Redacted Deliverable: The Engineering Support Program (ESP) Monthly Report No. 40

As of the end of this reporting period, the construction activities resumed at all canals. Eight canals have been completed out of the seventeen canals in the Strengthening Watershed and Irrigation Management (SWIM) program. The Tetra Tech (Tt) ESP has identified several key activities performed and issues observed during this reporting period. On March 24, 2021, Tt ESP reported non-compliant works and critical issues regarding Quality Assurance (QA) and Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) as compared to the approved technical specification, Rehabilitation Quality Assurance Quality Control Plan (RQAQCP), approved Implementation Plan, and submittals for the Batash Canal to USAID via email. This report highlighted the need for corrective actions to ensure compliance with the approved technical specifications. Additionally, on April 4, 2021, Tt ESP submitted Letter-A-007-0009, which described the invoice review process in sufficient detail. However, as of the end of this reporting period, Tt ESP has not received feedback from USAID for acceptance of the stated process in the submitted letter. This indicates a need for further clarification or confirmation from USAID regarding the invoice review process. The SWIM program has made significant progress in the past month, with the resumption of construction activities at all canals. The program has also identified several critical issues that require attention, including non-compliant works and critical issues regarding QA and HSE. Addressing these issues is essential to ensure the successful completion of the program and the delivery of quality infrastructure to the target communities. The Tetra Tech (Tt) ESP has continued to provide oversight of the design and construction of canals in Badakhshan, Baghlan, Balkh, Jawzjan, and Samangan provinces. The program has made significant progress in the past month, with the resumption of construction activities at all canals. Eight canals have been completed out of the seventeen canals in the Strengthening Watershed and Irrigation Management (SWIM) program. The SWIM program has a total of seventeen canals, with eight canals completed and the remaining nine canals under construction. The program has identified several critical issues that require attention, including non-compliant works and critical issues regarding QA and HSE. Addressing these issues is essential to ensure the successful completion of the program and the delivery of quality infrastructure to the target communities. The Tetra Tech (Tt) ESP has a comprehensive approach to managing the SWIM program, which includes regular monitoring and reporting of progress, identification of critical issues, and implementation of corrective actions. The program has a strong focus on QA and HSE, with regular audits and inspections to ensure compliance with the approved technical specifications. The program also has a robust financial management system, with regular reviews and audits to ensure transparency and accountability.