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ROADS, STREETS, DRAINS & BRIDGES

CDB L 49438,000 11910,749 920,516 12831,265 36606,735

GOB C 8917,000 1620,964 214,074 1835,038 7081,962

TOTAL $58,924,000

CABEI L 12400,000 5234,047 3923,295 9157,342 3242,658

GOB C 2400,000 285,574 155,074 440,648 1959,352

TOTAL $14,800,000

KFAED L 9600,001 9221,830 392,098 9613,928 (13,927)

OFID L 23400,000 20035,344 955,740 20991,084 2408,916

CABEI L 9000,000 16849,806 612,654 17462,460 (8462,460)

GOB C 11420,000 3186,775 259,797 3446,572 7973,428

TOTAL $53,420,001

CDB L 17600,000 17600,000

GOB C 4010,000 4010,000

TOTAL $21,610,000

IADB L 20000,000 1121,084 2431,625 7062,700 12937,300

GOB C 1500,000 7,941 7,941 325,340 1174,660

TOTAL $21,500,000

PUBLIC SECTOR INVESTMENT PROGRAMME 2014-2015

Contract recently award and signed. The detailed design on

the new Mullins River is in progress

Reconstruction of the Kendal and Mullins River

Bridges

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Corozal Border Crossing Reconstruction Project Improvement and rehabilitation of infrastructure at

the Corozal Border

Construction works underway with 75% complete

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5 Flood Mitigation Project Rehabilitation of drains and streets on Belize

City's north side

Civil Works for Parks and Juliet Soberanis has been

completed. Civil Works for Upgrading of Loop Road signed

with Teichroeb & Sons Limited is on-going 61% completed.

NOB for Negotiations for Maheia' s Canal, Bill Lindo Canal,

and Link Road has been requested from the Bank. Contract

Negotiations for Douglas Jones Canal and Northside Canal

is currently underway. Contracts with Utility

Companies(BTL, BEL, BWSL) for the relocation of Public

Utilities have been signed. Payment to landowners for

Friendly Acquisition has been completed and funds to pay

landowners under Compulsory Acquisition has been

transferred to an Escrow Account at the Central Bank of

Belize. Procurement process for Studies on Impact of

Dredging the Mouth of Belize River is ongoing.

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

The project is progressing satisfactorily with only minor

delays. Completion is estimated at 89% complete.

Completion of the works is set for June 2015. Considerable

progress is being made with the concrete bridges

replacements..

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Lot 1 - Loma Luz Boulevard from Western Highway: new

bridge approach is 100% complete.

Lot 4 - Joseph Andrews Drive, including Benque Road:

works are underway with 97% complete, BEL power poles

keeping back the construction of the center island.

Lot 3 - Branch Mouth Road to Joseph Andrews Drive:

Contract awarded. Works underway - 95% complete.

MOWT

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1 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.

San Ignacio/ Santa Elena Bypass Project

2

Natural Disaster Management - Bridge Rehabilitation, TS

Arthur (Kendal & Mullins River Bridges)

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IADB G 900,000 667,464 232,536

GOB C 230,000 268,496 (38,496)

TOTAL $1,130,000

CDB L 700,000 700,000 - 700,000 -

GOB C 176,000 538,399 - 538,399 (362,399)

TOTAL $876,000

OFID L 14140,000 1113,434 1827,472 2940,906 11199,094

GOB C 9040,328 711,868 1168,383 1880,251 7160,077

OFID MHDST L 7860,000 71,121 170,550 241,671 7618,329

GOB C 5006,579 - - 5006,579

TOTAL $36,046,907

WB SIF L 30000,000 1568,555 1568,528 16940,998 13059,002

GOB/LGA C 1460,000

TOTAL $31,460,000

EU/AMS MOWT G 8642,098 301,013 55,653 7418,725 1223,373

TOTAL $8,642,098

Infrastructural, social and economic

improvements in Southside Belize City. MOWT is

responsible for drainage works, street and

drainage improvement.

MOWT The Ministry of Works & Transport is only responsible for

the component Streets Improvement & Drainage Works.

Presently one (1) contract is under rehabilitation:

Lot 2 - Central American Boulevard Rehabilitation Works is

100% complete. LOT 1

Dredging & Lining ( Prisoner Creek, Lakeview &

Trenchtown Canals) and Associated Streets; recently

awarded & signed. Preliminary works have commenced.

MHDST is responsible for the social components:

Land Reclamation; Improvement of Housing

Units; Education, Training and Social

Development; and Institutional Support, Audit and

Supervision

13 houses constructed and 15 lots were filled in low lying

areas under the Project.

9 Belize Municipal Development Project Improved access to basic municipal infrastructure

and enhanced municipal management in selected

town and city councils.

• Non-Consultant Services, and Consultants' Services

under Part A is at 64% completion.

• Goods and Works under Part A is at 40% completion.

• Goods, Non-Consultant Services, Consultants’ Services,

and Training under Part B is at 89% completion.

• Goods, Non-Consultant Services, Operating Cost, and

Training under Part C is at 73% completion.

10 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.

• The contractor has completed paving road section with

2nd layer of surface dressing. All Cross culverts, Access

culverts, V-drains, Safety barriers have been completed as

well as some road furniture, such as: edge marker post,

Traffic road sign and Pedestrian crossing.

• This project is estimated to be completed by January

2015.

8 Belize City Southside Poverty Alleviation (Phase 2)

7 Feasibility Study & Detailed Designs - Phillip Goldson

Highway, (formerly Northern Highway) Belize

Feasibility study and detailed designs for

upgrading the Phillip Goldson Highway between

the Airport Junction and Haulover Bridge.

The Consultant has completed the Detailed Design and the

project has been approved by the Funding Agency (CDB).

Procurement of Contractors for the Civil Works of Sections

"A" and "B" has commenced.

6 Support to Sustainable Urban Infrastructure Systems in

Belize City

Development of an operational manual for the

Flood Mitigation Project, and engineering designs

and socio-environmental management plans for

civil works projects to be financed by the loan

programme.

GIS study is still under negotiations with the successful

bidder. This study will feed Risk Assessment &

Maintenance Management System.

MOWT

MOWT



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EU/AMS MOWT G 12620,294 233,738 114,525 5404,435 7215,859

TOTAL $12,620,294

EU/AMS MOWT G 4105,871 - 422,526 3699,364 406,507

TOTAL $4,105,781

EU/AMS MOWT G 7294,658 1536,927 592,939 4669,587 2625,071

TOTAL $7,294,658

EU/AMS MOWT G 14381,723 0 1432,282 1432,282 12949,441

TOTAL $14,381,723

EU/AMS G 0 503,970 503,970

TOTAL

EU/AMS MOWT G 8217,260 549,412 1165,410 3554,766 4662,494

TOTAL $8,217,260

EU/AMS MOWT (AMS

PEU)

G 3145,888 - - 2702,521 443,367

TOTAL $3,145,888

• The commencement order was issued on the 08th

December 2014.

• The Contractor is currently setting out of the survey works

and preparing the road to begin placing material.

• The commencement order was issued on the 08th

December 2014.

• The Contractor is currently setting out of the survey works

and preparing the road to begin placing material.

Upgrade of 13 miles of road to chip seal surface

dress.

11 Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project (Ph. II, Lot B:

Orange Walk Town - San Estevan - Progresso)

Upgrade of 15.94 miles of road to chip seal

surface dress.

• To date the contractor has placed 1.9 km of common fill;

6.6 km of sub-base and a 1 km of base course material

between Progresso and San Estevan.

• Given the Contractor is performing unsatisfactory, the

MoW is preparing the project documents to be reviewed by

the Solicitor General to determine if GoB is in a position to

terminate the contract.

• Works are 100% completed

• Final acceptance issued on 15th September 2014.

• NAO and MoW are preparing the Final Statement of

Account. This will be forwarded to the EU by the end of the

January 2015.

17 AMS 2009 Infrastructure Project Supervision

(Programme Estimate No 1)

Assistance in the long term supervision and

administration of works undertaken by various

contractors for the implementation of EU

infrastructure programmes in general, and AMS-

Phases II and III.

• This supervision team has been contracted until 31

January 2015. Given a gap will exist as this supervision will

end in January 2015 and the new team is expected to be in

place until March 2015, the MoW will finance the current

supervision team for two months (until March 31, 2015).

13 Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project (Ph. III: Lot A:

San Lazaro - August Pine Ridge Village Phase 2 of Blue

Creek Road)

Upgrade of 6.56 miles of road to chip seal surface

dress.

• The Contractor has completed the paving of the road

section with 2nd coat of surface dressing.

• Project is expected to be completed by the end of January

2015.

16 Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project (Ph. III, Lot C:

San Narciso - San Victor Village and Old Northern

Highway - BSI Junction)


dress.

Section 1:

• To date, the contractor has completed 80% of the

drainage works, and has paved 3 of the 9.5km of road with

1st coat of chip seal.

• 5 poles that are currently located on the road right-of-way

need to be removed by BEL and some 85 poles are in the

drains and or near the shoulder of the road need to be

addressed as these pose safety threat if they would fall.

Section 2:

• Works on this section of the project commenced on the 11

of August 2014. All culvert and drainage completed.

12 Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project (Ph. II, Lot C:

Xaibe - Patchakan, Xaibe - San Roque, Calcutta - Xaibe)


dress.

14

15 Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project (Phase III Lot 3B

2: Yo Creek Village to San Antonio Village)


dress.

Sugar Belt Road Rehabilitation Project (Phase III Lot B:

August Pine Ridge Village to Blue Creek Village)



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CDB L 14496,000 491,517 1096,321 1883,746 4888,326 9607,674

GOB C 3191,000 88,480 576,543 415,121 1321,332 1869,668

TOTAL $17,687,000

EU MOWT (AMS/PEU) G - -

TOTAL

EU/BRDP II MOWT (AMS/PEU) G 5700,000 91,346 854,525 1623,836 4076,164

TOTAL $5,700,000

EU NEMO G 1500,000 - - 1113,173 386,827

TOTAL $1,500,000

IADB G 1080,000 1080,000

GOB C 270,000 270,000

TOTAL $1,350,000

20 Hopkins Road Upgrade Upgrade of 4.5 mls of road from the Southern

Highway to Hopkins Village to chip seal surface

dress.

• Further extension is expected to be requested by the

Contractor to extend the end of implementation period to

February 2015.

• The design of the road is currently been reviewed in

respect to the capacity of the drainage system and the

settlements of the road in the wetland portion of the road.

21 Rehabilitation of 16 Hurricane Shelters Rehabilitation of Hurricane Shelters

22 Project preparation studies for George Price Highway

rehabilitation

Support to improve the competitiveness through

rehabilitation of key transport link between

Belmopan and cross border with Guatemala

18 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.

MFED • Com 1: Lot 1 completed - defects liability period started;

Lot 2 is 70% complete and the contract was extended for 3

additional months; Lot 3 completed - defects liability period

started; and contract extended for additional works to be

done on two miles of shouldering; Lot 4 is 30% complete;

tender process and no objection request approved by the

bank for Lots 4A & B.

• Com 2: Public Education & Awareness is 50% complete

and Peer Support Program in campaigns such as Don't

Drink and Drive conducted. Curriculum Development &

Teacher Training completed and amendment to the contract

to incorporate the pilot study and test the approach is being

looked at.

• Com 3: 65% complete and a mitigation plan to overcome

weakness in enforcement is being developed.

• Com 4: 90% complete. The completion of the chevron as

per specification is pending.

• Com 5: 90% complete and Defensive Driving Training

continued with 44 GOB drivers trained.

19 AMS 2010 - Road Maintenance Maintenance for all roads in Belize required by

the EU to ensure projects' sustainability

• The NAO is still awaiting feedback from the EU on the

information submitted.

No update available.MOWT



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BUILDINGS & FACILITIES

GOV G 2000,000 2000,000

ROC L 10000,000 10000,000

GOB C 18000,000 18000,000

U 6000,000 6000,000

TOTAL $36,000,000

GOB MHD C2 1274,058 1274,058

TOTAL $1,274,058

EU TAT, MOW PEU G 2300,000 - - -

TOTAL $2,300,000

EU TAT, MOW PEU G - 84,095 84,095 (84,095)

TOTAL

WATER & SANITATION

CDB L 6959,000 2319,285 181,735 6959,000

GOB C 807,000 370,075 342,792 807,000

TOTAL $7,766,000

• Original contract entailed the rehabilitation of one major

part the old market and the change of the roofing of the

Civic Centre with building of additional adjacent stales. The

revision of the contract has lead to full rehabilitation of the

Civic Centre and various adjustments on the old market.

• The demolition of the Civic Centre has been completed

and activities have started on the old market.

• Delays in implementation are mostly due to initial slow

mobilization of contractor.

25 Quality Assurance Laboratory (Belize Bureau of

Standards)

Construction of Laboratory/ Office for Belize

Bureau of Standards

• The Contract was awarded to Usher Construction.

• The works is schedule to commence on the 19th of

January 2015.

26 Construction of Punta Gorda Market Rehabilitation and extension of the Punta Gorda

Town Market

27 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.

BWSL BWSL are in the process of commissioning the line;

(pressure testing, flushing and disinfecting). They are also

in the process of commissioning the pump houses and

tanks at all three sites. As of 5th December 2014,

residence at butter cup, Scotland half moon and Flowers

bank has access to BWSL water to date 75 application

were received and 26 connection have been completed.

Outstanding: compensation to land owner at Lemonal for

land acquisition.

Works have stalled due to lack of funds.

23 Marion Jones Stadium Upgrade of the Marion Jones Sports Complex Progress and expenditure updates pending.MOEYS

24 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.



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IADB L 10000,000 10000,000

GEF (CReW) G 11025,000 11025,000

GOB C 600,000 600,000

TOTAL $21,625,000

IADB BWSL G 1000,000 1000,000

TOTAL $1,000,000

CDB L 1440,000 - - 1440,000

CDB G 182,804 68,552 - 182,804

GIZ G 255,752 255,752 - 255,752

BWSL C 254,100 155,344 168,401 254,100

TOTAL $2,132,656

TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNICATION

BSSB MoTCCA L 9500,000 9500,000

TOTAL $9,500,000

ELECTRICITY

EU G 3952,783 - - 1461,725 2491,058

GOB C 1317,595 - - 244,002 1073,593

TOTAL $5,270,378

31 Belize City Municipal Airstrip Upgrade and Rehabilitation

Project

Expansion of the airport and construction of an

office building for the Belize Airports Authority,

new exit road, and a 3,300-ft airstrip. The project

will also include lighting to accommodate night

operations.

Work began in December, 2012 and should last 2 years.

Progress and expenditure updates pending.

32 *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.

BEL • One area in Armenia, St. Mattew's Village, two areas in

Camalote Village, Rhaburn Ridge Village, Indianville, and

Big Falls Village have been completed and energized.

• A criteria was established, survey team assembled and a

committee appointed to streamline the service entrance

assistance to the most deserving recipients. Surveys are

on-going and scheduled to be completed in February 2015.

30 Detailed Designs - San Pedro, A.C. Water and

Sewerage Expansion Project

Preparation of detailed designs, bidding

documents, cost estimates and technical

specifications for the proposed water and

sewerage capital works on Ambergris Caye.

BWSL

29 Detailed Design - Wastewater Collection & Treatment

System in Placencia

Preparation of detailed designs, customer

surveys and public awareness campaigns

necessary for the implementation of the Placencia

wastewater network and treatment facilities.


28 Integrated Water and Sanitation Programme for the

Placencia Peninsula

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.

BWSL Progress and expenditure updates pending.

Contract signed 6/9/2013. Stage one report will be

submitted 15th December 2014 which will provide

components of the projects, and detail design. The

consultant should also submit clearance from DOE for the

ESIA report. The project has been extended by six

months. the new completion date will be June 2015.



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EU/BSP BEL/NAO G 3750,000 - - 2484,524 1265,476

TOTAL $3,750,000

SUB-TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE 414460,791 76357,940 6646,784 22132,538 149951,225 261253,537

AGRICULTURE

IADB L 7400,000 7400,000

GOB C 1000,000 1000,000

TOTAL $8,400,000

GOV/ALBA MNRA G 4000,000 4000,000

TOTAL $4,000,000

FAO MNRA G 120,000 120,000

TOTAL $120,000

Taiwan ICDF G 5000,000 145,432 174,676 1991,123 3008,877

GOB C 1144,700

TOTAL $6,144,700

ECONOMIC SERVICES

33 UPDATEElectrification of farms and villages • The GOB will cover BZD$222,150 of the costs related to

the electrification of the farms and additional cost for

underground lines will be borne by the BGA.

• Service and construction work required for the project -

invitation for international bidding was sent in August 2014

and bid evaluation was conducted in November 2014.

36 Telefood Programme Grassroots-level/Community projects aiming to

improve poor families' means and volume of

production leading to income generation and

better access to food. Belize's quota is $100,000

per year and individual projects do not exceed

$20,000.00.

The programme has been suspended. There are no

approved projects for 2014/15.

37 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

which will focus on the small-scale sub-sector.

• The Tilapia Hatchery Centre was officially handed over by

the Contractor to the GoB.

• A Rapid Market Demand Survey of Fish Farmers in Cayo,

Belize and Orange Walk Districts was completed and a

report prepared.

MNRA, TTM

34 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.

MNRA, BAHA Progress and expenditure updates pending.

35 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.




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EU G 5500,000 - - 5465,872 34,128

OIRSA C 359,713 - - 359,713

BLPA C 2001,800 - - 2001,800

GOB C 3144,923 - - 3144,923

TOTAL $11,006,436

EU/AMS G 6245,875 - - 6335,241 (89,366)

IICA G 55,723 55,723

SIRDI C 1337,013 1337,013

TOTAL $7,638,611

EU/AMS DFC G 19824,750 23,828 119,545 233,418 6270,541 13554,209

TOTAL $19,824,750

IADB MNRA G 113,863 113,863

TOTAL $113,863.36

EU/AMS G 2031,850 - - 1468,518 563,332

TOTAL $2,031,850

EU/BSP MNRA PEU G 2809,336 - - 247,964 2561,372

TOTAL $2,809,336

Technical Assistance to Ministry of Agriculture and Sugar

Stakeholders.

42 Duration of Team Leader Consultancy of Mr. Ian

Lomas: 1 year from December 2013 to December

2014. Short term mission priorities that are

expected to be executed by the contract end date

are; design of integrated pest management;

design of irrigation/drainage; legislative review of

the BSCFA; and design of pre-schools buildings

in Orange Walk and Corozal.

Progress update pending.

43

40 Sugar Cane Replanting Scheme Establishment of a credit revolving fund in

support of sugar cane replanting.

• Project extended for 1 year and additional funds of BZ

$2,695,800.00 were received.

• TOR for the Farmer Education Campaign approved and

no objection was given by the Bank to negotiate with the

proposed Consultant.

• Disbursement of loans to Farmers are below projection at

60%.

• Revised TOR for the M&E System Design to be submitted

to the Bank by January 2015.

41 Technological Innovation Strategy to improve

Productivity and Competitiveness 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.


38 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.

MNRA Progress is the same as the previous quarter. No

expenditure for the quarter.

39 Institutional Strengthening of Sugar Industry Research

Development Institute (SIRDI)

Strengthening of SIRDI's development strategy,

coordination and monitoring capability in the

Sugar Cane Industry, and its ability to provide

cost-effective support services; and improving the

dissemination and adoption of applied sugar cane

production research technologies to producers,

manufacturers, and associations.

• Awaiting the signature of the Addendum to AMS 2012

Financing Agreement which is expected in January 2015.

The funds will be for Phase 2 Sugar Management

Information System under the SIRDI/ IICA Institutional

Strengthening Programme.

Capacity Strengthening of Banana Growers Association Programme Estimate has been signed on 13th

November, 2013. Capacity strengthening

activities include support to Sigatoka

Management and training for the Banana

Growers' Association and farmers. A second

program estimate should be implemented once

the first one is completed.

• Short Term Expert mission to review the designs for BGA

mixing station upgrade has been contracted. Works to be

tendered in March 2015.

• A mission on Operational Efficiencies was carried in

August-September 2014 to develop recommendations for

improvements in management and workers conditions in

BGA and banana farms.

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EU/BSP NAO G 3693,726 - 382,895 1181,104 2512,622

TOTAL $3,693,726

GIZ G 70,000 8,194 6,201 57,661 12,339

GOB C 17,440 1,700 1,200 16,200 1,240

Beneficiaries C 12,000 12,000

TOTAL $99,440

GEF G 412,398 - 28,140 384,258

GOB C 500,000 500,000

TOTAL $912,398

FAO MNRA G 71,840 71,840 -

TOTAL $71,840

EU NAO G 23500,000 - - 299,588 23200,412

TOTAL $23,500,000

Competitiveness:

• Call for Proposal to be launched for land clearing and

preparation in May 2015.

Economic Diversification:

• Consultants to undertake the design of TVET Instructor

Training Programme have been recruited under BAM 2012.

The final report has been submitted and accepted by

MoEYS and the NAO.

Health, water and sanitation in rural villages:

• MoH undertaking designs for upgrading of Bella Vista,

San Juan and Independence health facilities and

developing specifications for equipment.

• MoEYS preparing designs for lavatories, washbasins for

sanitation improvements for 10 primary schools targeted

• MoH has submitted draft ToR for the proposed Health

Promotions Consultant for review by the NAO.

• Anthony Thurton & Associates for the design for the

upgrade of Hopkins Village roads.

Banana Accompanying Measures 2013

• The Team Leader was replaced on November 2014. The

Agronomist acted as Team Leader for 6 months, is based

on Independence and will focus primarily on field training for

the farms.

• A comprehensive BAM Work Plan has been developed to

fast track activities to tender stage in 2015.

Technical Assistance Team

(1) Banana sector Competitiveness; (2) Improved

economic diversification; and (3) Improved quality

of and better access to health, water and

sanitation

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BAM Technical Assistance Team to support the

implementation of BAM 2012 and 2013

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45 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 effect of

synthetic fertilizers and pesticides while protecting

the natural forest in communities which lie within

the Selva Maya region

To prepare a final draft National Agriculture and

Food Policy for Belize that provides a framework

for sustainable development of the sector and

thereby increases the socio-economic benefits to

Belize

Formulation of National Agriculture and Food Policy • The 3rd Multi Stakeholder Workshop has been completed.

• The Business Strategy and Investment Prospectus will

now be done under a separate technical assistance from

the FAO. The FAO is strengthening the draft National

Agriculture and Food Policy which is scheduled to be

completed by mid March 2015.

MNRA • 3 trainings on cost-benefit analysis of productions for agro-

ecological products were conducted.

• Development of an agro-ecological manual is 75%

complete and to be completed by March 2015.

• A folder with all the relevant project information has been

printed and disseminated to farmers.

46 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.

• A National Steering Group has been appointed.

• A Consultant has been hired to review and produce the

Biosafety Draft Legislation.

• The Surveillance Program for GMOs has been developed

and as of the end of December 2014 has analysed 70

samples.

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TOURISM

EU G 2750,000 398,649 547,532 759,622 2597,560 152,440

BTB/ NICH C 1314,710 1314,710

TOTAL $4,064,710

ICDF L 10600,000 - - - 10600,000

GOB/BTB C 4539,116 250,000 - 250,000 250,000 4289,116

TOTAL $15,139,116

IADB G 650,000 - - 33,250 45,859 604,141

GOB C 200,000 - - 4,376 4,376 195,624

TOTAL $850,000

BUSINESS & MARKET DEVELOPMENT

CDB DFC L 20000,000 20000,000

TOTAL $20,000,000

CARTFund G 879,292 - 879,292

GOB C 630,700 630,700

TOTAL $1,509,992

CARTFund G 555,812 555,812

GOB C 223,630 223,630

TOTAL $779,442

EU DFT G 368,740 - 126,769 356,190 12,550

TOTAL $368,740

52 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.

• New Executive Director hired. There is need to develop

services to meet export capacity. ICT is extremely

important to develop that capacity since it has become the

backbone of trade facilitation. Expenditure update

pending.

53 Capacity Enhancement - Promotion of the CSME and

EPA

Provision of technical, institutional and

operational support towards enhancing the

capacity of the Directorate of Foreign Trade to

effectively coordinate and facilitate the

implementation of the CARICOM Single Market

Economy (CSME) and the Economic Partnership

Agreement (EPA).

DFT Progress and expenditure updates are pending.

54 Strengthening and Capacity Building of the Newly

Established Belize Coalition of Service Providers

The objective of the Project is to build the

capacity of the newly-established Belize Coalition

of Service Providers to serve as an umbrella

organization for the development of the services

sector.

DFT

49 Making Tourism Benefit Communities Adjacent to

Archaeological Sites (BTB)

Improving access to product standards and safety

at selected tourism sites.

MOTCCA First drawdown of funds has been approved. Counterpart

activities by BCC have been completed (Battlefield Park

and Mule Park). Project Unit has been established.

Project completed on December 2013.

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Training in negotiation techniques for proposed Belize/

Mexico Partial Scope Agreement (PSA).

Training for the national negotiating team and

officers from the Ministry of Trade to assist them

in negotiating the Partial Scope Agreement (PSA)

with Mexico later this year.

BTB

Rejuvenation of cultural heritage and identity,

starting with Downtown residences/ buildings.

Disbursements on approved loans continue. Some 1.2 mn

remains for on-lending under the residential and financial

institution sectors.

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Infrastructure improvements are delayed but work

continues. Pilot for the certification, distribution and sale of

certified products in selected market places.

Belize City House of Culture and Downtown

Rejuvenation Project

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.

MOTCCA The Planning and Project Development Unit of the

MOTCCA is being staffed; advertisements for

consultancies for the institutional assessment and

assessment of the legal and policy framework have been

published. TORs for the remaining components are in

drafting stage.



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30/6/2014

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31/12/2014

IFAD L 6000,200 6000,200

CABEI L 3811,600 3811,600

GOB C 1463,600 1463,600

CU C 807,800 807,800

TOTAL $12,083,200

EU/BRDP II G 908,890 172,776 - 1122,468 (213,578)

duPlooy's C 125,000 - 197,776 (72,776)

BBG C 102,223 - 193,220 (90,997)

TOTAL $1,136,113

EU/BRDP II G 1000,000 - 0 885,715 114,285

TCGA/others C 187,500 0 0 50,000 137,500

TOTAL $1,187,000

EU/BRDP II BBS G 1150,000 - 1150,000

TOTAL $1,150,000

EU/AMS NAO G 2000,000 - - - 2000,000

TOTAL $2,000,000

EU G 1748,045 - - 1622,355 125,690

YWCA G 437,011 293,085 - 293,085 143,926

TOTAL $2,185,056

Project completed - Final Acceptance for the three Supplies

Contract was in 2014.

There is a high risk that the Museum may not be completed.

57 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

BBG Activities on schedule. Last activities scheduled: final

reporting and audit. Pending addendum #3 for budget

reallocation and uses of contingencies

Activities on schedule. Last activities scheduled: evaluation

and exit strategy workshops followed by final reporting and

audit.

61 Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) Expanding Economic Opportunities through

Entrepreneurship and Market Development. It

includes the construction of the National

Enterprise Development Centre a facility that will

offer capacity building opportunities to women

and youths in the Belize, Cayo and Stann Creek

Districts.

YWCA

59 Metrology Laboratory Supplies Supply, delivery, unloading, installation and

commissioning of metrology equipment for use by

the Bureau of Standards.

• Contract signed on 12 December 2014 with the Food and

Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations.

• Period of Implementation is set for 30 months which will

end in June 2017.

AMS 2012 - Grant Call for Proposals - Facilitation of

efficient market driven productive and competitive SMEs

Activities will target the creation of viable MSMEs

by promoting Agribusiness Development in

Northern Belize.

TCGA

Belize Rural Finance Programme Support and strengthening of financial services

that target poor farmers and small rural

communities

MFED, BCUL Institutional Capacity Building: 72.1% complete; The

procurement process for the establishment of an M&E

Management Information System at the BCUL is nearing

completion. Rural Credit Fund: As at 30/9/2013, activities

related to this component have not been implemented.

Shares and Savings: 15.5% complete. 3,587 persons at

30/9/13 (1,461 males; 2,126 females; 843 youth; and 1,864

very poor). New eligible beneficiaries invested $193,425 at

CUs as part of the Shares Incentives Scheme, and $93,425

in incentives has been paid on behalf of eligible members.

PMU: Activities 38.4% complete: Financials completed and

submitted to IFAD & CABEI by the stipulated deadline,

30/9/2013.

Mayan House of Cacao & Chocolate Museum: More

efficient market driven productive & competitive SMEs

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Establishment of a Mayan House of Cacao &

Chocolate Museum in Toledo.

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FOR QUARTER

ENDING

30/6/2014

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

31/12/2014

EU DFT G 1324,888 41,754 - 1120,000 204,888

TOTAL $1,324,888

CDB G 447,006 447,006

BELTRAIDE G 130,668 130,668

TOTAL $577,674

CENPROMYP

E

G 779,221 779,221

GOB C 75,150 75,150

TOTAL $854,371

IADB G 650,000 650,000

GOB C 180,000 180,000

TOTAL $830,000

IADB IADB G 810,000 810,000

TOTAL $810,000

• The consultancy is for creating an ecosystem for

enterprise, innovation, and research development in Belize

has been completed in November 2014. Project has been

completed. •

Expenditure update pending.

BELTRAIDE

BELTRAIDE

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.

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.

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.

Entrepreneurial Development in Central America and the

Dominican Republic

• Recipients of the seed capital provided their final reports.

• BELTRAIDE submitted a final report to CENPROMYPE.

Project to end January 2015.

• National Entrepreneurship Strategy completed and is to

be presented to Cabinet for endorsement.

• Expenditure update pending.

Establishment of the Belize Competition Authority

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66 Support for Trade and Tax Policy Reform This project will: (i) provide support for studies

and proposals to address the problems in relation

to indirect and direct tax collection; (ii) reinforce

the technical expertise and know-how of the MOF

public servants regarding tax and trade reforms;

(iii) create a model/tool that assesses present and

future tax and trade reforms (different scenarios);

and (iv) support the Government in facilitating the

dialogue with the different stakeholders of the

potential tax and trade reforms.

• A 2nd PE was signed for 18 months from January 1st

2015 to further the establishment of the Competition

Authority.

• Activities currently being undertaken include discussions

with UNCTAD regarding technical assistance for legal

inventory, economic mapping and institutional arrangement,

recruitment of a competition advisor and

furnishing/equipping of the project office.

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Strengthening the Capacity of Belize Trade and

Investment Development Service

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.

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• (1) Value Chain Analysis and Industry Strategy for

Belizean Cacao and (2) Development of specification and

proposal for a management system for Toledo Cacao as a

Geographical Indication have started.

• The NES has been endorsed by the PSC but has not

been endorsed by Cabinet.

• Expenditure update pending.

BELTRAIDE

The approval of the Non-Reimbursable Technical

Cooperation (TC) was granted on August 2014. An initial

meeting was held between the Bank and the GOB on

November 7th, 2014. The main purpose of the meeting

was to discuss the scope of the four studies/consultancies

of the TC. GOB is expected to provide feedback to the

TORs of the consultancies by the 2nd half of January 2015.

A Core Team (to be formed) and the Economic

Development Council are expected to be actively involved

in the consultancies. Financial updates pending.



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31/12/2014

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

30/6/2014

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EXPENDITURE

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ENDING

31/12/2014

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

JSDF BEST G 5600,000 94,072 108,802 5600,000

TOTAL $5,600,000

IADB L 22300,000 391,331 644,218 1631,927 18381,279 3918,721

OFID L 6520,000 34,500 - 209,502 4673,404 1846,596

GOB C 758,000 180,006 234,357 14,650 733,061 24,939

TOTAL $29,578,000

GEF G 1950,000

PACT G 1170,000

OAK G 400,000

APAMO G 224,942

UNDP G 100,000

GOB C 265,000 27,267 27,267 27,267 472,587 (207,587)

TOTAL $4,109,942

OAK G 400,000 6,889 26,046 60,211 385,761 14,239

GOB C 639,208 85,597 183,410 122,479 1440,361 (801,153)

TOTAL $1,039,208

208,283

MFFSD

68 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 SWMA.

SWMA Project components granted extension to March 2015.

Works have slowed with average completion at 85%

69 UNDP, MFFSD

67 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.

70 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 marine protected

network.

Strengthening National Capacities for the

Operationalization, Consolidation, and Sustainability of

Belize’s Protected Areas System

Development of effective legal, financial, and

institutional capacities to ensure sustainability of

the existing NPAS

Project is in closing phase. Terminal evaluation being

conducted.

254,026 192,500

Review of existing legislation for NPAs is on schedule and

support for marine protected areas management authority

is ongoing. Funds have been increased to continue project

activities.

Co-management activities have been facilitated

successfully; no beginning work on the development of

alternative livelihoods activities from non-timber forest

products, mariculture, etc.

3938,597 (93,655)



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31/12/2014

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

30/6/2014

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EXPENDITURE

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ENDING

31/12/2014

EU G 7540,000 - - 7364,512 175,488

GOB C 703,940 703,940

TOTAL $8,243,940

UNDP G 78,000 55,562

GEF G 960,000

GOB C 408,000 24,966 10,425 11,310 218,583 189,417

TOTAL $1,446,000

EnvDF MFFSD G 1000,000 85,000 90,000 1000,000

TOTAL $1,000,000

CaMPAM G 100,000 22,360 100,000

GOB C 6,000 -

TOTAL $100,000

Collection of GHGI is ongoing and has been extended to

2015; Final draft of the climate change policy, strategy and

action plan, and organizational structure have been

received; public education and awareness activities

continue.

This project will build community awareness

through school lectures and hands-on training on

visits to the marine reserve.

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).

Enabling Activities for the Preparation of Belize's Third

National Communication to the UNFCCC

NCCO,MFFSD

The budget for this project has now been approved.

Development of educational materials and roll-out of these

activities has now commenced.

MFFSDEducational Awareness within South Water Caye Marine

Reserve

Agriculture:

• A Communal Livestock Holding Facility established in the

Belize River Valley to assist farmers within the area to cope

with both flooding and drought.

NIWRA:

• A Hydrological Assessment of Belize’s Ground Water

Resources of the Savannah Province was carried out.

Rural Development:

• 12 tube wells have been drilled in rural communities

identified by Rural Development.

Forest Department:

• Demonstration pilot plots to establish the best practices

and nursery guides identified.

• The replanting in Deep River Forest Reserve and

Colombia Forest, Fresh Water Creek Forest Reserve and

Yalbac has commenced.

NEMO:

• Acquisition of 2 x 18 footer community river boats and

engine capable of monitoring riverbanks, utilize for flood

rescue training and conduct of flood operations

NCCO:

• Development of a Draft Communication Strategy

• Secured activities inclusive of the Capacity Building

Programme for the Development of a Low Carbon

Development Strategy for Jan - March 2015

SEA:

• Community vulnerability and capacity assessment for

Punta Negra and Monkey River conducted (SEA & NEMO)

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.

MED

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417,431 28,153 4,896 620,569

Managed Access and Catch Shares Pilot Project Support to sustainable fisheries and the economic

development of Belize's fishery sector

The Branding campaign is ongoing and is awaiting

validation from fishers; the implementation of a Total

Allowable catch for the lobster and conch fishery at the pilot

sites is 49% complete; the implementation of the managed

access at 10 marine protected areas, over 55% complete.



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ENDING

31/12/2014

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

30/6/2014

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

31/12/2014

GEF/UNDP G 470,000 30,499 5,224 25,914 194,140 275,860

GOB C 48,000 - - 48,000

TOTAL $518,000

GEF/WB G 12171,200 - 52,843 58,362 111,205 12059,995

GOB C 6000,000 - - 19,077 19,077 5980,923

TOTAL $18,171,200

OAK/ PACT/

GIZ/ Selva

Maya

G 260,000 - 88,872 88,872 171,128

GOB C 622,426 - 27,973 27,973 594,453

TOTAL $882,426

UNEP MFFSD G 153,400 - 17,319 17,319 136,081

TOTAL $153,400

GEF/UNDP MFFSD G 1774,000 - - - - 1774,000

GOB C 880,000 - - - - 880,000

TOTAL $2,654,000

GEF G 1986,400

DFC C 1600,000

UNEP C 50,000

MESTPU C 270,000

CBA C 70,000

BTB C 40,000

TOTAL $4,016,400

The Grant agreement was signed in November 2014 and

project activities have commenced.

4016,400 The project started in August 2013. The only component of

the project which has seen progress in implementation is

the establishment of an Assessment and Monitoring

System for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy

Buildings by 25%.

MFFSDManagement and Protection of Key Biodiversity Areas in

Belize

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80 Energy for Sustainable Development in Caribbean

Buildings

The main objective of this project is sustainable

energy use through energy efficiency and

renewable energy intervention technologies within

the project territories. The ESD-Caraibes

activities – a mix of policy and demonstrations –

are intended to reduce energy intensity from

electricity use within the respective project

countries by 20 % from the business as usual

(BAU) scenario. It is intended that the project

activities will serve as harbingers toward an

“energy efficient economy” within the Caribbean

and commercial uptake of successful models will

be encouraged.

MESTPU

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This project will strengthen natural resource

management and biodiversity conservation in Key

Biodiversity Areas of Belize

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.

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.

Institutional Strengthening (IS) Project - Phase VII, Belize

Ozone Programme

To continue strengthening he capacity of the

MFFSD to contribute to the sustainable

elimination of consumption and production of all

ODS, according to the commitments that Belize

has, as a Party to the Montreal Protocol and its

respective amendments

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Project commenced in November 2014.

Project started implementation in October 2014. Activities

are at 5% completion.

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.

MFFSD, Forestry Evaluations have been conducted for: (i) the preparation

and setting of national targets, principles and main priorities

of the strategy; (ii) 5th national report strategy and action

plan. TOR for the development of national frameworks for

NBASP implementation and CBD reporting and exchange

mechanisms have been completed.

MFFSD Project started in November and is on track with activities to

strengthen capacity of PAs managers to ensure improved

financial management, business planning and cost effective

management of PAs. Grant is also supporting the NPA

Secretariat.



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31/12/2014

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

30/6/2014

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

31/12/2014

IADB MESTPU G 860,000 860,000

TOTAL $860,000

KOICA MESTPU G 800,000 800,000

TOTAL $800,000

SUB-TOTAL ECONOMIC SERVICES 236390,267 1942,192 2961,624 4500,449 70859,695 164385,872

EDUCATION

CDB L 4000,000 87,316 82,115 4000,000

GOB C 1560,000 64,024 85,286 1560,000

CDB G 180,000 180,000

TOTAL $5,740,000

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.

83 Education Sector Reform Project

Development of a Disaster Risk Management Plan for

the Education Sector

To promote and support sustainable energy and

energy conservation programmes in order to

minimise the dependency on fossil fuels in Belize.

The specific objectives are: (i) support the

preparation of the Energy Efficiency Strategy of

the National Energy Policy; (ii) provide technical

assistance to the GOB to develop a baseline of

consumption patterns and areas of opportunity for

EE measures in, amongst others, public buildings,

industry, the residential sector, and SMEs; (iii)

explore alternatives for renewable energies in

addition to what other donors are already

exploring; and (iv) training and dissemination of

findings.

Complete financing update is pending. The project

started in July 2013. Components to support the

preparation of the Energy Efficiency (EE) Strategy of the

National Energy Policy and the development of baseline

consumption patterns to identify EE opportunities are 65%

and 75% complete, respectively.

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 the for the organisation

of national Technology and Innovation Forums.

Official Development Assistance Cooperation- Korea's

Overseas Development Assistance

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Assessment of the Potential for Distributed Generation

using Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

(1) Strengthened Governance: 2nd Inception Mission

Report has been submitted for MOEY's approval;

Evaluation for EOIs for the Human Resource Development

Strategies will be held on November 3, 2014 (2) Enhanced

Quality and Relevance: With regards to the ICT in

Education activity, the project is behind schedule, and

Inception report is being reviewed for the Rationalisation

and Diversification of Secondary Curriculum. (3) Increased

Access: WSP completed inception mission and submitted

report . (4) Project Management Services: CDB in

dialogue with consultant and will advise on next steps.

The project started in February 2013 and ends in July 2014.

The project implementation is well on-track and ought to

have a timely and successful finish.

MOEYS



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30/6/2014

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EU/BSP MOEYS G 1249,350 1249,350

TOTAL $1,249,350

EU/BSP MOEYS G 1241,988 1241,988

TOTAL $1,241,988

EU/AMS MOEYS G 450,875 - - 366,801 84,074

TOTAL $450,785

Activities include Teacher Training in Early

Childhood and Secondary Education

EU/AMS G 3757,500 - - - 3757,500

TOTAL $3,757,500

EU/AMS MOEYS G 2260,000 - - - 2260,000

TOTAL $2,260,000

EU/BSP (BAM

2012)

MOEYS/NAO G 1332000 - 151,230 534,719 797,281

TOTAL $1,332,000

EU/BSP (BAM

2012)

MOEYS/NAO G 564,165 - - 564,165

TOTAL $564,165

88

Introduction of Caribbean Vocational Qualifications in

ITVETs

Professional Development Programme for School

Leaders

Certificate Training for Primary School

Management Authorities and Principals in

Northern Belize in School Leadership

86

85 Primary School Teacher Training Project in the Banana

Belt

Training for teachers with Associates Degrees in

areas other than Education leading to a

Certificate in Primary Education and eligibility for

a full teachers' license.

84 Secondary Education Teacher Training Project in

Banana Belt

Training (Diploma in Education and Bachelors

Degree) for secondary school teachers in

English, Math, Science (Biology, Physics etc.),

Spanish and General Sciences which qualifies

them for a full teachers' license.

87 AMS 2012 Grant Call for Proposals for Education and

Training Improvement - Teacher Training

• The consultant was to complete the review and

assessment of the design drawings, BOQs and Technical

Specifications on the 24th November, 2014. However,

incomplete plans/ drawings submitted by the Building Unit

of the MoEYS resulted in delays for the completion of the

review. The expected completion date is 19th January,

2015.

AMS 2012 Education and Training Improvement

(Construction of Pre-school Building)

Construction of Pre-school Building. An

Addendum to AMS 2012 Financing Agreement

includes the construction of the pre-schools,

remote areas early childhood training activities

and public awareness though a Programme

Estimate (PE). The estimated timeframe for the

signature of this Addendum is January 2015. The

PE, and launch of tender dossiers, is projected

for 1st Quarter of 2015.

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89

This project is complete; final report pending.

The EU is still processing the final payment for the

consultancy.

Request for final payment submitted March, 2013.

• The NAO and MoEYS have approved the mission of a

local junior and an international senior curriculum expert to

facilitate a two week seminar to be held in January 2015

with 38 TVET instructors to conclude the alignment of the

National Vocational Qualifications with the Caribbean

Vocational Qualifications.

• In preparation for the implementation of the Caribbean

Vocational Qualifications through CXC, readiness

assessments are to be done of ITVETs and Technical High

Schools in Stann Creek and northern Toledo and training

undertaken for assessors and verifiers.

• Sewing, welding, plumbing and masonry tenders have

concluded and equipment delivered to the high school.

• Culinary & Hospitality, Automotive, Carpentry and

Electricity Programmes were launched and are expected to

be evaluated in January 2015.

• The evaluation of Concept Notes and full applications was

completed on 15th October, 2014.

• The evaluation report was completed and sent to the EU

on the 12th November, 2014.

• The decision of the Evaluation Committee was to award a

grant to the University of Belize. EU’s approval of the

committee’s recommendation is still pending.

Equipment for Georgetown Technical High School and

ITVETS



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TOTAL

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31/12/2014

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

30/6/2014

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FOR QUARTER

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31/12/2014

HEALTH

CDB G 300,000 300,000

NAC C 70,000 70,000

TOTAL $370,000

WB MOH G 5992,288 90,195 202,156 241,920 960,818 5031,470

TOTAL $5,992,288

IADB G 1000,000 123,746 228,644 15,573 1000,000 -

GOB C 1000,000 43,100 228,144 22,052 1171,343 (171,343)

TOTAL $2,000,000

MHI 2015 MOH G 1400,000 1400,000

TOTAL $1,400,000

Global Fund UNDP, NAC G 13317,194 39,136 2613,945 25,050 8911,166 4406,028

TOTAL $13,317,194

Control & Prevention of HIV/ AIDS To strengthen the national response to controlling

and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS in Belize

NAC UPDATE ON STATUS PENDING

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.

Project is moving as scheduled.

95 Accelerating the Pace: Reaching Marginalized and

Vulnerable Populations with Critical Services

The objective of this project is to improve the HIV

National response in Belize 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.

The Project is expected to be completed by end 2015.

No samples were sent in the last quarter of 2014. Samples

will be sent in April 2015 since the MOH has made a

request for additional type of testing such as the primary

resistance testing for ARVs.

This is part of the Mesoamerica Health 2015

Initiative which aims to improve the health of

women and children under 5 years of age in the

poorest populations of the Mesoamerica region. It

comprises 3 individual operations, the first of

which aims to reduce maternal, infant and child

mortality in Corozal, Orange Walk, Toledo and

Cayo through interventions that strengthen

primary health care services.

91

MOH Phase 1 is complete. Phase is about start.93 Salud Mesoamerica Initiative - Belize

94 Molecular Epidemiology and Drug Resistance

Surveillance of Human Immunodeficiency Virus in the

Mesoamerican Region

92 Improving Children’s Health and Nutrition in Local Mayan

Communities in Toledo

Seeks to determine HIV subtypes in the

Mesoamerican region and determine the

sensitivity to the different antiretroviral currently

available. Samples are sent to Instituto Nacional

de Enfermedades Respiratorias de Mexico. (TC)



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FOR QUARTER

ENDING

30/6/2014

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

31/12/2014

EU PAHO G 5263,452 - 3408,702 1854,750

GOB C 1200,000 1388,353 175,888 1564,241 (364,241)

TOTAL $6,463,452

Global Fund MOH G 228,000 3,828 3,828 224,172

TOTAL $228,000

EU G 2280,344 629,828 629,828 1650,516

PAHO G 127,476 127,476

GOB C 177,518 177,518

TOTAL $2,813,338

EU NAO G 1875000 - - 1875,000

TOTAL $1,875,000

PAHO

Further strengthen 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 cases

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.

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97

99

Project started in the last quarter of 2014.

Procured 3 additional vehicles and GPS equipment.

Trained vector control staff.

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.

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).

• The construction of a cold storage facility for vaccines

storage at the Western Regional Hospital is on-going

(90%).

• The construction of the laboratory for Punta Gorda is

completed.

• The construction of two laboratories for Orange Walk and

Corozal is on-going (75% and 85% respectively)

• Two Neonatologists have been contracted. One will be

place at the national referral hospital where critical ill

newborns from across the country are cared for and one

will be placed at the MOH headquarters.

• 144 personnel were trained in immediate newborn care

and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) for all health

personnel in labour and delivery and neonatal units.

Country-wide Vector Control by PAHO and the

Ministry of Health. Includes the procurement of

equipment and public awareness campaign.

Contribution Agreement with PAHO for Vector Control

98 Strengthening of the prevention and control of dengue

and malaria in Belize

No progress since the last reporting period.

Elimination of Malaria in Mesoamerica and the

Hispaniola Island



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FOR QUARTER

ENDING

30/6/2014

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

31/12/2014

POVERTY AND SOCIAL PROTECTION

CDB L 10400,000 10400,000

CDB G 210,000

GOB C 4103,000 28,586 77,141 4025,859

TOTAL $14,713,000

CDB/SIF II

Loan

SIF L 30000,000 296,096 13494,024 16505,976

GOB C 4896,000 11,463 1031,646 3864,354

TOTAL $34,896,000

CDB/BNTFVII SIF L 12183,502 37 96,269 12087,233

GOB C 1697,790 - - 1697,790

TOTAL $13,881,292

SUB-TOTAL SOCIAL PROTECTION 112442,442 447,517 4828,643 1601,551 33250,526 80856,916

GOVERNANCE

CDB L 5032,884 5032,884

GOB C 1105,400 1105,400

TOTAL $6,138,284

GOB MOWT C2 450,000 450,000

TOTAL $450,000

GOB AGM/MFA C 2265,778 2265,778

TOTAL $2,265,778

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.

No expenses were incurred. CARICOM Law Revision Project105

Conditions for the 1st disbursement was recently met. MHD

is in the process of requesting a disbursement request.

100 Youth & Community Transformation Project - Southside The objective of the Project is to reduce

vulnerability of children and youth to crime, gang

membership in the Collet, Lake Independence,

Pickstock and Port Loyola divisions of Belize City.

It is expected to be achieved by providing

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.

MHD

• Community Sub-Projects Component is at 50%

completion. It is behind schedule but action has been taken

to get it back on-track.

• Funds from the Technical Assistance Component are

proposed to be transfer to the Community Sub-Projects or

to the Project Management Component.

• Monitoring and Evaluation is on-going.

Belize Social Investment Fund II Loan101 To improve living conditions and enhanced social

capital in poor and vulnerable communities.

102 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.

• Community Sub-Projects Component is awaiting CDB's

approval for sector portfolio.

• Institutional Development Component is at development

stage. The same goes for the M&E Component.

104 Computerization of Drivers’ Licensing System To improve and upgrade the Department of

Transport's National Drivers' Licensing System

Total expenditure represents total recorded to March, 2012.

Project was slated to end by 31/3/2013. Expenditure and

progress updates pending.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

103 Customs Reform and Modernisation (ASYCUDA) Strengthening the capacity of the Customs &

Excise Dept. to clear goods, collect revenue and

efficiently provide trade data

CED The project is expected to receive support into the next

year. Expenditure and progress updates pending.



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ENDING

31/12/2014

EXPENDITURE

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30/6/2014

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

EXPENDITURE

FOR QUARTER

ENDING

31/12/2014

EU NAO G 2652,000 180,283 111,242 2585,620 66,380

TOTAL $2,652,000

EU/BRDP II NAO G 6137,500 493,417 - 4919,426 1218,074

TOTAL $6,137,500

EU/BRDP II MLLGRD G 250,200 - - 346,484 (96,284)

TOTAL $250,200

EU/BRDP II TAT/NAO G 229,685 - - 349,459 (119,774)

TOTAL $229,685

SECURITY & CIVIL RIGHTS

IADB L 10000,000 983,384 1000,960 1140,555 5796,641 4203,359

GOB C 368,914 - 368,914

TOTAL $10,368,914

EU Sarstoon-Temash G 625,000 - - 625,000

TOTAL $625,000

SUB-TOTAL PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 29117,361 983,384 1674,660 1251,798 13997,629 15119,732

792410,861 79731,033 16111,710 29486,336 268059,075 521616,057

Given SATIM expects that total final costs will reach about

75% of the initial action budget, some funds are to be

reimbursed to the EU. Financing expenditure is pending.

110 Community Action for Public Safety Strengthening of national public safety

governance and community action in crime

prevention

MHDST, OPM Infrastructure component of Project scheduled for

completion by September 15th, 2014.

Services/programmes under components II and II

scheduled for immediate implementation following the

opening of the facilities slated for October 2014.

Diagnostics and design of national policy monitoring tool

complete; final stages of development underway; launch

ready for October 2014

109 Support to City/Town/Village Administrations in the

Management of Markets

Activities to enhance the management and

administrative capacities and skills of councillors

and personnel of the city/town/village

administrations and other regulatory authorities

overseeing markets in Belize and promote the

use of best practices by vendors and the

authorities.

Project was been completed.

Technical assistance to the Ministry of Labour, Local

Government, Rural Development and NEMO

Technical Assistance to the National Authorising Office

(NAO)

Supply a technical assistance team to provide

support to the NAO and line ministries in EU

procedures and M&E.

Technical Assistance Contract was extended to December

2014. Request for final payment is expected to be

submitted to the EU in January 2015.

Technical Assistance to BRDP II

TOTALS

111 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

Assistance to the Ministry in establishing an Area

Development Group that supports/ promotes

economic growth through an Area Development

Plan.

There are plans for the Consultant to continue with the

consultancy for capacity building training of the Area

Development Group. The training will focus on areas

inclusive of, gender issues and development planning, and

is expected to happen around May 2015.

Provide support for the successful implementation

of BRDP II.

• Since projects will be ongoing after January 2015, a

Proposal for Extension has been submitted to the NAO to

keep active the Engineer and Team Leader/Finance Officer

for continued supervision and project closure, as well as to

mobilize Short Term Experts.

• Works Contracts that will still be in progress after January

2015 include the constructions of the Belize Bureau of

Standards Laboratory and of the Punta Gorda Market.

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