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DESCRIPTION COST
(BZD)
ROADS, STREETS, DRAINS & BRIDGES
$58,355.00
$14,800,000
$53,420,001
$21,610,000
$21,500,000
$1,130,000
$78,773,980
$36,046,907
$2,500,000
$35,600,000
$75,100,000
$31,491,311
$8,642,098
$12,620,294
$7,294,658
14,381,723 $14,381,723
$5,060,432
$8,217,260
$33,340,000
$5,700,000
$1,500,000
$60,000,000
$4,706,700
December 2015 Report
22 Climate Resilient Infrastructure Project
(CRIP)
To enhance the resilience of road infrastructure against flood risk and impacts of climate
change; and to improve the Borrower‟s capacity to respond promptly and effectively in an
eligible crisis or emergency.
23 AMS 2013 Long Term Supervision of
AMS Road Works- Corozal and Orange
Walk Districts
Supervision of AMS road works in the Corozal and Orange Walk districts
Belize Municipal Development Project Improved access to basic municipal infrastructure and enhanced municipal management in
selected town and city councils.
15 Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project
(Ph. III: Lot A: San Lazaro - August Pine
Ridge Village; Ph. II of Blue Creek Road)
Upgrade of 6.56 miles of road to chip seal surface dress.
20 Hopkins Road Upgrade Upgrade of 4.5 mls. of road from the Southern Highway to Hopkins Village to chip seal
surface dress.
21 Rehabilitation of Hurricane Shelters Rehabilitation of 16 hurricane shelters
INFRASTRUCTURE
17 Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project
(Phase III Lot 3B 2: Yo Creek Village to
San Antonio Village)
Upgrade of 3.7 miles of road to chip seal surface dress.
2 Corozal Border Crossing Reconstruction
Project
Improvement and rehabilitation of infrastructure at the Corozal Border
3 Completion of the Southern Highway
(Dump to Jalacte)
Upgrade of 20 miles of the Southern Highway from Dump (Ml. 14) to the Belize/Guatemala
Border
1 San Ignacio/ Santa Elena Bypass Project Construction of a bypass road and new all-weather bridge across the Macal River to
increase the efficiency of road transportation in and through San Ignacio and Santa Elena.
The project also includes activities to determine the extent of vehicle overloading and the
accompanying economic and financial impacts.
6 Support to Sustainable Urban
Infrastructure Systems in Belize City
Development of an operational manual for the Flood Mitigation Project, and socio-
environmental management plans and engineering designs for civil works projects to be
financed by the loan programme.
16 Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project
(Phase III Lot B: August Pine Ridge
Village to Blue Creek Village)
Upgrade of 13 miles of road to chip seal surface dress.
7 Fifth Road (Phillip S.W. Goldson Highway
Upgrading) Project
13
Upgrade of the Phillip Goldson Highway between the Airport Junction and the Chetumal
Street Roundabout (including the Haulover Bridge).
4 Natural Disaster Management - Bridge
Rehabilitation, TS Arthur (Kendal &
Mullins River Bridges)
Reconstruction of the Kendal and Mullins River Bridges
5 Flood Mitigation Project Rehabilitation of drains and streets on Belize City's north side
9 Final Designs: George Price Highway
Rehabilitation Project
Finance the selection and contracting of consultants necessary for the final design of the
George Price Highway Rehabilitation
Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project
(Ph. II, Lot B: Orange Walk Town - San
Upgrade of 15.94 miles of road to chip seal surface dress.
18 Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project
(Ph. III, Lot C: San Narciso - San Victor
Village and Old Northern Highway - BSI
Junction)
Upgrade of 7.84 miles of road to chip seal surface dress.
12
10 Airport Link Road Construction of a new road, approximately 5 mls in length, connecting from the Western
Highway (Ml 8.2) to the existing Airport Access Road
8 Belize City Southside Poverty Alleviation
(Phase 2)
MHDST is responsible for the social components: Land Reclamation; Improvement of
Housing Units; Education, Training and Social Development; and Institutional Support,
Audit and Supervision
11 Rehabilitation of the Hummingbird
Highway
Resurfacing of the Hummingbird Highway from Belmopan to Dangriga and the upgrade of 6
single-lane bridges to double-lane
19 Belize Road Safety Project Infrastructural improvements, education and awareness campaigns, enhancement of road
accident emergency services, road safety management capacity building and enforcement
activities focused along the George Price Highway from Belize City to Belmopan and
thoroughfares including the Ring Road in Belmopan, targeting a reduction in deaths and
serious injuries associated with road traffic accidents.
Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project
(Ph. II, Lot A: Orange Walk Town - Blue
Creek; Ph. 1 Orange Walk Town - San
Lazaro)
Upgrade of 8.5 miles of road pavement to chip seal surface dress.
14
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION COST
(BZD)
December 2015 Report
INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT
$1,960,000
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES
$36,000,000
$2,325,987
$401,792
$844,063
$1,288,397
$2,272,664
$4,408,236
$2,653,912
$1,246,297
$3,016,544
$1,419,960
$3,215,063
$32,940,261
$7,766,000
$2,132,656
$11,625,000
$150,000
$86,000
$1,320,000
TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION
$17,000,000
$352,000
$600,000
$200,000
$5,270,378
$3,750,000
SUB-TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE 739,821,685
43 Ambergris Caye Water and Sewerage
Expansion - Social Vulnerability
Assessment for San Mateo - Belize
Consultancy services to assist BWS in conducting a social vulnerability assessment of the
San Mateo Community in Ambergris Caye
44 Solid Waste Master Plan for Tourist
Areas
Preparation of a master plan for solid waste management in tourist areas to improve
collection and final disposal of solid waste.
Preparation of detailed designs, bidding documents, cost estimates and technical
specifications for the proposed water and sewerage capital works on Ambergris Caye.
41 Testing a Prototype Caribbean Regional
Fund for Wastewater Management
(CReW) - Establishment of a Revolving
Fund for Financing Wastewater Projects
in Belize
Establishment of a revolving fund to support the GOB in financing waste water projects
42 Ambergris Caye Water and Sewerage
Expansion - Water Purveyor Valuation
and Transaction Advice
Consultancy services to support an independent valuation of Consolidated Water Belize,
Ltd and acquisition negotiations.
40 Detailed Designs - San Pedro, A.C.
Water and Sewerage Expansion Project
38 The Belize City Centre Multi-purpose
Sports Complex & Arena
Construction of the Belize City Centre Multi-purpose Sports Complex & Arena
39 Belize River Valley Water Supply Project Construction of a system to provide potable water to villagers of Bermudian Landing,
Double Head Cabbage, Flowers' Bank, Isabella Bank, Lemonal, St. Paul's Bank, Rancho
Dolores, Scotland Halfmoon, and Willows Bank in the Belize River Valley. Work will include
pipeline installation and storage tank construction.
Rehabilitation and upgrading of Carl Ramos Football Field
35 Dangriga Multipurpose Sporting Complex Rehabilitation and upgrading of Dangriga Multipurpose Sporting Complex
36 Toledo Union Football Field Rehabilitation and upgrading of Toledo Union Football Field
34 Carl Ramos Football Field
37 Punta Gorda Sports Complex Rehabilitation and upgrading of Punta Gorda Sports Complex
25 Marion Jones Stadium Upgrade of the Marion Jones Sports Complex
27 Belize Archives and Records Service
(BARS) Renovation and Construction
Project
Construction of a second storey on the front portion of the existing building and renovation
of the main entrance and research area.
24 Capacity-building to Support Preparation
of a National Transportation Master Plan
(NTMP)
Financial and technical support for the preparation of a comprehensive NTMP
26 Quality Assurance Laboratory (Belize
Bureau of Standards)
Construction of Laboratory/ Office for Belize Bureau of Standards
The Benque Viejo del Carmen Football
Complex
Feasibility study, architectural and engineering elements, costings for the Benque Viejo del
Carmen Football Complex and Facilities
Rehabilitation and upgrading of Victor Galvez Stadium
30 Santa Elena Football Field Rehabilitation and upgrading of Santa Elena Football Field
32
33 San Pedro Football Field Feasibility study, architectural and engineering elements, costing and operations
recommendations for the San Pedro Football Field and Facilities & Rehabilitation and
Upgrading of San Pedro Football Field
28 Construction of Punta Gorda Market Rehabilitation and extension of the Punta Gorda Town Market
29 Victor Galvez Stadium
To remove current dilapidated runway surface and replace with single seal 1/2" chip seal.
47 Dangriga Extension Project To construct an extension to the runway for Dangriga Pelican municipal airport
45 Belize City Municipal Airstrip Upgrade and
Rehabilitation Project
Expansion of the airport and construction of an office building for the Belize Airport
Authority, new exit road, and a 3,300-ft airstrip. The project will also include lighting to
accommodate night operations.
46 Placencia Airstrip Reconstruction Project
48 John Greif Airport Taxiway Project To construct a swale and culvert for the drainage system
50 Electrification of farms and villages in the
Banana Belt
Provision of grid electricity to farms and villages in the Banana Belt
49 Project to provide Electrification to
Marginalised and Depressed Rural and
Peri-Urban communities in Belize from
Renewable Energy Sources through Grid
Extension
Provision of electricity from renewable energy sources to residents in rural and peri-urban
areas through grid extension.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION COST
(BZD)
December 2015 Report
INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT
AGRICULTURE
$8,400,000
$4,000,000
$6,144,700
$11,006,436
$19,824,750
$113,863.36
$3,820,760
$3,693,726
$99,440
$912,398
$71,840
$2,200,000
507,000
$12,250,000
$1,250,000
$840,000
$265,718
TOURISM
$4,064,710
$189,000
$15,139,116
$850,000
63 Mesoamerica without Hunger
Programme: More effective institutional
frameworks to improve family agriculture,
and food and nutritional security
1. Strengthen political and institutional framework that is effective and operational for the
achievement of Food and Nutrition Security. 2. Enhance specific and effective
institutionalisation to improve conditions, livelihoods and family agriculture resilience.
64 Support to Banana Growers The support targets improved technical and agronomic practices, reduced environmental
impacts of the industry, and improved labour and social conditions of workers and their
households
61 Formulation of National Agriculture and
Food Policy
To prepare a final draft National Agriculture and Food Policy for Belize that provides a
framework for sustainable development of the sector and increased socio-economic
benefits to Belize
62 Economic Diversification of Micro Small
and Medium Enterprises in Northern
Belize (GCP/BZ/001/EC)
The overall objective is to reduce poverty and improve the living standards of the rural
population in the northern districts of Corozal and Orange Walk. Focus industries are
onion, honey and sheep and involves improvement of the value chain along the production
process.
58 BAM Technical Assistance Team To support the implementation of BAM 2012 and 2013
59 Agro-ecological Farming of Fruits and
Vegetables within the Selva Maya Region
(Cayo District)
To promote sustainable production of fruits and vegetables through the use of agro-
ecological practices that will reduce the harmful effects of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides
while protecting the natural forest in communities within the Selva Maya region
54 Belize National Sanitary Cattle Plan
(Cattle Sweep) Project
Testing of all cattle in the country for Brucellosis, Tuberculosis; implementation of a
surveillance plan for BSE ("Mad Cow" or "Foot and Mouth") Disease; and the development
of a National Livestock Registry for the exportation of cattle to Mexico and other countries.
56 Technological Innovation Strategy to
improve Productivity and Competitive-
ness of Product Chains in Central
America and the Dominican Republic
To support the development of value chain agricultural food products through innovative
technologies, to strengthen local systems that produce/multiply seeds, and to prepare and
disseminate information and strengthen organizations that transfer technology and provide
technical assistance.
55 Sugar Cane Replanting Scheme Establishment of a credit revolving fund in support of sugar cane replanting.
51
57 Capacity Strengthening of the Banana
Growers' Association (BGA)
Capacity strengthening activities include support to Sigatoka Management and training for
farmers and the BGA.
53 Aquaculture Project Assistance to the development of small-scale tilapia farming operations in Belize through
the production of high-quality fingerlings, promotion of the use of modern tilapia culture
technology among small farmers, and the drafting of a National Tilapia Aquaculture
Development Plan focused on the small-scale sub-sector.
60 Regional Project for Implementing
National Biosafety Frameworks in the
Caribbean Sub-Region
To implement effective, operable, transparent and sustainable National Biosafety
Frameworks which cater for national and regional needs, deliver global benefits and are
compliant with the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety in 12 Caribbean countries.
65 AMS 2012: Sugar Industry Management
Information System Phase Two
This project gives continuity to the SIMIS Phase One. To be done through a Frame Work
Contract and a Supply Contract.
70 Belize City House of Culture and
Downtown Rejuvenation Project
Rejuvenation of Belize City's cultural heritage and identity, starting with downtown
residences/ buildings.
71 Support for the Implementation of
National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan
Increased institutional capacity of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation in its
ability to effectively coordinate the implementation of the National Sustainable Tourism
Master Plan 2030.
69 Restoration of Goldson House Restoration and conversion of the national leader's former Belmopan residence to a
museum/exhibit
66 Strategic Planning to Strengthen
Agricultural Trade and Food Safety
Assessment of the existing National Agricultural Statistical System and Agricultural Market
Information System; and development of a National Food Safety Policy, Committee,
guidelines and draft Bill.
67 AMS 2012 - Mid Term Evaluation Mid Term Evaluation of all AMS Projects
Agriculture Services Programme Strengthening of the core public agricultural services that provide access to applied
production technology corresponding to market opportunities, while reducing the risks
derived from threats to plant and animal health and food safety.
52 Food Security Programme - ALBA
(Integrated Farming Systems)
Promotion of integrated farming systems in Central, Northern, and Southern Belize;
purchase of machinery for GOB; establishment of irrigation infrastructure at Central Farm;
expansion of seedling facilities, and upgrade of the Biscayne Agriculture Facility.
68 Making Tourism Benefit Communities
Adjacent to Archaeological Sites
Improving access to product standards and safety at selected tourism sites.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION COST
(BZD)
December 2015 Report
INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT
BUSINESS & MARKET DEVELOPMENT
$20,000,000
$779,442
$12,083,200
$1,136,113
$1,187,500
$2,028,363
$577,694
$874,221
$830,000
$810,000
$1,713,500
$21,000,000
$5,600,000
$29,578,000
$8,243,940
$1,446,000
$1,000,000
$34,357
$100,000
89 A Practical Approach to Long Term
Lionfish Control - Developing Belize's
National Exploitation Strategy
Project will carry out a six month campaign to increase the local exploitation of lionfish;
conduct census techniques workshop; determine lionfish density and population; establish a
mechanism for lionfish management; and create a National Lionfish Exploitation Strategy
90 Educational Awareness within South
Water Caye Marine Reserve
This project will build community awareness through school lectures and hands-on training
on visits to the marine reserve.
85 Solid Waste Management Project Improve solid waste management practices along the Western Corridor; reduce
environmental pollution and enhance the image of Belize in the eco-tourism market;
strengthen overall Central Government capacity to improve solid waste management
countrywide through the institutional strengthening of the SWaMA.
87 Enabling Activities for the Preparation of
Belize's Third National Communication to
the UNFCCC
This project will support Belize in preparing its Third National Communication to the
Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(UNFCCC).
86 Enhancing Belize's Resilience to Adapt to
the Effects of Climate Change
The project will enhance Belize's resilience to effects of climate change through
interventions in the water sector and establishment of governance structures for climate
change.
88 Managed Access and Catch Shares Pilot
Project
Support to sustainable fisheries and the economic development of Belize's fishery sector
81 Support for Trade and Tax Policy Reform This project will involve institutional strengthening for the Belize Tax Administration;
analysis of the economic consequences of tax reforms for Belize; and dissemination,
discussion and validating of reform proposals.
82 Establishing the Gaming and Lotteries
Commission
The objective is to regulate and internationalize gaming in Belize
To revise the Draft National Export Strategy (NES) 2008-2012 based on a review of the
current economic and socio-political situation in Belize and to prepare a Five-Year Action
Programme including the provision of training to exporters from priority sectors, business
support organizations and other stakeholders.
76 Mayan House of Cacao & Chocolate
Museum: More efficient market driven
productive and competitive SMEs
Establishment of a Mayan House of Cacao & Chocolate Museum in Toledo.
77 Establishment of the Belize Competition
Authority
The project will develop policies, legal, institutional and administrative framework for a fair
Competition Regime in Belize. The project was developed given Belize‟s commitments
under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and CARICOM.
72 DFC Line of Credit Funds provided to DFC for on lending in priority areas - student loans, SMEs, low-income
housing, agriculture and industrial credit, and microfinance.
73 Strengthening and Capacity-building of
the Newly-established Belize Coalition of
Service Providers
To build the capacity of the newly-established BCSP to serve as an umbrella organization
for the development of the services sector
74 Belize Rural Finance Programme Support and strengthening of financial services that target poor farmers and small rural
communities
75 Belize Botanic Gardens (BBG): More
efficient market driven productive &
competitive SMEs
Improving the quality of life of rural households in the Cayo district by developing capacity
to find or create employment in gardening and other horticultural areas
83 Seventh Consolidated Line of Credit to
the DFC
To facilitate productive private sector/ MSME development; support energy efficiency/
renewable energy financing; promote home ownership for low and middle income; develop
Belize's human capital by providing student loans for vocational, technical and academic
professionals.
84 Promoting Sustainable Natural Resources-
Based Livelihoods in Belize
Support for social mobilization, facilitation and community co-management of natural
resources; development of community-based sustainable livelihoods of non-timber forest
products in and around selected protected areas; support for innovative models of green
livelihoods of fishing communities through mariculture development; and community led
monitoring and knowledge dissemination.
79 Entrepreneurial Development in Central
America and the Dominican Republic
To promote and strengthen entrepreneurship in Central America and the Dominican
Republic with the purpose of establishing new micro, small, and medium enterprises
(MSMEs); and to develop and strengthen businesses in the MSME sector.
80 Strengthening the Institutional
Architecture for Investment Attraction,
Export Promotion and Small and Medium-
Sized Enterprises (SME) Development in
Belize
The ultimate goal is to foster sustainable economic growth and enhance competitiveness in
Belize. The general objective is to improve the enabling environment for business
development, trade and integration. The specific objective is to strengthen the institutional
framework and the necessary capabilities of BELTRAIDE to support investment attraction.
78 Strengthening the Capacity of Belize
Trade and Investment Development
Service
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION COST
(BZD)
December 2015 Report
INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT
$518,000
$18,171,200
$882,426
$4,109,942
$1,039,208
$2,030,000
$153,400
$2,654,000
$14,620,000
$4,016,400
$320,000
$860,000
$800,000
EDUCATION
$5,740,000
$20,200,000
$2,664,322
$1,205,033
98 Capacity Building for the Strategic
Planning and Management of Natural
Resources in Belize
This project will strengthen institutional and technical capacities for improved monitoring
and assessment, natural resource evaluation and impact assessment, and resource
mobilization.
92 Management and Protection of Key
Biodiversity Areas in Belize
This project will strengthen natural resource management and biodiversity conservation in
key biodiversity areas of Belize
93 Strengthening the Financial Sustainability
of the National Protected Areas System
To strengthen the financial sustainability of Belize's National Protected Areas System to
foster a functional and effective system of PAS that is managed to maximize social, cultural
and economic contributions while ensuring ecosystems goods and services are maintained.
Belize Chemical and Waste Management
Project
Institutional Strengthening (IS) Project -
Phase VII, Belize Ozone Programme
95 Building Support for an Effective National
Protected Areas System
Co-financing support from PACT for additional activities under the Strengthening National
Capacities Project (support for the marine protected network).
96 Strengthening of existing institutional management systems with emphasis on Belize's
National Chemical Management Framework and Legislation
97 To continue strengthening the capacity of the MFFSD to contribute to the sustainable
elimination of the consumption and production of all ODS, in accordance with Belize's
commitments as a Party to the Montreal Protocol and its respective amendments
99 Belize Marine Conservation and Climate
Adaptation Project
To implement priority ecosystem-based marine conservation and climate adaptation
measures to strengthen the climate resilience of the Belize Barrier Reef System
101 Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Ecosystem
Services and Coastal Resilience in
Tourism Development
Studies as part of the feasibility analysis of the STP II in Corozal, Punta Gorda, the
Chiquibul Reserve Complex and Caye Caulker; and strengthened local capacity for
mainstreaming natural capital in the planning, development, and management of Belize's
tourism sector.
100 Energy for Sustainable Development in
Caribbean Buildings
The project consists of “a mix of policy and demonstration” interventions which aim to: (a)
Increase the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency (RE&EE) technologies in
buildings; (b) Address barriers to the expansion of RE&EE markets within the region; (c)
Increase knowledge and awareness of sustainable energy use in public, residential, and
commercial buildings; and (d) Build capacity for assessing building energy use and
implementing and monitoring the outcomes of appropriate RE&EE interventions.
104 Sector-wide reform activities aimed at enhancing learning outcomes at all levels. Activities
include strengthening of the regulatory framework, development of a National Human
Resource Strategy, sector Disaster Risk Management Plan, and the rationalisation and
diversification of the Secondary Curriculum.
107 AMS 2012 Education and Training
Improvement (Construction of Pre-school
Building)
102 Assessment of the Potential for
Distributed Generation using Renewable
Energy and Energy Efficiency
Support for the preparation of the Energy Efficiency Strategy of the National Energy Policy;
technical assistance to the GOB in developing a baseline of consumption patterns and
areas of opportunity for EE measures in public buildings, industry, the residential sector,
and SMEs, etc.; (iii) exploration into alternatives for renewable energies in addition to what
other donors are already exploring; and (iv) training and dissemination of findings.
103 Official Development Assistance
Cooperation- Korea's Overseas
Development Assistance
Overseas Development Assistance partnership between the governments of Belize and the
Republic of Korea in which Korea has provided Belize with financial support in the form of a
grant to be utilized by the Ministry of Energy, Science & Technology and Public Utilities in
Institutional strengthening, IT Equipment upgrade, Public Relations campaign and for the
organisation of national Technology and Innovation Forums.
Construction of 3 Pre-school Buildings (Trial Farm and San Jose {OW}, and San Pedro
{Czl}).
105 Education Quality Improvement Program To support the Government of Belize in improving the quality of primary education, and the
governance of the Belize education system
106 AMS 2012 Grant Call for Proposals for
Education and Training Improvement -
Teacher Training
Activities include Teacher Training in Early Childhood and Secondary Education
Education Sector Reform Project
(Including Development of a Disaster
Risk Management (DRM) Plan for the
Education Sector)
91 National Biodiversity Planning to support
the Implementation of the Convention on
Biological Diversity (CBD) 2011-2020
Strategic Plan
This project integrates Belize‟s obligations under the CBD into its national development and
sectoral planning frameworks through a renewed and participative „biodiversity planning‟
and strategizing process in a manner that is in line with the global guidance contained in the
CBD‟s Strategic Plan for 2011-2020.
94 Strengthening National Capacities for the
Operationalization, Consolidation and the
Sustainability of the National Protected
Areas System
Development of effective legal, financial, and institutional capacities to ensure sustainability
of the existing NPAS
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION COST
(BZD)
December 2015 Report
INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT
$649,741
$509,847
$1,700,000
$370,000
$5,992,288
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$11,041,564
$6,463,452
$228,000
$2,585,338
$1,875,000
$450,000
POVERTY AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
$14,713,000
$34,896,000
$13,881,292
SUB-TOTAL SOCIAL PROTECTION 127,764,878
GOVERNANCE
$450,000
$2,265,778
$6,137,500126 Technical Assistance to BRDP II Provide support for the successful implementation of BRDP II.
124 Computerization of Drivers‟ Licensing
System
To improve and upgrade the Department of Transport's National Drivers' Licensing System
125 CARICOM Law Revision Project Revision of 11 pieces of primary legislation and 6 subsidiary laws related to the CARICOM
Single Market and Economy (CSME), and a general revision of the substantive laws.
122 Belize Social Investment Fund II Loan To improve living conditions and enhanced social capital in poor and vulnerable
communities through the provision of basic infrastructure.
123 Basic Needs Trust Fund 7th Programme To improve basic infrastructure and services and increase the potential for economic
activity through skills training, capacity building and institutional development support.
110 Monitoring System for School Leadership
and Education Quality
Development and pilot of a prototype for a new Education Management Information System
(EMIS) and institutional strengthening of the MOE.
108 Equipment for Georgetown Technical
High School and ITVETs
Provision of state of the art equipment necessary for practical training in programme areas
offered by the respective institutions.
109 Introduction of Caribbean Vocational
Qualifications in ITVETs
Capacity-building for Ministry of Education (ETES) personnel and the development of a
road map for implementing the Caribbean Vocational Qualifications in Belize
113 Salud Mesoamerica Initiative II - Belize The Belize program will consist of three individual operations which are designed to
contribute to the reduction of maternal, infant and child mortality in the poorest districts of
Belize (Corozal, Orange Walk and Cayo) through interventions that strengthen primary
health care services within the framework of the MHI 2015 initiative.
114 Molecular Epidemiology and Drug
Resistance Surveillance of Human
Immunodeficiency Virus in the
Mesoamerican Region
Seeks to determine HIV subtypes in the Mesoamerican region and sensitivity to the
antiretroviral drugs currently available. Samples are sent to Instituto Nacional de
Enfermedades Respiratorias de Mexico. (TC)
111 Control & Prevention of HIV/AIDS To strengthen the national response to controlling and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in
Belize
112 Improving Children‟s Health and Nutrition
in Local Mayan Communities in Toledo
The project will support innovative programs which directly respond to the needs of the
poorest and most vulnerable groups in society; provide rapid, demonstrable, and
sustainable benefits; and build capacity, participation and empowerment of civil society,
local communities and NGOs.
121 Youth and Community Transformation
Project - Southside Belize City
The project aims to reduce the vulnerability of children and youth to crime and gang
membership in the Collet, Lake Independence, Pickstock and Port Loyola divisions of Belize
City; and will provide services to enhance literacy and adaptive life skills, support conflict
mediation, and improve inter-linkages and the sharing of best practices among participating
agencies working in those communities.
115 Accelerating the Pace: Reaching
Marginalized and Vulnerable Populations
with Critical Services
Improvement of Belize's National response to HIV by improving the health services
available to persons living with and affected by HIV. It will also work towards the expansion
of treatment and prevention of HIV and other STIs.
118 Strengthening of the Prevention and
Control of Dengue and Malaria in Belize
The overall objective is to contribute to broad-based rural economic growth and to the
reduction in the incidence of poverty in the rural communities of Belize.
119 Contribution Agreement with PAHO for
Vector Control
Country-wide Vector Control by PAHO and the Ministry of Health. Includes the procurement
of equipment and public awareness campaign.
120 Expansion of the Independence Polyclinic Construction of a new wing to house Clinical Support Services and create optimal and
functional flow at the Independence Polyclinic. The aim is to strengthen the primary care
services offered at the Polyclinic and increase access to quality health care.
116 Strengthening of Critical Maternal and
Neonatal Services in Belize
Improvement of the quality of health care services targeting the most vulnerable population,
pregnant women and neonates, through improved access to services (including laboratory,
blood bank, and medical equipment).
117 Elimination of Malaria in Mesoamerica
and the Hispaniola Island
Further strengthening of the country's malaria surveillance system to guide decision-making
and implementation of interventions towards malaria elimination and effective
documentation of relevant indicators; strengthen malaria diagnosis, treatment, and follow-
up in both public & private sectors; update, implement, and evaluate national vector borne
disease strategies to include reorientation of malaria efforts towards elimination.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
DESCRIPTION COST
(BZD)
December 2015 Report
INFRASTRUCTURE
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT
$250,200
$392,000
$2,200,000
$857,500
SECURITY & CIVIL RIGHTS
$10,000,000
$625,000
$60,000,000
$200,000
$1,450,000
$791,280
$300,000
$390,170
SUB-TOTAL PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 86,309,428
1,208,736,352
137 Infosegura Project The Infosegura project will support national data collection efforts by complementing
existing interventions that aim to strengthen crime and justice data platforms in Belize. The
project will bring together various actors in the justice system to systematize and synergize
crime and justice data collection and analysis at the national level.
138 Action Plan for C and D Countries (2015) Flexible financing made available to support the Government of Belize in activities related
to project identification, preparation, and execution; capacity building and monitoring and
evaluation.
134 Establishment of a Crime Observatory in
Belize
Needs assessment, design, and establishment of an observatory for the analysis and
subsequent use of crime and violence data in the development of public policies targeting
public safety and national security issues in the country.
135 Prevention of Violence that affects
Children, Adolescents and Youth in
Central America
The Project aims at 3 critical results: 1. The formulation & revision of comprehensive
citizen security policies; 2. The development & implementation of plans and institutional
capacities to improve social prevention of violence that affects youth and women at
primary, secondary and tertiary levels; 3. South-South and triangular cooperation,
adaptation of best practices and creative and innovative approaches to citizen security, with
emphasis on vulnerable groups.
136 Prevention of Violence against Children
and Adolescents
This Project is a component of a wider initiative: Joint Program- Strengthening the
Resilience of Southside Belize City to Enhance Citizen Security and Development
which aims to strengthen the resilience of the vulnerable populations and communities in
Southside Belize City to combat multiple dimensions of insecurity through a harmonized
and concerted effort of the entire UN system in country.
131 Community Action for Public Safety Strengthening of national public safety governance and community action in crime
prevention
132 Strengthening protection and promotion
of women's rights and women's social and
economic empowerment
Strengthening Q'eqchi Maya Women's Access to and control of Economic Resources
through sustainable Agriculture, Business Development and Marketing
133 Belize Integral Security Programme Investments in infrastructure and equipment for Belizean national security institutions,
including the rehabilitation of existing buildings, new civil works and the provision of
equipment for the Belize Police Department, Belize Defence Force, Belize Coast Guard and
National Forensic Science Services.
129 Implementation of the Emerging and
Sustainable Cities Initiative (ESCI) in
Belize City
Diagnosis and preparation of an action plan to address critical environmental, urban and
fiscal/ governance challenges; pre-investment studies for prioritised interventions; and a
system to monitor the results and impact of the plan.
130 Strengthening the Capacity of the Ministry
of Economic Development to implement
the Public Sector Investment Programme
(PSIP)
Detailed analysis of the PSIP process and subsequent design, construction, pilot and
installation of a functioning web-based management information system (MIS) for the PSIP.
127 Technical Assistance to the Ministry of
Labour, Local Government, Rural
Development and NEMO
Assistance to the Ministry in establishing an Area Development Group that supports/
promotes economic growth through an Area Development Plan.
128 Customs ASYCUDA World Support The Support Contract is adapted to the regional requirements with more agility, to
consolidate the operation of the ASYCUDA system, to facilitate the processes of integration
and interchange for the Customs operations at the regional level and, as a consequence,
support the on-going processes of economic integration at the regional level.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ONGOING PROJECTS
ROADS, STREETS, DRAINS & BRIDGES
CDB L 49,438,000 - 4,427,938 4,383,519 24,707,419 24,730,581
GOB C 8,917,000 211,318 154,435 114,678 2,541,414 6,375,586
TOTAL $58,355.00
CABEI L 12,400,000 504,160 - - 11,944,916 455,084
GOB C 2,400,000 13,265 - - 520,241 1,879,759
TOTAL $14,800,000
KFAED L 9,600,001 537,227 482,303 - 11,029,230 (1,429,229)
OFID L 23,400,000 - - - 20,991,084 2,408,916
CABEI L 9,000,000 2,148,910 2,246,749 379,102 23,820,310 (14,820,310)
GOB C 11,420,000 167,600 184,520 52,678 4,400,320 7,019,680
TOTAL $53,420,001
CDB L 17,600,000 441,291 640,971 1,394,676 13,786,328 3,813,672
GOB C 4,010,000 92,291 114,708 70,849 1,361,925 2,648,075
TOTAL $21,610,000
IADB L 20,000,000 2,071,580 1,748,998 1,271,010 13,854,196 6,145,804
GOB C 1,500,000 40,200 189,652 107,456 879,572 620,428
TOTAL $21,500,000
IADB G 900,000 71,381 - 900,000 -
GOB C 230,000 63,636 - 268,496 (38,496)
TOTAL $1,130,000
CDB L 59,438,000 - - 59,438,000
CDB G 222,000 - - 222,000
CDF G 4,545,980 - - 4,545,980
GOB C 14,568,000 - - 14,568,000
TOTAL $78,773,980
The contract for civil works on Section A has been awarded.
Procurement of the supervision consultant is ongoing.
MOWT7 Fifth Road (Phillip S.W. Goldson
Highway Upgrading) Project
All activities have been completed. MOWT
3 Completion of the Southern Highway
(Dump to Jalacte)
All road works and bridges are 100% complete. Expenditure
figures to be clarified.
4 Work is ongoing on girders for the Mullins River Bridge. The
construction is 60% complete.
MOWT
MOWT
MOWT
Natural Disaster Management -
Bridge Rehabilitation, TS Arthur
(Kendal & Mullins River Bridges)
Civil works for parks, Juliet Soberanis St., Loop Road, Link Road,
Bill Lindo Canal, Douglas Jones and Northside Canals are
complete. Contracts for Albert Hoy St. and Maheia's Canal works
have been extended to 4th and 5th February 2016, respectively. The
rehabilitation of existing canals in Belama Phase III was added to
the procurement plan. The contract has been signed and works are
ongoing.
5 Flood Mitigation Project
6 Support to Sustainable Urban
Infrastructure Systems in Belize City
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
MOWT
MOWT2
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY
Corozal Border Crossing
Reconstruction Project
All contracted works 100% complete. The defects liability period
runs to May 2016 and retention payments are pending to
contractors.
BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
1
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
Lot 1 - Loma Luz Boulevard from Western Highway: complete; Lot 2 -
New Macal Bridge: construction of 2 abutments and the intermediate
piers underway: 40% complete; Lot 3 - Branch Mouth Road to
Joseph Andrews Drive: complete; Lot 4 - Joseph Andrews Drive
including Benque Road: complete.
Due to substantial savings, the PEU is proposing to implement 4
additional lots. The proposal should be presented to the CDB Loan
Committee for approval in January 2016.
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
San Ignacio/ Santa Elena Bypass
Project
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
OFID L 14,140,000 484,410 2,069,534 2,028,433 7,523,283 6,616,717
GOB C 9,040,328 309,705 1,351,111 1,330,834 4,871,901 4,168,427
OFID L 7,860,000 7,860,000
GOB C 5,006,579 358,952 102,923 4,704,543 302,036
TOTAL $36,046,907
IADB G 2,000,000 - - 13,500 13,500 1,986,500
GOB C 500,000 23,465 175,224 79,034 277,722 222,278
TOTAL $2,500,000
OFID L 23,560,000 - 23,560,000
GOB C 12,040,000 - 12,040,000
TOTAL $35,600,000
OFID L 27,000,000 27,000,000.00
KFAED L 24,000,000 24,000,000.00
GOB C 24,100,000 24,100,000.00
TOTAL $75,100,000
WB L 30,000,000 809,384 1,003,889 1,269,365 21,135,642 8,864,358
GOB/LGA C 1,491,311 13,309 - 45,017 720,846 770,465
TOTAL $31,491,311
EU/AMS MOWT G 8,642,098 - - - 7,466,136 1,175,962
TOTAL $8,642,098
EU/AMS MOWT G 12,620,294 - - - 5,425,671 7,194,622
TOTAL $12,620,294
EU/AMS MOWT G 7,294,658 265,329 - 193,562 5,847,814 1,446,844
TOTAL $7,294,658
EU/AMS MOWT G 14,381,723 1,030,619 1,393,081 1,250,402 5,106,384 9,275,339
TOTAL $14,381,723
MOWT
SIF12
16
MOWT
MOWT
Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation
Project (Ph. II, Lot B: Orange Walk
Town - San Estevan - Progresso)
The education, training and social development component
(including housing and land reclamation) has been reassigned to
MOWT. Expenditure to be confirmed.
As a prerequisite to possible re-launch, the design drawings, bill of
quantities, technical specifications and engineering estimates were
reviewed. Since the estimates for project completion exceed the
remaining grant resources, GoB will need to identify funds to
complete the project.
MHDST
Lot 2 - Central American Boulevard rehabilitation complete. Lot 1 -
Dredging and lining of Prisoner Creek, Lakeview and Trenchtown
canals and associated streets: contract awarded in February 2015
with a 15-month expected duration. Update on progress pending.
Works are on schedule but will be reduced by 2 km as a flood-prone
section of the road will require extensive and costly hydrological and
geotechnical studies to complete the design. Additional works
requested by MoW will extend the project by approximately 3
months.
Belize Municipal Development
Project
Airport Link Road The project was approved in December 2015. The Project Execution
Unit is about to commence the procurement process for the Design
Consultant.
MOWT
14
15
Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation
Project (Ph. II, Lot A: Orange Walk
Town - Blue Creek; Ph. 1 Orange
Walk Town - San Lazaro)
The infrastructure component is still moving slowly but the Technical
Assistance Component is complete. Counterpart quarter and
cumulative expenditures are to be confirmed.
8 Belize City Southside Poverty
Alleviation (Phase 2)
9 Final Designs: George Price Highway
Rehabilitation Project
The Design Consultant was engaged in December 2015 and
contracts for the Supervision Consultant, Project Officer and
Financial Specialist have been signed. Office furniture and
equipment have also been procured.
Project is in the defects liability period. The NAO has settled
exchange rate losses incurred by the Contractor.
Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation
Project (Ph. III: Lot A: San Lazaro -
August Pine Ridge Village; Ph. II of
Blue Creek Road)
The contractor has a few remaining items and remedial work to
complete before provisional acceptance can be granted. The NAO
and MoW continue to monitor the project and will recommend a way
forward if progress continues to be limited in the beginning of 2016.
Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation
Project (Phase III Lot B: August Pine
Ridge Village to Blue Creek Village)
13
10
11 Rehabilitation of the Hummingbird
Highway
A contract has been signed for Lot 1 - Belmopan Roundabout to
Sibun Bridge and Lot 4 (Alta Vista Factory to Dangriga Entrance).
Preliminary survey works have commenced and earthworks will
begin in February 2016.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
EU/AMS MOWT G 5,060,432 550,905 565,701 - 1,620,576 3,439,856
TOTAL $5,060,432
EU/AMS MOWT G 8,217,260 1,298,535 267,016 - 6,668,224 1,549,036
TOTAL $8,217,260
CDB L 28,690,000 2,918,680 2,257,754 2,382,938 12,894,091 15,795,909
GOB C 4,650,000 945,528 256,429 152,585 2,818,519 1,831,481
TOTAL $33,340,000
EU/BRDP II MOWT
(AMS/PEU)
G 5,700,000 2,339,043 - - 4,068,217 1,631,783
TOTAL $5,700,000
EU NEMO G 1,500,000 - 296,631 - 1,409,804 90,196
TOTAL $1,500,000
IBRD SIF L 60,000,000 200,326 - 816,766 59,183,234
TOTAL $60,000,000
EU MOWT G 4,706,700 844,683 - 844,683 3,862,017
TOTAL $4,706,700
G 1,592,000 - - - - 1,592,000
C 368,000 - - - - 368,000
TOTAL $1,960,000
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES
GOV G 2,000,000 - - - 2,000,000 -
ROC L 10,000,000 - - - 5,000,000 5,000,000
GOB C 18,000,000 158,443 - 16,293,657 1,706,343
U 6,000,000 - - - - 6,000,000
TOTAL $36,000,000
The PSC has been established but project inception activities were
delayed due to administrative changes associated with the recent
General Elections. Activities should resume in the first quarter of
2016.
IADB PPD OPM
Supervision on-going. Expenditure update is pending.
The Ministry responsible for sports is pursuing funds necessary to
complete the project.
MOECYS
23
17
24 Capacity-building to Support
Preparation of a National
Transportation Master Plan (NTMP)
Component 1: Lots 1 - 3 completed; and Lots 4A and 4B - 85% and
50% complete, respectively. Component 3: 85% complete; a
training package is being procured to strengthen the capacity of the
enforcement team. Component 4: 96% complete - Cohort 2
completed the Basic Life Support and Medical First Responders
Training in November 2015.
19
Rehabilitation of Hurricane Shelters21
22 Climate Resilient Infrastructure
Project (CRIP)
18
Insurances and Performance Guarantees have expired and the EU
has expressed in writing that no further payments shall be made
until updated Insurances and Performance Guarantees are
presented along with payment requests.
20 Hopkins Road Upgrade
Belize Road Safety Project MEDP
Technical and expenditure updates needed.
The NAO is preparing the program documents necessary for the
EU's financial audit.
Inaccurate survey information used in the drawings had the road
going in the wrong direction. As a result of the re-design, some
items in the BOQs were underestimated or missing. The GOB has
allocated additional funds to complete the project; and paving of
0.5km of road through Yo Creek Village has been added to the
scope.
Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation
Project (Phase III Lot 3B 2: Yo Creek
Village to San Antonio Village)
The project is currently in the 12-month defects liability period which
will end by April 2016. The NAO has settled exchange rate losses
incurred by the Contractor.
Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation
Project (Ph. III, Lot C: San Narciso -
San Victor Village and Old Northern
Highway - BSI Junction)
25
AMS 2013 Long Term Supervision of
AMS Road Works- Corozal and
Orange Walk Districts
Marion Jones Stadium
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
EU TAT, MOWT
PEU
G 2,325,987 119,691 156,363 99,100 607,752 1,718,235
TOTAL $2,325,987
GOB BARS C 401,792 109,354 256,581 20,373 386,309 15,483
TOTAL $401,792
EU TAT, MOW
PEU
G 844,063 252,490 81,135 102,696 593,901 250,162
TOTAL $844,063
GOV/PC BIL L 1,288,397 131,747 1,227,337 61,060
TOTAL $1,288,397
GOV/PC BIL L 2,272,664 192,825 2,068,201 204,463
TOTAL $2,272,664
GOV/PC BIL L 3,786,111 1,088,764 3,265,355 520,755
TOTAL $3,786,111
GOV/PC BIL L 4,408,236 653,208 2,652,694 1,755,542
TOTAL $4,408,236
GOV/PC BIL L 2,653,912 711,505 1,523,532 1,130,380
TOTAL $2,653,912
GOV/PC BIL L 1,246,297 388,051 1,012,491 233,807
TOTAL $1,246,297
GOV/PC BIL L 3,016,544 252,982 622,194 2,394,350
TOTAL $3,016,544
GOV/PC BIL L 1,419,960 380,072 972,300 447,660
TOTAL $1,419,960
GOV/PC BIL L 3,215,063 - 3,215,063
TOTAL $3,215,063
GOV/PC BIL L 32,940,261 3,917,858 8,955,744 23,984,518
TOTAL $32,940,261
WATER & SANITATION
CDB L 6,959,000 564,266 6,536,952 422,048
GOB C 807,000 261,800 545,200
TOTAL $7,766,000
Project completed; the balance represents retention payment.
Details of progress pending.
Details of progress pending.
Details of progress pending.
Contract signed for the construction phase in September 2016.
Figure reflects expected cost of the construction only.
Details of progress pending.
The project is approximately 98% complete with remaining activities
including minor electrical works, work on the stairs, and installation
of a motor for the lift included as part of the project. The building
should be officially inaugurated during the first quarter of 2016.
The project is 100% complete and is in the 12-month defects liability
period ending on 26 November 2016.
The Belize City Centre Multi-purpose
Sports Complex & Arena
32
33
34
35
36
37
Dangriga Multipurpose Sporting
Complex
Toledo Union Football Field
Punta Gorda Sports Complex
Details of progress pending.
Construction of Punta Gorda Market
Santa Elena Football Field
Isidoro Beaton Football Field and
Facility
Victor Galvez Stadium
The Benque Viejo del Carmen
Football Complex
San Pedro Football Field
Carl Ramos Football Field
The project is 85% complete- structural works including the floor,
walls and roof have been completed. Finishing works are pending.
Given delays experienced, the project will not meet the expected
completion date of 23rd January, 2016.
26
27 Belize Archives and Records Service
(BARS) Renovation and Construction
Project
Updates pending. BWS39 Belize River Valley Water Supply
Project
38
29
30
31
28
Quality Assurance Laboratory (Belize
Bureau of Standards)
Details of progress pending.
Details of progress pending.
Design completed and construction contract signed in August, 2015.
The project will start in January 2016.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
CDB L 1,440,000 140,000 - 117,730 394,833 1,045,167
CDB G 182,804 45,700 - 137,103 182,803 1
GIZ G 255,752 - - - 251,752 4,000
BWS C 254,100 100,143 153,957
TOTAL $2,132,656
IADB/GEF G 1,025,000 414,000 611,000
IADB/GEF G 10,000,000 4,520,600 5,479,400
GOB C 600,000 573,600 26,400
TOTAL $11,625,000
CDB BWS G 150,000 - - - 150,000
TOTAL $150,000
CDB BWS G 86,000 - - - 86,000
TOTAL $86,000
IADB G 1,200,000 110,015 143,019 323,334 576,367 623,633
GOB C 120,000 28,123 26,583 31,553 86,169 33,831
TOTAL $1,320,000
TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION
BSSB MOTCA L 17,000,000 1,258,188 1,322,007 682,318 10,068,207 6,931,793
TOTAL $17,000,000
BAA BAA C 352,000 - - - 124,600 227,400
TOTAL $352,000
BAA BAA C 600,000 - - 74,640 74,640 525,360
TOTAL $600,000
BAA BAA C 200,000 75,825 75,825 124,175
TOTAL $200,000
47 Mobilization of contract begun but was delayed due to General
Elections 2015.
Testing a Prototype Caribbean
Regional Fund for Wastewater
Management (CReW) -
Establishment of a Revolving Fund
for Financing Wastewater Projects in
Belize
Updates pending.
Counterpart expenditure updates pending.BWS
Updates pending.MOF
40 Detailed Designs - San Pedro, A.C.
Water and Sewerage Expansion
Project
41
Ambergris Caye Water and
Sewerage Expansion - Water
Purveyor Valuation and Transaction
Advice
Ambergris Caye Water and
Sewerage Expansion - Social
Vulnerability Assessment for San
Mateo - Belize
43
42
Feasibility studies: scheduling of deliverables has been changed to
meet the requirements for preparing the POD.
Lot 2 Construction supervision ongoing to March 2016.
44
Dangriga Extension Project
Solid Waste Master Plan for Tourist
Areas
45 Belize City Municipal Airstrip
Upgrade and Rehabilitation Project
Placencia Airstrip Reconstruction
Project: Single seal 1/2 " chip seal
48
46
John Greif Airport Taxiway Project
SWaMA
Updates pending.
Phase I complete. Phase II activities have not yet commenced.
Project scope to be clarified.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 5 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
ELECTRICITY
EU G 3,952,783 - - - 1,461,725 2,491,058
GOB C 1,317,595 - - - 244,002 1,073,593
TOTAL $5,270,378
EU/BSP BEL, NAO G 3,750,000 - - - 2,484,524 1,265,476
TOTAL $3,750,000
SUB-TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE 739,821,685 20,614,702 22,918,380 25,825,496 300,853,782 438,967,903
AGRICULTURE
IADB L 7,400,000 - 7,400,000 -
GOB C 1,000,000 - 1,429,602 (429,602)
TOTAL $8,400,000
GOV/ALBA MOAFF G 4,000,000 4,000,000
TOTAL $4,000,000
Taiwan ICDF G 5,000,000 78,525 160,127 101,577 1,539,054 3,460,946
GOB C 1,144,700 1,144,700
TOTAL $6,144,700
EU G 5,500,000 - - - 5,465,872 34,128
OIRSA C 359,713 21,583 - - 337,119 22,594
BLPA C 2,001,800 120,057 - - 1,875,290 126,510
GOB C 3,144,923 188,566 - - 2,945,411 199,512
TOTAL $11,006,436
EU/AMS DFC G 19,824,750 493,618 70,386 5,415,110 14,409,640
TOTAL $19,824,750
BEL
MOAFF
MOAFF, BAHA
ECONOMIC SERVICES
Electrification of farms and villages in
the Banana Belt
Project to Provide Electrification to
Marginalised and Depressed Rural
and Peri-Urban communities in
Belize from Renewable Energy
Sources through Grid Extension
Aquaculture Project
A comprehensive report from BEL is expected January 29th 2016
DFC and LICU disbursed 23 and 8 loans, respectively, for replanting
and ratoon maintenance totalling $36,200.00. The $500,000.00 loan
to LICU has been fully disbursed to farmers. The Farmer Education
Campaign is complete.
Sweep 3 has identified more untested animals than Sweeps 1 and
2; and new farms. Final Audit Verification is on-going, after which
final payments may be requested. The Grant will conclude on 3
January 2016. Figures represent amounts disbursed, not
expenditure.
Updates to be sought from BEL.
51
50
Agriculture Services Programme
Belize National Sanitary Cattle Plan
(Cattle Sweep) Project
Sugar Cane Replanting Scheme
Food Security Programme - ALBA
(Integrated Farming Systems)
52
55
53
54
49
Progress and expenditure updates pending.
Project closed in September 2015. Excess expenditure from
counterpart resources reflects unbudgeted taxes on consultants'
contracts and variation orders for construction works.
A short term expert in tilapia feed conducted a 2-week mission in
November. Activities included assisting hatchery staff in analysing
the composition of alternative feed prepared and providing
recommendations for future preparation; and field visits to collect
tilapia data and determine whether experiments may be conducted
at the farm. Analysis of a sample of the feed revealed a satisfactory
protein content of 31%. Expenditure figures to be reviewed and
updated.
MOAFF, TTM
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 6 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
IADB MOAFF G 113,863 113,863
TOTAL $113,863.36
EU/BSP MOAFF PEU G 3,820,760 2,059,670 - - 2,059,700 1,761,060
TOTAL $3,820,760
EU/BSP NAO G 3,693,726 - - 540,442 2,195,155 1,498,571
TOTAL $3,693,726
GIZ G 70,000 57,661 12,339
GOB C 17,440 16,200 1,240
Beneficiaries C 12,000 12,000
TOTAL $99,440
GEF G 412,398 17,905 20,581 38,486 373,912
GOB C 500,000 500,000
TOTAL $912,398
FAO MOAFF G 71,840 71,840 -
TOTAL $71,840
EU G 1,760,000 - 93,304 - 790,935 969,065
FAO TCP G 440,000 - - 440,000
TOTAL $2,200,000
MEX - FAO MOAFF G 480,000 - - 480,000
C 27,000 27,000
TOTAL 507,000
EU NAO G 12,250,000 - 106,777 - 106,777 12,143,223
TOTAL $12,250,000
EU AMS 2012 SIRDI, MOAFF G 1,250,000 - - 339,478 339,478 910,522
TOTAL $1,250,000
MOAFF, FAO Formerly AMS 2012 - Grant Call for Proposals - Facilitation of
efficient market-driven productive and competitive SMEs. The
project office has been established and activities are progressing
without delays.
Budget reported as exhausted but details on progress with the
Policy are pending.
BAHA, MOAFF
61
Regional Project for Implementing
National Biosafety Frameworks in the
Caribbean Sub-Region
57
58
Formulation of National Agriculture
and Food Policy
60
Technological Innovation Strategy to
improve Productivity and
Competitiveness of Product Chains
in Central America and the
Dominican Republic
59
Economic Diversification of Micro
Small and Medium Enterprises in
Northern Belize (GCP/BZ/001/EC)
62
64
65 AMS 2012: Sugar Industry
Management Information System
Phase Two
Mesoamerica without Hunger
Programme: More effective
institutional frameworks to improve
family agriculture, and food and
nutritional security
63
Support to Banana Growers
Agro-ecological Farming of Fruits
and Vegetables within the Selva
Maya Region (Cayo District)
Capacity Strengthening of the
Banana Growers' Association (BGA)
56
BAM Technical Assistance Team
Progress updates pending.
Progress and expenditure updates pending.
Progress and expenditure updates pending.
Legal expert has finalised the outline of the BGA Strategy and will
provide advice on geographical indications for food products
legislation for Belize. A one-year extension is to be requested to
allow the TAT to be functional in 2017.
Contracts signed for the Supply and Installation of Aviation
Communication Equipment; BGA Training Programme; BGA
Branding and Communication; Organic Amendments, Fertiliser &
Liming Amendments; and Preparation of BGA Strategy.
Procurement processes continue for the Guidance Positioning
System; Construction of Apron and Workers' Dressing Room;
Supply of Mini Excavators and Trailer; and Equipment supply for the
Sigatoka Mixing Station.
MOAFF
Updates pending.
Farmers continued negotiations to obtain the pre-financing
guarantee and are receiving training in Grant Management.
A status assessment was carried out on seven schools' feeding
programmes. Three first-stage and three second-stage schools were
supported in the implementation of their sustainable school feeding
programmes. The FAO Project Principal will be in Belize in March
2016 to launch the project.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 7 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
IADB G 700,000 - - - - 700,000
GOB C 140,000 - - - - 140,000
TOTAL $840,000
EU NAO G 265,718 139,057 139,057 126,661
TOTAL $265,718
TOURISM
EU G 2,750,000 161,402 - 2,133,449 616,551
BTB/ NICH C 1,314,710 77,146 - 1,019,742 294,968
TOTAL $4,064,710
GOB/ NICH NICH C 189,000 44,810 98,312 90,688
TOTAL $189,000
ICDF L 10,600,000 - 6,451 69,031 75,482 10,524,518
GOB/BTB C 4,539,116 - - 325,482 325,482 4,213,634
TOTAL $15,139,116
IADB G 650,000 95,137 72,962 76,728 266,362 383,638
GOB C 200,000 2,400 5,929 15,578 63,891 136,109
TOTAL $850,000
BUSINESS & MARKET DEVELOPMENT
CDB DFC L 20,000,000 547,428 19,747,428 252,572
TOTAL $20,000,000
CARTFund G 555,812 21,680 - - 555,812 -
GOB C 223,630 45,353 45,353 178,277
TOTAL $779,442
IFAD L 6,000,200 78,579 4,287,303 1,712,897
CABEI L 3,811,600 32,837 3,069,829 741,771
GOB C 1,463,600 65,002 1,365,206 98,394
CU C 807,800 5,595 209,530 598,270
TOTAL $12,083,200
EU/BRDP II G 908,890 - - - 1,122,468 (213,578)
duPlooy's C 125,000 - - - 197,776 (72,776)
BBG C 102,223 - - - 193,220 (90,997)
TOTAL $1,136,113
Project began but encountered some delays. All project staff
engaged except the Historical Curator/ Museum Specialist. Designs
and contracts being completed for the restoration of Belize House
and the rejuvenation of the Downtown area.
69 Restoration of Goldson House
67 AMS 2012 - Mid Term Evaluation
68 Making Tourism Benefit
Communities Adjacent to
Archaeological Sites
BTB First draft of final verification received by BBG. Submission of
request for final payment expected by end of January 2016.
Technical Cooperation Agreement signed December 22, 2015. First
disbursement is contingent on the MNRA's designating persons as
authorised representatives with respect to the execution of the grant
and providing a timetable for the use of the resources.
66 Strategic Planning to Strengthen
Agricultural Trade and Food Safety
Belize Botanic Gardens (BBG): More
efficient market driven productive &
competitive SMEs
Strengthening and Capacity-building
of the Newly-established Belize
Coalition of Service Providers
74
Updates pending.
Support for the Implementation of
National Sustainable Tourism Master
Plan
71
70 Belize City House of Culture and
Downtown Rejuvenation Project
Belize Rural Finance Programme
75
73 DFT
72 DFC Line of Credit
MOTCA
BBG
BCUL strategic plan completed. Training delivered to the Board,
committees, management and staff in internal controls, credit and
human resource management, operations and marketing. Of the
$2,750,000 DFC approved to the CUs, $2,250,000 has been
disbursed. Recruitment of new members should resume with the
transition to the newly-developed M&E software. Expenditure
figures to be confirmed.
Grant activities completed on schedule. First draft of final verification
received by BBG. Submission of the request for final payment
expected by end of January 2016.
Updates pending.
MOTCA
MNRA
Details of progress pending.
MEDP, BCUL
PPDU has been established. Institutional assessment ongoing and
on track. Legal framework and policy also underway. Elaboration of
PPP policy activity has been cancelled due to policy decision.
Project completed. Grant funds fully exhausted.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 8 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
EU/BRDP II G 1,000,000 - - - 917,760 82,240
TCGA/others C 187,500 - - - 50,000 137,500
TOTAL $1,187,500
EU DFT G 2,028,363 862,396 - 862,396 1,165,967
TOTAL $2,028,363
CDB
(CARTFund)
G 447,006 - 447,006
BELTRAIDE G 130,688 - 130,688
TOTAL $577,694
CENPROMYPE G 779,221 - 779,221
GOB C 95,000 - 95,000
TOTAL $874,221
IADB G 650,000 . - 650,000
GOB C 180,000 - 180,000
TOTAL $830,000
IADB IADB G 810,000 109,334 700,666
TOTAL $810,000
GOB MOT C 1,713,500 5,000 5,000 1,708,500
TOTAL $1,713,500
CDB DFC L 21,000,000 - 2,860,000 9,360,000 11,640,000
TOTAL $21,000,000
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
JSDF BEST G 5,600,000 296,301 1,450,043 4,149,957
TOTAL $5,600,000
IADB L 22,300,000 825,596 795,843 63,357 21,896,762 403,238
OFID L 6,520,000 740,337 68,786 - 6,520,000 -
GOB C 758,000 4,113 2,739 - 757,613 387
TOTAL $29,578,000
EU G 7,540,000 7,364,512 175,488
GOB C 703,940 703,940
TOTAL $8,243,940
Updates pending.
Solid Waste Management Project
Technical and expenditure updates needed.
TCGA
Project completed; expenditure information pending.
Project completed; expenditure information pending.
Updates pending.
BELTRAIDE
81
Seventh Consolidated Line of Credit
to the DFC
85
83
84
MEDP
Establishing the Gaming and
Lotteries Commission
Promoting Sustainable Natural
Resources-Based Livelihoods in
Belize
Project activities are ongoing and 75% complete.
Draft legislation is still pending review by the Solicitor General.
Implementation of four sub-projects will commence and a further 2
projects have been approved for financing. Community meetings
continue with targeted groups.
Project completed; expenditure information pending.
San Pedro and Caye Caulker dump sites works continue and are
last pending activities.
BELTRAIDE
SWaMA
76
82
80
86
78
Enhancing Belize's Resilience to
Adapt to the Effects of Climate
Change
Strengthening the Institutional
Architecture for Investment
Attraction, Export Promotion and
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
(SME) Development in Belize
Strengthening the Capacity of Belize
Trade and Investment Development
Service
79 Entrepreneurial Development in
Central America and the Dominican
Republic
Establishment of the Belize
Competition Authority
Mayan House of Cacao & Chocolate
Museum: More efficient market
driven productive and competitive
SMEs
Support for Trade and Tax Policy
Reform
77
BELTRAIDE
Contract has been concluded. Expenditure verification started on
October 16, 2015. Submission of draft Expenditure Verification
report expected within the first quarter of 2016.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 9 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
UNDP/GEF G 1,038,000 30,027 178,016 67,755 946,423 91,577
GOB C 408,000 3,003 10,312 11,310 247,961 160,039
TOTAL $1,446,000
EnvDF MFFSD G 1,000,000 45,000 50,000 50,000 850,000 150,000
TOTAL $1,000,000
MARFund MFFSD G 34,357 - 6,634 6,634 27,723
TOTAL $34,357
CaMPAM MFFSD G 100,000 100,000
TOTAL $100,000
GEF/UNDP G 470,000 17,133 18,518 171,460 447,458 22,542
GOB C 48,000 - - 48,000
TOTAL $518,000
GEF/WB G 12,171,200 367,663 530,449 60,329 1,129,101 11,042,099
GOB C 6,000,000 57,231 19,077 19,077 95,385 5,904,615
TOTAL $18,171,200
OAK/PACT/GIZ
/Selva Maya
G 260,000 117,190 142,810
GOB C 622,426 57,596 564,830
TOTAL $882,426
OAK/
PACT/UNDP/
APAMO/ GEF
G 3,894,942 - 3,964,384 (69,442)
GOB C 215,000 - 499,882 (284,882)
TOTAL $4,109,942
OAK/UNDP/
SNC.PAS
G 400,000 395,761 4,239
GOB C 639,208 1,502,640 (863,432)
TOTAL $1,039,208
GEF/UNDP MFFSD G 2,030,000 862,908 25,034 283,408 1,171,350 858,650
TOTAL $2,030,000
UNEP MFFSD G 153,400 29,575 13,051 67,609 85,791
TOTAL $153,400
Institutional Strengthening (IS)
Project - Phase VII, Belize Ozone
Programme
93 Strengthening the Financial
Sustainability of the National
Protected Areas System
87
90 Educational Awareness within South
Water Caye Marine Reserve
94
97
95
96
92
A Practical Approach to Long Term
Lionfish Control - Developing Belize's
National Exploitation Strategy
Belize Chemical and Waste
Management Project
Updates pending.
Burrell Boom dumpsite closed and transfer station built. The
development of a legal and institutional framework for chemicals
management; and regulations for rural solid waste management and
industrial chemicals are on track.
Progress and expenditure updates pending.
Training for new staff ongoing with later phases to be
determined;and the roll out of managed access and zonation
scheme with proposed launch is expected in June 2016.
Updates on project financing (budget and expenditure) and
progress pending.
Updates on project financing (budget and expenditure) and
progress pending.
Fifth National Biodiversity report completed; National Targets,
principles and main priorities of the strategy are also completed.
NBSAP update is ongoing.
KBAs supported training to promote a REDD+ training plan;
Communications expert post advertised unsuccessfully; and one of
six management plans is complete. Activities continue.
MFFSD
MFFSD
MFFSD
(Forestry)
Strengthening National Capacities for
the Operationalization, Consolidation
and the Sustainability of the National
Protected Areas System
91 National Biodiversity Planning to
support the Implementation of the
Convention on Biological Diversity
(CBD) 2011-2020 Strategic Plan
Building Support for an Effective
National Protected Areas System
MFFSD
Progress and expenditure updates pending.
MFFSD
Project expected to last until June 2016. Equipment purchase
ongoing. Initial biologists' training conducted.
89
Management and Protection of Key
Biodiversity Areas in Belize
MFFSD
(NCCO)
Project closed 31 December 2015. No update provided on final
outputs.
88 Managed Access and Catch Shares
Pilot Project
Enabling Activities for the
Preparation of Belize's Third National
Communication to the UNFCCC
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 10 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
GEF/UNDP G 1,774,000 16,334 18,477 104,412 139,222 1,634,778
GOB C 880,000 - - 880,000
TOTAL $2,654,000
AF G 11,060,000 54,251 54,251 11,005,749
GOB C 3,560,000 1,445,850 1,445,850 2,114,150
TOTAL $14,620,000
GEF G 1,986,400
DFC C 1,600,000
UNEP C 50,000
MPSEPU C 270,000
CBA C 70,000
BTB C 40,000
TOTAL $4,016,400
IADB G 220,000 38,690 268,752 (48,752)
GOB C 100,000 53,750 46,250
TOTAL $320,000
IADB MPSEPU G 860,000 860,000
TOTAL $860,000
KOICA MPSEPU G 800,000 800,000
TOTAL $800,000
SUB-TOTAL ECONOMIC SERVICES 254,840,361 8,794,269 5,589,913 3,046,451 129,754,013 125,086,349
EDUCATION
CDB G 4,000,000 111,013 243,982 82,203 1,150,846 2,849,154
GOB C 1,560,000 46,806 49,653 38,284 637,890 922,110
CDB G 180,000 - - 180,000
TOTAL $5,740,000
Progress and expenditure updates pending.
MOECYS104
Belize Marine Conservation and
Climate Adaptation Project
98
102
103
Capacity Building for the Strategic
Planning and Management of Natural
Resources in Belize
Assessment of the Potential for
Distributed Generation using
Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency
Official Development Assistance
Cooperation- Korea's Overseas
Development Assistance
Development of a Disaster Risk
Management (DRM) Plan for the
Education Sector
Progress and expenditure updates pending.
4,016,400 Progress and expenditure updates pending.Energy for Sustainable Development
in Caribbean Buildings
Education Sector Reform Project
MFFSD IT equipment for the DOE has been procured. Procurement process
initiated for the Natural Resource Valuation consultancy was
unsuccessful.
MFFSD
MPSEPU
(1) Strengthened Governance: Issues prevail with the
Communication Strategy re: changes to the Education and Training
Act; the scope of the Strengthening System Leadership consultancy
is being redefined since GOB hsd addressed some activities; the
second mission report of the HR Development Strategy consultancy
has been submitted; and work on the recently awarded DRM Plan
will begin in January, 2016. (2) Enhanced Quality and Relevance:
the draft NQF has been submitted and is being reviewed. (3)
Increased Access: activities completed. (4) Project Mgmt. Services:
all project activities should end in December 2016.
Expenditure report is outstanding. The PMU is not yet fully-staffed
but activities including the KAP Survey are on track.
101 Mainstreaming Biodiversity,
Ecosystem Services and Coastal
Resilience in Tourism Development
MOTCA Project is closed and final report is pending. Clarification to be
sought on the quantum of the IADB allocation.
99
100
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 11 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
IADB L 20,000,000 2,874,077 1,288,301 54,848 5,350,401 14,649,599
GOB C 200,000 16,447 16,447 16,447 73,233 126,767
TOTAL $20,200,000
EU/AMS MOECYS G 2,664,322 930,754 - 930,754 1,733,568
TOTAL $2,664,322
EU/AMS MOECYS G 1,205,033 1,052,196 - - 1,052,196 152,837
TOTAL $1,205,033
EU/BSP
(BAM 2012)
MOECYS, NAO G 649,741 290,132 - - 481,146 168,595
TOTAL $649,741
EU/BSP
(BAM 2012)
MOECYS, NAO G 509,847 - - - 197,632 312,215
TOTAL $509,847
IADB G 1,500,000 - 95,332 1,404,668
GOB C 200,000 200,000
TOTAL $1,700,000
HEALTH
CDB G 300,000 273,213 26,787
NAC C 70,000 70,000 -
TOTAL $370,000
WB MOH PMU G 5,992,288 825,293 766,253 1,137,821 4,254,461 1,737,827
TOTAL $5,992,288
IADB G 600,000 18,394 16,800 41,266 76,460 523,540
GOB C 600,000 - 12,156 12,156 24,312 575,688
TOTAL $1,200,000
Official project launch scheduled for mid-February, 2016.
105
106
107
108
111
112
109 Introduction of Caribbean Vocational
Qualifications in ITVETs
MOECYS
110 Monitoring System for School
Leadership and Education Quality
IADB
AMS 2012 Grant Call for Proposals
for Education and Training
Improvement - Teacher Training
Equipment for Georgetown Technical
High School and ITVETs
The prototype for the EMIS has been developed, piloted and
validated. A contract for activities related to the institutional
strengthening of the MOEYS will be awarded shortly. Counterpart
expenditure required.
The TVET Communication Strategy and Implementation
Consultancy is expected to be signed in January 2016. The contract
for the CVQ Assessment and Verification consultancy has been
awarded and training was conducted for 28 Assessors, 17 Verifiers
and 13 Auditors.
The High School should be fully equipped by May 2016. The school
board is investing in additional storage space and a full-time store-
room manager to oversee the equipment.
Project is ongoing. Activities pending in December 2015 included
training for Community Health Workers and activities related to the
primary school initiatives (fish-rearing). Work ongoing on the Exit
Survey for the project.
Project is closed. Findings and recommendations generated from
the consultations held as part of the review of legislation concerning
people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) were received but these have
not been forwarded to the Solicitor General pending wider
consultations. Remaining grant resources are to be returned to the
CDB.
The Trial Farm contract is expected to be signed on 29th January,
2016 and works should commence in March, 2016. San Pedro and
San Jose Preschool tenders were launched on 30th October and
13th November, 2015, respectively. Contracts should be signed by
15th and 19th February, 2016.
Teacher training activities conducted as scheduled; procure-ment
process for the marketing campaign consultancy has been
relaunched; and the data collection by enumerators consultancy is
also being advertised. The Project Officer should be engaged in
January 2016.
The project is ongoing and should end in 2017. MOH PMU
NAC
Improving Children’s Health and
Nutrition in Local Mayan
Communities in Toledo
Control & Prevention of HIV/AIDS
Education Quality Improvement
Program
AMS 2012 Education and Training
Improvement (Construction of Pre-
school Building)
113 Salud Mesoamerica Initiative II -
Belize
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 12 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
MHI 2015 MOH G 1,400,000 1,400,000
TOTAL $1,400,000
GF UNDP, NAC G 11,041,564 10,849,150 192,414
TOTAL $11,041,564
EU G 5,263,452 5,263,452 -
GOB C 1,200,000 177,620 1,013,984 186,016
TOTAL $6,463,452
GF MOH G 228,000 1,216 27,431 13,702 74,371 153,629
TOTAL $228,000
EU G 2,280,344 629,828 1,650,516
PAHO G 127,476 127,476
GOB C 177,518 177,518
TOTAL $2,585,338
EU NAO G 1,875,000 208,680 - 1,772,692 102,308
TOTAL $1,875,000
BNE G 250,000 165,000 165,000 85,000
MOH C 100,000 100,000 -
Village Council C 100,000 100,000 -
TOTAL $450,000
POVERTY AND SOCIAL PROTECTION
CDB L 10,400,000 83,531 113,165 118,005 314,702 10,085,298
CDB G 210,000 - - - 210,000
GOB C 4,103,000 177,605 22,663 21,886 334,311 3,768,689
TOTAL $14,713,000
CDB L 30,000,000 433,938 868,330 706,921 15,655,683 14,344,317
GOB C 4,896,000 22,721 45,309 38,640 1,143,912 3,752,088
TOTAL $34,896,000
CDB/BNTF VII L 12,183,502 3,168 23,985 114,854 247,205 11,936,297
GOB C 1,697,790 - - - - 1,697,790
TOTAL $13,881,292
SUB-TOTAL SOCIAL PROTECTION 127,764,878 6,507,837 4,425,228 2,397,033 52,332,165 75,432,712
Project is ongoing but the completion date has been extended to
2016.
SIF
SIF
The community infrastructure component is delayed, but should see
progress by February 2016. The transformation programs will be
fully implemented starting January 2016. The grant funds will
support employability enhancement through the Ministry of
Education, and plans are being made to finalize those
arrangements.
Expenditure and progress updates pending.
Strengthening of the Prevention and
Control of Dengue and Malaria in
Belize
Expansion of the Independence
Polyclinic
120
119
PAHO
Project closed in December 2015.
121
MOH PMU
MHDSTYouth and Community
Transformation Project - Southside
Belize City
The programme is ongoing and scheduled for completion by end
March 2017.
Belize Social Investment Fund II
Loan
The project designs are being prepared and are on-schedule.
Counterpart expenditure figures pending.
Basic Needs Trust Fund 7th
Programme
116 PAHO Project scheduled for completion in January 2016. Progress and
expenditure updates pending.
Progress and expenditure updates pending.
Project is scheduled to end by 31st January 2016. Training and
major purchases completed. Expenditure updates and additional
clarifications pending.
123
122
Expenditure and technical updates pending.
115
114
Contribution Agreement with PAHO
for Vector Control
Molecular Epidemiology and Drug
Resistance Surveillance of Human
Immunodeficiency Virus in the
Mesoamerican Region
Accelerating the Pace: Reaching
Marginalized and Vulnerable
Populations with Critical Services
Strengthening of Critical Maternal
and Neonatal Services in Belize
Elimination of Malaria in
Mesoamerica and the Hispaniola
Island
118
117
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
GOVERNANCE
GOB MOWT C2 450,000 450,000
TOTAL $450,000
GOB AGM/MFA C 2,265,778 200,140 - 1,248,504 1,017,274
TOTAL $2,265,778
EU/BRDP II NAO G 6,137,500 - 590,180 - 5,509,606 627,895
TOTAL $6,137,500
EU/BRDP II MLLGRD G 250,200 - 346,484 (96,284)
TOTAL $250,200
GOB CED C 392,000 - 392,000
TOTAL $392,000
IADB IADB G 2,200,000 - - 31,343 36,494 2,163,506
TOTAL $2,200,000
CDF G 677,500 - - - - 677,500
GOB C 180,000 - 2,676 - 2,676 177,324
TOTAL $857,500
SECURITY & CIVIL RIGHTS
IADB MHD, OPM L 10,000,000 966,555 1,142,308 1,316,925 9,745,650 254,350
TOTAL $10,000,000
EU SATIIM G 625,000 - - - 244,002 380,998
TOTAL $625,000
CABEI MNS L 60,000,000 - - 60,000,000
TOTAL $60,000,000
Technical and expenditure updates needed.
Community Action for Public Safety
Customs ASYCUDA World Support
Technical Assistance to the Ministry
of Labour, Local Government, Rural
Development and NEMO
All project activities have been completed. The PMU is still
operational as final audits and other compliance activities are being
undertaken.
Expenditure information to be clarified.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Project is on-going. Construction of the Belize Bureau of Standards
(BBS) Laboratory is in progress. Figures represent disbursements
and not expenditure.
CARICOM Law Revision Project
130
Comp. 1: Project preparation, diagnostic, prioritisation and
development of the action plan are 22% complete. Comp. 1 and 2:
Pre-investment studies and activities towards the establishment and
implementation of the monitoring system should begin in
September, 2016.
Updates pending.
Progress update pending.
Project Coordinator has been identified. Procurement processes
have been delayed but progress in this regard is expected in the first
quarter of 2016.
MEDP
132 Strengthening protection and
promotion of women's rights and
women's social and economic
empowerment
131
133 Belize Integral Security Programme
Updates pending.
Computerization of Drivers’ Licensing
System
124
Work continues towards the establishment of the Project Execution
Unit.
125
Strengthening the Capacity of the
Ministry of Economic Development to
implement the Public Sector
Investment Programme (PSIP)
129 Implementation of the Emerging and
Sustainable Cities Initiative (ESCI) in
Belize City
128
Technical Assistance to BRDP II
127
126
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 14 of 15
ONGOING PROJECTS
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/06/2015
EXECUTING
AGENCYL/G
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT UPDATE
TOTAL
EXPENDITURE
TO QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
FUNDING
AGENCY BALANCE
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
31/12/2015
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2015 - 2016
PROJECT COST
(BZD)
EXPENDITURE
FOR QUARTER
ENDING
30/09/2015
IADB MNS G 200,000 18,584 40,500 20,250 97,918 102,082
TOTAL $200,000
UNDP/GOS RESTORE
BELIZE, MNS
G 1,450,000 - 2,500 51,515 54,015 1,395,985
TOTAL $1,450,000
UNICEF RESTORE
BELIZE
G 791,280 90,203 79,513 454,839 336,441
TOTAL $791,280
USAID/UNDP MNS, MHD G 300,000 - 2,400 32,000 34,400 265,600
TOTAL $300,000
IADB IADB G 390,170 92,797 240,582 149,588
TOTAL $390,170
SUB-TOTAL PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 86,309,428 985,139 2,070,906 1,531,546 18,015,169 68,294,259
TOTALS 1,208,736,352 36,901,947 35,004,427 32,800,527 500,955,130 707,781,223
138 Action Plan for C and D Countries
(2015)
Pending project identification (42%), capacity building (50%) and
other activities related to project preparation/execution (25%) should
be completed by July 2016.
Project implementation is moving slowly, but several components
are scheduled for execution in 2016.
135 Prevention of Violence that affects
Children, Adolescents and Youth in
Central America
Project implementation is ongoing.
134 Establishment of a Crime
Observatory in Belize
The National Crime Observatory is to be launched in June 2016.
137 Infosegura Project
Prevention of Violence against
Children and Adolescents
136 The project has completed its second year and is progressing as
scheduled.
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 15 of 15
Expenditure to December 2015 by Funding Type and Sector
Totals by Funding
Type (BZD)
% of Total
Ongoing PSIP
Total
Expenditure to
December 2015
Expenditure as
% of Total
Ongoing PSIP
to 2015/16
Loans 747,987,749 61.9 310,473,549 25.7
Grants 278,209,585 23.0 129,308,702 10.7
Counterpart 176,089,019 14.6 61,172,878 5.1
Cap II 450,000 0.0 - -
Unidentified 6,000,000 0.5 - -
Total Ongoing PSIP 1,208,736,352 100.0 500,955,130 41.4 -
Totals by Sector
(BZD)
% of Total
Ongoing PSIP
Total
Expenditure to
December 2015
Expenditure as
% of Total
Ongoing PSIP
to 2015/16
Infrastructure 739,821,685 61.2 300,853,782 24.9
Economic Services 254,840,361 21.1 129,754,013 10.7
Social Protection 127,764,878 10.6 52,332,165 4.3
Public Administration 86,309,428 7.1 18,015,169 1.5
Total Ongoing PSIP 1,208,736,352 100.0 500,955,130 41.4
ANALYSIS OF THE PSIP TO DECEMBER 2015
Total Expenditure by Funding Type to December 2015
Loans Grants Counterpart Cap II Unidentified
Total Expenditure by Sector to December 2015
Infrastructure Economic Services Social Protection Public Administration
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 1 of 4
Ongoing PSIP by Funding Type and Sector
Totals by Sector % of Ongoing
PSIP
Totals by Sector % of Funding
Type Total
Totals by Sector % of Funding
Type Total
Totals by
Sector
% of Funding
Type Total
Totals by
Sector
% of Funding
Type Total
Infrastructure 507,772,447 42.0 103,155,534 8.5 122,893,705 10.2 - - 6,000,000 0.5 739,821,685.48
Economic Services 97,631,800 8.1 121,755,334 10.1 35,453,228 2.9 - - - - 254,840,361.43
Social Protection 72,583,502 6.0 40,277,067 3.3 14,904,308 1.2 - - - - 127,764,877.51
Public Administration 70,000,000 5.8 13,021,650 1.1 2,837,778 0.2 450,000 0.0 - - 86,309,428.00
Totals 747,987,749 61.9 278,209,585 23.0 176,089,019 14.6 450,000 0.0 6,000,000 0.5 1,208,736,352.42
Counterpart Cap II UnidentifiedLoans Grant
42.0
8.1
6.0
5.8
Ongoing PSIP 2015/16 by Sector
Infrastructure Economic Services Social Protection Public Administration
62%
23%
15%
0% 0%
Ongoing PSIP 2015/16 by Funding Type
Loans Grant Counterpart Cap II Unidentified
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 2 of 4
Ongoing PSIP by Funding Agency and Sector
BZD % of Ongoing
PSIP
BZD % of Ongoing
PSIP
BZD % of Ongoing
PSIP
BZD % of Ongoing
PSIP
BZD % of Ongoing
PSIP
CABEI 85,211,600 7.0 21,400,000 1.8 3,811,600 0.3 - 0.0 60,000,000 5.0 85,211,600
CDB 220,073,804 18.2 163,983,804 13.6 41,000,000 3.4 15,090,000 1.2 - 0.0 220,073,804
EU 156,945,330 13.0 78,995,998 6.5 57,648,481 4.8 13,288,151 1.1 7,012,700 0.6 156,945,330
IADB 105,311,033 8.7 36,717,000 3.0 33,703,863 2.8 22,100,000 1.8 12,790,170 1.1 105,311,033
WB 35,992,288 3.0 30,000,000 2.5 - 0.0 5,992,288 0.5 - 0.0 35,992,288
OFID 102,480,000 8.5 95,960,000 7.9 6,520,000 0.5 - 0.0 - 0.0
GOV/PC 56,247,446 4.7 56,247,446 4.7 - 0.0 - 0.0 - 0.0
GOB 162,799,057 13.5 121,119,605 10.0 23,757,367 2.0 14,634,308 1.2 3,287,778 0.3 162,799,057
Other* 283,675,794 23.5 135,397,833 11.2 88,399,051 7.3 56,660,130 4.7 3,218,780 0.3 283,675,794
Totals 1,208,736,352 100.0 739,821,685 61.2 254,840,361 21.1 127,764,878 10.6 86,309,428 7.1 1,208,736,352
Public AdministrationTotal Funding by Agency Infrastructure Economic Services Social Protection
- 50 100 150 200 250 300
CABEI
CDB
EU
IADB
WB
OFID
GOV/PC
GOB
Other*
Millions
Ongoing PSIP by Funding Agency 2015/16
-
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
180,000
CABEI CDB EU IADB WB OFID GOV/PC GOB Other*
Tho
usa
nd
s
Ongoing PSIP by Funding Agency and Sector 2015/16
Infrastructure Economic Services Social Protection Public Administration
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3 of 4
Ongoing PSIP by Funding Agency and Funding Type
Total by Funding
Type
% of Ongoing
PSIP
Total by Funding
Type
% of Ongoing
PSIP
Total by Funding
Type
% of Ongoing
PSIP
Total by
Funding Type
% of Ongoing
PSIP
Total by
Funding Type
% of Ongoing
PSIP
CABEI 85,211,600 7.0 - - - - - - - - 85,211,600
CDB 214,965,000 17.8 5,108,804 0.4 - - - - - - 220,073,804
EU - - 156,320,330 12.9 - - - - - - 156,320,330
IADB 79,700,000 6.6 14,586,033 1.2 - - - - - - 94,286,033
WB 30,000,000 2.5 5,992,288 0.5 - - - - - - 35,992,288
OFID 102,480,000 8.5 - - - - - - - -
GOV/PC 56,247,446 4.7 - - - - - - - -
GOB - - - - 162,349,057 13.4 450,000 0.0 - - 162,799,057
Other* 179,383,703 14.8 96,202,130 8.0 13,739,961 1.1 - - 6,000,000 0.5 295,325,794
Totals 747,987,749 61.9 278,209,585 23.0 176,089,019 14.6 450,000 0.0 6,000,000 0.5 1,208,736,352
Total Ongoing PSIP 1,208,736,352 1,050,008,907
Other* includes: APAMO; BBG; BLPA,BWSL; CaMPAM; CARTFund; CDI; CENPROMYPE; CU; EnvDF; FAO; GEF; GIZ; GOS; GOV; IFAD; KFAED; MarFUND; OAK; OIRSA; PACT; ROC; Taiwan ICDF; TCGA; UK; UNDP;
UNEP; USAID
Loans Grants Counterpart CapII Unidentified
-
50
100
150
200
250
CABEI CDB EU IADB WB OFID GOV/PC GOB Other*
Mill
ion
s
Ongoing PSIP by Funding Agency and Funding Type 2015/16
Loans Grants Counterpart CapII Unidentified
DECEMBER 2015 GOVERNMENT OF BELIZE - MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 4 of 4
1 Upgrade of George Price Highway IADB/MOWT To substantially improve the road connectivity within Belize's main districts
and with Central America by rehabilitating the GPH road infrastructure
between miles 47.9 in Belmopan and 67.3 in Santa Elena to national
standards, decreasing travel time and costs, reducing road fatalities and
injuries, and ensuring road accessibility by improving the climate change
resilience of the corridor.
57,056,000 Loan proposal has been drafted and awaits approval. (Note: EU CIF
contribution = €5.0 mn.)
2 Remate Road (Corozal Town Bypass) EU/AMS Upgrade of sugar roads The EU and GoB have agreed to use the funds to "top-up" the on-
going works contracts. Remate Road construction will no longer be
financed by the EU.
3 Northern Highway (Buena Vista Village) to Caledonia EU/AMS Upgrade of sugar roads
4 Guinea Grass Road EU/AMS Upgrade of sugar roads
5 Upgrade of Cowpen Road EU/BSP Four miles of gravel road including two crossings to be upgraded to paved
standard. The MOW PEU is responsible for road design, work supervision,
and future road maintenance.
5,000,000 Given the fall in the Euro, only the segment of road measuring 2.65 km
and leading from the Southern Highway through San Juan and
Cowpen Village to Farm 1 will be done. The EU has approved the
award of the contract. All parties must sign by February 18th 2016.
6 Completion of the Southern Highway (Dump to Jalacte) Ph.
II
CABEI/MOWT Works will include the completion of approximately 1.9 km of international
standard paved road along with the construction of a bridge.
10,000,000 Presented Feasibility Study and other documents for CABEI's review.
7 AMS 2010 - Road Maintenance EU/MOWT
(AMS/PEU)
Maintenance plan for all roads in Belize required by the EU to ensure projects'
sustainability
MoW provided a report on the road network maintenance system
currently in place, however the NAO requested more comprehensive
information. The revised report is pending.
8 Upgrade of Hopkins Village Road (Ph. II) EU BAM 2013/
NAO
Phase II consists of two segments: Hopkins Road North (1.6km) which will run
from the end of the Hopkins Main Road to the Cemetery near Hopkins
Harbour Development; and Hopkins Road South (1.55km). GoB is responsible
for road design, work supervision and future road maintenance.
= The contract has been awarded and will be signed January 8th 2016.
The MoW is discussing with Hopkins Main Village Road designer how
the village water supply system designs could be incorporated. The
MoW will also lead the discussions with other utility companies.
9 Project Preparation Studies for the Rehabilitation of the
Caracol Road
IADB Technical, economic, environmental and social studies necessary to
determine the most suitable option for upgrading and rehabilitating the
Caracol Road given available resources.
1,500,000 Technical cooperation being formalised.
10 Rehabilitation of the Caracol Road IADB/GOB Rehabilitation of drainage, culverts and bridges to improve the road and
enhance access to tourist and archaeological attractions in the area, improve
security, and contribute to the maintenance of ecosystem services associated
with the road.
30,000,000 TC signed between the GOB and IADB for consultancy services in
respect of studies that will inform the feasibility and preliminary details
(including cost estimates) of the project.
PIPELINE PROJECTS TO DECEMBER 2015
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ REMARKSNO PROJECTED COST
(BZD)
PROGRESS UPDATE
ROADS, STREETS, DRAINS & BRIDGES
DECEMBER 2015 PIPELINE 1
PIPELINE PROJECTS TO DECEMBER 2015
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ REMARKSNO PROJECTED COST
(BZD)
PROGRESS UPDATE
11 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Building ROC/ MFA Construction of a building for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 3,000,000 Action pending.
12 Establishment of a Corrective Training Facility in August
Pine Ridge
GOB/MNS Refurbishment of the former Douglas D'Silva Forest Station for use as a
corrective facility for petty offenders, as an alternative to the Belize Central
Prison.
Update required
13 Improved Market Facilities (AMS 2013) EU Activities will target rehabilitation of Orange Walk wholesale market for
agricultural products and Corozal new market for retail and wholesale
activities.
2,500,000 The OW Town Board has commenced design for the rehabilitation of
existing market. Corozal Town Board has indicated that they do not
need a new market.
14 Gardenia/Biscayne Water Network Expansion SIF/BWS Expansion of the water distribution network from Mexico Creek to Gardenia
and Biscayne Villages.
999,408 Contract signed in June 2015 and works should be completed in June
2016. Need to confirm BWS' contribution, if any; and standardise the
presentation of SIF Projects in the PSIP Report.
15 Construction of Village Water Systems EU BAM 2013/NAO Construction of rural water systems in Hopkins, Alta Vista, Hummingbird,
Middlesex, and Pomona.
5,221,500 Design and Supervision contract to be signed January 7, 2016. Draft
designs are due by March 22nd, while community Village Council and
Water Board meetings will commence in January 2016. Alta Vista,
Hummingbird, Middlesex, and Pomona projects will be implemented
through BAM 2013 Programme Estimate estimated to start in March
2016. The Hopkins system will be combined with Hopkins Main Street
Upgrade. Preliminary estimates indicate a financing gap which will be
confirmed or otherwise in the detailed estimates due in March 2016.
16 San Pedro Water and Sewerage Expansion (Ph. 1) CDB/BWS Expansion of water and sewerage facilities on San Pedro. Preparation
ongoing.
40,000,000 Preparation of detailed designs is ongoing.
17 Integrated Water and Sanitation Programme for the
Placencia Peninsula
IADB/ GEF
(CReW)/ GOB
The programme will increase Placencia and Seine Bight residents' access to
sanitation services through the development of a sewage collection and
treatment system on the Placencia Peninsula.
22,000,000 Approximately 98% of approved IADB financing was cancelled at
GOB's request due to unforeseen delays and in recognition of the
need for further investigation before inception. CReW funding should
be made available once the project is re-initiated.
18 Development of an Irrigation and Drainage Master Plan for
the Agriculture Sector
CDB/FAO/MOAFF Grant financing proposed for the development of an Irrigation and Drainage
Master Plan for the Agriculture Sector.
622,468 Intervention was approved. Update required.
19 AMS 2013 Integrated Pest Management SIRDI A Direct Award to SIRDI will be used for the implementation of this
programme.
2,000,000 Awaiting proposal from SIRDI to implement five-year strategy
proposed by the consultant.
20 AMS 2013 Drainage improvements EU Drainage improvements through works contract. Implementation of drainage
works is expected to improve plant growth and yields by 20% to 40%. In order
to demonstrate this positive impact, the programme will construct primary
drains on pilot areas totalling approximately 600 acres.
5,000,000 The Drainage project was not deemed feasible by the NAO, MOAFF
and EU and will require further investigations. Alternative uses for the
funds are being discussed with industry stakeholders.
ECONOMIC SERVICES
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES
WATER & SANITATION
AGRICULTURE
DECEMBER 2015 PIPELINE 2
PIPELINE PROJECTS TO DECEMBER 2015
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ REMARKSNO PROJECTED COST
(BZD)
PROGRESS UPDATE
21 Support to Banana Growers EU BAM 2013,
NAO
Land clearing and preparation of banana farms Call for Proposal for land clearing and preparation to be launched at
the end of the first quarter of 2016.
22 Technical Assistance to University of Belize for Meristem
Production
EU BAM 2013,
NAO
Technical assistance to the University of Belize in developing protocols for the
production of banana meristems required by the Industry
Consultant held meetings with CARDI, ORISA, MOAFF, UB and BAHA
re: the banana, citrus and sugar industries. Initial key findings are: (i)
based on practices and demands of the banana and sugar Industries,
UB could produce several identified “high value-low volume” crops for
profitability & sustainability and (ii) the banana industry is perceived to
be content with existing TC arrangements. Final report is expected by
February 2016.
23 AMS 2013 Technical Assistance- Soil Nutrition EU AMS 2013 The consultant will assist SIRDI with soil nutrition for the Sugar Industry
24 AMS 2013 Technical Assistance- Geospatial Expert EU AMS 2013 A Geospatial Expert to provide advice on drainage methodology for the
Northern Districts. The study is a pre-requisite to the AMS 2013 Drainage
Improvements Project which is also in the pipeline.
25 TC - Mainstreaming Biodiversity, Ecosystem Services and
Coastal Resilience in Tourism Development
IDB/MOTCA The general objective of this operation is mainstreaming the economic value
of biodiversity and ecosystem services, including coastal resilience, into
tourism sector planning and investments, thereby contributing directly to the
implementation of the National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (NSTMP) of
Belize.
700,000 Confirmation as to whether this intervention is the same as that
entered in the Ongoing Project Sheet, but with a different amount.
26 Sustainable Tourism Program II IDB/MOTCA Project aims to increase tourism employment, income and revenues through
increased overnight tourism expenditures in the selected destinations while
improving sector governance and creating enabling conditions for private
sector investment in overnight tourism.
30,000,000 Loan contract being formalised.
27 Reform of Belize's National Payments System
(Establishment of Inter-bank Payment System)
CDB/CBB Mechanism to facilitate real-time payments between banks and improve
financial intermediation. Identified during CDB's Strategy Preparation Mission
and proposed as part of the Bank's current assistance strategy to Belize
5,000,000 Update required
28 Credit Bureau Establishment CDB/CBB Identified during CDB's Strategy Preparation Mission and proposed as part of
the Bank's new assistance strategy to Belize. This intervention will improve
the quality of credit risk assessments.
5,000,000 Update required
29 Establishment of Export Credit/ Guarantee Regime CDB Identified during CDB's Strategy Preparation Mission and proposed as part of
the Bank's assistance strategy to Belize
500,000 Update required
Consultancies were launched using the Framework contract
procedures for an Agronomic Research, Integrated Pest Management
Consultant, Geomatic Engineer and Soil Nutrtion Expert.
TOURISM
BUSINESS & MARKET DEVELOPMENT
DECEMBER 2015 PIPELINE 3
PIPELINE PROJECTS TO DECEMBER 2015
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ REMARKSNO PROJECTED COST
(BZD)
PROGRESS UPDATE
30 BELTRAIDE's Technical Assistance Request for Trade and
Enterprise Development
ComSec/
BELTRAIDE
1.) Implementation of some recommendations of BPO and Medical Tourism
Strategies; 2.) Sectoral expertise to develop strategies in Sport Business
Tourism and the Creative Industries; 3.) Establishment of TORs for
BELTRAIDE's trade and export promotion unit and development of the
corresponding portfolio of services including procedural materials and training;
and (4) transformation of Belize into a commercial hub facilitating business
between the Caribbean and Latin America.
Update required
31 CFTC Support to enhance export competitiveness in Belize The Commonwealth Component 1 . Embedding the Belize National Export Strategy into the
country's policy and institutional framework to underpin its implementation.
Component 2 . Undertaking comprehensive supply and demand forecast for
higher value IT Enabled Service and designing a framework for quality
assurance across the industry.
Update required
32 Support to Foreign Direct Investment in the Caribbean IDB/CEDA/CAIPA The program aims to improve the Caribbean's position as a single destination
for FDI. Activities include the establishment of regional FDI data collection
and monitoring systems including an online map indicating key sectors and
investment opportunities by country; the preparation of profiles, catalogues
and benchmarking reports focused on sectors more likely to attract FDI
(tourism niches, renewable energy and outsourcing); and financing for
participating agencies to visit another region which has been successful in
attracting investment
1,800,000.00 Regional project signed in June 2014. The program is executed by the
Caribbean Export Development Agency (CEDA) on behalf of the
Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA).
Includes counterpart contributions from participating country entities
including BELTRAIDE (US 15,000.00).
33 Development of a National Investment Strategy and Policy
(NIPS)
To be determined This Project will have two components: (1) Development of a National
Investment Strategy and Policy for Belize; (2) Enhancement of Belize's
National Investment Promotion Agency, BELTRAIDE
To be determined A project proposal is being drafted by the Ministry of Trade and funding
is being sought. BELTRAIDE is working closely with the OPM and the
MOT's Investment Unit.
34 Expanding SME Access to Finance and Business
Development Services to Belize
IADB/MIF The objective of this project at the impact level is to strengthen the ecosystem
for SME finance by establishing a collaborative mechanism fostering linkages
between financial institutions and SME business development service
providers, effectively linking demand and supply with respect to financial
services. Components are: (1) Design of SBDC Belize Expansion Plan; (2)
implementation of SBDC Belize Expansion Plan; and (3) knowledge
management and strategic communication
920,000.00 This project should start April 2016
35 Belize Enterprise Innovation Institute (BEI2) To be determined This project has three components - (1) Design and Development of BEI2
(2) Implementation of BEI2 (3) Institutional Strengthening of the FMSS
9,120,000.00 The project charter has been shared with prospective funding
agencies.
DECEMBER 2015 PIPELINE 4
PIPELINE PROJECTS TO DECEMBER 2015
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ REMARKSNO PROJECTED COST
(BZD)
PROGRESS UPDATE
36 Solid Waste Management Programme II IADB Expansion of waste management infrastructure to areas of the country that
were not addressed under the SWMP. The programme aims to improve solid
waste management practices and reduce environmental pollution in the
emerging tourism destinations of northern and southern Belize.
21,000,000 The project is being prepared.
37 Reduction of Emissions through Forest Degradation and
Deforestation (REDD+)
WB Project will seek the establishment of a National Reference Scenario based
on historical emissions from deforestation and forest degradation. A
comprehensive REDD+ Strategy and a comprehensive framework for
measuring results will be developed.
Awaiting grant signature.
38 Energy Resilience for Climate Adaptation Project WB To enhance resilience of the energy system to adverse weather and climate
change impacts.
25,600,000 Update pending.
39 Solid Waste Study EU BAM 2013 This study will fill in the gaps of a National Waste Management Study for
Urban areas including Stann Creek and Toledo funded by the IADB and to be
implemented from June 2015. The BAM 2013 funds will concentrate on rural
villages in Stann Creek and Toledo.
Update pending.
40 Belize Education Sector Reform Programme II CDB Construction of 35 new schools and provision of 5,300 pre-primary to
secondary school spaces. Activities also include a review of the school
feeding program; implementation of an early stimulation and emergent
learning (ESEL) program; and development of a Schools’ Maintenance and
Policy, an early identification system (EIS) for at-risk children, and a public
education and communication strategy.
70,922,000 Loan approved by CDB's BOD in May 2015. The project launch is
scheduled for January 2016.
41 Primary School Sanitation Facilities and Public Education
Campaigns
EU BAM 2013 Primary schools targeted are Fabian Cayetano RC, Independence, May
Mopan, Bella Vista RC, Red Bank Christian School, San Isidro, San Juan
Government, San Juan Bosco, St Paul RC, Trio Government, and St
Alphonsus RC. - these schools chosen on basis of worst outbreaks of
communicable diseases and level of poverty.
2,520,000 Project estimated to start in March 2016
42 Principal/Instructor Professional Development EU BAM 2013 The training will result in a cadre of qualified technical vocational instructors
and teachers as well as strengthening the capacity of Belizean teacher
training institutions in TVET.
Update required
SOCIAL SERVICES
ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
EDUCATION
DECEMBER 2015 PIPELINE 5
PIPELINE PROJECTS TO DECEMBER 2015
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ REMARKSNO PROJECTED COST
(BZD)
PROGRESS UPDATE
43 Evaluating alcohol policies in LIMCS: the International
Alcohol Control Study (IAC) in South America and the
Caribbean
International
Development
Research Centre
(IDRC) and MOH
Specific objectives of the research are to: 1. Measure alcohol consumption
and document policy relevant behaviour such as place and time of purchase,
prices paid and exposure and salience of marketing; 2. Analyse potential
effects of pricing policies, restrictions on hours of expenditure, marketing
restrictions and physical availability across different population groups; 3.
Evaluate impacts of differences and changes in alcohol policy on drinking
behaviour and policy related mediating variables.
Updates required.
44 Integration of Mental Health into Primary Care using the
Virtual Campus Platform: A Collaboration between
Caribbean countries and Canada
PAHO This project aims to enhance the capacity for early detection and
management of mental health problems in Primary Health Care networks by
using a combination of different training modalities.
Update required.
45 Harm to Others: New Cross-national Perspectives on
Gender, Alcohol, and Culture
National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and
Alcoholism,
National Institutes
of Health. And
MOH
Survey will use the Harms to Others/GENACIS LITE questionnaire to assess
time-trends in alcohol consumption and alcohol-related problems; as well as
conducting analyses of alcohol’s harms to persons other than the drinker.
Update required
46 Improving prevention and treatment systems based on
primary health care for alcohol use problems in two
Caribbean countries- Guyana and Belize
Grand Challenges
Canada
The bi-country initiative will use integrated innovations in global mental health
to improve treatments and expand access to care in low- and middle-income
countries
1,565,121 Project was to run September 2012 to August 2015. Update required.
47 Amazon Malaria Initiative AMI/Ravreda
USAID/ PAHO
Prevention and control of Malaria in high risk communities in Belize Project is ongoing. Updates on cost and expenditure required.
48 The Reinforcement of the Services to Control Vector
Transmitted Diseases in Belize
EU The specific objective is to improve the quality of and access to health
services and infrastructure for the population of Belize, with an emphasis on
prevention, and targeting the rural population on the economy. Key activities
include improved equipment and vector control storage facilities for increased
mobility of vector field teams, training in the use and maintenance of
equipment (for implementation of required field work), community outreach
and awareness raising.
2,000,000 Project was to be submitted for approval to EU by 15th August 2013.
Confirm whether this is being financed by the Contribution Agreement
between PAHO and the EU.
HEALTH
DECEMBER 2015 PIPELINE 6
PIPELINE PROJECTS TO DECEMBER 2015
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ REMARKSNO PROJECTED COST
(BZD)
PROGRESS UPDATE
49 Improvement of Services for the Elimination of Malaria in
Latin American Countries
GF The project is focused on the elimination of Malaria in Central America. In this
regard, the project seeks to: 1. Strengthen Belize's malaria surveillance
system. 2. Strengthen malaria case diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. 3.
Update, implement, monitor, and evaluate national vector-borne disease
strategies. 4.Strengthen implementation of Integrated Vector Management
(IVM) strategies. 5. Reinforce capacity in national malaria program
management, collaboration, and links with the health systems network.
1,998,200 Update required.
50 Refurbishment of the San Narciso Health Centre MOH Improvements to the physical infrastructure of the Health Centre to promote
quality outpatient services and enhance clinical management and disease
prevention; and improve the family and community health services targeting
women, children, and other vulnerable populations.
165,000 Project should have begun. Update required..
51 Upgrade of Health Facilities and Services EU BAM 2013 Activities will be implemented under a Programme Estimate (PE) jointly
managed by the MoH and NAO. The PE will be drafted for signature by May
2015. The MoH will provide two vehicles and support staff for the
implementation of the PE.
250,000 The following activities will be implemented through BAM 2013
Programme Estimate No. 1 estimated to start in March 2016:
Independence and Bella Vista Health Facilities construction-MoH is to
recruit a Building Supervisor; equipment for the facilities; and Health
Promotions Consultant and District Health Educator for
community/school sanitation awareness.52 New JSDF Grant (Proposed) WB/JSDF National level roll-out of community components with focus on obesity,
nutrition, non-communicable diseases; and alternative livelihoods in Corozal
This was presented during the December 2015 Supervision Mission of
the World Bank. Details and complementary financing are being
considered.
53 Youth and Community Transformation Project II CDB Expansion of programmes undertaken under the YCT to San Ignacio and
Dangriga.
1,500,000 Proposed Technical Assistance from the CDB. Assistance involves the
expansion of the existing PEU to include 2 Field Officers; continued
transformation programmes for at-risk in- and out-of-school youths;
enhancement of the psychosocial response through counsellor
training; among others. The appraisal report is expected to be finalised
for presentation at the March 2016 Board of Directors' meeting.
54 Design of a Supervision Framework for the DFC CDB/CBB Grant financing for services to strengthen the capacity for supervision in the
Central Bank (development of a framework to guide the Central Bank in
supervising the DFC).
100,000 Project was being actively considered 2013. Update required.
55 Institutional Strengthening - Ministry of Works CDB/MOWT Loan financing for consultancy services to assist with implementation
management of road maintenance and capital project planning.
1,000,000 Project under active consideration at the CDB as at March, 2013.
Update required.
POVERTY & SOCIAL PROTECTION
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
GOVERNANCE
DECEMBER 2015 PIPELINE 7
PIPELINE PROJECTS TO DECEMBER 2015
INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/ REMARKSNO PROJECTED COST
(BZD)
PROGRESS UPDATE
56 Housing Sector Policy and Implementation Strategy CDB/MOH Proposed consultancy services for the development of a sector study and
implementation strategy. GOB is reviewing previous studies and the draft
Terms of Reference. This project is under active consideration by the CDB.
200,000 Update required.
57 European Development Fund (11th Disbursement) EU Proposed grant funds for use in the energy, health and public financial
management
70,200,000 Multiannual Indicative Programme for 2014-2020 has been signed by
the GoB and the EU. EDF 11 covers Health, Energy and Public
Finance Management sectors. Activities are expected to begin in 2016.
Preparatory activities are being undertaken by the relevant ministries.
58 Action Plan for C and D Countries (2016) IADB Flexible financing made available to support the Government of Belize in
activities related to project identification, preparation, and execution; capacity
building and monitoring and evaluation.
638,118 This intervention is expected to last 24 months (January 2016 to
December 2017).
435,394,576 *Pipeline projects fall into two categories: (1) financing approved and discussions to formalise scope underway; (2) scope defined and discussions to formalise financing are ongoing.
OTHER
HOUSING
TOTALS
DECEMBER 2015 PIPELINE 8
Economic Development MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME REPORT
PROPOSED* PROJECTS AS AT QUARTER ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2015
Policy and Planning Unit
1 Corozal/ Sarteneja Road Upgrade to paved standard 52,800,000
2 Paved Upgrading of the Manatee Road/
Coastal Road
GOK/MOWT The work comprises the widening and improvement of the horizontal
and vertical alignment to paved standard, replacement of drainage
structures and the replacement of three span reinforced concrete
bridges. An official request was sent to CABEI on 28/10/11. A package
containing Vol. 1 (feasibility study) and Vol. 2 (drawings) was handed
to CABEI along with the official letter. CABEI agreed to do the pre-
analysis and will contact MED for any updated data. The study was
conducted in 2000 by Beca International Consultants, Ltd.
50,000,000
2 Philip Goldson Highway From Corozal
border to Sandhill
Upgrade of the Philip Goldson Highway from Sandhill to Corozal
Border
54,000,000
4 Bullet Tree/ Spanish lookout Link Road Upgrade to paved standard
5 Lamanai Road Upgrade to all weather road
6 Joe Taylor Bridge Replacement of Bridge 10,000,000
7 Iguana Creek Completion of the Existing Bridge
8 Laguna Seca Bridge Replacement of Ferry with a single span bridge 10,000,000
9 Pueblo Nuevo Ferry Replacement of Ferry with a single span bridge 10,250,000
10 Branch Mouth Bridge Replacement of pedestrian cable bridge with a single span bridge
11 Calla Creek Bridge Replacement of pedestrian cable bridge with a single span bridge
12 Baking Pot Bridge Replacement of Ferry with a single span bridge
13 Shoulder Paving for George Price Hwy
from Belize City to Belmopan
CDB/GOB To retrofit the remaining shoulders of the George Price Hwy that were
not covered under the Road Safety Project
14,000,000
14 Dangriga Sports Centre BIL/GOB 2,074,326
15 Training and Research Institute for the
Public Service
Construction of a training and research centre for the Ministry of the
Public Service to conduct training for the entire Public Service; and to
provide the necessary furniture and equipment for the institution
16 MIS System for the DOT Development of a wide area net work that would house data collected
on the road transport sector and the computerized drivers' licensing
system
600,000
INFRASTRUCTURE
NO. PROJECT
FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/REMARKSPROJECTED COST
(BZD)
ROADS, STREETS, DRAINS & BRIDGES
BUILDINGS & FACILITIES
DECEMBER 2015 PROPOSED 1
Economic Development MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME REPORT
PROPOSED* PROJECTS AS AT QUARTER ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2015
Policy and Planning Unit
INFRASTRUCTURE
NO. PROJECT
FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/REMARKSPROJECTED COST
(BZD)
17 Belize City Centre Rehabilitation GOM,MOWT To retrofit the Belize City Centre. To date the contract for design has
been granted to Bricaire & Vanguardia Aplicada.
* Cost of project has
not been agreed.
18 Paving of the Coast Guard
Headquarters' Access Road
CABEI/MNS To upgrade to paved standard the 1370-foot access road to the
Headquarters from the George Price Highway in order to assure safe,
all-weather access to the facility by vehicles, boats, and trailers.
365,085
19 Coast Guard Multi-purpose Complex CABEI/MNS Construction of a 100'X50' building to house the Coast Guard's
Engineering Section (accommodating 4 boats and related equipment
and supplies), Logistics Stores, North and Central Sector
Headquarters, Classroom, Conference Room, and Medical Centre.
Land fills and piles will be required.
900,000
20 Coast Guard Marina CABEI/MNS Construction of a marina on the sea frontage of the Coast Guard
Headquarters to provide a sheltered harbour for vessels during heavy
seas. Work will include dredging and enclosure and expansion of the
existing jetty which will be used as one arm of the marina.
500,000
21 Acquisition of 2 Patrol Boats CABEI/MNS Acquisition of two 87' patrol boats to assist the Coast Guard in fulfilling
its mission to provide stability through maritime law enforcement patrol,
ensure safety at sea, and protect Belize's valuable marine environment
and resources. The boats will be used primarily for law enforcement,
defence, and search and rescue operations.
7,000,000
22 San Pedro Police Station Dormitory CABEI/MNS Addition of a dormitory to the San Pedro Police Station. The project is
on hold as the Ministry reviews and prioritises proposed interventions.
400,000
23 Central Office/Headquarters for the
Ministry of Education in Belize City
TBD Renovation/ Upgrade of a 3-storey steel frame building (St. Thomas
St.) to house the MOE's central agencies in Belize City.
24 Caye Caulker Sewerage System BWSL 6,000,000
25 Hopkins Water and Sewerage System BWSL 7,000,000
WATER & SANITATION
DECEMBER 2015 PROPOSED 2
Economic Development MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME REPORT
PROPOSED* PROJECTS AS AT QUARTER ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2015
Policy and Planning Unit
INFRASTRUCTURE
NO. PROJECT
FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/REMARKSPROJECTED COST
(BZD)
26 Upgrade of Belmopan Water System BWSL, BMPCC 20,000,000
27 Water Treatment Systems BWSL 108,000,000
Upgrade of Municipal Airstrips BAA
San Pedro 2,500,000
Placencia 5,000,000
Caye Caulker 200,000
Other Airstrips 1,255,000
29 New Airstrip, Augustine Pine Ridge BAA 5,000,000
30 Basil Jones Airstrip Expansion BAA 0
31 International Bus Terminal 5,000,000
32 Belmopan Bus Terminal Refurbishment of the Belmopan Bus Terminal
33 Belize City bus Terminal Refurbishment of the Belize City Bus Terminal
34 Department of Transport Headquarters Construction of headquarters for the Department of Transport to house
the road transportation management team
35 Punta Gorda Bus terminal Construction of a new bus terminal in Punta Gorda
36 Benque Bus Terminal Construction of a new bus terminal in Benque Viejo
37 Orange Walk Bus Terminal Construction of a new bus terminal in Orange Walk
38 Citrus Greening Rehabilitation MNRA This project was included in the 2011/12 budget with proposed
financing from the Russian Federation. Final agreement did not include
financing for this activity.
1,000,000
39 Community Level Sustainable
Livelihood Project
CDB Proposed as part of the CDB's new assistance strategy to Belize 2,000,000
40 Agriculture Pilot Project CDB Proposed as part of the CDB's new assistance strategy to Belize 2,000,000
41 National Museum of Belize MOTC, BTB 6,000,000
42 Community Level Sustainable
Livelihood Project
CDB Proposed as part of the CDB's new assistance strategy to Belize 2,000,000
TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION
ECONOMIC SERVICES
AGRICULTURE & AGROPROCESSING
TOURISM
28
DECEMBER 2015 PROPOSED 3
Economic Development MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME REPORT
PROPOSED* PROJECTS AS AT QUARTER ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2015
Policy and Planning Unit
INFRASTRUCTURE
NO. PROJECT
FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/REMARKSPROJECTED COST
(BZD)
43 Sector Studies/Institutional
Strengthening - BELTRAIDE
CDB Identified during CDB's Strategy Preparation Mission and proposed as
part of the Bank's new assistance strategy to Belize
1,000,000
44 Export Credit/Guarantee Regime CDB Identified during CDB's Strategy Preparation Mission and proposed as
part of the Bank's new assistance strategy to Belize
10,000,000
45 Capacity Building Project (NCSA 3) UNDP/ GEF The project will target capacity building at individual, organizational,
and systemic levels to catalyse and sustain the integration of Rio
Convention priorities into Belize's national environment and
development frameworks. In particular, the project will: a) strengthen
individual and organizational capacities to develop and harmonize key
data and information needed to measure and assess global
environmental goods and services, as well as their proxy indicators; b)
strengthen targeted technical capabilities to undertake key
governmental functions needed to integrate "global environmental" data
and information into national environmental and development
programmes and plans); and c) strengthen individual and
organizational capacities to streamline the monitoring and adaptive
collaborative management of environmental programmes and plans.
1,540,000
46 Mainstreaming into Development Plans
Sound Management of Chemicals
(SMC) Priorities for Key Development
Sectors in Belize and Associated
Governance (2)
UNDP/ GEF 2,000,000
47 Green Buildings Project (Regional) UNDESA 1,000,000
48 Improved Policy and Planning for
Environmental Management
CDB Identified during CDB's Strategy Preparation Mission and technical
assistance proposed as part of the Bank's new assistance strategy to
Belize
500,000
49 Climate Change Adaptation CDB Identified during CDB's Strategy Preparation Mission and technical
assistance proposed as part of the Bank's new assistance strategy to
Belize
300,000
ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS & MARKET DEVELOPMENT
DECEMBER 2015 PROPOSED 4
Economic Development MINISTRY OF FINANCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME REPORT
PROPOSED* PROJECTS AS AT QUARTER ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 2015
Policy and Planning Unit
INFRASTRUCTURE
NO. PROJECT
FUNDING/
EXECUTING
AGENCY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION/REMARKSPROJECTED COST
(BZD)
50 Broadcasting Legislation MPU/BBA The Belize Broadcasting Authority sought financing under the 2011/12
budget for the project but since only 1/5 of the requested amount was
approved, the agency is seeking external financial assistance. The
project is on hold as the BBA reviews a proposal submitted by Belize's
Cable TV Operators.
200,000
51 Belize Police Department Infrastructure
Reform
MNS, MOWT Construction, renovation, repairs of/to Police Stations and sub-stations
countrywide.
8,006,000
52 Regional Hurricane Shelters NEMO Proposed multi-use structures that will be able to house residents of
vulnerable communities in the event of hurricanes or floods.
25,000,000
53 Improved Disaster Risk Management
Capacity & Mainstreaming
CDB Identified during CDB's Strategy Preparation Mission and technical
assistance proposed as part of the Bank's new assistance strategy to
Belize
150,000
54 Community Action for Public Safety II IADB Evaluation of the CAPS Project is expected to reveal discernible
impact. A request for Technical Assistance for the preparation of a
second phase has been supported. This intervention is expected to
complement the achievements of the CAPS and focus primarily on
child protection and abuse.
55 Conscious Youth Development
Programme (CYDP) Building
Construction
Clearing of property on Mussell St. in Belize City and subsequent
construction of a building to house the CYDP. Work began but stalled
due to lack of funding.
1,274,058
391,290,411
SECURITY & CIVIL RIGHTS
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
GOVERNANCE
TOTALS
* Proposed projects include (1) those which have been identified but for which the scope has not been fully defined and financing sources are still being sought,
and (2) those for which potential financing has been identified but discussions to formalise project scope have not yet begun.To be updated.
DECEMBER 2015 PROPOSED 5
ACRONYMS
ACP Fish II Programme to Strengthen Fisheries Management in African, Caribbean and
Pacific Group of Countries
AF Adaptation Fund
AGM Attorney General's Ministry
ALBA Alternativa Bolivariana para las Américas (Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples
of our Americas)
AMS Accompanying Measures for Sugar
APAMO Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations
ASYCUDA Automated System for Customs Data
BAA Belize Airport Authority
BAHA Belize Agricultural Health Authority
BAM Banana Accompanying Measures
BBG Belize Botanic Gardens
BBS Belize Bureau of Standards
BCGA Belize Citrus Growers' Association
BCUL Belize Credit Union League
BEL Belize Electricity Ltd.
BELTRAIDE Belize Trade & Investment Development Service
BEST Belize Enterprise for Sustainable Technology
BLPA Belize Livestock Producers' Association
BNE Belize Natural Energy Charitable Trust
BNTF Basic Needs Trust Fund
BRDP Belize Rural Development Programme
BSP Banana Support Programme
BSSB Belize Social Security Board
BTB Belize Tourism Board
BWS Belize Water Services, Ltd.
C Counterpart (Local) Contribution
C2 Capital II Expenditure
CABEI Central American Bank for Economic Integration
CaMPAM Caribbean Marine Protected Areas Management Network and Forum
CARTFund Caribbean Aid for Trade and Regional Integration Trust Fund
CBA Central Building Authority
CBB Central Bank of Belize
CDB Caribbean Development Bank
CED Customs and Excise Department
CENPROMYPE Center for the Promotion of Micro- and Small Enterprises
CGA Citrus Growers' Association
ComSec Commonwealth Secretariat
CReW Caribbean Regional Fund for Wastewater Management
CU Credit Union
DFC Development Finance Corporation
DFT Directorate of Foreign Trade
EU European Union
EDF European Development Fund
DECEMBER 2015 1
ACRONYMS
EnvDF Environmental Defense Fund
FAO Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations
FD Forestry Department
G Grant
GEF Global Environmental Facility
GENACIS Gender, Alcohol and Culture: an International Study
GF Global Fund
GIZ Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (German Society for
International Cooperation)
GOB Government of Belize
GOM Government of Mexico
GOS Government of Spain
GOV Government of Venezuela
GOV/PC Government of Venezuela - PetroCaribe
GPMP Good Pesticide Management Practice
IADB Inter-American Development Bank
IBRD International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICDF International Cooperation and Development Fund
IDRM Integrated Disaster Risk Management System
IFAD International Fund for Agricultural Development
IICA Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture
JSDF Japan Social Development Fund
KOICA Korea International Cooperation Agency
KFAED Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development
L Loan
LGA Local Government Agencies
MAR Fund Mesoamerican Reef Fund
MEDP Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum
MFA Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MHD/ MHDST Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation
MHI 2015 Mesoamerican Health Initiative 2015 (Mexico)
MLLGRD Ministry of Labour, Local Government, Rural Development, National Emergency
Management and Immigration
MNS Ministry of National Security
MOAFF Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment and Sustainable Development
MOECYS Ministry of Education (Science and Technoology), Culture, Youth and Sports
MOF Ministry of Finance
MOH Ministry of Health
MOTCA Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation
MOWT/MOWTNEM Ministry of Works, Transport and National Emergency Management
MPSEPU Ministry of the Public Service, Energy and Public Utilities
NAC National AIDS Commission
NAO National Authorising Office
NCCO National Climate Change Office
NEMO National Emergency Management Organization
NICH National Institute for Culture and History
OAK Oak Foundation
OFID OPEC Fund for International Development
OIE World Organization for Animal Health
DECEMBER 2015 2
ACRONYMS
OIRSA Organismo Internacional Regional de Sanidad Agropecuaria
(Regional International Organisation for Animal and Plant Health)
OPM Office of the Prime Minister
PACT Protected Areas Conservation Trust
PAHO Pan American Health Organisation
PEU Project Execution Unit
ROC Republic of China (Taiwan)
SATIIM Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management
SIF Social Investment Fund
SIF II Second Loan to the Social Investment Fund
SIRDI Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute
SWaMA Solid Waste Management Authority
TAT Technical Assistance Team
TCGA Toledo Cacao Growers Association
TTM Taiwanese Technical Mission
U Unidentified (Funding )
UNCTAD United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
UNDP United Nations Development Programme
UNEP United Nations Environment Programme
UK United Kingdom
USAID United States Agency for International Development
WB World Bank
DECEMBER 2015 3
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