MOS - Europe and Central Asia Region

World Bank Monthly Operational Summary
Europe and Central Asia Region
August 2010
data as of July 15, 2009

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Albania

Energy and Mining

Privatization of the Power Distribution System Operator (OSSH) Partial Risk Guarantee: The objective is to support Albania’s electricity sector privatization program by enabling the Government and the private investor reach a successful privatization agreement for the privatization of KESH’s Distribution System Operator and implement the privatization and the new regulatory framework for electricity distribution. Bank Approval completed on 5 May 2009. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P112242. US$ 78.0 (GUAR). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, OSSH, Blloku Vasil Shanto, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355-4) 226-2168, Contact: Sahit Dollapi, General Director

Albania

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Social Sector Reform Development Policy Lending: The objective is to: (i) improve the effectiveness of social safety nets and (ii) enhance efficiency and equity of health spending, in a fiscally sustainable environment. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 7 July 2010. Decision Meeting scheduled for 2 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for a disability benefits and a labor economist expert. Ministry of Finance, Albania, Tel: (355-4) 222-8373, E-mail: nhaldeda@minfin.gov.al, Contact: Nezir Haldeda, Vice Minister

Albania

Health and Other Social Services

Social Assistance Reform: The objective is to support implementation of reforms in the social safety net. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 October 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Albania

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Growth Development Policy Loan: The objective is to foster structural policies and a coherent macroeconomic framework to support long term growth. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 14 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Albania

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Municipal Finance, Governance, and Services Delivery: The objective is to improve municipal service delivery outcomes through strengthening municipal finance and governance and help Albania meet its requirements for EU accession. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 14 July 2010. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102733. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355-4) 225-6091, Contact: Edmond Ali, General Director

Albania

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Water Resources/Irrigation: The objectives are to support: (a) integration water resources management, strengthen sector’s legal, regulatory and institutional framework; (b) dam rehabilitation and dam safety; and (c) irrigation and drainage rehabilitation and strengthen capacities and institutions. Decision Meeting scheduled for 1 March 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P121186. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Agriculture, Durresi Street 27, Sheshi, Tirana, Albania, Tel: (355-42) 250-223, 425-9333, Fax: (355-42) 270-627, 422-3917, Contact: Mr Idlir Gumbardhi, Chief of Water Resources Sector

Armenia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Agricultural Competitiveness and Community Development: The objective is to improve the competitiveness of Armenia’s agri-food sector through increased rural output and export opportunities. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120028. US$ 14.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Armenia

Energy and Mining

(R) Electricity Supply Reliability and Energy Efficiency: The objective is to reduce electricity losses, create an enabling environment for energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption in public buildings. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 28 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116748. US$ 36.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, 32 Proshyan Street, 1st Lane, Yerevan, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 588-011, Contact: Ms. Tamara Babayan, Director

Armenia

Energy and Mining

Electricity Supply Reliability and Energy Efficiency: The objective is to reduce existing information, regulatory and financial barriers that hamper the wide penetration of energy efficiency investments in public buildings and the commercial and residential sectors in Armenia. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 28 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116680. US$ 2.9/1.7 (AID/GEFU). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, 32 Proshyan Street, 1st Lane, Yerevan, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 588-011, Contact: Ms. Tamara Babayan, Director

Armenia

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Health System Modernization Adaptable Program Loan Additional Financing: The objective is to improve the organization of the healthcare system to provide more accessible, quality and sustainable health care services to the population. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 19 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Armenia

Information and Communications

(R) E-Society and Innovation for Competitiveness: The objective is to strengthen the infrastructure and enabling environment for e-society and enterprise innovation in Armenia, by promoting competitiveness and growth of the local knowledge- and technology-intensive industry and affordable, efficient and secure access to broadband, computers and e-services. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115647. US$ 24.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required in the final stages of project preparation. Enterprise Incubator Foundation, 123 Hovsep Emin Street, Yerevan, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 219-797, Fax: (374-10) 219-777, E-mail: info@eif.am, Contact: Bagrat Yengibaryan, Director. Ministry of Economy, 5 Mher Mkrtchyan str, Yerevan, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 526-134, Fax: (374-10) 526-577, E-mail: akhechoyan@mineconomy.am, Contact: Anahit Khechoyan, Assistant to Minister. Foreign Financing Projects Management Center (FFPMC), Republican square, Government House No.1, Yerevan, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 523-471, Fax: (374-10) 528-742, E-mail: info@ffpmc.am, Contact: Edgar Avetyan, Executive Director

Armenia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Public Financial Management and Corporate Accounting and Auditing: The objective is to provide the framework for coordination and development of the interrelated elements of the PFM system into the new level of improved accountability, operational efficiency and fiscal discipline. Identification scheduled for 1 November 2011. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Armenia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Development Policy Operation: The objective is to support the Government to address vulnerabilities, particularly in the context of the global economic crisis, while strengthening competitiveness for more rapid growth in the post-crisis period. Decision Meeting scheduled for 22 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P116451. US$ 10.0/20.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 1 Melik-Adamyan, Yerevan, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 595-304, Fax: (374-10) 528-742, E-mail: info@ffpmc.am, Contact: Vardan Aramyan, Deputy Minister

Armenia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Third Development Policy Operation: The objective is to address vulnerability by protecting the poor and supporting greater human capital development, while improving competitiveness by alleviating private sector and governance constraints. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 16 December 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Armenia

Transportation

(R) Second Lifeline Roads Improvement Additional Financing: The objective is to finance the rehabilitation of 182 kilometers of the “Lifeline Road Network” and create temporary jobs in road construction. Bank Approval completed on 15 July 2010. Signing scheduled for 19 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P121287. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transportation and Communication, 28 Nalbandyan Street, Yerevan 375010, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 563-391, Fax: (374-10) 560-528, E-mail: minister@mts.am, Contact: Mr. Manuk Vardanyan, Minister

Armenia

Transportation

First North-South Corridor Improvement: The objective is to rehabilitate and upgrade selected sections of the main highway network in Armenia. Decision Meeting scheduled for 9 March 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116761. US$ 42.8 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Transportation and Communication, 28 Nalbandyan Street, Armenia, Tel: (374-10) 563-391, Fax: (374-10) 560-528, E-mail: minister@mts.am, Contact: Alexander Bakhtamyan, Director

Azerbaijan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Irrigation and Drainage Modernization: The objective is to support the government with rehabilitation and modernization of irrigation and drainage infrastructure, with likely emphasis on the Samur-Aphseron system. Appraisal scheduled for 1 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0/55.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Azerbaijan

Education

(R) Tertiary Education Reform: The objective is to create, foster and sustain the conditions to improve the quality and relevance of higher education. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P107774. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be engaged for various analytical work as the basis for project preparation using the recipient-executed PHRD. Ministry of Education, 49 Khatai Prospekt, Baku AZ1008, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 496-3759/3760, Fax: (994-12) 496-9368, E-mail: erustamov@ultel.net, Contact: Elvin Rustamov, PIU Director

Azerbaijan

Finance

(R) Capital Markets Modernization: The objective is to modernize the securities market’s organizational and operational infrastructure. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 1 December 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 15.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Azerbaijan

Transportation

(R) Baku Urban Transport: The objective is to improve traffic access and safety within the Baku metropolitan area, through implementation of traffic management measures, improvement of parking. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 12 January 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport, 1054 Tbilisi Ave, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 430-9941, Fax: (994-12) 430-9942, Contact: Musa Panahov, Deputy Minister

Azerbaijan

Transportation

Fourth Highway: The objective is to: (a) support the improvement of the main road network to improve Azerbaijan competitiveness by strengthen inter-country linkages; and (b) provide greater export market access, and build Azerbaijan’s role as a regional transit corridor. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 20 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 90.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Azer Road Service, 72/4, Uzeyir Hajibeyov Street, AZ1010, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 493-0045, Fax: (994-12) 493-4665, E-mail: silkway@online.az, Contact: Mr. Javid Gurbanov, Chief of AzerRoadService OJC

Azerbaijan

Transportation

Third Highway (Ln. 78890-AZ, Cr. 47230-AZ): The objective is to contribute to a more efficient and safer Baku-Shamakhi road and higher quality road services as part of the general network upgrading to motorway standards, and to improve the management of the nascent motorway network. Bank Approval completed on 25 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P118023. US$ 171.6/70.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Azer Road Service, 72/4, Uzeyir Hajibeyov Street, AZ1010, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 493-0045, Fax: (994-12) 493-4665, E-mail: silkway@online.az, Contact: Ms. Tamara Babayan, Director

Azerbaijan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Hovsan Wastewater Outfall: The objective is to improve coastal water quality to bathing quality standards in the area currently impacted by the discharges from Hovsan treatment plant. Negotiations scheduled for 12 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P112773. US$ 92.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. AzerSu Joint-Stock Company, 67, Moscow Avenue, Baku, Azerbaijan, Tel: (994-12) 431-4767, Fax: (994-12) 498-3814, Contact: Farid Mamadov, Vice-President

Belarus

Energy and Mining

(R) Post-Chernobyl Recovery Additional Financing: The objective is to provide the population residing in the Chernobyl affected area with energy efficient and reliable heat and hot water services in order to improve their living environment and provide clean and improved space heating to households that were burning wood inside homes with negative environmental and health consequences. Bank Approval scheduled for 28 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118376. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. PIU-Belinvestenergosberezhenie, Revolutsionnaya Street. 13 A, Minsk, Belarus, Tel: (375-17) 227-2078, Fax: (375-17) 206-4683, E-mail: voitekhovich@niks.by, Contact: Victor Knysh, Director

Belarus

Industry and Trade

Development Policy Loan 1: The objective is to support structural reforms geared to expand the size of the private sector in the economy, reduce the footprint of the general government, and improve efficiency and productivity in the SOE sector. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Belarus

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) POPs Stockpile Management—GEF: The objective is to: (a) prevent persistent organic pollutants (POPs) pollution of the environment; and (b) protect human health by the environmentally safe packaging and storage of obsolete pesticides and PCBs, by improving overall management of POPs, and by creating national capacities for implementation of the Stockholm Convention. Bank Approval completed on 17 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P111110. US$ 5.5 (GEFU). No consultants are required. Ministry of Nature Resources and Environmental Protection, Kollektornaya Street 10, Minsk, Belarus, Tel: (375-17) 200-6691, Fax: (375-17) 200-5583, E-mail: minproos@mail.belpak.by, Contact: Vladimir G. Tsalko, Minister of Nature Resources and Environment Protection

Belarus

Transportation

(R) Road Upgrading and Modernization: The objective is to upgrade 59 km section of a Trans-European road from 2-lane standard to a 4-lane motorway standard. Appraisal scheduled for 17 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118375. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Belavtodor, 37 Kalvariyskaya Street, Minsk, Belarus, Tel: (375-17) 259-8405, Fax: (375-17) 204-6363, Contact: Mr. Anatoliy M. Lytin, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications

Belarus

Transportation

Railway Energy Efficiency: The objective is to enable Belarusian Railways to switch from diesel locomotives to electric locomotives. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 12 May 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 140.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Belarusian Railway, 17 Lenina Str 220030, Minsk, Belarus, Tel: (375-17) 225-4464, Fax: (375-17) 227-5648, Contact: Mr. Valery Shubaderov, Chief Engineer

Belarus

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Integrated Solid Waste Management (Ln. 79320-BY): The objective is to improve environmental benefits of integrated solid waste management in Grodno through recovery and reuse of recyclable materials in line with good international standards; and to strengthen national capacity to manage hazardous wastes associated with POPs. The loan was signed on 6 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P114515. US$ 42.5 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Housing and Utilities, Bersona Street, 16, Minsk, Belarus, Tel: (375-17) 200-1545, Fax: (375-17) 200-5531, Contact: Mr Vladimir Belokhvostov, Minister

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Irrigation Development: The objective is to improve water resources planning and management for sustainable use of the water resources in irrigation and drainage as well flood control. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 29 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 20.0/20.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Health Sector Enhancement Additional Financing: The objective is to enhance the health system efficiency through (i) restructuring and strengthening of primary health care along the family medicine model; (ii) building management capacity; and (iii) monitoring health sector performance and making use of the information for decision making. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 29 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 9.5 (IDA Credit). Consultants will not be required during preparation, but limited short-term experts will be required by the Implementing Agencies during project implementation (2011-2013). FBiH Ministry of Health, Bosnia and Herzegovina, E-mail: vildana.doder@fmoh.gov.ba RS Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, E-mail: g.jelic@pcu.mzsz.vladars.net

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Public Expenditure Crisis Development Policy Loan (Cr. 47290-BA Ln. 78960-BA): The objective is to focus on a set of key macroeconomic and fiscal issues to support adjustment during the current global crisis while building a foundation for longer-term sustainable growth. The loan/credit was signed on 3 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P116951. US$ 45.0/66.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance and Treasury of BiH, Trg BiH 1, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 205-245, Contact: Amrudin Nurak, Deputy Director

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Bosnia Public Expenditure Development Policy Lending: The objectives are to: (a) increase social assistance to the poor while reducing the fiscal deficit and creating fiscal space for poverty-reducing growth; (b) improve the structure and efficiency of public expenditures; and (c) reduce social contribution rates and pressures on private sector wages from faster wage growth in the public sector. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Social Safety Nets and Employment Support (Cr. 47040-BA): The objective is to improve social assistance benefits (efficiency, effectiveness, and quality), and provide services to the population. Signing scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P116774. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for targeting mechanisms and evaluation. PIU SESER Ministry of Labor FBH, 71000 Sarajevo, FLogavina 7, Ederation B, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 279-180, Contact: Amrudin Nurak, Deputy Director. RS Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Trg Republike Srpske 1, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, E-mail: g.jelic@pcu.mzsz.vladars.net, Contact: Jadranko Rokvic, SESP Project Manager

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Health and Other Social Services

Third Bosnia Development Policy Lending: The objectives are to: (a) increase social assistance to the poor; (b) improve the structure and efficiency of public expenditures; and (c) reduce social contribution rates and pressures on private sector wages from faster wage growth in the public sector. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 4 August 2011. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Transportation

Sava Waterway Rehabilitation: The objective is to improve the navigability of the Sava River to facilitate the full return to operational use of the inland waterway for the first time after the cessation of hostilities. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 November 2011. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P108000. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Transport and Communications, Fehima ef. Curcica 6, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tel: (387-33) 254-378, Fax: (387-33) 222-193, E-mail: n.sego@mkt.gov.ba, Contact: Nikola Sago, Secretary

Bulgaria

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Forest Sector Support: The objective is to increase the contribution of Bulgarian forests to the national economy and to the benefit of the local populations through sustainable management of state and non state forests. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 5 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 64.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Bulgaria

Education

Education System Performance: The objective is to assist with implementation and impact of ongoing education reforms by focusing on improvement of the quality of education. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P120305. US$ 300.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education, Youth, and Science, 125, Tsarigradsko Shosse Blvd, Bl. 5, Sofia, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 921-7507, Contact: Sergei Ignatov, Minister

Bulgaria

Transportation

(R) Railway Infrastructure Rehabilitation: The objective is to assist Bulgaria in improving the quality of railway infrastructure services. Bank Approval scheduled for 14 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120192. US$ 165.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. National Railway Infrastructure Company, 110 Maria Louisa Blvd, Bulgaria, Tel: (359-2) 932-3413, E-mail: office@rail-infra.bg, Contact: Mr. Milko Lambrev, General Director

Croatia

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Irrigation Development: The objective is to improve water resources planning and management for sustainable use in irrigation and drainage by: (a) rehabilitate the main infrastructure and increase water productivity for irrigated agricultural production; and (b) reform water resources management institutions and introduce a participatory approach to water management. Decision Meeting scheduled for 13 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112732. US$ 75.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Croatia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(N) Second Development Policy Loan: The objective is to support the authorities in fiscal consolidation efforts, and address structural weaknesses in support of economic recovery and long-term growth. Identification scheduled for 9 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 260.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. H.E. Ivan Suker, Minister, Ministry of Finance, Katanciceva 5, Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 459-1258, Fax: (385-1) 492-2598

Croatia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Integrated Land Administration System: The objective is to modernize the land administration and management systems to have an efficient, transparent and cost perspective government services. Project Concept Note scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 15.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for preparation and implementation, particularly to help prepare, review and supervise the information technology activities. State Geodetic Administration, Gruska 20, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 615-7390 Mnistry of Justice, Dezminova, Zagreb, Croatia

Croatia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Nature Protection Investment: The objectives are to: (a) replicate successful measures country-wide across the parks and Natura 200 system; and (b) expand infrastructure in parks, including management buildings, and infrastructure. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 29 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111205. US$ 30.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Croatia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Disaster Risk Mitigation and Adaptation: The objective is to reduce vulnerability to natural disasters by: (i) strengthening disaster preparedness; (ii) disaster risk insurance; and (iii) strengthening Hydromet and early warning systems. Negotiations scheduled for 26 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P109603. US$ 26.4 (IBRD). No consultants are required. National Protection and Rescue Directorate, Nehajska 5, Croatia, Tel: (385-1) 365-0082, Fax: (385-1) 365-0025, Contact: Damir Trut, Director General

Croatia

Transportation

Trade and Transport Integration: The objective is to finance the up scaling of the Bulk Cargo Terminal to meet market needs and cover a financing gap for the Container Terminal under construction. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 30 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P118260. US$ 72.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Port of Ploce Authority, Trg kralja Tomislava 21, Ploce, Croatia, Tel: (385-20) 603-280, E-mail: batur@port-authority-ploce.hr, Contact: Mr. Tomislav Batur, Executive Director

Georgia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Revenue Administration Modernization: The objective is to help increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Revenue Service (RS) by improving voluntary compliance through enhanced compliance management and services to clients, help reduce compliance cost to taxpayers and traders, and minimize administrative cost for the RS. Decision Meeting scheduled for 30 December 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120696. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Revenue Service, 16 Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 261-232, Contact: Samson Uridia, Head of International Relations Department

Georgia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Second Development Policy Operation: The objective is to support the Government’s policy reform program to: (a) mitigate the impact of the economic downturn; and (b) facilitate recovery and prepare Georgia for post-crisis growth. Bank Approval scheduled for 29 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P117698. US$ 10.0/40.0 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 16 Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 932-846, Fax: (995-32) 921-786, Contact: Dimitri Gvindadze, Deputy Minister

Georgia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Third Development Policy Operation: The objective is to support the Government’s policy reform program to: (i) mitigate the impact of the economic downturn in the short-term; and (ii) facilitate recovery and prepare Georgia for post-crisis growth in the medium-term. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 19 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 40.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, 16 Gorgasali Street, Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 932-846, Fax: (995-32) 921-786, Contact: Dimitri Gvindadze, Deputy Minister

Georgia

Transportation

(R) Second Regional and Municipal Infrastructure Development: The objective is to improve the efficiency and reliability of selected municipal infrastructure and services. Decision Meeting scheduled for 12 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 45.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Municipal Development Fund of Georgia, 150 D. Agmashenebeli Ave Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 384-509/10/11, Fax: (995-32) 484-555, Contact: Mr Konstantine Mgeladze, Executive Director

Georgia

Transportation

Fourth East-West Highway Improvement: The objective is to reduce the road transport costs and improve access, ease of transit and safety along the central part of Georgia’s East-West corridor, through upgrading segments of the East-West Highway from Tbilisi to Rikoti. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 3 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 115.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Road Department of the Ministry of Economic Development, 12 Kazbegi Avenue, 0160 Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 37-6216, E-mail: info@georoad.ge, Contact: Mr Ramaz Nikolaishvili, Chairman

Georgia

Transportation

Second East West Highway Improvement Additional Financing: The objective is to scale up the rehabilitation of the 1750 meter Rikoti Tunnel which was built in 1982 and is in severely deteriorated conditions. Bank Approval completed on 10 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P117860. US$ 28.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Roads Department, 29a Gagarin Street, Tbilisi, Georgia, Tel: (995-32) 381-633, Fax: (995-32) 313-052, E-mail: roaddepdalakishvili@yahoo.com, Contact: Ms. Ludmila Burlui, Executive Director, MEPIU

Hungary

Finance

Financial Sector and Macro Stability (Ln. 78000-HU): The objectives are to support: (a) fiscal reforms to ensure long-run fiscal and macro-economic sustainability and restore investor confidence, improving access of the government, banks to external funding; and (b) financial stability program, designed to ensure adequate levels of liquidity and capital and stronger supervisory powers. Bank Approval completed on 22 September 2009. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P114991. US$ 1413.2 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, H-1051 Budapest, Jozsef Nador Ter 2-4, Budapest, Hungary, Tel: (36-1) 327-2100, Fax: (36-1) 327-2749, E-mail: kommunikacio@pm.gov.hu, Contact: Almos Kovacs, State Secretary

Kazakhstan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

Second Irrigation and Drainage Improvement: The objective is to improve irrigation, drainage systems, water management and environmental services and to strengthen agricultural practices and farmers’ information services. Negotiations scheduled for 7 March 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P086592. US$ 131.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environmental Protection, 31 Pobedy Ave Astana, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3172) 591-972, Fax: (7-3172) 591-973, E-mail: a_braliev@nature.kz, Contact: Alzhan Braliev, Vice-Minister

Kazakhstan

Education

(R) Technical and Vocational Education Modernization (Ln. 79310-KZ): The objective is to raise the relevance, quality, and efficiency of the technical and vocational education (TVE) through an improved policy framework and institutional capacity. Bank Approval completed on 8 July 2010. Signing scheduled for 31 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102177. US$ 29.2 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for governance, project management, curriculum design and program implementation. Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dom Ministerstv, Entrance 11, Astana, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-7172) 741-573, Fax: (7-7172) 742-416, E-mail: kuanganov@edu.gov.kz, Contact: Farkhad Kuanganov, Executive Secretary

Kazakhstan

Energy and Mining

Alma Transmission: The objective is to improve the reliability and quality of electricity supply to consumers in the Almaty region in an environmentally responsible and financially sustainable manner. Bank Approval scheduled for 28 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P116919. US$ 78.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. KEGOC, 37 Beibitshilik, Astana 010000, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-7172) 970-150, Fax: (7-7172) 970-455, E-mail: kegoc@kegoc.kz, Contact: Dr. Sergey Katyshev, Managing Director

Kazakhstan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) KAZSTAT: Strengthening the National Statistical System: The objective is to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the national statistical system to provide relevant, timely and reliable data in line with the internationally accepted methodology and best practices by upgrading the conceptual, methodological and analytical skills of the ARKS and other data producers and users. Negotiations scheduled for 20 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P120985. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required for training and workshops and procurement of goods. Agency of Republic of Kazakhstan on Statistics, Orinbor Street 8, House of Ministries, 4th Gate, Astana, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-7171) 749-016, Fax: (7-7172) 749-494, E-mail: zh.jarkinbayev@stat.kz, Contact: Zhasser Jarkinbayev, Deputy Chairman

Kazakhstan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Tax Administration Reform (Ln. 78350-KZ): The objectives are to: (i) reform and strengthen tax administration in order to improve the level of voluntary compliance; (ii) enhance effectiveness to fight tax evasion; and (iii) increase administrative efficiency and reduce the potential for corruption. The loan was signed on 12 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P116696. US$ 17.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Tax Committee, Pobedy Avenue, 11, Astana, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3172) 718-002, E-mail: info@mgd.kz, Contact: Yerzhan Birzhanov, Head, Tax Service Development and Modernization Division

Kazakhstan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Territorial Development (JERP): The objective is to finance the government’s effort to implement the national territorial development strategy to enhance economic development and competitiveness in the regions. Decision Meeting scheduled for 27 September 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P102772. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning, 11 Pobeda Ave Astana, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3172) 717-255, Fax: (7-3172) 717-129, Contact: Viktor Sprun, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Economy and Budget Planning

Kazakhstan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Second Elimination of POP Wastes: The objective is to support the development of environmentally sound control measures for Persistent Organic Pollutants in Kazakhstan, to reduce the stress on human health and the environment caused by these materials in accordance with obligations under the Stockholm Convention. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 22 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 10.4 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kazakhstan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Second Elimination of POP Wastes: The objective is to support the development of environmentally sound management of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) with the country’s obligations under the Stockholm Convention. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 22 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 34.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kazakhstan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Syr Darya Control and Northern Aral Sea Phase II: The objective is to improve water resource and environmental management in the Syr Darya Basin. Decision Meeting scheduled for 29 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P093825. US$ 165.8 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kosovo

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(N) Agricultural Pollution Control-GEF: The objective is to promote environmentally friendly agricultural practices in the Danube watershed of Kosovo with the aim of reducing nutrient discharge to soil and water bodies. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 8 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P122196. US$ 4.0 (GEFU). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kosovo

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Agriculture and Rural Development: The objective is to implement stated priorities for the Agricultural Sector in the National Development Plan, including land management and institutional systems to comply with the EU agriculture and rural development related acquis communautaire. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 19 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112526. US$ 14.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kosovo

Education

Sustainable Employment Development Policy: The objectives are: (a) creating conditions for generating sustainable employment and (b) increasing transparency and accountability of public expenditures. Negotiations scheduled for 19 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P112227. US$ 40.0 (SPF). Consultants will be required. Interministerial Working Group on Sustainable Employment, Government Building, 3rd Floor, Mother Tereza, Prishtina, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 2011-4905, E-mail: rame@manaj@ks-gov.net, Contact: Rame Manaj, Deputy Prime Ministere

Kosovo

Energy and Mining

Lignite Power: The objective is to support of a private sector independent power producer and lignite mining company. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 December 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 475.0/0.3/500.0 (GUAM/GUID/ZBIL). No consultants are required. Ministry of Energy and Mining (MEM), Nena Tereza, 10000 Pristina, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 2002-1301, Fax: (381-38) 2002-1302, Contact: H.E. Justina Shiroka Pula, Minister

Kosovo

Energy and Mining

Lignite Power Technical Assistance Second Additional Financing: The objective, same as the parent project, will also include: (a) areas needed for proposed partial risk guarantee preparation; and (b) sector greenhouse gas inventory and low-carbon growth strategy. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 3.5 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Energy and Mining (MEM), Nena Tereza, 10000 Pristina, Kosovo, Tel: (381-38) 2002-1301, Fax: (381-38) 2002-1302, Contact: H.E. Justina Shiroka Pula, Minister

Kosovo

Energy and Mining

Partial Risk Guarantee for Privatization of Electricity Distribution: The objective is to mitigate political and regulatory risks to KEDS, help attract financing from commercial banks for the much needed investments to be made by KEDS to reduce its technical and commercial losses, and improve customer service. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 26 January 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 30.0 (GUID). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Kosovo - Ministry of Finance and Economy, Mother Teresa Str. Government Building, Pristina, Kosovo, Contact: H.E. Ahmet Shala, Minister

Kosovo

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Financial Sector Technical Assistance Additional Financing: The objective is to assist Central Banking Authority of Kosovo’s (CBAK) capacity to oversee financial system’s stability and development in Kosovo with a focus on Payment Systems Identification scheduled for 28 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 6.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Individual Consultants for payment systems work Central Bank of Kosovo

Kyrgyz Republic

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Agribusiness and Marketing Additional Financing: The objective is to support the agricultural competitiveness-related efforts carried out under the ABMP and contribute to maintaining food security in the country, especially for the most vulnerable groups, thus enhancing the development effectiveness. Decision Meeting scheduled for 22 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 6.8 (GFCR). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kyrgyz Republic

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Special Facility Support to Animal Health and Feeding: The objective is to improve the institutional and infrastructure environment for farmers and herders, with a strong emphasis on the livestock sector. The loan was signed on 15 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120118. US$ 10.1 (GFCR). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Processing Industry (MAWRPI), 96A, Kievskaya Street, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 665-625, Contact: Zahifa A. Omorbekova, APIU Director

Kyrgyz Republic

Education

(R) Second Fast Track Initiative Catalytic Grant Fund: The objective is to increase the access to quality preschool services in rural communities, and thereby improve children’s readiness for learning. Decision Meeting scheduled for 26 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118423. US$ 6.0 (EFAF). Consultants will be required. Consultant will be required for EMP and Economic analysis. Ministry of Education and Science, 257 Tynystanov Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 626-806, Fax: (996-312) 621-520, Contact: Rahmanov Azik, Specialist,

Kyrgyz Republic

Education

Education SWAp Sector Support: The objective is to improve student learning outcomes by a sector support program aligned to scaling up of key policy interventions in teacher management, governance and financing and school improvement planning sectorwide. This project is on hold until further Assessment by late-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Education and Science, 257 Tynystanov Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 626-806, Fax: (996-312) 621-520, Contact: Gulmira Sultanova, PIU Director

Kyrgyz Republic

Energy and Mining

Emergency Energy Assistance Additional Financing: The objective is to increase the volume and reliability of the national energy supply, especially thermal power in the winter season Bank Approval completed on 19 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P119227. US$ 2.0/2.0 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Power Plants Joint Stock Company, 326 Jibek Jolu avenue, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 661-110, E-mail: es@infotel.kg, Contact: Ms. Ludmila Burlui, Executive Director, MEPIU

Kyrgyz Republic

Health and Other Social Services

(R) First Development Policy Loan: The objective is to support the Government reform program by: (i) strengthen public finance reforms, (ii) sharpen competitiveness and enhance the attractiveness for private investment, and (iii) mitigate social risks in the reform program. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 14 January 2011. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 30.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Kyrgyz Republic

Health and Other Social Services

Health Results Based Financing: The objective is to improve the quality of clinical and population-based maternal, neonatal and child health services in Kyrgyzstan (as measured by intermediary health indicators in 54 randomly selected rayons). Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 20 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 11.0 (HRBF). Consultants will be required for preparation mission to work on program content; funds flow; bonus payments; M&E package; payment verification indicators. Ministry of Health (MOH), 148 Moskowskaya Street, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 662-680, Fax: (996-312) 661-150, E-mail: n_adnaeva@mz.med.kg, Contact: Dr. Nurgul Adnaeva, Head

Kyrgyz Republic

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Small Town Infrastructure and Capacity Building Additional Financing: The objective is to improve the availability, quality and efficiency of the delivery of local infrastructure services to the population of participating small towns. Bank Approval completed on 2 April 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115460. US$ 2.2/1.8 (IDA Credit/IDA Grant). No consultants are required. Community Development and Investment Agency (ARIS), 102 Bokonbaeva Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 627-747, Fax: (996-312) 624-748, E-mail: elmira@aris.kg, Contact: Mr Jalalbek Baltagulov, STICBP Project Coordinator

Latvia

Education

Second Safety Net and Social Sector Reform Program Loan: The objectives are to: (a) protect vulnerable groups with emergency safety net support during the economic contraction; (b) mitigate the social costs of fiscal consolidation; and (c) ensure structural reforms lay a foundation for medium term improvements in the social sectors. Identification scheduled for 30 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 136.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, 1 Smilsu Street, Riga, Latvia, Tel: (371-6) 708-3886, Fax: (371-6) 708-3898, E-mail: Agnese.Timofejeva@fm.gov.lv

Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Infrastructure Improvement: The objective is to finance investment projects for rehabilitation and expansion of the energy infrastructure in Macedonia Preparation scheduled for 22 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 20.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Macedonian Transmission System Operator (MEPSO AD), Orce Nikolov b.b, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of, Tel: (389-2) 323-8213, Fax: (389-2) 311-0323, Contact: Ivan Atanaskov, Project Manager

Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of

Energy and Mining

Macedonia Energy: The objective is to reduced greenhouse gas emissions in the national and regional power systems. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 23 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 42.5 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. ELEM - Macedonian Power Plants, 11 Oktomvri 9, 1000 Skopje, Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of, Tel: (389-23)14-9166, Fax: (389-23)14-9176, E-mail: nevenka.jakimova.filipovska@elem.com.mk, Contact: Nevenka Jakimova Filipovska, Head of Development Division

Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Development Policy Loan: The objectives are to: (a) support a sound macroeconomic and fiscal framework in the period of gradual global recovery; (b) improve the functioning of the social protection systems; and (c) strengthen the resilience of the financial sector by addressing potential vulnerabilities. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Dame Gruev 14, Skopje, Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of, Tel: (389-2) 325-4100, Fax: (389-2) 325-4118, Contact: Suzana Peneva, Head of Department

Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Real Estate Cadastre and Registration: The objective is to: (a) assist with the costs of digitize cadastre maps and plans; (b) provide graphical information in a web-based geographic information system (web-GIS) for sharing; and (c) exchange of data available to citizens, the private sector and other governmental bodies. Bank Approval completed on 11 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P119688. US$ 12.1 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Agency for Real Estate Cadastre, Trifun Hadji Janev Br. 4, Skopje, Macedonia, former Yugoslav Republic of, Contact: Tanja Cenova, Project Manager

Moldova

Energy and Mining

(R) Economic Recovery Development Policy Operation (Cr. 47620-MD): The objective is to reinforce a planned fundamental redirection of economic policy making in Moldova whilst providing much-needed budget financing to smooth fiscal correction in response to the global crisis. Bank Approval completed on 24 June 2010. Signing scheduled for 12 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P112625. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, 7 Cosmonautilor Street, Chisinau, Moldova, Tel: (373-22) 233-575, Fax: (373-22) 221-307, E-mail: lucretia.ciurea@gov.md, Contact: Lucretia Ciurea, Country Coordinator

Moldova

Energy and Mining

Second Energy Additional Financing: The objective is to scale up the second component of the original project by improving the heating supply for additional public buildings (hospitals, schools, kindergartens). Bank Approval completed on 29 January 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113569. US$ 10.0/1.0 (IDA Credit/SIDA). Consultants will be required. Moldova Energy Projects Implementation Unit (MEPIU), 31 August Street, No. 82, Office 2, Chisinau, Moldova, Tel: (373-2) 223-4756, Fax: (373-2) 223-3441, E-mail: mepiu@energy.moldnet.md, Contact: Ms. Ludmila Burlui, Executive Director, MEPIU

Moldova

Finance

Competitiveness Enhancement Additional Financing: The objective is to facilitate growth of export-oriented real sector with higher value added in Moldova. Bank Approval completed on 29 October 2009. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P116187. US$ 24.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, 7 Cosmonautilor Street, Moldova Tel/Fax: (373-22) 212-077, E-mail: ematveeva@minfin.moldova.md, Contact: Elena Matveeva, Head of General Dept. for Public Debts

Moldova

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Effectiveness of Social Safety Net Reduction Strategy Credit Specific Investment Loan: The objective is to: (a) expand the new Targeted Social Assistance (TSA) program; (b) strengthen the basic architecture of the TSA; and (c) enhance the graduation agenda to help TSA beneficiaries graduate from poverty. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 8 July 2010. Preparation scheduled for 1 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P120913. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Labor, Social Protection, and Family, Moldova, Tel: (373-22) 269-360, Fax: (373-22) 269-310, E-mail: vadim.pistrinciuc@mmpsf.gov.md, Contact: Vadim Pistrinciuc, Deputy Minister

Moldova

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Governance eTransformation: The objective is to increase availability, efficiency and quality of a selected range of public services to citizens and businesses through innovative use and improved governance of ICT in the public sector. Decision Meeting scheduled for 23 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P121231. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required to prepare several feasibility studies. State Chancellery, Contact: Stela Mocan, Advisor to the Prime Minister

Moldova

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Development Policy Loan: The objective is to support the Government to implement a new medium-term strategy by focusing on policy measures that will sustain economic growth, maintain competitiveness and improve the investment climate to achieve their broader vision of increased trade and integration with the European Union. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 31 January 2011. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 20.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Moldova

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Disaster Risk Mitigation and Adaptation: The objective is to reduce vulnerability of Moldova to natural hazards and limit human, economic and financial losses due to catastrophic events. Bank Approval scheduled for 5 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P115634. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Environment, Street Cosmonautilor 9, of 614A etaj 6, Chisnau, Moldova Tel/Fax: (373-22) 226-254, E-mail: info@moldovapops.md, Contact: Mr. Valentin Plesca, Office Manager

Montenegro

Finance

(R) Programmatic Financial Sector Development Policy Loan: The objective is to: (a) help the authorities cope with the negative effect of global and regional economic downturn on Montenegrin economy; and (b) support banking sector restructuring. Decision Meeting scheduled for 14 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P116787. US$ 85.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Montenegro

Finance

Second Programmatic Financial Sector Development Policy Loan: The objective is to: (a) help the authorities cope with the negative effect of global and regional economic downturn on Montenegrin economy; and (b) support banking sector restructuring. Identification scheduled for 1 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 45.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Montenegro

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Environmentally Sensitive Tourist Areas Additional Financing: The objective is to assist with the design and construction of a regional landfill for the coastal municipalities of Bar and Ulcinj under the on-going parent project, Environmentally Sensitive Tourist Areas. Bank Approval scheduled for 14 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120659. US$ 5.8 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. P. E Trg Sunca bb, Budva, Moldova, Tel: (382-33) 451-921, Fax: (382-33) 451-937, E-mail: monteaqua@t-com.me, Contact: Mr. Zoran Bosjnak, General Manager

Montenegro

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Hot-spots Cleanup: The objective is to design and implementation of environmental remediation measures for industrial and hazardous waste disposal sites to mitigate negative impacts on environmental resources, public health and the development of the tourism sector. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 4 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Poland

Industry and Trade

Enterprise Finance: The objective is to provide medium term finance to a wide group of Polish enterprises using an apex wholesale structure in which the Borrower, PKO BP, onlends to other Polish financial intermediaries that in turn onlend to private enterprises. This project is on hold until further notice. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P116213. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Powszechna Kasa Oszcz’dno’ci Bank Polski Sp’ka Akcyjna (PKO BP), Poland

Poland

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Third Development Policy Loan (Ln. 79490-PL): The objective is to accelerate Poland’s convergence with EU living standards and support reforms in the areas of public financial management, business environment, labor market, health, education and social protection. The loan was signed on 23 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P117666. US$ 1331.3 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, ul. Swietokrzyska 12, Warzawa, Poland, Tel: (48-22) 694-5555, Fax: (48-22) 694-3270, E-mail: Michal.Baj@mofnet.gov.pl, Contact: Michal Baj, Director

Poland

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Municipal Credit: The objective is to support financial intermediation to subnational Poland government for infrastructure and other types of investment, to develop the municipal credit (including the bond) market. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 25 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Poland

Transportation

Warsaw Municipal Infrastructure: The objective is to help finance urban transport and rehabilitation of other municipal infrastructure facilities. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 20 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P112751. US$ 180.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Office of the Treasurer, City of Warsaw, ul. Miodowa 6/8, Poland, Tel: (48-22) 595-3400, E-mail: mczekaj@um.warszawa.pl, Contact: Miroslaw Czekaj, Treasurer

Poland

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Energy Efficiency Development Policy Loan: The objective is to enhance energy security by promoting low-emission investments and operations; integrate principles of climate change considerations in key sectoral policies and programs; and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the institutional framework for implementation of these policies and programs. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 23 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 1000.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Regional

Finance

(R) Southeastern Europe and Caucasus Climate Change and Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility: The objective is to support increased access to the Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility for homeowners and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Southeastern Europe and the Caucasus and to provide them with insurance against natural disasters and climate change. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 31 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P110910. US$ 32.0/19.5 (IBRD/IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Europa RE, Weinbergstrasse 56/58, Zurich, Switzerland, Contact: Mr. Heinz Vollenweider, Chairman of the Board

Regional

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Improving Blood Safety in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan: The objective is to: (a) increase the number and share of blood units donated by voluntary donors; (b) reduce the prevalence of HIV, HepB, HepC and syphilis in retested blood unit; and (c) increase the share of cases with appropriate clinical use of blood transfusion in all cases which received blood and blood products. Decision Meeting scheduled for 1 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (RTF). Consultants will be required. Tajikistan Republican Blood Center, 1 Proezd, 16 M.Tursunzade Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan Tel/Fax: (992-37) 227-3705, E-mail: blood_t@tojikiston.com, Contact: Burkhoniddin Bakhovatdinov, Director. Ministry of Health, 60, Mira Prospekt, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-778) 415-646, Fax: (996-312) 548-972, E-mail: alim_63@mail.ru, Contact: Tursunbaev Muhamedalim Satkankulovich, Director

Regional

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

Tien Shan Ecosystem Development: The objectives are to improve biodiversity conservation and contribute to climate mitigation by sequestering carbon dioxide in forests in the Kyrgyz Republic. Bank Approval completed on 3 November 2009. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 3.4/8.0/0.4 (GEFU/IFAD/JPN). Consultants will be required. Forestry and Hunting Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Abay Avenue 49, Astana, Kazakhstan, Tel: (7-3172) 397-797, Fax: (7-3172) 296-749, E-mail: saty-solutions@kepter.kz, Contact: Kairat Ustemirov, Head of Forest and Special Protected Natural Areas Department. State Agency for Environmental Protection and Forestry of the Kyrgyz Republic, 228, Toktogul Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, Tel: (996-312) 610-016, Fax: (996-312) 611-396, E-mail: min-eco@elcat.kg, min-eco@elcat.kg, envforest@elcat.kg, Contact: Arstanbek Davletkeldiev, Director/Dr. Chyngojoev

Regional

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Improving Hydrometeorological Services in Central Asia: The objective is to reduce the risk to life and the economy from unfavorable weather and climate events by improving weather, climate and hydrological service delivery, thereby supporting economic development and enhancing regional cooperation. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 14 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 15.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Romania

Health and Other Social Services

(N) Health, Nutrition and Population Results-Based Lending: The objective of the proposed Project is to support the Romanian Health Sector’s Reform efforts through enhancing the service delivery system, strengthening financing and payment methods, and improving governance in the health system. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 20 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 336.8 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Health, Street Ministerului No. 1-3, Romania, Tel: (40-1) 314-1526, Fax: (40-4) 312-4916, E-mail: acarmen@ms.ro

Romania

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Social Protection Result-Based Specific Investment Loan: The objectives are to: (a) consolidate income-tested programs; (b) strengthen programs for the disabled (income support, incentives for those able to work, eligibility determination, and oversight); and (c) strengthen policies and instruments supporting families. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 20 July 2010. Identification mission completed. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 628.7 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Labor, Family and Social Protection, Dobrescu Street, No. 2B sector 1, Bucharest, Romania, Tel: (40-21) 315-6563, Fax: (40-21) 312-2768, E-mail: mihai.seitan@mmuncii.ro, Contact: Mihai SEITAN, Minister

Romania

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Development Policy Loan: The objective is to support the Government’s reforms in fiscal management, social protection and the financial sector. Appraisal scheduled for 30 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 444.5 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Public Finance, Bucharest, Romania, Tel: (40-21) 319-9775, Fax: (40-21) 319-9739, E-mail: angela.carabas@mfinante.gv.ro, Contact: Angela Carabas, Director General

Russian Federation

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Financial Education and Financial Literacy: The objective are to: (i) improve the financial literacy of Russian citizens (especially, among the school-age and college students, and active and potential low- and middle-income users of financial services); and (ii) strengthen foundations for improving consumer protection in financial services. Negotiations Negotiations scheduled for 22 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P120338. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, 9 Ilyinka Street, Moscow 109097, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 648-1123, Fax: (7-495) 648-1096, E-mail: o2204@minfin.ru, Contact: Andrei Bokarev, Deputy Director of Dept for International Financial Affairs

Russian Federation

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Local Initiatives Support: The objective is to improve capacity of local and regional governments to deliver better quality services to citizens and their ability to plan and manage these services; and improve capacity of the regional and federal governments to effectively support local development, monitor and evaluate program outcomes and disseminate good practice. Preparation completed on 5 July 2010. Decision Meeting scheduled for 29 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category C. Project: P120434. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required in the area of training in community participation and development. Ministry of Regional Development, Sadovaya-Samotechnaya Street, Bld. 10/23, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-495) 694-3555, Fax: (7-495) 699-3841, E-mail: Ruslan.Madyarov@minregion.ru, Contact: Madiarov Ruslan Valeevich, Head

Russian Federation

Industry and Trade

(R) Second Cultural Heritage: The objective is to support the conservation, safekeeping and promotion of cultural heritage sites and institutions in four oblasts. Bank Approval scheduled for 23 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120219. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Culture

Russian Federation

Transportation

PCG to Russia Development Bank for Infrastructure Finance: The objective is to support a possible transaction between the Government of Russia (represented by the State Corporation “VneshEconomBank”, VEB) and an international financial institution with sufficient liquidity available. Appraisal scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P115680. US$ 500.0 (GUAR). Consulting services to be determined. Vnesheconombank (Russian Development Bank), 9 Akademik Sakharov Avenue, Moscow, Russian Federation, Tel: (7-903) 798-0107, Fax: (7-495) 975-2069, Contact: Alexander Pavlov, Deputy Director

Russian Federation

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Past Environmental Liabilities Program: The objective is to support Russia’s efforts to address past environmental damages to environment by developing a national Program focusing on establishing institutional responsibilities and capacities. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P121373. US$ 25.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Serbia

Finance

(R) Third Programmatic Private and Financial Development Policy Loan: The objective is to: (a) enhance business enabling environment; (b) strengthen financial discipline and support continued reform of SOEs and public utilities; and (c) build a more efficient and stable financial sector. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 June 2010. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P101618. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, 20 Kneza Milosa Street, Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 361-4972/4007, Fax: (381-11) 361-4914, E-mail: kabinet@mfin.sr.gov.yu, Contact: Diana Dragutinovic, Minister

Serbia

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Second Public Expenditure Development Policy Loan: The objective is to help increase the productivity of public spending in Serbia. Project Concept Review Meeting completed on 29 June 2010. Preparation scheduled for 17 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P120399. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Kneza Milosa 20, Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 362-0519, Contact: Vuk Djokovic, State Secretary

Tajikistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Ferghana Valley Water Resources Management Additional Financing: The objective is to continue to assist the Government of Tajikistan to address the deficiencies affecting irrigation and drainage in the Eastern part of the Soghd Oblast. Bank Approval completed on 23 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P118430. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Irrigation and Water, 5/1 Shamsi Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-37) 235-3597/3566, Contact: Mr Khasanov Khomidjon Usmonovich, Deputy Prime Minister

Tajikistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) POPs Elimination, Mitigation and Site Management: The objective is to reduce the environmental and public health hazards associated with stockpiles of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in priority areas and reducing farmer reliance of POPs pesticides. Decision Meeting scheduled for 15 December 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P116013. US$ 4.0/0.8 (GEFU/ZMUL). Consulting services to be determined. Committee for Environmental Protection and Forestry, Shamsi Street 5/1, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-37) 236-1353, Contact: Zikirov Hursandkul, Chairperson of Nature Protection Committee

Tajikistan

Agriculture, Fishing, and Forestry

(R) Public Employment for Sustainable Agriculture and Water Management: The objective is to assist with the social, economic and agriculture development by improving food security and livelihood of the rural population and by supporting the country to manage its agriculture and water resources in an integrated way. Bank Approval completed on 29 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P119690. US$ 10.0 (GFCR). No consultants are required. Regional Administration of Khatlon Oblast and MIRWR, Contact: Ahrorov Ahad, Manager

Tajikistan

Education

Fifth Programmatic Development Policy: The objectives are to protect basic services and to improve the environment for private sector development. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 10.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Ag. Street 3, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 21-14-17, Fax: (992-372) 221-3329, E-mail: minfin@tojikiston.com

Tajikistan

Energy and Mining

Energy Emergency Additional Financing: The objective is to meet the energy shortages during the winters of 2009/10 and 2010/11 and mitigate negative social consequences and humanitarian catastrophe due to Tajikistan network cut-off from the Central Asia Power System (CAPS). Bank Approval completed on 6 May 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P120834. US$ 15.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. OJSHC Barki Tajik, I. Somoni Street 64, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992 37) 295-658, Fax: (992-372) 295-341, E-mail: prgbt@infosystem.tj, Contact: Mr. Mahmadamin Aminov, Director of Project Implementation Group

Tajikistan

Finance

(R) First Development Policy Loan (Cr. H5870-TJ): The objectives are to protect basic services and to improve the environment for private sector development. The credit was signed on 7 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P117692. US$ 25.4 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required for monitoring and evaluating, aviation, and external audit. Executive Office of the President, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 221-3446, E-mail: nburiev@mail.ru, Contact: Negmatjon Buriev, Senior Adviser to the President. Ministry of Finance, 3 Akademikov Rajabovykh Ave Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 221-1417, Fax: (992-372) 221-3329, E-mail: minfin@tojikiston.com, Contact: Safarali Nadjmudinov, Minister

Tajikistan

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Second Community and Basic Health Additional Financing: The objective is to: (a) increase access to utilization of, and patient satisfaction with health services in project-supported areas; and (b) build capacity and efficiency at national and oblast and rayon levels in administering the basic benefit package and per capita financing for primary health care. Bank Approval completed on 1 July 2010. Signing scheduled for 5 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P121811. US$ 3.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Health, Ibn Sino 30 Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 244-413, E-mail: mahbuba@health.tojikiston.com, Contact: Sheralieva Mahbuba, Director

Tajikistan

Health and Other Social Services

Building Capacity to Manage Targeted Social Assistance: The objective is to build the Government’s capacity to launch a nation-wide reform of the social assistance system. The reform will target benefits to the poorest households and improve the management system. Identification scheduled for 15 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 2.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Tajikistan

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Education Modernization Additional Financing: The objective is to: (a) set the stage for change at the national level while improving learning conditions and school enrollment and completion through Grade 5 in selected districts; and (b) expand the ongoing work in the Assessment arena of Tajikistan through the establishment of a National Testing Center. The credit was signed on 25 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P114313. US$ 2.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Education, 734024, 13a Nisormuhammad Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 221-702, E-mail: emp@pmu.tajik.net, Contact: Ashurbek Rasulov, Deputy Minister of Education. Ministry of Education, 734024, 13a Nisormuhammad Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 230-718, Fax: (992-372) 217-973, E-mail: malumot@ra.tj, Contact: Ismoil Isroilov, Director

Tajikistan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Dushanbe Water Supply and Sewerage: The objectives are to: (a) capacity building; (b) Dushanbe vodokanal systems overhaul; (c) replacement of the most deteriorated sections of the distribution system; (d) investments in water treatment and disinfection; and (e) external project management and auditing services to help build capacity and ensure good governance during implementation. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 14 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 10.0 (IDA Grant). Consulting services to be determined. Dushanbe Vodokanal, 14 Ayl Street, Dushanbe, Tajikistan, Tel: (992-372) 214-562, Fax: (992-372) 216-223, Contact: Mr Nasrullo Khayrulloev, Director

Turkey

Education

(R) Istanbul Seismic Risk Mitigation and Emergency Preparedness Additional Financing: The objective is to scale-up the activities to improve the city of Istanbul’s preparedness for a potential earthquake through strengthening critical public buildings for earthquake resistance and enhancing the institutional and technical capacity for disaster management and emergency response. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 28 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Istanbul Special Provincial Administration, Yerebatan Caddesi No: 10 Sultanahmet, Eminonu-Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey, Tel: (902-12) 455-4011, Fax: (902-12) 519-0813, E-mail: sabri.kaya@ioi.gov.tr, Contact: Mr Sabri Kaya, Secretary General

Turkey

Energy and Mining

Second Environmental Sustainability and Energy Sector Development Policy Loan (Ln. 79070-TR): The objective is to support the development of a sustainable energy sector and extend the program to sustainable environmental management, thereby contributing to sustainable economic development and growth. Bank Approval completed on 15 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. Project: P117651. US$ 700.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Undersecretariat of the Treasury, Inonu Bulvari 36, Emek, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 212-8256, Fax: (90-312) 212-8550, E-mail: ozgur.pehlivan@hazine.gov.tr, Contact: Ozgur Pehlivan, Dep. Undersecretary of Treasury

Turkey

Energy and Mining

(R) Sixth Energy Community of South East Europe Adaptable Program Loan: The objective is to help increase the reliability, efficiency and capacity of the bulk power transmission system in Turkey and to improve market access for consumers and suppliers of electricity. Decision Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110841. US$ 220.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. TEIAS, Basin Yayim Ve Halkla Iliskiler Mudurlug, Inonu Bulvari No: 27, Kat: 18 Oda No: 1, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 215-4009, Fax: (90-312) 222-9881, E-mail: ayse.cansiz@teias.gov.tr, Contact: Mr Metin Gunyol, Project Coordinator

Turkey

Energy and Mining

SME Energy Efficiency: The objective is to support the government’s policy of promoting energy efficiency in Small and Medium Enterprise Programs and small businesses. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 15 December 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 200.0/50.0 (IBRD/CCTF). Consulting services to be determined. Halk Bank; Vakif Bank, Sogutozu Mah. 2 Cadde No 63 06520, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (903-12) 289-4781, 455-8646, Fax: (903-12) 289-4785, 455-8640, Contact: Mr Yunus Esmer, Deputy General Manager

Turkey

Finance

Second Access to Finance for Small and Medium Enterprises (Ln. 79020-TR Ln. 79030-TR Ln. 79040-TR): The objective is to help increase the access of small and medium enterprises to medium- and long-term finance. Bank Approval completed on 15 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P118308. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Turkiye Kalkinma Bankasi (TKB), Necatibey Caddesi No 98, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 231-8400, Fax: (90-312) 230-2394, Contact: Serdar Kabukcuoglu, Manager. Ziraat Bank, Ataturk Bulvari No. 8, Ulus, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 584-2000, Fax: (90-312) 584-4053, Contact: Burcu Kurgun, Manager. Vakif Bank, Ataturk Bulvari No 207, Kavaklidere, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 455-7575, Fax: (90-312) 455-7690, Contact: Mustafa Turan, Manager

Turkey

Industry and Trade

Fifth Export Finance Intermediation: The objective is to provide medium and long-term financing for exporters while the economy is recovering from the global crisis. Identification scheduled for 13 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Turkey

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Municipal Services Additional Financing: The objective is to scale-up activities and investments identified under the Municipal Services project: (a) infrastructure projects for municipalities; (b) support least-cost priority investments; and (c) target municipal infrastructure in the water, wastewater, solid waste management sectors and pilot an expansion of geothermal sources The loan was signed on 29 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P110770. US$ 240.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Iler Bank, Ataturk Bulvar, No. 21 Opera, Ankara, Turkey, Tel: (312) 310-3141, Fax: (312) 312-2928, E-mail: Nakca@ilbank.gov.tr, Contact: Necla Akca, Project Head

Turkey

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Third Environmental Sustainability and Energy Sector Development Policy Loan: The objectives are to: (a) enhance energy security by promoting private sector low-emission investments and operations; (b) integrate principles of environmental sustainability, including climate change considerations, in key sectoral policies and programs; and (c) improve the effectiveness and efficiency of environmental management processes. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 12 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 700.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Undersecretariat of the Treasury, Inonu Bulvari 36, Emek, Turkey, Tel: (90-312) 212-8256, Fax: (90-312) 212-8550, E-mail: ozgur.pehlivan@hazine.gov.tr, Contact: Ozgur Pehlivan, Deputy Director General

Ukraine

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Efficiency: The objective is to: (a) provide resources to quickly address some of these issues in the industrial sector through an existing commercial bank; and (b) develop new energy efficiency markets by addressing the risks associated with these new investments. Decision Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P096586. US$ 250.0/50.0 (IBRD/CCTF). Consulting services to be determined. Ukreximbank, 127 Gorkogo Street, Kyiv, Ukraine, Tel: (380-44) 247-8948, Fax: (380-44) 247-8082, E-mail: skhudiyash@hq.eximb.com, Contact: Mr. Sergiy Khudiyash, Head IFI Programs

Ukraine

Energy and Mining

Gas Network Modernisation: The objective is to assist the Government to finance a part of the overall modernisation program of Ukraine’s gas transmission network. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 26 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Consulting services to be determined. NAFTOGAZ, Khmelnytsky Street 6, Kyiv, Ukraine, Tel: (380-44) 586-3537, Fax: (380-44) 586-3310, Contact: Mr Evgen Bakulin, Chairman of the Board

Ukraine

Energy and Mining

Second Power Transmission: The objective is to support investments in upgrading capabilities of transmission system operator, UkrEnergo, so that it can implement policy decisions to assure security and reliability of power supply in the domestic and international energy markets. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 2 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 200.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. National Power Company UkrEnergo, 25, Kominternu Street, Kyiv, Ukraine, Tel: (38-044) 238-3070, Fax: (38-044) 249-121, Contact: Mr. K. Ushapovskiy, Acting Director of UkrEnergo

Ukraine

Finance

(R) Second Export Development Additional Financing: The objective is to scale up the impact and development effectiveness of the ongoing Second Export Development project. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for mid-July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. US$ 150.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ukreximbank, 127 Gorkogo Street, Kyiv, Ukraine, Tel: (380-44) 247-8948, Fax: (380-44) 247-8082, E-mail: skhudiyash@hq.eximb.com, Contact: Khudiyash Sergiy, Head

Ukraine

Finance

Second Programmatic Financial Rehabilitation Development Policy Loan: The objectives are to support the Government’s program in: (a) banking sector recapitalization and restructure, (b) resolution and consolidation of the banking system, (c) strengthen deposit insurance payout functions, and (d) enhance the legal and regulatory framework. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 10 August 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 350.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

Ukraine

Public Administration, Law, and Justice

(R) Fourth Structural and Fiscal Reform Development Policy Loan: The objective is to support the government in implementing the anti-crises and recovery measures for the economy. On two pillars: (a) restructuring the budget to create fiscal space for needed investments and efficacy in public finances; and (b) facilitating business entry and improve energy security to create employment and encourage investments. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 25 October 2010. Environmental Assessment Category U. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Government of Ukraine, Ukraine

Ukraine

Transportation

(R) Railway Modernization: The objective is to restructure the railway and infrastructure upgrade component that would include track rehabilitation/double tracking, signaling upgrading and electrification in the North-South freight corridor between Russia and the Black Sea. Bank Approval scheduled for 9 November 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P110200. US$ 500.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Urkzaliznytsya, 5, Tverska Street, Kyiv 150, 03680, Ukraine, Tel: (380-44) 465-0551, Fax: (380-44) 521-6014, Contact: Artem Laznia, Deputy General Director

Uzbekistan

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Efficiency for Industry Enterprises (Cr. 47450-UZ): The objective is to assist the Government to enable financial intermediaries (ie locals Banks) to on lend to enterprises to carry out investments in EE measures. Bank Approval completed on 17 June 2010. Environmental Assessment Category F. Project: P118737. US$ 25.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Economy, 45a, Uzbekistan Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan Tel/Fax: (998-71) 132-6286, Contact: Mr. Sakhib Saifnazarov, Head of the Department

Uzbekistan

Energy and Mining

(R) Talimarjan Transmission: The objective is to improve the reliability of the electricity supply in South-Western Uzbekistan and to enhance the region’s competitiveness and growth potential for industrial and commercial development. Preparation completed on 10 June 2010. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 22 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category A. Project: P119939. US$ 140.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. SJSC Uzbekenergo, 100000 Tashket City, Khorezm St. 6, Uzbekistan, Tel: (99871) 233-98-21, 233-98-89, Fax: (99871) 236 2700, E-mail: sjsc@uzpak.uz, Contact: Mr Batirjan Teshabaev, Chairman

Uzbekistan

Health and Other Social Services

(R) Third Health: The objective is to improve the delivery of quality inpatient and outpatient services to Uzbekistan’s population, especially in the rural areas. Preparation completed on 19 June 2010. Pre-Appraisal scheduled for 20 September 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P113349. US$ 93.0 (IDA Credit). Consultants will be needed for:(i) health fianancing policy Assessment; (ii) finalising the Results Matrix; (iii) assisting the Gov. in EMP deveklopment. Ministry of Health, 12 Navoi Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-71) 139-1954, E-mail: office@jpib.uz, Contact: Assimidin Kamilov, Deputy Minister of Health

Uzbekistan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

(R) Syrdarya Water Supply: The objective is to improve the safety, quality, reliability, efficiency, financial viability and sustainability of the water supply services in Syrdarya region and its six districts Akaltyn, Bayaut, Khavast, Mekhnatobad, Mirzaobad and Sardoba. Appraisal scheduled for 30 July 2010. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P111760. US$ 108.0 (IDA Credit). No consultants are required. Uzkommunhizmat, 45a Uzbekistanskaya Av Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-7165) 224-3833, Contact: Mr. Uktur Khalmuhamedov, General Director

Uzbekistan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Alat-Karakul Water Supply: The objective is to improve the level of service in terms of safety, coverage, quality, reliability and efficiency as well as the sustainability of the water supply services in the two districts. Preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 12.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Uzkommunhizmat, 45a Uzbekistanskaya Av Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-7165) 224-3833, Contact: Mr. Uktur Khalmuhamedov, General Director

Uzbekistan

Water, Sanitation and Flood Protection

Karakalpakstan Sewerage: The objective is to improve the safety, quality, reliability, efficiency, financial viability and sustainability of the sewer services in Karakalpakstan (Nukus and Takhiatash). Decision Meeting scheduled for 14 April 2011. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 38.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Uzkommunhizmat, 45a Uzbekistanskaya Av Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Tel: (998-7165) 224-3833, Contact: Mr. Uktur Khalmuhamedov, General Director