Zambia - Rural Water Supply Project

Document ofe o The World Bank FILE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Report No. P-3531-ZA REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ON A PROPOSED CREDIT OF SDR 14.8 MILLION TO THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA FOR A RIURAL WTATER SUPPLY PROJECT April 15, 1983 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 Zambian Kwacha (K) SDR 1.00 K 1.28 US$ 1.00 K 1.20 K 1.00 US$ 0.83 (As the Zambian Kwacha is officially valued in terms of the SDR, the US Dollar/Zambian Kwacha exchange rate is subject to change. The US Dollar/Kwacha Rate expressed above was the rate prevailing in mid-February 1983). ABBREVIATIONS BD = Building Department of the Ministry of Works and Supply CEC = Commission of the European Communities DWA = Department of Water Affairs MAWD = Ministry of Agriculture & Water Development MR = Ministry of Health NORAD = Norwegian Aid Agency PWE = Provincial Water Engineer SOE = Statements of Expenditure WHO = World Health Organization FISCAL YEAR January 1 to December 31  FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA RURAL WATER SUPPLY PROJECT CREDIT AND PROJECT SUMMARY Borrower: Republic of Zambia. Amount: SDR 14.8 million (US$16.0 million equivalent). Terms: Standard. ol Project Description: The project would assist the Government to improve and expand water supply services in six districts in northern Zambia and to strengthen the Department of Water Affairs (DWA) and the district councils as the principal sector institutions charged with carrying out the country's water supply programs and policies. The project would consist of the following components: (i) improvement and expansion of water supply facilities in six districts in northern Zambia; (ii) engineering services to supervise construction of piped water systems in four administrative centers and to prepare designs for four additional schemes; (iii) provision and upgrading of two provincial and six district workshops, provision of tools and equipment for these workshops, and provision of spare parts for all water supply systems (except in the western province) operated by the Department of Water Affairs; (iv) provision of vehicles, including spare parts for six district and three provincial workshops; (v) provision of housing for DWA staff in the project areas; (vi) overseas training for professional level staff of DWA; and (vii) provision of health education, and rehabilitation of water supply facilities at six district health centers. Project Benefits: The project would strengthen the institutions providing water services in Zambia, particularly in rural areas, and would supply piped water to an additional 29,000 persons and well or borehole water to an additional 110,000 people in the six districts. 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- Special Risks: The main risk concerns the ability of the Government to provide the required local counterpart funds and possible delays in the introduction of systems and procedures for improving cost recovery necessary to ensure adequate operations and maintenance. The project advance account and other arrangements included in the project would address these risks. Estimated Cost: The estimated cost of the project is as follows: Local Foreign Total