options, introducing a new system of primary health care and improving the focus of services funded through public funds on the poor and on priority public health interventions. In addition hospital restructuring has been supported by SAC 3 and the Structural Reform Support Credit.
В· In infrastructure support is being provided through the Municipal Development and Decentralization Credit and the Social Investment Fund Credit. These projects are providing financing at the community level for critical infrastructure needs, primarily for school and health facilities heating and repair, small hydropower schemes to provide electricity, drinking water and sanitation rehabilitation, as well as transportation infrastructure rehabilitation.
В· In rural development IDA credits have supported the development of private sector farming and agro-processing improvements, agricultural credit, irrigation and drainage, and agriculture research and extension. IDA has also been supporting the creation of local institutions such as rural credit unions and water users associations through its Credits.
Areas in which the World Bank leads and its analysis serves as input into the IMF program
4. The Bank has been leading the dialogue on structural reforms through SAC 3, approved by the Bank's Board of Executive Directors in June, 1999, and closed in October, 2002. Despite considerable delays, the core conditions of SAC 3 were met, but their impact was reduced by poor governance. Institution building and technical assistance has been supported through the Structural Reform Support Credit, also approved by the Bank's Board of Executive Directors on June 29, 1999. The Bank also leads in the areas of:
В· Private sector development . SAC 3 supported improvements in the environment for private sector development, focusing on: (i) simpler licensing regulations; (ii) more transparent government procurement; (iii) reduced cost of entry for businesses; and (iv) privatization of state-owned commercial assets. IDA has also been supporting private sector participation in other areas such as energy, telecommunications, urban services and agriculture. The IMF has worked with the authorities to initiate audits of the 2002 accounts of three major state owned enterprises.
В· Energy . The energy system is in poor condition, with unreliable supply, massive non-payment and mounting debts. IDA has been working with other donors, including the IMF, to encourage more private management and ownership, and to implement a series of short-term action plans to improve the overall functioning of the sector. The IMF has also been focusing on improved payments for electricity.
В· Public Sector Management . The Bank is supporting the development of a civil service reform program, while the Fund is providing technical assistance in support of ...
