ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK JFPR: AFG 36553

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1 ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK JFPR: AFG PROPOSED GRANT ASSISTANCE (Financed by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction) TO AFGHANISTAN FOR SUPPORTING THE ROAD EMPLOYMENT PROJECT FOR SETTLEMENT AND INTEGRATION OF RETURNING REFUGEES AND DISPLACED PERSONS September 2002

2 CURRENCY EQUIVALENTS (as of 1 September 2002) Currency Unit Afghani (Af) Af1.00 = $ $1.00 = Af40,000 ABBREVIATIONS ADB Asian Development Bank AACA Afghan Assistance Coordination Authority DPs displaced persons ICB international competitive bidding JFPR Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction MOE Ministry of Education MRRD Ministry of Rehabilitation and Rural Development NGO non governmental organization PMU project management unit PSC project steering committee UN United Nations UNHCR United Nations High Commission for Refugees NOTES (i) (ii) (iii) The fiscal year (FY) of the Transitional Government begins on 21 March. FY before a calendar year denotes the year in which the fiscal year ends, e.g., FY2002 ends on 20 March The fiscal year of the JFPR project will follow the calendar year. In this report, $ refers to US dollars.

3 CONTENTS Page MAP i I. INTRODUCTION 1 II. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE 1 III. THE PROPOSED JFPR PROJECT 2 A. Objectives 2 B. Scope 2 C. Implementation Arrangements 4 D. Cost Estimates and Financing 7 E. Innovative Linkages, Participation, and Sustainable Poverty Reduction Impact 7 F. Assumptions, Risks, and Assurances 8 IV. THE PRESIDENT S RECOMMENDATION 8 APPENDIXES 1. Project Framework 9 2. Project Structure Implementation Arrangements Fund Flow Arrangements Budget Matrix 14 SUPPLEMENTARY APPENDIX (available upon request) Detailed Cost Estimates

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5 I. INTRODUCTION 1. The Islamic Transitional Government of Afghanistan (the Government) has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to prepare, through the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction (JFPR), an innovative poverty reduction project to pilot sustainable approaches to assist the refugees in their repatriation, resettlement, and reintegration and to contribute economic development and social stability by providing employment opportunities for returning refugees and displaced persons (DPs) through road rehabilitation and reconstruction. The JFPR Project has been prepared in consultation with provincial and central government agencies, nongovernment organizations (NGOs), the beneficiaries, and other stakeholders. The Government concurred with the JFPR Project concept on 8 September II. BACKGROUND AND RATIONALE 2. Poverty. Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in Asia. About 80% of its population lives below the poverty line of $1 a day or is consuming below the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) minimum requirement of 2,453 kilocalories a day per capita. The Government faces the daunting task of reintegrating, settling, and providing livelihood and creating employment opportunities for the general population, particularly for the returning refugees and DPs. 3. Returning Refugees and Displaced Persons. The influx of returning refugees to Afghanistan has surpassed all estimates. Over 1.7 million refugees have returned since early compared to the United Nation High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) projection of 800,000 during the year. About 2 million refugees will be returning to Afghanistan by the year s end. According to UNHCR, about 1,000 returnees are arriving in Spin Boldak from Pakistan each day. Most refugees are coming from Pakistan through the two main routes: (i) the Kabul Torkham road in the east, and (ii) the Kandahar Spin Boldak road in the south. A number of the refugees returning through the southern route are settled in the north and west of Kandahar city in the Kandahar and Panjwai districts. According to a rough estimate, over 200,000 refugees are settled in this area. The numbers are increasing due to the influx of DPs from the drought-affected areas in the southwest and conflict-affected areas in the north. 4. Focus on Kandahar. Most of the refugees coming through the eastern route are settling around Kabul, creating pressure on services and contributing to social tension. If refugees coming from the Kandahar Spin Boldak road also proceed to Kabul, the situation will be exacerbated. Hence, it is important to settle the refugees temporarily near Kandahar, and find them productive employment to generate some cash before they can return to their places of origin in rural areas where full revival of agricultural activities will take time given the problem of draught, mines and unexploded ordnance, and lack of production support. 5. Education and Health. The education and health status of refugees has been assessed in some settlements and is generally believed to be poor. However the education and health status of the general population is also poor. Eleven districts have large vulnerable populations due to drought and few income opportunities. Hence, improving the education and health status should target residents and refugees in an integrated manner. 6. Road Rehabilitation and Poverty Reduction. The JFPR Project is designed to rehabilitate the badly damaged sections of the Kandahar Spin Boldak road including reconstruction of two major bridges by employing refugees and DPs, and provide family members with primary education, basic health, and income generating opportunities. Thus the

6 2 JFPR Project will have a visible impact by settling and integrating of the returning refugees and DPs. 7. Relevance to the Initial Country Strategy and Program. Proposed JFPR Project is in line with ADB s initial country strategy and program (CSP) for the transport sector that focuses, among others, on the national road network and international link roads. Although the Project does not directly improve rural link roads, it will have synergy impacts to the poor with the (i) improved linkages of secondary roads financed by the World Bank, and (ii) rehabilitation of primary road network under the ADB program for Economic Impact. The economic and employment multiplier of the JFPR Project will likely be larger than the rural roads alternative, as it will reduce the cost of transportation, facilitate delivery of humanitarian aid and movement of returning refugees, and support international trade. Moreover, in contrast to rural roads, rehabilitation of a major road like Kandahar Spin Boldak segment will provide an opportunity for local contractors and laborers to quickly upgrade their skill through training and participation in road construction activities with major contractors. Thus, development of the local contracting capacity and enhancement of the skills of the local labor force will improve road rehabilitation and maintenance work, thereby contributing to sustainability of road network, which in turn will help sustain economic revival and growth. Training of local contractors will very much be in tune with the current international trend toward privatization and the use of contractors for all road works, especially the secondary and rural roads. 9. From Repatriation to Reconstruction. The vision implicit in the JFPR Project is to initiate a gradual process whereby refugees are repatriated and temporarily accommodated in transitional settlements away from Kabul, provided with opportunities for skill upgrading, jobs in reconstruction activities, credit for income generation and social services. This will pave the way for their smooth reintegration in their places of origin or elsewhere. III. THE PROPOSED JFPR PROJECT A. Objectives 10. The objectives of the JFPR Project are to (i) assist refugees in their repatriation, resettlement, and reintegration within their communities, provide livelihoods, and develop sustainable capacities and skills, (ii) contribute to economic development and social stability by providing employment opportunities to returning refugees and DPs through rehabilitation of roads; and (iii) provide an opportunity to pilot test a transition from humanitarian aid to reconstruction. Other objectives include facilitating humanitarian aid and reintegration of returning refugees; reducing cost of transportation; supporting international trade; building the capacity of local contractors to construct, rehabilitate, and maintain of major roads and bridges; and creating opportunities for social development and income generation for one of the most vulnerable groups in postconflict Afghanistan. The experience will be relevant in designing future loans in the road sector in Afghanistan. B. Scope 1. General 11. The 101 kilometer (km) Kandahar Spin Boldak road is one of the six major cross-border links with neighboring countries. About 33 km of the roads requires major reconstruction, while

7 3 the rest needs rehabilitation involving deep patching and pavement strengthening. The entire length needs shoulder widening and asphalt overlays. To improve drainage, about 48 culverts need repairs and 3.5 km of causeways are to be reconstructed. Two major bridges require major rehabilitation; the other bridges need minor repairs and maintenance. 12. Using a mix of international and local contractors and labor from returning refugees and DPs, the JFPR Project will rehabilitate a major section of the Kandahar Spin Boldak road, including the two bridges, and support creation of conditions for full integration of the members of the refugee families and DPs. The focus will be on the settlement areas around Kandahar for the participating refugee families and DPs, providing training in road construction; supporting social services such as education, health, and child care; and extending facilities to start income generating activities, preferably by women in home-based activities. 2. Components 13. The JFPR Project will include the following components: (i) (ii) Road Improvement. The JFPR Project will rehabilitate/reconstruct a large portion 1 (about 50%) of the Kandahar Spin Boldak road, starting from Kandahar. The works involve patching of localized pavement failures, reconstruction and strengthening of the road base in deteriorated sections of the road, rehabilitation of drainage structures (culverts, causeways, and bridges), reconstruction and widening of shoulders, and resealing and asphalt overlay on the entire length. In addition, the JFPR Project will replace the damaged sections or reconstruct the two main bridges; the 320 meter Arghastan bridge at 25.2 km and the 190 meter Maile bridge at 58.8 km from Kandahar. The JFPR Project will include construction of access roads to the refugees and DPs settlements. 2 The rehabilitation and reconstruction works will provide employment opportunities to about 10,000 refugees and DPs. Training and Community Mobilization. The JFPR Project will focus on community mobilization and training of the returning refugees and DPs settled outside Kandahar and other camps in the vicinity (Panjwai area). Several types of training will be provided, such as (a) labor based methods for construction of roads and structures, enabling them to participate in the development of infrastructure and educational and health facilities to be constructed at the camp and seek employment on the construction of Kandahar Spin Boldak road, (b) income generating activities for men and women, (c) credit, and (d) nutrition and child care for women. Other activities will be included as needed. An estimated 12,000 13,000 people will receive training: 10,000 in construction related activities, 1,500 2,000 in income generation and credit, and 1,500-2,000 in nutrition and childcare. 1 2 The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has expressed interest in financing the remaining portion of the road which requires up to $15 million. This will be low cost gravel roads that will be constructed through labor based methods and will serve as a training facility for the returning refugees and DPs in acquiring construction skills.

8 4 (iii) Education. The JFPR Project will support education for children of the returning refugees and DPs. It will also arrange for literacy and basic education for adults. About 15 community managed semipermanent schools will be constructed in locates of returning refugees and DP settlements, and at other locations. The JFPR Project will include repairing about 50 education facilities in the Kandahar area, and will assist primary education with materials and equipment, books, school dress, and support for teachers. (iv) Health. For the target returning refugee and DP population, the JFPR Project will provide basic health education and services through about 400 community health workers, and supply of medicines and related health support. The Project will include community managed construction and operation of 5 health facilities where returning refugees and DPs are settled, and rehabilitation and upgrading of 13 health facilities in Kandahar. (v) Microcredit. The JFPR Project will provide for delivery of microcredit 3 for income generating activities by eligible men and women from among the refugee and DP families, particularly those who have acquired skills and are engaged in construction activities. Vehicle repair shops, small stores along the Kandahar Spin Boldak road, and other business activities in Kandahar will be considered. A qualified NGO, acceptable to ADB, will manage the credit activity, develop rules and procedures, and be responsible for transparent audits and accounting. Both credit fund and management support will be provided under this component. (vi) Project Management and Monitoring. The JFPR Project will finance local staff who will form the project management unit (PMU). The cost of these staff, office facilities, equipment and vehicles, and recurrent operational costs will be financed by the Project for the duration of the Project. Appendix 2 shows the project structure. 14. At the end of the Project, as refugees start moving on to their places of origin, the physical facilities for social services constructed under the project will become part of the social infrastructure of Kandahar. C. Implementation Arrangements 15. The implementation arrangements are shown in Appendix 3. ADB and the Government will make detailed implementation arrangements, including procurement, consultant selection, and disbursement, in accordance with a separate Letter of Agreement. 16. Executing Agencies. The Ministry of Finance, represented by the Afghan Assistance Coordination Authority (AACA) will coordinate implementation of the JFPR Project. The Ministry of Public Works (MPW) will be the primary Executing Agency for the project and will be responsible for constructing the Kandahar Spin Boldak road. AACA will provide procurement and contract administration support through its international procurement adviser. 3 Various NGOs are successfully engaged in microcredit facility for the urban poor. The credit they provide ranges from $

9 5 17. Project Steering Committee. A JFPR project steering committee (PSC), chaired by the minister of finance or his designee, will oversee the Project and provide general guidance for its implementation. The committee will comprise of representatives of AACA, PMU, MPW, Ministry of Education (MOE), Ministry of Health (MOH) and participating NGOs. Other stakeholders may be invited to selected committee meetings as appropriate. 18. Project Management Unit. A central PMU will be established by MPW at Kandahar. The PMU will function as secretariat to the PSC. A project coordinator will head the unit and will be responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of the JFPR Project and for reporting on it to the PSC and ADB as required. The PMU will be adequately staffed with local experts in community mobilization, education, health, and microcredit, and will be responsible for implementing the other project components in coordination with the ministries of health, education, and rehabilitation and rural development. The PMU will also coordinate with international agencies, such as UNHCR, United Nation International Children Education Fund (UNICEF), World Food Program (WFP), and World Health Organization (WHO). 19. Procurement and Consultant Selection. All procurement will be carried out in accordance with ADB s Guidelines for Procurement and borrower s procedures acceptable to ADB The contract for the Kandahar Spin Boldak road will be procured following international competitive bidding (ICB) procedures. International consultants to supervise this work will be engaged following ADB s Guidelines on the Use of Consultants. The PMU will engage NGOs for community mobilization; training; and delivery of social services and credit under the education, health, and microcredit components. An independent local research institute will undertake the poverty impact assessment. 20. Civil Works Contract. Due to the urgent need expressed by the Government to commence road improvement works, a two-pronged approach has been adopted: (i) use on a force account basis, of MPW s existing construction plant, equipment, and labor force for the preliminary works, such as crack sealing, pothole patching, grading, compacting, surface treatments, shoulder widening, and so on; and (ii) the remaining works, which largely consisting of replacing damaged bridges, reconstructing deteriorated road sections, and providing asphalt overlays, to be undertaken by an international contractor, engaged following ICB procedures. 21. Time Frame. The project will be implemented over a period of 30 months. Commencement of implementation is expected by November Monitoring. The participating NGOs, consultants, and Government agencies responsible for implementing various components will provide regular feedback to the PMU. In addition, an independent research institute will be engaged to prepare poverty impact assessments after 10 and 20 months of project implementation. 23. Security. Security of the project area is of prime importance. According to the United Nations (UN) security classification, the project area is generally secure for return of refugees and development activities. However, the Government, particularly the provincial authorities 4 and UN agencies responsible for security will ensure security and safety of the people involved in the Project. 4 The Governor of Kandahar provided security for the survey team and has assured provision of all assistance for safety and security of the project staff.

10 6 24. Disbursement Procedures. The JFPR Project will be implemented in line with ADB s imprest account and statement of expenditures procedures in accordance with the ADB s Loan Disbursement Handbook 2001 as well as the Letter of Agreement between ADB and the Government. The PMU will have the responsibility of disbursing funds for all activities except the civil works contract for the Kandahar Spin Boldak road, for which direct payment procedures will be adopted. ADB will transfer funds to the imprest account held by the PMU. The initial amount to be deposited in the imprest account will be agreed between ADB, MWP, and PMU during ADB s Project inception mission. This amount can be revised during implementation based on the work plans and funding needs. The fund flow arrangements are summarized in Appendix 4. Statement of Expenditures procedure may be used to reimburse eligible expenditures not exceeding $10,000 and to liquidate advances into the imprest account. For the civil works on the Kandahar Spin Boldak road, to be undertaken by international contractor, all requests for payment will be evaluated by the international supervisory consultants who will function as the engineer under the contract. Based on the consultant s certification, ADB will make direct payments to the contractor. 25. Counterpart Funds. The counterpart funding from the Government will primarily be in kind of staff time, office facilities, support staff, translation services, and other resources. 26. Reporting. The PMU will submit progress reports to MPW, PSC, and ADB. In the first year these will be submitted monthly, and thereafter on a quarterly basis. The reports will set out the physical and financial accomplishments and project impacts as defined by clear monitoring indicators, which will be developed during project implementation. Project completion report will be submitted within 3 months of project completion. 27. Accounts and Audits. MPW will maintain separate records and accounts adequate to identify the goods and services financed from the grant proceeds, the financing resources received, the expenditures incurred for the Project, and the use of local funds. The PMU will prepare quarterly budget and activity plans in consultation with the MPW, for endorsement by the PSC and approval by the ADB. Consolidated project accounts and related financial statements will be audited annually by independent auditors, acceptable to ADB, to be financed under the project. The audited accounts and financial statements will be submitted to ADB not later than 6 months after the end of the fiscal year to which they relate. D. Cost Estimates and Financing 28. Costs. The total cost of the Project is $15.7 million, of which $15 million is proposed for grant financing under the JFPR fund. The remaining $0.7 million will be financed from domestic contributions. Detailed costs and financing are shown in the table. The details are given in the budget matrix attached as Appendix 5.

11 7 Item Costs and Financing (in $) Government JFPR Grant Contribution Total Percent 1. Road Rehabilitation 10,700, ,000 11,000, Community Mobilization and 800, ,000 5 Training 3. Education Facilities and Support 1,200, ,000 1,300, Health Facilities and Support 1,000, ,000 1,100, Microfinance 500, , Project Management 800, ,000 1,000,000 6 Total 15,000, ,000 15,700, FPR = Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction. Source: Asian Development Bank estimates. E. Innovative Linkages, Participation, and Sustainable Poverty Reduction Impact 29. Linkage to ADB Loan and Other Activities. The JFPR project has direct links with and supports the ADB initiatives in the transport, rural development, agriculture, education, and health sectors. The JFPR Project will be linked to the proposed post conflict multisector program loan that includes financing for the road subsector and is scheduled to be processed in 2002, and the proposed emergency loan for infrastructure rehabilitation and reconstruction to be processed in 2003, particularly addressing (i) the capacity of transport sector institutions such as decentralization of Ministry of Rehabilitation and Rural Development (MRRD) and MPW functions; (ii) increased involvement of the community, NGOs, and local government in the development process by sharing some of the Government s responsibilities; and (iii) encouragement of direct participation by beneficiaries, communities, and NGOs in development activities. The JFPR Project will facilitate a broader policy dialogue with the central (MRRD and MPW) and local governments and other funding sources and NGOs that are also involved in labor-based road development, on good practices of poverty reduction through reconstruction and rehabilitation of rural roads. This dialogue will be facilitated by the JFPR Project through a series of local and national consultations and workshops with the participation of local communities, local contractors, and community-based organizations involved. The road building and maintenance capacity and the local contracting capacity built during the pilot phase could be used for larger projects financed by ADB and other agencies. Some of the roads rehabilitated under the World Bank Community Empowerment and Public Works Project will be linked to the Kandahar Spin Boldak road. The JFPR Project will initiate a learning process for other ADB projects on transition from humanitarian assistance to reconstruction and development. 30. Participatory Development Issues. The Government will work closely with local authorities and communities to plan, implement, and monitor road building and maintenance and other social development activities proposed under the Project. This partnership will help mobilize community contributions. Community participation will also be sought through active involvement in key decision-making and mobilizing community contribution in materials and labor. The Project will promote harmony and collaboration between residents and refugees, facilitating the latter s integration into the community. Trained community and local contractors

12 8 and the Government will enter into formal partnership agreements for road building and maintenance. A significant partnership with the NGO community will evolve in training, community mobilization, credit delivery, and education and health care delivery. 31. Sustainable and Structural Poverty Reduction Impact. Labor-based road rehabilitation and construction, which will require skilled and unskilled labor, will generate direct income earning opportunities particularly for the poor. Over 18 months, the Project will provide approximately 500,000 person-days of employment, which consist of 400,000 person-days of direct labor to complete the works and the remaining 100,000 person-days to produce the materials used in constructing the works, monitoring, and facilitating community mobilization. Poverty reduction will be effected through income generating activities by at least 1,600 beneficiaries of credit, mostly women. Poverty reduction impact will also be generated through provision of education and health services and safe water supply. The community contractors and other laborers trained under the Project will be capable of seeking work on other projects (major development initiatives in other sections of the road network and other sectors are about to commence in Afghanistan) in their districts and neighboring districts, and thus sustain the employment opportunities. With limited additional training effort, these community contractors should be able to work on other infrastructure projects. F. Assumptions, Risks, and Assurances 32. It is assumed that all institutional needs will be in place before the JFPR Project starts. This involves establishing the steering committee and setting up the PMU office (including appointment of capable staff and provision of the required resources). The project schedule is tight and requires close oversight by the PSC and PMU. 33. For the civil works to be undertaken through force account, it is assumed that MPW will be able to mobilize its resources quickly. During initial consultations with MPW, it has indicated its willingness to do so 34. The capacity of the MPW and other Government agencies involved is minimal. However, activities under ADB s capacity building TA 5 has commenced and will partly mitigate this risk. 35. It is assumed that AACA s procurement advisers will be available to help procure consulting services and civil works. Though AACA has the procurement advisers available, their present contract does not include assistance to outside agencies. 36. Lack of interest of international contractors from eligible countries could lead to inadequate competition. Recent experience in ICB contracts has indicated limited interest from regional countries. IV. THE PRESIDENT S RECOMMENDATION 37. The President recommends that the Board approve ADB administering assistance not exceeding the equivalent of $15,000,000 to the Government of Afghanistan to be financed on a grant basis by the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction for supporting the Road Employment Project for Settlement and Integration of Returning Refugees and Displaced Persons. 5 ADB Technical Assistance to Afghanistan for Capacity Building for Reconstruction and Development. Manila.

13 Appendix 1 9 PROJECT FRAMEWORK Design Summary Performance Indicators/Targets Monitoring Mechanisms Assumptions and Risks Goal Poverty Reduction in the project area Purpose Settlement of returning refugees Percentage of population below poverty line decreased from 80% to at least 70% by 2007 At least 10,000 refugees and displaced persons (DP's) obtaining sustainable livelihood by 2005 Poverty Impact Study ADB's Project Performance Audit Report Government or donor community economic & social study ADB's review mission Political stability Stable security situation Outputs 1. Road improvement By the end of the project: 100 kilometer of Kandahar-Spin Boldak road rehabilitated Two main bridges, reconstructed At least 10 kilometers low-cost gravel roads constructed At least 10,000 refugees/ DPs employed in construction activities ADB's Project Completion Report Implementing agency progress reports ADB project progress reports ADB project review missions Implementing nongovernment organizations (NGO) reports Competent contractors available who are willing to work in the area Local contractors are available and willing to participate Government commitment to employ local contractors NGOs will be available for organizing microcredit delivery Community participation is forthcoming and effective 2. Training & Community Mobilization At least 5 local contractors trained and participating in project construction activities At least 10,000 refugees/dps trained in construction NGO mobilization of communities is effective Women will be willing to participate Government commitment to female participation At least 1,500 refugees/dps trained in income generating activities Stable security situation at the community level At least 1,500 female refugees/dps trained in nutrition and child care 3. Education Support At least 15 community schools constructed At least 50 education

14 10 Appendix 1 Design Summary Performance Indicators/Targets Monitoring Mechanisms Assumptions and Risks facilities rehabilitated/ upgraded At least 50 schools receive educational support At least 1,500 refugees/dps benefit from literacy and basic education support At least 500 females participate in literacy and basic education courses 4. Improvement of Health Facilities Construction of 5 health facilities At least 13 existing health facilities rehabilitated/ upgraded Inputs Resources Input to Activities 1. Civil Works $10.0 million ADB project disbursement reports 2. Equipment, machinery, materials and other capital costs 3. Supplies $2.3 million $0.48 million Counterpart resources (in kind) are provided on time Procurement and contracting arrangements are well managed 4. Training, workshops, seminars 5. Consulting services 6. Project management $0.17 million $0.4 million $0.75 million

15 Appendix 2 11 JAPAN FUND FOR POVERTY REDUCTION (JFPR) PROJECT STRUCTURE Purpose To pilot innovative and sustainable approaches for settlement and integration of returning refugees and DPs. Objectives To assist refugees and DPs in their repatriation, settlement, and integration through provision of livelihood and develop capacity and skills that provides sustainability. To contribute economic development and social stability by providing employment opportunities through rehabilitation of roads. To provide an opportunity for pilot testing transition from humanitarian aid to reconstruction. Components Road Improvement Training and Community Mobilization Education Support Health Facilities Microcredit Activities Rehabilitation/ reconstruction of the Kandahar- Spin Boldak road, including two main bridges Construction of access roads to the refugees/dps settlements Providing employment opportunities Capacity building of local contractors Construction of related activities Income generation and credit Nutrition and child care Construction of about 25 community managed semipermanent schools Rehabilitation /upgrading of existing education facilities in Kandahar Primary education support in terms of materials and equipment, books, school dress, and support for teachers Community - managed construction and operation of five health facilities Rehabilitation and upgrading of health facilities in Kandahar Provision of basic health education and services by community health workers Supply of medicines and related health Income generating activities by eligible men and women Literacy and basic education for adults Beneficiaries Returning Refugees and Displaced Persons DP=displaced person

16 12 Appendix 3 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS JFPR PROJECT AACA MOE MPW Project Steering Committee MOH PMU MPW NGO Technical units for roads, community participation, education, health PMU Coordination with MOE, MOH, and UN agencies in Kandahar NGO for education and health components Supervision consultants for Kandahar-Spin Boldak road NGO for construction - related training NGO for microcredit Training of community health workers Contractors/ suppliers for construction/ rehabilitation of health facilities and medical supplies Contractors/ suppliers for construction/ rehabilitation of schools and education materials International and local contractors for road construction Construction of access road to refugee/dp settlement Returning refugees and displaced persons AACA=Afghan Assistance Coordination Authority, MOE=Ministry of Education, MOH=Ministry of Health, MPW=Ministry of Public Works, NGO=nongovernment organization, PMU=project monitoring unit

17 Appendix 4 13 FUND FLOW ARRANGEMENT JFPR PROJECT $15,000,000 $800,000 $500,000 $1,000,000 $1,200,000 $800,000 $10,700,000 Road Rehabilitation Training and Community Mobilization Education Support Health Facilities Microcredit Project Management and Monitoring Rehabilitation/ reconstruction of the Kandahar- Spin Boldak road including two main bridges $10,300,000 NGO for training in: (i) construction of related activities, (ii) income generation and credit, and (iii)nutrition and child care $500,000 Construction of communitymanaged semipermanent schools $500,000 Communitymanaged construction and operation of five health facilities $520,000 Incomegenerating activities by eligible men and women $500,00O Construction of access roads to the refugees/dps settlements $300,000 Rehabilitation /upgrading of existing education facilities in Kandahar $400,000 Rehabilitation and upgrading of existing health facilities in Kandahar $260,000 Under force account by MPW $2,000,000 Under ICB Contract $8,300,000 Primary education and basic education for adults $300,000 Provision of basic health education and services by community health workers and supply of drugs and related support $220,000 Consulting Services $400,000 DPs=displaced persons; ICB=international competitive bidding; MPW=Ministry of Public Works; NGO=nongovernment organization

18 PROJECT COMPONENTS Component 1: Road Improvement Component 2: Training and Community Mobilization BUDGET MATRIX $ Component 3: Education Component 4: Health Component 5: Microcredit Component 6: Project Management And Monitoring Total (Input) Percent 1. Civil Works: 8,000, , ,000 9,680, % 2. Equipment, machinery, materials and other Capital Costs: 2,000, ,000 2,300, % 3.Supplies: 100, , , , % 4. Training, workshops, seminars: 150,000 20, , % 5.Consulting Services 400, , % 6.Project Management 120, , , % 7.Other Project inputs: (for other specifc inputs that cannot be included in any of the above) 250, , , % 8.Contigencies: (Use of Contingencies require prior approval from ADB) 300, , % Subtotal JFPR financed 10,700, ,000 1,200,000 1,000, , ,000 15,000, % Government contribution 300, , , , , % Other contributions 0.0% Civil society and others' contribution 0.0% Contribution of the poor 0.0% Total Project Costs 11,000, ,000 1,300,000 1,100, ,000 1,000,000 15,700, %