The World Bank Monthly Operational Summary reports on the status of projects in the World Bank's pipeline--from the point they are identified up to the signing of the loan or credit agreement.

1. Montenegro

Economic Management

Third Development Policy: The objective is to implement structural reforms critical for sustained growth and poverty reduction. This project has been postponed. Further reporting will be discontinued until active preparation resumes. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 22.0 (IDA/IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Staka Dragjevica 2, Podgorica 81000 Montenegro, Tel: (381-81) 243-274, Contact: H.E. Igor Luksic, Minister of Finance

Energy and Mining

Energy Community of South East Europe APL 3 (Cr: 4173-YF): The objective is to be carried out in conjunction with projects for seven other countries of southeast Europe, is to create a market to share energy in an efficient and mutually beneficial manner as participants in the European Commission and Stability Pact. Montenegro has become a member of the Bank, the Credit will be re-negotiated. Environmental Assessment Category B. US$ 9.0 (IDA). Consultants will be required. Electric Power Utility of Montenegro; Federal Government of Montenegro, Bul. Mihajila Pupina 2, Belgrade 11070 Serbia, Fax: (381-11) 311-2979

Environment and Natural Resources Management

Tara and Lim River Basin Watershed Management: The objective is to improve land and water management and biodiversity conservation, including reducing risks and impact of flooding and restoration of watershed protection forests in two major river basins. Project preparation is underway. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 99749. US$ 5.0 (GEF). Consultants will be required for project coordination, social and environmental assessment, planning and surveying. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water, Rimski Trg bb, Podgorica 81000 Montnegro, Tel: (381-81) 482-109, Fax: (381-81) 234-306, E-mail: andjelicm@mn.yu, Contact: Miloslav Andjelic

Urban Development

(R) Sustainable Tourism Development: The objective is to better design and implement an integrated coastal zone management approach to reduce coastal degradation and in the same time foster environmentally sound tourism development through: (a) enhancing environmental protection, spatial development, institutional capacity and governance of the coastal zone, and (b) initiating priority investments, such as the first phase of the regional water supply system for the coastal areas, to foster development of high-quality tourism. Board presentation was scheduled for 12 June 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93461. US$ 15.0 IDA. Consultants will be required. Crnogorsko Primorje (PEW) on behalf of the Government of Montenegro, Serbia and Montenegro, Sunca 4, 85310 Budva, Montenegro, Tel: (381-86) 452-034, (381-86) 452-381, (381-86) 451-921, Fax: (381-86) 451-937, (381-86) 451-381, (381-86) 451-460, E-mail: p.bjelobrkovic@cg.yu, Contact: Pedrac Bjelobrkovic, Director

(R) Tourism Development: The objective is to provide sustainable bulk water supplies to the coastal tourism area in an environmentally sound way. Board presentation was scheduled for 12 June 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 93461. US$ 15.0/12.9 (IDA/GEF). Consultants are required and are being financed by an Italian trust fund. Crnogorsko Primorje, TRG Sunca 4, 85310 Budva, Montenegro, Tel: (381-86) 452-034, (381-86) 451-921, Fax: (381-86) 451-460, (381-86) 451-937, E-mail: p.bjelobrkovic@cg.yu, Contact: Pedrac Bjelobrkovic, Director
 

2. Serbia

Economic Management

(R) Public Sector Development Policy: The objectives are to (a) transition to a private sector-led economy by reducing the size of the state; and (b) improve the effectiveness of the state. Negotiations are scheduled for 20 July 2007. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 90235. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Nemanjina 22-26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 361-7603, Fax: (381-11) 363-3264, E-mail: ipetrovic@mfin.sr.gov.yu, Contact: Mr. Mladjan Dinkic, Minister of Finance

Second Programmatic Private Financial Sector Development: The objectives are to (a) strengthen fiscal discipline in the enterprise, energy and transport sectors, (b) attract foreign investment and (c) build a more stable financial sector. Project on hold until the government's fiscal condition improves and the pending formation of a new government. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 96711. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Namanjina 22-26, Belgrade 11000 Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 361-7603, Fax: (381-11) 361-7613, Contact: Mladjen Dinkic, Minister

Energy and Mining

(R) Energy Efficiency Additional Financing: The objective of the additional financing is for the cost overrun and scale up of energy efficiency improvements in social buildings (schools, hospitals, orphanages, homes for the elderly) and rehabilitation of a complete energy supply system in one large Clinical Center. Negotiations were scheduled for 21 May 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 90492. US$ 18.0/10.0 IBRD/IDA. Consultants will be required Ministry of Energy and Mining, 36 Kralja Milana, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: ( 381-11) 334-6755, Fax: (381-11) 361-2307; Serbian Energy Efficiency Agency (SEEA), 1 Omladinskih brigade, 11070 Novi Beograd, Serbia, Tel: ( 381-11) 313-1957, Fax: (381-11) 311-1649

Environment and Natural Resources Management

(R) Transitional Agriculture Reform: The objective is to conserve the globally important eco-system in the Stara Planina mountainous areas and in doing so create an efficient rural development program consistent with EU pre-accession rural development programs. Negotiations were scheduled for 18 May 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PIDs 94212, 93545. US$ 25.0/5.0 (IBRD/GEF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Water Management, Nemanjina 22-26, 9th Fl., Office 31, Belgrade 11000 Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 363-1675, E-mail: wb.proc@minpolj.sr.gov.yu, Contact: Sladjan Stankovic, Project Technical Adviser

Bor Regional Development: The objective is to support the GoSs efforts to revive the depressed Bor region through: (i) dealing with urgent environmental and social legacy issues arising from mining sector restructuring; and (ii) fostering new sources of economic growth and job creation in the region. Board presentation was scheduled for 14 June 2007. Environmental Assessment Category A. PID: 92999. US$ 30.0/10.0 (IBRD/IDA). Consultants will be required. Project Management Unit, Terazije 23, 6th Fl., Belgrade 11000 Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 302-9968, Fax: (381-11) 302-0828, E-mail: zpetrovic@priv.yu, Contact: Ms. Zorica Petrovic, PMU Director

Social Protection

(R) Delivery of Integrated Local Services: The objective is to strengthen the delivery of local health, education and social protection services. Appraisal was completed on 19 April 2007. Negotiations were scheduled for 4 June 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96823. US$ 26.0 (IBRD). Consulting services to be determined. Ministry of Finance, Kneza Milosa 20, Belgrade 11000 Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 361-4007, Fax: (381-11) 361-8961, E-mail: ipetrovic@mfin.sr.gov.yu, Contact: Mr. Vladimir Vukojevic, Assistant Minister

Transportation

(R) Serbian Railway Reform: The objective is to reduce the cost of railway transportation on Corridor X for both passengers and freight, thereby contributing to improved operational and financial performance, whilst also supporting the continuing reform of the Serbian Railways. Decision meeting is scheduled for 1 November 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96592. US$ 75.0 IBRD. Consulting services to be determined. Public Enterprise Serbian Railways, 6 Nemanjina St., 11000, Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 306-7315, Fax: (381-11) 361-6841, E-mail: Zeljko.valentic@yurail.co.yu, Contact: Zeljko Valentic, Director, International Affairs Department

(R) Transport Rehabilitation Additional Financing: The objective is to improve the condition of selected road sections; improve effectiveness of road maintenance through the introduction of performance-based contracting in two pilot regions; and introduce safe road design principles, road safety audits and targeted improvement measures Board presentation was scheduled for 14 June 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PIB: 96206. US$ 50.0 IBRD. Consultants will be required. Public Enterprise Republic of Serbia Roads, Bul. Kralja Aleksandra 282, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 304-0626, Fax: (381-11) 304-0699, E-mail: z.bjelic@eunet.yu, Contact: Zarko Bjelic, Project Coordinator

Water and Sanitation

(N) Irrigation & Drainage Rehabilitation Additional Financing: The objective of the additional financing is to scale up the flood control subcomponent of Component 1 (Rehabilitation and Improvement of Drainage and Flood Control Infrastructure). Board presentation was scheduled for 14 June 2007. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 105270. US$ 50.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, Nemanjina 22-26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 201-3366, Fax: (381-11) 311-5370, E-mail: nikola.marjanovic@minpolj.sr.gov.yu, Contact: Nikola Marjanovic, Director, Water Directorate