The Country Portfolio Review objective is to (i) analyze portfolio quality and progress in achieving results as defined by the Country Assistance Strategy milestones, (ii) identify issues and constraints affecting project implementation, project preparation, analytical work, and (iii) prepare and agree with the government an Action Plan for FY2011.

In the course of Review process the World Bank team conducted consultations on portfolio issues and achievements with all executing and related agencies and also with project implementation staff.

All 9 active projects in the portfolio as well as 6 pipeline ones were reviewed and discussed. Progress and bottlenecks were identified.

As a result of the Review the Action Plan for FY2011 to improve portfolio implementation was prepared, discussed and agreed with the government. The Review process for FY2010 was led by Ms. Sally Zeijlon, ECA Quality Manager.