44029 BANK-NETHERLANDS WATER PARTNERSHIP-II WATER SUPPLY & SANITATION WINDOW PROGRESS REPORT JANUARY 1 ­ JUNE 30, 2007 Bank-Netherlands Water Partnership - Water Supply and Sanitation Window www.worldbank.org/watsan/bnwp 1818 H street NW, Washington DC 20433, USA · bnwp@worldbank.org · Tel. 1-202-458-7184 BANK NETHERLANDS WATER PARTNERSHIP Water Supply and Sanitation Window PROGRESS REPORT JANUARY 1 ­ JUNE 30, 2007 1. THE BANK-NETHERLANDS WATER PARTNERSHIP II ­ WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION WINDOWS The main objective of the Bank-Netherlands Water Partnership (BNWP) is to improve the delivery of water supply and sanitation services to the poor. The first phase of the program closed its four-year cycle in June 2006. After an evaluation of the program was performed, the Government of Netherlands funded the second phase of BNWP-WSS for eight million dollars. The program officially started implementation on July 1, 2006. The development goal of BNWP-2 is to contribute to reaching the MDGs on WSS by enhancing the impact of World Bank operations through mobilization of practical expertise and by implementing innovative approaches at critical stages of the World Bank's project preparation and implementation cycle. The program complements World Bank operations by providing support to both existing and new projects, and strengthens three dimensions of World Bank sectoral assistance: scaling up work on thematic areas which are important, but not yet sufficiently addressed in regional operations; customizing and implementing improved methods and approaches; and streamlining the delivery of aid to respond to country needs. BNWP-2 is managed by the Water Anchor of the Energy, Transport, and Water Department. The program is structured in a decentralized manner, by financing regional blocks (7) (operational departments) as well as thematic blocks (3). BNWP-2 funds are complementary to other sources of funding. All block workplan proposals are quality-assured through peer-review carried out by water professionals selected from within the World Bank and based on their expertise. More details on the work done by BNWP-WSS are available at www.worldbank.org/watsan/bnwp, or by writing to bnwp@worldbank.org. 1 2. REPORT STRUCTURE This report outlines the activity and progress made by BNWP-2 from July 2006 to June 2007- the second semester of its implementation. It is structured as follows: · Section 3: Overview of Portfolio. This section summarizes the number and geographic distribution of active projects. · Section 4: Key Developments. This section highlights key developments in program management. · Section 5: Financial Summary. This section describes the costs incurred during this period for all Blocks, staff and program administration. · Section 7: Next Steps. This section outlines upcoming actions planned for program development in the next reporting period. · Annex 1. The annex lists each block's components and their progress 3. OVERVIEW OF PORTFOLIO At is second semester of operations, BNWP's total operational allocations reached $3,540,0001 or 52% of the entire program's operational2 budget of $6,800,000. Figure 1 below shows the breakdown of the portfolio per window for the 9 approved blocks and figure 2 looks at the distribution of block allocations ­ both figures are relevant to the 18-month workplan cycle. Figure 1: Breakdown of portfolio per window Figure 2: Block allocations Capacity Program Building Management 11% East Africa 5% 7% West Africa Multisectoral 7% Urban 14% EAP Sanitation 40% 7% 24% Learning ECA 16% 7% LCR Tow ns 7% 5% Rural SWAT MNA 19% 16% SAR 7% 7% 1Figures do not include program management costs nor staff cost 2Operational Budget= Total Program funds ($8,000,0000) ­ Program management allocation ($400,000) ­ Staff Cost ($800,000) 2 The major focus of the active blocks is on urban issues. This distribution is consistent with the Bank's portfolio in the sector. Sanitation has a very strong emphasis so does urban water. In addition, certain regions have several other trust funds for WSS projects in rural areas, i.e. South Asia, and have provided evidence that BNWP-2 funds can leverage more lending if they are to be used for urban activities, which are not adequately funded. Still, more efforts will be devoted to generate more activities in this area for the second workplan period (January - December 2008). Overall, earmarked and actual allocations are evenly spread among regional and thematic blocks. Fifty four percent of the $4,800,000 for the first 18-month workplan cycle is dedicated to the regional water units, enhancing the design and implementation of Bank operations. 4. KEY DEVELOPMENTS At the early stages of the second semester of BNWP-2, with the exception of the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) block, all workplans had been approved by the Water Sector Board. The ECA work plan was approved in early 2007. Overall implementation ­ especially towards the second half of the semester ­ had improved considerably with the exception of the South Asia Block. As expected, significant improvements have occurred in this second semester given the fact that the initial stages of implementation require substantial amounts of time invested in processes (procurement, contracting), which translates to low commitment and disbursement levels. Overall disbursements up to June 30, 2007 ­ including program management costs ­ were $636,663 and operational commitments totaled $645,480. During the same period, $3,540,0003 or 52% of the entire program's operational4 budget of $6,800,000 were allocated to operational activities. $395,000 was allocated for staff time/staff travel and $240,000 for program management, well below the trust fund's 15% ceiling. Of the Anchor-managed blocks, the Multi-Sector Projects Support Team Block remains inactive. The delay in its implementation was primarily due to the temporary decrease in the number of staff assigned to the Water Anchor caused by the rotation of some specialists to other Regions. At the time of the preparation of this report, new specialists were being hired and the implementation was soon to be reassumed. 4.1 New and Modified Workplans In January 2007 the Europe and Central Asia block was approved. East Africa, Middle East and North Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and South Asia Blocks modified their original work plans by reassigning resources from activities that due to different circumstances, lack of demand, delays in implementation, etc. were not going to be executed in the work plan period (see below for a brief description of current work plans). 3Figure does not include program management nor staff cost allocation 4Operational Budget= Total Program funds ($8,000,0000) ­ Program management allocation ($400,000) ­ Staff Cost ($800,000) 3 Europe and Central Asia Block (as approved in January 2007) - $360,000. The objective of the ECA block is to conduct, in four IDA and one IBRD post-conflict countries, household surveys of water and sanitation service provision. These surveys will provide an up-to-date look at the reality of water and sanitation provision, testing the adequacy of the national reporting systems. In addition, the ECA block will also carry out a meta-analysis of existing literature in order to understand better which interventions are most likely to work in what circumstances. The analysis will systematically evaluate the costs and consequences of different individual and collective metering strategies for apartment buildings. The two activities will also provide an information base that is expected to inform the design of Bank projects and possible the design of BNWP-funded work in the next workplan cycle to begin in January 2008. East Asia & Pacific Regional Block (adjusted) - The fourth component (Mozambique: Assessment of local private sector capacity and identification of an effective delegated management model for town water supply utilities) was modified to reflect support for project preparation for the same project as the one originally planned but for a different activity. The modified component will provide funds for the second phase of the Mozambique Water Services and Institutional Support (WASIS) Project by supporting the development of a delegated management model in four towns: Pemba, Nampula, Quelimane, and Beira. Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Block (adjusted) ­ The first component of the LCR Block in Peru (Support design of new water sector policy to promote efficiency and sustainability in the provision of WSS services and the extension of those services to all) was cancelled due to delays in project preparation of the Peru WSS sector operation. Instead, four new activities were introduced in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Paraguay. More specifically: a. Colombia - Supporting the Implementation of Colombia's "Water for Life" Initiative ($45,000 to be disbursed in January - June 2007) - This component will support the Government of Colombia's soon-to-be launched national program of departmental WSS modernization plans. The BNWP-2 will specifically support efforts to distill lessons learned in the water sector and provide policy recommendations, with particular emphasis on advancements in the institutional performance of water utilities; water utility regulation and reform; public-private partnerships; and improvements in public and private operator performance. b. Argentina - New Regulatory System in Buenos Aires ($30,000 to be disbursed in June - December 2007) - This component will support the evaluation of the regulatory framework currently in force in the service area of Agua y Saneamiento Argentinos S.A. (AySA) in Buenos Aires. The proposed evaluation will contribute towards gaining knowledge about the sustainability of AySA's services and hence facilitate the Bank's decision to finance investments in that area. c. Mexico - Financing of Wastewater Treatment in Mexico ($70,000 to be disbursed in June - December 2007) ­ The World Bank is providing support to Mexico's 4 design of a national program for wastewater treatment. One of the main bottlenecks identified in the implementation of an effective treatment program in the country is the development of a financing strategy for the sector. BNWP-2 funds will be used to develop alternatives for the financing of the sector based on local and international experience. This activity will provide the basis for dialogue with the Government and serve as a platform for the discussions on new lending in the sector. d. Paraguay - Financial-Economic Equilibrium of ESSAP ($30,000 to be disbursed in June-December 2007) ­ As part of the World Bank's support to the Government of Paraguay in the development of a strategy for the modernization of Empresa de Servicios Sanitarios de Paraguay (ESSAP), the Government of Paraguay has requested a new lending operation that would finance priority investments, as well as the restructuring of the company. In order to clarify the responsibilities of ESSAP and define thereafter the investment program of the company, a financial-economic analysis is warranted, that would set the basis for the design of the new concession contract of ESSAP and hence for the preparation of the new operation. Middle East and North Africa Regional Block (adjusted) - The Iraq and Djibouti components were cancelled mainly due to the lack of an enabling environment for sector reform. As a result, the Lebanon component (Policy advice for sector reforms) received a budget boost to allow for more impact on the ground. In addition a new component was introduced that will finance a half-day learning workshop in Washington DC with senior professionals from MNA client countries, other donor agencies and Bank staff to reach a common understanding of the sanitation and wastewater reuse agenda. The purpose of the workshop and follow-up dissemination activities in the region is to pull together the lessons learned at the regional level, and benefit from the experiences of other regions. South Asia Regional Block (adjusted) ­ The India component of the SAR Block originally planned to work with two urban centers in India to support the development of business plans that could serve as a blueprint for their strategy to improve WSS services. These would have been followed by workshops to encourage ownership and disseminate these WSS plans and identify scopes for possible Bank intervention. However, efforts in Thane and Nagpur in Maharashtra state in pursuing the proposed activities have been unrewarding. Discussions with Mumbai have shown that Mumbai has a keen interest in pursuing activities along the same lines. Mumbai has given the task team the green light and the team has been working on the terms of reference for the new activities. 5. FINANCIAL SUMMARY Figure 3 and Table 1 below detail the accumulated progress as well as disbursements per block. Total disbursements as of June 30, 2007 reached $654,464 - including program management costs. Operational commitments totaled $645,480. Thirty one percent of all allocated funds allocated have been allocated and/or disbursed ($1,305,944). 5 The overall performance5 of BNWP-2 is 27%. Almost all blocks ­ except Latin America ­ had not reached their planned disbursement levels at the end of June 30, 2007. The East Africa, Europe and Central Asia, Latin America and the Sanitation & Hygiene Blocks exhibited a higher level of disbursements and commitments than the rest of the blocks. Most blocks, however, have reported that funds will be fully used by the end of December 2007 and that activities will be completed within the next 6 to 9 months. It is expected that in the last semester of this workplan cycle, disbursements will increase significantly. Some blocks have reported that delivery deadlines may have to be extended beyond December 31, 2007 due to initial delays in getting their workplans started; delays in received government clearances; and modification of workplans during the course of this workplan cycle (many due to changes in management). Table 1: Disbursements and Commitments for the period July 1, 2006 ­ June 30, 2007 18-month Disb.+ Blocks6 cycle budget Disbursements Commitments Commit. as (USD) % of % of a % of USD budget USD budget budget East Africa (AFTU1) 360,000 85,323 24% 6,210 2% 25% West Africa (AFTU2) 360,000 60,915 17% 130,110 36% 53% East Asia & Pacific 360,000 44,924 12% 207,046 58% 70% Europe & Central Asia 360,000 54,758 15% 78,126 22% 37% Latin America & the Caribbean 360,000 71,013 20% 5,642 2% 21% Middle East & N. Africa 360,000 40,877 11% 19,165 5% 17% South Asia 360,000 465 0% 0 0% 0% Sanitation & Hygiene (SWAT) 750,000 124,601 17% 164,456 22% 39% Learning7 665,000 35,191 5% 40,726 6% 11% Program Management 240,000 136,398 57% 0 0% 57% Overall Program $4,175,000 $654,464 16% $651,480 16% 31% 5Performance is calculated is a weighted average (based on block allocations) of the disbursement projections blocks had at the beginning of their workplan and what was actually disbursed by end of June 2007. 6The Block `Multi-Sectoral Projects Support Team' is not included as it has not been implemented yet. 7The $665,000 allocation includes $20,000 allocated for various dissemination and publications coming out of the first phase of BNWP. 6 Figure 3: Planned Vs. Actual Disbursements ­ June 1, 2006 ­June 30, 200 $400,000 $300,000 Planned $200,000 Actual $100,000 $0 Africa Africa P A R A R EA EC LC AT MN SA SW st st Learning Ea We ramMgmt Blocks Prog 5.1Program Management The program management team is monitoring disbursements and commitment levels of the nine blocks on a monthly basis. Block leaders were notified half way through the semester of their block's progress and were urged to speed-up implementation to ensure that funds are disbursed by the end of their workplan cycle on December 31, 2007. As a result, some blocks decided to modify their workplans as indicated in the previous section of this report. The management team responded to requests from Task Managers to reallocate funds among components, reviewed and approved changes to workplans and worked with Block leaders in identifying the most effective way of utilizing BNWP-2 funds in new activities. Remaining funds were transferred only to those regions that exhibited significant progress in getting their workplans off the ground quickly and showed initiative in using BNWP-2 funds in the most effective way. Reallocation of funds across blocks may be deemed necessary according to the progress of each block up to date. 5.2 Progress, Delays and Issues Faced East Africa Regional Block ­ This Block reported that all activities are expected to be completed by December 2007. The component in Ethiopia was delayed due to the increasing level of discussions and interest from both government and donor partners to join and adopt the ongoing WSS project implementation arrangement to scale up investment in the sector. Series of consultations and joint missions conducted resulted in the decision to substantially increase the investment in the `rural and small towns water supply and sanitation' component. Even though the decision to invest in the sector took time and delayed implementation, it increased the relevance of the note to be produced to better inform the new partners on the implementation arrangement for both rural and town WSS components. West Africa Regional Block ­ Implementation of the Public Expenditure Review (PER) in Burkina Faso, Mali and Nigeria was delayed due to difficulties encountered in recruiting 7 national consultants. The PER started in April 2007 in Nigeria, but only in June in Mali and Ghana. However, the Block leader has reported that activities are progressing well: a) in Nigeria, a first interim report will be available at the end of July and the stakeholders workshop will be held also by the end of July; b) In Mali and Ghana, the international consultants have conducted their first missions in June to launch the study and to collect data with the support of national consultants and; c) the next mission of the international consultants will be in Burkina Faso from July 4 to 13, 2007 to launch the study and start collecting technical and financial data. It is expected that the first interim report for Mali, Ghana, and Burkina Faso will be available in September 2007 after the second round of field missions. Discussions with stakeholders on interim report in Mali, Ghana and Burkina Faso will be held in October 2007. Regardless of the initial delay, the activity is expected to close in December 2007. East Asia & Pacific Regional Block ­ The EAP Block has reported delays on carrying out a study on concessionary finance as part of the activity on Improving the Performance of China's Urban Water Utilities. The study has been delayed by about six months as the focus of the work plan has been on disseminating the China Urban Water Study. The funds for this activity will nonetheless be committed by December 31, 2007 with some disbursements carrying over into the first half of 2008. The component on improved targeting of subsidies in Vietnam is under way with delays in implementation due to slow consultant procurement processes. The Philippines component (see section 3.1) is on schedule. Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Block ­ The LCR Block has reported satisfactory progress on all components and has emphasized the importance of BNWP and its leverage in government requests for a number of new lending operations/initiatives. Where additional funds have become available to finance these activities, the remaining BNWP funds have been redeployed to help support new projects in other countries. More specifically: a. Peru - Support the design of national policy for the water sector to ensure access to all - Under this component, a high level decision-meeting to review financing options proved useful in laying the groundwork for future sector policy reform. However, since the Government of Peru did not appear likely to engage with the Bank in the short-term, a decision was made to reallocate the BNWP-2 funds towards more strategic uses, with a better potential for leveraging Bank investments. b. Honduras - Support capacity building for decentralization of WSS to municipalities - This component is supporting the preparation of a new World Bank project (the Honduras Modernization of Water and Sanitation Sector Project). The consultants have completed the diagnostic phase of the Business Plans and are currently preparing draft reports of the plans. Also, a workshop with civil society and local governments' representatives has taken place, in which the plans and sector reform process have been discussed. Implementation of this activity is reported to be on schedule. c. Bolivia & Peru - Prioritization of sanitation investments as part of integrated municipal development lending (Lake Titicaca). Minor setback of this activity was experienced due to delays in the contracting of the consultants. However, the activity is now on schedule. This study compliments the preparation of the Lake Titicaca lending program in Bolivia, which includes sanitation investments. 8 d. Colombia - Supporting the Implementation of the Government's "Water for Life" Initiative". This component has been completed. The high level gathering took place in Bogota and included the presence of the President of Colombia, the Minister of Environment, Vice Minister of Water, and over 600 local authorities and water sector specialists from Colombia and other regional countries. This high profile initiative represented the launching point for the Government's new policies to achieve universal coverage of basic water supply and sanitation and to link improvements in service quality to a national program of investment subsidies and utility commercialization. In part, as a result of this initiative and the Bank's existing engagement, the Government has requested that the Bank be the key development partner in the sector moving forward and has requested a $500 million operation. e. The new components in Argentina, Mexico and Paraguay have just recently been formalized (drawing on excess funds from component 2). All components will be completed by December 2007. Middle East and North Africa Regional Block ­ This Block was significantly modified from what was originally approved, primarily due to change in management and shift in priorities. The activities in Lebanon, Egypt and the regional component are expected to close by December 2007. Details on the other activities follow: a. Yemen - Preparation of the Urban Water and Sanitation Project II. This project (APL2) has been postponed by two years therefore the activity identified a year ago is being modified, without changing the overall objectives. The task team has proposed to carry out a study of the private provision of water in Sana'a to identify the main players, the level of satisfaction of the customers with a view to shape policy in this area and provide a basis for future investments in the water supply sector. b. West Bank and Gaza - Investment Plan. The recent spate of events in the area has not been conducive to starting the technical assistance. However, a water supply and sanitation study has been completed, and additional financing has been included in the work program for fiscal year 2008. The allocated funds will be spent by December 2007. c. Regional - Facilitating sanitation investments in MNA countries. Twenty three percent of the allocated funds have been disbursed for the seminar originally planned on sanitation challenges in MNA countries. The Region has proposed that the balance be utilized to prepare an issues paper on wastewater re-use. Europe and Central Asia Block ­ One of the two components (Metering and the poor in multi-unit buildings) in the ECA block is expected to be completed by the end of December. The second one (Assessing water supply and sanitation services from the household perspective) has requested a 3-month extension. Delays have occurred in Tajikistan mainly due to opportunities that have arisen for enhancing the survey. In Serbia and Tajikistan agreements have been reached to include the survey as a module of Living Standards Measurement Surveys (LSMS). This will allow for a much broader, nationally representative sample than was initially envisaged. It will also allow for analysis within the context of the much broader body of socio-economic data that the LSMS will collect. In Kyrgyzstan, DFID has expressed interest in using the study to establish a baseline for evaluating the impacts of future WSS initiatives. DFID is 9 considering providing additional funds to allow for comprehensive sampling of rural communities. South Asia Block ­ Some progress has been seen in the activity in India where the Bank has been discussing with the government the delivery of technical assistance for Financial and Technical Analysis of Operations and the development of Preliminary Business Plans for the city of Mumbai. However, the counterpart has not been able to secure a formal government approval for the proposed activity. The team will continue to closely liaise with Mumbai to obtain the approvals. The Bangladesh activity is not expected to exhibit any progress within the next six months as the project's preparation timing has been extended. This block is unlikely to receive another tranche of funds until progress has been made. Sanitation & Hygiene Block (SWAT) ­ The block has implemented very satisfactorily. The SWAT team is taking proactive steps to generate additional demand by reminding task managers on the relevance of this service in Bank operations. A 3-month extension has been requested to ensure that all clients benefit from the SWAT team's support. Learning Block ­ The Learning Block has been part of a wider discussion on the Water Anchor's workplan for the new fiscal year and the priorities put forth by the new Anchor's Sector Manager. A decision on whether the block will remain as is or whether it will be redesigned is currently taking place and a decision is expected by early August 2007. 6. NEXT STEPS BNWP-2 has just completed its second semester of operation and the majority of regional activities are well under way to completion. The first workplan cycle closes on December 31, 2007. Activities are therefore, expected to be completed and funds, if not disbursed in full, committed in full by the end of period and disbursed in early January 2008. Blocks will be required to complete an end of workplan cycle completion report after December 31, 2007. Efforts in the World Bank in the next six months will concentrate on: a. Ensuring that all program funds are allocated by the end of December 2007. b. Closely monitor disbursements of all blocks to ensure disbursement of first workplan cycle allocations by December 31, 2007. c. Maintain systematic communication with Block leaders to ensure program funds are used in the most effective and efficient way d. Reviewing request for extensions. Such decisions may be granted primarily for quality assurance of draft products. e. Initiating a new call for proposals for the second workplan cycle (January ­ December 2008) f. Promoting better program synergies by combining the management structures of BNWPP and BNWP. g. Centralizing knowledge management functions to improve internal and external dissemination strategies of BNWP activities. 10 ANNEX A: OVERVIEW OF BLOCKS & THEIR COMPONENTS Blocks Components Approved budget8 (USD) Windows9 Current status Completion date East Africa (AFTU1) Angola: Training of utility operators to quickly improve 1 water supply services in urban areas. 110,000 U Active June 2007 Ethiopia: Dissemination of WSS Program information to help build district-based rural and town water supply 2 programs. 30,000 R, T Active October 2007 Malawi: Training local consultants to assist towns to establish water associations, train operators and 3 introduce business planning processes. 54,000 T Active December 2007 Mozambique: Assessment of local private sector capacity and identification of an effective delegated 4 management model for town water supply utilities. 81,000 U Active December 2007 Zambia: Identify effective management arrangements for improving peri-urban water supply services in 5 Lusaka. 50,000 T Active December 2007 6 Staff Cost 35,000 N/A Active December 2007 West Africa Public expenditures Review in the RWSS in Burkina Faso, (AFTU2) 1 Ghana, Mali and Nigeria 325,000 R Active December 2007 2 Staff Cost 35,000 N/A Active December 2007 East Asia & Pacific Improving the Performance of Urban Water Utilities in 1 China 140,000 U Active March 2008 Improved transparency and targeting of subsidies in 2 Vietnam 95,000 U Active December 2007 Improving WSS service delivery to slum areas in Indonesia (90,000) U Cancelled - 3 Supporting water sector reform in the Philippines 90,000 U Active November 2007 4 Staff Cost 35,000 N/A Active December 2007 8Approved budget = initial approved and adjusted budget. 9Windows: R = WSS in rural areas; T = Town WSS; U = Reform of urban utilities; S = Sanitation & Hygiene; CB = Capacity Building 11 Blocks Components Approved budget (USD) Windows Current status Completion date Europe and Central Assessing water supply and sanitation services from Asia 1 the household perspective 285,000 U, R Active December 2007 2 Metering and the poor in multi-unit buildings 40,000 U Active November 2007 3 Staff Costs 35000 N/A Active December 2007 Latin America & the Peru: Support design of new water sector policy to Caribbean promote efficiency and sustainability in the provision of WSS services and the extension of those services to Completed/ all. (130,000) U, CB Cancelled June 2007 50,000 (reduced from 1 Honduras: Decentralization of WSS to municipalities $95,000) U, CB Active December 2007 Bolivia & Peru: Prioritization of sanitation investments 2 as part of integrated municipal development lending 100,000 S, R, T Active December 2007 Colombia: "Supporting the Implementation of the 3 Government's "Water for Life" Initiative" 37,000 U,T Active December 2007 4 Argentina: New Regulatory System in Buenos Aires 30,000 U Active December 2007 5 Financing of Wastewater Treatment in Mexico 70,000 U Active December 2007 6 Financial-Economic Equilibrium of ESSAP 30,000 U, CB Active December 2007 7 Staff Cost 35,000 N/A Active December 2007 Middle East & N. Yemen - Preparation of the Urban Water Supply and Africa Sanitation II (45,000) T, CB Cancelled - 1 West bank and Gaza- Investment Plan 35,000 CB Active December 2007 70,000 (increased 2 Lebanon - Policy advice for sector reforms from $35,000) S Active December 2007 Iraq - Promotion of MDG targets for water sector professionals 35,000 CB Cancelled - Tunisia - Water Supply and Wastewater Sector - 3 Institutional restructuring for efficient service delivery 30,000 U Active December 2007 Regional: Facilitating Sanitation Investments in MNA 4 Countries - NEW 35,000 Active December 2007 Egypt - technical assistance for the development of70,000 (increased 5 national investment plan from $35,000) U Active December 2007 Regional - Preparation of a Data Book on the Region's 6 WSS Utilities 40,000 U Active December 2007 12 Blocks Components Approved budget (USD) Windows Current status Completion date Djibouti - Technical Assistance for Sector Restructuring 70,000 U Cancelled - 7 Staff Cost 35,000 N/A Active December 2007 South Asia New approaches to improve reliability, sustainability 1 and affordability of Urban WSS services in India 175,000 U On hold July 2007 Punjab, Pakistan Urban Water Supply and Sanitation 2 Lending Revival 85,000 U Active December 2007 Bangladesh Low Income Communities service 3 delivery improvement 65,000 U Active December 2007 4 Staff Cost 35,000 N/A Active December 2007 Learning 1 Strengthening Sector Governance & Management 320,000 CB, U, R Active July 2007 2 Scaling up Rural WSS 95,000 R On Hold TBD 3 Building out M&E systems 115,000 U, R, S, CB Active October 2007 4 Disseminating Knowledge Products 40,000 CB Active December 2007 Dissemination of Various Knowledge Products from 5 BNWP-1 20,000 CB Active December 2007 6 Staff Cost 75,000 N/A Active December 2007 Multi-sectoral Projects Support Team TBD N/A N/A N/A N/A Sanitation Hygiene &1 Support to Urban Sanitation Investment 320,000 S Active December 2007 Wastewater Support Service (SWAT) 2 Support to Rural Sanitation Investment 320,000 S Active December 2007 Knowledge management and dissemination of 3 lessons learned 20,000 S Postponed - 4 Staff Cost 90,000 N/A Active December 2007 13