Analytical work in support of ICA activities

ICA Secretariat leadership

Title: User guide on Donors’ Financial Products
Objective: To increase understanding of donor products available for financing infrastructure in Africa among public and private stakeholders
Output: User guide in 2 languages published
Timeframe: Q2 2007
ICA Secretariat’s tasks: - Quality check
- Translation / Printing
- Dissemination
Est. cost for ICA Secretariat $25,000
Comments: Continued from 2006 work plan – PPIAF funded activity
Title: User guide on Donors’ Risk Management Products
Objective: Increase understanding of donor products available for risk management in Africa among public and private stakeholders
Output: User guide published in 2 languages
Timeframe: Q2 2007
ICA Secretariat’s tasks: - Quality check
- Translation / Printing
- Dissemination
Est. cost for ICA Secretariat: $25,000
Comments: Continued from 2006 work plan – PPIAF funded activity
Title: ICA Annual Report 2006
Objective: To show past contributions and future ICA member plans for infrastructure
Output: Report in 2 languages, printed and disseminated
Timeframe: Q1 2007
ICA Secretariat’s tasks: - Report finalisation
- Translation / Printing
- Dissemination
Est. cost for ICA Secretariat: $2,000
Comments: Continued from 2006 work plan
Title: ICA Annual Report 2007
Objective: To show past contributions and future ICA member plans for infrastructure
Output: Report in 2 languages, printed and disseminated
Timeframe: Q1 2008
ICA Secretariat’s tasks: - Report preparation
- Translation / Printing
- Dissemination
Est. cost for ICA Secretariat: $50,000

ICA member leadership

Leaders: WB, AfDB

Title: AICD and MLTSF studies
Objective: Both studies have well defined objectives
Output: Studies fully completed and disseminated
Timeframe: Q4 2007(AICD), Q1 2008 (MLTSF)
Member’s tasks: Well defined and ongoing
Est. cost for member: 0 for current studies
AIDC study may be extended to cover more than 24 countries – any extension has yet to be costed
ICA Secretariat’s tasks: - Monitoring of progress
- Participation in Oversight Committee
Est. Cost for ICA Secretariat: $20,000
Comments: Continued from 2006 work plan

Proposed Leader: PPIAF

Title: Survey on private sector best practices for regional projects
Objective: To disseminate best practice on projects as seen by the private sector
Output: Survey published in 2 languages
Timeframe: Q4 2007
Member’s tasks: Minimal. Survey of private sector
Est. cost: $90,000
ICA Secretariat’s tasks: - TOR drafting / report editing
- Printing / dissemination
Est. Cost for ICA Secretariat: $10,000
Comments: Survey will focus on lessons learned from case studies

Proposed Leader: WB

Title: Survey on sustainability of infrastructure in Africa
Objectives: To increase understanding of maintenance needs; help prioritise maintenance expenditure; showcase innovative solutions
Output: Paper on infrastructure maintenance in Africa
Timeframe: Q4 2007
Est. cost for member: Already budgeted as part of the AICD study
ICA Secretariat’s tasks: Possible printing and dissemination
Est. Cost for ICA Secretariat: $10,000

Leader: WB

Title: Study on Emerging Donors
Objective: To share information of emerging donors amongst ICA members
Output: Paper on China, India and Arab partners in infrastructure development in Africa produced and disseminated
Timeframe: Q2 2007
Est. cost for member: Already budgeted
ICA Secretariat’s tasks: Dissemination
Est. Cost for ICA Secretariat: (limited)
Comments: Continued from 2006 work plan – PPIAF funded activity
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