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Electricity Distribution and Transmission Improvement Project 
 
The objectives of the Electricity Distribution and Transmission Improvement Project for Pakistan are to: (i) strengthen the capacity of the distribution and transmission networks to meet increasing electricity demand in the selected areas more efficiently and with better reliability and quality; and (ii) strengthen institutional capacity of the selected distribution companies and support other priority areas of the power sector reform. The project includes the following components: (i) physical strengthening of distribution networks operated by four distribution companies (Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO), Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO), and Multan Electric Power Supply Company (MEPCO); (ii) removing some bottlenecks in the transmission grid, operated by National Transmission and Dispatch Company (NTDC); (iii) technical assistance for capacity building, specialized studies, energy efficiency, and sector reform; and (iv) a pilot energy efficiency program, involving installation of energy saving equipment at the customer level.** 
  Last Updated  September 09 2010
Basic Information
Project StatusActive 
Region South Asia 
Country/AreaPakistan 
Major Sector (Sector) (%) Energy and mining (Power) (92%) 
  Energy and mining (District heating and energy efficiency services) (6%) 
  Public Administration, Law, and Justice (Central government administration) (2%) 
Old Major SectorN/A  
Old SectorN/A  
Env CategoryB  
Project IDP095982 
Bank Team Lead (Last Name, First)Aziz, Rashid  
Approval Date17-JUN-2008  
Closing Date30-JUN-2012  
BorrowerGOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN  
Implementing AgencyELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION COMPANIES  

Financial
Main Loan/Credit #75650  
IBRD Commitment *173.6 
IDA Commitment *83.1 
IBRD + IDA Commitment *256.7 
Grant Amount *
Total Project Cost *309.9 
Product LineIBRD/IDA 
Lending InstrumentAdaptable Program Loan 

Development Outcomes And Goals
Targeted Thematic Outcomes...Supporting this Broader Dev't Goal
Infrastructure services for private sector developmentN/A (CAP)
Available Project Documents***
For a short project overview, please consult the Project Information Document if available.
 
Financing Agreement (), Vol. -14-JUL-2008 
Loan Agreement (), Vol. -14-JUL-2008 
Project Appraisal Document (PAD), Vol.1 -22-MAY-2008 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.11 -01-DEC-2007 
Resettlement Plan (RPL), Vol.4 -01-DEC-2007 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.9 -01-JUL-2007 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.10 -01-JUL-2007 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.8 -01-JUL-2007 
Resettlement Plan (RPL), Vol.3 -01-JUL-2007 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.7 -01-DEC-2006 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.6 -01-SEP-2006 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.5 -01-SEP-2006 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.4 -01-SEP-2006 
Resettlement Plan (RPL), Vol.2 -01-SEP-2006 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.3 -01-AUG-2006 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.1 -01-AUG-2006 
Resettlement Plan (RPL), Vol.1 -01-AUG-2006 
Environmental Assessment (EA), Vol.2 -01-JUL-2006 
Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet (ISDS), Vol.1 -21-SEP-2005 
Integrated Safeguards Data Sheet (ISDS), Vol.1 -15-SEP-2005 
Project Information Document (PID), Vol.1 -12-SEP-2005 
 
Contract Award Information
 
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