Common use of Employment of Consultants Clause in Contracts

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 50,000 equivalent each each; or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 25,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions this exception to prior Association review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, ; (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 50,000 equivalent or above, ; or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 25,000 equivalent or above.

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower Recipient in carrying out the Project, the Borrower Recipient shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationAdministrator. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Administrator on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, complex time-based assignments, the Borrower Recipient shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationAdministrator. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower Recipient shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationAdministrator. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Administrator review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each; or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Administrator review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, Administrator; (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, ; or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower Recipient in carrying out the ProjectTechnical Assistance, the Borrower Recipient shall employ consultants consultants: (i) whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants Administrator; and (ii) who shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Administrator on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the The World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower Recipient shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the BankAdministrator, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationAdministrator. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the BankAdministrator, the Borrower Recipient shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationAdministrator. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Administrator review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to: (ai) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each; or (bii) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to to: (ai) the terms of reference and short lists for such contracts, ; (bii) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.;

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower Municipality in carrying out Part E of the Project, the Borrower Municipality shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower Municipality shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower Municipality shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 50,000 equivalent each each; or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 25,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, Bank; (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract contracts value to $100,000 50,000 equivalent or above, ; or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 25,000 equivalent or above.

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each, or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the AssociationBank, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.or

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment recruitment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 75,000 equivalent each each, or (b) contracts for the employment recruitment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each35,000 equivalent, respectively. However, said exceptions this exception to prior Association review shall not apply to (a) to the terms of reference for such contractscontracts or to the employment of individuals, (b) to single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) to assignments of a critical nature, nature as reasonably determined by the Association, or (d) amendments to of contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for above the employment aforementioned prior review thresholds. 1. For the purposes of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the AssociationBank, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 120,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 60,000 equivalent or above.

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.or

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in the carrying out of the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions this exception to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-single source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, nature as reasonably determined by the AssociationBank, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule: (a) the term "eligible Categories" means Categories (1) (2) (3) and (4) set forth in the table in paragraph 1 of Schedule 1 to this Agreement;

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ or cause the relevant Implementing Agencies to employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines)1981. For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or each; or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to to: (ai) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (bii) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (ciii) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, Bank; (div) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or ; or (ev) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $$ 50,000 equivalent or above.. Implementation Program Part A: Subsidiary Agreements

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the The World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Consultants’ Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the BankAssociation, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Consultants’ Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each, or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions exception to prior Association review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-single source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, nature as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or aboveabove in the case of consulting firms, or and (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or aboveabove in the case of individuals. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short listsshortlists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each, or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out Parts A, C and E of the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each; or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, Bank; (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, ; or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower Recipient in carrying out the ProjectTechnical Assistance, the Borrower Recipient shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationAdministrator. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Administrator on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the The World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, complex time-based assignments, the Borrower Recipient shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationAdministrator. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower Recipient shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationAdministrator. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Administrator review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Administrator review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, Administrator; (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, ; or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in the carrying out of the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, timetime based-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ consultant’s services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions this exception to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contractscontracts nor to the first three contracts for consultants’ services to be financed with the proceeds of the Loan, (b) single-to the employment of individuals, to single source selection of consulting firms, (c) to assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the AssociationBank, (d) and to amendments to of contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the BankAssociation, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the BankAssociation, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. The Board shall: (a) two months prior to the beginning of the Fiscal Year, furnish to the Association its annual work program; and

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the AssociationBorrower and the Bank, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 120,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 60,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the AssociationBank, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.or

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out with the implementation of the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 50,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 20,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 50,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 20,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower Project State and APVVP in carrying out the Project, the Borrower each of them shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower Project State and APVVP shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower Project State and APVVP shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each; or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.or

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower Recipient in carrying out the ProjectTechnical Assistance, the Borrower Recipient shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationAdministrator. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Administrator on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the The World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower Recipient shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationAdministrator. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower Recipient shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationAdministrator. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Administrator review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions this exception to prior Association Administrator review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, Bank; (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, ; or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each; or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions this exception to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the AssociationBank, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower Recipient in carrying out the ProjectTechnical Assistance, the Borrower Recipient shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationAdministrator. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Administrator on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, complex time-based assignments, the Borrower Recipient shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationAdministrator. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower Recipient shall use other standard forms agreed with the AssociationAdministrator. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association Administrator review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Administrator review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the AssociationAdministrator, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-time- based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each; or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, ; (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, ; or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. The Permanent Secretary, MOH, shall be the Project Director and, as such, shall be responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of the Project. He shall be assisted, at the district level, by the District Health Management Teams, district based organizations, CBOs and NGOs. The Program Manager of NASCP shall be responsible for the technical aspects of project implementation.

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short listsshortlists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each each, or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions this exception to prior Association review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, ; (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.; or

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out Parts A and B of the Project, Project the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above.or

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ or cause to be employed consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the AssociationBank. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association Bank on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the The World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Consultants Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants shall be employed under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the AssociationBank. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use cause other standard forms agreed with the AssociationBank to be used. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Consultants Guidelines requiring prior Association Bank review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 equivalent each or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions to prior Association Bank review shall not apply to (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the AssociationBank, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 equivalent or above, or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule:

Employment of Consultants. 1. In order to assist the Borrower in carrying out the Project, the Borrower shall employ consultants whose qualifications, experience and terms and conditions of employment shall be satisfactory to the Association. Such consultants shall be selected in accordance with principles and procedures satisfactory to the Association on the basis of the "Guidelines for the Use of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers and by the World Bank as Executing Agency" published by the Bank in August 1981 (the Consultant Consultants’ Guidelines). For complex, time-based assignments, the Borrower shall employ such consultants under contracts using the standard form of contract for consultants’ services issued by the Bank, with such modifications as shall have been agreed by the Association. Where no relevant standard contract documents have been issued by the Bank, the Borrower shall use other standard forms agreed with the Association. 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this Section, the provisions of the Consultant Consultants’ Guidelines requiring prior Association review or approval of budgets, short lists, selection procedures, letters of invitation, proposals, evaluation reports and contracts contracts, shall not apply to to: (a) contracts for the employment of consulting firms estimated to cost less than $100,000 50,000 equivalent each each; or (b) contracts for the employment of individuals estimated to cost less than $50,000 25,000 equivalent each. However, said exceptions exception to prior Association review shall not apply to to: (a) the terms of reference for such contracts, ; (b) single-source selection of consulting firms, ; (c) assignments of a critical nature, as reasonably determined by the Association, (d) amendments to contracts for the employment of consulting firms raising the contract value to $100,000 50,000 equivalent or above, ; or (e) amendments to contracts for the employment of individual consultants raising the contract value to $50,000 25,000 equivalent or above. 1. For the purposes of this Schedule: