Malawi Education Sector Improvement Project (MESIP): The overall Project Development Objective (PDO) is to improve the equity and quality of primary education service delivery in early grade levels with an emphasis on improved accountability and functioning at the school level. Negotiations authorized on 16 May 2016. Environmental Assessment Category B. Project: P154185. US$ 44.9 (EFAF). Consultants will be required. Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Development Tel: 2651789033, E-mail: pksimbani@finance.gov.mw, Contact: Peter Simbani, Director of Debt and Aid; Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Tel: 265-1789422, E-mail: ken.ndala@gmail.com, Contact: Ken Ndala, Director of Education Planning.