The overall outcome rating of Montreal Protocol ozone depleting substances phase-out multi-component Project for Thailand was judged to be satisfactory.
... انظر المزيد + The Bank and borrower performance were satisfactory. The risk to development outcome was low or negligible. Significant changes included extension of closing dates and a change in the project implementation modality of Halon Management Programme, Halon Recovery, Recycling and Banking Sub-project. Several lessons were learned. Commitment from the government and related stakeholders to the phase-out obligations was critical to ensure compliance with all obligations in a smooth and sustainable manner. A project management unit (PMU) was established to be responsible for the operation of the multi-year project. Due to a number of activities to be carried out under the multi-year project, PMU should be staffed with competent and skilled personnel to ensure effective implementation and delivery of the multi-year project in the future. The disbanding of the Department of Industrial Works (DIW) led to severe disruptions because the National Ozone Unit (NOU) did not have the capacity and experience to implement the remaining tasks. In hindsight, the Bank could have required the DIW to have an adequate transitional plan in place before disbanding the PMU and transferring its functions to the understaffed NOU. Implementation in the service sectors was more complicated than in the manufacturing sector. To deal more successfully with small enterprises, incentives should be provided to these workshops to urge them to participate in the program. The Bank should have updated the Results Framework continuously in the implementation and status reports for both Bank management and client. This operation lasted almost 19 years from start to finish, but it demonstrates that older projects can be successful by rolling through different aspects of Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) phase-out sequentially. Not having to prepare a new PAD each time a new ODS was introduced for phase-out meant that the team was not distracted by administrative tasks.
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تقرير إنجاز تنفيذ ونتائج المشروع ICR2945 JUN 24, 2014
The overall outcome of the Public Sector Development Policy Project for Thailand was satisfactory. The risk to development outcome was moderate; the Bank's performance was moderately satisfactory; and the borrower's performance was satisfactory.
... انظر المزيد + The original project development objective was not revised. The reason for the restructuring enables the withdrawals to be more aligned with the implementation of the Royal Thai Government's (RTG) investment plans for FY2013. The extension also helps lower the cost of swapping the project proceeds from US dollars to Thai Baht for the RTG. The baht swap market is quite thin and is therefore volatile. Lessons learned included, 1) reforms with wide support can be implemented and maintained even during periods of substantial political turmoil; 2) while it is common to observe that political turmoil and/or political transitions can affect the pace of DPL program implementation, the Thai case shows something different: these problems can also substantially delay loan utilization well past the date of Board approval even when the macroeconomic framework is acceptable; 3) Sustained engagement with the Thai authorities over many years, despite the lack of a borrowing program since 1999, allowed Bank to quickly respond to the emerging global financial crisis and recession; and 4) it is important to avoid using outcome indicators that are not under the full control of the authorities. This is evident in from the lack of a second Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability exercise which would have yielded the data needed for some of the outcome indicators.
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تقرير إنجاز تنفيذ ونتائج المشروع ICR2998 MAR 21, 2014
The Country Opinion Survey for FY2013 in Thailand assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Thailand perceive the WBG.
... انظر المزيد + It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments, multilateral/bilateral agencies, media, academia, the private sector, and civil society in Thailand on 1) their views regarding the general environment in Thailand; 2) their overall attitudes toward the WBG in Thailand; 3) overall impressions of the WBGs effectiveness and results, knowledge work and activities, and communication and information sharing in Thailand; and 4) their perceptions of the WBGs future role in Thailand.
The Thai economy has been recovering slowly from the global financial crisis compared to countries like Malaysia and China. Growth in 2013 is projected to be 3 percent with slower than expected performance in all components of gross domestic product (GDP) - consumption, investment, next exports, and government spending.
... انظر المزيد + Growth is projected to be 4.0 percent in 2014 as the global economy recovers. Exports should accelerate and may well be helped by the tapering of the United States (U.S.) quantitative easing (QE) as the baht depreciates. Taking a longer perspective, there remains visible inequality in public service delivery and human achievement outcomes. Addressing the regional disparities is important for Thailand not only from a social equity perspective, but also from a competitiveness and economic growth perspective. As the population ages, Thailand is seeking to move to a high income economy. Such a transition will require a much broader base of healthy and high skilled citizens. Suggested policy responses include: (a) rebalancing public spending regionally, (b) improving the functioning of local administration by devolving more responsibility to local levels, and (c) supporting greater accountability at the local level. This report is divided into two parts: part one presents macroeconomic developments in 2013 and 2014; and part two deals with equitable public service provision in Thailand.
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آخر المستجدات الاقتصادية والنماذج الاقتصادية 84861 FEB 11, 2014
The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
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The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
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The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
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The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
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The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
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The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
رؤية أقل ـ
The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
رؤية أقل ـ
The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
رؤية أقل ـ
The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
رؤية أقل ـ
The objective of the Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC) Phaseout Project is to reduce HCFC consumption in the air-conditioning and foam sectors in order to contribute to Thailand's efforts to meet its HCFC consumption phase-out obligations.
... انظر المزيد + Some of the negative impacts and mitigation measures include: i) obtain full instructions and training on the safe handling of these chemicals and keep workers continuously trained on all safety and health aspects related to the use of chemicals and foam production; ii) ensure that production managers enforce and workers follow the guidance in safety data sheets and comply with all other safety and environmental requirements when handling chemicals and in the foam production process; iii) make arrangements with an environment servicing company for the collection and disposal of polyurethane waste and empty chemical drums; iv) respond to chemical contamination and accidents promptly by carrying out mitigation measures to minimize environmental and health impacts of the workers as appropriate for each chemical and step in the production process; and v) prepare safety protocols, procedures and checklists on preparedness for and mitigation of fire emergencies, explosions, accidents, and environmental contamination and keep these documents accessible and regularly updated.
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