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AlbaniaEconomic Management Second Development Policy: The objectives are to improve delivery of social services and promote private sector led growth. Decision meeting scheduled for 16 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Bul: Deshmoret e Kombit Nr.4, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355-4) 267-654, Fax: (355-4) 227-937, Email: budget.director@minfin.gov.al, Contact: Mimoza Dhembi, General Budget Director AlbaniaEnergy and Mining (N) Fifth Dam Safety APL (Cr. 4480-AL): The proposed project supports the development of the Energy Community in accordance with the objectives of the Energy Community South East Europe APL Program. The objective is to prevent a possible catastrophe resulting from a dam failure. Such a catastrophe could result in loss of life and damage to property of persons living in downstream areas. It would also cause a major and prolonged fall in hydropower production, resulting in either increased electricity import expenses and/or increased load shedding. These impacts would affect the entire population of Albania. Approved by the Executive Directors on 30 June 2008. The loan was signed on 2 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID 110481. US$ 35.3 (IDA). Consultants will be required. KESH, KESH, Blloku, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355-42) 62-05, Fax: (355-42) 32-024, E-mail: hoxhaf@KESH.com.al, Contact: Mr. Gjergii Bojaxhi, General Director AlbaniaEnergy and Mining (N) KESH Electricity Distribution Privatization Partial Risk Guarantee: The objective is to support Albania’s electricity sector privatization program by enabling the Government and the private investor reach a successful privatization agreement for the privatization of KESH's Distribution System Operator and implement the privatization and the new regulatory framework for electricity distribution. Appraisal scheduled for 3 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. PID: 112242. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). AlbaniaEnvironment and Natural Resources Management (R) Butrint National Park Global Biodiversity and Heritage Conservation (TF05617): The objective is to (a) connecting biodiversity conservation and sustainable ecosystem management with conservation of world heritage in the Butrint aquatic and wetland complex, and (b) mobilizing donors' support for long-term financing of the park complex. The grant was signed on14 January 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 85089. US$ 1.0 (GEF). No consultants are required. Butrint National Park, Office for Administration and Coordination to the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, Blvd. Deshmoret e Kombit, Tirana, Albania, Tel/Fax: (355-7) 324-600, E-mail: visitbutrint@albmail.com, Contact: Auron Tare, Director AlbaniaUrban Development (N) Catastrophe Deferred Draw-Down Option : The objective is to provide rapid budget support to the Government of Albania's Disaster Risk Mitigation and Adaptation project, which responds to natural disasters. Decision meeting scheduled for 22 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. PID: 107997. US$ 26.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined. AlbaniaUrban Development (N) Disaster Risk Mitigation and Adaptation (Ln. 7563/Cr. 4460): The objective is to reduce the vulnerability of the country to natural hazards and reduce human, economic and financial losses due to catastrophic events. This objective will be achieved through: (i) strengthening disaster risk management capacities; (ii) increased preparedness and response capabilities; (iii) improvements of building code and its enforcement; (iv) catastrophic risk insurance; and (v) prompt access to financing of relief and recovery efforts following a major disaster. Approved by the Executive Directors on 19 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 110845. US$ 3.0/6.1 (IBRD/IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Interior, Skenderbej, Square No.3, Ministry of Interior, Tirana, Albania , Tel: (355-4) 228-167, E-mail: bnishani@moi.gov.al , Contact: Bujar Nishani, Minister ArmeniaEducation (R) Education Quality and Relevance (APL 2): The objective is to support the Government of Armenia in two main endeavors: Enhancing the quality of General Secondary Education and supporting Tertiary Education reforms in the context of the Bologna Declaration. Project concept review scheduled for 17 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 107772. US$ 30.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education and Science, Project Coordination Unit, Government House 3, Republic Square, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia, Tel: (3741) 526-602, E-mail: edu@edu.am, http://www.edu.am ArmeniaEnergy and Mining Second GeoFund—Geothermal Energy Preparation: The objective is to diversify the energy resource base with renewable energy. This project has been postponed. Further reporting will be discontinued until active preparation resumes. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 94207. US$ 3.2 (GEF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined ArmeniaRural Development (R) Irrigation Development Additional Financing (Cr.3568-AM): The objective is to produce irrigation water savings and promote lower energy usage, thus contributing to the IDP’s overall development objective of enhancing the profitability and sustainability of irrigated agriculture. The credit was signed on 19 September 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 105171. US$ 5.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Water Sector Development Project Implementation Unit, Vardanants, 3, Yerevan, Armenia, Tel: (374-2) 540-643, Fax: (374-2) 540-472, E-mail: aghazaryan@wsdp.am, Contact: Adibek Ghazaryan, Director ArmeniaTransportation (R) Traffic Management and Safety: The objective is to improve traffic management in main cities and traffic safety throughout Armenia through (a) traffic management measures to improve traffic flow on existing streets, (b) measures to improve traffic safety, (c) passenger transport reforms to adapt public transport services to the rapidly changing traffic situation, and (d) institutional adjustments and strengthening to permit Government to better respond to this emerging transport challenge. Decision meeting completed. Negotiations scheduled for 22 September 2008 Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100665. US$ 10.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economy, 1 Melik-Adamyan St., Yerevan 375010 Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 595-300, Fax: (374-10) 526-338; Ministry of Transport and Communication, 28 Nalbandyan St., Yerevan 375010 Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 563-391, Fax: (374-10) 560-528, E-mail: minister@mts.am ArmeniaTransportation Railways Restructuring: The objective is to reduce traffic congestion and the rate of traffic accidents and fatalities in Yerevan by (a) creating a traffic management unit in the City of Yerevan, (b) improving the existing institutional capabilities of the municipality of Yerevan for passenger transport planning and regulation, (c) improving parking regulation and enforcement, (d) investing in improvements to the traffic signal system and geometric improvements to selected intersections, (e) investing in safety improvements to the Yerevan metro, (f) investing in modest traffic enforcement equipment, and (g) advancing a comprehensive national traffic safety program. Decision meeting scheduled for 13 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 104433. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport and Communications, 28, Nalbandyan St., Yervan, Armenia 375010, Tel: (37-41) 563391, Fax: (37-41) 560528, E-mail: minister@mts.am, Contact: Alexander Bakhtamyan, Director, Armenia Transport PIU AzerbaijanEducation (R) Education Sector Development (APL 2) (Cr. 4394-AZ): The objective is to create, foster and sustain the conditions to improve the quality of education in Azerbaijan, as reflected in better and more relevant student learning outcomes in primary and secondary Education. Credit signing scheduled for 31 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102117. US$ 25.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, 49 Xatai Ave., Baku, Azerbaijan, AZ 1008, Tel: (994-12) 496-0647, Fax: (994-12) 496-3483, E-mail: office@edu.gov.az, Contact: Mr. Elvin Rustamov, Director, Project Coordination Unit, Ministry of Education AzerbaijanEducation Tertiary Education Reform: The objective aims to create, foster, and sustain the conditions to improve accessibility, quality, and relevance of tertiary education in Azerbaijan. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 107774. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, 49 Khatai Prospekt, Baku, AZ1008, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 496-3759, 496-3760, Fax: (994-12) 496-9368, E-mail: erustamov@ultel.net, Contact: Mr. Elvin Rustamov, PIU Director AzerbaijanFinance (R) Corporate and Public Sector Accountability (Cr. 4405-AZ): The objective is to strengthen accountability and transparency in financial reporting for public and corporate sectors in line with international best practices. Credit signing scheduled for 31 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 99924. US$ 11.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, PMU, 83 Samed Vurgun St., Baku 370022 Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 938-103, Ext. 214, Fax: (994-12) 936-017, E-mail: gunaysg@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Azer Kerimov, Acting PMU Director AzerbaijanRural Development Rural Investment Additional Financing (Cr. 4404-AZ): The objective is for households in rural communities completing micro-project investments to achieve improved living standards through better access to infrastructure services. The proposed additional credit would support the costs associated with scaling-up activities of the ongoing project in Nakchivan and 24 new districts and approximately 700,000 additional beneficiaries, thus contributing to a significant enhancement of its impact and development effectiveness. Approved by the Executive Directors on 27 March 2008 Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 109885. US$ 15.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. AZRIP Project Management Unit, U. Hajibekov str. 40, Government House, Room # 801, AZ 1016 Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 493-4693, 493-6607, Fax: (994-12) 493-4813, E-mail: project@azrip.org, Contact: Soubhan Asgerov, Director AzerbaijanSocial Protection Social Protection Development (Cr. 4418-AZ): The objective is to strengthen social protection delivery mechanisms through (i) improved social assistance targeting and implementation; (ii) strengthened labor market institutions and policies; (iii) improved employment services; (ii) improved access to and quality of social work, care and rehabilitation services for children in difficult circumstances, youth, ulnerable women, persons with disabilities and the elderly; and (v) improved disability assessment services. Credit signing scheduled for 28 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 105116. US$ 26.7 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Labor and social Protection of Population, 85 S. Asgarova St., AZ1009, Baku, Azerbaijan Republic, Tel/Fax: (994-12) 596-5022, E-mail: int_dep@mlspp.gov.az, Contact: Sultanov, Head of International Relations Department AzerbaijanTransportation (N) Baku Urban Transport: The objective is to reduce transportation time and improve traffic access and safety within the Baku metropolitan area, through implementation of traffic management measures, improvement of parking conditions, improvement of the concessioning of passenger transport services and establishment of an institution responsible for development and implementation of traffic management measures in Baku. Project concept review scheduled for 22 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 103270. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined. AzerbaijanTransportation (N) Highway 2 Additional Financing (Ln. 7516-AZ): This objectives of the additional financing is to provide 2 additional tranches for Highway 3 and Highway 4. Which will reduce road transport costs and improve access, transit and road safety within Azerbaijan's main corridors, through (a) completion of the upgrade to four lanes of Alat-Masalli (M3) started under Highway 2 and (b) reconstruction of Tagihev-Sahil (R6) connecting the M3 with the M1. Approved by the Executive Directors on 29 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 100667. US$300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Azer Road Service OJC, 72/4, Uzeyir Hajibeyov Street, AZ1010, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 493-0045, Fax: (994-12) 493-4665 , E-mail: silkway@online.az., Contact: Mr. Javid Gurbanov, Chief of AzerRoadService OJC of the Ministry of Transport AzerbaijanTransportation Trade and Transport Facilitation (Ln. 7509-AZ): The objectives are to make freight transport more competitive in terms of quality, capacity and cost, and to increase the economic, financial and social sustainability of rail passenger services. Approved by the Executive Directors on 27 March 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 83108. US$ 450.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport, 10554 Tbilisi Ave., Baku 1122 Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 985-087, E-mail: panahov@mintrans.az, Contact: Mr. Musa Panahov, Minister AzerbaijanUrban Development (N) Fourth Absheron Rehabilitation Program (ARP) Environment Policy and Enforcement for Environment State Program : The objective is to launch a large-scale, long-term program to rehabilitate the areas around Baku in order to reduce the threat to the health of area residents and enable reutilization of substantial areas of valuable land. Decision meeting scheduled for 30 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 110683. US$ 5.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MENR), B. Aghayev Str. 100A, AZ1073 Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel/Fax: (99-412) 492-5907, Contact: Gussein Bagirov, Minister AzerbaijanUrban Development Rehabilitation Program (ARP) I – Contaminated Sites Rehabilitation (Ln. 7548-AZ): (Formerly AARP/Contaiminated Sites Rehabilitation). The objective is to support the Environment State Program (ESP) to curtail environmental degradation in the Absheron Peninsula, by assisting in decontamination of former iodine production sites and the development of a strategy for remediation/containment of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) contaminated sites. The project will also support in developing institutional capacity for the cleanup of former oil production sites and for developing rehabilitation and redevelopment plans for a specific oil production site. Approved by the Executive Directors on 17 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 104985. US$ 74.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required Ministry of Emergency Situations , 69 Fizuli Street, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel. (994-12)-512-0041, Email: huseynov_t@hotmail.com. , Contact: Mr. Tariyel Huseynov, Head of Division AzerbaijanUrban Development Rehabilitation Program (ARP) II–Integrated Solid Waste Management (Ln. 7549-AZ): The objective is to support the reform of the Greater Baku solid waste collection and disposal operations into an effective and sustainable system in the fields of: (i) data collection and strategic planning; (ii) buildup of operational, management and communication capabilities of the responsible agency; (iii) the rollout of collection services; and (iv) the improvement of environmental conditions at the existing waste disposal sites. Approved by the Executive Directors on 17 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID 110679. US$ 29.50 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economic Development, 23 Niyazi street, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 492-5895 , E-mail: office@economy.gov.az, Contact: Mr. Asgar Alakbarov, Head of Foreign Investment and Technical Assistance Coordination Department AzerbaijanUrban Development Rehabilitation Program (ARP) III–Large Scale Oil Polluted Land Cleanup Project (Ln. 7550-AZ): The objective is to improve (i) SOCAR’s capacity and effectiveness in environmental management and in cleaning up of oil-polluted land in the Absheron Peninsula, and (ii) the quality of soil conditions in oil-polluted lands cleaned up under the project. Approved by the Executive Directors on 17 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 110682. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), 73 Neftchilar Avenue, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 492-1789, E-mail: info@socar.az. , Contact: Mr. Faig Jafarov, Head of Ecological Projects Management Department BelarusEnergy and Mining (N) Energy Efficiency: This objective is to support investments in upgrading capabilities of power and heat generation with energy efficient units based on natural gas and local renewable fuels to: (i) reduce dependency on imported fuels, (ii) improve energy efficiency, and (iii) improve security and reliability of power supply. Decision meeting scheduled for 3 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 108023. US$ 150.0 IBRD Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined. BelarusWater and Sanitation (R) Integrated Water Supply and Natural Hazard Mitigation: The objective is to implement a set of interrelated activities intended to assist the Government in providing more efficient and reliable water sector related services and to better manage and mitigate the impact of weather-related natural hazards. The project is expected to generate tangible targeted benefits for the least advantaged groups through improved household water supply services and is expected to contribute to a better delivery of a global public good (weather and climate information), particularly in north-eastern Europe and Baltic region. Board presentation scheduled for 31 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 101190. US$ 50.0 IBRD. Consulting services will be required. Republican Unitary Enterprise Zhilkommuntechnica, Ministry of Housing and Utilities, Bersona St., 16 Minsk 220030, Belarus, Tel: (375-17) 200 -3185, Fax: (375-17) 200-3894, Contact: S.A. Sushko, Deputy Minister Bosnia and HerzegovinaEnvironment and Natural Resources Management Biodiversity Conservation: The objective is to increase the area under formal protection status in forest and mountain ecosystems, and to develop mechanisms to conserve these ecosystems over the long term. Approved by the Executive Directors on 29 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 87094. US$ 3.4 (GEF). Austrian trust fund has been requested for preparation. No consultants are required. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Management and Forestry, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Trampina br.4/1, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 213-098, Fax: (387-33) 213-099, E-mail: piusum@bih.net.ba, Contact: Mr. Alojz Dundjer, Project Implementation Unit Director; Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Republika Srpska, Kralja Petra I Karadjordjevica 135-137, Banja Luka 78000, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel/Fax: (387-51) 319-675, E-mail: piussume@inecco.net, Contact: Mr. Zeljko Stojanovic, PIU Director Bosnia and HerzegovinaTransportation (N) Sava Waterway Rehabilitation: The objective is to improve the navigability of the Sava River to facilitate the full return to operational use of the inland waterway for the first time after the cessation of hostilities. Project concept review scheduled for 30 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 108000. US$ 15.0/30.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined. Bosnia and HerzegovinaTransportation (R) Road Infrastructure and Safety (Cr. 4371-BOS): The objectives are to (a) reduce the maintenance backlog for the secondary road network, (b) promote performance-based maintenance contracts, and (c) improve road safety. The credit was signed on 22 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100792. US$ 30.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Road Directorate, For Republika Srpska, 10 Vase Pelagica St., Banja Luka 78000, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-51) 309-128, E-mail: mlazendic@putevirs.com; Road Directorate, For the Federation: Terezije, 54, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 250-391, E-mail: pljubo@jpdcfbh.ba Bosnia and HerzegovinaUrban Development (N) Second Solid Waste Management: The objectives are to: (a) cost effectively improve solid waste services in participating priority areas; (b) increase administrative and technical capacity for solid waste management at the local and entity level; (c) improve cost recovery in the sector and encourage private sector involvement; and (d) correct environmental problems and reduce health hazards caused by inadequate waste collection and disposal systems. Board presentation scheduled for 30 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 107998. US$ 25.0/10.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consultants will be required. Federal Ministry for Environment and Tourism, Alipašina br. 41 Sarajevo, Tel: (387-33) 667-801, Fax: (387-33) 212-833, E-mail: fmobnova@bih.net.ba, Contact: Muris Hadzic; RS Ministry of Urbanism, Civil Engineering and Environment , Tel: (387-51) 339-488, E-mail: z.begovic@mgr.vladars.net, Contact: Zdravko Begovic BulgariaRural Development (R) Regional Development: The objective is to increase the capacity of municipalities to make effective use of EU structural funds by developing proposals according to EU criteria and to provide short-term financial support to municipalities to cover expenses associated with project preparation and implementation. Decision meeting scheduled for 30 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 78384. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, 17-19 Cyril and Methodius St. (Kiril & Methodii St.), 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 988-2382, Fax: (359) 987-2517, Contact: Dimcho Mihalevski, Deputy Minister, MRDPW BulgariaSocial Protection (R) Second Social Sectors Institutional Reform Development Policy Loan (SIR DPL 2): The objective is to support the adoption and implementation of policies to (a) improve the institutional framework in the labor and social sectors to more closely align their policies with EU standards; and (b) improve the efficiency of the health, education, and social protection systems to maintain a fiscally sustainable expenditure framework and improve access to basic social services. Negotiations scheduled for 25 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102160. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, Ministry of Education and Science, 102, Rakovska St., Sofia 1000, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 9859-2441, E-mail: s.panova@minfin.bg, Contact: Svetla Panova, Head of Department BulgariaSocial Protection (R) Social Inclusion: The objectives are to (a) promote social inclusion by increasing enrollment and learning outcomes for children from poor and marginalized backgrounds, and (b) build capacity for absorption of European Social Fund financing. Negotiations scheduled for 22 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 100657. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Labor and Social Policy, 2 Triaditza St., Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 811-9443, Fax: (359-2) 988-4405, E-mail: mlsp@mlsp.government.bg, Contact: Elena Kremenlieva, Chief Expert BulgariaWater and Sanitation (R) Municipal Infrastructure Development: The objective is to complete important public investments in water resource management. Board presentation scheduled for 24 July 2008 Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 99895. US$ 105.9 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, 17-19 Kiril Metodi St., Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 988-2382, E-mail: pnikiforov@mrrb.government.bg, Contact: Mr. Plamen Nikiforov, Director CroatiaEnvironment and Natural Resources Management (R) Agricultural Pollution Control (TF090845): The objective is to increase significantly the use of environmentally friendly agricultural practices by farmers in the Pannonian plain in order to reduce nutrient discharge from agricultural sources to surface and ground water bodies that drain into the Danube River and Black Sea. The grant was signed on 11 March 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100639. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Water Management, Ave. Vukovar 78, Zagreb 10000 Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 610-6111, Fax: (385-1) 610-9201, E-mail: office@mps.hr, Contact: M. Bozic, Vice Minister CroatiaHealth, Nutrition and Population (R) Development of the Emergency Medical Services and Investment Planning: (Formerly Sustainable Health System) The objective is to improve people's health by increasing the efficiency and quality of health service and improving the performance of the health system. Negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 16 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 86669. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consultants are required in master planning, hospital management and restructuring, emergency care, public health promotion and payment systems. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Ksaver 200, Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 460-7517, Fax: (385-1) 460-7520, E-mail: Spaso.Vulic@mzss.hr, Contact: Dr. Spaso Vulic, Project Preparation Management Unit CroatiaLaw and Justice Judicial Reform: The objective is to facilitate Croatia’s EU integration process by increasing justice system efficiency through support for rationalizing the court network, strengthening case management, modernizing court administration and judicial budgeting, strengthening enforcement of judicial decisions, supporting the proposed legal aid arrangements, and selected investments in physical infrastructure. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 104749. US$ 35.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Justice Project Management Unit, 41, Savska Cesta, XVI, Zagreb 100000 Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 613-0595, 611-3284, Fax: (385-1) 631-4371, E-mail: mdujmovic@pravosudje.hr, Contact: Marina Vukovic-Dujmovic, State Secretary CroatiaTransportation (N) Second Rijeka Gateway: The objective is to foster sustainable growth in the second economic center of Croatia, by furthering port development, while supporting both increased transport connectivity from the port to its markets and enhanced quality of life through a redefined port-urban interface. Appraisal scheduled for 14 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 102365. US$ 126.4 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Port of Rijeka Authority, 51000 Rijeka, Riva 1, Rijeka, Croatia, Tel: (385-5) 135-1170, Fax: (385-51) 331-764 , E-mail: Bojanhlaca.ri@portauthority.hr, Contact: Executive Director: Bojan Hlaca CroatiaWater and Sanitation (N) Second Coastal Cities Pollution Control APL : The objectives are to improve the quality of Croatia's Adriatic coastal waters to meet EU ambient quality standards in the participating municipalities, in a financially and operationally sustainable manner. Negotiations scheduled for 8 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 102732. US$ 94.2 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Hrvatske Vode, Ulica Grada Vukovara 220, Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 6155-820, Fax: (385-1) 6155-910, E-mail: voda@voda.hr, Contact: Jadranko Husaric, Director GeorgiaEconomic Management (R) Fourth Georgia Poverty Reduction Support (Ln. 4403-GE): The Fourth Programmatic Poverty Reduction Support Operation (PRSO4) is the last in a series of four budgetary support operations for Georgia. The PRSO series is the cornerstone of the Georgia Country Partnership Strategy—CPS (September 2005). PRSO IV would close out the program, which was intended to continue to support the Government of Georgia in the implementation of policy reforms in the areas of: (i) strengthening public sector accountability, efficiency and transparency; (ii) improving electricity and gas sector services; (iii) improving the environment for private sector development; and (iv) improving social protection, education and health care services. The loan was signed on 12 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 105255. US$ 22.7 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 70 Irakli Abashidze St. Tbilisi 0162, Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 226-805, Fax: (995-32) 931-922, E-mail: minister@mof.ge, Contact: Nikoloz Gilauri, Minister of Finance KazakhstanEducation Technical and Vocational Education Restructuring Program : The objectives are to restructure and rebuild the TVE system in order to (i) increase youth employability and capabilities for continuous skills upgrading, and (ii) offer business a trained workforce with the skills and competencies that will enable them to compete in the global economy. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 102177. US$ 15.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dom Ministerstv, entrance 11, Astana, Tel: (7-7172) 741-573, Fax: (7-7172) 742-416, E-mail: kuanganov@edu.gov.kz KazakhstanEnvironment and Natural Resources Management (R) Ust-Kamenogorsk Environmental Remediation (Industrial Waste Treatment) (Ln. 4848-KZ): The objective is to contain the toxic waste plume contaminating the city's groundwater, thereby preventing the plume's discharge into the river and the drinking water supply. The loan was signed on 2 February 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 78342. US$ 24.3 (IBRD). Consultants have been selected for a feasibility study. Other consultants will be needed for environmental impact and social assessments. Kazatomprom, 168 Bogenbai batyr St., Almaty 480012 Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3272) 691-627, Fax: (7-3272) 611-626, E-mail: bduisebayev@kazatomprom.kz, Contact: Baurzhan O. Duisebayev, Director KazakhstanEnvironment and Natural Resources Management Second Irrigation/Drainage: The objectives are to (a) improve irrigation, drainage systems, water management and environmental services and (b) strengthen agricultural practices and farmers' information services. Board presentation scheduled for 30 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 86592. US$ 155.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environmental Protection, 31 Pobedy Ave., Astana 010000 Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3172) 591-972, Fax: (7-3172) 591-973, E-mail: a_braliev@nature.kz, Contact: Alzhan Braliev, Vice-Minister KazakhstanUrban Development Territorial Development (JERP): The objective is to finance the Government's effort to implement the national territorial development strategy to enhance economic development and competitiveness in the regions. Decision meeting scheduled for 27 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102772. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consultants to be determined. Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning, 11 Pobeda Ave., Astana, 010000, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3172) 717-255, Fax: (7-3172) 717-129, Contact: Viktor Sprun, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning KosovoEconomic Management Public Sector Modernization: (Formerly Second Public Expenditure Management Technical Assistance): The objective is to improve the efficiency and transparency of public financial and human resources management. This project has been put on hold. Further reporting will be discontinued until Kosovo's membership to the World Bank is cleared. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 5.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Provisional Institutions of Self-Governance, Deshmoret e Kombit-Bill Clinton, Prishtine, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 2003-4246, Fax: (381-38) 548, Contact: Mr. Melihate Terkolli, Minister; Ministry of Public Services, Provisional Institutions of Self-Governance, Pristina, Kosovo, Contact: Mr. Haki Shatri, Minister KosovoEnvironment and Natural Resources Management (R) Real Estate Cadastre and Registration: The objective is to enhance the security property rights of the business environment. Decision meeting scheduled for 26 December 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 101214. US$ 7.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Kosovo Cadastre Agency (KCA), Kosovo Cadastral Agency, Kosovo Archive Bldg, 2nd Floor, Pristina, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 512-353, Fax: (381-38) 512-356, E-mail: perparim.ameti@ks-gov.net, Contact: Hamit Basholli, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kyrgyz RepublicEconomic Management (R) Economic Management (H388-KG): The objective is to strengthen economic and fiscal management and coordination in the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Economy and, the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, and the Government. Approved by the Executive Directors on 1 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 108525. US$ 3.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Ministry of Finance of the Kyrgyz Republic Kyrgyz RepublicEconomic Management Kyrgystat: Strengthening the National Statistical System: The objective is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the national statistical system that will provide relevant, timely and reliable data for evidence-based policy making in support of the Government’s development strategies and the monitoring and evaluation of the progress This project has been put on hold. Further reporting will be discontinued until active preparation resumes. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 104706. US$ 1.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. National Statistical Committee of Kyrgyz Republic, 374 Frunze St., Bishkek 720033 Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 626-084, E-mail: nsc_mail@stat.kg, Contact: Mr. Orozmat Abdykalykov, Chairman Kyrgyz RepublicHealth, Nutrition and Population Health and Social Protect Additional Financing (Grt H391-KG): The objective of the additional financing will support an urgent response to the current food price crisis through additional activities not anticipated in the initial project design, related to nutritional supplements, nutrition education and a temporary scaling-up of cash transfers. Approved by the Executive Directors on 12 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 112142. US$ 6.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Health, str. Moskovskaya 148, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 622-680, Fax: (996-312) 660-493, E-mail: kag@mz.med.kg, Contact: Alimjan Koshmuratov, Head of the Strategic Planning Department, Ministry of Health Kyrgyz RepublicPublic Sector Governance (R) Second Land and Real Estate Registration (H380-KG): The objective is to support markets for and use of land and real estate, with further development of a reliable and well-functioning system for registration of rights in immovable property. Approved by the Executive Directors on 15 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 108178. US$ 5.8 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Gosregister, ul. Orozbekova 44, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 664-932, Fax: (996-312) 664-934, E-mail: gosreg@bishkek.gov.kg, Contact: Mr. J. Kalberdiev, Project Manager, Project Implementation Unit Kyrgyz RepublicRural Development Agricultural Investments and Services (AISP) (H-371KG) : The objective is to improve the institutional and infrastructure environment for farmers and herders, with a strong emphasis on the livestock sector. The project is an explicit part of the JCSS and supports all four of the programmatic JCSS areas, to improve the management of a major resource, the country’s pastures, and will do so with an explicit focus on fostering strong and sustained pro-poor growth and on long-term environmental sustainability. Approved by the Executive Directors on 29 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96993. US$ 9.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Processing Industry (MAWRPI), 96A Kievskaya St., Bishkek 720040, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 665-625, Fax: (996-312) 661-572, E-mail: morbekova@apiu.elcat.kg, Contact: Ms. Zahifa A. Omorbekova, APIU Director; Community Development and Investment Agency (ARIS), 102 Bokonbaeva St., Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 627-747, Fax: (996-312) 624-748, E-mail: elmira@aris.kg, Contact: Ms. Elmira S. Ibraimova, Executive Director Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic ofEconomic Management Third Programmatic Development Policy\ (Ln. 7533-MK): The objectives are to promote economic growth and job creation by improving the investment climate and strengthening public sector governance. Approved by the Executive Directors on 13 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 101296. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Dame Gruev 14, 1000 Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (389-2) 311-7288, Fax: (389-2) 311-7280, E-mail: finance@finance.gov.mk, Contact: Mr. Trajko Slaveski, Minister of Finance Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic ofSocial Protection Conditional Cash Transfers: The objective is to support the Government of Macedonia in the development and implementation of the conditional cash transfer program. Decision meeting scheduled for 3 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 103974. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Labor, Dame Gruev 14, Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (389-2) 310-6216, E-mail: vpetkovic@mtsp.gov.mk, Contact: Vesna Petkovic, Director Macedonia, The former Yugoslav Republic ofUrban Development Municipal Development: The objective is to improve performance of municipalities and their communal services enterprises. Decision Meeting scheduled for 16 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96481. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport and Communications; Ministry of Finance, St. Dame Gruev 14, Skopje, former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (389-2) 311-6012, Fax: (389-2) 311-7280, Contact: Trajko Slaveski, Ph.D., Minister of Finance Moldova, Republic ofRural Development Second Rural Investment and Services Project Additional Financing (Cr. 4416 MD): The objective is to support RISP II’s original PDOs by ensuring that farmers have resources and knowledge necessary to adapt to and minimize losses from severe weather phenomena, in order to ensure the long-term viability of the country’s agricultural sector. Approved by the Executive Directors on 13 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID: 110421. US$ 6.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry and Ministry of Finance, Consolidated Agricultural Project Management Unit (CAPMU), 9 Cosmonautilor St., Office 544, Chisinau, Moldova, MD-2005, Tel: (373-22) 221-142, Fax: (373-22) 223-106, E-mail: capmu@capmu.md, Contact: Liviu Gumovschi, Executive Director MontenegroEconomic Management Third Development Policy: The objective is to implement structural reforms critical for sustained growth and poverty reduction. This project has been postponed. Further reporting will be discontinued until active preparation resumes. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 22.0 (IDA/IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Staka Dragjevica 2, Podgorica 81000 Montenegro, Tel: (381-81) 243-274, Contact: H.E. Igor Luksic, Minister of Finance MontenegroEnvironment and Natural Resources Management Tara and Lim River Basin Watershed Management: The objective is to improve land and water management and biodiversity conservation, including reducing risks and impact of flooding and restoration of watershed protection forests in two major river basins. Appraisal scheduled for 8 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 99749. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required for project coordination, social and environmental assessment, planning and surveying. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water, Rimski Trg bb, Podgorica 81000 Montnegro, Tel: (381-81) 482-109, Fax: (381-81) 234-306, E-mail: andjelicm@mn.yu, Contact: Viktor Subotic, Project Coordinator MontenegroPublic Sector Governance (R) Land Administration and Management: The objective is to improve the efficiency of the permit and property registration systems. Board presentation scheduled for 30 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 106906. US$ 11.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy, Real Estate Administration under Ministry of Finance, Oktobarske Revolucije br, PC Celebic (V sprat) 8100 Podgorica, Montenegro, Tel: (382-81) 444 001, Fax: (382-81) 444 004, E-mail: nekretnine@cg.yu, Contact: Mico Orlandic, Director PolandLaw and Justice (R) Legal and Judicial: The objective is to improve performance of the courts through faster and less costly service delivery. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 6.2 (IBRD). Consultants will be required and have been identified. Ministry of Justice, Al Ujazdowskie11, Warsaw, Poland, E-mail: opcinski@ms.gov.pl, wojciechowska@ms.gov.pl, Contact: Ms. Malgorzata Manowska, Deputy Minister PolandTransportation (R) Transport Infrastructure Rehabilitation: The objectives are to (a) improve the main national road and rail infrastructure and (b) build institutional capacity of rail and road sector institutions to manage network assets efficiently and effectively. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102731. US$ 180.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport, 4/6 Chalubinskiego St., 00-928 Warsaw, Poland, Tel: (48-22) 630-1359, Fax: (48-22) 630-1188, E-mail: tbochenski@mi.gov.pl, Contact: Tomasz Bochenski, Deputy Director RegionalEnvironment and Natural Resources Management (R) Integrated Ecosystem Management of Neretva and Trebisnjica River Basi |
