Resources For

Angola

Rural Development

(R) Market Oriented Smallholder Agriculture: The objective is to generate a broad-based and sustainable increase in the income of rural smallholders of the targeted areas, through the improved efficiency of agricultural production and marketing. Appraisal scheduled for 28 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93699. US$ 25.0  (IDA).  Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Maculusso, St. Comandante Gika, Luanda, Angola, Tel: (244-222) 323-224, Fax: (244-222) 323-217, Contact: Mr. Zacarias Sambeny, Vice Minister of Agriculture

Angola

Water and Sanitation

(R) Water Sector Institutional Development:  The objective is to improve the quality and sustainability of urban water supply and sanitation services provided by improving the institutional capacity of the water supply and sanitation utilities in the pilot cities and by rehabilitating existing water supply and sanitation systems in selected major urban centers. Appraisal completed. Negotiations scheduled for 13 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96360.  US$ 30.0 (IDA).  Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Energy and Water, Ave. Conego Manuel das Neves, S. Paulo, Luanda, Angola, Tel: (244-222) 339-988, Fax: (244-222) 339-335, Contact:  Manueal Gomes da Silva, Director

Benin

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Community-Based Coastal and Marine Biodiversity Management: The objective is to manage the coastal zone and biological diversity sustainably. Approved by the Executive Directors on 19 February 2008.  Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 71579.  US$ 4.3 (GEF).  Consultants will be required. Agence Beninoise pour l’Environnement, 03 BP 4387 Jericho Cotonou, Bénin, Tel: (229) 214-556, Fax: (229) 214-543, Contact: Mr. Marcel Baglo Ayite, Director General

Benin

Private Sector Development

(R) Competitiveness and Integrated Growth Opportunity: The objective is to support investment and private sector led growth through the provision of an institutional and business environment in selected sectors such as manufacturing, services, tourism, transit (called “growth sectors”) while fostering national entrepreneurship development. Negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 29 April 2008.  Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 104881. US$ 25.0 (IDA).  Consulting services to be determined. Cellule d’Appui Technique (CAT–PADSP), 01 BP 219, Cotonou, Benin, Tel: (229) 2131-1810, Fax: (229) 2131-2382, Contact: Mr. Abd-El-Wahab Amoussa, Project Coordinator

Benin

Water and Sanitation

(N) Second Decentralized City Management Additional Financing: The objective of the additional financing will complement the works being carried out in the cities of Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and Parakou under Component B of the original project and would further finance minor cost overruns mainly related to the depreciation of the U.S. dollar. Appraisal scheduled for 19 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 109209. US$ 25.0 (IDA) No consultants are required. Agence d’Exécution des Travaux Urbains (AGETUR), 01 BP 2780, Recette Principale, Cotonou, Benin, Tel: (229) 313-645, Fax: (229) 612-166, E-mail: agetur@intnet.bj, Contact: Mr. Lambert Koty, Director General

Botswana

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Wildlife Conflict Management and Biodiversity Conservation for Improved Livelihoods:  The objective is to improve people's livelihoods, resolve conflicts and conserve wildlife by introducing effective measures for sustaining biodiversity and enabling community participation. Appraisal scheduled for 14 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 95617.  US$ 36.5 (GEF).  Consulting services to be determined. Department of Wildlife and Natural Parks, Private Bag B0199, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: (267) 391-4955, Fax: (267) 391-4861, E-mail: lgakale@gov.bw, Contact: Dr. Lucas P. Gakale, Permanent Secretary

Botswana

Health, Nutrition and Population

(N) HIV/AIDS SIL: The objective is to assist the Government of Botswana (and its development partners) in enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of the national multisectoral response to HIV/AIDS. This will also address the longer-term planning, implementation, and effectiveness of national and decentralized coordination efforts. These indicators would probably include the preparation of a joint multi-partner expenditure framework explicitly linked with the National Development Plan (2003-2009). This would serve to enhance both coordination and effectiveness of development partners inputs to the national response. Decision meeting scheduled for 16 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 102299. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Botswana

Health, Nutrition and Population

(R) HIV/AIDS Program Support:  The objective is to enhance program efficiency and cost effectiveness while re-emphasizing prevention and the balanced response as outlined in the national strategic framework for HIV/AIDS. Appraisal scheduled for 21 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 102299.  US$ 50.0 (IBRD).  Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Private Bag 008, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: (267) 395-0100, Fax: (267) 395-6086, E-mail: kndobano@gov.bw, Contact: Mr. K. Ndobano, Deputy Secretary, Economic Affairs

Botswana

Transportation

(R) Integrated Transport: The objective is to improve the effectiveness of the urban and rural transport infrastructure and its operation system in Botswana covering both surface and air transport. Decision meeting scheduled for 26 November 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102368. US$ 68.0 (IBRD).  Consultants will be required. Ministry of Works and Transport, Roads Department, Private Bag 007, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: (267) 395-8504, Fax: (267) 391-3303, E-mail: emasimega@gov.bw, Contact: Mr. Ephraim Masimega, Director, Roads Department, Ministry of Works and Transport

Burkina Faso

Economic Management

(R) Seventh Poverty Reduction Support Development Policy:  The objective is to implement the poverty reduction strategy. The credit was signed on 24 July 2007. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 99010. US$ 40.9 (IDA).  Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined. Secrétariat Permanent pour le suivi des Politiques et Programmes Financiers, Ministère de l’Economie et des Finances, 11 BP 695 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226-50) 301-264, Fax: (226-50) 301-263, E-mail: Fm.didier@gmail.com, Contact: François Zoundi, Executive Secretary; Direction Générale de la Promotion du Secteur Privé, Ministère du Commerce, de la Promotion de l’entreprise et de l’Artisanat, 01 BP 258 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226-50) 307-342, Fax:  (226-50) 307-305, E-mail:lancina@yahoo.fr, Contact: Lancina KI, General Director; Secrétariat Général, Ministère de l’Administration Territoriale et de la Décentralisation, 01 BP 1308 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226-50) 331-383, E-mail: kalifara_sere@yahoo.fr, Contact: Kalifara Sere, General Secretary

Burkina Faso

Education

(R) Basic Education Additional Financing: The objective is to assist the Borrower in its efforts to implement its Basic Education Ten Year Program. The program includes (a) improving the access to, and quality of basic education; (b) strengthening the education sector’s financial sustainability; and (c) enhancing the financial management, budgeting, procurement, monitoring, evaluation, and donor coordination of the Ministry of Basic Education and Literacy (Ministère de l’Education de Base et de l’Alphabétisation MEBA). Decision meeting completed. Appraisal scheduled for 18 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0  (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Government Entity, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226-50) 307-853, Fax: (226-50) 308-036 , E-mail: noraogoz@yahoo.fr, Contact: Zaba Noraogo Innocent

Burkina Faso

Education

(R) Regional Training Center (2ie) P108791: The objective is to support the development of 2IE as a regional center of excellence with the aim of increasing the number of highly skilled professionals in the areas of water, energy, environment and infrastructure engineering. It will do so by: (a) further increasing the capacity of the 2IE campuses in Kamboinse and Ouagadougou to train and board students; (b) improving the quality of training and research programs, particularly at master and doctorate levels; and (c) improving the institute’ s management and communication capacity. Negotiations scheduled for 30 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 108791. US$ 5.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. International Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering (2ie), Rue de la Science, 01 BP 594, Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226-70) 200-542, Fax: (226-50) 312-724, E-mail: bertrand.ficini@2ie-edu.org, Contact: Bertrand Ficini

Burkina Faso

Health, Nutrition and Population

(R) BF HSS and MAP Additional Financing: The objective is to support implementation of the Borrower’s health sector and multi-sectoral HIV/AIDS strategies, in order to accelerate progress toward the Millennium Development Goals. The original project has two components: Component A provides support for the national health strategy for: (i) improved quality and utilization of maternal and child health services; (ii) malaria prevention and treatment; and (iii) treatment for HIV/AIDS and sexually transmissible infections. Component B supports the National HIV/AIDS Strategy through a pooled fund at the National AIDS Council to: (i) improve knowledge of HIV prevention and encourage adoption of lower-risk behaviors among high-risk groups as well as the general population; and (ii) mitigate the socioeconomic consequences of the AIDS epidemic through improved coverage of social safety nets. Decision meeting completed. Appraisal scheduled for 21 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 110815. US$ 10.0  (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, Health Development Support Project (PADS), 03 BP 7062 Ouagoudougou 03, Tel: (226-50) 308-846 , Fax: (226-50) 311-708 , E-mail: pads@fasonet.bf, Contact: Zacharie Balima

Burkina Faso

Rural Development

Second Community-Based Rural Development: The objective is to strengthen capacity for decentralized rural development. Decision meeting scheduled for 30 April 2008. Environment Assessment Category B.  US$ 50.0/90.0  (IBRD/IDA).  Consultants will be required.  Ministere de l'Agriculture, 01 BP 1487 Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226) 5031-5437, Fax: (226) 5031-7410, E-mail: sawadogopg@yahoo.fr, Contact: Jean Paul Sawadogo, Coordinateur National

Burundi

Health, Nutrition and Population

(R) Second Multisectoral HIV/AIDS: The objective is to increase the utilization of the efficacious prevention services and practices among high risk groups, and to increase the proportion of persons living with HIV/AIDS receiving care, support, and treatment. Negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 13 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 109964. US$ 15.0  (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Permanent Secretariat for the National Council for HIV/AIDS, Chaussée Prince Louis Rwagasore, Immeuble Banque de la ZEPBujumbura, Burundi, Tel: (257-22) 245-300/302, Fax: (257-22) 245-301, E-mail: sep-cnls@usan-bu.net, Contact: Francoise Ndayishimiye, Secretariat Exécutif Permanent du CNLS

Burundi

Water and Sanitation

(R) Mutli Sector Infrastructure: The objective is to improve sustainable access and delivery of electricity and water services in urban areas. Appraisal and negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled 13 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 97974. US$ 50.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Implementing Agency to be determined.

Cameroon

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Sector Development SIL: The objective is to assist the Ministry of Energy (MINEE) with the preparation of LPD, AER and rural energy projects. It will provide technical assistance to MINEE and will help set up a rural energy fund. Decision meeting and appraisal completed. Negotiations scheduled for 5 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 104456. US$ 55.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Implementing Agency to be determined.

Cameroon

Health, Nutrition and Population

Multisectoral Contribution to HIV-AIDS National Program:  The objectives are to (a) reduce the number of new HIV infections, (b) coordinate case referrals for effective treatment and follow-up and (c) ensure transparent procurement procedures and fiduciary management. Project preparation is underway.  Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100656.  US$ 40.0 (IDA).  Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Health, Tel: (237) 222-5758, Fax: (237) 223-3439, E-mail: mauricefe@yahoo.fr, cnls@camnet.cm, Contact: Dr. Maurice Fezeu, Permanent Secretary

Cameroon

Public Sector Governance

Transparency and Accountability Capacity Building:  The objective is to enhance transparency and accountability in the use of public resources. Negotiations scheduled for 28 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 84160.  US$ 10.0 (IDA).  Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economic Affairs, Programming and Regional Development, Yaoundé, Cameroon, Tel: (237) 222-4270, Fax: (237) 222-4854, E-mail: prctg@yahoo.fr, Contact: Ngouembe Abandza, Project Coordinator

Cape Verde

Economic Management

(R) Fourth Poverty Reduction Support Credit: The objective is a one-tranche operation that aims to support the implementation of the Government’s Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy, as presented in the GPRSP. The PRSC-4 will continue to engage the Bank in a policy and technical dialogue in three of the five pillars, as follows: (i) promote good governance; (ii) develop human capital, with a focus on health; and (iii) strengthen the effectiveness and sustainability of the social protection system. Decision meeting completed. Appraisal scheduled for 17 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 106502. US$ 6.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Public Administration, Avenida Amilcar Cabral 100, C.P. 30 Praia, Santiago, Republic of Cape Verde, Tel: (238) 260-7500, Fax: (238) 261-3897, E-mail: manuelp@gov1.gov.cv, Contact: Mr. Manuel Pinheiro, Director General of Planning

Chad

Energy and Mining

Second Petroleum Sector Management Technical Assistance and Capacity Building:  The objective is to develop a long-term sustainable approach to management of the petroleum sector. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 102323.  US$ 10.0 (IDA).  Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined

Chad

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Cotton Sector Reform:  The objective is to restructure and liberalize the cotton sector. Project concept review scheduled for 18 February 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96576 US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant).  Consultants will be required. Cellule Technique de la Réforme du Secteur Coton, Ndjamena, Chad, Tel/Fax: (235) 264-854, Contact: Mr. Fauba Padacke, Project Coordinator

Chad

Health, Nutrition and Population

Population and HIV AIDS Additional Financing: The objective would be to: (a) finance the costs associated with the scaling up of STI/HIV/AIDS local response activities targeting the most-at-risk groups in the two regions with the highest sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV/AIDS prevalence indicators in the country and extending these activities to Logone Oriental, the oil producing region; (b) scale up the integrated population and reproductive health services in the region of Moyen Kebbi Ouest to ensure coverage of all women of child-bearing age and their children; and (c) serve as a bridge between the ongoing project and the new Multi-country HIV/AIDS Project (MAP) for Chad, expected to start in mid-2009. An in-depth evaluation of the results of the project would be undertaken in 2008 to feed into the design of new MAP. Board presentation scheduled for 15 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 105724. US$ 7.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Planning, PO Box 286, Chad, Tel: (235-2) 517-153, E-mail: bachar_brahim07@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Bachar Brahim Adoum, General Secretary

Comoros

Economic Management

Economic Governance Technical Assistance:  The objectives are to strengthen personnel and financial management systems and improve the transparency and accountability of Government operations. Appraisal scheduled for 10 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 102376.  US$ 1.8 (IDA).  Consulting services to be determined. Ministere des Finances, du Budget, de l'Economie, du Plan et de la Promotion de l'Emploi, BP 324, Moroni, Comoros, Tel: (269) 741-144, Fax: (269) 741-140, E-mail: sgmfb@comorestelecom.km, Contact: Mr. Yahaya Ahmed Houmedi, Secretaire General

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Private Sector Development

(N) Private Sector Development and Competitiveness Additional Financing: The objective is to increase the competitiveness of the economy and thereby contribute to economic growth; by improving the investment climate; supporting reform of public enterprises in the mining, telecommunications, financial, transport, and energy sectors; stimulating economic diversification and development in the Katanga region through community driven development approaches and facilitating the reintegration of retrenched workers in the local economy through support for training, business development services and finance. Board presentation scheduled for 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C.  PID: 90872. US$ 60.0  (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Comité de Pilotage de la Réforme des Entreprises Publiques (COPIREP), Immeuble SOFIDE 4ème Etage, Av. Lemarinel & Kisangani no. 9-11, Commune de la Gombe, Kinshasa, Tel: (243-081) 526-4329, E-mail: cpm@copirep.org, copirep@copirep.org, Contact: Ilunga Ilunkamba, Executive Secretary

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Public Sector Governance

(N) Governance Capacity Enhancement: The objective is to enhance transparency and efficiency in central and sub-national public finance and human resource management and to establish and consolidate an equitable resource sharing mechanism between central and sub-national government. Board presentation scheduled for 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C.  US$ 50.0 (IDA) Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Rue Lubefu No. 20, Commune de la Gombe, Kinshasa, Tel:  (243-815) 094-947, Fax: (243) 880-2381 , E-mail: minfinrdc@micronet.cd , Contact: Mr. Athanase Matenda Kyelu, Minister of Finance; Ministry of Interior, Boulevard Colonel Tshiatshi, Commune de la Gombe, Kinshasa, Tel: (243-998) 365-336 , E-mail: etchumba@yahoo.fr , Contact: Mr. Albert Etchumba, Advisor, Ministry of State in charge of the Interior, Decentralization and Security

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Rural Development

Agriculture Rehabilitation and Recovery:  The objectives are to (a) increase agricultural productivity sustainably and (b) improve farmers' access to domestic markets. Decision meeting scheduled for 16 April  2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 92724.  US$ 80.0 (IDA).  Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Croissement Avenue Batela et Boulevard du30 Juin, Kinshasa-Gombe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243-99) 990-6017, Email: hubert_ali@yahoo.fr, Contact: Dr. Hubert Ali Ramazani, Secretary-General and Project Coordinator

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Social Protection

(N) Emergency Demobilization and Reintegration SIL: The objectives are to help consolidate peace and promote economic stability and sustainable development in the DRC and the region through demobilization of up to an estimated 150,000 ex-combatants and provision of reintegration support during their transition to civilian life; and to promote the reallocation of Government expenditure from military to social and economic sectors. The proposed additional grant would help finance costs associated with the completion of EDRP demobilization and reintegration activities. Board presentation scheduled for 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 105729. US$ 50.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Defense, Kinshasa, DRC, E-mail: safi divine <damaskabulo@yahoo.fr>, Contact:  Mr. Damas Kabulo, Rear Admiral

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Transportation

(R) Multi-Modal Transport:  The objectives are to (a) reunify the eastern and western parts of the country and (b) reduce annual transport costs by at least half or the equivalent of 2% of GDP. Decision meeting scheduled for late-April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 92537. US$ 200.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministere du Transport, Building ONARA, Blvd. du Juin, Kinshasa-Gombe, Tel: (243-81) 691-4754, Contact: Mr. Charles Mwando Nsimba, Minister of Transportation and Communications

Congo, Republic of

Health, Nutrition and Population

(N) Health Sector Services Development: The objective is to support the strengthening of the health system in order to effectively combat the major communicable diseases and improve access to quality services for women, children and other vulnerable grouops. Negotiations scheduled for 21 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 106851. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consultant services to be determined. Ministry of Health and Population, Tel: (242) 815-765, 364-277, Fax: (242) 836-802, E-mail: bozongo_damaze@yahoo.fr, Contact: Dr. Damase Bodzongo, Director General

Congo, Republic of

Rural Development

Coastal Zone and Marine Biodiversity:  The objective is to promote the sustainable use and conservation of biodiversity resources. This project has been placed on hold. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category B. PIDs: 96485, 95251.  US$ 8.0 (GEF).  Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, BP 2453, Brazzaville, Congo, Tel: (242) 814-131, Contact: Mr. Pierre Claver Oboukangongo, Project Coordinator

Côte d'Ivoire

Economic Management

(R) Economic Governance and Recovery (H350-CI):  (Formerly Emergency Economic Recovery) The objective is to meet post-conflict needs and enable sustained recovery. Approved by the Executive Directors on 1 April 2008. The grant was signed on 2 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 83583. US$ 308.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Immeuble SCIAM, 19éme Étage, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Tel: (225-20) 200-842, Fax: (225-20) 200-856, Contact: H.E. Mr. Paul Bohoun Bouabré, Minister

Côte d'Ivoire

Environment and Natural Resources Management

National Protected Areas Program:  The objective is to strengthen capacity to manage the country's protected areas system. Appraisal scheduled for 8 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 37583. US$ 2.54 (GEF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministère d'Etat du Ministère de l'Environement, OIPR, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, Tel: (225-22) 416-116, Contact: H. E. Angele GNonsa, Ministre

Côte d'Ivoire

Health, Nutrition and Population

(R) HIV/AIDS Multi-sector Response:  The objective is to implement a multi-sector HIV/AIDS national program to reduce the spread of HIV infection, with special focus on the most vulnerable groups, and to assist infected persons and affected communities cope with the impact of HIV/AIDS. Decision meeting scheduled for 23 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 71631.  US$ 20.0 (IDA Grant).  Consultants are required for preparation of the project implementation manual and the accounting and financial management procedures and for recruitment of the coordination unit's core staff. Ministry in Charge of HIV/AIDS, 16 BP, Abidjan 16 Côte d'Ivoire, Tel: (225) 2124-3013/14, 2021-0832, 0752-2376, 0505-6699, Fax: (225) 2021-0834, E-mail: clovisko@yahoo.fr, Contacts: Konan Kouassi Clovis, Charge d'Etudes au Cabinet, Adama Bamba, Directeur des Affaires Financières

Eritrea

Energy and Mining

Power Distribution and Rural Electrification: The objective is the rehabilitation and expansion of urban electricity in Asmara, rural electrification, required maintenance, and replacement and spare parts for generating plants in he interconnected and isolated systems. Appraisal is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 110202. US$ 25.0 (IDA). Consulting services and Implementing Agency(ies) to be determined.

Ethiopia

Energy and Mining

(R) Second Stage Power Sector: Ethiopia-Sudan Interconnector (Cr. 4375-ET): (Formerly Regional Eastern Nile Power Stage 1: Ethiopia-Sudan Interconnector) The objective is to facilitate power trade with Sudan and thus optimize utilization of existing and planned generation capacity. The credit was signed on 17 January 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 74011.  US$ 41.0 (IDA).   Consultants have been selected.  Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation, D'Gaulle Square, 2nd Fl., Rm. 207, PO Box 1233, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-01) 560-042, Fax: (251-01) 550-822, E-mail: eelpa@telecom.net.et, Contact: Miheret Debebe, Secretary and General Manager

Ethiopia

Environment and Natural Resources Management

(R) Sustainable Land Management: The objectives are to reduce land degradation in agricultural landscapes and improve the agricultural productivity of smallholder farmers, and to protect and/or restore ecosystem functions and diversity in agricultural landscapes. Appraisal to be rescheduled. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90789. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, PO Box 6247, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-11) 520-636, Fax: (251-11) 463-686, E-mail: moard-nr@ethionet.et, Contact: Mr. Ahmed Nasser, State Minister

Ethiopia

Health, Nutrition and Population

Nutrition: The objective is to enhance institutions, capacity and knowledge, as well as linkages between different nutrition-relevant sectors, to be able to reduce malnutrition as rapidly as possible, and to enhance access to the most cost-effective preventative health and nutritional interventions. Board presentation scheduled for 29 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 106228. US$ 20.0  (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, PO Box 27173, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel:  (251-11) 551-6378, Fax: (251-11) 551-9366, E-mail: moh@ethionet.et, Contact: Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Minister

Ethiopia

Private Sector Development

Sustainable Tourism Development: The objective is to address poverty and development issues in Ethiopia, using the rich tourism resources as the vehicle for generating tourist expenditure on goods and services provided by Ethiopians. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 20.0  (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Deesie Road, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel:  (251-011) 553-7361, E-mail: tadudando@yahoo.com, Contact: Hon. Tadelech Dalacho, State Minister

Ethiopia

Urban Development

(R) Urban Local Government Development: The objective is to increase basic service delivery in urban local Government administrations through the sustainable mobilization of resources. Negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 29 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 101474. US$ 110.0  (IDA). Consultants to be determined. Ministry of Works and Urban Development, KK: Ledeta, Kebele 007/14, PO Box 24134/1000, Tel: (251-11) 517-5211, Fax: (251-11) 554-1254, E-mail: udss@ethionet.et, Contact:  Abuye Aneley, Director General

Ethiopia

Water and Sanitation

(R) Tana Beles Integrated Water Resources Development: The objective is to target institutions, enhance integrated planning, management and development of the water and land resources to promote accelerated, sustainable and equitable growth in the Tana and Beles sub-basins. Negotiations completed. Board presentations scheduled for 29 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96323. US$ 45.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of  Water Resources, PO Box 5744, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel:  (251-11) 663-7038, 679-224, Fax: (251-11) 663-7038, E-mail: abbaybasin@ethionet.et, Contact: Mr. Fekahmed Negash, Coordinator

Ethiopia

Water and Sanitation

Flood Preparedness and Early Warning, Phase 2:  The objective is to reduce human suffering and damages, as well as capture the benefits of excess flood waters resulting from flooding in the Eastern Nile. Appraisal scheduled for 15 November 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 94268. US$ 5.0/45.0  (IDA Credit/IDA Grant).  Consultants for preparation are in place. Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office, PO Box 27173-1000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-1) 461-130, Contact: Dr. Mohamed Andel Aty Sayed, Regional Coordinator; Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources

Ghana

Economic Management

(R) Sixth Poverty Reduction Support Credit: The objective is the third in a second series of annual operations supporting the implementation of the Ghana Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy (GPRS II) covering the period of 2006-2009, in line with the 2005 Africa Action Plan, and the 2007 Country Assistance Strategy. The proposed operation will focus on three broad components of the new poverty reduction agenda organized under accelerated private sector-led growth, vigorous human resource development, and good governance and civic responsibility. Appraisal and negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 3 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 103631. US$ 100.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, PO Box M40, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 667-231, E-mail: mayesu@mofep.gov.gh, Contact: Michael Ayesu, Head of World Bank Unit

Guinea-Bissau

Social Development, Gender and Inclusion

National Community-Driven Development:  The objective is to improve living conditions through better access to social and economic services and infrastructure. It will use the community-driven development approach of strengthening the capacity of local communities to determine their priority needs and prepare, implement, and maintain sub-projects. Appraisal scheduled for 12 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90712. US$ 10.0 (IDA). A PHRD grant (US$ 0.4) has been provided for preparation. Consultants will be required for preparation. Ministry of Economy and Finance, 37 Ave. Amilar Cabral, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Tel: (243) 520-6894, Contact: Mr. Carlos Andrade, Adviser to the Minister

Kenya

Finance

Financial Sector Reform:  The objectives are to: (a) increase the soundness and resilience of the financial system; (b) improve its governance; (c) improve its depth, breadth and efficiency; and (d) reduce opportunities for large-scale financial misallocations. Negotiations scheduled for September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 84224.  US$ 65.0 (IDA).  No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Treasury Bldg., Harambe Ave., PO Box 30007, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 338-111, Contact: Mr. Joseph Kinyua, Permanent Secretary

Kenya

Health, Nutrition and Population

Health Sector Support:  The objective is to implement a sector-wide  reform and strengthening of the health sector. Decision meeting scheduled for 18 April 2008.  Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 74091. US$ 80.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, Afya House, PO Box 30016, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 717-077, Fax: (254-20) 713-234, E-mail: secretary@hrsmoh.go.ke, Contact: Dr. T. Gakuruh, Head, Health Sector Reform Secretariat

Kenya

Law and Justice

Judicial Performance Improvement: The objective is to improve the performance of the judiciary in areas of public accountability, transparency, improvement in oversight and case and trial management. Appraisal scheduled for 21 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Judiciary of Kenya, PO Box 30041-00100 Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya

Rural Development

Agricultural Productivity and Sustainable Land Management:  The objectives are to (a) attain sustainable use of natural resources for higher productivity and incomes among farmers and (b) maintain critical ecosystem functions in fragile areas. Board presentation scheduled for 26 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 88600. US$ 10.0 (GEF).  Consulting services to be determined. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), PO Box 57811, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 583-301, Fax: (254-20) 583-344, E-mail: kiome-rm@kari.org, Contact: Romano Kiome, Director

Kenya

Social Protection

Economic and Social Empowerment: The objective is to address ‘risk factors’ that affect the targeted individuals, households and communities to employ market-based arrangements, within appropriate social and cultural settings, to help better manage these risks, engage in income generating activities, and reduce their dependence on ‘hand-outs’. The groups include the rural/urban poor and vulnerable, including women, youth, orphans, the physically challenged, individuals living in the poorest communities, especially informal settlements, and those with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Appraisal scheduled for 14 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 105201. US$ 65.0 (IDA). Consultants and implementing agencies to be determined.

Kenya

Transportation

(R) Northern Corridor Additional Financing: The objective of the additional financing is to fully implement all components under the ongoing Northern Corridor Transport Improvement Project. The project will increase efficiency of road transport along the Northern Corridor to facilitate trade and regional integration; enhance aviation safety and security to meet international standards; and promote private sector participation in the management, financing and maintenance of road assets. Appraisal scheduled for 28 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 106200. US$ 160.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Roads and Public Works, PO Box 3026, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 723-101, Fax: (254-20) 720-044, E-mail: oregeoc@roadsnet.go.ke, Contact: Engineer Carey Orege, Project Team Leader; Kenya Airports Authority, PO Box 19001, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 822-111, E-mail: info@kenyaairport.co.ke, Contact: Mr. S. M. Gichuki, Project Team Leader; Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, PO Box 30163, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 827-470, Fax: (254-20) 824-717, E-mail: info@kcaa.co.ke, Contact: Mr. Timothy Waweru, Project Team Leader; Ministry of Transport, PO Box 52692-00200, Nairobi, Tel: (254-20) 272-9200, E-mail: motc@insightkenya.com, Contact:  Mr. A. M. Kitolo, Project Team Leader

Kenya

Urban Development

Municipal Program:  The objective is to improve service delivery in urban centers. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 66488.  US$ 35.0 (IDA).  No consultants are required. Ministry of Local Government, Jogoo House, A Taifa Rd., PO Box 30004, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 223-346, Fax: (254-20) 243-067, Contact: Mr. John K. Karu, Chief Economist

Kenya

Water and Sanitation

(R) Water and Sanitation Service Improvement (Cr. 4376-KE): The objective is to increase access to: (a) reliable, affordable, sustainable water supply sanitation services; and (b) improve the water and wastewater services to the population served by the Athi, Coast and Lake Victoria North Water Services Boards. Credit signing scheduled for 2 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96367. US$ 150.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Athi Water Services Board, Level 3 Front Wing, Africa Re Centre, Hospital Road, Nairobi, Tel: (254-20) 272-4292, Fax: (254-20) 272-4295, E-mail: info@awsboard.go.ke, Contact: Engineer Lawrence Mwangi, Chief Executive Officer; Coast Water Services Board, PO Box 90417-80100, Tel: (254-41) 231-6471, Fax: (254-41) 231-5230, E-mail: cswb@coastwaterboard.co.ke, Contact: Engineer Iddi Mwasina, Chief Executive Officer; Lake Victoria North Water Services Board, PO Box 673-50100, Kakamega, Tel:  (254) 563-0795, Fax: (254) 563-1506, E-mail:  info@lvnwsb.co.ke, Contact: Engineer Diru Magomere, Chief Executive Officer

Lesotho

Economic Management

(N) First Poverty Reduction Support Credit: The objective is the first in a series of operations supporting the implementation of the Government of Lesotho’s (GOL) Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy. The proposed operation is part of a joint effort by development partners in Lesotho to provide predictable and performance related budget support to GOL within a unified framework. As a result, the proposed measures are part of a joint Performance Assessment Framework agreed between IDA, GOL and key development partners. Negotiation scheduled for 14 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 102302. US$ 7.2 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, Box 395 Maseru, Kingdom of Lesotho, Tel: (266-22) 310-826, Fax: (266-22) 310-157 , Contact: Dr. Moeketsi Majoro, Permanent Secretary

Lesotho

Water and Sanitation

(R) Water Sector Improvement APL Phase II: Metolong Dam and Water Supply: The objective is to support the Government of Lesotho to develop the next least-cost, long-term solution to supply water to the Lowlands (Maseru and surrounding areas) along with distribution network expansion, continued reforms within the sector and scaling-up community water supply systems, in an environmentally sustainable, socially responsible and economically viable framework. Decision Meeting scheduled for 17 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 108143. US$ 10.0  (IDA). Consulting services to be determined.  Ministry of Natural Resources, PO Box 772, Maseru, 100 Lesotho, E-mail: leleka@ilesotho.com, Contact: Mr. B. Leleka, Principal Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources

Madagascar

Public Sector Governance

(N) Second Governance and Institutional Development: The objective is to improve the efficiency and transparency of government and selected public services in Madagascar in line with the Madagascar Action Plan (MAP). Board presentation scheduled for 29 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID 103950. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Presidence de la Republique de Madagascar, Programme de Reformes pour l'Efficacite de l'Administration (PREA), Bureau de Gestion, Lot II LA, Rue Andriamahajonoro, Ankadivato, Madagascar, Tel: (261-20) 222-0911, Fax: (261-20) 222-0910 , E-mail: pdgi@moov.mg, Contact: M. Jean-Jacques Randrianoelison, Coordinateur General

Madagascar

Transportation

(N) Transport: The objective is to reduce transport costs on major transport infrastructure and to sustainably improve accessibility in rural area. The project will finance: (a) the rehabilitation of the national road to the main rice growing area of Lac Alaotra; (b) the continuation of the rehabilitation of the Northern network railways; and (c) the continuation of the experimentation of performance-based contracting for the maintenance of provincial roads and labor-based maintenance activities. Appraisal scheduled for 21 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102135. US$ 40 (IDA). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Madagascar

Urban Development

(N) Integrated Growth Poles Additional Financing: The objective of the additional financing is to complete the original activities that have remained un-funded to date and which would enhance the impact and development effectiveness of the Project and expand coverage of basic services to the local population. It would focus on three key areas: (a) strengthening the business environment; (b) infrastructure upgrading; and (c) project implementation and local institutions strengthening. Board presentation scheduled for 17 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 110405. US$ 30.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. National Project Secretaria, Ministry of Finance Economy and Budget

Malawi

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Sector: The objective is to support a SWAP in the road sector covering main, feeder and urban roads, capacity building for local construction industry, and institutional strengthening. Concept review scheduled for 30 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 45.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. ESCOM, PO Box 2047, Blantyre, Malawi, Tel: (265-1) 822-000, 824-274, Fax: (265-1) 823-560, E-mail: pzembani@escommw.com;  info@escommw.com, Contact:  Mr. Peterson Zembani, Chief Executive Officer

Malawi

Health, Nutrition and Population

(R) Second HIV/AIDS SIL: THe objective is to support the pooled financing arrangement for the national HIV/AIDS program in Malawi. Appraisal scheduled for 1 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Malawi

Public Sector Governance

Fiscal Decentralization for Local Assemblies: The objective is to support the implementation of an efficient and effective intergovernmental fiscal architecture and help strengthen the institutions and capacities of local Governments in financial and general management, in order to promote transparent and accountable local Governments that effectively delivers services to citizens. Negotiations scheduled for 18 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 25.0 (IDA). Consultants to be determined. Ministry of Finance, PO Box 30049, Lilongwe 3, Malawi, Tel: (265-1) 789-355, Fax: (265-1) 789-173

Malawi

Rural Development

(R) Agricultural Sector Development: (Formerly Agricultural Development) The objective is a program-based operation led by the Government working with lead donors in-country, covering sustainable land and water management, agribusiness and market development, food security and risk management, research and technology development, and institutional development and capacity building. Negotiations scheduled for 18 April 2008.  Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 105256. US$ 30.0/$5.8 (IDA/GEF). Appraisal scheduled for 5 March, 2008; Negotiations scheduled for 1 April, 2008; Board Presentation scheduled for 24 June, 2008. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, PO Box 30134, Lilongwe 3, Malawi, Tel: (265-1) 788-817, Fax: (265-1) 789-218, E-mail: pkabambe@globemw.net, Contact: Mr. Patrick Kabambe, Principal Secretary

Mali

Energy and Mining

(N) Additional Financing Household Energy and Universal Access: This additional financing is intended to mainly finance energy services delivery sub-projects (both bottom up and top down) with limited financing to support household energy and capacity development initiatives of HEURA, consistent with its initial development objective. Preparation mission is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 111018. US$ 35.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Agence Malienne pour le Développement de l’Energie Domestique et d’Electrification Rurale (AMADER), Batiment CRES, Badalabougou, B.P. 1872 Bamako, Mali, Tel: (223) 222-4538, Fax: (223) 223-7396, E-mail: amader@amadermali.net, Contact: Mr. Ismael Toure, PDG AMADER

Mauritania

Transportation

(R) Transport Sector:  The objective is to update and implement the Government's transportation plan. Appraisal scheduled for 14 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 89672.  US$ 4.5 (IDA).  Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Equipment and Transport, Immeuble du Gouvernement, BP 237, Nouakchott, Mauritania, Tel/Fax: (222) 524-1626, E-mail: medelhafed@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mohamed El Hafed Ould Haiba, Director of Planning, Search and Cooperation

Mauritius

Economic Management

(R) Second Trade and Competitiveness Development Policy: The objective is to support a bold and comprehensive structural reform program which the Government is implementing in response to two major challenges: (i) the "triple trade shock" of trade preference erosion and high oil prices; and (ii) the transition from low wage, low skill sugar and apparel exporter to innovative, knowledge and skill based services economy. The loan was signed on 18 March 2008 Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 106650. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, New Government Center, Port Louis, Mauritius, Tel: (257) 208-7920, Fax: (230) 213-6450, E-mail: amansoor@mail.gov.mu, Contact: Mr. Ali Mansoor, Financial Secretary

Mauritius

Transportation

(R) Environmental Urban Transport:  The objective is to reduce or at least stabilize traffic congestion in the Port Louis conurbation. Appraisal scheduled for 21 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 91828.  US$ 20.0 (IBRD).  Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport and Shipping, Urban Transport Programme Secretariat, New Government Center, 4th Fl., Port Louis, Mauritius, Tel: (230) 201-3466, Fax: (230) 201-3417, Contact: Mr. Stefan Atchia, Urban Transport Planner

Mozambique

Economic Management

Fifth Poverty Reducation Strategy Credit: The objective is to support the implementation of the government's PARPA II in CY09 with a special focus on governance/financial management reforms and accelerating shared growth. All the triggers are drawn from the Performance Assessment Framework and the assessment process follows the MoU signed by 19 general budget support donors. Concept review meeting scheduled for 22 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 70.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance

Mozambique

Energy and Mining

Transmission Backbone SIL: The objective is to support the development of the transmission backbone linking Tete Province with the south of Mozambique. World Bank participation in the project will be critical in terms of structuring and anchoring a bankable project that will serve as a catalyst for raising the required financing. Concept review completed. Decision meeting scheduled for 8 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Mozambique

Environment and Natural Resources Management

(R) Southwest Indian Ocean Fisheries:  The objective is to generating scientific knowledge and developing the core legal and institutional capacity to implement an action plan for managing fisheries for maximum economic returns, consistent with environmental sustainability and socially equitable distribution of the benefits of exploitation. The GEF was signed on 9 October 2007. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 72202.  US$ 12.0 (GEF).   Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Mombasa, Kenya, Tel: (254-41) 471-435, Fax: (254-41) 475-157, E-mail: director@kmfri.co.ke, Contact: Dr. Johnson Kazungu, Director, Dr. Renison Ruwa, Deputy Director

Mozambique

Health, Nutrition and Population

Health Services Delivery: The objective is to increase the coverage of health services by improving the population's access to health services in the most disadvantaged provinces through: (a) strengthening community-based service delivery, (b) scaling up outreach services, and (c) improving and expanding facility-based services. Negotiations scheduled for 26 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 99930.  US$ 30.0 (IDA).  Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, 1008 Ave. Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique, Tel: (258-21) 326 164, E-mail: joseurias69@yahoo.com.br, Contact: Mr. Jose Urias Armindo Tonela, Administrator of HSDP

Mozambique

Private Sector Development

(R) Competitiveness and Private Sector Development: The objective is to enhance the competitiveness and employment levels of the Mozambican private sector by strengthening the capacity of local intermediaries to provide business development services to SMEs, enhancing access to finance for business investment and expansion, and promoting an enabling business environment. Appraisal scheduled for 10 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 106355. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Praça 25 de Junho, No. 300, 7º Andar, Maputo, Mozambique, Tel: (258-21) 427-204, Contact: H. E. Minister Antonio Fernando, Minister of Industry and Commerce

Mozambique

Rural Development

(R) Market Driven Irrigation SIL: The objective is to focus on medium commercial farmers and agribusiness, through the support of agriculture infrastructure and services. Project concept review is underway.  Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Mozambique

Water and Sanitation