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Updating the National Water Policy and Strategy (Supplementary) :  Lao People's Dem Rep

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TA Name Updating the National Water Policy and Strategy (Supplementary)
Country Lao People's Dem Rep
TA Number 7013
Project Number 40193- 02
Fund Source/Amount[Approved]
Australian Grant US$300,000
Thematic Classification Economic growth
Environmental Sustainability
Outcome Progress Toward Outcome
Water Resources and Environment Administration (WREA) provides effective leadership in the implementation of national water resources policy and strategy. WREA and development partners continue to cooperate to refine the support program and to develop the capacity of WREA staff to provide leadership in water resources management in Lao PDR.
Outputs and Timeframe Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities and Issues)
The expected outcome will be the effective implementation of the National Integrated Water Resources Management Support Program (NIWRMSP) and improved WREA internal processes and staff capacities to meet prudent program governance and financial management standards. Incremental cost to support this additional output was approved on 14 July 2009. Consultant TOR and selection criteria are in discussion with the WREA management.
Geographical Location Lao PDR, nationwide
Summary of Environmental and Social Issues NA
Stakeholder Participation and Consultation A focused consultation forum for coordination and dialogue between government, Nam Ngum River Basin Committee (NNRBC) and hydropower project promoters and operators shall be established.
Procurement
  Consulting Services The additional scope of the TA will require 8 months of international consulting inputs and 13 months of national consulting inputs over a period of 14 months.
Responsible ADB Officer Ian William Makin
Responsible ADB Department Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Agriculture, Environment & Natural Resources Division, SERD
Executing Agencies Water Resources &Environment Administration (WREA)
   Phonechaleun Nonthaxay
  Water Resources and Environment Administration, Vientiane
  nonthaxay@yahoo.com
Timetable
Approval 17 Jul 2009
Financing Plan / TA Utilization Top TA Amount
ADB Others Gov Total Approved Amount Revised Amount
$500,000.00 $500,000.00 $60,000.00 $1,060,000.00 $1,000,000.00 $1,300,000.00
 Total Commitment Uncommited Balance Total Disbursement Undisbursed Balance
$993,831.00 $306,169.00 $362,659.68 $937,340.32
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