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Consultant Services for Kabul Urban Reconstruction Project

Strategic Insights

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The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has applied for financing from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Kabul Urban Reconstruction Project (KURP), which aims to upgrade areas in Kabul and promote sustainable urban development. The project comprises six components, including area upgrading, land tenure regularization, and main roads and traffic management. The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing (MUDH) is seeking consultant services to support the Program Management Unit (PMU) under Part C of the project. The consultant will provide technical and managerial support to further the objectives of the project and ensure its efficient implementation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Kabul Urban Reconstruction Project (KURP) is a four-year initiative to upgrade areas in Kabul, with a focus on area upgrading, land tenure regularization, and main roads and traffic management.
  • The project has six components, including engineering and management support, financial management of Kabul Municipality, and structure planning and preparation of future urban investment projects.
  • The consultant services will support the Program Management Unit (PMU) under Part C of the project, providing technical and managerial support to further the objectives of the project and ensure its efficient implementation.
  • The consultant must have at least two similar type of job experience in the last six years, experience in post-conflict/emergency countries and project work, and familiarity with area upgrading projects in developing countries.
  • The consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers.
  • The deadline for submitting the expression of interest is 26 July 2004, 1200 hours (Kabul time).

Statistics:

  • The project comprises six components.
  • The consultant services will be provided for a period of four years.
  • The consultant must have at least two similar type of job experience in the last six years.
  • The consultant will be selected in accordance with the World Bank's Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers, May 2004.
  • The deadline for submitting the expression of interest is 26 July 2004, 1200 hours (Kabul time).

Sources:

  • World Bank, "Guidelines: Selection and Employment of Consultants by World Bank Borrowers," May 2004, http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/guidelin.html
  • United Nations Development Business, "Asia Pulse 05-07 2045," http://www.devbusiness.com
  • Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, "Kabul Urban Reconstruction Project," 2004.

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