World Bank Monthly Operational Summary
Middle East and North Africa Region
August 2008 © 2008 The World Bank Group, All Rights Reserved.
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DjiboutiUrban Development (R) Urban Poverty Reduction Program (H35-DJ): The objective is to increase access to and use of local infrastructure and basic urban services, community development and micro-finance by the targeted poor population of Djibouti-Ville to improve the accessibility and functionality, livability and social dimensions of the popular commercial area of the Place Harbi, which is located in central Djibouti-Ville. The project would focus on the reorganization of the market’s activities, the construction of new market places, and the improvement of access roads. For the livability and social dimensions, the proposed project would tackle congestion and pollution, and improve hygiene. The working conditions of the market vendors would be improved, and a pedestrian area around the Great Mosque would be created. The grant was signed on 5 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 88876. US$ 3.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Agence Djiboutienne D’exécution Des Travaux D’intérêt Public (ADETIP), BP 4298, Djibouti, Tel: (253) 358-655, Fax: (253) 357-184, E-mail: adetip@intnet.dj, Contact: Mr. Kadar Ismael Guelleh, Director EgyptEducation Post-Basic Education Reform: (Formerly Egypt Education Reform Program) The objective is to improve post-basic education so that it provides students with the knowledge, competencies and skills to better adapt to an ever changing economic environment. To this end the Bank will support the government efforts in (a) improving the interface between secondary and tertiary education so that students have multiple opportunities to succeed in school, (b) ensuring that teachers have the right incentives and opportunities to increase their performance in the classroom by gaining new competencies, and (c) creating and applying quality assurance mechanisms that can guide schools at all levels of instruction to improve education quality. Project preparation scheduled for December 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 95820. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be needed for teacher policy, technical education, school admissions policy and economic analysis. Ministry of Education (MOE), MOE, 12 Filaki St., Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (20-22) 794-9490, Fax: (20-22) 796-2952, E-mail: hbilawi@yahoo.com, Contact: Hassan Bilawi, Advisor to the Minister; Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), MOHE, 101 Kasr El Eini St., Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (20-22) 792-1275, Fax: (20-22) 795-6962, E-mail: galal.abdellah@mailer.eun.eg, Contact: Galal Abdellah, Advisor to the Minister EgyptFinance Financial Sector DPL II (Ln. 7528-EG): The objective is to contribute towards greater financial sector stability by supporting: (i) continue strengthening of the legal, regulatory and supervisory framework in banking and insurance; (ii) institutional and operational restructuring of state-owned banks; (iii) financial restructuring of state-owned banks; (iv) reducing public ownership in, and control over, banking sector institutions; (v) restructuring and privatization of state-owned insurance companies; (vi) strengthening the fiduciary framework for public financial management and corporate financial reporting; (vii) deepening, strengthening and improving of the efficiency of capital markets; and (viii) continuing the development of the mortgage market. Approved by the Executive Directors on 29 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 94551. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Investment, Ard El Maared 3 Salah Salem St., Nasr City, Egypt, Tel: (20-2) 405-5653/2/1, Fax: (20-2) 405-5635, E-mail: contact-moi@investment.gov.eg, Contact: Dr. Mahmoud Mohieldin, Minister of Investment EgyptRural Development Upper Egypt Integrated Governorates Development: The objective is to reduce disparities in access to basic services between Upper and Lower Egypt and to increase employment opportunities and income in rural areas. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 97326. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultant requirements include feasibility studies for infrastructure investments, analysis of agricultural supply chain, participatory local planning at the district level and environmental and social safeguard assessment. PHRD grant in the amount of US$ 0.7 has been approved. Ministry of Local Development, Dokki, Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (20-2) 3375-5987, Contact: Dr. Mohamed Fathi Sakr, National Coordinator EgyptTransportation Airports Development Additional Financing (Ln. 7514-EG): The objective of the additional financing will fund cost overruns in the construction of the new TB3 terminal at Cairo TB3 airport. Approved by the Executive Directors on 24 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 105750. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Egyptian Holding for Civil Aviation and Air Navigation (EHCAAN), Orouba St., Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (20-2) 267-0333, Fax: (20-2) 267-0666, E-mail: chairman@ehcaan.com, Contact: General Manna, Chairman EHCAAN EgyptTransportation Railways Restructuring: The objective is to support the implementation of the restructuring strategy of the Egyptian National Railways with a view to improving the efficiency of railway operations, strengthening financial viability, and enhancing capacity to better serve social and economic needs. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 101103. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Transport, 12 Ismail Abaza St., Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (20-2) 260-1800, Fax: (20-2) 261-0510, E-mail: mhalim@mot.gov.eg, Contact: Mr. Magdy Halim, Railways Adviser EgyptUrban Development Greater Cairo Development: The objective is to contribute to improving the efficiency and livability of the Greater Cairo Metropolitan Area through strategic investments in urban infrastructure and transport systems. Project preparation on hold, awaiting Government's letter of request. PHRD grant approved. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 94230. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for feasibility studies, urban transport, environmental and social safeguards. Ministry of Housing, Utilities and Urban Development, 12 Ismail Abaza St., El Qasr El Einy, Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (20-2) 796-4047, Fax: (20-2) 792-1512, E-mail: madbouly@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Hazim El Quidy, Chairman, General Organization of Physical Planning EgyptWater and Sanitation (R) Integrated Sanitation and Sewerage Infrastructure (Ln. 7512-EG): The objective is to improve water quality in selected drainage basins and health conditions of the resident communities. The loan was signed on 15 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 94311. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. National Organization of Potable Water and Sanitary Drainage, 96 Ahmed Orbai St., Mohandeseen, Egypt, Tel: (202) 3302-3038, E-mail: nopwasd@tedata.net.eg, Contact: Eng. Sami Emara, Head EgyptWater and Sanitation West Delta Irrigation Infrastructure (Ln. 7468-EGT): The objective is to build and operate a surface water conveyance and distribution system for irrigation in the West Delta region with full recovery of capital and operation and maintenance costs. Loan signing scheduled for 22 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 87970. US$ 145.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for technical assistance to area farmers and for institutional strengthening of PMU and regulatory arrangements. Ministry of Water and Irrigation, Corniche El Nil St., Cairo, Egypt, Tel: (202) 544-9425, Fax: (202) 544-9470, Contact: Dr. Mahmoud Abu-Zeid, Minister IranSocial Development, Gender and Inclusion Local Development Fund: The objective is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of community-driven development intervention for poverty alleviation, through strengthening the role and capacity of local governments and civil society organizations in selected disadvantaged areas of five provinces. Project pending approval of the Country Assistance Strategy. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 73070. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Interior, Dr. Fatemi Ave., Tehran, Iran, Tel: (98-21) 8896-7009, Fax: (98-21) 8895-0025, Contact: Dr. Hojatollah Ayoubi, Deputy Minister for Social Affairs and Councils, Ministry of Interior IraqHealth, Nutrition and Population (R) Regional Health Emergency Response (TF091054): The project objective is to assist Kurdistan Regional Government to build capacity in the establishment a rapid, coordinated and effective response services to health emergencies, including those resulting from acts of violence, accidents, or natural disasters. The project comprises four components to be implemented over a period of up to 24 months Approved by the Executive Directors on 18 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 107698. US$ 8.2 (Trust Fund). Consultants will be required - Emergency health services and telecommunications systems. Ministry of Health in Kurdistan, NA, Tel: NA, Fax: NA, E-mail: kurdistanmoh@yahoo.com, Contact: H.E. Abdulrahman Yones, Minister IraqPublic Sector Governance (R) Public Financial Management Reform: The objective is to address three areas: (a) the national PFM and accountability system; (b) subnational PFM capacity building and (c) public procurement system reform. This project will be implemented through two complementary grants. One grant is for the development of the outputs by the Government of Iraq, and the second, complementary grant provides technical assistance. Concept review underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 18.0 (Trust Fund). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Baghdad, Iraq, E-mail: alkhagani@yahoo.com; mofiraq@yahoo.com, iraqmof2004@yahoo.com, Contact: H.E. Bayan Jabr, Minister of Finance IraqWater and Sanitation Second Emergency Baghdad Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective is to rehabilitate and upgrade the water supply system, treatment facilities, pumping stations and sewer network. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for preparation. City of Baghdad., Khulani Square, Jamhoriya St., PO Box 1140, Baghdad, Iraq, Tel: (964) 1816-8823, Fax: (964) 1885-7365, E-mail: pmt.baghdadmayoralty@gmail.com, Contact: Dr. Saber Al-Esawey, Mayor IraqWater and Sanitation Second Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation (Cr. 4409-IQ): The objective is to address the urgent needs for safe and adequate water supply to nearly 250,000 people within four selected priority governorates in Iraq. The project includes rehabilitating and upgrading of water supply and distribution schemes for Ghammas, Al-Nasr, Wasit and Maimona cities and surrounding areas. The project also provides support to Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works to improve its capacity to plan, manage, and supervise project implementation as well as operation and maintenance through capacity building and training of the Ministry staff. Approved by the Executive Directors on 10 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 94650. US$ 109.5 (IDA). Consultants will be required for preparation. Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works (MMPW), Strategic Management Office (SMO), PO Box 28488, Al-Karkh, Baghdad, Iraq, Tel: (964) 1543-5448, E-mail: mmpw.pmt@gmail.com, Contact: Alaudeen Jasim Mohammed , Director, World Bank Project Management Team (WB-PMT) JordanEducation (R) Employer Driven Skills Development (Ln. 7561-JO): The objective is to realign policy formulation with E-TVET operational mechanisms through the development of employer's participation in (i) sector policy formulation; (ii) institutional development and reform; and (iii) skill development program design and delivery. The loan was signed on 8 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 100534. US$ 7.5 (IBRD). Consulting services will be required during preparation and implementation Ministry of Labor, PO Box 8160 Amman 11121, Jordan, Tel: (962-6) 580-2666, Fax: (962-6) 585-5216, Contact: H.E. Basem Al-Salem, Minister of Labor JordanEducation Education Reform for Knowledge Economy II: The objective is to support the education reform program in the following five areas: (i) adopting a school and community centered approach to education program delivery; (ii) re-orienting policy formulation, planning, performance monitoring, and the associated institutional structures necessary to facilitate school and community centered program delivery; (iii) deepening and broadening the qualitative dimensions of all inputs into the teaching learning process; (iv) supporting further development of special focus programs, including early childhood education, vocational education and special education; and (v) provision of resources to ensure equitable provision of safe and efficient infrastructure, designed to enhance the learning environment. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 105036. US$ 60.0 IBRD Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, PO Box 1646, Amman, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan , Tel: (962-6) 567-3652, Fax: (962-6) 568-8776, E-mail: tsgoffice@moe.gov.jo, Contact: H.E. Dr. Fawwaz Jaraddat, Secretary General for Education and Technical Affairs, Ministry of Education JordanEducation Higher Education for a Knowledge Economy: The objective is to support policy reforms that will: (i) improve the Government’s capacity to diversify and improve financing mechanisms to universities as a means to create incentives to promote a culture of quality and innovation in universities; and (ii) strengthen the management and efficacy of the sector by aligning the roles, missions and responsibilities of various governance bodies to the new strategy objectives. In terms of expected results, the project would increase the efficiency of public higher education institutions; diversify the resource base of state universities and link government financing mechanisms to quality incentives. Decision meeting scheduled for 10 November 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 102487. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Project Development Unit, Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, PO Box 138, Amman, Jordan, Tel: (962-6) 535-0967, Fax: NA, E-mail: khasafyz@mohe.gov.jo., Contact: Dr. Fayez Khasawneh, Project Director JordanEnergy and Mining (R) Promotion of a Wind Power Market (TF054261): The objective is to remove barriers to wind farm development including lack of a legal and regulatory framework, lack of institutional capacity and inadequate information on wind resources, with the reforms clearing the way for a private entity to build a promotional 60MW wind farm. Approved by the Executive Directors on 26 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93201. US$ 6.0 (GEF). A consultant has been selected to assist in establishing a suitable financing mechanism for renewable energy projects and selection of a consultant to prepare an environmental and social management framework is underway. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, PO Box 140027, Amman 11814 Jordan, Tel: (962-6) 582-8971, Fax: (962-6) 582-1398, E-mail: generals@memr.gov.jo, Contact: Eng. Khaldoun Qutishat, Secretary General JordanSocial Protection (R) Social Protection Enhancement (Ln. 7562-JO): The objective is to improve the management and operations of the cash social assistance programs and to improve the access to and quality of social care services. This will be achieved through: (i) strengthening institutions involved in analysis, design, coordination, monitoring and evaluation and implementation of social safety net policies and programs to deliver services efficiently and effectively; (ii) improved coverage of targeted poor population, and efficiency and effectiveness of the cash assistance extended to the population through the NAF; and (iii) improved access to and quality of services to vulnerable groups. Retroactive financing will be sought for an amount of US$ 0.5 million and will be confirmed at negotiations. The loan was signed on 8 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 100546. US$ 4.0 (IBRD). Consulting services will be required during preparation and implementation. Ministry of Social Development, PO Box 6720 Amman 11118 Jordan, Tel: (962-79) 511-2581, Fax: (962-6) 593-1518, Contact: Dr. Hussein Abu-Alruz, Secretary General JordanUrban Development (R) Jordan Amman Solid Waste Management and Carbon Finance: The objective is to enhance the quality, as well as the environmental and financial performances, of municipal solid waste management in Amman City by (i) improving the efficiency and service standards of solid waste collection and transfer; (ii) upgrading/expanding the existing semi controlled landfill, and using LFG to produce electricity; and (iii) assist the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) in benefiting from the CDM and accessing the international carbon market. Appraisal completed. Negotiations scheduled for 4 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 104960. US$ 18.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Greater Amman Municipality, PO Box 132, Amman 1118 Jordan, Tel: (962-6) 474-4722, Fax: (962-6) 463-4663, E-mail: ramzi.ma@ammancity.gov.jo, Contact: Ramzi Maaytah, Advisor to the Mayor for Investment MoroccoEducation Second Basic Education Reform Support Program: The objective is to continue to support the Government’s efforts to provide a basic education (primary and lower secondary education) of improved quality to all children and to possibly assist in the strengthening of the implementation of the literacy program. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 95714. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of National Education, Higher Education, Civil Servant Training and Scientific Research, Bab Rouah, Morocco, Tel: (212-37) 681-509, 687-232, Fax: (212-37) 772-042, Contact: Latifa El Abida, Secrétaire Générale MoroccoEnergy and Mining (R) ONE Support (Ln. 7564-MA): (Formerly Electricity Transmission and Distribution Network) The objective is to increase the efficiency, reliability, and quality of electricity supply, while protecting the environment. The loan was signed on 23 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 104265. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for environmental and social impact studies. Consultants may be required for Technical Assistance component which is to be decided. Office National de l’Electricité (ONE), 65 rue Othman Ben Affane, 20000 Casablanca Maroc, Morocco, Tel: (212-22) 668-080, Fax: (212-22) 220-038, E-mail: www.one.org.ma, Contact: Younes Maamar, Director MoroccoEnvironment and Natural Resources Management (R) Solid Waste Sector DPL: The objective is to support the policy reforms in the solid waste sector in order to improve the governance of the sector, ensure the sustainability of the services and mainstream related environmental and social dimensions. The operation will target the progressive establishment of an integrated SWM system in view of reaching the following outcomes: (a) the upstream reform elements to move towards the institutional and legal sustainability of the SWM sector is strengthened; (b) the downstream, an operational system of financial incentives, focusing therefore on the quality of the economic and technical performance of SWM services (from collection to disposal/treatment) put into place; and (c) environment and social considerations in the SWM to be mainstreamed including a programmatic approach for carbon finance. Appraisal scheduled for mid-October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 104937. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Rabat, Morocco, Tel: (212-37) 677-266, Fax: (212-37) 677-530, E-mail: bennani@db.finances.gov.ma, Contact: Mr. Abdelatif Bennani,Directeur du Budget MoroccoPublic Sector Governance (R) Third Public Administration Reform (Ln. 7527- MO): The objective is to consolidate work under the multiannual public administration reform program of Morocco. The loan aims at: (a) improving government efficiency in the management of budget resources through greater transparency and accountability, and by introducing performance measurement; (b) improving government efficiency in the management of human resources through the preparation of a new management system for staffing and remuneration with performance measurement, while streamlining current human resources management; and (c) consolidating and controlling public payroll decrease. Per the Government’s request, PARL III introduces as new objective to improve public services and simplify procedures through e-government. The loan was signed on 23 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 95759. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Sector Modernization, Quartier Administratif, Haut Agdal, Rabat, Morocco, Tel: (212-37) 679-942, Fax: (212-37) 680-283, E-mail: r.zeidguy@mmsp.gov.maroc, Contact: Rabha Zeidguy, Directeur de la reforme administrative MoroccoWater and Sanitation (R) Oum er Rbia Irrigated Agriculture Modernization: The objective is to increase the economic value of irrigation water while putting in place conditions for more sustainable water management in the basin. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93719 US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministère de l’Agriculture, du Développement Rural et des Pêches Maritimes, Ave. Mohamed V, Quartier Administratif, Place Abdellah Chefchaouni, BP 607, Rabat, Morocco, Tel: (212-37) 760-102, 661-487, Fax: (212-37) 763-878, Contact: M. Mohamed Elyazghi, Minister TunisiaEducation (R) Tunisia Skills Development and Competitiveness Development Policy Loan: The objective is to support the Government’s strategy to improve Tunisia’s capacity to compete in international markets, through a combined set of policies and actions: (i) consolidating the partnership between the training system and the private sector in priority sectors; (ii) reform of the Financing mechanisms used for pre-service and in-service training; (iii) responsiveness to changes in the national and global economy; and (iv) developing a Life-long learning Policy Framework. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category to be determined. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Ministère de l’Education et de la Formation, Boulevard Bab B’net, 1030 Tunis, Tunisie, Tel: (216-71) 568-768 , Fax: (216-71) 569-294, Contact: H.E. Sadok Korbi, Minister of Education TunisiaEnergy and Mining Energy Efficiency and Renewable Investment: The objective is to reduce the energy intensity of the Tunisian economy and an increase of the share of renewables in the primary fuel mix. This will be achieved through investment in energy efficiency and in renewable energy technologies. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 104266. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultant may be needed for Environmental Impact studies if B. Possibly consultants for due diligence of FI Agence Nationale de la Maitrise de l’Energie (ANME), 3 Rue 8000 Montplaisir 1073 Tunis BP 213 Tunisia, Tel: (216-71) 787-700, Fax: (216-71) 784-524, E-mail: dganme@anme.nat.tn, Contact: Nejib Osman, Director, Etudes et Planification TunisiaEnvironment and Natural Resources Management (R) Managing Healthcare Waste and PCBs: The objectives are to help strengthen the healthcare waste management system in Tunisia, and contribute to the implementation of its persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) National Implementation Plan by demonstrating and promoting the best techniques and practices for managing healthcare waste and PCBs and promoting private sector participation. Appraisal scheduled for mid-November 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 6.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Agence Nationale de Gestion des Déchets (ANGed), 6 Rue Al amine Al Abbassi, 1002 Tunis, le Belvedère, Tunis, Tunisie, Tel: (216-71) 847-493, E-mail: dg@anged.nat.tn, Contact: Mr. Mounir Ferchichi, General Director, Ms. Myriam Jenayah, Chef Projet PAGIDS TunisiaEnvironment and Natural Resources Management Community-Based Integrated Rural Development: The objective is to consolidate and scale up the achievements of the first Natural Resource Management project, which closed on 30 June 2004. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 86660. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Direction general du Financement, des Investissements et des Organismes Professionnels (DGFIOP), 30 rue Alain Savary, Tunis 1002 Tunisia, Tel: (216-1) 842-687, Fax: (216-1) 784-447, Contact: Mr. Abdallah Mallek, Director General TunisiaPrivate Sector Development (N) Integration and Competitiveness DPL: The objectives are: (a) maintaining macro stability in a difficult international context marked by high fuel and other commodity prices; (b) deepening Tunisia’s global integration, including by unleashing the potential in services; and (c) fostering the development of non-banking finance to support small and medium enterprises’ access to finance and Enhancing Tunisian firms’ competitiveness through further improvement in the business climate. Project is being identified. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Develoment and International Cooperation, Government of Tunisia, Place Ali Zouaoui, 1000 Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (216-71) 892-653, Fax: (216-71) 351 666, E-mail: K.benrejeb@mdci.gov.tn, Contact: M. Kamel Ben Rejeb, Directeur général de la Coopération financière multilatérale, Ministère du Développement et de la Coopération internationale West Bank and GazaEconomic Management Palestinian Reform and Development Plan (TF92234): The objective is to support the PA as it implements the reform program detailed in the PRDP. The Bank will support the PRDP process in two complementary ways: (i) establish the multi-donor trust fund (PRDP-TF) and (ii) through this development policy grant (PRDP DPG), it will support the Palestinian Authority’s actions in two policy areas to (a) achieve fiscal sustainability and (b) improve public financial management Approved by the Executive Directors on 5 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 111078. US$ 40.0 (SPF). Consulting services to be determined. Palestinian Authority, Ministry of Finance, Ramallah, West Bank, Tel: (972-2) 240-0650, Fax: (972-2) 240-0595, E-mail: mofird@palnet.com, Contact: H.E. Omar Abdul Razeq, Minister of Finance West Bank and GazaEnergy and Mining Electric Utility Management: The project development objective is to reduce the fiscal burden of the electricity sector on the Palestinian Authority’s budgetary resources through lower deductions from clearance revenues for arrears owed to Israeli Electric Corporation (IEC). This will be achieved by the adoption of appropriate sectoral efficiency enhancement measures taken and the key performance indicators of the electricity distribution utilities that will include: (a) improved collection performance; (b) lower technical/non-technical losses; (c) reduction in payables to IEC on account of electricity purchase; and (d) consolidation and increase in the number of consumers. The Project will also ensure that Northern Electric Distribution Company is fully operational through financing necessary capacity building measures. Approved by the Executive Directors on 15 May 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 84461. US$ 12.0 (Special Finance). Consultants will be required. Palestinian Energy Authority through a Project Management Unit, Zahret El-Massayef Building, Alersal St., Ramallah, West Bank and Gaza, Tel: (972-02) 298-6192, 298-6972, 298-4752, 298-4753, Fax: (972-02) 298-6619, E-mail: jya@menr.org, Contact: Jamal AbuGhosh, PMU Director, PEA West Bank and GazaSocial Development, Gender and Inclusion Village and Neighborhood Development (TF90994): The objective is within a fragile context, to promote a coordinated development approach which builds the capacity of communities to plan for and manage development resources. The key indicators for project success include: (a) percentage of activities identified through the Community Development Plans that receive funding from other sources; and (b) percentage of projects with economically and/or socially marginalized groups as main beneficiaries. Approved by the Executive Directors on 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 104257. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Local Government., Al-Balou’, PO Box: 731, Ramallah, Palestinian Authority, Tel: (970-2) 240-1092, Fax: (972-2) 240-1977, E-mail: info@molg.gov.ps zbandak@pmo.gov.ps, Contact: Hani T. Kayed Director, General Directorate for Projects West Bank and GazaSocial Protection Social Safety Net Reform Additional Financing: The objective of the additional financing is to continue along the same trajectory as the on-going SSNRP to mitigate the impact of the continued socio-economic crisis on a subset of the poorest and most vulnerable groups. An additional objective will be to strengthen the Ministry of Social Affairs’ ability to manage cash transfer programs. The project’s primary objective will be achieved by scaling up the pilot cash transfer mechanism currently, using the proxy means testing targeting approach in order to contribute to the improved living conditions of the beneficiaries. Approved by the Executive Directors on 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 109304. US$ 10.0 (SF). No consultants are required. Ministry of Social Affairs, Ramallah, West Bank, Tel: (970)2-240 5660, Fax: (970)2-2405642, E-mail: thk_thanaa@hotmail.com, Contact: Dr. Thanaa Elkhozendar, SSNRP Project Coordinator West Bank and GazaWater and Sanitation GazaEmergency Water Additional Financing: The objectives are to improve the provision of adequate water and wastewater services in Gaza and functionally strengthen the newly established Coastal Municipalities Water Utility as independent well-run modern utility. In addition, the project has a secondary objective to strengthen the Palestinian Water Authority’s capacity to assume sector regulatory functions. Under this additional financing, the same objectives would remain valid and will not be modified. Approved by the Executive Directors on 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 110172. US$ 5.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Coastal Municipalities Water Utility, Abdel Nasser St., Abu Shabban Building, PO Box 5052, Gaza City, Tel: (972-8) 288-1446, Fax: (972-8) 288-1445, E-mail: cmwu@cmwu.ps, Contact: Mr. Monther Shoblak, PMU Director West Bank and GazaWater and Sanitation North Gaza Sewerage Treatment Plant Additional Financing: The objectives are to remove the immediate and gathering public health and environmental safety threats to the communities surrounding the effluent lake and to provide a longer-term solution to the treatment of wastewater for north Gaza. Under this additional financing, the same objectives would remain valid and will not be modified. Approved by the Executive Directors on 22 April 2008. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 91314. US$ 12.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Palestinian Water Authority, Ramallah, WBG, Tel: (972-8) 2827409, Fax: (972-8) 2826630, E-mail: sali@pwa-gpmu.org, Contact: Eng. Sadi Ali, PMU Director YemenEducation (R) Secondary Education Development and Girls Access Program (Cr. 4401-FY): (Formerly Girls' Secondary Education) The objective is to improve gender equity, quality, and efficiency of secondary education in selected districts with a particular focus on girls in rural areas. The credit was signed on 16 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 89761. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Project Administration Unit, PO Box 16392, Sana’a, Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 619-319, Fax: (967-1) 403-572, E-mail: a.al-arashi@y.net.ye, Contact: Dr. Ahmed Al Arashi, Acting Director YemenEnergy and Mining (R) Rural Energy Access: The objective is to improve electricity and LPG access of the rural populations (particularly the weaker sections) in a financially sustainable and environmentally sound manner. The proposed Project would consider new public, private and community/cooperative based delivery models as well as grid and off-grid technologies and would target to achieve a RE rate of about 30% by FY15. For the LPG component, the proposed Project could increase the access to LPG of the poor rural households from the current level of about 50% to more than 60%. Appraisal scheduled for mid-September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 92211. US$ 35.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Electricity and Energy, Airport Road, PO Box 11422, Sana’a, Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 326-191, Fax: (967-1) 326-214, E-mail: N/A, Contact: Engr. Asaad Al-Ashwal Project Director YemenEnergy and Mining Al-MochaWind Park: The objectives are to demonstrate the operational feasibility of wind power (15 MW) at Al-Mocha to be connected to the national grid. To accomplish this, the proposed Project will finance: (a) Al-Mocha Wind Park; and (b) Technical Assistance to develop local capacity in the development and implementation of wind projects Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Public Electricity Corporation, Sana’a, Republic of Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 328-164, Fax: (967-1) 326-214, E-mail: ypecnt@y.net.ye YemenEnvironment and Natural Resources Management Adaptation to Climate Change Using Agro-Biodiversity Resources in the Rainfed Highlands: The objective is to enhance coping strategies for adaptation to climate change for farmers who rely on rainfed agriculture in the Yemen highlands, through the conservation and utilization of biodiversity important to agriculture (particularly the local land races and their wild relatives) and associated local traditional knowledge. The grant agreement for a GEF Project Preparation Grant for $ 200K, and a PHRD grant for $ 780K (for preparation and implementation) were signed in September 2007. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 103922. US$ 4.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation, PO Box 2805, Zira'ah St., Sana'a Republic of Yemen, Fax: (967-1) 532-557, E-mail: ralp@yemen.net.y, Contact: Dr. Bilquis, Project Coordinator YemenPublic Sector Governance (R) Civil Service Modernization Additional Financing (Cr. 4391-RY): The objective is to assist the government to modernize civil service that efficiently provides a reduced complement of government services which encourages and supports the private and non-government sector and operates with transparency. The credit was signed on 16 June 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 107015. US$ 14.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required in the area of Public Administration Reform, Institutional Reform and re-engineering, establishment controls, IT Infrastructure and network development, Service Delivery, Monitoring and Implementation. Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC), PO Box 175, Sana'a, Republic of Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 250-118, 250-107, Fax: (967-1) 250-665, E-mail: fuad.alsunidar@csmp-yemen.org, ahmed.alhammadi@csmp-yemen.org, Contact: Mr. Nabil Shamsan, Project General Manager, Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance; Mr. Fouad Alsunidar, Procurement Manager; Mr. Ahmad Alhammadi, CSMP, Ministry of Civil Service and Insurance YemenUrban Development (R) Public Works III Additional Financing (Cr. 4419-RY): The objective is the same as the original project, consisting of about 243 sub-projects (targeted mainly at the rural population) for the rehabilitation and/or extension of infrastructure works throughout the 20 governorates of Yemen. The objective is to continue providing the needed infrastructure to improve services and environmental conditions, especially those affecting women and children, and create short-term employment. The project would seek to ensure the sustainability of these measures through: (i) community involvement in sub-project selection, preparation and implementation; and (ii) development of local contracting and consulting industry. The additional financing would be provided for the three main components. Component 1: Community Infrastructure, to support small-scale civil works in areas with above-average unemployment rates for construction, rehabilitation, and/or extension of infrastructure works (US$ 22.3); Component 2: Technical Assistance/Consulting Services, to support sub-project preparation, implementation and capacity building of consultants and contractors (US$ 1.5); Component 3: Project Management, to support and train Project Management Unit staff (US$ 1.6). The credit was signed on 1 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 108649. US$ 29.8 (IDA). Approved by the Executive Directors on 17 April 2008 Public Works Project, Sana’a, Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 407-358, Fax: (967-1) 407-353, E-mail: pwpyem@y.net.ye, Contact: Mr. Saeed Abdo, Project Director YemenUrban Development Integrated Urban Development Project (IUDP): The objective is to: (a) improve the living conditions of poor and at-risk populations and reduce environmental degradation in priority urban centers, namely Sana’a and Taiz; and (b) enable the Government of Yemen to develop a national integrated urban development program. Project preparation is underway Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 107050. US$ 30.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Taiz Municipal Development and Flood Protection Project (TMDFPP) Project Management Unit c/o Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MOPIC), Algeria Street, Sana’a, Republic of Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 400-712/711 (MOPIC Sana’a) and (967-4) 223-098 (PMU Taiz), Fax: (967-1) 250-665 (MOPIC Sana’a) and (967-4) 223098 (PMU Taiz), E-mail: tmdfpp@yemen.net.ye and fmtmdfpp@yemen.net.ye, Contact: Mr. Ibrahim Othman, Project Director, TMDFPP YemenUrban Development Port Cities Development Phase II: The objective is to transform strategic Yemeni port cities into regional growth centers by creating an enabling environment conducive to private sector investment. Building on the efforts started under Phase I of laying the policy, regulatory and institutional foundation for promoting private sector-led growth at the city level, the development objective of Phase II of the PCDP is to attract private investment in the three port cities of Aden, Hodeidah and Mukalla that would contribute to economic growth and job creation, by alleviating critical infrastructure and institutional constraints to private investment. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 88435. US$ 35.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Port Cities Development Program National Coordination Unit, Khormaksar, Aden, Yemen, Tel: (967-2) 239-171/2, Fax: (967-2) 239-165, E-mail: portcities@y.net.ye; and portcities-aden@yemen.net.ye, Contact: Mr. Mohamed Zemam, PCDP National Coordinator |
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