Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn on account of expenditures for goods provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide services financed out the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit. 1. Except as the Administrator shall otherwise agree, the Borrower shall carry out the Project in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual and shall not amend or waive any provision thereof without the prior approval of the Administrator. 2. The Borrower shall maintain until the completion of the Project: (a) a Project supervisor, and a Project chief in MEM, the latter with experience, qualifications and terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator; (b) the monitoring committee referred to in Section 6.01 (e) of this Agreement, under the chairmanship of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEE, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; and (c) policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof. 3. The Borrower shall: (a) furnish to the Administrator quarterly progress reports, in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, the first such report to be furnished to the Administrator not later than three months after the Effective Date; (b) review, every six months, beginning nine months after the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), (c), (d) and 3 of the Project, in accordance with guidelines satisfactory to the Administrator, and submit its recommendations for training for the Administrator’s approval; (c) undertake, jointly with the Administrator, before the end of the first quarter of each calendar year, annual reviews of the progress made in Project implementation, such review to examine the proposed work program for the following year, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement; (d) apply, in relation to the review referred to under the preceding subparagraph (c), the procedures specified in Article 3.04 (b) of this Agreement relative to the midterm review; (e) establish, according to recommendations, acceptable to the Administrator, of feasibility studies previously furnished to the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B of the Project, and the pilot center referred to in paragraph 3 of Part D of the Project; and (f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after the review referred to in subparagraph (c) of this paragraph. 4. The Borrower shall: (a) not later than two years after the Effective Date, implement the actions, provide training and carry out the studies, as the case may be, referred to under Parts A, B.1, 2 and C.3 of the Project; (b) not later than three years after the Effective Date, implement the national environmental information system referred to in Part C.2 of the Project; and (c) not later than four years after the Effective Date, implement the national system of earth science information referred to in Part B.4 of the Project. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:
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Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn on account of expenditures for goods and works provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide services financed out of the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit.
1. Except as the Administrator shall otherwise agree, the The Borrower shall carry out the Project in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual and shall not amend or waive any provision thereof without the prior approval of an implementation plan satisfactory to the Administrator.
2. The Borrower shall maintain until the completion of the Projectshall, through MOT:
(a) maintain at all times during the implementation of the Project the PMU1, headed by a Project supervisorManager with qualifications and experience satisfactory to the Administrator, and assigned with functions, responsibilities and funds, satisfactory to the Administrator, and staffed by competent staff in adequate numbers; and
(b) by December 31, 1997, establish and thereafter maintain within PMU1 a unit adequately staffed and funded for purposes of assessing and monitoring environmental impacts of highway projects.
3. The Borrower shall, through MOT:
(a) select the roads to be maintained under Part B of the Project chief in MEMaccordance with selection criteria satisfactory to the Administrator.
(b) by June 30, 1998, prepare and furnish to the latter Administrator for its concurrence a list of roads for purposes of carrying out Part C of the Project;
(c) carry out the training under Part D.1 and D.3 of the Project in accordance with experiencetraining programs satisfactory to the Administrator. To that end, qualifications by no later than November 30 of each year, commencing November 30, 1997, furnish to the Administrator for its concurrence its proposed training programs including syllabus and time-tables for each such training program for the forthcoming Borrower’s fiscal year, and thereafter, implement such training programs;
(d) by April 1, 1998, or such later date as the Administrator shall otherwise agree, review with the Administrator the recommendations of the Borrower’s study on vehicles weight dimension and axle load limits dated November 1996, and thereafter taking into account the Administrator’s comments, if any, take all such action to implement such recommendations; and
(e) by June 30, 1998, prepare and furnish to the Administrator for its concurrence a list of roads for purposes of carrying out Part D.5 of the Project;
4. In carrying out Part A of the Project the Borrower shall undertake environmental mitigating measures, satisfactory to the Administrator, pursuant to the environmental impact assessment dated March 29, 1996.
5. The Borrower undertakes to carry out the asset acquisition of, compensation to, and resettlement and rehabilitation of, Affected Persons and AAPs in accordance with the provisions of the RAP and of the AAP Action Plan, respectively, in a manner and substance satisfactory to the Administrator.
6. The Borrower shall under terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator;, retain an independent monitoring agency with qualified and experienced staff to: (i) undertake the external monitoring and supervision of the implementation of Part A.2 of the Project; (ii) prepare and furnish to the Borrower and the Administrator semiannual monitoring reports thereof, the first of such reports to be furnished by December 31, 1997; and (iii) prepare and furnish to the Borrower and the Administrator a final evaluation report on completion of Part A.2 of the Project.
7. The Borrower shall:
(a) furnish to the Administrator quarterly reports on the implementation of the Project, satisfactory to the Administrator, including recommendations of actions to be undertaken to further achieve the objectives of the Project, the first of such quarterly reports to be furnished by October 31, 1997; and
(b) by June 30 of each year, commencing 1998, undertake a review with the Administrator to assess the overall implementation of the Project and any proposed measures resulting from the monitoring committee referred and evaluation activities carried out by the Borrower pursuant to in Section 6.01 (e) the provisions of paragraph 9 of this AgreementSchedule.
8. By October 31 of each year, under commencing 1997, the chairmanship Borrower shall, through MOT, review with the Administrator its proposed annual expenditure program for the road sector for the following year, and thereafter, taking into account the Administrator’s comments, take all such action, including provision of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEEthe required budgetary allocations, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; andfor carrying out such annual program.
9. The Borrower shall:
(ca) maintain policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with indicators referred satisfactory to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreementthe Administrator, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof.
3. The Borrower shall:
(a) furnish to the Administrator quarterly progress reports, in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, the first such report to be furnished to the Administrator not later than three months after the Effective Date;
(b) reviewprepare, every six months, beginning nine months after the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), (c), (d) and 3 terms of the Project, in accordance with guidelines reference satisfactory to the Administrator, and submit its recommendations for training for the Administrator’s approval;
(c) undertake, jointly with the Administrator, before the end of the first quarter of each calendar year, annual reviews of the progress made in Project implementation, such review to examine the proposed work program for the following year, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement;
(d) apply, in relation to the review referred to under the preceding subparagraph (c), the procedures specified in Article 3.04 (b) of this Agreement relative to the midterm review;
(e) establish, according to recommendations, acceptable furnish to the Administrator, of feasibility studies previously furnished to on or about December 31, 1999, a report integrating the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B results of the Project, monitoring and the pilot center referred evaluation activities performed pursuant to in paragraph 3 of Part D of the Project; and
(f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after the review referred to in subparagraph (c) of this paragraph.
4. The Borrower shall:
(a) not later than two years after of this Section, on the Effective Date, implement progress achieved in the actions, provide training carrying out of the Project during the period preceding the date of said report and carry setting out the studies, as measures recommended to ensure the case may be, referred to under Parts A, B.1, 2 and C.3 efficient carrying out of the Project;
(b) not later than three years after Project and the Effective Date, implement the national environmental information system referred to in Part C.2 achievement of the Projectobjectives thereof during the period following such date; and
(c) not review with the Administrator, by June 30, 2000, or such later than four years after date as the Effective DateAdministrator shall request, implement the national system of earth science information report referred to in Part B.4 paragraph (b) of this Section, and, thereafter, take all measures required to ensure the efficient completion of the ProjectProject and the achievement of the objectives thereof, based on the conclusions and recommendations of the said report.
1. For the purposes of this Schedule:
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Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn on account of expenditures for goods and works provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide services financed out the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit.
1. The Environmental Affairs Department in MOREA shall have the main responsibility for coordinating the ESP, including the Project activities.
(a) Except as the Administrator shall otherwise agree, the Borrower shall carry shall, in carrying out the Project Project, apply the guidelines and procedures specified in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual PIP and shall not amend the PIP or waive any provision thereof without thereof, which, in the prior approval opinion of the Administrator, will materially or adversely affect the implementation of the Project.
2(b) The Borrower shall: (i) not later than January 31, of each year, furnish to the Administrator for approval the draft annual workplan for the Project; and (ii) by March 31 of each year, furnish to the Administrator the final annual workplan.
(c) The Borrower shall, not later than January 31 of each year, furnish to the Administrator for information and comments, copies of the workplans for other activities under the ESP, which complement and support the activities under the Project.
3. The Borrower shall maintain until shall, commencing December 31, 1997, furnish to the completion of the ProjectAdministrator:
(a) a Project supervisor, every six months progress reports on implementation of the Project; and a Project chief in MEM, the latter with experience, qualifications and terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator;
(b) every year progress reports on the monitoring committee referred to in Section 6.01 (e) of this Agreement, under the chairmanship of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEE, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; andESP.
4. The Borrower shall:
(ca) maintain policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with indicators referred satisfactory to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreementthe Administrator, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof.
3. The Borrower shall:
(a) furnish to the Administrator quarterly progress reports, in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, the first such report to be furnished to the Administrator not later than three months after the Effective Date;
(b) reviewprepare, every six months, beginning nine months after the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), (c), (d) and 3 terms of the Project, in accordance with guidelines reference satisfactory to the Administrator, and submit its recommendations for training for the Administrator’s approval;
(c) undertake, jointly with the Administrator, before the end of the first quarter of each calendar year, annual reviews of the progress made in Project implementation, such review to examine the proposed work program for the following year, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement;
(d) apply, in relation to the review referred to under the preceding subparagraph (c), the procedures specified in Article 3.04 (b) of this Agreement relative to the midterm review;
(e) establish, according to recommendations, acceptable furnish to the Administrator, of feasibility studies previously furnished to not later than December 31, 1999, a report integrating the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B results of the Project, monitoring and the pilot center referred evaluation activities performed pursuant to in paragraph 3 of Part D of the Project; and
(f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after the review referred to in subparagraph (ca) of this paragraph.
4. The Borrower shall:
(a) not later than two years after Section, on the Effective Date, implement progress achieved in the actions, provide training carrying out of the Project during the period preceding the date of said report and carry setting out the studies, as measures recommended to ensure the case may be, referred to under Parts A, B.1, 2 and C.3 efficient carrying out of the Project;
(b) not later than three years after Project and the Effective Date, implement the national environmental information system referred to in Part C.2 achievement of the Projectobjectives thereof during the period following such date; and
(c) review with the Administrator, by June 30, 2000, or such later date as the Administrator shall request, the report referred to in paragraph (b) of this Section, and, thereafter, take all measures required to ensure the efficient completion of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof, based on the conclusions and recommendations of the said report and the Administrator’s views on the matter.
5. The Borrower shall, by not later than four years after December 31, 1997, publish guidelines and regulations on environmental impact assessments.
6. The Borrower shall, by not later than December 31, 1997, designate staff in the Effective DateMinistries and other agencies executing activities under the ESP, implement the national system with appropriate qualifications and levels of earth science information referred to in Part B.4 authority as representatives of that Ministry or agency for purposes of the ProjectESP.
17. For The Borrower shall, by not later than December 31, 1997, furnish to the purposes Administrator a capacity-building and training program for MOREA, the staff designated in paragraph 6 above and environmental focal points in other institutions designated by MOREA from time to time.
8. The Borrower shall, not later than December 31, 1997, agree to allow communities who have entered into co-management arrangements for forestry and wildlife areas under the ESP to share the revenues earned from the sustainable exploitation of this Schedule:such reserves.
9. The Borrower shall, by not later than March 31, 1998, complete a functional and public expenditure review of its Forestry Department and furnish such review to the Administrator.
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Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn on account of expenditures for goods and works provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide services financed out of the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit.
1. Except as For the Administrator shall otherwise agreepurpose of ensuring the proper supervision and execution of the Project, the Borrower shall carry out maintain the Project in accordance Support Unit throughout Project implementation with the Project Implementation Manual and shall not amend or waive any provision thereof without the prior approval of the Administrator.
2. The Borrower shall maintain until the completion of the Project:
(a) a Project supervisororganization, and a Project chief in MEMstaffing, the latter with experience, qualifications budget and terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator;. The Project Support Unit shall be headed by a Director who shall be assisted by a team comprising procurement officers and accountants. In particular, the Project Support Unit shall be vested responsibility for: (i) all procurement aspects of works, goods and services contracts for the agencies of the Borrower responsible for carrying out the Project; (ii) the management of disbursements, including the Special Account and the preparation of all required documentation for payments from the Special Account; (iii) the maintenance of Project accounts and their accounting and auditing; and (iv) the consolidation, for submission to XXX, of all Project reports.
2. For the purpose of providing policy advice to the Minister of MAWR on the seed sector, the Borrower shall establish by December 31, 1998, and thereafter maintain the National Seed Board, with representation from non-governmental organizations, traders and farmers.
3. The Borrower shall ensure that the proceeds of the sale of fertilizers, spare parts and other inputs, together with the Yemeni Rial equivalent of the cost of vehicles financed under Part C(1) of the Project, are provided by December 31, 1999 as an equity contribution to ASC’s capital.
4. By December 31, 2001, the Borrower shall offer part or all, as shall be agreed with the Administrator, of ASC, PSC and OVSC for sale through a public announcement.
5. The Borrower shall ensure that PSC, OVSC and SMC determine, pursuant to a program agreed with the Administrator, and thereafter provide severance payments to redundant workers in a manner satisfactory to the Administrator. The Borrower shall obtain commitments from the PSC, OVSC and SMC that: (i) they will not permit their respective permanent staff to exceed such maximum levels acceptable to the Administrator as are required for the cost-effective operation of such enterprises; and (ii) they will not rehire workers who have received severance packages.
6. The Borrower shall:
(ba) the monitoring committee referred to in Section 6.01 (e) of this Agreement, under the chairmanship of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEE, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; and
(c) maintain policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with indicators referred satisfactory to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreementthe Administrator, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof.
3. The Borrower shall:
(a) furnish to the Administrator quarterly progress reports, in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, the first such report to be furnished to the Administrator not later than three months after the Effective Date;
(b) reviewprepare, every six months, beginning nine months after the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), (c), (d) and 3 terms of the Project, in accordance with guidelines reference satisfactory to the Administrator, and submit its recommendations for training for the Administrator’s approval;
(c) undertake, jointly with the Administrator, before the end of the first quarter of each calendar year, annual reviews of the progress made in Project implementation, such review to examine the proposed work program for the following year, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement;
(d) apply, in relation to the review referred to under the preceding subparagraph (c), the procedures specified in Article 3.04 (b) of this Agreement relative to the midterm review;
(e) establish, according to recommendations, acceptable furnish to the Administrator, of feasibility studies previously furnished to on or about April 30, 2000, a report integrating the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B results of the Project, monitoring and the pilot center referred evaluation activities performed pursuant to in paragraph 3 of Part D of the Project; and
(f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after the review referred to in subparagraph (c) of this paragraph.
4. The Borrower shall:
(a) not later than two years after of this Section, on the Effective Date, implement progress achieved in the actions, provide training carrying out of the Project during the period preceding the date of said report and carry setting out the studies, as measures recommended to ensure the case may be, referred to under Parts A, B.1, 2 and C.3 efficient carrying out of the Project;
(b) not later than three years after Project and the Effective Date, implement the national environmental information system referred to in Part C.2 achievement of the Projectobjectives thereof during the period following such date; and
(c) not review with the Administrator, by June 30, 2000, or such later than four years after date as the Effective DateAdministrator shall request, implement the national system of earth science information report referred to in Part B.4 paragraph (b) of this Section, and, thereafter, take all measures required to ensure the efficient completion of the ProjectProject and the achievement of the objectives thereof, based on the conclusions and recommendations of the said report and the Administrator’s views on the matter.
1. For the purposes of this Schedule:
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Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn only on account of expenditures for goods and works provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and or works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide services financed out of the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit.
1. Except The Borrower shall:
(a) implement the Project in accordance with the procedures set out in the PIM and, except as the Administrator shall otherwise agree, the Borrower shall carry out the Project in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual and shall not amend amend, abrogate or waive any provision thereof without which, in the prior approval opinion of the Administrator.
2. The Borrower shall maintain until , may materially or adversely affect the completion execution of the Project:
(a) a Project supervisor, and a Project chief in MEM, the latter with experience, qualifications and terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator;; and
(b) the monitoring committee referred to in Section 6.01 (e) of this Agreement, under the chairmanship of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEE, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; and
(c) maintain policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with the PIM and performance indicators referred included in the PIM, satisfactory to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreementthe Administrator, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof.
32. The Not later than May 31, 1999, the Borrower shall:and SONEG shall carry out jointly with the Administrator, a comprehensive mid-term review to assess the progress achieved in the execution of the Project.
(a) Without any limitation to the generality of the foregoing, the review shall cover the implementation and management aspects of the Project, including policy reforms, the performance and use of the technical assistance personnel, the role and performance of national experts involved in the execution of the Project, the status and results of training, reporting, accounting and audit performance, disbursement and procurement procedures, and the level of amounts deposited into the Project Accounts.
(b) Not later than thirty (30) days prior to the said mid-term review, the Borrower and SONEG shall furnish to the Administrator quarterly progress reportsAdministrator, for its comments, a report in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, including an evaluation of the first such report to be furnished to progress achieved in implementing the Administrator not later than three months after the Effective Date;
(b) review, every six months, beginning nine months after the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), (c), (d) and 3 various components of the Project, in accordance with guidelines satisfactory to the Administrator, and submit its recommendations a draft action plan containing proposals for training for the Administrator’s approval;remedying identified deficiencies.
(c) undertakeThe Borrower and SONEG shall, jointly with the Administrator, before the end of the first quarter of each calendar year, annual reviews of the progress made in Project implementation, such review to examine the proposed work program for the following year, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) promptly thereafter: (i) of this Agreement;
(d) apply, in relation to the review referred to under the preceding subparagraph (c), the procedures specified in Article 3.04 (b) of this Agreement relative to the midterm review;
(e) establish, according to recommendationsprepare and adopt an action plan, acceptable to the Administrator, based on the recommendations stemming from the aforementioned review; and (ii) thereafter, carry out the said action plan for the remaining period of feasibility studies previously furnished Project implementation.
3. The Borrower shall take all measures required on its part to conclude, with a qualified private operator, contractual arrangements satisfactory to the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B of the Project, and the pilot center referred to in paragraph 3 of Part D of the Project; and
(f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after operation and management of its sewerage systems in the review referred to in subparagraph (c) city of this paragraph.
4. The Borrower shall:
(a) not later than two years after the Effective Date, implement the actions, provide training and carry out the studies, as the case may be, referred to under Parts A, B.1, 2 and C.3 of the Project;
(b) not later than three years after the Effective Date, implement the national environmental information system referred to in Part C.2 of the Project; and
(c) not later than four years after the Effective Date, implement the national system of earth science information referred to in Part B.4 of the ProjectConakry.
1. For the purposes of this Schedule:
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Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn on account of expenditures for goods and works provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide services financed out the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit.. General Provisions
1. Except The Borrower shall maintain:
(a) the Capacity Building Coordinating Committee (CBCC), whose functions, composition and terms of reference shall be acceptable to the Administrator, to be responsible for providing overall policy and strategic guidance for the Project and, in particular, to review the progress of the Project, and address policy issues arising in the course of the implementation of the Project; and
(b) the Capacity Building Unit of MLGRUD (CBU), whose functions, composition and terms of reference shall be acceptable to the Administrator, to be responsible for overall coordination of implementation of the Project.
2. The Borrower shall maintain, in each of the eight provinces that comprise RDCs:
(a) a Provincial Development Committee to monitor on a continuing basis the activities undertaken by RDCs under the Project; and
(b) a Provincial Support Team, consisting of a team leader and the requisite number of facilitators, to support the Provincial Development Committee and facilitate improvements in the planning, implementation and management processes of RDCs.
3. The Borrower shall:
(a) prepare and transmit to the Administrator:
(i) a Project Implementation Manual, acceptable to the Administrator, giving details of all procurement and disbursement arrangements, performance indicators and other administrative, financial and organizational arrangements, as shall have been agreed with the Administrator for purposes of the Project, and
(ii) a Project Operational Manual, acceptable to the Administrator, giving details of all procedural arrangements for the preparation and implementation of Sub-projects, including Sub-project identification and appraisal procedures, relevant environmental appraisal criteria, monitoring and evaluation processes, applicable procurement, disbursement and other implementation guidelines, criteria for the determination of Eligible RDCs and selection of sub-projects, model forms of Participation Agreements and Beneficiary Contracts and, in the case of Sub-projects under Part B of the Project, the applicable borrowing capacity appraisal procedures and on-lending terms and conditions; and
(b) carry out the Project in accordance with procedures set out in the Project Implementation Manual and the Project Operational Manual, and, except as the Administrator shall otherwise agree, the Borrower shall carry out the Project in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual and shall not amend or waive any provision thereof without thereof, if such amendment or waiver may, in the prior approval opinion of the Administrator, materially or adversely affect the implementation of the Project.
24. The Borrower shall maintain until the completion of the Projectshall:
(a) a Project supervisor, and a Project chief in MEM, the latter with experience, qualifications and terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator;
(b) the monitoring committee referred to in Section 6.01 (e) of this Agreement, under the chairmanship of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEE, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; and
(c) maintain policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 paragraph 3 (a) (i) of this AgreementSchedule, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof.;
3. The (b) not later than October 31, 1998, undertake, in conjunction with the Administrator and Eligible RDCs, a midterm review of the Project, during which they shall exchange views generally on all matters relating to the progress of the Project and the performance by the Borrower shalland Eligible RDCs of their respective obligations under this Agreement, including:
(i) the progress achieved by the Borrower and Eligible RDCs in the implementation of the Project, having regard to the performance indicators referred to in paragraphs 3 (a) (i) and 4 (a) of this Schedule;
(ii) a review of the proposed work plans and budget for the forthcoming fiscal year;
(iii) the performance of Eligible RDCs in the implementation of Sub-projects; and
(iv) review of the progress achieved in the implementation of the Borrower’s decentralization policy;
(c) not later than one month prior to the midterm review, furnish to the Administrator quarterly progress reportsAdministrator, for its comments, a report, in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, on the first such report progress and status of the Project, and giving details, of the various matters to be furnished discussed at such review; and
(d) following the midterm review, undertake to act promptly and diligently in order to take, or cause Eligible RDCs to take, any corrective action deemed necessary to remedy any shortcoming noted in the Administrator implementation of the Project, or to implement, or cause Eligible RDCs to implement, such other measures as may have been agreed upon between the parties in furtherance of the objectives of the Project.
(a) The Borrower shall, not later than three months after one month prior to the Effective Date;beginning of each fiscal year, submit to the Administrator, for review and approval, proposed annual work plans and budget for the forthcoming fiscal year, giving details of proposed budgetary allocations and disbursement estimates, proposed procurement activities, and such other particulars as the Administrator may require.
(b) reviewThe Borrower shall, every six monthsnot later than March 31 and September 30 of each year, beginning nine months after the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), (c), (d) and 3 of the Project, in accordance with guidelines satisfactory submit to the Administrator, and submit its recommendations Administrator for training for review semi-annual progress reports on the Administrator’s approval;
(c) undertake, jointly with the Administrator, before the end of the first quarter of each calendar year, annual reviews of the progress made in Project implementation, such review to examine the proposed work program for the following year, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement;
(d) apply, in relation to the review referred to under the preceding subparagraph (c), the procedures specified in Article 3.04 (b) of this Agreement relative to the midterm review;
(e) establish, according to recommendations, acceptable to the Administrator, of feasibility studies previously furnished to the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B status of the Project, and the pilot center referred performance by the Borrower and Eligible RDCs of their respective obligations under this Agreement. Additional Terms and Conditions Governing Loans and Grants
6. Further to in paragraph 3 Section 3.04 of Part D this Agreement, the proceeds of the Project; and
(f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after the review referred Interim Fund Credit provided to in subparagraph (c) of this paragraph.
4. The Borrower shall:
(a) not later than two years after the Effective Date, implement the actions, provide training Eligible RDCs under Parts A and carry out the studiesB to finance Grants or Loans, as the case may be, referred shall be subject to the following additional terms and conditions:
(a) in the case of Grants only:
(i) the amount so provided to Eligible RDCs shall be used exclusively to finance Sub-projects under Parts APart A of the Project, B.1, 2 and C.3 or to provide Sub-grants to Beneficiaries to finance Sub-projects under Part A of the Project;
(ii) except as the Administrator may otherwise agree, the amount of each Grant shall not exceed $250,000 equivalent in any fiscal year; and
(iii) each Eligible RDC shall allocate an amount of not less than 10 percent of the amount of its annual Grant to finance community development Sub-projects initiated and implemented by local community groups or organizations, in accordance with criteria specified in the Project Operational Manual;
(b) not later than three years after in the Effective Datecase of Loans only, implement the national environmental information system amount so provided to Eligible RDCs shall be used exclusively to finance Sub-projects under Part B of the Project or, where appropriate, to provide Sub-loans to Beneficiaries to finance Sub-projects under Part B of the Project;
(c) no Sub-project shall be considered for financing under the Project, except in accordance with criteria, and terms and conditions, set forth in the Project Operational Manual;
(d) goods and services required for the purposes of financing Sub-projects shall be procured in accordance with procedures referred to in Part C.2 C of Schedule 3 to this Agreement, and set forth in the Project Operational Manual;
(e) no Sub-project shall be considered for financing under the Project, unless (i) the proposed Sub-project has been properly appraised to ensure that it is viable and fully justified, and that the proposed option represents the least-cost alternative; and (ii) the Eligible RDC or the Beneficiary, as the case may be, has made adequate arrangements for the financing of maintenance and other incremental recurrent costs of the ProjectSub-project, if any;
(f) every Sub-project proposal shall be classified according to environmental impact category, and subjected to environmental impact assessment, to ensure that: (i) it is fully consistent with environmental criteria set out in the Project Operational Manual, and (ii) where appropriate, mitigation measures designed to minimize adverse effects of proposed Sub-projects are identified and incorporated in the Sub-project design;
(g) for purposes of each Sub-project to be executed by a Beneficiary, the Eligible RDC shall conclude a contract with the Beneficiary substantially in the form of the model form provided in the Project Operational Manual, setting forth the respective obligations of the parties thereunder, including details of disbursement schedules and procurement procedures, the amount of the Beneficiary’s counterpart contribution, if any, details of any further safeguards as may be needed for the protection of the environment, and, where appropriate, the right of the Eligible RDC to:
(i) require the Beneficiary to carry out the Sub-project with due diligence and efficiency and in accordance with sound technical, financial, managerial and environmental standards and practices, and to maintain adequate records;
(ii) obtain all such information as the Administrator or the Eligible RDC shall reasonably request relating to the implementation of the Sub-project and the performance of the Beneficiary thereunder; and
(ciii) suspend or terminate the right of the Beneficiary to the use of the proceeds of a Grant or Loan upon failure by such Beneficiary to perform its obligations under such contract.
(h) the proceeds of a Grant or Loan shall not later than four years after be used to finance taxes or duties levied on or in respect of Eligible RDC Expenditures, or any part thereof; and
(i) Eligible RDCs shall have their administrative, technical and managerial performance for each fiscal year audited by independent auditors acceptable to the Effective DateAdministrator, implement having regard to the national system provisions of earth science information referred to in Part B.4 their respective Participation Agreements and the Project Operational Manual.
7. For purposes of Parts A and B of the Project, an RDC shall be deemed eligible for a Grant or a Loan, as the case may be, if:
(a) it has had its annual investment plan for the forthcoming fiscal year evaluated and approved in accordance with the Project Operational Manual;
(b) it has engaged the requisite number of suitably qualified and experienced personnel, in accordance with the requirements of Section 5.01 of this Agreement and the Project Operational Manual;
(c) it satisfies the other eligibility criteria specified in the Project Operational Manual; and
(d) in the case of eligibility for a Loan only, it has:
(i) successfully undertaken the borrowing capacity assessment procedures prescribed in the Project Operational Manual, and
(ii) opened a commercial bank account on terms acceptable to the Borrower and the Administrator, and deposited therein the equivalent of not less than 10 percent of the total estimated investment cost of the corresponding Sub-project.
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Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn on account of expenditures for goods and works provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide services financed out the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit. Project Coordination
1. The policy coordination of all Project implementation activities shall be carried out by an interministerial Project Policy Coordination Committee (PPCC), comprising representatives from MOF, MOFA, MLGRD, Ministries of Works and Housing, Environment, Science and Technology, Trade and Industries, Employment and Social Welfare, and Roads and Highways. PPCC shall provide overall policy guidance and advise the various implementing agencies accordingly. PPCC shall be chaired by the Minister for Food and Agriculture, or his designate, and shall meet at least once in each year.
12. At the technical level, coordination shall be carried out through the NTSC, comprising representatives of MOFA, MLGRD, CWSD, as well as, DFR, GNAFF, NBSSI, the Department of Cooperatives, GIDA and GAPVOD. The Chief Director of MOFA shall chair NTSC, and the National Project Coordinator shall serve as the Secretary. NTSC shall meet semiannually to review the work program and progress reports on the Project and make recommendations to management on the actions required to achieve Project targets. Project Implementation
3. The Borrower shall, for purposes of carrying out the Project, establish and maintain a Rural Infrastructure Coordinating Unit (RICU) in MOFA, with primary responsibility for coordinating implementation support to the District Assemblies and community groups and associations. RICU shall have broad autonomy in implementing the work program agreed upon with the PPC and NTSC. For purposes of avoiding duplication, the existing Project Unit, established under the Agricultural Sector Investment Project (Credit No. 2555 GH), shall be integrated into RICU to become a single implementation unit for rural infrastructure. RICU shall be headed by a National Coordinator, selected by MOFA, supported by relevant technical staff, including a rural infrastructure engineer and an institutions specialist, all under terms of reference and with qualifications and experience satisfactory to the Administrator and appointed in accordance with procedures under Section II of Schedule 3 to this Agreement.
4. RICU shall:
(a) implement technical and institutional strengthening aspects of the Project, including ensuring that Project actions and interventions complement those of other similar projects in the sector;
(b) be responsible for timely reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and impact assessments;
(c) establish and maintain a management information system to provide up-to-date information on the status of implementation of subprojects in the various zones; and
(d) provide policy and technical liaison with the PPCC and NTSC.
5. The Borrower shall establish four decentralized zonal project offices to strengthen village-level institutions, Zone 1 with head office in Tamale for the Northern, Upper East and Upper West Regions; Zone II with head office in Kumasi for the Xxxxxxx and Xxxxx Ahafo Regions; Zone III with head office in Cape Coast for the Central and Western Regions; and Zone IV with head office in Accra for Greater Accra, the Eastern and Volta Regions. Each Zonal Project Office shall be headed by a Zonal Project Coordinator, with relevant technical and administrative staff.
6. Day-to-day responsibility for Project implementation at the district level shall be the responsibility of each DA with technical oversight of the respective zonal office. The District Executive Committee and its administrative offices shall be strengthened for purposes of Project implementation. Public-good Subprojects shall be financed through the DACF, based on eligible Subprojects from the District Development Plan. Private-good Subprojects shall be financed through the DRIF.
7. Except as the Administrator shall otherwise agree, the Borrower shall carry shall, in carrying out the Project Project, apply the guidelines and procedures specified in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual and shall not amend assign, amend, abrogate or waive the Project Implementation Manual or any provision thereof without which, in the prior approval opinion of the Administrator, will materially or adversely affect the implementation of the Project.
28. The Borrower shall maintain until the completion of the Projectshall:
(a) a Project supervisor, and a Project chief in MEM, the latter with experience, qualifications and terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator;
(b) the monitoring committee referred to in Section 6.01 (e) of this Agreement, under the chairmanship of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEE, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; and
(c) maintain policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with indicators referred satisfactory to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreementthe Administrator, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof.
3. The Borrower shall:
(a) furnish to the Administrator quarterly progress reports, in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, the first such report to be furnished to the Administrator not later than three months after the Effective Date;
(b) reviewprepare, every six months, beginning nine months after the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), (c), (d) and 3 terms of the Project, in accordance with guidelines reference satisfactory to the Administrator, and submit its recommendations for training for the Administrator’s approval;
(c) undertake, jointly with the Administrator, before the end of the first quarter of each calendar year, annual reviews of the progress made in Project implementation, such review to examine the proposed work program for the following year, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement;
(d) apply, in relation to the review referred to under the preceding subparagraph (c), the procedures specified in Article 3.04 (b) of this Agreement relative to the midterm review;
(e) establish, according to recommendations, acceptable furnish to the Administrator, of feasibility studies previously furnished to on or about December 31, 1998, a report integrating the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B results of the Project, monitoring and the pilot center referred evaluation activities performed pursuant to in paragraph 3 of Part D of the Project; and
(f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after the review referred to in subparagraph (c) of this paragraph.
4. The Borrower shall:
(a) not later than two years after of this Section, on the Effective Date, implement progress achieved in the actions, provide training carrying out of the Project during the period preceding the date of said report and carry setting out the studies, as measures recommended to ensure the case may be, referred to under Parts A, B.1, 2 and C.3 efficient carrying out of the Project;
(b) not later than three years after Project and the Effective Date, implement the national environmental information system referred to in Part C.2 achievement of the Projectobjectives thereof during the period following such date; and
(c) not review with the Administrator, by June 30, 1999, or such later than four years after date as the Effective DateAdministrator shall request, implement the national system of earth science information report referred to in Part B.4 paragraph (b) of this Section and, thereafter, take all measures required to ensure the efficient completion of the ProjectProject and the achievement of the objectives thereof, based on the conclusions and recommendations of the said report and the Administrator’s views on the matter.
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Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn on account of expenditures for goods and works provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 1.10 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from firms that are registered or incorporated in, and individuals and personal who are nationals of, Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide compete for services financed out of the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit.
1. Except as the Administrator shall otherwise agree, the Borrower shall carry out the Project in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual and shall not amend or waive any provision thereof without the prior approval of the Administrator.
2. The Borrower shall maintain until the completion of the Projectshall:
(a) a Project supervisor, and a Project chief in MEM, the latter with experience, qualifications and terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator;
(b) the monitoring committee referred to in Section 6.01 (e) of this Agreement, under the chairmanship of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEE, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; and
(c) maintain policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with indicators referred satisfactory to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreementthe Administrator, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof.
3. The Borrower shall:
(a) furnish to the Administrator quarterly progress reports, in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, the first such report to be furnished to the Administrator not later than three months after the Effective Date;
(b) reviewprepare, every six months, beginning nine months after the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), (c), (d) and 3 terms of the Project, in accordance with guidelines reference satisfactory to the Administrator, and submit its recommendations for training for furnish to the Administrator’s approval;, on or about April 10, 2001 a report integrating the results of the monitoring and evaluation activities performed pursuant to paragraph
(a) of this Section, on the progress achieved in the carrying out of the Project during the period preceding the date of said report and setting out the measures recommended to ensure the efficient carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof during the period following such date; and
(c) undertake, jointly review with the Administrator, before by May 15, 2001, or such later date as the end of the first quarter of each calendar year, annual reviews of the progress made in Project implementation, such review to examine the proposed work program for the following yearAdministrator shall request, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators report referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement;
(d) apply, in relation to the review referred to under the preceding subparagraph (c), the procedures specified in Article 3.04 paragraph (b) of this Agreement relative Section, and, thereafter, take all measures required to ensure the midterm review;efficient completion of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof, based on the conclusions and recommendations of the said report and the Administrator’s views on the matter.
(e) establish2. The Borrower shall, according not later than May 31 in each year, review the progress made in implementation of the Project in accordance with a policy framework agreed with the Administrator and shall ensure that all financiers of the PEDP are invited to recommendationsreview meetings.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Schedule, the Borrower shall, under terms of reference acceptable to the Administrator, retain no later than December 31, 1998, an independent external monitoring team for the purposes of feasibility studies previously furnished to third party supervision of the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B implementation of the Project, and the pilot center referred to in paragraph 3 of Part D of the Project; and
(f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after the review referred to in subparagraph (c) of this paragraph.
4. The Borrower shall:
(a) not later than two years after shall undertake the Effective Date, implement the actions, provide training and carry out the studies, as the case may be, referred to under Parts A, B.1, 2 and C.3 construction of the Project;schools under the Project in accordance with criteria, procedures and mechanism acceptable to the Administrator.
(b) not later than three years after 5. The Borrower shall undertake such teacher training programs under the Effective Date, implement Project as shall have been approved by the national environmental information system referred to in Part C.2 of the Project; and
(c) not later than four years after the Effective Date, implement the national system of earth science information referred to in Part B.4 of the ProjectAdministrator.
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Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn on account of expenditures for goods provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide services financed out the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit.
1. Except as The Borrower shall maintain:
(a) a National ECD Implementation Committee (NECDIC), to be chaired by the Permanent Secretary, XXXXxX, and whose functions, composition and terms of reference shall be acceptable to the Administrator Association, to be responsible for providing overall policy and strategic guidance for the Project and, in particular, to review and approve proposed work plans and budgets, review the progress of the Project and address policy issues arising in the course of the implementation of the Project; and
(b) an intersectoral District ECD Implementation Committee (DECDIC), to be chaired by the District Education Officer in each Selected District, to be responsible for overall coordination of the activities of the Project in the Selected District.
2. The Borrower shall otherwise agreedesignate:
(a) the Permanent Secretary, XXXXxX, to have overall responsibility for the management and coordination of the Project; and
(b) a suitably qualified and experienced official to be head of PPE and Project Coordinator and, as such, to be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Project, including coordination of procurement, disbursement and accounting activities, preparation of annual work plans and budgets, progress reports, supervision of the recruitment and performance of consultants, and to act as secretary of NECDIC.
3. The Borrower shall take appropriate steps to address the staffing requirements of NACECE, DICECEs and PPE and, to this end, shall proceed to fill, and thereafter to keep filled at all times, the positions identified in the Project Implementation Manual.
4. The Borrower shall carry out the Project in accordance with procedures set out in the Project Implementation Manual and and, except as the Administrator Association shall otherwise agree, shall not amend amend, abrogate or waive any provision thereof without thereof, if such amendment, abrogation or waiver may, in the prior approval opinion of the AdministratorAdministrator Association, materially or adversely affect the implementation of the Project.
25. The Borrower shall maintain until the completion of the Projectshall:
(a) a Project supervisor, and a Project chief in MEM, the latter with experience, qualifications and terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator;
(b) the monitoring committee referred to in Section 6.01 (e) of this Agreement, under the chairmanship of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEE, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; and
(c) maintain policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreementthe Project Implementation Manual, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof.
3. The Borrower shall:
(a) furnish to the Administrator quarterly progress reports, in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, the first such report to be furnished to the Administrator not later than three months after the Effective Date;
(b) not later than February 28 of each year, undertake, in conjunction with the Administrator Association and Selected NGOs, a joint annual review of the Project (or, in the case of the annual review to be undertaken not later than February 28, 1999, a midterm review, every six months, beginning nine months after the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), during which they shall exchange views generally on all matters relating to the progress of the Project and the performance by the Borrower of its respective obligations under this Agreement, including:
(c), (di) and 3 the progress achieved by the Borrower in the implementation of the Project, in accordance with guidelines satisfactory having regard to the Administrator, performance indicators referred to in paragraph and submit its recommendations for training 5 (a) of this Schedule;
(ii) a review of the proposed work plans and budget for the Administrator’s approvalforthcoming fiscal year; and
(iii) in the case of the midterm review, proposals for such strategic adjustments to the Project as may be deemed necessary or appropriate in furtherance of the objectives of the Project;
(c) undertakenot later than one month prior to each annual review, jointly with furnish to the AdministratorAdministrator Association, before for its comments, a report, in such detail as the end Administrator Association shall reasonably request, on the progress and status of the first quarter of each calendar yearProject and giving details, annual reviews in particular, of the progress made in Project implementation, various matters to be discussed at such review to examine the proposed work program for the following year, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement;review; and
(d) applyfollowing each annual review, undertake to act promptly and diligently in relation order to take, or cause Selected NGOs to take, any corrective action deemed necessary to remedy any shortcoming noted in the review referred implementation of the Project or to under implement, or cause Selected NGOs to implement, such other measures as may have been agreed upon between the preceding subparagraph (c), parties in furtherance of the procedures specified in Article 3.04 (b) of this Agreement relative to the midterm review;
(e) establish, according to recommendations, acceptable to the Administrator, of feasibility studies previously furnished to the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B objectives of the Project, and the pilot center referred to in paragraph 3 of Part D of the Project; and
(f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after the review referred to in subparagraph (c) of this paragraph.
46. The Borrower shallshall submit to the Administrator Association, for its review or approval, as the case may be:
(a) not later than two years after January 31 of each year, proposed annual work plans and budget for the Effective Dateforthcoming fiscal year, implement the actionsgiving details of proposed budgetary allocations and disbursement estimates, provide proposed procurement and training activities and carry out the studies, such other particulars as the case Administrator Association may berequire, referred to under Parts Aincluding, B.1where applicable, 2 and C.3 an evaluation of the Projectresults of the training program for the current fiscal year;
(b) semiannual progress reports on the status of the Project to be submitted not later than three years after the Effective DateJanuary 31 and July 31 of each year, implement the national environmental information system referred to in Part C.2 of including semiannual procurement reports, giving details of:
(i) revised cost estimates for individual contracts and for the Project, including best estimates of allowances for price contingencies;
(ii) revised timing of procurement actions, including advertisingadvertizing, bidding, contract award and completion time for individual contracts;
(iii) status of compliance with aggregate limits prescribed for specific procurement procedures; and
(c) not later than four years after reports, as needed, on the Effective Date, implement the national system award of earth science information referred to in Part B.4 of contracts under the Project.
17. For the purposes of this Schedule:Part F of the Project, the Borrower shall establish: (a) a Monitoring and Evaluation Working Group, to be chaired by the Head of Monitoring and Evaluation of MOEMoE, and comprising representatives of concerned agencies and entities, to oversee monitoring and evaluation activities at the national level; and
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Eligibility Restrictions. 1. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.6 of the Guidelines, the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit may only be withdrawn on account of expenditures for goods and works provided by nationals of, and produced in or supplied from, Participating Countries; consequently, nationals of countries that are not Participating Countries and bidders offering goods and works from such countries shall be disqualified from bidding for such contracts, and the bidding documents shall so specify.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1.02 of the Consultant Guidelines, only consultants from Participating Countries shall be eligible to provide services financed out the proceeds of the Interim Fund Credit.
1. Except as The Borrower shall: (i) implement Part A of the Administrator shall otherwise agreeProject, through PCU, (ii) cause AGETIPE-MALI to implement Parts B and C of the Borrower shall carry out Project, (iii) cause EDM to implement Part D of the Project Project, and (iv) cause ACI to implement Part E of the Project, all in accordance with the Project Implementation Manual Plan and with the Environmental Mitigation Plan. PCU shall not amend or waive any provision thereof without be responsible for the prior approval overall coordination of the implementation of the Project. MCC shall be responsible for the supervision of the implementation of Part C of the Project.
2. Before the beginning of each Project Year, for the purposes of Part B of the Project, the Borrower shall enter into a Contrat de Ville with the local government of each of the Project Cities, under terms and conditions acceptable to the Administrator.
23. The Borrower shall maintain until the completion of the Projectshall:
(a) a Project supervisormaintain, and a Project chief in MEMor cause to be maintained, the latter with experience, qualifications and terms of reference satisfactory to the Administrator;
(b) the monitoring committee referred to in Section 6.01 (e) of this Agreement, under the chairmanship of a representative of MEM and comprising representatives of MEE, MEF and other ministries as called upon from time to time, in accordance with their respective relevance to Project implementation; and
(c) policies and procedures adequate to enable it to monitor and evaluate on an ongoing basis, in accordance with performance indicators referred satisfactory to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreementthe Administrator, the carrying out of the Project and the achievement of the objectives thereof.
3. The Borrower shall:;
(ab) furnish to the Administrator for its review and comments quarterly progress reportsreports on the status of the Project;
(c) not later than July 15 of each year, commencing on July 15, 1997, undertake, in conjunction with the Administrator, AGETIPE-MALI, ACI, EDM and the local governments of the Project Cities, a joint annual review on all matters relating to the Project and, in particular, the progress achieved during the current fiscal year, having regard to the monitoring indicators referred to in subparagraph (a) of this paragraph;
(d) not later than one month prior to each annual review, furnish to the Administrator: (i) for its approval, a proposed annual work program, including a proposed budget and financing plan, for the forthcoming fiscal year, and (ii) for its review, a report in such scope and detail as the Administrator shall reasonably request, on the first such report to be furnished to progress of the Administrator not later than three months after Project during the Effective Date;current year; and
(be) following each annual review, every six monthsact promptly and diligently in order to take, beginning nine months after or assist ACI, EDM, and AGETIPE-MALI in taking, any corrective action deemed necessary to remedy any shortcoming identified in the Effective Date, applications for training under Part A.2 (a); Part B.1 (b) and 2 (c); and Part C.1 (a), (c), (d) and 3 implementation of the Project, or to implement, or assist ACI, EDM and AGETIPE-MALI in accordance with guidelines satisfactory to implementing, such measures as may have been agreed upon between the Administrator, and submit its recommendations for training for the Administrator’s approval;
(c) undertake, jointly with the Administrator, before the end parties in furtherance of the first quarter of each calendar year, annual reviews of the progress made in Project implementation, such review to examine the proposed work program for the following year, the budget allocated to said program and the implementation performance during the preceding year, having regard to the Project performance indicators referred to in Section 3.04 (a) (i) of this Agreement;
(d) apply, in relation to the review referred to under the preceding subparagraph (c), the procedures specified in Article 3.04 (b) of this Agreement relative to the midterm review;
(e) establish, according to recommendations, acceptable to the Administrator, of feasibility studies previously furnished to the Administrator, the pilot unit referred to in subparagraph (e) of paragraph 1 of Part B of the Project, and the pilot center referred to in paragraph 3 of Part D of the Project; and
(f) implement the work program for the following year as approved after the review referred to in subparagraph (c) of this paragraph.
4. The Borrower shall:
(a) not later than two years after the Effective Date, implement the actions, provide training and carry out the studies, as the case may be, referred to under Parts A, B.1, 2 and C.3 of the Project;
(b) not later than three years after the Effective Date, implement the national environmental information system referred to in Part C.2 of the Project; and
(c) not later than four years after the Effective Date, implement the national system of earth science information referred to in Part B.4 objectives of the Project.
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