MOS - South Asia Region

World Bank Monthly Operational Summary
South Asia Region
February 2010
data as of January 15, 2009

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Afghanistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Rural Enterprise Development Program: The objective is to stimulate inclusive economic growth by harnessing the potential of micro-enterprise sector and its strategic linkage with high growth drivers, particularly SMEs and large agri-businesses, for sustainable employment and income generation in rural areas. Bank Approval scheduled for 3 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110407. US$ 30.0/37.0 (IDA Credit/ARTF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, AREDP, Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-773) 624-214, E-mail: javaid.zerrak@mrrd.gov.af; javaid. zerrak@gmail.com, Contact: Javaid Zerrak, Coordinator

Afghanistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Strengthening Ag Production Base: The objective is to increase farmers' incomes through sustainable increases in production of agricultural commodities. This is to be achieved through investment in agricultural research and extension, information systems, agricultural training and education, and community-based natural resource rehabilitation and management. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117529. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Agriculture Irrigation and Livestock, Afghanistan   

Afghanistan

Transportation

Emergency Customs Reform and Trade Facilitation: The objective is to continue to modernize customs through automation and improved infrastructure with a specific focus on governance and strengthening processes and procedures for efficient delivery of customs and transit services. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P112872. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Afghan Customs Department, Customs and Revenue Head Quarter building, Jalalabad Road, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tel: (93-20) 230-2781, E-mail: bis_kammawie@hotmail.com, Contact: Mr. Bismellah Kammawie, Director General of Customs

Bangladesh

Education

(R) Vocational Training: The objective is to build on sector work currently underway. Key components may include organization and management reform, financing reform and encouraging private provision of training. Decision Meeting scheduled for 2 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P090807. US$ 63.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Bhaban-6 Room1809 Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-8711, 716-4236, Fax: (880-2) 716-7577, E-mail: moel@bdcom.com, Contact: Mr. Md. Momtajul Islam, Secretary of Education

Bangladesh

Energy and Mining

South Zone Power Distribution: The objective is to deliver power more widely by establishing a power distribution company and improving and expanding the power distribution network. Decision Meeting scheduled for 10 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P087861. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Power Division, Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Bhaban 6, Rooms 124 and 125, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-5918, 716-0523, Fax: (880-2) 717-0740 Bangladesh Power Development Board, WAPDA Building, Motijeel C/A, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 956-2154, Fax: (880-2) 956-4765 Distribution Power Zone, Power Development Board, Bidyut Bhaban, Agrabad, Chittagong, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-31) 712-200, Fax: (880-31) 715-090, Contact: Aminul Islam, Chief Engineer

Bangladesh

Health and Other Social Services

National Protection: The objective is to target beneficiaries in selected rural and urban areas will utilize social assistance programs and/or insurance products delivered through an efficient and accountable decentralized mechanism. Appraisal scheduled for 11 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P102542. US$ 90.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Local Government, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-2159/3566/8578, Fax: (880-2) 716-4374, E-mail: NA, Contact: Mr. Monzur Hossain, Secretary

Bangladesh

Industry and Trade

(R) Second Social Investment Program-Empowerment and Livelihood: The objective is to support the Government's strategy for reducing poverty amongst the rural people, currently outside the reach of most development interventions. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P073886. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Bangladesh SIPP 2 (Livelihoods), Social Development Foundation (SDF), House 4, Road 21, Sector 4, Uttara Model, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 987-3094, Fax: (880-2) 987-3095, Contact: Muhammad Fazlur Rahman, Managing Director, SDF

Bangladesh

Industry and Trade

(R) Welfare and Employment in the Garment Sector: The objective is to support women from lagging areas to participate in the thriving textile based industry. If the pilot succeeds, employment in other sectors can also be addressed. Its broader goal is to support women in wage employment. Negotiations completed on 9 December 2009. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114841. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Bangladesh

Transportation

(R) Padma Bridge: The objective of connecting east and west parts of the country separated by the Padma River, thus stimulating economic growth by facilitating inter-regional, cross-river transport of passengers, freight and transmission of electricity more economically and efficiently. Project Concept Note completed on 13 January 2010. Decision Meeting scheduled for 10 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P111017. US$ 460.0/300.0/130.0/300.0 (IDA Credit/ASDB/ISDB/JICA). Consultants will be required. Bangladesh Bridge Authority, Bridges Div., Ministry of Communications, Setu Bhaban, New Airport Road, Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Fax: (880-2) 988-8414, E-mail: info@bba.gov.bd   

Bangladesh

Transportation

Export Infrastructure Development: The objective is to enhance the competitiveness of the tradable sectors of the economy. Decision Meeting scheduled for 27 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P089634. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Chittagong Port Authority, CPA Bldg., Chittagong, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-031) 956-3441, Fax: (880-031) 710-593, E-mail: NA, Contact: Mr. Anhar Mahmud, Chief Planning Officer, Bangladesh Railway

Bangladesh

Transportation

Inland Water Transport Corridor: The objective will increase and sustain connectivity to economic activities using IWT. With the following components: (a) dredging of main river routes; (b) acquisition of dredging equipment) ; (c) strengthening of capacity of Dept. of Shipping; (d) acquisition of navigational aid equipment and pilot project to convert river ferries to CNG. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 9 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P107799. US$ 80.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Shipping, Building No.6, Room No 1409, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-8077, Fax: (880-2) 716-0018   

Bangladesh

Transportation

Railways Modernization: The objective will improve operational and financial performance of BD Railways. The project components are the following: (a) rehabilitation and double tracking of one section of track between Dhaka and Chittagong; (b) provision of rolling stock; (c) improvement of signaling; (d) i mprovement of training facility; and (e) TA services. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 22 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P101636. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Bangladesh Railway, 16 Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tel: (88-031) 956-1200, Fax: (88-031) 956-3413, E-mail: dg_rail@bangla.net   

Bangladesh

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Dhaka Environment and Water Resources Management: The objectives are to: (a) reduce the social and economic costs of environmental degradation of rivers in Dhaka and (b) develop a programmatic approach to water resources and environmental management in the Dhaka metropolitan area for strategic long-term activities and investments. Decision Meeting scheduled for 2 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P096555. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, Bldg. No. 7, Rm. 602, Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh, Tel/Fax: (880-2) 716-8578, Contact: Mr. Monzur Hossain, Secretary

Bangladesh

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Chittagong Water Supply Improvement and Sanitation: The objective is to improve the sustainability, reliability and affordability of water, sewerage and/or stormwater drainage services in Chittagong as well as support the Government's development of future sector investments and institutional development program. Appraisal scheduled for 31 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P103999. US$ 175.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants may be required to update project and design documents. Chittagong Water and Sewerage Authority (CWASA), WASA Bhaban, Dampara, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-31) 285-1806, Fax: (880-31) 610-465, Contact: A.K.M. Fazl Ullah, Chairman. Local Government Division (LGD), Building 7, Bangladesh Secretariat, Bangladesh, Tel: (880-2) 716-5767, Fax: (880-2) 716-4374, Contact: Zuena Aziz, Joint Secretary (Water Supply)

Bhutan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(N) Urban Development II: The objectives are to: (i) support Bhutan's municipal reform program by strengthening municipal finance and management systems in Thimphu and Phuentsholing; and (ii) improve infrastructure services in northern Thimphu where no formal services are currently available. Negotiations scheduled for 1 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P090157. US$ 11.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required during project implementation, consultants are required for construction supervision, policy-related technical assistance and studies. Ministry of Works and Human Settlements, Thimphu, Bhutan, Tel: (975-23) 23-416, Contact: Rinchen Dorji, Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(N) Rajasthan Water Sector Restructuring Additional Financing: The objectives are to:(a) strengthen capacity for strategic planning and sustainable development and management of surface and ground water resources in Rajasthan; and (b) increase productivity of irrigated agriculture through improving surface irrigation system performance, strengthening agriculture support services and increase involvement of users. Appraisal completed on 11 January 2010. Negotiations scheduled for 5 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P120652. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Rajasthan, Sachivalaya, Jaipur, India, Tel: (91-0141) 222-7112, Contact: N.S. Satsangi, Chief Engineer, Quality Control and Externally Aided Projects

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Andhra Pradesh Water Sector Improvement: The objective is to support the following four components: (a) improving irrigation service delivery and management in Nagarjuna Sagar Scheme; (b) water sector institutional restructuring and capacity building; (c) Innovative pilots; (d) project management. Appraisal completed on 21 December 2009. Negotiations scheduled for 15 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P100954. US$ 422.0 (IBRD). Consultants have been identified and are in the process of contracting. Irrigation and Command Area Development Department (I&CADD), Government of, Secretary, Irrigation and CAD Department, Government of Andhra Pradesh, A.P., Hyderabad, India, Tel: (91-40) 2345-2411, Fax: (91-40) 2345-2471, E-mail: adidas625@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Aditya Nath Das, Secretary to Gov. of Andhra Pradesh, Irrigation and CAD Department

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihoods Improvement: The objective is to strengthen biodiversity conservation while improving rural livelihoods. Negotiations scheduled for 8 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P088520. US$ 15.4 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Annex 5, Bikaner House, Shahjahan Rd., Paravaryan Bhawan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-1896, Fax: (91-11) 2338-4428, E-mail: dirpt.r@hub.nic.in, Contact: Rajesh Gopal, Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Biodiversity Conservation and Rural Livelihoods Improvement GEF: The objective is to strengthen biodiversity conservation while improving rural livelihoods. Negotiations scheduled for 8 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P088598. US$ 8.1 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Annex 5, Bikaner House, Shahjahan Rd., Paravaryan Bhawan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-1896, Fax: (91-11) 2338-4428, E-mail: dirpt.r@hub.nic.in, Contact: Rajesh Gopal, Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement: The objective is to improve the safety and operational performance of selected existing dams. Negotiations scheduled for 8 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P089985. US$ 175.0/175.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be needed for management and engineering to assist the Central Water Commission with the management and implementation and provide assistance to the five participating states with technical advice and third-party construction supervision and quality control. Water Resources Organisation, 710(S) Seea Bhavan, R. K. Puram, New Delhi, India, Fax: (91-11) 2610-4104, E-mail: dir-drip-cwc@nic.in, Contact: Ravi Pilai, PMU Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Jammu and Kashmir Participatory Watershed Management: The objectives are: (a) institutional strengthening, (b) focus on watershed protection and development, (c) enhancing livelihood opportunities and (d) project coordination. Negotiations scheduled for 22 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P099857. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Department of Forestry, Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Near Pollution Control Bldg. Silk Factor, Road Raj Bagh, Jammu and Kashmir, Srinagar, India, Tel/Fax: (91-194) 2331-1924, E-mail: rdtiwaripc@rediffmail.com, Contact: R. D. Tiwari, Project Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) National Dairy Support: The objective is to improve productivity and incomes of milk producers and enhance the share of organized sector in milk handling. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 16 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107648. US$ 600.0/400.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. National Dairy Development Board, PB No. 40, Anand, India, Tel: (91-26) 9226-0148, Fax: (91-26) 9226-0157, Contact: Ravi Shankar, Director

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Rajasthan Rural Livelihoods: The objective is to increase and sustain income of 400,000 poor families in Rajasthan; facilitate social inclusion through empowerment; and make the poor credit worthy through linkages to Banks and micro-finance. Preparation completed on 17 December 2009. Appraisal scheduled for 7 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102329. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Water Resources Ground Water Department and PHD Water Resouce IGNT, Main Building, Room 422, Rajasthan, India, Tel/Fax: (91-141) 222-7654, Contact: Ram Lubhaya, Principal Secretary

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Second APRPRP Additional Finance: The objective will focus on building capacity of the higher level institutions; ensuring inclusion of the poor; expand and strengthening livelihoods activities; and increasing poor access to social safety net benefits. The credit was signed on 30 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118821. US$ 100.0 (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: vjthallam@gmqail.com, Contact: Vijay Kumar, Chief Executive Officer

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) West Bengal Accelerated Development of Minor Irrigation: The objective is to enhance the development of agriculture-based income of small and marginal farmers through sustainable use of irrigation resources. Pre-appraisal scheduled for 12 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P105311. US$ 220.0/30.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Water Investigation and Development Department (WIDD), Government of West, Writers' Building, B.B.D Bagh, Kolkata, India, Contact: Mr. Trilochan Singh, Secretary, WIDD

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

North East Rural Livelihoods: The objective is to achieve an upward trend in livelihood productivity among participating local community groups located in various ecological zones in the NE Region through participatory and demand driven investment choices and collective action, with support from value-adding partnerships. Decision Meeting scheduled for 14 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102330. US$ 115.0/20.0 (IDA Credit/IFAD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Development for the North East Region, Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, Maulana Azad Rd, India, Tel: (91-11) 2379-4694, Fax: (91-11) 2302-2013, E-mail: j.mukherjee@nic.in, Contact: Ms. Jayashree Mukherjee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Development of Nort

India

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Orissa Water Sector Improvement Mahanadi Basin: The objective is to improve Orissa's capacity for sustainable water resources management and improve the productivity of water in targeted areas of the Mahanadi Basin. Decision Meeting scheduled for 8 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P105759. US$ 250.0/50.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Government of Orissa, Secha Sadan, Unit-5, Bhubaneswar, India, Tel: (91-674) 239-3740, Fax: (91-674) 239-2486, Contact: Sridhar Behra, Director

India

Energy and Mining

(R) Coal Fired Generation Rehabilitation (Ln. 76870-IN): The objective is to improve energy efficiency of selected coal-fired power gen units through Renovation and Modernization and improved operations and maintenance. The loan was signed on 17 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P100101. US$ 180.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. (MahaGenco), Prakashgad, Plot No. G 9 2nd Fl., Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051, India, Tel: (91-22) 2647-4211, Fax: (91-22) 2647-1060, Contact: Mr. Subrat Ratho, Managing Director. West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd, Vidyut Unanyan Bhawan, 3/C LA Block, Sector 3, Vidhan Nagar, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India, Tel: (91-33) 2339-3100, 2335-0571, Fax: (91-33) 2339-3186, 2335-0516, Contact: Mr. Debashish Sen, Managing Director. Haryana Power Generation Company Limited, Shakti Bhawan, Sector 6, Panchkula, India, Tel: (91-172) 256-0672, Fax: (91-172) 256-0136, Contact: Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, Managing Director

India

Energy and Mining

(R) Coal Fired Power Station Rehabilitation GEF: The objective is to improve environmental and energy efficiency performance and practices of selected coal-fired power generating units. The project has 2 components (1) Energy Efficiency R&M Pilots (US $ 295.9 million) (2) Technical Assistance (US$ 7.5 million). The loan was signed on 17 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P100531. US$ 45.4 (GEFU). No consultants are required. . Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd. (MahaGenco), Prakashgad, Plot No. G 9 2nd Fl., Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051, India, Tel: (91-22) 2647-4211, Fax: (91-22) 2647-1060, Contact: Mr. Subrat Ratho, Managing Director. West Bengal Power Development Corporation Ltd, Vidyut Unanyan Bhawan, 3/C LA Block, Sector 3, Vidhan Nagar, Salt Lake, Kolkata, India, Tel: (91-33) 2339-3100, 2335-0571, Fax: (91-33) 2339-3186, 2335-0516, Contact: Mr. Debashish Sen, Managing Director. Haryana Power Generation Company Limited, Shakti Bhawan, Sector 6, Panchkula, India, Tel: (91-172) 256-0672, Fax: (91-172) 256-0136, Contact: Mr. Sanjeev Kaushal, Managing Director

India

Energy and Mining

(R) Financing Energy Efficiency at SMEs: The objective is to improve energy efficiency and reduce GHG emissions in targeted small and medium enterprise clusters utilizing increased commercial financing. Appraisal completed on 5 January 2010. Negotiations to be scheduled. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P100530. US$ 11.3 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India, Ministry of Power, 4th Floor, Sewa Bhawan, R.K, Puram 110-066, India, Tel: (91-11) 2617-8316, Fax: (91-11) 2617-9699, Contact: Shri Dr. Ajay Mathur, Director General

India

Energy and Mining

(R) Luhri Hydro Electric: The objective is to improve the reliability of India's Northern Electricity Grid through the construction of the Luhri hydroelectric project in an economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable manner. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 16 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P102843. US$ 650.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. SJVN Limited, Himfed Building, New Shimla, India, Tel: (91-177) 267-0741, 0064, 0490, Fax: (91-177) 267-0642, E-mail: sjvncp@yahoo.co.in, cpsjvn@hotmail.com   

India

Energy and Mining

(R) Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric: The objectives are to: (a) improve the reliability of India's Northern Grid/Network through the addition of renewable, low-carbon energy; and (b) improve the effectiveness of THDC India Limited with respect to the preparation and safe implementation of economically, environmentally and socially sustainable hydropower projects. Bank Approval scheduled for 22 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P096124. US$ 624.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. THDC India Limited, Pragatipuram Bypass Road, Rishikesh 249201, Uttarakhand, India, Tel: (91-135) 2452-5764, 2453-7821, Fax: (91-135) 2454-5092, Contact: R.K. Chawla, General Manager (Corporate Planning)

India

Energy and Mining

Chiller Energy Efficiency: The objective is to accelerate the replacement of centrifugal chillers with efficient non-CFC-based centrifugal chillers in order to promote deployment of energy efficient technologies and products to reduce greenhouse gases emissions, and support the phase-out of ozone depleting substances in India. Signing completed on 26 August 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102790. US$ 1.0/87.4 (MPIN/ZPCO). Consultants will be required. The bidding process for hiring the MM&V consultants has been initiated and the technical proposals have been cleared by the Bank. Financial proposals are being reviewed by IDBI and the contract is expected to be awarded by end Dec.2009. IDBI Bank Ltd, IDBI Tower, WTC Complex, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, India, Tel: (91-22) 6655-2234, Fax: (91-22) 2215-5742, E-mail: s.jeyakumar@idbi.co.in, Contact: Mr. S. Jeyakumar, General Manager. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhavan, CGO Complex, Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-1712, Fax: (91-11) 2436-2127, E-mail: jsbpn-mef@nic.in, Contact: Dr.Nila Ratna, Joint Secretary

India

Finance

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

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Andhra Pradesh Municipal Development (Ln. 78160-IN): The objective is to help improve urban services in Andhra Pradesh, and the capacity of urban local bodies of AP to sustain and expand urban services. Bank Approval completed on 10 December 2009. Signing scheduled for 21 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P071250. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Municipal Administration and Urban Development Department, Secretariat Complex, Hyderabad 500022, India, Tel/Fax: (91-40) 2345-4965, Contact: Pushpa Subramanyam, Principal Secretary, Urban Development, Andhra Pradesh

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Bihar Panchayat Strengthening: The objective is to improve the autonomy, capacity and accountability of Panchayati Raj Institutions. Decision Meeting scheduled for 14 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102627. US$ 120.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Government of Bihar, Bikas Bhawan, Patna, India, Tel: (91-612) 220-2229, Fax: (91-612) 220-0991, Contact: Deepak Prasad, Secretary

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) National Ganga River Basin (NGRB): The objective is to support the NGRB Authority: (a) manage the basin water resources sustainably; (b) prepare and maintain the framework and river basin plan for management and development of the Ganges basin; and (c) implement investments and activities that address pollution management, flood protection, and minimum environmental flows. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P119085. US$ 1000.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of Inida, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-0634, Fax: (91-11) 2436-3577, Contact: Rajiv Gauba, Joint Secretary

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) West Bengal Improved Service Delivery by PRIs (ISDP): The objective is to help support the development of stronger, better capacitated and performing Gram Panchayat's (GP) delivering enhanced local services and infrastructure. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 19 March 2009. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P105990. US$ 199.5 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Government of West Bengal, Contact: Mr. M. N. Roy, Permanent Secretary

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

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

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Capacity Buildng for Industrial Pollution Management: The objective is to support the development of an institutional and methodological framework for rehabilitation of highly polluted sites, build capacity in state agencies for undertaking projects for reducing the risks from contamination to population, livelihoods and ecosystems and implement pilots for clean up/rehabilitation of polluted sites. Negotiations scheduled for 12 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P091031. US$ 36.0/36.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Paryavaran Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodi Rd., New Delhi, India, Tel/Fax: (91-11) 2436-0467, E-mail: pandey@menf.delhi.nic.in, Contact: Dr. G.K. Pandey, Advisor

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Kerala Local Government and Service Delivery: The objective is to strengthen the capacity of local governments to manage public resources for the benefit of the constituents, including the disadvantaged, while the state is engaged in a long term debt restructuring program. Appraisal scheduled for 19 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102624. US$ 190.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Kerala, Ministry of Local Governments and Planning., Trivandrum, Kerala, India, Contact: Mr. Vijay Anand, Secretary Planning and Local Governments

India

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Sustainable Urban Transport GEF: The objective is to promote environmentally sustainable urban transport in India and to improve the usage of environment-friendly transport modes through demonstration projects in selected cities. Bank Approval completed on 10 December 2009. Signing scheduled for 10 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P100589. US$ 20.3 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2306-3495, Fax: (91-11) 2379-2052, E-mail: secyurban@nic.in, Contact: M Ramachandran, Secretary

India

Transportation

(N) Tamil Nadu Road Sector: The objective is to finance the cost overrun associated with (a) increased costs of the upgrading works, (b) appreciation of Indian Rupee vis-a-vis the US Dollar, and (c) addition of a Tsunami affected bridge for which amendment to the Loan Agreement was carried out. Appraisal completed on 2 November 2009. Negotiations to be scheduled. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P118981. US$ 87.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Transportation

(R) Andhra Pradesh Road Sector (Ln. 77920-IN): The objective is to provide better quality, capacity and safe roads to users in a sustainable manner, through enhanced institutional capacity of the Andhra Pradesh government in the road sector. Signing scheduled for 22 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P096021. US$ 320.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for construction supervision, PPP transactions and monitoring, road asset management, and institutional development support. Andhra Pradesh Road Development Corporation, Door 10-1-1195, Room 501, 5th.Floor, R&B, Office Complex, AC Guards Mahaveer Marg, Hyderabad, India, Tel: (91-40) 2330-0462, 2332-3423, Fax: (91-40) 2330-1196, E-mail: md_rdc@sify.com, Contact: B. Raja Gopal Reddy, Chief Engineer (R&B) Core Road Network and Managing Director

India

Transportation

Assam State Roads: The objective is to provide road users in Assam with good quality and better managed state highways and major district roads. Appraisal scheduled for 1 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P096018. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Public Works Department, Assam, Sachivalaya, Dispur, India, Tel/Fax: (91-361) 226-1678, E-mail: as-guwl@nic.in, Contact: Mohan Boro, Commissioner and Special Secretary

India

Transportation

Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor: The objective is to provide additional rail freight capacity (improved throughput, speed, reliability) on the congested 725 km Khurja-Mughal Sarai section of the Delhi-Kolkata Eastern Corridor. Ancillary objectives include reducing greenhouse gas emissions per unit of freight transported. Decision Meeting scheduled for 10 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P114338. US$ 600.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for GHG study, legal advisor, design review, and civil engineering proof checking Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd., 5th Floor, Pragati Maidan Bldg Complex, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2345-4732, Fax: (91-11) 2345-4770, E-mail: Contact@dfcc.in   

India

Transportation

Haryana State Roads: The objective is to improve the overall efficiency of the Haryana Road Sector.It has now been decided to include this project as part of the Multi-State Highway Project. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 16 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P109052. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Haryana, Haryana PWD, B&R Branch, Sector 19, Chandigarh, India, Tel/Fax: (91-172) 254-5953, E-mail: pwd-cer@hry.nic.in, Contact: Mahabir Singh, Chief Engineer

India

Transportation

Mumbai Urban Transport MUTP2A: The objective is to improve the capacity, operational efficiency and level of comfort of the suburban rail system of Mumbai Metropolitan Area. Decision Meeting scheduled for 19 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113028. US$ 296.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Consultants may be required for railway expertise, financial mangement and governance. Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation Limited, 2nd Floor, Churchgate Station Building, Churchgate, Mumbai, India, Tel: (91-22) 2208-0015, Fax: (91-22) 2209-6972, E-mail: md@mrvc.gov.in, commrvc@vsnl.net   

India

Transportation

Second Karnataka State Highway Improvement: The objective is to improve the state's road network to support the state's growing economy and social development efforts through leveraging the private sector outlays with private sector financing and improving the regulatory and institutional capacity of the public sector to deliver effective and safe road network to users. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P107649. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Karnataka, 3rd Floor, Vikasa Soudha, M.S. Building, Dr. Ambedkar Road, Bangalore, India, Tel: (91-80) 225-1449, Fax: (91-80) 2235-3988, E-mail: prs-pwd@karnataka.gov.in, Contact: Mr. K.S. Krishnareddy, Project Director

India

Transportation

Second Rural Roads: The objective is to provide beneficiary communities in the project districts with all-season road access to markets and social services. Decision Meeting scheduled for 3 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P096020. US$ 500.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be need for the design and supervision of minor rural roads, social and environmental monitoring and possible assistance with financial management monitoring. National Rural Road Development Agency (NRRDA),   India, Tel: (91-11) 4602-2221, 2671-6936, Fax: (91-11) 4100-0475, E-mail: hks@nic.in, Contact: H K Srivastava

India

Transportation

Sustainable Urban Transport (Ln. 78180-IN): The objective is to promote environmentally sustainable urban transport in India and to improve the usage of environment-friendly transport modes through demonstration projects in selected cities. Bank Approval completed on 10 December 2009. Signing scheduled for 10 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110371. US$ 105.2 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Urban Development, Government of India, Nirman Bhawan, Maulana Azad Road, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2306-3495, Fax: (91-11) 2379-2052, E-mail: secyurban@nic.in, Contact: M. Ramachandran, Secretary

India

Transportation

Third Private Sector Participation in National Highway Development: The objectives are to: (a) improve the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, manage and develop the non-National Highway Development Program (NHDP) portion of the National Highway network; (b) modernize key sections of the national highway network; and (c) mainstream social and environmental mitigation and management of road development impacts. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 5 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P083783. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Andhra Pradesh Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (Cr. 46530-IN): The objective is to improve the rural water and sanitation services through progressive decentralization, community participation and enhanced accountability. Signing scheduled for 22 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P101650. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Government of Andhra Pradesh, Block L, 8th Floor, Secretariat, Hyderabad, India, Tel: (91-040) 2345-4670, Fax: (91-040) 2345-3016, E-mail: NA, Contact: Chitra Ramachandran, Secretary

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Integrated Coastal Zone Management: The objective is to assist Government of India in capacity building for implementation of an integrated management approach for India's coastal zones, and piloting integrated coastal zone management approaches in the three states of Gujarat, Orissa and West Bengal. Decision Meeting scheduled for 4 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P097985. US$ 195.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, Paryavaran Bhavan,CGO Complex,Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2436-0694, Fax: (91-11) 2436-0678, Contact: A. Senthil Vel, Additional Director

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) National Cyclone Risk Mitigation: The objective is to mitigate risks and vulnerability to natural disasters, particularly cyclones. Appraisal is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P092217. US$ 247.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. National Disaster Management Authority, NDMA Bhawan, A-1, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, India, Tel: (91-11) 2670-1711, Fax: (91-11) 2670-1706, Contact: A.R. Sule, Deputy Secretary

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Rajasthan Rural Water and Sanitation: The objective is to support the GOR's sector plans and to increase access to improved, affordable and sustained water and sanitation services (WSS) of rural communities in Rajasthan. Preparation scheduled for 15 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P101651. US$ 130.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Public Health and Engineering Department (PHED), Government Secretariat, Jaipur, 302017, India, Tel: (91-141) 515-3222, Fax: (91-141) 222-7222, Contact: Agam Mathur, Chief Engineer

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Gujarat Urban Development Program: The objective is to improve service delivery through targeted investments and capacity building. Decision Meeting scheduled for 22 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P094722. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Gujarat Urban Development Corporation, Government of Gujarat, First Floor, Abhishek Bldg., Sector 11, Ghandinagar, India, Tel: (91-79) 2324-1862, E-mail: ksrinivas_ias@yahoo.co.in, Contact: K. Srinivas, Managing Director

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Haryana Water: The objective is to assist with the infrastructure to poor access and coverage of water supply and sanitation. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 15 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P110373. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

India

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Maharashtra Rural Drinking Water Quality: The objective is to: (a) support GoM to establish a state wide framework for managing rural drinking water quality, based on international best practices, that would include adoption of Water Safety Plans; and (b) bring together the diverse institutions for rural drinking water in the state, under a uniform framework. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 15 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107652. US$ 49.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Maharashtra, Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Mr. Dheeraj Kumar, Project Manager, Reform Support Project Management Unit, Navi Mumbai, India, Tel: (91-22) 2756-5087, E-mail: jalswarajya_pm@hotmail.com, Contact: A.K. Jain, Principal Secretary

Maldives

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Development Policy Credit: The objective is to help the Government of Maldives implement policy and institutional reforms in order to mitigate risks and support robust economic performance over the medium-term. The program will be closely aligned with the 7th National Development Plan. Negotiations completed on 14 December 2009. Bank Approval scheduled for 11 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P114463. US$ 13.5 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Ameenee Magu Block 379, Male, Maldives, Tel: (960) 332-8790, 334-9200, Fax: (960) 332-4432, E-mail: admin@finance.gov.mv, Contact: Hamdhy Ageel, Executive Director

Nepal

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Irrigation and Water Resources Management Supplemental: The objective is to improve irrigated agriculture productivity and management of selected irrigation schemes and enhance institutional capacity for integrated water resources management. Bank Approval completed on 30 September 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114912. US$ 14.3 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Department of Irrigation, Jawlakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 553-5382, Fax: (977-1) 553-7169, E-mail: iwrmp_doi@yahoo.com, Contact: Purushottam Shahi, Project Director

Nepal

Education

(R) School Sector Reform (Cr. 46520-NP, Cr. H5180-NP): The objective is to improve schooling outcomes at the primary level in terms of access, equity and quality, while supporting the government reform program to consolidate the school sector to cover basic (Grades 6-8) and secondary (Grades 9-12) education. The credit/grant was signed on 27 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113441. US$ 71.5/58.5/9.0/113.5/4.3/100.0/17.5/74.1/20.0/26.0/1.5/254.1 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/AID/ASDB/AUSL/DANI/DFID/ECEU/FINN/NORA/UNCF/ZMUL). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Keshar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 441-8784, Fax: (977-1) 441-2199, E-mail: owa@mail.moe.gov.np, Contact: D. B. Thapa, Secretary

Nepal

Energy and Mining

Kabeli Transmission and Generation: The objective is to support to development of the electricity sector in Nepal through provision of finance for the Kabeli "A" Hydroelectric Project and associated transmission which will benefit Kabeli "A" HEP as well as several other projects planned for construction in the Kabeli River corridor. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P112893. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Nepal Electricity Authority, Nepal Department of Electricity Development,   Nepal

Nepal

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Health and HIV/AIDS: The objective is to assist the Government of Nepal in ensuring the delivery of health care services nationwide, specifically targeting the underserved and poor to ensure their increased access to essential health services. Decision Meeting completed on 12 January 2010. Appraisal scheduled for late-January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117417. US$ 60.5/49.5/30.0/80.0/817.5 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant/AUSL/DFID/ZBIL). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health and Population, Ramshah Path, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 426-2862, Fax: (977-1) 426-2896   

Nepal

Transportation

Road Sector Development Additional Financing: The objective is to have all season road access to reduce travel time, which improves access to economic centers and social services. Preparation scheduled for 25 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P119735. US$ 75.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Roads, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu, Nepal, Tel: (977-1) 426-2675, Fax: (977-1) 426-2693   

Nepal

Transportation

(R) Rural Access Improvement and Decentralization Additional Financing: The objective is for residents of participating districts to utilize improved rural transport infrastructure and services in order to have enhanced access to social services and economic opportunities. Bank Approval completed on 17 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107853. US$ 24.8/20.3 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Department of Local Infrastructure Development and Agriculture Roads, Narayan Bhawan, Jawalakhel, GPO Box 89, Lalitpur, Nepal, Tel: (977-15) 546-268, Fax: (977-15) 531-850, E-mail: dg@dolidar.wlink.com.np,info@dolidar.gov.np, Contact: Ashok Kumar Jha, Project Coordinator, RAIDP

Pakistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Punjab Barrages Improvement Phase II: The objectives are: (a) strengthen and modernize Jinnah Barrage and affiliated works to enable reliable and uninterrupted supply of water for over 2.1 million acres of farmland benefitting about 600,000 farm families for irrigation and domestic water users; and (b) build IPD's capacity in improved water resources and irrigation system management. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P096745. US$ 145.6 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Consultant will be required for (a) project implementation support, construction supervision, project management; and (b) monitoring and evaluation, and supervision of EMP and SDAP; and (c) technical assistance and training. Punjab Irrigation and Power Department, Lahore, Pakistan, Tel: (92-42) 9921-1920, E-mail: irilhr@yahoo.com, Contact: Mahmood ul Hassan Shah, Acting Director, Project Management Office

Pakistan

Education

(R) North West Frontier Province Human Development: The objectives are: (i) assist the provincial government to sustain; and (ii) consolidate education, health and social protection services in the region. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107678. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Consultants will be required for the project preparation and implementation for health innovations and management, social protection strategy and operational arrangements and conflict specialists. Planning and development Department, North-West Frontier Province, Planning and Development Department, Civil Secretariat NWFP, Peshawar, Pakistan, Tel: (92-91) 921-0344/0982, Fax: (92-91) 921-0354, E-mail: m.ikramkhan@cyber.net.pk, Contact: Ghulam Dastagir, Assistant Chief Secretary, NWFP

Pakistan

Education

Skill Development: The objectives is to: (a) support the Government of Sindh in strengthening their short term training program to improve the skills set and employability of trainees; and (b) to pilot reforms of a selected set of training institutions and strengthen management capacity of the TVET system in Sindh. Pre-appraisal scheduled for 18 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P118177. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Tel: (92-300) 821-6849, E-mail: Riazuddin Shaikh, Contact: Riazuddin Shaikh, Chairman of TEVTA Board

Pakistan

Energy and Mining

(R) Fourth Tarbela Extension Hydropower: The objectives are to help the country to add hydropower generation to the total energy mix, reduce electricity shortages (which are constraining economic growth and efforts at poverty alleviation) and contribute to the institutional development of WAPDA Hydel which owns and operates the existing 3,478 MW Tarbela Hydropower Plant. Project Concept Note scheduled for 25 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P115893. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for project preparation, implementation, and request for proposal package. Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), WAPDA House, Lahore, Pakistan, Tel: (92-42) 631-2770, Fax: (92-42) 636-9349, Contact: Muhammad Hanif, General Manager and Project Director, Tarbela

Pakistan

Energy and Mining

Mineral Sector Technical Assistance: The objective is to implement a strategy to accelerate sustainable mineral sector development by strengthening governance, transparency, and capacity in the management of mineral resources. Decision Meeting scheduled for 5 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P099375. US$ 45.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for the preparation of: (a) undertake strategic environmental and social assessments focusing on mining; (b) build implementation capacity; and (c) define components. Required specialties are mining regulations, geology, geophysics and mining cadastre. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources, 21-E Huma Plaza, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 920-2337, Fax: (92-51) 920-4077, E-mail: irshadalikhokhar@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Irshad Ali, Director General (Minerals)

Pakistan

Energy and Mining

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

Pakistan

Health and Other Social Services

Enhanced Nutrition for Mothers and Children: The objective is to improve the nutritional status of children under five years old and that of pregnant and lactating women by improving the coverage of effective nutrition interventions with a focus on the poor and marginalized within these groups. Project Concept Note scheduled for 28 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P115889. US$ 55.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. National Nutrition Program, Ministry of Health, Government of Pakistan, 10 D West, Taimur Chambers, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 227-7087, 920-2445, Fax: (92-51) 920-8824, E-mail: zahid_larik@hotmail.com, Contact: Zahid Larik, National Program Manager

Pakistan

Health and Other Social Services

Second HIV/AIDS Prevention: The objective is to support the Government to: (a) increase coverage of prevention services to most at risk groups (for IDUs, male and female sex workers, transgenders, jail inmates and truckers) ; (b) improve the quality of services (both prevention, diagnosis and treatment) ; and (c) reduce stigma to reduce and prevent the spread of HIV. Decision Meeting scheduled for 18 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113484. US$ 55.0/30.0 (IDA Credit/DFID). Consultants will be required to develop: (a) the M&E framework; (b) behavior change and communication component; (c) financial management and procurement assessment. National AIDS Control Program, National Institute of Health, Chak Shahz, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 925-5096, E-mail: info@nacp.gov.pk, Contact: Hasan Zaheer, Project Manager

Pakistan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Implementation of the National Environment Policy Technical Assistance: The objective is to enhance GoP's capacity to: (a) strengthen country environmental systems; (b) design efficient and effective environmental policies; (c) design interventions to reduce environmental degradation and its economic consequences; and (d) develop a strategy for climate change adaptation and mitigation. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P110946. US$ 28.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. A local consultant firm will be hired with expertise in environmental policy design and implementation, country environmental systems, environmental economics, economics and financing of climate change adaptation. Ministry of Environment, UBL Building, Blue Area, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 920-2960, Contact: Jawed Khan, Director General, Environment, Ministry of Environment

Pakistan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

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

Pakistan

Transportation

Karachi Port Improvement: The objective is to replace the lost port capacity and reduce shipping costs through the reconstruction of the collapsed berths. Pre-appraisal scheduled for 20 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112902. US$ 125.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Karachi Port Trust, Eduljee Dinshaw Road, Karachi, Pakistan, Tel: (92-21) 3921-4312, Fax: (92-21) 3921-4329, E-mail: jamshedzaidi@gmail.com, Contact: S. Jamshed Zaidi, General Manager (P&D)

Pakistan

Transportation

National Expressways: The objective is the sustainable delivery of an efficient, high speed and safe access-controlled expressway system contributing to lower transit costs and time along the program corridor. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 April 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P101685. US$ 634.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for construction supervision and contract administration. National Highway Authority, 27 Mauve Area, G-9/1, Islamabad, Pakistan, Tel: (92-51) 835-1702, Fax: (92-51) 926-0418, E-mail: sheikhabdullatif@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Sheikh Abdul Latif, Member, Planning

Pakistan

Transportation

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

Regional

Energy and Mining

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

Regional

Transportation

(R) South Asia North West Sub-region Trade Facilitation: The objective is to promote trade, both intra- and inter-regional, and specifically improve connectivity for, with and through land-locked Afghanistan, and India (and possibly Central Asian States and Iran). Decision Meeting is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P114511. US$ 300.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Transportation

North East Regional Trade and Transport Facilitation: The objective is to reduce the cost of trade to unlock economic potential of the region. Project Concept Note scheduled for 16 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P112202. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sri Lanka

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Community Livelihoods in Conflict Affected Areas Additional Financing: The objective will continue to help conflict-affected communities in the Northern Province to restore livelihoods and enhance agricultural and other production and incomes and build capacity for sustainable social and economic integration. The credit was signed on 11 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P119152. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development, 177, Galle Road, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 238-2067, Fax: (94-11) 238-2066, E-mail: nelsip2009@gmail.com, Contact: Dr. P.B. Jayasundera, Secretary

Sri Lanka

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Eco-Systems Conservation and Management: The objective will improve the management and stewardship's terrestrial, marine and wetland ecosystems in select locations within and outside protected areas: (1) Strengthen the institutional capacity of environmental conservation agencies and regional planners (2) enhancement of the revenue earning opportunities of PAs and affected communities. Decision Meeting scheduled for 9 March 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P112933. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for the preparation phase: (a) project design, (b) safeguards Environment, and (c) social aspects of Human Elephant Conflict. Department of Wildlife Conservation, 382 New Kandy Road, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 256-0380, Fax: (94-11) 274-4299, Contact: Ananda Wijesooriya, Director General. Forest Department, 82 Rajamalwatte Road, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 286-6616, Fax: (94-11) 286-6633, Contact: Sarath Fernando, Conservator General of Forests

Sri Lanka

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Emergency Northern Recovery (Cr. 46760-LK): The objective is to rapidly resettle the IDPs in the Northern Province by creating an enabling environment. It will be achieved through: (a) Emergency Assistance to IDPs; (b) a Work-fare Program; (c) Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Essential Public and Economic Infrastructure; and (d) Project Management Support. The credit was signed on 11 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118870. US$ 65.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development, 177, Galle Road, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 238-2067, Fax: (94-11) 238-2066, E-mail: nelsip2009@gmail.com, Contact: W.K.K. Kumarasiri, Secretary

Sri Lanka

Education

(R) Higher Education Expansion and Development: The objective is to enhance capacity to deliver quality higher education services suitable for a middle-income country. Appraisal completed on 12 January 2010. Negotiations scheduled for 19 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113402. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for implementation of the project, especially the National Qualification Framework and the quality development activities of SLIATE. Ministry of Higher Education, 18 Ward Place, Colombo 7, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 269-6679, Fax: (94-11) 267-1355, E-mail: sec@mohe.gov.lk, Contact: Malini Peiris, Secretary

Sri Lanka

Health and Other Social Services

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

Sri Lanka

Industry and Trade

(R) Agricultural Research and Productivity Improvement: The objective is to increase aggregate rural income through a series of targeted sub-projects' in disadvantaged areas using competitive grants for market infrastructure, productive partnerships and technology development and dissemination. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 25 February 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102336. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Sri Lanka

Industry and Trade

(R) Sustainable Tourism Development: The objective is to expand the high-end tourism market (ecological and cultural) potential in Sri Lanka by (i) institutional strengthening and building capacity (ii) improving tourism related infrastructure and (iii) product development and branding. Decision Meeting completed on 7 January 2010. Appraisal scheduled for 18 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113709. US$ 18.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Tourism Development Authority and Ministry of Tourism, 64 Galle Road, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 243-7759, Contact: Dharshan Hennedige, Project Consultant. Ministry of Tourism, Tel: (94-11) 238-7471, 238-5241, Fax: (94-11) 244-1505, Contact: George Michael, Secretary

Sri Lanka

Transportation

(R) North and East Local Services Improvement: The objective is to enhance the capacity of Local Government Pradeshiya Sabhas (PSs) in the conflict affected North and East provinces to deliver local public goods and services to their citizens in an accountable and responsive manner. Decision Meeting scheduled for 25 January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113036. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Nation Building and Estate Infrastructure Development, 177, Galle Road, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 238-2067, Fax: (94-11) 238-2066, E-mail: nelsip2009@gmail.com, Contact: Viyani Gunathilake, Project Coordinator

Sri Lanka

Transportation

(R) Provincial Roads (Cr. 46300-LK): The objective is to improve access to socio-economic centers in Eastern, Northern and Uva Provinces through the sustainable management of improved road infrastructure. Bank Approval completed on 17 December 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P107847. US$ 105.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Local Government and Provincial Councils, 330 Union Place, Colombo 2, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 230-3281, E-mail: rsapdpdrural@sltnet.lk, Contact: Mr. S.G. Chandradasa, Deputy Director

Sri Lanka

Transportation

(R) Second Road Sector Assistance: The objective is to rehabilitate and upgradate National Roads. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for late-January 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116742. US$ 155.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Road Development Authority, Sri Lanka, Tel: (94-11) 286-2767