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Program for the Reconstruction of Electricity Infrastructure in Areas Affected by the Earthquake in Ecuador Programa de Reconstrucción de Infraestructura Eléctrica de las Zonas Afectadas por el Sismo en Ecuador The overall objective is to improve electricity service by rebuilding electricity infrastructure in the
earthquake-affected provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, and Santo Domingo, incorporating earthquake-resistant features. The specific
objectives are as follows: (i) to help reestablish electricity supply in the subtransmission systems of electricity distribution companies
affected by the earthquake; and (ii) to facilitate the reliable supply of electricity service to end users by implementing distribution projects. el objetivo general es mejorar el servicio eléctrico a través de la reconstrucción de la
infraestructura eléctrica, con incorporación de características sismorresistentes en las provincias de Esmeraldas, Manabí y Santo
Domingo, afectadas por el terremoto. Los objetivos específicos son: (i) contribuir a restablecer el suministro eléctrico del sistema de
subtransmisión de las Empresas Eléctricas Distribuidoras (EED) afectadas por el terremoto; y (ii) facilitar el aprovisionamiento confiable
del servicio eléctrico a los usuarios finales, mediante la implementación de los proyectos de distribución
Rehabilitation of Historical Downtown Quito, Second Stage Rehabilitación del Centro Histórico de Quito, Segunda Etapa The project will finance activities and investments in the Historical Downtown Area of Quito of traffic, provision of basic infrastructure services, institutional development, and public/private partnership. Consolidar el proceso de desarrollo económico y social del Centro Histórico de Quito, así como de la ECH.
Program to improve Ctizen Service Management Programa de Mejoramiento de la Gestion de Servicios al Ciudadano Alignment of the organizational structure with the strategic priorities of government. Alineación de la estructura organizacional con las prioridades estratégicas del gobierno.
Modernization and Renewal Program for Ecuador’s Power System Programa de Modernización y Renovación del Sistema Eléctrico Ecuatoriano To help modernize and improve the reliability and capacity of Ecuador's power systemby (i) automating, renewing, and repowering electrical equipment in the National Transmission System and National Distribution System to make the National Interconnected System (SNI) more reliable; and (ii) strengthening the planning and management of the SNI to facilitate its capacity for expansion as well as improve the quality and reliability of service delivery. contribuir a la modernización y mejora de la confiabilidad y capacidad del sistemaeléctrico ecuatoriano, mediante: (i) la automatización, renovación y repotenciación de equipamiento eléctrico en elSistema Nacional de Transmisión (SNT) y el Sistema Nacional de Distribución (SND), que permita aumentar laconfiabilidad del Sistema Nacional Interconectado (SNI); y (ii) el fortalecimiento de la planificación y gestión del SNIpara facilitar su capacidad de expansión, así como mejorar la calidad y confiabilidad de la prestación de servicio.
Border Crossings Optimization in Ecuador Mejora Pasos de Frontera en Ecuador The program¿s objective is to help strengthen Ecuador¿s trade competitiveness by implementing effective operational, fiscal, and parafiscal controls to optimize procedures, infrastructure, and equipment at Border Crossings (border crossings) and in neighboring areas in the customs districts of Huaquillas, Loja-Macará, and Tulcán. The specific objectives are to improve: (i) customs control and surveillance capacities, by providing technological and facilities infrastructure and suitable equipment; and (ii) operational efficiency of passenger and freight transport services, in the interest of better quality perceived by users and trade facilitation at border crossings, through improved fiscal and parafiscal control procedures and customs control systems and technology. El proyecto tiene por objetivo contribuir a fortalecer la competitividad comercial del Ecuador con la implementación de controles operativos, fiscales y parafiscales efectivos apoyados en procesos, infraestructuras y equipamiento óptimo de los Pasos de Frontera (PdF) y zonas aledañas de los distritos aduaneros de Huaquillas, Loja-Macará y Tulcán. Los objetivos específicos son mejorar: (i) la capacidad de control y vigilancia aduanera mediante la dotación de infraestructura edilicia y tecnológica y el equipamiento adecuado; y (ii) el servicio y la eficiencia operativa del transporte de pasajeros y cargas en aras de una mejor calidad percibida por los usuarios y de la facilitación del comercio en los PdF mediante la mejora de los procesos de control fiscales y parafiscales, y la dotación de sistemas y tecnologías aplicadas al control.
PROGRAM TO ENHANCE FISCAL CAPACITY FOR PUBLIC INVESTMENT PROGRAMA DE LA MEJORA DE LA CAPACIDAD FISCAL PARA LA INVERSIÓN PÚBLICA The general objective is to increase the participation of private resources in public investment in infrastructure and services at the national and subnational level. The specific objectives are to: (i) strengthen public investment fiscal management instruments through public-private partnerships (PPPs); (ii) increase the amount of public investment structured and tendered under the PPP modality at the national level; and (iii) increase the amount of public investment structured and tendered under the PPP modality among the decentralized autonomous governments (GADs). El objetivo general es incrementar la participación de recursos privados en laInversión Pública (IP) en infraestructura y servicios a nivel nacional y subnacional. Los objetivos específicos son: (i)fortalecer los instrumentos de gestión fiscal de la IP a través de Asociaciones Público-Privadas (APP); (ii) incrementar elmonto de inversión estructurada y licitada bajo modalidad de APP a nivel nacional; y (iii) incrementar el monto de IPestructurada y licitada bajo modalidad APP de los Gobiernos Autónomos Descentralizados (GAD).
Universal Health Insurance Program (PAUS) Phase I Aseguramiento Universal en Salud (PAUS) Fase I To extend access to health services of vulnerable population (quintiles 1 and 2), by supporting the implementation and expansion of the Universal Health Insurance Program of the Ecuadorian Government. Aumentar el acceso de la población vulnerable (quintiles 1 y 2 más pobre) a servicios de salud, mediante el apoyo a la implementación y expansión del Programa de Aseguramiento Universal de Salud del Gobierno Ecuatoriano.
Rural Sanitationand Water Infrastructure Program Programa de Infraestructura Rural de Saneamiento y Agua To increase the coverage of efficient and sustainable water and sanitation services in rural communities of up to 20,000 inhabitants. The program is expected to cover close to 210 localities, benefiting some 300,000 people who currently do not have these services or whose services are substandard. El programa tiene por objetivo incrementar la cobertura de servicios eficientes y sostenibles de agua potable y saneamiento en localidades rurales de hasta 20.000 habitantes. Se espera que el programa atienda cerca de 210 localidades, beneficiando a unos 300.000 habitantes que en la actualidad no disponen de estos servicios o los disponen de forma deficiente.
State-Owned Enterprise Reform Support Program Programa de Apoyo a la Reforma de Empresas Públicas The general objective is to reduce the tax burden on the State arising from its ownership of State-owned enterprises (SOEs). The specific objectives are to: (i) increase the number of SOEs that adhere to the corporate governance principles of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), including fiscal governance comparable to that of the private sector; and (ii) increase the efficiency of SOEs in the oil and gas, electricity, and aviation sectors. El objetivo general es reducir la carga fiscal para el Estado derivada de la propiedad de Empresas Públicas (EEPP). Los objetivos específicos son: (i) incrementar el número de EEPP alineadas a los principios de gobernanza corporativa de la Organización para la Cooperación y el Desarrollo Económicos; incluyendo una gobernanza fiscal análoga a la del sector privado; y (ii) aumentar la eficiencia de las EEPP de los sectores de hidrocarburos, eléctrico y aeronáutico.
Global Credit Program for Safeguarding the Productive Fabric and Employment Programa Global de Crédito para la Defensa del Tejido Productivo y el Empleo The objective of this operation is to support the sustainability of the Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) faced by the crisis of COVID-19 to maintain employment in Ecuador. The specific objective is to support the financial sustainability in the short term for the MSEs. . El objetivo general de este proyecto es apoyar la sostenibilidad frente a la crisis del COVID-19, de las Micro y Pequeñas Empresas (MIPE) como sostén del empleo en Ecuador. El objetivo específico es: apoyar la sostenibilidad financiera de corto plazo de las MIPE.
Freight Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Freight Cost for corn-soy blend bag-25 kg [274 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Scientific Cooperation Research Program - Fertilizer Optimization The Scientific Cooperation Research Program supports joint research, extension, and education projects lasting up to two years among domestic and international agricultural professionals. These projects address issues including agricultural trade and market access, animal and plant health, biotechnology, food safety and security, and sustainable natural resource management.
Freight Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Freight Cost for [902 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Commodity Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Commodity Cost for [160 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Freight Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Freight Cost for [160 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Commodity Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Commodity Cost for corn-soy blend bag-25 kg [81 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Freight Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Freight Cost for lentils bag-50 kg [200 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Freight Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Freight Cost for oil, vegetable bottle, pls-6/4 L 670 [109 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Commodity Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Commodity Cost for lentils bag-50 kg [200 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Commodity Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Commodity Cost for [902 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Freight Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Freight Cost for corn-soy blend bag-25 kg [81 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Commodity Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Commodity Cost for corn-soy blend bag-25 kg [274 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Poultry diseases detection, Biosecurity in Farms/Live birds Markets/Sampling procedures for lab tests. The goals were intended to reinforce and strengthen existing ability for surveillance and diagnosis of avian diseases including highly pathogenic avian influenza, exotic Newcastle Disease, Gumboro, Salmonella and Mycoplasma as well as to reinforce and strengthen understanding of best practices for biosafety and biosecurity. The training was held at the Central Veterinary Laboratory of Ouagadougou (CVL).
Field tools for Diagnostic of Poultry Diseases in Burkina Faso Field based differential diagnosis of poultry diseases training
Commodity Cost of Food Aid under Food For Education Program Food Aid (Food For Education) Commodity Cost for oil, vegetable bottle, pls-6/4 L 670 [109 gross metric tons] - through Catholic Relief Services
Workshop The workshop was organized by USAID in collaboration with USDA-APHIS-IS. The program aimed to strengthen the capacity of border veterinary services to ensure safe trade of animal goods in implementing science based rules and principles relating to inspection and certification enacted by the OIE and WTO. The Presentations and demonstrations focused on International principles and rules regarding Inspection and certification, Country experiences, US Experience, visits and demonstrations at Paga border and the Airport of Ouagadougou and the Harmonization program of veterinary certificates for poultry and poultry products in West Africa implemented by FAO/ECTAD.
Education data workshops Education data workshops focusing on education data systems and outcome-driven delivery processes.
Expert education advisory support Expert education advisory support focussing on education outcomes in Egypt
Federal Trade Commission: Technical Assistance to Uruguay on Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission (FTC) assistance to foreign consumer protection and privacy agencies aimed at building a foundation for strong cooperative relationships between the FTC and newer consumer protection agencies with an eye to building the capacity of those agencies to serve as effective civil law enforcement partners in the fight against cross-border fraud, with the secondary goal of promoting a common vision of sound consumer policy.
Livestock Value Chain Development Project The project will support the development of livestock value chains by increasing the outreach of participating financial institutions (PFIs) to livestock farmers and entrepreneurs throughout the country. It will improve access to market-based, long-term finance for producers, processing enterprises, input suppliers, and service providers in the livestock value chain. The project will help increase livestock productivity, sustainability, processing capacity and utilization; as well as marketing of inputs and livestock products.
Takhiatash Power Plant Efficiency Improvement Project The project, to be implemented in the Takhiatash thermal power plant (TPP), involves building two combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) units, decommissioning old and inefficient power generation units, improving energy efficiency, and increasing power supply to the Karakalpakstan and Khorezm regions. It includes a capacity development component to improve corporate performance and a social development component to foster gender equality.
Economic Management Improvement Program, Subprogram 2 The proposed subprogram 2 aims to strengthen economic management to support macroeconomic stability and sustained growth in Uzbekistan. It supports the efforts of the government to (i) strengthen economic data collection, analysis, and dissemination systems to bolster economic decision-making; (ii) introduce public financial management (PFM) reforms to ensure fiscal sustainability; (iii) strengthen banking supervision and financing of the private sector; and (iv) improve governance in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to make their operations financially sustainable.
Power Sector Reform Program (Subprogram 1) The proposed Power Sector Reform Program will support Uzbekistan''s reforms aimed at restructuring the power industry to to enable competition and creating conducive environment private investment in the sector. These measures will improve the sector's financial sustainability and ensure adequate and timely investment in critical infrastructure, which will help reboot economic growth and bring new employment opportunities when recovering from the pandemic crisis. The program will place the clean energy transition at the center of reforms and accelerate modern reliable and clean energy infrastructure to put greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions into structural decline. The program will support the government''s ultimate objectives of improving the quality of people''s lives and creating jobs by developing a robust private sector, fully aligned with the Asian Development Bank''s (ADB) country partnership strategy for 2019-2023 for Uzbekistan.
Public Finance Management Reform The Project impact will be more efficient allocation and utilization of fiscal resources and improved macroeconomic management. The Project outcome will include (i) an efficient and sustainable Treasury mechanism fulfilling its mandated responsibilities as defined in the Treasury law; and (ii) improved transparency, accountability and efficiency of public finance management processes. The project impact outcome will be monitored by progresses in the following areas: (i) cash and debt management, (ii) expenditure control and management in line with budget policies and priorities, (iii) minimized delays in payment cycle, (iv) creation of a modern accounting system to conform to international standards, and (v) generation of timely and accurate management reports to meet diverse user needs.
Digitize to Decarbonize--Power Transmission Grid Enhancement Digitize to Decarbonize - Power Transmission Grid Enhancement Project aims to support the low-carbon transition and green economy development agenda of the Government of Uzbekistan by (i) enhancing reliability and stability of the power transmission grid, (ii) increasing operational efficiency and improving monitoring and control of the power system by introducing modern digital and telecom technologies, (iii) reducing the number of system blackouts, (iv) reducing transmission losses, and (v) supporting the prioritized government reform of state-owned enterprises by enhancing the corporate governance of Joint Stock Company (JSC) National Electricity Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU).
Talimarjan Power Project (formerly Central Asia-South Asia Regional Electricity Market (CASAREM)-Talimarjan Energy Development Project) The project involves a new power plant to improve energy security and facilitate regional energy trade. It also aims to increase energy efficiency and save energy through clean power generation. Supporting investments will increase regional connectivity, and improve power sector performance and management, and customer service.
Kashkadarya and Navoi Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project The Project will improve the living conditions and public health in rural areas of Kashkadarya and Navoi oblasts. The Project will upgrade service levels, delivery efficiency, and achieve better cost recovery by providing capacity building and project management support. The Project will assist the Government in the implementation of institutional reform for water supply infrastrucutre services, and the provision and upgrading of reliable financially sustainable water supply services that will improve public health, promote economic development, and reduce rural poverty. The project components are (i) physical infrastructure; and (ii) institutional development, which includes a capacity-building program, a hygiene and sanitation education program, and consulting services for project management support.
Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project The project aims to improve part of the larger national rural road program outlined in Uzbekistan's Rural Road Strategy 2035. The project also promotes the implementation of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation 2030, particularly operational cluster 3 (infrastructure and economic connectivity). The proposed project will improve approximately 700 km of existing rural roads that are in poor condition, which will enhance road capacity, quality, connectivity, and service life while reducing future maintenance needs.
Northwest Region Power Transmission Line Project The project aims to (i) improve power transmission network capacity and reliability in the northwest region of the country, the Karakalpakstan and Khorezm regions; (ii) reduce transmission losses; and (iii) improve the operational efficiency of the power sector. The project components include (a) the construction of a 220 kilovolt (kV) single-circuit overhead transmission line approximately 364 kilometers (km) in length, (b) the expansion, rehabilitation and construction of 3 substations, and (c) institutional development, capacity building and project management.
Solid Waste Management Improvement Project The project fully supports the government's priority of improving Tashkent's solid waste management (SWM) system through an investment package to accelerate waste minimization and recycling initiatives, upgrade and rehabilitate the city's solid waste collection and transfer systems, and develop a new sanitary landfill (SLF) to potentially serve the city until at least the year 2060.  Concurrently, it will assist government to develop a national SWM strategy and investment program in order to guide national SWM sector improvements over the medium term. The project also supports the government's recent proposals to progressively increase private sector involvement in SWM provision,  reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
Mortgage Market Sector Development Program (Additional Financing) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved the Mortgage Market Sector Development Program on 28 November 2019.  It was designed to increase the availability of affordable market-based residential mortgage credit by establishing the premise for improved access to long-term market-based funding and enhanced development of competitive housing finance products, as well as reforming the inefficient housing subsidy framework and some of its programs. The program's impact is living standards improved for the population of Uzbekistan. The program has three outputs. The additional financing will expand the scope of output 3 to include supplementary long-term funding to the Mortgage Refinancing Company of Uzbekistan (UzMRC) to make long-term local currency resources available to identified eligible participating financial institutions (PFIs) to fund (i) residential mortgage loans, (ii) housing improvement loans, and (iii) green renovation loans (a new loan product). Further improvements are also supported, including the establishment of an information and technology system in UzMRC, enhanced gender access to UzMRC funding, the operationalization of the green renovation loan tool kit, and UzMRC's adoption of a strategic business plan.
Skills Development for a Modern Economy Project The growth of Uzbekistan's economy has not led to commensurate job creation. Annually more than 600,000 graduates from colleges and academic lyceums are entering labor market, while the annual increase in jobs is only about 200,000?-300,000.  Very recent economic downturn was accompanied with significant flow of returning migrants (300,000-400,000) from 2015 to 2017, adding pressure to the labor market.  Unemployment rate was reported at 9.3% in 2018, and even higher at 17% for people aged 16-25 years. The proposed project will support the government to expand and upgrade reskilling service to the unemployed through selected professional training centers (PTCs), modernize skills development in selected TVET colleges (TVETCs), and promote performance-based partnerships with the industries including private sector. The overarching priority is to ensure market-driven skills learnt by students and jobseekers. The proposed project will be fully aligned with the country's Action Strategy for the Five Priority Areas (2017-?2021), Strategy on Innovative Development (2019?-2021), and the Education Sector Plan (2019?-2023), and with the ADB's Country Partnership Strategy (2019-2023) and Country Operations Business Plan (2019-2021).