USAID CASA-1000 Secretariat Project - Quarterly Performance Report

The project aims to transmit 1300 MW from TJ and KR to AF and PK, generating 4.6 billion kWh/year and providing a major new source of revenue in the regional electricity market. The CASA-1000 project has four stages: development, procurement, implementation, and operations. After the initial period of development (2006 – 2015), progress accelerated with successful completion of a three-year procurement phase (2016 – 2018). The project officially entered the construction phase on September 21, 2018. The USAID CASA-1000 Secretariat Project provides effective coordination and communications between all project stakeholders and facilitates the work of the Joint Working Group (JWG) and committees on behalf of the Inter-Governmental Council (IGC). The project supports all phases of CASA-1000 through several coordinating and decision-making bodies, including the IGC, JWG, and committees. Key milestones achieved during the reporting period include the completion of construction activities on the Datka-Sugd transmission line in the Kyrgyz Republic, the transportation of autotransformers to the Sangtuda converter station in Tajikistan, and the backfilling work at the TW03 Lot-1 construction site in Afghanistan. Additionally, the project team has made significant progress in implementing the project's business continuity plan, ensuring the continuity of project activities despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The project's performance indicators, including the completion of construction activities, the transportation of equipment, and the implementation of the business continuity plan, have been closely monitored and tracked. The project's costs, including labor, materials, and equipment costs, have been carefully managed and monitored to ensure that the project stays within budget. The project's implementation challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, have been addressed through the implementation of the business continuity plan and the provision of necessary support to project staff. The project's plans for the next quarter include the completion of outstanding construction activities, the implementation of the project's monitoring and evaluation plan, and the provision of necessary support to project staff. The CASA-1000 project is expected to have a significant impact on the regional electricity market, providing a major new source of revenue and improving the reliability and efficiency of the power transmission system. The project's success will depend on the effective coordination and communication between all project stakeholders, as well as the timely completion of construction activities and the implementation of the project's business continuity plan.