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              IDA Credit to the Tanzania Urban Local Strengthening Program

                                SUMMARY OF DISCUSSION∗

                               Meeting of the Executive Directors
                                           October 23, 2012


        Executive Directors approved a credit in the amount of SDR 167.6 million (US$255
million equivalent) to the United Republic of Tanzania for the Urban Local Government
Strengthening Program on the payment terms and conditions set out in the President’s
Memorandum (IDA/R2012-0241).


        Directors welcomed the use of the Program for Results lending instrument, noting this
was the first time it will be utilized in the Africa region and in the urban sector. Given
Tanzania’s rapid urbanization, Directors highlighted the importance of the program’s success
and welcomed the plans for independent verification of the disbursement linked indicators.
Directors also called for the replication of the project in other African countries experiencing
urbanization problems. Directors emphasized the need for sustained capacity building. They
stressed the need for close monitoring, as well as strong public participation and beneficiary
feedback, to ensure the success of the Program.      Directors commended the good consultation
process and close collaboration with other development partners.




∗
 This summary is not an approved record.