World Bank Monthly Operational Summary East Asia and Pacific Region July 2008 © 2008 The World Bank Group, All Rights Reserved. Terms and Conditions
CambodiaHealth, Nutrition and Population (R) Second Health Sector Support: The objective is to support the Royal Government of Cambodia in the implementation of the Cambodia health sector strategic plan in the sector wide context. The aim of the Cambodia health strategic plan is to ensure sector wide equitable, quality health care for all people of Cambodia through targeting resources, especially to the poor and to areas in greatest need. Negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 19 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102284. US$ 30.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, 151-153 Kampuchea Krom St., Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 722-873, Fax: (855-23) 880-260, E-mail: mengchuor.pcu@online.com.kh, Contact: Dr. Char Meng Chuor, Deputy Director-General for Health CambodiaPublic Sector Governance (R) Second Poverty Reduction and Growth Operation: The objective is to implement reform actions taken from Joint Monitoring Indicators (JMIs) and sectoral action plans. Decision meeting scheduled for 15 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 75267. US$ 15.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, St.92, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 427-798, Fax: (855-23) 724-664, E-mail: phalla_phan@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Phalla Phan, Deputy Director, Economic and Public Finance Policy Department, Ministry of Economy and Finance CambodiaRural Development (R) Avian and Human Influenza Control and Preparedness (H361-KH): The objective is to minimize the threat to humans and poultry from the HPAI virus and to prepare for, control and respond to influenza pandemics and other infectious disease emergencies in humans. The grant was signed on 8 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100084. US$ 6.0 (IDA Grant). (Co-financing grants of US$ 3.0 from Japan (PHRD) and US$ 2.0 from the Avian and Human Influenza facility have been approved). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economy and Finance, St. 92 Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 1286-1355, Fax: (855-23) 428-7798, E-mail: ferp-mefwbd@camnet.com.kh, Contact: Mr. Tauch Chan Kresna, Chief, World Bank Division CambodiaRural Development (R) Land Allocation for Social and Economic Development (Cr. 4441-KH, H386-KH): The objective is to transfer good quality agricultural land to poor, landless farmers for social and economic development. Approved by the Executive Directors on 20 May 2008. The credit and grant were signed on 13 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84787. US$ 2.8/8.70 (IDA/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction, 771 Monivong Blvd, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel/Fax: (855-23) 211-354, E-mail: lasedppt@camnet.com.kh, Contact: Mr. Seng Thany, Project Director CambodiaRural Development (R) Second Rural Investment and Local Governance : The objective is to broaden from the commune-level rural investment and local governance support initiated under the predecessor project to the district level using the new institutional framework established under the recently promulgated Organic Law on Decentralization and Deconcentration. Concept review completed. Project preparation scheduled for 7 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. NCDD Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, No.275, Norodom Boulevard, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 361-900, 362-175, 723 844, Fax: (855-23) 724-419, E-mail: info@ncdd.gov.kh, chhieng.yanara@crdb.gov.kh, Contact: H.E. Chhieng Yanara, Director of NCDD Program Support Team CambodiaSocial Development, Gender and Inclusion Demand for Good Governance: The objective is to promote transparency, accountability and public service improvement through Demand for Good Governance institutions, networks and coalitions. Project appraisal is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 101156. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Interior, 275 Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 726-052, 721-190, Fax: (855-23) 721-905, Contact: H.E. Ngy Chanphal, Secretary of State CambodiaSocial Development, Gender and Inclusion Empowerment for the Poor in Siem Reap: The objective is to empower the poor by strengthening their organizations and supporting their livelihoods. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 97082. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Interior, 275 Norodom Blvd., Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 726-052, 721-190, Fax: (855-23) 721-905, Contact: H.E. Ngy Chanphal, Secretary of State CambodiaTransportation (R) RoadAsset Management (Cr. 4442-KH): The objective is to ensure continued effective use of the rehabilitated national and provincial road network in support of economic development. Approved by the Executive Directors on 20 May 2008. The grant was signed on 13 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 106603. US$ 30.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for preparation. Ministry of Public Works and Transport with the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Road Maintenance as Steering Committee, Corner Norodom Blvd. and 106 Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel/Fax: (855-23) 427-862, E-mail: chantolsun@yahoo.com, Contact: H.E. Mr. Sun Chantol, Minister ChinaEducation Technical and Vocational Education Training: The objective is to improve quality and relevance of Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) in order to meet labor market demand. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96707. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined. ChinaEnergy and Mining (R) Energy Efficiency Financing (Ln. 7529/7530-CN): The objective is to catalyze large-scale domestic financing for energy efficiency projects among energy-intensive industries. Approved by the Executive Directors on 27 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category F1. PID: 84874. US$ 200.0/13.5 (IBRD/GEF). Consulting services to be determined. China Development Bank, No. 29, Fuchengmenwai, Xicheng District, Beijing 100037 China, Fax: (86-10) 6830-6541, Contact: Mr. Liu Hao, Division Director, International Finance Department; China Eximbank, Jinyun Tower B, No. 43-A, Xizhimenbei St., Beijing 100044 China, Fax: (86-10) 6400-5997, Contact: Mr. Zhou Anyue, General Manager, On-Lending Department; Huaxia Bank, No. 77 Beiheyan St., Dongcheng District, Beijing 100009 China, Fax: (86-10) 5859-8603, Contact: Mr. Liu Miao, Vice General Manager, Banking Department ChinaEnergy and Mining (R) Liaoning Third Medium Cities Infrastructure (Ln. 7524-CN): The objective is to improve the effectiveness of urban centralized heating and gas supply in selected cities in the Liaoning Province, with particular emphasis on cost recovery and system efficiency. Approved by the Executive Directors on 27 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 99224. US$ 191.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Liaoning Provincial Development and Reform Commission, No. 13 Shisiweilu, Heping District, Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China, Tel: (86-24) 2322-3724, Fax: (86-24) 2326-4851, E-mail: td5678@163.com, Contact: Mr. Teng Da, Director, Foreign Fund Utilization Project Management Office ChinaEnergy and Mining (R) Shandong Power Plant Flue Gas Desulfurization (Ln. 7531-CN): The objective is to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions in the heat and power sector and enhance the capacity of regulatory authorities to monitor and enforce compliance with their sulfur dioxide emissions reduction program. Approved by the Executive Directors on 20 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93882. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Shandong Provincial Environmental Protection Bureau, 46 Jingwu Xiaoweisi Rd., Jinan 25001 China, Tel: (86-531) 8610-6153, Fax: (86-531) 8603-8443, E-mail: huotaiying@sdein.gov.cn, Contact: Mr. Huo Taiying, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Department ChinaEnergy and Mining (R) Shanxi Coalbed Methane Development: The objective is to develop coal bed methane/coal mine methane technology for thermal energy in homes, industry and businesses. Negotiations scheduled for 28 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100968. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Shanxi Energy Industries Group. Ltd., A Bldg, 24th Floor, Jingang Plaze, 35 Bingzhou Beilu, Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province 030001 China, Tel: (86-351) 461-8538, Fax: (85-351) 461-8501, E-mail: sxnyjtmcq@126.com, Contact: Ms. Gao Qiang, Director ChinaEnergy and Mining Thermal Power Efficiency: The objective is to achieve large improvements in the ratio of coal consumption per unit of electricity production through addressing regulatory, institutional and technical barriers to phasing out smaller, older and inefficient units, facilitating increased investments in efficiency improvements for larger, newer power plants, and improving power system dispatch to minimize coal consumption. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 98654. US$ 19.7 (GEF). International and domestic consultants will be hired to perform technical assistance assignments. A GEF-provided grant of US$ 0.35 was proposed for preparation for about one year, and would be used for hiring international and domestic consultants. Ministry of Finance, Room 2518 Economic Construction Dept., Sanlihe, Xicheng District, Beijing 100820, Tel: (86-10) 6855-2879, E-mail: ccid_ljg@sina.com, Contact: Dr. Liu Junguo, Executive Director ChinaEnvironment and Natural Resources Management (R) Xinjiang Aksu Pig Farm Biogas: The objective is to reduce methane emissions from livestock waste, to mitigate climate change by reducing its GHG emissions and to extend the coverage of CDM projects to biogas use in China. Decision meeting scheduled for 31 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 106518. US$ 6.0 (Carbon Finance Transaction). Agricultural Specialist, Institutional Specialist and Financial/Economist Analyst will be required. Aksu Sanjiang Breeding Company, Aksu City, Xinjiang Province, Fax: (86-997) 251-8876, E-mail: Sjyzh88@sina.com, Contact: Mr. Yongjun Chen, Chairman of the Board ChinaHealth, Nutrition and Population (R) Rural Health: The objective is to reform health care systems in selected poor rural provinces and address regional inequalities. Negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 24 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 84437. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Foreign Loan Office, Ministry of Health, No. 154, Gulou West St., Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China, Tel: (86-10) 8404-5750, Fax: (86-10) 8404-5749, Contact: Dr. Chi Yanhua, Foreign Loan Office ChinaRural Development (R) Eco-Farming: The objective is to achieve household level environmental improvements through the establishment and improvement of biogas systems and biogas related on-farm investments. Negotiations scheduled for 27 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96556. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Foreign Economic Cooperation Center, Ministry of Agriculture, 20 Maizidian Rd., Beijing 200026 China, Tel: (86-10) 6508-0856, Fax: (86-10) 6506-3012, E-mail: hangj@agri.gov.cn, Contact: Mr. Han Gaojun, Director General ChinaRural Development (R) Xining Flood and Watershed Management: The objective is to reduce the impact of flooding, increase the treatment of wastewater, and enhance the management of critical watersheds, thus protecting human life and property and improving the environment within Xining Municipality. Decision meeting scheduled for 31 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 101829. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Environment Specialist, Watershed Specialist and Social Specialists will be required. Xining Municipal Government, Xining, Qinghai Province, People’s Republic of China, Fax: (86-971) 821-5652, Contact: Mr. Fan Guoqing, Vice Mayor ChinaRural Development Henan Yellow River Ecological Animal Husbandry Belt: The objective is to address the interlinked challenges of improving the environment and increasing farmers' income. Project identification is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Henan, Henan Provincial Bureau of Animal Husbandry, Zhengzhou, Henan China, Tel: (86-371) 6577-8978, Fax: (86-371) 6577-8979, E-mail: 13837131366hn@163.com, Contact: Mr. Yuntao Zhang, Director of PMO ChinaRural Development Jilin Food Safety: The objective is to improve food quality and safety in Jilin Province by investing in laboratories, water supply system, and providing medium-term loans to small and medium enterprises to expand the production of safe, high-quality food. Decision meeting scheduled for October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 101716. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Jilin Provincial Office for Comprehensive Agricultural Development, Jilin Provincial Department of Finance, 3646 Remin Dajie, Changchun, Jilin Province 130021 China, Fax: (86-431) 855-0972, Contact: Mr. Liang Dailiang, Deputy Director ChinaRural Development Mainstreaming Adaptation to Climate Change into Water Resources Management and Rural Development (Ln. : The objectives are to strengthen the resilience of agricultural development to climate change in North China; and help mainstream climate change adaptation in irrigation and rural water resource management, thus in the wider context of rural development in China. Approved by the Executive Directors on 17 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 105229. US$ 50.0/5.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consulting services to be determined. State Office for Comprehensive Agricultural Development (SOCAD), Ministry of Finance, San Li He Lu, Beijing 100820 China, Tel: (86-10) 8819-1812, Fax: (86-10) 6855-3312, E-mail: socad_wly@126.com, Contact: Ms. Lanying Wang, Division Chief, SOCAD ChinaRural Development Shanxi Saline Alkali Land Improvement: The objective is to (a) enhance farmers' earning opportunities through the improvement of saline-alkali and low yield lands and (b) the development of the livestock sector in five counties of Shuozhou Municipality in Shanxi Province. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 90.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Government of Shanxi, No. 345, Yingze Dajie, Taiyuan, Shanxi 030001 China, Tel: (86-351) 404-3310, Fax: (86-351) 404-0626, E-mail: lihaixiang@hotmail.com, Contact: Hong Xiao, Director, International Finance Division, Shanxi Provincial Finance Bureau ChinaRural Development Sustainable Development in Poor Rural Areas: The objectives are to: (a) provide the poorest villages and households with the poverty reduction measures and assistance that they believe are most needed, (b) improve the well-being of rural migrants living in urban areas, and (c) augment small town development in poor areas. Decision meeting scheduled for 16 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 99751. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Foreign Capital Project Management Center, State Council Leading Group Office of Poverty Alleviation and Development, South Bldg, 3rd Floor, Shuangyushu Xili 36, Haidian District, Beijing 100086 China, Tel: (86-10) 8261-7155, Fax: (86-10) 8261-7165, E-mail: fcpmc@public2.bta.net.cn, Contact: Mr. Ou Qingping, Deputy Director ChinaSocial Protection (R) Migrant Skills and Employment: The objective is to support the transition of rural workers to urban areas to access better employment opportunities that improve their incomes and working conditions. This objective will be achieved by: (a) improving the access of rural workers to skills development opportunities, (b) reducing the cost of their job search through access to enhanced employment services, and (c) removing the worst excesses of their transition through strengthened work protections. Negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 24 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 85376. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, No. 12, Hepingli Zhongjie, Beijing 100716 China, Tel: (86-10) 8420-8344, Fax: (86-10) 8422-3987, Contact: Mr. Ma Yunfei, Director, World Bank Operations Office ChinaTransportation (N) Anhui Medium Cities Urban Transport: The objective is to support critical enhancements to the mobility of the citizens of the Project Cities through investments in urban infrastructure and public transport services that follow key National Priorities. Identification mission in the field. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Anhui Provincial Construction Bureau, No. 28, Huan Cheng Nan Lu, Hefei, Anhui Province, China 230001, Tel: (85-551) 287-1280, Fax: (85-551) 263-9845, E-mail: weilidai&163.com , Contact: Mr. Zhong Yaping, Chief Engineer; Ms. Dai Weili, Deputy Director, Planning and Financial Division ChinaTransportation (R) Hubei Yiba Highway: The objective is to improve passenger and freight flows in the Yichang-Badong corridor by investing in the construction of an expressway and strengthening the institutional capacity for environmental management. Decision meeting scheduled for 1 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 101258. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Hubei Provincial Communications Department, No. 428, JianShe Avenue, Hankou, Wuhan, Hubei, China 430030, Tel: (86-27) 8346-0753, Fax: (86-27) 8346-0754, E-mail: projectoffice@hbt.gov.cnn, Contact: Mr. Chen Xinwu, Deputy Director General ChinaTransportation (R) Taiyuan Urban Transport: The objective is to improve mobility and accessibility for Taiyuan’s people and freight to key industrial and commercial zones in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. Appraisal mission scheduled for 4 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 81615. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Taiyuan Development Planning Commission, Project Management Office, No. 38, Fuxi St., Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China 030002, Tel: (86-351) 415-2220/21/23, Fax: (86-351) 415-2221, E-mail: shihangb@126.com, Contact: Mr. Wang Shiying, Deputy Director ChinaTransportation (R) Xian Sustainable Urban Transport: The objective is to improve accessibility and mobility in Xi'an while protecting its cultural heritage and reducing the environmental impact of the urban transport system. Negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 24 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 92631. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Municipality of Xian, Foreign Capital Utilization Division, Xian, China, Tel: (86-29) 8729-5821, Fax: (86-29) 8721-0878, E-mail: xajwwjc@vip.163.com, Contact: Mr. Cheng Zhixun, Division Chief ChinaTransportation Anhui Road Rehabilitation and Improvement (Ln. 7511-CN): The objective is to increase the effective use of the road infrastructure in Anhui Province, to support its social and economic development as evidenced by the increase in the flows of passenger and freight traffic along key corridors across the province at lower costs and with improved safety. Approved by the Executive Directors on 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 99112. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Anhui Provincial Communications Department, 528 Tunxi Rd., Hefei City 230022 China, Tel: (86-551) 265-5163, Fax: (86-551) 362-3530, E-mail: apcdpeo@mail.hf.ah.cn, Contact: Mr. Luo Ning, Vice Director General ChinaTransportation Guiyang Guangzhou Railway: The objective is to enhance the transport access of the relatively poor provinces of Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and Sichuan in south west China to the ports and economic growth centers in the Pearl River region, through improvements to rail transportation services. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Railways, Foreign Capital and Technical Import Center, 10 Fuxing Rd, Beijing 100844 China, Tel: (86-10) 5184-2825 , Fax: (86-10) 5184-8407, E-mail: xufengcn@163.com, Contact: Mr. Xu Feng, Deputy Director ChinaTransportation Jiangxi Shihutang Navigation and Hydropower Complex: The objective is to enhance the standard of living in the Gan River Region by developing its potential water resources, including: (a) the increase of the waterway transport capacity and the cost-effectiveness thereof; and (b) the provision of environmentally friendly energy. Negotiations scheduled for 30 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 101988. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required during project preparation. Shihutang Project Management Office of Jiangxi Provincial Waterways Bureau, No. 130, Yan Jiang Bei Da Dao, Nanchang, Jiangxi Province, China, Tel: (86-791) 681-7370, Fax: (86-791) 681-2936, E-mail: shihuatang@126.com, Contact: Mr. Yang Lisheng, Deputy Director, Jiangxi Provincial Waterways Bureau; Mr. Huang Minghong, Director, Shihutang Project Management Office ChinaTransportation Shizheng Railway: The objective is to satisfy growing demand for freight and passenger rail services in the corridor between Shijiazhuang and Zhengzhou, while sustainably improving the level of services offered. Board presentation scheduled for 24 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 99062. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Railways, Foreign Capital and Technical Import Center, 10 Fuxing Rd, Beijing 100844 China, Tel: (86-10) 5184-1825, Fax: (86-10) 5184-1845, Contact: Mr. Chen Juemin, Deputy Director-General ChinaTransportation Urban Transport Partnership: The objectives are to establish an enabling framework for the development of sustainable urban transport in China by supporting (a) the development of more effective mechanisms (including enabling policy, regulatory and legal frameworks) to facilitate urban transport planning, financing and management and central Government oversight to ensure that local actions are consistent with national priorities and global concerns; (b) capacity enhancement of academics, students, practitioners and decision-makers on issues relating to urban transport; and (c) the implementation and dissemination of a set of demonstration projects that highlight sustainable approaches (cost-effective public transport development, support for non-motorized trips, road development consistent with compact growth) to urban mobility in the Chinese context. Board presentation scheduled for 24 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90335. US$ 21.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, San Li He Lu, Beijing 100820 China, Tel: (86-10) 6855-2097, Fax: (86-10) 6855-1125, E-mail: wufan@mof.gov.cn, Contact: Ms. Wu Fan, Project Officer ChinaUrban Development (R) Guizhou Cultural and Natural Heritage Infrastructure and Management: The objective is to develop the economy of and alleviate poverty in Guizhou Province in a sustainable manner through the protection and development of cultural and natural heritage assets. Appraisal scheduled for 22 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 91950. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Tourism Administration of Guizhou Province, No. 242-5 Zhonghua North Rd., Guiyang, Guizhou 550004 China, Tel: (86-851) 683-2251, 681-7801, Fax: (86-851) 683-6309, E-mail: sunny_yang@gzgov.gov.cn, Contact: Ms. Yang Shengming, Director General ChinaUrban Development Gansu Cultural and Natural Heritage (Ln. 7542-CN): The objective is to protect and develop Gansu cultural and natural heritage sites. Approved by the Executive Directors on 20 March 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 91949. US$ 38.4 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Gansu Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Lanzhou, Gansu Province 730030 China, Tel: (86-931) 846-4760, Fax: (86-931) 848-4190, Contact: Mr. Li Feng, Vice-Director ChinaUrban Development Han River Urban Environment Improvement (Ln. 7517-CN): (Formerly Second Hubei Urban Environment) The objective is to reduce pollution caused by wastewater and solid waste in the urban areas of Hubei, particularly in cities in the Han River Basin. Approved by the Executive Directors on 29 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 87224. US$ 84.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Hubei Provincial Project Management Office, Hubei Provincial Government, Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, Tel: (86-27) 8774-3203, Fax: (86-27) 8774-3202, E-mail: pmo@hbepb.gov.cn, Contact: Mr. Zhou Xinxin, Director ChinaUrban Development Shanghai Agricultural and Non-point Source Pollution Reduction: The objective is to improve the environment with positive impacts on the East China Sea. Appraisal scheduled for 12 January 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 90376. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Shanghai Municipal Government, No. 1 Lane 1114, Liyang Rd., Shanghai 200082 China, Tel: (86-21) 5666-8104, Fax: (86-21) 6540-6094, E-mail: xgfu@sh163.net, Contact: Mr. Qiu Wenjin, Director, Project Office ChinaUrban Development Shanghai Urban Environment (APL Phase III): The objective is to further advance the APL program goal of improving the Shanghai Metropolitan area's environmental conditions by progressive development and implementation of integrated, metropolitan-wide measures, through promoting continuous sector reforms and institutional development, and selected strategic investments in the water and wastewater sector. Decision meeting scheduled for 8 September 2008 and appraisal for 15 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96923. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Shanghai Municipal Government, No. 1 Lane 1114, Liyang Rd., Shanghai 200082 China, Tel: (86-21) 5666-8104, Fax: (86-21) 6540-6094, E-mail: xgfu@shl63.net, Contact: Mr. Qui Wenjin, Director, Project Office ChinaUrban Development Yunnan Urban Environmental: The objectives are to (a) integrate lake basin management for Dianchi and Er'Hai, and (b) develop urban environmental infrastructure in about 17 towns in Kunming Municipality, Dali Prefecture, Lijiang Municipality and Wenshan Prefecture. Negotiations scheduled for 7 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96812. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants have been identified. Yunnan Provincial Project Management Office, 27 Xi Yuan Nan Lu, Kunming 650032 China, Tel: (86-871) 410-4554, Fax: (86-871) 410-4963, E-mail: zhoubo@ynepb.gov.cn, Contact: Mr. Zhou Bo, Director, Foreign Techno-Economic Corporation Division,Yunnan Provincial Environment Protection Bureau ChinaWater and Sanitation (R) Bengbu Integrated Environmental Improvement (Ln. 7541-CN): The objective is to improve water resources, flood and environmental management to enhance environmental quality and restore the river and lake ecosystem of Bengbu. The loan was signed on 26 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96925. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Project Management Office, Anhui Bengbu Development and Reform Commission, Administrative Center of Bengbu, Anhui Province, China, Tel: (86-55) 2311-5215, Fax: (86-55) 2311-5222, E-mail: ldj@xxzx.bb.ah.cn, Contact: Mr. Wu Zhongyao, Director ChinaWater and Sanitation Jiangsu Water and Sewerage: The objective is to expand city water supply and wastewater services to small towns along the Yangtze river. Decision meeting scheduled for 24 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 96926. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Jiangsu Provincial Construction Commission, Jiangsu Construction Bureau, Rm. 401, Huahui Dasha, 69 Beijing Xilu, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province 210024 China, Tel: (86-25) 8332-9553, Fax: (86-25) 8501-5079, E-mail: jsp_pmo@vip.163.com, Contact: Mr. Chen Yaocai, Deputy Director IndonesiaEconomic Management (R) Strengthening Statistics: The objective is to support improved data reporting and statistical capacity in Indonesia through the development of a World Bank-financed Statistical capacity building program (STATCAP). Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 106384. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Central Bureau of Statistics Jl. Dr. Sutomo 6-8, Jakarta 10710, Indonesia, Jl. Dr. Sutomo 6-8, Jakarta 10710, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 381-0291, Fax: (62-21) 385-7046, E-mail: bpshq@bps.go.id, Contact: Mr. Toto E. Sastrasuanda, Deputy Director General IndonesiaEducation (R) Better Employment Knowledge and Enterpreneurship to Revitalize Job Access (BEKERJA): The objective is to increase employment and earnings of disadvantaged youth (young women, drop outs, poor) through improved market oriented skills training and entrepreneurship. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 100763. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants to be determined. Ministry of National Education, Directorate General of Non Formal Education, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Senayan, E Building, 3rd Floor, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 572-5033, Fax: (62-21) 572-5487, Contact: Dr. Hamid Muhammad, Director General, Primary and Secondary Education IndonesiaEducation BOS Knowledge Improvement for Transparency and Accountability (KITA): The objective is to improve access to adequate education for all children of ages 7 to 15 by assisting the school system to improve its effective utilization of BOS funds. Project identification is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: P107661. US$ 600.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of National Education, The Government of Indonesia, E Building, 5th Floor, Ministry of National Education, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 572-5057, Fax: (62-21) 572-5606, E-mail: yan1953@yahoo.com, Contact: Prof. Suyanto, Director General, Primary and Secondary Education IndonesiaEducation Education System Improvement through Sector Wide Approaches (SISWA): The objective is to improve efficiency and equity in the use of resources to increase access to basic education and improve the quality. Such improvements are expected to lead to increased net enrollment rates in lower secondary schools, higher and more timely completion of basic education, and better student learning achievement. Decision meeting scheduled for late-March 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 200.0/500.0 (IBRD/Grant from European Union and Dutch Goverment). Consultants to be determined. Directorate General of the Management of Primary and Secondary Education (Mandikdasmen),Ministry of National Education, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Senayan, E Bldg., 4th Floor, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 572-5057, Fax: (62-21) 572-5606, Contact: Professor Suyanto, Director General IndonesiaEnergy and Mining (R) Electricity Access for Rural: The objective is to increase and enhance modern electricity services to the rural poor. Decision meeting scheduled for 10 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93047. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). The project preparation grant (PHRD) agreement has been signed. The Government is now hiring consultants who will assist in project preparation: market assessment, pre-investment studies, regulation and policies, institutional aspects and participation. Directorate General of Electricity and Energy Utilization, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jl. H.R. Rasuma Said Blok X-2, Kav 07-08, Limangan Kalarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 527-9347, 522-5180, Ext. 217, Fax: (62-21) 525-6064, E-mail: perdanahari@hotmail.com, Contact: Emy Perdanahari, Director of Electricity Program Supervision IndonesiaEnergy and Mining (R) Geothermal Sector Reform: The objectives are to improve the policy framework, build domestic capacity, and catalyze investments in the geothermal sector. Approved by the Executive Directors on 29 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 99757. US$ 4.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required for preparation. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jln. Prof. Dr. Supomo No. 10, Jarkarta 12870 Indonesia, Tel/Fax: (0-21) 8370-2847, E-mail: sugiharto@djmbpesdm.go.id, Contact: Mr. Sugiharto Harso Prayitno, Director of Geothermal IndonesiaEnvironment and Natural Resources Management Kecamatan Development Program Community Conservation: The objective is to mainstream biodiversity conservation into community-driven development by targeting kecamatan in areas of high global biodiversity, where the kecamatan development program (KDP) already works. Appraisal is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 96857. US$ 10.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required to design and implement training programs and awareness raising programs for KDP staff in target areas and conduct mapping and land-use assessments to target activities and areas for assistance and specific activities. Ministry of Home Affairs, Pemberdayaan Masyarakat dan Desa, Department Dalam Negeri Republic Indonesia, Jl. TMP Kalibata No. 17, Makarta Selatan 12750 Indonesia, Contact: Mr. Ayip Muflich, Director General IndonesiaFinance (R) Guarantee Fund: The objective is to establish a Government-owned financing vehicle to guarantee payment obligations of public institutions contracting with the private sector for infrastructure services. Project concept review scheduled for 15 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 101543. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consultants from Castallia will examine legal and institutional set-up issues. Consultants are required for preparation. Ministry of Finance, Building B, 3rd Floor, Jalan, Dr. Wahidin No. 1, Jakarta Pusat 10710, Indonesia, Tel: (62-81) 683-4459 |