MOS - South Asia Region

World Bank Monthly Operational Summary
South Asia Region
August 2010

data as of July 15, 2009
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Afghanistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Improving Inputs Delivery System: The objectives are: (a) to consolidate, improve and extend the existing system of improved seed supply; and (b) develop and implement policies and institutions that will serve the needs of farmers for appropriate fertilizers and other agro-chemical. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 49.4 (ARTF). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Afghanistan, Darul Amaan Rd Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-0700) 306-314, E-mail: tariq.ismati@nspafghanistan.org

Afghanistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

On-Farm Water Management: The objective is to assist farmers to adopt improved farm practices that increase agricultural production and productivity by enhancing the efficacy of water used for raising crops in conjunction with other farm inputs. Appraisal scheduled for 22 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120398. US$ 29.5 (ARTF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock, Afghanistan, Contact: Asadullah Zamir, Director-General. Government of Afghanistan, Darul Amaan Rd Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-0700) 306-314, E-mail: tariq.ismati@nspafghanistan.org

Afghanistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Second Emergency Irrigation Rehabilitation and Improvement: The objective is to assist farmers to restore irrigated agriculture production and productivity. Identification scheduled for 26 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0/20.0 (IDA Grant/ARTF). Consultants will be required for preparation of ESSMF as well as for providing implementation assistance, including day to day project management support, Financial Management, Procurement, technical assistance, etc. Ministry of Energy and Water, Darul Aman Road, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-7) 7212-2132, E-mail: farhad.noorzai@eirp-afg.org, Contact: Farhad Noorzai

 Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL), Jamal Mena, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-7) 9931-4064, E-mail: naseer.fayez@mail.gov.af, Contact: Naseer Ahmad Fayez, Director of Irrigation

Afghanistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Strengthening Ag Production Base: The objective is to increase farmers’ incomes through sustainable increases in production of agricultural commodities. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock, Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Education

(R) Strengthening Higher Education Additional Financing: The objective remains the same as the parent project, to progressively restore basic operational performance at a group of core universities in Afghanistan and provide an institutional base for an agenda focusing on tertiary education development, capacity building and reform. Bank Approval completed on 23 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P121805. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Higher Education, Main Road, Kar-e-char, Afghanistan, Contact: Frederic Mvondo, Directeur General Adjoint (Coordinator)

Afghanistan

Energy and Mining

(R) Rural Solar Electrification: The objective is to support the Government in advancing its goal of increasing electricity access in rural Afghanistan by providing rapid expansion of access to basic off-grid electricity services—namely, low cost pico-solar products for lighting and mobile phone charging—to rural customers with limited or no electricity access. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 30 September 2010. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P121298. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for province-level implementation and technical advice on solar products. MRRD, Afghanistan

Afghanistan

Energy and Mining

(R) Second Sustainable Development of Natural Resources: The objective is to sustain achievements to date by further strengthening the institutions and regulatory capacity in the sector, attracting additional FDI through new international offerings, and deepening economic linkages within resource corridors. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Afghanistan

Health and Other Social Services

Strengthening Health Activity for the Rural Poor: The objective is to improve the Health Status of the Afghanistan people. Bank Approval completed on 2 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120669. US$ 49.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for Essential Package for Hospital Services in implementation. Ministry of Public Health, MOPH, Great Shah Massoud Road, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-70) 298-437, Contact: Pham Le Thanh, President and CEO

Afghanistan

Industry and Trade

(R) Development of Industrial Park in Kunduz Province: The objective is to construct two industrial parks at Kamari, near Kabul and at Kunduz province. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Afghanistan

Industry and Trade

Export Competitiveness Additional Financing: The objectives are to: (a) firm level competitiveness, and (b) the development of forward and backward linkages. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 5.0/5.0 (IDA Credit/ARTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Afghanistan

Information and Communications

(N) ICT Sector Development: The objective is to expand broadband connectivity, mainstream use of mobile applications across the Government, and develop the capacity of the IT sector to facilitate improved service delivery across Afghanistan while accelerating job creation and economic growth. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0/20.0 (IDA Credit/ARTF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Mohammad Jan Khan Watt, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-20) 210-2655, Fax: (93-20) 290-022

Afghanistan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) AFGHANSTAT: Strengthening the National Statistical System: The objective is to strengthen statistical capacity in Afghanistan by operationalizing the Afghanistan National Statistical Plan (ANSP). Decision Meeting completed on 10 June 2010. Bank Approval scheduled for 19 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P121883. US$ 14.0 (SRTF). Consultants will be required. Central Statistics Organization, Ansari Watt, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-202) 100-329, E-mail: Ghafoori@cso.gov.af

Afghanistan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Public Financial Management Reform: The objective is to develop an efficient and effective PFM system and human resource capacity of the Ministry of Finance and the CAO. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 60.0 (ARTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Afghanistan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Development Policy Program Series: The objective is to focus in particular on the following reform areas: Macroeconomic management and public financial management, public administration reform, social protection and pensions, power and mining. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 14 December 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Afghanistan

Transportation

Second Customs Reform and Trade Facilitation (Cr. H5680-AF): The objective is to improve the release of legitimate goods in a fair and efficient manner. Signing scheduled for 30 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112872. US$ 50.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Afghan Customs Department, Customs and Revenue Head Quarter Building, Jalalabad Road, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-20) 230-2781, E-mail: bis_kammawie@hotmail.com, Contact: Mr. Bismellah Kammawie, Director General of Customs

Afghanistan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Third National Solidarity Program (Cr. H6030-AF): The objective is to build, strengthen, and maintain community development councils as recognized institutions for local governance that promotes transparent, accountable, inclusive decision making and fund management, social-economic development, and solidarity amongst its people, and with its institutions. Bank Approval completed on 29 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117103. US$ 40.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, NSP, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-773) 624-214, E-mail: tariq.ismati@nspafghanistan.org, Contact: Tariq Ismaty, Executive Director

Bangladesh

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Dairy Livelihoods Development: The objective is to increase incomes and improve livelihoods of poor rural households. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Livestock Services (DLS), Dhaka, Krishi Khamar Sarak, Farm Gate, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 731-7593, Fax: (880-2) 911-0326, E-mail: drebrahim@yahoo.com, dg_dls@yahoo.com

Bangladesh

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Integrated Fisheries Livelihoods: The objective is to increase the incomes of fisheries communities and the availability of fish products for domestic consumption and local sale through improved fishing productivity, product quality, and market access. Project Concept Note scheduled for 4 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for preparation, particularly with specialized skills and experience with inland fisheries management and community based fishing. Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock (MOFL), Matsya Bhaban, Ramna, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 956-2861, Fax: (880-2) 956-6393, E-mail: dg@fisheries.gov.bd and pcd@fourthfish.org

Bangladesh

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Modern Food Storage Facilities: The objective is to support the development modern food storage facilities in the country and provide food security particularly during disaster. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 190.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Disaster Management Bureau, Ministry of Food and Disaster Management, Bangladesh

Bangladesh

Education

(N) Education Sector: The objective is to support Ministry of Education in instituting substantive policy reforms to improve governance, quality and equity of secondary education. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 6 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 250.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Bangladesh

Education

Primary Education Development Support: The objectives are to improve the quality and relevance of primary education, to improve access and equity, and to strengthen educational management capacity. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 June 2010. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0/200.0/265.0 (IDA Credit/ASDB/ZBIL). Consulting services to be determined.

Bangladesh

Education

Reaching Out-of-School Children Additional Financing: The objective is to reduce the number of out-of-school children through improved access, quality and efficiency in primary education, especially for the disadvantaged children, in support of Government of Bangladesh’s Education For All (EFA) goals. Bank Approval completed on 4 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120804. US$ 35.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Primary and Mass Education (MoPME), Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 861-2484, Fax: (880-2) 861-8871, Contact: Frederic Mvondo, Directeur General Adjoint (Coordinator)

Bangladesh

Education

Vocational Training (Cr. 47640-BD): The objective is to: (a) be responsive to the labor market needs with organization and management reform; (b) finance reform; and (c) encourage private provision of training. Bank Approval completed on 10 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P090807. US$ 79.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Bhaban-6 Room1809 Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-8711, 716-4236, Fax: (880-2) 716-7577, E-mail: moel@bdcom.com, Contact: Mr. Md. Momtajul Islam, Secretary of Education

Bangladesh

Energy and Mining

(R) GPOBA: Solar Home Systems: The objective is to expand access to electricity services to the poor population in rural Bangladesh. Signing completed on 12 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.2 (GPBA). No consultants are required. Infrastructure Development Company Limited (IDCOL), UTC Building 16th Floor, 8 Panthapath, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 811-1235, Fax: (880-2) 811-6663, E-mail: islamsharif@idcol.org, Contact: Islam Sharif, Executive Director and CEO

Bangladesh

Energy and Mining

South Zone Power Distribution: The objective is to develop a power distribution utility in Chittagong and Comilla area, as a separate corporate entity with a local management team and improve its network through financing in rehabilitation and expansion work. Decision Meeting scheduled for 25 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P087861. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bhaban 6, Rooms 124 and 125, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-5918, 716-0523, Fax: (880-2) 717-0740 Bangladesh Power Development Board, WAPDA Building, Motijeel C/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 956-2154, Fax: (880-2) 956-4765 Distribution Power Zone, Power Development Board, Bidyut Bhaban, Agrabad, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-31) 712-200, Fax: (880-31) 715-090, Contact: Aminul Islam, Chief Engineer

Bangladesh

Finance

Investment Promotion and Financing Facility Additional Financing: The objective is to: (a) supplement the resources of the Bangladesh financial markets to provide long term finance for infrastructure and other investment projects beyond the capacity of local financial institutions; and (b) scale up the financing of public-private partnership (PPP) ventures in infrastructure. Bank Approval completed on 4 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P117542. US$ 257.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for FM, procurement, environment, and social issues, to strengthen implementation. Bangladesh Bank, Bangladesh Bank Head Office, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-7988, Fax: (880-2) 956-6212, E-mail: fidpbb@bangla.net, Contact: Abul Qashem, Executive Director

Bangladesh

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Empowerment and Livelihood Improvement Nuton Jibon (Cr. 47570-BD): The objective is to support the Government’s strategy for reducing poverty amongst the rural people, currently outside the reach of most development interventions. Bank Approval completed on 23 June 2010. Signing scheduled for 30 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P073886. US$ 115.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Bangladesh SIPP 2 (Livelihoods), Social Development Foundation (SDF), House 4, Road 21, Sector 4, Uttara Model, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 987-3094, Fax: (880-2) 987-3095, Contact: Muhammad Fazlur Rahman, Managing Director, SDF

Bangladesh

Health and Other Social Services

(R) National Protection: The objective is to target beneficiaries in selected rural and urban areas will utilize social assistance programs and/or insurance products delivered through an efficient and accountable decentralized mechanism. Appraisal scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P102542. US$ 90.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Local Government, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-2159/3566/8578, Fax: (880-2) 716-4374, E-mail: NA, Contact: Mr. Monzur Hossain, Secretary

Bangladesh

Health and Other Social Services

Health, Nutrition and Population Sector Development: The objective is to support the Government’s health sector by contributing to the acceleration towards achieving the health related MDGs. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118708. US$ 350.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined.

Bangladesh

Industry and Trade

Northern Areas Reduction of Poverty Initiative: The objective is to support women from lagging areas to participate in the thriving textile based industry. If the pilot succeeds, employment in other sectors can also be addressed. Its broader goal is to support women in wage employment. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114841. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority, BEPZA Complex House: 19/D, Road: 6, Dhanmondi, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880) 2967-0530, Fax: (880) 2865-0060, Contact: A.K.M. Mahbubur Rahman, Member

Bangladesh

Industry and Trade

Private Sector Development: The objective is to support the development of zones based on the countries past experience in export processing. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P120843. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Bangladesh

Information and Communications

(N) Leveraging Information and Communications Technologies for Governance, Growth and Employment: The objective is to leverage Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) for governance, growth and employment. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Bangladesh

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Emergency 2007 Cyclone Recovery and Restoration Additional Financing: The objective is to help finance the costs associated with the Government’s efforts to facilitate recovery from the damage and losses caused by Cyclone Sidr (2007) and Cyclone Aila (2008). Pre-Appraisal scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P122014. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Bangladesh Water Development Board, Ministry of Water Resources, WAPDA Building, Motijheel C/A, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 988-0879, Fax: (880-2) 988-3456, Contact: Pham Le Thanh, President and CEO. Ministry of Agriculture (MOA), Building 4, Room 534, Secretariat, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-0470, Fax: (880-2) 716-7040, E-mail: agrsec@bacc-moe.gov.bd, Contact: Pham Le Thanh, President and CEO. Ministry of Local Government, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-2159/3566/8578, Fax: (880-2) 716-4374, E-mail: NA, Contact: Pham Le Thanh, President and CEO. Ministry of Planning, Project Coordination and Monitoring Unit, Bangladesh, Contact: Pham Le Thanh, President and CEO

Bangladesh

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Employment Generation Program: The objective is to support the Government’s program for employment generation. Pre-Appraisal completed on 12 July 2010. Appraisal scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118701. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required

Bangladesh

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Municipal Services Additional Financing: The objective is to scale up rehabilitation or construction of urban infrastructure and municipal capacity building, and to prepare a new generation of urban improvement programs. Bank Approval completed on 23 June 2010. Signing scheduled for 28 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117740. US$ 42.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Bangladesh Municipal Development Fund, Grameen Bank Bhaban, Level 13, Mirpur, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 805-8485, Fax: (880-2) 901-6239, Contact: Abdul Malik, Acting Managing Director. LGED, Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 811-6817, Contact: Ahmed Iftekhar, Project Director

Bangladesh

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Strengthening the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General: The objective is to strengthen the institutional arrangements for the Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, improve the quality of audit practices and expand the audit scope, and enhance the capacity of FIMA to supply professional public sector financial management staff. Decision Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 18.0 (BDSP). No consultants are required. Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (88-02) 836-3327, Fax: (88-02) 831-2690

Bangladesh

Transportation

Export Infrastructure Development: The objective is to enhance the competitiveness of the tradable sectors of the economy. Decision Meeting scheduled for 27 September 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P089634. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for feasibility, detailed engineering design, bidding documents preparation, support during tendering process and environmental/social impact Assessment and selection of private concessionaire. Bangladesh Railway, 16 Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (88-031) 956-1200, Fax: (88-031) 956-3413, E-mail: dg_rail@bangla.net

Bangladesh

Transportation

Inland Water Transport Corridor: The objective is to increase and sustain connectivity to economic activities using IWT. With the following components: (a) dredging of main river routes; (b) acquisition of dredging equipment); (c) strengthening of capacity of Dept. of Shipping; (d) acquisition of navigational aid equipment and pilot project to convert river ferries to CNG. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 22 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 80.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Shipping, Building No.6, Room No 1409, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-8077, Fax: (880-2) 716-0018

Bangladesh

Transportation

Padma Bridge: The objective is to connect east and west parts of the country separated by the Padma River, thus stimulating economic growth by facilitating inter-regional, cross-river transport of passengers, freight and transmission of electricity more economically and efficiently. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P111017. US$ 1200.0/615.0/130.0/300.0 (IDA Credit/ASDB/ISDB/JICA). Consultants will be required. Bangladesh Bridge Authority, Bridges Div Ministry of Communications, Setu Bhaban, New Airport Road, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Fax: (880-2) 988-8414, E-mail: info@bba.gov.bd

Bangladesh

Transportation

Railways Reform Investment: The objective is to improve operational and financial performance of BD Railways. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 22 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Bangladesh Railway, 16 Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (88-031) 956-1200, Fax: (88-031) 956-3413, E-mail: dg_rail@bangla.net

Bangladesh

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Chittagong Water Supply Improvement and Sanitation (Cr. 47340-BD): The objective is to increase the sustainable access to safe water and improved sanitation, as well as support the establishment of a longer term water supply, sanitation and drainage capital development and operational management program in Chittagong. Bank Approval completed on 23 June 2010. Signing scheduled for 22 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P103999. US$ 170.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants may be required to update and prepare project and design documents. Chittagong Water and Sewerage Authority (CWASA), WASA Bhaban, Dampara, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-31) 285-1806, Fax: (880-31) 610-465, Contact: A.K.M. Fazl Ullah, Chairman

Bangladesh

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Dhaka Environment and Water: The objectives are to: (a) reduce the social and economic costs of environmental degradation of rivers in Dhaka and (b) develop a programmatic approach to water resources and environmental management in the Dhaka metropolitan area for strategic long-term activities and investments. Appraisal completed on 8 July 2010. Negotiations scheduled for 27 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P096555. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Bangladesh Secretariat, Bangladesh, Contact: Mr. Monzur Hossain, Secretary

Bangladesh

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Rivers and Information and Conservation: The objective is to help the Government enhance long-term water resources planning and development to mitigate against extreme water-related risks while improving economic benefits to stakeholders. Preparation scheduled for 25 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P117206. US$ 180.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Bangladesh Water Development Board, Ministry of Water Resources, WAPDA Building, Motijheel C/A, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 988-0879, Fax: (880-2) 988-3456

Bhutan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Development Policy Credit: The objective is to: (a) promote government efficiency and effectiveness through sound fiscal and public financial management and procurement, and strong public administration; (b) foster private sector development; and (c) expand access to infrastructure in a sustainable manner. Negotiations scheduled for 9 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P113069. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required Bhutan, Contact: Pham Le Thanh, President and CEO

Bhutan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Urban Development (Cr. 47440-BT): The objectives are to: (i) support Bhutan’s municipal reform program by strengthening municipal finance and management systems in Thimphu and Phuentsholing; and (ii) improve infrastructure services in northern Thimphu where no formal services are currently available. The credit was signed on 13 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P090157. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required during implementation and construction supervision, policy-related technical assistance and studies. Ministry of Works and Human Settlements, Thimphu, Bhutan, Tel: (975-23) 23-416, Contact: Rinchen Dorji, Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Andhra Pradesh Water Sector Improvement (Ln. 78970-IN): The objective is to: (a) to improve irrigation service delivery on a sustainable basis so as to increase productivity of irrigated agriculture in the Nagarjuna Sagar Scheme, and (b) strengthen Andhra Pradesh’s institutional capacity for multi-sectoral planning, development and management of its water resources. Signing scheduled for 30 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P100954. US$ 450.6 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Irrigation and Command Area Development Department (I&CADD), Government of, Secretary, Irrigation and CAD Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, A.P Hyderabad, India, Tel: (91-40) 2345-2411, Fax: (91-40) 2345-2471, E-mail: adidas625@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Aditya Nath Das, Secretary Irrigation and CAD Department

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement (Cr. 47870-IN Ln. 79430-IN): The objective is to improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams within the territory of the borrower. Bank Approval completed on 29 June 2010. Signing scheduled for 31 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P089985. US$ 175.0/175.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for management and engineering to assist the Central Water Commission with the management and implementation and provide assistance to the five participating states with technical advice and third-party construction supervision and quality control. Water Resources Organisation, 710(S) Seea Bhavan, R. K. Puram, New Delhi, India, Fax: (91-11) 2610-4104, E-mail: dir-drip-cwc@nic.in, Contact: Ravi Pilai, PMU Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) National Rural Livelihood Program: The objective is to enhance the income and employment opportunities for the poor and their institutions through increased access to financial and livelihood resources and services. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 17 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 750.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Mr. T. Vijay Kumar, Joint Secretary, Room No. 249, 2nd Floor, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2338-2313, Fax: (91-11) 2338-7536, E-mail: vjthallam@gmail.com

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) North East Rural Livelihoods: The objective is to achieve an upward trend in livelihood productivity among participating local community groups located in various ecological zones in the NE Region through participatory and demand driven investment choices and collective action, with support from value-adding partnerships. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 24 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102330. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for preparation of PIP and Environment and social Assessments. Ministry of Development for the North East Region, Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, Maulana Azad Rd, India, Tel: (91-11) 2379-4694, Fax: (91-11) 2302-2013, E-mail: j.mukherjee@nic.in, Contact: Ms. Jayashree Mukherjee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Development of Nort

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) West Bengal Accelerated Development of Minor Irrigation: The objective is to enhance the development of agriculture-based income of small and marginal farmers through sustainable use of irrigation resources. Appraisal scheduled for 13 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P105311. US$ 125.0/125.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be recruited to provide institutional development to the Department of Water Resources Investigation and Development and Water Users Associations. Water Investigation and Development Department (WIDD), Government of West, Writers’ Building, B.B.D Bagh, Kolkata, India, Tel: (91-33) 2214-3666, Fax: (91-33) 2214-5025, Contact: Mr. Trilochan Singh, Secretary, WIDD

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihoods Improvement: The objective is to strengthen biodiversity conservation while improving rural livelihoods. Negotiations scheduled for 13 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P088520. US$ 15.4 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Annex 5, Bikaner House, Shahjahan Rd Paravaryan Bhawan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-1896, Fax: (91-11) 2338-4428, E-mail: dirpt.r@hub.nic.in, Contact: Rajesh Gopal, Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihoods Improvement-GEF: The objective is to strengthen biodiversity conservation while improving rural livelihoods. Negotiations scheduled for 13 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P088598. US$ 8.1 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Annex 5, Bikaner House, Shahjahan Rd Paravaryan Bhawan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-1896, Fax: (91-11) 2338-4428, E-mail: dirpt.r@hub.nic.in, Contact: Rajesh Gopal, Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Jammu and Kashmir Participatory Watershed Management: The objectives are: (a) institutional strengthening, (b) focus on watershed protection and development, (c) enhancing livelihood opportunities and (d) project coordination. Negotiations scheduled for 24 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P099857. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Department of Forestry, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Near Pollution Control Bldg. Silk Factor, Road Raj Bagh, Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, India Tel/Fax: (91-194) 2331-1924, E-mail: rdtiwaripc@rediffmail.com, Contact: M.H Khan, Project Director/ PCCF Govt. of HP

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

National Dairy Support: The objective is to improve productivity and incomes of milk producers and enhance the share of organized sector in milk handling. Appraisal scheduled for 11 January 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P107648. US$ 400.0/500.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. National Dairy Development Board, PB No. 40, Anand, India, Tel: (91-26) 9226-0148, Fax: (91-26) 9226-0157, Contact: Ravi Shankar, Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Orissa Water Sector Improvement Mahanadi Basin: The objective is to improve Orissa’s capacity for sustainable water resources management and improve the productivity of water in targeted areas of the Mahanadi Basin. Decision Meeting scheduled for 16 September 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P105759. US$ 250.0/50.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Orissa, Secha Sadan, Unit-5, Bhubaneswar, India, Tel: (91-674) 239-3740, Fax: (91-674) 239-2486, Contact: Sridhar Behra, Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Rajasthan Rural Livelihoods: The objective is to improve the livelihoods of poor families in Rajasthan; facilitate social inclusion through empowerment; and make the poor credit worthy through linkages to Banks and micro-finance. Decision Meeting scheduled for 19 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102329. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for preparing the PIP and for Environmental and Social Assessments. Government of Rajasthan, Rajasthan Secretariat, Jaipur, India Tel/Fax: (91-141) 222-7635, E-mail: cs.rajan@nic.in, Contact: C.S. Rajan, Principal Secretary

India

Education

(R) Second Technical Engineering Education Quality Improvement (Cr. 46850-IN): The objective is to strengthen selected institutions to produce more employable and higher quality engineers and prepare more post-graduate students to reduce faculty shortage. The credit was signed on 14 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102549. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Government of India, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resources De, Shastri Bhavan, India, Tel: (91-11) 2338-3202, Contact: Frederic Mvondo, Directeur General Adjoint (Coordinator)

India

Education

Second Elementary Education Additional Financing: The objective is to: (a) improve fiduciary management (both financial management and procurement), and (b) ensure social safeguard measures in place. Bank Approval completed on 18 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118673. US$ 750.0/150.0 (IDA Credit/DFID). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Statistics, Planning and Implementation, India, Contact: Ms. Ludmila Burlui, Executive Director, MEPIU

India

Education

Secondary Education: The objective is to help the Government increased and achieve more equitable access to good quality secondary education. Decision Meeting scheduled for 31 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118445. US$ 650.0/150.0 (IDA Credit/DFID). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Energy and Mining

Financing Energy Efficiency at SMEs: The objective is to increase demand for energy efficiency investments in target small and medium enterprise clusters and to build their capacity to access commercial finance Signing scheduled for 31 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P100530. US$ 11.3 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India, Ministry of Power, 4th Floor, Sewa Bhawan, R.K, Puram 110-066, India, Tel: (91-11) 2617-8316, Fax: (91-11) 2617-9699, Contact: Shri Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General

India

Energy and Mining

Luhri Hydro Electric: The objective is to increase the supply of clean, renewable, low-carbon and peaking energy to India’s northern grid and to enhance the reliability of the grid. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P102843. US$ 650.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. SJVN Limited, Himfed Building, New Shimla, India, Tel: (91-177) 267-0741, 0064, 0490, Fax: (91-177) 267-0642, E-mail: sjvncp@yahoo.co.in, cpsjvn@hotmail.com

India

Energy and Mining

Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric: The objectives are to: (a) increase the supply of energy to India’s national grid through the addition of renewable, low-carbon energy; and (b) strengthen the institutional capacity of the Borrower with respect to the preparation and implementation of economically, environmentally and socially sustainable hydropower projects. Bank Approval scheduled for 26 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P096124. US$ 624.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. THDC India Limited, Pragatipuram Bypass Road, Rishikesh 249201, Uttarakhand, India, Tel: (91-135) 2452-5764, 2453-7821, Fax: (91-135) 2454-5092, Contact: R.K. Chawla, General Manager (Corporate Planning)

India

Finance

(R) Financing Affordable Housing: The objective is to increase access to creditworthy low-income and economically weaker section families to housing finance. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 January 2011. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 500.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Finance

Capital Market and Pension Administration Technical Assistance: The objective is to support the Government in implementing its current decentralization strategy and improve service delivery to the population. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P113834. US$ 18.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Finance

Scaling Up Sustainable and Responsible Microfinance (Ln. 79230-IN, Cr. 47540-IN): The objective is to support the Government of India’s/SIDBI’s efforts of increasing outreach of financial services to underserved households and microenterprises through microfinance, using innovative financing instruments and technical assistance. Bank Approval completed on 1 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P119043. US$ 200.0/100.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Small Industries Development Bank of India, Head Office, SIDBI Tower, 15 Ashok Marg, Lucknow, India, Tel: (91-522) 228-8546, Fax: (91-522) 222-8540, Contact: Frederic Mvondo, Directeur General Adjoint (Coordinator)

India

Health and Other Social Services

(N) Tamil Nadu Empowerment and Poverty Reduction Vazhndhu Kattuvom Additional Financing: The objective is to: (a) develop, strengthen and synergize pro-poor local institutions/groups (including Village Panchayats); (b) enhance skills and capacities of the poor; and (c) finance productive demand-driven investments related to livelihoods for the target poor. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107668. US$ 140.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Health and Other Social Services

ICDS Systems Strengthening and Nutrition Improvement Program (ISSNIP): The objective s to support government to strengthen: (a) the policy framework, systems and capacities at the national level and in 8 selected states to deliver quality ICDS services, especially in nutritional outcomes; and (b) the policy/institutional framework and state level stewardship for multi-sectoral nutrition planning and implementation. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 20 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Woman and Child Development, 6th Floor, A Wing, Shastri Bhawan, India, Tel: (91-11) 2338-7683, Fax: (91-11) 2307-0479, E-mail: jscw.wcd@nic.in

India

Health and Other Social Services

Social Security for the Unorganised Sector: The objective is to support the Ministry of Labour and Employment, to implement a new health insurance scheme targeted at poor households. Appraisal scheduled for 22 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P111867. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Labour and Employment, India, Contact: Frederic Mvondo, Directeur General Adjoint (Coordinator)

India

Health and Other Social Services

Tamil Nadu Health Additional Financing: The objective is to improve the effectiveness of the health system in Tamil Nadu as measured by increased access to and utilization of health services, including effectiveness of public sector hospital services, primarily at district and sub-district levels. Bank Approval completed on 29 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118830. US$ 117.7 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. TNHSP PMU, 7th Floor, DMS Buildings, DMS Campus, Teynampet, India, E-mail: tnhsproject@gmail.com, Contact: Frederic Mvondo, Directeur General Adjoint (Coordinator)

India

Industry and Trade

(R) Maharashtra Agriculture Competitiveness: The objective is to increase the productivity, profitability, and market access of the farming community in Maharashtra. Negotiations scheduled for 9 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120836. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Government of Maharashtra, Mantralaya, Mumbai, India, Tel: (91-22) 2202-5283, Fax: (91-22) 2214-5025, Contact: S.K. Goel, Principal Secretary

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(N) West Bengal Secondary Cities Development and Management: The objective is to expand the delivery of appropriately planned and effectively managed local and regional urban infrastructure in secondary cities by strengthened urban bodies through an improved urban institutional and financing framework. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 29 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Urban Development, Nagarayan, Sector 1, Block DF-8, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India, Tel: (91-33) 2334-9394, Fax: (91-33) 2334-7880, E-mail: psecy-ud-wb@nic.in, Contact: Debashis Sen, Principal Secretary

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(N) e-Delivery of Public Services: The objective is to make all Government services accessible to the common man in his locality through common service delivery outlets, and ensure efficiency, transparency and reliability of such services at affordable costs to realize the basic needs of the common man. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Delhi Urban Management: The objective is to improve the efficiency, coordination, and environmental quality of Delhi metro region. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 26 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 1000.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) National Ganga River Basin (NGRB): The objective is to support the NGRB Authority: (a) manage the basin water resources sustainably; (b) prepare and maintain the framework and river basin plan for management and development of the Ganges basin; and (c) implement investments and activities that address pollution management, flood protection, and minimum environmental flows. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 1000.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-0634, Fax: (91-11) 2436-3577, Contact: Rajiv Gauba, Joint Secretary

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) National Urban Renewal Support Program: The objective is to support implementation of the overall urban reform agenda in India and to significantly advance that agenda. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 1000.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Urban Development, Nirman Bhawan, India

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Uttar Pradesh Development Policy Loan: The objective is to develop rural infrastructure in the state, including rural power, sanitation, housing and marketing hubs. Decision Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 200.0/100.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

West Bengal Improved Service Delivery Panchayati Raj Institutions (Cr. 47580-IN): The objective is to support the development of stronger, better capacitated and performing Gram Panchayat’s delivering enhanced local services and infrastructure. Signing scheduled for 29 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P105990. US$ 195.4 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Government of West Bengal, Contact: Mr. M. N. Roy, Permanent Secretary

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Bihar Panchayat Strengthening: The objective is to improve the autonomy, capacity and accountability of Panchayati Raj Institutions: (i) In select districts, to implement government anti-poverty schemes and undertake discretionary development initiatives that are responsive to community needs; and (ii) improving the policy and administrative environment to enable PRIs function. Decision Meeting scheduled for 14 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102627. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for the entire set up in the Gram Swaraj Society at the state, district and block level. Government of Bihar, Bikas Bhawan, Patna, India, Tel: (91-612) 220-2229, Fax: (91-612) 220-0991, Contact: Deepak Prasad, Secretary

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Capacity Building for Urban Development: The objective is to provide Technical Assistance support at both the State and Urban Local Bodies level to strengthen policy, support institutional reform and improve procedures and skills in the areas of municipal financial management, service delivery, planning and governance. Bank Approval scheduled for 29 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P099979. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Urban Development, Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2306-2194, Fax: (91-11) 2306-1446, Contact: Aniruddha Kumar, Director, JNNURM

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

First Programmatic Statistical Strengthening (Ln. 77960-IN): The objective is to assist the Indian Statistical System in decision making within and outside the Government, to stimulate research and to promote informed debate relating to conditions affecting people’s life. Bank Approval completed on 1 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P108489. US$ 107.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Statistics, Planning and Implementation, India, Contact: Frederic Mvondo, Directeur General Adjoint (Coordinator)

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Kerala Local Government and Service Delivery: The objective is to strengthen the capacity of local governments to manage public resources for the benefit of the constituents, including the disadvantaged, while the state is engaged in a long term debt restructuring program. Appraisal scheduled for 1 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102624. US$ 190.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Kerala, Ministry of Local Governments and Planning Trivandrum, Kerala, India, Contact: Mr. Vijay Anand, Secretary Planning and Local Governments

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Orissa Government Effectiveness Development Policy Loan: The objective is to focus on inclusive growth and government effectiveness. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Transportation

(N) Mizoram Roads AF II: The objective is to improve the management and carrying capacity of the Mizoram core state road network. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 11.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Mizoram, Tuikhuah Tlang, Aizawl, India, Tel: (91-389) 322-176, Fax: (91-389) 323-349

India

Transportation

(R) Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: The objective is to provide additional rail freight capacity (improved throughput, speed, reliability) on the congested 343 km Khurja-Kanpur section of the Delhi-Kolkata Eastern Corridor. Appraisal scheduled for 26 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P114338. US$ 2000.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for GHG study, legal advisor, design review, and civil engineering proof checking Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd 5th Floor, Pragati Maidan Bldg Complex, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2345-4732, Fax: (91-11) 2345-4770, E-mail: Contact@dfcc.in

India

Transportation

(R) Haryana State Roads: The objective is to improve the overall efficiency of the Haryana Road Sector. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Haryana, Haryana PWD, B&R Branch, Plot No. 1, Sector 33, Nirman Sadan, Chandigarh, India, Tel: (91-172) 261-8210, Fax: (91-172) 261-8221, E-mail: rakeshmanocha1961@gmail.com, Contact: Rakesh Manocha, Chief Engineer and Project Director

India

Transportation

(R) Mumbai Urban Transport (Ln. 79410-IN): The objective is to improve the passenger carrying capacity, operational efficiency, level of comfort, and the institutional capacity of entities involved in the suburban rail system of Mumbai Metropolitan area. Bank Approval completed on 29 June 2010. Signing scheduled for 29 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113028. US$ 430.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited, 2nd Floor, Churchgate Station Building, Churchgate, Mumbai, India, Tel: (91-22) 2208-0015, Fax: (91-22) 2209-6972, E-mail: md@mrvc.gov.in, commrvc@vsnl.net, Contact: Frederic Mvondo, Directeur General Adjoint (Coordinator)

India

Transportation

(R) National Highways Authority Technical Assistance: The objective is to improve and to innovate practices that would enhance its program management and operational efficiency. Negotiations scheduled for 23 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P121515. US$ 45.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. National Highways Authority of India, NHAI, Plot No. G5 and G6, Sector 10, Dwarka, India, Tel: (91-11) 2507-4100, Fax: (91-11) 2508-0360

India

Transportation

(R) Second Gujarat State Highway: The objective is to improve the overall efficiency of the Gujarat state road sector. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 21 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 375.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Government of Gujarat, Block 4, 2nd Floor, New Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar, India, Tel: (91-79) 2325-1801/02, Fax: (91-79) 2325-2509, E-mail: secrnb@gujarat.gov.in

India

Transportation

(R) Third Private Sector Participation in National Highway Development: The objectives are to: (a) improve the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, manage and develop the non-National Highway Development Program portion of the National Highway network; (b) modernize key sections of the national highway network; and (c) mainstream social and environmental mitigation and management of road development impacts. Project identification is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Transportation

Assam State Roads: The objective is to provide road users in Assam with good quality and better managed state highways and major district roads. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 24 February 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P096018. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Public Works Department, Assam, Sachivalaya, Dispur, India Tel/Fax: (91-361) 226-1678, E-mail: as-guwl@nic.in, Contact: Mohan Boro, Commissioner and Special Secretary

India

Transportation

National Highways Interconnectivity Improvement: The objective is to: (a) improve connectivity of areas without accessibility to higher service level national highways; and (b) strengthen the capacity of the MoSRT&H to manage the development, maintenance and safety of the non-NHDP network. Project Concept Note scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 1000.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Transport Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2371-8575, Fax: 91-11) 2371-5047, E-mail: dgrdss-rth@nic.in, Contact: A. V. Sinha, Director General (Road Development) and Spl Secy. (Addl.Chrg)

India

Transportation

Second Karnataka State Highway Improvement: The objective is to improve the state’s road network to support the state’s growing economy and social development efforts through leveraging the private sector outlays with private sector financing and improving the regulatory and institutional capacity of the public sector to deliver effective and safe road network to users. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Karnataka, 3rd Floor, Vikasa Soudha, M.S. Building, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Bangalore, India, Tel: (91-80) 225-1449, Fax: (91-80) 2235-3988, E-mail: prs-pwd@karnataka.gov.in, Contact: Mr. K.S. Krishnareddy, Project Director

India

Transportation

Second Rural Roads: The objective is to provide beneficiary communities in the project districts with all-season road access to markets and social services. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P096020. US$ 1500.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for the design and supervision of minor rural roads, social and environmental monitoring and possible assistance with financial management monitoring. National Rural Road Development Agency (NRRDA), India, Tel: (91-11) 4602-2221, 2671-6936, Fax: (91-11) 4100-0475, E-mail: hks@nic.in, Contact: H K Srivastava, na

India

Transportation

Tamil Nadu Road Sector Additional Financing: The objective is to finance the cost overrun associated with: (a) increased costs of the upgrading works, (b) appreciation of Indian Rupee vis-a-vis the US Dollar, and (c) addition of a Tsunami affected bridge for which amendment to the Loan Agreement was carried out. Signing scheduled for 9 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P118981. US$ 50.7 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Procurement of consultants will be required to implement the PBMC contracts. Highways Department, TNHB Building, 48, Muthulakshmi Salai, Adyar, Chennai, India, Tel: (91-44) 2446-5360, Fax: (91-44) 2446-4414, E-mail: tnrsp1@gmail.com, Contact: R. Thiagarajan, Project Director

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Bihar Kosi Flood Recovery: The objective is to support the efforts of the Government of Bihar in helping communities recover from the impacts of the Kosi flood. Pre-Appraisal completed on 15 July 2010. Negotiations scheduled for 28 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P122096. US$ 220.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Government of Bihar, Bikas Bhawan, Patna, India, Tel: (91-612) 220-2229, Fax: (91-612) 220-0991

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Capacity Building for Industrial Pollution Management (Ln. 79240-IN, Cr. 47550-IN): The objective is to support the development of an institutional and methodological framework for rehabilitation of highly polluted sites, build capacity in state agencies for undertaking projects for reducing the risks from contamination to population, livelihoods and ecosystems and implement pilots for clean up/rehabilitation of polluted sites. Signing scheduled for 1 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P091031. US$ 25.2/38.9 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhawan (Rm 122), CGO Complex, Lodi Road, New Delhi, India Tel/Fax: (91-11) 2436-1487, E-mail: murux67@yahoo.com, Contact: N. Muruganandam, Director

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Haryana Water: The objective is to assist with the infrastructure to poor access and coverage of water supply and sanitation. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) National Cyclone Risk Mitigation (Cr. 47720-IN): The objective is to mitigate risks and vulnerability to natural disasters, particularly cyclones. Bank Approval completed on 22 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P092217. US$ 255.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. National Disaster Management Authority, NDMA Bhawan, A-1, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2670-1711, Fax: (91-11) 2670-1706, Contact: A.R. Sule, Deputy Secretary

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Rajasthan Rural Water and Sanitation: The objective is to support the GOR’s sector plans and to increase access to improved, affordable and sustained water and sanitation services (WSS) of rural communities in Rajasthan. Preparation scheduled for 16 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 130.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED), Government Secretariat, Jaipur, 302017, India, Tel: (91-141) 515-3222, Fax: (91-141) 222-7222, Contact: Agam Mathur, Chief Engineer

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Gujarat Urban Development Program: The objective is to improve service delivery through targeted investments and capacity building. Decision Meeting scheduled for 10 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P094722. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Gujarat Urban Development Corporation, Government of Gujarat, First Floor, Abhishek Bldg Sector 11, Ghandinagar, India, Tel: (91-79) 2324-1862, E-mail: ksrinivas_ias@yahoo.co.in, Contact: K. Srinivas, Managing Director

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Integrated Coastal Zone Management (Cr. 47650-IN): The objective is to assist Government in capacity building for implementation of comprehensive coastal management approach in the country, and piloting integrated coastal zone management approaches in the three states of Gujarat, Orissa and West Bengal. Bank Approval completed on 15 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P097985. US$ 222.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, Paryavaran Bhavan,CGO Complex,Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-0694, Fax: (91-11) 2436-0678, Contact: A. Senthil Vel, National Project Director

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Karnataka RWSS II Additional Financing: The objective is to scale up the ongoing Karnataka Rural Water and Sanitation project. Signing scheduled for 26 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P119882. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry Karnataka Rural Water and Sanitation Agency, Contact: Dr. P. Borekowda, Director

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Maharashtra Rural Drinking Water Quality: The objective is to: (a) support GoM to establish a state wide framework for managing rural drinking water quality, based on international best practices, that would include adoption of Water Safety Plans; and (b) bring together the diverse institutions for rural drinking water in the state, under a uniform framework. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 14 December 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 49.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Maharashtra, Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Mr. Dheeraj Kumar, Project Manager, Reform Support Project Management Unit, Navi Mumbai, India, Tel: (91-22) 2756-5087, E-mail: jalswarajya_pm@hotmail.com, Contact: A.K. Jain, Principal Secretary

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Second Kerala Rural Water and Sanitation: The objective is to assist Kerala government to expand access at sustainable rural water supply and sanitation schemes and to consolidate its demand responsive and decentralized service delivery model (the Jalanidhi model) for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 29 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 160.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Nepal

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Rani Jamara Kulariya Irrigation: The objective is to improve the performance of the farmer-managed Rani, Jamara, and Kulariya Irrigation Systems Preparation scheduled for 2 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Nepal

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Social Safety Nets Additional Financing: The objective is to assist continuing food insecurity in parts of Nepal exacerbated by high food and transport prices, as well as a decline in food availability due to erratic monsoon rains. Bank Approval completed on 26 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120538. US$ 47.8 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Local Development, Sheel Mahal, Pulchowk, Lalitpur, Nepal, Contact: Shyam Prasad Mainali, Secretary

Nepal

Energy and Mining

Kabeli Transmission and Generation: The objective is to support to development of the electricity sector in Nepal through provision of finance for the Kabeli “A” Hydroelectric Project and associated transmission which will benefit Kabeli “A” HEP as well as several other projects planned for construction in the Kabeli River corridor. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112893. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal Department of Electricity Development, Nepal

Nepal

Health and Other Social Services

Second Health and HIV/AIDS (Cr. H5570-NP, Cr. 47070-NP): The objective is to assist the Government of Nepal in ensuring the delivery of health care services nationwide, specifically targeting the underserved and poor to ensure their increased access to essential health services. Bank Approval completed on 20 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117417. US$ 69.7/59.5/30.0/80.0/798.4 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/AUSL/DFID/ZBIL). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health and Population, Ramshah Path, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 426-2862, Fax: (977-1) 426-2896, Contact: Ms. Ludmila Burlui, Executive Director, MEPIU

Nepal

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Urban Development: The objective is to build the capacity of municipal authorities in a targeted group of secondary cities to plan and implement basic infrastructure that will lead to improved services for their residents and businesses. Decision Meeting scheduled for 16 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. A consulting firm was selected and the work has begun to identify secondary cities. Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC), G.O.B. Box 8236, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 426-2365, E-mail: prakashraghubanshi@yahoo.com

Nepal

Transportation

(R) Road Sector Development Additional Financing: The objective is to have all-season road access to reduce travel time, which improves access to economic centers and social services. Decision Meeting scheduled for 16 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P119735. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Roads, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 426-2675, Fax: (977-1) 426-2693

Nepal

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Second Rural Water and Sanitation Additional Financing: The objective is to deliver sustainable health and hygiene benefits to rural population through demand-driven and community managed sustainable water supply and sanitation systems will be retained. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 26 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Consulting services to be determined. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Fund Development Board, Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 400-3010

Pakistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Punjab Barrages Improvement Phase II (Ln. 79000-PK): The objectives are to: (a) strengthen and modernize Jinnah Barrage, affiliated works to enable reliable, uninterrupted supply of water for over 2.1 million acres of farmland benefitting about 600,000 farm families for irrigation and domestic water users; and (b) build IPD’s capacity in improved water resources and irrigation system management. Bank Approval completed on 1 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P096745. US$ 145.6 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Consultant will be required for (a) project implementation support, construction supervision, project management; and (b) monitoring and evaluation, and supervision of EMP and SDAP; and (c) technical assistance and training. Punjab Irrigation and Power Department, Government of Punjab, Pakistan, Tel: (92-42) 9921-1920, E-mail: irilhr@yahoo.com, Contact: Mahmood ul Hassan Shah, Acting Director, Project Management Office

Pakistan

Education

(R) Tertiary Education Support: The objective is to: (a) support the reforms being implemented by the Government of Pakistan in its higher education sector; and (b) increase access and improve the quality and relevance of higher education. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 18 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Pakistan

Education

North West Frontier Province Human Development: The objectives are to: (a) assist the provincial government to sustain; and (b) consolidate education, health and social protection services in the region. Decision Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107678. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for the project preparation and implementation for health innovations and management, social protection strategy and operational arrangements and conflict specialists. Planning and development Department, North-West Frontier Province, Planning and Development Department, Civil Secretariat NWFP, Peshawar, Pakistan, Tel: (92-91) 921-0344/0982,, Fax: (92-91) 921-0354, E-mail: m.ikramkhan@cyber.net.pk, Contact: Ghulam Dastagir, Assistant Chief Secretary, NWFP

Pakistan

Education

Skill Development: The objectives is to: (a) support the Government of Sindh in strengthening their short term training program to improve the skills set and employability of trainees; and (b) to pilot reforms of a selected set of training institutions and strengthen management capacity of the TVET system in Sindh. Decision Meeting scheduled for 5 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P118177. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA), Tel: (92-300) 821-6849, E-mail: Riazuddin Shaikh, Contact: Riazuddin Shaikh, Chairman of TEVTA Board

Pakistan

Energy and Mining

(R) Fourth Tarbela Extension Hydropower: The objectives are to help the country to add hydropower generation to the total energy mix, reduce electricity shortages (which are constraining economic growth and efforts at poverty alleviation) and contribute to the institutional development of WAPDA Hydel which owns and operates the existing 3,478 MW Tarbela Hydropower Plant. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for project preparation, implementation, and request for proposal package. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), WAPDA House, Lahore, Pakistan, Tel: (92-42) 631-2770, Fax: (92-42) 636-9349, Contact: Muhammad Hanif, General Manager and Project Director, Tarbela

Pakistan

Energy and Mining

(R) Guddu Thermal Reconstruction: The objective is to enhance the supply of electricity while reducing the dependence on imported oil. As part of this strategy, the government is placing highest priority on improving the efficiency of the supply system, both generation and networks. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0/100.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Pakistan

Energy and Mining

(R) Mineral Sector Technical Assistance: The objective is to implement a strategy to accelerate sustainable mineral sector development by strengthening governance, transparency, and capacity in the management of mineral resources. Decision Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P099375. US$ 45.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for the preparation of: (a) undertake strategic environmental and social Assessments focusing on mining; (b) build implementation capacity; and (c) define components. Required specialties are mining regulations, geology, geophysics and mining cadastre. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, 21-E Huma Plaza, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 920-2337, Fax: (92-51) 920-4077, E-mail: irshadalikhokhar@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Irshad Ali, Director General (Minerals)

Pakistan

Energy and Mining

Dasu Hydropower Stage I: The objective is to add hydropower generation to the total energy mix, reduce electricity shortages, and contribute to the institutional development of WAPDA Hydel which owns and operates the existing hydropower plants. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 14 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), WAPDA House, Lahore, Pakistan, Tel: (92-42) 631-2770, Fax: (92-42) 636-9349

Pakistan

Energy and Mining

Natural Gas Production Enhancement and Efficiency: The objective is to save gas by enhancing the efficiency of the natural gas transmission and distribution system and by gas conservation measures, thereby freeing up gas for use in power generation and help mitigate the upward cost development in power generation. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120589. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for replacement/rehabilitation of gas pipeline system. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, Government of Pakistan, Pak Secretariat, Block A, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 921-1220, Fax: (92-51) 920-1770, E-mail: secretary@mpnr.gov.pk

Pakistan

Energy and Mining

Thar Coal and Power Technical Assistance: The objectives are to: (a) help the Pakistan Government and Sindh Government strengthen the enabling policy, legal, and regulatory frameworks conducive to new investments in the coal-to-energy sector; and (b) assist the Governments to attract qualified private investors to develop Thar coal deposits and build new capacity for coal thermal power. Bank Approval scheduled for 11 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114278. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Thar Coal and Energy Board and Ministry of Water and Power, Karachi, Pakistan, Tel: (92-21) 9207-52729, E-mail: md@tceb.gos.pk, Contact: Mr Yunous Dagha, Secretary for Mines and Minerals of Sindh

Pakistan

Health and Other Social Services

Enhanced Nutrition for Mothers and Children: The objective is to improve the nutritional status of children under five years old and that of pregnant and lactating women by improving the coverage of effective nutrition interventions with a focus on the poor and marginalized within these groups. Preparation is underway, Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P115889. US$ 55.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. National Nutrition Program, Ministry of Health, Government of Pakistan, 10 D West, Taimur Chambers, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 227-7087, 920-2445, Fax: (92-51) 920-8824, E-mail: zahid_larik@hotmail.com, Contact: Zahid Larik, National Program Manager

Pakistan

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second HIV/AIDS Prevention: The objective is to support the Government to: (a) increase coverage of prevention services to most at risk groups (for IDUs, male and female sex workers, transgenders, jail inmates and truckers); (b) improve the quality of services (both prevention, diagnosis and treatment); and (c) reduce stigma to reduce and prevent the spread of HIV. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 31 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113484. US$ 31.5/13.5 (IDA Credit/DFID). Consultants will be required to develop: (a) the M&E framework; (b) behavior change and communication component; (c) financial management and procurement Assessment. National AIDS Control Program, National Institute of Health, Chak Shahzad, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 925-5096, E-mail: info@nacp.gov.pk, Contact: Hasan Zaheer, Project Manager

Pakistan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Poverty Reduction Support Credit: The objective is to support the structural reforms of PRSP-II to enhance macro-economic management so that macro-economic stability can be regained and sustainably maintained, and to promote recovery of high and sustained growth through measures enhancing competitiveness and governance. Negotiations scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P117535. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required Pakistan, Contact: Frederic Mvondo, Directeur General Adjoint (Coordinator)

Pakistan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Implementation of the National Environment Policy Technical Assistance: The objective is to enhance GoP’s capacity to: (a) strengthen country environmental systems; (b) design efficient and effective environmental policies; (c) design interventions to reduce environmental degradation and its economic consequences; and (d) develop a strategy for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Decision Meeting scheduled for 5 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P110946. US$ 28.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be hired for environmental policy design and implementation, country environmental systems, environmental economics, economics and financing of climate change adaptation. Ministry of Environment, UBL Building, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 920-2960, Contact: Jawed Khan, Director General, Environment, Ministry of Environment

Pakistan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Punjab Large Cities: The objectives are to support the GoPunjab to establish an effective institutional and fiscal framework for the management and governance of metropolitan areas in Punjab to be better positioned and capacitated to deliver sustainable municipal services. Decision Meeting scheduled for 31 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P112901. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Planning and Development Board, Government of Punjab, Civil Secretariat, Lahore, Pakistan, Tel: (92-42) 9921-4069, Fax: (92-42)735-3572/921-0091, Contact: Muhammad Saeed, Chairman

Pakistan

Transportation

(R) Karachi Port Improvement: The objective is to replace the lost port capacity and reduce shipping costs to the Pakistan economy through the reconstruction of the failed berths and increasing the effectiveness and efficiency of port operations and enhancing environmental sustainability. Negotiations scheduled for 30 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112902. US$ 111.8 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Karachi Port Trust, Eduljee Dinshaw Road, Karachi, Pakistan, Tel: (92-21) 3921-4312, Fax: (92-21) 3921-4329, E-mail: jamshedzaidi@gmail.com, Contact: S. Jamshed Zaidi, General Manager (P&D)

Pakistan

Transportation

(R) National Expressways Program: The objective is the sustainable delivery of an efficient, high speed and safe access-controlled expressway system contributing to lower transit costs and time along the program corridor. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P101685. US$ 634.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for construction supervision and contract administration. National Highway Authority, 27 Mauve Area, G-9/1, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 835-1702, Fax: (92-51) 926-0418, E-mail: sheikhabdullatif@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Sheikh Abdul Latif, Member, Planning

Pakistan

Transportation

National Trade Corridor Improvement Program: The objective is to enhance export competitiveness by reducing the cost of trade and transport logistics and bringing service quality to international standards. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P101683. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Planning Commission, Government of Pakistan, Chughtai Plaza, Room No. 206 Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 920-2670, Fax: (92-51) 920-2129, E-mail: stanwirbukhari@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Syed Tanwir Hussain Bukhari, Chief (T&C)

Pakistan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

AJK Community Infrastructure and Services Follow Up: The objective is to strengthen: (a) community institutions, infrastructure and services; (b) streamlining decentralization, local level planning and local government department; (c) capacity building; and (d) project management. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(N) Strengthen Regional Enforcement for Wildlife Protection: The objective is to assist the participating governments to build or enhance shared capacity, institutions, knowledge and incentives to jointly tackle illegal wildlife trade and other select regional conservation threats. Preparation scheduled for 16 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P121210. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government. of Bangladesh, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-9621, Fax: (880-2) 716-9210, E-mail: nasbil56@yahoo.com Ministry of Forests and Soil Conservation, Government. of Nepal, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 422-0912/0850, Fax: (977-1) 422-7675, E-mail: gopalupadhyay@hotmail.com

Regional

Energy and Mining

Central and South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade (CASA 1000): The objective is to facilitate regional electricity trade between the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan in Central Asia and Afghanistan and Pakistan in South Asia through the establishment of the physical infrastructure and the concomitant institutional and legal framework a Special Purpose Company (SPC) with private sector participation. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P110729. US$ 40.0/204.0/244.0/122.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit/ASDB/IDB). Consultants will be required. Special Purpose Company, Intergovernmental Council Secretariat, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-795) 918-172, E-mail: edigcsecretariat@gmail.com, Contact: Qazi Naeem-ud-din, Executive Director

Regional

Transportation

North East Regional Trade and Transport Facilitation: The objective is to reduce the cost of trade to unlock economic potential of the region. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Transportation

South Asia North West Sub-region Trade Facilitation: The objective is to promote trade, both intra- and inter-regional, and specifically improve connectivity for, with and through land-locked Afghanistan, and India (and possibly Central Asian States and Iran). Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sri Lanka

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Eco-Systems Conservation and Management: The objective is to improve the management and stewardship of the terrestrial, marine and wetland ecosystems in select locations within and outside protected areas: (a) Strengthen the institutional capacity of environmental conservation agencies and regional planners (b) enhance the revenue earning opportunities of PAs and affected communities. Decision Meeting scheduled for 2 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112933. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for the preparation phase: (a) project design, (b) safeguards Environment, and (c) social aspects of Human Elephant Conflict. Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, 82 Rajamalwatte Road, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 288-7068, Fax: (94-11) 287-7292, Contact: Ajith de Silva, Director. Department of Wildlife Conservation, 382 New Kandy Road, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 256-0380, Fax: (94-11) 274-4299, Contact: Ananda Wijesooriya, Director General. Forest Department, 82 Rajamalwatte Road, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 286-6616, Fax: (94-11) 286-6633, Contact: Sarath Fernando, Conservator General of Forests

Sri Lanka

Education

Higher Education Expansion and Development (Cr. 46860-LK): The objective is to enhance capacity to deliver quality higher education services suitable for a middle-income country. Bank Approval completed on 13 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113402. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for implementation of the project, especially the National Qualification Framework and the quality development activities of SLIATE. Ministry of Higher Education, 18 Ward Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 269-6679, Fax: (94-11) 267-1355, E-mail: sec@mohe.gov.lk, Contact: Malini Peiris, Secretary

Sri Lanka

Health and Other Social Services

Health Sector Development Additional Financing: The objective is to assist with the improvements in efficiency, utilization, equity of access to and quality of public sector health services. Bank Approval completed on 23 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113489. US$ 24.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health Care and Nutrition, 385, Rev. Baddegama Wimalawansa Thero Ma, Colombo 10, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 269-8511/8517, Fax: (94-11) 269-2913, E-mail: secretary@health.gov.lk, Contact: Dr. Athula Kahandaliyanage, Secretary, Ministry of Healthcare and Nutrition

Sri Lanka

Industry and Trade

(R) Agricultural Research and Productivity Improvement: The objective is to increase aggregate rural income through a series of targeted sub-projects’ in disadvantaged areas using competitive grants for market infrastructure, productive partnerships and technology development and dissemination. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 35.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sri Lanka

Industry and Trade

(R) Crisis Response SME Development Facility: The objective is to improve access to finance (including term finance) for SMEs affected by the Global Financial Crisis in Sri Lanka. Appraisal completed on 29 June 2010. Negotiations scheduled for 4 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P121328. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Planning, Secretariat, Colombo 1, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 248-4510, Fax: (94-11) 243-3349, E-mail: st@treasury.gov.lk

Sri Lanka

Industry and Trade

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-Out Management Plan: The objective is to assist the government to prepare and implement HCFC phase-out management plan, with a focus on refrigeration and air-conditioning sectors. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 29 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 6.0 (MPIN). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sri Lanka

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Sustainable Tourism Development (Cr. 47020-LK): The objective is to expand the high-end tourism market (ecological and cultural) potential in Sri Lanka by (i) institutional strengthening and building capacity (ii) improving tourism related infrastructure and (iii) product development and branding. Bank Approval completed on 13 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113709. US$ 18.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Tourism Development Authority and Ministry of Tourism, 64 Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 243-7759, Contact: Dharshan Hennedige, Project Consultant. Ministry of Tourism,  Tel: (94-11) 238-7471, 238-5241, Fax: (94-11) 244-1505, Contact: George Michael, Secretary

Sri Lanka

Transportation

(R) Second Road Sector Assistance: The objective is to rehabilitate and upgradate National Roads. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 10 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 286-2767

Sri Lanka

Transportation

North and East Local Services Improvement (Cr. 47280-LK): The objective is to enhance the capacity of Local Government Pradeshiya Sabhas (PSs) in the conflict affected North and East provinces to deliver local public goods and services to their citizens in an accountable and responsive manner. Bank Approval completed on 13 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113036. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development, 177, Galle Road, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 238-2067, Fax: (94-11) 238-2066, E-mail: nelsip2009@gmail.com, Contact: Viyani Gunathilake, Project Coordinator