WASHINGTON, February 22, 2011 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project:  IDA Credit: US$173.4 Million Equivalent Terms: Maturity = 40 years; Grace = 20 years IDA Grant: US$246.6 Million Equivalent Project ID: P121727  Project Description: The project aims to expand access to and improve the quality of basic services delivered by local governments including education, health, agriculture, water supply and sanitation, and rural roads, while continuing to deepen transparency and local accountability in service delivery.  Contact: Kavita Watsa (202) 458-8810 kwatsa@worldbank.org  For more project information, please visit: http://web.worldbank.org/external/projects/main?pagePK=64283627&piPK=73230&theSitePK=40941&menuPK=228424&Projectid=P121727  |