Component 4: Project Management

This component will finance the operational costs of the PMU to carry out day-to-day project management responsibilities. More concretely, this means (i) management of staff, equipment, training and travel; (ii) planning, implementation and technical supervision of program activities and other management costs; (iii) effective management of social and environmental risks; and (iv) financial management and procurement. Sectoral Technical Services will participate in the implementation process with adequate capacity-building support. Activities will include: i) communications support; ii) monitoring and evaluation arrangements, including the establishment of a Management Information System (MIS); and iii) measures to improve transparency and accountability.