Without limitation to Section I. A.2(a) of this Schedule, the Steering Committee shall be chaired by a representative of the MEM, and comprised of, inter alia, representatives of the ministry responsible for finance, ministry responsible for defense, ministry responsible for development planning and cooperation, DGE, ARSE, AT2ER, CEET, and CEB, each selected at a level in the hierarchy of its institution which enables it to participate actively and in a timely fashion in the collegial decision making process of the Steering Committee.
Without limitation to Section I. A.2(a) of this Schedule, the Steering Committee shall be responsible for the provision of policy guidance to the PCU, the coordination of the stakeholders involved in the implementation of the Project, the coordination between the Project activities and other activities in the sector and the resolution of deadlock if and when they occur; the general oversight of the Project including the approval of the Annual Work Plans and Budgets and the review of the Project Reports.
Without limitation to Section I. A.3(a) of this Schedule, the PCU shall be supported by a Technical Committee with focal points from relevant sector institutions (DGE, ARSE, AT2ER, CEET, and CEB), and shall include the following key staff: (i) a Project coordinator,
Without limitation to Section I. A.3(a) of this Schedule, the PCU shall be responsible for day-to-day coordination of the Project activities, including inter alia: (i) carrying out Project financial management and procurement activities; (ii) monitoring and evaluating Project activities and preparing Project Reports
Without limitation to Section I. A.4 (b) of this Schedule, and in a case where a Service Provider Subproject shall be executed by a Beneficiary instead of by a Service Provider, the Recipient, through the Service Provider, shall transfer, on a non-reimbursable basis, a portion of the Grant proceeds to the Beneficiary pursuant to an agreement (the Service Provider Sub-grant Agreement) to be entered into between the Recipient, through the Service Provider, and said Beneficiary on terms and conditions acceptable to the World Bank which shall follow the model set forth in the Operational Manual, including, inter alia:
Without limitation to Section I. A.1(a) of this Schedule, the GNPSC shall be chaired by the Minister of the MPTEN or his representative, and include representatives of the Recipient’s ministries responsible for finance, budget, trade, industry, and SMEs, environment and sustainable development, higher education, scientific research and innovation, technical education, vocational training and employment, (all such representatives being selected at a sufficiently high level to be duly authorized to make policy decisions). On an ad hoc basis, other experts as may be needed to review the matter under consideration may be invited to participate in meetings of the GNPSC.
Without limitation to Section I. A.1(a) of this Schedule, the GNPSC shall meet at least on a six (6) month- basis, and shall be responsible to provide strategic guidance and oversight of the Guinea Respective Part of the Project, ensure efficient communication and robust stakeholder coordination, evaluate recommendations and requests that have policy and institutional implications, approve annual work plans and budgets, monitor implementation progress, assess and approve corrective measures when needed.
Without limitation to Section I. A.2(a) of this Schedule, the GNTC shall meet on a regular basis to provide technical support as may be needed by the GNPIU for the timely implementation of the activities included in the Guinea Respective Part of the Project and operationalize strategic decisions made by the GNPSC, on the basis of regular review progress made and overall monitoring and evaluation.
Without limitation to Section I. A.3(a) of this Schedule, the GN PIU shall include the following key staff or consultants: (i) a project coordinator; (ii) a financial management specialist; (iii) a procurement specialist; (iv) a social specialist and, from a date not later than three (3) months after the Effective Date, (v) a project assistant; (vi) a monitoring and evaluation specialist; (vii) an accountant; (viii) three technical specialists, respectively, for broadband and connectivity, digital financial services, and digital public services; (ix) a communication specialist, (x) an internal auditor; and (xi) an environmental specialist and other staff as may be specified in the ESCP.
Without limitation to Section I. A.3(a) of this Schedule, the GN PIU shall be responsible for the day-to-day management of the activities included in the Guinea Respective Part of the Project, including technical, fiduciary and environmental and social responsibilities, the preparation of plans and reports, including the preparation of annual work plans and budgets with input from beneficiaries of the activities, key stakeholders, and partners, the development and consolidation of procurement plans and carrying out of procurement and contract management, the measurement of the performance indicators agreed with the Association to monitor the performance of the Guinea Respective Part of the Project and the development of recommendations for adjustments in case of need, the management of environmental and social risks, impacts and mitigation, and such other functions as may be detailed in the Guinea PIM.
