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Agreement between Tunisia and the Executive Committee for the phase-out of ODSs

1.   This Agreement represents the understanding of Tunisia (the “Country”) and the Executive Committee with respect to the complete phase-out of controlled use of the ozone depleting substances set out in Appendix 1-A (“The Substances”) by January 2010, in compliance with Protocol schedules.

2.   The Country agrees to phase out the controlled use of the Substances in accordance with the annual phase-out targets set out in Appendix 2-A (“The Targets, and Funding”) and this Agreement. The annual phase-out targets will, at a minimum, correspond to the reduction schedules mandated by the Montreal Protocol. The Country accepts that, by its acceptance of this Agreement and performance by the Executive Committee of its funding obligations described in paragraph 3 and consistent with existing MLF policies and guidelines, it is precluded from applying for or receiving further funding from the Multilateral Fund in respect to the Substances.

3.   Subject to compliance with the following paragraphs by the Country with its obligations set out in this Agreement, the Executive Committee agrees in principle to provide the funding set out in row 6 of Appendix 2-A (“The Targets, and Funding”) to the Country. The Executive Committee will, in principle, provide this funding at the Executive Committee meetings specified in Appendix 3-A (“Funding Approval Schedule”).

4.   The Country will meet the consumption limits for each Substance as indicated in Appendix 2-A. It will also accept independent verification by the relevant Implementing Agency of achievement of these consumption limits as described in paragraph 9 of this Agreement.

5.   The Executive Committee will not provide the Funding in accordance with the Funding Approval Schedule unless the Country satisfies the following conditions at least 56 days prior to the applicable Executive Committee meeting set out in the Funding Approval Schedule:

      (a)  that the Country has met the target for the applicable year;

      (b)  that the meeting of the target has been independently verified as described in paragraph 9;

      (c)  that the Country has substantially completed all actions set out in the last Annual Implementation Programme; and

      (d)  that the Country has submitted and received endorsement from the Executive Committee for an annual implementation programme in the form of Appendix 4 A (“Format for Annual Implementation Programmes”) in respect of the year for which funding is being requested.

6.   The Country will ensure that it conducts accurate monitoring of its activities under this Agreement. The institutions set out in Appendix 5-A (“Monitoring Institutions and Roles”) will monitor and report on that monitoring in accordance with the roles and responsibilities set out in Appendix 5-A. This monitoring will also be subject to independent verification as described in paragraph 9.

7.   While the funding was determined on the basis of estimates of the needs of the country to carry out its obligations under this agreement, the Executive Committee agrees that the country may have the flexibility to reallocate the approved funds, or part of the funds, according to the evolving circumstances to achieve the goals prescribed under this agreement. Reallocations categorized as major changes must be documented in advance in the next annual implementation programme and endorsed by the Executive Committee as described in sub paragraph 5(d). Reallocations not categorized as major changes may be incorporated in the approved annual implementation programme, under implementation at the time, and reported to the Executive Committee in the report on implementation of the annual programme.

8.   Specific attention will be paid to the execution of the activities in the refrigeration servicing subsector:

      (a)  the Country would use the flexibility available under this Agreement to address specific needs that might arise during project implementation;

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13.  All of the agreements set out in this Agreement are undertaken solely within the context of the Montreal Protocol and as specified in this Agreement. All terms used in this Agreement have the meaning ascribed to them in the Protocol unless otherwise defined herein.

Appendix 1-A The Substances

Appendix 2-A The Targets, And Funding

Appendix 3-A: Funding Disbursement Schedule

Funding other than the payments in 2006, will be considered for approval at the second Executive Committee meeting in 2008 together with the 2008-2009 implementation plan.

Appendix 4-A: Format of Annual Implementation Programme

2.   Targets

3.   Industry Action

4.   Technical Assistance

      Proposed Activity:    _____________________________

      Objective:                _____________________________

      Target Group:          _____________________________

      Impact:                   _____________________________

5.   Government Action

10.   Annual Budget

Administrative Fees

Appendix 5-A: Monitoring Institutions and Roles

1.   The NOU within ANPE has the overall responsibility for monitoring of the implementation of the NOPP;

2.   All monitoring activities will be coordinated and managed through a project management team to be established within the NOU. The management team will consist of staff appointed within NOU, supported by sector specific consultants as needed;

3.   Consistent with the existing ODS import control system, of all imports of ODSs substances are based on import permits issued by NOU and monitored and recorded by NOU. With the initiation of the NOPP, the import will be controlled within the limits given in the agreement and the overall national ODS policies. The NOU will provide the Bank’s Tunisian Task Team with regular updates on ODS import during the year; and

4.   Annual verification of ODS import, as required by this agreement, will be carried out by an independent party each year. Based on agreed TOR, ANPE will select an independent consultant/company to carry the annual verification of the ODS imports during the year and status of implementation of activities planned for the same year. The annual verification report will be submitted to the Bank not later than May 1 each year.

Appendix 6-A: Role of the Lead IA

The Lead IA under the mandate of the Multilateral Fund will be responsible for a range of activities to be specified in the project document as follows:

      (a)  ensuring performance and financial verification in accordance with this Agreement and with its specific internal procedures and requirements as set out in the Country’s phase-out plan;

      (b)  providing verification to the Executive Committee that the Targets have been met and associated annual activities have been completed as indicated in the annual implementation programme;

      (c)  assisting the Country in preparation of the Annual Implementation Programme;

      (d)  ensuring that achievements in previous Annual Implementation Programmes are reflected in future Annual Implementation Programmes;

      (e)  reporting on the implementation of the Annual Implementation Programme of the preceding years and preparing an Implementation Programme for the year 2008-2009 for submission to the Executive Committee;

      (f)  ensuring that technical reviews undertaken by the Lead IA are carried out by appropriate independent technical experts;

      (g)  carrying out required supervision missions;

      (h)  ensuring the presence of an operating mechanism to allow effective, transparent implementation of the Annual Implementation Programme and accurate data reporting;

      (i)   verification for the Executive Committee that consumption of the Substances has been eliminated in accordance with the Targets;

      (j)   ensuring that disbursements made to the Country are based on the use of the Indicators; and

      (k)  providing assistance with policy, management and technical support when required.

Appendix 7-A: Reductions in Funding for Failure to Comply

In accordance with paragraph 10 of the Agreement, the amount of funding provided may be reduced by US $14.4/kg of ODS reduction in consumption not achieved in the year.

(UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/49/43, Decision 49/28, para. 129).

(Supporting document: UNEP/OzL.Pro/ExCom/49/43 Annex X).