WASHINGTON, May 14, 2009 - The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors today approved the following project:
IDA Grant: US$12 million equivalent
Project Description: The Southern West Bank Solid Waste Management Project will improve solid waste disposal services for the communities and businesses of Palestinian municipalities and joint services councils in the Bethlehem and Hebron governorates through the provision of an efficient, socially acceptable, and environmentally friendly mechanism. Strengthening the joint services council administrative and technical capabilities will result in the cost-effective management of waste disposal services.