Ten sets of servicing tools were procured and distributed to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Association of Zambia and the servicing centres; technicians were trained on the proper use and maintenance of the tools; and awareness campaigns were conducted to promote the centres so that technicians can access the equipment. Project implementation and monitoring unit (PMU) The National Ozone Unit (NOU) under the ZEMA co-ordinates, supervises, monitors and evaluates the implementation of all activities in the HPMP. Level of fund disbursement As of September 2016, of the US $150,000 so far approved, US $135,000 had been disbursed (US $65,000 for UNEP and US $70,000 for UNIDO). The balance of US $15,000 will be disbursed in 2017 (Table 2). Table 2. Financial report of stage I of the HPMP for Zambia (US $) Agency First tranche Second tranche Total approved Approved Disbursed Approved Disbursed Approved Disbursed UNEP 40,000 40,000 40,000 25,000 80,000 65,000 UNIDO 70,000 70,000 0 0 70,000 70,000 Total 110,000 110,000 40,000 25,000 150,000 135,000 Disbursement 100 62.5 90 rate (%) Implementation plan for the third tranche of the HPMP The following activities will be implemented: An additional 30 customs officers will be trained to reinforce their capacity to monitor import-export of HCFC and other ODSs (UNEP) (US $15,000); An additional 40 refrigeration technicians will be trained on good practice and safety in the handling of refrigerants (UNEP) (US $15,000); Equipment (e.g., recovery machines, vacuum pumps, leak detectors) will be procured and distributed to custom entry points, technicians and service associations to ensure monitoring and proper handling of refrigerants during servicing activities and awareness activities will be implemented in support of good service practices (UNIDO)
Ten sets of servicing tools were procured and distributed to the Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Association of Zambia and the servicing centres; technicians were trained on the proper use and maintenance of the tools; and awareness campaigns were conducted to promote the centres so that technicians can access the equipment. Project implementation and monitoring unit (PMU) The National Ozone Unit (NOU) under the ZEMA co-ordinates, supervises, monitors and evaluates the implementation of all activities in the HPMP. Level of fund disbursement As of September 2016, of the US $150,000 so far approved, US $135,000 had been disbursed (US $65,000 for UNEP and US $70,000 for UNIDO). The balance of US $15,000 will be disbursed in 2017 (Table 2). Table 2. Financial report of stage I of the HPMP for Zambia (US $) Agency First tranche Second tranche Total approved Approved Disbursed Approved Disbursed Approved Disbursed UNEP 40,000 40,000 40,000 25,000 80,000 65,000 UNIDO 70,000 70,000 0 0 70,000 70,000 Total 110,000 110,000 40,000 25,000 150,000 135,000 Disbursement rate (%) 100 62.5 90 Implementation plan for the third tranche of the HPMP The following activities will be implemented: An additional 30 customs officers will be trained to reinforce their capacity to monitor import-export of HCFC and other ODSs (UNEP) (US $15,000); An additional 40 refrigeration technicians will be trained on good practice and safety in the handling of refrigerants (UNEP) (US $15,000); Equipment (e.g., recovery machines, vacuum pumps, leak detectors) will be procured and distributed to custom entry points, technicians and service associations to ensure monitoring and proper handling of refrigerants during servicing activities and awareness activities will be implemented in support of good service practices (UNIDO)
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