MOS - East Asia Region

World Bank Monthly Operational Summary
East Asia and Pacific Region
January 2012
data as of December 15, 2011

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Cambodia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Community Based Agricultural Productivity: The objective is to improve the productivity of diversified smallholder rice based production systems: agriculture, livestock and fisheries, increase volume and quality of export surpluses. Appraisal scheduled for 3 December 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117642. US$ 15.0/15.0 (IDA Credit/IFAD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, 200, Norodom Blvd Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855) 1722-7746, Fax: (855) 2321-7320, E-mail: prak.amida.dsg@maff.gov.kh, Contact: Mr. Amida Thaveak Prak, Deputy Secretary General and Deputy Chair of CBAPP

Cambodia

Energy and Mining

Rural Electrification and Transmission Additional Financing: The objective is to scale up AusAID-Trust Fund to: (a) improve power efficiency and reliability, reduce supply costs; (b) improve standards of living and foster growth in rural areas; and (c) strengthen institutions, the regulation and the enabling environment for sector privatization. This project is currently on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.3 (4HME). Consultants will be required. Electricite du Cambodge (EDC), Street 19 Wat Phnom, Daun Penh District, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 723-871, Fax: (855-23) 426-018, E-mail: rottanak@online.com.kh, Contact: H.E. Keo Rattanak, RGC Delegate in-charge of Managing EdC. Electricity Authority of Cambodia (EAC), No. 2 Road 282, Sangkat Boeng, Keng Kang 1, Khan Chamkarmon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 987-898, Fax: (855-23) 214-144, E-mail: norin@eac.gov.kh, Contact: H.E. Ty Norin, Secretary of State, Chairman of EAC. Minister of Mines, Industry, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 342-4523, E-mail: hengkunleang@yahoo.com, Contact: H.E. Tun Lean, Director General of the General Department of Energy, MIME

Cambodia

Health and Other Social Services

Livelihood Enhancement and Association of the Poor in Siem Reap: The objectives are to increase incomes and improve livelihoods of the rural poor in select communes in Siem Reap province by: (a) creating and strengthening self-sustaining institutions of the poor, (b) providing them access to finance, and (c) linking them to markets and key value chains. Decision Meeting scheduled for 29 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P097082. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Interior, 275 Norodom Blvd Sangkat Tonle Bassac, Chamkar Mon, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Tel/Fax: (855-23) 721-791, E-mail: mrdngycp@forum.org.kh, cngy@interior.gov.kh, Contact: H.E. Ngy Chanphal, Secretary of State

Cambodia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

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. Decision Meeting scheduled for 21 September 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P096505. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. NCDD Secretariat, Ministry of Interior, 275 Norodom 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

Cambodia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Public Financial Management and Accountability Additional Financing: The objective is to scale-up the capacity building and systems implementation for accounting, financial management and procurement reform including the provision of funding for the Independent Procurement Agent. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 3 April 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 13.5 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, 92, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 722-964, Fax: (855-23) 430-745, E-mail: rcs.mef@online.com.kh, Contact: Dr. Sok Saravuth, Budget Director

Cambodia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Second Public Financial Management: The objective is to strengthen the Public Financial Management/Public Administration including Budget Formulation, Budget Execution, Accounting and Financial Reporting, External Audit and Oversight as well as complementary Capacity Building and Human Resource Development. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 13.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy and Finance, 92, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tel: (855-23) 722-964, Fax: (855-23) 430-745, E-mail: rcs.mef@online.com.kh, Contact: Dr. Saravuth Sok, Manager of Steering Committee Secretariat

China

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Hunan Forest Ecosystem Restoration and Development: The objective is to demonstrate: (a) the enhancement of carbon stocks in forests (mitigation) and the adaption to climate change through improved forest technologies and sustainable forest management approach; and (b) biodiversity conservation in protected areas and forest areas through an integrated landscape management improvement. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 May 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 3.0 (GFCO). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Integrated Modern Agriculture Development: The objective is to modernize agricultural sector in six provinces of China with positive effects on productivity, resources conservation and resilience to climate change. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 23 November 2011. Preparation scheduled for 3 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P125496. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Sanlihe Road, Beijing, China Tel/Fax: (86-10) 6855-3312, E-mail: socad_wly@126.com, Contact: Ms. Lanying Wang, Division Chief, SOCAD

China

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Ningxia Desertification Control and Ecological Protection: The objective is to improve the demonstration and extension of innovative models, the ecological environment on the Eastern Bank of the Yellow River in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region of China. Appraisal scheduled for 16 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P121289. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ningxia Forestry Department, No. 60 Nanxun West Road, Yinchuan, China, Fax: (86-951) 410-5714, E-mail: he_quanfa@163.com, Contact: Quanfa He, Director

China

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Tiger 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 scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 8.0 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. State Forestry Administration, 18 East Street, Hepingli, China, Tel: (86-10) 8423-9030, Fax: (86-10) 6421-7796, E-mail: pmcsfa@forestry.gov.cn, Contact: Weisheng Wang, Director

China

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Hunan Forest Ecosystem Restoration and Development: The objective is to demonstrate the sustainable forest management approach to enhance the forest carbon stocks and adaptation to climate change. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P125021. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Second Water Conservation: The objectives are to: (a) increase water productivity and farmers agricultural production income; and (b) improve sustainable agricultural water management in the project areas through innovative water savings measures, climate change adaptation, agricultural diversification and development for agricultural water management. Negotiations scheduled for 21 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Water Resources, No. 2 Lane 2, Baiguang Road, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 6320-2127, E-mail: liyangbin@mwr.gov.cn, Contact: Mr. Bin Liu, Director of PMO

China

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Sichuan Wudu Irrigated Agriculture Development: The objectives are to: (a) increase irrigation coverage in agricultural production in project areas; (b) provide water supply, in bulk, to small rural communities/industries in Mianyang Prefecture; and (c) introduce participatory approach for community-based water management in project areas to ensure irrigated agriculture sustainable development. Negotiations scheduled for 19 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P121414. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Sichuan Mianyang Prefecture Project Management Office, No. 39, North Section of Changhong Ave Mianyang, China Tel/Fax: (86-816) 268-3964, E-mail: mywyshb@163.com, Contact: Mr. Zhou Lijun, Division Chief

China

Education

(R) Yunnan Technical and Vocational Education and Training: The objective is to improve quality and relevance of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Yunnan province. Negotiations scheduled for 27 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P122008. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Foreign Loan Management Office, No. 2 Xuefu Road, Kunming, China Tel/Fax: (86-871) 515-5013, E-mail: ynzjxm@126.com, year1990@hotmail.com, Contact: Chen Yongjin, Director

China

Energy and Mining

(R) Beijing Energy Efficiency and Emission Reduction Demo: The objective is to utilize eco2 concept and low-carbon approach to develop and finance several pilot areas in Beijing. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 1 December 2011. Decision Meeting scheduled for 5 September 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P125022. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Project Management Office, No. 7 Binhelu, Desengmen, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8228-9550, Fax: (86-10) 8228-9557, E-mail: bjpmolu@beic.gov.cn, Contact: Lu Zhi-an, Director of PMO

China

Energy and Mining

(R) Green Energy Schemes for Low-carbon City in Shanghai: The objective is to pilot green energy schemes for low-carbon city in Shanghai, with a focus in Changning District, thereby reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 22 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Changning District Government (Shanghai), 599 ChangNing Road, China, Tel: (86-21) 2205-1503, Fax: (86-21) 2205-1521, E-mail: gaoyuncn@sina.com, Contact: Gao Yun, Deputy Governor

China

Energy and Mining

(R) Green Energy Schemes for Low-carbon City in Shanghai, China: The objective is to pilot green energy schemes for low-carbon city in Changning District, Shanghai, to reduce the GHG emissions. That will adopt a framework approach to: (a) finance activities to retrofit EE in existing buildings; (b) pilot new near zero-emission buildings; and (c) renewable energy and natural gas supply for power and heating. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 22 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Changning District Government (Shanghai), No. 599 Changning Road, Shanghai, China, Tel: (86-21) 2205-1503, Fax: (86-21) 2205-1521, E-mail: gaoyuncn@sina.com, Contact: Mr. Gao Yun, Deputy Governor

China

Energy and Mining

(R) Renewable Energy Scaling-Up Program Phase II: The objective is to support the Government’s 12th Five-Year Plan to enable continued and sustainable scale-up of commercial renewable energy development through cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and smooth integration to the grids, thereby contributing to government’s target of reduction in carbon intensity. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 November 2011. Appraisal scheduled for 20 April 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P127033. US$ 27.3 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. National Development and Reform Commission, 38 South Yuetan St Sanlihe Lu, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 6390-8568, Fax: (86-10) 6390-8085, E-mail: zhoufengqi@cresp.org.cn, Contact: Mr. Fengqi Zhou, Senior Advisor

China

Energy and Mining

(R) Shanxi Energy Efficiency: The objectives are to: (a) support good energy efficiency practice in the key energy transformation process and industrial energy consumption processes; and (b) develop the institutional capacity and policy framework to sustain energy saving over the long term in Shanxi province. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Energy and Mining

(R) Technology Needs Assessment: The objective is to enhance client capacity to assess climate mitigation and adaptation technology needs and adopt global best practices. Negotiations scheduled for 20 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P120932. US$ 5.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), 38 S. Yuetan Street, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 6850-1621/2982, Fax: (86-10) 6850-2978, E-mail: ligao@ndrc.gov.cn, Contact: Mr. Li Gao, Director, Div of Int’l Policy and Negs Climate Change Dept

China

Energy and Mining

Shandong Renewable Energy: The objective is to contribute to achieving Shandong Province’s renewable energy (RE) targets and demonstrate the potential contribution of the private sector in RE development. Decision Meeting scheduled for 10 September 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required to support the project preparation and appraisal. Shandong Chengkou Salt Chemical Company, Mashanzi Town Wudi County, Shandong, China Tel/Fax: (86-543) 507 1502, E-mail: mfsh-888@163.com, Contact: Ma Fengsheng, Assistant General Manager

China

Energy and Mining

Third Energy Efficiency Financing: The objective is to improve energy efficiency of selected enterprises in several key energy-consuming sectors, thereby reducing their greenhouse gas emissions, through scale-up of participating bank’s lending for energy efficiency investments. Bank Approval completed on 27 October 2011. Signing scheduled for 20 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Exim Bank of China, No. 77, Beiheyan Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8357-8536, Fax: (86-10) 8357-8568, E-mail: lironghui@eximbank.gov.cn, Contact: Anyue Zhou, Director General

China

Health and Other Social Services

Second Chongqing Urban-Rural Integration: The objective is to strengthen and improve the supply capacity of public health infrastructure at district/county level. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 2 April 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P126210. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Chongqing Project Management Office, 14/F Sun of Asia Mansion, 248 Renmin Road, Chongqing, China, Tel: (86-23) 6387-7677, Fax: (86-23) 6387-7822, E-mail: 13808327917@139.com, Contact: Linjun Zhou, Director

China

Industry and Trade

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-Out Stage I: The objective is to assist China in meeting its HCFC phase-out obligations to the Montreal Protocol. The obligation is a production and consumption freeze in 2013 (defined as production and consumption equal to the baseline average of 2009 and 2010), and a 10 percent reduction below the baseline by 2015. Appraisal scheduled for 23 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115561. US$ 365.0 (MPIN). Consultants will be required. Foreign Economic Cooperation Office of Ministry of Environment Protection, 5 Houyingfang Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8226-8801, E-mail: wen.wurui@mepfeco.org.cn, Contact: Wen Wurui, Director General

China

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Minimizing Formation and Releases of UPOPs Pulp and Paper Sector: The objective is to minimize formation and releases of unintentionally produced Persistent Organic Pollutants (UPOPs) from China’s pulp and paper sector through investments in BAT/BEP adoption for non-wood pulp production, adoption of necessary policy measures, and support to national and local enforcement of industrial and environmental policies. Appraisal completed on 28 November 2011. Negotiations scheduled for 17 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P125528. US$ 15.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Foreign Economic Cooperation Office of Ministry of Environment Protection, 5 Houyingfang Hutong, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8226-8801, E-mail: wen.wurui@mepfeco.org.cn, Contact: Mr. Wurui Wen, Director, FECO

China

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Fujian Highway Sector Investment Additional Financing: The objective is to support the implementation of the Rural Roads Improvement Program.  The loan was signed on 5 July 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Fujian Provincial Communications Department (FPCD), 18 Dongshui Road, China, Tel: (86-591) 8707-7448, Fax: (86-591) 8767-0893, E-mail: shb@fjjt.gov.cn, Contact: Zhaofei Wang, Vice Director

China

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Guangdong Social Security Integration and Migrant Training: The objectives are to support rural-urban integration by: (a) social security system that promotes social equity and labor mobility by enhancing coverage, integration and portability; and (b) contributing to migrant labor force that is more productive and able to upgrade skills during their working lives. Decision Meeting scheduled for 10 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P117596. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, No. 3, Nan San Xiang, San Li He, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 6855-1174, Fax: (86-10) 6855-1125, E-mail: wangwei19@mof.gov.cn, Contact: Wei Wang, Acting Director

China

Transportation

(N) Anhui Xuancheng Infrastructure for Industrial Relocation from Coastal Area: The objective is to build up and provide complete infrastructure facilities to support the industry transfer from coastal region. The infrastructure facilities include transport network, water treatment and supply networks, wastewater collection treatment and disposal, and clean energy and communication facilities. Identification is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Transportation

(N) Anhui Yellow Mountain New Countryside Demonstration: The objective is to help accelerate economic development in selected districts of the Huangshan region by improving the rural infrastructure, preserving and protecting the cultural property and the natural environment, and enhancing the livelihoods of rural households. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 24 October 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Transportation

(N) Fujian Fishing Ports: The objectives are to: (a) improve the fishing port infrastructure facilities to mitigate the impact of wind and wave; (b) improve disaster protection; and (c) promote regional economic and social development. Project identification is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Transportation

(N) Guiyang Rural Roads: The objective is to improve accessibility for the people living in suburb areas of Guiyang municipality by upgrading the rural roads and building their institutional capacity of the rural road sector. Project identification is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Transportation

(N) Yunnan Honghe Prefecture Urban Transport: The objective is to improve the transport infrastructure and traffic management system in Mengzi city and Jianshui County of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous prefecture of Yunnan Province, China. Project identification is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Transportation

(R) Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan City Cluster Eco-Transport: The objective is to support the Ministry of Transport to promote resource-saving, environmentally friendly comprehensive transport system development in city clusters, with pilot demonstration of multi-modal transport integration in the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan City Cluster in Hunan Province. GEF Council Approval scheduled for 30 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P121263. US$ 4.8 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport, No. 11 Jianguomennei Avenue, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 6529-3196, Fax: (86-10) 6529-3156, E-mail: xiahong@mot.gov.cn, Contact: Hong Xia, Executive Director

China

Transportation

(R) Changzhi Urban Transport: The objective is to improve transport mobility in the central city of Changzhi in a safe, efficient and energy-saving manner for all users. Negotiations scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P124978. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Changzhi Municipal Government, 4th FL, Yongsheng Plaza, No. 168, Taihang East Street, Changzhi, China, Tel: (86-355) 222-8225, Fax: (86-355) 202-0031, E-mail: sxczmyk@163.com, Contact: Yukang Mao, Director

China

Transportation

(R) Fujian Meizhou Bay Waterways: The objective is to improve the navigation capacity in the Meizhou Bay to facilitate the development of ports and comprehensive transport modes in the areas along the Bay. The project will construct and improve navigation channels to various standards (10,000 to 400,000 ton) for a total length of 62.6 km, through seabed blasting and dredging. Preparation completed on 13 December 2011. Decision Meeting scheduled for 14 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P124848. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Fujian Provincial Transport Department, 7th Floor Communication Dept. Building, No. 18 Dongshui Road, Fuzhou, China, Tel: (86-591) 8707-7709, E-mail: fjjttshb@163.com, Contact: Wang Zhaofei, Deputy Director General

China

Transportation

(R) Gansu Qingyang Urban Infrastructure Improvement: The objective is to assist Xifeng District, the capital of Qingyang Municipality to improve selected urban infrastructure services including urban roads and urban environmental services. Appraisal completed on 12 December 2011. Negotiations scheduled for 5 April 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P123133. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Gansu PMO, Anding West Road, Xifeng District, Qingyang, China, Tel: (86-934) 888-8918, Fax: (86-934) 863-3233, E-mail: gsqywbx@163.com, Contact: Zhihu Yan, Deputy Director

China

Transportation

(R) Integrated Rural Economic Development of Demonstration Towns and Counties: The objectives are to combine: (a) the construction of township and public infrastructure with rural conducive industrial development; and (b) provision of employment opportunities for migrants with skills training and capacity building, as well as combine central budgetary allocation. Appraisal completed on 8 December 2011. Negotiations scheduled for 2 April 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118597. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Guangdong Provincial Development and Reform Commission, 305 Dongfeng Zhong Lu, Guangzhou, China, Tel: (86-20) 8313-3057, Fax: (86-20) 8313-8684, E-mail: chenxu@gd.gov.cn, Contact: Mr. Chen Xu, Deputy Director, Rural Economy Division. Hunan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Changsha, China, Tel: (86-731) 8999-0817, E-mail: yyxxyy2345@sina.com, Contact: Mr. Xiao Xuewen, Director, Rural Economy Division. Gansu Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Lanzhou, China, Tel: (86) 1391-908-5892, E-mail: njch@gspc.gov.cn, Contact: Mr. Wang Zhiming, Deputy Director, Rural Economy Division

China

Transportation

(R) Jiangxi Small Town Infrastructure Development Demonstration: The objective is to improve priority infrastructure in the project counties and establish demonstration for small town development in Jiangxi Province. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 18 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Jiangxi Development and Reform Commission (JDRC), 12th Floor, General Building Jiangxi DRC, No. 3, Beijing West Road, Nanchang, China, Tel: (86-791) 621-2873, Fax: (86-791) 885-8576, E-mail: jaffo@126.com; huangping07@21cn.com, Contact: Jinhua Li, PMO Director

China

Transportation

(R) Large-City Congestion and Carbon Reduction: The objective is to support the Ministry of Transport and three selected pilot cities (Suzhou, Chengdu and Harbin) to develop and demonstrate a comprehensive package of measures, including infrastructure, policies, economic incentives and capacity building, to discourage private car use while supporting high-capacity, low carbon transport modes. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 16 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 18.2 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Transport, No. 11 Jianguomennei Avenue, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 6529-3196, Fax: (86-10) 6529-3156, E-mail: xiahong@mot.gov.cn, Contact: Hong Xia, Executive Director

China

Transportation

(R) Qinghai Xining Urban Transport: The objectives are to improve urban transport infrastructure, enhance urban livability, and promote economic growth in Xining, Qinghai Province through: construction of urban primary roads; construction of public transport interchange terminals; and develop intelligent transportation management system. Identification scheduled for 16 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 120.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Xining Municipal Government, No. 12, Xishan Yi Xiang, Qinghai Province, Xining, China Tel/Fax: (86-971) 613-3495, E-mail: jwltc6133495@163.com, Contact: Liu Yanping, Division Director

China

Transportation

(R) Xinjiang Yining Urban Infrastructure and Environment Improvement: The objective is to improve transport mobility in the city of Yining and to proved transport accessibility in the selected new city areas, all in an integrated and people-oriented manner. Appraisal scheduled for 13 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P126454. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Yining Municipal Government, No. 665, Xinhua West Road, Yining, China, Tel: (86-355) 222-8259, E-mail: suser1968@sina.com, Contact: Su Jun, Director

China

Transportation

(R) Zhangjiakou Hohot (ZhangHu) Railway: The objective is to respond to existing and anticipated transport demand along the Hohhot-Zhangjiakou corridor by providing increased capacity for freight and passengers, and faster travel time and increased frequency of services for passengers. Appraisal scheduled for 28 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P122319. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Railways, Foreign Capital and Technical Import Center, 10 Fuxing Rd, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 5184-1825, Fax: (86-10) 5184-1845, E-mail: xufengcn@163.com, Contact: Xu Feng, Director

China

Transportation

Harbin-Jiamusi Railway: The objective is to respond to existing and anticipated transport demand along the Harbin-Jiamusi (HJ) corridor by providing increased capacity for freight and passengers, and faster travel time and increased frequency of services for passengers. Appraisal scheduled for 25 July 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P117341. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Zhengzhou Municipal Government, No. 233, Zhongyun West Road, Zhengzhou, China, Tel: (86-371) 6718-1314, Fax: (86-371) 6718-1301, E-mail: hnzzszwb@126.com, Contact: Lei Ailing, Director

China

Transportation

Hubei Xiangfan Urban Transport: The objective is to improve mobility of all transport users in Xiangfan in an environmentally sustainable, integrated, and safe manner. Negotiations scheduled for 28 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P119071. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Xiangfan Development and Reform Commission, No. 106 Tiefosi Road, Xiangcheng District, Xiangfan, China, Fax: (86-710) 353-3994, E-mail: xffgwekm@163.com, Contact: Guoqing Wang, Deputy Director

China

Transportation

Jiangxi Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport Development: The objective is to improve the transport accessibility of Shangrao and East Jiangxi Province by providing an airport, Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport and its intermodal amenities. Decision Meeting scheduled for 26 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P123729. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Shangrao Sanqingshan Airport Construction Office (PMO), No. 7 Xinyang Road, Shangrao, China Tel/Fax: (86-793) 8222-9791, E-mail: sqsairport@sina.com, Contact: Yu Xiaobin, Director of Project Management Office

China

Transportation

YinXi Railway: The objective is to respond to existing and anticipated transport demand along the Yinchuan to X’ian corridor by providing increased capacity, faster travel time and increased frequency of services for freight and passengers. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 26 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Zhengzhou Municipal Government, No. 233, Zhongyun West Road, Zhengzhou, China, Tel: (86-371) 6718-1314, Fax: (86-371) 6718-1301, E-mail: hnzzszwb@126.com, Contact: Lei Ailing, Director

China

Transportation

Zhengzhou Urban Rail: The objective is to support compact, transit-oriented urban development and integrated public transport in Zhengzhou by financing the construction of the first phase of the urban rail Line 3 (18.5km) with its 16 stations. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 25 May 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Zhengzhou Municipal Government, No. 233, Zhongyun West Road, Zhengzhou, China, Tel: (86-371) 6718-1314, Fax: (86-371) 6718-1301, E-mail: hnzzszwb@126.com, Contact: Lei Ailing, Director

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Guangxi Laibin Water and Environment: The objective is to improve the integrated urban water management of the medium size of Laibin. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 20 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Consultants will be required. Project Management Office, China, Tel: (86-772) 427-8768, E-mail: lbshb@163.com, Contact: Mr. Li Huaxing, Director

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Huai River Basin Marine Pollution Reduction: The objective is to demonstrate innovative and cost-effective water pollution control practices in Dongying City that will contribute to reduce nutrient and pollution load to the Bohai Sea, and develop and disseminate a replication strategy for the Huai River Basin. Negotiations scheduled for 16 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P108592. US$ 5.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required for implementation support (design and tendering document and construction quality reviews), and M&E. Office of Foreign Economy, No. 127 Lishan Road, Lixia District, Jinan, Tel: (86-531) 8697-4445, Fax: (86-531) 8694-2489, E-mail: Lipingsdxmb@126.com, Contact: Zhang Yanfu, Deputy Director

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Jiangsu Wuxi Lake Tai Environment: The objective is to demonstrate good practices to reduce water pollutants in water bodies of selected cities, towns, and villages within Tai Lake’s watershed. Project is currently on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P115319. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Jiangsu Wuxi Project Management Office, No. 8, Shipilu Road, Wuxi Municipality, Jiangsu Province, Tel: (86-510) 8279-7861, Fax: (86-510) 8279-3175, E-mail: wxthpmo@sina.com, Contact: Mr. Yang Bingshou, Director, Wuxi Municipal PMO

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Liaoning Coastal Economic Belt Infrastructure and Environment: The objective is to strengthen the economic development in Liaoning coastal cities through the provision and upgrading of infrastructure services and quality of life. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 2 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Liaoning Provincial Development and Reform Commission, No. 13 Shisiweilu, Heping District, Shenyang, China, Tel: (86-24) 2322-3724, Fax: (86-24) 2326-4851, E-mail: td5678@163.com, Contact: Teng Da, Director

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Ma’anshan Cihu River Basin Water Environment Rehabilitation: The objective is to improve the overall environment of the Cihu River Basin, control pollution of the Yangtze River, enhance flood diversion capacity of the Cihu River Channel and reduce the loss from water logging or dam failure. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 20 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 110.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required to carry out a feasibility study. Ma’anshan Municipal Government, No.2008,TaiBai Road,Yu Shan District, Ma’AnShan, China, Tel: (86-555) 835 5629, E-mail: masfgwwxf@126.com, Contact: Mr. Wei Yao, Vice Mayor

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Municipal Solid Waste Management-GEF: The objective 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 pollutants from municipal solid waste disposal areas and incinerators. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 15 December 2011. Decision Meeting scheduled for 24 September 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 20.0 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environmental Protection, 115 Xizhimennei Nanxiaojie, Beijing, China, Tel: (86-10) 8226-8807, Fax: (86-10) 8220-0510, E-mail: yu.lifeng@mepfeco.org.cn, Contact: Ding Qiong, Department Head

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Ningbo Municipal Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Demonstration: The objective is to upgrade and modernize the infrastructure and management systems for municipal solid waste collection and recycling. Decision Meeting scheduled for 8 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P123323. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for the studies on project background and justification, technical advisory and project design during the project preparation. Ningbo WB Loan Project Management Office, 1506/R, F15 Tianning Tower, 138 West Zhongshan Road, Ningbo, China, Tel: (86-574) 8728-0409, E-mail: hzh4183@yeah.net, Contact: Zhonghua Huang, Executive Deputy Director

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Yan’an Urban Water Supply: The objective is to enhance the water security in Yan’an City by increasing water supply. Pre-appraisal completed on 21 November 2011. Appraisal scheduled for 20 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P125458. US$ 60.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Yan’an WB Loan Project Management Office, Building 6, Water Supply Company, Shifan Road, Yan’an City, PO Box 716000, China, Tel: (86-911) 238-3969, E-mail: 77493425@qq.com, Contact: Feng Renjie, Director

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Guangdong Non-Point Pollution Control: The objective is to reduce rural and agricultural pollution by promoting source reduction, commercial utilization of agricultural wastes, and sound management and treatment of rural wastes. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 18 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Guangdong Non-Point Pollution Control-GEF: The objective is to reduce rural and agricultural pollution by promoting source reduction, commercial utilization of agricultural wastes, and sound management and treatment of rural wastes, which will reduce land-based pollution to the large marine ecosystems of East Asia Seas. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 18 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

China

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Jiangxi Wuxikou Integrated Flood Management: The objective is to reduce the risk of flooding and generate much needed clean hydro-power energy for the central urban area of Jingdezhen City. Preparation scheduled for 20 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Project Management Office, No. 122, Yanjiangxilu Rd Jiangdezhen City, China, Tel: (86-798) 267-0633, E-mail: jdzwxk@163.com, Contact: Mr. Xiao Aiguo, Director, PMO

Fiji

Information and Communications

Telecommunications: The objective is to stimulate growth and competitiveness by: (a) facilitating and enabling infrastructure and services in disadvantaged areas; and (b) stimulating a vibrant and equitable telecommunications/ICT sector. Preparation scheduled for 1 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P113187. US$ 2.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Industry, Tourism, Trade and Communications, Naibati House, 9 Goodenough Street, Suva, Fiji, Tel: (679) 330-5411, Fax: (679) 330-2617, Contact: Mr. P. Wise, Permanent Secretary

Indonesia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Sumatra Wildlife Biodiversity: The objective is to improve the management of the remaining critical habitat for key wildlife in Sumatra. Particularly, the Sumatran Tiger to conserve key species at risk of extinction and prevent the loss of essential habitat biodiversity. Project Concept Note completed on 15 December 2011. Pre-appraisal scheduled for 30 July 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Forestry, Manggala Wanabhakti, Jl Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, Indonesia Tel/Fax: (62-21) 572-0227, E-mail: cites@dephut.go.id, Contact: Mr. Agus Budi Sutito, Head of Species and Genetic Conservation Division

Indonesia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Sustainable Management of Agricultural Research and Technology Dissemination (SMARTD): The objective is to strengthen the Indonesian Agency for Agriculture Research and Development (IAARD)’s capacity to develop and disseminate international best practice technologies for improved agricultural productivity, profitability and sustainability, especially the dual role of IAARD in research and outreach to farmers. Pre-appraisal completed on 21 October 2011. Negotiations scheduled for 12 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117243. US$ 80.0/6.0 (IBRD/GAUL). Consultants will be required. Agency for Agricultural Research and Development, Jl. Ragunan No. 29, Pasar Minggu, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 780-1242, Fax: (62-21) 780-0644, E-mail: sekretariat@litbang.deptan.go.id, Contact: Dr. H. Sumarjo Gatot Irianto, Director General

Indonesia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Program Phase III: The objective is to improve the management of ecologically and economically critical coral reef resources in Indonesia, sustain productivity of these ecosystems and improve livelihoods of dependent coastal communities. Decision Meeting scheduled for 27 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0/12.0 (IBRD/GFIA). Consultants will be required. Ministry for Marine Affairs and Fisheries, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 16, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 351-9070, Fax: (62-21) 352-2560, Contact: Suseno Sukoyono, Director

Indonesia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Forest Carbon: The objective is to develop good practice in finance incentive payments to reduce deforestation and forest degradation. Bank Approval scheduled for 14 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 6.8 (TF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Forestry, Manggala Wanabhakti, Jl Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, Indonesia Tel/Fax: (62-21) 572-0227, E-mail: cites@dephut.go.id, Contact: Ir. Dadori, MM, Director General

Indonesia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Second Climate Change Development Policy Loan: The objective is to build on the progress of the Climate Change DPL and continue to develop a lower carbon, more climate-resilient growth path for Indonesia. Preparation scheduled for 15 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, J. Lapangan Banteng Timur 2-4, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 384-1067, Fax: (62-21) 380-8395, E-mail: tlumbantobing@gmail.com, Contact: Maurin Sitorus, Director for Loan and Grant

Indonesia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Third Climate Change Development Policy Loan: The objectives are to support the Government to: (a) develop a lower carbon, more climate-resilient growth path; and (b) prepare the post-2012 global climate change regime by establishing a conducive policy, regulatory, and institutional setting that allows Indonesia to access global climate finance opportunities and carbon markets. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 2 April 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, J. Lapangan Banteng Timur 2-4, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 384-1067, Fax: (62-21) 380-8395, E-mail: tlumbantobing@gmail.com, Contact: Maurin Sitorus, Director for Loan and Grant

Indonesia

Education

(R) BOS-KITA School Operational Assistance Knowledge Improvement for Transparency and Accountability Additional Financing: The objective is to help finance the costs associated with implementation of additional activities to further enhance the impact of the BOS program and the District management of BOS. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 January 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of National Education, E Building, 5th Floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 572-5057, Fax: (62-21) 572-5606, E-mail: Bos@dit-plp.go.id, Contact: Prof. Suyanto, Director General

Indonesia

Education

(R) Research and Innovation in Science and Technology: The objectives are to: (a) create an enabling environment for research and development in science and technology; and (b) strengthen the human resources and performance incentives of key public science and technology institutes in Indonesia. Negotiations scheduled for 23 May 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P121842. US$ 95.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Science and Technology Network, Gendung II BPPT Lt.7, Jl. MH. Thamrin No.8, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 310-2062, Fax: (62-21) 310-2046, E-mail: fpzen@ristek.go.id, Contact: Prof. Freddy P. Zen D. Sc Deputy Minister

Indonesia

Energy and Mining

(R) Chiller Energy Efficiency: The objective is to capture the significant potential for energy efficiency of new non-CFC chillers through an acceleration of the replacement of the existing stock of CFC-based chillers, and contribute to a market transformation to more energy conscious decision-making by chiller owners. Appraisal scheduled for 9 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P121003. US$ 3.7/18.0/1.0 (GEFU/KFW/MPIN). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Jl. D.I Panjaitan Kav. 24, Building A, 6th Floor, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 851-7164, Fax: (62-21) 8590-2521, E-mail: ozon@menlh.go.id, Contact: Sulistyowati M.M, Asst. Deputy Minister for Climate Change

Indonesia

Energy and Mining

(R) Geothermal Clean Energy Investment (Ln. 80820-ID): The objective is to increase the utilization of clean geothermal-based electricity in order to reduce pollution and improve the environment. Signing scheduled for 28 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P113078. US$ 175.0/125.0 (IBRD/CCTF). Consultants will be required. 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: Slamet Riady, President Director

Indonesia

Energy and Mining

(R) Second Power Transmission Development: The objective is to assist PLN to meet growing electricity demand and improve supply reliability, quality and maintain power system stability in Java Bali and selected regions in East and West Indonesia through strengthening the transmission system in the regions. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 16 November 2011. Decision Meeting scheduled for 20 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P123994. US$ 375.0/2.0 (IBRD/AUSL). Consulting services to be determined. PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero, PLN) National Power Co. Ltd Jl. Trunojoyo Blok M 1/135, Kebayoran Baru, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 725-1234, Fax: (62-21) 722-7042, Contact: I. Made Rosakya, Division Head

Indonesia

Energy and Mining

(R) Upper Cisokan Pumped Storage Power (Ln. 80570-ID): The objective is to significantly increase the peaking capacity of the power generation system in Java-Bali in an environmentally and socially sustainable way and strengthen the institutional capacity of the project implementing entity (PLN) in hydropower planning, development and operation. The loan was signed on 29 November 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P112158. US$ 640.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (PLN), Jl. Trunojoyo Blok MI/135, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 726-1875/1122, Fax: (62-21) 722-1330, E-mail: djoko_pras@pln.co.id, Contact: Nasri Sebayang, Director for Construction

Indonesia

Energy and Mining

Renewable Energy for Electrification: The objective is to support the Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) to prepare, finance, and implement the 1,000 islands electrification program. Specifically, the proposed project would focus on grid connected renewable energy development and electricity access scale-up. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0/100.0 (IBRD/KFW). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Indonesia

Finance

(N) Lampung Water Supply Guarantee: The objective is to: (a) expand coverage of piped water connections to residents of Lampung not currently served by the water utility; and (b)  mobilize private financing for bulk water treatment and construction of the transmission and distribution network for expanded capacity of the water supply system. Appraisal scheduled for 9 November 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 (GUID). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Indonesia

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Health Professional Education Quality Additional Financing: The objective is to strengthen the quality of higher education of health professionals by strengthening the regulatory framework of education quality assurance mainly through standardization and accreditation of those health professionals education and the certification of the competencies of the graduates. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 90.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Indonesia

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Support for Poor and Disadvantaged Areas: The objectives are to support: (a) participatory pro-poor district planning; (b) improved service delivery responsive to community priorities; (c) access to justice for poor villagers; (d) capacity development, including for conflict resolution; and (e) improvements in business investment climate. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 17 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 80.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry for Development of Disadvantaged Areas, Jalan Abdul Muis 7, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 350-0334, Ext. 1424, Fax: (62-21) 325-2739, E-mail: p2dtk@indosat.net.id, Contact: Ir. Andjar Koentjoro, M.Sc, Act. Deputy Minister for Specific Areas Development

Indonesia

Health and Other Social Services

Health Insurance for the Poor Refinancing: The objective is to improve access to health services for the poor and near poor by ensuring proper targeting, improved efficiency and financial sustainability of the Jamkesmas program. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 20 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Health, Jl. HR Rasuna Said, Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia Tel/Fax: (62-21) 520-1588, E-mail: rorendepkes@gmail.com, Contact: Dr. Untung Suseno, M. Kes, Head of Planning Bureau

Indonesia

Industry and Trade

(R) Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-out in the Foam Sector: The objective is to help the Government meet the HCFC phase-out obligations in the foam sector to the Montreal Protocol. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 16 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (MPIN). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Otorita Batam Building A 6 th Floor, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 858-0107, Fax: (62-21) 8590-6678, E-mail: gempur@menlh.go.id, Contact: Mohd. Gempur Adnan, Deputy Minister for Environmental Pollution Control

Indonesia

Industry and Trade

Community-Based Settlement Rehabilitation and Reconstruction: The objective is to meet the needs of targeted households for: (a) seismic resistant housing and (b) community infrastructure in disaster affected villages in Central and West Java and Yogyakarta and other areas affected by natural disaster. The loan was signed on 23 March 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 11.5 (TF). 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: widjanarko@pu.go.id, agoeswidjanarko@hotmail.com, widjanarko@hotmail.com, Contact: Guratno Hartono, Director of Building and Neighborhood Development

Indonesia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(N) Metropolitan Areas Development: The objective is to improve planning and investment within specific Metropolitan Areas in order to promote sustainable economic growth. Identification scheduled for 10 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. BAPPENAS, Jl. Madiun No. 4, Jakarta, Indonesia Tel/Fax (62-21) 3193-4731

Indonesia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Eighth Development Policy Loan (Ln. 81050-ID): The objective is to further support reforms in the following key areas: (a) improving the investment climate; (b) strengthening public financial management; and (c) enhancing poverty alleviation and service delivery efforts. This is a continuation of two earlier series (Indonesia DPLs 1 through 4 and DPLs 5 to 6). Bank Approval completed on 22 November 2011. Signing scheduled for 16 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P122982. US$ 400.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Coordinating Ministry for the Economy and Ministry of Finance, Gedung AA Maramis 2 lantai 5, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Timur 2-4, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 351-1178, Fax: (62-21) 351-1186, E-mail: rizallukman7@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Rizal Affandi Lukman, Deputy Minister

Indonesia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Food Access Program (DPL-DDO): The objective is to provide a mechanism through which international development partners can support Indonesia’s aim to proactively ensure affordable access to key staples should food prices once again rise sharply in world markets. Decision Meeting completed on 23 November 2011. Negotiations scheduled for 17 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Coordinating Ministry for the Economic Affairs, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Timur 2-4, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 352-1178, Fax: (62-21) 352-1186, ~Contact: Ms. Diah Maulida, Deputy Minister for Agriculture and Marine

Indonesia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Second Local Government and Decentralization: The objective is to build on lessons from the Local Government and Decentralization pilot, deepen the governance and accountability reforms associated with the use of DAK grants, and expand the program to another set of provinces and their districts. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 21 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, J. Lapangan Banteng Timur 2-4, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 384-1067, Fax: (62-21) 380-8395, E-mail: tlumbantobing@gmail.com

Indonesia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Western Indonesia National Roads Improvement (Ln. 80430-ID): The objectives are to sustain regional economic competitiveness and social well-being by: (a) upgrading substandard roads that have been reclassified as national and strategic roads to the required national standards; and (b) eliminating traffic bottlenecks along strategic and national roads and to enhance road sector management capacity. Signing scheduled for 26 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P090990. US$ 250.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Works, Jl. Pattimura No. 20, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 720-0281, Fax: (62-21) 720-1760, E-mail: harris_batubara@hotmail.com, Contact: Harris Batubara, Director of Planning, Directorate General of Highways

Indonesia

Transportation

(R) Road Asset Preservation: The objective is to improve the usage (execution, effectiveness and delivery of outputs) of the sub-national roads. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Consultants will be required. Ministry of Home Affairs, MOHA, Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara No. 7, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 345-0038

Indonesia

Transportation

First Connectivity Development Policy Loan: The objective is to support the Government of Indonesia’s domestic connectivity priority areas. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Coordinating Ministry for the Economic Affairs, Jl. Lapangan Banteng Timur 2-4, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 352-1178, Fax: (62-21) 352-1186

Indonesia

Transportation

Fourth National Program for Community Empowerment in Urban Areas Program Nasional Pemberdayaan Masyarakat: The objective is to assist the Government to ensure that the urban poor benefit from improved socio-economic and local governance conditions through the institutionalization of elected representative community organizations. Appraisal scheduled for 20 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P125405. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Indonesia

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(N) Third Water Supply and Sanitation for Low-Income Communities (PAMSIMAS) Additional Financing: The objective is to continue to support the sustainable access to improve water supply and sanitation facilities to an additional 5,000 villages and support the Government’s program for achievement of the MDGs. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 25 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0/50.0 (IBRD/AUSL). 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: Pamsimas_jkt@yahoo.co.id, Contact: Budi Yuwono, Director General of Human Settlement

Indonesia

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Fifth National Program for Community Empowerment in Rural Area (PNPM RURAL V): The objective is to provide additional resources to the Government of Indonesia’s key community-based poverty alleviation program for rural areas, the National Community Empowerment Program for Rural Areas, where over 60% of the Indonesia’s poor reside. Identification completed on 16 December 2011. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 24 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Home Affairs, Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu Km 19, South Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 7919-1684, Fax: (62-21) 7919-6118, E-mail: ppkpmd@yahoo.com, nuryantohadisucipto@yahoo.com

Indonesia

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Greater Bandung Water Supply and Sanitation: The objective is to improve access to solid waste services in Greater Bandung area through the construction of new regional facilities for disposal sites, rehabilitation and improvement of existing disposal sites and supporting an integrated solid waste management system. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Indonesia

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Greater Surabaya Umbulan Water Supply: The objective is to improve and increase the provision of safe water through the rehabilitation of distribution systems and water treatment plants serving the five PDAMs, and the strengthening of the operational capacity of the five PDAMs. This project is no longer in the lending program. Further reporting will be discontinued. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Indonesia

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Infrastructure Guarantee Fund (IGF): The objective is to strengthen IGF as a single window institution to appraise infrastructure public-private partnership subprojects requiring government guarantees, and facilitate appropriate guarantee and project preparation support to qualified subprojects. Negotiations scheduled for 21 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P118916. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Indonesia Infrastructure Guarantee Fund, Sampoerna Strategic Square, South Tower, 14th Floor, Jl, Jenderal Sudirman Kav Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 5795-0550, E-mail: s.roesly@iigf.co.id, Contact: Sinthya Roesly, President Director. Risk Management Unit, Ministry of Finance, MOF Complex, J1, DR Wahidin No. 1, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 344-1484, E-mail: aristalyakusma@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Bambang Brodjonegoro, DG of Fiscal Policy Office

Indonesia

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Jakarta Urgent Flood Mitigation: The objectives are to introduce improved Operations and Maintenance practices in four pilot areas: (a) dredging, modern technology and best practice; (b) environmental, responsible sludge disposal; (c) social, equitable resettlement practices; and (d) institutional, coordinated routine maintenance planning and practice. Appraisal completed on 9 November 2011. Negotiations are underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P111034. US$ 150.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Works, Jl. Pattimura 20, Jakarta, Indonesia, Tel: (62-21) 726-2366, Fax: (62-21) 726-1292, E-mail: suryaningsih25@hotmail.com, Contact: Ir. Pitoyo Subandrio, Director for River and Cost, Head of PMU, DGWR, MPW

Indonesia

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Water and Sanitation Investment Facility: The objective is to increase access to water supply and sanitation services by supporting the central government programs of capital grants output-based grants and loans through program partner facilities, and supporting central and local government capacity strengthening. Identification completed on 24 November 2011. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 8 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for preparation. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Indonesia

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Urban Solid Waste Management Program: The objective is to improve solid waste collection and disposal in selected participating municipalities through improvements in the operations, maintenance and cost recovery of the solid waste management systems in these municipalities. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 10 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Public Works, Jl. Pattimura 20, Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia Tel/Fax: (62-21) 724-7564, Contact: Ir. Djoko Kirmanto, Minister

Kiribati

Information and Communications

Telecommunications and ICT Development: The objective is to increase access to reliable and affordable telecommunications services for the majority of the people of Kiribati. Appraisal scheduled for 15 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 4.0/1.0 (IDA Credit/PRIF). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Communications, Transport and Tourism Development, POB 487, Betio, Tarawa, Kiribati, Tel: (686) 26-003, Fax: (686) 26-193, E-mail: secretary@mcttd.gov.ki, Contact: Tarsu Murdoch, Secretary

Kiribati

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Adaptation-Phase III: The objective is to implement climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction priority measures. Signing scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112615. US$ 4.9/3.0/0.9/1.8 (AUSL/GEFU/GFDR/PHRD). Consultants will be required. Office Te Beretitenti, PO Box 68, Kiribati, Tel: (686) 21-660, E-mail: eni@parliament.gov.ki, Contact: Kautuna Kaitara, Project Coordinator

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Strengthening Projection and Management Effectiveness for Wildlife and Protected Areas: The objective is to increase capacity for effective protected area management, wildlife conservation and control of illegal wildlife trade. Identification scheduled for 30 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 6.9 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tel: (856-20) 5569-9461, E-mail: b_phan.thavong@yahoo.com, Contact: Bouaphanh Phanthavong, Director

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Strengthening Protection and Management Effectiveness for Wildlife and Protected Areas: The objective is to increase capacity for effective protected area management, wildlife conservation and control of illegal wildlife trade. Identification scheduled for 30 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Tel: (856-20) 5569-9461, E-mail: b_phan.thavong@yahoo.com, Contact: Bouaphanh Phanthavong, Director

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Education

Third Education Development: The objective is to support the government of Lao PDR to implement the National Holistic Early Childhood Development. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 24 April 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 6.0/9.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Sports, Lane Xang Avenue, Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tel: (856-21) 243-672, E-mail: edpiimoe@laopdr.com, Contact: Sengomphone Viravouth, Director General

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Finance

(N) Statistics for Results Program: The objective is to modernize and streamline the National Statistical System to ensure that it is sufficiently resourced in terms of human resources, essential tools and infrastructure to produce and disseminate reliable and timely statistics in a cost effective manner. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 1 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 8.0/9.4 (SRTF/ZMUL). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Planning and Investment, Luang Prabang Road, Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tel: (856-51) 251-179, Fax: (856-51) 251-178, E-mail: pxaykosy@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Samaychanh Boupha, Director General

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Health and Other Social Services

Health Services Improvement Additional Financing: The objective is to assist the Government to improve the health status of its population, particularly the poor and rural population. Bank Approval completed on 9 June 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P124906. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Simeuang Road, Vientiane Capital, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tel: (856-21) 214-059, Fax: (856-21) 214-058, E-mail: hsipmoh@etllao.com, Contact: Dr. Sisamone Keola, HSIP PMU Project Director

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Industry and Trade

(R) Eighth Poverty Reduction Support: The objective is to support policies that ensure sustain growth and improve revenue mobilization in the medium term, by increasing resources available to be used for implementing the Seventh National Socio Economic Development Plan (NSEDP7). Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 18 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Khammouane Development Additional Financing: The objective is to strengthen the planning process and public financial management associated with the decentralized delivery of public services and infrastructure, including irrigation development, in Khammouane Province. Negotiations completed on 14 December 2011. Bank Approval scheduled for 26 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P127176. US$ 8.6 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Department of Planning and Investment, Luang Prabang Road, Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tel: (856-51) 251-179, Fax: (856-51) 251-178, E-mail: pxaykosy@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Phousana Xaykosy, Head of Planning Unit

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Public Financial Management Strengthening: The objective is to provide financing to improve budget planning and execution, financial reporting and auditing, and strengthening external oversight functions. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 12 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 25.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 23 Singha Road, PO Box 46, Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Marshall Islands

Energy and Mining

North Pacific Energy: The objective is to support the Government to: (a) review Marshalls Energy Company (MEC) and Kwajalein Atoll Joint Utility Resource (KAJUR) electricity operations; (b) review MEC’s Petroleum Operations; and (c) assess scope for Rural Electrification initiatives and review the potential for greater reliance of renewable energy sources. Decision Meeting scheduled for 5 July 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P122618. US$ 5.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, PO Box D Cabinet Building, Majuro, Marshall Islands, Tel: (692) 625 7017, E-mail: finsec@ntamar.net, Contact: Alfred Alfred, Secretary of Finance

Marshall Islands

Information and Communications

(R) Telecommunications and ICT Development: The objective is to support improved access to telecommunications and ICT in the Marshall Islands. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 19 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 3.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, PO Box D Cabinet Building, Majuro, Marshall Islands, Tel: (692) 625 7017, E-mail: finsec@ntamar.net, Contact: Alfred Alfred, Secretary of Finance

Mongolia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Integrated Livestock-based Livelihoods Support: The objectives are to: (a) link farmers to markets; (b) raise livestock productivity and quality to improve livestock productivity and quality, to enhance access to domestic and regional markets; and (c) strengthen donor coordination. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 14 December 2011. Appraisal scheduled for 29 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 11.0 (GAFS). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Light Industry, Tel: (976-11) 262 853, E-mail: erdenejargal@mofa.gov.mn

Mongolia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Forested Landscape Protected Areas (PA) Revitalization: The objective is to conserve globally-significant biodiversity through major arousal of public pressure for revitalization of the national PA system, using PAs adjacent to the capital, Ulaanbaatar. Bank Approval scheduled for 29 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120593. US$ 1.7 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism, Government Building No. 3, Baga Toiruu 44, Ulaanbaatar 11, Mongolia, Tel: (976-11) 312-269, Fax: (976-11) 321-401, E-mail: monenv@mail.mn, Contact: Donchinbuu Enkhbat, Director-General

Mongolia

Education

(R) EFA-FTI Graduation: The objective is to assist the Government in improving child development outcomes and school readiness. Decision Meeting scheduled for 12 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P125445. US$ 10.0 (FTIE). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Government Building 111, Baga Toiruu 44, Mongolia, Tel: (976-11) 260-816, Fax: (976-11) 323-158, E-mail: ftimgl@gmail.com, Contact: Sumiyadorj Moonon, Deputy Director

Mongolia

Energy and Mining

(R) Ulaanbaatar Clean Air: The objective is to support measures which will reduce emissions from heating and transport sectors in Ulaanbaatar. Negotiations scheduled for 9 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P122320. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. USIP Project Management Unit, 504, Peace Avenue 56, TG Center, Khoroo 1, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Tel/Fax: (976-11) 321-674, E-mail: usip2@magicnet.mn, Contact: Mr. Erdenepurev, Office of Director of Fuel Policy

Mongolia

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Third Ulaanbaatar Urban Service Improvement: The objective is to support the Municipality of Ulaanbaatar in prioritizing infrastructure investments in ger areas through refining District level planning system and targeted investments in selected areas. Decision Meeting scheduled for 17 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P122535. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Second Ulaanbaatar Service Improvement Project, Floor 6, Azmon Center, Peace Avenue-50, Khoroo No1, Sukhbaatar District, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia Tel/Fax: (976-11) 321 674, E-mail: usip2@magicnet.mn, Contact: Mrs. L. Badamkhorloo, Director

Papua New Guinea

Energy and Mining

Energy Sector Development: The objective is to provide approximately 500,000 households with access to electricity and a number of small hydros which would support a transmission grid, providing electricity to Eastern Highlands, Chimbu, Western Highlands, Southern Highlands, Sepik and Madang Provinces. Negotiations scheduled for 13 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P101578. US$ 6.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Department of Petroleum and Energy, PO Box 1993, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Tel: (675) 322-4200, Fax: (675) 322-4222, E-mail: davideteric@petroleum.gov.pg, Contact: David Eteric, Executive Officer

Papua New Guinea

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Rural Service Delivery and Local Governance Preparation and Pilot: The objective is to pilot a successful Community Driven Development (CDD) platform in PNG that would be adopted by Government as a way to improve the access, quality and management of basic public services delivered in rural communities in PNG. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 3.8/1.7 (F7BK/SPBF). Consultants will be required. Department of Provincial and Local Government Affairs, PO Box 1287, BOROKO NCD, Papua New Guinea, Tel: (67-5) 301-1002, Fax: (67-5) 325-0553, E-mail: mzurenuoc@dplga.gov.pg, Contact: Honorable Job Pomat, MP, Minister for Intern-Government Relations

Philippines

Education

(R) Second National Program Support for Basic Education: The objective is to improve the quality and coverage of basic education in the Philippines through raising reading and numeracy skills, developing effective approaches to improve access, strengthening performance accountability and incentives and improved targeting of lagging schools. Decision Meeting scheduled for 6 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P118904. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Department of Education, Meralco Avenue Extension, Pasig City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 631-2527, Fax: (63-2) 633-7302, E-mail: usecquijano@yahoo.com, Contact: Yolanda Quijano, Undersecretary

Philippines

Energy and Mining

(R) Renewable Energy Development: The objective is to support the renewable energy generation and distribution efficiency projects. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Philippines

Finance

(R) Regional Infrastructure for Growth (Ln. 81190-PH): The objectives are to: (a) finance regional infrastructure through the Development Bank of the Philippines, including investments by private sector, local governments and utilities; and (b) support investments priorities of the regional development committee. Bank Approval completed on 1 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P108904. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Development Bank of Philippines, Gil Puyat Corner Makati Avenue, Makati City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 637-5855, Fax: (63-2) 637-5870, E-mail: ffdelrosario@dbp.ph, Contact: Francisco F. Del Rosario, Jr, President and CEO

Philippines

Health and Other Social Services

Second National Program Support for Health: The objectives are to support the Department of Health, the Philippines Health Insurance Corporation (Phil Health) and health providers to: (a) become an effective steward in the health sector, (b) manage the strategic purchasing function, and (c) prepare health providers for effective contracting with PhilHealth. Negotiations scheduled for 17 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P119069. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Department of Health, Department of Health Compound, Rizal Avenue, Manila, Philippines Tel/Fax: (63-2) 651-7824, E-mail: aapadilla@co.doh.gov.ph, Contact: Dr. Gerardo V. Bayugo, Undersecretary

Philippines

Health and Other Social Services

Social Welfare and Development Reform Additional Financing: The objective, same as the parent project, is to reinforce the support for the Government’s CCT program that undergoes a substantial geographical scale-up. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 15 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Department of Social Welfare and Development, Batasan Pambansa complex, Constitution Hills, Quezon, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 931-7916, Fax: (63-2) 931-8191, E-mail: dinky@dswd.gov.ph, Contact: Ms. Corazon Soliman, Secretary

Philippines

Industry and Trade

(R) Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-out: The objective is to assist the Philippines in meeting its HCFC phase-out obligations to the Montreal Protocol. Appraisal scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 40.0 (MPIN). Consultants will be required. Department of Environment 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

Philippines

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Development Policy Loan 2: The objective is to help achieve sustained inclusive growth by: (a) maintaining a stable macro-economic environment; (b) improving Competitiveness and Increasing Infrastructure Investment; (c) improving Governance; and (d) developing the Human Capital of the Poor. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 5 December 2011. Decision Meeting scheduled for 1 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Finance, 5/F DOF Building, BSP Complex Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines, Tel: (632) 525-4194/496-6571, Fax: (632) 523-9216, E-mail: Ideleon@dof.gov.ph, Contact: Rosalia V. de Leon, Under Secretary

Philippines

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) National Community Driven Development Program: The objective is to empower local communities in targeted poor municipalities and urban areas in achieving improved access to basic services and more inclusive local government planning and budgeting. The proposed project would support KALAHI-CIDSS Program. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 9 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 250.0/50.0/50.0 (IBRD/AUSL/ZBIL). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Social Welfare and Development, Constitution Hills, Batasan Complex, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 931-8101, Fax: (63-2) 931-8191, E-mail: dinky@dswd.gov.ph, Contact: Hon. Corazon Juliano-Soliman, Secretary

Philippines

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Land Administration and Management Additional Financing: The objective is to fast-track the national roll-out of the Land Administration and Management System (LAMS) in all sixteen regions in support of the land surveying and titling program being implemented through local government units (LGU) for LGU-led titling activities and also under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP). Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 25 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 61.4 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, DENR Compound, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 928-1197, Fax: (63-2) 928-1195

Philippines

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Local Government Finance Support: The objective is to support the modernization of real property tax administration, business tax administration and local economic enterprise management systems in many local governments in the Philippines as a means to improve resource mobilization and therefore funding for local service delivery. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 17 May 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 23.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Philippines

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Local Government Support for Performance Grants: The objective is to support the introduction of a performance grant system for LGUs to provide incentives for governance improvement in areas such as local revenue mobilization, fiduciary control, planning and budgeting, and public participation. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P097445. US$ 70.0/20.0 (IBRD/AUSL). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Finance, Municipal Development Fund Office, DOF Bldg BSP Complex, Roxas Blvd Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 523-9215, Fax: (63-2) 526-8474, Contact: Margarito Teves, Secretary

Philippines

Transportation

Cavite-Laguna North South Highway: The objectives are to: (a) improve road access to the country’s premier industrial belt by reducing traffic congestion through construction of the North-South Expressway; and (b) assist in creating an enabling environment for private sector participation through public-private partnerships. Decision Meeting scheduled for 8 February 2013. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P101581. US$ 140.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Department of Public Works and Highways, Bonifacio Dr Port Area, Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 304-3000, Fax: (63-2) 304-3033, E-mail: cabral.ma_catalina@dpwh.gov.ph, Contact: Catalina Cabral, Assistant Secretary

Philippines

Transportation

Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (BRT): The objectives are to: (a) improve passenger mobility and access in project corridors by providing an alternative that is safer, more secure, more efficient, and generates fewer emissions; and (b) demonstrate effective public private partnership arrangements in the Philippines first BRT. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P119343. US$ 90.0/25.0/25.0 (IBRD/AFD/CIF). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Transportation and Communication, 17/F The Columbia Tower, Ortigas Ave, Brgy. Wack-Wack, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 723-1507, 727-7960, Fax: (63-2) 726-7128, E-mail: gdesguerra@gmail.com, Contact: George Esguerra, Assistant Secretary, Planning

Philippines

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(N) Manila Bay Integrated Water Quality Management: 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 implementation of investments in priority pollution hotspots through public and private actions. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 8.7 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Queson City, Philippines, Tel: (63-2) 926-2689

Philippines

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Manila 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 private initiatives, to address sources of pollution, sedimentation and flooding in key pollution hotspots. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines Tel/Fax: (632) 926-8074, E-mail: tehanna08@gmail.com

Philippines

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Manila Wastewater Management: The objective is to improve water and wastewater services in Metro Manila. Decision Meeting scheduled for 12 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P113844. US$ 275.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Land Bank of the Philippines, 1598 M. H. Del Pilar Street, Philippines Tel/Fax: (63-2) 812-4056, E-mail: gpico@mail.landbank.com, Contact: Gilda Pico, President and CEO

Regional

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Utilizing Kalahi-Cidss Approach to Improve Early Childhood Development and Basic Education Services: The objective is to empower local communities in targeted poor municipalities to improve access to sustainable basic public services and participate in more inclusive local government unit planning and budgeting. Decision Meeting scheduled for 16 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128342. US$ 10.0 (PHPT). Consultants will be required for financial management analyst and community-based infrastructure engineers. Department of Social Welfare and Development, Batasan Road, Quezon City, Philippines Tel/Fax: (63-2) 931-8191, E-mail: dinky@dswd.gov.ph, Contact: Secretary Corazon Juliano Soliman, National Project Director

Regional

Transportation

(R) Pacific Aviation Investment (Cr. H7490-TV): The objective is to improve operational safety and oversight of key air transport infrastructure. Bank Approval completed on 13 December 2011. Signing scheduled for 30 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128940. US$ 11.9/0.2 (IDA Grant/PRIF). Consultants will be required to: (a) design and supervision of investments; (b) sector reform; (c) improving operation and management of airports; and (d) project support. Ministry of Transport, Government Building, Funafuti, Tuvalu, Tel: (688) 20-153, E-mail: viosefa@gov.tv, Contact: Vitoli Iosefa, Director of Aviation

Regional

Transportation

(R) Pacific Aviation Investment (Cr. H7430-TO): The objective is to improve operational safety and oversight of key air transport infrastructure. Bank Approval completed on 13 December 2011. Signing scheduled for 30 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128939. US$ 27.2/1.3 (IDA Grant/PRIF). Consultants will be required for: (a) design and supervision of investments; (b) support to the Civil Aviation Department; (c) strengthening regional aviation operations and sustainability of infrastructure; and (d) project support. Tonga Airports, 2nd Floor LORDS Building, Cnr.Alaivahamama’o By-Pass&Taufa-ahau Rd, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, Fax: (676) 27-942, E-mail: dcusack@tongaairports.com, Contact: Darin Cusack, CEO

Regional

Transportation

(R) Pacific Aviation Investment (Cr. H7420-KI): The objective is to improve operational safety and oversight of key air transport infrastructure. Bank Approval completed on 13 December 2011. Signing scheduled for 30 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P128938. US$ 22.9/0.3 (IDA Grant/PRIF). Consultants will be required for implementing: (a) design and supervision of investments; (b) sector reform; (c) strengthening airport operations and management capacity; and (d) project support. Ministry of Communications, Transport and Tourism Development, POB 487, Betio, Tarawa, Kiribati, Tel: (686) 26-003, Fax: (686) 26-193, E-mail: secretary@mcttd.gov.ki, Contact: Tarsu Murdoch, Secretary

Regional

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Integrated Water Resources Management: The objective is to support the implementation of integrated water resources management for the Lower Mekong River Basin (Cambodia, Lao, Thailand and Viet Nam) to achieve the sustainable water resources management. Bank Approval scheduled for 27 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P104806. US$ 32.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Mekong River Commission, PO Box 6101, Unit 18 Ban Sithane Neua, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane 01000, Viet Nam, Tel: (856-21) 263-263, Fax: (856-21) 263-264, E-mail: mrcs@mrcmekong.org, Contact: Mr. Phoumin Han, Regional Coordinator, M-IWRMP, MRC

Regional

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Mekong Integrated Water Resources Management Phase II: The objective is to establish a series of examples for the integrated water resources management in the Mekong Basin at regional, national and sub regional level. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 22 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 44.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Mekong River Commissions, Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Tel: (856-21) 263-263, Fax: (856-21) 263-264, E-mail: Phoumin@mrcmekong.org, Contact: Mr. Phoumin Han, Project Coordination and Management Unit

Samoa

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Agriculture Competitiveness Enhancement: The objective is to improve the competitiveness of Samoan farmers by strengthening value chains for selected agricultural products for which Samoa has a strong comparative advantage, in collaboration with the agribusiness sector. Negotiations scheduled for 10 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115351. US$ 8.0/5.0 (IDA Credit/GFCR). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 2, 3, 4th Floors Central Bank Building, Matafele, Apia, Samoa, Tel: (685) 34-331, Fax: (685) 21-312, E-mail: hinauri.petana@mof.gov.ws, Contact: Hinauri Petana, Chief Executive Officer

Samoa

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Coastal Resources and Communities: The objectives are to: (a) reduce vulnerability; and (b) enhance the capacity of natural systems and coastal communities to recover from impacts (chronic and acute) associated with climate change and extreme weather events. Bank Approval scheduled for 29 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 9.7 (CSCF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 2, 3, 4th Floors, Central Bank Building, Matafele, Apia, Samoa, Tel: (685) 34-333, E-mail: litara.taulealo@mof.gov.ws, Contact: Ms. Litara Taulealo, Program Coordinator

Samoa

Transportation

(R) Enhancing Climate Resilience for West Coast Road: The objective is to upgrade drainage and reinforce the surface of the West Coast Road from Apia to the airport, in order to increase its resilience to climate change. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 16 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (CSCF). Consulting services to be determined. Land Transport Authority, PO Box 1607, Samoa, Tel: (685) 26-740, Fax: (685) 26-739, E-mail: galuvao@lta.gov.ws, Contact: Leasi Galuvao, CEO

Solomon Islands

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Adaptation: The objective is to implement of climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction priority measures. Appraisal scheduled for 16 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 5.0/0.6/2.7 (GEFU/GFDR/PHRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment and Conservation, PO Box G13, Honiara, Solomon Islands, Tel: (677) 21-074, Fax: (677) 212-7855, E-mail: minister@mecm.gov.sb, Contact: Mr. Shadrack Fanega, Permanent Secretary

Solomon Islands

Energy and Mining

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. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P114317. US$ 12.0/8.0 (EUIB/GUID). Consultants will be required. 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: douglas.alex800@yahoo.com, Contact: Alex Douglas, Permanent Secretary, Special Duties

Solomon Islands

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Development Policy Operation I: The objective is to support the Interim Strategy Note and National Development Strategy public service delivery objectives. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 22 November 2011. Decision Meeting scheduled for 23 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P126740. US$ 2.0 (IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance and Treasury, PO Box 26, Honiara, Solomon Islands, Tel: (677) 22-556, E-mail: sfanega@mof.gov.sb, Contact: Shadrach Fanega, Permanent Secretary

Thailand

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Supporting Capacity Building, Law Enforcement, and Market Incentives for Wildlife Conservation: The objective is to support direct conservation activities, enforce wildlife conservation laws, and reduce pressures on forest resources that fits well with the goals of the GEF objectives in the biodiversity focal area. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 6 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 5.0 (GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of National Resources and Environment, 61 Paholyothin Road, Lad Yao, Jatujak, Bangkok, Thailand, Tel: (66-02) 2561-4835, E-mail: chatw@dnp.go.th, Contact: Chatchawan Pisdamkham, Director of Wildlife Conservation Office

Thailand

Industry and Trade

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-out Phase I: The objective is to assist government in meeting its HCFC phase-out obligations to the Montreal Protocol. These obligations are consumption freeze in 2013 (defined as production and consumption equal to the baseline average of 2009 and 2010), and a 10 percent reduction below the baseline by 2015. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 18 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (MPIN). Consultants 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

Thailand

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Public Sector Development Policy (Ln. 77230-TH): The objective is to assist the Government to strengthen the performance of the public sector. Signing scheduled for 15 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P114154. US$ 1000.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Public Debt Management Office, Ministry of Finance, Rama VI Road, Bangkok, Thailand, Tel: (66-02) 273-9158, Fax: (66-02) 273-9109, E-mail: suwitroj@vayu.mof.go.th, Contact: Mr. Suwit Rojanavanich, Director, Public Policy and Planning Bureau

Timor-Leste

Information and Communications

Telecommunications and ICT Development: The objective is to facilitate increase access to a wide variety of reliable and affordable telecommunications services for the entire population of Timor-Leste through efficient and well-regulated competition. Appraisal scheduled for 15 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 7.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Infrastructure, Rua de Caikoli, Dili Timor, Timor-Leste, Tel: (670) 723-6746, Fax: (670) 333-1500, E-mail: jose.mstr@gmail.com, Contact: H.E. Mr. Pedro Lay, Minister of Infrastructure

Tonga

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Road Map Implementation: The objective is to provide technical assistance to implement: (a) recommendations from the Petroleum Supply Chain Study; (b) institutional, legal, policy and regulatory updates for petroleum and electricity; (c) design the proposed Tonga Green Incentive Fund; and (d) TPL investments for safety, data acquisition and improved efficiency. Decision Meeting scheduled for 1 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P122939. US$ 5.0/3.0/3.0 (IDA Grant/ZBIL/ZPCI). Consulting services to be determined. Tonga Energy Roadmap Implementation Unit, PO Box 5, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, Tel: (676) 24-644, Fax: (676) 23-888, Contact: Rob Solomon, PM Economic Advisor. Tonga Power Limited, PO Box 1704, Nuku’alofa, Tonga, Tel: (676) 28-344, Fax: (676) 23-632, Contact: Peter McGill, CEO

Tonga

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Economic Recovery Operation (Cr. H7450-TO): The objective is to support the Government of Tonga’s efforts to facilitate the recovery of its economy and public finances over the medium term in the wake of the global economic crisis. The credit was signed on 23 November 2011. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P126453. US$ 9.0 (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: Natalia Latu, Director

Vanuatu

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

National Adaption: The objectives are to: (a) mainstream CCA and DRR at national, provincial and community levels; (b) strengthen capacity in date analysis, mapping and vulnerability Assessments; and (c) implement climate resilience measures in targeted sectors. Decision Meeting scheduled for 1 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112611. US$ 3.2/2.6 (ECEA/GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Vanuatu Meteorological Service, PMB 9054, Port Vila, Vanuatu, Tel: (678) 22-331, Fax: (678) 24-686, E-mail: jnapat@meteo.vu, Contact: Mr. Jotham Napat, Director

Viet Nam

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Climate Change Development Policy: The objective is to improve the management of marine and coastal resources in support of sustainable fisheries in selected coastal provinces of Viet Nam. Negotiations completed on 5 December 2011. Bank Approval scheduled for 25 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P122667. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agricultural and Rural Development, 2 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 843-8688, Fax: (84-4) 843-8791, E-mail: hong_vuthu@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Hoa

Viet Nam

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Coastal Resources for Sustainable Development: The objective is to support improvements in the development and management of coastal and marine resources in Viet Nam. Decision Meeting scheduled for 9 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P124702. US$ 5.0 (GEFU). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), No. 2 Ngoc Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3846-8160, Fax: (84-4) 3845-4319, E-mail: bnn@fpt.vn, Contact: Mme. Hoa Hoa, Head of the International Cooperation Department

Viet Nam

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Forest Sector Development Additional Financing: The objectives are to: (a) continue to achieve sustainable management of plantation forests and the conservation of biodiversity in special use forests in Viet Nam; and (b) expand the Smallholder Plantation Program to additional Provinces. Bank Approval scheduled for 31 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P126542. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Building OCD 29 La Thanh, Dong Da, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3513-2567, Fax: (84-4) 3513-2737, E-mail: daln@mard.gov.vn; vuxuanthon@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Vu Xuan Thon, Director of Forest Sector Development Project Office

Viet Nam

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Strengthening Regional Cooperation on Biodiversity Conservation in Protected Areas of Viet Nam: The objective is to strengthen regional cooperation on biodiversity conservation in protected areas and reducing illegal wildlife trade. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 9 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Viet Nam

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Climate Change Development Policy II: The objective is to improve the management of marine and coastal resources in support of sustainable fisheries in selected coastal provinces of Viet Nam. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 29 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 70.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: 84-4) 843-8688, Fax: (84-4) 843-8791, E-mail: cpowb5@gmail.com, Contact: Dr. Nguyen Thi Tuyet Hao, The Head

Viet Nam

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Poverty Reduction in Central Highlands: The objective is to improve the well-being (as measured by income/consumption, access to key services and satisfaction with support) of beneficiaries in targeted districts of the Central Highlands region. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 12 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Planning and Investment, No. 2 Hoang Van Thu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3845-5298, Fax: (84-4) 3823-4453

Viet Nam

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Sustainable Natural Resource Management: The objective is to support improvements in the development and management of coastal and marine resources in Viet Nam. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118979. US$ 100.0/1.5 (IDA Credit/GEFS). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), No. 2 Ngoc Ha Street, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3846-8160, Fax: (84-4) 3845-4319, E-mail: bnn@fpt.vn, Contact: Mme. Hoa, Head of the International Cooperation Department

Viet Nam

Education

(R) Education for All Fast Track Initiative: The objective is to provide pre-primary and primary education program support to meet educational goals. Decision Meeting scheduled for 17 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 80.0 (FTIE). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Training, 49 Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 869-2397, Fax: (84-4) 869-4085, E-mail: ttha@moet.gov.vn, Contact: Mr. Le Tien Thanh, Director General of Primary Education Department

Viet Nam

Education

(R) School Readiness Promotion: The objective is to assist the Government’s early childhood education program with a particular focus on disadvantaged children. Decision Meeting scheduled for 13 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Training, 49 Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3868-4667, Fax: (84-4) 3869-4085, E-mail: Imha@moet.edu.vn, Contact: Ms. Le Minh Ha, Director of ECE

Viet Nam

Education

(R) Science and Technology Innovation: The objective is to focus on science and technology and innovation in Viet Nam, to support more effective national innovation system conducive to higher productivity and growth. Decision Meeting scheduled for 20 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P117394. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Training, 57A Tran Phu Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3822-8874, Fax: (84-4) 3734 2091, E-mail: pedc.project@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Thach Can, Director General, International Cooperation Department

Viet Nam

Education

(R) Tenth Poverty Reduction Support Credit (Cr. 50300-VN): The objective is to promote the growth and transition to a middle-income market economy, reduce poverty and ensure social inclusion, manage environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner, build institutions to support the above actions, and promote modern governance. Bank Approval completed on 15 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P111183. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. State Bank of Viet Nam, 47-49 Ly Thai To, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 934-3361, Fax: (84-4) 825-0612, E-mail: icdwb@vnn.vn, Contact: Le Minh Hung, Director General

Viet Nam

Education

Private Higher Education Loan Fund Facility: The objective is to improve the quality of higher education in Viet Nam, by providing loans and technical assistance to groups of private universities to expand/improve their study programs. Decision Meeting scheduled for 25 March 2013. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education and Training, 49 Dai Co Viet, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-04) 3869-2497, Fax: (84-04) 3869-1414, E-mail: ttha@moet.gov.vn, Contact: Ms. Tran Thi Ha, Director General of Higher Education Department

Viet Nam

Education

Third Higher Education Development Policy: The objective is to support the Government’s implementation of its Higher Education Reform Agenda 2006-2020. Decision Meeting scheduled for 4 June 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P116354. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education and Training, 49 Dai Co Viet Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 869-2397, Fax: (84-4) 869-4085, E-mail: ttha@moet.gov.vn, Contact: Ms. Tran Thi Ha, Director General of Higher Education Department

Viet Nam

Energy and Mining

(R) Distribution Efficiency: The objective is to improve the efficiency of the electricity distribution system in Viet Nam. Decision Meeting scheduled for 22 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 300.0/30.0 (IBRD/CCTF). Consulting services to be determined. Viet Nam Electricity (EVN), 18 Tran Nguyen Han Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 2220-1339, Fax: (84-4) 2220-1340, E-mail: thanhpl@evn.com.vn

Viet Nam

Energy and Mining

(R) Second Power Sector Reform DPO: The objective is to support the Government with the implementation of competitive generation market, power sector restructuring and tariff reform to develop competition and supply security, and consumers’ efficient use of electricity. Decision Meeting scheduled for 10 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P124174. US$ 100.0/100.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Industry and Trade, 54 Hai Ba Trung Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 2220-2222, E-mail: thangpm@moit.gov.vn, Contact: Cuong Dang Huy, General Director

Viet Nam

Finance

(R) Post Poverty Reduction Support Credits Development Policy Lending: The objective is to support the Government of Viet Nam to continue its reform process in the area of economic management, governance and poverty reduction. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 17 April 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 250.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Viet Nam

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Social Safety Net: The objective is to strengthen Viet Nam’s social safety net to alleviate chronic poverty, help vulnerable households deal with shocks, and help poor households invest in human capital for long-term poverty reduction. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 21 March 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 100.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Government of Viet Nam, 710B Lac Long Quan, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3710-0596, Fax: (84-4) 3710-0597, E-mail: nvhoi11@yahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Nguyen Van Hoi, Deputy Director

Viet Nam

Health and Other Social Services

North East and Red River Delta Regional Health System Support: The objectives are to improve: (a) quality of health services at district and provincial level; (b) access of the poor and near-poor to health services; and (c) expansion of insurance coverage for the poor and near-poor population. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P122629. US$ 180.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health of Viet Nam, 138A Giang Vo, Ba Dinh Ha Noi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 846-4416, Fax: (84-4) 846-4051, E-mail: tuanphamdr2003@yahoo.com, Contact: Tuan Pham, Director

Viet Nam

Industry and Trade

(R) Inclusive Innovation: The objectives are to strengthen Viet Nam’s capacity for inclusive innovation, focusing on improving the lives of the Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP); and to enhance the technological capabilities of enterprises to improve competitiveness and productivity. Decision Meeting scheduled for 12 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 55.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Planning and Investment, No. 6B Hoang Dieu, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 804-4948, Fax: (84-4) 734-2189, Contact: Bui Thu Thuy, Director, General Issues and Policy Division

Viet Nam

Industry and Trade

Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) Phase-out Phase I: The objective is to assist Viet Nam in meeting its HCFC phase-out obligations to the Montreal Protocol. Negotiations scheduled for 29 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P115762. US$ 30.0 (MPIN). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Natural Resource and Environment, No. 8 Phao Dai Lang, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3775-9385, Fax: (84-4) 3775-9382, E-mail: vncoffice@fpt.vn, Contact: Nguyen Khac Hieu, Vice Chairman and Deputy Director General

Viet Nam

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Avian and Human Influenza Control and Preparedness Additional Financing: The objective is to increase the effectiveness of the Government services in reducing the health risk to poultry and humans from avian influenza in eleven high priority provinces and thus contribute to addressing HPAI at the national level by controlling the disease at source in domestic poultry. The credit was signed on 21 October 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P123783. US$ 10.0/13.0 (IDA Credit/AHIF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, 138A Giang Vo Street, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 6273-2273, Fax: (84-4) 3846-4051, E-mail: nxtruonghmoh@gmail.com, Contact: Prof. Trinh Quan Huan, Vice Minister

Viet Nam

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Da Nang-Quang Ngai Expressway Development (Ln. 80490-VN, Cr. 49420-VN, Cr. 49410-VN): The objective is to improve inter-regional transport linkages through the development of a high capacity high standard expressway facility to support the social and economic development of Viet Nam and its Central Region, as measured by reduced road transit times, reduced safety risks, and by the efficient operation and mgmt of expressway network. Signing scheduled for 22 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P106235. US$ 470.5/143.0/673.6 (IBRD/IDA Credit/JICA). Consultants will be required. Project Implementation Unit No. 1, 308 Minh Khai, Hanoi, Viet Nam Tel/Fax: (8-4) 3862-8983, E-mail: hdphuc@hcm.fpt.vn, lampmu1@yahoo.ca, pmd3_pmu1@yahoo.com.vn, Contact: Mr. Hoang Dinh Phuc, General Director

Viet Nam

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Health Sector Governance Strengthening: The objectives are to strengthen the Ministry of Health and other health sector governance institutions’ capacity and management systems in areas of policy making, implementation of key policies, monitoring and evaluation, supervision and policy inspection. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 10 May 2012. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 40.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, 138 Giang Vo Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 846-4914, Fax: (84-4) 846-4051, E-mail: phamtuandr2003@yahoo.com, Contact: Dr. Pham Le Tuan, Director

Viet Nam

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Social Security Administration Modernization: The objective is to support the modernization of the social security administration in Viet Nam by improving the business processes, modernizing information systems, improving service delivery, and strengthening management and accountability. Decision Meeting scheduled for 25 January 2013. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P106624. US$ 50.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Viet Nam Social Security, 7 Trang Thi Street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3936-1776, Fax: (84-4) 3934-4169, E-mail: lbhong@vss.gov.vn, Contact: Mr. Le Bach Hong, Director General

Viet Nam

Transportation

(R) Mekong Delta Transport Infrastructure Development Additional Financing: The objective is to improve access to markets by businesses, farmers and the poor with lower logistics costs resulting from the alleviation of key physical and institutional bottlenecks of the main transport corridors in the Mekong Delta region. Decision Meeting scheduled for 9 April 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport, 80 Tran Hung Dao street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3942-0198, Fax: (84-4) 3942-3291, E-mail: hangkh@mt.gov.vn, Contact: Hoang Dihn Phuc, General Director. Ministry of Transport, 1041/80 Tran Xuan Soan, Tan Huong Ward, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-8) 3775-1015, Fax: (84-8) 3775-1013, E-mail: pmu-siw@vnn.vn, Contact: Nguyen Ngoc Thach, General Director

Viet Nam

Transportation

(R) Third Rural Transport Additional Financing: The objectives are to improve rural access for communities to markets, off-farm economic opportunities and social services by: (a) increasing road access by communities, (b) improving road network management and maintenance, and (c) supporting capacity building for rural transport network planning, implementation and maintenance. Bank Approval completed on 15 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113498. US$ 97.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Project Management Unit No. 6 (PMU6), 278 Ton Duc Thang Street, Dong Da District, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3851-3659/4406, Fax: (84-4) 3851-0857, E-mail: pmu5_gtnt3@jahoo.com, Contact: Mr. Cao Van Hung, Deputy General Director

Viet Nam

Transportation

Ho Chi Minh City Green Transport: The objectives are to: (a) address 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. Identification scheduled for 6 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 224.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. HCMC Department of Transport, 63 Ly tu Trong, District 1, Ho Chi Minh, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-8) 3822-2777, Fax: (84-8) 3829-0458, E-mail: duongthanh@hcm.vnn.vn, thanhduong5412@yahoo.com

Viet Nam

Transportation

Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Pilots: The objective is to support the implementation of pilot PPP projects that will be passed through the PPP Financing Framework to demonstrate its value-added to the government, and to learn early lessons from implementation. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 October 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 100.0/120.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Viet Nam

Transportation

Road Asset Management: The objective is to enhance road asset management capacity in Viet Nam and ensure continued effective use of the national and provincial road network in support of the economic development, as well as to minimize negative impacts resulted from infrastructure development such as traffic safety, congestion, environmental and social issues. Preparation scheduled for 6 February 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P123961. US$ 250.8 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Project Management Unit No. 2 (PMU2), 18 Pham Hung, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3768-0063, Fax: (84-4) 3768-0072, E-mail: pmu2@mt.gov.vn, Contact: Nguyen Ngoc Long, General Director

Viet Nam

Transportation

Thanh Hoa Bai Vot Expressway: The objective is to improve transport linkages in the Northern Region of Viet Nam through the development of a high-capacity, high-standard expressway facility to support social and economic development. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 1 May 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 300.0/200.0/500.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit/ZBIL). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Transport, 80 Tran Hung Dao street, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 3942-0198, Fax: (84-4) 3942-3291, E-mail: hangkh@mt.gov.vn

Viet Nam

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Managing Natural Hazards: The objectives are to: (a) strengthen community-based disaster risk preparedness, improve weather forecasting and early warning capacity; and (b) mitigate the impacts of natural disasters through investments of priority infrastructure in selected disaster-prone provinces in Central Region. Decision Meeting scheduled for 25 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118783. US$ 150.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: 84-4) 843-8688, Fax: (84-4) 843-8791, E-mail: cpowb5@gmail.com, Contact: Cao Tuan Minh, Project Director

Viet Nam

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Medium Cities Development (Cr. 50310-VN): The objective is to increase access to improved urban infrastructure services in the three selected medium size cities Phu Ly, Lao Cai, and Vinh. Bank Approval completed on 15 December 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P116398. US$ 210.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Project Preparation Unit (PPU) in Phu Ly, People’s Committee of Phu Ly, Bien Hoa Road, Luong Khanh Thien Ward, Phu Ly City, Viet Nam Tel/Fax: (84-35) 1388-3232, E-mail: banodaphuly@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Nguyen Van Tien, Director of PPU. Project Preparation Unit (PPU) in Vinh, No. 1 Le Mao Street, Vinh City, Viet Nam Tel/Fax: (84-38) 384-5134, E-mail: odavinh@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Le Quoc Hong, Director of PPU. Project Preparation Unit (PPU) in Lao Cai, 266 Hoang Lien Road, Lao Cai Province, Viet Nam Tel/Fax: (84-4) 384-0810, E-mail: laocaidp@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Phan Trung Ba, Director of PPU

Viet Nam

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Rural Sanitation and Water Supply (P4R): The objective is to increase sustainable access and effective use of water supply, sanitation and hygiene services in the rural population of the project provinces. This will be done by supporting and strengthening the government’s ongoing program. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 22 November 2011. Preparation scheduled for 12 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Viet Nam

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Danang Sustainable City Development: The objective is to help Da Nang become a more sustainable city that benefits all citizens by improving urban environment and increasing urban mobility in a clean, safe, inclusive and energy-efficient manner. Appraisal scheduled for 15 October 2012. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P123384. US$ 40.0/132.5 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Danang Priority Infrastructure Investment Projects Management Unit, Danang People’s Committee, 54 Thai Phien Street, Danang, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-5) 1135-62677, Fax: (84-5) 1135-62678, E-mail: danangpiip@vnn.vn, Contact: Mr. Luong Thach Vy, PMU Director

Viet Nam

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Second Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Sanitation: The objectives are to collect and treat waste water from District 1, 2 and 3 in Ho Chi Minh City in an environmentally and financially sustainable manner by construction of a wastewater interceptor, corresponding sewer system and wastewater treatment plant. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 12 March 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 200.0/200.0 (IDA Credit/ASDB). Consultants will be required. Steering Center of Urban Flood Control Program, 10 Tran Nhat Duat Street, Tan Dinh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-8) 3526-7498, E-mail: hcmces@gmail.com, Contact: Pham Van Chin, Director

Viet Nam

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Urban Upgrading-Mekong Delta Region: The objectives are to: (a) improve the living conditions in low-income areas in up to six cities in the Mekong Delta Region; and (b) operationalize a national urban upgrading program. Decision Meeting scheduled for 4 January 2012. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P113904. US$ 292.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Management Board for Urban Development PMU, MOC, 37 Le Dai Hanh, Hanoi, Viet Nam, Tel: (84-4) 976-3329, E-mail: nuupmdr@gmail.com, Contact: Mr. Duong Quoc Nghi, Director