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Urban Transport ProjectsUrban Transport Projects
PPaul Covendenaul Covenden
Tbilisi, October 2006Tbilisi, October 2006
Municipal and Environmental Infrastructure
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MEI ETC portfolio and pipeline – by MEI ETC portfolio and pipeline – by country and sectorcountry and sector
Georgia18%
Tajikistan6%
Uzbekistan30%
Moldova15%
Armenia6%
Azerbaijan25%
Urban Transport
5%
Solid Waste 26%
District Heating 10%
Water 59%
By Country By Sector
Portfolio – EUR 72.6 Pipeline – EUR 40.0
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Transport: a challenging priorityTransport: a challenging priority
Challenges:
– Getting public transport back on track
– Political will and commercial reality
– Environmental challenge: Euro 1, 2, 3 etc…
– Lack of interest from donors (concessionality requirement)
Opportunities:
– Rapid implementation - high visibility
– Good credit: cash collection and city service payments
– Strong transition impact: procurement, corporate management
– Sovereign guarantees not required
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Tbilisi Bus Project: DescriptionTbilisi Bus Project: Description
Loan EUR 3.1 million (linked to grant)
Second-hand large buses
50 new midi-buses for hilly areas
Spare parts and workshop equipment
Bus Company Corporate Development Plan
Assistance for restructuring PT sector
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Tbilisi Bus Project - EnvironmentTbilisi Bus Project - Environment
Environmental Audit/Action Plan for Company
Environmental Analysis of EBRD funded investments
Implementation of standards to reduce bus emissions (EURO 2 standard versus 3)
Strengthening health and safety standards
Reducing mini-buses in the city centre
Supports the City’s Transport Strategy
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Metro Energy Efficiency ProjectMetro Energy Efficiency Project
Metro Energy Efficiency project
– Saving up to 30 percent of electricity
– Restore reliability
– Harmonize buses and metro
Energy Audit
– Investment plan and expected savings
– Simple investments with rapid pay back
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ContactContact
Paul Covenden
Tbilisi Office +(995 32) 92 05 12/13/14
London Office +44 - 207 - 338 - 6918