1. Information Sharing and Riparian Discussions Almaty, Kazakhstan May 17-19, 2011 1 Assessment Studies for the Proposed Rogun Hydropower and Regional Reservoir Project (Rogun HPP) Introduction of Consultants

2. Assessment Studies For the Proposed Rogun HPP The presentation covers key aspects of the process for engagement of consultants for the two studies: Techno-Economic Assessment Study (TEAS) and Environmental & Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) 2

3. Approach of the Assessment Studies The two studies will together cover all aspects of assessing the proposed project The two studies are being conducted separately Linked together in terms of key topics and deliverables e.g., downstream environmental and social impacts of different reservoir filling and operations 3

4. Selection Process International Competitive Bidding Key Steps Expression of Interest from international firms Short listing of Consultants – TEAS & ESIA Issuance of Request for Proposal (RFP) to Shortlisted Firms Pre-proposal Conference and Site Visit Submission of Proposals Evaluation of Proposals by Government Committee 4

5. Selection Process (Contd.) Recommendations to the World Bank by Barki Tajik Review by the World Bank Proposals of firms Evaluation Reports Issuance of No Objection by the World Bank to Technical Evaluation Reports 5

6. Selection Process (Contd.) Contract Negotiations between Barki Tajik and Selected Firm – World Bank Participation as Observer No Objection by the World Bank to draft Contract Contract Signature & Effectiveness Mobilization of Consultant 6

7. TEAS Consultant Selection - Summary RFP’s Issuance - April 3, 2010 Pre-proposal and Site Visit - April 26-27, 2010 Bids received by Barki Tajik from 3 consortia in June 2010 WS Atkins International, SMEC (Australia) and Approach (Tajikistan) Coyne et Bellier (France) ELC Electro consult (Italy) and IPA Energy & Water Consulting (UK) EDF (France), Fichtner (Germany) and Stucky (Switzerland) 7

8. TEAS Consultant Selection – Summary (Contd.) Evaluation - All three firms were technically qualified. Consortium lead by Coyne et Bellier - Selected for negotiations based on highest score Contract Negotiations – Sept. 20-30, 2010 (World Bank participated as observers) Contract Signed - February 8, 2011 8

9. Coyne et Bellier Consortium Key Strengths Coyne et Bellier established in 1947 – a highly experienced and respected firm in the field of dams, hydro-electric and water resources ELC Electro consult, a leading energy sector consultancy firm; additional support in hydraulics IPA – Economic analysis and mathematical modelling Russian speaking specialists with experience in large regional projects Strong methodology and work plan 9

10. Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary RFP’s Issuance to shortlisted firms - April 3, 2010: Foster Wheeler /Battelle (USA) Golder Associates (UK) Ltd. Sterling International Group Inc. (USA) Poyry Energy LTD. (Switzerland) Pre-proposal and Site Visit - April 26-27, 2010 10

11. Selection of ESIA Consultant – Summary (Contd.) Only Poyry Switzerland submitted bid – June 10, 2010 World Bank disagreed on technical qualification of Poyry’s proposal Rebid agreed by Barki Tajik- revised scope of the services / RFP and increased budget 11

12. Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary (contd.) Rebid Revised bids issued to 4 short-listed firms on October 28, 2010 Proposals received on Dec. 10 2010 Poyry Energy, Switzerland Golders Associates, UK No objection issued to technical evaluation report - Only Poyry’s proposal was qualified 12

13. Selection of ESIA Consultant - Summary (contd.) Contract negotiations between Barki Tajik and Poyry (February 17 -20, 2011) World Bank participated in contract negotiations as observer World Bank No objection to draft negotiated Contract – March 11, 2011 Contract Signed and Effective – March 25 2011 Kick off Meeting - April 4 2011 13

14. Poyry Energy - Key Strengths One of the major energy consulting and engineering companies with strong environmental and social capabilities Experience in conducting ESIA in large HPPs Significant regional experience A strong team with an experienced Team Leader A well defined methodology and work plan 14

15. Way Forward The two consultants are fully mobilized The draft inception reports have been submitted Timely completion of various activities needs effective coordination amongst: Coyne et Bellier Poyry Design Institute, Moscow Government (Barki Tajik and other bodies) 15