MOS - New Projects Added This Issue

Ethiopia

Education

General Education Quality Improvement Program: The objective is to improve the quality and diversity of instructional services offered to Ethiopian children in Grades 1-12 to produce higher levels of achievement across diverse segments of the population. Decision meeting scheduled for 31 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 106855. US$ 50.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, PO Box 1367, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-111) 553-133, Fax: (251-111) 560-133, E-mail: moe-gov.et, Contact: Hon. Sntayehu Weldemikael, Minister

Ethiopia

Private Sector Development

Tourism Development: The objective is to improve product and market development making tourism as the main export earner for the economy. Appraisal scheduled for 29 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 098132. US$ 25.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Culture and Tourism, PO Box 2183, Tel: (251-11) 553-7361, Fax: (251-11) 551-2889, E-mail: tourismethiopia@ethionet.et, Contact: Tesera Kifetew, Advisor

Ethiopia

Social Protection

Second Protection of Basic Services: The objective is to strengthen the decentralized implementation of the Plan for Accelerated and Sustained Development to End Poverty (PASDEP) and associated sector development plans in order to expand access and improve the quality of sub-nationally delivered basic services and improve the accountability and responsiveness of service provision. Appraisal completed. Negotiations scheduled for 15 October. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 250.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, PO Box 1037, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-111) 226-698, Fax: (251-111) 122-6693, Contact: Mr. Fantahun Belew, Head

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Economic Management

Fifth Poverty Reduction Support: The objective is to support the medium term policy reform program in improving: the investment climate, competitiveness, and business development; and strengthening public finance management framework for improving service delivery. Concept review meeting scheduled for 19 December 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, 4 That Luang Rd., Ban Phonxay, Xaysettha District, Vientiane, Lao PDR, Tel: (856-21) 262-323, Fax: (856-21) 263-357, E-mail: s_oumavong@hotmail.com, Contact: Mme. Sifong Oumavong, Director Public Finance Management Strengthening Unit

Viet Nam

Economic Management

Eighth Vietnam Poverty Reduction Support (PRSC8): This is the third in a series of five proposed credits (DPLs) in support of Vietnam's Socio-Economic Development Plan (SEDP) 2006-10. The SEDP was presented to the Board in 2006 as Vietnam's Poverty Reduction Strategy. The reform actions to be supported under the SEDP fall under four broad heads: (a) the promotion of growth and transition to a middle-income market economy, (b) reducing poverty and ensuring social inclusion; (c) managing environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner; and (d) building institutions to support the above actions and promote modern governance. Project identification is underway. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 150.0 (IDA). Consulting services to be determined. The State Bank of Vietnam, 47-49 Ly Thai To, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 934-3361, Fax: (84-4) 825-0612, E-mail: icdwb@vnn.vn, Contact: Mr. Dang Anh Mai, Deputy Director, International Cooperation Department, State Bank of Vietnam

India

Water and Sanitation

Karnataka Municipal Water Energy Efficiency: The objective is to replace old pumps with more efficient models, properly-size the impellers of key pumps, and switch off key transformers when not needed. Emissions reductions will take place because less electricity will be required to provide the same amount of water to consumers in the five cities. With less electricity consumed, fewer greenhouse gas emissions will be emitted, especially in Karnataka where most electricity is generated by coal-fired power plants. The project boundary will extend from the point of water intake to the system in each city, including all pumping stations and treatment plants to the delivery point for the consumer. Supplemental pumps, booster stations, and other sources of power consumption must be included in both the baseline and the project case. Negotiations scheduled for September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 1.0 (Carbon Fund). Consultants will be required. A CF validation consultant is needed. The procurement was prepared jointly with CF unit. Karnataka Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation (KUIDFC), 3rd Cross, Mission Road, Silver Jubilee Block, 2nd Floor, Unity Building Annexe, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 560027, Tel: (91-080) 2223-2021/2134, Fax: (91-080) 2223-2021, E-mail: ashokjain@kuidfc.com and shambhavik@kuidfc.com, Contact: Sri Jawaid Akthar, I.A.S., Managing Director

Albania

Energy and Mining

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

Albania

Energy and Mining

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).

Albania

Urban Development

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.

Albania

Urban Development

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

Azerbaijan

Transportation

BakuUrban 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.

Azerbaijan

Transportation

Highway 2 Additional Financing (Ln. 7516-AZ): The objective 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

Azerbaijan

Urban Development

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

Belarus

Energy and Mining

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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Transportation

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 Herzegovina

Urban Development

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

Croatia

Transportation

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: Bojan Hlaca, Executive Director

Croatia

Water and Sanitation

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

Turkey

Urban Development

Municipal Services Additional Financing : The objective of the additional financing is to scale up activities and investments identified under the Municipal Services Project: (a) infrastructure projects for small, medium and a few metropolitan municipalities; (b) support least-cost priority investments; and (c) target municipal infrastructure in the water, wastewater, solid waste management sectors and also, on a pilot basis, attempt to expand geothermal sources. Decision meeting scheduled for 26 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID 110770. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Iller Bank, Ataturk Bulvar, No. 21 Opera, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (312) 310-3141, Fax: (312) 312-2928, E-mail: Nakca@ilbank.gov.tr, Contact: Ms. Necla Akca, Project Head

Ukraine

Economic Management

Third Development Policy Lending: The objective is to continue supporting priority reforms of the government of Ukraine in three pillars: (a) improving the investment climate to sustain growth, (b) creating fiscal space for growth through strengthened public finances and public sector reforms; and (c) improving service delivery and social inclusion. Identification mission scheduled for 9 July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID 107365. US$ 300.0 (IBRD) Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Tunisia

Private Sector Development

 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

Brazil

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Ceara Integrated Water Resource Management Additional Financing: The objective is to increase the sustainable water supply for multiple uses, improve the efficiency of Ceara's integrated water resources management system and decrease vulnerability of poor populations to cyclical drought. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 110487 US$ 93.6 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Secretariat of Water Resources SRH/CE, Av. General Afonso A. Lima, s/n Centro Administrativo Virgilio Tavora Ed. SEDUC Cambeba, Bloco C 1o. Andar, Fortaleza, CE, 60819-900, Brazil, Tel: (55-85) 3101-4012, Fax: (55-85) 3101-4047, E-mail: monicah@srh.ce.gov.br, Contact: Monica Holanda, Project Coordinator

Brazil

Environment and Natural Resources Management

GEF Sustainable Cerrado Initiative: The objective is to promote the increase of biodiversity conservation and improve environmental and natural resource management of the Cerrado Biome, through support for appropriate policies and practices. Negotiations tentatively scheduled for August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 91827. US$ 13.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, States of Goias, State of Tocantins, Tel: (55-61) 3317-1205, Fax: (55-61) 3317-1770, E-mail: mpires@mma.gov.br, Contact: Mauro Pires

Brazil

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Second National Environmental—Phase II: The objective is to contribute to improvement in environmental quality in Brazil. This will be accomplished by strengthening the capacity of environmental institutions at the State and Local levels and by demonstrating the effectiveness of targeted subprojects focused on priorities determined by States. Board presentation scheduled for 20 November 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 99469. US$ 44.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministerio do Meio Ambiente, Programa Nacional do Meio Ambiente (PNMA II), Tel: (061) 3321-3033/3038, Fax: (061) 3321-3283, E-mail: lorene.lage@mma.gov.br, Contact: Lorene Bastos Lage, Coordenadora Geral

Brazil

Health, Nutrition and Population

Federal District Multisector Management: The objectives are to: (i) improve public sector management and accountability by establishing results-based management practices and improving fiduciary oversight; and (ii) increase access, quality and efficiency of the education, health and public transport services by modernizing the education system; modernizing, decentralizing and integrating various levels of health care; and strengthening the institutional and operational capacity of the public transport sector. Appraisal scheduled for 5 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: P107843. US$ 130.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Secretariat of Planning of Government of Federal District Brazil, Palacio do Buruti, Eixo Monumental Brasilia, DF, Brazil, Tel: (55-61) 3966-6104, Fax: (55-61) 3223-8268, Contact: Dr. Joao Quijano, Subsecretary

Brazil

Rural Development

AcreSocial and Economic Inclusion: The objective is to strengthen and expand the delivery of basic social services and opportunities for employment and income to promote both economic growth and social inclusion. Appraisal scheduled for late-August. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 107146. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Secretaria de Planejamento do Estado do Acre, Av. Getulio Vargas 232, Palacio das Secretarias, 4o. Andar, Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil, Tel: (68) 3224-04881, E-mail: gabinete.seplands@ac.gov.br, Contact: Gilberto Siqueira, Secretario

Brazil

Rural Development

Bahia State Integrated Rural Poverty: The objective is to improve well-being, employment and incomes of the rural poor, thus contributing to the Borrower's objective of increasing the State of Bahia's Human Development Index (HDI). Appraisal scheduled for mid-July 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 110617. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Secretariat of Development and Regional Integration (SEDIR), Av. Luis Viana Filho, Conj. Seplan, CAB CEP 41745-000 Salvador, BA, Brazil, Tel: (55-71) 3115-6701, Fax: (55-71) 3371-0015, Contact: Edmond Lopes Lucas, Secretary; CAR, Av. Luis Viana Filho, Conj. SEPLAN, CAB CEP 41745-000 Salvador, BA, Brazil, Tel: (55-71) 3115-6701/3115-3940, Fax: (55-71) 3371-0015, E-mail: cezarlisboa@car.ba.gov.br, Contact: Paulo Cezar Lisboa, Executive Director

Brazil

Rural Development

Second Rural Poverty Reduction - Sergipe: The objectives are: (i) improve the rural poor's access to basic socioeconomic infrastructure; (ii) raise incomes and capital assets through investments in productive activities and increased linkages between small producers and markets, and (iii) strengthen the cross-sectoral integration of investments in rural areas through improved participatory planning and monitoring at the local, municipal and State levels. Negotiations scheduled for early-August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 110614. US$ 20.8 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Secretariat of Planning, Rua Vila Cristina, 1051 Sao Jose, CEP 49020, 150 Aracaju, SE, Brazil, Tel: (55-79) 3214-7259, Fax: (55-79) 3214-7080, E-mail: lucia.falcon@governo.se.gov.br, Contact: Maria Lucia de Oliveira Falcon, Secretary; Company of Sustainable Development (PRONESE), Rua Vila Cristina, 1051 CEP 49020, 150 Aracaju, SE, Tel: (55-79) 3179-5091/5092, Fax: (55-79) 3211-8878, E-mail: sobral@pronese.com.br, presidencia@pronese.com.br, Contact: Jose Macebo Sobral

Brazil

Transportation

Sao PauloFeeder Roads: The objective is to improve transport contribution to regional development, and strengthen the state's capacity in managing investment programs. Appraisal completed. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 106663. US$ 167.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Departamento de Estradas de Rodagem do Estado de Sao Paulo (DER/SP), Avenida do Estado 777, 3rd Floor, Ponte Pequena, Sao Paulo, SP 01107-901, Brazil, Tel: (5511) 331-114, Contact: Delson Jose Amador, Superintendente

Brazil

Urban Development

Espirito Santo Water and Coastal Pollution Management Additional Financing: The objectives are: (a) to improve the efficiency of the water supply and sewerage systems of CESAN; (b) to increase the coverage level of water supply and basic sanitation services of the Metropolitan Region of Vitora; and (c) to provide appropriate water and sanitation infrastructure in low-income urban areas of the Metropolitan Region of Vitoria. Negotiations awaiting federal government authorization. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 102818. US$ 71.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. State Secretariat of Economic Development and Tourism SEDES, Av. Nossa Senhora da Penha 714, Ed. RS Trade Tower, 3o. Andar, Praia do Canto, Vitoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil, Tel: (55-27) 3380-2182, Fax: (55-27) 3380-2216, E-mail: guilherme.dias@sedes.es.gov.br, Contact: Guilherme Dias, Secretary of State

Colombia

Public Sector Governance

Justice Sector Development: The objective is to support sector authorities in implementation of a justice sector strategic plan to: (a) improve the quality, timeliness and efficiency of services; (b) build sector capacity to plan, execute and monitor reforms; and (c) enhance access to justice for the Colombia's most disadvantaged groups. Decision meeting scheduled for 26 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Superior Judicial Council, Palacio de Justicia, Calle 12 Carrera 7, Bogota, Colombia, Tel: (57-1) 283-7992, Fax: (57-1) 283-7992, E-mail: rgamboa@ramajudicial.gov.co, Contact: Rafael Gamboa, Project Coordinator

Colombia

Social Protection

Second Social Safety Net: The objective is to finance the continuation of Colombia's expanded conditional cash transfer (CCT) program, Familias en Accion, covering approximately 1.7 million poor families (including about 200,000 displaced families). The principal project development objective is to complement the income of poor families (identified through the Selection System of Beneficiaries of Social Programs - SISBEN - the proxy means targeting instrument or the registry for the displaced) with children under 18 years of age, promoting the formation of human capital through: a) the incorporation of good nutritional and health practices (including regular check-ups and vaccinations for children) and growth monitoring of children under 7 years of age, and b) attendance and maintenance of children in basic and/or secondary education. Decision meeting scheduled for 29 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. PID: 101211. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. DAPR Accion Social FIP, Presidency, Calle 7 #6-54, Bogota, Colombia, Tel: (57-1) 596-0800 ext.7242/7250, Fax: (57-1) 341-4055, E-mail: PAGOMEZ@accionsocial.gov.co, Contact: Pablo Ariel Gomez, Director Programas Presidenciales para la Accion Social

Costa Rica

Finance

Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option: The objective is to protect Costa Rica's budget balance by making liquidity immediately available in the event of a natural disaster to help mitigate the impact of the catastrophe on affected people. Decision meeting scheduled for 29 August 2008. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 65.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for implementation.

Ecuador

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Chimborazo Natural Resources Management: The objective is to support the conservation and sustainable management of Chimborazo's paramos, by promoting improved natural resources management practices, strengthening relevant legal and policy framework and building local capacity in the sustainable use of natural resources. Decision meeting scheduled for 8 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 105550. US$ 4.0 (GEF) Consultants will be required. Provincial Council of Chimborazo, Primera Constituyente y Carabobo, Riobamba, Ecuador, Fax: (592-03) 294-7397, E-mail: prefectura@chimborazo.gov.ec, Contact: Mr. Mariano Curicama Guaman, Prefecto, Provincial Council of Chimborazo

Honduras

Private Sector Development

Supplemental DPC (Food Crisis): The objective is to support the program to strengthen the financial sector through reofrms aimed at: a) developing a strategy for management of systematic risks; b) strengthening the legal and regulatory framework; c) introducing legislation to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing; d) strengthening supervision and control of systematic risks, and e) strengthening the payment systems. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 10.0 (IDA). No consultants are required. Secretaria de Finanzas, Av. Jerez Frente a Comercial Leon, Centro, Tegucigalpa, Honduras

Panama

Private Sector Development

Access to Finance: The objective is to expand access to financial services in Panama towards poverty alleviation. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category FI. PID:108801. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, PO Box 7340, Panama City, Panama, Tel: (507) 507-7000, Fax: (507) 507-7045

Paraguay

Education

Third Secondary Education: The objective is to support the Government of Paraguay to improve: (i) learning outcomes in the lower and upper secondary levels; and (ii) the internal efficiency in these two levels as measured by net enrollment rates, transition rates from lower to upper secondary and completion rates at upper secondary. Decision meeting scheduled for 22 October 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: P101200. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consultants may be required for implementation. Ministry of Education, 15 de Agosto e/Gral. Diaz y Eduardo V. Haedo, Edif. del ex BNT, Asuncion, Paraguay, Tel/Fax: (21) 443-078, Contact: Lic. Maria Ester Jimenez, Ministra de Educacion y Cultura

Peru

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Water Resources Management Modernization: The objective is to build the capacity for participatory, integrated, basin-scale water resource Management by strengthening institutions at the central level and in three pilot river basins. Decision meeting scheduled for 4 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 107666. US$ 10.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. National Water Authority, Ministry of Agriculture, Carlos Pagador, Chief, Calle Diecisiete Nro. 355, Urb. El Palomar, San Isidro, Lima, Peru, Tel: (511) 226-3497, E-mail: comunicaciones@inrena.gob.pe

Regional

Transportation

Sustainable Transport and Air Quality: The objective is to reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions through the promotion of long term modal shift to less energy intensive transport modes in cities in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico. The project will be processed as an APL and the Brazil sub-project includes the cities of Belo Horizonte, Curitiba and Sao Paulo and is closely linked to IBRD operations. ANTP will coordinate projects. Appraisal scheduled for mid-September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96017. US$ 21.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required. ANTP, Alameda Santos, 1000, 7o. Andar, CRP 01418, 100 Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil, Tel: (011) 3371-2299, Fax: (011) 3253-8095, E-mail: bicalho@antp.org.br, Contact: Marcos Pimentel Bicalho, Superintendente, ANTP