Barbados - Technical Assistance Project

Document of FILE C vT"? The World Bank FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Report No. P-3155-BAR REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL BANK FOR RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ON A PROPOSED LOAN TO BARBADOS FOR A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT February 16, 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 Unit = Barbados Dollar (BDS$) US$1.00 = BDS$2.00 BDS$1.00 = US$0.50 FISCAL YEAR April 1 - March 31 ABBREVIATIONS BAPE = Barbados Association of Professional Engineers BAS = Barbados Agricultural Society BDB = Barbados Development Bank BHA = Barbados Hotel Association BIA = Barbados Institute of Architects BIMAP = Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity BLPC = Barbados Light and Power Company Limited BMA = Barbados Manufacturers Association BMC = Barbados Marketing Corporation BNSI = Barbados National Standards Institute ECU = Energy Conservation Unit MOA = Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Affairs MFP = Ministry of Finance and Planning NCST = National Council for Science and Technology f  FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY BARBADOS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT LOAN AND PROJECT SUMMARY Borrower: Barbados Amount: US$2.7 million equivalent Terms: Payable in 15 years, including a grace period of 3 years, at 11.6% interest per annum. Project Description: The proposed project would strengthen the country's institutional capabilities and thereby assist its efforts to diversify and increase agricultural production, as well as to formulate, promote and implement an energy conservation program. The project would also contribute to the identification and preparation of further projects for possible external financing. The project would have two components, an agriculture diversification component and an energy conservation component. The project consists of the following: Agricultural Diversification Advising the Government on policies and extension methodology, vegetable extension, irrigation, and marketing. The services of about five consultants for medium-term assignments of one to two and a half years (about 110 man-months in total) and about 20 man-months in total for short-term tasks, would be required; the provision of local counterparts; preparation and implementation of small-scale pilot projects; and fellowships. Energy Conservation Advising and assisting the Government on the establishment of an energy conservation planning and implementing organization, energy conservation programs, project preparation, and training. The services of about 40 man-months of consultants' services would be required. The project includes, the provision of specialized equipment and library materials. This document has a restricted distribution and may be used by recipients only in the performance of their official duties. Its contents may not otherwise be disclosed without World Bank authorization.  - ii - There are no unusual risks associated with the project, except for the normal hazards involved in recruiting suitable experts and obtaining effective coordination with local staff. Local Foreign Total -(US$ 0OOO)