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Updated on February 12th, 2018:
(R) Water and Electricity Upgrading Project:
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to enhance SODECA's and ENERCA’s operational performance and to increase access to improved water supply and electricity in Bangui and selected towns. Approval completed on 17 January 2018. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P162245. US$ 20.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Development of Energy and Water Resources (MDEWR); Société des Eaux de Centrafrique (SODECA); Energie Centrafricaine (ENERCA).
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Updated on January 9th, 2018:
The Project Development Objective (PDO) is to enhance SODECA's and ENERCA’s operational performance and to increase access to improved water supply and electricity in Bangui and selected towns. Negotiations authorized on 22 November 2017. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P162245. US$ 20.0 (IDA Grant). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Development of Energy and Water Resources (MDEWR); Société des Eaux de Centrafrique (SODECA); Energie Centrafricaine (ENERCA).
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(N) Water and Electricity Upgrading Project
The objective of the Project is to restore and increase the access to safe water and electricity in selected areas of CAR, and to improve the reliability of the service. Identification completed on 6 December 2016. US$ 18.0 (IDA Credit). Consulting services to be determined. Implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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Supports initiatives that ensure access to safe water, sanitation systems, and hygiene services to improve public health and living conditions.