Botswana | Projects | World Bank

The project PPIAF: Pre-Feasibility Study for New Rail Link has changed to Closed

2011-09-14T04:00:00.000Z

The project PPIAF: Pre-Feasibility Study for New Rail Link has changed to Closed. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project PPIAF: Pre-Feasibility Study for New Rail Link is now in the pipeline.

2011-06-15T04:00:00.000Z

The project PPIAF: Pre-Feasibility Study for New Rail Link is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project has changed to Active

2009-11-24T05:00:00.000Z

The project Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project's development objective (PDO) of the Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project in the Botswana is: (i) to mitigate human-wildlife conflict through proactive prevention interventions in selected rural communities in Northern Botswana; and (ii) to offer local people in the project areas employment choices in wildlife-based tourism to benefit directly from the presence of wildlife. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is strengthened extension service delivery for human-wildlife coexistence interventions. This component will strengthen Departments of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP's) extension service delivery for human-wildlife coexistence strategies such as proactive wildlife conflict interventions. It will address administrative and operational capacity requirements of DWNP at district level for planning, decision making, implementation and monitoring of Human- Wildlife-Conflict (HWC) management in the three project areas. The second component of the project is strengthened capacity of rural target population to implement human-wildlife-coexistence strategies. The component concerns to strengthen the capacity of the rural target populations in undertaking proactive prevention measures to mitigate HWC impacts and to improve skills of selected local community members to become more competitive for Botswana's tourism industry. Component two, consequently, addresses simultaneously reducing vulnerability and increasing rural livelihood and income opportunities. HWC interventions will focus on tested conflict mitigation based on elephant deterrents which can easily be demonstrated and supported, while piloting additional approaches to mitigate livestock-predator conflict. The third component of the project is project management support. This component concerns to strengthen DWNP's capacity to efficiently administer project funds, as well as coordinate and implement project activities. It also aims to improve the project's external communications, including the establishment of a permanent information dissemination forum to involve all relevant stakeholders and development partners.

The project Morupule B Generation and Transmission Project is now in the pipeline.

2009-11-05T05:00:00.000Z

The project Morupule B Generation and Transmission Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The objectives of the Morupule B Generation and Transmission Project are to support Botswana in: (i) developing reliable and affordable supply of electricity for energy security; (ii) promoting alternative energy resources for low-carbon growth; and (iii) building its institutional capacity in the energy sector. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is Morupule generation expansion. This component, to be implemented by Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), includes three distinct and integral infrastructure subcomponents as follows: the first sub-component is Morupule B power station involves construction of a 600 MW coal-fired power station, adjacent to the existing Morupule A Power Station near Palapye, in the eastern part of the country; the second sub-component is transmission system involves construction, supply and installation of: (a) Morupule Phokoje 400 kV transmission line (102 kilometer (km) and associated equipment; and (b) Morupule-Isang 400 kV transmission line (215 km) and associated equipment; and the third sub-component of the project is water supply system involves construction of: (a) pipeline from the new Paje well field to the Morupule B Power Station (80 km) for backup supply; and (b) power supply line for the new Paje well field. The second component of the project is alternative energy development. This component will support diversification of Botswana's economy through a low-carbon growth strategy. Given Botswana's energy endowment, its cleaner fuel options are to develop coal-bed methane and to explore solar thermal, while examining prospects for carbon capture and storage as a means to mitigate climate change impacts. The third component of the project is institution and capacity building. This component covers project implementation assistance, institutional and capacity building for BPC and the Ministry of Minerals, Energy, and Water Resources (MMEWR).

The project Botswana - Morupule B Generation and Transmission Project has changed to Active

2009-10-31T04:00:00.000Z

The project Botswana - Morupule B Generation and Transmission Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Integrated Transport has changed to Active

2009-05-30T04:00:00.000Z

The project Integrated Transport has changed to Active. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The development objective of the Integrated Transport Project for Botswana is to enhance the efficiency of the transport system by building modern business management capacity, and improving the strategic planning aspects of inter-regional transport and critical transport infrastructure. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is capacity building, institutional strengthening, and training. This component comprises provision of technical advisory services to undertake; (i) a number of pre-investment activities; and (ii) a capacity-building, knowledge transfer, and institutional strengthening and training program. It aims to introduce strategic planning and transport integration, modem methods of management and contracting, technology improvement, knowledge development, and sharing. The second component of the project is road sector investment. This component introduces a pilot long term output and performance based road contracting (OPRC) method for a road asset management program covering some 800km of rural and semi-urban road in Kanye road depot, as well as the provision of technical advisory services to monitor the progress and quality of works. The work cycle will include all required activities in order to reach the designed level of service on the specific road network from engineering to the final users' satisfaction point of view. The third component of the project is urban roads infrastructure investment. This component comprises the implementation of an urban traffic improvement program in Greater Gaborone city and technical advisory services to supervise construction of the improvement works under this component. The investment aims to solve the urgent urban congestions along the major city roads/streets and intersections introducing modem and advanced planning, design and implementation techniques.

The project Botswana - Morupule B Generation and Transmission Project is now in the pipeline.

2009-01-23T05:00:00.000Z

The project Botswana - Morupule B Generation and Transmission Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Botswana National HIV/AIDS Prevention Support Project has changed to Active

2008-07-13T04:00:00.000Z

The project Botswana National HIV/AIDS Prevention Support Project has changed to Active. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The objective of the National HIV/AIDS Prevention Support Project is to assist the Government of Botswana to increase the coverage, efficiency, and sustainability of targeted and evidence-based HIV/AIDS interventions through: (i) strengthening the National AIDS coordinating agency's institutional management and coordination capacity; and (ii) financing strategic and innovative HIV/AIDS-related prevention and mitigation activities. It is envisioned that this project development objective would be measured by utilizing indicators addressing the longer-term planning, implementation, and effectiveness of national and decentralized coordination efforts. There are three components to the project. The first component of the project is to support AIDS Coordinating Agency (NACA). The NACA component will provide very focused and strategic attention to build internal capacity to coordinate HIV/AIDS activities effectively, both for the project and the program more generally. The second component of the project is public sector ministries. This component will support public sector line ministries focusing on prioritized public sector mainstreaming initiatives in line with the national strategic framework. The third and the final component of the project is civil society organizations private sector. This component has been allocated the majority of the project funds, reflecting the importance of the civil society organizations in the achievement of project activities.

The project Botswana Development Corporation Project (01) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Botswana Development Corporation Project (01) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The loan would assist BDC in meeting its estimated commitments for financing the import component of its sub-projects. BDC would normally lend at prevailing market rates, currently 10 percent per annum. BDC would normally pass on the foreign exchange risk to its borrowers, except in cases of small loans (below $75,000). The Government has indicated that it intends to protect BDC against any substantial net financial losses resulting from exchange rate fluctuations on BDC's sub-loans.

The project Education Project (03) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Education Project (03) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The Third Education Project will expand access to and improve the quality and efficiency of primary education in Botswana, particularly in rual areas, through: (a) construction, furnishing and equipping of about 500 classrooms, with ancilliary buildings and facilities; (b) provision of about 200,000 textbooks and teachers' guides; (c) construction of a new 300 student capacity primary teacher training college; and (d) technical assistance to strengthen capacity at ministerial and district government levels for implementing primary school programs and to support the Project Implementation Unit of the Ministry of Education.

The project Francistown Urban Development Project is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Francistown Urban Development Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The Francistown Urban Development Project comprises the following: (a) preparation of 1,800 low-income residential plots including 800 for site and services housing built of permanent materials and 1,000 for traditional housing of mud and thatch; (b) upgrading of existing low-cost housing and squatter areas affecting over 1,000 households; (c) technical assistance including construction supervision; (d) construction of community facilities including two ward or neighborhood offices, a works depot, a market, two health clinics, a school, and a block of Town Council offices; (e) preparation and servicing of 5 ha of commercial and 11 ha of industrial land, and 25 plots for high-cost housing. Primary infrastructure would include: (i) sinking of boreholes, installation of borehole pumps, booster pumps and water mains; (ii) laying of branch sewers for the new industrial and commercial areas; (iii) additions to the existing road network and pedestrian bridges; and (iv) improvement of the electricity distribution system.

The project Gaborone - Losatse Water Supply Project is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Gaborone - Losatse Water Supply Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The dam on the Notwani River just outside Gaborone has a large catchment area which yields water much in excess of Gaborone's present requirements. After considering various schemes, the consultants have recommended the proposed project as the least-cost solution to the urgent problem at Lobatse and the longer-term improvement of the water supply system in both towns. A raw water pumping station and treatment plant would be built at Gaborone to serve both Gaborone and Lobatse. A 32-mile pipeline would be built from Gaborone to Nuane, where the water will be pumped into the existing transmission line to the Lobatse distribution system. Main extensions and reservoirs would be constructed in Gaborone and Lobatse. The project would include office and laboratory equipment and equipment for pipe laying, metering and testing, vehicles and laborers' housing. Technical assistance would be provided under the project to establish an appropriate accounting and budgeting system.

The project Highway Project (02) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Highway Project (02) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The proposed project comprises: (a) the reconstruction and paving of approximately 80 km of the North-South road from Pioneer Gate through Lobatse and Gaborone (the capital) to the Botswana Agricultural College near Selebi 9 km north of Gaborone; (b) consulting services for the detailed engineering and supervision of construction of the above work; (c) technical assistance to strengthen the staffing of the Roads Branch of the Public Works Department of the Ministry of Works and Communications.

The project Integrated Transport is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Integrated Transport is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Northern Botswana Human Wildlife Coexistence Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Power Project is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Power Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project consists of a 90-MW coal-fired pithead power plant and related transmission and control facilities to create an integrated national electric power system for Botswana. It also includes tariff and organizational studies, training and coal drilling programs and engineering consultancy services. The proposed plan's economies of scale and the substitution of plentiful indigenous coal for imported petroleum products would lower the cost of supplying electricity while increasing security of supply and energy independence and improving Botswana's balance of payments. The project would create about 1,200 jobs during its construction period, and about 120 permanent positions. A map is included.

The project SHASHE SUPPLEMENT is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project SHASHE SUPPLEMENT is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project Shashe Engineering Project is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Shashe Engineering Project is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project would provide consultants' services to conduct surveys, complete the engineering design and prepare the contract documents for the construction of transportation, power, water, township and medical facilities. The consultants would also estimate construction costs, prepare time schedules, assist with the evaluation of bids and give such advice as is required. They would supervise the construction of the preliminary works. These works include site clearance, temporary offices, advance housing, temporary water and power supplies and the provision of the services of project coordinating staff during the design stage. The total cost is estimated at US$2.5 million, of which $1.8 million is for design.

The project Water Supply Project (02) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Water Supply Project (02) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The Project would expand and improve the Francistown water supply system and would finance preliminary investigations and design for expanding the system in the Gaborone-Lobatse area. Major components include: (i) construction of 26 km of pipeline, pump stations, treatment works and miscellaneous facilities; (ii) pumping and treatment plant, vehicles, tools, stores, and miscellaneous equipment; and (iii) consulting engineering services to supervise the Francistown improvements and investigate the feasibility of raising the Gaborone Dam. The Project would meet Francistown's water requirements until 1988/89, and would raise water quality to international standards. The Project faces no technical risks, but WUC would have to raise tariffs substantially from existing levels to recover project costs.

The project Water Supply Project (03) is now in the pipeline.

2007-10-25T04:00:00.000Z

The project Water Supply Project (03) is now in the pipeline. To see more information, see the project information in the World Bank project database

The project would help avert the repetition, during the mid-1980's, of the current water shortages in Gaborone, Botswana's rapidly-developing capital, and help meet demand in Gaborone and the nearby meat-processing center of Lobatse until about 1988. It would also prepare for additional supply after that date. The project would: (i) raise the existing Gaborone Dam by 8 m; (ii) expand water treatment and transmission facilities; (iii) investigate the sites for two additional dams and prepare preliminary designs for the dams and associated plant; and (iv) help WUC develop a program for senior manpower development.