Niger - Water Supply Project

Document of FILE COPY The World Bank FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Report No. P-3285-NIR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ON A PROPOSED CREDIT OF U.S.$6.5 MILLION EQUIVALENT TO THE REPUBLIC OF NIGER FOR A WATER SUPPLY PROJRCT November 15, 1982 This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank authorization.  CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS Currency Unit = CFAF 1/ US$1.00 = CFAF 340 CFAF 1,000 = US$2.94 US$1 = SDR 1.07234 FISCAL YEAR Government of Niger = January 1 - December 31 NIGELEC = January 1 - December 31 OFEDES October 1 - September 30 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS CCCE - Caisse Centrale de Cooperation Economique IDA - International Development Association ILO - International Labor Organization KfW - Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau MH - Ministry of Hydraulics NIGELEC - Societe Nigerienne d'Electricite OFEDES - Office des Eaux du Sous-Sol PPF - Project Preparation Facility UNCDF - United Nations Capital Development Fund UNDP - United Nations Development Program 4HO - World Health Organization cu.m - Cubic Meter (1 cu.m = 220 Imp. Gallons) 1/ The CFA Franc (CFAF) is tied to the French Franc (FF) in the ratio of FF 1 to CFAF 50. The French Franc is currently floating.  FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY REPUBLIC OF NIGER WATER SUPPLY PROJECT Credit and Project Summary Borrower: Republic of.Niger Beneficiaries: Ministry of Hydraulics; Societe Nigerienne d'Electricite (NIGELEC); Office des Eaux du Sous-Sol (OFEDES) Amount: SDR 6.10 million (US$6.5 million) Terms: Standard Relending Terms: The Niger Government would pass on amounts equivalent to US$1.95 million and US$1.4 million to NIGELEC and OFEDES respectively in the form of equity. Project The objectives of the proposed project are to contribute Description: to the Government's efforts in rationalizing policies and strategies in the water supply sector through studies, technical assistance and training and to assist the most urgent investment needs of the sector agencies. The proposed studies would include the feasibility of restruc- turing the existing sector institutions; the manpower and long-term training needs; review of accounting systems and procedures with subsequent follow up in implementation; and the preparation of technical feasibility work. Train- ing and technical assistance would develop and strengthen the planning, operating and construction supervision activities of the sector entities. The priority invest- ment measures would provide supplies and equipment needed to improve water supply operations and for minor water production and distribution extensions to two major urban systems. Project Risks: While potential risks exist with regard to timely imple- mentation of the proposed restructuring of sector insti- tutions, appropriate measures have been provided to minimize such risks, and the Government is keenly interested in the project. This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank authorization.  - ii - Estimated Project Costs The cost of the proposed project is estimated at US$8.2 million net of taxes, including foreign costs of about US$7.55 million. A summary table of cost estimates is shown below. Local Foreign Total