Summary of Tana Beles Integrated Water Resources Development Project
Project Overview
The document is an Expression of Interest submitted by Carl Bro Group for the Tana Beles Integrated Water Resources Development Project in Ethiopia (Project ID No P 096323, Contract No. CS/TBWR0P/01/2006). The project involves a Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA) and was prepared in March 2006.
About Carl Bro Group
Carl Bro Group is an international consultancy company based in Denmark with offices in Sweden and the UK & Ireland. Key points:
- 40+ years of experience in consultancy sector
- Completed projects in over 100 countries
- 2,500+ employees in 80+ offices worldwide
- Areas of expertise: building, transportation, water, environment, energy and industry
- ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:1996 certified
Carl Bro in Ethiopia
Carl Bro has been working in Ethiopia since 1996, primarily on road projects. They established a permanent office in Addis Ababa in 2000. Current projects in Ethiopia include:
- Assosa - Guba road project
- Babile - Fik road project
- Modjo - Awash Arba Construction Supervision
- Procurement of Road Maintenance Equipment
- Geographical Information System for Ethiopian Road Network
Project References
The document lists 25 relevant projects Carl Bro has completed, categorized by:
- Hydrological studies and water balances
- Potential for a growth corridor
- Institutional capacity building
- Strategic environmental and social assessment
Selected Project Examples
Project Name | Country | Key Features |
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Volta Region Community Water Supply | Ghana | Strategic environmental and social assessment, 247 person-months |
Integrated Water Resource Management Strategies | South Africa | Development of IWRM strategies and guidelines, tested in three water management areas |
Etude Bathymétrique et Limnologique du Lac de Guiers | Senegal | Baseline data collection and interpretation of physical/biological systems |
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Poverty Reduction Strategy | Mozambique | Support for environmental aspects of poverty reduction strategy |
Potential Candidates
The document includes CVs of 7 potential candidates for the project, highlighting their relevant experience:
- Miles Burton - 35+ years in environment, water and sanitation projects
- Morten Riemer - 20+ years in environmental and IWRM planning
- Frédéric Mertens - Water resources and irrigation specialist
- King Boen Tan - Economist with water resources planning experience
- Gavin Quibell - Water quality and wastewater specialist
- Palle Grevy - Water & natural resources management expert
- Jørgen Bygyraa Hansen - 30 years in water supply and sanitation projects
Conclusion
Carl Bro Group presents extensive experience in water resources development, environmental assessments, and institutional capacity building, particularly in African contexts. Their team of experts and track record of similar projects demonstrate their qualifications for the Tana Beles Integrated Water Resources Development Project.