is greater During IDENTIFICATION, both the client government and if the queries are brief and to the point. When possible, travel the Bank are involved in analyzing development strategies for to the country and direct contact with relevant agency offi- the country's economy as a whole and in identifying projects cials is recommended, that support those strategies. Firms should contact the World Bank (preferably by fax) PREPARATION, the second stage of the cycle, is the respon- onl sibiityovenmen. f te clent lurin prearaion,the y if they are unable to obtain a response to their queries from the implementing agency. General information about busi- technical and institutional alternatives for achieving the objec- ness opportunities under Bank loans and credits may be tives of a project are identified and discussed. Preparation usu- obtained from the World Bank's Procurement Policy and Ser- ally requires feasibility studies followed by more detailed vices Group (by e-mail at: [email protected]). studies of the alternatives that promise to yield the most sat- isfactory results. An environmental assessment is usually Environmental Categories carried out during this phase. (See below for more informa- tion on environmental assessment.) The type, timing and scope of environmental analysis to be performed by Bank clients are to be confirmed when a given In the preparation stage of the project cycle, clients often project is identified. Projects are assigned one of the follow- supplement their own efforts by hiring consultants to carry ing categories based upon the nature, magnitude and sensi- out a major part of the work. Contractors and suppliers of equip- tivity of environmental issues: ment and goods need to start making contacts with country officials during this stage. Category A. Environmental assessment is normally required, as the project may have adverse and significant environ- Project APPRAISAL, the responsibility of the Bank, pro- mental impacts. vides a comprehensive review of all aspects of the project (tech- nical, institutional, economic and financial) and lays the foun- Category B: More limited environmental analysis is appro- dation for implementing the project and evaluating it when priate, as the project may have specific environmental issues. completed, Conducted by Bank staff, project appraisal may Category C: Environmental analysis is normally unnecessary. be supplemented by individual experts. The preparation of the Projects added to the summary after July 1994 include the envi- Project Appraisal Document concludes this stage. ronmental category A, B or C, except in the case of financial During NEGOTIATION, discussions are held with the client intermediary loans, which are designated "Fl," and struc- government, and the agreements reached are written into the tural adjustment loans and credits, which are not catego- loan documents. Upon completion of negotiations, the project rized. The absence of a category is shown by the letter "U", is presented to the Executive Directors for approval. After Business opportunities arising from World Bank projects approval, the financing agreement is signed. after they have been approved, including invitations to bid and Project IMPLEMENTATION normally starts within a few to submit proposals on Bank projects and notices of contract months of project financing agreement signing. Countries, awards, appear twice a month in UN Development Business and through their implementing agencies, have full responsibil- are also available via the internet at UN Development ity for the design and execution of World Bank-financed pro- Business Online at . FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 5 St. Kitts and Nevis Population. Health and Nutrition: HIV/AIDS Prevention Ne r j c sA d dand Control (Ln. 7156-SC) p. 56 in This Issue Africa Region Projects Deleted Ethiopia Public Sector Management: From This Issue Public Service Delivery Capacity Building Program p. 8 Mali Transport: Interim Transport p. 11 Africa Region Regional Zambia:Emergency Drought Recovery (Cr. 3719-ZA, H012-ZA) Environment: Reversal of Land and Water Degradation Trends in the Lake Chad Basin Ecosystem p. 13 East Asia and Pacic Region Environment: Reversal of Land and Water Degradation Trends China:Xinjiang Highway III (Ln. 7143-CHA) in the Niger River Basin p. 13 South Asia Region East Asia and Pacific Region Bangladesh:Arsenic Public Health Indonesia Power: Domestic Gas Sector Restructuring p. 20 Europe and Central Asia Region Mongolia Georgia:Forests Development (Cr. 3699-GE) Public Sector Management: Economic Capacity Building Georgia:Municipal Development and Decentralization II Technical Assistance (ECTAC) p. 23 (Cr. 3701-GE) Public Sector Management: Poverty Reduction Strategy p. 23 Ukraine:Real Estate Registration System Philippines Yugoslavia, Federal Republic of:Structural Adjustment II Public Sector Management: Public Sector Strengthening p. 24 Rural Development: Community Managed Agrarian Middle East and North Africa Region Reform Program (LIL) p. 2 4 Yemen:Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (Cr. 3700-YEM) Urban Development: Manila Third Sewerage p. 25 Samoa Latin America and the Caribbean Region Telecommunications: Telecommunications Dominican Republic:Early Childhood Education (La. 7144-DO) and Postal Sector Reform (Cr. 3724-WSO) p. 25 Guatemala:Financial Sector Adjustment (Ln. 7130-GU) Region Guatemala:Financial Sector TA (Ln. 7129-GU) South Asia Mexico:Technical Training and Certification: Pakistan Public Sector Management: Tax Administration Reform p. 33 Europe and Central Asia Region Albania Environment: Institutional Strengthening and Environmental Cleanup p. 34 Croatia Private Sector Development: Science and Technology p. 37 Kosovo Private Sector Development: Economic Assistance IV p. 39 Kyrgyz Republic Finance: Financial Sector and Business Development (FINBUS) p. 39 Middle East and North Africa Region Iran Urban Development Earthquake Emergency Recovery p. 47 Water Supply/Sanitation: Water Supply and Sanitation p. 47 Morocco Rural Development: Integrated Forestry p. 48 Tunisia Private Sector Development: Export Development II p. 48 Latin America and the Caribbean Region Honduras Rural Development: Regional Development in the Copan Valley p. 54 FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 7 competitiveness. Preappraisal mission completed. Appraisal was growth in rural areas through a major reform of the cotton sector scheduled for January 2003. Environmental Assessment Category C. and improved access to microfinance. In each of these reform areas US$ 11.0 (IDA). A PPF advance is being processed. Consulting ser- particular attention is given to empowering the institutions that are vices are expected to be required in the areas of (a) establishing the destined to provide the checks and balances that help ensure effi- project secretariat and providing technical advisory services for pro- cient management of resources for poverty reduction. These include ject preparation and management (b) carrying out various studies; the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, the (c) offering training to civil servants and organizing stakeholder press, and civil society, including farmers' associations. Appraisal com- workshops; and (d) acquiring office furniture and equipment for the pleted. Negotiations were scheduled for January 2003. Environ- secretariat and for the Ministry of Finance. Ministry of Finance and mental Assessment Category U. US$ 40.0 (IDA). No consultants Planning, Project Coordination Unit (of privatization unit), Caixa are required. Ministry of Planning Development and Cooperation, Postal 323, Tel: (238) 612-319, Fax: (238) 612-334, E-mail: Tel: (235) 526-181, Fax: (235) 522-950, E-mail: habakhit@hotmaiLcom, [email protected], Contact Antonio Neves, Project Coor- Contact: Mr. Bakhit Hassan Adoum dinator C6te d'lvoire Chad Population,Health and Nutrition Agriculture (R) HIV-AIDS Response: The project will support the multi-sec- (R) Agricultural Services and Producer Organizations: (formerly tor national program to: (a) reduce the spread of HIV infection AgriculturalServices) The objective of the project is to increase agri- among the general population with special focus on the most vulnerable culturalproductivity and ruralincome while preservingthe naturalresource groups and (b) assist infected persons and affected communities in base. The project would finance productivity-raisinginterventions and coping with the impact of HIV/AIDS. The project will finance a com- promote the institutional and technical capacities of producers orga- prehensive response including prevention, care, treatment, counseling nizations, government institutions,private-sector operators and groups and testing. Appraisal mission is scheduled for July 2003. Environ- related to ruraldevelopment. Appraisal completed. Negotiations are mental Assessment Category B. PID: CIPE71631. US$ 50.0 (IDA). scheduledforApril/May2003. EnvironmentalAssessment Category Consulting services to be determined. Ministry In Charge Of B. PID: TDPE74266. US$ 18.7 (IDA). Consulting services to be HIV/AIDS (MSLS), (Minist6re dblgub auprbs du Ministre de la sol- determined. Ministries of Agriculture, Livestock and Enviromnent idarit6, Charg6 de la lutte contre le SIDA), MSLS, 16 B.E, Abidjan and Water, NDjamaena, Tchad, Tel: (235) 523-763, 527-215, Fax: 16, C6te d'Ivoire, Tel: (225) 2021-0846, (225) 2021-0728, (225) 2033- (235) 515-119, Contacts: Mr. M. Hassanty Oumar Chaib, General 5217; Fax: (225) 2033-4309, Contact Dr. Christine Nebout Adjobi. Manager, Ministry ofAgriculture, Mr OurdeAboubakarNational Pro- Social Sector ject Coordinator private service providers Capacity Building for Poverty Reduction Program: The objec- Education/Training tive of the project is to strengthen the capacity of central and com- Education Reform: The objective of the project is to build upon prior munity-based agencies to deliver and be accountable for quality pub- education projects and the existing government education strategy lic service. It aims at transforming government into a supportive and in support of broad sectoral programs that will result in increased accountable partner, actively fostering poverty reduction activities enrollment rates, more equitable access to schools, better education at all levels. It is expected to improve the effectiveness and increase quality and efficiency, stronger managerial capacity and the ability the efficiency of public service delivery by addressing the problems to expand the reform process to post-primary education. Board pre- of funding constraints, weak human and institutional capacity, inef- sentation was scheduled forJanuary 2003. Environmental Assessment fective communication among service providers and ultimate ben- Category B. PID: TDPE0527. US$ 30.0 (IDA). Consulting services eficiaries, and inappropriate performance incentives. Appraisal is to be determined. Ministry of Education, N'Djamena, Chad, Tel: contigent upon security clearance. Environmental Assessment Cat- (235) 517-338, Fax: (235) 514-862, E-mail: [email protected], egory C. PID: CIPE55076. US$ 80.0 (IDA). Consulting services will Contact Djimarangar Dadnadji be required during preparation to put the key analytical and capac- ity building blocks in place. In the implementation phase, consultants Rural Development will be required for program management, monitoring and evalua- (R) Local Development Program: (formerlyLocal Development) tion. Secr6tariat National a la Gouvernance et au Renforcement des The objective of the project is to improve local governance and par- Capacit6s, Cabinet du Premier Ministre, 01 BP 1533 Abidjan 01, Rue ticipation and provide broader access to basic services and eco- des jardins, 2 Plateau, R6publique de C6te d'Ivoire, Tel: (225) 2241- nomic opportunities as decentralization of institutions is imple- 0164, Fax: (225) 2022-1833, E-mail: [email protected], Contacts: mented. The local development program will be implemented in Mme. Ginette Yoman, M. Marc-Antoine Koffi three phases, of which this project is the first. The project will focus on designing and implementing a decentralized and participatory financ- Eritrea ing mechanism that will empower rural communities and decen- tralized institutions to manage development funds in a transparent Social Sector way and according to their own priorities. Appraisal completed. Community Development Program: This project, the second Negotiations are scheduled for March 2003. Environmental Assess- phase of the Eritrea Community Development Fund (ECDF), aims ment Category Fl. PID: TDPE66998. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Consulting at empowering and strengthening the capacity of local government services to be determined. Ministry of Economic Promotion and Devel- and communities to expand and improve the sustainable delivery of opment, N'Djamena, Chad, Tel: (235) 515-898, Contact: Mr Mahamat social and economic services. The project is designed to build sus- Bachir, Vice Director-General; Celule Permanente de Suivi de la tainable capacity in these areas: (a) access to and quality of basic social Table Ronde de GenOve IV, N'Djamena, Tchad, Tel: (235) 520-749, services for the poor, addressing the needs of the most vulnerable; Contact: Mr Baharadine (b) improving savings and income generating capacity of disadvan- taged communities; (c) strengthening the role of women in national Structural Adjustment development; and (d) improving availability of data on welfare con- Fifth Structural Adjustment: The objective of the project is to ditions and the quality of analysis. Appraisal is scheduled for March support reforms that facilitate poverty reduction by means of. (a) 2003. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: ERPE44675. enhanced transparency, accountability and adherence to the rule of US$ 25.0 (IDA). Consulting services will be needed for preparation law through the adoption and implementation of a governance strat- and implementation. Eritrea Community Development Fund, Min- egy and action plan; (b) more transparent, accountable and efficient istry of Local Government, PO Box 225, Asmara, Eritrea, Tel: (291- use of public resources for poverty reduction through reforms of the 1) 117-634, 121-176, Fax: (291-1) 120-609, Contact: Mr. Kidane Tsegai, budget, procurement and civil service systems; and (c) sustainable General Manager FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 9 government budget by critically reviewing the mandate of a selected liminary engineering studies. Ministry of Local Government and number of subvented agencies, closing down those without clear man- Rural Development, PO Box M50, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 670- dates and restructuring those with viable mandates; (b) adjust cen- 363/4, Contact: Mr. Godfrey Ewool tral government structures and organizations, which will critically Water Supply/Sanitation review the mandates, responsibilities and operational objectives of selected ministries, departments and agencies aiming at improving Water Restructuring: The project will improve efficiency and effec- service delivery; and (c) improve critical processes, particularly tiveness of urban water services and provide safe and affordable focusing on reform of pay policy. Appraisal mission is scheduled for water supply services to unserved, low-income urban areas. Appraisal April2003. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: GHPE70609. mission was scheduled for February 2003. Environmental Assess- US$ 80.0 (IDA). Consultants' services will focus on institutional ment Category B. PID: GHPE56256. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Three PPF development assignments, training and capacity building. National advances totalling US$ 1.7 have been provided for preparation. Con- Institutional Renewal Programme (NIRP), PO Box 1618, Accra, sultants have been appointed. Ghana Water Sector Restructuring Sec- Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 780-295, Fax: (233-21) 780-294, E-mail: retariat, PO Box M43, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 66-67-81, Fax: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Appiah Koranteng, National (233-21) 66-35-52, Contact: Mr. David Amoah, Coordinator Coordinator Second Public Financial Management Reform (PUFMARP Guinea II): The project would continue to support the Government of Ghana Population, Health and Nutrition in its efforts to enhance efficiency, accountability and transparency (R) Multi-Sectoral HIV/AIDS (H. 14-GUI): (formerlyMulti-Sec- of the financial management functions of the government and to toral AIDS) The objective of the project is to limit and reverse the improve revenue generation. The project will build on the achieve- trend of the epidemic, mainly by preventing new infections. The ments of the first Public Financial Management Technical Assis- project will support implementation of the National Plan against tance Project and other reform activities in the context of the Pub HIV/AIDS (Plan National de Lutte contre le SIDA - PNLS) for the lic Financial Management Reform Programme (PUFMARP) of the period FYO3-07 and promote civil society and community initiatives government. The project will include second-generation financial for prevention and care put forward by beneficiary groups. Approved management reforms by addressing issues of economic governance. by the Executive Directors on 13 December 2002. The grantwas signed These activities will focus on improving transparency, accountabil- on 30 December2002, Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: ity and participation in the area of economic management. To this GNPE73378. US$ 20.3 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. end, the project will enhance the oversight functions of Parliament. National Committee for the Fight AgainstAIDS, Villa 9, Cit& des nations, It will also enable civil society to play a more proactive role in the ec Kaloum, BP 3185, Conakry, Guinea, Tel: (224) 294-687, 216-288, E- nomic management process. Appraisal mission is scheduled for mail: [email protected], Contact Dr. Hadja Mariama Di6lo Barry March 2003. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: GHPE69348. US$ 55.0 (IDA). Consulting services will be required for information Guinea-Bissau technology, training, institutional development and capacity building. Ministry of Finance, PO Box M40, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 668- Environment 016, Fax: (233-21) 663-854, E-mail: [email protected], Contact (R) Coastal and Biodiversity Management: The objective of the Ms. Agatha Gaise-Nketsiah, Program Coordinator project is to promote appropriate and responsible natural resource management schemes that will address threats from ongoing and Social Sector planned activities, most particularly industrial fisheries and offshort (R) Promoting Partnerships with Traditional Authorities: The oil drilling, in an effort to conserve sustainably the country's unique project will support the following objectives and components: (a) help- coastal ecosystems and related biodiversity. GEF Council approval ing control the spread of HIV/AIDS and other endemic diseases, was scheduled for January 2003. Environmental Assessment Cate- through strengthening and enhancement of the capacity and the gory A. PID is being updated. US$ 2.0/5.0 (IDA/GEF). Cofinancing advocacy role of traditional authorities; (b) expanding the provision is anticipated from the European Commission and bilateral donors of equitable and quality basic education by deepening and strength- (US$ 1.0) and SDC (US$ 0.5). Consultants will be required. Ministry ening community involvement in the provision of infrastructure, of Economy and Finance, 37 Av. Amilcar Cabral, Bissau, Guinea Bis- administration and access in rural areas; (c) helping build a sus- sau, Tel/Fax: (245) 203-513, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tainable partnership with government through institutional strength- tact: Mr. Aquino Duarte, Chairman, Project Steering Committee ening and building the capacity of traditional authorities; and (d) con- servation and sustainable reintegration of the cultural heritage of the Kenya traditional area into the socioeconomic development plans of the comnunity. The lessons learned would serve as a basis to scale up Education/Training the activities in a future Bank-financed project. Boardpresentation (R) Development Learning Center: The objective of the project was scheduled for February2003. Environmental Assessment Cate- is to test the effectiveness and sustainability of a distance learning gory C. PID: GHPE71399. US$ 5.0 (IDA). Consulting services are center (DLC), as part of a global knowledge-sharing network, to being identified. Ashanti Regional Coordinating Council, PO Box 38, strengthen the capacity of public, private and civil society decision- Kumasi-Ashanti, Ghana, Tel: (233-51) 22503, (233-20) 511-5116, Fax: makers and implementers to design, plan and manage economic (233-51) 22503, E-mail: [email protected], Contacts: Nana Boakye and social development policies. The LIL will finance construction Ansah-Debrah, Mr. K K Mensah, Director and installation, operations (on a decreasing basis) and monitoring and evaluation. Appraisal is scheduledfor June 2004. Environmental Urban Development Assessment Category C. PID: KEPE78209. US$ 2.5 (IDA). Con- (R) Urban V, Phase 2: (formerly Urban Upgrading) The purpose sulting services to be determined. Department of Personnel Man- of the Adaptable ProgramLoan is to ensure the sustainabledelivery of agement, PO Box 30050, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-2) 230-653, 227- adequate urban infrastructure and services, particularly in under- 411, Fax: (254-2) 210-192, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: served secondary towns. This will be achieved through local level capac- Mr. James Ongwae, Permanent Secretary/Director ity buildingand improvement of urban infrastructureand services in (R) Strengthening Primary and Secondary Education: The support of the government's decentralizationprogram. The objective of objectives of the project are to stop the enrollment decline in primary the second phase is to strengthen and deepen the capacity building ini- and secondary education and improve quality at both levels by low- tiatives from Phase I and provide basic infrastructurefor the partici- ering the costs of education to households, improving efficiency in patingDAs on a demand-driven and competitive basis. Preappraisal the use of public sector resources, and establishing an adequate mission is scheduled for March 2003. Environmental Assessment Cat- regulatory and institutional framework for effective management egory B. US$ 75.0 (IDA). Consulting services are required for pre- and delivery of education. Appraisalmission is scheduledfor October FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 11 ventions by government entities from ministerial to district levels and Ministry of Environment, C/O PGRN, BP 2382, Bamako, Mali, Tel: by comunity-based groups. Project is being identified. Environmental (223) 243-603,241-383, Fax: (223) 241-383, E-mail: biodiver@malinetml, Assessment Category B. PID: MWPE73821. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Con- Contact Hamid Ag Mohamed Lamine sultants will be required. Consulting services for PPF and PHRD fund- ing are being defined. National AIDS Commission, PO Box 30622, Transport Lilongwe 3, Malawi, Tel: (265) 727-900, Fax: (265) 727-398, E-mail: (N) InterimTransport: The objectives of the project are to (a) improve [email protected], Contact: Dr. B.S.M. Mwale, Executive alternative corridors to the ports of Dakar and Abidjan by rail and Director road respectively and (b) sustain accessibility to the Northern region, one of the poorest in the country. Appraisal mission is scheduled for Power April 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID MLPE79351. Energy Access Expansion and Development: The objectives of US$ 24.0/6.0 (IDA/IDA Grant). Consulting services to be deter- the project are to expand access to energy and improve wood fuels mined. Ministry of Transport, Tel: (223) 215-725, Fax: (223) 219-230, management. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment E-mail: [email protected], Contact: M. Thiemoko Yoro Kone, Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry Coordinator of Transport SectorProgram; Railway Company of Mali, of Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs, Private Bag 350, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: M. Simba Simpara, Chief Lilongwe 3, Malawi, Tel: (265) 641-435, Fax: (265) 788-689, E-mail: Executive Officer; National Public Works Department, Ministry of [email protected], Contact: Mr. Ellos Lodzeni, Director of Equipment and Land Development, Av. de la Libert6, BP 1758, Administration; Department of Energy, Tel: (265) 774-702, Contact: Bamako, Mali, Tel: (223) 222-902, Fax: (223) 236-092, E-mail: Dr. Charles Kafumba, Director of Energy [email protected], Contact: M. Gaboune Keita, Director Public Sector Management Mauritania (R) Financial Management Transparency and Accountability: The objective of the project is to promote effective and accountable Water Supply/Sanitation use of public resources through improved budget implementation Water Supply and Sanitation Sector: The objective of the project and increased transparency of government institutions. The project is to achieve sustainable improvement in the provision of water and will focus on expenditure accountability by (a) improving manage- sanitation services in unserved and low-income areas of Nouakchott ment systems and information flows, (b) promoting compliance and and secondary cities. The project will support institutional reforms, oversight, (c) strengthening performance monitoring, and (d) devel- private sector participation in the delivery of water services and pol- oping skills and capacity. Project preparation is under way. Envi- icy enhancements in the water sector. Project is being identified. Envi- ronmental Assessment Category C. PID: MWPE74627. US$ 20.0 ronmentalAssessment Category to be determined. PID: MRPE79475. (IDA). Consulting services will be needed to (a) support automation US$ 30.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and of government management systems necessary to develop an Inte- Hydraulics, Soci&t6 mauritanienne de 1eau (SNDE), B.T 335 Nouak- grated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS); (b) pro- chott, Mauritanie, Fax: (222) 525-3995, E-mail: [email protected], Con- mote good financial management practices in the public sector by tact Mr. Sidi Ould Riha, General Manager, SNDE strengthening the institutional and incentive framework, including an examination of compliance problems in the budget system; (c) Mozambique strengthen formal checks and balances on public institutions and pro- Power mote greater civil society involvement in monitoring public sector performance; and (d) assist in providing capacity building activities Energy Reform and Access: The objective of the program is to expand such as workshops, group/individual training and study tours. Sec- access to electricity in rural and periruralareas. Components will include retariat, Office of the President and Cabinet, Private Bag 301, Capi- technical assistance, capacity building, investments in low-cost main tal City, Lilongwe 3, Malawi, Tel: (265) 788-930, Fax: (265) 788-456, grid extensions to rural areas, setting up isolated mini-grids where Contact: Mr. M. Kamphambe Nkohma, Deputy Secretary main grid extension is not economical or feasible in a timely man- ner and photovoltaic lighting systems for institutions and house- Rural Development holds in underserved areas. The program is expected to reduce bar- Community-Based Rural Land Development. The objective of riers that impede development of renewable energy and to facilitate the project is to finance (a) land acquisition (in conjunction with energy sector reforms including restructuring/privatization of pub- government contributions or other donors); (b) land tenure regu- lic energy enterprises. Project preparation is under way. Environmental larization, titling and registration of the acquired lands; (c) commu- Assessment Category B. PID: MZPE69183. US$ 50.0 (IDA). Consulting nity-initiated investment sub-projects and technical assistance to activities planned or underway include pre-feasibility studies for iso- allow residents to establish themselves on the land and improve its lated grids, alternative approaches for subsidizing electrification, productivity; and (d) public information campaigns, community preparation of intensification component, development of business mobilization, training and technical support for basic infrastructure, models and concessioning approaches, market assessment and local land administration and training of local government personnel. consultations, private sector capacity assessment and design of a busi- Appraisal mission is scheduled for April 2003. Environmental Assess- ness support program, design of solar electricity capacity building ment Category B. PID: MWPE75247. US$ 20.0 (IDA). A consultant activity, design of solar electricity market development activity and has been retained, using resources from the Netherlands Consultants a study on customer and business protection mechanisms. Con- Trust Fund, to provide technical and operational support for project sulting services for implementation will be decided during prepara- preparation. Further support in project preparation has come from tion. National Directorate of Energy, Av. 25 de Setembro 1218, 3'Andar, the FAO/World Bank cooperative program. Ministry of Lands and Maputo, Tel- (258-1) 420-962, Fax: (258-1) 420245, Contact Mr. P Bacela, Housing, Private Bag 311, Capital City, Lilongwe, Malawi, Tel: (265) National Director of Energy; Electricidade de Mozambique, Av. 774-766, Contact P A. Yasini Agostinho Neto, No 70, 8L Andar, Maputo, Tel: (258-1) 490-636, Fax: (258-1) 491-048, Contact: Mr. V. Veloso, President Mali Public Sector Management Environment (R) Public Sector Reform: The objective of the project is to put in (R) Arid Rangeland Biodiversity Conservation: The project will place basic accountability capacity, prepare for restructuring the ensure that biodiversity and range degradation trends are reversed public service to decentralize service delivery, and improve wage incen- in selected conservation areas and stabilized elsewhere in the tives. Negotiations began on 11 December2002. Board presentation Gourma. Appraisal mission completed. Negotiationsare scheduledfor is scheduledfor 6 March 2003. Environmental Assessment Category 22 February 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: C. PID: MZPE72080. US$ 23.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be MLPE52402. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. determined. Unit for the Reform of the Public Service, Rua Radio, FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 13 Environment Tel: (234) 472-1750; Ogun State, Ministry of Works and Housing, PM.B. (R) Local Empowerment and Environmental Management 2071, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Contact: Prince Segun Adesegun, Hon. Program: The objective of the project is to establish a sustainable Commissioner, Tel: (234) 3924-3558, Fax: (234) 3924-3527 mechanism for financing envirornmentally sustainable and socially inclu- (R) Lagos Metropolitan Development- The projectaims at improv- sive multi-sectoral community-driven development. Capacity build- ing livability in the Lagos State through supportfor urban upgrading, ing support is provided under the project for environmental management drainageand sanitation; it also aims at improving urban management in the target states. GEFfunding is for strengthening capacity for pro- through reforms in select agencies, innovative pilots to support reforms tected area management and sustainable development in buffer and trainingfor building capacity. Project preparation is under way. zones. Board presentation is scheduled for July 2003. Environmen- Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consul- tal Assessment Category FI. PID: NGPE69892. US$ 80.0/8.0 tants will be required for preparation. Lagos State Ministry of Envi- (IDA/GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Federal Ministry ronment and Physical Planning, the Secretariat, Alausa, Lagos, Nige- of Environment, Department of International and Public Affairs, ria, Tel: (234-1) 496-2726, Fax: (234-1) 496-4275, Contact: Hon. Independence Way South, Central Area, Abuja, EM.B. 265, Garki-Abuja, Commissioner, Arc. I. K. B. Anibaba Nigeria, Tel: (234-9) 234-5269, Fax: (234-9) 234-6597, Contact Mr. Peter Water Supply/Sanitation Papka (R) National Water Sector Reform: The project (one ofanAPLseries) Population, Health and Nutrition will support reforms and the development ofappropriatesector policies Health Systems Development II (Cr. 3653-UNI): The project in Nigeria, through technical assistance to the FederalMinistry of aims at (a) supporting improvements in delivery of primary health WaterResources. Up to six states-competitivelyselected againstagreed care with a focus on maternal, child and reproductive health, (b) performance criteria-will be supported to facilitate private sector strengthening state capacity for system management and encouraging participationin their urban water supply systems. Support will even- broad consultation and (c) helping the federal government strengthen tually be given for expansion of water systems in reformed states. Pro- its capacity to formulate policy and standards. Approved by the Exec- ject preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category utive Directors on 6 June 2002. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: NGPE71075. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required C. PID: NGPE70290. US$ 127.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required, for preparation. Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Area 1, Garki, Federal Ministry of Finance, Multilateral Institutions Department, Abjua, Nigeria, Tel: (234-9) 413-2203, Fax: (234-9) 413-1465, Con- EM.B. 14, Garki-Abuja, Nigeria, Tel: (234-9) 234-6940, Contact: Ms. tact: Engr. M. A. K. Abubakar L H. Shumaiku Lagos Water Sector Restructuring: The objective of the project is to improve the water supply for Lagos by restructuring the Lagos Transport State Water Corporation so that its facilities can be leased to private Lagos Urban Transport (Cr. 3720-UNI): The project aims at mak- operators. It would facilitate this change by financing (a) rehabilita- ing the transport system in metropolitan Lagos better by (a) estab- tion of existing facilities, (b) extension of distribution networks, and lishing an adequate policy and institutional framework for managing (c) initial operating deficits. The project would (a) improve operations and financing the system; (b) improving road network efficiency; (c) of the city's water utility, (b) enhance the quality and coverage of water enhancing bus services; (d) increasing utilization of water and non- services, (c) support a coherent and sustainable expansion and reha- motorized transport means, and (e) preparing for future phases. bilitation program, and (d) revamp the city's management and treat- Approved by the Executive Directors on 21 November 2002. Envi- ment of wastewater. Project preparation is under way. Environmen- ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: NGPE74963. US$ 100.0 tal Assessment Category B. PID NGPE71391. US$ 100.0 (IDA). (IDA). Consultants will be required. Lagos Area Metropolitan Trans- Consultants for preparation have been appointed as part of the IFC- portAuthority, Motorway Center, Labos Ibadan Expressway, Lagos, led reform effort. Lagos State Water Corporation, Water House Nigeria, Tel: (234-1) 775-6482, Fax: (234-1) 497-9030, Ext. 5437, E-mail: Headquarters, Ijora, Lagos, Nigeria, Tel: (234-9) 774-3013, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Dayo Mobereola [email protected], Contact: Mr. Olumuyiwa Coker, CEO Urban Development Regional (R) Community-Based Urban Development (Cr. 3654-UNI): The project will (a) support the provision and upgrading of basic infra- Environment structure services in poor neighborhoods; (b) support an Urban (N) Reversal of Land and Water Degradation Trends in the Lake Upgrading Fund that will support eligible project proposals pre- Chad Basin Ecosystem: The objective of the project is to build capac- pared in partnership between local governments and their commu- ity with the Lake Chad Basin Commission and its national commit- nities; and (c) support capacity building and training activities for pro- tees so that it can better achieve its mandate of managing land and ject and urban management. Seven states will participate in the first water resources in the greater conventional basin of Lake Chad. phase of the project. Another six states will join in the second phase. There are six components, three to be implemented by the UNDP The initial participating states are Akwa Ibom, Bauchi, Ebonyi, Edo, and three by the World Bank. The World Bank components are: (a) Jigawa, Nasarawa and Ogun. The ones that will join later - Phase II enhanced regional policy initiatives and institutional mechanisms to States - are Abia Adamawa, Kaduna, Ondo, Rivers and Sokoto. address transboundary mechanisms; (b) creation of regional programs Approved by the Executive Directors on 6 June 2002. Environmen- and demonstration projects to test and demonstrate methodologies tal Assessment Category B. PID: NGPE69901. US$ 110.0 (IDA). at the community level; and (c) a strategic action plan to mobilize donor Consulting services will be required for detailed engineering of the support in the basin. Board presentation was scheduled for 21 Jan- subprojects including environmental impact assessment in the phase uary 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 2.9 (GEF). Istates. Akwa lbom State, Ministry of Finance, Secretariat Complex, Consultants will be required. Lake Chad Basin Commission, RE Uyo City, Nigeria, Contact: Mr. Micheal B. Eyo, Permanent Secre- 727 N'Djamena, Chad, Tel: (235) 524-145, Fax: (235) 524-137, E-mail: tary; Bauchi State, Ministry of Works and Housing, Kobi Street, lcbc@intnettd, Contact Muhammed SaniAdamu, Executive Secretary Bauchi, Nigeria, Contact: Alhaji Umaru Dahiru, Hon. Commissioner, (N) Reversal of Land and Water Degradation Trends in the Niger Tel: (234-77) 542-521; Ebonyi State, Ministry of Works and Lands, Hous- River Basin: The objective of the project is to support the nine ing andTransportAbakaliki, Nigeria, Contact Engineer Elias N. Mbam, Niger River Basin countries in their efforts to work together to Hon. Commissioner, Tel: (234) 432-0108; Edo State, Office of the Head develop and implement sustainable measures for reversing trends of Service, Governor's Office, Benin City, Nigeria, Contact Dr. SAA in land and water degradation through collaborative decision mak- Okpaise, Head of Service; Jigawa State, Dutse, Nigeria, Tel: (234) 6472- ing. The components, to be co-implemented by UNDP and the World 1200, Contact Alhaji Shehu Mustapha, Executive Scretary, Urban Devel- Bank, are: (a) improved basin management, (b) capacity building, opment Board; Nasarawa State, Ministry of Housing and Urban (c) data management, (d) regional forums, (e) demonstrating change Development, Lafia, Nigeria, Arc. Hassan Danladi, Hon. Commissioner, in the basin through microgrant programs, and (1) transboundary FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 15 Ministry of Youth, Education and Sports, New England, Freetown, istries; (c) support to district and community-based AIDS-related inter- Sierra Leone, Tel: (232-22) 240-881, Fax: (232-22) 240-137, Contact: ventions; and (d) the establishment of a monitoring and evaluation Dr. Alpha Wurie, Minister of Education system. Appraisal was scheduled for January 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: TZPE71014. US$ 50.0 (IDA). Con- Population, Health and Nutrition sulting services will be required for impact studies, capacity assesss- Health Sector Reconstruction and Development: The objective ments and consensus building, strategy development and financial of the project is to help restore the most essential functions of the analyses. Implementing agency is to be determined. health delivery system. It specifically aims at (a) increasing access to affordable essential health services by improving primary and first Public Sector Management referral health facilities in four districts; (b) improving the performance Accountability, Transparency and Integrity: The objective of of key technical programs responsible for coping with major public the project is to improve the impact of development programs on the health problems; (c) strengthening health sector management capac- poor by enhancing the quality of governance. This will be done ity to improve efficiency and further decentralize decision-making through: (a) strengthening the legal and judicial systems; (b) enhanc- to the districts; and (d) supporting development of the private health ing public financial accountability; (c) strengthening oversight and sector and involvement of the civil society in decision-making. Nego- watchdog institutions, particularly supporting the drive to combat cor- tiations completed. Board presentation was scheduled for February ruption; and (d) improving coordination, management, monitoring 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Con- and evaluation of government programs. Project preparation is under sulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health and Sanitation, way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: TZPE70544. US$ 4th Floor, Youyi Bldg., Freetown, Sierra Leone, Tel: (232) 2224-0068, 40.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for (a) identifying the nature, Fax: (232) 2223-5063, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Clif- scope and estimated cost of capacity building in support of parliamentary ford Kamara, Director of Information and Planning committees; (b) surveying, analyzing and profiling the nature and scope of past, present and potential work by civil society organiza- South Africa tions; (c) afeasibility study and precontract services of the physical infrastructure; (d) a feasibility study and preliminary design of an inte- Environment grated management system; (e) documenting the system and pro- Greater Addo Conservation and Development: The objectives cedures for project management and preparation of an accounting of the project are to (a) conserve globally significant biodiversity in manual; (f) conducting a training needs assessment and designing and around the Addo Elephant National Park, (b) create economic a training model; (g) finishing standard bidding documents; (h) benefits for the community and (c) support expansion through part- technical assistance to the central tender board; (h) identifying and nerships with landowners thereby creating the country's third largest specifying components of a corporate plan to be funded under the national park. Appraisal is scheduled for March 2003. Environmen- project (i) conducting afeasibility study for the construction of anational tal Assessment Category B. PID: ZAPE64438. US$ 5.5 (GEF). Con- records center; (j) conducting an institutional assessment for the law sultants have been engaged to undertake the conservation planning school; and (k) architectural expertises to be provided to the Min- work and the social and economic components of the preparation. istry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs. Ministry of Justice and Con- South African National Parks, 643 Leyds Street, Muckleneuk, Pre- stitutional Affairs, Tel: (255-22) 211-1151, Fax: (255-22) 113-239; E- toria, South Africa, Tel: (27-41) 508-5411, Fax: (27-41) 508-5415, E- mail- [email protected], Contact Mr.K Massaba, Permanent mail: [email protected], Contact: Dr. Mike Knight Secretary and Deputy Attorney General Swaziland Water Supply/Sanitation Social Sector Dar es Salaam Water Supply and Sanitation: The project would support technical, commercial and financial rehabilitation of the Orphan and Vulnerable Children: The objective of the project is water supply and sanitation service in Dar es Salaam. This would be to improve orphans' and other vulnerable children's access to basic achieved by privatizing Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Author- education, good physical and mental health, nutritious diet and over- ity's operations through a lease contract with a private operator who all social protection. Appraisal was scheduled for February 2003. Envi- has recently been selected and implementing a program of rehabil- ronmental Assessment Category C. PID: SZPE64024. US$ 10.0 itation of all water supply and sanitation facilities and extension of piped (IBRD). Consulting services for preparation are supported by PHRD water in poorly served neighborhoods. Appraisal mission was sched- grants. Ministry of Economic Planning and Development, PO Box uled for January 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 602, Mbabane, Swaziland, Tel: (268) 404-3765/6/7, Fax: (268) 404- TZPE59073. US$ 55.0 (IDA). Construction supervision consultants, 2157, Contact: Mr. E. M. Hlophe, Principal Secretary financial and technical auditors are being selected; other consultant services to be determined. Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Tanzania Authority, PO Box 1573 / 5340, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (255- Agriculture 22) 213-1191, Fax: (255-22) 211-6716, Contact: Mr. A. R Mutalemwa, Participatory Agricultural Development and Empowerment: Director General The project aims at increasing rural incomes by supporting community- Togo initiated investments related to the introduction of new agricultural technologies and improvement of input and output marketing chan- Population, Health and Nutrition nels. Appraisal and negotiations were scheduled for February 2003. HIV/AIDS Emergency Response: The objective of the project is Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: TZPE67103. US$ 50.0 to build up effective activities in the prevention of HIfVinfection and (IDA). Consultants will be required for policy reform, soil fertility care of people living with AIDS as part of a Region-wide effort. Pro- enhancement, agricultural intensification, market development and ject is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: capacity building. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, EO. Box TGPE71634. US$ 15.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. 13798, Haidery Plaza, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 286-1886, Conseil national de lutte contre le SIDA et les infections sexuellement Fax: (255-22) 286-1936, E-mail: [email protected] or transmissibles (National AIDS Country Council - NACC), PO Box [email protected], Contact: Mr. Simon Muro, Project Coordinator 13146, Lom6, Togo, Tel: (228) 262-717, Fax: (228) 218-941, Contact Bassabi Population, Health and Nutrition Dr. Kpante Multisectoral AIDS: The project will support:Tanzania's plan to reduce Power HIV transmission and mitigate the adverse consequences of AIDS. Energy Sector Investment (Power V): The project would support The project includes (a) capacity strengthening of agencies respond- privatized distribution utility and reinforcement and expansion of the ing to AIDS; (b) AIDS-related interventions through government min- transmission and distribution systems, and creating the environ- FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 17 Category B. PID: ZMPE3306. US$ 50.0 (IDA). Consulting services Contact: H.E. Pok Than, Secretary of State, Ministry of Education, will be required. Ministry of Local Government and National Hous- Youth and Sports ing, Private Bag 7706, Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel: (263-4) 790-601, Fax: (263-4) 708-943, Contact: Mr. S. Chakaipa, Deputy Sec- Population, Health and Nutrition retary (R) Health Sector Support (Cr. 3728-KH, H. 15-KH, H. 16- KH): The project will support a Sector-Wide Approach program Social Sector (SWAP). The long-range benefits include improved sector performance Enhanced Social Protection: The purpose of the project is to pro- and better health for the population, especially for women, children, vide social protection to groups most vulnerable to the impact of the under-served populations and the poor. The policy would foster insti- economic and social crisis. Appraisal completed. Negotiations will pro- tution building and promote the involvement of provincial, district ceed once suspension of disbursements is lifted. Environmental and community authorities in decision-making. The strengthening Assessment Category FI. PID: ZWPE68947. US$ 101.2 (IDA). Con- of the central management capacity and the partnership among sulting services to be determined. Social Development Fund, Min- stakeholders would increase the resource basis for the sector, istry of Public Service, Labor and Social Welfare, Private Bag 7707 improve efficiency and reduce waste. Approved by the Executive Causeway, Harare or 6th Floor, Compensation House 4th St., Cen- Directorson 19 December2002. Environmental Assessment Category tral Ave., Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel: (263-4) 790-871/9, Fax: (263-4) B. PID: KHPE70542. US$ 17.2/7.8/2.0 (IDA/IDA Grants). Con- 794-568, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Sidney Mhishi, sulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, No. 151/152 Director Kampuchea Krom St., Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 881404, Fax: (855-23) 42&841, Contact Dr. Char Meug Chuor, Director of Plan- Transport ning and Health Information Department Railways Restructuring: The project will include staff retrenchment and rationalization, infrastructure rehabilitation, studies and technical Power assistance, training and counseling and assistance to retrenched Rural Electrification: The project has been broken down into three staff. Project preparation is on hold due to the country situation. Envi- principal components: Rural Electrification, 220 kV/115 kV Trans- ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: ZWPES7096. US$100.0 (IDA). mission, and Technical Assistance. The rural electrification compo- Consultants will be required. National Railways of Zimbabwe, PO Box nent will support along-term effort to provide electricity to rural areas 596, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Tel: (2634) 363-838, Fax: (263-4) 363- for direct and indirect contribution to economic development and 502 poverty alleviation. This will be achieved by strengthening of the insti- Road Maintenance and Reform: The project will help strengthen tutionalframework, building capacity of the stakeholders and improv- the government's ability to rehabilitate and maintain its roads through ing the living situation of households. The project will support (a) coordinated sector development plans, policy and institutional institutional development and capacity building; (b) grid extension reforms, improved programming of rehabilitation and maintenance, to rural areas by EDC; (c) off-grid electricity expansion and quality private sector participation and human resource development. Nego- improvement of Rural Electricity Enterprises; (d) commercial invest- tiations are currently on hold. Environmental Assessment Category ments in mini hydro projects; and (e) solar home systems and B. PID: ZWPE40634. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consulting services will be improved used of batteries for household electricity supply It is required. Ministry of Transport and Energy, Department of Roads, expected that up to 100,000 new customers would receive electric- PO Box CY595 Causeway, Harare, Zimbabwe, Tel: (263-4) 700-991 ity. The off-grid pilot project is expected to constitute the basis for Ext. 229, Fax: (263-4) 700-817 further initiatives to supply electricity to currently isolated popula- tion centers. The transmission component, including a 230-kV trans- mission line, is the major physical element of the project that will enable the system to access lower cost power through an interconnnection with Vietnam. This component will include a 200-kV transmission line from Phnom Penh to an intermediate substation (Takeo) and to the East Asia and Pacific Region Vietnam border, over a total distance of around 109 km. The 115-kV transmission component will consist of a connection from the 220- kV system to an existing substation in Phnom Penh and reinforce- Cambodia ments to existing lines and substations. Technical assistance will be Education/Training provided for (a) the consolidation of power sector regulatory reforms, including items such as training for the regulator (EAC); (b) strength- Basic Education: The project will support expansion of access to ening the policy making capability of the MIME; and (c) improving - and improvements in the quality of- basic education. Investments EDC's commercial and financial performance, together with strength- include school construction, incentive programs to lower barriers to ening of its capabilities for detailed engineering, procurement and schooling access for poor students, development of a school cluster construction supervision. PAD preparation is under way. A final support network, development of a national education quality mon- timetable for the project will be proposed upon clarification expected itoring system and teacher training reform. Project identification is on the financing plan. A PPF advance of US$ 0.3 was approved in Octo- under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 20.0 (IDA). ber 2001. The implementing agency was considering retroactive Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Youth financing. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: KHPE64844. and Sport, 169 Norodom Blvd. (cnr. St. 310), Phnom Penh, Cambo- US$ 40.0/5.7 (IDA/GEF). Consulting services are being used for: dia, Tel: (855-23) 210-349, Fax: (855-23) 210-349, Contact: Im Sethy, Meritec - Rural Electrification Strategy and Project Implementation Secretary of State Plan and Australia Power - Feasibility Study of the Transmission Higher Education: The objective of the project is to produce bet- component. Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy, 45 Preah ter skilled university graduates by improving the quality and market Norodom Blvd. Khan Daun Phen, Phnom Penh Cambodia and Elec- relevance of higher education. The project will invest in management tricite due Cambodge (EDC), St. 19, Wath Phnom, Daun Penh Dis- training, libraries, connectivity, staff development and organiza- trict, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 723-447 (MIME), (855- tional development (e.g., accreditation systems, credit transfer 23) 426-938 (EDC), Fax: (855-23) 427-852 (MIME); (855-23) 426-018 arrangements, financial management, student financial aid systems, (EDC), Contact: H.E. Ith Praing, Secretary of State, MIME; Mr. Ty etc.). Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Norin, Corporate Management Director, EDC Category C, PID: KHPE70666. US$ 30.5 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, 169 Structural Adjustment Norodom Blvd., (cnr. St 310), Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) Poverty Reduction Support: The objective of the project is to 217-937, Fax: (855-23) 844-276, E-mail: [email protected], support key policy measures of the government's Poverty Reduction FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 19 power market, development and installation of an information tech- 530012 China, Tel: (86-771) 211-5065, Fax: (86-771) 261-4441, Con- nology system, further rationalization of the tarriff system, and a com- tact: Mr. Li Shangyan, Deputy Director; Guangdong Navigation prehensive capacity building program to upgrade the knowledge Bureau, No. 280, Changdi Rd., Guangzhou, Guangdon 210120 China, and capability of Jiangsu Provincial Electric Power Company and other Tel: (86-20) 8333-4810, Fax: (86-20) 8337-2939, Contact: Mr. Cheng stakeholders to meet the needs of a more market oriented power sec- Zichao, Deputy Director tor. Negotiations were scheduled for 20 January 2003. Environmen- (R) Hubei Xiaogan -Xiangfan Highway (Lu. 4677-CHA): The tal Assessment Category A- PID: CNPE68058. US$ 135.0 (IBRD). Con- project will focus on the construction of Xiaogan-Xiangfan Express- sultingservices will be requiredfor power sectorreform and restructuring, way (240 km), road upgrading in low-income areas and institutional, enterprise restructuringand management system. Jiangsu Provincial policy and traffic safety reforms. Approved by the Executive Direc- Electric Power Company, 20 Beijing Road (W), Nanjing, China, Tel: tors on 17 September2002. The loan was signed on 17December2002. (86-25) 330-0300, Fax: (86-25) 330-7576, Contact: Mr. Xu Songda, Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: CNPE70441. US$ 250.0 Deputy General Manager (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. World Bank Finance Renewable Energy Scale-up Program (CRESP): The China Project Office, Hubei Provincial Communication Department, Wuhan, Renewable Energy Scale-Up Program (CRESP) will help enable Hubei, China, Tel: (86-27) 8383-2033, Fax: (86-27) 8386-9260, Contact: commercial renewable electricity suppliers to provide energy to the Mr. Ren Binian, Director, Mr. Wang Yanghong, Vice Director electricity market efficiently, cost-effectively and on a large scale. The (R) Second Anhui Highway: The project will include: (a) con- program would support the implementation of a national policy struction of approximately 120 km of the Tongling-Tangkou High- framework that would legally require a share of electricity to be met way- (b) improvement of the existing road network in low-income areas; from renewable resources-a mandated market policy. The man- (c) improvement of traffic safety on the existing network; and (d) dated market policy is required to address the failure of the market strengthening of technical and management capacity of APCD and price for thermal electricity to reflect the costs of damage borne by its related departments. Appraisalmission is tentativelyscheduledfor society, resulting from pollution caused by burning fossil fuels. The March 2003. Environmental Assessment Category A PID: CNPE76714. Program would support implementation of necessary laws and/or US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consulting services for construction supervi- regulations, as well as a range of other measures to strengthen com- sions and some studies will be required. Project Execution Office of mercial capacity to scale up renewable energy markets. These other APCD, 8th Floor, Huayi Mansion, No. 95 Shouchun Rd., Hefei, Anhui measures are aimed at developing a competitive renewable elec- 230001, China, Tel: (86-551) 262-9089, Fax: (86-551) 263-0290, tricity industry in China. They include support for technology devel- E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Liu Xiaoyao, Chief opment, resource assessment, feasibility studies of projects, and Engineer capacity building of project developers, utilities, commercial banks, (R) Wuhan Urban Transport: The objective of the project is to fos- institutes and government officials. The program would also directly ter an approach to improving mobility and accessibility in the city, support a small number of investment projects to be implemented especially for the disadvantaged, that facilitates economic develop- under the policy. Project preparation is under way. The project brief ment, improves the quality of life and is financially sustainable. The was approved by the GEF Council at its May 2001 meeting. Envi- u m o the addneuok, pu ronmnta AsessentCateoryB. ID:CNP6782. U$ 5.0/0.0 fic management and road safety, (c) the scope and quality of public (IBRD/GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of transport services, and (d) environmental management. Project Finance, San Li lHe Lu, Beijing, China 100829, Tel: (86-10) 6855- preappraisalis under way. Environmental Assessment Category A 1133, Fax: (86-10) 6855-1183, E-mail: [email protected], Con- PID: CNPE69852 US$ 200.0 (1BRD). Consulting services-will be tact: Zhang Wencai, GEF Operational Focal Point of China required for project preparation. World Bank Loan, Wuhan City Rural Development Transport Project Office, 130 Yanjiang Ave., Hankou, Wuhan 430014, Poor Rural Comi unities Development The project will support China, Tel: (86-27) 8587-4312, Fax: (86-27) 8558-0354, E-mail: the government's objective of reducing poverty in Western China [email protected], Contact: Mr. Hui Shuquan, Vice through a participatory and multisectoral attack on absolute poverty Director in an extremely resource-deficient area covering the worst affected Urban Development upland areas of several inland provinces. Poor rural communities would (R) Guangdong Pearl River Delta Urban Environment:The design and implement activities to improve agricultural productivity ()GagogPalRvrDlaUbnEvrnetTeojcobjec- andaccss o nfrstrctuen te porst ommnitesof uanxi tives of the project are to provide a safe environment setting for the Yan acces toirctuPrevincte Porest communnts ofcGudeg(i) long-term economic growth of Guazhou and other cities in the Pearl Yunnn,rovnce. nd ichan Prjec coponntsincude(a) River Delta region. The main investment components would be environmentally sustainable mountain agriculture; (b) community- Rater nt d olid te man ement impoements in the based infrastructure; (c) basic health, education and other social ser- Goatgwhou Metroolita waea aacimet buingovmet and tha vices; (d) project management and support and perhaps (e) theDirecto r rural enterprise development initiative. Project preparation is under assistance would also be supported. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: CNPE7 1084. US$ way Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). 100.0 (IBRD). Limited international consulting services will be Bastnk sevcMOobedtrmnd Guangdong Provincial FiacWueu unzoul required. Leading Group for Poverty Alleviation, Foreign Capital 510031 Chi, Fuax:on (86-20)ia 20-33,Cnact: Burau Guaongzhog Project Management Office, 11 Nongzhanguan Nanli, Chaoyang Vice31 D irtor 8-0)2833,Cntc:MruDogag District, Beijing, China 100026, Tel: (86-10) 8261-7155, Fax: (86-10) VRc Diaector 8261-7165, Contact: Mr. Feng Qiang, Director (R) Tianjin Urban Development and Environment II: The objective of the project is to improve the effectiveness of environmental Transport and transportationfacilities and establish environmental infrastructure (R) Fourth Inland Waterway: The main objective of the project in newly developing areas of the city. Negotiations are tentatively is to improve water transport access for poor southern regions by scheduledfor 17February2003. Environmental Assessment Category upgrading navigation conditions on the major east-west river and other A PID: CNPE40599. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultant commenced waterways feeding traffic into the Pearl River Delta region. A secondary work. Tianjin Municipal Construction Commission, Tel: (86-22) 2712- objective is to harness water-flow in two of these rivers to generate 9714, Fax: (86-22) 2330-6419, E-mail: [email protected], Con- environmentally clean electricity to help meet growing energy tacts: Mr. Qi Wenjie, Mr. Wang Yifang demand in Guangdong and Guangxi. Appraisalmission is tentatively Liao River Basin II: The objectives of the project are to build upon scheduled for June 2003. Environmental Assessment Category A. the environmental recovery and enhancement of water quality man- PID: CNPE77137. US$ 95.0 (IBRD). Project agencies are contract- agement initiated under the first River Basin project. It will include ing locally for detailed design using their own budget. Guangxi Com- improvements to the wastewater collection and treatment system, urban munications Department; No. 67, Xinmin Rd., Nanning, Guangxi upgrading in the city of Shengyang, extension of the wastewater FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 21 capacity building including for regulatory agencies; (e) conduct of land policy development and related activities; (f) development of a sector-specific studies on topics including tariff and subsidy policy; fair and transparent process for community participation and con- and (1) preparation of pilot private participation projects. It is also sultation in administration of land; (g) the acceleration of legal reform expected to include a small training component. Office of the Coor- in land matters; (h) development of efficient and equitable land dinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Timur transaction mechanisms, including dispute resolution; and (i) the devel- 2-4, Jakarta 10710, Tel: (62-21) 351-1462, Fax: (62-21) 351-1644, E-mail: opment of fiscal incentives and taxation system on land. Appraisal is [email protected], Contacts: Jinny Katuuk, Deputy II (Infra- scheduled for April 2003. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: structure and Economic and Fiscal Decentralization), Bambang IDPE64728. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). PHRD-financed consulting services Susantono, Assistant for Transport have already been mobilized. Ministry of Home Affairs/National Land Agency (BPN), J1. Sisingamangaraja No. 2, Jakarta Selatan, Public Sector Management Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 722-8723, 722-8724, Fax: (62-21) 726-7531, Kabupaten Governance And Reform Initiatives: The purpose Contact: Dr. Lutfi I. Nasution, Vice Chairman, National Land Agency of the project is to pull together a group of "reformers" at the kabu- Sustaining Microfinance: The objective of the project is to build paten level to initiate a reform process, and develop a district-level upon the experience with community-managed joint-liability rural credit system of checks and balances, increasing local accountability and groups. An initial grant is given to the desa as seed capital for on-lend- transparency. The concept proposes a "learning-by-doing" mode of ing to members for any financially viable investment at commercial implementation, working with a combination of reform-minded local interest rates upon successful evaluation of loan proposals. The governments and civil society, building on existing initiatives. The credit program is managed by an elected, trained Village Credit project will be prepared and designed to include an extensive process Committee answerable to an elected Control Board. Supervision, reg- of participation by civil society groups, professional organizations and ulation and auditing are carried out by local government Coordination DPRD members through a series of workshops and forums that is done by Bangda and Bappenas. Technical assistance and training engage these groups directly in policy reform dialogue and invest- are provided by NGOs, local consultants, and BRI. Capital growth ment allocation. The project will focus on regulatory policy, pro- comes from interest income and members' savings. It is proposed curement, financial management, trade and taxes.The processes under- that further capital be built from the project through loans or from taken to develop the core set of reforms mentioned above will also the banking system following reduction in transactions cost and pro- allow the opportunity to experiment with reform in other areas. The vision of credit history through the project. Project identification is second area will be kabupaten-level dialogue to reach consensus on under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$60.0/20.0 pro-poor investment priorities based on civic participation. The dia- (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of log will be guided by local expenditure reviews, and various techniques Home Affairs/Bangda, in Association with Local Governments, JI. of poverty assessment such as poverty mapping. The final area will Taman Makam Pahlawan No. 20, Kalibata, Jakarta Selatan 12750, be investments identified through the poverty assessments. These Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 794-2634/794-7743, Fax: (62-21) 794-2634, might include budgetary support sub-project investment in a variety E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Soni Sumarsono of sectors. Project preparation is under way. Facilitators are now m place in 22 kabupaten's preparing investment plans with kabupaten Water Resources and Irrigation Sector Management Program: stakeholders. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 60.0 The objectives of the project are to (a) develop and build the capac- (IBRD). Consultants are conducting project preparation financed ity of Irrigation Water User Associations (WUAS) and District Irri- by a Japanese PHRD and a DFID TFS grant. Bappenas & Moha, JL gation Agencies; (b) establish local Irrigation Improvement Funds Taman Suropati No. 2, Tel: (62-21) 334-195, 335-289, Fax: (62-21) 334- for irrigation facilities and for rehabilitation and completion of canals 195, 335-289, Contact: Tatag Wiranto/Max Pohan for irrigation schemes; (c) support an irrigation and agricultural extension program; (d) build the capacity of River Basin Management Rural Development Units; and (e) finance river improvement work. Project preparation (R) Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management II (COREMAP is underway. EnvironmentalAssessment Category B. PID: IDPE59931. II): The project is the second phase of a long-term program to US$ 250.0 (BRD). Consultants for preparation have been selected, empower and support coastal communities to sustainably manage and negotiations are in progress. Directorate General for Water the use of coral reefs and associated ecosystem resources, which will Resources, Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure,, Pat- in turn enhance the welfare of these communities. The project will timura 20, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 739-3006, Con- strengthen national, provincial and district level institutions as ser- tact JL. Ir Md. Hasan, Director Ministry of Home Affairs and National vice providers to communities in their local efforts to protect the reefs Planning Agency, Directorate Technical Guidance, Ministry of Set- and ecosystems. The project will also work through private, public tlement and Regional Infrastructure and non-government organizations that have already established Social Sector conservation and development programs in many proposed Phase II locations. Finally, the project will seek to promote societal aware- Community Suport and Development (IKDP III): The objective ness of the benefits of coral reef conservation. Preparationis sched- of the project is to continue making block grants to support community uled for late February2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. planning. Although the grants will not be earmarked for specific US$ 42.5 (IBRD). Social marketing specialist, community-based purposes, they will no longer be able to be used for microfinance as management specialist, coral reef ecology/rapid appraisal specialist, this avenue is being developed through a free-standing project. The national experts on legal issues, decentralization and coral reef mon- main activities of the project will be: (a) technical assistance for itoring are areas in which consulting services are needed. Indone- microfinance management (but no grants) in the kecamatans that sia Institute of Sciences (LIPI) and Ministry of Mar time Affairs and have already graduated from KDP1 and 2; (b) introducing an admin- Fisheries (DKP), J1 Raden Saleh No. 43, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62- istrative procedure for regularizing the community and kecamatan 21) 314-3080, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Dr. Anugerah institutions established through the KDP process; and (c) develop- Nontji, PMO Director, COREMAP Secretariat ing and spreading the KDP matching grant method for local financ- Land Management and Policy Development: The objective of ing. The matching grants require 80% from local funds and 20% from LMPDP will be to promote equity and good governance by sup- the project. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment porting (a) the transition to decentralized land administration in Category C. US$50.0/50.0 (IBRD/IDA). No consultants are required selected locations in Indonesia; (b) the allocation and registering of for preparation. Project management consultants will be required for land rights through an improved land certification program (systematic, implementation. Ministry of Home Affairs, Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu Km. sporadic, and swadaya); (c) building capacity of local governments 19, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 7917 1684; Fax: (62-21) 7919 to deliver land administration services responsive to community 6118, Contact: Dr. Tono Suhartono, Project Manager demand for these services; (d) testing the feasibility of implement- Support of Conflict-Ridden Areas: The objective of the project is ing land administration processes for communal land; (e) continued to help the recovery process in conflict-ridden areas by providing train- FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 23 and PCU Director, Health System Reform and Malaria Control (N) Poverty Reduction Strategy: The project is the first of the three Project supporting implementation of the poverty reduction strategy. The objec- tive of the project is to develop and implement policies and structural Rural Development reforms that are consistent with and supportive of the country's (R) Sustainable Forestry: The project would introduce sustainable overall economic development strategy in a sequenced and phased production management over natural forests in four south and cen- manner. It will do this in the form of general budgetary support. Tim- tral provinces. It would encompass activities in administration of ing will be synchronized with the budget cycle to the extent possi- commercial production forestry in partnership with local communities ble. PCD preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cat- and local levels of government, project management and sectoral mon- egory C. US$ amount to be determined (IDA). No consultants are itoring and control, including measures aimed at reducing and con- required. Ministry of Finance and Economy, Negdsen Undestnii trolling illegal and uncontrolled logging. The project would not St., 5/1, Government Building No.2, Room 203, Ulaanbaatar 210646 directly finance logging. Negotiations were scheduledfor early February Mongolia, Tel: (976-11) 320-247, Fax: (976-11) 320-247, Contact: Mr. 2003. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: LAPE64886. Sandadorj, Head of Fiscal Policy Department US$ 8.4 (IDA). Consulting services for preparation have been con- cluded. Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of Plan- Transport ning, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (856-21) 415-359, Fax: (856-21) 415- Transport and Communication: The overall objective of the pro- 363, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: H.E. Siene Saphantong, Minister ject is to reduce the cost of domestic trade. The project will finance Land Titling II: The proposed project will assist the government key roads and transport facilities in Ulaanbaatar. Project is being iden- in implementing the second phase of the long-term Land Titling tified. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ Program. Its objectives are to improve land tenure security and pro- 40.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Infrastructure, mote the development of efficient land markets. These objectives will Department of Transport, Road, Information, Communication and be achieved through: (a) continuation of the development of national Tourism, and Policy and Coordination, Tel: (976-11) 326-119, Fax: (976- policies, the regulatory framework and institutions for land admin- 11) 310-503, Contact: Dr. Javchig Sereeter, General Director istration; (b) issuance and registration of titles in urban and rural areas; Water Supply/Sanitation and (c) establishment of an efficient and transparent land adminis- Second U Mpanbaatar Services Improvement: The proposed pro- tration and valuation system. The project would include the follow- ject will (a) improve basic services in Uaanbaatar's priority Ger ing components; (a) continuation of the development of land pocy areas and upgrade water supply and sanitation in the City; and (b) and regulatory framework; (b) long-term institutional development develop mechanism for sustainable management of services in the of the Department of Lands; (c) accelerated program for systematic Gers. The objectives would be achieved through: (a) providing basic and mini-systematic land tiling; (d) development of land registration facilities for water, sanitation, and transport services in Ger areas, function; (e) property valuation; and () strengthening state property Higadig e e Laendie an supporhees- management Project preparation is underway. Appraisal is tentatively ig elanceat shbl rad of enire appltsewerae Febrs- roaedledonneons ( 2003. Environmental Assessment menting institutions, including generation of financing adequate for 25.0 (IDA). Consulting services are required for preparation sustainable operation and maintenance of suburb services. Deci- implementation. Department of Lands, Ministry of Finance, That Luand sion meeting is scheduled for September2003. Environental Assess- Rd., Pu Box 46, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (856-21) 213-809, Fax: ment Category B. US$ 25.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be deter- (856-21) 222-548, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Dunmined. Municipality of Ulaanbaatar, MUB, Sukhbaatar Square-wl, Visounnalath, Director of DOLHM, Land Titling Project Director Ulaanbaatar - 46, Mongolia, Tel: (976-11) 325-060, Fax: (976-11) Transport 32433, Contact: Mr. Choipog Bat, Chief of Economy and Strategic Pol- Provincial Infrastructure a: The objective of the project, based icy Department on the concept discussion mission and initial technical assessments, Papua New is to improve provincial and rural infrastructure services and enhance Guinea institutional capacity of the provinces, districts and villages as well Transport as at the national level in the areas of transport, water and sanitation. (R) Highlands Highway: The project will rehabilitate the 600 k The proposed project activities include improving: access to ser- Highlands Highway between Lae and Mendi and support the estab- vices by rural populations, with a particular emphasis on ensuring lishment of an authority to manage it with reliable funding arrange- all season access by districts centers to the provincial capital; village ments. Appraisal mission is tentatively scheduled for late Febru- road connections (district and community roads) to higher level aryMarch 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. USp 30.0 roads in good and fair conditions; and urban and rural water supply (IBRD). A consultant completed in March 2002 the preparation of and sanitation. Project is being identified. Environmental Assess- engineering, environmental, land acquisition/resettlement, eco- meat Category B. US $ 25.0 (bA). Consulting services are required nomic, institutional and financing aspects of the project. Consulting for preparation. Ministry of Communications, Transport, Post and services will be required for project supervision and management Construction (MCTPC), Lane Xang Ave., Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: and for support of the proposed Highlands Highway Authority. (856-21) 412-741, Fax: (856-21) 414-132, E-mail: [email protected], Department of Works, P0 Box 1108, Boroko, NCD, Papua New Contact Sommad Pholsena, General Director, Department of Roads; Guinea, Tel: (675) 324-1343, Fax: (675) 324-1277, E-mail: roy- Provincial governments of Attapu, Xekong, Houaphan, and Phongsali [email protected], Contact: Mr. Roy Mumu, Deputy Secretary Mongolia (Technical) Public Sector Management Philippines (N) Economic Capacity Building Technical Assistance (ECrACQ: Population, Health and Nutrition This project will improve the institutional framework and organiza- Health Sector Reform: The objective of the project is to support tional capacity of the executive branch, to enhance its transparency, implementation of the five components of the Department of Health's accountability, integrity, effectiveness, efficiency, service quality and Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA), which are health insurance, responsiveness. PCD preparation is under way. Environmental local health systems development, hospital development, public Assessment Category C. US$ amount to be determined (IDA). Con- health services and health regulation (especially for drugs). The suiting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Economy, project will also help build capacity at the national level to support Negdsen Undestnii St., 5/1, Government Bldg. No.2, Room 203, reforms at the local level. This will be done at four sites, with particular Ulaanbaatar 210646 Mongolia, Tel: (976-11) 320-247, Fax: (976-11) attention to ensuring improved access for the poor. Through this pro- 320-247, Contact: Mr. Sandadorj, Head of Fiscal Policy Department ject, the Bank will participate in the department's efforts to organize FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 25 tems. Identification mission is scheduled for April 2003. Environmental system; b) Riverbanks sewage treatment plants; c) septage treatment Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be plants; d) sanitation for low-income communities; e) Camp Atienza required. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Visayas sewerage system; f) upgrade of existing sanitation systems; and g) Ave., Dilliman, Quezon City 1100 Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 925-2328, upgrade of settlement areas in water and sewerage rights-of-way Pro- Fax: (63-2) 925-2328, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Mylene ject is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category to be Albano, Executive Director determined. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. River Basin and Watershed Management: The purpose of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, 4/F Administration project is to support integrated river basin and watershed manage- Bldg., MWSS Complex, Katipunan Rd., Quezon City, Philippines, Tel: ment in selected priority river basins. The project components would (63-2) 921-2887, Fax: (63-2) 921-2887, Contact: Mr. Bobby Cleofas, likely include critical watershed improvement and management, Project Management Officer flood mitigation and irrigation improvement. The Bicol basin has been Urban Shelter and Community Infrastructure: The objective of selected as the pilot basin for investment. Also included is a small the project is to assist the government to develop a financially, socially wetland conservation component (preparation funded by GEF) in the and institutionally sustainable approach to improving the living con- Mindanao basin. There will also be policy and institutional support ditions of the urban poor living in un-serviced slum and squatter set- for basin management at national level. Project preparation is under- tlements. The project will support pilot schemes that will test vari- way. Environmental Assesment Category to be determined. US$ ous concepts that need to be resolved before a larger program can 30.5 (IBRD). Consultants are now on board. Inception report being be implemented. Components include: community infrastructure prepared for review. National Economic and Development Author- upgrading, home improvement loans, study of the Community Mort- ity, Amber Ave., Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 631- gage Program, and technical assistance to participating agencies. 3724, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Ruben Reinoso Appraisal mission is tentatively scheduled for July 2003. Environmental Jr., Director, Infrastructure Staff Assessment Category C. US$ 5.0 (IBRD). PHRD has been approved Second Agrarian Reform Communities Development (Ln. for project preparation. Housing and Urban Development Coordinating 7152-PH): The objective of the project is to increase farmers' Council, Makati City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 811-4116, Fax: (63-2) 811- incomes in the project provinces by providing services to commu- 4158, Contact: Lucille Ortile, Deputy Secretary nities where land is already distributed. To this end, the project aims at developing social capital, rural infrastructure and agricultural and Samoa other rural enterprises. Approved by the Executive Directors on 26 Infrastructure November 2002. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: PHPE71007. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services will be required Second Infrastructure Asset Management- The objective of the to support project preparation and implementation. Department of project is to help change the role of government in the delivery and Agrarian Reform, DAR Bldg., Elliptical Rd., Diliman, Quezon City, management of infrastructure services in the three priority sub-sec- Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 928-7031, Fax: (63-2) 929-3968, tors, air transport, road transport and coastal protection. It will also E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Bert Beniqued, Direc- meet high priority physical investments in these sub-sectors needed tor, Agrarian Reform Communities Development Project to support and protect national economic growth and quality of life. Since the pace and direction of public sector reform in this traditionally Social Sector large sector have significant social, financial and political implications, ARMM Social Fund (Ln. 7153-PH): The project will build on and the reforms need to be developed within the country's cultural con- expand the efforts begun under SZOPAD Social Fund I. The over- text and require progressive implementation over a sufficient period all objective of the proposed ASF Project is to reduce poverty and of time to allow effective participation and consultation. The program promote sustainable peace and development in the conflict-affected is scheduled for an eight-year period, to be undertaken in two phases communities of the ARMM. The specific objectives are to increase of3 and 5 years respectively. The program is being administered through access of the population in the poor and most conflict-affected areas a multi-departmental steering committee established in 1997. It is jointly of Mindanao to: (i) provide and/or improve sustained access to supported through an APL by IDA for the full 8-year period, and by social and economic infrastructure and services by the poor and annual grant funding from the Australian Agency for International conflict-affected poor communities; (ii) provide capacity building Development (AusAID). The phases are: (a) IAM-1: Meeting Vital and financial assistance for women, youth and other community Priorities and Strengthening Management (1999-2002) and (b) IAM- groups for improving food security, employment opportunities and 2: Investing for Sustainable Growth and Protection (2002-2006). Pro- household incomes; (iii) strengthen social cohesion and partner- ject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category ships between and within communities in the ARMM region; and (iv) A. US$ 9.6 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry improve local governance and institutional capacities for imple- of Works, Private Mail Bag, Apia, Samoa, Tel: (685) 20-865/21-611, mentation in the ARMM Region, with a focus on improved transparency Contact: Mr. Isikuki Punivalu, Director General; Department of and accountability in the allocation and management of public Lands Survey and Environment, Private Mail Bag, Apia, Samoa, Tel: resources by the participating communities, local government units (685) 22-481/25-019, Contact: Dr. leti Taulealo, Director; Samoa Air- (LGUs) and ARMM Regional Government. The main component of port Authority, Private Bag, Faleolo International Airport, Apia, the project will be community-driven subprojects, based on highly Samoa, Contact Mr. Rimoni Aifi, General Manager participatory mechanisms through the subproject cycle. The com- Telecommunications munity needs are being underpinned by a social assessment carried out in the project area. The other components will be complemen- (N) Telecommunications and Postal Sector Reform (Cr. 3724- tary in support of the government's comprehensive strategy for WSO): The objective of the project is to improve the performance peace and development. Approved by the Executive Directors on 5 of the telecommunications and postal sectors by: (a) increasing com- December 2002. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 33.6 petition and private participation; (b) strengthening institutional and (IBRD). Consultants to be determined. Fund Management Office, regulatory capacities; and (c) enhancing the provision of these ser- ARMM-ASFPD Project, Zamboanga, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 991- vices in selected areas. Approved by the Executive Directors on 17 9386, Fax: (63-2) 991-9410, Contact Mr. Nazrullah Manzur, Execu- December 2002. Signing of the credit was scheduled for 28 January tive Director 2003. US$ 4.5 (IDA). Environmental Assessment Category C. PID WSPE75739. Consulting services will be needed for implementa- Urban Development tion. Most of the consulting services will be procured through qual- (N) Manila Third Sewerage: The objective of the project is to ity- and cost-based selection. However, services to carry out Samoa- improve sewerage and sanitation conditions in the East Zone of Tel's audit will be retained under the least cost selection method, and Metro Manila Concession Area. It follows upon the Manila Second the consultant hired for monitoring and evaluation of the poverty impact Sewerage Project. Initial sub-projects include: a) Taguig sewerage assessment will be hired as an individual consultant. Ministry of FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 27 Master Plan, this learning and innovation credit will pilot key inno- project will also support sustainable reform in the power sector vations to inform Government decision to undertake a system-wide through creation of joint stock companies and equitization of districts reform. The project includes introduction of mother-tongue instruc- and communes in the north, center and southern parts of the coun- tion in community kindergar tens followed by English or French lan- try to develop a creditworthy distribution sector. Project is being iden- guage instruction in primary schools. Approved by the Executive Direc- tified. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ tors on 29 June 2001. In October 2001, IDA was informed of the 220.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of government's decision to defer implementation of this project to Industry, Electricity of Vietnam, 18Tran Nguyen Han St., Hanoi, Viet- 2003. IDA informed the government that credits not signed within nam, Tel: (84-4) 825-5659, Fax: (84-4) 824-9462, Contact Mr. Dao Van 18 months of approval will be canceled. A Bank mission has visited Hung, General Director Vanuatu to discuss the future of the project with major stakeholders, and to agree with the government on effectiveness, design modifi- Public Sector Management cation or cancellation. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: (R) Public Financial Management Reform: The objective of the VUPE4823. US$ 3.5 (IDA). Consultants recruited under the Japan- project is to strengthen public financial management, and thereby ese Grant Facility have conducted a preliminary evaluation of the edu- the efficiency and effectiveness of public services. This will support cation system for project preparation. Need for further consultants implementation of recommendations from the 2000 Public Expenditure is to be determined. Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth, Port- Review (PER) and 2001 Country Financial Accountability Assessment Vila, Vanuatu, Tel: (678) 22-309, Fax: (678) 24-569, Contact: Mr. (CFAA). Appraisal mission is scheduled for March 2003. Environ- George Andrews, Director General, Ministry of Finance and Economic mental Assessment Category U. PID: VNPE75399. US$ 50.0 (IDA). Planning A PHRD granthas been activated, and consultants should have been hired in early December Ministry of Finance, 8 Phan Huy Chu St., Vietnam Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 825-3983, Fax: (84-4) 826-2266, Contact: Ms. Le Thi Bang Tam, Vice Minister, Mr. Vu Van Truong, Director Education/Training E-Government: The objective of the project is to accelerate infor- (R) Primary Education for Disadvantaged Children: The objec- mation communication technology development in Vietnam. The tive of the project is to increase access to basic/primary education project will promote public sector efficiency and transparency, access, for disadvantaged groups in selected zones. The project will do this with emphasis in rural areas, and national and international E-com- through (a) provision of technical and financial support to ensure merce, which will lead to job creation. Project identification is under that all school sites selected districts meet FundamentalSchool Qual- way. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Con- ity Standards; (b) addressing the needs of highly vulnerable children sulting services to be determined. Implementating Agency to be (disabledand highly vulnerable groups); and (c) helping to build up determined. the capacity of the sectoralministry at all levels. Negotiations were sched- uledfor 20 January2003. Environmental Assessment Category C. Rural Development PID: VNPE44803. US$ 138.76 (IDA). Consulting services to be (R) Water Resources Assistance: The project is a national program determined. Ministry of Education and Training, Primary Education to support: (a) irrigation modernization and reform; (b) dam safety for Disadvantaged Children, Lane 30, Ta Quang Buu, Hai Ba Trung and (c) integrated water resources development in the Thu Bon District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 868-2859, Fax: (84-4) 868-2793, Basin (located near Da Nang in the Central Coast). Preappraisal Contact: Mr Dang Tu An, Project Manager, Deputy Directorof Pri- mission is in the field. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: mary EducationDepartment (MoET) VNPE65898. US$ 130.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Second Higher Education: The objective of the project is to inte- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), 2 Ngoc Ha grate training and research, thus raising the relevance of teaching St., Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 733-0782, Fax: (84-4) 824-7133, Con- and learning. The components focus on (a) teaching and research tact: Mr. Pham Hong Giang, Vice Minister, MARD innovation grants (TRIGs) to universities and research institutes, and Agricultural Research and Extension: The objective of the pro- (b) development of information communication technology (ICT) for ject is to strengthen science and technology for agriculture and rural higher education. Universities will be expected to fund some of the development, in the form of program support. Components might work they undertake. To ensure that information and knowledge are include: policy development, incentives for good science, human accessible to the academic community, a network (academic intranet) resource development and science and technology infrastructure. Pro- will link all universities and research institutes. This network will con- ject is not yet identified. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ nect university libraries and resource centers and serve as a platform 40.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing for knowledge exchange and creation. This network will also help agency to be determined. promote ICT in higher education and build a foundation for distance Forest Sector Development: The project would support (a) forest learning activities. Project is being identified. Environmental Assess- policy and institutional reform; (b) forest land allocation and issuance ment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be deter- of land use certificates; (c) sustainable forest development and man- mined. Implementing Agency to be determined. agement through promotion of forest plantations and small-scale tree growing by farmers, communities, mass organizations and pri- Population, Health and Nutrition vate sector; (d) conservation fund for improving management effec- (R) Mekong Region Health Support The objective of the project tiveness of protected areas; and (e) project management. Project prepa- is to enhance the health services system with a policy framework and ration is under way. Environmental Assessment Category to be better institutional capacity for improved quality of hospital care and determined. PID: VNPE66051. US$ 35.0 (IDA). Consulting require- prevention as well as stronger mechanisms for financing catastrophic ments to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Devel- curative care for the poor. Project is being identified. Environmen- opment, 2 Ngoc Ha, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 843-8689, Fax: tal Assessment Category C. US$ 47.0 (IDA). Consulting services to (84-4) 843-8793, Contact: Mr. Nguyen Quang Duong, Vice Director, be determined. Ministry of Health, 138A Gian Vo, Hanoi, Vietnam, Department of Forestry Development Tel: (844) 846-4051, Fax: (844) 846-405, Contact: Mr. Duong Huy lieu, Natural Disasters Mitigation: The objectives of the project are to Director of Planning Department save lives and protect economic assets and outputs, especially for the poor, who are often the most vulnerable to natural hazards. This would Power be achieved by: (a) preventing natural disaster impacts; (b) improv- Rural Energy II: The objectives of the project are to (a) repair and ing government policies and strengthening national and local insti- rehabilitate the existing rural electricity distribution system to tutions in preparedness response and long term recovery from nat- improve system efficiency and quality of service, and (b) enhance ural disasters; and (c) restoring basic infrastructure in case of a energy access for the poor in remote areas by developing commu- major disaster and providing assistance to affected poor people. Pro- nity and renewable energy-based utilities in remote communes. The ject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 29 sitional Administration (ATA) fill an immediate budget financing edwith the assistance of the Netherlands, a PHRD grant and other gap. It provides support for policies that promote and enhance the assistance funds. The government reviewed the study in March fiscally responsible management of public resources, including mea- 2001 and selected a design option, and the consultant submitted a sures to execute the budget in a transparent manner, maintain fis- final report and design in July 2001. Board presentation is scheduled cal discipline, and achieve a sustainable composition of government for FY 2004, but this could change after further scrutiny by the gov- expenditures as related to pay and employment policy. Project prepa- ernment and the Bank, which may alter current judgments on pro- ration is under way. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 100.0 ject viability. Environmental Assessment Category A PID): BDPE55290. (IDA). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Kabul, US$ 85.0 (IDA). Additional consulting services for preparation/imple- Afghanistan, Tel: (93-70) 280-706, Contact: Dr. Ashraf Ghani, Minister mentation are to be determined. Bangladesh Water Development Board, of Finance and Director, Afghan Assistance Coordination Agency Management and Monitoring Cell, 72, Green Rd., Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 811-7250, Contact: Mr. Aminul Haque Shah, Additional Transport Chief Engineer (R) Emergency Transport Rehabilitation: The objective of the pro- ject is to contribute to the recovery of economic and social life by: Finance (a) removing key road and civil aviation bottlenecks that seriously Central Banking Strengthening:The project will focus on strength- hamper economic recovery; (b) purchasing equipment and ren- ening the central bank in the areas of functional reorganization, dering technical assistance related to planning, maintenance and human resources development, and automation/MIS. Appraisal was supervision of works, thereby building capacity in management, tentatively scheduled for February 2003. Environmental Assess- implementation and subsequent maintenance; and (c) adopting an ment Category C. PID: BDPE62916. US$ 30.0 (IDA). Consulting institutional framework for the sector that lays out appropriate poli- services to be determined. Bangladesh Bank, Head Office Moti- cies for sustainable future service delivery. Additionally, the civil jheel C/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Fax: (880-2) 956-6212, Contact: Dr. works and subsequent maintenance financed through the project will Fakhruddin Ahmed, Governor; Ministry of Finance, Bhaban 7, Room provide opportunities for employment through the engagement of 238, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 861- the local population in rehabilitation activities. Appraisal completed. 0406, Fax: (880-2) 861-5581, Contact: Mr. Zakir Ahmed Khan, Sec- Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: AFPE78284. US$ 75.0 retary, Finance Division (IDA). Procurement of works, goods and services and contract dis- bursements will be carried out by Afghan Assistance Coordination Population, Health and Nutrition Agency (AACA), but monitoring of technical assistance and physi- Health and Population Sector Program II: The objective of the cal component and project administration will be undertaken by the project is to improve the health and family welfare of the most vul- ministries. The government has retained an international procure- nerable women, children and poor of Bangladesh. Preparation review ment agent to contract works and services on behalf of the min- completed. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 315.0 (IDA). istries. Suitable contractual arrangements are likely to include: large Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, civil works contracts for roads; a smaller turn key contract for reha- Bldg. 3, Rm. 341, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 861-6979,861- bilitation of the Salang tunnel and adjacent snow galleries including 6708, 861-0469, Fax: (880-2) 861-9077, Contact: Mr. Wahid Khan, subcontractingof ventilators, lighting and generators; support for Joint Chief, Planning contractingout maintenance and operation of the Salang tunnel and adjacent roads; arrangements for temporary bridges; goods con- Social Sector tracts for civil aviation equipment using international shopping; NCB (R) Social Investment Program:The objective of the project is to for secondary road works and quality- and cost-based selection of con- develop financing and institutional arrangements for implementing sultants, unless single source is used where appropriate. AACA, community-driven social investment programs. This will be done Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-70) 280-706, Contact: Dr. Ashraf Ghani, by: (a) strengthening the Social Development Foundation; (b) facil- Director; Ministry of Public Works, Contact: Dr Abdullah Ali, Min- itating local institutional development; (c) implementing commu- ister Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Contact: Dr. Alami, nity action plans; and (d) promoting pilot private participation in Deputy Minister community infrastructure works. Negotiations were tentatively scheduled for 15January2003 Environmental Assessment Category Bangladesh B. PID: BDPE53578. US$ 18.2 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Procurement of some consulting services is under way. Retroactive Agriculture financing may be considered. A PHRD grant of US$ 0.5 has been Water Management Improvement: The objective of the project is approved for preparation studies. A general procurement notice was to improve monsoon season water management and services in published in UN Development Business No. 588 of 16 August 2002. flood- and cyclone-prone areas by improving sustainability and per- Ministry of Finance, Bldg. 7, Room 301, Secretariat Dhaka, Bangladesh, formance of the existing flood- and cyclone-management infra- Tel: (880-2) 861-5526, Fax: (880-2) 861-5581, Contact: Mr. Abu Ibrahim, structure, establishing an enabling environment by facilitating insti- Joint Secretary (Banking), Finance Division; Social Development Foun- tutional reform and improvement of the Bangladesh Water dation, House No. 3, Road 2/A, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880- Development Board (BWDB) and Water Resources Planning Orga- 2) 989-4622, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. M. Hafizud- nization (WARPO); and enhancing stakeholder participation in plan- din Khan, Managing Director ning, implementation, operation and maintenance. Board presenta- tion is scheduled for FY2004. Environmental Assessment Category Transport B. PID: BDPE40712. US$ 80.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be (R) Rural Transport Improvement The projectwill finance invest- determined. Bangladesh Water Development Board, WAPDA Bldg., ments to (a) contribute to faster and more equitable economic Motijheel C/A, Dhaka, WMIP Tel: (880-2) 712-1540, 712-1537, Fax: growth; (b) improve local governance; (c) improve access to local (880-2) 712-1540, E-Mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Salahud- and international and rural markets; (d) create an inclusive development din Md. Humayun, Project Director process through the use of participatory process in project selection and preparation; (e) increase opportunities for commercial activities Environment in rural areas; and (f) provide sustainable transport services by Gorai River Restoration: The project will prevent environmental focusing on maintenance of rural infrastructure. The project will degradation and promote sustainable environmental flow allocation include (a) construction of feeder roads, rural roads and drainage in the southwest region, specifically around Khulna city, the coastal structures, and (b) improvement of river jetties and selected rural belt and mangrove forests of Sunderbans. This will be achieved by markets. Appraisal is tentatively scheduled for March/April 2003. restoring flow during dry season of the Gorai River, the major dis- Environmental Assessment Category A PID: BDPE71435. US$188.0 tributory of the Ganges River. A feasibility study has been complet- (IDA). Consulting services for project preparation are being financed FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 31 activities required to complete preparation. Department of Health and financing; and (c) enhancing highway planning capacity, user respon- Family Welfare, Government of Rajasthan Secretariat, Jaipur 302 siveness and skills for road construction industry management. 005, India, Tel: (91-141) 3808-5138 ext. 2352, Contact: Mr. Parmesh Appraisal was tentatively scheduled for February 2003. Environ- Chandra, Principal Secretary, Medical Health and Family Welfare mental Assessment Category A. PID: INPE73776. US$150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for construction supervision and insti- Power tutional strengthening. National Highways Authority of India, Plot Andhra Pradesh Power Sector Restructuring: Phase two of this No. G5 and G6, Sector 10, Dwarka, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 507- adaptable program loan will finance (a) the continuation of the reha- 1021, 508-0206/0355, Fax: (91-11) 507-4100, Ext. 222, E-mail: bilitation and expansion of the transmission and distribution sys- [email protected], Contact: Mr. R. P. Indoria, General Manager tem; (b) end-use efficiency improvement and demand-side man- agement activities; (c) rural infrastructure; and (d) technical assistance (R) Tamil Nadu Road Sector: The objective of the project is to to the new entities in the power sector. Project preparation is under improve the quality and sustainabilityof the state'score road network. way. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ 150.0 This is to be achieved by: (a) upgrade of about 750 km of roads; (b) (IBRD). DFID-funded consultants are already working with the util- major maintenanceofabout 2,000 km of roadsand blackspot improve- ities on corporatization, commercialization and institutional development ments on the core network; (c) improvements in the mangement ofthe issues. An international merchant banker is assisting in the privati- roadnetwork and (d) enhancedfunding and improved allocationpro- zation of the power distribution business. CIDA-funded consultants cedures for the road sector Project preparation is under way. Envi- are providing assistance on technical/engineering matters. The reg- ronmentalAssessmentCategory A. PID: INPE50649. US$ 330.0 (IBRD). ulatory commission is being supported by international consultants, Consultants will be required for construction supervision, institutional financed by DFID, for institutional development, training and to strengthening and maintenance. Highways and Rural Works, Tamil assist the commission on its work relating to important regulatory Nadu Road Sector Project, Highways Research Station, Guindy, aspects. Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited, Chennai 600 025, India, Fax: (91-44) 235-2653, 815-0425, Contact: Mr. Vidyut Soudha, Hyderabad 500049, India, Tel: (91-40) 331-7657, Fax: Ram Mohana Rao, Project Director (91-40) 332-0565, Contact: Mrs. Rachel Chatterjee, Chairperson and (R) Uttar Pradesh State Roads (Ln. 4684-IN): The project will Managing Director support the state government's objective to reduce poverty in the state Public Sector Management by lowering transportation costs of goods and services, provide greater connectivity between production and consumption centers Statistical Strengthening: The objective of the project is to reform and improve the effectiveness of investments through the estab- administration of the statistical system, including improvement of data lishment of a road sector management plan in conjunction with Uttar collection methods, and identification of new data series to keep Pradesh's overall fiscal and public sector reforms and governance pace with the expanding economy. Project preparation has resumed framework. The project development objectives are to (a) reduce trans- and will incorporate recommendations of the recently published port costs and impediments to economic growth by significantly National Statistics Commission Report. Environmental Assessment improving the flow of traffic on highly congested corridors in the State's Category C. Amount to be determined (IBRD). Consulting services primary road network; and (b) enhance the institutional capacities to be determined. Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementa- and financial effectiveness of the government agencies in managing tion of India, Sardar Patel Bhavan, Parliament St, New Delhi 110001, the State's road program, assets and services. The project includes India, Tel: (91-11) 336-0889/1080, Fax: (91-11) 334-2384, Contact: G. (a) institutional strengthening of the Public Works Department Raveendran, Deputy Director General (PWD) and development of an effective road maintenance system Rural Development in the PWD, (b) upgrading and widening of about 1,000 km of pri- ority state roads, and (c) major maintenance of about 2,500 km of state (R) Andhra Pradesh Rural Poverty Reduction: The objective Of roads, which will involve rehabilitation of existing roads within their the project is to expand the reach of the efforts begun in the AP Dis existing widths. Approved by the Executive Directorson 19 December trict Poverty Initiatives Project from six districts to the entire state. 2002. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: INPE67606. The project would aim at assisting the poorest and most vulnerable US$ 488.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for construction members of rural communities, endeavoring to bring them greater supervision and for advisory services in implementing an institutional convergence of health, education, nutrition, natural resource man- strengthening plan for the Public Works Department. Public Works agement and anti-poverty programs to respond to their overall needs. Department, 96, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, The project, part of the government's long-term poverty eradica- India, Tel/Fax: (91-522) 236-182, E-mail: [email protected], Con- tion effort, would use a bottom up approach and recognize the need tact: Mr. N. L. Sharma, Projects Director for grassroots institutional arrangements. It would place emphasis on livelihood issues of the poor with a focus on non-farm employment Rural Roads: The objective of the project is to achieve broader, more opportunities and land and water management in degraded areas. sustainable access to markets and services for rural people. This will Negotiations completed. Board presentation was scheduled for Feb- accelerate growth and improve quality of life in the rural areas ruary 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: INPE71272. affected. The project is intended to be implemented in two or more US$ 150.0 (IDA). Consultanti will be required for preparation of fea- states to be identified during preparation and is likely to include sibility studies and the environmental and social assessments. Soci- these components: (a) upgrade of rural roads; (b) periodic and rou- ety for the Elimination of Rural Poverty (Government of Andhra tine maintenance of core rural road networks in districts where Pradesh), Hill Fort Rd., 5-10-182/21 Floor Summit Apts., Hyderabad upgrading is taking place; (c) institutional development of state and 500 004, Andhra Pradesh, India, Tel: (91-40) 666-0315/6/7, Fax: (91- local government rural road agencies to enhance the management 40) 666-0318, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: K Raju, IAS, Chief and financing of rural roads; and (d) technical assistance to the Executive Officer National Rural Road Development Agency of the Ministry of Rural Development. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Transport Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IDA). Consultants will be (R) Allahabad Bypass: The project will complete the last remain- required during preparation for institutional review, environmental ing section in the upgrading of National Highway 2 between Delhi and social assessment and maintenance management. Consultant and Calcutta. Its objectives are to (a) reduce transport constraints requirements during implementation are to be determined. Min- on national economic activity, and (b) improve institutional capabil- istry of Rural Development, National Rural Road Development ities to manage road programs, assets and services on a more com- Agency, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi 110001 India, Tel: (91-11) 338- mercial basis. The project will accomplish this by: (a) adding much 9432, Fax: (91-11) 338-8191, E-mail: [email protected], Con- needed capacity to heavily congested sections of the national high- tact: Dr J. S. Sarma, IAS; Public Works Departments in states, Con- way network; (b) promoting private sector participation in road tact: Joint Secretary yet to be determined FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 33 quarter of FY04. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 tiveness, responsiveness and efficiency of tax administration through: (IDA). Consulting services will be required for monitoring and eval- (a) reform of institutions and procedures; (b) improvements in the uation, quality assurance and project management support. Sindh On- transparency and integrity of tax services; (c) introduction of per- Farm Water Management Directorate, Agriculture Department, formance and merit-based human resources systems; (d) strength- Government of Sindh, Block C, Shahbaz Bldg., Thandi Sarak, Hyder- ening of collection, audit and enforcement procedures; and (e) an abad, Tel: (92-221) 920-0045, Fax: (92-221) 920-0052 upgrade of taxpayers services. Project preparation is under way. A PCD is to be prepared by June 2003. Environmental Assessment Cat- Education/Training egory C. PIN: PKPE77306. US$ 225.0 (IDA). Consulting services to National Education Assessment System: The objective of the pro- be determined. Central Board of Revenue, Constitution Ave., Tel: (92- ject is to enable stakeholders in the elementary education process 51) 920-7540/50, Fax: (92-51) 920-8864, Contact: M. S. Lai, Member to understand how well the elementary education system is per- Tax Policy and Reforms forming and design better and more focused interventions to improve Strengthening Accountability and Reporting: The objective of the system's future performance. It is experimental. Because of the the project is to increase the accuracy, completeness, reliability and specialized skills needed for education assessment and the paucity timeliness of public sector financial reports at all levels. The project of them nationally, a sizeable portion of the funds will be used for skill directly supports the government's commitment to improve public acquisition and applied learning. Project preparation is under way. financial management, accountability, and transparency, facilitate Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: PKPE77288. US$ 3.6 public oversight and increase credibility in the international community. (IDA). Cofinancing includes a UK DFID grant of US$1.0. Consultants It builds upon several endeavors in the public finance area, includ- will be required for implementation and capacity building. Curricu- ing an earlier World Bank project for the Improvement of Financial lum Wing, Ministry of Education, Sector H-9, Islamabad, Pakistan, Reporting and Auditing (PIFRA), which supports introduction of Tel: (92 51) 444-8343, Contact: Mr. Arif Majeed, Deputy Educational government computerized accounting systems, reform of devolved Adviser and National NEAS; Bureaus of Curriculum in Sindh, NWFP local government with technical assistance from the Asian Development and Balochistan provinces; Directorate of Staff Development in Pun- Bank; introduction of medium term budgetary frameworks with jab province; Directorate of Curriculum Research and Development, support from the DFID, and assistance from the International Mon- in AJK province, and Directorates of Education in NA, FATA and ICT etary Fund in deepening the changes in government financial man- provinces agement. In addition to these and other actions being taken to o H strengthen financial management reforms, Ministry of Finance offi- Population, Health and Nutrition cials have indicated the need to ensure that sound financial management (R) HIV/AIDS Prevention: The project will support the govern- and strong internal controls quickly become established in all tiers ment's efforts to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. As a priority, the of government and requested World Bank support to the Controller project will help expand ongoing efforts to prevent the epidemic General of Accounts to undertake a follow-on project for this purpose. from becoming established in vulnerable populations such as com- A major outcome of the project would be an upgraded government mercial sex workers, injecting drug users and males who have sex financial system with rigorous internal controls and fully qualified staff, with males. Appraisal mission completed. Environmental Assess- enabling the Auditor General to conduct audits following generally ment Category B. PID: PKPE74856. US$ 37.0 (IDA). Retroactive accepted auditing standards. The intent is to provide the government financingfor US$ 1.7 million will cover eligible selected activities after and people with credible financial data in a reliable, comprehensive 31 March 2002. Consulting services will be required. A general pro- and timely manner, and decision-makers and agency managers at the curement notice and specific requests for expressions of interest have national, provincial, district and tehsil levels with vital financial per- been published for (a) providing HIV prevention services among vul- formance information throughout the year. Project preparation is under nerable populations, including sex workers, males who have sex way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: PKPA76872. US$ with males, injecting drug users and long-distance truckers, (b) pro- 80.0 (IDA). Consultants, who have been appointed, will continue viding support to the government for procurement and contract providing services for rolling out the accounting system. The need management, (c) monitoring and evaluation, and (d) provision of HIV for other consultants has not been identified. Auditor General/Con- and hepatitis B test kits. Requests for expressions of interest have troller General of Accounts, Audit House, Constitution Ave., G-5 been published in UNDevelopment Business. National AIDS Control Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 922-4080, Fax: (92-51) 922-5243, Program, National Institute of Health, Chak Shahzad,1slamabad, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Yunis Khan, Auditor General Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 925-5096, Fax (92-51) 925-5214, Contact Dr. Asma Bokhari, National Program Manager; AIDS Control Program, Direc- Structural Adjustment torate of Health Service, Government of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, North West Frontier Province Structural Adjustment II: The Tel: (92-42) 920-0982, Fax: (92-42) 920-1142, Contact: Dr. Ali Razzaq, objective of the project is to support the provincial government's imple- Provincial Program Manager; AIDS Control Program, Directorate mentation of reforms to improve fiscal and financial management, gov- of Health Services, Government of NWFP, Peshawar, Pakistan, Tel: ernance and public service delivery in education, health, rural devel- (92- 91) 921-0183, Fax: (92-91) 921-0230/0239, 921-0878, Contact: opment and the regulatory framework for private sector development Dr Zubair Khan, Provincial Program Manager; AIDS Control Program, Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate- Directorate of Health Services, Government of AJK, Muzaffarabad, gory U. US$ 100.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Ministry of Pakistan, Tel: (92-058) 810-4303, Fax (92-058) 810-2200, Contact: Dr. Finance, Government of NWFP, Civil Secretariat, Peshawar, Pak- Farhat Khalid, (ADG), Provincial Program Manager; AIDS Control istan, Tel: (92-91) 921-0334, Fax: (92-91) 921-1134, Contact: Mr. Zia Program, Sindh Health Services Hospital, M. A. Jinnah Rd., Karachi, ur Rehman, Secretary of Finance Pakistan, Tel: (92-21) 777-5959/1753, Fax (92-21) 777-1753, Contact: Sindh Structural Adjustment II: The objective of the project is Dr. Syed SharafAli Shah, Provincial Program Manager AIDS Con- to finance implementation of reforms to improve fiscal and financial trol Program, Fatima Jinnah General & Chest Hospital, Quetta, Pak- management, governance, public service delivery, and the state's reg- istan, Tel: (92-081) 854-182, Contact Dr. Munir Ahmed Khawajakhail, ulatory framework. Project preparation is under way. Environmen- Provincial Program Manager; AIDS Control Program, Distict Head- tal Assessment Category U. US$ 100.0 (IDA). Consultants will be quarters Hospital, Northern Areas, Gilgit, Pakistan, Tel:(92-572) required in the following areas: (a) improvement of fiscal and finan- 3690-3368, Contact: Dr. Abdul Latif, Provincial Program Manager cial management; (b) financial resource mobilization and institu- tional development; (c) capacity building of core government depart- Public Sector Managemenit ments; (d) reconciliation of public accounts; (e) information technology (N) Tax Administration Reform: The objective of the project is specialist work; and (f) technical support. Consulting services are to build a modern tax system that will be administered effectively and to be finance through PHRD grant TF050806. Department of Finance, will facilitate and improve voluntary compliance with tax laws. The Government of Sindh, Karachi, Pakistan, Tel: (92-21) 920-3114, Fax: program will aim at increasing tax revenues by improving effec- (92-21) 920-6511, Contact: Mr. Fazal ur Rehman, Secretary, Finance FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 35 strengthening at the Ministry of Environment and at the central and sion, health and education. Maintaining macroeconomic stability is local levels, and (b) a pilot project to clean up a toxic contaminated central to the reform program. The project's preparation is coordi- site in the Durr s region. Project preparation is under way. Envi- nated with the IMF Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility pro- ronmental Assessment Category A. PID: ALPE71427. US$5.0 (IDA). gram, and its components are closely associated with the reforms ini- Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment, tiated under the Fourth Structural Adjustment Credit Its preparation Rruga e Durresit No. 27, Tirana, Albania, Tel/Fax: (355-4) 27063, Con- has been an integralpart offreparing the country's Poverty Reduction tact Mr. Pellumb Abeshi Strategy Paper Projectpreparation is at an advancedstage. Environ- mental Assessment Category U. PID: AMPE75758. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Water Supply/Sanitation Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Econ- (R) Integrated Water/Ecosystems Management: The objective omy, Tel: (374-1) 523-471, 595-344, Fax: (374-1) 528-742, E-mail: of the project is to improve the quality and quantity of the basic [email protected], Contact: Mr. Robert Harutyunyan, Executive Direc- water services system to reduce its operating cost and avoid its col- tor, Foreign Financing Projects Managing Center lapse. This would be achieved in the short term with rehabilitation Public Sector Modernization: The project will support the pub- work and operational interventions as well as technical support for lic sector institutional reform program and seek to assist in opera- urgently needed repairs and in the medium term with support for tionalizing key elements of recent and upcoming analytical work. The longer-range sector reforms. Project is being identified. Environ- reforms include: (a) civil service reform, including the right-sizing mental Assessment Category B. US$ 4.3 (GEF). Consultants will be of the civil service, development and implementation of a human required. World Bank Water P.I.U., Rr. "Bajram Tusha," Lagja Nr 14, resource management information system and development of insti- Durres, Albania, Tel/Fax: (355-52) 64184, E-mail: [email protected], tutionalarrangements for demand-driven training of civil servants; (b) Contact: Mr. Ndricim Shani, Director strengthening the policy formulation, coordination, monitoring and (R) Municipal Water and Wastewater: The project will rehabili- evaluation capacity of selected ministries and executive agencies; (c) tate and upgrade water and sanitation systems in Durres, Fier, Lezhe improving quality of service delivery of selected line agencies that and Saranda, and introduce management controls to strengthen have an impact on private sector development; (d) improving trans- local water and sewerage networks. Boardpresentation was scheduled parency, accountability and value for money in public procurement; for 28January 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: (e) strengthening financial accountability; and (1) strengthening ALPE41442. US$ 15.0 (IDA). Consultants for preparing the man- voice and participation. Project preparation is under way. Environ- agement contract have been selected. Ministry of Territorial Adjust- mental Assessment Category U. PID: AMPE60786. US$ 10.0 (IDA). ment and Tourism World Bank P.U., Rr "Bajram Tusha", Lagja Nr Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Econ- 14, Durres, Albania, Tel/Fax: (355-52) 64184, E-mail: shani@alb- omy, Government House House-1, Republic Square, 375010, Yere- mail.com , Contact: Mr. Ndricim Shani, Director van, Armenia, Tel: (374-1) 595-304,521-459, Contact ManukTopuzyan, Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Armenia Water Supply/Sanitation Public Sector Management Municipal Water and Wastewater: The objective of the project is Judicial Reform: The objective of the projectis to assist in the devel- to improve water and wastewater services, in terms of coverage, opment of an independent, accessible and efficient judiciary. The quality and cost, with a focus on areas outside the capital city and spe- court administration component will focus on consolidating court cial emphasis on service to the poor. The project would include (a) administrative functions in a separate agency within the judiciary. The private sector management and operation of one or more regional project will also provide assistance in the area of case management water companies; (b) an investment fund to support systems in par- and court automation. The court infrastructure rehabilitation component ticipating communities; and (c) technical assistance to prepare and will assist the government in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of monitor the management contract and provide assistance to the gov- court buildings. The training component will support (a) the estab- ernment in establishing sector law and regulation. Project prepara- lishment and strengthening of ajudicialTraining Center, and (b) short- tion is under way. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PITD: term training needs for the judiciary which will be identified during AMPE63398. US$ 15.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required to (a) pre- project preparation. The enforcement of court decisions component pare the bidding documents for recruitment of the private operators; will assist the newly established structure in the areas of capacity build- (b) conduct audits; (c) provide procurement assessments; and (d) ing, training of personnel and provision of equipment. The informa- provide economic and financial analysis. Armenia Municipal and tion access component will improve the access to legal information Wastewater Project, Project Implementation Unit, 13 Vardanants, through (a) facilitating the flow of legal information to judges, gov- Yerevan, Armenia, Tel: (374-1) 526-385, Fax: (374-1) 151-829, E-mail: ernment officials, legal professionals and the general public; (b) [email protected], Contact: Mr. Adibek Ghazaryam, Project developing a government strategy for facilitating private and competitive Director dissemination of legal information; and (c) strengthening the institutional and operational capacity of agencies responsible for maintaining Azerbaijan authoritative texts of official legal materials, their codification and sys- tematization. The project will also support a public awareness cam- Agriculture paign aimed at educating the population of Armenia about their basic (R) Irrigation Distribution System and Management Improve- legal rights and obligations, the role of law and judiciary in a modern ment: The objective of the project is to improve Water Users Asso- society, access to justice and various forms of legal representation in ciations' (WUA) performance in operating and maintaining irrigation court. Preappraisal mission is in the field. Environmental Assess- distribution and drainage systems, resulting in reliable and sustain- ment Category B. PID: AMPE57838. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consulting able water management. To achieve this the project would provide services to be determined. The Council of Court Chairman, Yerevan, funds for: (a) training and support to WUAs to become viable orga- Armenia, Fax: (374-2) 582-177, Contact: Mr. Henrik Danielian, Chair- nizations that can take charge of the management of irrigation sys- man of the Court of Cassation; Ministry of Justice, Khorurdarani, 8, tems; and (b) selective rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage sys- Yerevan 375010, Armenia, Tel: (374-2) 581-943, Fax: (374-2) 581-582, tems to increase their efficiency and reliability. This is the second Contact Mr. David Harutiunian, Minister phase of irrigation and drainage sector rehabilitation, which began with another IDA financed project. Project preparation is under way. StructuralAdjustment Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: AZPE8286. US$ 20.0 (R) Fifth Structural Adjustment: The objectives of the project are (IDA). Consulting services will be required. State Amelioration and to support the government's efforts in: (a) private sector and acceler- Irrigation Committee, V Floor, House of Government, Baku, Azer- atingpublic enterprisereform; (b) promotingpublic sector reforms; and baijan, Tel: (994-12) 989-158, Fax: (994-12) 382-571, E-mail: irriga- (c) advancing social sector reforms, includingsocial protection, pen- [email protected], Contact Mr. M.S. Guliyev FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 37 ing the government in preparing the project. For the Federation of (IBRD). Consultants are under contract for all components. Ministry Bosnia and Herzegovina: Project Management Unit, Ministry of of Finance, 102 Rakovski St., 1040 Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 9859- Health, Trg Heroja 14, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 3005, Fax: (359-2) 9870-1995, Contact: Ms. Maria Murgina, Deputy Tel: (387-33) 203-349, Fax: (387-33) 203-478, E-mail: [email protected], General Tax Director Contact: Mr. Ibrahim Ramic, PMU Director; for Republika Srpska: Social Sector Project Coordination Unit, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Kralja Petra Prvog Karadjordjevica 133, 78000 Banka Luka, Bosnia and (R) Social Investment Employment Promotion Fund: The Herzegovina, Tel: (387-51) 319-161/2, Fax: (387-51) 319-168, E-mail: objective of the project is to reduce poverty among low-income peo- [email protected], Contact: Mr. Gordam Jelic, PCU Director ple through: (a) improving poor people's access to basic infrastruc- Second Social Sector Adjustment: The objective of the project is ture and services; (b) creating employment opportunities for self-employ- to facilitate policy reforms in (a) veterans' benefits, (b) social safety ment and small business development; and (c) increasing local net, (c) unemployment administration and (d) disability policy. Nego- governments' transparency, responsiveness to community needs tiations completed. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: and accountability to its citizenry more generally. Approved by the Exec- BAPE70992. US$ 30.0 (IDA). Bank is administering a PHRD grant' tutive Directorson 1 7December2002. Environmental Assessment Cat- Further consulting services will be required. For the Federation of egory FI. PID: BGPE69532. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). A PHRD grant for pro- Bosnia and Herzegovina: Ministry of Finance, Mehmeda Spahe 5 ject preparation was available through its closing date of 31 March 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 203-147, Fax: 2002. Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, 2 Triaditza St., Sofia 1000, (387-33) 203-152, Contact: H. E. Franjo Franjic, Deputy Prime Min- Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 933-2500, Fax: (359-2) 986-1318, Contact: Ms. ister and Minister of Finance; for Republika Srpska: Ministry of Lydia Shuleva, Minister Finance, Vuka Karadzica 4, Banja Luka, 78000 Bosnia and Herzegovina, Structural Adjustment Tel: (387-51) 331-350, Fax: (387-51) 331-361, Contact: H. E. Simeun (R) First Programmatic Adjustment. The project will support com- Vilendecic, Minister pletion of the government's medium-term programfor privatesector led growth, poverty reduction, and public sector and judicial reform. Bulgaria Negotiations were held on 18 December2002. EnvironmentalAssess- Agriculture ment Category C. PID: BGPE67051. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Council for Structural Reform, 1 Dondoukov Forest Development. The objective of the project is to maximize Blvd., Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel. (359-2) 981-4459, Fax. (359-2) 980-7707, the value of forest resources to the national economy and maximize Contact: Mr. Mladen Georgiev, Senior Adviser forest related opportunities and benefits for the rural population through reformulated and sustainable management in private, com- Croatia munal, and state forests. Global benefits will be realized through (a) improved conservation of ecosystems of global biodiversity signifi- Power cance under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Agriculture and (R) Renewable Energy Resources: The project will start with Forestry, (b) mainstreaming of biodiversity in overall national for- the objective of assisting the government in developing a rational pol- est policies, strategies and planning instruments, (c) integrating icy framework for renewable energy and will help develop an eco- conservation activities in routine forest management, and (d) strength- nomically and environmentally sustainable market for renewable ening the network of protected areas and other forests under pro- energy resources. The project's global objective is to reduce green- tection. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- house gas emissions on a continuous basis by overcoming barriers ment Category A. PID: BGPE33964. US$ 30.0/5.0 (IBRD/GEF). to implementation of renewable energy. Negotiations are tentatively Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture, 55, scheduledfor 3March 2003. Environmental Assessment Category FI. Hristo Botev Blvd., BG-1040 Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 987-1192, US$ 6.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Croatian Development Fax: (359-2) 987-1193, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Bank, Strossmayerov trg 9, 1000 Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 459- Meglena Plugchieva, Deputy Minister 1666, Fax: (385-1) 459-1721, Contact: Anton Kovacev, President of the Power Managing Board District Heating: The objectives of the project are to (a) imple- (R) District Heating: The objective of the project is to help reha- ment the first step in restructuring the power sector; (b) improve the bilitate heating systems in Sofia and Pernik. Project is being appraised, quality, reliability and affordability of district heating services in Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 29.5 (IBRD). Consul- Zagreb, Osijek and Sisak. The first objective will be achieved by (a) tants will be required. TOPLOFIKACIA SOFIA, 23, Yastrebetz St., supporting the establishment of the district heating activities of 1680 Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 958-1057, Fax: (359-2) 958-1264, E- Hrvatska Elektroprivreda (HEP) as a separate commercial sub- mail: [email protected], Contact Mr. Doncho Stanev, Project Manager, sidiary of HEP; and (b) achieving financial viability as well as trans- Sofia; TOPLOFICACIA PERNIK, 1, St. Ivan Rilski Square, 2300 parent management and accountability in district heating through the Pernik, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-76) 602-830, Fax: (359-76) 602-840, E- adoption of a new pricing policy and modern concession regime. The mail: mpk_iz@dimontcom, Contact Ms. Gergana Koleva, Project Man- second objective willbe achieved by (a) financing the backlog of urgent ager, Pernik; Ministry of Energy, 8, Triaditza Street, 1040 Sofia, Tel: rehabilitation investments needed to improve the efficiency and (359-2) 983-5723, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Ms. Lubka Georgieva maintain the productive capacity of the district heating installations; Public Sector Management and (b) helping consumers decrease their energy consumption by R uicector A Mnaiont improving the heat energy efficiency at the end-user level. Project Revenue Administration Reform: The objective of the project is preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. to establish an economically efficient public revenue collection sys PID: HRPE69381. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ulica tem that facilitates private sector development and complies with require- Grada Vukovara 37, 1000 Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 613-1983, Fax: ments for EU accession. The project would seek to achieve this (385-1) 613-1978, Contact: Mr. Branimir Poljak, Manager, Heat objective through comprehensive reform aimed at maximizing vol- Energy Department, E-mail: [email protected] untary compliance, promoting increased effectiveness and efficiency, establishing a professional workforce, combating corruption, and Private Sector Development improving equity and fairness in the administration of the tax and social (N) Science and Technology: The project will support reorienta- collection system, while reducing the taxpayer/contributor compli- tion of the country's science and technology infrastructure by focus- ance burden. A new activity, a public relations campaign, has been ing assistance on a package of elements critical for the commer- proposed and would be financed by reallocation of grant resources. cialization of research and development (R&D) for the benefit of the Negotiations are tentatively scheduled for late March 2003. Envi- national economy. The support will include: (a) restructuring of the ronmental Assessment Category C. PID: BGPE73427. US$ 38.0 existing R&D institutions; (b) developing technology centers and FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 39 Tel: (3172) 323-784, Fax: (3172) 324-541, Contact: Ms. Liliya Musina, mentation of the government's and National Bank of the Kyrgyz Deputy Minister Republic's banking and financial sector reform program, which focuses on improving financial intermediation and savings mobi- Environment lization. The project will aim at strengthening the banking and finan- (R) Nura River Cleanup: The project will (a) support the clean- cial sector through institutional development support to the Debt Col- up of mercury in Nura River; (b) strengthen the water monitoring lection Agency, Savings and Settlement Corporation and National Bank, network; (c) develop a water resources management plan; and (d) and at modernizing the payments system. The business sector com- strengthen the water pollution control system. Negotiations are ten- ponent will support removal of administrative barriers to private tatively scheduled for February2003. Environmental Assessment sector development and improvement of the competitive environment, Category A. PID: KZPE59803. US$ 41.8 (IBRD). Consulting ser- especially through development and implementation of regulatory vices to be determined. State Committee for Water Resources, 28-A impact assessments. Preparation is supported by a PHRD grant. Mzhaiskiy St., 473201 Astana, Kazakhstan, Contact: Mr. Tulegen Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Cate- Sarsembekov, Chairman, Tel: (731-22) 241-428, Fax: (731-22) 242-491 gory to be determined. PID: KGPE74881. US$10.0 (IDA). Consul- Drylands Management: The project aims at conserving, rehabil- tants will be required for preparation and implementation. Directorate itating and enhanceing natural resources in a marginal cereal grow- on Investments and Technical Assistance Coordination, National ing area in the Shetsky Rayon of Karaganda Oblast. This will be Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, 101 Umetaliev St., Bishkek 720040 Kyr- achieved through a demonstration of ecologically, socially, and eco- gyz Republic, Tel/Fax: (996-312) 669-153, E-mail: mduisheg- nomically sustainable use of biodiversity for the benefit of the local [email protected], Contact: Marlis Duishegulov, Director population. In support of this objective, the project, with the active participation of local communities, will assist the government to: Public Sector Management (a) rehabilitate ecosystems for improved plant and animal biodiver- (R) Governance Technical Assistance: The objective of the pro- sity through sustainable resources use; (b) develop better sustain- ject is to assist in implementing the public sector reform program. able land and water use by practices that can be demonstrated and It will enable capacity development and institution building for the replicated in other areas; and (c) promote options to reduce rural poverty reform program to be supported by the Governance Structural by improving and diversifying income generation opportunities for Adjustment project. In addition, the project would support modern- local communities through enhanced natural resource uses. The ization of Treasury Operations. Project preparation is underway. Envi- project would serve as a model, and the positive aspects could be pro- ronmental Assessment Category C. US$10.0 (IDA). Consultants will moted throughout the dryland area of Central Asia and beyond. Pro- be required. Administration of the President, 205, Chui prosp., ject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category Bishkek, 720003, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996) 214-846, Fax: (996) 218- B. PID: KZPE71525. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be deter- 627, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Amanbek Karypkulov, mined. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Protection, Head 1 Stapayev St., 475000 Kokshetau, Kazakhstan, Tel: (3162) 56242, Fax: (3162) 50620, Contact: Mr. Daukeev Rural Development Water Supply/Sanitation Village Investment: The project has two primary objectives. The first is to help alleviate rural poverty through the promotion of rural Northeastern Kazakhstan Water Supply and Sanitation: The non-farm employment and income generating investments that will objective of the project is to improve the quality, reliability, efficiency, be demand-driven and implemented by rural people themselves. financial viability and sustainability of the water supply and wastewater The second is to support the country's policy of administrative decen- services in selected urban centers located in the northeastern region tralization and devolution of responsibilities to local governments (aiyl of Kazakhstan. The project would include (a) rehabilitation and effi- okmotus) and to help develop their capacity to manage financial ciency improvements of existing facilities; (b) transfer of operational resources and to plan, implement and manage local investments. Pro- and financial management of participating water and wastewater ject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category enterprises (vodokanals) to an internationally experienced water B. US$ 10.0 (IDA) Consulting services to be determined. Prime utility operator under a performance-based management contract; Minister's Administration, VIP Project Population Unit, 96 A Kierskaya (c) strengthening institutional and financial capacity of the vodokanals St, Bischkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 223 583, Fax: (996-312) and (d) creating an enabling legal and regulatory environment that 660 409, Contact: Ms. Elmira Ibraimora, PPU Director promotes financial and institutional autonomy for vodokanals, includ- ing setting tariffs that allow full cost recovery. Project preparation is Structural Adjustment underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: KZPE70008. (R) Governance Structural Adjustment: The project would focus US$ 83.0 (IBRD). Financing from the government is expected in the on institutional reforms, primarilywithin the Executive branch of the amountofUS$ 32.5. Consultants will be required. Committee for Water State. The operation would have two complimentary objectives: (a) Resources, Ministry of Environment Protection, 28-1 Mozhaiskiy to enhance the transparency, openness and accountability of the St., 473201 Astana, Kazakhstan, Contact Mr. Serik Smailov, Direc- public sector to external stakeholders; and (b) to improve effec- tor, Tel: (7-3272) 623-083, 626-259, Fax: (7-3172) 241-428, E-mail: tiveness and efficiency within the public sector. In pursuit of the [email protected] first objective, the GSAC would include actions aimed at (i) improv- ing personal financial accountability of political officials and civil Kosovo servants; (i) strengthening voice and participation, by improving access Private Sector Development to official information; (iii) improving the interaction between reg- (N) Economic Assistance IV: The objective of the project is to pro- ulatory agencies and business enterprises; and Civ) strengthening exter- vide budget support for measures enhancing fiscal sustainability nal audit. With regard to the second objective, the operation would and private sector development Project preparation is under way. Envi- support reforms aimed at (i) strengthening public expenditure man- ronmental Assessment Category U. PID: XKPE78380. US$ 25.0 agement, by establishing a more strategic and transparent budget (IDA). No consultants are required. Implementing agency (ies) to be formulation process, improving the effectiveness of inter-govern- determined. mental finance, strengthening accountability and transparency in budget execution, and establishing a policy oriented structure in Kyrgyz Republic the Ministry of Finance; (ii) improving the internal control envi- ronment; (iii) improving transparency, value for money and account- Finance ability in public procurement; (iv) improving service delivery in (N) Financial Sector and Business Development (FINBUS): health and education sectors; (v) enhancing the effectiveness of the The project will include financial sector and business development civil service; and (vi) streamlining the structure of government min- components. The financial sector component will support imple- istries and agencies. Project preparation is under way. Environmental FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 41 ity and assisting the change management process; (b) modernizing ing lower secondary education completion rates and improving stu- Customs information system for border point processing and clear- dent achievements. Components will include teaching and learning ance of shipments; (c) implementation of a transit vehicle tracking in rural schools and enabling a collaborative local environment. system; (d) upgrading the capacity and effectiveness of existing bor- Preappraisalis completed. Appraisal mission was scheduled for der points; (e) improving mechanisms of interaction and cooperation February2003. Environmental Assessment Category Fl. US$ 60.0 between border control agencies and the trading community; (f) (IBRD) Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of disseminating information and providing training to the trading com- Education and Research, Schitu Magureanu 1, Bucharest, Romania, munity (private sector); and (g) implementing, at pilot sites, an inte- Tel: (40-1) 311-1358, 307-1901, Fax: (40-1) 307-1900, E-mail: vel- grated set of new Customs procedures, information technology, [email protected], Contact: Tiberiu Velter, PMU Director human resource management techniques, and cooperation mecha- nisms for agencies at border crossings. Appraisal is under way. Envi- Environment ronmental Assessment Category C. PID MDPE73626. US$ 9.0 (IDA). (R) Forest Development Program (Ln. 4683-RO): The purpose Consultants will be required. Department of Customs, 65, Columna of the project is to support (a) preparation and implementation of a St., Moldova-2001, Tel: (373-2) 542-210, Fax: (373-2) 273-061, E-mail: forest land restitution program, (b) reform of public sector institu- [email protected], Contacts: Andrei Stratan, Director General, tions and (c) development of private sector forest industries. Approved Georgeta Mincu, Project Manager by the Executive Directors on 19 December 2002. Environmental Water Supply/Sanitation Assessment Category A. PID: ROPE67367. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Con- sulting services will be required. Project Management Team for the Pilot Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective of the project Biodiversity Conservation Management Project, Ministry of Agriculture, is to improve the service quality, efficiency and financial sustainability Food and Forests, Blvd. Carol No. 24, Bucharest, Romania, Tel: of water supply and wastewater services in rural and medium-sized (40-1) 312-4410, Mobile: (40-9) 329-3113, Fax: (40-1) 315-4412, towns and cities. This would be achieved through: (a) strategic reha- E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Florea Trifoi, Project Man- bilitation of and efficiency improvements to existing facilities; (b) gen- ager; National Forest Administration, 31 Blvd. Magheru, Bucharest, eral institutional strengthening of the Apa Canals (water utilities); and Romania, Tel: (40-1) 315-5815, 310-0626, Fax: (40-1) 222-8428, Con- (c) strengthening of the Apa Canals' financial capacity through tact: Filip Georgescu, General Director improved financial planning and commercial practices. Project prepa- ration is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: (R) Hazard Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness: The MDPE74469. US$ 15.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry objectives of the project are to: (a) reduce people's exposure to flood- of Environment and Territorial Development, 9 Cosmonautilor St., ing and minimize flood damage; (b) identify and assess the risks result- MD- 2005, Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. Tel: (373-2) 226-254, Fax: ing from industrial operations that might spill hazardous materials (373-2) 220-748, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Gheorghe in the river catchment areas; (c) reduce the financial exposure of the Duca, Minister public to disasters such as flooding and earthquakes; and (d) strengthen capacity for seismic risk mitigation and emergency pre- Regional paredness. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assess- ment Category B. PID: ROPE75163/81950. US$ 150.0/10.0 Environment (IBRD/GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Baltic Sea: The primary objective of the project is to increase sus- Public Finance, 17 Apollodor St., Bucharest, Romania, Tel: (40-1) 410- tainable biological productivity, improve coastal zone management 3400, Contact Mr. Stefan Petrescu and reduce agricultural non-point source pollution through the intro- duction of ecosystem-based approaches for land and coastal and Structural Adjustment marine environmental management. The project's long-term goal is Programmatic Adjustment: The loan will support the govern- to provide the three Baltic Sea cooperating international bodies the ment's efforts to improve the performance of the executive and judi- Helsinki Commission (HELCOM), the International Baltic Sea Fish- ciary in each of the following institutional and governance areas: pol- eries Commission (IBSFC) and the International Council for the icy formulation and coordination; public expenditure management; Exploration of the Sea (ICES) and the recipient countries with man- human resource management; and the judiciary. The project will iden- agement tools for sustainable agricultural, coastal and marine man- tify actions that the government and the judiciary will undertake in agement, while improving the social and economic benefits of the fann- each of these areas as well as desired results. The project will also ing, coastal and fishing communities. Cofinancing is expected from include (a) a component to monitor and evaluate these actions and the EU, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Sweden and Nordic Environ- results; and (b) development and implementation of an anti-cor- ment Finance Corporation. Board presentation is tentatively sched- ruption strategy and action plan. Project is being identified. Envi- uled for late February 2003. Environmental Assessment Category ronmental Assessment Category U. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting B. PID: P048795. US$ 5.5 (GEF). Consulting services to be deter- services to be determined. Implementing agency is to be deter- mined. Baltic Marine Environment Protection Commission, Kata- mined. janokanlaituri 6B, Helsinki, Finland, Tel: (358-9) 622-0220, Fax: (358- 9) 622-02239, Contact Mr. Mieczyslaw Ostojski, Executive Secretary Russian Federation Romania Environment Agriculture Rostov Nutrients Discharge and Methane Reduction: The Irrigation Rehabilitation and Reform: The objective of the pro- objective of the project is to reduce the discharge of nutrients into ject is to undertake rehabilitation of irrigation infrastructure in the Don River, Azov Sea and Black Sea through (a) rehabilitation and selected schemes, covering about 90,000 ha. Reorganization of irri- improvement of the wastewater treatment plant in Rostovon-Don, (b) gation management. Project preparation is under way. Environmental configuration of the sewage network to reduce untreated waste- Assessment Category B. PID: ROPA43881. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Con- water overflow into the Don Tributary Temernik, (c) policy reform sulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture and Food, and pilot activities to promote phasing out of phosphate and polyphos- RAIF Bucharest, 35-37 Oltenitei St., Sector 4, Bucharest, Romania, phate discharges into the Don River watershed, and (d) replication Tel: (40-1) 332-2824, Fax: (40-1) 332-2816, Contact: Mr. Stefan Con- of a comprehensive nutrient reduction approach in other parts of Rus- stantin, Administrator sia and riparian countries of the Black Sea and Azov Sea. Project prepa- ration is under way, Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: Education/Training RUGE71473. US$ 10.5 (GEF). Consultants will be required for prepa- (R) Rural Education: The objective of the project is to increase equity ration and implementation. Rostov Vodokanal, Gorky St. 293, 344019 in rural education by improving access to quality education, increas- Rostov, Russian Federation, Tel: (8-632) 652-580, (8-632) 653-202, FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 43 Tajikistan from agricultural sources, to the Black Sea; (e) strengthening national policy and local regulatory capacity to meet European Union stan- Education/Training dards for agricultural nutrient pollution control; and (f) building (R) Education Modernization: The objective of the project is to capacity and promoting a broad public awareness program and repli- stabilize and improve the education system by revising the curric- cation strategy. The project will be executed in the Anatolia water- ula for grades 1-5 and strengthening management. The project will sheds of Seyhan (Adana, Kayseri and Nigde provinces), Ceyhan finance grants to schools, printing of textbooks and development of (Kahramanmaras, Adana and Osmaniye provinces), and Goksu in-service teacher training. Preappraisalmission was in the field in (Mersin, Konya and Karaman provinces), and in two watersheds January.Environmental Assessment Category F US$ 16.7 (IDA). Con- discharging significant amounts of nutrients into the Black Sea: sulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Project Imple- Kizilirmak (Kayseri, Sivas and Tokat provinces) and Yesilirmak mentation Unit, Tel: (992-372) 230-718, 216-859, Fax: (992-372) 217- (Sivas, Tokat, Amasya and Corum provinces). It is estimated that in 973, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Farroukh these watersheds about 55 microcatchments (subwatersheds) Khamraliev, Acting Director can be rehabilitated with the proposed funding. Project preparation Environment is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: TRPE7095094/75094.US$ 50.0/US$ 6.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consulting (R) Community Oriented Watershed Development: The objec- services to be determined. Undersecretariat of Treasury, Inonu Bul- tive of the project is to improve rural livelihoods and reduce rural poverty vari, Emek, 06530 Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 213-0297, Fax: (90- by assisting the rural community in the watershed through more effi- 312) 212-8737, Email: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Aysen cient sustainable management of land resources. Specifically the Kulakoglu, Head, World Bank Projects; General Directorate of project would: (a) improve the policy, legal, and institutional frame- Afforestation and Erosion Control, Ministry of Forestry, GaziTesis- work; (b) empower local communities to enable them to play a full leri No. 11, Sogutozu, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 212-5596, Fax: role in the management of land resources; and (c) promote sus- (90-312) 212-5532, Contact: Planning and Coordination Department; tainable use of land resources to enhance their income levels. Pro- General Directorate of Production and Development, Ministry of Agri- ject preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category culture and Rural Affairs, Tel: (90-312) 418-5982, Fax: (90-312) 417- FL. PID: TJPE77454, TJGE81159. US$ 10.0/4.5 (IDA/GEF). Consulting 0026, Contact: Mr. Eyup Koksal, Project Coordinator; General Direc- services to be determined. Project Management Unit/Ministry of Water torate Control and Protection, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Resources, 145-147, 44 Rudaki St., Dushanbe, Republic of Tajildstan, Affairs, Contact: Aldulmecit Yesil; General Directorate of Rural Tel: (992-372) 218-566, Fax: (992-372) 510-117, E-mail: r_center@ Affairs, Tel: (90-312) 287-8092, Fax: (90-312) 287-8091, Contact Mr. tajnet.com and [email protected], Contact(s): Mr. T. Ostanaev, Direc- Hasan Balaban, Department Head; Foreign Relations Department, tor, PMU, Mr. Koimdadov Kozidovlat, Deputy Prime Minister, Rural Ministry of Environment, Tel: (90-312) 287-9963 Ext. 4113, Fax: (90- Development 312) 285-3739, Contact: Ms. Guzin Arat Finance Public Sector Management (R) Financial Institutions and Enterprise Support: The objec- Programmatic Public Sector Adjustment The PPSALis designed tives of the project are to improve access to finance for small- and to support the coming phase of the Government's public sector medium-scale enterprises and simultaneously improve participat- refor ing banks' capacity for SME lending. Project appraisal was tentatively m roram is phase of u seor f encmpasses:pi scheduled for February 2003. Environmental Assessment Category met(i) turlicalpnitr agmn reforms, n ii insspottfsstie iscltut-a Fl. S$borowe-excutd 0.0(ID). PRD gantforUS$0.5 reforms to improve public governance. The program to be sup- was approved on 27 March 2000. Consulting services to be determined. ported by the proposed PPSAL will build on the progress achieved National Bank of Tajikistan, P0 Box 734025, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, under the programmatic financial and public sector adjustment loans Tel: (992-372) 212-628, Fax: (992-372) 212-628, Contact: Mr. Alimar- (PFPSAL I and PFPSAL 11). Project is being identified. Environ- danov, Chairman mental Assessment Category C. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting ser- vices to be determined. Undersecretariat of Treasury, Inonu Bulvari, Turkey Eskisehir Yolu, Emek, 06530, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 213- Education/Training 6873, Fax: (09-312) 212-8737, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Secondary Education: The project will support secondary education Ersen Ekren, General Director of External Economic Relations, development through measures such as: (a) an increase in the num- Ministry of Finance ber of schools; (b) curriculum development; (c) pre-service and in- Social Sector service training for teachers; (d) furnishing of educational materi- als and information technology equipment; (e) provision of Koykent Development: The objective of the project is to prepare examinations, assessments, certification, career guidance, counsel- a Community Commitment Charter acceptable to the population ing services and management information systems; and (f) school and proceed from there to a social assessment, identifying needs of improvement projects. Project preparation is underway. Environmental the villagers and their proposed solutions to identified problems Assessment Category B. PID: TRPE66149. US$ 175.0 (IBRD). Con- and their willingness and ability to contribute toward the project. Spe- sulting services to be determined. Ministry of National Education, cial emphasis will be placed on gender issues in the social assess- Guniz Sok No. 50-52 Kavakhdere, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 428- ment to ensure that the views of women are incorporated into pro- 8573, Fax: (90-312) 428-8635, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: ject design and implementation. Components include improvements Bilge Nazikioglu, Director, Program Coordination Team in infrastructure services and social services and promotion of income generation. Project preparation is under way. Environmen- Environment tal Assessment Category Fl. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be (R) Anatolia Watershed Rehabilitation: The objective of the pro- required. General Directorate of Rural Services, Eskisehir Yolu 10 ject is to support sustainable natural resource management and Km. Lodumlu-Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 287-3360, Fax: (90-312) poverty reduction in degraded watersheds in Anatolia and along the 287-8098, E-mail: topraksu@khgm, Contact: Mr. Sait Cingi, Deputy Black Sea Coast. This would be achieved by: (a) improving the pro- General Director ductivity of range, forest and farmland; (b) promoting increased income from more intensive farm activities to replace the traditional Urban Development over-exploitation of natural resources; (c) encouraging responsibil- (R) National Community Development and Heritage: The pro- ity of local communities in planning and management of shared ject will (a) demonstrate ways of upgrading and integrating archeo- resources; (d) increasing the use of environmentally friendly agri- logical and historical sites into the local economy; and (b) increase cultural practices, thereby reducing nutrient discharge, particularly capacity for heritage conservation within community and urban plan- FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 45 effluent and enhance the quality of wetlands in the Amu Darya delta; (b) public health, (c) health financing, (d) preparation of a facilities and (c) develop institutionsfor improving water management, oper- based master plan, (e) establishing licensing and accreditation cri- ation and maintenanceof the irrigationand drainagesystems, andfor teria for health facilities and medical educational institutions, (f) promoting sustainableirrigated agriculture through participatoryirri- preparation of a human resources strategy and labor adjustment gation management. Project preparation is under way. Environmen- program, (g) support to the project preparation unit, and (h) grant tal Assessment Category A. PID: UZPE9127. US$ 20.0/10.0 audit. Ministry of Health of Serbia, Nemanjina 22-26, 5th Floor, Bel- (IBRD/IDA). Consultingservicesfor constructionsupervision have been grade, Tel: (381-11) 361-6251, Contact: Ivan Jovanovic selected. Selection of consulting services is under way for monitoring, evaluation and implementation of environmental management plan. Public Sector Management Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, 4 Novoy St., Tashkent (R) Public Expenditure Capacity Building: The objective of the 700004 Uzbekistan, Tel: (988-711) 144-8429, Fax: (998-711) 422- project is to build Serbia's capacity to manage and expend public 885, Contact: Mr. G. S. Tsukirov, Technical Director, Project Imple- funds in an efficient, accountable and transparent fashion. The pro- mentation Unit ject will concentrate on system development and implementation, (R) Karshi Pumping Cascade Rehabilitation: The project will (a) staff training and policy advice in the Treasury system (core deliv- rehabilitate and improve the most critical components of the pump- erable), debt management, public procurement and anticorrup- ing cascade which supplies water to an irrigation command area of tion. Preparationmission was held 14-22 November 2002. Envi- 35,000 ha, and (b) initiate the creation of sustainable water man- ronmental Assessment Category B. US$ 14.0 (IDA). Consulting agement institutions in the irrigation command area. Board presen- services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Economy, tation is tentatively scheduled for 20 March 2003. Environmental Nemanjina 22-26, Belgrade, Serbia, FR of Yugoslavia, Fax: (381-11) Assessment Category B. PID:UZPE57903. US$30.0/25.0 (IBRD/IDA). 361-6535, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Bozidar Djelic, Consultants have been selected. Ministry of Agriculture and Water Minister Resources, Navoi St. 44, 700011, Tashkent Uzbekistan, Tel: (988-712) Social Sector 422-986,422-985, Contact Mr. G. S. Tsukirov, Technical Director, Pro- (R) Labor (UL): The objective of the project will be to pilot and ject Implementation Unit ()lbr(I) h betv ftepoetwl et io n test new approaches and cost-effective labor redeployment pro- Federal Republic of grams and innovative services for the unemployed. The purpose is Yugoslavia, to build capacity in the public sector that balances social mitigation Environment with fiscal sustainability and facilitating re-entry to the labor mar- (R) Montenegro Coastal Emergency Municipal Environ- ket; and support efforts to monitor and evaluate the employment mental Infrastructure: The project components are (a) rehabil- and other social impacts of different pilot interventions. This will be itation of the environmental infrastructure in the coastal cities, assisted with the enforcement of a 2001 Labor Law designed to including (i) rehabilitation of the multi-municipal Kotor landfill site remove structural impediments to the containment of costs in the to meet sanitary standards and permanent closure of wild dumps enterprise sector, remove key bottlenecks to the reduction of over- and (ii) repair of the submarine wastewater outfall at Kotor so that staffing in enterprises and budgetary institutions, and provide an the discharge is 3.6 km offshore and repair of the on-land sec- impetus to growth in employment. Legislative reform will also bring ondary sewerage system; and (b) assistance to Podgorica Water Util- the Employment Law into line with requirements of a market econ- ity to complete construction of a water supply pipeline to replace omy, and harmonize appropriate employment protection with EU contaminated sources in the Zeta Valley with water from the Pod- and ILO regulations. Appraisal and negotiations were scheduled for gorica system. The grant was approved by the Regional Vice Pres- February 2003. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 3.5 ident on 28 November 2001. Environmental Assessment Category (IDA). Cofinancing of US$ 2.0 is anticipated from DFID. No consul- B. PID: YFSF74618. US$ 2.0 (Trust Fund). Consultingservices will tants are required. Ministry of Labor and Employment, Nemanjina be required. Crnogorsko Primorje PEW, TRG Sunca bb - 85310 St., 22-26 Belgrade, 11 000, Yugoslavia, Tel: (381-11) 361-6602; Fax: Budva, Republic of Montenegro, Yugoslavia, Tel: (381-86) 452-034, (381-11) 361-7498, E-mail: [email protected], 451-921, Fax: (381-86) 451-937,451460, E-mail: [email protected], Contact Nebojsa Rajkovic [email protected] Social Sector Adjustment: The objective of the project is to pro- mote greater fiscal sustainability and ensure adequate access to ben- Finance efits and services for households in need. The areas of focus are Privatization and Restructuring of Banks and Enterprises reforms in (a) pensions, (b) social and child protection programs, Technical Assistance (Cr. 3723-YF): The objective of the project (c) benefits and programs for the unemployed, (d) health, and (e) is to facilitate private sector-led economic growth through imple- living standards monitoring. Board presentation was scheduled mentation of (a) the restructuring and privatization process of some for 11 February 2003. Environmental Assessment Category U. of the most problematic large socially owned enterprises (SOEs) and US$ 62.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance (b) a comprehensive banking sector restructuring strategy aimed at of Serbia, Nemanjina 22-24, 11000 Belgrade, Federal Republic of creating a viable financial sector. Approved by the Executive Direc- Yugoslavia, Tel: (381-11) 3616-533, Fax: (381 11) 361-6535, E-mail: tors on 10 December 2002. Environmental Assessment Category C. [email protected], Contact: Bozidar Djelic, Minister PID: YFPE77732. US$ 11.0 (IDA). Consultants are required. Priva- tization Agency of the Republic of Serbia, Terazije 23, Belgrade, Fed- eral Republic of Yugoslavia, Tel: (381-11) 324-8375, Fax: (381-11) 302-0800, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Vladimir M iddle East and North Cupic, Executive Director; Bank Rehabilitation Agency of the Fed- eral Republic of Yugoslavia (BRA), Trg Nicole Pasica 10/111, Belgrade, Africa Region Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Tel: (381-11) 324-2987, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Ms. Vesna Dzinic Population, Health and Nutrition Algeria (R) Health: The objective of the project is to improve the health sec- Infrastructure tor with focus on the areas of its four components: (a) health infor- ICT Development Support The objective of the project is to cre- mation systems, (b) public heath, (c) reform of the delivery system, ate an enabling environment to: (a) improve access to efficient and and (d) health insurance financing reform. Project preparation is under- affordable information and communications technology (ICT) ser- way. EnvironmentalAssessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Con- vices; (b) facilitate private sector growth in ICT; (c) improve the com- sultants will be required for work on: (a) health information systems, petitiveness of national firms; and (d) enhance the efficiency of gov- FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 47 erate income households and (b) further develop market institu- power generation and its efforts to tap new sources of private capi- tions of the housing sector in areas such as insurance, finance, con- tal for the power sector; (b) add new power generating capacity at struction and real estate brokerage. The first phase will focus on hous- competitive prices while developing the use of gas for power generation ing sector reforms and priority interventions to improve living and improving the efficiency and reliability of the power supply; and conditions of the poor in under-serviced settlements in three cities. (c) strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral The second phase aims at increasing long-term resource mobiliza- Resources to prepare future private projects and put into effect key tion for housing finance and upgrading of urban centers in three cities. policies for the sustainable development of the energy sector. The The third phase will seek to deepen the impact of the housing sec- evaluation of proposals for the selection of the private project spon- tor reforms and spread the urban upgrading program wider. Project sors is completed, and clarifications and negotiations with the selected preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment Category B. developer are currently in progress. Environmental Assessment PID: IRPE73433. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Category A. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). A partial risk guarantee is being con- Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, 60 Bijan St., Vanak Sq., sidered as the financing vehicle. A legal and financial consulting Tehran, Iran, Fax: (98-21) 879-5957, Contact Mr. Nasser Nikouseresht firm has been advising the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Urban Development on the deal since being appointed in 1999. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, PO Box 140027, Amman, Jordan, Fax: (962-6) 582- (N) Earthquake Emergency Recovery: The objective of the pro- 1398, Contact Mr. Azmi Khriesat, Secretary General, Ministry of Energy ject is to assist the government with reconstruction of damaged and Mineral Resources properties including housing, schools, clinics and public utilities. Appraisal completed. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ Lebanon 180.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for implementation and study of disaster insurance models. Ministry of Interior, Contact Dr. Environment Shakib, PMU Director Landfill Gas to Energy: The project would support the reduction of methane gas from landfills to minimize greenhouse gas emis- Water Supply/Sanitation sions. Project preparation is under way. Environmental Assessment (N) Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective of the project is Category B. US$ 3.0 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. to rehabilitate and extend existing water and sanitation systems in Council for Development and Reconstruction, PO Box 5351/116, Beirut the cities of Ahwaz, Shiraz, Rasht, Anzali, Sari and Babool. A PCD Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 981431/432, Fax: (961-1) 981-251/252, Con- meeting was held in December 2002. Project preparation is under tact: Mr. Jamal A. R Itani, President way. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 240.0 (IBRD). Consultants have been retained and are curently undertaking feasibility Urban Development studies and environmental and social assessments. National Water (R) Cultural Heritage and Urban Development: The project and Wastewater Engineering Company, 8 Shahid Abdolah-zadeh St., will finance (a) priority site conservation and enhancement invest- Keshavars Blvd.,Tehran, Iran, Tel: (98-21) 895-3319, Fax: (98-21) 895- ments and associated urban infrastructure improvements in the 5795, Contact Mr. Elahipanah, PMU Director selected sites of Baalbeck, Byblos, Saida, Tripoli and Tyre, and (b) technical assistance services to strengthen the capacity of the Direc- Jordan torate General of Antiquities (DGA), the Directorate General of Urban Planning (DGU), and target municipalities in cultural heritage Education/Training preservation and tourism development. The project components (R) Education Reform for the Knowledge Economy: The objec- include: (a) cultural heritage preservation; (b) site operation and vis- tive of the project is to support a systemic educational reform that itor management; (c) conservation of Saida and Tripoli historic old extends from early childhood education (ECE) through secondary towns; (d) Urban regeneration and infrastructure improvements; education. It will contribute to the development of human capital with and (e) capacity building in cultural heritage preservation and cul- the skills and competences required by the knowledge economy. This tural tourism development. Appraisal completed. Negotiations were will be done through policy, governance, and administrative reforms; scheduled for 28January2003.EnvironmentalAssessment Category realignment of education programs and practices ensuring access to B. PID: LBPE50529. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be deter- universal basic education (UBE); and promoting readiness to learn mined. Council for Development and Reconstruction (CDR), Talet through ECE. The project will include these components: (a) reori- El Serail, PO Box 116-5351, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 981- entation of education policy objectives and strategy through gover- 373/4/5/6, Fax: (961-1) 864-494, Contact: Dr. Wafa Sharaf el Dine, nance and administrative reform; (b) restructuring and realignment Project Manager of education programs and practice to achieve relevant learning out- comes; (c) achievement of UBE through cost-effective methods; Morocco and (d) promotion of readiness to learn through ECE. Appraisal was scheduledforJanuary2003. Environmental Assessment Category Agriculture B. PID: JOPE75829. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Rainfed Agriculture Development: The overriding goal of the Ministry of Education, PO Box 1646, Amman, Jordan, Tel: (962-6) project is to promote sustainable agricultural development in rain- 568-5081, Fax: (962-6) 464-6654, Contact: H.E. Khaled Toukan fed areas that will help reduce the rural-urban gap. To this end, the proposed project would have the following specific objectives: (a) to Environment build institutional capacity in rainfed areas for project identification Conservation of Medicinal/Herbal Plants: The objective of the and implementation in partnership with local organizations; (b) to project is to support the conservation, management and sustainable improve the livelihoods and incomes of the local population in four use of medicinal and herbal plants. Project preparation is under way. priority areas; and (c) to reduce the vulnerability of the production Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: JOPE69847. US$ 5.3 systems to drought. Negotiations were tentatively scheduled for 22 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, PO Box January 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 2099, Amman, Jordan, Tel: (962-6) 464-4466, Fax: (962-6) 560-1924, MAPE69124. US$ 27.3 (IBRD). Consulting services to be deter- E-mail: [email protected], Contact H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Duwayri, mined. Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Minister Forests, Tel: (212-37) 29-99-45, Fax: (212-37) 69-84-34, Contact: M. Power Benmakhlouf, Director of Land Development Samra First Private Power: The project will consist of a 480 MW, Education/Training gas-fired, combined-cycle power plant to be located near Amman and Adult Uteracy (Alpha Maroc--Ln. 4679-MOR): The objective of developed by the private sector on a build, own and operate (BOO) the project is to test innovations in program management and basis. It will (a) support the government's new initiative for private enhancement of teaching quality that will enable the government to FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 49 Project Implementation Unit, Gaza City, Gaza, Tel: (972-7) 282-5653, ment Category A. PID: YEPE64981. US$ 26.0 (IDA).The second phase Fax: (972-7) 282-5643, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Engineer of preparation studies has started for (a) supply management, (b) Jawad Abu EI-Gomboz, Director, Project Implementation Unit demand management, (c) institutional and social development, and Social Sector (d) information and public awareness campaign design. Consulting services have been engaged. National Water Resources Authority (R) Second Emergency Services Support: The objectives of the (NWRA), PO Box 8944, Sana'a, Yemen, Tel/Fax: (967-1) 231-733, proposed Second Emergency Services Support Project are to miti- E-mail: [email protected], Contact- Dr. Jamal Mohamed Abdo, Chairman, gate the deterioration in education, health and social welfare services NWRA resulting from the economic crisis and its consequent fiscal impact Groundwater and Soil Conservation: The objective of the project by financing goods and services necessary to deliver these services. is to improve the efficiency of water conveyance for irrigation by intro- This will be achieved by: (a) financing the non-salary recurrent ducing piped systems and modern irrigation techniques. This will expenditures of the core social service-delivery minutes of health, result in reducing groundwater removal and depletion of the aquifer. education and higher education, and social affairs, as well as other The project will also support rehabilitation and modernization of ministries whose operating non-salary budgets the Ministry of small spate schemes, pilot terrace rehabilitation and improved water- Finance is unable to finance; and (b) financing the operating cost of shed management. Project preparation is under way. Environmen- the project implementation unit within the Ministry of Finance and tal Assessment Category B. PID: RYPE74413. US$ 40.5 (IDA). Con- any other essential technical assistance needs identified by the par- sultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, ticipating ministries. Approved by the Executive Directorson 17Decem- Sana'a, Republic of Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 282-445, Fax: (967-1) 282-999, ber2002. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: XOPE78136. Contact: Mr. Fareed Mujawar, Deputy Minister US$ 25.0 (Trust Fund). An audit will be contracted to monitor imple- mentation. Ministry of Finance, Health, PO Box 4007, Abu Khadra Complex, Gaza, Tel: (972-8) 282-6188, Fax: (972-8) 282-0696, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Mazen Jarallah, General Director Water Supply/Sanitation Latin America and the Gaza Water and Sanitation II: The project will (a) develop a sus- tainable institutional structure of the water and wastewater sector in Caribbean Region the Gaza Strip by supporting the establishment of a Coastal Water Utility under the ownership of the local governments representing those communities as well as by enhancing and deepening the Argentina involvement of the private sector, and strengthening the regulatory Industry and institutional capacity of the Palestinian Water Authority; and (b) continue improving the water and sanitation services, through reha- Mining Decontamination: The objectives of the project are to bilitation, upgrading and expansion of the existing systems and facil- clean up uranium mines and tailing sites and strengthen the envi- ities. Project preparation is under way but has been delayed by the roninental management capacity of the responsible agency, Comisi6n deteriorating security conditions. Environmental Assessment Cate- Nacional Energia At6mica. Appraisal and negotiations are postponed gory B. PID: XOPE65920. US$ 25.0 (Trust Fund). Consultants will until FY2004 due to country situation. Environmental Assessment be required. Palestinian Water Authority, PWABldg., Shifa St., Gaza Category A. PID: ARPE57124. US$ 16.0 (IBRD). Consulting ser- City, West Bank and Gaza, Tel: (972-8) 282-2696, Fax: (972-8) 283-4686, vices to be determined. Comisi6n Nacional Energia At6mica, Ave. 282-2697, Contact: Dr. Khairy Al-Jamal del Libertador 8250, 3er Piso, Oficina 3352, Buenos Aires 1429, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 4704-1217, Fax: (54-11) 4704-1165, Email: Yemen [email protected], Contact: Jos6 Gregui, Infrastructure Public Sector Management (R) Port Cities Development: The objectives of the project are to Reform of Justice System: The project will support many of the (a) strengthen local government strategic, financial and physical recommendations made through a national dialogue process ("Mesa planning and coordination capabilities to utilize existing assets and de Dialogo") on legal and judicial reform. Specifically, the project will resources better; (b) streamline administrative procedures related promote legal awareness by strengthening legal education, build to private sector activity; and (c) improve access to and reliability of the legal drafting capacity of the Subsecretary of Legislative Affairs, select infrastructure facilities and services in the Governorate of improve access to justice, and study techniques to improve the effi- Aden. Negotiations completed. Board presentation was scheduledfor cacy of public interest law. Project preparation is under way with a 23 January 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: PPF advance of US$ 1.5. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: RYPE65111. US$ 23.4 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Min- ARPE55479. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services will be required. istry of Planning and Development, Tel: (967-1) 250-117, Fax: (967- Ministry of Justice, Sarmiento 329, 3erPiso, Edif. Anexo, Buenos Aires, 1) 250-109, Contact: Mr. Abdub Rahman Tarmoom, Vice Minister Capital Federal, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 4327-5039, 4326-1103, Con- Andrea Sarra Water Supply/Sanitation tact: (R) Sana'a Basin Water Management: The project will be the first Social Sector five-year slice of a program supported by an Adaptable Program (R) Jefes de Hogar : The project will support the workfare part of Credit with a period of 12-15 years. The program objectives are to the Jefes de Hogar (Heads of Household) Program, a socialsafety net (a) increase both the quantity and the usable life of the available water launched by the Government ofArgentina in April 2002 to alleviate resources for domestic and industrial use within the basin and to post- the impact of rising unemployment. Through the execution of small pone new supply investments from outside the basin; and (b) increase infrastructure facilities and productive projects on a pilot basis, the efficiency of agricultural use in order to gain time for a gradual shift program will contribute to improvements in the living standards of to a less water-based rural economy. The project objective is to test the communities where the sub-projects are located and create demand and supply management methods, as well as institutional and employment for poor workers. Board presentation was postponed and regulatory arrangements for full implementation of the program by is not yet rescheduled. Environmental Assessment Category Fl. (a) developing technical and institutional water supply and demand- PID: ARPE73578. US$ 600.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for management methods for large-scale implementation; (b) estab- project preparation. Ministry ofLabor, Employment, and Social Secu- lishing regulatory, legal and institutional framework for basin man- rity, Ave. L.N. Alem 640, Piso 15 , Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: agement; and (c) preparing phase two of the program. Appraisal (54-114) 310-6373, Fax: (54-114) 310-6371, Contact: Mirta Ward, was scheduled to begin on 23January 2003. Environmental Assess- Coordinator FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 51 Rural Development nical assistance, studies and capacity building for the beneficiary com- (R) Rural Poverty Reduction-Minas Gerais: The project would munities and the State Project Implementation Unit. State Secre- help the state government of Minas Gerais to alleviate rural poverty tariat of Agriculture, Supply and Fisheries, Rua Cincinato Pinto, 348, and its consequences by: (a) providing basic social and economic infra- 2o Andar Centro, CEP 57020-050 Macei6, AL, Brazil, Tel: (55-82) 315- structure, and employment and income-generating opportunities 1377, Fax: (55-82) 315-1373, Contact Severino de Melo Araujo, Direc- for the rural poor; (b) decentralizing resource allocation and deci- tor Presidente sion-making to local levels by supporting community-based munic- Social Sector ipal councils and beneficiary associations in investment planning and implementation; (c) leveraging resources mobilized at the com- (R) HD Programmatic Structural Adjustment The objective of munity and municipal levels; and (d) deepening the creation of social the project is to support continuation of successful policies in the human capital. Negotiations are tentatively scheduled for May 2003. Envi- development sector and expand the reform agenda to new aspects ronmental Assessment Category B. PID: BRPE52256. US$ 35.0 in the education, health and social assistance sectors. Appraisaland (IBRD). Consulting services will be contracted for information cam- negotiationscompleted. Boardpresentation is scheduledfor25 February paigns, technical assistance, studies and capacity building for the ben- 2003. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Con- eficiary communities and the State Project Implementation Unit. sultants will not be required for project preparation. Ministry of State Secretariat of Planning and Coordination (SEPLAN), R. Bernardo Education, Esplanada dos Minist6rios, Bloco L, 81 Andar, Gabinete, Guimaraes, 2.731, 4o Andar, CEP 30.140-082 Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil, Brasilia, DF, Brazil, Tel: (55-61) 410-9670/80, Fax: (55-61) 410-9233, Tel: (55-31) 3290-4859, Fax: (55-31) 3290-4759, Contact: Dr. Mauro Contact: Cristovam Buarque, Minister; Ministry of Social Assis- Santos Ferreira, Secretdrio tance, Esplanada dos Ministbrios, Bloco A, 1 Andar, Brasilia, DF, Brazil, Tel: (55-61) 315-1761, Fax: (55-61) 224-0324, Contact Benedita Souza (R) Rural Poverty Reduction-Tocantins: The project would help da Silva, Minister; Ministry ofHealth, Esplanada dos Ministerios, Bloco the state government of Tocantins to alleviate rural poverty and its G, 5' Andar, Brasilia, D.F, Brazil, Tel: (55-61) 223-7340, Fax: (55-61) consequences by: (a) providing basic social and economic infra- 224-8747, Contact: Humberto Sergio Costa Lima, Minister structure, employment and income-generating opportunities for the rural poor; (b) decentralizing resource allocation and decision-mak- Transport ing to local levels by supporting community-based municipal coun- State Highway Management III: The project would help finance cils and beneficiary associations in investment planning and imple- (a) the rehabilitation and maintenance of Minas Gerais' state road mentation; and (c) leveraging resources mobilized at the community network; (b) the upgrading and paving of gravel roads; and (c) the and municipal levels. Negotiations are tentatively scheduledforAugust strengthening of the state's road sector management. Project processing 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: BRPE74737. is currently on hold. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: US$ 36.0 (IBRD). Consulting services will be contracted for information BRPE6523. US$ 165.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. campaigns, technical assistance, studies and capacity building for the Departamento de Estradas de Rodagem do Estado de Minas Gerais, beneficiary comnunities and the State Project Implementation Unit. Av. dos Andradas, 1.120, Sala 215, Pr6dioA, CEP 30120-010 Belo Hor- State Secretariat of Planning and the Environment, AANO -Esplanada izonte, MG, Brazil, Tel: (55-31) 224-8497, 235-1278/1025, E-mail: das Secretarias, Centro, CEP 77085-050, Palmas, TO, Brazil, Tel: [email protected], Contact Julio C6sar Diniz Oliveira, Project Coordinator (55-63) 218-1151, Fax: (55-63) 218-1158, Contact: Livio William Reis de Carvalho, Secretdrio Urban Development (R) Tocantins Rural Infrastructure: The objectives of the project (R) Recife Urban Upgrading-The objective of the projectis to improve are to raise living standards and reduce inequalities and regional dis- the well being of the urban poor in the Recife Metropolitan Region parities by improving access to markets, job opportunities, infra- by increasing the institutional capacity of public (state and local), pri- structure and social services for rural communities in Tocantins' poor- vate and civic entities to plan for, deliver and maintain basic shelter est regions, while ensuring sustainable use of natural resources and and urban services for the low-income population in a coordinated the protection of fragile ecosystems. The project will include com- and sustainable manner. Board approval is scheduledfor 11 March ponents aiming at (a) strengthening institutional capacity for rural 2003. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: BRPE49265. infrastructure management, and participative local and regional US$ 46.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Fundag5o development planning; (b) delineating the economic-ecological zones de Desenvolvimento Municipal (FIDEM), Rua das Ninfas 65, Boa Vista, in targeted regions and further developing environmental protection CEP 50070-050, Recife, PE, Brazil, Contact Barbara K-euzig, Tel: (55- and monitoring capacity; and (c) improving management of the state 81) 3303-5265; Fax: (55-81) 3222-0793; E-mail: [email protected] and local road networks as well as selected high-priority municipal access roads and state feeder roads to link areas with proven sustainable Water Supply/Sanitation economic potential to the main road network. Negotiations were (R) BNDES Water Sector Modernization: The project resulted scheduledfor 11 February2003.Environmental Assessment Category from the restructuring of the Second Water Sector Modernization A-PID: BRPE60573. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be deter- Project (Loan 4292-BR), following a request from the government after mined. State Planning and Environment Secretariat, Esplanada das Congressional approval of the Fiscal Responsibility Law. The federal Secretarias, P9a dos Girass6is, CEP 77003-020 Palmas, TO, Brazil, government remains the borrower of the technical assistance com- Tel: (55-63) 218-1150, Fax: (55-63) 218-1690, Contact: Dr. Ricardo Dias; ponent, but the other two implementing agencies (CAIXA and State Infrastructure Secretariat, Esplanada das Secretarias, Pqa dos BNDES) were upgraded to borrowers. The project will support pri- Girass6is, CEP 77003-020 Palmas, TO, Brazil, Tel: (55-63) 218-1633, vate water and sanitation investments in poor states and municipal- Fax: (55-63) 218-1690, Contact Engo Silvio Ledo ities located in the North, Northeast and Center-West regions. Board Rural Poverty Reduction-Alagoas: The project would help the state presentation is tentatively scheduled for May 2003. Environmental government of Alagoas to alleviate rural poverty and its conse- Assessment Category A. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to quences by: (a) providing basic social and economic infrastructure, be determined. BNDES, Av. Repdblica do Chile, 100, 8o Andar, and employment and income-generating opportunities for the rural CEP 20139-900 Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil, Tel: (55-21) 2277- poor; (b) decentralizing resource allocation and decision-making to 6823/7249/7539/7897, Fax: (55-21) 2240-5719, 2220-1342, E-mail: local levels by supporting community-based municipal councils and [email protected], [email protected], Contacts: Angela Car- beneficiary associations in investment planning and implementa- valho, Terezinha Moreira tion; (c) leveraging resources mobilized at the community and munic- (R) CAIXA Water Sector Modernization: The project resulted from ipal levels; and (d) deepening the creation of social capital. Negoti- the restructuring of the Second Water Sector Modernization Project ations are tentatively scheduled for March 2003. Environmental (Loan 4292-BR), following a request from the government after Con- Assessment Category B. PID: BRPE74083. US$ 16.0 (IBRD). Con- gressional approval of the Fiscal Responsibility Law. The federal sulting services will be contracted for information campaigns, tech- government remains the borrower of the technical assistance com- FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 53 in the border area. Activities are likely to be geared toward provid- under the Financial Management II Project. It will support reform ing basic infrastructure needed to support other economic activities. in the sub-systems (multi-annual budgeting and performance indi- Project is being identified. Project preparation will depend upon cators and results), extend the system to remaining agencies and social progress attained in the peace process. Environmental Assessment funds within the central government and other nonfinancial public Category C. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for prepa- sector entities, and promote several E-government initiatives. Approved ration. Implementing agency is to be determined. by the Executive Directors on 14 March 2002. Loan signing was ten- tatively scheduled for lateJanuary2003. Environmental Assessment Transport Category C. PID: GTPE66175. US$29.75 (IBRD). Consultants were Rural Roads and Development: The project will finance (a) tech- hired for management of the Project Coordinating Unit, technical assis- nical assistance for institutional strengthening, regulatory reform and tance finance, procurement, systems re-engineering and software appli- increased private sector participation, and (b) a rural roads rehabilitation cation development. Ministry of Finance, Office of the Comptroller and maintenance program. The government has formally requested General, 8va Av. y Calle 21, Nivel 13, Zona 1, 01001 Guatemala City, preparation of a US$ 100.0 project that is to be cofinanced by the Bank Guatemala, Tel: (502) 232-7170 Ext. 102; Fax: (502) 230-2792, Con- and IDB ($40.0 each), with the national and sectional governments tact: Justo Rodriguez, Director Internacional providing the remainder. The project will benefit all 14 provinces (includ- ing the 11 with which the Bank and IDB have been working already). Transport Provincial road plans have been completed for the Imababura Province Rural Roads: The project will continue the work started under and are well advanced in two others. Following the decision to com- Loan 4260-GU to improve road transport access in the poorer areas bine the Bank/IDB preparation effort, the former PHRD-funded of the country to stimulate economic activity, improve commercial- team was disbanded. Environmental Assessment Category to be ization of non-traditional agricultural products and provide greater determined. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined, access to social services. Appraisal was tentatively scheduled for Management of the preparation effort is being transferred fully to late January 2003. Environmental Assessment Category to be deter- the Ministry of Public Works..Ministerio de Obras Ptiblicas mined. PID: GTPE55085. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consulting services may (MOP)/Unidad de CaminosVecinales (UCV), Juan Leon Meray Orel- be required for implementation. Instituto de Fomento Municipal, lana esquina, Ministerio de Obras Publicas, Quito, Ecuador, Tel: Guatemala City, Guatemala, Fax: (502) 334-6709, Contact AlbertoAlfaro, (593-2) 255-9120/6268, Fax: (593-2) 2904323, Contact Ing. Carlos Vera; Manager BEDE - Banco del Estado, Ave. Atahualpa 626 y 10 de Agosto, Quito, Ecuador, Tel: (593-2) 225-0320, Contact: Econ. Eduardo Torres Guyana Arguello, Gerente General Environment El Salvador National Protected Area Systems: The project will analyze and PublicSector Management apply biological, socio-economic and land-use data to provide a sound basis for designing and implementing a national protected areas Judicial Modernization (Ln. 7135-ES): The project would (i) system (NPAS). Project activities include: (a) preparing a NPAS strengthen the institutional capacity of the Judicial Branch; (ii) mod- strategic plan through a participatory process involving stakehold- ernize the operation of courts; (iii) improve access, transparency and ers and amerindian indigenous communities; (b) strengthening judicial control; and (iv) develop the professional competence and national institutional capacity to manage the NPAS, especially train- quality of officers and employees of the Judicial Branch. Approved ing of staff; (c) developing the necessary legislative, policy and long- by the Executive Directors on 1 August 2002. Loan signing was ten- term financing framework to support the system; (d) establishing and tatively scheduled for February 2003. Environmental Assessment Cat- managing at least two protected areas; (e) undertaking a public egory C. PID: SVPE64919. US$ 18.2 (IBRD). Consulting services wil awareness campaign on conservation and protected area issues; be required for project implementation. Supreme Court, Centro de and (f) monitoring and evaluating project activities and outcomes. Dis- Gobierno, San Salvador, El Salvador, Tel: (503) 271-8798, Contact: Dr. cussions are under way with the government on redesign of the Augustin Garcia Calderon, President; National Judicial Council, Final project to adopt a long-term programmatic approach. Environmen- Calle los Abetos No 8, Colonia San Francisco, San Salvador, El Sal- tal Assessment Category B. US$ 6.0 (GEF). Most consultants have vador, Tel: (503) 245-4499, Fax: (503) 245-4489, Contact: Dra. Gladys been contracted. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Univer- Marina Chavez, President sity Campus, Turkeyen, Guyana, Tel: (592) 222-6703, Fax: (592) 222- Social Sector 2442, E-mail: [email protected], Contact: Mr. Balgobin Parsaud, Social Investment Fund Local Development: The project will Acting Executive Director strengthen the capacities of local governments to plan with partici- Public Sector Management pation and transparency, manage and sustain investments in local pub- (R) Poverty Reduction Support (Cr. 3725-GUA): The objective lic infrastructure and delivery of municipal services that have a pos- o h rjc st upr mlmnaino h oet euto mtie Cmatgor i.ing PodiD on S E6 US$ 60r.0e (IrDa Coultt Strategy Paper (PRSP). It is envisaged to be the first of a series of a key componentin the itv ipctolDn codii nsimplementation tepo.Terormwudb of the government'sIfthes a prjc National iso supor imple entionofPRSCs. do Povet The Redutio project will be accompanied by a Public Sector Techni- Strategy for Local Development, and would leverage resources con- cal Assistance Credit. It will be implemented in close coordination trolled directly by municipalities, thus adding to the available resources with the IMF and other donors. The project supports the following for local public infrastructure and other support services on a reforms: (a) implementation of a new education sector strategy; (b) demand-driven basis and subject to conditions that promote partic- an expanded effort to combat HIV/AnDs; (c) tax reform including ipation, capacity building, poverty targeting and sustainability of local government tax ad nistration; (d) reforms in the water see- investments. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assess- tor including private management and introduction of water ment Category in poor F. PID: SVPE48647 US$ 60.0 (IBerD). Consultants communities and (e) restructuring the sugar sector, including invest- wjI1 be required for project preparation. Fondo de Inversi6n Social ments designed to lower costs, reduce the number of redundant Desarrollo Local, 10a Ave. Sur y Calle M6xico, Barrio San Jacinto, workers and increase productivity Approved by the Executive Direc- frente a Casa Presidencial, San Salvador, El Salvador, Tel: (503) 237- tors on 17 December 2002. Environmental Assessment Category B. 0122, Fax: (503) 237-0139, Contact: Miguel Angel Sinhn, Director PID: GYPE73851. US$ 12.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Guatemala Policy Coordination and Programme Management Unit (PCPMU), Office of the President, New Garden St., Georgetown, Guyana Public Sector Management (R) Public Sector Technical Assistance (Cr. 3726-GUA): The (R) Integrated Financial Management IIH (LIn. 7104-GUJ): The objective of the project is to strengthen governmental institutions so objective of the project is to deepen the reforms being pursued that they will meet standards that would qualify them for participa- FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 55 Environmental Assessment Category FI. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consultants deposit liabilities. Appraisal is tentatively scheduled for June 2003. will be required for project preparation. BANOBRAS, Monterrey Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: PYPE39994. US$ 50.0 206, Col. Roma, Mexico, DF, Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 564-1138, Con- (IBRD). Consulting services not required. Ministry of Finance, Vice tact: Lic. Ismail Diaz, Manager, International Relations Minister's Office, Edificio Ybaga, Piso 12, Av. Presidente Franco con Nuestra Sra. de la Asuncion, Asuncion, Paraguay, Tel: (595-21) Nicaragua 490-391, Fax: (595-21) 441-474, Contact: Lic. Jose Buttner, Vice Mi- Power nistro de Hacienda. (R) Off-Grid Rural Electrification (PERZA): The objective of the Peru project is to provide selected rural sites with sustainable electricity services and the associated social and economic benefits. This would Education/Training be accomplished by assisting the government in designing and Rural Education and Teacher Development: The project would implementing its national rural electrification strategy; deploying support policy development in the human resources area, and innovative public/private off-grid electricity delivery mechanisms in strengthen MOE's capacity to fully implement rural and bilingual edu- several pilot sites for later national replication; and demonstrating in cation programs under a decentralized model. In addition to this, the the pilot areas the potential of sustainable targeted rural microfinance project would contribute to the development of the MOE's long- and business development services to enhance significantly the term policy on information and communications technology imple- development impact of rural electrification. Negotiations are tentatively mentation at the school level. With respect to human resources, the scheduledfor 24 February2003. Environmental Assessment Category project would support the development of an incentive-based system B. PID: NIPE73246. US$ 5.6/4.0 (IDA/GEF). Consultants will be that would promote teachers according to performance-based criteria required for project preparation. National Energy Commission, PO and provide incentives for teachers to work in rural and high risk areas. Box CJ-159, Complejo de Cooperacion Externa, Managua, Nicaragua, The project would also support consensus building in relation to bilin- Tel: (505) 222-5576/3385, Fax: (505) 222-4629, Contact Alcala Bolanos, gual education and rural pedagogical methods (for multi-grade and Secretario Ejecutivo single-room schools) with civil society. Currently, the Government of Peru is developing a proposal for decentralization in the education Structural Adjustment sector. The project would support this process through school net- Programmatic Structural Adjustment: The objective of the pro- works that would be empowered for independent decision-making ject is to support implementation of the poverty reduction strategy and with a good supervision system to ensure accountability. Board laid out in the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP), in a highly presentation is scheduled for early April 2003. Environmental Assess- restrictive fiscal environment. It will selectively focus on policy and ment Category to be determined. PID: PEPE55239. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). institutional reforms that seek to improve Nicaragua's private invest- Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Calle ment climate, the cost-effectiveness of social sector spending, and Van de Velde 160, Distrito de San Borja, Lima, Peru, Tel: (51-1) 436- governance. Board presentation was scheduled for 28 January 2003. 0455, Contact: Sr. Jorge Ferradas Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: NIPE74760. US$20.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Environment Frente a la Asamblea Nacional, Managua, Tel: (505) 228-5043, Fax: (R) Participatory Management of Protected Areas (PROFO- (505) 222-3033, Contact: Lic. Eduardo Montealegre, Minister of NANPE II): The project will ensure biodiversity conservation by Finance and Public Credit increasing the involvement of civil society institutions and the private sector in the planning, management and sustainable use of five pro- Paraguay tected areas of the Peruvian System of Natural Protected Areas (SINANPE). At present, social assessment and some technical stud- Education/Training ies are being carried out. Main involvement of the Bank will come (R) Secondary Education Reform: This investment loan will after the CAS process has clearly defined the Government priority. improve management and efficiency, educational outcomes, and Appraisal completed. Negotiations are under way Environmental equity in opportunity of the secondary education system. This will Assessment Category B. PID: PEGE68250. US$ 8.0 (GEF). Con- be achieved by: (a) creating additional capacity for sub-sector analy- sulting services to be determined. Government of Peru, Pro-Fondo sis, planning, monitoring and evaluation, and introducing revised employ- Nacional para Areas Naturales Protegidas por el Estado (PROFO- ment practices; (b) introducing a new approach to teacher develop- NANPE), 722 Prolongaci6n Arenales, San Isidro, Lima, Peru, Con- ment and enhancing the school environment through better on-site tact: Alberto Paniagua, Director support for teachers and stronger school-community ties; and (c) estab- lishing innovative mechanisms to ensure more equitable access to Public Sector Management secondary education. Appraisal was scheduled for February 2003. Justice Services Modernization: This technical assistance project Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: PYPE73526. US$ 50.0 will set the basis for an effective and sustainable justice sector reform (IBRD). Consultants will be required for project preparation. Min- process through a series of activities aimed at strengthening sector istry of Education, Chile 8449, Asuncion, Paraguay, Tel: (595-21) institutions and enhancing access to justice by the poor. The objec- 448-214, Contact: Marta Lafuente tives are to: (a) provide the managerial tools required by sector Structural Adjustment authorities to lead the reform process and facilitate access; (b) estab- lish human resources management systems that assure independence Financial Sector Adjustment: The project is aimed at strengthening and transparency; (c) develop a more open and fluid relationship the banking regulatory framework including: (a) modernized exitmecb- between sector institutions and civil society organization; and (d) fos- anisms for banks and use of market merger and asset/deposit trans- ter access to justice mechanisms for marginal groups. Project prepa- fer mechanisms facilitated by a deposit insurance fund, and (b) con- ration is under way. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: solidation of the state owned financial institutions into a small rural PEPE73438. US$ 6.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for human oriented first tier bank and a second tier development fund. The resource strengthening, organizational performance improvement, operation would include the approval of laws which would reform the enhanced access to justice and overall project management. Office existing banking law and central bank charter, as well as a new law of the General Manager of the Judiciary, Paseo de la Reptiblica establishing the creation of more limited state financial institutions Cuadra 2 s/n, Lima 1, Lima, Peru, Tel: (511) 426-2940, Fax: (511) 426 and consolidation or closure of the rest Institutional aspects include 5768, Contact: Roberto Keil, General Manager establishment of a deposit insurance fund to facilitate bank restruc- turings and establishment of a special purpose central bank function Transport using private sector support, to securitize balance sheet assets for Transport Rehabilitation II: The project will assist in (a) improve- the purpose of transfer to acquiring financial institutions along with ments of national highways in Northern Peru; (b) traffic safety pro- FEBRUARY 2003 Monthly Operational Summary PAGE 57 US$ 480.0. IDA partial risk guarantee is for up to US$ 75.0 in sup- port of commercial debt financing. Approved by the Executive Direc- Africa Region tors on 15 October 2002. Financial closure pending. Mauritania Power Middle East and North (R) Somelec Power: (Private Sector) IDA would provide a partial . risk guarantee of about US$10.0 in support of the privatization of Som- Africa Region elec, the national power company. By mitigating some of the key sov- ereign risks, the IDA guarantee would improve the conditions and increase investors'interest in the privatization process. Somelec's pri- Algeria vatization will allow it to improve efficiency in the energy sector, increase and accelerate investments in distribution, expand the number of urban Transport and suburban connections and reduce electricity tariffs. Recom- mended for approval by the Guarantee Review Committee in May (R) Algiers International Airport Concession: The government 2002. Because of insufficient bidding activity this project is no longer called for bids for completion of the new airport terminal in Algiers in the guaranteepreparation program. Furtherreporting will be dis- and operation of the airport under a concession contract. The Bank continued. would offer a Partial Risk Guarantee (PRG) to the concession holder if requested in the winning bid. The PRG would cover defaults on debt Regional servicing of the guaranteed debt caused by a breach of selected contractual obligations. On 9 September 2002, the Bank's Guaran- Public Sector Management tee Review Committee approved offering a PRG. The late inclusion (N) West Africa Capital Markets / BoAD: (Private Sector) IDA of the PRG option in the tender documents for the airport conces- would guarantee sovereign risks for private, medium- and long-term sion led to postponement of the bid opening date to 27 November projects facilitated by the West African Development Bank (BoAD). 2002. Because of insufficient bidding activity this project is no longer Estimated total project cost to be determined. Aline of DA partial in the guaranteepreparation program. Furtherreporting will be dis- risk guarantee of about US$ 70.0 is being considered for small and continued US$ 50.0 (guarantee). Environmental Assessment Cate- medium infrastructure projects in UEMOA (West African Mone- gory B. PID: DZPE80844. Consultants will not be required. Ministry an muc Unn u e g d as Transport, 119, rue Didouche Mourad, 16000, Algiers, Algerie, Tel. ciated with MIGA guarantees (US$ 70.0) and an IDA line of credit, (2ect1 Manager 23-1 4-53 onat . .Brrh,Po and linked to a technical assistance loan of US$ 3.0. ject Manager Uganda Jordan Power Water Bujagali Hydropower: (Private Sector) The project would con- (N) Disi Aman Water Conveyor: (Private sector) The project is struct and operate a 200 MW power plant on a BOOT basis on the for the construction, ownership and operation of a water supply sys- River Nile. The project, sponsored by AES, includes about 100 Km tem called the Disi- Mudawara to Amman Water Conveyance System. of 132 and 220 kV transmission line. Estimated total project cost: US$ The project is a centerpiece of the country's strategy in the water sec- 582.0. An IDA partial risk guarantee of up to US$ 115.0 and IFC loan tor and will transform its current dependence on water from the of up to $60.0 have been approved on 18 December 2001. Presenta- Jordan Valley and points north. IBRD would provide a partial riskguar- tion to the MIGABoard for approval of US$ 200.0 of political risk insur- antee up to US$ 100.0 to protect commercial lenders against sover- ance has been postponed at the request of AES. eign risks. Total project cost to be determined. Board presentation is expected in FY04. East Asia and Pacific Region Latin America and the Lao People's Democratic Republic Caribbean Region Power Nam Theum Power: (Private Sector) The project would construct Bolivia/Brazil and operate a 1,086 MW hydropower facility primarily to export power to Thailand. Estimated total project cost: US$ 1,280.0. A par- Power tial risk guarantee is being considered for the project. The PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) and the CA (Concession Agreement) Bolivia-Brazil Gas Pipeline: (Public/Private Sector) The project have been initiated by respective parties. Board presentation is ten- is for the construction and operation of an approximately 3,000 km tatively scheduled for FY04. pipeline to transport natural gas from Rio Grande in Bolivia to Porto Alegre in Brazil via SAlo Paulo. Total project cost: US$2,000.0. A par- Vietnam tial credit guarantee of about US$ 180.0 was proposed to be used to construct the Brazil portion of the pipeline. The project was approved Power by the Executive Directors in December 2000. Due to market con- Phu My 2/2 Power (GB 004-VN): (Private Sector) The project ditions, and a time delay in receiving government approvals, issuance is for the construction and operation of a gas-fired generation plant of the guaranteed notes has been delayed. Financial closure, if mar- of 715 MWcapacity by a private sponsor. Estimated total project cost: ket conditions improve, is expected by 31 March 2003.