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Updated on February 24th 2015:
The objective of the project is to strengthen the institutional framework for regional cooperation in water resources in the Niger River Basin. Approval completed on 17 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149714. US$ 7.5 (CIWA). Consulting services to be determined. Niger Basin Authority (NBA) Tel: 22798701110, E-mail: secexecutif@ abn.ne, Contact: Major General Collins R.U. Ihekire, Executive Secretary.
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Updated on January 9th, 2015:
The objective is to enhance the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) capacity, systems and tools for facilitating improved water resources management and development in the Niger River Basin. Appraisal completed on 7 November 2014. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P149714. US$ 7.5 (CIWA). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.
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The objective is to enhance the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) capacity, systems and tools for facilitating improved water resources management and development in the Niger River Basin. Project Concept Review Meeting scheduled for 30 June 2014. Environmental Assessment Category C. US$ 7.5 (CIWA). Consulting services and implementing agency(ies) to be determined.

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