The Easen Environment and the Office of the Leading Group for International Financial Organizations and Foreign Government Loan Project Management in Wuzhou City signed a project management and capacity building consulting service contract for the Guangxi Wuzhou Health and Elderly Friendly City Development Project funded by the Asian Development Bank in November 2023.   Wuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has obtained a loan of 100 million US dollars from the Asian Development Bank (hereinafter referred to as the "ADB") for the implementation of the "Wuzhou Healthy City and Elderly Friendly City Development Project" (hereinafter referred to as the "Project"). The Asian Development Bank hired a project preparation team to conduct a comprehensive technical evaluation of the project based on the project proposal and feasibility study results prepared by the Wuzhou Municipal Government. After that, they reached an agreement with the Wuzhou City on the overall design of the project. The Asian Development Bank loan project in Wuzhou adopts a "results based lending" (RBL) model. To this end, the Wuzhou Municipal Government formulated the "Wuzhou Health and Age Friendly City Action Plan (2021-2025)" in April 2022 as an RBL project funded by the Asian Development Bank. The timeline of the RBL project coincides with the second phase of the Healthy Wuzhou 2030, which is the "deepening and acceleration" phase. The RBL project covers three central urban areas in Wuzhou City, including Changzhou District, Longwei District, and Wanxiu District. The estimated total investment of the project is 1.3730.8 billion US dollars, including a loan of 100 million US dollars from the Asian Development Bank and a support of 1.2730.8 billion US dollars from the Wuzhou Municipal Government. The implementation period coincides with the 14th Five Year Plan, which is 2021-2025.   Wuzhou City successfully implemented the "Guangxi Wuzhou Urban Development Project" funded by the Asian Development Bank from 2009 to 2017, with a focus on comprehensive improvement of geological disasters and resettlement, construction of the road network and related infrastructure in Hongling New Area, establishment of a disaster warning and forecasting system, as well as project management and capacity building. This project uses the traditional investment project model. This project is the first health and age friendly city development project launched by the Asian Development Bank in China, and it is also one of the early RBL projects launched by the Asian Development Bank in China. It is also the first project carried out by Wuzhou City in the field of health and friendly city construction, using the RBL model. In order to support the smooth implementation of the project, three consulting services are planned to be recruited under the project: 1) Initiate support for individual experts - before the loan takes effect, the Asian Development Bank will invest in hiring four independent experts to assist the project office. These four expert positions are: environmental expert, resettlement expert, social and gender expert, and financial management expert. 2) The independent verification agency - Wuzhou Project Office will represent the Wuzhou Municipal Government in recruiting an independent verification agency, which will be responsible for independently verifying the "payment related indicators" according to the "verification agreement". 3) Project Management and Capacity Building Consulting Services - The Wuzhou Project Office will represent the Wuzhou Municipal Government in recruiting a consulting firm. During the implementation process, in accordance with the policies and regulations, loan agreements, and project agreements of the Asian Development Bank and the Chinese government, it will provide comprehensive and full process technical support to the project executing agency, project leadership group, Wuzhou Project Office, implementing agency, and implementing unit in project management and capacity building.   The impact of the project is to improve the livability, age friendliness, and social inclusiveness of the core urban area of Wuzhou. The main outputs include: 1) establishing a healthy and safe four generation urbanization environment; 2) Enhance elderly friendly comprehensive services and facilities; 3) Institutional strengthening and capacity building; 4) Improving urban environment and hygiene; 5) Upgrade parks, green spaces, and leisure and fitness facilities; Demonstration of "Vitality Block"; 6) Safe, accessible, pedestrian friendly streets, pedestrian crossings, and sidewalks; 7) Developing elderly care services (community and home-based elderly care, institutional elderly care) with the participation of the private sector; 8) Promoting a healthy lifestyle; 9) Strategic planning, research, and capacity building. The Wuzhou Municipal Government is the project executing agency. The Wuzhou Municipal Government has established a cross departmental project leadership group led by the Executive Vice Mayor. The Office of the Project Leadership Group (referred to as the "Wuzhou Project Office") is located in the Development and Reform Commission of Wuzhou City. The implementing agencies include the Development and Reform Commission of Wuzhou City, the Civil Affairs Bureau of Wuzhou City, the Health Commission of Wuzhou City, the Urban Management and Supervision Bureau of Wuzhou City, and the Culture, Radio, Television, Sports and Tourism Bureau of Wuzhou City.   Consulting services: During the project implementation period, the project management and capacity building consultant will assist the project executing agency, project office, and project implementing agency in providing technical support for project implementation in accordance with the requirements of the Asian Development Bank, including but not limited to the following aspects:   1) Project Implementation Plan: Develop annual and quarterly implementation goals and plans, including consulting services 2) Degree plan, project action plan schedule, payment related indicators and payment plan, etc. 3) Project Management Manual: Develop a project management manual to determine the procedures and tasks for project implementation, 4) Clarify the responsibilities of each department, etc. 5) Financial management support: including preparing payment requests to the Asian Development Bank and calculating the funding of project implementation units 6) Allocation of funds, estimation of investments for various categories and overall projects, etc. 7) Project Management and Financial Management Information System: Assist the project office in establishing a financial management system that tracks project performance, loan payments, and matching funds in place; Assist project implementation agencies and units in preparing annual financial and audit reports that comply with domestic and ADB requirements. 8) Project Action Plan: Guide, supervise, and monitor the implementation of the project action plan. 9) Implementation of environmental and social security actions: guide, supervise, and monitor the implementation of environmental and social security actions, and prepare semi annual monitoring reports. 10) Project Performance: Monitor and supervise the performance of loan agreements, project agreements, and other agreements. 11) Project performance monitoring: Regularly update the project design and monitoring framework, develop a project performance monitoring system, and regularly monitor project outputs, outcomes, and impacts. 12) Vitality Block: Guide and supervise the construction and operation of vitality blocks. 13) ADB loan inspection and daily communication: Prepare the necessary materials and reports for ADB annual inspection, mid-term inspection, and completion inspection, and assist the project office in preparing the loan inspection schedule. Maintain daily communication with the Asian Development Bank. 14) Capacity building: Evaluate the capacity building needs of project implementation units and other relevant departments, prepare and organize the implementation of capacity building plans, including but not limited to domestic and foreign training and inspections. 15) Knowledge product development and project outcome dissemination: Identify innovation points under the project, including health and elderly friendly areas, RBL model innovation points in urban development, and develop knowledge products. Summarize project results. Assist the project office in disseminating project innovation points and achievements. 16) Monitoring and reporting: Regularly monitor the progress of various aspects of project implementation, prepare quarterly, semi annual, and annual progress reports, as well as mid-term and completion reports. 17) Problems and suggestions: Identify problems in the project implementation process in a timely manner and provide solutions.

The Management Office of Easen Environment and Shanxi Urban and Rural Water Source Protection and Environmental Improvement Demonstration Project signed a consulting service contract in April 2023 regarding the Shanxi Urban and Rural Water Source Protection and Environmental Improvement Demonstration Project.   The Asian Development Bank approved a loan of $100 million to the government of the People's Republic of China on December 31, 2017, to fund the urban and rural water conservancy and environmental demonstration project in Shanxi Province. The project will be implemented by the Shanxi Provincial Government through the Jinzhong City Government and the Zuoquan County Government. Through the implementation of the project, (i) the operation of Shixia Reservoir and the improvement of its watershed vegetation, (ii) the restoration of Qingzhang River and Binhe Road, (iii) inclusive water supply and wastewater collection services, and (iv) institutional capacity has been strengthened, thereby improving the living and environmental conditions of urban and rural residents in Zuoquan County.   Consulting service content:   1) Analyzing the current situation and development goals of urban-rural water supply integration from four levels: national, provincial, Shanxi, and Zuoquan 2) Evaluate the current performance of the entire service area and develop a business improvement plan to improve and coordinate service standards; 3) Review the financial management status of the water company, including organizational structure, human resources, and control systems; And propose suggestions for improving financial management in response to existing problems; 4) Design and operate an organizational structure for water supply utilities, and determine employee responsibilities for key positions; 5) Review and upgrade billing and revenue collection systems; 6) Establish financial forecasts for water supply facilities; 7) Assist in developing capital investment plans that are linked to current performance and take into account changes in future demand; 8) Assist in developing asset management plans; 9) Provide suggestions for the management information system of the water company; 10) Develop a water demand management framework; And assist designated institutions in developing comprehensive water resource demand management plans for each water sector: agriculture; Commercial, domestic, and industrial; and 11) Provide technical advice to designated institutions on the implementation of water resource management activities, including industry water efficiency plans; Repair and maintain agricultural storage and transportation infrastructure; Development and distribution of information, education, and communication materials; Monitoring and reducing non renewable water usage in water supply facilities; 12) Assist water supply companies in enhancing their ability to manage and operate large-scale water supply systems in a technically and financially sustainable manner 13) Upgrade and improve water safety plans to identify potential risks of low drinking water quality and assist in implementing risk control and mitigation measures 14) Evaluate and draft a comprehensive non revenue water management plan 15) Conduct a survey on water price willingness to assist the government in formulating appropriate water prices and water price adjustment mechanisms 16) Determine detailed capacity development requirements for sustainable water supply infrastructure services and governance, organize and provide training on operation and maintenance, water supply management planning, water supply safety, water resource protection, and water conservation, and propose a training plan list 17) Organize seminars and domestic inspections to learn from the experience of other projects and improve the management level of the organization; 18) The research needs to meet the relevant requirements of the PAM for this Asian Development Bank project.

Easen and Hubei Chengkang Future Certified Public Accountants Co., Ltd., and Hubei Chengkang Future Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd. formed a consortium and signed a contract with Yichang Construction Investment Health Industry Investment Co., Ltd. in November 2020 for the project management and capacity development consulting services of the Hubei Yichang Elderly Care Comprehensive Service Demonstration Project loaned by the Asian Development Bank.   To strengthen project management and capacity building, Hubei Yichang Comprehensive Elderly Care Demonstration Project Management and Capacity Building Consulting Services will hire qualified consultants to provide support to executing agencies (EA), implementing agencies (IA), and relevant project implementation entities (PIE) in order to achieve project implementation results. The target audience for this service is the Yichang Project Management Office, Yichang Construction Investment Group Health Industry Investment Co., Ltd. (JTKY, implementing agency), Yichang Second People's Hospital (SPH, implementing agency), Yiling District Social Welfare Institute (YSWI, implementing agency), Yidu Social Welfare Institute (YDSWI), Zigui County Chuyuan Investment Co., Ltd. (ZGCY, implementing agency), and Zhijiang Jinrunyuan Construction Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd. (ZJJRY, implementing agency), representing the Yichang Municipal Government (YMG, implementing agency).   The total project cost is expected to be RMB 1.9317 billion, of which approximately USD 150 million will be provided by the Asian Development Bank. The project mainly includes six main contents: (1) community elderly care center; (2) Dementia Care Center; (3) Geriatric hospitals and nursing homes for the elderly; (4) Elderly care ICT platform; (5) Nursing and Management Vocational Training Center; (6) Institutional capacity building.

Easen International Co., Ltd. signed a consulting service contract for the demonstration project of efficient utilization of water resources in the rocky desertification area of Guizhou Province in September 2018. The demonstration project for efficient utilization of water resources in the rocky desertification areas of Guizhou Province mainly involves Anlong County in Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture and Nayong County in Bijie City. The construction content mainly includes the construction of Pingqiao Reservoir in Anlong County, Pingshan Reservoir in Nayong County, vegetation restoration project in rocky desertification area, and sustainable and efficient water-saving agricultural demonstration project. The implementation of this water conservancy project can accelerate the water conservancy reform and development in the project construction area, improve the water conservancy service and guarantee capacity, improve the production and living conditions and ecological environment of local residents, promote the economic and social development of poverty-stricken areas to be good and fast, and lift the masses out of poverty and become prosperous.

Easen International Co., Ltd. signed a consulting service contract for the heavy metal pollution environmental treatment project in the Qingshuitang area of Zhuzhou in August 2017. The Zhuzhou Municipal Government attaches great importance to the pollution problem in the Qingshuitang Industrial Zone and established Zhuzhou Circular Economy Investment and Development Group Co., Ltd. in 2009, specifically responsible for environmental governance and redevelopment of the Qingshuitang Industrial Zone. To thoroughly control the historical legacy pollution of Qingshui Pond, effectively improve the soil environment of Qingshui Pond, improve the water environment of Qingshui Pond and even the entire Zhuzhou City, and restore the ecological environment in the area; The government plans to implement the risk benchmark brownfield restoration work in the core industrial area of Qingshuitang through the strategy of utilizing World Bank loans and drawing on international technology. The smooth implementation of this project will introduce the best experience of international brown land restoration, promote the introduction of advanced technology and learn from the advanced management experience of the World Bank in other projects in Zhuzhou City, broaden the funding channels for environmental and ecological protection construction in Zhuzhou City, and form a demonstration role in the treatment of heavy metal pollution in other old industrial areas in China.

Easen International Co., Ltd. signed a consulting service contract for the Hubei Enshi Qingjiang Upstream Environmental Governance and Ecological Protection Project with an Asian Development Bank loan in March 2017.   This project will address the inadequate collection and treatment of wastewater, widespread non-point source pollution, and frequent floods in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (ETMAP), Hubei Province, which affect living standards and sustainable economic development. Its impact will be to improve the environmental and ecological sustainability of the upper reaches of the Qinghe River basin. The result will be an improvement in river health and water resource management in the upper reaches of the Qinghe River basin. The expected output of this project is: (i) improved wastewater management; (ii) Strengthen flood control management; (iii) Integrate water and environmental management; (iv) Strengthen inclusive capacity building.   The project is classified as Environmental Class A and has prepared an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in accordance with the ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS, 2009). The environmental impact assessment and environmental management plan were disclosed on November 26, 2014. The project is expected to achieve environmental benefits, including improving the water quality of the Qinghe River in the project area, reducing flood risk, increasing wastewater treatment capacity, improving sewage coverage for approximately 40000 households, and improving the resource management capacity of ETMAPG for water quality. The potential environmental impact comes from planned dredging and embankments, as well as interference related to construction and operation. In the preparation process of environmental impact assessment, consultations were held with major stakeholders and the results were incorporated into the project design. ETMAPG, through the Project Management Office (PMO), will be responsible for overall implementation and compliance with EMP. The project management office and implementation agency will be responsible for implementing the environmental management plan on site. The project office will be ultimately responsible for the implementation of the appeal handling mechanism to resolve any disputes. The conclusion of environmental impact assessment is that implementing an environmental management plan can mitigate expected environmental impacts and risks.   According to the SPS (2009) of the Asian Development Bank, this project is classified as Class A involuntary immigration. It will permanently acquire a total of 73.15 hectares of land; An additional 145.28 hectares will be temporarily occupied. The project will demolish a 12778 square meter house. This will cause 5431 people to be economically displaced, of which 1645 will lose more than 10% of their agricultural production assets, and 143 will be displaced. ETMAPG has prepared two immigration plans for Enshi and Lichuan based on the SPS (2009) of the Asian Development Bank and relevant laws and regulations of Enshi and Lichuan in Hubei Province. ETMAPG will fully contribute RMB 132607 for land acquisition and immigration expenses. The Asian Development Bank loan will be used for the cost of semi annual external immigration monitoring and evaluation. ETMAPG has experience in land acquisition and resettlement for foreign-funded projects, and is capable of executing the resettlement plan for the project. PMO and PIU will closely monitor the implementation status.   According to the SPS of the Asian Development Bank, this project is classified as B. The ethnic population of ETMAP is 4.01 million; 45% Han, 46% Tujia, 6.5% Miao, and 2.5% other ethnic groups; The level of racial diversity in the project area is similar. The socio-economic and livelihood systems of ethnic minorities are similar to those of the mainstream population in terms of income, economic activities, and education, and no language or other cultural barriers have been found. They will benefit equally from project activities. In order to ensure that ethnic minorities benefit, ETMAPG has developed and approved a minority development plan.

In September 2020, the United States Easen and Shanghai Easen signed a technical due diligence service contract with the International Financial Organization (IFC) for China Overseas Bank Environmental Protection.   The International Financial Organization (IFC) is considering investing in Qiaoyin Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. in the form of green loans. Green loans will be used for several green investments in the Qiaoyin PPP project. IFC will conduct due diligence on the corporate management and systems of Qiaoyin, and conduct a detailed evaluation of projects that will utilize green loan proceeds. The purpose of this due diligence is to assess the technical and commercial risks of the proposed investment project.   Due diligence is conducted from two aspects: Part 1: Conduct an enterprise due diligence on the management system of Qiaoyin Company at Qiaoyin Guangzhou headquarters to evaluate the potential financial and reputational risk levels that IFC may incur when investing in Qiaoyin, assuming that green loans are used for agreed business lines and investments. Qiaoyin currently operates over 300 projects in 60 cities across 17 provinces in China, with projects in five operational categories.   Part 2: Due diligence on multiple solid waste and sanitation projects in Guangdong Province, Yunnan Province, Guizhou Province, Jiangxi Province, and Henan Province.

Easen International Co., Ltd. signed a consulting service contract for the World Bank loan Hubei Jingzhou Ancient City Restoration and Protection Project in March 2017.   The World Bank Executive Board has approved China's use of World Bank loans for the restoration and protection of the Jingzhou Ancient City in Hubei Province. The project focuses on the protection and utilization of cultural heritage, and aims to promote sustainable urban development, alleviate traffic congestion in the ancient city area, improve the living environment of residents around the ancient city, and enhance the protection of the ancient city by taking measures such as cultural heritage protection in Jingzhou City, improving the water environment of the ancient city, and enhancing transportation convenience. The project construction includes the protection and restoration of cultural heritage such as the city walls and Kaiyuan Temple of Jingzhou Ancient City, upgrading of Jingzhou Museum, improvement of tourism information center, improvement of drainage and sewage pipeline network of Jingzhou Ancient City, construction of moats and wetlands along lakes, improvement of roads and public transportation in Jingzhou Ancient City, and enhancement of project management and institutional capabilities.   The total investment of the project is about 1.059 billion yuan, of which 100 million US dollars is planned to be borrowed from the World Bank, with a loan term of 25 years (including a 5-year grace period). The expected execution period of the project is from March 2016 to March 2021.   Brief Content of Project Planning for the Restoration and Protection of Jingzhou Ancient City in Hubei Province   Governance of the moat river system   Dredging of moats. We plan to construct a partial slope protection and ecological revetment of the North moat with a length of 2350 meters, and carry out full dredging of the moat. The total amount of dredging is 718180 cubic meters. ● Water system management within the ancient city. We plan to carry out dredging and ecological revetment construction on North Lake and West Lake, with a total dredging volume of 482400 cubic meters. The sewage interception project on the outer side of the moat.    Construct a 5600meter D600-D800 sewage interceptor for the moat.   Jingzhou Brick City Maintenance and Tucheng Governance   Repair the 2154.14meter south city wall and the 1240.7meter north city wall. Conduct soil compaction, slope protection, weed eradication, and pedestrian walkway construction on the approximately 10.28kilometer long Tucheng.   Construction of Supporting Facilities for the Protection of Jingzhou Ancient City   10.28kilometer ring road protection, maintenance, and supporting facilities within the city wall. The road protection and maintenance of the outer ring road of the moat, with a total length of 8844 meters. ● Traffic dredging projects inside and outside the ancient city. Build 4 tourist reception centers with a total construction area of 64003 square meters.   Ancient City Plant Restoration and Improvement Project   A landscaping project with a total length of 8620 meters around the city wall, with a planned green area of 30.2 hectares. The landscaping project around the moat has a planned green area of 15.8 hectares.

  Easen International Co.,Ltd has signed the consulting service contract for WB Loan Ma’anshan Cihu River Basin Environment Project.   The Project has received a loan from World Bank of USD 100 million.The content of the project including: (1) Cihu River Rehabilitation and Drainage Improvement. This component will rehabilitate the upstream and downstream areas of the Cihu River through slope protection, embankment strengthening, and ecological rehabilitation. It will also rehabilitate storm water pumping stations in the Ma’anshan City area. (2) Rehabilitation of Tributaries and Drainage Canals. This component will rehabilitate tributaries and drainage canals in Huashan district and the Hitech Zone and will upgrade ponds used for storm retention basins. (3) Environment Management and Monitoring. This component will design and implement a watershed scale water quality monitoring program and develop and publish a reference document for preventing and mitigating future contamination of water from mining activities and for ecologically restoring mined lands. (4) Capacity Building and Project Implementation Support. This component will support Ma’anshan Municipality in coordinating and managing implementation of the project.   Easen will provide consulting service for the client and WB on the project for 5 years. The tasks including:   (1) detailed design review and review of bidding documents (2) Environmental management and monitoring (3) Project and contract management monitoring and reporting (4) Monitoring safeguards implementation (5) Financial management and accounting (6) training

World Bank Loan Zhejiang Qiantang River Basin Small Towns Environmental Project   APRIL 16, 2012: EASEN will provide technical assistance (TA) in the contract awarded for the World Bank Loan Zhejiang Qiantang River Basin Small Towns Environmental Project.     The proposed TA team’s objective is to assist Zhejiang Province in increasing access to sustainable urban environmental infrastructure in selected cities, districts and towns in the Qiantang River Basin. This will be achieved by supporting infrastructure investments in the water supply, wastewater and solid waste sectors, as well as capacity building activities to ensure long term sustainability.       EASEN will provide design review services for all detailed design and bidding documents; construction and contract implementation supervision; social and environmental monitoring; operation and maintenance (O&M) manuals for water and wastewater treatment facilities; oversee facility operation and management, prepare progress reports and implementation completion reports, and organize domestic and overseas training sessions and related capacity building and institutional strengthening activities for the small cities/towns/villages along the Qiantang River basin areas.  

Project Background In January 2012, the Yongxing Municipal Government selected EASEN to conduct a soil remediation process for farmland contaminated by a noble metal refinery in the Yongxing County Industrial Park in China’s Hunan Province. For this project, EASEN’s team of experts will conduct sample analysis to determine the contaminants in the soil in order to further restore the soil to conditions suitable for landscaping.   After testing the soil, EASEN’s environmental remediation experts will determine the land use history, the hydrological and geological characteristics, and the distribution and level of pollutants in the site’s soil. EASEN’s team will then devise the most economically and technically feasible process and develop a remediation action plan.   Project Objectives: Analyze the effects of toxicity in the soil Reduce human health risks due to pollution Improve environment by stabilizing the heavy metal contaminants Restore the land function for landscaping and forest use   The project will be in compliance with China’s solid waste management and remediation standards.       Please proceed to Environmental Remediation Services for more information, or enquire with us through any of our offices listed in the Contact Us section.  

Location: Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China   Year: October 2011 - 2012   Capacity: 20 m3/h   Project Description: Water Treatment System EPC for Nilit (Suzhou) Engineering Plastic Technologies Co., Ltd. Under this contract, EASEN was responsible for the design of equipment layout, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and final handover of the water treatment system for a plastics manufacturing facility in Suzhou.   EASEN’s team of engineers are currently implementing this project for Nilit (Suzhou) Engineering Plastic Technologies Co., Ltd., with whom EASEN signed an EPC turnkey contract.   Please proceed to Water and Wastewater Treatment for more information, or enquire with us through any of our offices listed in the Contact Us section.

World Bank Loan Ningbo New Countryside Development Project   In May 2011, EASEN began implementation of the Capacity Building and Implementation Support for Chunhu Town Infrastructure Development Component under the World Bank Loan Ningbo New Countryside Development Project for Fenghua City Investment Co., Ltd. (FCIC). This project will last approximately 4 years, ending in May 2015. The Chunhu Town Infrastructure Development component aims to bring about closer ties between Chunhu Town, an important coastal town and urban center of the city, by improving the basic infrastructure and thereby tapping on the potential for development of the area.       The four components  of this project include the improvement of:     1. Chunhu-Fenghua Access Road 2. Chunhu-Fenghua Coastal Water Supply 3. Chunhu-Town Wastewater Management 4. Technical Assistance and Capacity Building   Consultants from EASEN will provide their service and expertise in the following areas:     Infrastructure design review: Review, evaluate, and comment on the design criteria, design principles and operational efficiency Bid document review and bid evaluations Review all technical portions of bid documents Provide detailed comments, advice, guidance, and recommendations on correct procurement procedures Project management and reporting: Establish a computerized project management information system Contract management and monitoring: Monitor and evaluate the project, and review the procedures Monitoring Safeguards Implementation: Monitor the overall implementation of environmental safeguards Development of a Business Plan for FCIC Development of a Training Plan and Implementation Support Dissemination of Project Outputs  This project started in May 2011 and will be completed in May 2015.

ADB PPTA No. 7225-PRC: Improving Corporate Governance and Enhancing Institutional Capacity of Environmental and Social Management for Sanchuan Energy Development Co., Ltd.      EASEN was contracted for The Asian Development Bank (ADB) PPTA No. 7225-PRC: Improving Corporate Governance and Enhancing Institutional Capacity of Environmental and Social Management Project for Sanchuan Energy Development Co. Ltd. (Sanchuan), a developer of small hydropower plants in Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China. In regards to this project, EASEN provided technical assistance in order to build capacity in environmental and social safeguards and establish good corporate governance.   At the corporate level, EASEN established an environmental and social unit (ESU) to oversee the environmental and social aspects of hydropower projects developed by project-level companies. The ESU staff members then prepared and implemented safeguards in subprojects which also included staff training. Finally, a monitoring and evaluation mechanism was built into the capacity building program.   EASEN also conducted a thorough examination and analysis of the existing corporate governance policies and practices of Sanchuan. Our experts recommended ways to become a well-run transparent company, consequently improving its performance and access to capital. The recommendations were in the form of an action plan outlining steps and a timetable for implementation. EASEN’s technical assistance (TA) consisted of two phases:       Phase 1: Environmental & Social Monitoring.   Determine environmental and social issues Establish an outline of the environmental and social tasks to be carried out Create a capacity building program to monitor and evaluate environmental and social issues       Phase 2: Corporate Governance & Financial Control.   Assure management transparency and accountability of company policies and practices Draft a corporate governance code outlining the role and responsibilities of the board of directors, including independent board members, subcommittees, board policies, and treatment of minority shareholders Assess current accounting and disclosure practices and internal controls for supervision of operational risks transaction controls, budgeting, and financial management Establish practices in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in order to participate in international and domestic capital markets Provide documentation to support enhanced internal auditing and control procedures Set out a model set of accounts and provide a plan for implementation, training, and capacity building   The project began in May 2011 and finished in June 2012.

Location: Langfang City, Hebei Province, China   Year: April 2011 - 2012   Capacity: 240 m3/d   Project Description: The project consisted of water process evaluation, system design, technical assistance, and subsequent implementation of a cooling water system treatment facility for Libbey Glass (China) Co., Ltd.   Please proceed to Water and Wastewater Treatment for more information, or enquire with us through any of our offices listed in the Contact Us section.

Under a contract signed with Baring Private Equity Asia， EASEN's consultants completed Technical and Commercial Due Diligence in a study to take over 22 Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) in the P.R.C.   Implemented in 2011, the project involved WWTPs with total treatment capacity of 1  million m3/d.

Location: Zibo City, Shandong Province, China   Year: November 2010 - 2012   Capacity: 500 m3/d   Project Description: Wastewater treatment system for Zibo Kohler Co., Ltd.   Under this contract, EASEN was in charge of the entire project implementation including design, procurement, installation, construction, and commissioning of the wastewater treatment system for Kohler’s ceramics manufacturing facility in Zibo.       Please proceed to Water and Wastewater Treatment for more information, or enquire with us through any of our offices listed in the Contact Us section.

In a project for the Standard Chartered Bank, EASEN’s consultants provided Technical and Commercial Due Diligence advice to Standard Water Ltd. and Crystal Water Company Ltd. in a study for the take-over of 17 Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) in the P.R.C.   EASEN’s team of experts provided advice relevant to various aspects of the project suitable to local conditions, including:   Operations and Management Technical assessment of the plants’ infrastructure and equipment (mechanical and electrical) Finance & Accounting Environmental Remediation On site Health and Safety Human Resources   The project began at the end of 2010 and was completed near the summer of 2011, and involved WWTPs with total treatment capacity of 0.37 million m3/d.  

World Bank TCC5 Jiangxi Overseas Training Project     On March 22, 2010, EASEN was contracted for the World Bank Loan TCC5 Jiangxi Overseas Training Project in the Poyang Lake eco-economical zone. The project, implemented by the Jiangxi Provincial Development and Reform Commission, aimed to protect the ecological environment, reduce the impoverished population, and enhance the prevention and control of snail fever in the Poyang Lake eco-economical zone of Jiangxi Province.   .   The Poyang Lake With the rapid urbanization and industrialization in Jiangxi Province, the total discharge amount of main pollutants into the Poyang Lake basin area showed a concerning increase. The increase of nitrogen and phosphor pollutants into the Poyang Lake resulted in accelerated eutrophication, creating an abnormal change in regional vegetation, biomass, and wetland areas as well as a reduction in the number of migratory birds. For these reasons, the Jiangxi Provincial Government and relevant departments decided to construct the Poyang Lake Eco-economical Zone to strengthen the protection and support reasonable development of the Poyang Lake.   The Great Lakes Industrial Zone in North America is a successful example of economic development and environmental protection in a Lake Region. The Great Lakes include Lake Ontario, Lake Erie, Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.  Major cities in the Great Lakes region include Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, and Toronto and Montreal. It is the area of the United States and Canada with the highest level of industrialization and urbanization.     EASEN directed an overseas study tour to provide training on the advanced methodology and policy of the Great Lakes region. The training program compared the differences between the two regions in order to improve the environmental protection and economical development in the Poyang Lake Area. EASEN managed the arrangement and implementation for the overseas training project from March 31, 2012 to April 9, 2010. A delegation comprising of six members of the Project Management Office (PMO) participated in the overseas training for 10 days total. The training took place in The United States and Canada and included both technical seminars and site reviews, covering diverse technical and managerial topics related to the research and policy approach on the water environment improvement, ecology and wetland protection, and economical development of the Poyang Lake Area.     The project consisted of four aspects:   Establish Poyang Lake water quality monitor database and environmental protection data sharing platform with cross-departments Provide policy recommendations for the industries of Poyang Lake eco-economical zone and prepare expert recommend report Provide comments for advance environmental protection practices relevant to the Poyang Lake, development of environmental protection guidelines, reduction of impoverished population, and prevention and control of snail fever Improve the understanding, implementation and operation of relevant officers in the fields of environmental protection, reducing impoverished population and snail fever prevention and control     The objectives of the overseas study tour program:   Improve the project management capacity of the personnel in the Project Management Unit (PMU) Strengthen the organizational capacity, and study overseas advanced management experience in water environment treatment, ecological protection and economic development through domestic and overseas study tours, workshops, seminars and on-the-job training Provide a creative and prospective proposal for Jiangxi province and/or China’s twelfth five-year plan            

ADB Loan 2487-PRC: Songhua River Basin Water Pollution Control and Management Project     For this project, EASEN was contracted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under Loan 2487-PRC: Songhua River Basin Water Pollution Control and Management Project - Jilin Component. The project will implement urban environmental improvement projects in 15 counties and cities of Jilin Province, including Yushu City, Da’an City, among others. The project will also improve the urban environments and achieve long-term sustainable development through investments in wastewater management, solid waste management, and integrated river improvement.     EASEN’s experts are providing support and professional services to insure achievement of project objectives by satisfactory arrangement in institutional, managerial, financial and operational processes. The consulting services package is composed of two parts: a) project management; and b) institutional strengthening. EASEN will provide consulting services to support the Project Management Offices (PMOs) and Project Implementation Agencies (PIAs) in project implementation and undertake capacity building activities over the five-year implementation period.     EASEN will provide services in the following areas:   Project management and construction supervision Set up of Project Performance Management System (PPMS) Environmental management Social development Land acquisition and resettlement Financial management Institutional strengthening and capacity building through HR development and training     This project started in February 2010 and will be completed by December 2013.

  Location: Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China. Capacity: 1000 m3/day. Project Description: This is a multiple phase project in which EASEN provided technical advisory and consultancy services for the construction and operation of the leachate treatment system for a municipal solid waste landfill. This contract, signed between EASEN and the Shenzhen Xiaping Solid Waste Landfill, involved the recovery of the methane produced in the landfill.

  Location: Elizabeth, NJ, USA Period: 2010 Project Type: Design and Technical Service Project Description: Implementation of Phase I &II Environmental Site Assessment for rest and service areas (RSA) in New Jersey Turnpike contaminated by a petroleum spill. Project included a feasibility study together with cost estimates for the complete remediation process.

Prior to the acquisition of the Xinghua Water Supply Plant (Jiangsu, China) by the Standard Chartered IL&FS Asia Infrastructure Growth Fund (SCI Asia), EASEN’s financial team worked as the financial advisors that performed the project’s financial evaluation. Our team completed a Financial Modeling assignment to be utilized for financial projections of the plant, among other financial tasks.   This project was implemented in 2010.

  Location: Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China   Year: November 2009 - 2010   Capacity: 150 m3/day   Project Description: This is a multiple phase project in which EASEN provided technical advisory and consultancy services for the construction and operation of the leachate treatment system for a municipal solid waste landfill.   This contract, signed between EASEN and the Huzhou South Tai Lake Solid Waste Landfill, involved the recovery of 120 KW/day of methane produced in the landfill.      

ADB PPTA 7177-PRC: Wuhan Urban Environment Improvement Project     EASEN was commissioned by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for PPTA No. 7177-PRC: Wuhan Urban Environment Improvement Project. This project aims to improve the urban environment and water quality of lakes and rivers in Wuhan City, as well as achieved long-term sustainable development through investments in sludge treatment.   The project included the following components:   Jiangnan sludge treatment and disposal component Wuhan New Zone Lake/Channels rehabilitation and pumping station Yangchun Lake Secondary Urban Center Lake/Channel rehabilitation Capacity Development to improve sludge treatment practices Improvement of the environment and infrastructure of two lakeside urban areas     EASEN managed technical, environmental, social, financial, economic, and institutional elements of the project to ensure compliance with the policies and guidelines set by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).     EASEN provided the following services:   Review and analyze the medium- and long-term sector plans for water supply, wastewater management, storm water management, solid waste management, sludge treatment, and the rehabilitation of lakes and river systems within Wuhan City Prepare notes on policy issues and related activities Review and provide commentary on domestic feasibility studies, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), Project Reports (PRs) and other related reports Develop a project design and monitoring framework Prepare reports such as inception report, interim report, draft final report and final report Financial due diligence Financial evaluation Financial projections     This project started in May 2009 and was completed in November 2009.    

ADB Loan No. 2407-PRC: Gansu Baiyin Urban Development Project     EASEN was awarded the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Loan No. 2407-PRC: Gansu Baiyin Urban Development Project. The project consisted of five components:   Southern Baiyin infrastructure Baiyin District road improvements Pingchuan Road improvements Baiyin District heating services Capacity development and institutional strengthening           Consulting services included three sub-components:         Project Implementation Support:   Hands-on training and operational guidance in project management Assist preparation and review of the bidding documents/bid evaluation documents for both civil works contracts and equipment contracts Assist contract management during project implementation Establish a sound financial management system between Project Management Offices (PMOs) and Implementation Agencies/Project Implementation Units (IAs/PIUs) Technical review of engineering designs in accordance with design codes as well as national and international standards Construction inspection and supervision on key construction components for quality control Provide assistance to help the Executing Agencies (EAs) and Project Management Offices (PMOs) Develop a detailed and effective project performance monitoring system     Environmental Management System for Southern Baiyin Industrial Zone:   Develop a detailed operational mechanism for interaction in the 3-tier Environmental Management System (EMS) Develop a set of relevant draft environmental regulations Develop a Centralized Environmental Management Information System (CEMIS) to be set at the satellite office of the Baiyin Environmental Protection Bureau Identify the software and miscellaneous equipment required Prepare procurement packages for the CEMIS Develop the CEMIS user manual and provide training on data collection and maintenance, system operations and maintenance, reporting, and early warning functions of the system Prepare public awareness brochures and media education materials for EMS and provide training accordingly     Geographic Information System Based (GIS-based) Urban Planning and Road and Bridge Management System:   Evaluation of the existing GIS-based urban management system and develop a plan for upgrading and expansion Develop the urban planning and road and bridge management module for the Urban Planning and Bridge Management System (UPRBMS) Develop the design framework, software and hardware requirements, and detailed technical specifications for the GIS-based UPRBMS, as well as additional requirements Prepare procurement packages, then conduct procurement of the equipments required for GIS-based UPRBMS and supervise installation Develop the GIS interface and connection to the existing urban development management system Develop the GIS-based UPRBMS user manual and provide operational training on data collection and maintenance, system operation, and maintenance     This project started in 2009 and was completed in 2011.  

Shanghai Bailonggang Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Sludge Treatment Project (BST 2.3)     In collaboration with the China Railway No.4 Engineering Group Co., Ltd. (Railway No.4), EASEN supplied technical assistance (TA) for the Shanghai Bailonggang Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Sludge Treatment Project (BST 2.3).   The BST 2.3 is a key component of the World Bank funded Shanghai Environmental Project APL Urban Wastewater Management Component Phase II. The scope of the project to treat the chemical sludge, primary sludge and excess sludge created during the upgrade and expansion process by combining some different state-of-the-art treatment methodologies together.   The designed sludge treatment capacity will be 268t/d.   EASEN will assist in building the following:   Sludge digestion treatment system (including 8 oval-shaped digesters with diameter of 25m and 45.65m in height) Sludge transportation system Methane treatment and utilization system Water treatment system Sludge drying system   EASEN will also upgrade the current sludge thickening treatment system.   The volume of oval-shaped digesters is 12,300m3 with an internal diameter of 25m at its widest section. The construction is done with reinforced concrete with the deepest foundation ditch of 13.4m. They are the largest oval-shaped digesters in term of size and quantity in Asia and throughout the world. The technologies, techniques complication, and technical difficulties faced made it one of the most difficult components of the overall project.   Railway No.4 is the implementation agency of the Project. EASEN signed a contract with the Railway No.4 to closely cooperate with them on this Project. In addition, with previously successful World Bank projects, EASEN can also supply technical support and assistance, review and amend their blueprints for efficiency and instruct for Project implementation and testing.   This project started in 2009.

Financial Analysis of Shenyang Offshore Water Supply Plant     During the Project Appraisal phase, EASEN’s financial experts conducted the financial analysis for the Shenyang Offshore Economic Zone Water Supply Plant.   As part of this BOT Project appraisal, our experts assessed the potential growth of the plant’s operation, completed a financial forecast that included potential benefits for the investors and determined the sustainability of the project.   This project was implemented in October 2008.  

ADB Loan 2260-PRC: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Environment Improvement Project     EASEN signed for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Loan 2260-PRC: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Environment Improvement Project in which our experts provided consulting services for project implementation supervision. The project resulted in the improvement of the overall environmental conditions in the regions of Erdos, Bayannur, and Wuhai, as well as enhanced facilities management practices.       Policy dialogue with the government during project processing focused on:   Maximizing benefits to the poor and ensuring that the poor have sufficient heating by establishing specific gas and heating assistance programs Implementing market-based tariff reforms and improving billing collection Promoting private sector participation     The project was comprised of four components:   Urban heating supply Natural gas transmission and distribution City wastewater treatment Institutional reforms and corporate governance improvement     Main objectives of this assignment included:   Assist the Executing Agencies (EAs) and Project Implementation Units (PIUs) in project management and monitoring Ensure engineering design, bidding and construction activities are well organized and up to international standards Provide guidance to the EAs and PIUs on properly following ADB’s standard procedures       Consulting services included:     1. Project management and administration   Coordinate and supervise project construction activities and ensure that the work is carried out in accordance with the contract requirements Prepare progress reports and advise the government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (IMAR) on contract matters Assist IMAR government in developing and initiating appropriate management practices and procedures for planning, monitoring, and control of the project Keeping records of all correspondence between the Project Management Offices (PMOs), Project Implementation Units (PIUs), contractors, the consultants, and financial institutions Periodic updating of the overall project disbursement schedule and physical target accomplishment Project Performance Management System (PPMS) and evaluation during implementation Preparation of quarterly progress reports for the financial institutions and the project completion reports   2. Establish a resettlement and environmental monitoring office and monitoring system   3. Inspection on Socioeconomic Impacts   Develop and implement a system to inspect socioeconomic indicators of the project, including inspection and tracking on anticipated targets such as economic efficiency of the project construction and energy conservation, poverty reduction, and environmental improvement in the project area.     This project started in 2008 and was completed in 2011.

ADB Loan No. 2328 PRC: Anhui Hefei Urban Environment Improvement Project (AHUEIP)     EASEN signed for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Loan No. 2328 PRC: Anhui Hefei Urban Environment Improvement Project (AHUEIP) to help implement a multi-sector urban infrastructure development project. This project will improve the urban environment and achieve long-term sustainable development in Hefei, Anhui Province. This project will contribute to and provide fundamental support to Hefei’s 11th Five Year Plan (FYP).   Project components include:   Improved water supply and wastewater management through the construction of wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) and sewer network expansion Strengthened urban solid waste and landfill management River rehabilitation and flood control works Improved road infrastructure and traffic management in the Xinzhan Zone, with an innovative pilot traffic management and control system Institutional capacity building for effective and efficient project implementation and management       EASEN has been providing assistance to the Hefei Project Management Office (PMOs) and the Implementation Agencies (IAs) on the implementation, commissioning and operational elements of the project to ensure compliance with the policies and guidelines of the Asian Development Bank (ADB). EASEN's consultants will improve the urban infrastructure and environment of Hefei in Anhui Province and provide adequate support in technical, institutional, managerial, financial, and operational elements of the project.     This project started in 2008 and will be completed in 2013.

Soil and Groundwater Remediation Project for Tenafly Industrial Metal   Location: Tenafly, NJ, USA   Period: 2008 - 2011   Project Type: Design and Implementation   Project Description: Investigation and feasibility study for the treatment of organic pollution in the soil and groundwater for the purpose of land redevelopment for a residential community.   Remediation design and treatment of contaminated soil and groundwater.   Please proceed to Environmental Remediation Services for more information, or enquire with us through any of our offices listed in the Contact Us section.

  Location: Jiangyin City, Jiangsu Province, China   Year: 2007 - 2008   Capacity: 300 m3/d   Process: Pretreatment + Biological treatment + Membrane treatment   Project Description: This project included both the preliminary design and detailed design of the leachate treatment plant (LTP) for an incineration power plant.   EASEN also provided technical support for civil works and equipment procurement (including bidding) for the Jiangyin Incineration Power Plant, and participated in on-site service at construction and commissioning stages. The effluent achieved Class I Integrated Wastewater Discharge Standards (GB8978-1996).    

Investigation: Children Exposure to Particulate Matter Pollutants   Location: Kingsville, TX, and Los Angeles, CA, USA   Period: 2007 - 2010   Project Description: The project consisted of providing consulting services specialized in Air and Noise Monitoring.   1. Performed PM2.5, Black Carbon, CO2, and Ultrafine Particles monitoring and measurement   2. Measured air quality inside school buses and classrooms under different ventilation scenarios   3. Investigation on pollutants transport between ambient environment and enclosure environment     Please proceed to Air Quality Monitoring for more information, or enquire with us through any of our offices listed in the Contact Us section.

WB/Huai River Pollution Control Project (HRPCP), Anhui Component, Hefei, China (2006 - 2008). Easen staff is seconded to the Louis Berger Group Inc (US) acting as the project manager for TA construction management. The assignment includes preparation of bidding documents, review of pre-qualification evaluation reports, bidding process management in line with World Bank procurement policies and procedures.

  ADB PPTA Jilin Urban Environmental Improvement Project     EASEN signed for the ADB PPTA Jilin Urban Environmental Improvement Project to assist in the  improvement of water supply, wastewater management, solid waste management and efficient central heating in the cities of Changchun and Yanji. The project enhanced the urban environment and improved public health and quality of life for urban residents in the aforementioned cities, by increasing wastewater coverage, enhancing solid waste management, improving the supply of potable water, and reducing air pollution.     Project components included:   Changchun city water supply, wastewater treatment and solid waste management Yanji city water supply and wastewater treatment Yanji city central heating system     The project also provided for institutional capacity building for effective management including:   Providing training to strengthen organizational structure and staff resources to implement, operate and maintain the project components Strengthening management practices in human resources, finance, and corporate planning Providing for managers and staff responsible for service delivery to ensure efficient implementation and sustainability of project benefits     EASEN provided the following services:   Preparation of a detailed work plan and formulation of a project design and monitoring framework that captures the multi-sector nature of an urban development investment project Review and assess all relevant government urban and sector development plans, environmental policies, and the Feasibility Study Reports (FSRs) of all subprojects Oversee the detailed peer review of FSRs Prepare the project implementation schedule and detailed implementation arrangements Ensure that cross-cutting concerns (resettlement, environment, poverty, social, gender, private sector development, and anti-corruption) are rigorously addressed at sub-project and project levels Liaise and coordinate with the executing agency, steering committee, and ADB on project-related matters Ensure the timely preparation of the inception, interim, draft final and final Project Preparation Technical Assistance (PPTA) reports and their submission to the Government and ADB Provide guidance and support as required to all PPTA team members in all aspects of the study Undertake project management activities, including preparation of periodic progress reports, budget management and reporting, control of PPTA funds, and liaison with ADB personnel Analyze the current situation of water supply and wastewater management including its implications and impact on Changchun’s water resources and the government’s proposals for water supply and wastewater management Conduct a peer review of domestic FSRs dealing with wastewater management and water supply Review subproject costs considering costing approach, phasing of the project costs and where applicable unit costs and related physical quantities Review and evaluate projections of water sales and production, and wastewater generation (volume and strength) Comment on the reasonableness and suitability of projections for planning purposes and develop alternative projections as appropriate for the PPTA analysis Consider industrial effluents and pretreatment requirements in assessing wastewater strength     This PPTA started in November 2006 and was finished in May 2007.  

Location: Karachi, Pakistan   Year: 2006   Capacity: 4500 m3/d   Process:  Physical & chemical treatment + biological contact oxidation   Project Description: The project included the design of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), procurement of equipment, installation, and commissioning of a wastewater treatment system which collected and treated all wastewater from the textile mill.   EASEN, in association with our Chinese partner, Hua’an Design Institute, completed this wastewater treatment system. Effluent COD is 200mg/L, BOD<30mg/L, SS<70mg/L.   Please proceed to Water and Wastewater Treatment for more information, or enquire with us through any of our offices listed in the Contact Us section.

Domestic Wastewater Treatment System for Yizheng Oil   Location: Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China   Scale: 200 m3/d   Main Processes: Grease + Air floatation and sand filtration   Services: Design and technical services      

ADB Loan Number 1436-PRC Second Industrial Energy Efficiency and Environment Improvement Project     EASEN was contracted for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Loan Number 1436-PRC Second Industrial Energy Efficiency and Environment Project to provide a Project Performance Audit Report for four industries in four separate cities in China. The scope of the project included investments in energy efficiency to improve energy and environmental management in the chemical, cement, and metallurgical (iron and steel) industries.      The evaluation considered four groups of project components:   Mercury and diaphragm cell replacement at Jinhua Chemical Group Corporation (JCC) in Liaoning Province Technological improvements in the preparation of dense soda ash at the Tianjin Soda Plant (TSP) in Tianjin Municipality Replacement of wet process and shaft kilns at Huaxin Cement Co. Ltd. (HCC) and Guanghua Cement Factory (GCF) in Hubei Province Replacement of obsolete melting furnaces at Guiyang Special Steel Co. Ltd (GSS) in Guizhou Province     EASEN provided the following services:   Review all available documents relating to initial environmental examinations and environmental impact assessments Assess the environmental impact and benefits of each subproject Comment on the current environmental management and pollution control mechanism in the subproject entities Identify follow-up actions in light of possible subproject-level noncompliance with environmental standards of the country Provide written inputs, upon completion of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M), to the final report with respect to environmental impact of the project, and follow-up actions     This project was implemented in 2005.

World Bank Second Ulaanbaatar Service Improvement Project (USIP2)     Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, 2011. EASEN’s experts successfully completed the World Bank-financed Second Ulaanbaatar Service Improvement Project (USIP2). Under this contract, EASEN provided technical assistance (TA) in overall project management with a focus on construction supervision. The project improved the water supply to the urban poor in a sustainable manner.     The project consisted of the following components:   Improvement of water  supply  in  the  Ger  areas  of Bayankhoshuu, Chingeltei, Dambadarjaa, Dari-Ekh, Naran, and Uliastai Strengthen city wastewater treatment system and solid waste management in selected areas Support water conservation and leakage control Expand water quality monitoring and solid waste management practices Enhance energy efficiency by replacing selected obsolete high energy consuming electrical equipment with energy efficient equipment Institutional development and project management to support further improvements in selected operational and commercial aspects of USUG, as well as the overall project management of USIP2     The project included:   Construction of water supply pipelines, concrete reservoirs, pumping stations, new water kiosks, rehabilitation of several water kiosks supplied by water trucks, and provision of water tankers and vacuum-type waste tanker trucks to improve the water supply in selected Ger areas Rehabilitation of city water supply pipes and water supply well fields Upgrade of telemetry systems to improve the water supply services in the urban areas Reduction of the energy consumption of the overall water supply system by replacing old, inefficient equipment and electrical lines Improvements in integrated water supply management through training and capacity building   EASEN successfully improved the water supply as well as enhanced the energy efficiency, institutional development, and project management of the Ger areas in Ulaanbaatar,  Mongolia. EASEN's team of experts Undertook technical support to the project that included water supply, wastewater treatment, landfill, and solid waste management in the selected cities, and provided a series of training on procurement procedures and methods for bank and international grants financed projects.  EASEN also provided guidance on the implementation of the World Bank loan and several international grants (Japanese, Dutch, French, the World Bank etc), involving water pipeline connections and solid waste management for the Ger areas, landscaping, community infrastructures, low cost sanitations, micro-financing of the community led infrastructures, and public awareness campaign program for raising water and wastewater tariff, etc.     This project started at the end of 2004 and was completed in June 2011.

ADB Loan Tianjin Wastewater Treatment and Water Resources Protection Project     EASEN was contracted for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Tianjin Wastewater Treatment and Water Resources Protection Project in Tianjin, China. This project was implemented between 2003 and 2005.     The main objectives of the project were as follows:   Improvement of the urban environment by reducing environmental contamination Improvement of wastewater management Improvement of the quality of raw water supply Improvement of the landfill and solid waste management system Strengthening the capacity of the raw water supply and wastewater operations to be more efficient and managed on commercial principles Introduction of comprehensive watershed management approaches Improvement of revenue collection through an improved tariff structure, with gradual increases to achieve full cost recovery   EASEN provided the following services:   Capital operation Financial management & institutional strengthening Utility tariff setting for water supply, wastewater, landfill and solid waste .    

 ADB Loan Shanxi Environmental Improvement Project     EASEN was contracted for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Financial Management Services Project provided to the Shanxi Environment Improvement Project in the cities of Taiyuan, Datong and Yangquan of Shanxi, China.     Project components:   Improve city water supply and wastewater management through construction of Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs) and sewer network expansion Strengthen the landfill and solid waste management for Shanxi river rehabilitation Improve flood control and water management works Promote sustainable development in the inland provinces through environmental improvements Promote higher energy efficiency Promote energy cost savings.      EASEN assignments included:   Financial analysis Financial projections incremental financial viability for the project cities that included Taiyuan, Datong and Yangquan     This project was implemented between 1999 and 2002.