Angola - Study on the preparation of an Environmental Investment Programme

The proposed study will assist the Government of Angola (GOA) in improving the quality of life through the promotion of a sustainable social and economic development. This complies with the GOA Strategy for Poverty Alleviation and the National Policy for Socio-Economic Development. The study shall cover all the important and priority actions geared towards institutional strengthening. It is intended to be a guide not only for the continuing process of environmental planning, but also to the national authorities in charge of development planning for integrating environmental co nsiderations into sector development plans. Furthermore, it is expected that the donor community will draw on the results of the study for environmental information and analysis for their own pla nning purposes. The Study, which will take one year, will be carried out in two Phases. Phase I, which will take 7.5 months including review of the draft reports, will involve a diagnosis of the problems and issues facing the sector including the establishment of an environmental information management system. Phase II, which will take 4.5 months, will contribute to the identification of broad-based investment programme in which the Bank and other donors can be of assistance. Results of the proposed environmental review will be incorporated in the draft NEAP.