The World Bank Monthly Operational Summary reports on the status of projects in the World Bank's pipeline--from the point they are identified up to the signing of the loan or credit agreement.

Economic Management

(R) Second Programmatic Private Financial Sector Development: The objectives are to (a) strengthen fiscal discipline in the enterprise, energy and transport sectors, (b) attract foreign investment and (c) build a more stable financial sector. Decision meeting scheduled for 13 March 2008. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 96711. US$ 100.0 (IBRD). No consultants are required. Ministry of Finance, Namanjina 22-26, Belgrade 11000 Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 361-7603, Fax: (381-11) 361-7613, Contact: Mladjen Dinkic, Minister

Public Sector Development Policy: The objectives are to (a) transition to a private sector-led economy by reducing the size of the state; and (b) improve the effectiveness of the state. This project has been postponed. Further reporting will be discontinued until active preparation resumes. Environmental Assessment Category U. PID: 90235. US$ 55.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Nemanjina 22-26, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 361-7603, Fax: (381-11) 363-3264, E-mail: ipetrovic@mfin.sr.gov.yu, Contact: Mr. Mladjan Dinkic, Minister of Finance

Social Protection

(R) Delivery of Integrated Local Services: The objective is to strengthen the delivery of local health, education and social protection services. Negotiations completed. Board presentation scheduled for 18 March 2008 Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96823. US$ 26.0 (IBRD). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Kneza Milosa 20, Belgrade 11000 Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 361-4007, Fax: (381-11) 361-8961, E-mail: ipetrovic@mfin.sr.gov.yu, Contact: Mr. Vladimir Vukojevic, Assistant Minister

Transportation

Serbian Railway Reform: The objective is to reduce the cost of railway transportation on Corridor X for both passengers and freight, thereby contributing to improved operational and financial performance, whilst also supporting the continuing reform of the Serbian Railways. Decision meeting scheduled for 25 March 2008. Environmental Assessment Category B. PID: 96592. US$ 75.0 IBRD. Consultants will be required. Public Enterprise Serbian Railways, 6 Nemanjina St., 11000, Belgrade, Serbia, Tel: (381-11) 306-7315, Fax: (381-11) 361-6841, E-mail: Zeljko.valentic@yurail.co.yu, Contact: Zeljko Valentic, Director, International Affairs Department