MOS - Africa Region

Angola

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Market Oriented Smallholder Agriculture (Cr. 45020-AO): 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. Bank Approval completed on 31 July 2008. Signing scheduled for 29 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P093699. US$ 30.0/8.2/4.0 (IDA Credit/IFAD/JPN). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Maculusso Street, Comandante Gika, Luanda, Angola Tel: (244-222) 323-224 Fax: (244-222) 323-217, Contact: Zacarias Sambeny, Vice Minister of Agriculture

Angola

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Water Sector Institutional Development (Cr. 45010-AO): 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. Signing scheduled for 21 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P096360. US$ 57.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Water, Conego Manuel das Neves Avenue, S. Paulo, Luanda, Angola Tel: (244-222) 339-988 Fax: (244-222) 339-335, E-mail: proj.dsa.minea@ebonet.net, Contact: Manuel Gomes da Silva, Director

Benin

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Efficiency Program: The objective is to enhance standards for key household equipment in Benin, and to introduce efficient light bulbs to the customers through a bulk procurement scheme and mitigate climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The loan was signed on 13 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P115064. US$ 1.8 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Societe Beninoise d Energie Electrique (SBEE), Rue 637, Avenue du Gouverneur, General William Ponty, Cotonou, Benin Tel: (229-21) 312-145 Fax: (229-21) 315-028, E-mail: sbeedg@yahoo.fr, Contact: Godefroy Chekete, Managing Director

Benin

Energy and Mining

(R) Increased Access to Modern Energy (Cr. 45870-BJ): The objective is to substantially increase the penetration rate for electrification. The credit was signed on 13 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110075. US$ 70.0/23.1/1.3/2.0/18.7 (IDA Credit/EUIB/FFEM/FSCO/KFW). Consultants will be required. Societe Beninoise d Energie Electrique (SBEE), Rue 637, Avenue du Gouverneur, General William Ponty, Cotonou, Benin Tel: (229-21) 312-145 Fax: (229-21) 315-028, E-mail: sbeedg@yahoo.fr, Contact: Godefroy Chekete, Managing Director

Benin

Health and Other Social Services

(N) Health Sector Wide Approach: The objective is to support the longer term objective of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality and would, as a result, contribute to reach the Millennium Development Goal No. 5. Project Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P113202. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, 01BP: 882 Cotonou Benin, Benin Tel: (229-21) 332-141/178 Fax: (229-21) 133-0464, E-mail: valgoyit@yahoo.fr

Benin

Information and Communications

(R) eBenin: The development objective of the e-Benin is to support population, businesses and governments in Benin to have access to quality and affordable ICT services on open, transparent and non-discriminatory terms. Decision Meeting scheduled for 2 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P113370. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Botswana

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Wildlife Conflict Management and Biodiversity Conservation for Improve: The objective is to improve people's livelihoods, resolve conflicts and conserve wildlife by introducing effective measures for sustaining biodiversity and enabling community participation. Negotiations are underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P095617. US$ 5.5 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Department of Wildlife and Natural Parks, Private Bag B0131, Botswana Tel: (267) 397 1405 Fax: (267) 391 2354, E-mail: tmmopelwa@gov.bw, Contact: Dr. Lucas P. Gakale, Permanent Secretary

Botswana

Energy and Mining

Mmamabula Coal to Power IPP: The objective is to develop, own and operate a 2100 MW coal fired supercritical power plant and an associated coal mine in eastern Botswana by a private sector project company. Appraisal scheduled for 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P110332. US$ 150.0 (GUAR). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Minerals, Energy and Water Affairs, Government of Botswana, Private Bag 0018, Gaborone, Botswana Tel: (267) 360-3220, E-mail: BadirwangM@bpc.b, Contact: Mr. Modiri Badirwang, Project Manager

Botswana

Transportation

(R) Integrated Transport (Ln. 77130-BW): 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. The loan was signed on 28 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102368. US$ 186.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Works and Transport, Botswana, Private Bag 007, Gaborone, Botswana Tel: (267) 395-8504 Fax: (267) 391-3303, E-mail: emasimega@gov.bw, Contact: Ephraim Masimega, Director, Roads Department

Burkina Faso

Education

(R) Basic Education Sector Additional Financing: The objective is to assist the Borrower in its efforts to implement its Basic Education Ten Year Program. Bank Approval completed on 10 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110642. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Government Entity, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Tel: (226-50) 307-853 Fax: (226-50) 308-036, E-mail: noraogoz@yahoo.fr, Contact: Zaba Noraogo Innocent, Secretary General (MEBA), Basic Education Ministry

Burkina Faso

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Health Sector Support and Multi-Sectoral AIDS Additional Financing: The objective is to support implementation of the Borrower’s health sector strategy and to support the National HIV/AIDS Strategy through a pooled fund at the National AIDS Council. Bank Approval completed on 5 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P110815. US$ 15.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Health Development Support Project (PADS), 03 BP 7062 Ouagoudougou 03, Burkina Faso Tel: (226-50) 308-846 Fax: (226-50) 311-708, E-mail: pads@fasonet.bf, Contact: Zacharie Balima, Coordinator

Burkina Faso

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Community-Based Rural Development: The objective is to strengthen capacity for decentralized rural development. Decision Meeting is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P104700. US$ 1.9 (GEFU). 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

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Culture Diversification and Markets Development: The objective is to: (a) develop the private sector in coffee, tea, and horticulture; (b) carry out pilot programs that would involve some small infrastructure investments, development of market intelligence; and (c) transfer of knowledge and skills. Appraisal scheduled for 2 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107343. US$ 43.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, PO Box 1830, Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: (257-2) 222-2022 Fax: (257-2) 222-3827, E-mail: reforme_mpbdi@yahoo.fr

Burundi

Finance

(R) Public Enterprise Technical Assistance: The objectives are to enhance the business climate through improvement in the financial and regulatory environment for business. Decision Meeting scheduled for 6 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P107851. US$ 16.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, PO Box 1830, Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: (257-2) 222-2022 Fax: (257-2) 222-3827, E-mail: reforme_mpbdi@yahoo.fr, Contact: Seleus Nezerwe, Page Coordinator

Burundi

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Emergency Demobilization and Transitional Reintegration (Cr. H4970-BI): The objective is to support the efforts of the Recipient to demobilize members of the National Liberation Forces and the National Liberation Forces Dissidents; and provide socioeconomic reintegration support. The grant/loan was signed on 30 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113506. US$ 15.0/7.5 (IDA Grant/SPTF). Consultants will be required. National Commission For Demobilization, Reinsertion And Reint, Avenue Du Luxembourg, Building Peace Hous, Bld De I'Independance, BP 1932, Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: (257-2) 224-9197 Fax: (257-2) 224-9395, Contact: Jeroboam Nzikobanyanka, Coordinator

Burundi

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Health Support (Cr. H4880-BI): The objective is to increase the use of a defined package of health services by pregnant women and children under five. The grant was signed on 7 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P101160. US$ 25.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Health, PO Box 1820, Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: (257-2) 225-167 Fax: (257-2) 229-196, Contact: Dr. Emmanuel Gikoro, Minister

Burundi

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Public Works and Urban Management (Cr. H4850-BI): The objective is to increase access to urban infrastructure and services in Bujumbura and other secondary cities and improve the capacity of targeted local governments to deliver, operate and manage these urban services. The grant was signed on 7 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112998. US$ 45.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Works and Equipment, Avenue Pierre Ngendandumwe,, Maison des Oeuvres, 3e etage, BP 989 Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: (257-2) 224-4196 Fax: (257-2) 225-1721, Contact: Alphonse Niyongere, Director

Burundi

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Third Economic Reform Support Development Policy Loan DPL: The objective is to transform Burundi's economy from a post-conflict context, and to design and implement policies to accelerate growth and promote human development, including through private sector development. Bank Approval scheduled for 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P113235. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, PO Box 1830, Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: (257-2) 222-2022 Fax: (257-2) 222-3827, E-mail: reforme_mpbdi@yahoo.fr, Contact: Clotilde Nizigama, Minister of Finance

Cameroon

Education

(R) Education for All--Fast Track Initiative: This is the second trance of EFA-FTI Catalytic Fund Grant, which finances contract teacher salaries on a declining basis. Decision Meeting scheduled for 17 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P116437. US$ 24.8 (EFAF). No consultants are required. PASE Project Coordination Unit, PO Box 25627, Yaounde, Cameroon Tel: (237) 764-5102 Fax: (237-2) 220-1724, E-mail: atchameni@yahoo.fr, Contact: Apollinaire Tchameni, Coordinator

Cameroon

Energy and Mining

(R) Partial Risk Guarantees for Kribi Gas Power Generator: The objective is to assist Cameroun's first IPP with a production capacity of 150-225 MW and will be operated by Kribi Power Development Corporation (KPDC), a 100% subsidiary of AES Sonel. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P110177. US$ 60.0/65.0/100.0/0.0 (GUID/ZBIL/ZMUL/ZPCI). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Cameroon

Health and Other Social Services

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. Preparation scheduled for 11 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P100656. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Health, Cameroon Tel: (237) 222-5758 Fax: (237) 223-3439, E-mail: mauricefe@yahoo.fr, cnls@camnet.cm, Contact: Dr. Maurice Fezeu, Permanent Secretary

Cameroon

Industry and Trade

(R) Agricultural Competitiveness (Cr. 46120-CM): The objectuve is to strengthen Key Rural Infrastructure; strengthen selected value chains; support the establishment of sectoral legal and regulatory framework. Signing scheduled for 30 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112635. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Programme National de D#veloppement Participatif II, B.P. 624, Yaounde, Cameroon Tel: (237-77) 595-788, E-mail: alberttoussi@yahoo.fr, Contact: Martin Paul Mvondo, Focal Point

Cameroon

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Community Development Program Support (Cr. 45930-CM): The objectives are: (a) support the Government for the timely adoption and promulgation of the regulatory and legal framework for decentralization prior to the launching of the second phase; and (b) harmonize the timeframe with other concerned development partners. Signing scheduled for 30 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113027. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. PNDP Central Coordination Unit, Yaounde, Cameroon Tel: (237) 793-4904, E-mail: pndp@pndp.org, Contact: Marie Madeleine Nga, Project Coordinator

Cape Verde

Energy and Mining

(R) Reform and Recovery of the Electricity Sector: The objective is to meet the electricity and water supply needs of the country in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner in order to contribute to economic growth and well-being of the population of Cape Verde. Decision Meeting scheduled for 29 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P115464. US$ 41.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Cape Verde

Energy and Mining

Partial Risk Guarantee Wind: The objective is to meet the electricity and water supply needs of the country in an economically and environmentally sustainable manner, which would contribute to economic growth and well-being to population. Decision Meeting scheduled for 29 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P115453. US$ 11.8 (GUAR). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Cape Verde

Industry and Trade

(R) Fifth Poverty Reduction Support Credit-DPL I: The objective is to support policies and institutions aimed at developing a dynamic private sector-led services sector to be the engine of sustainable growth and poverty reduction. Decision Meeting scheduled for 23 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P113306. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Santiago, Cape Verde Tel: (238) 260-7500 Fax: (238) 261-3897, E-mail: manuelp@gov1.gov.cv, Contact: Manuel Pinheiro, General Director

Cape Verde

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

SME Capacity Building and Economic Governance: Small and Medium Enterprise (SME). The objective is to improve the performance of small and medium enterprises and the transparency and efficiency of public sector governance. Decision Meeting scheduled for 14 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P107456. US$ 6.0/2.0 (IDA Credit/ZMUL). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Cape Verde

Transportation

(R) Transport Sector: The objectives are: (i) support tourist activity and improve access for rural populations on the island of Santiago; and (ii) improve population mobility by making transport networks, particularly the road network and inter-island maritime transport, more affordable and dependable. Project Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112767. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Telecommunication, Cape Verde Tel: (238) 261-4820 Fax: (238) 261-3054, E-mail: luciospencer@yahoo.com, Contact: Lucio Spencer Lopes dos Santos, Program Coordinator

Chad

Health and Other Social Services

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; (b) scale up the integrated population and reproductive health services in the region; and (c) serve as a bridge between the ongoing project and the new Multi-country HIV/AIDS Project (MAP). Bank Approval scheduled for 12 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P105724. US$ 7.0 (IDA Grant). 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: Bachar Brahim Adoum, General Secretary

Comoros

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Services Support Co-Financing and Restructuring: The objective is to increase access to short-term employment in targeted food-insecure areas. Bank Approval completed on 2 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114740. US$ 1.0 (SPF). Consultants will be required. Fonds d'Appui au Developpement Communautaire (FADC), BP 2494, Route de Ligue des Etats arabes, Comoros Tel: 269-732-882 Fax: 269-732-884, E-mail: fadc@comorestelecom.km, Contact: Doulfat Dhilkamal, Director

Comoros

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Economic Governance Technical: The objectives are to strengthen personnel and financial management systems and improve the transparency and accountability of Government operations. Appraisal scheduled for 2 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P102376. US$ 1.8/0.0 (IDA Grant/ZUNI). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Budget and Planning, BP 324, Moroni, Comoros Tel: (269) 744-144 Fax: (269) 741-140, E-mail: sgmfb@comorestelecom.km, Contact: Yahaya Ahmed Houmedi, Secretaire General

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Agriculture Rehabilitation and Recovery Support: The objectives are to (a) increase agricultural productivity sustainably and (b) improve farmers' access to domestic markets. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P092724. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Kinshasa-Gombe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243-99) 990-6017, E-mail: hubert_ali@yahoo.fr, Contact: Hubert Ali Ramazani, Secretary-General and Project Coordinator

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Emergency Demobilization & Reintegration Additional Financing: The objective is to help finance costs associated with the completion of EDRP demobilization and reintegration activities. Bank Approval completed on 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P105729. US$ 50.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Defense, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, E-mail: damaskabulo@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Damas Kabulo, Rear Admiral

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Enhancing Governance Capacity (Cr. H3650-ZR): 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. Bank Approval completed on 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P104041. US$ 50.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Rue Lubefu No. 20, Commune de la Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243-815) 094-947 Fax: (243) 880-2381, Contact: Mr. Athanase Matenda Kyelu, Minister of Finance

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Transportation

(R) Private Sector Development and Competitiveness Additional Financing: The objective is to: (a) improve the investment climate; (b) supporting reform of public enterprises in the mining, telecommunications, financial, transport, and energy sectors; (c) stimulating economic diversification and development in the Katanga region. Bank Approval completed on 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P090872. US$ 60.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Comite de Pilotage de la Reforme des Entreprises Publiques (COPIREP), too long, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243-081) 526-4329, E-mail: cpm@copirep.org, copirep@copirep.org, Contact: Ilunga Ilunkamba, Executive Secretary

Congo, Democratic Republic of

Transportation

Multi-modal Transport: The objectives are: (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 22 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P092537. US$ 180.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministere du Transport, Building ONARA, Blvd. du Juin, Kinshasa-Gombe, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243-81) 691-4754, Contact: Charles Mwando Nsimba, Minister of Transportation and Communication

Congo, Republic of

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Health Sector Services Development (Cr. H3930-CG): 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 groups. Bank Approval completed on 29 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P106851. US$ 40.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health and Population Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (242) 815-765, 364-277 Fax: (242) 836-802, E-mail: bozongo_damaze@yahoo.fr, Contact: Damase Bodzongo, Director General

Cote d'Ivoire

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Ivory Coast Protected Area: The objective is to improve the management of the National Parks, particularly the Comoe. The loan was signed on 21 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111290. US$ 2.5 (GEFU). Consultants will be required.

Cote d'Ivoire

Energy and Mining

(R) Urgent Electricity Rehabilitation (Cr. H4830-CI): The objective is to help improve the availability, reliability, efficiency and financial viability of electricity supply in Côte d#Ivoire. The grant was signed on 21 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112573. US$ 50.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. SOGEPE, Place de la Rupublique, Immeuble EECI, 01 BP, Cote d'Ivoire Tel: (225) 2020-6000 Fax: (225) 2020-6149, E-mail: sogepe@sogepe.ci, Contact: Jeanne-Chantal Bouedy, Directeur General

Eritrea

Energy and Mining

(R) 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. Bank Approval completed on 26 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110202. US$ 17.5 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Consulting services and implementing Agency(ies) to be determined. Eritrea, Contact: Fabricio Barreto, Director

Ethiopia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Agricultural Growth: The objective is to increase agricultural productivity and enhance rural market efficiency. It will address key constraints that impede smallholders from engaging in markets and investing in improved agricultural technologies and in natural resource development, including small-scale irrigation. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113032. US$ 200.0/80.0 (IDA Credit/ZBIL). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Ethiopia

Energy and Mining

Gibe III Hydro Power: The objective is to increase hydro capacity to meet its domestic needs and to monetize its resources via exports. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 4 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P111599. US$ 50.0/300.0/150.0/300.0/300.0/300.0/300.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB/EUIB/GUAM/GUID/ITAL/ZPCO). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Ethiopia

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Third Productive Safety Nets: The objective is to improve the productivity and efficiency of transfers to chronically food-insecure households, reducing household vulnerability, improving resilience to shocks, and promoting sustainable community development. Bank Approval scheduled for 22 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113220. US$ 130.0/350.0/530.9/81.8/324.1/78.7/80.6/71.3/23.0/50.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/AID/CIDA/DFID/ECEU/GIRR/NEDA/SIDA/WOFP). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: (251-111) 503-506, E-mail: MesfinA@etharc.org, Contact: 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

Ethiopia

Industry and Trade

Tourism Development (Cr. 46240-ET): The objective is to improve product and market development making tourism as the main export earner for the economy. Bank Approval completed on 30 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P098132. US$ 35.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, PO Box 2183, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: (251-011) 553-7361 Fax: (251-011) 551-2889, E-mail: tourismethiopia@ethionet.et, Contact: Teresa Kifetew, State Minister

Ethiopia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Public Sector Capacity Building Program: The objective is to extend support for the Government of Ethiopia's (GOE) National Capacity Building Program initiated through PSCAP I. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P107217. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Capacity Building, PO Box 1082, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: (251-1) 564-778 Fax: (251-1) 553-388, E-mail: mocb@telecom.net.et

Ethiopia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

First Development Policy Operation: The objective is to support structural policies and institutional reforms aimed at finding durable solutions to Ethiopia's twin macro challenges--high inflation and acute balance of payments pressure, without unduly sacrificing Ethiopia's high growth rate. Decision Meeting scheduled for 1 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P115304. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Gabon

Transportation

Gabon Road Infrastructure SIL: The objective is to reduce congestion on Libreville’s only road outlet to the rest of the country and to improve road maintenance efficiency. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P096375. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Gambia, The

Education

(R) EFA-FTI Catalytic Fund 2009-2011: The objective is to improve conditions for teaching and learning in basic education, including early childhood development. The loan was signed on 6 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115427. US$ 28.0 (FTIE). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Willy Thorpe Place Bldg., Banjul, Gambia, The Tel: (220) 422-8522 Fax: (220) 422-5066, E-mail: jawaragaye@yahoo.com, Contact: Jawara Gaye, Project Manager, Project Coordination Unit

Gambia, The

Industry and Trade

(R) Growth & Competitiveness: The objective is to improve the investment climate and strengthen the competitiveness of key sectors. Appraisal scheduled for 5 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114240. US$ 8.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. GIPFZA, GIPFZA House, 48 Kairaba Avenue, Serrekunda, KMC, Banjul, Gambia, The Tel: (220) 437-7624 Fax: (220) 437-7379, E-mail: ceo.gipfza@qanet.gm, Contact: Kebba Njie, Chief Executive Officer

Guinea-Bissau

Education

(R) Education for All--Fast Track Initiative Program: The objective is to contribute to improving delivery of basic education services, with a focus on greater and more equitable access, better quality and improved local governance. Identification scheduled for 1 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114115. US$ 30.0 (FSSP). Consultants will be required. Ministry of National Education, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Tel: (245) 320-5481, Contact: Alfredo Gomes, Coordinator, Project Preparation Team

Guinea-Bissau

Education

(R) Rural 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. Negotiations completed on 19 August 2009. Bank Approval scheduled for 24 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P090712. US$ 5.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Regional Integration, 37 Ave. Amilar Cabral, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Tel: (245) 520-6894, Contact: Nelvina Baretto, Project Coordinator

Guinea-Bissau

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Economic Governance Reform (Cr. H5070-GW): The objectives are to: (i) promote efficiency, transparency and accountability in the use of public resources through improved public financial management; and (ii) foster private sector development mainly through the development of a modern legal framework for private investment and improvements in the business environment. The signing was on 13 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P107493. US$ 8.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Regional Integration, 37 Ave. Amilar Cabral, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau Tel: (245) 520-6894

Kenya

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Agricultural Productivity and Agribusiness (Cr. 45920-KE): The objective is to increase agriculture productivity and incomes of smallholder farmers by supporting generation, dissemination and adoption of agricultural production technologies and agri-business development through public-private partnerships. The credit was signed on 9 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P109683. US$ 82.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, PO Box 57811, 00200, City Square, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 254-20-418-3720 Fax: 254-20-583-344, Contact: E Mukisiri, Director. Ministry of Agriculture, Kilimo House, PO Box 30028, Kenya Tel: 254-20-272-0586 Fax: 254-20-271-1149, Contact: Kiome Romano, Permanent Secretary. Ministry of Livestock Development, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, PO Box 30028, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: 254-20-271-8870 Fax: 254-20-271-1149, Contact: Patrick Khaemba, Director

Kenya

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) 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. Bank Approval scheduled for 27 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P088600. US$ 0.1/10.0 (BNPP/GEFU). Consultants will be required. 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

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Coastal Development: The objective is to achieve greater value and improved livelihood through development of a sustainable management approach to marine and coastal resources. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P094692. US$ 30.0/5.0 (IDA Credit/GFCO). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kenya

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Coastal Development: The objective is to achieve greater value and improved livelihood through development of a sustainable management approach to marine and coastal resources. Decision Meeting scheduled for 18 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P108845. US$ 5.0 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, PO Box 81651, Kenya Tel: (254-41) 475-157, E-mail: juku@kmfri.co.ke, Contact: J Kazungu, Director

Kenya

Education

Basic Education Enhancement Additional Financing: (formerly Education Sector Support for Basic Education Enhancement Additional Finance) The objectives are to improve equitable access to both primary and secondary education, and improve the quality of primary education. Appraisal scheduled for 21 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110437. US$ 70.0/16.1 (IDA Credit/ZBIL). No consultants are required. Ministry of Education, Jogoo House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 240-089 Fax: (254-20) 214-287, E-mail: nkimathi@education.go.ke

Kenya

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Access Expansion: The objective is to help the government meet its electrification targets. Appraisal scheduled for 28 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P103037. US$ 300.0/150.0/150.0/20.0/200.0/350.0 (IDA Credit/EUIB/FRDE/GSPN/JICA/ZMUL). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kenya

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Sector Recovery Additional Financing: The objectives are: (a) enhance the policy, institutional and regulatory environment for sector development including private sector participation; and (b) increase access to electricity in urban and peril-urban areas while improving the efficiency, reliability, and quality of service to existing consumers. The credit was signed on 8 May 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110173. US$ 80.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy, Nyayo House, Kenyatta Avenue, PO Box 30582, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 333-551 Fax: (254-20) 228-314, Contact: Patrick Nyoike, Permanent Secretary. Kenya Power and Lighting Co. Ltd., Stima Plaza, Kolobot Road, PO Box 30099, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 243-366 Fax: (254-20) 310-336, Contact: Njoroge Joseph, Managing Director. KenGen, Stima Plaza, Phase III Kolobot Road, PO Box 47936, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 366-6000 Fax: (254-20) 374-1172, Contact: Edward Njoroge, Managing Director

Kenya

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Health Sector Support: The objective is to implement a sector-wide reform and strengthening of the health sector. Appraisal scheduled for 24 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P074091. US$ 80.0 (IDA Credit). 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

Health and Other Social Services

Youth Empowerment: The objective is to reduce vulnerability and invest in people. Decision Meeting scheduled for 12 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111546. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kenya

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Municipal Program: The objective is to improve service delivery in urban centers. Appraisal scheduled for 9 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P066488. US$ 100.0/20.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB). Consulting services to be determined. Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and 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: John K. Karu, Chief Economist

Kenya

Public Administration, 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 17 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P105269. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Consultants will be required. Judiciary of Kenya, PO Box 30041-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 214-632 Fax: (254-20) 333-449, Contact: Lydia Achode, Chief Registrar

Kenya

Transportation

Nairobi Urban Toll Road-Partial Risk Guarantee: The objective is to improve traffic efficiency along the Northern Corridor through removal of the main remaining bottlenecks by enabling private investment within a toll road concession along the most congested urban sections of the Uhuru Highway Identification scheduled for 29 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P103973. US$ 160.0 (GUID). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, PO Box 30007-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 338-111 Fax: (254-20) 228-861 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

Kenya

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Nairobi Metropolitan Services: The objective is to improve three key public services in the Nairobi Metropolitan Area: Transport, Water Supply and Solid Waste Management, and to strengthen the institutional structures in charge of these services. Decision Meeting scheduled for 20 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P107314. US$ 82.5 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kenya

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Slum Upgrading: The objective is to improve living conditions in slums in selected cities in Kenya, by improving security of tenure and investing in infrastructure based on plans developed in consultation with the community. Preparation scheduled for 7 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113542. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Lesotho

Health and Other Social Services

(R) HIV and AIDS Technical Assistance (Cr. H5020-LS): The objective is to support capacity building and provide technical assistance to the country's efforts of fighting HIV/AIDS. Bank Approval completed on 27 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107375. US$ 5.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Cellule de Coordination de Projet (CCP), Colline de Badalabougou, Bamako, Mali Tel: (223-20) 227-851 Fax: (223-20) 222-160, E-mail: sotraore@mmee.gov.ml

Lesotho

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Water Sector Improvement APL-Phase II: Metolong Dam and Water Supply (Cr. 45740-LS, Cr. H4750-LS): 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. Bank Approval completed on 26 May 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P108143. US$ 16.5/8.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resources, PO Box 772, 100 Lesotho, Maseru, Lesotho, E-mail: leleka@ilesotho.com, Contact: B. Leleka, Principal Secretary

Liberia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Reengagement and Reform Support (Cr. H4920-LR): The objectives are to support government-owned ongoing reforms to improve the Country’s fiduciary environment, rebuild public institutions and improve the environment for private sector-led growth. The grant was signed on 9 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P113450. US$ 4.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia Tel: (231-06) 795-302, Contact: Augustine Ngafuan, Minister of Finance c/o of Vischal Gujadhur, Assistant

Liberia

Transportation

(R) Urban and Rural Infrastructure Rehabilitation (Cr. H4780-LR): The objective is to support the Government of Liberia in restoring damaged and destroyed infrastructure. The grant/loan was signed on 25 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113099. US$ 44.0/9.2 (IDA Grant/LRTF). No consultants are required. Ministry of Public Works, PO Box 9011 Lynch Street, South,, Monrovia,, Liberia Tel: (231) 06 519-691, E-mail: npboayue@yahoo.com, Contact: Pawon Boayue, Coordinator

Madagascar

Health and Other Social Services

Sustainable Health System Development-Phase II: The objective is to strengthen the health system and increase its capacity to provide the necessary production, financing, delivery and management support for delivery of services necessary to meet the eventual objectives of reducing child and maternal mortality, controlling illnesses due to malaria, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS. Bank Approval scheduled for 21 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P106675. US$ 63.0/19.5 (IDA Credit/FRDE). No consultants are required. Cellule d'Execution de Programme, Ministry of Health and Family Planning, Nouvel Immeuble ARO, Antananarivo, Madagascar Tel: (261-20) 226-6667, E-mail: ugpcresan@simicro.mg, Contact: Docteur Rakotomalala Remi, Coordonnateur National du Project PDSSP

Madagascar

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Local Development and Decentralization: The objectives are: (i) to support to the decentralization process; (ii) to support the development of a national capacity building; (iii) to finance local infrastructure investments through a central-local intergovernmental transfer; and (iv) to support project implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. Appraisal scheduled for 29 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P104049. US$ 35.0/56.1/20.9 (IDA Credit/ECEU/MSC1). Consulting services to be determined. Ministere aupres de la Pres. de la Rep. charge de la Decentralisation et de l'Amenag. du Territoire, Anosy, Antananarivo, Madagascar Tel: (261-202) 457-924 Fax: (261-202) 256-917, E-mail: rymdat@mel.wanadoo.mg, Contact: Mr. Gervais Andrianirina, Secretaire General du MID

Madagascar

Transportation

Transport: The objective is to reduce transport costs on major transport infrastructure and to sustainably improve accessibility in rural area. Negotiations scheduled for 13 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102135. US$ 65.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Works and Meteorology, Anosy 101, Antananarivo, Madagascar Tel: (261-20) 222-3215, E-mail: sg-mtpt@mtpm.gov.mg, Contact: Christian Claude Ravoaraharison, Secretaire General du Ministere de Travaux Publics

Malawi

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Agricultural Sector Development (Cr. 44760-MW): 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. Bank Approval completed on 24 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P105256. US$ 32.0/10.0 (IDA Credit/NORW). Consultants will be required. 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: Patrick Kabambe, Principal Secretary

Malawi

Energy and Mining

Energy Sector: The objective is to support the development of the energy sector, to boost reliability and access to electricity. Components to include rehabilitation of existing generation, transmission and distribution assets, increased connections (grid and/or offgrid) and capacity-building. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P099626. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. 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: Peterson Zembani, Chief Executive Officer

Malawi

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second HIV/AIDS SIL: The objective is to support the pooled financing arrangement for the national HIV/AIDS program in Malawi. Bank Approval completed on 27 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107545. US$ 30.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. National Aids Commission, PO Box 30622, Lilongwe 3, Malawi Tel: (265-1) 770-022 Fax: (265-1) 776-249, E-mail: nac@aidsmalawi.org, Contact: Dr. Biziwick Mwale, Executive Director

Malawi

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Poverty Reduction Support Credit (Cr. H4800-MW): The objective is to support policy and institutional reforms in the implementation of the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy (MGDS)in the areas of agriculture, business climate, and economic governance. The grant was signed on 17 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P107303. US$ 30.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Capital Hill, PO Box 30049, Lilongwe 3, Malawi Tel: (265-1) 789-355 Fax: (265-1) 789-173, E-mail: finance@finance.gov.mw / min-finance@finance.gov.mw, Contact: Dr. Naomi Ngwira, Director

Mali

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Sustainable Land Management: The objective is to: (a) recommend key elements of required policy reforms, delivery mechanisms and investments; and (b) identify priority transboundary opportunities and threats that SLM could address. Appraisal scheduled for 16 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P099709. US$ 9.3/0.4 (GEFU/UNDP). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Mali

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Fostering Agricultural Productivity: The objective will focus on increasing agricultural production and productivity of key selected production systems, based on a sustainable land and water management. Appraisal scheduled for 5 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P095091. US$ 70.0/20.4/9.1/30.0 (IDA Credit/ECEU/GFIA/IFAD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Mali

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Support (Cr. 46170-ML): The objective is to improve the access and efficiency of electricity services in Bamako and in other targeted areas in the country. The credit was signed on 26 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P108440. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Cellule de Coordination de Projet (CCP), Colline de Badalabougou, Bamako, Mali Tel: (223-20) 227-851 Fax: (223-20) 222-160, E-mail: sotraore@mmee.gov.ml, Contact: Sekou Oumar Traore, Coordinateur

Mali

Health and Other Social Services

(R) HIV/AIDS MAP Additional Financing: The objective is to contribute to the recipient’s multisectoral efforts to control the spread of the HIV/AIDS epidemic by improving access to prevention, treatment and care, particularly for the most-at-risk-population and those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS. The credit was signed on 30 May 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115491. US$ 6.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Executive Secretariat of the High National Council on HIV/AIDS, BP 10 Koulouba, Mali Tel: (223) 223-0011, 675-952 Fax: (223) 223-0026, E-mail: msene777@yahoo.fr, Contact: Malick Sene, Secretaire Executif

Mali

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Food Price Crisis Response PRSC Additional Financing: The objective of this supplemental financing is, together with the IMF and other development partner contributions, to help the Government of Mali fill an unanticipated financing gap caused by the food price crisis and, thus, maintain the course of important socioeconomic policy reforms agreed under the PRSC-II. The loan was signed on 3 January 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P114269. US$ 5.0 (SPF). No consultants are required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, PO Box 234, Bamako, Mali Tel: (223) 222-5858/7798 Fax: (223) 223-9934, E-mail: sg@finances.gov.ml, Contact: Mamadou Magassa, Cadre Strategique de Lutte contre la Pauvrete

Mali

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Governance & Budget Decentralization Technical Assistance: The objective is to improve basic social service delivery including by strengthening the legal and regulatory framework, human capacity and information systems to enhance transparency and efficiency in the use of public resources and foster governance at central, regional and local levels. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P112821. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Quartier du Fleuve, POBox 234, Bamako, Mali Tel: (223-20) 225-806 Fax: (223-20) 221-914, E-mail: s_oumar_ba@yahoo.fr, Contact: Sidi Al Moctar, Advisor

Mali

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Third Poverty Reduction Support Credit (Cr. 45850-ML): The objective is to support government’s owned reforms to improve the regulatory and institutional framework for infrastructure and private investment, strengthen public financial management and improve basic service delivery. The credit was signed on 30 May 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P113451. US$ 65.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, PO Box 234, Bamako, Mali Tel: (223) 222-5858/7798 Fax: (223) 223-9934, E-mail: sg@finances.gov.ml, Contact: Ahmed Khalid Eldaw, Executive Director

Mali

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Urban Infrastructure Development: The objective is to increase the ability of selected cities of Mali to improve the quality of infrastructure services. Identification scheduled for 2 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116602. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Mauritania

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Transport Sector Institutional Development and Technical Assistance (Cr. 44950-MR): The objective is to update and implement the Government's transportation plan. Signing scheduled for 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P089672. US$ 4.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. 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

Transportation

Integrated Transport: The objective is to support the government of Mauritius in Implementing the priority investment program of the integrated national transport strategy. Bank Approval scheduled for 24 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P091828. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Empowerment, Mauritius Tel: (230) 201-1149, Contact: Stefan Atchia, Urban Transport Planner

Mozambique

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Support Program for the Development of Market-led Irrigation APL: The objective is to increase agricultural production of food and high-value crops as an element of response to the food price crisis; project activities should be anchored in the emerging National Irrigation Program (NIP). Decision Meeting scheduled for 26 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107598. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Agriculture, Praca dos Herois, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: (258-21) 460-069 Fax: (258-21) 460-187, E-mail: vxavier@map.gop.mz, Contact: Mr. Victorino Xavier, National Director of Economics. Ministry of Agriculture, Rua da Resitencia 1746, 2nd Floor, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: /Fax: (258-21) 415-103, E-mail: bnuvunga@map.gov.mz, Contact: Mr. Boaventura Novunga, National Director of Agrarian Services

Mozambique

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Health Service Delivery (Cr. 45820-MZ): 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. Bank Approval completed on 16 April 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P099930. US$ 44.6 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. To: (i) help district health directorate improve management and organization, training of staff and community health workers; (ii) improve malaria program monitoring and evaluation, and design and implement a malaria surveillance program including; and (iii) develop an Infrastructure Development Plan for the MOH. Ministry of Health, 1008 Ave. Eduardo Mondlane, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: /Fax: (258-21) 326-164, E-mail: joseurias69@yahoo.com.br, Contact: Jose Urias Armindo Tonela, Administrator of HSDP

Mozambique

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) National Decentralized Planning and Finance Program: The objective is to improve the capacity of local government to manage public financial resources for district development in a participatory and transparent manner. Decision Meeting completed on 26 August 2009. Appraisal scheduled for 21 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P107311. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Planning and Development, Av. Ahamed Sekou Toure, 21, Mozambique Tel: (258-21) 490-006 Fax: (258-21) 492-708, Contact: Momad Piaraly Jutha, National Director

Mozambique

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Water Resources Development: The objective is to support the Mozambique Country Water Resources Assistance Strategy in collaboration with other development partners. Decision Meeting scheduled for 22 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P107350. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Direccao Nacional de Aguas/Ministerio das Obras Publicas e Habitacao, Av. 25 de Setembro, 942, 3o Andar, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: (258-21) 312-568/570 Fax: (258-21) 312-571, E-mail: jalferes@dnaguas.gov.mz; ssaranga@dnaguas.gov.mz; Juliao Alferes, National Director

Namibia

Education

(R) Second Support of ETSIP 1 DPL (Ln. 75960-NA): The objectives are: (a) to develop operational tools to facilitate equitable improvement of quality general education; (b) to strengthen policy framework in specific areas such as textbooks; (c) to develop operational plans to improve system internal efficiency. The loan was signed on 19 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P109333. US$ 7.5/9.4/0.0/3.7/1.9/2.5/1.9/4.8/10.3/2.8/0.8 (IBRD/ECEU/GFIN/GGER/GLUX/GNET/GSPN/GUSA/MSC1/UNDP/ZBIL). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Government Office Park, Luther Street, Private Bag 13186,, Windhoek, Namibia Tel: (264-61) 270-6300 Fax: (264-61) 253-672, Contact: Sandra van Zyl, Chief Higher Education Office

Niger

Industry and Trade

(R) Agro-Pastoral Export (Cr. 45520-NE): The objective is to promote food exports. The credit was signed on 24 April 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P095210. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agricultural Development, BP 12091, Niger, Contact: M. Abdou Chaibou, Secretaire General

Niger

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Reform Management and Technical Assistance (Cr. H4810-NE): The objective is to assist the Ministry of Finance to address capacity shortages in his ministry. Signing scheduled for 1 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P108253. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Economy and Finance, B.P. 389, Niamey, Niger Tel: (227-20) 722-374 Fax: (227-20) 735-934, Contact: Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, Minister of Economy and Finance

Nigeria

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Commercial Agriculture Development (Cr. 45390-NG): The objective is to increase agricultural production, processing, and marketed production among participating small and medium-scale commercial farms and agro-processors. The credit was signed on 5 May 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P096648. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. State Ministry of Agriculture and Project Coordinating Unit, Plot 223D Mabushi District, Cadestral, Zone B6, Abuja, Nigeria Tel: (234-9) 523-5684, 314-7438, E-mail: pcuq@pcuagric.org, ababandi@yahoo.com, Contact: Amin Babandi, Deputy Director of PCU/Commercial Agriculture Team Leader

Nigeria

Education

(R) Lagos Eko Secondary Education (Cr. 45910-NG): The objective is to improve the quality of public junior and senior secondary education in Lagos State. The credit was signed on 20 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P106280. US$ 95.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Lagos State Ministry of Education, Office of the Commissioner of Education, Lagos State Ministry of Education, Alausa, Ikeja, Nigeria Tel: (234-805) 495-0021, E-mail: ubelagos@yahoo.com, ronkeazeez@aol.co.uk, Contact: Ms. Ronke Azeez, Project Coordinator

Nigeria

Energy and Mining

(N) Electricity and Gas Improvement (NEGIP) (Cr. G2020-NG): The objectives are to: (i)improve the availability and reliability of gas supply to increase power generation in existing public sector power plants; and (ii)improve the power network’s capacity and efficiency to transmit and distribute quality electricity to the consumer. Bank Approval completed on 16 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114277. US$ 400.0 (GUID). Consulting services to be determined. Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Plot 441 Zambezi Crescent, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria Tel: +234 9 4136684, E-mail: maganiyu@nepapmu.org

Nigeria

Energy and Mining

(N) Management of PCBS/POPS: The objective is to improve public health and environmental quality by avoiding the environmental release of PCBs from on-line and off-line electrical equipment and ensuring sound management and safe disposal of PCB and PCB-containing equipment. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113173. US$ 7.0 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Federal Ministry of Environment, Federal Min. of Environment, 7th Floor, Federal Secretariat, Phase 1, Garki, Nigeria Tel: (234) 9 523 4119 Fax: (234) 9 523 4119

Nigeria

Health and Other Social Services

Malaria Control Booster Additional Financing: The objective is to help finance the costs associated with a proposed scale-up that will broaden the scope & reach of the project by focusing on certain core health systems, demand side, & communications issues. Specifically, the additional credit will support activities within the context of health systems strengthening, comm systems streng Bank Approval completed on 16 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115036. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. National Malaria Control Program, Federal Ministry of Health, Nigeria Tel: (234-9) 882-1051 Fax: (234-9) 523-5685, E-mail: Central Business Area, FCT

Nigeria

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second State Governance and Capacity Building: The objective is to enhance efficiency and accountability in the management of financial and human resources in participating states. Decision Meeting completed on 15 September 2009. Appraisal scheduled for 23 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P097026. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Federal Ministry of Finance, IER Department, Finance Building, Central Business Area Garki, Abuja, Nigeria Tel: (234-09) 627-0324, E-mail: stabori@yahoo.com, Contact: Steve Aborishade, DirectorAssistant

Nigeria

Transportation

(N) Urban Transport: The objectives are to improve the capacity to manage the transport sector in the Lagos Metropolitan area and enhance efficiency and effectiveness of the public transport network. Decision Meeting scheduled for mid-September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P114762. US$ 4.5 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authorith (LAMATA), Block C, 2nd Floor, Motorway Center 1, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, Lagos, Nigeria Tel: (234-1) 270-2778 Fax: (234-1) 270-2784, E-mail: dmobereola@lamata-ng.com

Nigeria

Transportation

(R) Second Rural Access and Mobility: The objective is to support the improvement of rural access and mobility in the participating States by: (a) Providing improved all-weather access road networks in selected and prioritized rural development areas; and (b) Supporting the institutional reform in the transport sector in the states to improve management of the state-wide road network. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P095003. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Water Development, Michael Okpara Way, Wuse Zone 5, Nigeria Tel: (234-09) 523-8463/66

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(N) Second Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity APL: The objective is to support a regional program of agricultural research under the coordination of the Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) - the subregional agricultural research organization mandated by COMESA to implement Pillar IV of NEPAD's CAADP. Negotiations scheduled for 5 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117593. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), Plot 15 John Babijha Road, PO Box 765, Entebbe, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 320212 Fax: (256-41) 4321126, E-mail: s.ketema@asareca.org, Contact: Dr. Seyfu Ketema, Executive Director

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Fourth Comprehensive African Agricultural Development: The objective is to support the creation of a regional institution for Southern Africa with the mandate to support and coordinate regional programs in agricultural research, agricultural extension, and agricultural training and education. Appraisal is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113629. US$ 50.0 (CDP4). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Lake Malawi/Niassa Development: The objective is to improve the livelihood of people living around the Lake and the natural resource management in and around the Lake by developing a common approach to the management of the Lake resources and supporting measures to reduce the sediment and nutrient inflow into the Lake. Decision Meeting scheduled for 12 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113138. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) NELSAP Regional Agricultural Trade and Productivity-Phase II: (NELSAP, Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Program) The objective is to increase knowledge of Basin agriculture in Nile Basin Initiative organizations, and to promote more efficient and sustainable use of water resources and economically viable investment in agriculture. Decision Meeting scheduled for 28 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P115414. US$ 7.0 (NBI). Consultants will be required. NELSAP Coordination Office, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: (250) 7883-07334 Fax: (250) 2525-80100, E-mail: ntabana@nilebasin.org, Contact: Innocent Ntabana, Regional Project Coordinator

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Second West Africa Agricultural Productivity Program APL: The objective is to generate and disseminate improved technologies in the participating countries top priority areas that are aligned with the region’s top priorities, as identified by CORAF. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 9 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117148. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. CORAF, 7, Avenue Bourguiba, BP 48, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 869-9622 Fax: (221-33) 825-5569, E-mail: paco.sereme@coraf.org, Contact: Paco Sereme, Executive Director

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Sustainable Fisheries Development in Nine West African Countries: The objective is to sustainably increase the wealth that marine fish resources can provide to the participating countries in a first phase for Cape Verde, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Additional coastal countries (located from Mauritania to Ghana) would join in subsequent phases. Bank Approval scheduled for 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P108941. US$ 10.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Monrovia, Liberia Tel: (231-6) 517-742, E-mail: yevewuozsubah@yahoo.com, Contact: Yevewuo S. Subah, Coordinator. Ministere des Infrastructures, des Transports et de la Mer, Praia, Cape Verde Tel: (238) 261-3761 Fax: (238) 261-3758, E-mail: edelmira.carvalho@dgpescas.gov.cv, Contact: Maria Edelmira Moniz Carvalho, Directrice Generale des Peches. Ministry of Marine Economy, Maritime Transports and Fisheries, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-77) 563-3085, E-mail: madmangomez@yahoo.fr, Contact: Marie Madeleine Ngom, Project Coordinator. Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Freetown, Sierra Leone Tel: (233-76) 611-664, E-mail: Alhaji2001@yahoo.com, Contact: Mohamed F. Sheriff, Director of Fisheries

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) West & Central African Council for Agricultural Research & Development: The objective of this Trust Fund is to support the implementation of the CORAF/WECARD Operational Plan which would contribute to sustainable improvements in the productivity, competitiveness, and markets of the agricultural systems in West and Central Africa. Decision Meeting scheduled for late-September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112623. US$ 25.0 (CDP4). Consulting services to be determined. West & Central African Council for. Agricultural Research and. Development (CORAF/WECARD), 7, Avenue Bourguiba, B.P. 48, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221) 33-869-9618 Fax: (221) 33-869-9631, E-mail: paco.sereme@coraf.org, Contact: Pacome Sereme, Executive Director

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) West Africa Regional Fisheries: The objective is to sustainably increase the wealth that marine fish resources can provide to the participating countries. The first phase includes the countries of Cape Verde, Liberia, Senegal, and Sierra Leone. Negotiations completed on 19 August 2009. Bank Approval scheduled for 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P106063. US$ 45.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Monrovia, Liberia Tel: (231-6) 517-742, E-mail: yevewuozsubah@yahoo.com, Contact: Yevewuo S. Subah, Coordinator. Ministere des Infrastructures, des Transports et de la Mer, Praia, Cape Verde Tel: (238) 261-3761 Fax: (238) 261-3758, E-mail: edelmira.carvalho@dgpescas.gov.cv, Contact: Maria Edelmira Moniz Carvalho, Directrice Generale des Peches. Ministry of Marine Economy, Maritime Transports and Fisheries, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-77) 563-3085, E-mail: madmangomez@yahoo.fr, Contact: Marie Madeleine Ngom, Project Coordinator. Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Freetown, Sierra Leone Tel: (233-76) 611-664, E-mail: Alhaji2001@yahoo.com, Contact: Mohamed F. Sheriff, Director of Fisheries

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Eastern Africa Agricultural Productivity Program (Cr. 45680-KE, Cr. 45690-TZ, Cr. 45670-ET): The objective is to enhance regional specialization in agricultural research; enhance collaboration in agriculture training and technology dissemination; and facilitate increased transfer of agricultural technology, information, and knowledge across national boundaries for Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia. Bank Approval completed on 11 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112688. US$ 90.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR), PO Box 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: (251-11) 646-2633/646-0380 Fax: (251-11) 645-4412, E-mail: ddg@earo.org.et, Contact: Dr. Solomon Assefa, Director General. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MoARD), PO Box 62347, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: (251-11) 552-2276/515-7864 Fax: (251-11) 551-2659, E-mail: dimuye@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Ibrahim Mohammed, Head, Agricultural Extension Services. Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI), Loresho Road, PO Box 57811-00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 418-3301/20 Fax: (254-20) 418-3344, E-mail: director@kari.org, Contact: Dr. Ephraim Mukisira, Director General. Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), Kilimo House, PO Box 30028-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 271-8870 Fax: (254-200) 272-5774, E-mail: AgricultureSecretary@kilimo.go.ke, Contact: Dr. Wilson Songa, Agriculture Secretary. Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Cooperatives (MAFC), PO Box 9192, Dar es Sala

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Enhancing Institutional Capacities Congo Basin: The objective is to: (a) strengthen the capacities for Sustainable Forest Management in the Congo Basin Countries on REDD issues; (b) help take advantage of a future, large-scale system of positive carbon-based initiatives for sustainable forest management for Cameroon, CAR, Democratic Rep. of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Rep. of Congo. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113167. US$ 1.9/13.0/0.8/2.8/4.7 (AFD/GEFU/WOWL/ZBIL/ZMUL). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Lake Malawi, Nyasa, and Niassa Development: The objective is to improve the livelihood of people living around the Lake and the natural resource management in and around the Lake by developing a common approach to the management of the Lake resources and supporting measures to reduce the sediment and nutrient inflow into the Lake. Decision Meeting scheduled for 10 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115914. US$ 5.0 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Southern Africa Development Community Agriculture: The objective is to generate and disseminate improved technologies in the participating countries top priority areas that are aligned with the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) regions top priorities. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 26 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P094183. US$ 30.0/10.0/30.0 (IDA Credit/GEFU/ZBIL). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Energy and Mining

(N) Southern Africa Power Market Additional Financing (APL1): The objective is to cover cost over-runs on all the five major contracts for the rehabilitation of the converter and invertor substations of the 500 kV HVDC transmission system. Bank Approval completed on 30 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P105654. US$ 180.6/47.0/18.0 (IDA Grant/EUIB/ZPCI). Consultants will be required. Societe Nationale d'Electricte (SNEL), 2831 Avenue de la Justice, BP 500 Kin1, Commune de la Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243) 815-041-639 Fax: (243) 952-674-7456, E-mail: yengomass@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Yengo Massampu, Director General

Regional

Energy and Mining

(R) Fouth West Africa Power Pool APL-Phase I: The objective is to establish access to electricity supply for Liberia and Guinea through construction of a 225 kV transmission interconnection of a length of approximately 450 km between Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea, and Liberia under this Phase 1 of the APL 4. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P113266. US$ 150.0/50.0 (IDA Credit/ZMUL). Consultants will be required. West Africa Power Pool Secretariat (WAPP), Zone des Ambassades, PK 6, 06 BP 2907, Cotonou, Benin Tel: (229) 2137-7144 Fax: (229) 2137-7143, Contact: Amadou Diallo, Secretary General

Regional

Energy and Mining

(R) Kenya-Uganda Interconnector: The objective is to strengthen of the Kenya-Uganda interconnecting transmission line. Update of feasibility study and ESIA (as required by ROC to meet WB guidelines) about to start. Financing for the studies was recently secured from NBI (NELSAP). Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 28 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P068544. US$ 100.0/40.0/5.0/50.0/20.0/20.0/75.0/50.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB/FRDE/JBIC/KFW/NDF/ZBIL/ZPCO). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Energy, Nyayo House, Kenyatta Avenue, PO Box 30582, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 333-551 Fax: (254-20) 228-314, Contact: John Githingi, Coordinator. NELSAP Coordination Office, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: (250) 7883-07334 Fax: (250) 2525-80100, E-mail: ntabana@nilebasin.org, Contact: Desire Nzayanga, Coordinator

Regional

Energy and Mining

Regional Transmission Development APL: 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. Decision Meeting is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P108934. US$ 90.0/50.0 (IDA Credit/GUID). Consulting services to be determined. Electricidade de Mocambique (Electricity of Mozambique), Av. Zedequias Manganhela, N-267, Predio Zat, 4th Floor, PO Box 938, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: (258-21) 304-407 Fax: (258-21) 328-233, E-mail: cyum@edmdipla.co.mz, Contact: Mr. Carlos Yum, Director and Project Coordinator

Regional

Energy and Mining

(R) Regional and Domestic Power Additional Financing: The objective is to cover costs overuns mainly with respect to the rehabilitation of the existing hydroelectric facilities of Inga 1 and Inga 2; to implement the power sector institutional reform; and to provide resources to accelerate the development of new hydro generating facilities. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114782. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Energy and Mining

(R) Second Felou Hydroelectric West Africa Power Pool APL: The objective is to augment the supply of low cost hydroelectricity from the OMVS Power System to the national utilities of Mali (EDM), Mauritania (SOMELEC) and Senegal (SENELEC) as a means to alleviate widening power supply deficits that have resulted in chronic load shedding in WAPP zone B OMVS countries (Mali, Mauritania and Senegal). Bank Approval completed on 27 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P114935. US$ 85.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Organisation pour la Mise en Valeur du Fleuve Senegal(OMVS), 46, Rue Carnot, BP 3152, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221) 823-4530 Fax: (221) 822-0163, E-mail: OMVSSPHC@omvs.org, Contact: Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug Merzoug, Haut Commissaire

Regional

Energy and Mining

(R) Southern Africa Technical Advisory Services: The objective of the Regional integration for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique is to accelerate regional integration and access to key regional infrastructure in Southern Africa by providing nimble, flexible and on-demand just-in-time technical advisory support for infrastructure and natural resource development projects. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107255. US$ 21.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), Headway Hill, 1258 Lever Road, Midrand,, Mailing: PO Box1234, Halfway House 1685, South Africa Tel: (27-11) 313-3911 Fax: (27-11) 313-3086, E-mail: thembisilek@dbsa.org, Contact: Thembi Khoza, NA. Malawi Ministry of Economic Planning and Development Zambia Ministry of Finance

Regional

Energy and Mining

African Rift Geothermal Development Program (ARGeo): The objective is to accelerate the development and utilization of geothermal resources by addressing the existing barriers (knowledge and information, technical, institutional, financial) to the increased use of geothermal energy in the ARGeo countries (Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda). Bank Approval scheduled for 29 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P100203. US$ 13.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Consultants are already hired for the Appraisal and Negotiations using PDF-C funds. International Geothermal Association (IGA), Reykjavik, Iceland Tel: (354) 588-4437 Fax: (354) 588-4431, E-mail: iga@samorka.is, Contact: Arni Ragnarsson, Executive Director

Regional

Energy and Mining

Ethiopia-Kenya Interconnection: The objective is to connect about 1200 km of 500 kV DC line between Sodo Subestation (Ethiopia) to metropolitan Nairobi, including the two converting stations to transport 2,000 MW from Southern Ethiopia to the Eastern Africa Power Pool. Decision Meeting scheduled for 7 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P108921. US$ 377.0/189.0/95.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB/EUIB). Consultants will be required. They will execute the design and feasibility studies, as well as the ESIA for the new routing (US$ 3 Million). Ministry of Energy of Kenya, Nyayo House, PO Box 30582-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-2) 031-5202 Fax: (254-722) 857-980, E-mail: power@energymin.go.ke, Contact: John N. Githinji, Project Manager. Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation, PO Box 1233, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: (251-1) 551-7220 Fax: (251-1) 515-5671, Contact: Ato Miheret Debebe, Project Manager

Regional

Energy and Mining

First Adjarala Hydroelectric West Africa Power Pool APL-Phase III: The objective is to finance the following complement of investments and technical assistance: (a) Construction of Adjarala hydropower plant and its 161 kV Interconnection between the plant and the Momé Hagou Substation; (b) Environmental and Social Compensation Plan; and (c) Reinforcement of Project and Construction Management of CEB staff. Project Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P115063. US$ 120.0/150.0/80.0 (IDA Credit/ZBIL/ZMUL). Consultants will be required. Consultants will be needed to update the Environmental Impact Assessment and the Resettlement Action Plan, for the technical review of select aspects of the hydropower plant design and the update of the project economics. Communaute Electrique du Benin (CEB), Rue de la Kozah, B.P. 1368, Lome, Togo Tel: (228) 221-6132 Fax: (228) 221-3764, E-mail: dg@cebnet.org, Contact: Djibril Salifou, Managing Director

Regional

Energy and Mining

First Africa Mineral Governance APL: The objective is to assist African governments in participating countries to identify and develop mineral resource corridors and to enhance benefits from the mining sector. This would include the development of regional standards to manage the sector, capacity building on a regional level, and the establishment of regional centers of excellence. Decision Meeting scheduled for 12 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116533. US$ 31.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. For lending Preparation (by the Bank) to assist in the development of regional standards and agenda, and implementation (by Borrower) for capacity-building, geo-data collection, stakeholder dialogue, establishment and running of centers of excellence. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Energy and Mining

Fourth Adjarala Hydroelectric APL-Phase II: The objective is the implementation of a 3 x 49 MW hydropower and a transmission interconnection between the plant and the substation of Momé Hagou (Togo). At Momé Hagou, the transmission line joins the WAPP Coastal Transmission Backbone. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 10 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P114874. US$ 90.0/20.0/191.4/79.3/200.0/34.2/30.0/30.0 (IDA Credit/ADFA/AFDB/EUIB/ISDB/KFW/WADB/WADF). Consultants will be required. Communaute Economique du Benin (CEB), Rue de la Kozah, B.P. 1368, Lome, Togo Tel: (228) 221-6132 Fax: (228) 221-3764, E-mail: dg@cebnet.org, Contact: Djibril Salifou, Managing Director

Regional

Energy and Mining

NELSAP-Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric and Multipurpose: The objective is to build a dam (15 m in height and 470 million m3 in reservoir capacity) and hydropower plant (60-80 MW) as well as transmission lines (360 km estimate) linked to all three countries (i.e. Burundi, Rwanda and Tanzania). Bank Approval scheduled for 2 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P075941. US$ 100.0/40.0/15.0/35.0 (IDA Credit/AFDF/ZBIL/ZPCO). Consultants will be required. Ministere de l'Energie et des Mines, Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: (257-2) 222-9555 Fax: (257-2) 222-3337, E-mail: dgee@cbinf.com, Contact: Idi Buhanga Pressadi, Directeur General. REGIDESO, B.P. 660, Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: (257-2) 222-3412 Fax: (257-2) 222-6563, Contact: Celestin Nduwamung, Managing Director. Ministry of Infrastructure Kigali, PO Box 24, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: (250) 0830-1890 Fax: (250) 585-755, Contact: Alexis Karani, Director of Planning. Ministry of Energy and Minerals, PO Box 2000, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 323-9455 Fax: (255-22) 212-0799, Contact: Eng. Bashir J. Mrindoko, PIC Chair Commissioner. Electrogaz, PO Box 537, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: (250) 788-307-149, Contact: Yves Muyange, Director General

Regional

Energy and Mining

Third West Africa Power Pool APL (Inter-Zonal Transmission Hub): The objective is to lower the cost and improve access to electricity supply to Burkina Faso through avoided diesel generation, and to increase the overall reliability and stability of the Burkina Faso and Ghana grid. Decision Meeting scheduled for 8 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P094919. US$ 60.0/35.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB). Consulting services to be determined. Societe Nationale d'Electricite du Burkina (SONABEL), 01 BP 54 Ouagadougou, Burkina Fao Tel: (226) 5030-6100, Contact: Salif Kabore, Managing Director. Volta River Authority Electro, PO Box M-77, Volta House, Accra, Ghana Tel: (233-21) 221-132/134 Fax: (233-21) 662-610, Contact: Joshua Ofedie, Managing Director

Regional

Finance

(R) Second Regional Trade Facilitation: The objective is to develop the provision of financial instruments and services for the purpose of promoting regional integration, trade, investment, and other productive activities in Africa in supplement to those which may be offered by the private sector, or in cooperation with the private sector. Bank Approval scheduled for 10 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P112456. US$ 59.0/0.0/27.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/AFDB). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Boulevard du 30 Juin, Kinshasa Gombe, Congo, Democratic Republic of Tel: (243) 8181-16565, E-mail: minfinrdc@micronet.cd, Contact: Mr. Athanase Matenda Kyelu, Minister of Finance. Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, 28th February Road, PO Box M40, Accra, Ghana Tel: (233-21) 667-465 Fax: (233-21) 686-104, E-mail: Pfaunit@mofep.gov.gh, Contact: Dr. Sam Mensah, Head, Project and Financial Analysis. African Trade Insurance Agency, Kenya Re-Towers, Capital Hill Road, PO Box 10620-00100, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 272-6999 Fax: (254-20) 271-9701, E-mail: Stewart.Kinloch@ati-aca.org, Contact: Mr Stewart Kinloch, Ag. Chief Executive Officer

Regional

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Cross-Border Malaria Prevention and Control: The objective is to support support sub-regional strategies for malaria control and geographical elimination control, moving the malaria transmission zone gradually northward from Southern Africa. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for late-September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P114783. US$ 220.7 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Health and Other Social Services

(R) HIV/AIDS West Africa Multi-Disease Surveillance: The objective is to establish a functional, coordinated, and harmonized regional disease surveillance and response network and to improve preparedness to respond to major epidemic outbreaks in the West Africa sub-region thus contributing to reduce mortality, morbidity and vulnerability resulting from communicable diseases. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P109012. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Multi-Disease Surveillance Center and MOHS

Regional

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Regional Health Systems Strengthening and TB Support: The objective is to improve access, quality, and efficiency of TB diagnostic services using an integrated approach to laboratory strengthening. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 16 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111556. US$ 140.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Information and Communications

(N) Second Central African Backbone APL: The objective is to provide broadband connectivity to capital cities and main secondary cities in Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sao Tome and Principe. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 9 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117652. US$ 95.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Telecommunications, Sao Tome and Principe Ministry of Telecommunications, Brazzaville, Congo, Republic of Ministry of Telecomunications, Brazzaville, Congo, Republic of

Regional

Information and Communications

(R) First Central Africa Backbone (CAB): The objective is to extend the geographical reach, usage and to reduce prices of regional broadband network services for Cameroon, Central African Republic and Chad. Bank Approval scheduled for 24 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P108368. US$ 26.2 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministere de la Poste et des Telecommunications (MINIPOSTEL), Yaounde, Cameroon Tel: (237) 2222-2914 Fax: (237) 2223-1510, E-mail: sonfackp@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Pierre Sonfack, Coordinator. Ministere de la Poste, des Telecommunications et des Nouvelles Technologies (MPTNT), BP 814, Bangui, Central African Republic Tel: (236) 2161-8018 Fax: (236) 2161-7559, E-mail: jgourna@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Justin Gourna Zacko, Coordinator. Ministere des Postes et des Technologies de l'Information de la Communication (MPTIC), BP 154, Ndjamena, Chad Tel: /Fax: (235-51) 252-1369, E-mail: bom.brahim@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Brahim Omar, Coordinator

Regional

Information and Communications

(R) First ECOWAS Broadband Connectivity Program APL: (ECOWAS, Economic Community of West African States) The objectives are to contribute to lowering the cost of connectivity by leveraging alternative networks and reduce fragmentation of West Africa region's economies and support ECOWAS Members (Benin, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo) to create a more unified regional economic space. Project Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116273. US$ 90.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. ECOWAS Commission, 60 Yakubu Gowon Crescent, Abuja, Nigeria Tel: (234-9) 314-7647/9 Fax: (234-9) 314-3005, E-mail: rkoffi@ecowas.int, Contact: Raphael Koffi, Coordinator

Regional

Information and Communications

Second Central Africa Backbone Program APL: The objective is to extend the geographical reach, usage and to reduce prices of regional broadband network services. This subsequent phase will focus on financing the connectivity infrastructure of the CAB (CAB APL1B). Project Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116542. US$ 37.1 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministere de la Poste et des Telecommunications (MINIPOSTEL), Yaounde, Cameroon Tel: (237) 2222-2914 Fax: (237) 2223-1510, E-mail: sonfackp@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Pierre Sonfack, Coordinator. Ministere de la Poste, des Telecommunications et des Nouvelles Technologies (MPTNT), BP 814, Bangui, Central African Republic Tel: (236) 2161-8018 Fax: (236) 2161-7559, E-mail: jgourna@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Justin Gourna Zacko, Coordinator. Ministere des Postes et des Technologies de l'Information de la Communication (MPTIC), BP 154, Ndjamena, Chad Tel: /Fax: (235-51) 252-1369, E-mail: bom.brahim@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Brahim Omar, Coordinator

Regional

Information and Communications

Regional Communications Infrastructure Program-Phase III (Cr. 46140-TZ, Cr. 46020-MW, Cr. 46010-MZ): The objective is to improve the quality, availability and affordability of broadband within Malawi for both public and private users; lower prices for international capacity and extend the geographic reach of broadband networks; and improve the Governments of Mozambique and Tanzania's efficiency and transparency through e-Government applications. Bank Approval completed on 25 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111432. US$ 151.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Science and Technology (MCT), Av. Patrice Lumumba, 770, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: (258-21) 352-800 Fax: (258-21) 352-860, E-mail: americo@uem.mz, Contact: Dr. Americo Muchanga, Project Coordinator. Ministry of Transport and Communication (MTC), Av. Martires de Inhaminga, No. 336, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: (258-21) 359-822/311-946 Fax: (258-21) 324-447/431-028, E-mail: ema.chicoco@mtc.gov.mz, Contact: Dr. Emma Chicoco, Focal point. Mozambique National Institute of Communications (INCM), Av. Eduardo Mondlane, no 123/127, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: (258-21) 490-131 Fax: (258-21) 494-4350, Contact: Dr. Isodoro Ramos, Focal point. ICT Policy Implementation Technical Unit (UTICT), Av Guerra Popular, no. 20, Maputo, Mozambique Tel: 258-21) 302-241 Fax: (258-21) 302-289, E-mail: salomao.manhica@infopol.gov.mz, Contact: Dr. Salomao Manhica, Focal point

Regional

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(N) Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA) Trust Fund: The objective is to facilitate donor interaction and coordination and harmonization which is essential to effectively and efficiently assist the operations and the institutional development of ASARECA. Negotiations scheduled for 5 October 2009. Amendment to Letter Agreement was countersigned on 20 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112600. US$ 50.0 (CDP4). Consulting services to be determined. Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Africa (ASARECA), Plot 15 John Babijha Road, PO Box 765, Entebbe, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 320212 Fax: 256-41) 4321126, E-mail: s.ketema@asareca.org

Regional

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Eastern Nile Watershed Management: The objective is to develop a sustainable, transboundary framework for watershed management in the Eastern Nile basins and to improve natural-resource based livelihoods and reduce land degradation in selected watersheds. Bank Approval completed on 30 April 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111330. US$ 8.7/13.0 (GEFU/SPTF). No consultants are required. Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO), Dessie Road, PO Box 27173-1000, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: (251-11) 646-1130/1132 Fax: (251-11) 645-9407, E-mail: entro@nilebasin.org, Contact: Ahmed Khalid Eldaw, Executive Director

Regional

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Lake Victoria Environmental: The objectives are to (i) improve the collaborative management of the trans-boundary natural resources of the LVB for the shared benefits of the Partner States and (ii) reduce environmental stress in targeted pollution hotspots and selected degraded sub-catchments to improve the livelihoods of communities depending on the natural resources of LVB. The loan was signed on 30 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P103298. US$ 7.0/0.0/0.0 (GEFU/GFCO/GSWE). Consultants will be required. Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC), Kisumu, Kenya Tel: (254-57) 202-6344 Fax: (254-57) 202-6324, E-mail: lvbc@lvbcsec.org, Contact: Dr. Rose Mugidde, Program Coordinator. Ministry of Water and Irrigaton, PO Box 9153, Dar-es-Salam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 213-1192 Fax: (255-22) 211-0486, E-mail: raymngodo@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Raymond Mngodo, National Project Coordinator. Ministry of Water and Environment, 21-28 Port Bell Road, PO Box 20026, Luzira, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 450-5942 Fax: (256-41) 450-5941, E-mail: lmusana@lavemp.or. ug, Contact: Lino Musana, National Program Coordinator. East African Community Secretary (EAC), AICC Kilimanjaro Wing 5th floor, PO Box 1096A, Arusha, Tanzania Tel: (255-27) 250-4253/4/5/6/ Fax: (255-27) 250-4255, E-mail: eac@eachq.org, Contact: Ambassador Juma Mwapachu, Secretary General

Regional

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Water Resources Planning and Management Additional Financing-Phase II: The objectives are to: (i) develop a Nile Basin Decision Support System for water resources planning and management; (ii) improve the planning and management capacities through trainings; and (iii) enhance regional coordination to foster the requisite institutional setup for sustainable development. The grant was signed on 30 March 2009. The loan was signed on 30 March 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P116318. US$ 11.2 (NBI). No consultants are required. Nile Basin Initiative Secretariat, PO Box 192, Uganda Tel: (256) 414-321-424/321329 Fax: (256) 414-323-757, E-mail: nbisec@nilebasin.org, Contact: Henriette Ndombe, Executive Director

Regional

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) West and Central Africa Air Transport Safety and Security APL-Phase II (Cr. H4400-BJ, Cr. 45380-SN): The objective is to support the recipients in improving compliance of their civil aviation authorities and their international airports with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety and security standards. The credit/grant was signed on 3 April 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P108583. US$ 7.0/9.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Agence Nationale de l'Aviation Civile (ANAC), Route de l'Aeroport, 01 BP 305, Cotonou, Benin Tel: (229) 2130-9217 Fax: (229) 2130-4571, E-mail: otchegoun@hotmail.com, Contact: Leandre Olihide, Project Coordinator. Agence Nationale de l'Aviation Civile du Senegal (ANACS), Aeroport Leopold Sedar Senghor, BP 8184 Dakar Yoff, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 869-5335 Fax: (221-33) 820-0403, E-mail: khababacar@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mansour Sy, Project Coordinator

Regional

Transportation

(R) Abidjan-Lagos Trade and Transport Facilitation: The objective is to facilitate the movement of goods and people along the coastal corridor by reducing physical and non-physical barriers and reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS. Appraisal completed on 3 September 2009. Negotiations scheduled for 23 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P096407. US$ 235.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. PST/MDCTTP/PR, BP. 2028, Cotonou, Benin Tel: (229) 2131-3751, E-mail: pst@intnet.bj, Contact: Albert Coffi Abloutan, Coordonateur National. Strategic Research and Policy Department, Nigeria Tel: (234) 703-797-9000, E-mail: tolanrewaju@customs.gov.ng, Contact: Tajudeen Olayinka Olanrewaju, Project Coordinator. Ministere de l'Economie et des Finances, Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire Tel: (225) 2021-6005 Fax: (225) 2021-9923, E-mail: micheldiekoaoussou@yahoo.fr, Contact: Dieko Michel Aoussou, Secretaire Permanent Adjoint. Organization du Corridor Abidjan-Lagos (OCAL), Cotonou, Benin Tel: (229) 2130- 7793, E-mail: knj@corridor-sida.org, Contact: Justin Koffi, Regional Coordinator. Ministere du Developpement, de la Cooperation et Amenagement du Territoire, Lome, Togo Tel: (228) 221-5394, 905-7822, E-mail: pierreawade@hotmail.com, Contact: Essobozou M. Awade, Project Coordinator

Regional

Transportation

(R) Eastern Africa Transport Links Improvement: The objective is to improve transport services along key trade corridors in Eastern Africa for Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for late-September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116484. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Transportation

(R) First CEMAC Transport Transit Facilitation APL: The objective is to: (a) help bridge funding gaps incurred by the road component in CAR, and funding gap on the road component in Cameroon; and (b) support additional activities by rehabilitating additional road sections on the Douala NDjamena corridor in Cameroon and rehabilitating an additional unpaved corridor between Cameroon and Bangui in CAR. Negotiations scheduled for 18 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115259. US$ 150.0/67.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Public Works (MINTP), Yaounde, Cameroon Tel: (237) 222-4451 Fax: (237) 223-4878, E-mail: csepr_badbm@yahoo.fr, Contact: Justin Ningue, Head of Unit. CAMRAIL, Ateliers Centraux de Bassa, BP 766, Douala, Cameroon Tel: (237) 3340-6045 Fax: (237) 3340-3896, E-mail: paul.de-charentenay@camrail.net, Contact: Paul de Charentenay, Manager. Ministere Equipement et Desenclavement, Bangui, Central African Republic Tel: (236) 560-779 Fax: (236) 614-628, E-mail: ministreequiprca@yahoo.fr, Contact: Noel Gbeba, Project Manager. Ministere des Infrastructures, NDjamena, Chad Tel: (235) 524-376 Fax: (235) 522-196, E-mail: ciscp@intnet.td, Contact: Ahmed Nene Tassy, Project Manager

Regional

Transportation

Eastern Africa Regional Aviation: The objective is to improve aviation safety, security and regional integration amongst all five East Africa Community (EAC) states. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 22 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P112210. US$ 123.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, PO Box 30163, PO Box 52692-00200, Nairobi, Kenya Tel: (254-20) 827-470/475 Fax: (254-20) 824-717, E-mail: info@kcaa.co.ke, Contact: N. Bodo, Acting Director General. Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority, Kigali International Airport, PO Box 1122, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: (250) 582-809, E-mail: rmasozera@caa.gov.rw, Contact: Dr. Richard Masozera, General Manager. Uganda Civil Aviation Authority, PO Box 5336, Kampala, Uganda Tel: (256) 4133-2000 Fax: (256) 4132-0571, E-mail: wrmakuza@caa.co.ug, Contact: Dr. Rama Makuza, Director General. Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority, PO Box 2819, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255) 2221-11951, Contact: Margaret Munyange, Director General. Regie Des Services Aeronautiques, B.P. 694, Bujumbura, Burundi Tel: (257) 2225-4150 Fax: (257) 2222-3707, E-mail: rsa@cbif.com, Contact: Joseph Bangurambona, Manager

Regional

Transportation

Nacala Corridor Trade and Transport Facilitation: The objective is to enhance customs integration and improve transit flows in the Eastern Africa sub-region involving Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia along the Nacala Corridor. The improvement will in turn positively impact trade and regional integration and reinforce growth and improve the investment climate along the catchment areas of the corridor. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P108074. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Eastern Nile Planning Model: The objective is to improve decision support modeling framework to identify water-related investments and evaluate them in a regional context. The ENPM contains three major components: knowledge base development, the ENPM modeling system, and the institutional and human capacity building. The loan was signed on 9 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P103639. US$ 6.5 (NBI). Consultants will be required. Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO), Dessie Road, PO Box 27173-1000, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: (251-11) 646-1130/1132 Fax: (251-11) 645-9407, E-mail: entro@nilebasin.org, Contact: Mr. Momdouh Ahmed Anta, Project Manager

Regional

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) First Joint Multipurpose Eastern Nile: The objective is to assist the three Eastern Nile countries in Identification of the First Joint Multipurpose Program (JMP1) investment package, through a series of studies and consultative activities that take into account economic, social and environmental sustainability issues in an integrated manner. Bank Approval scheduled for 19 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116595. US$ 7.0 (NBI). Consultants will be required. Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO), Dessie Road, PO Box 27173-1000, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: (251-11) 646-1130/1132 Fax: (251-11) 645-9407, E-mail: entro@nilebasin.org, Contact: Ahmed Khalid Eldaw, Executive Director

Regional

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Lake Victoria Environmental Management-Phase II (Cr. 45310-UG, Cr. 45320-KE, Cr. 45300-TZ): The objectives are to strenghten regional and national institutions for coordination of sustainable management of the transboundary Lake Victoria basin resources; facilitate friendly investments; and enhance conservation of biodiversity and genetic resources of targeted species. The credit/loan was signed on 8 May 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P100406. US$ 90.0/7.0/10.0 (IDA Credit/GFCO/SIDA). No consultants are required., Contact: Dr. Solomon Assefa, Director General

Rwanda

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Second Rural Sector Support (Cr. H4080-RW): The objective are in three components: (1) Marshlands and hillsides rehabilitation and development; (2) strengthening commodity chains; and (3) project coordination and support. Bank Approval completed on 24 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P105176. US$ 35.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. PSCU-RSSP, BP 6981 Kigali, Rwanda Tel: /Fax: (250) 587-226, E-mail: rssp_pscu@rssp.gov.rw, Contact: Gerardine Mukeshimana, National Project Coordinator

Rwanda

Energy and Mining

(R) Rwanda Electricity Access Scale-up and Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) Development Project: The objective is to improve access to reliable and cost-effective electricity services for households and priority public institutions. Negotiations completed on 28 April 2009. Bank Approval scheduled for 22 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111567. US$ 70.0/10.0 (IDA Credit/OPEC). Consultants will be required. Rwanda Electricity Corporation (RECO), B.P. 537, Rwanda Tel: (250) 573-666 Fax: (250) 572-976, Contact:

Rwanda

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration (Cr. H5140-RW): The objective is to reduce the number of active Rwandan military personnel and reincorporate them into civilian life. Bank Approval completed on 27 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112712. US$ 8.0/9.1 (IDA Grant/FSSP). Consultants will be required. Rwanda Demobilization and Reintegration Commission, PO Box 7277, Kigali, Rwanda Tel: (250) 571-9078 Fax: (250) 571-9079, E-mail: demobrwanda@yahoo.com, Contact: Francis Musoni, Project Coordinator

Sao Tome and Principe

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Adaptation to Climate Change: The objective is to enable the Government to implement priority climate change adaptation measures. Decision Meeting scheduled for 20 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111669. US$ 1.4/3.3/0.0/0.7/1.0 (ECEU/GEFU/GPOR/GSPN/UNDP). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sao Tome and Principe

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Capacity Building: The objective is to support capacity building in these three areas: Public Finance Management. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 10 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P106466. US$ 1.5 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Governance Capacity Building, Technical Assistance PIU, Largo das Alfandegas, Caxa Postal 168, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe Tel: (239) 227-302 Fax: (239) 222-182, E-mail: jorgemenezes2000@yahoo.com.br, Contact: Jorge Menezes, Project Coordinator

Sao Tome and Principe

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Public & Natural Resource Management Development Policy Additional Fin: The objective will sustain food crop production and food security and help to keep the overall reform program in a stable macro-economic environment. Signing scheduled for 24 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P116178. US$ 2.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Governance Capacity Building, Technical Assistance PIU, Largo das Alfandegas, Caxa Postal 168, Sao Tome, Sao Tome and Principe Tel: (239) 227-302 Fax: (239) 222-182, E-mail: jorgemenezes2000@yahoo.com.br, Contact: Jorge Menezes, Project Coordinator

Senegal

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Food Security Additional Financing: The objective is to alleviate the food crisis in rice production and productivity. Decision Meeting scheduled for 24 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116301. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Senegal

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Sustainable Land Management: The objective is to contribute to the reduction of land degradation and the improvement of ecosystem functions and services in the Target Areas by adopting sustainable land management practices through the provision of support to the Recipient's research and agricultural and rural consultation system and to producer organizations. Bank Approval completed on 25 August 2009. Signing scheduled for 28 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P108144. US$ 4.8 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. ANCAR, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 832-1607 Fax: (221-33) 832-5579, E-mail: ancar@sentoo.sn, Contact: Alioune Cisse, General Director. ASPRODEB, 8, Boulevard de L'est, Point E, BP 3801, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 824-3851, E-mail: asprodeb@asprodeb.org, Contact: Ousmane Ndiaye, National Director. ISRA, Route des Hydrocarbures Bel-Air, BP 3120, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 859-1732 Fax: (221-33) 832-2427, E-mail: dgisra@isra.sn, Contact: Taib Diouf, General Director. INP, Hann Mariste BP 10709, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 832-6565 Fax: (221-33) 832-8517, E-mail: insnatpedo@sentoo.sn, Contact: Rokhaya Daba Fall, National Director. Ministry of Agriculture, Building Administrative, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 823-3974, Contact: Massata Niang, General Secretary

Senegal

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Sustainable Management of Fish Resources: The objective is to empower communities to reduce fishing pressure on the fish stocks supporting the central coastal fisheries of Senegal (from the Cap Vert Peninsula to the Saloum River Delta). The loan was signed on 12 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P092062. US$ 9.2/6.0/0.5 (EAR/GEFU/GSWI). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Marine Economy, Maritime Transports and Fisheries, 1, Rue Joris, BP 289, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 823-0137 Fax: (221-33) 821-4758, E-mail: dopm@sentoo.sn, ntdiop@sentoo.sn, Contact: Ndeye Ticke NDiaye DIOP, Directrice des Peches Maritimes

Senegal

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Rapid Response Child-Focused Social Cash Transfer and Nutrition Security (Cr. 46050-SN): The objectives are to: (a) offsets the income effect of the shock through cash transfers; and (b) mitigate its consequences on human development outcomes (health and nutrition status of children). The credit/loan was signed on 12 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P115938. US$ 10.0/8.0 (IDA Credit/GFCR). No consultants are required. Cellule de Lutte contre la Malnutrition (CLM), Rue 7, Point E, PO Box 45001 Dakar-Fann, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 869-0199, E-mail: kdieng@clm.sn, Contact: Khadidiatou Dieng, Coordinateur National

Senegal

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Economic Governance: The objective is to help contribute towards improving economic governance through an enhanced investment climate, and improved performance of the judicial system. Decision Meeting scheduled for 20 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P113801. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Senegal

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Public Financial Support DPO (Cr. 46420-SN): The objective is to support the authorities' efforts to bring their fiscal stance to a sound and sustainable track, mitigate fiscal risks emanating from public sector entities and protect critical developmental objectives at a time when the authorities must maintain a tight fiscal policy and cope with the impact of the global crisis. The credit was signed on 10 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P107288. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221-33) 889-2118, E-mail: aliounendong@yahoo.fr, Contact: Massata Niang, General Secretary

Senegal

Transportation

(R) Dakar Diamniadio Toll Highway (Cr. 45790-SN): The objective is to build a road between Dakar and Diamniadio to foster economic development by (a) diminishing transport congestion and its associated costs and (b) sustainably spreading out economic activities and housing within and outside the Cap Vert peninsula. Signing scheduled for 13 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P087304. US$ 105.0/49.0/80.0/110.8 (IDA Credit/AFDB/FRDE/ZPCO). Consultants will be required. Agence National Chargee de la Promotion de l'Investissement et des Grands Travaux, BP 430, CP 18524, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221) 842-3110, E-mail: apix@sentoo.sn, Contact: Mme. Marie Ndaw, Project Director

Senegal

Transportation

(R) Transport and Urban Mobility: The objectives are to: (i) improve effective road management, maintenance and safety, both at national level and in urban areas; and (ii) help improve safety, efficiency and environmental quality of public transport in the Greater Dakar Area. Appraisal scheduled for 8 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P101415. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. CETUD, Route du Front de Terre, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221) 859-4722 Fax: (221) 832-5686, E-mail: cetud@telecomplus.sn AATR, Rue David Diop-Dakar Fann, Dakar, Senegal Tel: (221) 869-0751 Fax: (221) 864-4833, E-mail: aatr@sentoo.sn

Senegal

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Water and Sanitation Millennium: The objective is to contribute to the achievement of the water and sanitation Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by increasing sustainable access to water and sanitation services in rural and urban areas. Appraisal scheduled for 26 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P109986. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sierra Leone

Education

(N) Education for All-Fast Track Initiative: The objectives are: (i)expand access to basic education by carrying out activities to enhance the awareness of government fee-free and other education policies, activities; (ii) improve quality of teaching and increase access to learning materials (iii) enhance coordination and management of the education sector. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115782. US$ 13.9 (EFAF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sierra Leone

Energy and Mining

Mineral Sector Technical Assistance: The objectives are to accelerate sustainable development of extractive industries through strengthening the policy, fiscal and regulatory framework and thereafter to attract investments for continued sector growth. Negotiations scheduled for 17 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P099357. US$ 4.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Mines and Mineral Resources, Youyi Bldg., 5th Fl., Brookfields, Sierra Leone Tel: (232-22) 240-142 Fax: (232-22) 235-234, E-mail: komba_emmanuel@yahoo.co.uk, Contact: Alhaji M.S. Deen, Minister

Sierra Leone

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Decentralized Basic Services: The objective is: (a) to improve the availability and predictability of resources to local councils, (b) to support the councils' capacity to plan, implement and monitor devolved service delivery functions; and (c) to reinforce the intergovernmental fiscal transfer system. Negotiations completed on 28 August 2009. Signing scheduled for 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113757. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Ministerial Building, George Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone Tel: (232-22) 222-211, Contact: Sheku Sesay, Financial Secretary

Sierra Leone

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Integrated Public Financial Management Reform (Cr. H4930-SL): The objective is to support the Government of Sierra Leone to: (i) strengthen macro, fiscal, and budget management; (ii) strengthen key aspects of the control systems; (iii) improve accounting and reporting systems; and (iv) develop sustainable human resource capacity and systems. Bank Approval completed on 4 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P108069. US$ 4.0/6.6/8.3 (IDA Grant/DFID/ECEU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Government of Sierra Leone, Geroge Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone Tel: (232-22) 225-612 Fax: (232-22) 228-355, E-mail: minfin@sierratel.sl, Contact: Mr. Sheku Sesay, Financial Secretary

South Africa

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Development, Empowerment and Conservation in the Greater St Lucia Wetland Park and Surrounding Region: The objective is to protect the exceptional biodiversity of the greater Saint Lucia wetland area through conservation, sustainable resources use, planning for rational land use and local economic development. Bank Approval scheduled for 22 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P086528. US$ 9.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Saint Lucia Greater Wetlands Park Authority, Kwazul Natal, Private Bag X05, Saint Lucia 3936, South Africa Tel: (27-35) 590-1633 Fax: (27-35) 590-1602, E-mail: wetlandsauthority@mweb.co.za, Contact: Andrew Zaloumis, CEO

Swaziland

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Local Government: The objective is to strengthen the capacity and resource mobilization functions of the local governance system to deliver and sustain basic services, in particular to benefit the poorer sections of the population. Negotiations scheduled for 22 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P095232. US$ 16.1 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Housing and Urban Development, Mhlabanyasi Rd., PO Box 1832, Mbabane, Swaziland Tel: (268) 404-1741/43 Fax: (268) 404-4085, E-mail: nkambulep@gov.sz, Contact: Paul Nkambule, Acting Permanent Secretary

Tanzania

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Accelerated Food Security (Cr. 46190-TZ): The objective is to contribute to higher food production and productivity in targeted areas by improving farmers' access to critical agricultural inputs by providing subsidized input vouchers to farmers, strengthen the supply chains for the inputs by expanding the network of trained private agro-dealers and strengthen the national seeds systems. The credit was signed on 22 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114291. US$ 160.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Co-operatives, PO Box 9192, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 286-2480 Fax: (255-22) 286-2075, Contact: Dr. M. M. Msola, Assistant Director AGI

Tanzania

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Agricultural Sector Development Additional Financing: The objective is to continue to contribute to achieving the overall MKUKUTA target of reducing the proportion of the rural population below the basic needs poverty line from 38.6 percent in 2000/01 to 24 percent in 2010 through raising and sustaining agricultural growth. The credit was signed on 22 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115873. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Co-operatives (MAFC), PO Box 9192, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 286-2064 Fax: (255-22) 286-20675, E-mail: psk@kilimo.go.tz, Contact: Emmanuel Achayo, Director for Policy and Planning

Tanzania

Education

(R) Second Secondary Education Development Program: The objective is to address secondary education challenges by designing an optimal and sequenced program to yield a cost effective model for secondary school expansion while improving education quality. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 September 2009. Project Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114866. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, Zanzibar, Tanzania, Contact: Charles Philimon, Deputy Director, Secondary Education, Ministry of Education

Tanzania

Energy and Mining

Energy Development and Access Expansion Additional Financing: The objective is to accelerate renewable and rural energy development in Tanzania through an establishment of a credit line amidst the severe liquidity crisis that is affecting local and regional commercial project financing institutions. Decision Meeting scheduled for 1 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117260. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Energy and Minerals, 754-33 Samora Avenue, PO Box 2000, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 211-7156/9 Fax: (255-22) 211-7790

Tanzania

Energy and Mining

Backbone Transmission Investment: The objectives are to strengthen the National grid capacity and improve the quality and reliability of power supply of TANESCO's Transmission and distribution systems, capture the unmet demand and provide wide access to electricity. Decision Meeting scheduled for 24 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111598. US$ 160.0/50.0/50.0/65.0/75.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB/EDCF/EUIB/JICA). Consultants will be required. TANESCO, Ubungo Umeme Park, PO Box 9024, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 245-1224, Contact: Decklan Mhaiki, General Manager Transmission

Tanzania

Finance

Housing Finance: The objective is to improve access to affordable quality housing in Tanzania. These three components will be rolled out through a carefully phased approach that recognizes existing market constraints while strengthening the regulatory and institutional framework to progressively remove these constraints. Decision Meeting scheduled for 10 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P117242. US$ 30.0/20.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Madaraka Avenue, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 211-1174/6

Tanzania

Finance

(R) Pension Reform DPL: The objective is to support a comprehensive reform of the pension system in Tanzania. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P117531. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Madaraka Avenue, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 211-1174/6

Tanzania

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Social Action Fund Additional Financing: The objective is to increase access to social protection measures for the poor against the high food prices. The beneficiaries will be selected through community based targeting method. The credit was signed on 22 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115952. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. TASAF Management Unit, Old Kilwa Malindi Street, PO Box 9381, Tanzania Tel: /Fax: (255-51) 123-582, E-mail: tasaf@ud.co.tz, Contact: Dr. S. B. Likewelile, Executive Director

Tanzania

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Poverty Reduction Support Credit 8: PRSC loan, 5th and last in 2nd series Project Concept Note scheduled for 20 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P116666. US$ 180.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Madaraka Avenue, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 211-1174/6

Tanzania

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Seventh Poverty Reduction Support Credit (Cr. 46350-TZ): The objective is to support the Government's Second Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy, the MKUKUTA, within a highly harmonized framework for General Budget Support (GBS) provided by 14 Development Partners. The credit was signed on 22 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P101230. US$ 190.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Min. of Finance & Economic Affairs, PO Box 9111, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 211-1174 Fax: (255-22) 211-7790, Contact: Ramadhani M. Khijjah, Permanent Secretary

Tanzania

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Seventh Poverty Reduction Support Credit Supplemental Financing: The objective is to help the Government of Tanzania respond to the impact of the global economic downturn by providing the authorities with additional fiscal space to maintain the course with the implementation of their poverty reduction strategy. Decision Meeting scheduled for 22 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P117345. US$ 165.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Madaraka Avenue, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 211-1174/6

Tanzania

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Sustainable Management of Mineral Resources (Cr. 45840-TZ): The objectives are to (a) increase capacity to manage mineral resources sustainably and (b) develop artisan mining. The credit was signed on 22 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P096302. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Minerals, 754-33 Samora Avenue, PO Box 2000, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 211-7156/9 Fax: (255-22) 211-7790, Contact: Asah Mwakapugi, Permanent Secretary

Tanzania

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Development of National Statiscal System: The objective is to establish a sustainable national statistical system that will provide reliable, accurate and timely statistical information to be used in the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policy and programs. Decision Meeting scheduled for 2 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P107722. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. The National Bureau of Statistics Tel: (212) 272-7224, Contact: Ibrahim Masanja, Project Coordinator

Tanzania

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Strategic Cities: The objective is to improve urban utilities and services in the major border and strategic cities of Tanzania. Decision Meeting scheduled for 7 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111153. US$ 160.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Prime Minister's Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), PO Box 1923, Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 232-1607 Fax: (255-22) 232-2116, E-mail: ps@pmoralg.go.tz, Contact: Solanus Nyimbi, Project Coordinator

Tanzania

Transportation

Transport Sector Support: The objective is to improve the performance of the transport sector to enhance economic growth and reduce poverty. Decision Meeting scheduled for 4 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P055120. US$ 225.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Prime Minister's Office Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), PO Box 1923, Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 232-1607 Fax: (255-22) 232-2116, E-mail: ps@pmoralg.go.tz, Contact: Mainuna Tarishi, Permanent Secretary. TANROADS, PO Box 11364, Maktaba Complex Building, Bibi Titi Moha, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 215-0932 Fax: (255-22) 215-0022, E-mail: tanroadshq@tanroads.org, Contact: Ephraem Mrema, Chief Executive Officer. Tanzania Ports Authority, PO Box 9184, 1 Bandari Road, Kurasini, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania Tel: (255-22) 211-0401 Fax: (255-22) 211-3938, Contact: E. Mgawe, Director General

Tanzania

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Zanzibar Urban Services: The objective is to finance infrastructure investments to improve utilities and services in urban Zanzibar and to preserve and develop the cultural heritage of Stone Town in Zanzibar. Decision Meeting scheduled for 19 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P111155. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Zanzibar UrbanServices, 1st Floor, Sea View-Wing, PO Box 874, Zanzibar, Tanzania Tel: (255-24) 223-5128 Fax: (255-24) 223-5129, E-mail: zusp.mofea79@gmail.com, Contact: Vuai Suleiman, Program Coordinator

Uganda

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Agricultural Technology and Advisory Services: The objective is to support Agricultural Research and Advisory Services in Uganda, which will continue to support the National Agricultural Advisory Services and the National Agricultural Research System, currently provided under two separate projects (ARTP II and NAADS). Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P109224. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Berkley Lane, PO Box 102, Entebbe, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 432-0987 Fax: (256-41) 432-1047, Contact: Vincent Rubarema, Permanent Secretary, MAAIF

Uganda

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Preparedness and Control of Avian Influenza (Cr. 44820-UG): The objective is to provide the Government of Uganda with financial assistance for the implementation of its Integrated National Action Plan (INAP) for prevention, control and management of Avian Influenza epidemic. It will also assist in building sustainable national capacity for general epidemic disease surveillance and rapid response. Bank Approval scheduled for 19 June 2008. Closing date 6/30/2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110207. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries, PO Box 102, Entebbe, Uganda Tel: (259-41) 320-563 Fax: (259-41) 321-047, Contact: David Obong Omara Oleke, Permanent Secretary

Uganda

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Second Agricultural Research and Technology Additional Financing: The objective of the additional financing is to scale up of activities of the core research program that are important for effective technology generation and dissemination, expansion of the competitive research grants program, and to re-equip and fully utilize the research institutes rehabilitated earlier under ARTP II. Bank Approval scheduled for 2 August 2007. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P105649. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. National Agricultural Research Organization, PO Box 296, Entebbe, Uganda Tel: (259-41) 321-431 Fax: (259-41) 321-070, Contact: Joseph Mukiibi, Director General

Uganda

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Natural Resource Management (NRM) Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp): The objective is to implement the priority activities of the Government of Uganda Environment Sector Investment Plan. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 9 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107468. US$ 93.0/7.0 (IDA Credit/GFCO). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Uganda

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Sustainable Land Management Country: The objective is to support the scale up of sustainable land management activities to ensure environmental sustainability and poverty alleviation in the rural areas. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 9 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P108886. US$ 10.0 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Uganda

Education

(R) Post Primary Education and Training Program (Cr. 45700-UG): The objectives are to improve access, efficiency in the delivery and the quality of post primary education and training The credit was signed on 27 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110803. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Sports, Embassy House, PO Box 7063, Kampala, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 425-7038 Fax: (256-41) 423-4920, E-mail: flubanga@education.go.ug, Contact: Francis X. Lubanga, Permanent Secretary

Uganda

Energy and Mining

(R) Second Energy for Rural Transformation APL (Cr. 45540-UG): The objective is to increase rural access to modern energy and information/communication technologies (ICT). The credit/loan was signed on 27 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112334. US$ 75.0/25.0 (IDA Credit/ZPCO). Consultants will be required. Rural Electrification Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Plot 1 Pilkington Road, Workers House, Kampala, Uganda Tel: (256-312) 265-095 Fax: (256-41) 346-013, Contact: Fred Kabagambe-Kaliisa, Permanent Secretary

Uganda

Energy and Mining

(R) Second Energy for Rural Transformation APL-GEF: The objective is to increase the use of renewable energy and promote energy efficiency. It will accomplish this through building on Phase I actions, and in particular, on the renewable energy policy and related capacity building needs. The loan was signed on 10 July 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112340. US$ 9.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy & Mineral Development, Amber House, Room B202, Kampala, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 423-3331 Fax: (256-41) 423-0220, E-mail: baanabe@energy.go.ug, Contact: Eng Dr. Albert Rugumayo, Project Coordinator

Uganda

Health and Other Social Services

Health Systems Strengthening: The objective is to improve delivery of the Uganda National Minimum Health Care Package by strengthening (a) physical functionality of the existing health infrastructure, (b) planning and management of human resources for health, and (c) essential management systems and functions for health care service delivery. Decision Meeting scheduled for 6 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115563. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, PO Box 7272, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 434-0872, Contact: Mary Nannono, Permanent Secretary

Uganda

Health and Other Social Services

Second Northern Uganda Social Action Fund: No Change The objective is to empower communities of Northern Uganda to improve their livelihoods and access to basic socio-economic services. Bank Approval completed on 28 May 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111633. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Office of the Prime Minister, PO Box 341, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 434-2231/259-498 Fax: (256-41) 434-1139, E-mail: ps@opm.go.ug, Contact: Chris Laker, Project Coordinator

Uganda

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Eighth Poverty Reduction Support Credit: The objective is to support Uganda's Poverty Eradication Action Plan. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P101232. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Office of the Prime Minister, PO Box 341, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 423-3968 Fax: (256-41) 434-1139, E-mail: ps@opm.go.ug, Contact: Chris Laker, Project Coordinator

Uganda

Transportation

(R) Second Transport Sector Development: The objectives are (a) sustainable national road maintenance management system and (b) carrying out a pilot program of area wide performance based maintenance management in Eastern Uganda. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 14 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P083708. US$ 160.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Uganda National Road Authority, Plot 11, Yusuf Lule Road, PO Box 28487, Kampala, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 423-2814 Fax: (256-41) 423-2807, Contact: Eng. Peter Ssebanakitta, Executive Director

Uganda

Transportation

(R) Transport Sector Development: The objective is to improve the access to rural and economically productive areas by removing major constraints to transport services on the country's road network. Decision Meeting scheduled for 28 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P092837. US$ 190.0/8.2 (IDA Credit/DFID). Consultants will be required. Uganda National Road Authority, Plot 11, Yusuf Lule Road, PO Box 28487, Kampala, Uganda Tel: (256-41) 423-2814 Fax: (256-41) 423-2807, Contact: Eng. Peter Ssebanakitta, Executive Director

Zambia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) First Poverty Reduction Support Credit: The objectives are to facilitate Zambia to maintain and deepen its macroeconomic framework conducive to robust growth, to strengthen the credibility and institutional capacity of the public sector, and to enhance Zambia’s growth opportunities while improving its poverty impact. Negotiations scheduled for 24 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P107218. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and National Planning, Chimanga Road, PO Box 50062, Lusaka, Zambia Tel: (260-1) 253-512 Fax: (260-1) 251-078, E-mail: james.mulungushi@mofnp.gov.zm, Contact: Dr. James Mulungushi, Permanent Secretary