Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management Project

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The objective of the Ayeyarwady Integrated River Basin Management Project for Myanmar is to strengthen integrated, climate resilient management and development of the Ayeyarwady River Basin and national water resources. There are four components to the project, the first component being water resource management institutions, decision support systems and capacity building. This component includes four subcomponents: institutional component, Ayeyarwady River Basin Master Plan and Decision Support System, Preparation of Future Investments (PFI), and implementation support. The second component is the hydro-meteorological observation and information systems modernization. This component includes three subcomponents: institutional and regulatory strengthening, capacity building and implementation support, modernization of observation infrastructure, data management systems and forecasting, and enhancement of Hydromet service delivery systems. The third component is the navigation enhancement on the Ayeyarwady River. This component includes four subcomponents: navigation Improvements, navigation aids, water quality monitoring, and institutional strengthening and implementation support. Finally, the fourth component is the contingent emergency response. This ‘zero component’ (initially without any allocated funding) will allow for the rapid reallocation of funds from other components to provide emergency recovery and reconstruction support in the event of a natural disaster, emergency and/or catastrophic event. Funds potentially reallocated to component four will be disbursed either against a positive list of critical goods and/or against the procurement of works, and consultant services required to support the immediate response and recovery needs of the GoM. A contingent emergency response implementation plan will be developed to guide financial management, procurement, safeguard and any other necessary implementation arrangements and procedures.