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Tadjoura Port Expansion Project The Project includes the civil work needed to expand the quay in length and depth, in order to accommodate the bigger vessels needed for potash export. It also includes the provision of potash handling equipment to transfer the raw mineral in bulk from the storage area on the Port to the ships. Finally, the Project includes the additional consultancy services needed for the Port expansion activities. In all, around 200,000 people stand to benefit from the project.  Works will include increasing the quay�s length by 50m to allow for the simultaneous berthing of two, 200m-long ships, modifying structures for unloading/loading bulk carriers and construction of conveyance equipment
Mid West Development Support Project The project aims at raising crop production and livestock output and increasing the area of cultivated land in Tsiromandidy Province which has high agricultural potential but which is inhabited by an impoverished population.  The project's activities comprise: rehabilitation of rural roads and tracks; agricultural development (extension, training, animal health, research and development of 1,300 ha of bottom lands as well as 1,700 ha of rice fields); rural rinancing; technical assistance.  The project will also finance the cost of the PIU and monitoring and evaluation.
Electricity Access Scale Up Project (Supplementary Loan) To improve access to reliable and cost-effective electricity services for households and priority public institutions (such as schools and health centers) in urban and peri-urban areas, as well as densely-populated rural areas presently unconnected to the grid.
Nairobi Water Supply Project The project aimed at increasing the water production and transmission capacity of Nairobi's water supply system. It also consisted of strengthening the executing agency's financial management general operations and sought to establish a training programme for the City Council's staff.
Road Rehabilitation Project (Phase II) The Project is part of the Borrower's overall program for the road
subsector and, in particular, aims at the rehabilitation of the road segment
between Antananarivo and Fenoarivo and consists of the following
components:
Mokha Power Station Project The project provides for the construction of a new steam power station in the southern part of the country, which will be connected to the national grid.  The project will help ensure a reliable power supply to the region and will contribute to the development of a fast-growing area in terms of agriculture, industry and urbanization.
Basic Education Project The objectives are: i) to increase access to 1st cycle of basic education; ii) to reduce disparities between regions and within each region; iii) to support communities self help activity; iv) to initiate pupils into productive activities and consequently prepare them for world work; v) to improve health conditions for pupils.
Gueckedou-Seredou Road Project The project represents the first phase of a programme to update the Gueckedou-Tuo earth road to an all-weather paved road.  The project covers the section between Gueckedou and Seredou and consists of: (a) road construction over 132 km including 754 culverts, 25 bridges and pavement of the 6 m road; and (b) engineering and supervision, including assignment to the project of four expatriate engineers assisted by three technicians and two nationals of Guinea.
OUAGADOUGOU UNIVERSITY EXPANSION PROJECT The proposed project has been formulated in response to the problems and constraints which confront the higher education sub-sector. It consist in financing  of the expansion of the university campus through the construction and the equipment of new facilities in UO2, including: a) Dormitories, b) Teaching Unit Department for Training & Research in Science and Technology.
Commodity Import Program The proposed program is intended to finance specifically the importation of petroleum products for use in the agricultural sector.  The petroleum products required for the proposed program would be about 50,000 tons of petrol and diesel for irrigation, soil preparation and preventing and overcoming effects of drought, floods, and typhoons in 1991/92.  The category of products will be decided at the time of importation.
Western Sudan Resources Management Program The program consists of 5 components: 1) Natural Resource Management; 2) Rural Financial Services and Marketing; 3) Community Development and Extension; 4) Rural Feeder Roads; and 5) Institutional Support.
Kazilambwa-Chagu Road Upgrading Project The proposed 36 km road project aims at contributing to the socioeconomic development of the country through a more efficient and integrated transport system. More specifically, the Project targets to reduce the time and cost of travel, improve mobility and accessibility, and to achieve security and safety on the road as well as to raise the standard of living of the population in Tabora and Kigoma regions in central and western parts of the Tanzania, by facilitating and enhancing agricultural activities and tourism industry. The Project will also contribute to regional integration by facilitating trade with neighboring Burundi and DR Congo. 
The Project consists of upgrading the existing Kazilambwa � Chagu earth road to a two lane bitumen standard road. The Project scope is comprised of four components namely civil works, consultancy services, resettlement compensation & PIU support.
Mahaweli Power Transmission Project The main objective of the project is to distribute efficiently and at a minimum cost the electricity generated by power stations located in the Mahaweli Basin to the principal load centers in and around Colombo.  A secondary objective is to enable the existing system to function at acceptable levels of reliability, voltage control and energy losses.
Rural Territorial Competitiveness Project - Rural Dawn The project supports Government�s efforts to reduce poverty, economic and gender inequality and social exclusion in the country�s rural areas. Activities include,  investment in social and environmental infrastructure, such as water harvesting facilities to serve drip-irrigation systems; construction of 4,600 sanitation facilities; provision of 6,000 firewood saving cooking facilities; construction of garbage collection centers; pesticide handling facilities and mobile sanitary units; reforestation of approximately 18000 hectares; establishment of a skills training and outreach program for some 14,000 people; upgrading irrigation systems and agricultural equipment; investing in rural business infrastructures, such as vegetable processing plants, coffee plantations and grand packing facilities; technical assistance and studies; and project management.
Mandina Ba-Soma Road Project The completed Mandina Ba - Soma Road will be a 141 km long two-lane carriageway with the following road geometrical parameters: design speed of 80 km/hr, carriageway width of 7 metres and shoulder 1.5 metres each on both sides of the road.
South-West Integration  Road Corridors Infrastructure Programe To  achieve   the  objectives,  the  project  entails  the  implementation  of 5  components  as follows:

1)   Civil  Works and Engineering: The component will finance:
a)   The upgrading of the  108.2 kilometer road linking Alberdi and Pilar,
b)   A beltway  to access  the Pilar port; and
c)   The rehabilitation of the Remanso  Bridge- Jose Falcon Prot road.

Works,  will  also  include drainage and road protection  works,  including retaining walls,  and the construction of two (2) new bridges  over  the Neembucu River (of 150 and  30  meters long).  Standard road  markings and  safety signs  will  also  be  included.
Say-Tapoa Road Rehabilitation Project The project consists of the reconstruction of the 92.5 km long road.  The construction will mainly comprise the widening of the existing platform from 5.5-6 m currently to 8 m, the pavement of the road and the reconstruction of two bridges.
Reinforcement of Electricity Production & Distribution System Project Cape Verde is facing a number of constraints in relation to its energy sector, as much of the electricity infrastructure on each island has exceeded its useful life span. Many communities lack access to electrical power and rely on unsafe alternatives such as biomass, fuelwood and kerosene. 

The project will target the islands of Santo Antao, Fogo, Sao Nicolau and Boa Vista, where new power generators will be installed and separate distribution networks created. Additionally, connections will be provided to unserved villages. In addition to enhancing the living conditions of thousands of inhabitants, a reliable supply of electrical power will help spur economic development among the islands.
Education Sector Development Project The objective of the project is to assist the government in its efforts to reform the whole educational system and to improve the facilities in individual primary and secondary schools.  Specifically, the curriculum and textbook system is to be reformed; there will be Teacher Development; and overall capacity building.  Further, there is to be a program of conversion of the old heating system in these schools,  and the provision of furnishing for them as  well.
Rural Connectivity and Community Development Project The overall objective of the project is to promote rural economic and social development through a series of small-scale infrastructure and capacity building sub-projects to be implemented across 18 very poor remote hilly and mountainous districts of Nepal. The project aims at improving the connectivity of rural communities, enhancing economic and employment opportunities, and increasing access to market and social services.
Third Fisheries Project The proposed project is intended to reinforce the existing system of artisanal fisheries and small-scale fish collection.  The main objectives of the project are:
(a) to increase fish production, revenue, and foreign exchange, with lower processing costs;
(b) to increase the income of fishermen to alleviate relative poverty;
(c) to reduce migration to the capital, Male, through atoll development and balanced regional growth; and
(d) to create the environment for increased private sector participation in the fisheries sector.
Education IV Project The Education IV Project is intended to contribute to the improvement of access, efficiency and quality of lower secondary and technical/vocational education. It has been conceived within the context of the Government's development strategy, which emphasises: the rehabilitation of key infrastructure; the restoration of agricultural production; the creation of an enabling environment for private investment; the development of human resources. The project will focus on the four northern provinces of the country where the population is predominantly rural and poverty levels are high. These provinces are Cabo Delgado, Nampula, Niassa and Zambezia. These provinces have the highest rates of illiteracy; rank lowest in life expectancy, the education index and GDP index; and are highest on the human poverty index.
Second Public Works Project The Second Public Works Project is the continuation of the Public Works Project (554P), approved in September 1991.  It is designed to address the issues affecting the construction industry in Niger.  The rationale of the project is to assist an impoverished population that has been affected by the Structural Adjustment Programs and lately by numerous social, political and economic factors.  The project aims at strengthening the depressed economy of the country and foster employment through labour-intensive activities.
Social Fund For Development Project (Phase III) The project will consist of subprojects for the construction of community based social and economic infrastructure, the provision of related services and technical assistance to facilitate implementation of the subprojects and their management at the community level. Project components comprise (1.) Community Development the SFD will continue to provide facilities and services in the prioritized sectors of education, water supply and sanitation, health, and rural/feeder roads. These facilities and services will be provided- to poor and marginalized communities throughout the 20 governorates of Yemen. (2.) Institutional Support The SFD will finance training and organizational support services to Community entities and beneficiaries submitting requests for subprojects, as well as NGOs and government agencies working on the project.
Ramagundam Thermal Power Project The project comprises the construction of a large thermal power station near the south Godavari coal fields in the Karimnagar district of Andhra Pradesh.  It consists of three 200 MW turbo generating units, three 680/hr boilers, and a 400 kV transmission system.  The project will help meet the country's growing demand for energy while reducing dependence on imported energy through the utilization of domestically produced coal.
** Because of the absence of the Governors of Iran and Venezuela, the GB Mtg., scheduled for September 5, 1980, could not be held and instead a "Special Session" was held on August 22, 1980, at which this loan has been approved.  The above information on Board Session and date needs to be amended!!

**  This loan was actually approved on August 22, 1980,
Makenajo-Nejo Road Project The Project is part of the Borrower's transport sector program for improving and expanding the trunk roads network and, specifically, for upgrading the Mekenajo-Nejo road in order to improve access between the western and other parts of the country. The total length of the road is 59 km.
Kyabe-Singako Road Project The Project involves the construction of a 72.3-kilometer paved road between the towns of Kyabe and Singako. The project scope includes the following components: 1) Road Works, 2) Ancillary Works, 3) Studies, and 4) Project Management.
Cordoba Sanitation System Development Project The Cordoba Sanitation System Development Project will enable the construction of 53.7 km of sewage pipelines, 17 pumping stations and four sewage treatment plants in the central part of the province.

This loan will support the improvement of health and living conditions for more than 418,000 people in Cordoba. It will also contribute to reduce environmental pollution and help boost critical economic activities in the region, such as agriculture and tourism.
Agricultural and Feeder Roads Project ------
The project consists of the rehabilitation / upgrading works of 25 sections of Agricultural and Feeder Roads (42.7 Km) across the country. The works include minimal widening, pavement reconstruction, road drainage, slope stabilization retaining walls and installation of ancillary structures. The project will consist of five main components: Civil Works, Consultancy Services, Institutional Support, Project Management Unit and Public Awareness.

1. Civil Works:
a) Road Works: Rehabilitation/ Upgrading of single lane roads and two lane
roads. Road widths vary between 3.5 � 6.0 m. The pavement works will
consist of a 30-50mm asphalt surface on granular layers on the reconstructed
pavement.
b) Drainage: Construction of drainage system (42.7 km) with lined concrete
drains on one side of the carriageway, as well as culverts, entrance grills, sub
surface drains and drains outfalls. There are box culverts along the roads,
which need replacement.
c) Slope Stabilization: the construction of concrete retaining walls (975m) and
gabion basket walls (250m). Where there are high unstable slopes exceeding
7m these will be stabilized using benches cut into the slopes.
d) Installation and provision of: (a) ancillary structures (driveways, steps,
railings, signs etc.); (b) bus stops, lay byes and footpaths; (c) safety barriers;
(d) road lighting;

2. Consultancy Services: This component will finance the provision of supervisory consultancy services during the implementation of the project works. The consultant will also provide assistance in the preparation of detailed
design studies, tender process, and construction supervision services, including assistance and advice to the client on any claims or contractual problems arising during execution of the works. In addition, a technical audit consultant will ensure quality control of the works implemented.

3. Project Implementation and Management Unit (PIMU): This component will provide financial assistance for the adequate provision of office and the operational cost and staff compensation for the PIMU. In addition, it will cover
the cost of staffing of the unit to include a project coordinator, an accountant, an engineer and a surveyor as well as other technical and administrative support staff.

4. Institutional Support: This component will finance capacity building for the Ministry of Works and its affiliated institutions. Vehicles, laboratory testing equipment and surveying equipment, office equipment and supplies will be
purchased to support the implementation of the project. To accommodate the additional laboratory equipment, the building housing the laboratory will be extended.

5. Public Awareness: This component will finance the Public Awareness Campaign, including a Public Sensitization Program with residents and stakeholders on the use of the project roads and bypass roads.


(24.7 km of roads)
Industrial Secondary Schools Project (Phase II) PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The project's activities will help provide some of the labor force required to address market needs. The training of teachers in modern, relevant curricula would provide students with quality education and motivate them to complete their courses, with the knowledge that they will later find employment and earn good wages. An increase in purchasing power by newly employed youth would contribute to the economic growth of their communities.

PROJECT AREA
The project would rehabilitate 15 industrial schools ditributed all over the country

PROJECT COMPONENTS
The expenditure components of the project have been grouped in the following categories

1) Civil works: rehab. 15 existing secondary technical industrial schools (STIS); construction of 2 multipurpose training centers;  (US$ 1.25 M)
2) equipment for 170 workshops at STIS, (US$ 8.73M)
 3) furniture ;  (US$ 0.04M)
4) pedagogical materials;  (US$ 0.20M)
5) training of different staff categories from school management tomaintenance; (US$0.95M)
 6) tech. assist. (US$ 0.08M)
7) consultancy services; (US$ 0.08M)
 8) PIU/operating costs (0.84 M)
 9) Audit  (US$0.12 M)
Oilcrops Development Project The overall goal of the proposed project is to increase rural incomes and food security. In order to achieve this goal, the primary objective of the project is to increase the productivity, output and value of oil crops and their derivatives, while ensuring adequate low cost edible oil supplies for consumers. 

The total cost of the project, inclusive of physical and price contingencies and exclusive of taxes and duties, is US$15 million. Out of this total, the sum of US$ 8.10 million, or about 53%, is for the local cost element of the project while the remainder, amounting to US$ 6.9 million or about 47%, is for the foreign cost component. The project cost estimates are based on 2003 prices projected over the implementation period. Both physical and price contingencies are estimated at 5% each.
Intergrated Transport Project The project would be co-financed with the World Bank(parallel financing) & the government of Botswana.  OFID would support the project with a US$ 40.00 million loan representing 12% of total cost.  The loan proceeds would be allocated to the partial financing of the Road Asset Investment sub-component.  The WB will provide a US$ 177.06 loan, equivalent to 53% of the cost.  The Govt.'s contribution, in the amount fo US$ 114.64 million will finance 35% of the total cost of the project.
Vientiane Sustainable Urban Transport Project a) The overall objective of the project is sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction, with a focus on improved urban services to meet the challenges of the rapid urbanization agenda. By improving the connectivity within the capital, it will help boost productivity, facilitate commercial activities, and foster inclusive social development.
b) The scope of the project includes the following components: Civil works, Equipment, Consulting Services, Public-private partnership, PCU and Land Acquisition.
c) The total cost of the Project, including contingencies has been estimated at USD 99.7 million. The Project is to be co-financed as per the table overleaf.
d) Procurement of goods and services under this project is based on contracts in line with OFID�s procedures and in accordance with ADB�s procurement guidelines.
Roads Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project The objective of the Road Rehabilitation and Upgrading Project is to improve economic activities in the project area through the rehabilitation and upgrading of two roads. Secondary objectives are the reduction of vehicle operating and road maintenance costs as well as the protection of investment in road infrastructure.
The project will consist of the following components: 
1) Civil works
2) Consultancy Services
3) Project audit Services
Metu-Gore Road Project The road project is to connect the city of Metu with the city of Gore with a road of 26km.
Akkar Water Supply Project The project allows for the provision and installation of some 55,000 m of either ductile iron or seamless steel pipes for main conveyance structures and for water lines. The four main components are 1). main transmission line, 2). construction of reservoirs, 3) disbtribution networks, 4). consultancy services.
Sichuan Healthcare Project The overall objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity and improve the quality of the existing healthcare system in China. This will be achieved by expanding the Sichuan Province healthcare infrastructure through the construction of an inpatient building for the Ziyang No. 3 People�s Hospital (ZPH). Hence, this will alleviate the shortage of medical centers, and improve access to quality healthcare services.

The project will be executed by the Ziyang Municipal Health Bureau, and will be implemented over a period of 4.0 years. This project is the second phase of a three-phase scheme to build a fully operational general hospital.  The first Phase involved the construction of an outpatient building which was completed in September 2014, and is currently operational.
Commodity Imports Program II The program will help to provide the agro-industry sector's import requirements of petroleum and petroleum products, raw materials provided for food and beverages production, animal feed, fats and oils, seeds, fungicides, herbicides and other chemical products, and equipment, machinery, tools and spare parts. The program will also help the country to increase its availability of foreign exchange required to settle its overdue obligations with the Fund.
Artibonite Valley Development Phase II) Project The project includes the following components: 1. Irrigation Infrastructure: Expansion and rehabilitation of irrigation and drainage canals, roads, water collection works as well as land grading on farm plots, expansion of ODVA's Administrative Center at Pont-Sonde; and provision of machinery, equipment and vehicles. 2. Rural Promotion and Extension: Provision of technical assistance, extension and technology transfer services; as well as social welfare services and the construction and equipping of three administrative centers. 3. Production and Improvement of Seeds: Establishment of a Seed Center consisting of a laboratory and storage facilities. 4. Land Registration Survey: Continuation of the land registration survey and strengthening of the Land Survey Office.
Outports Project (Addional Loan) **** Decision ??????
The project is part of the first phase (1080-86) of Myanmar's program to rehabilitate and improve the country's outports which play an important role in the country's transport sector since they serve areas which are not otherwise linked to the national road network.  The project covers improvement of facilities at eight outports: Bassein, Moulmein, Mergui, Tavoy, Akyab, Kyaukpyu, Sandoway, and Kawthaung.