Pakistan Early Warning Update
Asian Development Bank Business Opportunities: Volume No. 2, January 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
This Bulletin is a periodic electronic update from the Bank Information Center (BIC) South Asia office to inform civil society about Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects in Pakistan before they are approved by the Board of Directors of the ADB. This Update covers project information, organized by sectors. The information is compiled directly from ADB’s Business Opportunities.
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The Project Officer (contact details listed against each project). When emailing, also copy to: disclosure@adb.org. You may also contact the ADB Public Information and Disclosure Unit (See: http://www.adb.org/Disclosure/contact.asp).
About Business Opportunities (BOp)
Business Opportunities (BOp) identifies potential projects that are under consideration for ADB financing. The BOp listings do not guarantee that financing will be approved for particular projects. However, BOp listings serve as important tools for monitoring and follow up of proposed projects. These, along with your country’s Country Partnership Strategy (CPS), work as early warnings on the projects that your government and the Bank are considering for funding. Advocacy and campaigning experience around the world on Bank projects indicates that the earlier civil society gets involved on proposed projects, the greater the likelihood for impacting them. Proposed projects are listed until the point of ADB Board approval; the remaining are dropped from the list. BOp listings are prepared after CPS approval and during the early phases of Project Preparation. For better understanding of this process, the Bank’s Project Cycle is summarized below.
Project Cycle (ADB website for complete project cycle)
ADB’s Project Cycle Project Identification/Preparation: ADB often provides grants called project/program preparatory technical assistance (PPTA) to help the government identify and prepare feasible projects. The summary is made available in the form of a project profile or project information document (PID).
During the early stage of the PPTA, an initial poverty and social assessment is conducted to identify people who may be beneficially or adversely affected. A technical assistance report is prepared as a recommendation for ADB to finance a technical assistance project.
If the project requires resettlement of people or might adversely impact the environment, or indigenous peoples, certain safeguard assessments are prepared during this stage. The results of these assessments are to be made available to affected people. For more information on community rights under ADB safeguards and international best practices, see comparative matrices of MDB safeguard policies on BIC's website.
Project Examination: ADB examines project feasibility, first through a fact-finding mission and then through an appraisal mission. The fact-finding mission examines the project's technical, financial, economic, environmental, marketing, and management aspects and potential social impact. Detailed project risks and sensitivity analyses are carried out to assess viability of the proposed project and loan terms are discussed.
Following this, the Appraisal Mission conducts further field study, analyses and consultation, as required. The mission then prepares a loan proposal report and draws up a draft loan agreement for negotiation. After appraisal, the draft loan agreement and draft project proposal is submitted for review. Government is then called for negotiation with ADB. After negotiations with the government, the loan proposal is submitted to Board of Directors for Approval, through its Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP).
After Board approval, the document is sent to the borrowing country's Government for cabinet authorization following which the loan agreement is signed. The loan takes effect once certain conditions are met. The requirements and deadline for loan effectiveness are stipulated in the loan agreement.
ADB-assisted projects are implemented by the executing agency according to the agreed schedule and procedures as detailed out in the project administration memorandum. Implementation time generally ranges from two to five years but depends on the type and nature of the project. ADB's review missions assess the progress of project implementation by visiting it at least twice a year throughout the implementation period.
If a project has significant environmental or social issues, ADB will often require the borrower to submit regular monitoring reports, in addition to progress reports. Information on the project's implementation progress and status of development objectives and loan covenants is added to the project information document during this implementation phase.
For more information, refer to: Unpacking the ADB: A Guide to Understanding the Asian Development Bank
Commonly Used BOp Acronyms
TA: Technical Assistance
AOTA: Advisory and Operational Technical Assistance Loans
PPTA: Project Preparatory Technical Assistance
RETA: Regional Technical Assistance
EIA: Environmental Impact Assessment
IEE: Initial Environmental Examination
N: New Project
R: Revised (italic text indicates change from previous month)
ADB Environmental Categorization
Category “A” Projects: Projects having severe environmental impacts are categorized as “A”. An EIA is required.
Category “B” Projects: Projects having some adverse environmental impacts are categorized as “B”. An IEE is required in order to determine whether an EIA also needs to be done. If not, then the IEE is the final environment document.
Category “C” Projects: Projects havening no environmental impacts are categorized as “C”. No IEE or EIA is required but environmental considerations are still reviewed.
Category “F1” Projects: Projects involving a financial intermediary or equity investment are classified as “F1”. The financial intermediary will apply an environmental management system if environmental impacts are expected.
Current Business Opportunities for Pakistan
Agriculture & Natural Resources /Water Resources Management
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Project Name |
Barani Integrated Water Resource Sector Project (formerly Community Storage and Irrigated Agriculture Development Sector Project) |
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Project Type and ID |
LOAN: PAK 39364-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Irrigation and Power Department, Punjab
Mr. Asrar-ul-Haq, Chief Strategic Planning; asrar_ast_ipd@yahoo.com; 042 921 2123 to 24
Mr. Ubaidullah Rundhawa, Project Director Small Dams; 051 920 2270; 051 921 0302 |
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TA Amount (US$ million) |
75.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
20 July 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The expected impact of the proposed project is improved household income and health in the districts of Attock, Rawalpindi, Jehlum and Chakwal in the Barani areas of Punjab province. These four districts were selected due to their high percentage of rain fed agriculture compared to other districts in the Barani areas and their high potential for water storage development. The project's outcome is to increase crops and livestock productivity and households' access to domestic water supply. This will be obtained from the conversion of 11,500 hectares (ha) of rain fed agricultural land into irrigated land and the improvement of irrigation on 10,000 ha in existing systems. Two representatives' subprojects ("core subprojects") were selected to assess the Project's feasibility with regards to technical, social, financial and economic aspects as well as to social and environmental safeguards. The selection of core subprojects was based on size of investment, type of proposed dam, representative geographic and social conditions, severity of environmental and resettlement impacts. |
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Environmental Assessment |
A |
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Project Processing Stage |
SRC Completed : 4 October 2007 |
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Project Officer |
Arnaud M. Cauchois (632-6112), Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Div, CWRD; acauchois@adb.org |
Energy/Transmission & Distribution
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Project Name |
Power Distribution Enhancement - Project 1 |
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Project Type and ID |
LOAN: PAK 38456-02 |
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Executing Agency |
Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (PEPCO)
Mohammed Aslam Ch., Technical Director; edtpeco@hotmail.com; T: +92 (42) 920 2199; 403 Wapda House, Shahra-i-Quaid-i-Azam, Lahore 54000, Pakistan |
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TA Amount (US$ million) |
150.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
30 July 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The project will address the capacity shortfalls that currently result in regular system outages and supply interruptions to customers. This will include (i) addition of circuit and transformer capacity to enable the already overloaded systems to reliably deliver present demand and meet the expected load growth; (ii) loss reduction; and (iii) refurbishment of distribution networks. |
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Environmental Assessment |
B |
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Project Processing Stage |
Fact-Finding Mission Completed : 21 June 2007 |
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Project Officer |
Rune Stroem (632-6342), Infrastructure Division, CWRD; rstroem@adb.org |
Energy/Transmission & Distribution
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Project Name |
(R) Power Transmission Enhancement - Project II |
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Project Type and ID |
LOAN: PAK 37192-03 |
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Executing Agency |
National Transmission & Dispatch Company (NTDC)
Qazi Naeem-Ud-Din, Chief Executive; F: 92 42 920 2053; ceo@ntdc.com.pk; T: 92 42 920 2229; WAPDA House, Shahrah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore, Pakistan |
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TA Amount (US$ million) |
300.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
29 August 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
Tranche 2 Subprojects will continue to rehabilitate and augment the transmission system through 16 new substations, three static var compensators (SVC), and 37 transformers. |
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Environmental Assessment |
B |
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Project Processing Stage |
Approved by the Bank: 17 December 2007. |
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Project Officer |
Rune Stroem (632-6342), Infrastructure Division, CWRD; rstroem@adb.org |
Energy/Hydropower Generation
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Project Name |
MFF - Power Distribution Enhancement |
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Project Type and ID |
LOAN: PAK 38456-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (PEPCO)
Muhammad Aslam Ch., Technical Director; edtpepco@hotmail.com; T: 92 (42) 920 2199; 403 Wapda House, Shahra-i-Quaid-i-Azam, Lahore 54000, Pakistan |
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TA Amount (US$ million) |
810.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
30 July 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The Investment program will enhance the efficiency of the overall power distribution system and provide an adequate and reliable power supply to a greater number of industrial, commercial and residential customers, through funding of investment requirements within each of the eight power distribution companies in Pakistan. |
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Environmental Assessment |
B |
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Project Processing Stage |
Fact-Finding Mission Completed : 21 June 2007 |
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Project Officer |
Rune Stroem (632-6342), Infrastructure Division, CWRD, rstroem@adb.org |
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Economic Management
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Project Name |
(R) Effective Implementation of Punjab Government Efficiency Improvement Program |
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Project Type and ID |
AOTA: PAK 41666-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Planning and Development Department, Government of the Punjab
Contact: Mr. Asad Sumbal, PRMP PMU, Program Director; Tel.: 9242 9200 0892; Address: Planning and Development Department Government of Punjab G.P.O. Box 92 Bahawalpur, Pakistan |
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TA Amount (US$ '000) |
950.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
30 August 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The objectives of the TA grant are to: (i) effectively coordinate the implementation of the Punjab Government Efficiency Improvement Program (PGEIP); (ii) support the Management committee (MC) of the Punjab Pension Fund (PPF) in establishing sound fiduciary systems and operational structure; and (iii) support the Management and Professional Development Department in strengthening the consultation, coordination and interactions with provincial line departments and local governments on civil service capacity building issues, and (iv) assist the Working Group on Reviewing the Rules of Business and Human Resource Policies. |
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Environmental Assessment |
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Project Processing Stage |
Approved by the Bank : 10 December 2007 |
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Project Officer |
Sona Shrestha (632-6163), Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD; sonashrestha@adb.org |
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Economic Management
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Project Name |
(N) Competitiveness and Structural Transformation in Pakistan |
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Project Type and ID |
AOTA: PAK 41661-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Asian Development Bank |
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TA Amount (US$ '000) |
350.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
13 November 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
To help Pakistan's policy makers and entrepreneurs better understand the importance of structural transformation in achieving the goal of maintaining or increasing its current economic growth rate. This TA will (i) explain the causes of slow and deep structural transformation of Pakistan's economy; (ii) prepare four analytical papers on structural transformation in Pakistan; (iii) work closely with the Government, policy makers, and entrepreneurs to guarantee that the results of this TA are internalized; (iv) make policy recommendations; and (v) disseminate the findings through seminars and publications. |
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Environmental Assessment |
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Project Processing Stage |
Fact-Finding Mission Completed : 23 August 2007 |
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Project Officer |
Jesus Felipe (632-6629), Country Coordination and Regional Cooperation Division, CWRD, jfelipe@adb.org |
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Law & Judiciary
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Project Name |
Implementing Police Reforms in Four Districts of the Punjab Province |
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Project Type and ID |
AOTA: PAK 38576-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Planning and Development Department, Government of the Punjab
Chairman; F: (92-42)-9210003; T: (92-42)-9210002, 9210004; Planning and Development Department, Government of Punjab, Civil Secretariat, Lahore |
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TA Amount (US$ '000) |
950.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
21 October 2004 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The project goal of the proposed TA is improved access to justice and public safety through better policing for poor and vulnerable people, especially women, children and minorities in Punjab. The purpose is to support the implementation of the PO 2002 in four pilot districts of Punjab province and develop a safer and more secure environment based on respect for human rights and equitable access to justice through a policing service, which is more responsive to the needs of poor and vulnerable people. |
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Environmental Assessment |
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Project Processing Stage |
Fact-Finding Mission Completed : 3 June 2004 |
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Project Officer |
Douglas John Porter (632-), Special Leave w/o Pay, dporter@adb.org |
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Sub national Government Administration
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Project Name |
Strengthening Coordination and Alignment of Government Operations to Devolution |
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Project Type and ID |
AOTA: PAK 37204-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Min of Finance
Secretary, Finance; F-051-9218062; T-051-9210291; Ministry of Finance, Block C , Pak Secretariat, Islamabad |
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TA Amount (US$ '000) |
450.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
14 February 2004 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The TA will augment the capacity of the Planning Commission at the Federal level and the Planning and Development Departments at the Provincial levels to coordinate and monitor the effective use of external development assistance supporting the devolution plan. The TA will provide for technical expertise in three areas: i) management of programs in support of poverty reduction and devolution reforms in the provinces, including design of intergovernmental fiscal and other institutional arrangements; ii) the review and contribution to the design of sector-wide reform strategies, e.g., health, education, water and sanitation consistent with devolution; and iii) the establishment of data bases and coordinative arrangements to assist provincial governments to realign vertical programs to devolution policy and procedures. |
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Environmental Assessment |
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Project Processing Stage |
Fact-Finding Mission Completed : 30 May 2003 |
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Project Officer |
Douglas John Porter (632-), Special Leave w/o Pay; dporter@adb.org |
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Law & Judiciary
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Project Name |
Support for Governance Reforms |
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Project Type and ID |
AOTA: PAK 38612-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Economic Affairs Division
Secretary, Economic Affairs Division; F- (+92-51)-9205971, 9210734; T- (+92-51)-9210629, 9212769; Rm 308, Block C, Secretariat, Islamabad, Pakistan |
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TA Amount (US$ '000) |
11,500.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
16 March 2005 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The expected impact of the TA clusters (TAC) is improved governance to support poverty reduction. The outcomes of the TAC will be (i) improved access to justice, especially for the poor; (ii) improved delivery of public services at local level through devolved governance structures; (iii) strengthened public financial management supporting improved efficiency and effectiveness of resource allocations for poverty reduction; and (iv) strengthened accountability, transparency and anti-corruption institutions. |
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Environmental Assessment |
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Project Processing Stage |
SRC Completed : 8 November 2006 |
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Project Officer |
Waqas ul Hasan (632-5513), Pakistan Resident Mission, whasan@adb.org |
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Economic Management
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Project Name |
(R) Punjab Government Efficiency Improvement Program (Subprogram 1) |
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Project Type and ID |
LOAN: PAK 41666-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Planning and Development Department |
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TA Amount (US$ million) |
250.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
30 August 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The PGEIP will support the GoPb in realizing its long term vision as articulated in the Punjab Vision 2020 which commits to significantly improving the standards of living for the people of Punjab, especially the poor and the vulnerable. The impact of the proposed PGEIP is to improve the overall functioning of the Government machinery at the provincial, district and municipal levels, and thereby improve the quality of public services. Its impact will be in the form of (i) greater performance-orientation in planning and budgeting; (ii) higher efficiency of the civil service apparatus, with sound incentives and merit-based appointment and career-progression; (iii) a fully funded and well-managed pension system that increases the confidence of civil servants and the public, and generates fiscal space for high priority social sector investments; and (iv) a redefined role for the State, and greater private sector participation. |
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Environmental Assessment |
To be determined. |
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Project Processing Stage |
Approved by the Bank : 10 December 2007 |
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Project Officer |
Sona Shrestha (632-6163), Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD; sonashrestha@adb.org |
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Economic Management
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Project Name |
(R) Capacity Building for Punjab Government Efficiency Improvement |
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Project Type and ID |
LOAN: PAK 41666-02 |
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Executing Agency |
Planning and Development Department, Government of the Punjab |
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TA Amount (US$ million) |
8.80 |
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Date of First Listing |
10 October 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The objective of the TA loan is to support the implementation of reforms called under PGEIP. The TA loan has five components: (i) fiscal and financial management; (ii) pension reform; (iii) civil service reform; (iv) private sector development; and (v) reform monitoring and evaluation. All TA activities are divided into: (i) operational support, including equipment and related software; (ii) studies and assessments; and (iii) training and capacity building. |
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Environmental Assessment |
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Project Processing Stage |
Approved by the Bank : 10 December 2007 |
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Project Officer |
Sona Shrestha (632-6163), Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD; sonashrestha@adb.org |
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Sub national Government Administration
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Project Name |
(R) Punjab Millennium Development Goals and Access to Justice Programs |
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Project Type and ID |
PPTA: PAK 41641-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Department of Health, Punjab |
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TA Amount (US$ '000) |
900.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
14 September 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The PPTA will support the formulation of the proposed PAJP and PMDGP clusters of PRMP-II through policy dialogue, diagnostic assessments and stakeholder consultations. |
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Environmental Assessment |
To Be Determined |
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Project Processing Stage |
Approved by the Bank : 10 December 2007 |
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Project Officer |
Rie Hiraoka (632-6811), Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD; rhiraoka@adb.org |
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Sub national Government Administration
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Project Name |
(R) Second Balochistan Resource Management Program |
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Project Type and ID |
PPTA: PAK 37213-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Finance Department, Government of Balochistan |
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TA Amount (US$ '000) |
400.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
9 October 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The PPTA will support the formulation of the proposed second Balochistan Resource Management Program (BRMP-II) through policy dialogue, diagnostic assessments and stakeholder consultations. |
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Environmental Assessment |
To Be Determined |
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Project Processing Stage |
Approved by the Bank : 12 December 2007 |
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Project Officer |
Jorn Brommelhorster (632-6762), Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD; jbrommelhorster@adb.org |
Transport & Communications /Roads & Highways
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Project Name |
(R) Development of the National Trade Corridor Highway Business Plan |
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Project Type and ID |
AOTA: PAK 40075-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Planning Commission
Syed Tanwir H. Bukhari, Chief Transport; chief_tc@mopd.gov.pk; 92 51 9202670/546; Transport and Communication Section |
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TA Amount (US$ '000) |
500.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
7 May 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
To advance the concept of industrial diversification along the National Trade Corridor (NTC), a framework for spatial planning and for encouraging investment along the corridor will be needed to maximize its potential benefits. An NTC development board with representatives from the private sector (i.e. business groups, chambers of commerce), government agencies, and academia could fulfill such a role. The functions of the entity would broadly include (i) planning for the areas around the corridor (strategic business plan); (ii) coordinating various government entities at the federal, provincial, and local levels to facilitate commercial activity; (iii) attracting the private sector; and (iv) inter-modal coordination. The location of special industrial zones, export processing zones, and logistics hubs would be areas that would be coordinated by the entity. The proposed technical assistance (TA) is therefore aimed at assessing the demand and potential of NTC for logistical hubs or industrial sites. Once this is clarified, further objectives would be to specify the core functions of the facilities, clarify site management and development options, and market the concept to industry and to potential investors. The TA will focus on the development of public-private partnerships (PPP). Under such arrangement, the Government could provide the real estate and infrastructure for the facilities and act as a landlord, while financing and operations would be left to the private sector. The process of developing a PPP may be divided into three phases, including (i) a conceptualization phase, (ii) design phase, and (iii) an engineering and implementation phase. The activities under the TA will be limited to the first two phases. Phase (iii) involves engineering and start-up operations and would thus be supported to a large extent by a private sector entity. |
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Environmental Assessment |
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Project Processing Stage |
Approved by the Bank : 10 December 2007 |
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Project Officer |
F. Cleo Kawawaki (632-6113), Infrastructure Division, CWRD, fkawawaki@adb.org |
Transport & Communications /Roads & Highways
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Project Name |
National Highway Development Sector Investment Program-Project II |
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Project Type and ID |
LOAN: PAK 37559-04 |
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Executing Agency |
National Highway Authority
Raja Nowsherwan, Member (Planning), F-+92-51-9260418; nraja@nha.gov.ph; T-+92-51-9260409 |
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TA Amount (US$ million) |
301.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
29 August 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
Batch 2 Investment Program will finance Batch 2 subprojects under National Highway Improvement Component. The proposed investment of Batch 2 Investment Program will continue focusing on improving domestic transport system serving inter-provincial traffic and selected national highways. The proposed subprojects under Batch 2 Investment Program are: Peshawar-Torkham Section 2, Sukkur-Jacobabad, Tanol-Fatehjang-Jand, Zhob-Mughal Kot. |
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Environmental Assessment |
A |
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Project Processing Stage |
Beginning of Loan Negotiations: Dec 2007. |
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Project Officer |
Olly Norojono (632-6628), Infrastructure Division, CWRD, onorojono@adb.org |
Transport & Communications /Roads & Highways
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Project Name |
(R) National Trade Corridor Highway Investment Program |
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Project Type and ID |
LOAN: PAK 40075-01 |
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Executing Agency |
National Highway Authority
Ijaz Ahmed Choudhry, General Manager; gm-adb@nha.gov.pk; T-+92 51 9261135-37; Ministry of Communications, Government of Pakistan, 27-Muave Area, G-9/1 Islamabad |
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TA Amount (US$ million) |
900.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
7 May 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
NTCHIP will contribute to the economic growth by developing connectivity assets. This will increase the trade competitiveness and regional cooperation. The program will invest in over 800 km of the NTC network. This will reduce the travel time from Karachi to Peshawar by half and provide faster access to the borders with Afghanistan, the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and Central Asia. |
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Environmental Assessment |
A |
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Project Processing Stage |
Approved by the Bank : 10 December 2007 |
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Project Officer |
F. Cleo Kawawaki (632-6113), Infrastructure Division, CWRD; fkawawaki@adb.org |
Transport & Communications /Roads & Highways
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Project Name |
(R) National Trade Corridor Highway Investment Program - Project I |
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Project Type and ID |
LOAN: PAK 40075-02 |
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Executing Agency |
National Highway Authority
Ijaz Ahmed Choudhry, General Manager; gm-adb@nha.gov.pk; +92 51 9261135-37
Ministry of Communications; Government of Pakistan; 27-Muave Area; G-9/1 Islamabad |
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TA Amount (US$ million) |
555.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
7 May 2007 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The National Trade Corridor Highway Investment Program (NTCHIP) aims to assist the Government of Pakistan in the implementation of its flagship initiative approved by the government in 2005. The objective of NTCHIP is to develop and improve road connectivity along the main north-south national highway corridor that will support the national trade corridor (NTC). Road sector efficiencies will be linked to policy reforms and action as identified and endorsed by the government's reform agenda on NTC. Consulting services for construction supervision of the National Trade Corridor Highway are required to assist the National Highway Authority (NHA) in implementing the proposed improvements and construction. |
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Environmental Assessment |
A |
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Project Processing Stage |
Approved by the Bank : 17 December 2007 |
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Project Officer |
F. Cleo Kawawaki (632-6113), Infrastructure Division, CWRD, fkawawaki@adb.org |
Multisector
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Project Name |
Strengthening Domestic Consulting Services |
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Project Type and ID |
AOTA: PAK 39048-01 |
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Executing Agency |
Planning Commission |
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TA Amount (US$ '000) |
200.00 |
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Date of First Listing |
6 September 2005 |
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Objectives and Scope |
The objective of the TA is to create conducive environment for domestic consultants' participation in projects implementation. This will enable consultants to provide productive inputs, as well as ensuring checks and balances in projects implementation. The scope will include: (i) Comprehensive review of bylaws and regulations as well as updating bylaws and regulations if necessary (ii) Institutional strengthening of ACEP for overseeing implementation of bylaws and regulations (iii) Institutional strengthening of PEC for dispute resolution and adjudication (iv) Installation of a system to track the consultants' complaints from initiation to implementation of final decisions |
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Environmental Assessment |
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Project Processing Stage |
Fact-Finding Mission Completed : 29 July 2005 |
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Project Officer |
Asad Aleem (632-5513), Pakistan Resident Mission, aaleem@adb.org |
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