THE WORLD BANK MONTHLY OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

CONTENTS

User’s Guide 3

Global Environment Facility 4

Projects in the Pipeline

New Projects 5

Projects Deleted 6

Africa Region 7

East Asia and Pacific Region 27

South Asia Region 37

Europe and Central Asia Region 45

Middle East and North Africa Region 57

Latin America and the Caribbean Region 62

Other 71

Guarantee Operations 71

List of Acronyms 72

Entries for Projects in the Pipeline are organized by region, country and economic sector. Entries preceded by (N) denote new listings; (R) indicates a revision or update from the previous month’s listing. The portions of the entry that differ appear in italic type. A sample entry is included in the User’s Guide, which begins on the next page.

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Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Education

Energy and Mining

Finance

Health and Other Social Services

Industry and Trade

Information and Communications

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Transportation

Water, Sanitation, and Flood Protection

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GUIDE TO THE WORLD BANK MONTHLY OPERATIONAL SUMMARY

The World Bank Monthly Operational Summary reports on the status of projects in the World Bank’s pipeline from the time the operation is identified to the signing of the Loan, Credit, or Grant Agreement. It is a detailed accounting of the projects included in the country lending programs that are actively being prepared for implementation. The lending programs reflect the Bank’s strategy for each member country as set out in the Country As-sistance Strategy (CAS) papers and notes presented to the Board of Executive Directors of the World Bank. On average, it takes about 13 months for the Bank to process a project from concept document to approval. After a financing agreement is signed or a project removed from the program, the project entry is dropped from this Summary.

Each issue of the Summary contains a list of projects being re-ported for the first time and a list of projects for which financing agreements have been signed or that have been dropped from the current program.

By becoming familiar with the Bank’s project cycle, which is sum-marized in the following paragraphs, consultants or suppliers of goods and works can gauge when the timing is right to pursue business opportunities with Bank borrowers. Each entry in the Monthly Operational Summary shows what point in the cycle a particular project has reached.

Project Cycle During IDENTIFICATION, the client government and the Bank identify a specific operation as being likely to support the country’s development strategy and the Bank’s CAS.

During PREPARATION, the client government identifies and discusses the technical and institutional alternatives for achieving the objectives of a project. Preparation usually requires feasibility studies followed by more detailed studies of the alternatives that promise to yield the most satisfactory results. An environmental assessment is usually carried out during this phase. (See below for more information on environmental assessment.)

In the preparation stage of the project cycle, clients often supple-ment their own efforts by hiring consultants to carry out a major part of the work. Contractors and suppliers of equipment and goods need to start making contacts with country officials dur-ing this stage.

During APPRAISAL, the Bank conducts a comprehensive re-view of all aspects of the project (technical, institutional, eco-nomic, and financial), laying the foundation for implementing the project and evaluating it when completed. Conducted by Bank staff, project appraisal may be supplemented by individual experts. The preparation of the Project Appraisal Document concludes this stage.

During NEGOTIATIONS, discussions are held with the client government, and the agreements reached are written into the loan documents. Upon completion of negotiations, the project is presented to the Executive Directors for approval. After approval, the financing agreement is signed.

Project IMPLEMENTATION normally starts within a few months after the project financing agreement is signed. Coun-tries, through their implementing agencies, have full responsi-bility for executing of World Bank-financed projects, including

hiring consultants and procuring goods and works. Contractors and suppliers, therefore, should contact appropriate officials of the implementing agency to express their interest in specific projects and obtain information on what goods and services will be needed and when and how to submit bids and proposals.

During implementation, consultants are often used to provide technical assistance and other project implementation sup-port. Unlike contracts for goods and works, those for consulting services are not usually advertised. Therefore, consultants in particular should contact the responsible implementing agency early in the project preparation period to express their interest. Contracts for consulting services, as well as some for goods and works, may also be procured prior to loan/credit/grant approval. This is known as advance contracting.

The information contained in The World Bank Monthly Opera-tional Summary is intended to enable companies to assess their interest in supplying Bank-financed projects. Further informa-tion should be requested from the country’s project implement-ing agency. The likelihood of a timely response is greater if the queries are brief and to the point. When possible, travel to the country and direct contact with relevant agency officials is recom-mended.

Firms should contact the World Bank only if they are unable to obtain a response to their queries from the implementing agency. General information about business opportunities un-der Bank loans, credits, and grants may be obtained from the World Bank’s Procurement Policy and Services Group’s website at http://www.worldbank.org/procure (click on bidding and consulting opportunities).

Business opportunities arising from World Bank projects af-ter they have been approved, including invitations to bid and to submit proposals on Bank projects and notices of contract awards, appear twice a month in UN Development Business and are available via the internet at UN Development Business Online at <www.devbusiness.com>.

Environmental Categories

The type, timing, and scope of environmental analysis to be performed by Bank clients are confirmed when a given project is identified. Projects are assigned one of the following catego-ries, depending on the nature, magnitude, and sensitivity of environmental issues:

Category A: The project may have adverse and significant envi-ronmental impacts. Full environmental assessment is normally required.

Category B: The project may have specific environmental is-sues. Partial environmental assessment is normally required.

Category C: Likely to have minimal or no adverse environmental impacts. Beyond screening, no further EA action is required.

Category FI: Involves investment of Bank funds through a finan-cial intermediary, in subprojects that have adverse environmental impacts. An environmental framework may be required.

Category U: No category given.

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A typical summary entry looks like this:

In addition to projects financed by the World Bank, the World Bank Monthly Operational Summary reports on projects fi-nanced by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The GEF provides grants and concessional funding to recipient coun-tries for projects and programs that protect the global environ-ment and promote sustainable economic growth.

The facility, set up as a pilot program in 1991, was restruc-tured and replenished with over US$ 2 billion in 1994, and replenished with another US$ 4 billion in 1998, to cover the agreed incremental costs of activities that benefit the global environment in four focal areas: climate change, biological diversity, international waters, and stratospheric ozone. Ac-tivities concerning land degradation, primarily desertification and deforestation, as they relate to the four focal areas, are also eligible for funding. Both the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Convention on Biological Diversity have designated the GEF as their funding mechanism on an interim basis.

GEF projects and programs are managed through three imple-menting agencies: the UN Development Programme (UNDP), the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) ,and the World Bank. The GEF Secretariat, which is functionally independent from the three implementing agencies, reports to and services the Council and Assembly of the GEF.

The GEF is striving for universal participation, and currently 168 countries are participants. Countries may be eligible for GEF funds if (a) they are eligible for financial assistance through the financial mechanism of either the Climate Change Convention or the Convention on Biological Diversity; or (b) they are eligible to borrow from the World Bank (IBRD and/or IDA) or receive technical assistance grants from UNDP through a Country Programme. A country must be a party to the Climate Change Convention or the Convention of Biological Diversity to receive funds from the GEF in the relevant focal area.

GEF projects must be country-driven, incorporate consulta-tion with local communities, and, where appropriate, involve nongovernmental organizations in project implementation.

For additional information on the GEF, contact the GEF sec-retariat or visit its website: www.gefweb.org

The GEF Secretariat

1818 H St. NW

Washington DC 20433, USA

Tel: (1-202) 473-0508

Fax: (1-202) 522-3240, 522-3245

E-mail: Secretariat@TheGEF.org

Viet Nam

(R) Payment Systems and Bank Modernization:

The project will establish a computerized payments

system in order to improve efficiency and modernize the

banking sector. Technical assistance to strengthen the

institutional capacity of participating commercial banks

will also be provided. Preappraisal mission completed.

Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P123456.

US$ 50.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required for project

management and commercial bank institutional studies.

Project Management Unit, Payment System and Bank

Modernization Project, State Bank of Viet Nam, 49 Ly

Thai To, Viet Nam, Fax: (84-4) 258-385, Contact Mr.

Nguyen Van Binh

•Name of borrowing country•(R) = revised; (N) = new entry

•Project description

•Italics indicate change from last month’s listing

•PID = Project identification number.

•Amount of financing in US$ millions (source)

•Name/address of implementing agency

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT FACILITY

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New Projects Added in This IssueAfrica RegionCote d’IvoirePublic Administration, Law, and Justice: Public Investments and Service Delivery 10KenyaEnergy and Mining: Kenya Electricity Expansion Project: Additional Financing 12LiberiaEnergy and Mining: Liberia LACEEP Additional Financing 13MalawiPublic Administration, Law, and Justice: Malawi Fiscal Management DPO 14NigerEnergy and Mining: Niger - Electricity Access Expansion Project (NELACEP) 16NigeriaEnergy and Mining: Nigeria Power Sector Guarantees Project Additional Financing 17 Regional - AfricaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: GLR Resilience and Cohesion of Displaced 18Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: Second South-West Indian Ocean (SWIO) Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project 18Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: LVEMP APL-1 Additional Financing 18Education: Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence Project Additional Financing 19Health and Other Social Services: 3A EA PH Laboratory Networking Project Additional Financing 20Regional - Central AfricaHealth and Other Social Services: Health System Support Project Additional Financing 20Regional - Western Africa Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection: Senegal River Basin Environmental Management Project 21Sierra LeoneAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: Smallholder Commercialization and Agribusiness Development Project 22Energy and Mining: Western Area Power Generation Project 22SomaliaPublic Administration, Law, and Justice: Public Financial Management Reform Program 22TanzaniaEducation: Education and Skills for Productive Jobs Program (ESPJ) 24Energy and Mining: Add. Financing for Tanzania Energy Development and Access Expansion Project 24

East Asia and Pacific RegionCambodiaPublic Administration, Law, and Justice: Voice and Action: Social Accountability for Improved Service Delivery 27ChinaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: Hunan Environmental Cleanup of Contaminated Agricultural Soil 27Health and Other Social Services: Lushan Earthquake Reconstruction and Risk Reduction 28Industry and Trade: Red./phase-out of PFOS in Priority Sector 28Transportation: Three Gorges Modern Logistics Center Infrastructure Project 29Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection: Poyang Lake Basin Water Environment Management 30

KiribatiTransportation: Kiribati Road Rehabilitation Additional Financing 31

Lao People’s Democratic RepublicAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: Second Lao Environment and Social (Additional Financing to PAW) 31PhilippinesAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: Inclusive Partnerships for Agricultural Competitiveness 33Health and Other Social Services: Cross-Sectoral Public Health Enhancement 33Health and Other Social Services: Philippines Social Welfare Development and Reform Project II 33Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection: Metro Manila Flood Management-Phase 1 34Regional - South East Asia and MongoliaWater, Sanitation and Flood Protection: South East Asia Disaster Risk Management 34VietnamTransportation: Can Tho Urban Resilience Project 37Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection: Mekong Delta Integrated Climate Resilience and Sustainable Livelihoods 37

South Asia RegionBhutanPublic Administration, Law, and Justice: BT Second Development Policy Credit (DPC) Series 40

IndiaIndustry and Trade: Madhya Pradesh Rural Enterprise and Economic Empowerment Project 41MaldivesWater, Sanitation and Flood Protection: Maldives Environmental Management Project Additional Financing 42PakistanWater, Sanitation and Flood Protection: Disaster Resilience Improvement Project 44

Europe and Central Asia RegionBelarusAgriculture, Fishing, & Forestry: Forestry Development Project 46KazakhstanEducation: Education Modernization Project 48Public Administration, Law, and Justice: Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program for Central Asia (CAMP4CA) - Additional Financing 49Transportation: Center South Astana-Almaty Regional Development Corridor 49Transportation: Center West Regional Development Corridor 49Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection: Kazakhstan Solid Waste Management Project 49Kyrgyz RepublicAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: Integrated Forest Ecosystem Management 50TajikistanAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: Environmental Land Management and Rural Livelihoods - Additional Financing 54Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: FVWRMP - Phase II 54UzbekistanAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry: Livestock Sector Development Project 56

Middle East and North Africa RegionArab Republic of EgyptFinance: PBDAC Restructuring Program 57

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Projects Deleted from This IssueAfrica RegionAfrica Regional: AUC Institutional Transformation and Capacity Building Program Support (Cr. H9390-3A)Benin: Ninth Poverty Reduction Support Credit (Cr. 53890-BJ)Burkina Faso: Agricultural Productivity and Food Security Project Additional FinancingAgricultural Diversification and Market Development ProjectBurundi: Jiji and Mulembwe Hydropower (Cr. H9350-BI)Cameroon: Health Sector Support InvestmentDemocratic Republic of Congo: Forest Investment ProgramRepublic of Congo: Water, Electricity and Urban Development SIL Additional FinancingGuinea: Emergency Macroeconomic and Fiscal Support Grant Guinea-Bissau: Agribusiness Development and Private Sector Rehabilitation (Cr. 54640-GW)Kenya: Petroleum Technical Assistance Project (KEPTAP) (Cr. 55260-KE)Urban Water and Sanitation OBA Fund for Low Income AreasLiberia: Urban Sanitation 2 Additional FinancingEmegency Monrovia Urban Sanitation 2 Additional FinancingMalawi: Second Economic Recovery Development Policy OperationAgricultural Sector Wide Approach Second Additional FinancingMali: Seventh Mali DPO (Cr. 54620-ML, Cr. H9540-ML)Mozambique: Development Policy OperationFinancial Sector Development Policy Operation (Cr. 55200-MZ, Cr. H9750-MZ)Niger: Agro-sylvo-pastoral Exports and Markets Development Project Additional FinancingNigeria: Transforming Irrigation Management in Nigeria Project (Cr. 55060-NG)Rwanda: Landscape Approach to Forest Restoration and Conservation (LAFREC)Public Sector Governance Program (Cr. 55470-RW)Sao Tome and Principe: Third Governance and Competitiveness Development Policy OperationSeychelles: Third Sustainability and Competitiveness DPL (Ln. 84370-SC)Disaster Risk Management Development Policy Loan with CAT DDO (Ln. 84390-SC)Somalia: Recurrent Cost and Reform ProgramSouth Sudan: STATCAP (Cr. 55370-SS)Southern Africa: Zambezi River Basin Development ProjectTanzania: Big Results Now in Education Program (Cr. 55270-TZ)Ruhudji HPP Guarantee and SILSecond Power and Gas Sector DPO (Cr. 53970-TZ)Basic Health Services Project (BHSP) RBF Additional FinancingEleventh Poverty Reduction Support CreditUganda: Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Teacher and School Effectiveness ProjectZimbabwe: Hwange-Sanyati Biological Corridor Environmental Resource Management and Conservation

East Asia RegionVietnam: Third Climate Change Development Policy

Third Power Sector Reform DPOProgrammatic Urban Development in Northern Mountains

South Asia Region Afghanistan: Kabul Urban Road Improvement Stage 2India: Enhancing the Global Competitiveness of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) (Ln. 83300-IN)Mizoram State Roads II_Regional Transport Connectivity Project (Cr. 54250-IN)Nepal: Kabeli “A” Hydroelectric (Cr. 53380-NP, Cr. H9000-NP)Pakistan: Enhanced Nutrition for Mothers and Children (Cr. 55360-PK)Sri Lanka: Catastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (DDO)

Europe and Central Asia Region Albania: Environmental Services--GEFArmenia: Trade Promotion and Quality Infrastructure (Ln. 83900-AM)Belarus: Water Supply and Sanitation Additional FinancingGeorgia: Competitiveness and Growth DPO3 (Ln. 83940-GE, Cr. 55110-GE, Cr. 55120-GE)Kosovo: Danish Support for Rural Development Grant ProgramKyrgyz Republic: National Water Resources ManagementGlobal Partnership for Education (GPE) 3Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia: Second Macedonia Competitiveness Development Policy Loan (Ln. 83430-MK)Montenegro: Industrial Waste Management and Cleanup (Ln. 84280-ME)Romania: First Public Sector Effectiveness and Growth Development Policy Loan (Ln. 83820-RO)Serbia: Floods Emergency Recovery (Ln. 84490-YF)Public Expenditure Development Policy LoanTurkey: EU/IPA Energy Sector Technical AssistanceUkraine: Partnership for Market Readiness

Middle East and North Africa RegionAlgeria: Energy Efficiency Program--GEFDjibouti: Governance for Private Sector Development Project (Cr. 55180-DJ)Arab Republic of Egypt: Sustainable Persistent Organic Pollutants ManagementLebanon: Municipal Services Emergency ProjectMiddle East and North Africa: Private Sector Development (PSD) Governance for Jobs ProjectTunisia: Urban Water Supply Additional FinancingWest Bank and Gaza: Water Sector Capacity-building Project Additional Financing Grant

Latin America and the Caribbean Region Brazil: Promotion of Low Carbon Agriculture in the Brazilian CerradoStrengthening Fiscal and Water Resources Management Development Policy LoanGrenada: Comprehensive Debt Framework Development Policy LoanResilience Building DPC 2

Other RegionWorld: Oceans Financing Facility

Public Administration, Law, and Justice: Equal Access and Simplified Environment for Investment (EASE) in Egypt 57MoroccoFinance: Leveraging Finance for Inclusive Growth 59Republic of YemenFinance: RY-Financial Inclusion for Yemen 62

Latin America and Caribbean RegionGuatemalaPublic Administration, Law, and Justice: Revenue Administration Modernization Project 67MexicoFinance: MX Expanding Finance for Productive Purposes 69

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AfricaAngolaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryAngola Agriculture and Agribusiness Development Pro-gram:The objective is to increase farmer incomes, agricultural pro-ductivity, and value addition. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 250.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) AO Fiscal Management Programmatic DPL:The objec-tive is to assist the Ministry of Finance in its fiscal management by supporting policy and institutional reforms on tax administratio and policy, public invetsment management and subsidy reforms. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 December 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category U. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionProvincial Capital Cities Water Supply Project:The objec-tives are to: (a) increase water service coverage in key cities; and (b) strengthen institutional capacity and regulatory frameworks for water supply services in the Provincial Water and Sanitation Utilities (PWSUs) serving the key cities. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 374.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

BeninIndustry and TradeBenin and Nigeria Cross-Border Invest Opportunities:The objective is to spur cross-border investments between Benin and Nigeria in dedicated value chains or industries where Benin retains a clear competitive advantage. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeBenin Results Based Governance Project:The objective is to strengthen public investment management effectiveness and en-hance public sector accountability in Benin. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 8 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P147014. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Decentralized Community Driven Services Project Addi-tional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) support the scale up to decentralized basic social services; and (b) mainstream the com-munity driven development approach for such services. Bank Ap-proval completed on 27 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Secretariat for Decentralized Community Driven Services, Benin, Tel: (229) 9003-3601, E-mail: sepsdcc@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mr. Germain Ouin OuroTenth Poverty Reduction Support Credit:The objectives are a continuation to: (a) promote good governance and high quality public financial management; and (b) strengthen private sector competitive-ness. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 13 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P146665. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and Economy, Benin, Tel: (229) 2130-0217, E-mail: gadsoon@hot-mail.com, Contact: Mohamed Gado, Secretaire Technique

BotswanaHealth and Other Social ServicesNational HIV/AIDS Prevention Support (BNAPS) Project Additional Financing:The objective is to assist the Government of Botswana to increase access to prioritized prevention services that reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined.

National AIDS Coordinating Agency, Private Bag 00463, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: (267) 371-0314

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionWater Sector Improvement Project:The objective is to increase capacity and improve sustainability of water supply and sanitation services in selected systems. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 9 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Burkina FasoIndustry and TradeMining Growth Pole:The objective is to create a growth pole in the North/Sahel region that improves the economic situation of mining communities. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 113.2 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Public Sector Modernization:The objective is to support the Government to: (a) mobilize resources and deliver services to the poor; and (b) strengthen civil services. Project Concept Review Meet-ing completed on 19 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132216. US$ 40.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Civil Service, Burkina Faso

TransportationBF Infrastructure, Urban Development and Mobility Proj-ect:The objectives are to contribute in removing infrastructure, con-nectivity and mobility constraints for urban and rural communities and promote regional capitals and their rural hinterlands economic functions development. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionUrban Water Sector Project Additional Financing:The objec-tive is to increase access to sustainable water and sanitation services in selected urban areas. Negotiations completed on 15 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149556. US$ 80.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Office National de l’Eau et de l’Assainissement (ONEA), Avenue Bulmiougou, Rue 17.555 Secteur 17 (Pissy), BP. 170 Ouagadougou 01, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226) 5043-1900, Fax: (226) 5043-1911

BurundiAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryBurundi Coffee Sector Competitiveness Support Project:The objective is to increase the production of coffee in Burundi and enhance its quality. This will contribute to: (a) improving the sector competitiveness and market access, and (b) the country’s strategic goals of poverty reduction and enhanced exports revenues. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 17 October 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 55.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesSocial Safety Nets:The objectives are to provide a regular and pre-dictable source of income to extreme poor households with children in selected areas and to support the establishment of core building blocks of a national social safety net system. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Eight Economic Reform Support Grant:The objective is to support the Government in protecting and consolidatinge the country’s transition from a post-conflict to a more stable economy through: (i) strengthening Public Finance Management and Budget Transparency; (ii) promoting private sector development and eco-nomic diversification; and (iii) improving protection of vulnerable

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groups. Negotiations completed on 2 December 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category U. Project: P150941. US$ 25.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Planning, PO Box 1830, Bujumbura, Burundi, Tel: (257-22) 222-022, Fax: (257-22) 223-827, E-mail: reforme_mpbdi@yahoo.fr, Contact: ,

Strenghtening Institutional Capacity for Service Delivery Project:The objective is to support the Government’s efforts to strengthen institutional capacity within the public sector to deliver services and promote growth-enchancing policies. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 21 October 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category C. Project: P149176. US$ 18.0/6.0 (IDA Credit/GBEL). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationEmergency Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project:The objec-tive is to respond to emergency repairs works on National roads and drainage due to damages caused Floods and institutional support. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 18.0 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Cabo VerdeIndustry and TradeInnovation and Competitiveness Project:The objective will be to improve competitiveness and encourage innovation in Cabo Verde. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0/10.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeCV Technical Assistant Project for SOEs:The objectives are to: (a) provide technical support to the Ministry of Finance and Planning and the Directorate of State Participations (DSPE); and (b) strengthen the institutional design governing the relations between the SOEs and their controller, and improve the supervisory and own-ership functions of the DSPE. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 4.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Cape Verde Ninth Poverty Reduction Support Credit:This is the second of a series of 3 programmatic DPOs to Cape Verde. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

CameroonAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryAgriculture Investment and Market Development Project:The objective is to increase productivity and competitiveness of cas-sava, maize and sorghum value chains led by target beneficiaries Producer Organizations in order to meet the market demand (buy-ers), especially that of private Agribusinesses. Bank Approval com-pleted on 25 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P143417. US$ 100.0/2.7/40.6 (IDA Credit/JPN/ZPCI). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural De-velopment (MINADER), Cameroon, Tel: (237) 2223-1190, E-mail: mnemenye@yahoo.com, Contact: Essimi Menye, Minister

Community Development Program Support Project-Phase III:The objectives are to: (a) support the Community Development Program to enhance the opportunities and livelihoods of rural people in Cameroon by improving the delivery of specified basic social services (health, education, water and sanitation); and (b) enhance economic opportunities. Preparation completed on 7 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144637. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and Mining(R) CM Electricity Transmission and Reform:The objective is to support electricity transmission network investments which are unlikely to be financed under private financing. The project will also support the ongoing electricity sector reform which aims at creating a state owned Transmission Company. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.Kribi Gas Power Project Additional Financing:The objective is a continuation to assist Cameroon’s first IPP with a production capacity, which will be operated by Kribi Power Development Cor-poration (KPDC). Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 20 October 2014. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 29.0/10.0/17.0/10.0/60.0 (AFDB/DBCA/FMO/FRDE/GUID). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeGovernance and Accountability Project:The objective is to improve revenues collection, public investment management, and public procurement systems as to achieve effectiveness of public policies. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Central African RepublicEnergy and MiningCAR Rehabilitation and Reinforcement of the Electricity Sector:The objectives are to: (a) increase efficiency and quality of electricity services in the power sector; and (b) suppport ENERCA’s improvements in governance and operational performances. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. US$ 17.0 (IDA Credit). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(R) CF Local Reconstruction Initiatives:The objective is to provide temporary employment to vulnerable people for local re-construction purposes throughout the entire territory of the country. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 31 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 20.0 (IDA Grant). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

ChadAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Emergency Livestock and Food Crisis Response Proj-ect (Cr. H9930-TD):The objective is to improve the availability and access to food and livestock productive capacity for targeted beneficiaries affected by the conflict in the Central African Republic (CAR) on the Recipient’s territory. The grant was signed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151215. US$ 18.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. World Food Program (WFP), B.P. 906, Rue Saint Martin 3252, N’Djamena, Chad, Tel: (39-066) 513-2885, Fax: (235) 515-605, E-mail: Manoj.juneja@wfp.org, Contact:. United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), Rue 2058, Avenue Félix Eboué, N’Djamena, Chad, Tel: (235-22) 523-617, Fax: (235-22) 518-850, E-mail: Domi-nique.burgeon@fao.org

Public Administration, Law, and JusticePublic Financial Management (PFM) CB Additional Financ-ing:The objective is to scale-up some existing activities (technical assistance to the computerisation of the public financial management system), while supporting new ones (implementation of the organic finance law, debt management). Bank Approval completed on 12 May 2014. This amount includes SDR 2.5 million from cancelled project P108368. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 10.2 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, B.P. 144, N’Djamena, Chad, Tel: (235-22) 520-452, Fax: (235-22) 520-451, E-mail: pamfip@intnet.td, Contact: Malanie Gamage, Permanent Secretary

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ComorosHealth and Other Social ServicesComoros Social Safety Net Project:The objective is to provide a safety net and improved nutrition for poor families in selected communities, including as disaster response. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 September 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P150754. US$ 6.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeEconomic Governance Technical Assistance Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) stabilize the economy and es-tablish a strong and equitable growth; (b) strengthen key sectors; (c) strengthen governance and social cohesion; (d) improve the general public health status; (e) promote education and vocational training while developing human capital; and (f) promote environmental sustainability and civilian security. Bank Approval completed on 12 November 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 3.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Economic and Gover-nance Project (ABGE), Tel: (263) 773-9900, E-mail: moinacharani@yahoo.fr, Contact: Moinafatima Charani, Coordinator, ABGESecond Economic Governance Reform Grant:The objective is to improve economic governance and transparency, and competition and management of the electricity and ICT sectors. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 2 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P150924. US$ 2.5 (IDA Grant). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Democratic Republic of CongoAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryForest Dependent Communities Support Project:The objec-tives are to: (a) strengthen the capacity of the targeted indigenous peoples and local communities to engage in the FIP and REDD+ activities; and (b) promote local development in favor of sustainable forest management. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 14 January 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149049. US$ 6.0 (CSCF). No consultants are required. Implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationEducation and Skills for Jobs and Inclusion:The objectives are to: (a) strengthen the relevance of the formal education and training system to improve graduate employability; and (b) support informal skills development to address the needs of out-of-school youth. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 23 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149233. US$ 200.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesDisarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Program (DDR) Phase III:The objective will support the third phase of national DDRIII, which aim at contributing to the stabilization of eastern DRC through the demobilization and reintegration of the remaining disarmed armed groups in Eastern DRC. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 21 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Health System Strengthening Project:The objectives are to: (a) improve the utilization and quality of maternal and child health ser-vices; and (b) strengthen the health sector. Negotiations completed on 13 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Proj-ect: P147555. US$ 130.0/90.0/6.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/HRBF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Health, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243-81) 800-0006, E-mail: felixkabange@yahoo.fr, Contact: S.E.M Drl Feliz Bakange, Minister

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeCatalytic Project to Strengthen the Institut National de la Statistique (INS):The objective is to strengthen the capacity of INS to generate and disseminate statistical information. This

will support the planned National Statistical Development Strategy, which will provide quality data for DRC’s PRSP, MDG, and sector strategy monitoring. Bank Approval completed on 31 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P125509. US$ 11.8 (SRTF). Consultants will be required. Institut National de la Statis-tique (INS), Batiment de la Fonction publique, Aile droite, rez de chausse, Democratic Republic of CongoSecond Governance:The objectives are to: (a) enhance transpar-ency and efficiency in central and sub-national public finance and human resource management; and (b) establish and consolidate an equitable resource sharing mechanism between central and sub-national government. Bank Approval completed on 9 May 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P126115. US$ 67.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Interior, Boule-vard Colonel Tshatshi, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Tel: (243-99) 290-5743, E-mail: prcgrdc@gmail.com, Contact: Popaul Kizungu Chihiza, Project CoordinatorStatistics Development Project:The objectives are to: (a) im-prove the quality and the timeliness of statistical information; (b) make data accessible to users; and (c) promote the demand for statistics. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationDRC Air Transport Project:The objective is to improve the safety, security, and operations of Goma International Airport. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 35.0/15.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Republic of CongoEducationEducation Sector Support Project:The objective is to support access, quality and relevance of basic, secondary and tertiary educa-tion in the Republic of Congo. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0/10.7 (IDA Credit/EFAF). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeStatistics for Governance:The objective is to support the im-provement of statistics in the Republic of Congo to produce reliable and timely data for policy formulation and evaluation. Bank Approval completed on 9 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P133731. US$ 4.8 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. National Institute of Statistics, Republic of Congo, Tel: (242-05) 521-9264, E-mail: dkimpouni@hotmail.com, Contact: Dominique Kimpouni, CoordinatorUrban Development and Poor Neighborhood Upgrading Project:The objective is to improve the lives of people in the pre-carious neighborhoods of Brazzaville and Pointe Noire. Preparation completed on 13 January 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Cote d’IvoireAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Pesticides Man-agement:The objective is to reduce adverse health and environ-mental impacts in Côte d’Ivoire of POPs pesticides by reducing or eliminating their ongoing use and managing existing stockpiles. Signing completed on 12 December 2013. Environmental Assess-ment Category A. Project: P131778. US$ 7.0 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationYouth Employment and Skills Development:The objective is to improve access to temporary employment and skills development opportunities for young men and women in Cote d’Ivoire’ s territory. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 26 November 2014.

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Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesProductive Social Safety Net:The objective is to set the founda-tions of an effective and productive type of safety net system capable of responding to the country’s needs both in normal times and dur-ing times of crisis. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P143332. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Results Based Financing Project:The objective is to support the Government in developing and implementing a results-based financ-ing project with specific attention to reproductive and child health and other high priority interventions. Bank Approval completed on 25 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147740. US$ 35.0/35.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Health, konemadu@me.com, Cote d’Ivoire, E-mail: konemadu@me.com, Contact: Dr. Mamadou Kone, Assistant Director of the Cabinet

Youth Employment (2nd Generation):The objective is to support the second generation employment operation which will consolidate lessons from ongoing operations. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeCI Integrated Growth and Competitiveness:The objective is to support structural transformation around priority value chains, through a complement of spatially targeted instruments facilitating PME/PMI access to infrastructure and logistics, financial and non financial support, and business environment reform. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(N) Public Investments and Service Delivery:The objective is to contribute to more effective service delivery and public investment management in Cote d’Ivoire. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

(R) Second Poverty Reduction Support Credit (PRSC-2) (Cr. 55580-CI):The objective is to support a balance reform pro-gram strengthening public-sector governance and administration, and facilitating private sector led growth. Bank Approval completed on 4 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Tel: (225) 2020-0835, Fax: (225) 2020-0850, E-mail: abdoulaye.bakayoko@hotmail.fr, Contact: Abdoulaye Bakayoko

Governance and Institution Development Additional Fi-nancing:The objective is to support the Government to improve: (a) public financial management in the areas of internal controls, imple-mentation of the WAEMU guidelines, monitoring of state-owned enterprises, and improvement of revenue authorities performance; and (b) capacity and performance of the Coffee-Cocoa Council. Bank Approval completed on 9 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P147016. US$ 5.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, Tel: (967-1) 250-118, E-mail: ashater@mpic.gov.ye, Contact: Abdullah Al Shatter, Deputy Minister for Projects Programming

Territorial Governance and Local Development:The ob-jectives are to contribute to rural/urban development and poverty reduction through: (a) supporting provision of priority public goods and services at the commune level; and (b) promoting good local governance through decentralized and deconcentrated participa-tory local governance systems at the commune and provincial/dis-trict levels. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionInfrastructure Renewal Project:The objectives are to: (a) support the rehabilitation of basic infrastructure facilities; and (b) enhance the access to social services in targeted urban areas. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EthiopiaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Second Phase Agricultural Growth Program:The objec-tive is to support sustainable and inclusive growth in productivity of smallholder agriculture and enhance market access through linkages with value chains of selected livestock and crop products. Prepara-tion completed on 29 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 350.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesEthiopia Service Delivery for the Poor:The objectives are to improve the higher-level objective of expanding access and the equity of access to basic services. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 25 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 600.0/100.0/160.0/5.0/5.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB/DFID/ITAL/OSTR). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Productive Safety Nets Program IV:The objective is to re-duce household vulnerability, improved resilience to shocks and sustainable community development in food insecure areas of rural Ethiopia. Bank Approval completed on 30 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146883. US$ 600.0/550.0/25.0/412.0/130.0/115.0/68.0/68.0/23.0/25.0/100.0 (IDA Credit/AID/DANI/DFID/ECEU/GCAN/GIRR/NEDA/SIDA/UNCF/WOFP). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture Ethiopia, Contact: Abdullah Al Shatter, Deputy Minister for Projects Programming

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeEthiopia PFM Project:The objectives are to: (a) roll out the Oracle IFMIS; (b) support ERCA and the regional revenue authorities; and (c) support the smaller activities relating to debt management, procurement, auditing and accounting and improving expenditure management in Line Ministries. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 80.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Urban Productive Safety Net Project (UPSNP):The objec-tive is to reduce urban vulnerability through targeted productive safety nets and livelihood interventions. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Expressway Development Support Project:The objective is to facilitate the movement of goods and people along selected high trafficked corridors servicing areas with high potential for agriculture based export production and tourism, whilst supporting initiatives promoting safety, efficiency and sustainability of the core road net-work. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 27 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P148850. US$ 355.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Ethiopia Addis Ababa Urban Land Use and Transport Sup-port Project:The objective is to improve safe, reliable and efficient urban accessibility in select project areas in Addis Ababa. Environ-mental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

GabonEducation(R) Skills Development Project:The objective is to improve effectiveness of vocational training, short term skills development,

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and entrepreneurship programs in key growth sectors in Gabon. Ap-praisal completed on 9 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningRural Electrification and Capacity Building Project:The ob-jectives are to: (a) increase access to modern energy services in rural areas; (b) improve end-use energy efficiency; and (c) enable future investments in hydropower. Appraisal completed on 16 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144135. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and CommunicationsCAB4 E-Government Applications Project:The objectives are to: (a) scale-up the e-government strategy; and (b) create an action plan to leverage the new connectivity. This E-gov Applications project will support selected eGovernment and flagship ICT applications. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionInfrastructure and Local Development Program II:The objective is to improve access of the population living in targeted low-income settlements to basic urban services. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

The GambiaEnergy and MiningGambia Electricity Sector Support Project:The objective is to increase the availability and reliability of electricity supply. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 18.5 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeIntegrated Financial Management and Information Sys-tem (IFMIS) Project Additional Financing:The objective is a continuation to support the Government of The Gambia to: (a) expand the existing IFMIS system and automate the National Re-cords Service; (b) to strengthen national statistical capacity; and (c) to support an energy sector strategy. Bank Approval completed on 20 September 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 5.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Quadrangle, Banjul, POB. 3296, The Gambia, Tel: (220) 422-5713, Fax: (220) 422-7954, Contact: Juan Bosco Marti Ascencio, Titular de la Unidad de Asuntos InternacionalesSecond Economic Governance Reform Grant:The objectives are to: (a) strengthen the government’s capacity in public financial management; and (b) improve public sector management in the agriculture, energy and telecommunications sectors. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 5.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

GhanaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryDedicated Grant Mechanism for Local Communities:The objective is to enhance the capacity and support specific initiatives of local communities in Ghana to strengthen their participation in the Forest Investment Program and other REDD+ processes at the local national, and global levels. Project Concept Review Meet-ing completed on 5 September 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.5 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Forest Investment Program Reducing Pressure on Natural Forests:The objective is to reduce forest loss and land degradation and contribute to sustainable livelihoods through participatory plan-ning, improved practices and incentives in Ghana’s high forest zone. Decision Meeting completed on 27 October 2014. Environmental

Assessment Category B. Project: P148183. US$ 29.5 (CSCF). Con-sultants will be required. Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, Ministries, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-24) 436-2510, E-mail: majua-muk@yahoo.co.ukSustainable Land and Water Management Additional Fi-nancing:The objectives are to: (a) improve sustainable land and water management practices to reduce land degradation and enhance maintenance of biodiversity in selected micro-watersheds; and (b) strengthen spatial planning for identification of linked watershed investments in the Northern Savannah region of Ghana. Board Approval completed on 17 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132100. US$ 8.8 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment Science and Technology, Ghana, Contact: Nicholas Iddi, Project Coordinator

Energy and MiningGhana Power Distribution Improvement Project:The ob-jective is a continuation of ECG commercial performance improve-ment program. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 17 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

FinanceEconomic Management Strengthening:The objective is to strengthen processes and systems necessary for effective fiscal man-agement, and coordination between budget formulating, cash flow projecting, debt management. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesMaternal and Child Health Improvement Project:The ob-jective is to improve utilization of community-based health and nutrition services by women of reproductive age, especially preg-nant women, and children under the age of 2 years. Bank Approval completed on 20 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 68.0/5.0 (IDA Credit/HRBF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, PO Box M-44, Ghana, Tel: (233-020) 887-6172, E-mail: salasung2@yahoo.com, Contact: Ms Salimata Abdul-Salam, Chief DirectorSocial Opportunities Project Additional Financing:The ob-jective is to improve targeting of social protection programs and provide income support to poor households through LEAP grants and LIPW infrastructure in targeted districts. Bank Approval completed on 27 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146923. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Min-istry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Ministries, Ghana, Contact: Abdullah Al Shatter, Deputy Minister for Projects Program-ming. Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, Ghana, Tel: (233-302) 818-1782, E-mail: kofibedu@yahoo.com, Contact: Robert Austin, National CoordinatorYouth Employment:The objective is to enhance the employ-ment and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth, especially dis-advantaged youth, through intermediary services for job training and start up schemes provided by the private and public sector. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 November 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P132248. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Public Financial Management Reform and Improve-ment Project:The objective is to support the Government of Ghana to reform its public financial management systems, processes, and practices, and thus improve Public Financial management (PFM) outcomes in support of strengthened service delivery. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 45.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Macro Stability for Competitivess and Growth:The objec-tives are to support: (a) the need for macroeconomic stabilization and greater executive efficiency; and (b) transparency and account-

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ability to provide adequate funding for the reduction of poverty by improving resource allocation efficiency and setting an environment more supportive of a competitive economy. Decision Meeting com-pleted on 28 October 2013. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P133664. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Oil and Gas Capacity Building Project Additional Financ-ing:The objectives are to: (a) improve public management and regu-latory capacity while enhancing transparency; and (b) strengthen local technical skills in Ghana’s emerging oil and gas sector. Bank Approval completed on 27 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P148224. US$ 19.8 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Contact: ,

TransportationGH Roads Investment Support Program:The objective is not defined yet, but should focus on assisting the government of Ghana with modernizing the transport Sector institutions and operations. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 250.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Roads and High-ways, Ghana, Tel: (233-21) 671-445, E-mail: aboretum@hotmail.com; Ministry of Transport, Ghana, Tel: (233-244) 298-818Transport Sector Project Additional Financing:The objec-tive is to improve mobility of goods and passengers on selected roads through reductions in travel time, vehicle operating cost, and enhanced road safety awareness. Bank Approval completed on 4 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P149444. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Min-istry of Roads and Highways and Ministry of Transport, Ghana, Tel: (233-302) 661-575, Fax: NA, E-mail: duaquaye@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. D. D. Darku

GuineaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryAgricultural Support Project:The objective is to support the diversification of activities beyond traditional rice farming, and contribute to the rebuilding of Guinea’s agricultural research and technology transfer capabilities. Bank Approval completed on 30 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Guinea, Contact: ,

EducationGlobal Partnership for Education (GPE):The objective is to improve equity in access to quality basic education and learning outcomes in the project areas. Decision Meeting completed on 25 Au-gust 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148127. US$ 37.8/14.9/1.0 (EFAS/GFRC/UNCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningEmergency Macroeconomic and Fiscal Support Grant:The operation will be the stand-alone singe tranche operation to address the financing gap of the Government to address the Ebola epidemic. Signing completed on 25 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 40.0/10.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, P0 Box 579, Conakry, Guinea, Tel: (224-30) 451-795, Fax: (224-30) 422-102, Contact: ,

Health and Other Social Services(R) Health System Strengthening:The objective is to initiate a results based financing approach in the Guinea Health system that will strengthen the health system. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Guinea-BissauAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestrySecond Emergency Food Security Support Project:The objec-tive is to improve food security by supporting the most vulnerable population including children, and increasing rice production in proj-ect areas. Bank Approval completed on 10 October 2014. Environ-

mental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.0 (GFCR). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Tel: (245) 205-904, E-mail: Rdjata@gmail.com, Contact: Rui Nene Djata, Director. World Food Programme, Guinea-Bissau, Tel: (245) 545-5363, E-mail: Ussama.Osman@wfp.org, Contact: Ussama Osman, Ussama.Osman@wfp.org

EducationRural Community-Driven Development Project Additional Financing:The objective is to increase access to priority basic social and economic infrastructures and services in participating com-munities in at least two regions of Guinea-Bissau. Bank Approval completed on 7 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146746. US$ 15.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be re-quired. Project Coordination Unit, C.P. N.955, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Tel: (245) 320-7407, E-mail: handem_jr@hotmail.com, Contact: João S. Handem Jr. Project Coordinator

Energy and MiningEmergency Electricity and Water Rehabilitation Additional Financing:The objective is to assist the Government of Guinea-Bissau in the rapid restoration and improvement of electricity and water services in the capital city of Bissau. Bank Approval completed on 17 May 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P125374. US$ 2.2 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Min-istry of Economy, Planning, and Regional Integration, 37 Ave. Ami-lar Cabral, Bissau, Guinea-Bissau, Tel: (245) 320-7286, Fax: (245) 320-4846, E-mail: hembalo@hotmail.com, Contact: Luis Alberto Gomes, Coordinator

Health and Other Social ServicesSocial safety Net Project:The objectives are to: (a) increase access to basic social services; (b) provide income to vulnerable groups; and (c) lay the foundations of a safety net strategy. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 October 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Emergency Public Sector Reinforcement:The objective is to establish basic systems for more transparent and accountable collection, management and use of public resources. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 7 October 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category C. US$ 5.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

KenyaEducationGlobal Partnership for Education (GPE) Education Sec-tor Support Project:The objectives are to improve early grade mathematics competency and to strengthen management systems at schooland national levels. Appraisal completed on 29 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P146797. US$ 88.4 (EFAS). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Jogoo House, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 240-089, Fax: (254-20) 214-287, E-mail: ps@education.go.ke, Contact: Belio Kipsang, Principal Secretary

Energy and Mining(N) Kenya Electricity Expansion Project Additional Financ-ing:The objectives are to: (a) increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of electricity supply; and (b) expand access to electricity in urban, peri-urban, and rural areas. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Power System Development:The objective is to ensure that access to reliable, cost effective, and high quality supply of electricity is sustained to business enterprises and households. Project Con-cept Review Meeting completed on 11 March 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120014. US$ 200.0/7.5/500.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/GUID). Consultants will be required. Kenya Power and Lighting Co. Ltd. Stima Plaza, Kolobot Road, PO Box 30099, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 243-366, Fax: (254-20) 310-

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336, Contact: John Njoroge, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Nyayo House, PO Box 30582, Nairobi, Tel: (254-20) 255-0680, Fax: (254-20) 222-8314, E-mail: ps@energymin.go.ke, Contact: Patrick Nyoike, Permanent SecretaryElectricity Modernization Project:The objective is to improve the risk profile of Kenya Power and Lighting Company Ltd. (KPLC) for commercial lenders and support KPLC obtain commercial loans for longer tenors at competitive interest rates. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 March 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (GUID). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Menengai Geothermal:The objectives are to: (a) develop geo-thermal resources in the Menengai field and make them available for electricity generation; and (b) establish transmission lines to connect Menengai to the national grid. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 17 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 115.0/170.0/120.0/40.0/36.0 (IDA Credit/AFD/AFDB/CIF/EUIB). Consulting services to be determined. Geothermal Development Company (GDC), Taj Tower, Upper Hill PO Box 100746-00101, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 242-7516, E-mail: md@gdc.co.ke, Contact: Dr. Silas M. Simiyu

FinanceFinancial Sector Support Project:The objective is to strengthen the legal and regulatory environment for access to affordable and long term financing. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesCash Transfers for Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) Additional Financing:The objective is to increase social safety net access for extremely poor OVC households, through an effective and efficient expansion of the CT-OVC program and build-ing the capacity of the National Safety Net Program (NSNP). Bank Approval completed on 31 October 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P146161. US$ 10.0/56.4 (IDA Credit/DFID). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Services, Tel: NA, E-mail: mwasiajiwf@yahoo.com, Contact: Winnie Mwasiaji, Social Protection Secretariat CoordinatorKenya Health Sector Support Program for Results:The ob-jectives are to: (i) increase the delivery and the use of quality maternal and newborn health services in targeted counties with high burden of maternal and new born mortality; and (ii) improve Universal Health Coverage with focus on equity and country health systems development. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and CommunicationsTransparency and Infrastructure Project Additional Fi-nancing 2:The objective is to further reforms in the ICT sector by deploying elements of Nairobi City County Plan for improvements in infrastructure and basic services. Bank Approval completed on 26 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149019. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be deter-mined. ICT Authority, Tel: (254-20) 208-9061, Fax: (254-20) 221-1962, E-mail: vkyalo@ict.go.ke, Contact: Mr. Victor Kyalo, vkyalo@ict.go.ke

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Second Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project (KWSCRP-2) (Cr. 55430-KE):The objective is to im-prove water security and build climate resilience in the Coastal Region. Bank Approval completed on 16 December 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category A. Project: P145559. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Wa-ter and Natural Resources, Kenya, Tel: (254-20) 271-6103, E-mail: rkgaita@gmail.com, Contact: Robinson K. Gaita, Director, Irrigation, Drainage and Water Storage

Kenya Water Security and Climate Resilience Project Ad-ditional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) increase availability and productivity of irrigation water for project beneficiaries; and (b) enhance the institutional framework and strengthen capacity for water security and climate resilience for the country. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 54.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

LesothoEducationEducation and Skills for Growth:The objective is to support post-basic education and acquiring skills for growth. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Social Safety Net Modernization:The objective is to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the social protection system in reaching the poor with adequate and timely assistance. Project Con-cept Review Meeting completed on 15 December 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Social Development, Lesotho, Tel: (266-2) 222-6080, E-mail: ramoear@health.gov.ls, Contact: Mr. Rapelang J. RamoeaPublic Sector Strengthening Project:The objective is to ad-dress the modernization of the public institutions and improving their performance through key public sector reforms and capacity building. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Second Growth and Competitiveness Development Policy Credit (DPC):The objective is to support Government’s reforms to improve: (a) private sector competitiveness; (b) sustainability and efficiency of public spending; and (c) social protection and moni-toring systems. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 14 November 2013. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 15.2 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Fi-nance and Development Planning, Maseru, Lesotho, Tel: (266-22) 310-826, Fax: (266-22) 310-157

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionLesotho Water Sector Improvement Project, Phase 2: High-lands Water Project 2 Kobong Pump Storage Additional Financing:The objective is to support the Government to: (a) de-velop and sustain an environmentally sound, socially responsible and financially viable MDWSP framework; (b) increase a quantity of safe bulk water supply to Teyateyaneng; (c) strengthen institutions and related instruments in the water sector; and (d) advance Kobong Pump Storage Scheme preparation. Bank Approval completed on 20 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 9.1/6.4 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Lesotho Highlands Development Authority, Maseru 100, Lesotho, Tel: (266-22) 311-281, Fax: (266-22) 310-060, E-mail: lhwp@lhda.org.ls, Contact: ,

LiberiaEnergy and Mining(N) Liberia LACEEP Additional Financing:The objectives are to increase access to electricity and strengthen institutional capacity in the electricity sector. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Renewable Energy Project:The objective is to meet the electric-ity needs of a part of the population outside Montserrado County. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 25.0 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesYouth Employment Social Safety Net:The objective is to sup-port the development of social protection programming focused on increasing resilience among poor and vulnerable households,

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particularly through improved employment opportunities. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 26 June 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P146827. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeLiberia Land Administration Project:The objective is to im-prove the efficiency in the provision of land administration and management services. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Poverty Reduction Support Credit III:The objectives of the op-eration are to sustain and deepen the government’s efforts to reform governance and civil service and to support the broadening of re-forms to include economic transformation and human development. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Minister of Finance and Development Plan-ning, Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia, Tel: (231-886) 578-921Second Poverty Reduction Support Credit:The objectives are to: (a) sustain and deepen government-owned efforts to reform governance and civil service; and (b) support the broadening of re-forms to include economic transformation and human development. Bank Approval completed on 12 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Broad Street, Monrovia, Liberia, Tel: (231-886) 578-921, Contact: Fred Fakari’i, Secretary of Finance

TransportationSouth Eastern Corridor Road Asset Management Proj-ect:The objectives are to support the recipient’s effort to reduce transport costs along the South Eastern Ganta-Zwedru corridor and to improve institutional arrangements and capacity in the road sector. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149279. US$ 100.0/40.0 (IDA Credit/LRTF). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

MadagascarAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryMadagascar Agriculture Rural Growth and Land Manage-ment Project:The objective is to increase farmer’s incomes, ag-ricultural productivity, and value addition through the facilitation of linkages between the private sector and rural communities and through improved land tenure security. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningElectricity Sector Operations and Governance Improve-ment Project (ESOGIP):The objective is to improve performance and governance of the power sector of Madagascar by simultane-ously addressing three key areas for sustainable development: (i) planning (including access) and implementation of outcomes; and (ii) operations for electric service provision; (iii) financial viability. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151785. US$ 65.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesEmergency Support for Critical Education Health and Nu-trition Services Additional Financing:The objective is a con-tinuation to preserve critical education, health and nutrition service delivery in targeted vulnerable areas in the recipient’s territory. Bank Approval completed on 27 February 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P148749. US$ 9.8/0.2 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. PNNC, Madagascar, Contact: ,

Social Safety Net Project:The objective is to scale up condi-tional cash transfer (CCT) pilot that is presently designed under the Madagascar Food Security and Social Protection project which provides some funding for emergency response to natural disasters. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 28 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149323. US$ 35.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeGrowth and Infrastructure:The objectives are to: (a) consolidate and deepen the impacts in the three existing sub-regions (growth poles); and (b) extend the interventions to adjacent sub-regions with high growth potential to establish growth corridors. Negotiations completed on 22 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113971. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. National Project Secretariat, Antananarivo, Madagascar, Tel: (261) 2022-36777, E-mail: eric.ra@pic.mg, Contact: Eric Rakoto Andriantsilavo, Secretaire Nationale

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeMadagascar Public Sector Performance Loan:The objective is to strengthen public sector performance in Madagascar in selected high impact areas through strengthening technical, organizational and institutional capacity for improved fiscal management and service-delivery. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

MalawiAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryAgricultural Commercialization and Rural Growth Proj-ect:The objective is to support the modernization of the Malawi smallholder agriculture by promoting agricultural diversification and commercialization and by supporting rural growth. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, PO Box 30134, Lilongwe 3, Malawi, Tel: (265-1) 788-817, Fax: (265-1) 789-218, E-mail: xtluhanga@yahoo.com, Contact: Jeffrey Luhanga, Principal SecretaryShire Valley Irrigation Support:The objectives are to: (a) raise agricultural productivity and profitability for agricultural produc-ers, including small-holders, in the Lower Shire Valley; and (b) broaden Malawi’s export base by establishing market-driven pro-ductive ventures and providing efficient and sustainable irrigation services. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 27 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P125473. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MOAFS), PO Box 30134, Capital City, Malawi, Tel: (265-1) 789-033, Fax: (265-1) 789-218, E-mail: xtluhanga@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Sandram Maweru, Principal Secretary

Health and Other Social Services(R) MASAF IV Strengthening of Safety Nets Systems Ad-ditional Finance:The objective is a continuation to strengthen Malawi’s social safety net delivery systems and coordination across programs. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 De-cember 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeBusiness Enabling Environment Project:The objective is to improve the business enabling environment in Malawi. Environ-mental Assessment Category C. US$ 5.2 (AFRF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(N) Malawi Fiscal Management DPO:The objective is to sup-port reforms necessary for the maintenance of macroeconomic sta-bility and improved fiscal management. Environmental Assessment

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Category U. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

MaliAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryObsolete Pesticides Disposal and Prevention Project:The ob-jective is to assist the Government to: (a) eliminate and/or safeguard inventoried Publicly-Held Obsolete Pesticide stocks and Associated Waste; and (b) implement measures to reduce future accumulations of pesticides. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 3.2 (GEFU). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationHigher Education support Project:The objective is to improve the relevance of selected higher education programs and the steward-ship of the higher education system in Mali. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 September 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P151318. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Social Service Delivery Project:The objective is to support higher accountability, effectiveness and utilization of education and health services through a results-based approach. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningBanda Gas to Power Guarantee:The objective is to enable pro-duction of natural gas to increase reliable, competitive and environ-mentally sustainable electricity supply for Mauritanian, Senegalese and Malian households and industry. Board Approval completed on 29 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P145664. US$ 32.0 (GUID). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Kenie Hydropower Project:The objective is to expand renewable generation to better serve domestic power demand. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 30.0/70.0 (GUID/ZPCO). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Rural Electrification Hybrid System Project GPOBA:The ob-jective is to increase access to modern energy for 13,800 low income rural households (150,000 individuals) in rural areas in Mali. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 11 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.0 (GPBA). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeCompetitiveness and Growth Poles:The objective is to sup-port the design and implementation of a growth pole pilot under an innovative public private partnership model. The project will foster competitiveness and job creation in sectors including agropoles and mining. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Mali - Niger River Economic and Environmental Re-habilitation Project:The preliminary objective of the project is to contribute to the rehabilitation of the economic and environmental functions of the Niger river in Mali. Project Concept Review Meet-ing completed on 11 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be deter-mined. Agence de Bassin du Fleuve Niger - Mali

MauritaniaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestrySustainable Land Management under SAWAP:The objec-tive is to expand sustainable land, forest and water management practices in targeted productiveecosystems in Mauritania using a value chain approach. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 31 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 4.8 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationSkills Development Project Additional Financing:The ob-jectives are to: (a) improve the quality and efficiency of training institutions; and (b) create an enabling environment for a more market-driven Technical and Vocational Education Training Sys-tem. Bank Approval completed on 30 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144575. Consultants will be re-quired. Contact: Amadou Harouna, Haut Commissaire. Ministère des Affaires Economiques et du Développement, BP 238, Nouak-chott, Mauritania, Tel: (222) 525-2063, E-mail: Chrif@dpef.mr, Contact: Mohamed Mahmoud Ould Chrif Mamed, Directeur des Projets Education

Energy and MiningGas to Power:The objective is to use natural gas discovered offshore for a power station to be built near Nouackchott. Board Approval completed on 29 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P107940. US$ 130.0 (GUID). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy, BP 199, Rond-Point Sebkha, Nouakchott, Mauri-tania, Tel: (222-46) 431-537, Fax: (222-44) 297-456, E-mail: kane@acces.mr, kane@hydraulique.gov.mr, Contact: Mamadou Amadou Kane, Directeur General de l’Electricite

Health and Other Social ServicesMauritania Social Safety Net System:The objectives are to support the establishment of building blocks for the social safety net system and to provide targeted cash transfers to poor and vul-nerable households. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 21 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 25.0/4.0 (IDA Credit/AFRH). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and Trade(R) Mauritania Competitiveness and Zone Project:The ob-jectives are to: (a) improve the investment climate and regulatory framework; (b) catalyze infrastructure development in the Nouadhi-bou zone and build project management capacity for PPPs; and (c) support private sector competitiveness in selected industries with a focus on SMEs, youth and women entrepreneurs. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 25 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 30.0/20.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeMauritania Governance Enhancement Project:The objective is to: support the implementation of the Government of Mauritania’s public sector reforms for improved forecasting, management, over-sight and control of public assets and natural resources for inclu-sive and poverty-oriented growth. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

MauritiusFinanceFinance and Private Sector Competitiveness Development Policy Lending:The objective is to support the development of financial sector competitiveness that will help Mauritius in fostering the resilience and competitiveness of its economy as enablers for the implementation of its Africa strategy. Decision Meeting completed on 17 January 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Government House, Port Louis, Mau-ritius, Tel: (230) 201-1146, E-mail: gbussier@mail.gov.mu, Contact: Gerard Bussier, Deputy Director

MozambiqueAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Second Agriculture Development Policy Operation (DPO):The objective, the second in a series of three DPO, is to sup-port the Mozambique agriculture sector investment plan (PNISA). Negotiations completed on 17 December 2014. Environmental As-

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sessment Category U. Project: P146930. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Planning and Development, Av. Ahmed S. Toure, 21, 4th floor, Mozambique, Fax: (258-21) 492-625Conservation Areas for Biodiversity and Development:The objective is to support the development and management of Mozambique’s Conservation Areas system in order to improve bio-diversity conservation, economic growth and sustainable livelihoods. Bank Approval completed on 18 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P131965. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Tourism Ministry of Mozambique (MI-TUR), Av. 10 de Novembro, N° 40, Maputo, Mozambique, E-mail: amadope@tvcabo.co.mz, Contact: Afonso Madope, Coordinator. Biofund, Mozambique, E-mail: luis.honwana@gmail.com, Contact: Luis Honwana, DirectorConservation Areas for Biodiversity and Development-GEF:The objective is to support the development and management of Mozambique conservation areas’ system in order to improve bio-diversity conservation, economic growth and sustainable livelihoods. Board Approval completed on 18 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132597. US$ 6.3 (GEFU). Con-sultants will be required. Mozambique Agriculture Commercialization Project:The objective is to increase farmer incomes, agricultural productivity, and value addition through the facilitation of linkages between the private sector and rural communities. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 80.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Third Agriculture Development Policy Operation AgDPO-3:The objective is to increase production and enhance productivity in the agriculture sector through the implementation of a medium-term sector policy and institutional reform agenda. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Education(R) Higher Education Science and Technology Project Ad-ditional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) increase the num-ber and raise the quality of graduates at the undergraduate and graduate levels; and (b) strengthen the national research capacities to produce research outputs of relevance to the Country’s strategic economic sectors. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 27 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 45.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Early Child Development and Nutrition:The objective is to assist the Government to: (a) pilot various types of community-based ECD interventions; (b) include provision of nutrition services for pregnant mothers and young children; and (c) create an ECD unit within the Ministry of Education. Bank Approval completed on 1 May 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P124729. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Government of Mozambique, Mozambique, Tel: (258-21) 480-700, Fax: (258-21) 490-979, Contact: HE Said Baragoita, MinisterMozambique Additional Financing to Education Sector Support Project:The objective is to improve access to and, quality and equity of education. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningSecond Climate Change DPO:The objective is to support the Government to cross-cutting reforms and sector reforms in agri-culture, social protection, health, water, roads and energy. Negotia-tions completed on 14 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Contact: ,

FinanceMozambique Financial Sector DPO II:This is the second in a series of DPOS. The objective is to continue reinforcing financial

stability, increasing access to finance by households and firms, and enhancing the development of long-term financial markets. Environ-mental Assessment Category U. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeTenth Poverty Reduction Support Credit (PRSC X):The objective is to assist the Government to: (a) improve the business climate and to increase transparency in extractive industries; (b) strengthen social protection; and (c) strengthen public financial management by enhancing effectiveness of internal audits, develop-ing a public investment management process, and improving public debt management. Negotiations completed on 4 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 110.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Planning and Development, Mozambique, Contact: ,

TransportationMZ Third Additional Financing for the Roads and Bridges Management and Maintenance Program--Phase 2:The ob-jective is a continuation of the Mozambique Roads and Bridges Management and Maintenance Program, Phase 2. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 73.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Roads and Bridges Management and Maintenance Pro-gram Phase III:The objective is to improve access of the population to all-season roads through maintenance, rehabilitation and upgrad-ing of the classified road network. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 26 February 2013. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 200.0/16.0/5.0 (IDA Credit/CIF/NDF). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionCities and Climate Change Pilot Project for Climate Resil-ience (PPCR) Additional Financing:The objective is to reduce current and future weather induced impacts on poor population and on Mozambique’s fragile economy. Specifically, supporting the green infrastructure investments in the City of Beira, aiming at protecting existing natural drainages courses to increase the city resilience to floods. Bank Approval completed on 23 October 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. Project: P146059. US$ 6.5/9.3 (CSCC/CSCF). Consulting services to be determined. Administration for Water Supply and Sanitation Infrastructure (AIAS), MozambiqueMozambique Enhancing Spatial Data for Flood Risk Man-agement Project:The objective is to increase the capacity of Mo-zambique to prepare for and manage flood events in the Limpopo and Zambezi River basins. Bank Approval completed on 5 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P149629. US$ 6.5 (GFDR). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Water Service and Institutional Support II:The objectives are: (a) increase water service coverage for residents in the project Cities of Nacala, Tete, Moatize, Beira, Dondo, Pemba; and (b) strengthen the institutional and regulatory framework for the Regional Water Utilities Supply in the country. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149377. US$ 186.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Water Supply Investment Fund (FIPAG), Rua Pereira d’Eca, Nr. 241, Maputo, Mozambique, Tel: (258-21) 491-529, Fax: (258-21) 498-881; Water Regulatory Council (CRA), Mozambique, Tel: (258-21) 312-825, Fax: (258-21) 312-826

NigerEnergy and Mining(N) Niger - Electricity Access Expansion Project (NELA-CEP):The objective of the project is to increase electricity access to 60,000 additional clients in 7 major urban areas in Niger by investing in extension and reinforcement of the existing grid. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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Health and Other Social ServicesPopulation and Health Support Project:The objective is to strengthen the health services delivery and the improvement of the reproductive health in Niger. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 22 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147638. US$ 96.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Niamey, Niger, Tel: (227-20) 722-782, Fax: (227-20) 733-570, E-mail: mbelkissa@yahoo.fr, Contact: Mou-mouni Belkissa, Adviser Project Coordinator. MP/WP/CP (Ministry of Population Woman Promotion and Child Protection), Niamey, Niger, Tel: (227-20) 722-330, Contact: ,

Industry and TradeAgro-sylvo-pastoral Exports and Markets Development Project Additional Financing:The objective is to support the consolidation of project activities and kick start the implementation of the country’s Agricultural Risk Management Plan (ARMP). Sign-ing completed on 19 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 13.8 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agricultural/PRODEX, B.P 507, Niamey, Niger, Tel: (227-20) 350-068, Fax: (227-20) 356-293, E-mail: niger_prodex@yahoo.fr, Contact: M. Bola Moussa

NigeriaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryNigeria Second Agriculture Sector Development Policy Operation:The objectives are to: (a) strengthen the policy environ-ment and institutional capacity to enhance agricultural productivity and market access among farmers; and (b) improve agriculture sec-tor management. Decision Meeting completed on 10 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria

EducationGlobal Partnership for Education Fund Grant:The objective is to improve access to and quality of basic education in selected States with particular attention to girls’ participation. Decision Meeting completed on 29 August 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (EFAS). Consultants will be required. Federal Min-istry of Education, c/o STEP-B Project, Plot 245, Samuel Adesujo Adeulegun St. Nigeria, Tel: (234-803) 385-4351, E-mail: stepbfme@yahoo.com; Universal Basic Education Commission, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, Nigeria, Tel: (234-806) 565-9090, E-mail: kagarabello@yahoo.comNG Post-Basic Education and Skills Development Project:The objective is for post basic education and skills development institutions to produce more relevant and better quality graduates. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be deter-mined.

Energy and Mining(N) Nigeria Power Sector Guarantees Project Additional Financing:The objective is to support the implementation of the Roadmap for Power Sector Reforms. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0/300.0 (CCTF/GUAR). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Electricity Transmission and Access Project:The objective is to support the Government to increase the capacity of the Nigerian Grid and reduce the system losses. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P146330. US$ 700.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Electricity and Gas Improvement Additional Financing--GUID:The objective is a continuation to support the Nigeria Elec-tricity and Gas Improvement project to power three of the NIPP plants in Sapele, Olorunsogo and Alaoji. Board Approval completed on 19 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P126190. US$ 200.0 (GUID). Consulting services to be determined. Power Holding Company of Nigeria, Plot 441 Zambezi Crescent, Mai-tama, Abuja, Nigeria, Tel: (234-9) 413-6684, Fax: (234-9) 413-6685,

E-mail: maganiyu@nepapmu.org, Contact: Mansuru A. Ganiyu, Project ManagerPower Sector Guarantees:The objective is to increase the supply of electricity to the Nigerian consumers. Board Approval completed on 1 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P120207. US$ 150.0/395.0 (GUAM/GUAR). Consultants will be required. Nigeria Bulk Electricity Trading Company Ltd, Nigeria, Tel: (234-803) 685-6383, E-mail: rumundaka.wonodi@nbet.com.ng, Contact: Rumundaka Wonodi, Managing Director / CEO

FinanceDevelopment Finance Project:The objective is to increase the availability and access to finance for micro-, small, and medium enterprises through eligible financial intermediaries with the support of a new wholesale development finance institution. Bank Approval completed on 25 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory F. Project: P146319. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Office of the Accountant General of Nigeria, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria, Tel: (234-9) 234-0949, Fax: (234-9) 234-443, E-mail: ksar-jius@yahoo.com, Contact: Kadiri Sarjius, Accountant

Health and Other Social ServicesCommunity and Social Development Additional Financ-ing:The objective is to increase access by the poor to improved social and natural resource infrastructure services in a sustainable manner throughout Nigeria. Bank Approval completed on 26 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148215. US$ 140.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria, E-mail: chudimarshi@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Chudi Onuoha, National Coordinator, FPSU, CSDPProgram to Support Saving One Million Lives:The objective is to support the Government’s “Saving One Million Lives” (SOML) initiative, which focuses on saving the lives of mothers and children. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 June 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146583. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Social Protection Project:The objective is to reduce extreme poverty in line with the Transformation Agenda of the Government of Nigeria and the World Bank Group. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 500.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeStaple Crop Processing Zones Support Project:The objective is to support the operational launch of selected staple crop processing zones, aimed at mobilizing private sector investments, generating employment, and creating value-addition in Nigerian agriculture Preparation completed on 4 February 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category A. Project: P148616. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nigeria

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Nigeria Second Edo State Growth and Employment Support Credit:The objective is to support Edo State’s critical reforms for improving the management of its public resources and creating a better environment for growth and employment creation in a socially accountable manner. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 28 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P151480. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Federal Ministry of Finance, Abuja, Nigeria, Tel: (234-805) 579-8172, E-mail: cis500hm@yahoo.co.uk, Contact: Haruna Mohammed, Director, International Economic Relation(R) Third Lagos State Development Policy Operation:The objective is to support the Lagos State Government in its endeavor to improve public finances and sustain rapid growth and poverty re-duction in a fiscally sustainable manner. The four pillars of this DPO are (a) Fiscal Sustainability, (b) Budget Planning and Preparation (c) Budget Execution, and (d) Investment Climate. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P151947. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit).

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Consulting services to be determined. Lagos State Government, The Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Block 12, Lagos, Nigeria, Tel: (234) 709-881, E-mail: agbeleyi@lagosstate.gov.ngNigeria Public Financial Management Reform and Per-formance Project:The objective is to support the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to reform its public financial management systems, processes, and practices, and thus improve PFM outcomes in support of strengthened service delivery across key sectors of the economy. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.State Employment and Expenditure for Results Project:The objectives are to enhance opportunities for employment and ac-cess to socio-economic services, while improving public expenditure management systems in the participating states. First Grant Fund-ing Request Approval completed on 31 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133071. US$ 100.0 (ECD). No consultants are required. Federal Ministry of Finance, Central Area, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria, Tel: (234-9) 8336-6661, E-mail: turakibatta@hotmail.com; National Planning Commission, Plot 421 Constitution Avenue, Central Business District, Abuja, NigeriaState and Local Governance Reform Project:The objective is to improve transparency, accountability and quality in public financial management in the participating states Bank Approval completed on 17 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. Project: P133045. US$ 73.1 (ECD). Consulting services to be determined. Federal Ministry of Finance, Nigeria, E-mail: chudimarshi@yahoo.com

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Third National Urban Water Sector Reform Project (Cr. 54160-NG):The objectives are to: (a) increase access to improved water supply service in Selected States of Nigeria and improve the financial viability of existing water utilities in those States; and (b) increase the investment planning capacity of Participating States. The credit was signed on 7 November 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P123513. US$ 250.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Federal Ministry of Water Resources, Nigeria, Tel: (234-0803) 373-8149, E-mail: bajisegiri@yahoo.com, Contact: Benson Ajisegiri, Head of PPP Unit (FMWR)Enhancing Resilience to Disasters and Climate Change:The objective is to strengthen the ability of federal and state governments to respond to current climate related disasters, and to build resilience to future climate change. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 400.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Ibadan Urban Flood Management Project:The objective is to improve the city of Ibadan’s flood resilience by: (a) strengthening preparedness and response; and (b) undertaking flood risk mitigation and urban drainage improvements in priority and targeted project sites Bank Approval completed on 17 June 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category A. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Oyo State Government, Office Of the Governor, Secretariat, Ibadan, Nigeria, Tel: (234-70) 5973-9604, E-mail: dayo1ayorinde@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Dayo Ayorinde, Project Coordinator

RegionalAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(N) GLR Resilience and Cohesion of Displaced:The objective will support sustainable integration and self-reliance for refugees, internally displaced persons, returnees across the Great Lakes Re-gion, as well as promoting cohesion with their host communities. Environmental Assessment Category B. Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(N) LVEMP APL-1 Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (i) improve the collaborative management of the trans-bound-arynatural resources of the LVB among the Partner States; and (ii) improve environmental management of targeted pollution hotspots and selected degraded sub-catchments for the benefit of communities who depend on the natural resources of LVB. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 9 December 2014. Environmental Assessment

Category A. US$ 20.0/2.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consulting ser-vices and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(N) Second South-West Indian Ocean (SWIO) Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth Project:The objective is to focus on the fishery sector’s contribution to the national economy, in alignment with the national strategy and related plans. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0/10.0 (IDA Credit/GFCO). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Sahel Regional Pastoralism Support:The objective is to develop and implement regional approaches to enhancing pastoral communities’ resilience to weather shocks and long term climate change in drought prone areas in selected countries in the Sahel. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 20 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147674. US$ 250.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in East and Central Africa (ECA) Multi Donor Trust Fund:The objective is to enhance access and utilization of agricultural research technologies and innovations in the regional agricultural systems of ECA. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0 (CDP4). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa MDTF Addi-tional Financing:The objective is to align African agricultural institutions at the national, regional and continental levels with CAADP Pillar IV FAAP Principles for effective research, extension, and training and education. Decision Meeting completed on 13 De-cember 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 20.0 (CDP4). Consulting services to be determined. Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), No 12, Off Anmeda Street, Roman Ridge, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233-302) 772-823, Fax: (233-302) 773-676, E-mail: yakinbamijo@fara-africa.org, Contact: Dr. Yemi Akinbamijo, Executive DirectorFourth Comprehensive Agricultural Development:The ob-jective is to support the creation of a regional institution for Southern Africa with the mandate to support and coordinate regional programs in agricultural research, agricultural extension, and agricultural train-ing and education. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 28 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113629. US$ 26.0 (CDP4). Consulting services to be determined. FARA Secretariat, PMB CT 173, Cantonments, Accra, Ghana, Tel: (233) 2177-2823/9421, Fax: (233) 2177-3676, E-mail: mjones@fara-africa.org, Contact: Dr. Monty P. Jones, Executive Secretariat. Southern Africa Development Community, Private Bag 0095, SADC House, Khama Crescent, Gaborone, Botswana, Tel: (267) 395-1863, Fax: (267) 397-2848, E-mail: ptawonezvi@sadc.int, Contact: Dr. Patrick Tawonezvi, CoordinatorKivu-Tanganyka Growth Poles Support Project:The objec-tive is to support the recovery and reintegration of communities and reestablishment of sustainable livelihoods in the conflict affected areas. Preparation completed on 13 May 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Regional Pastoral Livelihoods Resilience:The objective is to enhance livelihood resilience of pastoral and agro-pastoral com-munities in cross-border drought prone areas of selected countries and to improve the capacity of the selected countries’ governments to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency. Bank Approval completed on 21 October 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P150006. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Federal Ministry of Finance and Eco-nomic, Ethiopia, Tel: (251-9) 2771-8854, E-mail: faberra@mofed.gov.et, Contact: Fisseha Aberra, Director of International Financial InstitutionsRegional Pastoral Livelihoods Resilience - South-Sudan:The objective is to enhance livelihood resilience of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in cross-border drought prone areas of selected countries and improve the capacity of the selected countries’ governments to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0

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(IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.South West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth:The objective is to increase the shared benefits from economic growth based on sustainable fisheries and coastal marine resources. Negotiations completed on 22 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132123. US$ 42.7/32.8/15.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/GFCO). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Fisheries, Tel: (258-82) 316-0078, E-mail: adengo@mozpesca.gov.mz, Contact: Mrs. Angelica Dengo, Head of International Cooperation Department. DGRH, Contact: Youssouf Mohamed Ali, Deputy DirectorSouth West Indian Ocean Fisheries Governance and Shared Growth -- GEF:The objective is to increase the shared benefits from economic growth based on sustainable fisheries and coastal marine resources. Negotiations completed on 22 September 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.5 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. DGRH, Moroni, Comoros, Contact: Youssouf Mohamed Ali, Deputy Director. Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Zanzibar, Contact: Mr. Mussa Jumbe, Director of Fisheries. Ministry of Fish-eries, Tel: (258-82) 316-0078, E-mail: adengo@mozpesca.gov.mz, Contact: Mrs. Angelica Dengo, Head of International Cooperation Department. Indian Ocean Commission, E-mail: harijhons.razaka@coi-ioc.org, Contact: Mr. Leon Martial Razaka, Officer in Charge. Deep Sea Fishing Authority, Contact: Mr. Zahor El KharousyVolta River Basin Strategic Action Programme Implemen-tation--GEF:The objective is to strengthen transboundary water resources management in the Volta River Basin through institutional development and implementation of priority actions of the Strategic Action Programme. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 13 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Proj-ect: P149969. US$ 3.0/7.2 (CIWA/GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.West Africa Mauritania Fish APL:The objective is to sustain-ably increase the overall wealth generated by the exploitation of the marine fisheries resources of West Africa and the proportion of that wealth captured by West African countries. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P131327. US$ 7.0 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Education(N) Africa Hgher Education Centers of Excellence Project Additional Financing:The objective is to support the recipients to promote regional specialization among participating universities in areas that address regional challenges by strengthening the ca-pacities of these universities to deliver quality training and applied research. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Africa Higher Education Centers of Excellence Project:The objective is to launch a regional ACE initiative for Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia to support the promotion of regional collaboration and specialization among participating universities. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and Mining(R) Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (Cr. 55630-ZM):The objective is to assist the Zambezi River Authority in securing the long-term safety and reliability of the Kariba Dam Hydro-Electric Scheme. Bank Approval completed on 9 December 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category A. Project: P146515. US$ 75.0/75.0/100.0/25.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB/ECDF/FSSP). Consultants will be required. Zambezi River Authority, Zambia, Tel: (260-211) 228-401/02, Fax: (260-211) 227-498, E-mail: zaraho@coppernet.zm, Contact: Mun-yaradzi Munodawafa, Engineer(R) Niger River Basin Management Project:The objective is to enhance the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) capacity, systems and tools for facilitating improved water resources management and development in the Niger River Basin. Appraisal completed on 7

November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149714. US$ 7.5 (CIWA). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) OMVS Hydropower and Energy Infrastructure Devel-opment Project:The objective is to contribute to sustaining and expanding the exploitation of OMVS regional hydropower potential and furthering regional integration through the rehabilitation and re-newal of Manantali hydropower plant and transmission facilities for the evacuation of the power generated by the plant. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Organisation de Mise en Valeur du fleuve Gambie (OMVG) Energy Project: West African Power Pool (WAPP) APL 4 - Phase 2:The objective is to increase access to electric-ity supply to Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal through expanding regional transmission infrastructure that will enable to exchange renewable generation resources in the region. Decision Meeting completed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P146830. US$ 200.0/145.0/114.0/50.0/125.0/34.0/80.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB/EUIB/GFRC/ISDB/KFW/WADB). Consultants will be required. OMVG - Gambia River Basin Development Organisation, Tel: (221-33) 822-3159, Fax: (221-33) 822-5926, E-mail: omvg@omvg.sn(R) Southern Africa Power Pool and Regional Electricity Regulators Association of Southern Africa Regional En-ergy (Cr. H9890-3A):The objectives are to: (a) promote regional trading through lending operations for several major transmission and generation projects; and (b) provide assistance to create and enforce the technical, economic and regulatory “rules of the road” for the regional interconnected grid. Bank Approval completed on 11 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Proj-ect: P126661. US$ 20.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Southern Africa Power Pool Coordination Centre, Zimbabwe, Tel: (263-4) 335-468, E-mail: musaba@sapp.co.zw, Contact: Dr. Law-rence Musaba, Manager3A Ruzizi Hydropower Project:The objective is to contruct a dam, tunnel, power station and a transmission line to a switchyard. The project will be developed in the form of a public-private part-nership supported by donors including the World Bank, AfDB, and DBSA. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.3A-Ruzizi Hydropower Partial Risk Guarantee:The objec-tive is to provide a Partial Risk Guarantee to support private sector investors to develop the Ruzizi hydropower project. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 60.0 (GUID). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Adjarala Hydroelectric West Africa Power Pool APL Phase 3:The objectives are to: (a) establish a well-functioning, cooperative, power pooling mechanism for West Africa; and (b) increase access for the citizens of ECOWAS to reliable and stable electricity at affordable costs. Decision Meeting completed on 21 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P115063. US$ 120.0/100.0/78.0/40.0/52.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB/FRDE/WADB/WAEM). Consultants will be required. Communaute Electrique du Benin (CEB), Rue de la Kozah, BP 1368, Lome, United States, Tel: (228) 221-6132, Fax: (228) 221-3764, E-mail: dg@cebnet.org, Contact: Djibril Salifou, Managing DirectorMozambique-Malawi Transmission Interconnection:The objective is to interconnect the Malawi power system with the South-ern African Power Pool via Mozambique. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 30 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 120.0/4.5 (IDA Credit/AFRS). Consultants will be required. Electricidade de Mozambique (EdM), Ave Agostinho Neto 70 - 8 Andar, Maputo, Mozambique, Tel: (258-21) 353-632; ESCOM, PO Box 2047, Blantyre, Malawi, Tel: (265-1) 822-000, 824-274, Fax: (265-1) 823-560Regional Transmission Development Adaptable Program Loan:The objective is to support the development of the transmis-sion backbone linking Tete Province with the south of Mozambique.

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Decision Meeting completed on 15 February 2015. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P108934. US$ 150.0/50.0 (IDA Credit/GUID). Consulting services to be determined. Electricid-ade de Mozambique (Electricity of Mozambique), Av. Zedequias Manganhela, N-267, Predio Zat, 4th Floor, PO Box 938, Maputo, Mozambique, Tel: (258-21) 304-407, Fax: (258-21) 328-233, E-mail: cyum@edmdipla.co.mz, Contact: Mr. Carlos Yum, Director and Project Coordinator

Tanzania-Kenya Interconnector:The objectives are to con-nect Tanzania’s electrical grid with Kenya’s and later Zambia, create power- sharing between the two countries, reduce energy costs, promote sustainable and renewable power generation, protect the region’s environment and pave the way for dynamic regional coop-eration between the countries of East Africa. Environmental Assess-ment Category A. Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(N) 3A EA PH Laboratory Networking Project Additional Financing:The objective is to establish a network of efficient, high quality, accessible public health laboratories for the diagnosis and surveillance of tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category C. US$ 94.0 (IDA Credit). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

(N) Health System Support Project Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) increase utilization and improve the quality of maternal and child health services in targeted rural areas in the recipient’s territory; and (b) provide emergency health services to the general population. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 6.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

(R) Controlling Diseases of Poverty in the Sahel: NTDs and SMC:The objective is to assist countries in the African Sahel control and begin to eliminate the diseases of extreme poverty and seasonal malaria transmission. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. African Pro-gramme for Onchocerciasis Control (APOC), Director, APOC, Oua-gadougou 01, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, Tel: (226-50) 342-959, Fax: (226-50) 343-647; WHO/AFRO, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

(R) Ebola Emergency Response Project Additional Financ-ing:The objective is to contribute in the short term to the control of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak and the availability of selected essential health services, and mitigate the socio-economic impact of EVD in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Signing com-pleted on 20 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health (MoH), Libe-ria, Contact: , Ministry of Health Guinea, Guinea, Contact: S.E.M. Colonel Remy Lamah, Ministre de la Sante et de l’Hygiene Publique. Ministry of Health Sierra Leone, Sierra Leone, Tel: (232) 240-427, Contact: ,

(R) Sahel Women’s Empowerment and Demographics (Cr. 55690-NE, Cr. D0190-MR, Cr. D0180-CI, Cr. 55700-ML, Cr. D0200-TD, Cr. D0240-3A, Cr. 55710-CI):The objective is to increase women and adolescent girls’ empowerment and their access to quality reproductive, child and maternal health services in selected areas of the participating countries, including the Recipients’ territory, and to impr ove regional knowledge generation and sharing as well as regional capacity and coordination. Bank Approval com-pleted on 18 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P150080. US$ 170.2 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministere de la Population et de l’Action sociale, Niger, Tel: (227) 739-399, Fax: (227) 739-403, Contact: ,

Industry and Trade(R) Accelerated Program for Economic Integration (APEI) Regional Development Policy Operation:The objective is to support the governments of the five countries to implement reforms that will: (a) remove barriers to trade in goods, (b) promote trade in services, (c) further facilitate trade, and (d) improve the business environment. Appraisal completed on 26 June 2014. Environmental

Assessment Category U. US$ 20.0/20.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Great Lakes Trade Facilitation:The objective is to facilitate trade of goods and services accross borders. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 November 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P151083. US$ 86.0 (IDA Credit). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.West Africa Road Transport:The objective is to provide a re-gional budget support to those West African countries that jointly agree to common road transport reforms. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 9 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and CommunicationsFifth Regional Communications Infrastructure Program APL:The objectives are to: (a) lower prices for international capac-ity and extend the geographic reach of broadband networks; and (b) improve the Government’s efficiency and transparency through eGovernment applications. Preparation completed on 22 Janu-ary 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.West Africa Regional Communications Infrastructure APL 3:The objectives are to: (a) increase the geographical reach of broad-band networks; and (b) reduce costs of communications services in the territories of Guinea Bissau and Niger. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 December 2012. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P132845. US$ 33.0 (IDA Credit). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) West Africa Regional Fisheries Program APL C1:The objective is to sustainably increase the overall wealth generated by the exploitation of the marine fisheries resources of West Af-rica, and the proportion of that wealth captured by West African countries to include the coastal nations from Mauritania through Ghana. Preparation completed on 22 September 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. Project: P126773. US$ 22.0/4.0 (IDA Credit/ACGF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in East and Central Africa Multi-Donor Trust Fund:The ob-jective is to enhance access and utilization of agricultural research technologies and innovations in the regional agricultural systems of Eastern and Central Africa. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.6 (CDP4). Consulting services to be determined. Association for Strengthening Agricultural Research in Eastern and Central Af-rica (ASARECA), Plot 15 John Babijha Road, PO Box 765, Entebbe, Uganda, Contact: Seyfu Ketema, Executive Director

Transportation(R) Regional Dakar-Bamako Railway Improvement Project:(formerly Dakar-Bamako Railway Improvement Project) The objective is to assist the Governments of Mali and Senegal in the restructuring of the existing concession and rehabilitation of the Dakar-Bamako railway line. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 1 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Southern Africa Trade and Transport Facilitation Pro-gram APL 2:The objectives are to: (a) improve the road infrastruc-ture; (b) mitigate the social costs of increased transport; and (c) improve trade facilitation together with necessary implementation assistance and institutional support. Preparation completed on 18 November 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145566. US$ 58.0/2.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Lake Victoria Transport Project:The objective of the Lake Vic-toria Transport Project is to facilitate the sustainable movement of goods and people across Lake Victoria, whilst supporting improve-ment in the services for navigation and maritime safety. Environmen-

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tal Assessment Category A. Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.South Sudan-Eastern Africa Regional Transport, Trade and Development Facilitation Program-Phase Two:The objective is to enhance regional connectivity of South Sudan with its Eastern Africa neighboring countries and access to sea ports. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(N) Senegal River Basin Environmental Management Proj-ect:The objective of the Senegal River Basin Environmental Manage-ment Project is to contribute to the food security of the population in the Senegal River basin by increasing access to water and preserving the hydrological functions of the Senegal River and its tributaries. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.1 (AFW1). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Nel Transboundary River Basin Management and Develop-ment Project:The objective is to strengthen participatory trans-boundary river basin planning, management and development for improved water and food security in the NEL region. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 13.0 (CIWA). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Sahel Disaster Risk Management and Hydro-Meteorologi-cal Services:The objectives are to: (a) increase resilience to extreme weather and climate events in the Sahel region through fostered regional and national collaboration for disaster risk management; and (b) improve delivery of national hydrological and meteorologi-cal information and services. Preparation completed on 9 Decem-ber 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

RwandaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryAgriculture Growth Corridors Program:The objective is to increase the productivity and commercialization of marshland and hillside agriculture in Rwanda. Bank Approval completed on 31 Octo-ber 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148927. US$ 100.0/150.0/50.0 (IDA Credit/GAFS/ZBIL). Consultants will be required. MINAGRI, PO Box 621, Rwanda, Tel: (250-788) 301-751, E-mail: j.dusabe@rssp.gov.rw

Energy and MiningElectricity Sector Strengthening Project:The objective is to increase access to quality and reliable electricity services. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 November 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 80.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeRW Urban Development Project:The objective is to support ur-ban management for the delivery of basic services and to promote lo-cal economic development in selected urban centers. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 85.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sao Tome and PrincipeEducationSTP Quality Education for All Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the system of in-service teacher training and to strengthen the management of human resources in the educa-tion sector in São Tomé and Príncipe. Bank Approval completed on 27 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P150828. US$ 3.5 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Min-istry of Education, Culture and Training, Sao Tome and Principe, Tel: (239) 222-5205, E-mail: bjesus.jorge@gmail.com, Contact: H.E. Jorge Bom Jesus, Minister

Industry and TradeCompetitiveness and Growth Project:The objective is to in-crease productivity and improve competitiveness of the private sector through improved access to finance and business develop-ment services. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 1.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeEconomic Governance and Competitiveness II:The objective is to support macroeconomic and competitiveness reform. Environ-mental Assessment Category U. US$ 4.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

SenegalEducation(R) Skills for Jobs and Competiveness (Cr. 55620-SN):The objective is to revamp the Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) system and better align it to the needs of youth to effectively enter the labor market, and also to respond to the needs of enterprises. The credit was signed on 19 December 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145585. US$ 35.0/16.5 (IDA Credit/GFRC). Consultants will be required. Ministere de la Formation Professionnelle, Cite Keur Gorgui face Ministère Elevage, Dakar, Senegal, Tel: (33_8) 657-003, E-mail: mformationprofession-nelle@gmail.com, Contact: Mamadou Talla, Minister

Energy and MiningMR Gas To Power Project (Senegal PRG):The objective is to enable production of natural gas for generation of electricity to reduce the cost and increase the supply for Mauritanian households and industry, and enable regional integration through exports of electric power from Mauritania to Senegal and Mali. Board Approval approved on 29 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P145657. US$ 99.0 (GUID). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Taiba Ndiaye Independent Power Producer Project:The objective is to increase electricity generation at a lower marginal cost through Independent Power Producer investments in Senegal. Board Approval completed on 19 December 2013. Environmental Assess-ment Category A. Project: P143605. US$ 40.0/92.0/28.0 (GUID/ZMUL/ZPCI). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeSenegal Growth and Export Development:The objective is to support the creation of MSMEs and their access to export markets, improve tourism development and improve selected components of Senegal’s investment climate. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 29 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P146469. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticePublic Resource Management Strengthening:The objective is to further strengthen the Government of Senegal’s capacity in public resource management to enhance the credibility, transparency, and accountability in the management and use of central government finances. Bank Approval completed on 31 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P146859. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. PFM Reform Secretary, Senegal, Tel: (221) 821-4587, E-mail: ctdiopmef@yahoo.fr, Contact: Cheikh Tidi-ane Diop, Coordinator

Senegal Third Governance and Growth Support Credit:The objective is to improve economic governance by strengthening government accountability, public sector performance, and promot-ing growth through private sector development. Decision Meeting completed on 31 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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TransportationTransport and Urban Mobility Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) improve effective road management, mainte-nance and safety, both at national level and in urban areas; and (b) help improve safety, efficiency and environmental quality of public transport in the GDA. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionAdditional Financing Stormwater Management and Cli-mate Change Adaptation Project:The objective is to improve stormwater drainage and flood prevention in peri-urban Dakar for the benefit of local residents. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 28 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Urban Water and Sanitation Project:The objective is to increase access to sustainable water and sanitation services in selected urban areas. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150351. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. PEPAM, Dakar, Senegal, Tel: (221-33) 859-0499, Fax: (221-33) 832 1434, E-mail: projeau@orange.sn

Sierra LeoneAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(N) Smallholder Commercialization and Agribusiness De-velopment Project:The objective is to improve agricultural pro-duction and access to markets among beneficiary farmers and small and medium scale agribusinesses in Sierra Leone. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 45.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationTertiary Education Support Project:The objective is to strengthen Sierra Leone’s higher education system, focusing on im-proved service delivery, quality, governance, and access. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and Mining(N) Western Area Power Generation Project:The Western Area Power Generation Project (WAPGP) is to be developed as an independent power producer selling to electricity the Electricity Dis-tribution and Supply Authority (EDSA). Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (GUID). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeGrowth Poles Support Project:The objective is to structure a program that will enable Sierra Leone to better manage its extractive boom and consequently derive broader economic benefits from the development of its growth poles. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and CommunicationsInformation and Communication Technology (ICT) for Transformation Project:The objectives are to: (a) capitalize on improving communications infrastructure, focusing on ICT to improve basic service delivery and accountability, in particular be-yond the urban centers; and (b) support selected e-government ap-plications that improve government’s efficiency, transparency and accountability. Appraisal completed on 27 September 2013. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Sierra Leone Governance Reform and Natural Re-source Management Credit I (Cr. D0260-SL, Cr. D0270-SL):The objectives are to: (a) strengthen budget management and

reduce fiscal risks heightened by Ebola; and (b) improve transpar-ency and accountability for public resources. Signing completed on 17 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 20.0/10.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). No consultants are required.. Contact: ,

Transportation(R) Freetown Integrated Urban Development Project:The objective is to increase access to and improve the quality and sus-tainability of urban infrastructure and services (Urban planning, transport, water, and sanitation) for residents of Freetown. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 December 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

SomaliaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryStrengthening Pastoral and Agropastoral Resilience:The objective is to enhance the resilience of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in drought prone areas of Somalia. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 July 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P148943. US$ 30.0 (MSC1). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and CommunicationsICT Sector Support in Somalia Phase II:The objective is to support the ICT sector in Somalia by contributing to the enabling environment and by encouraging efficiency and equity in access to connectivity. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 30 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 14.0 (SOMP). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(N) Public Financial Management Reform Program:The objective is to establish and strengthen institutional capacity for the management of public funds in Central Finance Agencies and targeted sectors. Decision Meeting completed on 11 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P151492. US$ 20.0 (SOMP). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Somalia Capacity Injection:The objective is to fill key strategic and critical positions in the civil service and strengthen capacity of selected line ministries and central agencies to perform core state functions. Appraisal completed on 11 November 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category C. US$ 20.0 (SOMP). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationUrban Development Project:The objective is to improve urban infrastructure and urban financing systems in South-Central So-malia, Puntland and Somaliland. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149306. US$ 71.5 (SOMP). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

South AfricaEducationBotswana Secondary Education and Skills Development:The objective is to support the government to increase access, im-prove quality and develop practical skills at the secondary level of education and training. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningTechnical Assistance Project for Development Carbon Cap-ture and Storage in SA:The objective is to facilitate technology transfer for transitioning the power sector of the Republic of South Africa to low-carbon development. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 27.0 (CARB). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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FinanceLand Bank Financial Intermediation Loan:The objective is to increase access to financing for agriculture in South Africa through Land Bank and to strengthen Land Bank’s institutional capacity in agricultural financing. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 26 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P150008. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa, EcoPark, Centurion, South Africa, Tel: (27-86) 211-4745, E-mail: lserithi@landbank.co.za, Contact: Mr. Lebogang Serithi

South SudanAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryAgriculture and Rural Development:The objective is to en-hance the production of major staple crops and increase farmer’s income. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 22 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationSouth Sudan Higher Education Project:The objective is to sup-port the development of the higher education system in South Sudan. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningEnergy Sector Technical Assistance Project:The objective is to support the Government to facilitate the development of: (a) energy sector planning capabilities, (b) electrical distribution efficiency, and (c) off-grid electrification programs. Negotiations completed on 25 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145581. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Min-istry of Electricity, Dams, Irrigation and Water Resources, South Sudan, Tel: (211-95) 720-0111, E-mail: knunu_2000@yahoo.com, Contact: H.E Jemma Nunu Kumba, Minister

Health and Other Social ServicesHealth Rapid Results Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) improve the delivery of high impact primary health care services in the states of Jonglei and Upper Nile; and (b) strengthen coordination and monitoring and evaluation capacities of the Min-istry of Health. Bank Approval completed on 13 March 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146413. US$ 10.0/25.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Contact: ,

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeInstitutional Development and Capacity Building Project:The objectives are to: (a) support targeted institutional development; and (b) enhance capacity for economic governance and human re-source management and development. Negotiations completed on 30 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P143975. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Min-istry of Labour, Public Service and HRD, Ministries Complex, Juba, South Sudan, Tel: (249-121) 817-202, E-mail: angethdedut@yahoo.co.uk, Contact: Ms. Angeth Acol de Dut, Undersecretary, Public Service. South Sudan Audit Chamber, Juba, South Sudan, E-mail: swondu@yahoo.com, Contact: Stephen Wondu, Auditor General. Ministry of Transport, Roads and Bridges, Juba, South Sudan, Tel: (249-957) 102-093, E-mail: alamjj2@yahoo.co.uk, Contact: Eg Ga-briel Makur Amuor, Undersecretary. Office of the President, South Sudan, E-mail: munyetemorrow@yahoo.com, Contact: Joseph Mor-row, Director. National Legislative Assembly, South Sudan, E-mail: kabiedo@worldbank.org, Contact: Paul Logale Jumi, Hon Prof. Chairman, Development and Finance CommitteeReview Development Policy Operations (DPO):The objectives are to: (a) improve macroeconomic management, and increase the efficiency of PFM and procurement systems; and (b) enhance the transparency and accountability of public finances. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 7 November 2013. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationSouth Sudan Rural Road Project First Additional Finance:The objective is to enhance all season road connectivity to agricul-tural services for rural communities in high agricultural potential areas. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 21 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Trans-port, Roads and Bridges, Juba, South Sudan, Tel: (249-957) 102-093, E-mail: alamjj2@yahoo.co.uk, Contact: James Alam, Chief Engineer Roads

SudanHealth and Other Social ServicesSocial Safety Net Project:The objective is to improve the living conditions of selected extreme poor and vulnerable families through income support and work opportunities with a special focus on children and women. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.0 (MDNS). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

SwazilandIndustry and TradeSZ Private Sector Competitiveness:The objectives are to: (a) increase private investments and exports; and (b) increase jobs in the agribusiness and tourism sectors. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 23 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TanzaniaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Sustaining Climate-Reslient Growth:The objective is to provide a comprehensive assessment of the links between climate change, anthropogenic impacts and hydropower generation poten-tial in Tanzania and quantify the economic tradeoffs of different scenarios. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 De-cember 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Agricultural Sector Development:The objectives are to: (a) enable farmers to have better access to and use of agricultural knowl-edge, technologies, marketing systems and infrastructure; and (b) promote agricultural private investment based on an improved regu-latory and policy environment. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 25 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 220.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Expanding Rice Production:The objective is to strengthen farm-ers’ access and adoption of improved rice production technologies in Tanzania and Zanzibar. Decision Meeting completed on 19 Septem-ber 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144497. US$ 22.9 (GAFS). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Cooperatives (Lead Agency), PO Box 9192, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 286-2064, Fax: (255-22) 286-2077Private Sector Competitiveness Project Additional Financ-ing:The objective is to create sustainable conditions for enterprise creation and growth. Bank Approval completed on 27 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 60.2 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG), Office of the Prime Minister, Govern-ment of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 724-951, Fax: (255-22) 121-981, E-mail: ps@pmo.go.tz, Contact: Malanie Gamage, Permanent SecretarySouthern Agriculture Growth Corridor Investment Project:The objective is to support increased access to finance for SMEs in the SACGOT area and explore innovative financing instruments to finance SMEs in agribusiness, which could include venture capital support, collateralization through warehouse receipts, and charter banks. Decision Meeting completed on 2 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P125728. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit).

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Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 211-1174, Fax: (255-22) 211-0326, Contact: Ramadhani M. Khijjah, Permanent Secretary

Education(N) Education and Skills for Productive Jobs Program (ESPJ):The objective will focus on building critical in-demand skills for productive jobs in growth sectors of the economy. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Zanzibar Education Project:The objective is to improve quality of basic education and facilitate market-relevant skills development Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and Mining(N) Tanzania Energy Development and Access Expansion Project - Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the quality and efficiency of the electricity service provision in the three main growth centers of Dar es Salaam, Arusha and Kilimanjaro and to establish a sustainable basis for energy access expansion and renewable energy development in Tanzania. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Partial Risk Guarantees in Energy Sector:The objective is to enable the development and expansion of natural gas fields by private developers in several locations, and independent power generation activities. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (GUID). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 211-9190, Fax: (255-22) 212-4016, E-mail: sblikwelile@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Servacius B. Likwelile, Executive DirectorRenewable Energy for Rural Electrification (RERE):The objective is to expand rural access to modern energy services and to increase renewable generation in rural electricity supply. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0/20.3 (IDA Credit/CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Ruhudji Hydropower Project SIL:The objective is to support the construction and operation of the hydropower station and the implementation of transmission line, linking the power station with the main national grid in Southern Tanzania. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 9 June 2011. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory A. US$ 100.0/200.0/1000.0 (IDA Credit/GUID/ZPCI). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Singida Wind Power:The objective is to improve the environ-ment for private sector investment in this project, thereby increasing investment in Tanzanian climate-friendly wind generation capacity. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 9 June 2011. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P126432. US$ 100.0/200.0 (GUID/ZPCI). Consultants will be required. Wind EA, Contact: Mark GammonsSustainable Management of Mineral Resources:The objective is to strengthen the Government’s capacity to manage the mineral sector to improve the socioeconomic impacts of large and small-scale mining for Tanzania and Tanzanians and enhance private local and foreign investment. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 23 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Third Power and Gas Sector DPO:The objective is to: (a) strengthen the country’s ability to bridge the financial gap in its power sector; (b) reduce the cost of power supply and promote private sector participation in the power sector; and (c) strengthen the policy and institutional framework for the management of the country’s natural gas resources. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 211-9190, Fax: (255-22) 212-4016, E-mail: sblikwelile@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Servacius B. Likwelile, Executive Director

FinanceTanzania First Pension Reform Policy Credit:The objective is to reform the social security funds to place them on a robust financial and governance basis, thereby providing secure and adequate pen-sions, while at the same time preserving fiscal sustainability of the system. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 9 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P152529. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Tanzania Housing Finance Additional Financing:The objec-tive is to the development of the housing finance market through the provision of medium and long-term liquidity to lenders. Appraisal completed on 8 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 45.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(R) Big Results Now for Health:The objective is to improve the quality of health services particularly focussed on maternal and child health. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0/15.0 (IDA Credit/HRBF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradePrivate Sector Competitiveness Project:The objective is to support the development of private sector enterprises in Tanzania, to build on the results of the current Private Sector Development project. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Private Sector DPO:The objective is to support policy interven-tions to remove obstacles to the development of the private sector in Tanzania. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Open Government Partnership Transparency and Pub-lic Financial Management Credit:The objective is to support the Open Government Partnership strategy implementation of the gov-ernment of Tanzania. Decision Meeting completed on 22 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P133798. US$ 85.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Eleventh Poverty Reduction Support Credit:The objective is to support the country’s policy reform agenda by improving: (a) regional and global competitiveness of the economy; and (b) the poor’s income opportunities. Signing completed on 10 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 85.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, PO Box 9111, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 211-2856/1025, Fax: (255-22) 211-7790, E-mail: ps@mof.go.tz, Contact: Ngosha S. Magonya, Commissioner External Finance

Transportation(R) Dar es Salaam Metropolitan Development:The objectives are to: (a) improve municipal and metropolitan management; and (b) deliver urban services in the three Municipal Councils that make up Dar es Salaam. Decision Meeting completed on 25 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P123134. US$ 300.0/5.0 (IDA Credit/NDF). Consulting services to be determined. DAR City Council, PO Box 9084, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 212-3346, Fax: (255-22) 212-5589, Contact: Mr. Bakari Kingobi, DirectorDar es Salaam Maritime Gateway Project:The objective is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Port of Dar es Salaam and the access and egress of port traffic, for the benefit of all public and private stakeholders. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P150496. US$ 350.0/100.0 (IBRD/DFID). Consultants will be required. Tanzania Ports Authority, One Bandari Road, Dar es

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Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 211-0401, Fax: (255-22) 213-0390, E-mail: mkipande@tanzaniaports.comStrategic Cities Project Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the quality of and access to basic urban services in par-ticipating Local Government Authorities. Bank Approval completed on 29 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148974. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Prime Minister’s Office - Regional Administration and Local Government, PO Box 1923, Dodoma, Tanzania, Tel: (255-26) 232-1908/2848, Fax: (255-26) 232-4966, E-mail: NA, Contact: Malanie Gamage, Permanent Secretary

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionSecond Water Sector Support Project:The objective is to sup-port investment in sub projects the design of which is supported under the WSSP I, including Water and Sewerage Services Improve-ment in the Dar es Salaam. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 225.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Water Sector Support Project Additional Financing:The objective is to support the Government’s poverty alleviation strategy through improvements in the governance of water resources man-agement and the sustainable delivery of water supply and sanitation services. Bank Approval completed on 16 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P146700. US$ 44.9/13.0/15.0 (IDA Credit/DFID/KFW). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Water, Maji Ubungo PO Box 9153, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, Tel: (255-22) 245-1530, Fax: (255-22) 245-1542, E-mail: b.psmw@mowi.go.tz, Contact: EgR. Bashir J. Mrindoko, Permanent Secretary

TogoEducationGlobal Partnership For Education Program:The objectives are to: (a) increase access and equity in basic education; (b) improve teaching and learning conditions; and (c) strengthen institutional and community capacity to deliver quality basic education Donor Approval completed on 27 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 27.8 (EFAF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningMining Governance and Development Project Prepara-tion-Phase I:The objectives are to: (a) strengthen the capacity of key institutions to manage the minerals sector; (b) improve the conditions for increased investments in and revenues from min-ing; and (c) facilitate an effective and efficient spending of mining revenues. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149277. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesCommunity Development and Safety Nets Project Addi-tional Financing:The objective is to provide poor communities with greater access to basic socio-economic infrastructures and social safety nets. Bank Approval completed on 7 March 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. Project: P146598. US$ 12.1 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Technical Secretariat of the Community Development and Safety Nets Project, Projet de Developpement Communautaire, Rez-de-chaussee de l’lmmeuble CENETI, Togo, Tel: (228) 220-7597, E-mail: pdctogo@yahoo.fr, Contact: Yawavi Agboka-Abalo, Coordonatrice du Secretariat Technique

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeSeventh Economic Growth and Governance Credit:The objectives are to support the: (a) policy reforms to strengthen gov-ernance and transparency in public financial management; and (b) key sectors of the economy (cotton, energy, infrastructure, telecom-munications and phosphates). Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 14.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionEmergency Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Energy Ad-ditional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) increase access to infrastructure and urban services in Lome; and (b) support the Government’s efforts to demonstrate concrete improvements in the lives of its citizens, a critical step for sustaining social and po-litical stability in the country. Bank Approval completed on 4 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 14.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Agence deExecution des Travaux Ur-bains (AGETUR), 01 BP 2780, Recette Principale, Cotonou, Togo, Tel: (229) 313-645, Fax: (229) 612-166, E-mail: agetur@intnet.bj, Contact: Yuba Raj Pandey, Vice Chairman

UgandaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Multi sectoral Food Security and Nutrition Project:The objective is to increase production and consumption of diver-sified and nutrient-dense foods and improve child and maternal care behaviors to contribute to improving the nutritional status of vulnerable groups. Pre-appraisal completed on 16 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 27.6 (GAFS). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Agriculture Cluster Development Project:The objective is to increase agricultural exports to the East Africa Community and COMESA markets over the next five years. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 17 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145037. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationPost Primary Education and Training Program 2:The ob-jectives are to: (a) improve access to post-primary education; (b) improve the quality of post-primary education and training; and (c) improve efficiency in the delivery of post- primary education. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Skilling Uganda:The objective is to improve the capacity of in-stitutions to deliver quality and relevant skills training programs in the agriculture and small and medium scale manufacturing/con-struction sectors. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 2 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and Mining(R) Third Energy for Rural Transformation APL:The objec-tive, of the third and final phase of the APL program, is to build on the implementation experience of the ERT-II and will be based on the reform measures that are being developed under the Uganda Accelerated Rural Electrification project (UAREP). Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 4 October 2013. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P133312. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala Road, PO Box 7270, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (256-41) 434-9342, E-mail: info@energy.go.ug(R) Third Energy for Rural Transformation-GEF:The objec-tive is to build on the implementation experience of the ERT-2 and on the reform measures that are being developed under the Uganda Accelerated Rural Electrification Project (UAREP). Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 4 October 2013. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 8.9 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Northern Power Transmission Project:The objective is to support the construction of a transmission line between Lira-Gulu-Nebi-Arua in the Northern part of the country. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P133305. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Devel-opment, Amber House, Room B202, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (256-41) 423-3331, Fax: (256-41) 423-0220, E-mail: baanabe@energy.go.ug

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Partial Risk Guarantee for Renewable Energy Develop-ment Program:The objective will provide support for counterpart risk guarantee to cover the payment risk from Uganda Electricity Transmission Company. Bank Approval completed on 18 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133318. US$ 160.0 (GUID). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Kampala Road, PO Box 7270, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (256-41) 434-9342, E-mail: info@energy.go.ug

Health and Other Social Services(R) Health Systems Strengthening Additional Financing:The objective is to increase utilization of the Uganda National Mini-mum Health Care Package (UNMHCP) with a focus on maternal health and family planning. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. Project: P145280. US$ 58.7/31.3 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Health, PO Box 7272, Lourdel Road, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (256-414) 340-872, Fax: (256-414) 231-584, E-mail: ps@health.go.ug, Contact: Malanie Gamage, Permanent SecretaryReproductive Health Voucher Project:The objectives are to: (a) provide subsidized vouchers to vulnerable and poor pregnant women to access a package of safe delivery services; and (b) support project management functions and build national capacity to mainstream; and (c) scale-up implementation of the safe delivery voucher scheme in the health sector. Bank Approval completed on 3 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144102. US$ 13.3 (GPBA). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, PO Box 7272, Lourdel Road, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (256-414) 340-872, Fax: (256-414) 231-584, E-mail: ps@health.go.ug, Contact: Dr. Asuman Lukwago, Permanent SecretaryUganda Safety Net Program for Productivity and Inclusion:The objective is to support the Government of Uganda to expand income-earning opportunities for poor and vulnerable households, livelihood support, and put in place the building blocks for a social protection system. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 21 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 130.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeGovernance and Accountability:The objective is to integrate and complement ongoing supply-side governance programs with Demand for Good Governance (DFGG) interventions. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Second Financial Sector Development Policy Loan:The objective is to support the development of the market for term fi-nance, with a focus on the reform of the public pension system and deepen the access to financial services. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 January 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P143635. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). No consul-tants are required. Bank of Uganda, Plot 37/43 Kampala Road, PO Box 7120, Kampala, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (256-41) 230-051, Fax: (256-41) 258-515, E-mail: jbagyenda@bou.or.ug, Contact: Justine Bagyenda

TransportationAlbertine Region Sustainable Development Project:The objective is to facilitate the development and competitiveness of the Lake Albert region of Uganda. Bank Approval completed on 26 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145101. US$ 145.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Min-istry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, Finance Building, Nile Ave. PO Box 8147, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (256-41) 232-095, Fax: (256-41) 343-023, E-mail: NA, Contact: Malanie Gam-age, Permanent SecretaryNorth-Eastern Corridor Road Asset Management Project:The objective is to support the Government with urban transport and rehabilitation of national roads on critical road corridors. Bank Approval completed on 30 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P125590. US$ 243.8 (IDA Credit). Consultants

will be required. Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA), Plot 11, Yusuf Lule Road, PO Box 28487, Uganda, Tel: (256-31) 223-3100, Fax: (256-41) 423-2807, E-mail: executive@unra.go.ug, Contact: B. Ssebbugga-Kimeze, Ag. Executive Director, UNRA

Second Kampala Institutional and Infrastructure Devel-opment Project:The objectives are to: (a) extend coverage and quality of service delivery; and (b) deepen institutional reform. Bank Approval completed on 20 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133590. US$ 175.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Kampala Capital City Authority, Sir Apollo Road, Plot 1-3, PO Box 7010, Kampala, Uganda, Tel: (256-71) 744-0348, E-mail: Jmusisi@kcca.go.ug, Contact: J. Semakula Musisi, Execu-tive Director

ZambiaHealth and Other Social ServicesHealth Systems Strengthening for Results:The objective is to strengthen the health systems by: (a) supply chain management, human resources for health and health care financing; (b) MCH outcomes which includes malaria and nutrition; and (c) the current RBF program could possibly expand before the IE results come in mid-2014. Bank Approval completed on 21 March 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P145335. US$ 52.0/15.0 (IDA Credit/HRBF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Ndeke House, Haille Selassie Ave. Lusaka, Zambia, Tel: (260-211) 252-989, Fax: (260-211) 253-344, E-mail: ps@moh.gov.zm, Contact: Dr. Peter Mwaba

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeBudget Support:The objective is to strengthen economic manage-ment and public sector governance in Zambia which strengthens the national budget process and statutory functions including economic management. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 13 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and Na-tional Planning (MoFNP), Government of Zambia, Zambia

Public Financial Management Reform Program-Phase I:The objective is to improve fiscal discipline and public account-ability of the Recipient’s finances, which will be assessed through impact on public financial management processes in relevant PEFA performance indicators. Bank Approval completed on 6 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P147343. US$ 30.0 (ZPFM). Consultants will be required for budgeting, revenue admin-istration and monitoring, internal audit, procurement reforms and integrated financial management information systeam (IFMIS). Ministry of Finance, Zambia, Contact: Mumba Chanda, Project Coor-dinator. Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply; Zambia Revenue Authority; Zambia Procurement Authority

Zambia Rural Women Empowerement:The objective is to increase income levels of extremely poor households. Project Con-cept Review Meeting completed on 24 November 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category C. Project: P151451. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionLusaka Sanitation Project:The objective is to improve sanita-tion services and the performance of Lusaka Water and Sanitation Corporation. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149091. US$ 50.0/40.0/137.0/55.0 (IDA Credit/AFDB/EUIB/KFW). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

ZimbabweFinancePublic Financial Mgt Enhancement Project:The objective is to improve public financial management. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 5.0 (ZIMR). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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Health and Other Social ServicesExpansion of Public Work Program/Productive Safety Net Project:The objective is to provide temporary income support to poor non-labor constrained rural households through their participa-tion in labor-intensive community works, while putting in place the building blocks of a National Productive Safety Net system. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 28 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145518. US$ 25.0 (AFRH). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

East Asia and PacificCambodiaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryLand Allocation for Social and Economic Development Project II:The objective is to establish sustainable, agriculture-based livelihoods for land recipients. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 17 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150631. US$ 23.4 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesSecond Health Sector Support Program Additional Fi-nancing:The objective is to support the implementation of the Government’s Health Strategic Plan 2008-2015 in order to improve health outcomes through strengthening institutional capacity and mechanisms by which the Government and Program Partners can achieve more effective and efficient sector performance. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 6 January 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0/20.0 (IDA Credit/KHFS). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, 151-153 Kampuchea Krom Street, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 722-873, Fax: (855-23) 880-260, E-mail: admin.hssp@online.com.kh, enghuot@online.com.kh, Contact: H.E.Prof. Eng Huot, Prgram Director

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(N) Voice and Action: Social Accountability for Improved Service Delivery:The objective is to improve service delivery in schools, health centers and communes, for rural households in se-lected districts. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 2 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 5.0 (JSDF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

(R) Cambodia PFMMP Additional Financing:The objective is to enhance public financial management by strengthening: (a) revenue mobilization; and (b) budget execution processes through the implementation of a Financial Management Information System (FMIS). Decision Meeting completed on 27 October 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category C. Project: P151984. US$ 7.5 (KHFM). No consultants are required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, St. 92 Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 1286-1355, Fax: (855-23) 428-7798, E-mail: ferp-mef-wbd@camnet.com.kh, Contact: Dr. Sok Saravuth, Under Secretary of State and Manager of GSC

Local Governance and Development Program:The objective is to assist the Royal Government of Cambodia in its implementation of the National Program for Sub National Democratic Development in both local governance and local development objectives. Prepa-ration completed on 24 January 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P096505. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. NCDD Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, 275 Noro-dom Boulevard, Sangkat Tonle Bassa, Khan Chamcar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 362-175, 720-038, Fax: (855-23) 726-092, E-mail: info@ncdd.gov.kh; Ngan.chamroeun@ncdd.gov.kh, Contact: HE Ngan Chamroeun, Project Manager and Deputy Director General

TransportationRoad Asset Management II:The objective is to support road preservation works on priority national roads selected to maximize economic benefits, and to strengthen MPWT road maintenance plan-ning, contracting and management. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for project preparation related consultants. Ministry of Public Works and Trans-port, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 427-845, Fax: (855-23) 214-907, E-mail: mpwt@online.com.kh, Contact: Sovicheano Pheng, Under Secretary of State

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionMekong Integrated Water Resources Management_Phase III:The objective is to support the improvement of fisheries man-agement and establish river basin management in areas of regional importance Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 25 No-vember 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 13.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Cambodia National Mekong Committee (CNMC), Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 216-514, Fax: (855-23) 218-506, E-mail: wattbotkosal@gmail.com, Contact: Botkosal Watt, Deputy Secretary General

ChinaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(N) Hunan Environmental Cleanup of Contaminated Ag-ricultural Soil:The objective aims to support the Department of Agriculture of Hunan Province to improve agricultural production base safety and quality through better management of crop pro-duction environment (soil, water, and other agricultural inputs), technology demonstration, and institutional and rural community capacity building. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Guizhou Rural Development and Poverty Alleviation (Ln. 84340-CN):The objective is to support an integrated partici-patory approach to rural development and improve rural incomes through agriculture development in selected poverty stricken areas of Guizhou Province. The loan was signed on 4 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133261. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Guizhou Poverty Alleviation Office, Room 222, 2nd Floor, No. 5 Building, 242, Zhonghua North Road, Guizhou, Guiyang Province, China, Tel: (86-851) 683-2615, E-mail: nsl6687@163.com, Contact: Mr. Zhou Shibin, Deputy Divi-sion Director(R) Poverty Alleviation and Agriculture Development Dem-onstration in Poor Areas:The objective is to improve rural in-comes and living standards in poor mountain areas through piloting the development of agricultural enterprises and farmers cooperatives that are based on modern technology, operate in environmentally friendly and economically sustainable ways, and can be scaled up for effective rural poverty reduction. Appraisal completed on 3 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133326. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. State Council’s Leading Group for Poverty Reduction, 25/F,Tower A, Disan Zhiye Building, Jia 1, Shuguang Xili, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8261-7152, E-mail: fcpmc@cpad.org.cn, Contact: Qingping Ou, Director GeneralClimate Smart Grassland Ecological Construction:The ob-jective is to demonstrate climate smart and sustainable grassland management practices in selected counties of Qinghai and Gansu Provinces. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.1 (GEFU). Con-sultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Room 218, No.1 building, Yong’an Hotel, Jia 5, Nongzhanguan North Road, Chaoyang District, China, Tel: (86-10) 5919-6365, E-mail: huangbo1114@126.comJiangxi Farm Produce Distribution System Development:The objective is to promote upgrading and standardizing of farm produce wholesale markets in Jiangxi Province to tackle the “diffi-cult to sell” problem. The proposed project intends to uplift market

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service, expand the distribution channel, regulate the distribution and lower the logistic cost of farm produce. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Finance Department of Jiangxi Province, Xinyuan Building, No. 47, Ruzi Road, Nanchang, China, Tel: (86-791) 8728-7699, E-mail: cxm8286@sina.comMainstreaming Integrated Water and Environment Man-agement-GEF:The objective is to mainstream the integrated water and environment management approach to achieve sustainable social and economic development and ecological environment protection, and the large-scale beneficial outcomes in the international Bohai Sea. GEF Council Approval completed on 27 May 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P145897. US$ 17.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environmental Protection, Houyingfang Hutong No.5, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8857-5203, E-mail: li.pei@mepfeco.org.cn, Contact: Pei Li, Deputy Director of PMOTiger Habitat Conservation:The objective is to restore tiger habitat in selected areas of northeastern China for the benefit of the tiger population, the local inhabitants and the environment. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P122383. US$ 3.0 (GEFU). Con-sulting services to be determined. State Forestry Administration, 18 East Street, Hepingli, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8423-9030, Fax: (86-10) 6421-7796, E-mail: pmcsfa@forestry.gov.cn, Contact: Weisheng Wang, Director

EducationXinjiang Technical Vocational Education and Training:The objective is to improve the quality and relevance of project schools to produce skills that respond to the labor market demand, contrib-uting to Xinjiang’s economic and social development. Preparation completed on 1 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147367. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.Yunnan Early Childhood Education Innovation:The objective is to facilitate monitoring and/or evaluation of gender impacts. En-vironmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and Mining(R) Establish M&V System for Energy Efficiency in China:The objective is to establish Measurement and Verification (M&V) system and pilot market-based mechanism, to support the govern-ment to achieve 12th Five-Year Plan energy saving targets in a cost-effective way. Decision Meeting completed on 11 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P132748. US$ 18.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, No. 3, San Li He Lu, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 6855-1129, Fax: (86-10) 6855-1125, E-mail: mv_pmo@163.com, Contact: Zhongjing Wang, Deputy Director General(R) Hebei Clean Heating:The objective is to improve energy ef-ficiency and environmental performance of heating supply in selected cities of Hebei Province. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 91.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Hebei New Energy Development in Rural Areas:The objective is to generate rural energy for local farmer households/communities by: (a) developing large-scale bio-gas facilities and (b) efficiently using local straw and other wastes in rural areas. Appraisal completed on 15 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132873. US$ 71.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Hebei Provincial Rural New Energy Office, No. 88, Yuhua East Street, Yuhua District, Shijiazhuang, China, Tel: (86) 1533-331-0209, E-mail: wb_hebei2012@163.com, Contact: Xiangxue Wang, DirectorClean Cooking and Heating:The objective is to help scale up access to clean and efficient cooking and heating solutions in China through capacity building, policy development and supporting pilot programs. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 10.0 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture, Beijing, China, Tel: (861-05) 919-3208, E-mail: wangyl1234@sohu.com

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP):The objective is to construct a 50 MW CSP power plant in Inner Mongolia that will include a solar field, thermal energy storage, and a power plant. Appraisal completed on 15 April 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P129657. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. China Datang Corporation Renewable Power Co. Ltd. A-1002, Building No. 6, Fenghua Haojing, Guanganmennei Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8351-1372 Ext. 810, Fax: (86-10) 8351-1372 Ext. 888, E-mail: dtxnywyd@163.com, Contact: Yan Changhui, Deputy Director General

Health and Other Social Services(N) Lushan Earthquake Reconstruction and Risk Reduc-tion:The objective is to finance activities to restore public facilities (such as schools, hospitals and shelters); low-income housing, and critical infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water supply, etc., and reduce the vulnerability of this infrastructure and these facilities to natural hazards (earthquake in particular), in selected counties. Environmental Assessment Category A. Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and Trade(N) Red./phase-out of PFOS in Priority Sector:The objective is to assist China to fulfill its obligations under the Stockholm Con-vention to minimize releases of PFOS into the environment by: (i) eliminating PFOS for exempted purposes; and (ii) applying BAT/BEP for acceptable purposes. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 25.0 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Contaminated Site Cleanup:The objective is to support the Chinese government’s capacity of identifying and reducing contami-nation of natural resources and public health risks of exposure to this contamination associated with sites contaminated with POPs and/or other hazardous chemicals. Appraisal completed on 16 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P145533. US$ 15.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Foreign Economic Coopera-tion Office of Ministry of Environment Protection, 5 Houyingfang Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8226-8801, Fax: (86-10) 8220-0510, E-mail: ding.qiong@mepfeco.org.cn, Con-tact: Ms. Qiong Ding, DirectorZhuzhou Brownfield Development:The objective is the reme-diation of around 7.5 square km of land; the cleanup and rehabilita-tion of river banks; and environmental monitoring stations for soil, water and ambient air quality at the industrial Qingshuitang area in Zhuzhou’s district of Shifeng adjacent to the Xiangjiang River in China. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P147381. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeDevelopment of Mercury National Implementation Plan:The objective is to support the Ministry of Environmental Protection to develop a National Implementation Plan on Mercury under the newly established Miamata Convention on Mercury. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 6.0 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Partnership for Market Readiness:The objective is to enable China to design a national carbon emissions trading system that supports the Government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions by using market mechanisms. Bank Approval completed on 16 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P145586. US$ 8.0 (PMR). Consultants will be required. Department of Climate Change, NDRC, Yuetan Nan Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 6850-1553, Fax: (86-10) 6850-2360, E-mail: wangshu@ndrc.gov.cn, Contact: Shu Wang, Deputy DirectorSecond Gansu Cultural and Natural Heritage Protection and Development:The objective is to support the investment for the protection and development of prioritized sites with cultural and natural heritage significance in Gansu province. Environmen-tal Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Project Management Office, Room 806, 8 floor, 3 Build-

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ing, No. 13, ChengGuanQu Guangchang Nan Lu, Lanzhou, Gansu, China, Tel: (86-931) 883-9676, Fax: (86-931) 888-3664, E-mail: gansupmo@126.com, Contact: Mr. Ning Xiaoki, Deputy Director of the PMO

Transportation(N) Three Gorges Modern Logistics Center Infrastructure Project:The objective is to support the development of a modern logistics center downstream of the Three Gorges Dam in the Yichang Municipality of China’s Hubei Province. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Gansu Rural-Urban Integration Infrastructure:The objective is to provide targeted residents of Wuwei Municipality and Linxia County with improved and safe transport access to eco-nomic opportunities and social services. Appraisal completed on 15 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P132775. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Gansu Finance Department, West Dongguang Road, Lanzhou, China, Tel: (86-931) 889-1038, E-mail: gsshxx@163.com, Contact: Lei Xin, Deputy Director(R) Hubei Jingzhou Ancient City Restoration and Protec-tion:The objective is to promote the cultural carry-on and sustain-able development of Jingzhou Ancient Town through protecting and rehabilitating the ancient town and its structures and improv-ing/cleaning up the town’s environment. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Urumqi Urban Transport Project II:The objectives are to: (a) improve traffic congestion; (b) reduce energy consumption; and (c) emissions from transport sector through improvement in public transport services, providing better public transport-supporting in-frastructure, and introducing intelligent transportation system and traffic management. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 140.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Yunnan Highway Asset Management:The objectives are to: (a) enhance Yunnan Government’s highway asset management; and (b) introduce good asset management practices in highway main-tenance planning and budgeting process. Appraisal completed on 1 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132621. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Transport Department, No. 1, Huancheng Xi Lu, Kunming, China, Tel: (86-871) 312-6954, E-mail: ynxcj@163.com, Contact: Xu Caijian, Deputy Director(R) Zhengzhou Urban Rail (Ln. 84570-CN):The objective is to improve urban mobility for the population of Zhengzhou located along the catchment area of Line 3 from Xin Liu Lu Station to Hang Hai Dong Lu Station. Negotiations completed on 4 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P128919. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Zhengzhou Finance Bureau, No. 39, Xinghua South St. Erqi District, Zhengzhou Municipality, China, Fax: (86) 0370-67181314, E-mail: hnzzszwb@126.com, Con-tact: Eryong Ding, Deputy DirectorAnhui Road Maintenance Innovation and Demonstration:The objective is to enhance the scientific decision-making capacity on road maintenance, promote application of innovative maintenance technologies, establish road emergency response and safeguard sys-tem, and upgrade road asset management capacity. Environmental Assessment Category B. Consultants will be required. ANHUI PMO, Floor 12, Ports and Shipping Investment B, 98 Wanghu South Road, Baohe District, Hefei, China, Tel: 86-551-63656197, Fax: 86-551-63756190, E-mail: apcdpeo@vip.163.comHainan Fishing Ports:The objective is to promote small town development by supporting the structural transformation of the fishery sector in Hainan. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 140.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Hainan Provincial Finance Bureau, China, E-mail: wanggg9168@163.com, Contact: Guangqun Wang

Henan Xinxiang New Urbanized Community Development:The objective is to upgrade the living quality of farmers through dem-onstration and urbanized community development and to provide an applicable urbanization model for the middle part of China. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Hubei Xiaogan Logistic Infrastructure:The objective is to support the development of logistic infrastructure in Hubei Prov-ince, advance the development of a modern logistic industry and facilitate the formation of a new logistic terminal for central China, potentially of national significance. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P132562. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Xiaogan Urban Construction Investment Corporation, Jiaotong Da Dao 391, Xiaogan, China, Tel: (86-712) 232-8319, E-mail: 290849858@qq.com, Contact: Xiong Jianping, DirectorSichuan Chonqqing Cooperation: Guangan Demonstration Area Infrastructure Development:The objective is to support Linshui Town and Qianfeng District to provide adequate infrastruc-ture services to support current needs and projected growth. Ap-praisal completed on 22 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P133456. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Sichuan Province Guang’an Municipal DRC, No. 227 of Chengnan Xing’an Street, Guang’an City, Guang’an, China, Tel: (86-0286) 234-5653, E-mail: fuchunlin999@163.com, Contact: Jinling Luo, PMO Deputy DirectorTianjin Transport Improvement:The objective is to improve safe and affordable access to areas located in the Tianjin Outer ring road, in all weather conditions, through a combination of mass tran-sit, regular buses and non-motorized transport. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 June 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P148129. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consul-tants will be required. Tianjin Project Management Office, No. 209, Xinhualu, Heping District, Tianjin, China, Tel: (86-22) 2319 1560, Fax: (86-22) 2312 0978, E-mail: tjpmo@public.tpt.tj.cn, Contact: Qi Wenjie, DirectorTongren Rural Transport:The objective is to provide all-season road access in Dejiang and Sinan counties in a sustainable manner. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 25 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148071. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Tongren Municipal Transport Bureau, No. 459, Dongtaidadao, Tongren 554300, Gui-zhou Province, China, Tel: (86-856) 520-2505, E-mail: trpmo@vip.163.com, Contact: Yan Xunguang, DirectorWuhan Integrated Transport Development:The objective is to improve mobility and accessibility in Wuhan Metropolitan Area. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 April 2014. En-vironmental Assessment Category A. Project: P148294. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Wuhan Urban Con-struction Utilization of Foreign Investment Project Management, No. 40, Changqinglu, Hanhou, Wuhan 430030, China, Tel: (86-27) 858-4312, Fax: (86-27) 6565-5354, E-mail: Whcjwzxmb@163.com, Contact: Dai Ke Jun, DirectorXiangshan County Sustainable Development:The objective is to pilot innovative finance mechanisms to promote sustainable devel-opment in Xiangshan County, Ningbo Municipality. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ningbo Project Management Office, 1506/R F15 Tianning Tower, 138 West Zhongshan Road, Ningbo, China, Tel: (86-574) 8728-0430, E-mail: yuhaifeng78@sina.com, Contact: Mr. Yu Haifeng, Executive Deputy DirectorYinXi Railway:The objective is to improve direct rail connectiv-ity for passengers and businesses located along the corridor be-tween Yinchuan in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region and Xi’an in Shaanxi Province, through Gansu Province. Preparation completed on 10 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P127869. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Zheng-zhou Finance Bureau, No. 39, Xinghua South St. Erqi District, Zhengzhou Municipality, China, Fax: (86) 0370-67181314, E-mail: hnzzszwb@126.com, Contact: Eryong Ding, Deputy Director

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Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(N) Poyang Lake Basin Water Environment Management:The objective is to reduce pollutants inflow to Poyang Lake. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Chongqing Small Towns Water Environment Man-agement (Ln. 84560-CN):The objective is to is to reduce flood risks and improve wastewater services in selected counties of the Chongqing Municipality. Negotiations completed on 10 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P133117. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Project Management Office, No. 248, Reminlu, Yuzhong District, Chongqing City, China, Tel: (86-23) 6389-7423, E-mail: cqpmo1993@163.com, Contact: Mr. Zhou Linjun, PMO Director(R) Guilin Integrated Environment Management:The ob-jective is to improve the water and sanitation services in Guilin. Negotiations completed on 11 November 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category A. Project: P133017. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Con-sultants will be required. Project Management Unit, No 8, Diecai Lu, Diecai District, Guilin, China, Tel: (86-773) 282-5859, Contact: Liang Gao, PMO Director(R) Municipal Solid Waste Management-GEF:The objec-tive is to strengthen the legislative and institutional framework and demonstrate in three municipalities the application of best available techniques to reduce the release of unintended persistent organic pol-lutants from municipal solid waste disposal areas and incinerators. Bank Approval completed on 14 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P126832. US$ 12.0 (GEFU). Consul-tants will be required. Ministry of Environmental Protection, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8226-8807, Fax: (86-10) 8220-0506, E-mail: fang.li@mepfeco.org.cn, Contact: Ding Qiong, Department Head(R) Qinghai Xining Environment Management (Ln. 84230-CN):The objective is to improve the environment of Xining Munici-pality by: (a) constructing wastewater treatment plants; (b) improving watershed management; and (c) improving capacity building. Bank Approval completed on 25 September 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category A. Project: P133116. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Qinghai Xining Project Management Office, No. 215 of Xiadu Avenue, Huangshui River Integrated Mgmt Committe, Xin-ing, China, Tel: (86-971) 628-9266, Fax: (86-971) 627-0168, E-mail: xnhjzlshxmb@163.com, Contact: Jin Xu, PMO DirectorHuainan Coal Mining Subsidence Area Rehabilitation:The objective is to support environmental remediation and utilization of JiuDa Coal-Minig subsidence area in Huainan City. Decision Meet-ing completed on 15 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P133000. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Huainan PMO, 8th Floor of Jinhai Building, Chen Dong Zhong Lu Rd, Huainan FB, Huainan, China, Tel: (86-554) 666-7335, Fax: (86-554) 666-7849, E-mail: jiawencjw@163.com, Contact: Ji-awen Chen, Contact PersonShanxi Internet of Things for Environmental Protection:The objective is to implement “Total Life Cycle Environment Man-agement” of major pollution sources, build a new and integrated environment protection management system, and enable more scientific, timely, and accurate decision making regarding environ-ment management for China’s central and western regions. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 13 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Environmental Protection of Shanxi Province, No. 21 Binhe West Road, Taiyuan City, China, Tel: (86-351) 637-1083, E-mail: duanzw8341@163.comZhejiang Rural Water Supply and Sanitation:The objective is to improve the quality of the environment in Anji County, Fuyang City, Tiantai County and Longquan City of Zhejiang Province through construction of rural domestic wastewater treatment systems. Bank Approval completed on 25 September 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P133018. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Project Management Office, No. 5, Huan cheng Xi Lu, West Lake Distr, Hangzhou, China, Tel: (86-571) 8705-5538, Fax: (86-571) 8705-4151, E-mail: ch@zei.gov.cn, Contact: He Cai, Director of PMO

FijiTransportation(R) Transport Infrastructure Investment:The objective is to improve the resilience and safety of land and maritime infrastruc-ture for users of project roads, bridges and jetties. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 23 July 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P150028. US$ 50.0/100.7 (IBRD/ASDB). Consulting services to be determined. Fiji Roads Authority, Fiji, Tel: (679) 310-0114, E-mail: neil.cook@fijiroads.org

IndonesiaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryDedicated Grant Mechanism (DGM) for Indigenous People:The objective is to support the building of technical, institutional and communication capacities of indigenous peoples and local communi-ties in order for them to participate in REDD+ policy dialogue, im-prove their livelihoods and improve management of their traditional lands. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 6.5 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Forest Investment Program: Forest Management Unit Development:The objectives are to: (a) pilot the strengthening of decentralized forest management units; and (b) increase local capacity for sustainable forest management. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 April 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144269. US$ 17.0 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningGeothermal Energy Upstream Development:The objective is to increase the utilization of clean geothermal-based electricity in order to reduce pollution and improve the environment. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category A. US$ 200.0/75.0 (IBRD/ZBIL). Consulting services to be determined. Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), Menara Cakrawala Lantai, 15th Floor, Jl. MH Thamrin No. 9, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 3983-3222, Fax: (62-21) 3983-3230, E-mail: info@pgeindonesia.com, Contact: Narendra Widjajanto, Finance Director CFO

Large Enterprises Energy Efficiency:The objective is to re-move barriers to and stimulate energy efficiency investments in large industrial enterprises in Indonesia. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148620. US$ 5.5 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Matenggeng Pumped Storage Hydro-Electrical:The objec-tives are to: (a) increase the peaking capacity of the power generation system in Java- Bali in an environmentally and socially sustainable way; and (b) strengthen the institutional capacity of the project implementing entity (PLN) in hydropower planning, development, and operation. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. PLN (Persero), Jl. Trunojoyo Block M1/135, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 722-1332, Fax: (62-21) 726-3119, E-mail: murtaqi@pln.co.id, Contact: Murtaqi Syamsuddin, Director

Partnership for Market Readiness:The objective is to create and/or improve the conditions in Indonesia for use of carbon mar-ket instruments in the regulation and mitigation of GHG emission. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.7 (PMR). Consultants will be required. National Climate Change Council, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan No. 13, Lantai 18, Jakarta, Indonesia, E-mail: info@dnpi.go.id, Contact: Dicky Edwin Hindarto, Head

Poko Hydropower:The objective is to supply electricity from renewable energy resources for economic development and rural electrification expansion in South and West Sulawesi in a least-cost and environmentally and socially sustainable way. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 360.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. PLN (Persero), Jl. Trunojoyo Block M1/135, Kebay-oran Baru, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 722-1332, Fax: (62-21) 726-3119, E-mail: murtaqi@pln.co.id

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Renewable Energy for Electrification:The objective is to sup-port the Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) to prepare, finance, and implement the 1,000 islands electrification program. Specifically, this would focus on grid connected renewable energy development and electricity access scale-up. Preparation completed on 16 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128568. US$ 150.0/150.0 (IBRD/KFW). Consultants will be required. PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, Jl, Trunojoyo Blok M 1/135, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 725-1234, E-mail: murtaqi@pln.co.id, Contact: Mr. Murtaqi Syamsuddin, Director, Planning

Health and Other Social ServicesPNPM Generasi Program Additional Financing:The objec-tive is to empower local communities in poor, rural sub-districts in project provinces to increase utilization of health and education services and foster accountability in local service delivery. Bank Approval completed on 25 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147658. US$ 151.7 (IDPN). Consultants will be required. Directorate General of Village Community Empowerment (PMD) Ministry of Home Affairs, Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara No. 7, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 794-2373, E-mail: ppkpmd@yahoo.com, Contact: Tarmizi Karim, Director General Village and Community Empowerment

Industry and TradeLombok Regional Economic Development:The objective is to promote private sector development in the tourism industry in In-donesia and at the same time contribute to sustainable preservation, development, and management of Indonesia’s prime tourism assets. Preparation completed on 28 May 2013. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P131001. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeLocal Government and Decentralization Additional Financ-ing:The objective is to support the Government to promote greater transparency and quality in the delivery of outputs in the infrastruc-ture sectors by: disbursing results and policy actions specified in the DLIs that will be structured around the Government’s regula-tions on DAK transfers. Bank Approval completed on 30 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P123940. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Jl. Dr. Wahidin No. 1, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 384-1067, Fax: (62-21) 386-6120, E-mail: ahmadyani1166@gmail.com, Contact: T. Lumban Tobing, Deputy Director for FundsMetropolitan and Urban Development:The objective is to im-prove planning and investment in participating cities in projects that will be economically and ecologically sustainable. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 May 2012. Environmental Assess-ment Category A. Project: P129406. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Bappenas, Jl. Taman Surapati No. 2, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 392-3462, Fax: (62-21) 3193-4731, E-mail: pohan@bappenas.go.id, Contact: Dr. Max Pohan, Deputy Minister. City Government of Makassar, Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani No. 9, Makassar, Indonesia, Tel: (62-411) 317-007, Fax: (62-411) 317-720, E-mail: walikota@makassar.go.id, Contact: Mr. Ilham Arief Sirajud-din, Mayor of Makassar. City Government of Balikpapan, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 1, Balikpapan, Indonesia, Tel: (62-542) 421-420, Fax: (62-542) 422-941, E-mail: walikota@balikpapan.go.id, Contact: Mr. Rizal Effendi, Mayor of Balikpapan. City Government of Surabaya, Jl. Taman Surya No. 1, Surabaya, Indonesia, Tel: (62-31) 534-5689, Fax: (62-31) 531-2144, E-mail: walikota@surabaya.go.id, Contact: Ms. Tri Rismaharini, Mayor of Surabaya

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionWater and Sanitation Investment Facility:The objectives are to: (a) increase access to water supply and sanitation services by supporting the central government programs of capital, output-based grants and loans through program partner facilities; and (b) supporting central and local government capacity strengthening. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 November 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P129002. US$ 100.0/30.0 (IBRD/ZBIL). Consultants will be required. Ministry of

Public Works, Jl. Pattimura No. 20, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 7279-6158, Fax: (62-21) 7279-6155, E-mail: di_bpck@yahoo.com, Contact: Iman Emawi, Director General of Human Settlements. Indonesia Investment Agency, Graha Mandiri, 5th Floor, Jl Imam Bonjol, No. 61, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 3983-2091/94, Fax: (62-21) 3983-2095, E-mail: pip@pip-indonesia.com, Contact: Sori-taon Siregar, CEO

KiribatiPublic Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Second Economic Reform Development Policy Op-eration (Cr. D0060-KI):The objective is to support the Gov-ernment of Kiribati in a range of key economic and fiscal reforms. Bank Approval completed on 14 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 3.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, PO Box 647, Bairiki, Tarawa, Kiribati, Tel: 686-21-806, E-mail: jreynolds@mfep.gov.ki, Contact: Jason Reynolds, Director National Economic Planning Unit

Transportation(N) Kiribati Road Rehabilitation Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the condition of South Tarawa’s main road network and help strengthen road financing and maintenance capacity. Decision Meeting completed on 13 June 2013. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P154012. US$ 6.0/7.0 (IDA Grant/PRIF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Kiribati Aviation Investment Additional Financing:The objective is to improve operational safety and oversight of inter-national air transport infrastructure. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 4.0/5.0 (IDA Grant/PRIF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Communication, Transport, and Tourism Development, Kiribati, Tel: 686-26-004, E-mail: tmwemwenikeaki@gmail.com, Contact: Terieta Mwemwenikeaki, SecretaryKiribati Road Rehabilitation - Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the condition of South Tarawa’s main road network and help strengthen road financing and maintenance capac-ity. Decision Meeting completed on 14 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144099. US$ 7.0 (PRIF). Consul-tants will be required for technical assistance studies in the areas of road safety, and micro-enterprises for road management. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, PO Box 487, Tarawa, Kiribati, Tel: (686) 21-806, E-mail: eali@mfep.gov.ki, Contact: Mr. Eliot Ali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Economic Dev

Lao People’s Democratic RepublicAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(N) Second Lao Environment and Social (Additional Fi-nancing to PAW):The objective is to help strengthen selected envi-ronmental protection management systems, specifically for protected areas conservation, enforcement of wildlife laws and environmental assessment management. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 29 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.5/7.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Natural Resources and Environment Management:The ob-jective is to support the Government of Lao PDR’s development goals in sustainable natural resource and environmental management including climate change. Preparation completed on 16 September 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.5/7.5/8.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/AUSL). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tel: (856-20) 5569-9461, E-mail: phanthavong2020@hotmail.com, Contact: Virana Sonnasinh, Deputy Director

EducationSecond Global Partnership for Education:The objective is to improve school effectiveness at the pre-primary and primary levels through strengthening school-level management capacity and im-proving early grade reading. Appraisal completed on 3 September

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2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149130. US$ 16.8 (EFAF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Educa-tion and Sports, Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tel: (856-21) 243-572, E-mail: edpiimoe@laopdr.com, Contact: Madame Khampseuth Kitignavon, Project Director

Energy and Mining(R) Power Grid Improvement:The objective is to help improve efficiency and reliability of power distribution in selected areas served by Electricite du Laos (EdL). Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149599. US$ 30.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesMaternal/Child Health and Nutrition Improvement:The objective is to assist the Government of Lao PDR in improving ma-ternal and child health and nutritional status of children under five years old and improving coverage of effective multi-sectoral inter-ventions with a focus on the poor and marginalized in poor villages. Preparation completed on 21 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 25.0/25.0 (IDA Credit/ASDB). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeTenth Poverty Reduction Support Operation:The objective is to support policies and institutional reforms enabling the sustainable management of increasing revenues going to and generated from natural resource sectors to deliver improved public services. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category U. US$ 10.0/10.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, 23 Singha Road, PO Box 46, Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tel: (856-21) 911-611, Fax: (856-21) 412-142, E-mail: chanthavongsa.t@gmail.com, Contact: Mrs. Thipphakone Chanthavongsa, Director General

Marshall IslandsAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Repub-lic of the Marshall Islands (Cr. D0170-MH):The objective is to sustainably increase the economic benefits captured by Pacific Island Countries from the ecosystem services provided by the Western Pacific Ocean. Negotiations completed on 7 November 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151760. US$ 6.8 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Marshall Islands Maritime Authority, Marshall Islands, Tel: (692) 625-8262, Contact: Mr. Sam Lanwi, Jr. Deputy Director

Information and CommunicationsSecond ICT Sector Development Policy Operation:The ob-jective is to increase access to telecommunications in the Marshall Islands, which will increase the availability of telecommunications infrastructure and enable the more widespread application of ICT services supporting improvements in economic and social develop-ment. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 4 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P146201. US$ 3.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Fi-nance, Marshall Islands, Tel: (692) 625-3445

Micronesia, Federated States ofAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Federated States of Micronesia Pacific Islands re-gional Oceanscpe Program (Cr. D0140-FM):The objective is to strengthen the management of selected Pacific Island oceanic and coastal fisheries, and the critical habitats upon which they depend. Negotiations completed on 3 November 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P151754. US$ 5.5 (IDA Credit). Con-sultants will be required. National Oceanic Resource Management Authority (NORMA), Palikir, Pohnpei, Micronesia, Federated States of, Tel: 6913202700, E-mail: info@norma.fm, Contact: Eugene Pan-gelian, Deputy Director

MongoliaEducation

Education Quality Reform:The objective is to improve the qual-ity of education for primary school children in Mongolia by im-proving learning outcomes and increasing instructional time. Bank Approval completed on 6 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148110. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Gov-ernment Building 111, Baga Toiruu 44, Mongolia, Tel: (976-11) 260-816, Fax: (976-11) 323-158, E-mail: info@mecs.gov.mn, Contact: Ts Bayarkhuu, Head of Finance and Investment, MES

Energy and Mining

Mongolia Second Energy Sector:The objective is to rehabilitate and expand of electricity distribution facilities in aimag utilities in order to improve service, accommodate new connections and reduce losses. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 45.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Finance

Export Development:The objective is to support diversification and expansion of Mongolian exports by: (a) improving access of Mongolian exporters to export finance products and services; and (b) strengthening competitiveness of Mongolian exports through capacity building of exporters and quality improvements in export products. Appraisal completed on 5 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P147438. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economic Devel-opment, Government Building-2, Unitd Nations Street 5/1, Ulaan-Baatar, Mongolia, Tel: (976-51) 264-181/82, Fax: (976-11) 327-914, E-mail: zoltuya@med.gov.mn, Contact: Ms. B. Zoltuya, Senior Of-ficer, Economic Cooperation

Health and Other Social Services

E-Health:The objective is to improve integration and utilization of health information and e-health solutions for better health ser-vice delivery in selected sites. Bank Approval completed on 6 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P131290. US$ 19.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Government Building 8, Olympic Street 2 Sukhbaatar District 142, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Tel: (976-11) 5126-0474, Fax: (976-11) 320-916, E-mail: tsolmongerel@moh.mon, Contact: Tsolmongerel Tsilajaav, Director

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent Government (SMART):The objective is to focus on leveraging Mongolia’s well developed ICT infrastructure for accountable, responsive, and trans-parent government through the implementation of e-Government and m-Government applications and open government data initia-tives. Bank Approval completed on 6 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P130891. US$ 19.4 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Information, Communications Technol-ogy and Post Authority, Sq. Sukhbaatar-1, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Tel: (976-11) 330-790, Fax: (976-11) 330-780, E-mail: info@ictpa.gov.mn, Contact: Ch. Davaajamts, Chief Technology Officer

Third Sustainable Livelihoods:The objective is to institution-alize appropriate mechanisms utilized in phase I and II of the Sus-tainable Livelihoods Program to reduce the vulnerability of rural communities throughout Mongolia. Bank Approval completed on 6 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P125232. US$ 24.8/11.4 (IDA Credit/SWTZ). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Khuvisgalchdiin Avenue 38, State Building No 7, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Tel: (976-11) 322-465, Fax: (976-11) 328-107, E-mail: support@mof.gov.mn, Contact: A. Khashtsetseg, Project Director

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MyanmarAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Smallholder Agriculture Development:The objective is to increase crop yields and farm incomes from crop production in selected sites served by the project. Decision Meeting completed on 11 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147629. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Revenue, Building No. 26, Naypyi Taw, Myanmar, Tel: (95-67) 410-322, E-mail: nwenwewin1957@gmail.com, Contact: Nwe New Win, Budget Director

Energy and Mining(R) National Electrification:The objective is to help increase ac-cess to electricity in Myanmar. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 12 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P152936. US$ 300.0/200.0 (IDA Credit/ZPCO). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Myingyan Power Generation:The objective to facilitate the de-velopment of new power generation capacity by the private sector by offering an IDA guarantee to mitigate selected risks facing private sector lenders and investors to Myanmar, and help reduce the cost of electricity supplied by independent power producers (IPP). Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P151366. US$ 100.0 (GUID). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesStrengthening Myanmar’s Health System for Universal Health Coverage:The objective is to increase access to essential health services, with a focus on accelerating progress towards achiev-ing the millennium development goals (MDGs) related to maternal, newborn and child health. Bank Approval completed on 14 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149960. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Office Building #4, Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar, Tel: (95-67) 411-353, Fax: (95-67) 411-355, E-mail: kyawkhaing68@gmail.com, Contact: Dr. Kyaw Khaing, Director

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeMyanmar Development Policy Operation:The objective is to support the Government of Myanmar’s policy reform framework for improved and decentralized delivery of social services. Environ-mental Assessment Category U. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationNational Community Driven Development:The objective is to enable poor rural communities to benefit from improved access to and use of basic infrastructure and services through a people-cen-tered approach and to enhance the government’s capacity to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management (Cr. 55590-MM):The objective is to support the Government of Myan-mar in developing and managing the Ayeyarwady Basin and national water resources in a sustainable and integrated manner. Negotiations completed on 24 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P146482. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Directorate of Water Resources and Improvement of River Systems, Ministy of Transport, Office No. 5, Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Tel: (95-6) 741-1030, Fax: (95-6) 741-1165, E-mail: dgdwir@mptmail.com.mm, Contact: Htun Lwin Oo, Director General

PhilippinesAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(N) Inclusive Partnerships for Agricultural Competitive-ness:The objective is to contribute to poverty reduction, em-ployment generation, and increased households’ incomes in the targeted clusters. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on

17 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Rural Development Program:The objective is to increase rural incomes and enhance farm and fishery productivity in targeted areas. Bank Approval completed on 29 August 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P132424. US$ 7.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Department of Agriculture, 2/F Department of Agriculture, Elliptical Road, Quezon City, Philippines, Tel: (632) 920-4369, Fax: (632) 929-8183, E-mail: spja_osec@yahoo.com, prdpnpco@gmail.com, Contact: Hon. Proceso J. Alcala, Secretary of Agriculture

Energy and Mining

(R) Renewable Energy Development:The objective is to in-crease renewable energy generation in all parts of the Philippines, including in off-grid areas, and to bolster private sector lending to electric cooperatives that are focused on operational and financial efficiency. Appraisal completed on 10 November 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category F. Project: P147646. US$ 44.0 (CCTF). Consultants will be required. LGU Guarantee Corporation, 121 Valero Street, Antel Corporate Center, Makati City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 751-8764, E-mail: dengorial@lgugc.com, Contact: Lydia Orial, President and CEO

Access to Sustainable Energy:The objective is to assist the Phil-ippines in increasing access to electricity in a sustainable manner. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 36.7 (PHFS). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Energy, Energy Center, Rizal Drive, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 840-2134, Fax: (63-2) 840-2173, E-mail: iexconde@doe.gov.ph, Contact: Irma Exconde, Assistant Director. LGU Guarantee Cor-poration, 121 Valero St. Antel Corporate Center, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 751-8764, E-mail: dengorial@lgugc.com, Contact: Lydia Orial, President and CEO

Health and Other Social Services

(N) Cross-Sectoral Public Health Enhancement:The objec-tive is to help the Government of the Philippines to scale up national and sub-national level cross-sectoral activities for more effective health promotion and disease prevention. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

(N) Philippines Social Welfare Development and Reform Project II:The objectives are to: (a) support the delivery of the existing conditional cash transfer (CCT) program - the Pantawid Pamiliyang - program to poor households with children; and (b) ex-pand the menu and coverage and strengthen the delivery of Govern-ment programs aimed at increasing productive capacity of poor and vulnerable households. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Multi Donor Facility-Mindanao Reconstruction and Devel-opment:The objective is to improve social and economic recovery in conflict-affected communities of Mindanao through activities which promote confidence-building, peace and demand-driven governance. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 26 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147008. US$ 6.6 (PHMF). Consultants will be required. Mindanao Land Foundation, Inc. Reyes Bldg, Jade St. Saniel Subd, Kidapawan City, Cotabato, Phil-ippines, Tel: (63-64) 278-3077, E-mail: minland-cmo@minland.ph, Contact: Damaso Vertido, Executive Director. International Labour Organization, 19th Floor, Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, Metro Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 580-9900, Fax: (63-2) 856-7597, E-mail: johnsonl@ilo.org, Contact: Mr. Lawrence Jeff Johnson, Director. Community and Family Services International, 2/F Torres Building, 2442 Park Avenue, Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-91) 7812-8523, E-mail: vhernandez@cfsi.ph, Contact: Vladimir Hernandez, Director, Philippine Programs

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Industry and TradeHydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-out:The objective is to assist the Philippines in meeting its HCFC phase-out obligations to the Montreal Protocol. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 (MPIN). Consultants will be required. Department of Environ-ment and Natural Resources, 4/F DENR Main Building, Visayas Avenue, Quezon City, Tel: (63-2) 926-2672, Fax: (63-2) 924-2540, E-mail: osec@denr.gov.ph, Contact: Jose Atienza, Jr. Secretary

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeManila Bay Integrated Water Quality Management:The objective is to improve the quality of water in the Manila Bay, Pasig River and Laguna Lake system, through institutional mechanisms enabling integrated and comprehensive support for public and pri-vate initiatives, to address sources of pollution, sedimentation and flooding in key pollution hotspots. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 March 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. De-partment of Environment and Natural Resources, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Tel: (632) 929-6626, Fax: (632) 926-8074, E-mail: tehanna08@gmail.com, Contact: Analiza R. Teh, UndersecretaryThird Development Policy Loan:The objective is to support specific efforts by the government to help shift the Philippines into a new inclusive growth trajectory. The operation’s five pillars all serve to tackle binding constraints to promoting the sustained reduction in extreme poverty reduction and improved livelihoods for notably the poorest 40% of Filipinos. Bank Approval completed on 26 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P147803. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Department of Finance, 5/F DOF Building, BSP Complex Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philip-pines, Tel: (632) 525-4194, 496-6571, Fax: (632) 523-9216, E-mail: Ideleon@dof.gov.ph, Contact: Rosalia V. de Leon, Under Secretary

Transportation(R) Metro Manila Corridor Improvement:The objective is to improve the overall performance of the urban passenger transport system along a few corridors in Metro Manila in terms of quality and level of service, affordability, safety, and environmental efficiency. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 53.0/25.0 (IBRD/CIF). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Transportation and Communications, Ortigas Ave, Brgy. Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 723-1507, 727-7960, Fax: (63-2) 726-7128, E-mail: reneklimcaoco@yahoo.com, Contact: Rene Limcaoco, Under Secretary

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(N) Metro Manila Flood Management-Phase 1:The objective is to reduce the vulnerability to flooding and improve the living condi-tions of several tens of thousands in the Greater Metro Manila Area waterways/drainage channels by modernizing all pumping stations. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Manila Bay Integrated Water Quality Management-GEFU:The objective is to contribute to the improvement of the quality of water in Manila Bay, Pasig River and Laguna Lake system through the establishment of institutional mechanisms and implementa-tion of investments in priority pollution hotspots through public and private actions. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 March 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.4 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Department of Environ-ment and Natural Resources, Quezon City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 929-6626/27/28/29, Fax: (63-2) 926-8074, E-mail: tehanna08@gmail.com, tehanna17@yahoo.com, Contact: Analiza Teh, Under-secretaryStudies for Sustainable Flood Management:The objective is to prepare priority projects that aim to improve flood manage-ment and resilience in the Greater Metro Manila Area. Appraisal completed on 31 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P145391. US$ 7.0 (PHFS). Consultants will be required for technical studies (dam and land raising), social and environ-

mental assessments, including detailed social surveys. Department of Public Works and Highways, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 304-3000, Fax: (63-2) 304-3487, E-mail: Webmaster@dpwh.gov.ph, Contact: Mr. Patrick Gatan, Director PMO - Flood Control

RegionalAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program (Cr. D0230-4P):The objective is to sustainably increase the economic benefits captured by Pacific Island Countries from the ecosystem ser-vices provided by the Western Pacific Ocean. This abundant oceans-cape, and the ecosystem services it provides, is a shared natural capital asset for the entire region. Appraisal completed on 23 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P131655. US$ 33.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resources, Vaiaku, Funafuti, Tuvalu, Tel: (688)20-827, Contact: Mr. Solomua Ionatana, Principal Fisheries Officer. Forum Fisheries Agency, Tel: (677) 21-124, E-mail: timothy.adams@ffa.int, Contact: Mr. Timothy Adams, Director of Fisheries Management. National Oceanic Resource Management Authority, Tel: (691) 320-2700, E-mail: info@norma.fm, Contact: Mr. Eugene Pangelinan, Deputy Director. Marshall Islands Marine Resources Authority, Tel: (692) 625-8262, Contact: Mr. Sam Lanwi, Jr. Deputy DirectorPacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program - Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency:The objective is to support the countries of FSM, RMI, the Solomon Islands and Tuvalu to strengthen the management of selected Pacific Island oceanic and coastal fisheries. Decision Meeting completed on 7 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151783. US$ 4.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Forum Fisheries Agency, Pacific Islands, Tel: 67721124, Contact: Timothy Adams, Director of Fisheries ManagementPacific Regional Program-Identifying and Implementing practical CCA and Related DRR Knowledge and Experi-ence:The objective is to support and facilitate the dissemination and better utilization of local, national and regional knowledge and information on climate change adaptation (CCA) and related disaster risk reduction (DRR) to build and strengthen the capacity of Pacific Island countries to manage climate change risks to food security and critical infrastructure. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 30 January 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 6.1 (CSCF). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and Communications(R) Federated States of Micronesia/Palau Connectivity (Cr. D0040-FM):The objective is to reduce the cost and increase the availability of international bandwidth for participating countries by: (a) facilitating a wide range of ICT applications to support social and economic development in the Pacific region; and (b) enhancing the participation of these countries in the global economy. Negotiations completed on 31 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P130592. US$ 47.5/25.0 (IDA Grant/ASDB). Consultants will be required. Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure, PO Box PS-2, Palikir, Pohnpei, Micronesia, Feder-ated States of, Tel: (691) 320-2865, Fax: (691) 320-5853, E-mail: itimaif@mail.fm, Contact: Francis Itimai, Department Secretary. Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Industries and Commerce, PO Box 1471, Ngerulmud, Palau, Tel: (680) 767-2111, Fax: (680) 767-3207, E-mail: tchin@palaunet.gov, Contact: Mr. Takkon Chin, Chief Divi-sion of Communications

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(N) South East Asia Disaster Risk Management:The objec-tive is to reduce the vulnerability of people and assets to natural hazards in targeted disaster-prone areas of Lao PDR, Cambodia and Myanmar. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Pacific Resilience Program:The objective is to strengthen di-saster and climate resilience and improve post disaster financial

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response capacity of participating countries. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 32.0/15.0 (IDA Credit/ZBIL). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

SamoaInformation and CommunicationsPacific Regional Connectivity Program: Phase II Samoa Connectivity:The objective is to reduce the cost and increase the availability of international bandwidth for participating countries, and thereby facilitate the development of a wide range of ICT applica-tions to support social and economic development in the Pacific re-gion, and to enhance the participation of these countries in the global economy. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 October 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128904. US$ 15.5/18.5 (IDA Grant/ASDB). Consulting services to be deter-mined. Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, 1st Floor Chan Mow Plaza, Savalalo, Apia, Samoa, Tel: 6857771133, E-mail: a.ahsam@mcit.gov.ws, Contact: Tua’imáló Asamu Ah Sam, Chief Executive Officer. Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of Samoa, Matafele, Samoa, Tel: (685) 34-331, Fax: (685) 21-312, Contact: Tupa’imatuna Iulai Lavea, Chief Executive Officer

Solomon IslandsAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Solomon Islands Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program (Cr. 55670-SB, Cr. D0150-SB):The objective is to strengthen the management of selected Pacific Island oceanic and coastal fisheries, and the critical habitats upon which they depend. Negotiations completed on 4 November 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P151777. US$ 9.9 (IDA Credit). Con-sultants will be required. Solomon Islands Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Solomon Islands, Tel: 67728601, Contact: Ronelle Panda, Deputy Director - Policy, Planning, and Project Man-agement

Energy and MiningElectricity Access Expansion:The objective is to increase access of low income households to electricity services in peri-urban and rural areas of Solomon Islands. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 6.4/4.7/3.0 (CIF/GPBA/ZPCO). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Tina River Hydropower Development:The objectives are to: (a) improve the affordability of electricity on Guadalcanal by switching energy production from very expensive, imported, diesel power to hydropower, a sustainable, lower cost, and renewable alternative; and (b) mobilize private financing for power generation to supple-ment limited public resources. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 June 2009. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P114317. US$ 12.0/8.0 (EUIB/GUID). Consultants will be required for various preparatory studies (environmental and social impact assessment, market and pricing, geological, feasibility) and for dam safety advisory and environmental and social panel of experts. Ministry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, PO Box G37, Lengakiki Ridge, Honiara, Solomon Islands, Tel: (677) 28-609/25-937, Fax: (677) 25-811, E-mail: ps@mines.gov.sb, Contact: Rene Sore, Permanent Secretary

Tina River Hydropower Development:The objectives are to: (a) improve the affordability of electricity on Guadalcanal by switching energy production from very expensive, imported, diesel power to hydropower, a sustainable, lower cost, and renewable alternative; and (b) mobilize private financing for power generation to supplement limited public resources. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P152779. US$ 119.0 (GUID). Consultants will be required for various preparatory studies (environmental and social impact assessment, market and pricing, geological, feasibility) and for dam safety advisory and environmental and social panel of experts. Min-istry of Mines, Energy and Rural Electrification, PO Box G37, Len-gakiki Ridge, Honiara, Solomon Islands, Tel: (677) 28-609/25-937,

Fax: (677) 25-811, E-mail: ps@mines.gov.sb, Contact: Rene Sore, Permanent Secretary

Health and Other Social Services(R) Solomon Islands Rapid Employment Additional Fi-nancing:The objective is to finance the rehabilitation and upgrading of tertiary roads in the capital city of Honiara, which were affected by the floods in April 2014, as well as continue providing short-term employment generation and training. Project Concept Review Meet-ing completed on 27 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 3.7 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Rural Development Program II:The objective is to reduce rural poverty by increasing incomes from agriculture and access to basic social and economic infrastructure and services. Negotiations com-pleted on 17 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149282. US$ 2.5/5.0/13.3/4.6 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/AUSL/IFAD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Development Planning and Aid Coordination, Kukum Highway, Honiara, Solomon Islands, Tel: (677) 38-256, E-mail: drove@planning.gov.sb, Contact: Daniel Rove, Director Social Services Division

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeE-Government Support:The objective is to establish the basic foundations of e-Government to support public sector modernization. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 3.0 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Solomon Islands Recovery Financing Development Policy Operation:The objective is to support Solomon Islands in maintain-ing progress against its economic and financial reform agenda while meeting the fiscal costs of reconstruction following recent major flooding. Negotiations completed on 26 September 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category U. US$ 5.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Treasury, PO Box 26, Honiara, Solomon Islands, Tel: (677) 27-413, Fax: (677) 763-4188, E-mail: ps@mof.gov.sb, Contact: Fred Fakari’i, Secretary of Finance

ThailandIndustry and Trade(R) Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-out Phase I:The objective is to assist the Government to meet its obligations to HCFC consumption phase-out: (a) a freeze of HCFC consumption at the baseline level by 2013; and (b) 10% reductions from the baseline level by 2015 as per the Montreal Protocol through adoption of low-carbon alternative technologies, where possible, as replacement to HCFCs. The loan was signed on 13 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115761. US$ 23.8 (MPIN). Consul-tants will be required. Ministry of Industry, Department of Industrial Works, 75/6 Rama VI Road, Ratchthewi, Bangkok, Thailand, Tel: (66-2) 202-4101, Fax: (66-2) 354-3390, E-mail: arthit.w@diw.mail.go.th, Contact: Mr. Arthit Wuthikaro, Director General

TongaPublic Administration, Law, and JusticeSecond Economic Reform Support Operation:The objective is to improve the mobilization and use of public resources, while ad-dressing constraints in the private sector. Bank Approval completed on 29 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Proj-ect: P149963. US$ 5.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and National Planning, PO Box 87, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, Tel: (676) 24-463, Fax: (676) 26-011, E-mail: nlatu@finance.gov.to, Contact: Fred Fakari’i, Secretary of Finance

Transportation(R) Transport Sector Consolidation Additional Financing:The objective is to focus on completing the change management program of the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) and safety initiatives in the transport sector. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 26 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.0/3.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Infrastructure, 2nd Floor, O.G. Sanft Building, Corner

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Taufa’ahau Rd. and Wellington Rd, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, Tel: (67-6) 23-100, Fax: (67-6) 25-440, E-mail: rfaoliu@infrastructure.gov.to

TuvaluAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Tuvalu Pacific Islands Regional Oceanscape Program (Cr. D0160-TV):The objective is to strengthen the management of selected Pacific Island oceanic and coastal fisheries, and the criti-cal habitats upon which they depend. Negotiations completed on 6 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151780. US$ 7.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Tuvalu Fisheries Department, Tuvalu, Tel: 68820202, E-mail: secfin@tu-valu.tv, Contact: Solomua Ionatana, Principal Fisheries Officer

Energy and MiningEnergy Sector Development:The objective is to support Tuvalu enhance its energy security by diversifyiny the electricity generation mix and improving the efficieny of the system. Decision Meeting completed on 22 May 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144573. US$ 7.0/2.1 (IDA Grant/ESMP). Consultants will be required. Tuvalu Electricity Corporaton, Funafuti, Tuvalu, Tel: (688) 20-350, E-mail: mafaluloto2@gmail.com, Contact: Mafalu Lotolua, General Manager

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Second Development Policy Operation:The objective is to support reforms that strengthen public financial management and improve the delivery of social services, while providing critical financing to enable the rebuilding of fiscal buffers. Decision Meeting completed on 30 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory U. Project: P150194. US$ 1.5 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, Vaiaku, Tuvalu, Tel: (688) 20-202 Ext. 3068, Fax: (688) 20-210, E-mail: lteatu@gov.tv, Contact: Ms. Limasene Teatu, Permanent Secretary of Finance

VietnamAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Market Led Agricultural Modernization:The objective is to accelerate the pace of agricultural restructuring and the realiza-tion of sectoral goals related to the triple bottom line of sustainable development. Decision Meeting completed on 11 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145055. US$ 275.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Second Northern Mountain Poverty Reduction Project (NMPRP) Additional Financing:The objectives are a continua-tion to: (a) consolidate the achievements; and (b) prepare the institu-tionalization of the key features of the project into the overall poverty efforts in the target Provinces. Appraisal completed on 28 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148733. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Livestock Competitiveness and Food Safety Additional Fi-nancing:The objectives are to improve the effectiveness of house-hold-based livestock producers, reduce environmental impact of livestock production, processing and marketing of livestock and en-hance food safety hygiene in livestock product supply chains, mainly in meat products in selected provinces. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 8 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 45.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, No.2, Ngoc Ha Street, Hanoi, No.16, Thuy Khue Street, Hanoi (APMB), Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 3792-1099, Fax: (84-4) 3792-1052, E-mail: lifsap@fpt.vn, Contact: Mr. Ton That Son Phong, Director, Livestock Competitive-ness and Food Safety ProjectVietnam Dam Safety Management:The objective is to increase protection to people and improve socio-economic infrastructure downstream of dams facing high risk of failure and improve dam safety management at the national and scheme levels. Environ-mental Assessment Category A. Project: P152309. US$ 500.0 (IDA

Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Education(R) Coherent Curriculum and Assessment for Improved Teaching Outcomes (CAITO):The objective is to improve the Vietnamese K-12 School Curriculum in order to improve learning outcomes. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150058. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Training, 49 Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 3623-0748, Fax: (84-4) 3869-4085, E-mail: tdhai@moet.edu.vnEnhancing Teacher Effectiveness:The objective is to improve the pre-service and in-service training of teachers and ancillary activities that contribute to more effective classroom practices by teachers. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education and Training, 49 Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 3868-4667, Fax: (84-4) 3869-4085, E-mail: hdminh@moet.edu.vn, Contact: Mr. Hoang Duc Minh, Director General

Energy and Mining(R) Vietnam Industry Energy Efficiency Financing (VIEEF):The objective is to improve energy efficiency of selected energy end-users in key energy-consuming sectors, thereby supporting the gov-ernment to achieve its energy efficiency targets. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 200.0/5.0 (IBRD/ZBIL). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Third Climate Change Development Policy:The objective is to support the Government in its efforts to address climate change by: (a) adopting policies; and (b) strengthening institutional capacity to promote climate resilient and lower carbon intensity development. Signing completed on 17 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Cate-gory U. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, 83 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 3259-5505, E-mail: lcthanh@monre.gov.vn, Contact: Dr. L. C. Thanh, Deputy Director GeneralThird Power Sector Reform DPO:The objective is to support the implementation of a market for electricity generation, restruc-turing of the power sector and reform of electricity tariffs that will facilitate effective competition, transparency and predictability to encourage generation investment, and implement programs and incentives for efficient use of electricity. Signing completed on 17 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Electricity Regulatory Authority of Vietnam (ERAV), D11 Khuat Duy Tien, Thanh Xuan, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 3554-3049, Fax: (84-4) 3554-3223, E-mail: TuanNguyenAnh@moit.gov.vn, Contact: Mr. Dang Huy Cuong, General DirectorTransmission Efficiency (TEP):The objective is to improve the technical and operational performance of NPT in providing reliable and energy efficient electricity transmission services in Vietnam. Bank Approval completed on 7 August 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P131558. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. National Power Transmission Corporation, No. 4, Nguyen Khac Nhu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 3554-3049, E-mail: phucdt@moit.gov.vn, Contact: Mr. Manh Hung Nguyen, President and CEO

Industry and Trade(R) Vietnam Regional Industry Competitiveness:The objec-tive is to improve competitiveness of the Thanh Hoa Province which is one of the poorest provinces in Vietnam. Preparation completed on 2 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 96.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Government of Vietnam, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 2221-8345, Fax: (84-4) 2221-8383, E-mail: LuyenNV@moit.gov.vn, Contact: Nguyen Van Luyen, Division Head, Local Industry and Trade DepartmentVietnam HCFC Phaseout Project Phase II:The objective is to reduce HCFC consumption in order to contribute to the Government

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of Vietnam’s efforts to comply with its Montreal Protocol phaseout obligations for HCFCs to be met by January 1, 2020. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 8.0 (MPIN). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeService Delivery Reform:The objectives are to strengthen the Ministry of Health and other health sector governance institutions’ capacity and management systems in areas of policy making, imple-mentation of key policies, monitoring and evaluation, supervision, and policy inspection. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, 138 Giang Vo Street, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 3846-4914, Fax: (84-4) 3846-4051, E-mail: phamtuandr2003@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Pham Le Tuan, Director

Transportation(N) Can Tho Urban Resilience Project:The project will enhance urban resilience in Can Tho by supporting improved institutional co-ordination and priority infrastructure development. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 125.0/125.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Dau Giay-Phan Thiet Expressway Pilot PPP:The objective is to support the Government to attract private sector expertise and capital for the construction and operation of the Dau Giay-Phan Thiet Expressway. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 Janu-ary 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P149484. US$ 348.0/277.0/152.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit/ZPCO). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport, Vietnam, 308 Minh Khai, Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-4) 3862-8983, Fax: (84-4) 3862-8984, E-mail: ppp@pmu1.vn, Contact: Mr. Hoang Dinh Phuc, Director General

Ho Chi Minh City Green Transport:The objectives are to: (a) ad-dress urgent urban mobility demands (BRT and Bus Modernization); (b) maximize the impacts of major metro and road investments; and (c) strengthen institutions for HCMC’s future modern transport system. Preparation completed on 1 October 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P126507. US$ 142.3 (IBRD). Con-sultants will be required. UCCI - Urban-Civil Works Construction Investment Management Authority of HCMC, 3 Nguyen Thi Dieu, Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, Tel: (84-8) 3930-2462, Fax: (84-8) 3930-6638, E-mail: anhphucpl@yahoo.com, haquo-clinh@yahoo.com, Contact: Luong Minh Phuc, General Director

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(N) Mekong Delta Integrated Climate Resilience and Sus-tainable Livelihoods:The objective is to enhance the information systems, and strengthen the institutional arrangements for adaptive management of the Mekong Delta, and scope out longer term devel-opment options to be financed under future projects. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

(R) Vinh Phuc Flood Risk and Water Management:The objective is to alleviate flooding, water pollution and improve the water environment in the Vinh Phuc province. Environmental As-sessment Category A. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Ho Chi Minh City Flood Risk Management:The objective is to reduce the risk of flooding in selected areas of Ho Chi Minh City through a combination of structural and non-structural measures. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Programmatic Urban Development in Northern Moun-tains:The objective is to enable participating Northern Mountains cities to effectively plan, deliver and sustain priority infrastructure services through strengthened systems and capacity, with the support of the Ministry of Construction. Signing completed on 17 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 250.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Constructions, 37 Le Dai Hanh Str. Hai Ba Trung Dist. Hanoi, Vietnam, Tel: (84-98) 302-5527, E-mail: tranquocthai.moc@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Tran Quoc Thai, Deputy General Director

Second Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Sanitation:The objectives are to collect and treat waste water from Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Basin and District 2 in Ho Chi Minh City in an environmen-tally and financially sustainable manner by constructing wastewater interceptor with its corresponding sewer system and wastewater treatment plant. Appraisal completed on 3 September 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category A. Project: P127978. US$ 250.0/200.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Steering Center of Urban Flood Control Program, 10 Tran Nhat Duat Street, Tan Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Tel: (84-8) 3526-7498, E-mail: hcmces@gmail.com, Contact: Pham Van Chin, DirectorVietnam Scaling Up Sanitation:The objective is to achieve open defecation free (ODF) status in rural areas in selected provinces in Vietnam. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

South AsiaAfghanistanAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryAdditional Financing for Afghanistan On Farm Water Management Project:The objective is a continuation to improve agricultural productivity in project areas by enhancing the efficiency of water used. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 37.0 (ARTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Irrigation Restoration and Development Additional Fi-nancing:The objective is a continuation to increase agriculture pro-duction and productivity to broaden the project focus on the WRM to improve water resources management for agriculture and socio-economic development. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 7.0 (ARTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Physical and Institutional Infrastructure for Strategic Grain Reserves:The objective is to improve food security for the poor and other food-insecure people in Afghanistan by creating the physical and institutional infrastructure required for the establish-ment and efficient functioning of a Strategic Grain Reserves (SGR) for emergency relief and limited price stabilization. Decision Meeting completed on 8 September 2011. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. Project: P126288. US$ 12.0/12.0 (ARTF/JSDF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Jamal Mena, Karte Sakhi, Afghanistan

EducationHigher Education Expansion and Systems Improvement Project:The objective is to expand and orient the higher educa-tion system to the economic needs of the country. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 June 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (ARTF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Higher Education, Main Road, Kar-e-char, AfghanistanNon-formal Approach to Training Education and Jobs Project:The objective is to increase the potential for employment and higher earnings of targeted young Afghan women and men in rural and semi-urban areas through non-formal skills training. Bank Approval completed on 24 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146015. US$ 15.0 (ARTF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Labor Social Affairs, Martyr and Dis-abled, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-794) 455-309, E-mail: e.mayel@nsdp.gov.af, Contact: Dr. Enayatullah Mayel, Executive Director National Skills Development Program

Energy and MiningAfghanistan Power System Development Project Addi-tional Financing:The objective is to increase the number of elec-tricity connections for the urban centers of Charikar, Gulbahar and

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Jabul-es-Seraj and Pul-e-Khumri in an institutionally efficient way. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 27 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 16.0 (ARTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.DABS Planning and Capacity Support:The objective is to plan the operations and improve the safety standards. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 22 April 2013. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P131228. US$ 7.5 (ARTF). Consulting services to be determined. DABS, AfghanistanNaghlu Hydropower Rehabilitation Project:The objective is to increase the supply of least cost electricity to the Afghan power system in a safe and environmentally and socially sustainable way. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 22 April 2013. En-vironmental Assessment Category A. Project: P132944. US$ 85.0 (ARTF). Consulting services to be determined. Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-7) 0029-4722, E-mail: she-keeb.nessar@dabs.af, Contact: Eng. Shekeeb Nessar, Chief Opera-tions Officer. Ministry of Energy and Water, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-7) 5200-4998, E-mail: gfaruq11@yahoo.com, Contact: Eng. Ghulam Faruq Qazizada, Deputy Minister

FinanceFinancial Sector Rapid Response Project Additional Fi-nancing:The objective is to assist DAB to develop action plans for improved banking supervision and to establish key building blocks of financial sector infrastructure. Bank Approval completed on 26 November 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 6.7 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Pashtoonistan Square, Kabul, Afghanistan, E-mail: maqa2005@yahoo.com, Contact: Adris Walli, Aide Coordination Specialist. Da Afghanistan Bank, Ibni Sena Watt Kabul Afghanistan, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-79) 722-3340, E-mail: zalmei.sherzad@centralbank.gov.af, Contact: Zalmie Sherzad, Project Director

Health and Other Social ServicesSEHAT Additional Financing:The objective is to expand the scope, quality and coverage of health services provided to the popula-tion, particularly to the poor in the project areas, and to enhance the stewardship functions of the Ministry of Public Health. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. US$ 227.6 (ARTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeRural Enterprise Development Project II:The objective is to improve employment opportunities and incomes of rural men and women in Afghanistan. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.3 (ARTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeMunicipal Development Project (MDP):The objectives are to: (a) strengthen MUDA’s capacity for granting legitimacy through inclusive planning to existing development; and (b) test the viability of a municipal development support model in Afghanistan through IDLG. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 17 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Second Public Financial Management Reform:The objec-tive is to strengthen public financial management through effective procurement, treasury and audit structures and systems in line with sound financial management standards of monitoring, reporting and control. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 129.0 (ARTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Flood Disaster Project Additional Financing:The ob-jective is to quickly restore road network connectivity which was damaged by the serious flood in the early months of the year 2014. Decision Meeting completed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 9.8 (ARTF). Consulting services to be determined. MPW and MRRD, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-79) 930-6173, E-mail: salim@nrap.org

Baghlan (Dushi) Bamyan:The objectives are to improve: (a) connectivity between central and north and north east Afghanistan via rehabiliation of baghlan to Bamyan road; and (b) accessibility along the corridor. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0/180.0 (IDA Grant/ARTF). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.Rural Access Project Additional Financing:The objective is to enable rural communities to benefit from road access to basic services and facilities. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0/130.0 (IDA Grant/ARTF). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Kabul Urban Road Improvement Stage 2:The objective is to improve transport service efficiency on selected corridors. Signing completed on 11 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 90.5 (ARTF). Consulting services to be determined. Kabul Municipality, Kabul Municipality Building, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-20) 7002-85259, E-mail: arcwahid@hotmail.com, Contact: M.Y Nawandish, Engineer(R) Urban Policy Development Project:The objective is to support the Ministry of Urban Development strengthen it’s analytic and advocacy skills to be the premier strategic thinker on urban issues on Afghanistan. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 17 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 5.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

BangladeshAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Nuton Jibon Livelihood Improvement and Empower-ment Project II:The objective is to improve the livelihoods of the extreme poor in rural areas of Bangladesh. The proposed target group would be the extreme poor and poor in the 26 poorest districts (16 under SIPP-II + 10 under SIPP-III). Appraisal completed on 18 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149605. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.Bangladesh National Agricultural and Food Technology Program (NAFTEC):The objective is to increase the agricultural productivity of smallholder farms and improve smallholders’ access to markets in selected districts. Decision Meeting completed on 25 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149553. US$ 160.0/23.7/23.9 (IDA Credit/AID/IFAD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.National Agricultural Technology Project Additional Fi-nancing:The objective is to improve the effectivesness of the na-tional agricultural technology system as measured by increase in agricultural productivity and farm incomes in the selected districts. Bank Approval completed on 4 March 2014. The AF has been shifted to NATP-2 under prep. for FY15 delivery. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P133251. US$ 23.7 (FSCO). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 717-1602

Education(R) Additional Financing Bangladesh Primary Education Development Program III:The objectives are a continuation to: (i) increase participation and reduce social disparities in primary education; (ii) increase the number of children completing primary education and improve the quality of the learning environment and measurement of student learning; and (iii) improve effectiveness of resource use for primary education. Bank Approval completed on 16 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150669. US$ 400.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Directorate of Primary Education, Bangladesh, Contact: ,Higher Education Quality Enhancement Project Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the quality and relevance of teaching and the research environment in higher educational institu-tion through encouraging both innovation and accountability within the universities and by enhancing the technical and institutional

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capacity of the higher education sector. Bank Approval completed on 3 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Proj-ect: P145749. US$ 125.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, 29/1. Agargaon. Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (88-02) 818-1631, E-mail: chairmanugc@yahoo.com, Contact: University Grants Commission, Chairman

Secondary Education Quality and Access Enhancement Project Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) improve the quality of secondary education, systematically monitor learning outcomes; and (b) increase access and equity in project upazilas. Bank Approval completed on 3 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 265.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Bangladesh, E-mail: seqaep@bdcom.net, Contact: Ministry of Education, Project Director, SE-QAEP Project

Skills and Training Enhancement Project Additional Fi-nancing:The objective is to strengthen selected public and private training institutions to improve training quality and employability of trainees, including those from disadvantaged socioeconomic back-grounds. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 26 September 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 16.7 (FSSA). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (88-02) 911-0664, E-mail: techedu09@gmail.com, Contact: Directorate of Technical Education, Director General

Energy and MiningPower Station Rehabilitation and Upgrade:The objective is to improve the generation efficiency of targeted public sector power stations and also establish performance-oriented operation and maintenance practices within the Bangladesh Power Develop-ment Board. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P128012. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Bangla-desh Power Development Board, WAPDA Building, Motijeel C/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 956-2154, Fax: (880-2) 956-4765

Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Development II (RERED II) Additional Financing:The objective is to increase access to clean energy in rural areas through renewable energy. Bank Approval completed on 19 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150001. US$ 48.4/30.0/15.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/GPBA). Consultants will be required. Power Cell, Level 10, Biddut Bhaban, 1 Abdul Ghani Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 955-6040, Fax: (880-2) 957-2097, 955-4664, E-mail: dg@powercell.gov.bd, Contact: Mr. Mohammad Hossain, Director Gen-eral. Infrastructure Development Company Limited, UTC Building, 16th Floor, 8 Panthapath, Kawran Bazar, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 910-2171, Fax: (880-2) 811-6663, E-mail: mmalik@idcol.org, Contact: Mr. Mahmood Malik, Executive Director and CEO

FinanceFinancial Sector Support Project:The objective of the project is to improve financial sector infrastructure, regulatory capacity of Bangladesh Bank and access to long term financing for firms in Bangladesh. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 6 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P150938. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Bangadesh Bank, Bangladesh Bank Head Office, Motijheel C/A, Dhaka, Bangla-desh, Tel: (880-2) 712-6101, Fax: (880-2) 955-0452, E-mail: ahsan.ullah@bb.org.bd; mezbaul.haque@bb.org.bd

Health and Other Social ServicesConditional Cash Transfer Project:The objective is to provide income support to the poorest mothers in selected Upazilas, while (i) increasing the mothers’ use of child nutrition and cognitive devel-opment services, and (ii) enhancing local level government capacity to deliver safety nets. Negotiations completed on 30 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P146520. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Local Government Divi-sion, Bangadesh Secretariat, Abdul Gani Road, Bangladesh, Tel:

(880-171) 189-4017, E-mail: akramalhossain@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Md. Akram al Hossain, Joint SecretaryEmergency 2007 Cyclone Recovery and Restoration Proj-ect Additional Financing II:The objectives are to: (a) meet the financing gap that existed since the inception of project and also a gap created due to exchange rate fluctuation; and (b) scale up con-struction and rehabilitation of disaster shelters in the coastal areas and carry out necessary repairs/improvement to about ten polders. Bank Approval completed on 30 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146500. US$ 140.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Disaster and Relief, 92-93 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-18) 1911-7754, E-mail: cms@dmb.gov.bd, Contact: Syed Ashraful Islam, Commu-nication Media SpecialistHealth Sector Development Project (HSDP) Additional Finance:The objective is to enable the Government of Bangladesh to strengthen the health systems and improve health services, par-ticularly for the poor. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Bangladesh

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Urban Resilience Project:The objective is to increase the effectiveness of disaster management and response in Dhaka and Syl-het, to address existing and emergent risks in the built environment in Dhaka and Sylhet, and to improve the cities’ capacity to respond promptly and effectively to an eligible crisis or emergency. Decision Meeting completed on 11 December 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P149493. US$ 173.0 (IDA Credit). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Community Empowerment and Development Fund:The objective is to pilot a housing fund for slums to develop and empower the community to counter the problem of squatting, insecure tenure arrangements and uncontrolled growth of slums in Dhaka. Quality Enhancement Review completed on 28 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P130710. US$ 80.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. National Housing Authority, Bangla-desh, Tel: (880-02) 951-1029, E-mail: jsm@mohpw.gov.bd, Contact: Kamal Uddin Talukder, Project DirectorEnabling Open Government:The objectives are to: (a) support improved transparency and responsiveness in public sector man-agement; and (b) enhanced financial resource mobilization to help ensure the delivery of quality services to people. Bank Approval completed on 9 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P129770. US$ 60.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be re-quired. Cabinet Division, Paribahan Pool Bhaban, Room 802, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (88-02) 836-0635, Fax: (88-02) 831-6143, E-mail: nazrulmislam@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Nazrul Islam, Secretariat

TransportationDhaka Transport Development Project:The objective is to improve the urban passenger transport system in Dhaka, especially in terms of quality of service, affordability, safety, and environmen-tal impact. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 250.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Multipurpose Disaster Shelter Phase II (Cr. 55610-BD):The objective is to reduce the vulnerability of the coastal population to natural disasters across selected coastal districts of Bangladesh. Bank Approval completed on 16 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146464. US$ 375.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Local Government Engineering De-partment (LGED), Agargaon, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 811-6817, E-mail: rafique.lged@yahoo.com, Contact: Md. Rafiqul Islam, Project DirectorCommunity Climate Change:The objective is to enhance the capacity of selected communities to increase their resilience to the impacts of climate change. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 31 December 2012. Environmental Assessment Cat-

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egory B. Project: P125447. US$ 12.5 (BDCC). Consulting services to be determined. Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF), E-4/B, Agargaon Administrative Area, Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, Dhaka, Bangla-desh, Tel: (880-2) 914-0056, Fax: (880-2) 912-6244, E-mail: pksf@pksf-bd.org, Contact: Dr. Quazi Mesbahuddin Ahmed, Managing DirectorRiver Bank Improvement Program:The objective is to reduce the erosion of riparian land at selected locations on the bank of the Brahmaputra River by the construction and maintenance of im-proved river-bank protection works. Project Concept Review Meet-ing completed on 12 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P149734. US$ 500.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

BhutanPublic Administration, Law, and Justice(N) BT Second Development Policy Credit (DPC) Series:The objectives are to promote fiscal discipline and private sector growth in Bhutan. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 27 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P147806. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

IndiaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Development Project:The objective is to focus on high value horticulture crops with specific emphasis on productivity improvement, establishing market link-ages and value addition through efficient post-harvest management and processing. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151744. US$ 135.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be deter-mined. Himachal Pradesh HPMC, India, Tel: (91-177) 262 3835, E-mail: jagdish91@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Jagdish Sharma(R) IN Integrated Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Man-agement Approaches:The objective is to invest in preventing land degradation and desertification by addressing the key sector challenges of low capacity in monitoring land degradation, difficulty in scaling up Sustainable Land and Ecosystem Management (SLEM). Decision Meeting completed on 18 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 4.6 (GEFU). Consultants will be re-quired. Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Indira Parayavaran Bhawan, Aliganj, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-1727; ICFRE, Ministry of Environment and Forests, PO New Forest, Dehradun, India Tel/Fax: (91-135) 275-0693, E-mail: saibaldasgupta@icfre.org, Contact: Mr. Saibal Dasgupta(R) India Andhra Pradesh Rural Inclusive Growth Project (Cr. 55760-IN):The objective is to enable selected poor house-holds to enhance agricultural incomes and secure increased access to human development services and social entitlements. Bank Ap-proval completed on 19 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P152210. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty, 4th floor, Hermitage office complex, Hill Fort Road, Hyderabad, India, Tel: (91-04) 2329-8469, Fax: (91-020) 2321-1848, E-mail: brajsekhar@gmail.com, Contact: B. Rajsekhar, CEO(R) Integrated Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Services Improvement:The objectives are to: (a) strengthen institutional capacities for conservation of globally significant bio-diversity; and (b) enhanced carbon sequestration and sustainable flow of ecosystem services in production forests of central Indian highlands and Western Ghats hotspot. Decision Meeting completed on 18 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 24.6 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Indira Parayavaran Bhawan, Aliganj, Jor Bagh Road, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-1727, Contact: Dr. B.M.S. Rathore(R) Sustainable Livelihoods and Adaptation to Climate Change:The objective is improve adaptive capacity of the rural poor engaged in farm based livelihoods to cope with climate vari-ability and change. Board Approval completed on 9 December

2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132623. US$ 8.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2338-2313, E-mail: tvijay.kumar@nic.in, Contact: T. Vijay Kumar, Additional Secretary and Mission DirectorAndhra Pradesh Rural Inclusive Growth:The objective is to enable the existing institutional platforms to achieve inclusive growth by: (a) expanding and diversifying livelihood opportunities; (b) improving livelihood development; and (c) promoting human development with focus on health and nutrition services and entitle-ments for the poorest households. Negotiations completed on 19 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P143608. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. SERP, Hyderabad, India, Tel: (91-40) 2329-8469, Fax: (91-40) 2321-1848, E-mail: brajsekhar@gmail.com, Contact: B. Rajsekhar, CEONational Agricultural Higher Education Project:The objec-tives are to: (a) achieve excellence and enhance development and efficiency in the agriculture education system; and (b) strengthen the capacity of agricultural universities to benefit farmers, rural women and other stakeholders. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 82.5 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Neeranchal National Watershed:The objective is to improve the incremental conservation outcomes and agricultural yields for communities in selected project areas, and adoption of improved processes and technologies into the broader IWMP in participating project states. Bank Approval completed on 17 July 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P132739. US$ 178.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Rural Development, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2306-2454, Fax: (91-11) 2306-3568, Contact: Dr. Sandeep Dave, Joint Secretary IWMP and Project Di-rector (Neeranchal)Second Development Policy Loan to Support Inclusive Green Growth and Sustainable Development in Himachal Pradesh:The objectives are to: (a) support Himachal Pradesh in the improved management of its natural resources across growth engines of the economy; and (b) promote inclusive green growth and sustainable development. Bank Approval completed on 16 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P143032. US$ 100.0 (CCTF). Consultants will be required. Government of Himachal Pradesh, Room No. E-201B, Armsdale HP Secretariat, Shimla, India, Tel: (91-177) 262-1022, 288-0714, Fax: (91-177) 262-1813, E-mail: cs-hp@nic.in, envsecy-hp@nic.in, tourismsecy-hp@nic.inUP Sodic Lands Reclamation III Project Additional Financ-ing:The objective is to sustainably reclaim additional ravine lands within the umbrella on the on-going UPSLRPIII project. This will enable the sustainable reclamation of ravine lands leading to an increase in agricultural productivity for a majority of who are likely to be small and marginal farmers. Decision Meeting completed on 14 November 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 84.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationEnhancing Teacher Effectiveness through ICT in Bihar:The objective is to increase access to quality teacher education and continuous professional development for improved teacher perfor-mance and accountability. Negotiations completed on 1 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132665. US$ 250.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Department of Education, Government of Bihar, Tel: (91-612) 221-7016, E-mail: Secy-edn-bih@nic.in, Contact: R.K. Mahajan, Principal SecretaryMadhya Pradesh Higher Education Reforms Project:The objective is to improve the effectiveness of higher education in order to improve quality, access and equity. Project Concept Review Meet-ing completed on 20 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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models of improving energy access in target states of UP and Bihar area. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 26 February 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144678. US$ 14.0/14.0 (GEFU/ZPCO). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Jharkhand Power Sector:The objectives are to: (a) green the energy mix of DVC through increase in grid connected solar energy generation; and (b) improve power system reliability and efficiency by modernizing and improving operation of DVC’s grid network. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 May 2014. En-vironmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147818. US$ 243.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Damodar Valley Cor-poration (DVC), DVC Towers, VIP Road, Kolkata, India, Tel: (91-33) 2355-7935, Fax: (91-33) 2355-1252, E-mail: debabrata.pattanayak@dvc.gov.in, Contact: Debabrata Pattanayak

North Eastern Region Power System Improvement:The objective is to improve the availability and reliability of electricity supply through expansion and reinforcement of power systems in the participating states in the North Eastern Region. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 June 2012. Environmental Assess-ment Category A. Project: P127974. US$ 425.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited (MeECL), Lumjingshai, Short Round Road, Shillong, India, Tel: (91-364) 259-0289, Fax: (91-364) 259-1174, E-mail: cdsaio@rediffmail.com, Contact: C D Saio, Director (Distribution). Electricity Depart-ment, Manipur, Keisampat, Imphal, India, Tel: (91-385) 245-0050, Fax: (91-385) 245-1172, E-mail: n.dwijen@gmail.com, Contact: N Dwijen Singh, Superintending Engineer. Assam State Electricity Board, Bijulee Bhawan, Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, India, Tel: (91-361) 273-9520, Fax: (91-361) 223-7062, E-mail: pmu_aseb@rediffmail.com, Contact: Bikash Paul Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL), Bidyut Bhavan, Banamalipur, Agartala, India, Tel: (91-381) 231-8001, Fax: (91-381) 231-9427, E-mail: cmd.tsecl@redif-fmail.com, Contact: K. Chakrabarti, Director (Technical). Power and Electricity Department, Mizoram, Ngur-Eng House, Tuikhuahtlang, Aizawl, India, Tel: (91-389) 231-1025, Fax: (91-389) 231-1070, E-mail: el_pachuau@yahoo.co.uk, Contact: L. Pachuau, Chief Engineer (Distribution)

Partial Risk Sharing Facility in Energy Efficiency:The objec-tive is to achieve energy savings by mobilizing the private sector in energy efficiency industries of India. Decision Meeting completed on 7 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P132620. US$ 25.0 (CIF). Consulting services to be determined. 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

Partial Risk Sharing Facility in Energy Efficiency and Re-newables:The objective is to develop a performance contracting industry in energy efficiency and renewable industry in India, using innovative financial product. Negotiations completed on 13 Novem-ber 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128921. US$ 18.0 (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: ,

Program for Grid-based Solar Sector (PROGRESS) in In-dia:The objective is to support large-scale solar power generation in India. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147820. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

FinanceMSME Growth Innovation and Inclusive Finance Project:The objective is to support the growth of micro-small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through innovative financial products and capacity building. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 31 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P151544. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(R) Nagaland Multisectoral Health Initiative:The objective is to improve the supply, utilization and quality of health and nutrition services in Nagaland through investments in several sectors. Ap-praisal completed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149340. US$ 48.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Enhancing Socioeconomic Empowerment of Adolescent Girls:The objective is to improve education, empowerment and employment of targeted adolescent girls and young women (age 11-24 years) in Jharkhand, and to test models for promoting their socio - economic empowerment. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 62.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Uttarakhand Health Systems Development Project Phase II:The objectives are to assist the state of Uttarakhand operational-ize the State Health and Population Policy and attain health-related goals laid down by the central and state government. Appraisal com-pleted on 2 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148531. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and Trade(N) Madhya Pradesh Rural Enterprise and Economic Em-powerment Project:The objectives are to increase the produc-tivity, profitability and market excess of the rural poor producers by consolidating the gains and capitalize on the current achieve-ments. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 108.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and Communications(R) India Hydrology III Project:The objective is to improve the data, information and knowledge systems to strengthen water resources planning, operation and management across India. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 20 December 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. Project: P152698. US$ 370.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Strengthening Lok Seva Kendras in Madhya Pradesh:The objective is to improve access to PSGA services by citizens of Madhya Pradesh, and in particular by historically excluded groups. Appraisal completed on 8 December 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category C. Project: P149182. US$ 35.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. MP Public Service Management Department

IN Citizen-centric Service Delivery Reform in the North-east:The objective is to create of a citizen-centric service delivery system in the states of Assam and Mizoram to improve efficiency, accountability, and access for targeted services in underserved ar-eas. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 8 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P150308. US$ 48.8 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Karnataka Panchayat Strengthening II:The objective is to improve the effectiveness, responsiveness and accountability of the rural local governments, in particular, Gram Panchayats, in deliv-ering public services prioritized by rural people. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 13 May 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P150288. US$ 220.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Uttar Pradesh Pro-poor Tourism Development Project:The objective is to improve living standards and increase income oppor-tunities for the poor population living in/and close to the primary tourism attractions of the Buddhist Circuit and the Braj-Agra Cor-ridor. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 17 September 2013. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P146936. US$ 210.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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Transportation(R) Efficient and Sustainable City Bus Services:The objec-tive is to promote a shift to sustainable modes of transport through a more comprehensive focus on city bus transport. Board Approval completed 9 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132418. US$ 9.2 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Urban Development, Ground Floor, NBO Building, G-Wing, Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2306-2615, E-mail: iutindia.sutp@gmail.com, Contact: I C Sharma, National Project Manager(R) IN Second Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (Ln. 83180-IN):The objectives are to: (a) provide additional rail trans-port capacity, improved service quality and higher freight throughput on the 393 km Kanpur to Mughal Sarai section of the Eastern rail corridor; and (b) develop the institutional capacity of DFCCIL to build and maintain the DFC infrastructure network. The loan was signed on 11 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P131765. US$ 1100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited, Metro Station Building Complex, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2345-4601, E-mail: md@dfcc.co.in, Contact: R.K. Gupta, Managing Director, DFCCIL(R) Second Tamil Nadu Road Sector Project:The objective is to increase road capacity, enhance quality of maintenance, improve safety and support institutional development of the Tamil Nadu’s core road network (CRN) of state highways. Appraisal completed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P143751. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Tamil Nadu, TNHB Complex, 2nd Floor, 48, Dr. Muthulakshmi Salai, Adyar, Chennai, India, Tel: (91-44) 2495-4360, Fax: (91-44) 2446-4414, E-mail: tnrsp1@gmail.com, Contact: Dr. P. Umanath, Project DirectorEastern Dedicated Freight Corridor-3:The objectives are to: (a) provide additional rail transport capacity, improved service quality and higher freight throughout on sections of the Eastern Rail Cor-ridor; and (b) develop further institutional capacity of DFCCIL to build and maintain the DFC infrastructure network. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 October 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category A. US$ 728.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. DFCCIL, India, Tel: 23370602, E-mail: ajaykumar@dfcc.co.in, Contact: RK Gupta, Managing DirectorNational Waterways Development Project:The objective is to facilitate all weather navigability in selected section of National Waterway 1 and to undertake market development and technical feasibility studies to explore the transport development potential for National Waterway 5. Awaiting request from the Government of In-dia. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Uttar Pradesh Core Road Network Development Program:The objectives are to: (a) improve quality, safety and sustainability of targeted state highway corridors; and (b) introduce better asset man-agement practices. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 21 November 2013. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P147864. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) IN Swachh Bharat Mission Support Program:The objec-tive is to support the National Rural Sanitation Program (Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin) in achieving universal access and sus-taining ODF status in rural areas of selected states; and strengthen systems and institutions to deliver the Swachh Bharat Mission’s goals. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 Decem-ber 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 500.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.IN Karnataka Urban Water Supply Modernization:The ob-jective is to improve service quality to 24/7 across the project cities of Belgaum, Gulbarga and Hubli-Dharwad through the establishment of sustainable service delivery arrangements at ULB level. Preparation completed on 9 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category

B. Project: P130544. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Kosi Flood Rehabilitation Program Phase II:The objectives are to: (a) increase the State’s agricultural productivity; and (b) en-hance access to markets and agriculture services in targeted areas by increasing resilience to floods and droughts and supporting the development of rural infrastructure. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P127725. US$ 250.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Bihar, Patna, India, Tel: (91-612) 221-7016, Fax: (91-612) 222-3983, E-mail: amarjeetsinha@hotmail.com, Contact: Dr. Amarjeet SinhaNational Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project Additional Fi-nancing:The objective is to reduce the vulnerability of coastal com-munities to cyclone and other hydro meteorological hazards. Bank Approval completed on 8 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P148870. US$ 104.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OS-DMA), Rajiv Bhawan, Unit -5, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 751001, India, Tel: (91-0674) 239-5398, Fax: (91-0674) 239-1871, E-mail: mdos-dma@osdma.org, Contact: Rajiv BhawanNational Cyclone Risk Mitigation Project Second:The objec-tive is to reduce the vulnerability of coastal communities in project states to cyclone and other hydro meteorological hazards. Appraisal completed on 29 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory A. Project: P144726. US$ 290.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Relief and Rehabilita-tion, Government of Maharashtra, Maharashtra, India, Tel: (91-22) 2202-5274; Kerala Department of Revenue, Tel: (91-471) 232-2330; Gujarat State Disaster Management Agency, Ahmedabad, Tel: (92-79) 2325-9220; Department of Disaster Management, Government of West Bengal, Tel: (92-33) 221-43678Punjab Rural Water and Sanitation Sector Improvement Program:The objective is to improve access to quality and sustain-able services and improve the capacity of GoP’s sector institutions in planning, implementation and monitoring of its rural water supply and sanitation program in partnership with communities. Prepara-tion completed on 15 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150520. US$ 248.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Program:The objectives to: (a) pilot urban management reforms in Tamil Nadu; and (b) improve urban services in participating Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in a financially sustainable manner. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 21 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory A. Project: P150395. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Uttar Pradesh Urban Solid Waste Management Project:The objective is to improve solid waste management in Uttar Pradesh by: (a) investments in efficient and effective waste collection; and (b) cost recovery systems and sustainable outsourcing for waste transfer, processing, and disposal facilities. Environmental Assess-ment Category A. US$ 280.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

MaldivesEnergy and MiningAccelerating Sustainable Private Investment in Renew-able Energy (ASPIRE) Project:The objective is to scale-up re-newable energy investments by encouraging and facilitating private investments in the sector through the introduction of risk mitigation facilities and other incentive programs. Board Approval approval completed on 26 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145482. US$ 11.7/16.0 (CSCF/GUID). Consulting ser-vices to be determined. Ministry of Environment Energy and Water (Environment Research Center), Maldives

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(N) Maldives Environmental Management Project Addi-tional Financing:The objective is to provide the Republic of Mal-dives with the capacity to effectively manage environmental risks and threats to fragile coral reefs as well as marine habitats resulting from

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tourism development, increased solid waste disposal, fisheries and global climate change. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 3.3 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

NepalEducation(R) Higher Education Reforms Project:The objectives are to: (a) support reforms in selected institutions for improving quality, relevance, and efficiency of higher education; and (b) assist under-privileged students for equitable access. Appraisal completed on 30 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147010. US$ 65.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.School Sector Reform Program Additional Financing:The objective is to increase access to and improve quality of school educa-tion, particularly basic education (grade 1 - 8), especially for children from marginalized groups. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 59.3 (EFAF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and Mining(R) Grid-Connected Solar and Energy Efficiency (Cr. 55660-NP):The objectives are to: (a) increase electricity supply to users connected to NEA’s grid; and (b) reduce NEA’s distribution system losses in pilot project areas. Bank Approval completed on 22 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146344. US$ 130.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Nepal Electricity Authority, Durbar Marg, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 415 3007, Fax: (977-1) 415-3067, E-mail: neamd@nea.org.np, Contact: Arjun Karki, Managing Director(R) Hydropower Development Project (HDP):The objective is to support capacity development and analytical work in order to ensure the Nepal energy sector is adequately prepared to deliver the upcoming large-scale private and public hydropower investments in an environmentally, socially, economically and financially sustain-able manner. Decision Meeting completed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Scaling-up Renewable Energy Program in Low Income Countries (SREP) Supported Extended Biogas Project:The objective is to promote market-led approaches to commercially vi-able off-grid biogas energy generation from organic waste, through better management of waste, and public-private partnership. Sign-ing completed on 24 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P131592. US$ 7.9 (CSCF). Consulting services to be determined. Alternative Energy Promotion Center, Khumaltar Heights, Lalitpur Sub Metropol, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 425-9820, Fax: (977-1) 553-9392, E-mail: goving.pokharel@aepc.gov.np, Contact: Mr. Samir Thapa, Assistant DirectorBusiness Models for Private Sector-Led Off-Grid Energy Access Project:The objective is to support the development of a local market for private-sector led off-grid energy provision using the innovative and renewable energy based ‘Anchor-Business-Commu-nity (A-B-C)’ business model. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 8.0 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

FinanceFinancial sector stability DPC2:The objective is a continuation to support the Government of Nepal’s medium terms program to en-sure the stability of the financial sector and to address the short and medium term vulnerabilities in the sector. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 February 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category U. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeHealth Sector Support: Towards Universal Health Cover-age (UHC):The objective is to enhance the availability of quality health services and financial protection to the poorest 40 percent of the population by supporting the Government of Nepal in moving

towards Universal Health Coverage and improving efficiency of key health functions at the Ministry of Health and Population. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 October 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0/30.0/80.0/800.0 (IDA Credit/AUSL/DFID/ZBIL). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health and Population, Ramshah Path, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 426-2862, Fax: (977-1) 426-2896

TransportationRoad Safety Support Project:The objective is to reduce the risk of vehicles exiting the road surface in selected sections of RSDP roads and to strengthen the Government of Nepal’s capacity for improving road safety. First Grant Funding Request Approval compelted on 10 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149606. US$ 7.5 (GRSP). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

PakistanAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Sindh Water Sector Improvement Additional Financ-ing:The objective is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of irrigation water distribution in three AWBs (Ghotki, Nara and Left Bank canals), particularly the measures of reliability, equity and user satisfaction. Bank Approval completed on 16 December 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category A. Project: P131325. US$ 138.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA), Hyderabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-301) 837-8787, E-mail: zahidjunejo@hotmail.com, Contact: Junejo Zahid HussainSindh Barrages Improvement Phase I Project:The objective is to help secure Gudu barrage, one of the major water diversion structures in Sindh. Project Concept Note completed on 24 January 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P131324. US$ 160.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Govern-ment of Punjab, Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, Tel: (92-42) 910-003, Fax: (92-42) 921-2116Sindh On-Farm Water and Agriculture Productivity En-hancement Program:The objective is to improve water productiv-ity in irrigated agriculture resulting in increased agricultural output per unit of water used. Appraisal completed on 14 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 199.3 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services to be determined. Agriculture Department, Ground Floor, Tughlaq House, Karachi, Pakistan, Tel: (92-219) 921-1462

EducationGlobal Partnership for Education Balochistan Education Project:The objective is to increase school enrollment and retention in project supported schools, witha special focus on girls’ participa-tion, and to develop mechanisms for information collection and use for improved management of education. Appraisal completed on 26 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144454. US$ 34.0 (EFAS). Consulting services to be determined. Secondary Education Department of Balochistan, Civil Secretariat, Pakistan, Tel: (92-81) 920-1622, E-mail: balochga@yahoo.com, Con-tact: Ghulam Ali Baloch, Secretary EducationPunjab Skills Development:The objective is to support the Government of Punjab in improving their training programs. En-vironmental Assessment Category C. Project: P130193. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Sindh Global Partnership for Education Project:The objec-tive is to improve access to quality education through strengthening the capacity for evidence-based planning and accountability. Ap-praisal completed on 10 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P146451. US$ 66.0 (EFAS). Consulting services to be determined. Education and Literacy Department, Government of Sindh, 1st Floor, Tughlaq House, Civil Secretariat, Karachi, Paki-stan, Tel: (92-21) 9921-1227, Fax: (92-21) 9921-1240, E-mail: sec.edusindh@gmail.com

Energy and MiningIDA Partial Credit Guarantee for Dasu Hydropower Phase-I Project:The objectives are to (a) facilitate the expansion of elec-

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tricity supply of hydro-power in Pakistan; (b) improve access to socio-economic services for local communities in the project area; and (c) build Water and Power Development Authority’s (WAPDA) capacity to develop Pakistan’s vast hydropower potential. Board Approval completed on 10 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 460.0 (GUID). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.Power Sector Reform: Second Development Policy Credit:The objectives are to: (a) reduce subsidies and improving tariff policy; (b) improve sector performance and open the market to private par-ticipation; and (c) ensure accountability and transparency. Environ-mental Assessment Category U. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesCASA: 100 Community Support Program:The objective is to support local development through improved access to social services and infrastructure forcommunities living in the Corridor of Impact of CASA 1000 Transmission Line, thereby generating local support for the construction and long term operation of CASA 1000 Transmission Line Project. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (CASA). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Immunization Support:The objective is to improve the coverage, efficiency and quality of immunization services in Pakistan. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 14 November 2012. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P132308. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Expanded Program on Immunization, Ministry of Interprovincial Coordination, Cabinet Division, PM Secretariat, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 920-3248, Fax: (92-51) 920-7760, E-mail: secretaryipc@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Anisul Hasnain Musavi, SecretaryKhyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) Emergency Recovery Credit:The objec-tive is to assist the Government of Pakistan/KP/FATA restore social protection through income transfers and cash for work opportunities to the most affected households and vulnerable groups in the areas affected by military operation against militants and floods. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P121394. US$ 250.0/35.0 (IDA Credit/PKNF). Consultants will be required. Provincial Relief Rehabilitation and Settlement Authority (PaRRSA), Pakistan, Tel: (92-91) 921-3855, Fax: (92-91) 921-4025, E-mail: shakeelqadir@pdma.gov.pk, Contact: Shakee Qadir Khan, Director General

Industry and TradePunjab Agricultural Competitiveness:The objective is to im-prove agriculture productivity, value addition and marketing. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 155.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticePK Fiscally Sustainable and Inclusive Growth DPCII:The objective is to support Pakistan’s fiscally sustainable and inclusive growth enhancing reforms. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Sindh Governance Project:The objective is to support the Gov-ernment to improve efficiency and expansion of public resources through the enhancement of tax administration and compliance, budget credibility, transparency, and budget execution. Negotia-tions completed on 25 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P145617. US$ 50.0/12.0 (IDA Credit/ECEU). Consultants will be required. Finance Department, Government of Sindh, Sindh Secretariat No. 1, Karachi, Pakistan, Tel: (92-21) 9922-2102, Fax: (92-21) 9922-2105, E-mail: rajputsohail@yahoo.com, Contact: Sohail Rajput

TransportationMDTF KP Emergency Roads Recovery Project:The objective is to enable the population along the MDTF KP corridor to benefit

from year round improved access and mobility through reconstruc-tion of priority damaged roads and bridges in the conflict hit areas. Bank Approval completed on 21 April 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P149311. US$ 9.0 (PKNF). Consult-ing services to be determined. Pakhtunkhwa Highways Authority (PkHA), Peshawar, Pakistan, Tel: (92-91) 921-3927, Fax: (92-91) 921-1657, E-mail: pdmdtf@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Aslam Khan, Project Director

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(N) Disaster Resilience Improvement Project:The objective is to build resilience in Punjab to natural disasters, as well as support the Government in responding to the floods of 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 125.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

RegionalEnergy and MiningCentral Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA-1000):The objective is to create the conditions for sustainable electricity trade between the Central Asian countries of Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic and the South Asian countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Bank Approval completed on 27 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P145054. US$ 158.3/368.3/40.0/15.0/250.0/31.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/ARTF/GUSA/ISDB/ZBIL). Consultants will be required. National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), WAPDA House, Room 414, Lahore, Pakistan, Tel: (92-42) 9920-2229, Fax: (92-42) 9920-2053, Contact: Mr. Muhammad Zia-ur-Rehman, Managing Director. Barki Tajik, 64, I.Somoni Street, 734026, Dushanbe, Ta-jikistan, Tel: (992-372) 358-766, Fax: (992-372) 358-694, E-mail: elrpbt@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Ali Nazarov, Chairman. National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-31) 266-1001, E-mail: nesk@elcat.kg, Contact: Mr. Medetbek Aitkulov, nesk@elcat.kg. Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-700) 294-722, E-mail: shekeeb.nessar@dabs.af, Contact: Eng. Shekeeb Nessar, Chief Operations Officer

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Governance Support Project for KP FATA and Balo-chistan:The objective is to strengthen the capacity of government departments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), FATA and Balochistan to help support efficient delivery of the PCNA program in KP and FATA and related development programs in Balochistan. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 December 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category C. US$ 4.0 (TF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionSouth Asia Disaster Preparedness and Resilience Project:The objective is to strengthen disaster related early warning systems and climate services. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 55.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sri LankaEducation(R) Laying the Foundation for ECD:The objective is to enhance equitable access to and quality of early childhood development (ECD) services in Sri Lanka. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Skills Development Project:The objective is to support the Gov-ernment of Sri Lanka to improve the quality and relevance of the skills development sector. Bank Approval completed on 20 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132698. US$ 101.5/100.0/26.0/17.0 (IDA Credit/ASDB/GKOR/GTZ). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Skills Development, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Tel: (941-12) 597-803, E-mail: sec@youthskills-min.gov.lk, Contact: Mr. B. Wijayaratne, Secretary

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Public Administration, Law, and JusticeCatastrophe Deferred Drawdown Option (DDO):The objec-tive is to enhance the Government’s capacity to quickly mobilize resources in the event of a natural disaster on the condition of an adequate ex-ante macroeconomic environment and the maintenance of a satisfactory disaster risk management framework. Signing com-pleted on 10 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 102.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and Planning, The Secretariat, Colomobo, Sri Lanka, Tel: 94112484510, Fax: 94112433349, E-mail: sf@mo.treasury.gov.lk, Contact: Malanie Gamage, Permanent SecretaryNorth East Local Services Improvement Project Additional Financing:The objective is to support local authorities in the North-ern and Eastern Provinces and Adjoining Provinces to deliver services and local infrastructure in a responsive and accountable manner. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 17 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationTransport Connectivity:The objective is to provide lower costs of transport by: (a) reducing congestion and improving road condition; and (b) providing better connectivity of inter-urban transport. The project supports the overall strategy of developing public transport and managing motorization. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 4 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 125.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources Management, 11 Jawatte Road, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 268 4710, Fax: (94-11) 2676846, E-mail: pddswrpp@sltnet.lk

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionDam Safety WRP Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) establish long-term sustainable arrangements for operation and maintenance (O&M) of large dams; and (b) improve water resources planning. Bank Approval completed on 5 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148595. US$ 83.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Irrigation and Water Re-sources Management, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 267-5315, Fax: (94-11) 269-1163, E-mail: pddswrpp@sltnet.lk, Contact: Malanie Gamage, Permanent SecretaryIntegrated Urban Rural Water Supply Project:The objective is to increase access to sustainable piped water services and sanitation, and to improve hygiene behavior, in selected Districts in the coun-try. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147827. US$ 143.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Europe and Central AsiaAlbaniaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryEnvironmental Services:The objective is to to support sustain-able land management practices and increase communities’ mon-etary and non-monetary benefits, in targeted Project areas which are mainly in erosion prone rural upland areas. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 6 May 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P150450. US$ 10.6 (FSCO). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment, Rr. Durresit, No. 27, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355-4) 225-9900, Fax: (355-4) 270-624, E-mail: ardiana.sokoli@moe.gov.al, Contact: Ms. Adriana Sokoli, DirectorEnvironmental Services--GEF:The objective is a continuation to extend of environmentally, socially, economically and financially sustainable community based natural resource management plan-ning and implementation, in erosion prone upland areas, reversing

land degradation and sediment runoff, while increasing carbon se-questration and biodiversity benefits. Signing completed on 25 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 2.9 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Water Administration, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355-4) 222-4537, Fax: (355-4) 227-0627, E-mail: kabineti@moe.gov.al, Contact: Mr Lefter Koka, Minister

Health and Other Social ServicesHealth System Improvement:The objective is to improve the efficiency of care in selected hospitals in Albania, improving the management of information in the health system, and increasing financial access to health services. Appraisal completed on 10 Novem-ber 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144688. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355-42) 364-622, Contact: Milva Ekonomi, Deputy Minister

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Citizen-centered public services:The objective is to support the Government of Albania under take a comprehensive reform to improve the efficiency of public sector services through moderniza-tion and innovation. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 32.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Integrated Land Management:The objectives include: (a) completing property registration and enhancing data quality; (b) engaging the government in National Land Policy dialogue; and (c) integrating existing IT system with the government’s wider e-Gover-nance agenda and formulating a national spatial data infrastructure (NSDI) strategy. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 45.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Results-based Road Maintenance and Safety:The objec-tive is to support the Government of Albania to improve safety of the national road network through implementing the Albania National Transport Plan and Road Safety Action Plan by introducing and efficiently using a road asset management system and road safety principles and audits. Appraisal completed on 18 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132982. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355-4) 225-6091

ArmeniaEnergy and Mining(R) Armenia Geothermal Power:The objective is to confirm geothermal resource at the Karkar site. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 22 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 8.7 (CSCF). Consulting services to be determined. Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund, 32, Proshyan Street 1 lane, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 588-011, Fax: (37410) 541-732, E-mail: info@r2e2.amElectricity Transmission Network Improvement:The ob-jective is to rehabilitate critical substations and construct new transmission line sections to improve electricity supply reliability. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146199. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. High Voltage Electric Networks; Yerevan TPP

Health and Other Social Services(R) Second Social Protection Administration Project (Cr. 53980-AM):The objectives are to: (a) improve social protection service delivery; and (b) strengthen analytical and monitoring and evaluation functions of the agencies delivering social protection benefits and services. The credit was signed on 23 May 2014. En-vironmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146318. US$ 21.2 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Labor and Social Issues, Government Building 3, Republic Square, Yerevan, Tel:

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(374-10) 526-831, E-mail: mss@mss.am, Contact: Artem Asatryan, Minster of Labor and Social Issues(R) Social Investment and Local Development Project:The objective is to improve quality and use of and access to com-munity and inter-community infrastructure. Appraisal completed on 3 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148836. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeThird Development Policy Operation:Support more resilient growth and job creation through strengthening competitiveness and enhancing fiscal, social, and environmental sustainability. Environ-mental Assessment Category U. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Education (Ln. 83420-AM, Cr. 53870-AM):The objec-tives are to (a) improve school readiness of children entering pri-mary education, improve physical conditions and the availability of educational resources in upper secondary schools; and (b) support improved quality and relevance in higher education institutions in Armenia. The loan and credit were signed on 23 May 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. Project: P130182. US$ 15.0/15.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Project Implemen-tation Unit (PIU), 73 Vratsyan Street, 0070 Yerevan, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 575-690, Fax: (374-10) 559-750, E-mail: cfep@arminco.com, Contact: Hasmik Ghazaryan, Director(R) Third Public Sector Modernization Project (PSMP):The objective is a continuation to reinforce and expand the Govern-ment of Armenia’s public sector reform agenda. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 21.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Second Development Policy Operation:The objective is to support more resilient growth and job creation through a re-orien-tation of the economy toward industry and exports. Bank Approval completed on 12 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory U. Project: P143040. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Contact: ,

TransportationLifeline Road Network Improvement Additional Financing:The objective is to improve access of rural communities to markets and services through upgrading of selected lifeline roads, and to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Transport and Communica-tion to manage the lifeline road network. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Transportation and Communication, 28 Nalbandyan Street, Yerevan 375010, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 563-391, Fax: (374-10) 560-528, E-mail: minister@mts.amLocal Economy and Tourism Infrastructure Development:The objective is to improve infrastructure services and institutional capacity to support increased contribution of tourism in the local economy of the South Tourism Corridor Regions. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be re-quired for cultural heritage; architectural design of tourism facilities and urban regeneration; detailed design, feasibility studies; and environmental and social assessments. Foreign Financing Projects Management Center (FFPMC) at the Ministry of Finance, 1, Melik-Adamyan Street, Armenia Tel/Fax: (374-10) 523-471, E-mail: info@ffpmc.am

AzerbaijanAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryWater Users Association Development Support Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the effectiveness and finan-cial viability of on-farm irrigation water distribution and manage-ment in the project area. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Amelioration and Irrigation Open Joint Stock Company, Azerbaijan

EducationTertiary Education Project:The objectives are to: (a) improve the tertiary education system; (b) improve tertiary education institu-tions; and (c) project management and monitoring and evaluation. Decision Meeting completed on 21 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148539. US$ 33.0 (IBRD). Con-sultants will be required. Ministry of Education, 49 Khatai Prospekt, Baku AZ1008, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 496-2242, Fax: (994-12) 496-9368, E-mail: rustamov@edu.gov.az, Contact: Elvin Rustamov, Director

Health and Other Social ServicesSecond Health Sector Reform Project:The objective is to im-prove quality and availability of health-care services and strengthen the capacity of the health authorities to manage the system (stew-ardship). Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, 4 Kicik Deniz St. Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 493-2977, E-mail: sabdul-layev65@yahoo.com

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeState Agency on Service to Citizens and Social Innovation:The objective is to assist the Government to explore cooperation and pilot innovative approaches to delivery and finance of public services. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationFourth Highway:The objectives are to: (a) support the improve-ment of the main road network to improve Azerbaijan competitive-ness by strengthening the inter-country linkages; and (b) provide greater export market access, and build Azerbaijan’s role as a re-gional transit corridor. Appraisal completed on 3 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P122200. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Azer Road Service, 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 OJCSecond Rural Investment Additional Financing:The objec-tive is to improve access to and use of community-driven rural in-frastructure, expand economic activities for rural households, and improve the economic and social well-being of rural communities in selected areas through upgrading of local road networks. Bank Approval completed on 9 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147861. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. AZRIP PMU in State Agency on Agricultural Credit, 40 U. Hadjibekov Street, Government House, 8th Floor Room 801, AZ 1016 Baku, Azerbaijan Tel/Fax: (994-12) 493-4813, E-mail: subhan@azrip.org, Contact: Soubhan Asgerov, Project Director

BelarusAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(N) Forestry Development Project:The objective is to enhance silvicultural management and re/afforestation, increase the use of felling residues and improve the public good contribution from for-ests in targeted forest areas. Appraisal completed on 24 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 2.7 (GEFU). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Forestry Development:The objective is to increase the con-tribution from the forest sector to GDP, whilst maintaining and enhancing environmental and social services provided by the forest sector. Appraisal completed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147760. US$ 40.7 (IBRD). Consult-ing services to be determined. Ministry of Forestry, 39 Myasnikov Str. Minsk, Belarus

EducationEducation Modernization Project:The objectives are to: (a) support the Government’s efficiency reforms by ensuring an ad-equate learning environment in general secondary education; and (b) strengthen the use of information in education system manage-ment. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 June 2014.

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Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148181. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeFostering Productive Innovations and Improving Com-petitiveness:The objective is to enhance business environment, promote FDI as well as support innovation and entrepenureship. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Transit Corridor Improvement (Ln. 84590-BY):The ob-jective is to finance the improvement of the M-6 International Transit corridor between Minsk and Grodno to facilitate improved transport connectivity domestically and on international routes. Negotiations completed on 18 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. Project: P149697. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Transport, Belarus, Contact: ,

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionWater Supply and Sanitation Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) increase access to the water supply services; and (b) improve the quality of water supply and wastewater services in selected urban areas.Signing completed on 8 April 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. US$ 90.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Housing and Utilities, Bersona Street, 16, Minsk, Belarus, Tel: (375-17) 200-1545, Fax: (375-17) 200-8708, E-mail: info@mjkx.gov.by, Contact: Mr. Anatolyi Shagun, Deputy Minister

Bosnia and HerzegovinaFinanceSEEC Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility APL4:The objec-tive is to help increase access to financial protection from losses caused by climate change and geological hazards to homeowners, farmers, and the enterprise sector and government agencies. Ap-praisal completed on 27 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P127788. US$ 2.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Europa RE, Weinbergstrasse 56/58, Zurich, Switzer-land, Tel: (41-44) 380-5090, Fax: (41-44) 380-5091, E-mail: heinz.vollenweider@europa-re.com, Contact: Mr. Heinz Vollenweider, Chairman of the Board

Health and Other Social ServicesBosnia and Herzegovina Health Project:The objective is to improve the quality and efficiency of secondary and tertiary care. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 22.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeBusiness Environment PforR:The objective is to support the implementation of key reforms (e.g. in the construction sector and inspections) as well as supporting a number of critical next steps to help Bosnia’s lagging export sectors (especially agriculture) Envi-ronmental Assessment Category C. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Development Policy Loan I:The objective is to support the gov-ernment in implementing the business climate reforms agenda. Bank Approval completed on 3 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P146740. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. RS Ministry of Finance, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-51) 339-768, E-mail: mf@mf.vladars.net, Contact: Abdullah Al Shatter, Deputy Minister for Projects Programming. Federation BiH Ministry of Finance, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Contact: Abdullah Al Shatter, Deputy Minister for Projects Programming

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Bosnia and Herzegovina Employment Support Pro-gram:The project will support active labor market interventions to expand the coverage and scope and support public employment services and centers for social work to improve their functions to facilitate entry to the labor market. Project Concept Review Meet-

ing completed on 18 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Bosnia and Herzegovina Management of Fiscal Resources for Growth:The objective is to strengthen the efficiency and trans-parency of the management of fiscal resources for boosting growth in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationRoad Improvement and Safety:The objective is to build on earlier bank activities in the road sector in Bosnia and Herzegovina by further strengthening the regional integration of the country through better and safer road access. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionSecond Solid Waste Management Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the availability, quality, environmental soundness, and financial viability of solid waste management services in participating utilities/regions. Bank Approval completed on 18 December 2012. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 29 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 6.0 (F7U4). Consulting services to be determined. FBiH Ministry of Environment and Tourism, Marka Marulica 2, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 726-374, Fax: (387-33) 726-747, E-mail: sswmp@fmoit.gov.ba, Contact: Mr. Anto Covic, Team Leader. RS Ministry of Spatial Planning, Trg Republike Srpske 1, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-51) 339-504, Fax: (387 51) 339-592, E-mail: s.cvijic@mgr.vladars.net, swmp2@mgr.vladars.net, Contact: Mr. Sveto Cvijic, Team Leader

CroatiaFinanceCroatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development Partial Credit Guarantee:The objectives are to support: (a) HBOR’s move towards market-based funding through a Partial Credit Guarantee (PCG); and (b) investment projects in Croatia by providing medium and long-term funding. Board Approval completed on 27 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P133471. US$ 256.4 (GUAR). Consulting services to be determined. Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Strossmayerov trg 9, 10000 Za-greb, Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 459-1586, Fax: (385-1) 459-1705, E-mail: bberkovic@hbor.hr, Contact: B. Berkovic

Health and Other Social ServicesSocial System Modernization Project:The objective is to sup-port the Government: (a) rationalize and harmonize the current system of cash benefits; (b) improve the administration of social assistance; and (c) support the de-institutionalization of children without parental care and of the disabled. Bank Approval com-pleted on 19 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145171. US$ 95.6 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Social Protection and Youth, Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 230-8746, E-mail: Hrvoje.sadaric@mspm.hr, Contact: Hrvoje Sadaric, Assistant Minister

Industry and TradeCroatia Innovation and Entrepreneurship VC:The objective is to help foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and private sector growth by increasing the supply of risk capital financing for young knowledge intensive SMEs (including start-ups). Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 December 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category F. Project: P152130. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeCroatia Excessive Deficit Procedure DPL:The objective is to support structural policy measures to promote fiscal sustainability and restore growth after a prolonged recession and Croatia’s entry into the EC Excessive Deficit Procedure. Environmental Assessment

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Category U. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationRailways Sector Improvement:The objective is to support the railway sector improvement through: (a) Sector restructuring; (b) capacity building of the administration to oversee the sector; and (c) Select investment in infrastructure Preparation completed on 10 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P147499. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Transport and Infrastructure, Prisavlje 14, Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (385-) 616-9080, Fax: (385-1) 619-6477, E-mail: danijel.krakic@mmpi.hr, Contact: Danijel Krakic

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionEU Coastal Waters Compliance:The objectives are to: (a) im-prove the quality of water on Croatia’s Adriatic coasts; and (b) fulfill the EU environmental requirements in a financially and operation-ally sustainable manner. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 205.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Croatian Waters, Croatia

GeorgiaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Irrigation and Land Market Development (Cr. 54560-GE):The objective is to stimulate private sector investment in agri-culture by investing in: (a) irrigation and drainage improvement; and (b) land market development. The credit was signed on 21 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133828. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, 6 Marshal Gelovani Street, Tbilisi, 0159, Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 237-6689, Fax: (995-32) 237-8013, E-mail: infomoa@moa.gov.ge, Contact: Mr. Ilia Kvitiashvili, Deputy Minister

Industry and TradeInnovation and ICT:The objective is to support the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development to further develop innova-tion and ICT in the country. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Private Sector Development and Diversification DPL1:The objective is to accelerate private sector development and economic diversification in Georgia by: (a) strengthening competition in key product markets; (b) improving the protection of property rights; (c) expanding access to finance; and (d) strengthening firms’ capacity to innovate and export. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 8 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P149998. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeInclusive Growth DPO:The objective is to support inclusive growth by improving macroeconomic stability and public service delivery. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 No-vember 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationEast-West Highway Corridor Improvement:The objective is to reduce transport costs along the East West highway corridor. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 October 2014. En-vironmental Assessment Category A. US$ 140.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Roads Department, 29a Gagarin Street, Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 381-633, Fax: (995-32) 313-052, E-mail: roaddepdalakishvili@yahoo.comSecondary and Local Roads II Additional Financing:The objective is to improve local connectivity and travel time for selected secondary and local roads, and to strengthen the capacity of the Roads Department to manage the road network. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Roads Department, 29a Gagarin Street, Tbilisi, Georgia,

Tel: (995-32) 381-633, Fax: (995-32) 313-052, E-mail: roaddepdal-akishvili@yahoo.com

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionSupporting Sustainable Wastewater Management:The ob-jectives are to: (a) promote sustainable wastewater management in Georgia; and (b) pilot implementation of wastewater treatment plants, aligned with World Bank safeguards policies and in har-monization with the EU legislation. Appraisal completed on 30 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145040. US$ 11.5 (SGWM). Consulting services to be determined. Municipal Development Fund of Georgia, 150 David Agmashenebeli Ave. Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 243-7001, Fax: (995-32) 243-7077, E-mail: ekhokrishvili@mdf.org.ge, Contact: Mr. Elguja Khokrishvili, Executive DirectorThird Regional Development:The objective is to improve infra-structure services and institutional capacity to support increased con-tribution of tourism in the local economy of the Mtskheta-Mtianeti and Samtskhe-Javakheti Regions. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 20 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150696. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Georgia Municipal Development Fund, 7b Yetim Gurjy St. Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 943240, Fax: (995-32) 940439, E-mail: mdf@mdf.org.ge

KazakhstanAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) North Central Water Supply Program:The objectives are to: (a) increase availability of bulk water for productive uses; (b) improve the quality of investment planning and preparation for water supply and water security; and (c) enhance institutional capacity of key institutions responsible for bulk water supply. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 800.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Education(N) Education Modernization Project:The objective is to improve the quality of teaching and learning in primary and sec-ondary schools. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Kazakhstan Skills and Jobs:The objective is to enhance skills to meet the needs of a modernizing economy and improve employ-ment outcomes. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 4 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150183. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Youth Corps Program:The objective is to promote positive youth development through service learning opportunities that serve the community and foster constructive engagement between youth and society at large. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 26 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P127966. US$ 21.8 (TF). Consulting services to be determined. Min-istry of Education and Science of RK, Tel: (7-7172) 742-335, E-mail: m_kozhakhmet@edu.gov.kz, Contact: Madiyar Kozhakhmet, Direc-tor of the Youth Policy Department

Energy and MiningEnergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy:The objectives are to: (a) raise awareness about the energy efficiency potential in Ka-zakhstan by designing and implementing some sustainable projects for demonstration and awareness of the EE/RE potential; and (b) support capacity building of Kazakh counterparts in developing a sustainable EE/RE framework, design and implementation capacity. First Grant Funding Request completed on 22 May 2013. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P130013. US$ 21.8 (F7VP). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Industry and New Technologies, 47 Kabanbai Batyr Avenue, Astana, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3272) 299-010, Fax: (7-3272) 290-853, E-mail: ta.mukanov@

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mint.gov.kz. Contact: Mr. Talgat Mukanov, Head of Energy Efficiency Department

FinanceKazakhstan: Southeast Europe and Central Asia Catastro-phe Risk Insurance Facility:The objective is to assist Kazakhstan with developing modern catastrophe insurance market infrastructure that will support the launch of innovative catastrophe insurance products covering the risks of extreme weather variability. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 6 August 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category C. Project: P152230. US$ 5.5 (GEFU). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(R) Support to Social Modernization:Health Insurance:The objective is to support the introduction of a Public Health Insurance System and support further develpment and implementation of criti-cal areas in the health system including: quality control mechanisms, Health technology assessments and IT support. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P152625. US$ 90.0 (IBRD). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeCompetitiveness and Access to Finance:The objective is to enhance the competitiveness and capacity of targeted small and me-dium sized enterprises in Kazakhstan. Decision Meeting completed on 31 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P147705. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Fostering Productive Innovation Project:The objective is to promote high-quality, nationally relevant research and commercial-ization of technologies. Negotiations completed on 7 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150402. US$ 88.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dom Ministerstvo, Entrance 11, Astana, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-7172) 741-580, Fax: (7-7172) 742-175, E-mail: takir.balykbayev@edu.gov.kz, Contact: Takir Balykbayev

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(N) Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program for Cen-tral Asia (CAMP4CA) - Additional Financing:The objective of the Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Program for Central Asia (CAMP4CA) is to support the integrated development of cli-mate-smart information, institutions, and investment capacities throughout the countries of Central Asia. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(N) Center South Astana-Almaty Regional Development Corridor:The objective is to improve the Center South road corridor between Astana and Almaty connecting the major cities of the coun-try, providing a critical link for network integration, job creation and regional development. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 2183.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(N) Center West Regional Development Corridor:The objec-tive of the Center West Corridor, which is a road corridor improve-ment project expected to generally follow existing road alignments starting in Astana to Aktobe, will link the port of Aktau in the Caspian Sea, connecting two identified “urban agglomerations” as well as two “second-tier” towns, i.e. Kostanay and Aktau. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 1000.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(N) Kazakhstan Solid Waste Management Project:The ob-jective is to assist the government to modernize and improve SWM systems in selected municipalities in Kazakhstan namely Almaty and Astana as suggested in the PFA. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

(R) Syr Darya Control and Northern Aral Sea Project, Phase 2:The objectives are to (a) control flooding, (b) achieve bulk-water savings, and (c) improve water provision for developing aquaculture in the project areas along the Lower Syr Darya. Decision Meeting completed on 10 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. Project: P152001. US$ 107.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. CWR, Committee for Water Resources, MOA, KazakhstanHazardous and POPs Waste Management-GEF:The objective is to create hazardous waste treatment capacity in compliance with international environmental standards and to reduce contamination of Kazakhstan’s natural resources and public health risks of exposure to this contamination from selected PCB contaminated sites. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 10.4 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Second Elimination of POP Wastes:The objective is to sup-port the development of environmentally sound management of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with the country’s obligations under the Stockholm Convention. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 34.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environmental Protection, 31 Pobedy Ave. Astana, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3172) 591-972, Fax: (7-3172) 591-973, E-mail: a_braliev@nature.kz

KosovoAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryDanish Support for Rural Development Grant Program:The objective is to promote competitiveness and growth in the live-stock and horticulture sub-sectors over the next decade through implementation of selected measures of its agricultural strategy and institutional development. Signing completed on 18 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 9.2 (FSSP). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development, Street Mother Tereza 35, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 211-131, E-mail: shqipe.dema@ks-gov.net, Contact: Mr. Belrand Stavileci, MinisterWater Supply and Canal Protection:The objective is to improve the reliability and quality of water supply to Central Kosovo, home to the commercial and administrative center of the country, by under-taking the investment measures needed to secure uninterrupted and good-quality water supply from the Iber-Lepenc Canal. Project Con-cept Review Meeting completed on 11 December 2013. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. Project: P133829. US$ 17.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, Pristina, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 2003-2307, E-mail: arben.citaku@ks-gov.net, Contact: Mr. Arben Citaku

EducationEducation Improvement Project:The objectives are to: (a) sup-port improvements in the quality and efficiency of the education sector of pre-university education; (b) build on the achievements of a predecessor project, and based on Kosovo’s education strategy; (c) improve allocation and efficiency of resources; and (d) provide quality assurance mechanisms. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 20 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P149005. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningEnergy Efficiency and Renewable Energy:The objective is to assist the Government of Kosovo with the implementation of a low carbon growth strategy by contributing to increase: (a) energy efficiency in public and residential buildings; and (b) investment in renewable energy projects. Bank Approval completed on 18 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P143055. US$ 31.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economic Development, Nena Tereza Square, 10000 Pristina, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 2002-1505, Fax: (381-38) 2002-1302, E-mail: agron.dida@ks-gov.net, Contact: Mr. Bedri Dragusha, Chief Executive Officer

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Lignite Power:The objective is to support a private sector in-dependent power producer and lignite mining company. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 27 July 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P118287. US$ 40.0/725.0/725.0 (GUID/ZBIL/ZEXP). No consultants are required. Ministry of Eco-nomic Development, Nena Tereza Square, 10000 Pristina, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 2002-1505, Fax: (381-38) 2002-1302, E-mail: agron.dida@ks-gov.net, Contact: Mr. Besim Beqaj, Minister

Health and Other Social ServicesHealth Project:The objective is to improve financial protection from health spending for the poor and quality of care for priority maternal and child health and non communicable disease services. Bank Approval completed on 13 May 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category C. Project: P147402. US$ 25.5 (IDA Credit). Consul-tants will be required. Health Care Commissioning Agency, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 212-223, E-mail: Arsim.Qavdarbasha@rks-gov.net, Contact: Arsim Qavdarbasha, Director

Kyrgyz RepublicAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(N) Integrated Forest Ecosystem Management:The objec-tive is to strengthen the institutional capacity for sustainable forest ecosystem management. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 4.1 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Pasture and Livestock Management Improvement (Cr. H9760-KG, Cr. 55210-KG):The objectives are to: (a) ensure fair access to pastures; (b) raise livestock owners’ incomes; and (c) arrest long term pasture degradation, which will contribute to improved food security, agricultural competitiveness, environmental sustain-ability and social stability. The credit was signed on 10 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145162. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agricul-ture and Melioration of Kyrgyz Republic, 96 Kievskaya Street, Bish-kek, Kyrgyz Republic Tel/Fax: (996-312) 664-648, E-mail: mtairov@apiu.elcat.kg, Contact: Mr Mairambek Tairov, Director(R) Sustainable Forests and Land Management:The objec-tive is to diversify economic opportunities and improve social well being in forest-reliant communities by increasing the communities’ role in forest management. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 18 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151102. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry (SAEPF), 228, Toktogul Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 610-016, Fax: (996-312) 611-396, E-mail: min-eco@elcat.kg, envforest@elcat.kgAgriculture Productivity and Nutrition Improvements:The objective is to increase agricultural productivity and food security of rural households in selected areas nationwide. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 20 March 2013. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P132754. US$ 38.0 (GAFS). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Processing Industry (MAWRPI), 96A Kievskaya St. Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 665-625, Fax: (996-312) 661-572, E-mail: morbekova@apiu.elcat.kg, Contact: Mr. Mirlan Baigoncho-kov, Deputy MinisterNational Water Resources Management:The objectives are to improve: (a) the river basin water management capacity in Kyrgyz-stan; (b) irrigation system and on-farm level to increase water and food security; and (c) livelihoods and raise socio-economic indica-tors particularly in rural areas. Signing completed on 29 August 2014 Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144336. US$ 7.8 (F7U8). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Water Resources, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 541-174, E-mail: onfarmir@elcat.kg, Contact: Mr. Nurbek Sharshekeev, Project Director

EducationGlobal Partnership for Education (GPE) 3:The objective is to increase equitable access to pre-school education and establish

conditions for improving its quality. Signing completed on 10 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132490. US$ 12.7 (EFAS). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, Tunustanova Street, 257, Ap. 410, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 662-442, E-mail: minedukg@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Sadykov Kanat, Minister of Education

Energy and Mining(R) Energy Sector Development Policy Operation:The ob-jective is to support the Kyrgyz Republic in addressing the recur-ring winter energy shortages so as to minimize the hardship for its population and negative economic consequences for its economy in a sustainable manner. Negotiations completed on 18 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P152440. US$ 24.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ahunbaeva St. 119, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 561-822, Fax: (996-312) 562-028, Contact: ,Electricity Supply Accountability and Reliability Improve-ment:The objective is to establish a transparent accountability framework for the power and financial flows in OJSC Severelectro, the distribution company serving capital city of Bishkek and a few surrounding towns. Bank Approval completed on 15 July 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133446. US$ 25.0/0.5 (IDA Credit/F7VP). Consultants will be required. JSC Severelectro, 3 Chkalova Street, Lebedinovka Village, Alamudunski District, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 631-685, E-mail: azamatm@mail.ru, Con-tact: Mr. Kubanychbek Turdubaev, General Director

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeFiscal Management and Governance Programmatic DPO:The objective is a continuation with an emphasis on accountability, anti-corruption and transparency, including structural reforms in the judiciary, public financial management and the business climate. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 13.2/10.8 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Third Village Investment:The objective is to finance small-scale physical community infrastructure and services investments jointly identified and subsequently implemented by local authori-ties and communities. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 17 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146970. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be deter-mined. Community Development and Investment Agency (ARIS), Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 301-805, Fax: (996-312) 624-748, E-mail: office@aris.kg, Contact: Mr Ismailov Kubanychbek Iskakovich, Executive DirectorUrban Development Project (UDP):The objective is to improve the access to and quality of urban infrastructure and services in selected urban areas. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Former Yugoslav Republic of MacedoniaEnergy and Mining(R) Energy Efficiency Fund for Public Buildings:The objec-tive is to develop and capitalize a revolving fund to finance energy efficiency improvements in public buildlings. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 20.0/10.0 (IBRD/ECSE). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economy, Jurij Gagarin 15, Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (389-2) 309-3489, Fax: (389-2) 309-3440, E-mail: neriman.dzeladini@economy.gov.mkLukovo Pole Water Regulation and Renewable Energy:The objective is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the national and regional power systems. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 June 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P112730. US$ 70.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. ELEM Macedonian Power Plants, 11 Oktomvri 9, 1000 Skopje, For-mer Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (389-23) 149-166, Fax: (389-23) 149-176, E-mail: nevenka.jakimova.filipovska@elem.com.

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mk, Contact: Nevenka Jakimova Filipovska, Head of Development Division

Industry and TradeThird Programmatic Competitiveness DPL:The objective is to support the Government to strengthen the competitiveness of fYR Macedonia’s economy by incentivizing productive investment and technological upgrading in the manufacturing, agribusiness and trade logistics sectors, and establishing enabling conditions to pro-gressively increase labor market flexibility and innovation capacity. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 67.5 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and Communications(R) Digital fYR Macedonia:The objectives are to: (a) support the government of fYR Macedonia in its transformation of public service delivery through a shared public sector infrastructure platform and innovative applications with particular focus on poor communities in targeted areas; and (b) increase fYR Macedonia’s competitiveness and support income generation and poverty reduction. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 12.5 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Municipal Services IP (EU-IPA) Additional Financing:The objective is to improve transparency, financial sustainability and delivery of targeted municipal services in the participating munici-palities. Signing completed on 24 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150342. US$ 21.4 (F7U4). Consult-ing services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Mito Hadzivasilev, 50, Skopje, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Tel: (389-75) 232-791, Fax: (389-2) 310-6779, E-mail: suzana.stoimceva@finance.gov.mkfYR Macedonia Fiscal and Public Financial Management (PFM) Development Policy Loan (DPL):The objective is to improve fiscal sustainability and the efficiency of public spending by strength-ening public financial management. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 70.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Dame Gruev 7, Skopje, Former Yugoslav Repub-lic of Macedonia, Tel: (389-2) 310-6454, E-mail: suzana.stoimceva@finance.gov.mk

Transportation(R) Second National and Regional Roads Rehabilitation:The objective is to improve transport efficiency and traffic safety on a sections of Corridor VIII, and improve road management and road safety in the country. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

MoldovaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryForest and Sustainable Land Management:The objective is to contribute to the improvement of forest management in state and local public authority owned forest, and establish and manage shelterbelts to reduce land degradation and improve agricultural productivity. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environ-ment, Moldova

Energy and Mining(R) District Heating Efficiency Improvement (Ln. 84510-MD):The objective is to assist the newly merged district heating/CHP company to improve the sustainability of its operations and financial viability by: (a) improving the efficiency of its operations; and (b) supporting the resolution of the historical debt stock. Bank Approval completed on 21 November 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P132443. US$ 40.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy, Moldova, Tel: (373-22) 250-554, E-mail: vadim.ceban@mec.gov.md, Contact: Mr Vadim Ceban, DirectorDistrict Heating Efficiency Improvement Partial Credit Guarantee:The objective is to assist the newly merged district

heating/CHP company to improve the sustainability of its operations and financial viability. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 December 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P143870. US$ 80.0/138.0 (GUAR/ZPCO). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economy, Moldova, Tel: (373-22) 250-554, E-mail: vadim.ceban@mec.gov.md

Health and Other Social Services(R) Health Transformation Operation (Cr. 54700-MD, Cr. 54690-MD):The objective is to reduce key risks for non-com-municable diseases and improving efficiency of health services in Moldova. The credit was signed on 11 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P144892. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Moldova, Tel: (373-2) 226-8885, E-mail: ausatiimd@gmail.com, Contact: Andrei Usatii, Minister. National Health Insurance Company (CNAM), Moldova, Tel: 373-2-222-3166, E-mail: mbuga@cnam.md, Contact: Mircea Buga, Director General

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Disaster and Climate Risk Management Additional Fi-nancing:The objective is to strengthen the State Hydrometeorologi-cal Service’s ability to forecast severe weather and improve Moldova’s capacity to prepare for and respond to natural disasters. Decision Meeting completed on 23 December 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P148125. US$ 2.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Second Development Policy Operation:The objectives to: (a) improve the business climate; (b) promote financial sector stabil-ity and development; and (c) improve the equity and efficiency of public expenditure. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Strengthening Public Financial Management (PFM) and Tax Administration:The objective is to strengthen institutions and systems for public finance management and tax administration in Moldova. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P127734. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Main State Tax Inspectorate, Str. Cosmonautilor 9, MD 2005, Chisinau, Moldova, Tel: 0037322823353, Fax: (+373 22) 240005, E-mail: mail@fisc.md, Contact: Irina Lupascu, Chief of Section for Strategic Development and ImplementatioStrengthening Public Sector Management:The objective is to support the implementation of the Government Strategy for Strengthening Public Sector Management with the focus on strength-ening capacity for policy coordination and enhancing public sector performance. Environmental Assessment Category C. Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationLocal Roads Improvement:The objectives are to: (a) improve ac-cess to basic social services (education, health and access to markets); (b) increase road safety; (c) improve the management of routine maintenance on the selected local roads; and (d) enhance the capacity of national and local authorities to manage the local road network. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 4 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0/25.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

MontenegroAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Agriculture and Rural Development Institution Build-ing:The objective is to support the Government to: (a) gain experi-ence in implementing rural development; and (b) strengthen the competitiveness of agricultural production and processing (farms/processing companies) while building-up the capacity of operating structure until its accreditation for conferral of management. Signing completed on 31 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 4.5 (TF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry

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of Agriculture and Rural Development, Rimski trg 46, Podgorica, Montenegro, Tel: (382-20) 482-109, Fax: (382-20) 234-306, E-mail: velizar.vojinovic@mpr.gov.me, Contact: Mr. Velizar Vojinovic, Minister

Finance(R) Montenegro SEEC Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility APL3:The objective is to help increase access to financial protec-tion from losses caused by climate change and geological hazards to homeowners, farmers enterprise sector and government agencies. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further report-ing will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P127044. US$ 2.5 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesSecond Montenegro Health Project:The objective is to support continuation of health sector reforms in order to improve efficiency, governance and quality of health care in Montenegro. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 12.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeMontenegro Competitiveness and Job Creation:The objec-tive is to support Competitiveness and Job Creation in Montenegro. Environmental Assessment Category C. Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeFiscal and Debt Managament:The objective is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the government of Montenegro in order to enhance the efficiency of using fiscal resources and to improve the management of public debt. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 34.5 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Revenue Administration Reform:The objective is to support the Government of Montenegro in reforming and modernizing their revenue administration institutions and processes. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 7 July 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category C. Project: P149743. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Montenegro Tax Administration, _arla De Gola 2. 20000 Podgorica, Montenegro, Tel: +382 206 58 063, Fax: +382 204 48 211, E-mail: poreska.uprava@tax.gov.me, Contact: Milan Lakicevic, Director

PolandHealth and Other Social ServicesHealth Service Delivery Project:The objective is to support the Government of Poland in initiating the transformation of service delivery to respond more effectively to the new demographic and epidemiological profile of the population. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeResiliance and Growth Development Policy Loan:The ob-jective, for the first of two series, is to support the Goverment to strengthen institutional resilience to promote economic growth, which is key to fostering shared prosperity and particularly income growth for the bottom forty percent of the population. Bank Approval completed on 1 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P146243. US$ 966.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, ul. Swietokrzyska 12, Warszawa, Poland, Tel: (48-22) 694-5555, Fax: (48-22) 694-4177, E-mail: tomasz.skurze-wski@mofnet.gov.pl, Contact: Michal Baj, DirectorSecond Growth and Resilience DPL:The objective is to support the government of Poland’s goal of accelerating economic growth, while strengthening public finances. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 800.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Min-istry of Finance, ul. Swietokrzyska 12, Warszawa, Poland, Tel: (48-22) 694-5555, Fax: (48-22) 694-4177, E-mail: tomasz.skurzewski@mofnet.gov.pl, Contact: Tomasz Skurzewski, Director, International Finance

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Vistula Basin Flood Protection:The objectives are to strengthen the institutional administrative capacity and technical expertise of the government to address summer, winter, and flash-floods more effectively; and develop such flood protection to selected areas of the Odra and the Upper Vistula river basins. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 9 July 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P147460. US$ 598.0/260.0/455.0/130.0 (IBRD/ECEU/EUIB/POLF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment, Wawelska Str. 52/54, Warsaw, Poland, Tel: (48-22) 579-2205, Fax: (48-22) 579-2347, Contact: Beata Jac-zewska

RegionalPublic Administration, Law, and JusticeClimate Adaptation and Mitigation Program for Central Asia (CAMP4CA):The objective is to better manage the challenges and opportunities of climate change, through strengthened coordina-tion mechanisms, improved information sharing, and the incubation of innovations for potential scale up. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151363. US$ 47.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationCentral Asia Road Links:The objectives are to: (a) rehabili-tate priority road sections in Sugd Oblast (along the Osh-Khujand road corridor); and (b) improve road operations and maintenance practices along the core road network. Appraisal completed on 29 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145634. US$ 45.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be deter-mined. Ministry of Transport, Tel: (992-37) 221-1713

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Danube Water Program Additional Financing:The De-velopment Objective of the proposed Danube Region Water Supply and Wastewater Sector Capacity Building Program would be to sup-port institutional capacity building and the development of regulatory and policy instruments in the water supply and wastewater sector in participating countries in the Danube Region. Decision Meet-ing completed on 16 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 6.4 (F7VP). Consultants will be required. Interna-tional Association of Water Supply Companies in the Danube River Catchment Area (IAWD), Grabnergasse 4-6, Vienna, Austria, Tel: 431-59959-31002, Fax: 431-59959-7311, E-mail: kling@iawd.at

Central Asia Water Recources Development:The objective is to modernize the knowledge platform and institutions for water resources management in the Central Asia region. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 25.0/30.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

West Balkans Drina River Basin Management:The objec-tive is to enhance more sustainable management of the Drina River basin, balancing interests in hydropower, environmental develop-ment and conservation, agriculture, and flood protection. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 22 August 2013. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P145048. US$ 5.0/5.0 (GEFU/SCCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

RomaniaEducation(R) Education Quality and Inclusion Project:The objectives are to improve the transition from upper secondary into tertiary edu-cation and increasethe retention in the first year of tertiary education in project-supported education institutions. Appraisal completed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P148585. US$ 244.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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Health and Other Social ServicesRoma Inclusion and Basic Services Project:The objective is to strengthen integrated social service delivery for marginalized communities and households with a focus on those with children. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 126.7 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Second Fiscal Effectiveness and Growth DPL:The objec-tive is to support the Government to improve its fiscal effectiveness and enhance the functioning of property, energy and capital markets. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 1000.0 (IBRD). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Russian FederationEducationInnovative Development of Preschool Education of Sakha (Yakutia):The objective is to improve the access and quality of the early childhood care and education services in the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). Negotiations completed on 8 July 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P127405. US$ 117.7 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for an architect’s assistant, permafrost engineer, ECD specialists’ assistant with background in Russia and CIS. Ministry of Education of Sakha (Yakutia), 30 Lenina Avenue, Yakutsk city, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-4112) 422-921, Fax: (7-4112) 424-929, E-mail: nsitni@yandex.ru, Contact: Natalia Sitnikova, Head of General Education Department

Vocational Education System Development:The objective is to support the modernization of Vocational Education and Training (VET) systems in selected Russian regions to foster their links with national and regional socio-economic development strategies and to pilot innovative ways of engaging the private sector to enhance the labor market relevance of VET systems. Negotiations completed on 13 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144167. US$ 330.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Science, Tverskaya Street 11, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 629-2425, E-mail: klimov-aa@mon.gov.ru, Contact: Alexander Klimov, Deputy Minister

Energy and MiningEnergy Efficiency:The objective is to support the Government in reducing the energy intensity of the economy by 40%, by the year 2020. Appraisal completed on 22 September 2011. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P122492. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Con-sulting services to be determined. Gazprombank and Ministry of Energy, Russian Energy Agency, Nikitskiy per. 5, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 789-9292, E-mail: Ivanov@rosenergo.gov.ru, Contact: Ms. Tatiana Yurlova, First Vice President

Energy Efficiency-GEF:The objective is to support the institu-tional, regulatory and market barriers facing commercial financing of Energy Efficiency projects across Russia. Appraisal completed on 22 September 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P123692. US$ 22.7 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Gazprombank and Ministry of Energy, Russian Energy Agency, Ni-kitskiy per. 5, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 789-9292, E-mail: Ivanov@rosenergo.gov.ru, Contact: Ms. Tatiana Yurlova, First Vice President

FinanceMicrofinance:The objective is to assist the Government to develop a sustainable, safe and sound national financial cooperative, and mi-crofinance system that will enhance access to financial services by the poorer and underserved segments of the population, especially in the rural areas. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmen-tal Assessment Category C. Project: P095554. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Iljinka street, 9, Mos-cow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 648-3541, E-mail: p0530_ka@minfin.ru, Contact: Alexey Savatyugin, Deputy Minister

Health and Other Social ServicesRegional Health System Modernization:The objective is to im-prove the efficiency and quality of health services of Tyumen Oblast. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Social Inclusion through Sports:The objectives are to: (a) de-velop an integrated system to provide conditions for regular physical training and sports activities for socially disadvantaged groups; and (b) create pilot test for the municipalities of the Russian Federation with a view to further replication throughout the Russian Federa-tion. Negotiations completed on 16 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P126283. US$ 70.0 (IBRD). Con-sultants will be required. Ministry of Sports, Tourism and Youth Policy, Kazakova Street, 18, 105064, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 601-9440, Fax: (7-495) 604-6209, E-mail: varaksin@minstm.gov.ru, Contact: Mr. Pavel Varaksin, Lead Expert

Industry and TradeSpecial Economic Zones Enhancement Project:The objec-tive is to attract investors to, and increase investment in, select pilot zones in the Russian SEZ program. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. Project: P147011. US$ 132.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.St. Petersburg Economic Development Additional Financ-ing:The objective is to support the reconstruction of the State Mari-insky Theater and two inner courtyards of the Mikhailovsky Palace of the State Russian Museum. Negotiations completed on 15 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146463. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Maly Gnezdnikovsky Pereulok, 7/6, Street 1-2, Moscow, Russian Federation Tel/Fax: (7-495) 623-8444, E-mail: novikov@mkrf.ru, Contact: Mr. Artem Novikov, Deputy Director

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeIntegrated Environmental Monitoring:The objective is to im-prove institutional efficiency of state environmental monitoring au-thorities and support investments to fill in main gaps of the existing environmental monitoring infrastructure. Negotiations completed on 22 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P143159. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resources and Ecology, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-499) 254-1560, Fax: (7-499) 943-0018, E-mail: Vatletsov@mnr.gov.ru, Contact: Semyon Romanovich Levi, Deputy MinisterRussian Federation Historic Towns:The objective is to support cultural heritage restoration and tourism development in selected small historic towns. It is expected that these efforts will, in the medium-term, contribute to increased tourism and, therefore, to the economic development of the selected historic towns and settle-ments. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 January 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Culture, Maliy Gnezdnikovsky proezd, bld. 7/6, Stroenie 1,2, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 629-2008, Fax: (7-495) 629-7269, E-mail: tsvetnov@mkrf.ru

TransportationNational Urban Transport Improvement:The objectives are to: (a) improve the quality and condition of urban transport; and (b) reduce adverse environmental impacts of transport in selected Russian cities. Appraisal completed on 13 June 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. Project: P145582. US$ 9.1 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Transport, 1/1, Rozhdestvenka Street, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 626-1088, E-mail: asaulna@mintrans.ru, Contact: Mr. Nikolay A. Asaul, Deputy MinisterNational Urban Transport Improvement:The objectives are to: (a) improve the quality and condition of urban transport; and (b) reduce adverse environmental impacts of transport in selected Russian cities through: (i) physical investments, (ii) operational and technological improvements, (iii) legal reforms, and (iv) insti-tutional development. Appraisal completed on 13 June 2014. En-

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vironmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133201. US$ 117.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport, 1/1, Rozhdestvenka Street, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 626-1088, E-mail: asaulna@mintrans.ru, Contact: Mr. Nikolay A. Asaul, Deputy MinisterRussian Development Bank (VEB) Infrastructure:The objec-tive is to enable VEB to provide long-term infrastructure financing while also increasing its capacity to identify, appraise, and supervise investment projects. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Vnesheconom-bank (Russian Development Bank), 9 Akademik Sakharov Avenue, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-903)798-0107, Fax: (7-495) 975-2069, E-mail: Pavlov_AV@veb.ru, Contact: Mr. Alexander Pav-lov, Deputy Director

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionArctic Environment:The objective is to strengthen Russia’s envi-ronmental management systems to deal with growing environmental concerns in the Arctic Zone caused by climate change and increasing human activities. GEF Council Approval completed on 7 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.5 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Arctic Program:The objective is to improve Russia’s environ-mental management systems to deal with growing pollution and environmental risks in the Arctic Zone caused by climate change and increasing human activities. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Eco-nomic Development, Tel: (7-495) 694-0353, E-mail: mineconom@economy.gov.ru

SerbiaEducationTechnology Transfer Project:The objective is to enhance the competitiveness of Serbia’s innovation system by promoting com-mercialization of public R&D in Serbia and facilitating strategic plan-ning in its research sector. Decision Meeting completed on 1 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 3.5 (F7PF). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

FinanceDeposit Insurance:The objective is to strengthen the financial and institutional capacity of the Deposit Insurance Agency, so as to enable it to meet its deposit insurance and bank resolution obliga-tions and serve as a core part of financial sector safety net. Bank Ap-proval completed on 25 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P146248. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Deposit Insurance Agency (DIA), Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 207-5100, E-mail: zoran.obradovic@aod.rs, Contact: Zoran Obradovic, DirectorFinance and Private Results Based Investment Project Fi-nancing (IPF):The objective is to strengthen the banking sector, improve access to finance and improve export competitiveness. En-vironmental Assessment Category C. US$ 125.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Non-Private Enterprise Restructuring Development Policy Loan:The objective is to enhance the contribution of the public enterprise sector to the competitiveness of the Serbian economy. Decision Meeting completed on 19 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P127408. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesSecond Health:The objective is to improve the efficiency and qual-ity of the public health system of the Republic of Serbia through the strengthening of: (i) health financing, purchasing, and maintenance systems; and (ii) quality improvement systems and management of selected priority non-communicable diseases. Bank Approval com-pleted on 25 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P129539. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Nemanjina 22-26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 361-4890, Fax: (381-11) 265-6548, E-mail: ep@zdravlje.gov.rs, Contact: Elizabet Paunovic, State Secretary

Industry and Trade(R) Serbia Competitiveness and Jobs:The objective is to im-prove the investment climate, foster innovation, and enhance the job opportunities of registered unemployed. Project Concept Re-view Meeting completed on 29 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Second Public Enterprise Restructuring Development Policy Loan:The objective is a continuation to provide the insti-tutional framework and first actions to complete Serbia’s transition to fully functioning market economy. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Real Estate Management:The objective is to support the government in improving the efficiency, transparency and reliability of the real estate management system. Appraisal completed on 4 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147050. US$ 44.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Republic Geodetic Authority, Bulevar Vojvode Misica 39, 11000, Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 265-2408, Fax: (381-11) 265-2222, E-mail: dpavlovic@rgz.gov.rs, Contact: Mr Dragan Pavlovic, Project Manager

TajikistanAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(N) Environmental Land Management and Rural Liveli-hoods - Additional Financing:The objective is to enable rural people to increase their productive assets in ways that improve natu-ral resource management and resilience to climate change in selected climate vulnerable sites. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 8.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

(N) FVWRMP - Phase II:The objective is to improve the quality of irrigation service delivery by (a) rehabilitating irrigation and drain-age infrastructure, (ii) strengthening the institutional framework for irrigation and drainage management, and (c) supporting water sector reforms to improve the financial viability of irrigation. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationFirst Development Policy Operation:The objective is to as-sist the Government to maintain high growth within a sustainable macroeconomic framework. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Higher Education Project:The objective is to strengthen the ca-pacity of the higher education system and its education institutions to provide high quality and relevant education to its graduates. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148291. US$ 7.5/7.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Second Development Policy Operation:The objective is to as-sist the Government to maintain high growth within a sustainable macroeconomic framework. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningWinter Energy:The objective is to mitigate the impact of winter energy shortages on inhabitants of select urban and rural settlements of Tajikistan by supporting development and implementation of heat supply options for and energy efficiency demand side measures in housing stock and public buildings. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be deter-mined. Project Implementation Unit, Tajikistan

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Public Administration, Law, and JusticeCommunal Services Development Fund:The objective is to help establish a sustainable financing mechanism to improve com-munal services in Tajikistan such as water supply and sanitation. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 June 2013. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category F. Project: P133449. US$ 30.0/15.0 (IDA Credit/EBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Khochagii Manziliu Komunali, 56 N Karabaev Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 217-798, E-mail: khmk@tojikiston.com

Second Public Finance Management Modernization Project APL:The objectives are a continuation to: (a) address the capacity weaknesses; (b) support streamlining procedures on budget prepara-tion and execution; (c) improve transparency and communications; and (d) support incremental automation of financial operations in the Ministry of Finance. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P150381. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be deter-mined. MINISTRY OF FINANCE, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992 37) 221-14-17, Fax: (992 37) 221-33-29, E-mail: Min_fin@tqjikiston.com, Contact: Abdusolom Kurbanov, Minister

TurkeyAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryBasin Management:The objective is to support the implementa-tion of the NBMS and the new water sector reforms. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 November 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Forestry and Water Affairs, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 207-5696, E-mail: havci@cob.gov.tr, Contact: Mr. Hanifi Avci

Energy and Mining(R) EU/IPA Energy Sector Technical Assistance Program - Phase 2 Project:The objective is to develop the administrative and technical capacity of relevant institutions to achieve an increas-ing alignment with the EU acquis and the Europe 2020 targets in the areas of (1) energy efficiency (EE), (2) internal energy market, and (3) long-term energy planning and modelling. Decision Meet-ing completed on 24 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151934. US$ 15.8 (F7U6). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Inonu Bulvari No. 27, Bahcelievler, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 213-1124, Fax: (90-312) 213-2049, E-mail: mbecerikli@enerji.gov.tr

(R) Turkey Geothermal Development Project:The objective is to expand geothermal exploration capacity in Turkey by addressing specific barriers to geothermal development and financing. Prepara-tion completed on 12 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 250.0/40.0 (IBRD/CCTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EU/IPA Energy Sector Technical Assistance:The objective is to support and accelerate the implementation of the Government of Turkey’s strategy to reform Turkey’s energy sector in line with the EU energy strategies and priorities. Signing completed on 31 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P131921. US$ 14.3 (F7SD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR), Inonu Bulvari 27, Bahcelievler, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 213-1124, E-mail: mbecerikli@enerji.gov.tr, Contact: Mr. Ali Murat Becerikli, Department Head

Gas Sector Development Additional Financing:The objec-tive is to increase the reliability and stability of gas supply in Tur-key by: (a) implementing critically needed gas storage and network infrastructure; and (b) support BOTA_ in developing a gas trading platform and strengthening its operations as a financially stable and commercially managed corporation. Bank Approval completed on 2 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P133565. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. BO-TAS Turkish Pipeline Company, Bilkent Plaza A, II Blok, Bilkent, 06800 ANKARA, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 297-2018, Fax: (90-312) 266-0733, E-mail: mgazi.dulger@botas.gov.tr, Contact: Mr. Mehmet Gazi Dulger, Project Director

FinanceLong Term Finance Guarantee:The objective is to enhance ac-cess to medium and long term finance for exporters and small and medium enterprises. Appraisal completed on 12 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P148858. US$ 400.0 (GUAR). Consulting services to be determined. Halk Bank, 1.Levent 34330, Istanbul, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 289-1780, Fax: (90-312) 289-4785, E-mail: recep.gulec@halkbank.com.tr

Health and Other Social Services(R) Health Sector Reform Support Project:The objectives are to: (i) sustain the achievements of the Health Transformation Program (HTP) and (ii) supporting the post HTP health sector re-forms in Turkey. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 23 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 102.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Sustaining Shared Growth Development Policy Loan:The objectives are to: (a) improve the business climate and enhancing transparency; (b) boost labor force participation and widening ac-cess to finance; and (c) deepen the Turkey’s infrastructure reforms. Bank Approval completed on 24 July 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category U. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Undersecretariat of Treasury, Inonu Bulvari, Eskisehir Yolu, Emek, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 204-6000, Fax: (90-312) 212-8550, E-mail: hazine@hazine.gov.tr, Contact: Gokben Yener, Undersecretary

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionSustainable Cities:The objective is to shift municipal planning visions several years into the future for cities that are striving to be sustainable. It encourages cities to avoid the “lock-in” effect of unplanned development and investments that will have high energy and green house gas emission costs over time. Preparation completed on 10 May 2013. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Iller Bank, Yeni Ziraat Mahali, 14 Sokak, Diskapi, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 384-6126, Fax: (90-312) 341-2071, E-mail: h.atasoy@ilbank.gov.tr

UkraineEnergy and Mining(R) Second Power Transmission (Ln. 84620-UA):The objec-tive is to support the implementation policy to assure security and reliability of power supply in Ukraine. Bank Approval completed on 22 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Proj-ect: P146788. US$ 330.0/48.4 (IBRD/CCTF). Consultants will be required. Ukrenergo, Kominternu str, 25, Kyiv, 0103, Ukraine, Tel: (380-44)238-301, Fax: 380-44)249-1928, E-mail: kanc@nec.energy.gov.ua, Contact: Mr Konstantin Ushchapovskiy, DirectorPartnership for Market Readiness:The objectives are to: (a) support building the market readiness components; (b) pilot, test and sequence new concepts for market instruments; (c) support Ukraine’s participation in the PMR platform that enables policy makers to share experiences and information regarding elements of market readiness; and (d) share lessons learned. Signing completed on 19 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 5.4 (PMR). Consulting services to be determined. State Environmental Investment Agency, 35 Urytskogo St. Kyiv, Ukraine, Tel: (380-44) 594-9111, Fax: (380-44) 594-9115, E-mail: info.neia@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Koval Mikhail Ivanovich, Head of International Rela-tions Department

Finance(R) Programmatic Financial Sector DPL 1 (Ln. 84220-UA):The objective is to support the Ukrainian authorities in restoring stability in the banking sector, making the system more resilient to future shocks, and creating conditions for resumed financial in-termediation on a sustainable and affordable basis. The loan was signed on 8 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P150677. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Kiev, Ukraine, Contact: Abdullah Al Shatter, Deputy Minister for Projects Programming

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Second Programmatic Financial Sector Development Policy Loan:The objectives are to: (a) strengthen the operational, financial and regulatory capacity of the Deposit Guarantee Fund (DGF) for insolvent banks; (b) improve the solvency of the banking system; and (c) strengthen the legal and institutional framework to improve resiliency and efficiency of the banking system. Environ-mental Assessment Category U. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 11, Mezhigirska Str. Kyiv, Ukraine Tel/Fax: (380-44) 277-5333, E-mail: kolosova@minfin.gov.ua

Health and Other Social Services(R) Oblast Health Sector Reform Project:The objective is to improve the quality of health services in selected Oblasts, with special focus on primary and secondary prevention of NCDs, and to enhance the efficiency and governance of the health care system. Appraisal completed on 11 November 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P144893. US$ 215.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Community Social Support Project:The objective is to improve standards of living and social inclusion of vulnerable population groups in underdeveloped and conflict-affected communities through better social and basic services. Environmental Assessment Category F. Consultants will be required. Social Investment Fund, Ukraine; Ministry of Social Policy, 8/10 Esplanade Blvd. Ukraine, Tel: (380-44) 289-5448, Fax: (380-44) 289-0098

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Second Development Policy Loan (DPL):The objectives of the DPL series are to: (i) promote good governance, transparency, and accountability in the public sector; (ii) strengthen the regulatory framework and reduce costs of doing business; and (iii) reform inef-ficient and inequitable utility subsidies while protecting the poor. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 August 2014. En-vironmental Assessment Category U. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TransportationRoad Sector Development:The objective is to extend the upgrade of the M-03 road from Poltava to Kharkiv with four standard lanes to include bypasses and bridges. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 800.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. UKRAVT-ODOR, Kiev, Ukraine, Tel: (380-44) 287-2449, Fax: (380-44) 278-2449, E-mail: forec@ukravtodor.goc.ua

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Second Urban Infrastructure (Ln. 83910-UA):The objec-tives are to support: (a) municipal investments in water and sewerage in selected municipalities in Ukraine; (b) pilot solid waste investment project; and (c) increase energy efficiency of utilities’ operations. The loan was signed on 26 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132386. US$ 300.0/50.0 (IBRD/CCTF). Con-sultants will be required. Ministry of Construction, Architecture and Housing and Communal Services, Grushevskovo 12/2, Kiev, Ukraine, Tel: (380-44) 293-6307, Fax: (380-44) 234-9718, E-mail: minregion@minregion.gov.ua, Contact: Mr. Oleksandr Alipov, Firat Deputy Minister

UzbekistanAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(N) Livestock Sector Development Project:The objective is to improve the provision of infrastructure, services and finance to the livestock sector in the project area. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Karshi Pumping Cascade Rehabilitation:The objective is to increase the reliability, efficiency and sustainability of the pumped water supply from the Amu Darya to the Karshi irrigation command area in the Kashkadarya Oblast. This project is no longer in the lend-ing program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Fergana Valley Water Resources Management (WRM)_Phase II:The objective is to improve water management and agricultural production in the Fergana Valley. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, 4 Navoy Street, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-711) 412-92, Fax: (998-711) 412-574/413-292

EducationEarly Childhood Education:The objectives are to: (a) to increase access to higher education services; (b) enhance the quality and relevance of higher education; and (c) strengthen the institutional ca-pacity of Ministry of Higher and Secondary Special Education Coun-terparts. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 14 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Public Education, 5 Mustaqillik Maydoni Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-71) 239-1310, Fax: (998-71) 239-1934, E-mail: info@uzedu.uzEducation Support Project:The objectives are to increase ac-cess of children aged 3-6 to quality early childhood care and educa-tion in rural pre-primary institutions and to improve conditions for better learning outcomes of students of rural general educational secondary schools. Bank Approval completed on 23 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P144856. US$ 49.9 (EFAS). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningDistrict Heating Rehabilitation and Energy Efficiency:The objectives are to support: (a) the reconstruction of heat production facilities; (b) networks; and (c) in-house heating systemsin Andijan and Chirchik. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 188.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economy, UzbekistanElectricity Distribution Rehabilitation:The objective is to rehabilitate electricity distribution substation systems in selected areas of Uzbekistan to improve their efficiency and reduce losses. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Con-sulting services to be determined. UzbekEnergo, 6, Khorezm Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-71) 233-9821/9889, Fax: (998-71) 236-2700, E-mail: sjsc@uzpak.uz, Contact: Mr. Batirjan Teshabaev, Chairman

Health and Other Social ServicesHealth System Improvement Project Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) help finance the costs associated with the scaling-up of activities initiated under the original credit; and (b) fully cover the seven remaining regions in the country which could not be included in the original project due to insufficient IDA allocation in 2010. Bank Approval completed on 7 March 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133187. US$ 93.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Health, 12 Navoi Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-71) 239-4808, E-mail: office@jpib.uz, Contact: Djamshed Djabriyev, Executive Director

Industry and TradeHorticulture Development Pilot:The objective is to realize the potential for greater economic returns from the fruit and vegetable value chain through improving: (a) policy enabling environment; (b) access to credit; (c) post harvest handling and processing; (d) research and outreach; and (e) quality and food safety to penetrate new, higher value markets. Bank Approval completed on 12 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133703. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Water Resources, 4 Navoy Street, Tashkent 700004, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-71) 141-2692, Fax: (998-71) 141-2574, E-mail: info@agro.uz, Contact: Mr Shukhrat Teshaev, Minister

Information and CommunicationsModernization of Real Property Registration and Cadastre:The objective is to establish a computerized and unified real property registration and cadastre system in Uzbekistan as part of the national

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e-government structure and services. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be deter-mined. State Committee on Land Resources, Geodesy, Cartography and State Cadastre, E-mail: info@ygk.uz

Transportation(R) Pap-Angren Railway:The objective is to support the construc-tion of a new single track railway line between Pap and Angreen to enhance the economic importance of the Ferghana valley and its connectivity with other main economic development areas within Uz-bekistan and other potential regions of economic importance outside Uzbekistan. Negotiations completed on 15 December 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category A. Project: P146328. US$ 195.0/350.0 (IBRD/EXCN). Consultants will be required. Uzbekistan Temir Yo’allari, 7, Shevchenko Street, Tashkent, 700060, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-71) 237-9028, E-mail: ferd@uzrailway.uz, Contact: Achilbay Ramatov, ChairRegional Roads and Development:The objective is to support the Government to enhance the efficiency of the administration and service to road users and the local communities. Project Concept Re-view Meeting completed on 29 January 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P146334. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Republican Road Fund, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-71) 239-1112, E-mail: Graf.shavkat@gmail.com

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Water Supply and Sanitation Adjustable Program Loan:The objective is to support the Government’s urban and ru-ral WSS infrastructure projects and sector strategy infrastructure, while supporting sector policy-making and planning, capacity build-ing and institutional reform. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 130.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Uzkommunhizmat, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-7165) 224-3833, E-mail: ukh@uzkommunhizmat.uz, Contact: Mr. Uktur Khalmu-hamedov, General DirectorBukhara and Samarkand Sewerage - Additional financ-ing:The objective is to mitigate the environmental impact from wastewater pollution and improve the efficiency and sustainability of wastewater management in Bukhara and Samarkand. Other ob-jectives of the AF are to lay the foundation for a sustainable policy framework for the water sector and continue the programs of capac-ity building. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 70.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Uzkommunkhizmat, 1 Niyozbek Yuli, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-712) 354-497, Fax: (998-712) 358-290, E-mail: waterproject@unitech.uz

Middle East and North AfricaAlgeriaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryImproving Desert Ecosystems for Livelihoods (ALG-DELP):The objective is to improve livelihoods of oasis communities through: (a) piloting a combined approach of desert ecosystem conservation; (b) agricultural development; and (c) adaptation to climate change impacts at a network of intervention sites. Negotiations completed on 4 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128082. US$ 7.4 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministere de l Amenagement du Territoire et de l Environment, Avenue des 4 Canons, Algiers, Algeria Tel/Fax: (213) 432-804, E-mail: cadastre-2002@hotmail.com, Contact: Nadia Chenouf, Deputy Director

DjiboutiHealth and Other Social Services(R) Social Safety Net Project Additional Financing:The ob-jectives are to: (a) support the provision of short-term employment

opportunities in community-based labor-intensive works for the poor and vulnerable; and (b) support the improvement of nutrition practices among participating households focusing on pre-school children and pregnant/lactating women. Bank Approval completed on 28 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149621. US$ 5.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Agence Djiboutienne de Développement Social (ADDS), rue Mohamed Djama Elabeh, plateau du Serpent, B.P. 4298, Djibouti, Tel: (253-21) 358-655, Fax: (253-21) 357-184, E-mail: mahdi.mohamed.djama@gmail.com, Contact: Mahdi Mohamed Djama, Directeur GénéralDJ HRITF Health Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the utilization of quality health care services for mater-nal and child health and communicable disease control programs (HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria). Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.0 (HRBF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and CommunicationsTelecom Sector Opening:The objective is to rincrease the geo-graphical reach and usage of regional broadband network services and reduce their prices. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 28 January 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P146219. US$ 2.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Arab Republic of EgyptEnergy and MiningEgypt Energy Efficiency:The objective is to help increase power system efficiency in Egypt. The project proposes to convert an existing 600 MW simple cycle power plant into a CCGT plant by adding 300 MW generation capacity. It will also install smart meters for 700,000 customers in the industrial, commercial and residential segments. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 600.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Finance(N) PBDAC Restructuring Program:The objective is to enhance access to financial services to farmers through the transformation of PBDAC into a viable rural bank, and fostering competition in the financial sector. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Affordable Housing Transformational Program:The objec-tives are to: (a) prepare a national housing policy, strategies and plans; and (b) bdevelop new programs, comprehensive targeting criteria and implementation guidelines. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 14 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(R) Emergency Cash Transfer Project:The objective is to provide targeted cash transfers to the poorest and most vulnerable households, while layingthe foundation for an efficient social safety net system in Egypt. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 23 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Hospital Reform Project:The objective is to contribute to expand-ing access of family healthcare services to the poorest 40 percent of the population in targeted governorates. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(N) Equal Access and Simplified Environment for Invest-ment (EASE) in Egypt:The objective is to improve the efficiency, accessibility, and transparency of key investment services by re-forming industrial licensing and land allocation processes, and en-hancing the capabilities of one-stop shops through which investor services are provided. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$

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6.0 (MNIS). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Urban Transport Infrastructure Development:The ob-jective is to improve the efficiency and environmental sustainability of the bus urban transport system in the Greater Cairo Region by: (i) improving service provision to citizens; (ii) supporting modal shift, thus reducing traffic congestion, greenhouse gas emission, and air pollution; and (iii) reducing the high accident rate. Preparation com-pleted on 1 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149704. US$ 200.0/50.0 (IBRD/CCTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionMunicipal Solid Waste Management Project:The objective is to support the improvement of Municipal Solid Waste Management Services in the targeted areas. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants services will be required to prepare the project economic feasibility study, preliminary design, prepara-tion of bidding documents for a Design-Build-Operate scheme for the new sanitary waste management facilities; and the preparation of the environmental and social impact assessment. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

IraqAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryIrrigation and Drainage Improvement Project:The objectives are to enable farmers in targeted irrigated areas to increase their agricultural productivity and to improve management of water re-sources in selected areas. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 26 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P149803. US$ 140.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Water Resources, Iraq

Energy and MiningElectricity Distribution Reform and Investment Project (EDRIP):The objectives are to: (a) improve the reliability of electric-ity distribution infrastructure and thereby improve electricity service delivery; (b) reduce system losses; and (c) improve the management of the electricity distribution sector operations and capital investment programs. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 26 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 750.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Electricity, Bagh-dad, Iraq, Tel: (964-790) 192-1982, E-mail: nafaaabdelsada@yahoo.com, Contact: Eng. Nafaa Abdelsada Ali

TransportationRailway Safety Improvement Project:The objectives are to improve the safety, capacity and reliability for passengers and freight on the railway line between Um Qasr seaport and Baghdad. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P150441. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Baghdad Water and Sewerage Improvement Project:The objective is to improve the quality and efficiency of water and sewerage services in Baghdad. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

JordanHealth and Other Social ServicesNational Unified Registry and Outreach Worker Program:The objective is to improve the targeting of social safety net programs and developing an efficient outreach mechanism. First Grant Fund-ing Request Approval completed on 22 October 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 9.5 (MNIS). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Planning and International Coopera-tion, Amman 11118, Jordan, Tel: (962-6) 464-4466, Fax: (962-6)

464-2247, E-mail: mop@mop.gov.jo, Contact: H.E Ibrahim Saif, Minister

LebanonAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestrySustainable Agricultural Livelihoods in Marginal Areas (SALMA):The objective is to increase the growth and stability of incomes of small farmers in ecologically vulnerable remote hilly areas through increased access to reliable sources for supplementary ir-rigation using sustainable land and water development approaches, and reforestation. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 20 September 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.2 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Sustainable Agriculture Livelihoods in Marginal Areas:The objective is to expand access of small farmers to supplementary irri-gation and increase protection of agricultural lands from soil erosion in targeted remote hilly areas. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 20 September 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P131431. US$ 24.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 821-900, Fax: (961-1) 823-900, E-mail: mkhansa@agriculture.gov.lb, Contact: Moham-mad Khansa, Advisor to H.E. the Minister of Agriculture

Education(R) Emergency Education System Stabilization:The objective is to support access to the Lebanese public education system and to improve the learning environment in response to the continued influx of Syrian refugee children. Pre-appraisal completed on 4 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P152898. US$ 32.0 (LSCT). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningPCB Management in the Power Sector:The objective is to dispose of high risk Polychlorinated Biphenyles (PCB) and improve the inventory management of transformers in the power sector in an environmentally sound manner. Board Approval completed on 21 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P122540. US$ 2.5 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Downtown Beirut, Lazarieh Center, Black A4 New, 8th Floor, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 976-517, Fax: (961-1) 976-534, E-mail: manal.moussallem@undp-lebprojects.org, Contact: Manal Moussallem, Minister of EnvironmentPartial Riskl Guarantee (PRG) for Floating Regasification and Storage Unit (FRSU):The objective is to provide a credit enhancement mechanism to address the low credit worthiness of the power sector, to support the development of a FRSU to enable the import of liquefied natural gas (LNG) into Lebanon. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 July 2013. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 60.0 (GUAR). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(R) Emergency Health Care Project:The objective is to pro-vide primary health care coverage to poor Lebanese affected by the Syrian crisis. Decision Meeting completed on 9 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P152646. US$ 15.0 (LSCT). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Emergency National Poverty Targeting Project:The objective is to expand the coverage of the National Poverty Target-ing Program (NPTP) and enhance the social assistance (benefit) to extremely poor Lebanese households and those affected by the Syrian crisis. Signing completed on 18 August 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category C. Project: P149242. US$ 8.2/3.0 (LSCT/UNHC). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Social Promotion and Protection:The objectives are to support: (a) community-led social development projects based on a demand-driven process; (b) National Poverty Targeting Program (NPTP); and (c) other social reforms of the Ministry of Social Affairs. Bank

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Approval completed on 17 May 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P124761. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Social Affairs, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 611-242, E-mail: minister@socialaffairs.gov.lb, Contact: Roberto Albino Mito, Director

Industry and TradeEnvironmental Pollution Abatement Project:The objective is to reduce pollution generated by point-source/industrial entities, to limit the impact on public health as well as on ecological systems by increasing environmental performance in point sources/indus-trial plants and the introduction of cleaner production and green investments. Bank Approval completed on 1 August 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category F. Project: P143594. US$ 15.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Downtown Beirut, Lazarieh Center, Black A4 New, 8th Floor, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 981-854, Fax: (961-1) 976-534, E-mail: manal.moussal-lem@undp-lebprojects.org, Contact: Manal Moussallem, Advisor to the Minister. Central Bank, Lebanon, Tel: (961) 1743-469, E-mail: waelhamdan@bdl.gov.lb, Contact: Wael Hamdan, Senior Director. Head of Financing Unit

Information and CommunicationsMobile Internet Ecosystem Project (MIEP):The objective is to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in the Lebanese Mobile Internet Ecosystem. Bank Approval completed on 31 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P131202. US$ 6.4 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Telecommunica-tions, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-71) 611-611, E-mail: rami.majzoub@gmail.com, Contact: Rami Majzoub, Advisor to the Minister

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeSecond Fiscal Management Reform:The objective is to support the Ministry of Finance’s efforts in tightening the control environ-ment, improve the allocation of public financial resources, and en-hance the efficiency and transparency of the government financial management system. Bank Approval completed on 14 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P133226. US$ 5.2 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Riad El Solh Square, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 642-722, E-mail: alainb@finance.gov.lb, Contact: Alain Bifani, Director General

Transportation(R) Greater Beirut Urban Transport:The objective is to im-prove transport connectivity and mobility between Tabarja and Beirut through: (a) the construction of a new BRT or LRT; and (b) establishing appropriate institutional arrangements for the manage-ment, operation and maintenance of the new mass transit system. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Municipal Services Emergency Project:The objective is to support relevant Lebanese central and local authorities in improv-ing basic municipal services in cities and towns and the communi-ties most affected by the influx of Syrian refugees. Bank Approval completed on 20 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149724. US$ 10.0 (LSCT). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.Lake Qaraoun Pollution Prevention Project:The objectives are to: (a) reduce the quantity of untreated municipal sewage discharged into the Litani; and (b) improve the quality of agricultural runoff flowing into the river in order to reduce the pollution of the Qaraoun Lake. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 26 November 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147854. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Council for Development and Reconstruction, Beirut, Lebanon, Tel: (961-1) 981-432, Fax: (961-1) 981-252, E-mail: wafac@cdr.gov.lbWater Augmentation Project:The objective is to augment the water supply of the Greater Beirut Region in a sustainable manner. Bank Approval completed on 30 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P125184. US$ 474.0/128.0 (IBRD/ISDB). Consultants will be required. Contact: ,

MoroccoAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Modernization of Irrigated Agriculture in the Oum Er Rbia Basin Additional Financing:The objectives are for participating farmers to: (a) receive a good quality irrigation wa-ter service delivery; and (b) adopt drip irrigation. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 180.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningClean and Efficient Energy:The objective is to develop a power system that is efficient and capable of integrating a high level of renewable energy, which will reduce peak load demand on the grid through demand-oriented initiatives. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 August 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P143689. US$ 125.0/24.0 (IBRD/CCTF). Con-sultants will be required. Office National de l’Electricite, 65, Rue Othman Ben Affan, Morocco, Tel: (212-52) 266-8005, Fax: (212-52) 243-3152, E-mail: fait@one.org.ma, Contact: Mr. Mohamed Fait, Chef de la Division Financement

Noor II and III Concentrated Solar Power:The objectives are to: (a) develop the 500 Megawatt Ouarzazate solar power plant by financing the second phase through a public private partnership (PPP); and (b) increase power generation from solar power and mitigate greenhousegas emissions and local environmental impact. Bank Approval completed on 30 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P131256. US$ 400.0/135.0/238.0/122.0/473.0/68.0/884.0 (IBRD/AFDB/CCTF/ECEU/EUIB/FRDE/KFW). Consultants will be required. Moroccan Agency for Solar En-ergy (MASEN), Station Traitement Av. Mohamed Bel Hassan, Rabat, Morocco, Tel: (212-53) 7574-657, Fax: (212-53) 7571-475, E-mail: masen@masen.ma, Contact: Mustapha Bakkoury, CEO

Second Inclusive Green Growth DPL:The objective is to sup-port reform actions in the areas of better management of natural assets; low carbon growth; and diversification of rural revenues through investments in new green sectors. Environmental Assess-ment Category U. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Finance(N) Leveraging Finance for Inclusive Growth:This objective is to support the implementation of the GOM’s and CCG’s three year strategic plan and aims to further strengthen the effectiveness and outreach of the Moroccan Partial Guarantee Program in Support of Micro-, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and low income housing finance. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Seed and Early Stage Equity Financing:The objective is to support the Government of Morocco address a market failure in financing for new and growth oriented SMEs who contribute sub-stantially to job creation. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesHealth Sector Support:The objective is to support the implemen-tation of the 2012-2016 Health Action Plan in: (a) health Manage-ment Information System); (b) human resource for health; (c) access to pharmaceuticals; and (d) non communicable diseases prevention. Appraisal completed on 25 September 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category C. Project: P148017. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Investing in Opportunities for Youth:The objective is to support the implementation of priority measures of the Morocco Integrated National Youth Strategy. Environmental Assessment Category B. Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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Industry and Trade(R) Second Competitiveness Development Policy Loan:The objective is to support the economic governance reform agenda of the Government, in view of fostering greater competition and more effective policies to spur competitiveness. Appraisal completed on 3 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of General Affairs and Governance (MAGG), Morocco, Tel: (212-53) 768-7316, Fax: (212-53) 777-4776, E-mail: benchekroun@affaires-generales.gov.ma

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeMunicipal Support Program:The objective is to support the strengthening of Morocco’s municipalities in terms of managerial and financial capacities. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Partnership for Market Readiness:The objective is to assist the Government of Morocco in developing a monitoring, reporting and verification system and a GHG crediting mechanism in one or more targeted sectors. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 27 February 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P128654. US$ 3.0 (PMR). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Energy, Water, Mining and Environment, Rue Abou Marouane Essaadi, Rabat, Morocco, Tel: (212-5) 3756-4018, Fax: (212-37) 688-863, E-mail: benyahia@environnement.gov.ma

TransportationSecond Rural Roads Additional Financing II:The objective is a continuation to increase rural populations’ access to all-weather roads in support of the Guarantor’s Program. Bank Approval com-pleted on 9 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Proj-ect: P148003. US$ 96.6 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Caisse pour le financement routier, Morocco, Tel: (212-53) 771-3241, E-mail: imzel@mtpnet.gov.ma, Contact: Ahmed Imzel, DirectorUrban Transport Project (P4R):The objective is to improve co-ordination, performance and accessibility of urban transport in select cities. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 24 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Solid Waste Sector DPL4:The objective is to support the Government’s efforts to improve the economic, environmental and social performance of the solid waste sector. Negotiations completed on 11 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 130.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Interior, Morocco, Contact: , Ministry of Environment, Morocco, Contact: , Ministry of Economy and Finance, Morocco, Contact: ,Integrated Risk Management Project:The objective is to sup-port the development of integrated risk management in Morocco through a variety of interventions including in Disaster Risk Man-agement (DRM), agricultural and commodity risk management. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 6 August 2013. En-vironmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministère des Affaires Générale et de la Gouvernance, Quartier Administratif, Rabat- Agdal, Morocco, Tel: (212-53) 768-7316, Fax: (212-53) 768-774287, E-mail: benchek-roun@affaires-generales.gov.ma, Contact: Mlle Sabah Benchekroun, Chargée de Mission auprès du Chef du GouvernementNon-Revenue Water Improvement:The objective is to secure sustainable access to safe and reliable drinking water supply for urban communities in targeted water-scarce areas in the Project provinces. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

TunisiaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryIrrigation Modernization:The objective is to support the Govern-ment of Tunisia concerning water use in agriculture. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sylvo-Pastoral Ecosystems Co-Management:The objective is to promote an inclusive and integrated participative approach to co-manage sylvo-pastoral resources in Tunisia. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationTertiary Education for Employability:The objective is to fur-ther modernize tertiary education in Tunisia, increase employability of graduates and support tertiary education to work transition. En-vironmental Assessment Category C. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and Mining(R) Societe Tunisienne de l’Electricite et du Gaz Concen-trated Solar Power Plant:The objective is to support Tunisia in the development of the 50 MW STEG CSP power plant, toincrease power generation from solar energy and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and local environment impact. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P122029. US$ 35.0/35.0/36.0/54.0 (IBRD/AFDB/CCTF/ZBIL). No consultants are required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and CommunicationsAccelerating High-Speed Internet Access in Tunisia:The objective is to contribute to expanding and developing Tunisia’s broadband services by accelerating ultra fast broadband (UFB) de-ployment in appropriate geographical locations with the involvement of the private sector and by furthering competition in the sector. En-vironmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Third Governance, Opportunities, and Jobs DPL:The objective is to support Tunisia establish the policy foundations for a more competitive business environment, a strengthened financial sector, more inclusive and accountable social services, and more transparent public governance. Appraisal completed on 17 No-vember 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Urban Development and Local Governance (Ln. 84130-TN):The objectives are to: (a) improve the municipal infrastructure and service delivery; (b) reduce inter-regional and intra-urbandispar-ities in access to municipal services with a focus on lagging regions; (c) develop municipal capacity; and (d) support the operationaliza-tion of the decentralization agenda and enhance local governance. The loan was signed on 8 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P130637. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Caisse de Pret et de Soutien aux collectivites locales, 9 rue 8451, 1003 cite Khadra, Tunis, Tunisia, Tel: (216-71) 354-500, E-mail: se.dgcpscl@topnet.tn, Contact: Kalthoum Hamzaoui, Gen-eral Director

TransportationRoad Transport Corridor:The objective is to support rural roads improvement and technical assistance to the Road Administration within the Ministry of Equipment. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 December 2013. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. Project: P146502. US$ 195.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionUrban Water Supply Additional Financing:The objective is to ensure the continuity of water service to the population in Greater Tu-nis and other targeted cities, and improve the financial performance of SONEDE. Signing completed on 19 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 26.2 (IBRD). Consultants will be re-quired. Societe Nationale d’Exploitation et de Distribution des Eaux (SONEDE), Av. Slimane Ben Slimane, Manar II, Tunisia, Tel: (216) 71-887-000, Fax: (216) 71-871-000, E-mail: sonede@sonede.com.tn, Contact: Hedi Belhaj, President Directeur General

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West Bank and GazaEnergy and Mining(R) Gaza Emergency Response for Electricity Network Re-habilitation (AF):The objective is to restore and improve basic electricity services in Gaza. Bank Approval completed on 30 Octo-ber 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P152411. US$ 15.0 (SPF). Consultants will be required. Palestinian Energy and Natural Resources Authority (PENRA), West Bank and Gaza, Tel: 97097222986192, E-mail: chairman@menr.org, Contact: Fred Fakari’i, Secretary of FinanceElectricity Sector Performance Improvement Project:The objective is to improve payment for electricity, support the effi-cient use of electricity, and improve energy security and control of electricity supply by supporting renewable energy implementation. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 10.0 (SPF). Consulting services to be determined. Palestine Energy and Natural Resources Authority, West Bank and Gaza

Health and Other Social Services(R) GZ Emergency Budget Support Supplemental:The ob-jective is to provide budget support to the Palestinian Authority in support of its emergency expenditure program the objective of which is to alleviate the economic, humantiarian, and poverty impact of the summer 2014 war in Gaza. The loan was signed on 24 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P152527. US$ 41.0 (SPF). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Ramal-lah, West Bank and Gaza, Tel: (972-2) 297-8830, E-mail: lsbaih@yahoo.com, mofirdg@palnet.com, Contact: ,(R) Health System Quality and Efficiency Improvement:The objective is to increase efficiency of public health expenditures with a view to ensuring fiscal and financial sustainability of universal health coverage. More specifically, support the Ministry of Health in improving the equity and efficiency of outside treatment referrals and providing institutional capacity-building. Negotiations completed on 17 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P150481. US$ 8.5 (SPF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, West Bank and Gaza, Tel: 059-894-9104, E-mail: alaqra@yahoo.com, Contact: Maria Al-Aqra, Director of International Rela-tionsLocal Governance and Services Improvement Program:The objectives are to: (a) support locally planned small scale infra-structure projects to improve service delivery; and (b) strengthen the governance and financing structure for accountable and finan-cially sustainable local services. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 13 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148896. US$ 5.0 (SPF). Consulting services to be de-termined. Ministry of Local Government, Ramallah, West Bank and Gaza, Tel: (972-2) 240-1455, E-mail: saed_alkoni@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Saed Al Koni

Industry and Trade(R) GZ Enterprise and Job Opportunities Initiative:The objective is to mobilize private investment financing in high potential sectors that generate job opportunities and economic growth for the West Bank and Gaza. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.0 (SPF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeGZ Second Municipal Development Project Emergency Additional Financing:The objective is to improve the Recipient’s municipal management practices for better municipal transparency and service delivery, and to restore priority municipal services follow-ing the conflict in Gaza. Board Approval completed on 30 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P152523. US$ 12.0/3.0 (PWUD/SPF). Consultants will be required. Municipal Development and Lending Fund, Al Bireh, Al Rashmawi Building, 3rd Floor, West Bank and Gaza, Tel: (970-2) 296-6610, Fax: (970-2) 295-0685, E-mail: abednofal@mdlf.org.ps, Contact: Fred Fakari’i, Secretary of Finance

Integrated Housing and Urban Development Project:The objective is to support the PA and selected local authorities in de-signing, financing and implementing integrated housing and urban development pilot projects in partnership with the private sector. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.0 (SPF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Palestinian National Development Plan Sixth Development Policy Loan:The objective, a continuation, is to support the reform efforts by the Palestinian Authority (PA) aim to fiscal strengthen-ing, enhancement of the public finance management systems and the delivery of public services. Board Approval completed on 20 may 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 40.0 (SPF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Ramallah, West Bank and Gaza, Tel: (972-2) 297-8830, E-mail: lsbaih@yahoo.com, mofirdg@palnet.com, Contact: Laila Sbaih, Acting Director

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Water Supply and Sewage Systems Improvement Ad-ditional Financing:The objective is to improve the quality and ef-ficiency of water supply and wastewater service provision in Gaza and assist in restoration of basic water supply and wastewater services Signing completed on 7 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 12.0/3.0 (PWUD/SPF). No consultants are required. Palestinian Water Authority, West Bank and Gaza, Contact: Project Management Unit

Hebron Wastewater Management:The objective is to reduce the environmental pollution from wastewater produced in the Hebron Municipality. Appraisal completed on 29 August 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category A. Project: P117449. US$ 4.8/18.7/13.9/4.5 (AID/ECEU/GFRC/SPF). Consultants will be required. Palestinian Water Authority, Al-Beireh, Nablus, Jerusalem St. Ramallah, West Bank and Gaza, Tel: (972-2) 240-9022, Fax: (972-2) 240-9341, E-mail: adel_pwa@yahoo.com, Contact: Fred Fakari’i, Secretary of Finance

North Gaza Emergency Sewage Treatment Project-Third Additional Financing:The objective is to complete construction of the North Gaza wastewater treatment plant, complete the first phase of the effluent recovery and reuse scheme, and ensure the sustain-ability of the waste water services by financing capacity building and operation and maintenance costs on a declining basis over three years. Bank Approval completed on 14 April 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category A. US$ 2.6/5.0/3.0 (BELG/PWUD/SPF). Consultants will be required. Palestine Water Authority, Al-Wedha Street, Shaath Building, Gaza City, West Bank and Gaza, Tel: (970-8) 283-3609, E-mail: sali@pwa-gpmu.org, Contact: Malanie Gamage, Permanent Secretary

Republic of YemenAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryClimate Resilient ICZM (PPCR/LDC):The objective is to assist the country in adapting to the impact of climate change in the coastal zone of the Gulf of Aden, Hodeida and the Arabian Gulf. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 10 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144813. US$ 20.0 (CSCF). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Resilience of Rural Communities to Climate Change Pilot:The objective is to increase the adoption of climate-resilient measures in targeted rural communities of rainfed areas. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 June 2013. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P144764. US$ 18.6 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Smallholder Agricultural Productivity Enhancement Proj-ect (SAPEP):The objective is to increase the adoption and use of productivity-enhancing crop and livestock practices by smallholders in targeted project areas. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 7 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 36.0 (GAFS). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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EducationHigher Education Quality Improvement Project Additional Financing:The objective is to create enabling conditions for the enhancement of the quality of university programs and graduate employability. Bank Approval completed on 15 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P150129. US$ 3.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Contact: ,

Finance(N) RY-Financial Inclusion for Yemen:The objective is to expand access to finance for micro and small enterprises in Yemen, aiming to create jobs. The main target group is women and youth, with a particular focus on rural areas. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

Information and CommunicationsBroadband Governance and Competitiveness Project:The objectives are to: (a) develop the broadband market; (b) improve the legal and regulatory framework for the telecommunications sector; and (c) develop a medium-to-long term telecommunications sector liberalization plan. Decision Meeting completed on 25 February 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 3.0 (MNAF). Con-sulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Emergency Support to Social Protection Project (Cr. D0120-RY):The objective is to assist the Government in provid-ing cash transfers to Social Welfare Fund beneficiaries. Bank Ap-proval completed on 9 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P151923. US$ 90.0/28.5 (IDA Grant/GUSA). Consultants will be required. Social Welfare Fund, Nogum, Sana’a, Republic of Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 544-012, Fax: (967-1) 544-011, E-mail: info@swf.gov.ye, Contact: Mr. Mansour Al-Faiadi, Executive DirectorAccountability Enhancement Project:The objective is to en-hance capacity of targeted accountability institutions to provide access to information and to improve enforcement of the anti-cor-ruption law. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 12 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P148288. US$ 6.0 (MNIS). Consultants will be required. Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption (SNACC), AlTahreer Square, PO Box 3454, Sana’a, Republic of Yemen, Tel: (967-1) 490-400, Fax: (967-1) 299-422, E-mail: alialsunaidar@gmail.com, Contact: Afrah Baduwailan, Chairman

TransportationDecentralization and Local Service Delivery Project (DLSD) or (TAMAN):The objective is to strengthen targeted regional and local governments in Yemen become more accountable and respon-sive, and improve their capacity to deliver services. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Latin America and CaribbeanAntigua and BarbudaInformation and CommunicationsCaribbean Communications Infrastructure Program (Car-CIP):The objectives are to: (a) increase access and affordability of broadband communications networks; (b) contribute to the develop-ment of regional IT industry; and (c) contribute to improved govern-ment efficiency and transparency through regionally harmonized e-government applications. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 10.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

ArgentinaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Forests and Communities:The objective is to improve For-est Livelihoods through: (a) adoption of sustainable multiple-use forestry; (b) sustain/increase political commitment, and public re-sources for native forests conservation; (c) improve Regional/Local Capacities and undertake Applied Research; and (d) strengthen the National Native Forest Information and Monitoring System. Preparation completed on 15 September 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Rural Corridors and Biodiversity:The objectives are to: (a) in-crease the protection of vulnerable natural areas and the conservation of biological diversity in both the Argentine Patagonian Steppe and the Argentine Chaco; and (b) bolster the technical capacity and out-reach of federal and provincial organizations working in natural re-source issues. Negotiations completed on 8 August 2011. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114294. US$ 6.3/2.3 (GEFU/MSC1). Consultants will be required. Administacion de Parques Nacionales, Av. Santa Fe 690, C1059ABN, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 4774-5357, Fax: NA, E-mail: NA, Contact: Dra. Patricia Gandini, PresidentSocio-Economic Inclusion in Rural Areas:The objective is to support the Government’s strategy to raise incomes and improve live-lihoods among the rural poor of Argentina. Negotiations completed on 8 July 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P106685. US$ 52.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministe-rio de Agricultura, Ganaderia y Pesca (MAGyP formerly SAGPyA), Avda. Belgrano 450, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 4349-1300, E-mail: prosap-comunica@prosap.gov.ar, Contact: Lic. Jorge Neme, Coordinador Ejecutivo, Ing Sandro Sassatelli, Coordinador TecnicoThird Provincial Agricultural Development (PROSAP):The objective is to increase the productivity, competitiveness and market access of small and medium agricultural producers by providing technical assistance, capacity building, and direct investments. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132416. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Production, Hipolito Yrigoyen 250, Piso 8, Of. 828, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (5411-4) 349-6200, Fax: (5411-4) 349-5516

Education(R) Second Rural Education Improvement Project (PROMER) (Ln. 84520-AR):The objective is to support Gov-ernment of Argentina in extending and improving rural education. Bank Approval completed on 2 December 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category B. Project: P133195. US$ 250.5 (IBRD). No con-sultants are required. Ministry of Education, Argentina, Tel: (54-4) 959-2320, E-mail: apenillas@me.gov.ar, Contact: Lic. Alejandro Pe-nillas, Director General Unidad de Financiamiento Internacional

Energy and Mining(R) Renewable Energy Project for Rural Areas:The objective is a continuation of the PERMER project and its additional financing, to emphasize access to modern energy services in rural schools and rural health centers, and to provide electricity, solar water heaters, and cooking and heating solutions when needed. Appraisal com-pleted on 18 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133288. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(R) Non Communicable Diseases (NCD):The objective is to support the Government to reduce premature mortality and mor-bidity due to chronic NCDs by: (a) strengthening MOH’s capacity to monitor, and prevent, control NCDs; (b) improving quality of NCD preventive, diagnosis and control health services; (c) promot-ing healthy lifestyles; and (d) strengthening surveillance. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 14 November 2012. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. Project: P133193. US$ 350.0

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(IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 4379-9002, E-mail: jlazovski@msal.gov.ar, Contact: Dr. Jaime Lazovski, Secretario de Promocion de Programas Sanitarios

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Youth Employment Support:The objective is to support improvement of the employability of poor low-skilled unemployed youth at risk between the ages of 18 and 24 by providing training, building their experience and improving employment services. Ne-gotiations completed on 25 November 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category C. Project: P133129. US$ 425.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Labor, Employment and Social Security, L.N.Alem No.638-Piso 8, Buejnos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 4310-5618, E-mail: mbarroetavena@trabajo.gob.ar, Contact: ,Delivering Progressive Tax Policies:The objective is to provide the Provincial Government with a more stable source of revenue to fund equitable social spending and reduce poverty, through the support of Tax Administration (ARBA)’s efforts to establish a more progressive tax system. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 53.0 (IBRD). Consul-tants will be required. Ministerio de Economia de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, Calle 8, entre 45 y 46, Codigo Postal 1900, La Plata, Argentina, Tel: (54-221) 429-4576, E-mail: agustinapereira@yahoo.com, Contact: Maria Agustina Pereira, Directora Provincial de Or-ganismos MultilateralesSubnational Strengthening of Public Management through Information and Communication Technologies:The objec-tive is to improve service delivery, transparency and accountability of subnational governments in Argentina through the use of Infor-mation and Communication Technologies. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Interior, 25 de Mayo 145, Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tel: (54-11) 4339-0800, E-mail: cdiaz@mininterior.gov.ar, Contact: Carlos Diaz, Coordinador Ejecutivo

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionVega Flood Prevention and Drainage Project:The objective is to increase the City of Buenos Aires resilience to flooding through structured and non structured measures. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 9 October 2013. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P145686. US$ 138.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance of the Ba City, Argentina

BelizeAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Marine Conservation and Climate Adaptation:The objec-tive is to implement the priority ecosystem-based marine conserva-tion and climate adaptation measures to strengthen the climate resilience of the Belize Barrier Reef System. Appraisal completed on 25 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P131408. US$ 6.0 (ADPT). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development, Sir Edney Cain Building, Belmopan, Belize, Tel: (501) 822-2526, Fax: (501) 822-3673, E-mail: foreigntrade@btl.net, Contact: Wendel Parham, Chief Executive OfficerManagement and Protection of Key Biodiversity Areas:The objective is to strengthen natural resource management and biodiversity conservation through the mitigation of threats to Key Biodiversity Areas (KBAs) in Belize. Board Approval completed on 29 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P130474. US$ 6.1 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development, Sir Edney Cain Building, Belmopan, Belize, Tel: (501) 822-2526, Fax: (501) 822-3673, E-mail: foreigntrade@btl.net, Contact: Natalie Rosado, As-sociate Director - Grants

Energy and MiningEnergy Resilience for Climate Adaptation:The objectives are to: (a) undertake a climate change adaptation assessment for the

energy sector; (b) develop and implement a comprehensive set of measures to increase the resilience of the energy sector; (c) revise energy policy to support mainstreaming energy resiliency; and, (d) build institutional capacity building. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149522. US$ 8.0 (SCCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation

Climate Resilient Infrastructure:The objectives are to: (a) en-hance resilience of critical road infrastructure against flood risk and impacts of climate change; and (b) improve Borrower’s capacity to respond promptly and effectively in an Eligible Crisis or Emer-gency, as required. Bank Approval completed on 27 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P127338. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Belize Social Investment Fund, Constitution Drive, Belize, Tel: (501-8) 220-239/0508, Fax: (501-8) 220-279, E-mail: Daniel.Cano@sifbelize.org, Contact: Daniel Cano, Executive Director

BoliviaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Sustainable Development of Ancestral Andean Products:The objective is to promote the sustainable production, among small scale producers, of selected ancestral Andean products and enhance their commercialization and domestic consumption. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 23 September 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Rural Development and Land (MDRT), entre calles Bueno y Loayza, La Paz, Bolivia, Tel: (591-2) 211-1103, Fax: (591-2) 211-4332, E-mail: anaguzman007@gmail.com, Contact: Ana Guzman, Director of Rural Development. EMPODERAR, Plaza Adela Zamudio, La Paz, Bolivia, Tel: (591-2) 211-2794, Fax: (591-2) 214-533, E-mail: alianzarural@gmail.com, Contact: Jhonny Delga-dillo, Coordinator

Transportation

National Road Sector Management Program:The objective is to support the maintenance and rehabilitation of the county’s primary road network. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 October 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 225.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Administradora Boliviana de Carreteras (ABC), Edif. Centro de Comunicaciones, Piso 8, La Paz, Bolivia, Tel: (591-2) 235-7220, Fax: (591-2) 239-1764, E-mail: amullisaca@abc.gob.bo, Contact: Antonio Mullisaca, Presidente Ejecutivo

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(R) Disaster Risk Managment DPL:This DPC will support the implementation of reforms in 3 key areas: (i) institutional and legal framework for strengthening DRR and CCA; (ii) improving institu-tional coordination for a better recovery and emergency response systems; and (iii) creating a framework to reduce impact and improve capacity of Bolivia to financially respond to disasters Pre-appraisal completed on 19 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory U. Project: P150751. US$ 100.0/100.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be de-termined.

Climate Resilience Integrated Basin Management:The ob-jective is to strengthen the national capacity to integrate climate resilience in planning, management, and investment through the adoption of a river basin management approach that will be piloted in the Rio Grande River Basin. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 17 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. Project: P129640. US$ 36.0/9.5 (CSCC/CSCF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Water, Calle Mercado, Edif. Mariscal Ballivian, Mezzanine, Bolivia Tel/Fax: (591-2) 211-5582, E-mail: carlos.ortuno@miriego.com, Contact: Carlos Ortuno, Vice Minister Water Resources and Irrigation

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BrazilAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Paraiba Sustainable Rural Development:The objective is to support the economic inclusion of family farmers and acces to water for rural inhabitants to move from a traditional community-driven development strategy to more selective support of economic opportunities of the rural poor. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. Project: P147158. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Dedicated Grant Mechanism (DGM) for Indigenous People:The objective is to enhance the capacity and support specific initia-tives of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities in Brazil in order to strengthen their participation in FIP and other REDD+ processes at the local, national and global levels. Decision Meeting completed on 27 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P143492. US$ 6.5 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Development of Systems to Prevent Forest Fires and Moni-tor Vegetation in Brazilian Cerrado:The objectives are to: (a) generate and disseminate geospatial and on-time information about deforestation, forest degradation and land use in the Cerrado, Caat-inga and Pantanal biomes; and (b) develop an early-warning system to prevent forest fires at national scale. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 13 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P143185. US$ 9.2 (CSCF). No consultants are required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Environmental Regularization of Rural Lands in the Cer-rado:The objectives are to: (a) support the Ministry of Environ-ment to help reduce deforestation and forest degradation on rural landholdings; and (b) reduce emissions and to increase carbon se-questration by ensuring the environmental compliance by owner or occupiers of private landholdings in the 11 states in Brazil, within the Cerrado biome. Decision Meeting completed on 23 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P143334. US$ 32.5 (CSCC). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Esplanada dos Ministerios, Bloco B 7o Andar, Brasilia, Brazil, Tel: (55-61) 2028-1413, E-mail: allan.milhomens@mma.gov.br, Contact: Allan Milhomens, CoordinatorPromotion of Low Carbon Agriculture in the Brazilian Cerrado:The objective is to increase the adoption of Low Car-bon Agriculture Plan in key areas of the Cerrado region. Signing completed on 1 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P143184. US$ 10.6 (CSCF). Consulting services to be determined. SENAR - Serviço Nacional de Aprendizagem Rural, SGAN 601 Módulo K, 1º andar, Brazilia, Brazil, Tel: (55-61) 2109-1300/1301, E-mail: daniel.carrara@senar.org.br

Education(R) Pernambuco Education Results and Accounting SWAP:The objectives are to improve: (a) school performance and equity of state secondary education; (b) attitudes towards gender norms and based violence among state secondary students, and develop soft and technical skills among women participating in women satellite cen-ters; and (c) increase efficiency in the use of Government resources. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 13 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 170.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Alagoas Extreme Poverty Eradication:The objective is to sup-port the efforts of the State of Alagoas to eradicate extreme poverty, as part of the Brazilian Federal Government’s program to achieve the same goal nationwide. Appraisal completed on 25 January 2013. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P126620. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. State Secretariat of Planning and Economic Development (SEPLANDE), Rua Dr. Cincinato Pinto, 503, Centro, Maceio, Brazil, Tel: (55-82) 3315-1511, Fax: (55-82) 3315-1711, E-mail: secretario@seplande.al.gov.br, Contact: Luis Otavio Gomes, State Secretary of Planning and Economic DevelopmentPiaui Integrated Green Growth Sustainability and Inclu-sion:The objective is to support the Government of Piauí in the

implementation of its policies and programs to achieve higher rates of inclusive green growth. This project is on hold until further no-tice. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. State of Piaui Secretariat of Planning, Av. Miguel Rosa, 3190, Centro Sul, Teresina, Brazil, Tel: (55-86) 3221-3145/4575, Fax: (55-86) 3221-1660, E-mail: secretario@se-plan.pi.gov.br

Salvador Social Sector:The objectives are (a) economic inclusion and improvement in health and education services; and (b) improve living conditions in informal areas of the Salvador City which would include: (i) education, health and social assistance; (ii) housing and basic infrastructure; and (iii) economic inclusion and employability. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesSergipe Development Policy Loan II:The objective is a continu-ation to support the Government of Sergipe in improving public sec-tor management and expanding access to quality public services and economic opportunities for the extremely poor. Appraisal completed on 4 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P148145. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Sergipe State Secretary of Planning, Budget and Management, Brazil, Tel: (55-79) 3226-2202, Fax: (55-79) 3226-2246, E-mail: gab.secre-tario@seplag.se.gov.br, Contact: Jeferson Passos, State Secretary of Planning, Budget and Management

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Manaus Service Delivery and Fiscal Management:The Objective is to improve service delivery and fiscal management in the municipality of Manous. The priority sectors likely to be covered will be Public Adminstration (resultsbased management), including man-agement of procurement and the payroll, health,urban development, and active policies to develop economic opportunities for women. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 11 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

BR Rural Environmental Cadastre in Bahia:The objective is to promote the reduction of climate change impacts in the Cerrado of the west of the Bahia State. Signing completed on 12 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 4.4 (DCTF). No consul-tants are required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Gender and Social Inclusion:The objective is to design an in-novative model for addressing a comprehensive approach to gender and social inclusion that builds on recent research that focuses on the WDR 2012 framework for gender equality by exploring issues of endowments, economic opportunities and agency. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Secretaria de Estado de Planejamento - BA, 2 Avenida, 250, Centro Administrativo, da Bahia, Salvador, Brazil, Tel: (55-71) 3115-3550, Fax: (55-71) 3115-3945, E-mail: Sergio.gabrielli@seplan.ba.gov.br, Contact: Jose Sergio Gabrielli de Azevedo, Secretario de Estado

Recife Municipal Development Policy Loan:The objective is to strengthen conditions for inclusive growth through support to policy reforms aimed at strengthening public sector management. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category U. US$ 220.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Secretary of Planning and Management, Municipality of Recife, Rua da Aurora, 1377, Recife, Brazil, Tel: (55-81) 3355-8839, E-mail: virginia.lacerda@recife.pe.gov.br, Contact: Virginia Lacerda, Project Manager

Second Piaui Green Growth and Inclusion Development Policy Loan:The objective is to support the Government of Piauí in the implementation of its efforts to achieve higher rates of inclu-sive green growth by: (a) improving land tenure administration, (b) promoting sustainable agricultural practices, (c) improve water resource management and (d) ensuring environmental sustain-ability. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 12 February 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P146981. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. State of Piaui Secretariat of Planning, Av. Miguel Rosa, 3190, Centro Sul, Teresina,

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Brazil, Tel: (55-86) 3221-3145/4575, Fax: (55-86) 3221-1660, E-mail: secretario@seplan.pi.gov.brStrengthening Fiscal and Water Resources Management Development Policy Loan:The objective is to strengthen fiscal management and to support government’s effort towards integrated water resources management Signing completed on 20 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 280.0 (IBRD). Consul-tants will be required. Secretariat of Finance, Av. Maua, 1155-5o An-dar, Brazil, Tel: (55-51) 3214-5104, Fax: NA, E-mail: odir.tonollier@sefaz.rs.gov.br, Contact: Odir Tonollier, Secretary of Finance

TransportationBahia State Logistics for Regional Development:The objec-tive is to contribute to enhancing the condition and the safety of state highways and feeder roads in selected regions. This objective seeks to underpin the broader goal of spurring sustainable development in those regions. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 13 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147272. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Fortaleza Sustainable Urban Development Project:The objective is to support Fortaleza’s Urban and Environmental Devel-opment Program by: (a) restore urban environment; (b) strengthen municipal management capacity in areas related to urban plan-ning and financing, DRM, and environmental management; and (c) project management. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 73.3 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Teresina Enhancing Municipal Governance and Quality of Life Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) modern-ize and improve the management capacity of the Teresina Municipal Government in the financial, urban, environmental, service-delivery and economic development fields; and (b) improve the quality of life of the low-income population of the Lagoas do Norte Region of the city. Appraisal completed on 9 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Acre Social and Economic Inclusion and Sustainable Devel-opment Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) develop and implement water supply and sanitation urban service delivery in five municipalities; and (b) expand and deepen the range of activities in education, health and sustainable development to scale up the project’s impact and development effectiveness. Bank Approval com-pleted on 29 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. State Secretary of Planning, Government of the State of Acre, Palácio das Secretarias, 232, Quuarto, Andar, Centro, Rio Branco, Acre, Brazil, Tel: (55-68) 3224-0481, E-mail: marcio.verissimo@ac.gov.br, Contact: Marcio Verissimo, Secretary of PlanningAlto Solimões Basic Services and Sustainable Development Project Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) support the Zona Franca Verde Program (PRODERAM, P083977) to address the financing gap of the original project (APL1); and (b) continue to support the assessment of existing urban development policies. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Espirito Santo Integrated Sustainable Development:The objective is to improve efficiency of the State of Espírito Santo in managing water resources and infrastructure in a sustainable, resil-ient and integrated manner. Bank Approval completed on 28 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P130682. US$ 225.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. CESAN, Av. Governador Bley, 186, Brazil, Tel: (55-27) 3132-8200, Fax: (55-27) 3222-4369, E-mail: www.cesan.com.br, Contact: Paulo Ruy, Diretor-Presidente. Instituto Estadual do Meio Ambiente (IEMA), Rod. BR 262 Km 0, Patio Porto Velho, Brazil, Tel: (55-27) 3136-3437, Fax: (55-27) 3136-3441, E-mail: presidente@iema.es.gov.br, Contact: Amadou Harouna, Haut Commissaire. Secretaria de Estado de Projetos Es-peciais e Articulação Metropolitana, Palácio da Fonte Grande, Rua

Sete de, Setembro, No. 362 8o Andar, Centro Vitória, Brazil, Tel: (55-27) 3636-1190, Fax: (55-27) 3321-3889, E-mail: www.es.gov.br, Contact: Regina Curitiba, Subsecretaria

ColombiaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryConservation for Peace in the Heart of the Colombian Ama-zon:The objective is to consolidate a protected area’s system in the heart of the Colombian Amazon through an integrated landscape approach, improved forest governance and sustainable land man-agement practices. Board Approval completed on 8 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P144271. US$ 10.4 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministerio del Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible, Calle 37 No 8-40, Bogota, Colombia, Tel: (57-1) 332-3415, E-mail: olbautista@minambiente.gov.co, Contact: Olga Lucia BautistaMainstreaming Sustainable Cattle Ranching Additional Financing:The objectives are to: (a) promote adoption of environ-ment-friendly Silvopastoral Production Systems (SPS) for cattle ranching in Colombia´s project areas; (b) improve natural resource management and enhance the provision of environmental services (biodiversity, land, carbon, and water); and (c) raise the productiv-ity in participating farms. Bank Approval completed on 4 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145732. US$ 20.7 (SPTF). Consulting services to be determined. Colombian Cattle Ranching Organization-FEDEGAN, Calle 37 No. 14-31, Bogota, Colombia, Tel: (571) 578-2020, E-mail: cosorio@fedegan.org.co, Contact: Carlos Osorio, Subgerente TecnicoProgrammatic Development Policy Loan for Sustainable Development:The objectives are to: (a) improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the National Environmental System (SINA); and (b) integrate principles of sustainable development into key sectors, with a particular emphasis on protecting the most vulnerable groups. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationThird Student Loan Support Project-Series of Projects (SOP)-Phase II:The objective is to increase coverage, gradua-tion and equity in the higher education system, prioritizing quality higher education institutions. Bank Approval completed on 1 April 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P145782. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Instituto Colombiano de Crédito Educativo y Estudios Técnicos en El Exterior (ICETEX), Colombia, Tel: (571) 382-1670, E-mail: frodriguezc@icetex.gov.co, Contact: Fernando Rodriguez Carrizosa

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Government-wide Administrative and Financial Man-agement Systems:The objective is to extend functionalities and coverage of existing public financial magement systems in the country and government-wide administrative and financial management sys-tems. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 21 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P150468. US$ 65.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministerio de Hacienda y Credito Publico, Carrera 7 No 6-45, Bogotá, DC, Colombia, Tel: (57-1) 381-1700, E-mail: csoto@minhacienda.gov.co, Contact: Carolina Soto, Viceminister(R) Growth and Productivity Multi-sector DPL (Ln. 84540-CO):The objectives are to increase economic growth and productivity by supporting structural reforms that will foster physical and hu-man capital investment, innovation, and facilitate access to external markets. The loan was signed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P149609. US$ 700.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministerio de Hacienda y Cred Publico, Carrera 7 No. 6-40, Bogota, Colombia, Tel: (57-1) 381-1700, E-mail: malmonac@minhacienda.gov.co, Contact: Monica Almonacid, Sub-directora de Financiamiento Organismos MultilateralesFacilitating Access to Justice in the Peace Consolidation Process:The objective is to support the expansion of selected mecha-nisms to provide access to justice for victims of Colombia’s armed conflict. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 55.0 (IBRD).

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Consultants will be required. Ministerio de Jusiticia, Carrera 9 No 12C-10, Bogota, Colombia, Tel: (57-1) 444-3100, E-mail: piedad.zuniga@minjusticia.gov.co

Transportation(R) Second Programmatic Productive and Sustainable Cit-ies Development Policy Loan (Ln. 84550-CO):The objectives are to support the implementation of: (a) sustainable and inclusive cities; (b) access to affordable housing; (c) institutional strength-ening and regional coordination; and (d) connectivity across the urban system and regional infrastructure financing. Bank Approval completed on 12 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory U. Project: P145766. US$ 700.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministerio de Hacienda y Credito Publico, Carrera 8, No. 6-64, Bogota, Colombia Tel/Fax: (57-1) 381-5000, E-mail: malmo-nac@minhacienda.gov.co, Contact: Monica Almonacid, Subdirectora de Financiamiento Organismos MultilateralesUrban Transport Clean Technology Fund:The objective is to support the Government in developing the urban transport project for Bogota identified under the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) In-vestment Plan, to improve public transit service provision. The CTF for Bogota envisions a comprehensive mobility and climate change agenda for Bogota’s Carrera 7 corridor. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 (CCTF). Consultants will be required. Minis-terio de Transporte, Av. El Dorado CAN, Bogota, Colombia, Tel: (57-1) 324-0800, E-mail: mgranados@mintransporte.gov.co, Contact: Felipe Targa, Viceministro de Transporte

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionNational Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Phase 2:The ob-jective is to further strengthen Colombia’s disaster risk management framework through: (a) the application of disaster risk analysis and management in policy making at the sectoral and territorial levels, and (b) strengthening of risk reduction at subnational levels. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 27 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P130456. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Con-sultants will be required. Ministry of Housing, Cities, and Territory, Bogota, Colombia, Tel: (571) 288-6020, Fax: NA, E-mail: NA

Costa RicaHealth and Other Social ServicesNational Health Insurance System:The objective is to support the Government of Costa Rica to strengthen the National Health Insurance System Efficiency and Performance. Environmental As-sessment Category B. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Sewage and Drainage for Limon:The objective is sustain-able improvement of sewerage and drainage services in Limon to cover about two thirds of the city. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. US$ 70.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Dominican RepublicEducationEducation Quality Project:The objectives are to develop and implement new key policies and programs in fundamental areas of the Dominican Republic education sector strategy, including teacher quality and student learning. Appraisal completed on 18 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P146831. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Energy and MiningDistribution Networks Rehabilitation:The objectives are to: (a) increase the Cash Recovery Index of the three electricity distribution companies in selected areas; and, (b) improve the quality of electric-ity service. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 21 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147277. US$ 120.0/100.0 (IBRD/EUIB). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(R) Health Sector (HS) Reform:The objectives are to: (a) strengthen the Regional HS to deliver quality services with em-phasis to improve health of mothers and children; and (b) enhance the institutional capacity of public sector health organizations to conduct strategic purchasing of health care services and goods, and strengthen sector stewardship and knowledge management. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 2 December 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category C. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Flexible Active Labor Market Programs:The objective is to support the Ministry of Labor in improving the employability of: (a) poor, low-skilled, long-term unemployed people between the ages of 18 and 65; and (b) poor at-risk youth by building their work experi-ence and life skills. Appraisal completed on 15 May 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category B. Project: P131109. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Labor, Av. Jimenez Moya, Centro de Los Heroes, Dominican Republic, Tel: (809) 535-4404, Ext. 2306, Fax: (809) 533-1548, E-mail: jose.polanco@mt.gob.do, Contact: Jose Luis Polanco de Leon, CoordinatorIntegrated Social Protection and Promotion project:The objective is to improve access of poor Dominican citizens to an in-tegrated package of social protection and promotion opportunities, including in particular human capital, enhanced employability, and housing improvements in selected provinces. Appraisal completed on 11 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P147213. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Social Cabinet, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tel: (809) 534-2105, E-mail: Rosa.Suarez@gabsocial.gob.do

Information and CommunicationsCaribbean Regional Communications Infrastructure Pro-gram:The objectives are to: (a) increase access and affordability of broadband communications networks; (b) contribute to the devel-opment of the regional IT industry; and (c) contribute to improved Government efficiency and transparency through regionally harmo-nized e-government applications. Bank Approval completed on 25 September 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147483. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Contact: Abdullah Al Shatter, Deputy Minister for Projects Programming

Public Administration, Law, and JusticePublic Sector Modernization:The objective is to strengthen cen-tral and subnational management capacities to improve the quality of public spending and to provide better and more efficient public services. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministerio de Hacienda, Av. Mexico Nio. 45, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tel: (809) 687-5131, Fax: (809) 682-0498, E-mail: rsarante@hacienda.gov.do, Contact: Ramon Sarante, Director del Programa de Administración Finan-ciera (PAFI)

EcuadorAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestrySustainable Family Farming Modernization:The objective is to enhance the diversification and competitiveness of small and me-dium farmers by improving productivity, facilitating market access for farmers, and introducing climate-smart on farm technologies. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 14 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P151963. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationEducation:The objective is to support the Government of Ecuador’s existing “Millenium Schools Program” in the education sector. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Ibarra Road Infrastructure Improvement Project:The objective is to improve acess and inclusion of communities in the

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municipality of Ibarra through the provision of road infrastructure and institutional strengthening activities. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 November 2013. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P147280. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Municipality of Ibarra, y Calle Simon Bolivar, Ibarra, Ecuador, Tel: (593-06) 264-1677, Fax: (593-06) 295-4997, E-mail: guillosuarez.c@hotmail.com, Contact: Jorge Martinez, Mayor of Ibarra

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Guayaquil Wastewater Treatment Project:The objec-tives are to enhance: (a) the quality of life of the rapidly increasing urban population of the City of Guayaquil by improving health and environmental conditions; and (b) economic competitiveness and growth prospects by reducing the degradation of water resources and improving the quality of the urban environment. Project Con-cept Review Meeting completed on 10 December 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category A. Project: P151439. US$ 102.5/102.5 (IBRD/EUIB). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

El SalvadorPublic Administration, Law, and JusticeDPL I:The objective is to improve performance and maintain a sustainable fiscal framework by: (i) enhancing revenue policy and increasing tax revenue; and (ii) improving efficiency and transpar-ency in the allocation of public resources. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implement-ing agency(ies) to be determined.

GrenadaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryRegional Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project Addi-tional Finance:The objective is to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change impacts in the Eastern Caribbean. This project will aim to scale up project activities in Grenada. Project Con-cept Review Meeting completed on 21 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 3.8/5.0 (CSCC/CSCF). Consulting ser-vices and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and Trade(R) Resilience Building DPC 2:The objective of this second programmatic DPL is to: (i) create sustainable conditions for private investment; (ii) support improved public sector management and targetted social safety net programs; (iii) enhance resilience against natural disasters; and (iv) facilitate debt portfolio restructuring and enhance debt management. Project Concept Review Meeting com-pleted on 4 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P151821. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Comprehensive Debt Framework Development Policy Loan:The objective is to support the Government to create fiscal space, improve resilience to natural disasters, and strengthen com-petitiveness in order to achieve debt sustainability. Signing com-pleted on 2 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Planning, Economy, Energy and Cooperatives, Financial Complex, the Carenage, St. George’s, Grenada, Tel: (473) 440-2928, Fax: (473) 440-4115, E-mail: timothy.Antoine@gov.gd, Contact: Abdullah Al Shatter, Deputy Minister for Projects Programming

GuatemalaPublic Administration, Law, and Justice(N) Revenue Administration Modernization Project:The objective is to support the Government of Guatemala’s efforts to increase fiscal space through tax administration and customs mod-ernization and strengthening trade facilitation. Environmental As-sessment Category C. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Second Programmatic Fiscal Space for Expanding Oppor-tunities Development Policy Loan:The objective is to support

the Guatemalan Government in creating fiscal space and expanding opportunities for the most vulnerable segments of society. Bank Approval completed on 17 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P133738. US$ 340.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Directorate of Public Credit, Ministry of Public Finance, 8a. Avenida 20-65 Zona 1, Centro Civico, Guatemala City, Gua-temala, Tel: (502) 2322-8888 Ext. 11538, Fax: NA, E-mail: NA, Contact: Mynor Argueta, Head of Department, Management and Negotiation

Urban Infrastructure:The objectives are to: (a) support increased access to infrastructure; and (b) reduce crime and violence in low-income and precarious urban settlements in the country. Appraisal completed on 15 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P143495. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be deter-mined. Instituto de Fomento Municipal (INFOM), 8a Calle 1-66 Zona 9, Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala, Tel: (502) 336-8100, Contact: Edin Roberto Casasola, Coordinator de Cooperacion Internacional

GuyanaWater, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Disaster Risk Management (Cr. 54740-GY):The objective is to reduce the vulnerability of Guyana’s low-lying coastal area to flooding by implementing key strategic infrastructure investments. The credit was signed on 10 October 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P147250. US$ 11.9 (IDA Credit). Consul-tants will be required. Agriculture Sector Development Unit (ASDU), Ministry of Agriculture, Guyana, Tel: (592) 227-2978, E-mail: psmo-agy@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. George Jervis, Permanent Secretary

HaitiEducation(R) Second Global Partnership Education for Education for All Program Grant:The objective is to support the Ministry of Education in the development of a three-year sector Transitional Action Plan which will prioritize areas for engagement in the educa-tion sector from 2013-2015. The loan was signed on 7 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132756. US$ 24.1 (EFAS). Consultants will be required. Ministry of National Education and Profesional Training (MENFP), 5 rue D’Audain, Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Tel: (509) 3754-5106, Fax: (509) 527-1135, E-mail: creutzerm@hotmail.com, Contact: Creutzer Mathurin, Directeur de la Cellule de Pilotage

HRF Grant for Strengthening Governance in Education and Water Sectors:The objective is to enhance transparency and ef-ficiency of public resources management in support of reconstruction and institutional consolidation for long term growth through improv-ing governance, oversight and public resource use in (i) the Education sector, and (ii) the Water and Sanitation sector. First Grant Funding Request Approval completed on 30 June 2014. Environmental As-sessment Category U. Project: P147166. US$ 17.6 (HRTF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Disaster Risk Management and Reconstruction--Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) Additional Financ-ing:The objective is to increase resilience in disaster planning and response in vulnerable cities in coastal areas of the Gulf de la Gonâve by: (i) adopting an integrated coastal management approach land use planning; (ii) infrastructure protection; and (iii) encouraging involvement and accountability of stakeholders. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 7.0 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionStrengthening Hydro-Met Services:The objective is to strengthen capacity of select institutions in delivering reliable and timely hydrological and meteorological information services to in-form policy dialogue and decision making. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 22 April 2014. Environmental Assessment

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Category B. Project: P148259. US$ 5.5 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Sustainable Rural Water and Sanitation:The objective is to increase access to water and sanitation services as well as consolidate and scale up the professional management model in rural areas and small towns in Haiti. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148970. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and imple-menting agency(ies) to be determined.

HondurasAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryCorredor Seco Food Security Project:The objective is to en-hance food and nutritional security of vulnerable households in selected geographical locations of the Corredor Seco. Donor Approval completed on 16 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148737. US$ 30.0 (GAFS). Consulting services to be de-termined. Ministry of the Presidential Office, Honduras, Tel: (504) 9495-2299, E-mail: jimenezmariano@yahoo.com, Contact: Mariano Jimenez, Executive Director, UTSAN

Energy and MiningSustainable Rural Energy Services:The objective is to scale-up the provision of sustainable energy services (off-grid) and advanced biomass cookstoves for rural and periurban areas in Honduras. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P131602. US$ 10.0 (CSCF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Bo. El Jazmin 5ta. Ave. 3ra Ave, Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Tel: (504) 2220-1538, Fax: (504) 2222-6120, E-mail: rayala@sefin.gob.hn, Contact: Leonardo Matute, Coordinador

Health and Other Social Services(R) Social Protection Additional Financing:The objective is to scale up the national conditional cash transfer program to new target areas and broaden the country’s social protection strategy. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 December 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category C. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Social Protection and Labor:The objective is to support the implementation and reform of the national conditional cash transfer program and broaden the country’s social protection strategy. It will also support the capacity to design and evaluation of employment programs. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Economic Stabilization DPL1 (Cr. 55770-HN):The ob-jective is to support the Government of Honduras promote macro-economic stability and enhance the management of social policies. Signing completed on 10 December 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category U. US$ 55.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be re-quired. Ministry of Finance, Honduras, Honduras, Tel: (504-2) 222-1278, Fax: NA, E-mail: wcerrato@selfin.gob.hn, Contact: W. Cerrato, Minister of Finance

JamaicaHealth and Other Social Services(R) Youth Employment in Digital and Creative Industries (Ln. 84050-JM):The objective is to create an enabling environ-ment in the digital and animation industries for: (a) youth employ-ment in the virtual Global Economy; and (b) youth employment and entrepreneurship through new startups or expansion of existing companies. The loan was signed on 3 September 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category C. Project: P148013. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Jamaica, Tel: (876) 929-8990, E-mail: ksmith@mstem.gov.jm, Contact: Kaydian Smith, Principal Director

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Jamaica Foundations for Growth:The objective is to sup-port the Government of Jamaica’s implementation of a set of policy

and institutional reforms to improve the investment climate, increase competitiveness, and strengthen fiscal management. Decision Meet-ing completed on 16 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P151448. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Improving Climate Data and Information Management:The objective is to improve the quality of climate information for effective planning and action at local and national levels in Jamaica. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 30 May 2012. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. US$ 6.8 (CSCF). Consultants will be required. Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), PIOJ Building 16 Oxford Road Kingston 5, PO Box 634, Jamaica, Tel: (876) 935-5059, Fax: (876) 906-2214, E-mail: Barbara_Scott@pioj.gov.jm, Contact: Hopeton Peterson, Manager

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Disaster Vulnerability Reduction:The objective is to mea-surably reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change impacts. Decision Meeting completed on 17 December 2014. En-vironmental Assessment Category B. Project: P146965. US$ 42.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Jamaica Social In-vestment fund, 1c-1f Pawsey Road, Jamaica, Tel: (876) 968-4545, Contact: Loy Malcolm, General Manager, Project Management

MexicoAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryDedicated Grant Mechanism for Indigenous Peoples (IP) and Local Communities (LC):The objective is to strengthen the role of Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in the FIP and other REDD+ programs at local, national and global levels by supporting capacity building and demand-driven initiatives of IPLCs. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 6.0 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

EducationCompensatory Education Additional Financing:The objec-tive is to improve the coverage and education performance of high marginalization students in 162 of the poorest municipalities of Mexico, through innovative interventions and the participation of parents and other members of the school community. Bank Ap-proval completed on 24 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P149858. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. CONAFE, R, Col. Cuauht, Mexico City, Mexico, Tel: (52-5) 5241-7443, Fax: (52-5) 5553-3357, E-mail: anavarretez@conafe.gob.mx, Contact: ,School Based Management:The objective is to improve the qual-ity of education as measured by coverage, social participation, and educational outcomes. Bank Approval completed on 24 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P147185. US$ 350.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Secretaria de Educacion Publica (SEP), Brasil 31, Piso 2, oficina 318, Colonia Centro Historico, Mexico City, Mexico, Tel: (52-5) 3601-1000, Fax: NA, E-mail: NA, Contact: Pedro Velasco Sodi, General Director for DGDGIE

Energy and Mining(R) Municipal Energy Efficiency:The objective is to support the development of an urban energy efficiency program by: (a) stren-thening the capacity of the municipalities and the Ministry of En-ergy (SENER) to design and implement energy efficiency measures; and (b) implementing energy efficiency measures in municipalities. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 4 June 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Sustainable Energy Technologies Development for Climate Change:The objective is to improve the functioning of Mexico’s Sustainable Energy Fund which generates around US$100 mil-lion per year for developing clean energy technologies. Appraisal completed on 20 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145618. US$ 16.9 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. SENER, Col. del Valle, Mexico, Mexico, Tel: (52-5) 5000-6047, E-mail: crortiz@energia.gob.mx, Contact: Carlos Ortiz, Director General

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Finance(N) MX Expanding Finance for Productive Purposes:The objective is to develop the rural financial sector. In part this will be through developing FND itself and in part by developing the partici-pating intermediaries (PI) with which FND works. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social Services(R) Social Protection System (Ln. 84470-MX):The objectives are to support the Government’s effort to: (a) increase access of PROSPERA beneficiaries to social and productive programs, and (b) develop instruments for an integrated social protection system. The loan was signed on 19 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P147212. US$ 350.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Sedesol/Oportunidades, Mexico, Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 5482-0700, E-mail: luis.barajas@oportunidades.gob.mx, Contact: Barajas Gonzalez Luis, Director, International Affairs

Public Administration, Law, and JusticeFiscal Risk Management Development Policy Loan:The objective is to support policies for enhanced fiscal sustainability, predictability and transparency of public expenditure to support stable economic growth and development. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category U. Proj-ect: P123505. US$ 300.8 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Secretaria de Hacienda y Credito Publico SHCP, Av. Constituyentes 1001, Edificio B, 6to Piso, Col. Belen de las Flores, CP, Mexico DF, Mexico, Tel: (52-55) 3688-1486, Fax: (52-55) 3688-4962, E-mail: guillermo_bernal@hacienda.gob.mx, Contact: Guillermo Bernal, Coordinator

NicaraguaAgriculture, Fishing, and Forestry(R) Caribbean Coast Food Security Project:The objective is to improve food and nutritional security in selected food insecure communities of the Caribbean Coast of Nicaragua. Grant Request completed on 10 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Cat-egory B. Project: P148809. US$ 33.9 (GAFS). Consultants will be required. Ministerio de Economía Familiar Comunitaria, Km. 8 1/2 Carretera a Masaya, Frente al MAGFOR, Managua, Nicaragua, Tel: (505-2) 255-8777, E-mail: mmachado@economiafamiliar.gob.ni, Contact: Maria Antonieta Machado

Health and Other Social Services(R) Community and Family Quality Health Care:The objec-tive is to strengthen the quality of health care of the Family and Community Health Care Model (MOSAFC). Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 18 December 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P152136. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consult-ing services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) PFM Modernization Additional Financing:The objective is to enhance the efficiency, performance orientation, and transpar-ency of the Recipient s public expenditures management. Bank Ap-proval completed on 8 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P150743. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Please check with Task Team. Ministerio de Haci-enda y Credito Publico, Nicaragua, Contact: Sr. Uriel Perez, Director General of Public Credit

PanamaAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryBiodiversity-Friendly Sustainable Productive Systems and Conservation of Protected Areas:The objective is to mainstream biodiversity-friendly sustainable systems in productive landscapes and improve selected protected areas management within the Pana-manian Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. Negotiations completed on 24 October 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145621. US$ 9.6/8.5 (GEFU/ZPCI). Consultants will be required.

Please check with the task team. Autoridad Nacional del Ambiente, Avenida Ascanio Villalaz, Edificio 500, Panama, Panama, Tel: (507) 232-9600, E-mail: zpinzon@anam.gob.pa, Contact: Ivan Valdespino, Manager, CBMAP II

Public Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Panama DPL:The objective of the DPL series is to support the Government of Panama in increasing efficiency of public poli-cies and strengthening social transfer programs. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

ParaguayPublic Administration, Law, and JusticeDevelopment Policy Lending Deferred Drawdown Option (DPL-DDO):The objective is to support the Government of Para-guay to: (a) strengthen its public financial management system, (b) make the tax system more equitable, and (c) promote financial inclusion. Negotiations completed on 10 November 2014. Environ-mental Assessment Category U. Project: P151007. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Chile 128, Asun-cion, Paraguay, Tel: 59521447049, Contact: Daniel Correa, Under Secretary of Economy

TransportationRural Connectivity:The objectives are to improve the efficiency in the management of the country’s national road transport net-work, and contribute to improved road safety outcomes. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 3 November 2014. Envi-ronmental Assessment Category B. Project: P147278. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

PeruAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryDedicated Grant Mechanism:The objective is to support ef-forts by Indigenous peoples to ensure the sustainable management of their forest resources by strengthening native land tenure, food security and income generation in targeted regions in the Amazon. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 28 April 2014. En-vironmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148499. US$ 5.5 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Sustainable Forest Management in Atalaya:The objective is to strengthen and implement forest landscape management in or-der to reduce GHG emissions produced by deforestation and forest degradation and increase carbon reserves. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 28 May 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P148932. US$ 12.6 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Health and Other Social ServicesSecond Social Inclusion Development Policy Lending (DPL):The objectives are to: (a) support the institutionalized lead-ership and stewardship of the social inclusion agenda; (b) lay out the foundations to improve the inclusiveness and effectiveness of key social programs executed by MIDIS; (c) develop adequate systems for targeting; (d) provide monitoring and evaluation; and (e) execute the overall coordination. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 23 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P147216. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministerio de Economia y Finanzas, Lima, Peru, Tel: (51-1) 311-5958, Contact: Rosario Cáceres Ruiz, Director

Industry and TradeRegional Development Project:The objectives are to: (i) improve solid waste management, disaster risk management, and transpor-tation infrastructure; (ii) protect and enhance key historic sites; and (iii) create new capacity and instruments for tourism develop-ment planning. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 50.0

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(IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Rural and Regional Decentralization:The objective is to contribute to sustainable economic development and rural pov-erty reduction in Peru through the improvement of accessibility of departmental and rural roads that are managed by the regional and local governments. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P132515. US$ 50.0/50.0 (IBRD/IADB). Consultants will be required. PROVIAS Descentralizado, Jr Camana 678, Piso 10, Cercado de Lima, Lima, Peru Tel/Fax: (51-1) 614-5300, E-mail: jrodriguez@proviasdes.gob.pe, Contact: Jose Rodriguez, Executive Director

Lima Metro Line 2:The objective is to enhance the mobility of travelers and accessibility of socioeconomic opportunities in a key corridor of Metropolitan Lima. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 28 August 2014. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P145610. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sustainable Development Investments SENACE:The objec-tive is to establish the foundations for long term sustainability in the investments of key economic sectors and achieve progressive reduc-tions in the costs of environmental degradation. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 8 May 2014. Environmental Assess-ment Category B. Project: P147342. US$ 35.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministerio del Ambiente, Av. Javier Prado Oeste 1440, San Isidro, Lima, Peru, Tel: (51-1) 611-6000, E-mail: acuba@minam.gob.pe, Contact: Cuba Amalia, Directora de Políticas, Normas e Instrumentos

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Lima Norte II Additional Finance:The objective is to improve efficiency, continuity and reliability of water supply and sanitation services in the Northern Service Area of Lima. Negotia-tions completed on 11 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. SEDA-PAL, Autopista R. Priale 210, Peru, Tel: (51-1) 317-3095, E-mail: ysanchez@sedapal.com.pe, Contact: Marco Vargas Medina, General Manager (a.i.)

Integrated Water Resources Management:The objective is to contribute with the improvement of the water resources man-agement in the hydrographic watersheds of Peru. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. ANA -National Water Authority, Joaquin Madrid 384 San Borja, Peru, Tel: (511) 713-0019, E-mail: calva@ana.gob.pe, Contact: Cromwell Alva, Executive Director

Second Catastrophe Deferred Draw Down Option (CAT DDO):The objective is to increase the Government’s capacity to mobilize resources in the event of a disaster and to promote risk reduction. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 30 Octo-ber 2014. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P149831. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economy and Finance, Peru, Tel: (51-1) 311-5938, Fax: (51-1) 311-9900, E-mail: rcaceres@mef.gob.pe, Contact: Rosario Caceres Ruiz, Head of Unit

RegionalFinanceCentral America and Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insur-ance:The objective is to increase the fiscal resilience of the Central American countries, the Dominican Republic, and CARICOM mem-ber countries to catastrophic events resulting from tropical cyclones, earthquakes, and excess rainfall. Decision Meeting completed on 10 March 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P149670. US$ 14.6 (FSSP). Consulting services to be determined. Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility, Saint Lucia, Tel: (758) 285-6397, E-mail: ccrif.ceo@gmail.com, Contact: Isaac An-thony, Chief Executive Officer

Financial Sector Strengthening:The objective is to strengthen the financial sector in the OECS countries. Environmental Assess-ment Category C. US$ 80.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Industry and TradeOECS Competitiveness Project:The objective is to lay the foundation to improve the competitiveness of the tourism sector in the OECS region. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0/10.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.Skills Upgrading for Incubator Managers and Resources for Policymakers:The objective is to ensure the sustainability and impact of incubation in the region by addressing the significant skills gaps among incubator managers in the region and providing policymakers with the knowledge and tools to effectively support incubators in their countries. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 2.0 (INFO). No consultants are required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Transportation(R) Santa Cruz Road Corridor Project:The objective is to sup-port the Government of Bolivia in upgrading an approximately 200 km road corridor between San Igancio de Velasco to San Jose de Chiquitos in the Department of Santa Cruz. Project Concept Re-view Meeting completed on 18 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 130.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.(R) Second Phase Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Adapt-able Lending Program (Cr. 54930-LC):The objectives are to support: (a) structural investments in selected critical public build-ings and infrastructure; and (b) technical assistance activities to measurably reduce Saint Lucia’s vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change impacts. The credit was signed on 16 July 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P127226. US$ 41.0/15.0/12.0 (IDA Credit/CSCC/CSCF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and National Devel-opment, Financial Center, Bridge St. 3rd Floor, Castries, Saint Lucia, Tel: (1-758) 468-5500, Fax: (1-758) 452-6700, E-mail: ianthony@gosl.gov.lc, Contact: Isaac Anthony, Permanent Secretary

Water, Sanitation and Flood ProtectionAndes Adaptation to the Impact of Climate Change in Wa-ter Resources:The objective is to support countries in developing strategies, policies and on-the-ground interventions to manage their scarce water resources in an integrated fashion, prioritizing criti-cally threatened ecosystems and economies. GEF Council Approval completed on 20 June 2013. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P145345. US$ 9.7 (GEFU). Consulting services to be de-termined. Secretaria General de la Comunidad Andina, Paseo de la República 3895, San Isidro, Lima, Peru, Tel: (51-1) 710-6400, Fax: (51-1) 221-3329, E-mail: tursula@comunidadandina.org, Contact: Tomas Ursula, Coordinator

St. Vincent and the GrenadinesWater, Sanitation and Flood Protection(R) Regional Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project Ad-ditional Finance:The objective is to reduce vulnerability to natural hazards and climate change impacts in the Eastern Caribbean Sub-region. Bank Approval completed on 9 May 2014. Environmen-tal Assessment Category B. Project: P146768. US$ 35.6/5.0 (IDA Credit/CSCF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Tel: (784) 457-1746, E-mail: cenplan@svgcpd.com, Contact:, Public Sector Investment Program Management Unit

UruguayPublic Administration, Law, and Justice(R) Public Sector Management and Social Inclusion De-velopment Policy Loan (Ln. 84530-UY):The objectives are to: (a) strengthen public sector administration; (b) improve com-

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petitiveness; and (c) improve social inclusion through measures seeking to enhance the equity and efficiency of health, education and social protection systems. Bank Approval completed on 2 December 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P149069. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Corporacion Nacional de Desarrollo (CND), Uruguay, Contact: Alfonso Margenat, Gerente de Operaciones

OtherRegionalAgriculture, Fishing, and ForestryForest Investment Program (FIP) Grant Mechanism for Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities:The objective is to organize and facilitate knowledge exchange, learning and capacity building for IPLCsat regional and global levels, and to strengthen the networks and alliances of IPLC organizations within and across regions with a view to enhancing their representation and voice in regional and global policy fora. Decision Meeting completed on 2 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P128748. US$ 5.0 (CSCF). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Guarantee Operations By covering some of the risks that the market is not able to bear or adequately evaluate, the Bank’s guarantee can attract new sources of finance, reduce financing costs, and extend maturities. The guarantee can be especially valuable for countries with limited market access and where activities traditionally undertaken and financed by the government are being shifted to the private sector but where the government remains as a regulator or provider of inputs and a buyer of outputs. The Bank’s participation as guarantor can also facilitate the transparency of these transactions.

Since the guarantee is intended to be a catalytic instrument, the Bank offers only partial guarantees, and risks are clearly shared between the Bank and private lenders. The Bank’s objective is to cover risks that it is well-positioned to bear given its credit, its experience with developing countries, and its special relationships with governments. The risk-sharing may be for specific risks (the partial risk guarantee) or for part of the financing (the partial credit guarantee).

A partial risk guarantee covers risks arising from nonperformance of sovereign contractual obligations or from force majeure aspects in a project. A partial credit guarantee and a policy-based guarantee typi-cally extend maturities beyond what private creditors could otherwise provide, for example, by guaranteeing late-dated repayments.

For more information on the Bank’s guarantee program and to obtain a copy of the pamphlet “The World Bank Guarantees: Leveraging Private Finance for Emerging Markets” (available in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish), please contact the Finance Economics and Urban Department (FEU) Tel: (202) 458-8111; Fax: (202) 522-0761, or visit www.worldbank.org/guarantees.

Africa Cote d’IvoireEnergy and MiningFoxtrot Gas Field Expansion (Private Sector): The objective is to improve the availability of natural gas for power generation in an environmentally sound manner. IDA PRG US$ 60 million. Board Approval completed on 18 June 2013.

MauritaniaEnergy and MiningGas to Power PRG (Private Sector): The objective is to increase the electricity supply through development of gas infrastructure. IDA PRG US$ 80 million. The Board Approval scheduled for FY14.

NigeriaEnergy and MiningNigeria Power Sector IPP Guarantees Project (Private Sec-tor): The objective is to support power sector development and privatization of distribution and power generation companies. A series of IDA PRGs US$ 1 billion. Board Approval scheduled for FY14.

TanzaniaEnergy and MiningSingida Wind power (Private Sector): The objective is to im-prove the environment for private sector investments in climate-friendly wind generation capacity. IDA PRG of US$ 100 million. Board Approval scheduled for FY14.Ruhudji Hydropower Project (Private Sector): The objective is to improve the environment for private sector investment in power sector, thereby increasing electricity supply. IDA PRG of US$ 200 million. Board Approval scheduled for FY15.

Europe and Central AsiaCroatiaFinancial SectorCroatia PCG (Private Sector): The objective is to support the Croatian Bank for Reconstruction and Development (HBOR) to improve long-term financing terms. PCG EU€ 200 million. Board Approval completed on 27 June 2013.

KosovoEnergy and MiningNew Kosovo Power Plant (NKPP) IPP (Private Sector): The objective is to support a private sector independent power producer and lignite mine development company. IDA PRG of US$ 54 million. Board Approval scheduled for FY15.

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AUSAID Australian Agency for International Development

ADB Asian Development Bank

ADF African Development Fund

AfDB African Development Bank

APL Adaptable Program Loan

BADEA Banque Arabe de Développement Économique en Afrique

BOAD Banque Ouest Africaine de Développement

CDB Caribbean Development Bank

CFD Caisse Française de Développement

CIDA Canadian International Development Agency

DANIDA Danish International Development Agency

DFID Department for International Development (UK)

EBRD European Bank for Reconstruction and Development

EDF European Development Fund

EIB European Investment Bank

EU European Union

FAC Fonds d’Aide et de Coopération (France)

FAO Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations

FAO/CP FAO Cooperative Program (with the World Bank)

FINNIDA Finland International Development Agency

GEF Global Environment Facility

GTZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit

IAPSO Inter-Agency Procurement Service Office

IBRD International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

ICB International Competitive Bidding

IDA International Development Association

IDB Inter-American Development Bank

IFAD International Fund for Agricultural Development

IsDB Islamic Development Bank

JBIC Japan Bank for International Cooperation

ITF Interim Trust Fund

KfW Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (Germany)

LIL Learning and Innovation Loan

NCB National Competitive Bidding

NGO Nongovernmental Organization

NORAD Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation

OECF Overseas Economic Cooperation Fund (Japan)

OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries

PAD Project Appraisal Document

PCD Project Concept Document

PCF Prototype Carbon Fund

PCN Project Concept Note

PHRD Policy and Human Resources Development (Japan)

PID Project Identification (Number)

PPF Project Preparation Facility

QCBS Quality and Cost-Based Selection

SDC Swiss Agency for Development Cooperation

SIDA Swedish International Development Authority

UNDP United Nations Development Programme

UNFPA United Nations Population Fund

UNICEF United Nations Children’s Fund

USAID United States Agency for International Development

WHO World Health Organization

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