Pakistan Early Warning Update
Asian Development Bank Business Opportunities: Volume 7, October 2008
Friday, October 17, 2008
This Bulletin is a periodic electronic update from the Bank Information Center to inform civil society about Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects in Bangladesh 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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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 and Natural Resources
PPTA: PAK 41514-01
Project Name
Sindh Water Resources Development and Management Program (formerly Sindh Province Water Resource Development)
Executing Agency
Planning & Development Department
TA Amount (US$ '000)
800.00
Sector/Subsector
Agriculture & Natural Resources /Water Resources Management
Date of First Listing
2 July 2008
Project Impact
Improved availability and productivity of water resources with an emphasis on irrigation infrastructure and water management.
Project Outcome
An ADB project design that includes preparation of an investment program for ADB financing under a possible Multitranche Financing Facility (MFF) modality that includes (i) infrastructure, (ii) institutional strengthening, and (iii) capacity development.
Project Outputs
The TA will address the due diligences requirements for an MFF program and support investment preparation for core sub-projects to be financed through the first tranche of the MFF, including the (i) comprehensive rehabilitation and upgrading of canal command of the LIIDS, and (ii) the development of small dams/underground water recharge structures outside the LIIDS. The first component of the PPTA will focus on addressing the due diligence of MFF processing requirements. The following outputs will be delivered: (i) a refined policy framework, (ii) a sector roadmap, (iii) a medium term investment program, (iv) a program financing plan, (v) a program design and monitoring framework, (vi) necessary safeguards frameworks (environment, resettlement and socials) and institutional and governance frameworks. Importantly, the TA will provide recommendations to establish the Program Management Facility (PMF), which will assist with the implementation of the investment program, and the activities under the first financing tranche (covering safeguards, institutional, technical, etc.) as well as the preparation of physical and non physical investments for inclusion under the subsequent MFF tranches. The TA will also prepare the bidding documents for the PMF consultants and equipment procurement to ensure quick start up of the program implementation. The second component of the PPTA will consist of preparing the program first tranche investment and due diligence requirements. The outputs will include the following (i) sub-projects selection criteria and a list of representatives sample sub-projects; (ii) completed representatives sample sub-projects feasibility studies including technical, economic, financial, legal, social and environmental due diligence; (iii) recommendations for improving irrigation and drainage, service delivery and water management; (iv) a first tranche investment plan, design and monitoring framework, implementation plan and TORs and tender documents for sample sub-projects detail design studies. The duration of the PPTA is anticipated to be 9 months Cost Estimates and Financing Plan ($'000) a A. Asian Development Bank Financing 1. Consultants a. Remuneration and Per Diem i. International Consultants (517.0) ii. National Consultants (132.0) b. International and Local Travel (48.0) c. Reports and Communications (4.0) 2. Equipment (0.0) 3. Workshops (0.0) b 4. Technical Work and Surveys (15.0) 5. Misc Administration and Support Costs (6.0) c 6. Vehicle Rental (25.0) 7. Representative for Contract Negotiations (0.0) 8. Contingencies (53.0) Subtotal (A) 800.0 d B. Government Financing 1. Office Accommodation (20.0) 2. Logistical Support (30.0) 3. Data Collection and Management (0.0) 4. Workshop Facilitation (0.0) Subtotal (B) 50.0 Total 850.0 a Financed by the Japan Special Fund, funded by the Government of Japan. b Technical work and surveys include (i) $10,000 for topographical surveys, (ii) $4,000 for remuneration for land acquisition and resettlement plans, and (iii) $1,000 for social assessment surveys. c Includes 25 months car rental at US1,000 per month d In-kind counterpart funding from the Government of Sindh. Source: ADB estimates.
Consulting Services
To be determined
Environmental Assessment
Required
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
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11 August 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
To be determined
Project Officer
Arnaud M. Cauchois (632-6112)
Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Div, CWRD
acauchois@adb.org
PPTA: PAK 41358-01
Project Name
Market Infrastructure Project (formerly Rural Market Development Project) (formerly Rural Business Development Project and Rural Economy Business Development Project)
Executing Agency
Government of Punjab
TA Amount (US$ '000)
800.00
Sector/Subsector
Agriculture & Natural Resources /Agriculture Production, Agroprocessing, & Agrobusiness
Date of First Listing
18 March 2008
Project Impact
The proposed Project impact will be increased horticulture and dairy commodity sector performance and growth, with increased agribusiness and producers returns, and enhanced private sector investment.
Project Outcome
The Poject outcome will be a project design, agreed by Government that includes (i) Punjab provincial sector strategy to guide a long-term program for agricultural market infrastructure development; (ii0 an investment project(s) for ADB financing that is likely to include commodity market infrastructure, cold chain logistic centers, dairy development and agro-industrial parts; (iii) associated supporting regulatory and institutional reform; and (iv) a project preparation facility for subsequent projects.
Project Outputs
Phase 1 will focus on (i) an assessment of agricultural commodity marketing infrastructure and systems, encompassing existing market infrastructure, future growth and demand, and will include sector planning work; and (ii) the role of key private sector agents and companies and their value chain operating modalities, feasible options, including innovative approaches for private sector partnerships and financing of public private partnerships and investment prioritization criteria. Phase 1 will last for 2 to 3 months. Phase 2 will involve preparation of an investment project (MFF) and will commence in month 3 of the TA and last about 6 months.
Consulting Services
Consulting Services yet to be determined
Environmental Assessment
To Be Determined
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed 29 May, 2008 |
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Recruitment of Consultants
Requirements for Consulting Services to be completed during Fact-finding mission
Project Officer
Allan T. Kelly (632-6839)
Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Div, CWRD
atkelly@adb.org
Energy
PAK 38456-02
Project Name
Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program- Project 1
Executing Agency
Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (PEPCO)
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Contact |
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Mohammed Aslam Ch., Technical Director |
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E-mail |
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edtpeco@hotmail.com |
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Tel. No. |
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+92 (42) 920 2199 |
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Address |
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403 Wapda House |
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Shahra-i-Quaid-i-Azam |
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Lahore 54000, Pakistan |
Loan Amount (US$ million)
252.00
Sector/Subsector
Energy /Transmission & Distribution
Date of First Listing
30 July 2007
Project Impact
Reliable and quality power supplied and service coverage expanded.
Project Outcome
Power distribution systems rehabilitated, augmented and expanded - system bottlenecks removed.
Project Outputs
Subprojects commissioned according to schedules indicated in the investment and expansion plan.
Procurement
Goods
All good and services will be procured in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2007, as amended from time to time). Procurement packages being developed for each of the eight power distribution companies, and related procurement activities will be undertaken by each distribution company.
Services
All consulting services shall be procured in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time).
Environmental Category
B
Project Processing Stage
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Approved by the Bank |
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12 September 2008 |
Project Officer
Rune Stroem (632-5513)
Pakistan Resident Mission
rstroem@adb.org
LOAN: PAK 34339-03
Project Name
MFF - Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Program, Tranche 2 (Formerly Renewable Energy Development - Project II)
Executing Agency
Alternative Energy Development Board
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Contact |
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Mujahid Sadiq, Head, Int'l Assistance Mgt. Office |
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Fax. No. |
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+92-51-9205790 |
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E-mail |
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mujahid@aedb.org |
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Tel. No. |
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+92-51-9207594 |
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Address |
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B-344. Prime Minister's Secretariat |
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Constitution Avenue |
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Islamabad, Pakistan |
Loan Amount (US$ million)
50.00
Sector/Subsector
Energy /Renewable Energy
Date of First Listing
19 March 2008
Project Impact
The Tranche-2 subprojects are part of Pakistan’s integrated renewable energy development investment program, targeting to reach 3.5% of the national power generation by 2015. The investment will contribute to boost economic development through providing adequate and affordable power supply and reduction in CO2 emission in the Northern Areas and Sindh.
Project Outcome
The Project outcome will be increased energy production and use of clean energy of small to medium-sized hysropower and wind power sources on a financially sustainable manner.
Project Outputs
The Project outputs include Part A: construction and operation of 4 small to medium-sized hydropower plants with a total capacity of 54 MW; and Part B: construction and operation of a 50 MW wind farm project.
Procurement
Goods
Contract packages will be prepared and procured in accordance with ADB guidelines.
Services
All consultants will be selected and engaged using ADB's quality-and cost-based selection procedures and/or least cost selection procedures in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time).
Environmental Category
B
Project Processing Stage
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Beginning of Pre-appraisal Mission to be scheduled. |
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Project Officer
Tianhua Luo (632-6388)
Infrastructure Division, CWRD
tluo@adb.org
LOAN: PAK 38456-01
Project Name
MFF - Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program
Executing Agency
Pakistan Electric Power Company (Pvt.) Limited (PEPCO)
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Contact |
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Saleem Arif, Senior Advisor |
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Tel. No. |
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+92 (42) 920 2211 ext. 2722 |
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Address |
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722, Wapda House |
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Shahra-i-Quaid-i-Azam |
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Lahore 54000, Pakistan |
Loan Amount (US$ million)
810.00
Sector/Subsector
Energy /Transmission & Distribution
Date of First Listing
30 July 2007
Project Impact
Sustained economic growth and social development.
Project Outcome
Reliable and quality power supplied and service coverage expanded.
Project Outputs
Power distribution systems rehabilitated, augmented and expanded - system bottlenecks removed. Distribution companies (DISCOs) become true commercial entities.
Procurement
Goods
Procurement will be done in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2007). International competitive bidding (ICB) will be used for goods and works. ICB will be utilized for supply contracts estimated to cost the equivalent of or more than $1 million and works contracts estimated to cos tthe equivalent of more than $5 million.
Services
Consulting services will be required for, among others, (i) preparation of subprojects, (ii) detailed design, and (iii) construction supervision and contract management. Consultants will be selected and engaged in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007). Consulting firms will be selected through international competition using the qualtiy- and cost-based selection method. individual consultants will be recruited for specific assignments in accordance with ADB's procedure. It is envisioned that, because of the continuation of a number of tasks during implementation, single-source selection may be used for certain assignments with the prior approval of ADB.
Environmental Category
B
Project Processing Stage
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Approved by the Bank |
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3 September 2008 |
Project Officer
Rune Stroem (632-5513)
Pakistan Resident Mission
rstroem@adb.org
Finance
AOTA: PAK 41545-01
Project Name
Sindh Growth and Rural Revitalization Program (formerly Sindh Resource Management Program)
Executing Agency
Planning and Development Department, Sindh
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Contact |
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Mr. Hassan Ali Din Mohammad |
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Fax. No. |
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+9221 921 1922 |
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Tel. No. |
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+9921 921 1413 |
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Address |
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Civil Secretariat |
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2nd Floor, Tughlaq House |
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Government of Sindh |
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Karachi |
TA Amount (US$ '000)
800.00
Sector/Subsector
Finance /Finance Sector Development
Date of First Listing
8 July 2008
Project Impact
Support reforms and capacity building on rural development.
Project Outcome
Greater private sector participation, improved public expenditure management.
Project Outputs
(i) Promote private sector participation (ii) Enhance the management of employee benefits (iii) Revitalize the rural economy (iv) Improve the management of public investment
Consulting Services
The TA will finance international and domestic consulting services. The proposed international and domestic consultants include specialists in public sector corporate planning; corporate restructuring; public-private partnership; public sector enterprise, competition expert; system amd M&E expert; public financial management; audit; and pension and life insurance actuary .
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
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4 July 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
Recruitment of consultants expected to take place on November 2008.
Project Officer
Xiaoqin Fan (632-5513)
Pakistan Resident Mission
xfan@adb.org
LOAN: PAK 41545-01
Project Name
Sindh Growth and Rural Revitalization Program (formely Sindh Resource Management Program)
Executing Agency
Planning and Development Department, Sindh
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Contact |
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Mr. Hassan Ali Din Mohammad |
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Fax. No. |
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+9221 921 1922 |
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Tel. No. |
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+9221 921 1413 |
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Address |
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Civil Secretariat |
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2nd Floor, Tughlaq House |
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Government of Sindh |
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Karachi |
Loan Amount (US$ million)
100.00
Sector/Subsector
Finance /Finance Sector Development
Date of First Listing
8 July 2008
Project Impact
Enhanced and inclusive economic growth, improved incomes, and reduced poverty particularly in rural areas.
Project Outcome
Greater private sector participation, improved public expenditure management for the province as a whole and in particular in rural Sindh.
Project Outputs
(i) Promote private sector participation (ii) Improve public expenditure management (iii) Revitalize the rural economy
Procurement
Goods
The loan proceeds will be used to finance the full exchange costs (excluding local duties and taxes) of items produced and procured in ADB member countries, excluding the items specified in a negative list of ineligible items (and imports financed by other bilateral and multilateral sources).
Services
N/A
Environmental Category
C
Project Processing Stage
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Loan Negotiations Completed |
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16 September 2008 |
Project Officer
Xiaoqin Fan (632-5513)
Pakistan Resident Mission
xfan@adb.org
Health, Nutrition, and Population
LOAN: PAK 41641-01
Project Name
Punjab Millenium Development Goals Program (Subprogram 1)
Executing Agency
Department of Health, Punjab
Loan Amount (US$ million)
100.00
Sector/Subsector
Health, Nutrition, & Social Protection /Health Systems
Date of First Listing
4 July 2008
Project Impact
To help GOPb attain health MDGs 4 and 5.
Project Outcome
Improved access, quality and equity of health services.
Project Outputs
(i) Improved availability and quality of primary and secondary health care; (ii) Better management of health service delivery; and (iii) Sustainable pro-poor health care financing.
Procurement
Goods
The loan proceeds will be used to finance the full foreign exchange costs (excluding local duties and taxes) of items produced and procured in ADB member countries, excluding the items specified in a negative list of ineligible items (and imports financed by other bilateral and multilateral sources). The proceeds of the program loan will be disbursed to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan as the borrower. No supporting import documentation will be required if, during each year that the loan proceeds are expected to be disbursed, the value of Pakistan's total imports minus imports from nonmember countries, ineligible imports, and imports financed under other official development assistance is equal to or greater than the amount of the loan expected to be disbursed during that year. The Government of Pakistan will certify its compliance with this formula with each withdrawal request. Otherwise, import documentation under existing procedures will be required. Disbursements will be made under the simplified procedures for program loans.
Services
N/A
Environmental Category
C
Project Processing Stage
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Loan Negotiations Completed |
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26 September 2008 |
Project Officer
Rie Hiraoka (632-6811)
Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD
rhiraoka@adb.org
Law, Economic Management and Public Policy
AOTA: PAK 38576-01
Project Name
Implementing Police Reforms in Four Districts of the Punjab Province
Executing Agency
Planning and Development Department, Government of the Punjab
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Chairman |
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Fax. No. |
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(92-42)-9210003 |
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Tel. No. |
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(92-42)-9210002, 9210004 |
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Address |
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Planning and Development Department, |
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Government of Punjab |
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Civil Secretariat |
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Lahore |
TA Amount (US$ '000)
950.00
Sector/Subsector
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Law & Judiciary
Date of First Listing
21 October 2004
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.
Consulting Services
OUTLINE TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CONSULTANTS 1. The TA will augment existing professional resources available to the province agencies and, in particular, support the program management units at the provincial and district levels. The tasks supported under this TA will be performed by a team of domestic consultants (person-months in parenthesis) comprising: (i) a project coordinator (36); (ii) one police reform adviser (36); (iii) four district police reforms specialists (144); (iv) policy research and evaluation specialist (36); and (v) justice automation specialist (18). 3. International expertise to provide guidance and peer support to the domestic team and counterparts will be engaged: (i) police reforms adviser (3). A substantial pool of resources has been allocated and will be deployed to support training programs and special campaigns on community policing and gender sensitization. 3. Consultants recruited under the TA will report first to the project coordinator who will be responsible for the quality of their performance. Modifications to the scope, terms and activities of consultants recruited under the TA will be decided jointly by the TA project coordinator and the provincial steering committee under AJP and communicated to the consultants via the project coordinator. 4. The inputs of each consultant will be directed by the project coordinator around the four components of the TA (i) high quality investigations; (ii) community policing programs; (iii) effective public oversight; (iv) support to local justice institutions; and (iv) advancing national policy dialogue on police reforms. 1 Project Coordinator (36 person months) (i) The Project Coordinator shall be a senior police sector expert and will provide technical guidance, coordinated vision, need identification and ensure policy implementation. (ii) Review documentation arising from Government and aid agency initiatives in support of GRAPs; liaise with IAs including the MWD PSO, specifically assisting them to ensure that TA-financed activities are so designed as to exploit every opportunity to research, document, and disseminate policy and operational lessons from implementation experience. (iii) Support AJP PMU in designing, planning and implementing policy dialogue and communications strategy. (iv) Design, plan and conduct public conferences, workshops and media campaigns to promote gender equality and gender reform agenda. (v) Coordinate training activities and provide technical assistance to human resource development activities in pilot districts. (vi) Provide technical assistance in training of police and management of training activities. (vii) Support Policy Research and Evaluation Specialist in preparation of papers, reports and case studies. (viii) Facilitate effective communication of PM&E results to all stakeholders. (ix) Assist in designing and implementing APR processes, evaluating the quality of that process, preparing reports for the NSC and disseminating the results. (x) Any other duties that may be assigned by the AJP Program Director or AJP ADTA Programme Coordinator. 2. Police Reform Specialist (1 position, 36 person months) (i) The Police Specialist shall be a multi- disciplinary person with a law degree and experience with police administration. S/he should be familiar with public sector budgetary procedures and issues of restructuring and capable of legislative drafting. (ii) Review documentation of government and donor initiatives in support of devolution and access to justice reforms and liaise with IAs to ensure TA financed activities are effectively monitored and evaluated. (iii) Assist IAs and other stakeholders in design and review of Investment Proposals (IPs), under the TA funds and AJP resources. (iv) Maintain regular liaison with all stakeholders (government, civil society /NGO and donors) associated with GRAPs' implementation process and provide appropriate technical and other support as directed by the Project Coordinator. (v) Maintain regular dialogue with representatives of executing and implementing agencies associated with ADB's programs supporting AJP, DSP and GRAPs. (vi) Assist in designing and implementing APR processes, evaluating the quality of that process, preparing reports for the steering committee and disseminating the results. (vii) Provide regular reports and perform any other duties that may be assigned by the AJP Program Director or ADTA Program Coordinator. 3. Assistant Police Reform Specialists (4 positions, 144 person months) (i) Assist the district police officer, in charge police stations and DSPCs in preparing annual policing plans. (ii) Design and launch community-policing campaigns and prepare monitoring reports for the Government to review and if necessary modify the activities and approaches to community policing. (iii) Assist the District PSCs and DCJCCs in undertaking the monitoring functions and assist in preparation of proformas and documentation for effective functioning of local oversight institutions (iv) Maintain and develop active coordination with local civil society groups specially advocacy NGOs and community based organizations to facilitate informed police-citizenry relationships. (v) Provide regular reports and perform any other duties that may be assigned by the AJP Program Director or ADTA Programme Coordinator 4. Policy Research and Evaluation Specialist (36 person months) (i) Review all relevant documentation on police reforms in Pakistan and associated aid financed support programs and identify key areas for policy research in the context of the pilot project. (ii) Review AJP PM&E system and make recommendations to ensure that appropriate indicators and means of verification for this pilot project are incorporated. (iii) Assist Gender specialist to conduct quarterly gender audit of the pilot project as part of the AJP. (iv) Assist to conduct policy dialogues through various forums enabling police reform stakeholders to analyze policy implications of implementation experience. (v) Produce occasional policy papers and cases studies for dissemination through publications, workshops and seminars. (vi) Assist in conduct of APR processes, evaluating the quality of that process, preparing reports for the NPSC and disseminating the results. (vii) Provide regular reports and perform any other duties that may be assigned by the AJP Program Director or ADTA Programme Coordinator. 5. Justice System Automation Specialist (18 person months) (i) Assimilate and review the Automation Plans prepared under ADB TA 3433 and any follow up work carried out (ii) Prepare networking environment between the provincial police, district police, over sight bodies and local government for increased access to information and simplifying complaint procedures (iii) Prior to their submission, vet and approve all project proposals prepared by the stakeholders to (1) ensure standardization of technology platform (hardware & software) at the national level as well as compatibility with the Automation Plan, (2) check wasteful expenditure on equipment (iv) Assess capacity of the existing MIS departments and concerned staff of the stakeholders and make appropriate recommendations for their strengthening in terms of provision of additional resources and training. (v) Assist Government to develop, introduce, pilot, and upscale electronic-governance systems and techniques, through engagement with public institutions and private sector agencies (consultants, tertiary institutions, NGOs). B. International Consulting Services (1 positions, 3 months total) 1. Police Reforms Adviser (3 person months) (i) Providing design, operational and technical support to implementation of the activities under the ADTA (ii) Undertake peer periodic peer review of the ADTA implementation strategy and advise the team of domestic consultants of international lessons and experience in police and justice reforms. (iii) Providing technical guidance and mentoring to the Government and Pakistan Resident Mission to enhance the TA effectiveness
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
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3 June 2004 |
Recruitment of Consultants
Recruitment of Consultants expected in January 2005.
Project Officer
Douglas John Porter (632-)
Special Leave w/o Pay
dporter@adb.org
AOTA: PAK 37204-01
Project Name
Strengthening Coordination and Alignment of Government Operations to Devolution
Executing Agency
Ministry of Finance
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Contact |
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Secretary, Finance |
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Fax. No. |
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051-9218062 |
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Tel. No. |
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051-9210291 |
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Address |
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MInistry of Finance |
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Block C |
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Pak Secretariat |
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Islamabad |
TA Amount (US$ '000)
450.00
Sector/Subsector
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Subnational Government Administration
Date of First Listing
14 February 2004
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, eg., 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 poilcy and procedures.
Consulting Services
Domestic Consulting Services: Province Reform Specialists- 4 positions, 40 person months total, duty stations will be Quetta, Peshawar, Karachi and Lahore. Sector Reform Specialists- 8 person months, 2 positions total- Health, Education, Municipal Services, Roads and Local Infrastructure. Administration and Procurement Specialist 1 position, 12 person months total. Provincial Civil Society Coordinators 3 positions, 18 person months total. The inputs for each consultant will be directed around the three components of the TA- poverty and government reform program management, sector wide reform strategies and operational design and support.
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
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30 May 2003 |
Recruitment of Consultants
7 December 2004
Project Officer
Douglas John Porter (632-)
Special Leave w/o Pay
dporter@adb.org
LOAN: PAK 37213-01
Project Name
Second Balochistan Resource Management Program
Executing Agency
Finance Department, Government of Balochistan
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Contact |
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Mr. Mahfooz Ali Khan, Finance Secretary |
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Tel. No. |
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92-81-9201272 |
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Address |
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Government of Balochistan |
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Pakistan |
Loan Amount (US$ million)
100.00
Sector/Subsector
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Public Finance & Expenditure Management
Date of First Listing
1 September 2008
Project Impact
The long-term impact of BRMP II is higher and sustained economic growth and lower poverty incidence.
Project Outcome
The outcome of BRMP II is greater government efficiency in public resource management, characterized by better fiscal resource generation and increased efficiency in resource allocation and utilization. This is to be achieved through reforms that will expand the resource envelope, raise fiduciary controls and safeguards, improve fiscal planning and coordination, and strengthen social service delivery mechanisms.
Project Outputs
Outputs: 1. Fiscal and financial management improved and made more efficient; 2. Pension and general provident fund system for the civil service made financially sustainable; 3. Private sector involvement in minerals sector development facilitated; 4. Service delivery in education and health made more responsive to public needs.
Procurement
Goods
tbd
Services
tbd
Environmental Category
C
Project Processing Stage
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Loan Negotiations Completed |
: |
26 September 2008 |
Project Officer
Jose Antonio R. Tan III (632-6808)
Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD
jatan@adb.org
LOAN: PAK 42163-01
Project Name
Accelerating Economic Transformation Program (Subprogram 1)
Executing Agency
Ministry of Finance
Loan Amount (US$ million)
500.00
Sector/Subsector
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Economic Management
Date of First Listing
16 June 2008
Project Impact
The proposed AETP will help Pakistan achieve and sustain higher economic growth in the medium term.
Project Outcome
The expected outcome of the Program is structural transformation of Pakistan's economy.
Project Outputs
The expected outputs of the program are: (i) removal of price, fiscal and structural distortions in the agriculture and energy sectors in the short term, with the objective of resolving the present food and energy crisis and averting future crises; (ii) accelerated value creation in industry, agriculture and services through structural reforms, including greater private sector participation; and (iii) sound financial intermediation.
Procurement
Goods
The loan proceeds will be used to finance the foreign exchange cost of items produced and procured in ADB member countries, other than the items specified in the negative list of ineligible items and imports financed by other bilateral and multilateral sources. The proceeds of the program loan will be disbursed to Pakistan as the Borrower in accordance with the provisions of ADB's simplification of disbursement procedures and related requirements for program loans. Loan proceeds will be disbursed for a broad range of imports on the basis of a certificate provided by the Government stipulating that the value of the total imports of Pakistan, minus its imports from nonmember countries, ineligible imports, and imports financed under other official development assistance, is equal to or greater than the amount of the loan expected to be disbursed during a particular year. ADB reserves the right to audit the use of loan proceeds and verify the accuracy of the Government's certification.
Services
Not Applicable
Environmental Category
C
Project Processing Stage
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Approved by the Bank |
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30 September 2008 |
Project Officer
Ramesh Subramaniam (632-6300)
Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD
rsubramaniam@adb.org
PPTA: (N) PAK 42163-02
Project Name
Accelerating Economic Transformation Program
Executing Agency
Ministry of Finance
TA Amount (US$ '000)
800.00
Sector/Subsector
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Economic Management
Date of First Listing
26 September 2008
Project Impact
Facilitation of economic transformation in Pakistan.
Project Outcome
Successful implementation of a slice of reform (i.e., transformation agenda and financial sector development under AETP).
Project Outputs
1. Implementing structural transformation 1.1. Support to High Level Working Group; coordination with provincial governments; implementation of the action plan 1.2. Short-term investment climate measures (Labor and skills) 1.3. Assessment of policy, tax, and institutional distortions and incentives 2. Financial sector development 2.1. Establishment and roll-out of consolidated supervision 2.2. Non-bank financial sector development to aid structural transformation
Consulting Services
It is estimated that 5-6 international experts and 6 national experts will be required with expertise in the following areas: (i) implementing structural transformation (10 person-months international and 20 person-months national), and (ii) financial sector development (5 person-months international and 20 person-months national). However, depending on the emerging circumstances, the CWRD team implementing the TA will retain flexibility on the number and person-month allocations between the categories as well as their tasks. All experts will be recruited on an individual basis, given the disparate nature of the tasks involved, and the possible need to recruit and deploy consultants at different points in time subject to reform traction.
Environmental Assessment
Not Required
Project Processing Stage
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Approved by the Bank |
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30 September 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
The TA will be implemented over a period of 2 years starting in September 2008 and running until August 2010.
Project Officer
Ramesh Subramaniam (632-6300)
Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD
rsubramaniam@adb.org
PPTA: PAK 37213-02
Project Name
Supporting the Second Balochistan Resource Management Program
Executing Agency
Finance Department, Government of Balochistan
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Contact |
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Mahfooz Ali Khan, Finance Secretary |
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Tel. No. |
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92-81-9201272 |
TA Amount (US$ '000)
800.00
Sector/Subsector
Law, Economic Management & Public Policy /Public Finance & Expenditure Management
Date of First Listing
1 September 2008
Project Impact
Next generation of public resource management reforms implemented.
Project Outcome
Adoption of program design. Build implementation capacity in key provincial agencies.
Project Outputs
Policy and background papers identifying critical policy reform areas.
Consulting Services
The TA grant is expected to be implemented within 18 months. The TA grant will require about 20 person-months of international and 7 person-months of national consulting services. Consultants will be recruited through firms or as individuals, depending on the expertise available, in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time). Expressions of interest will be sought from both. Where firms are to be hired, consultant selection may use any selection method under ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants, preferably the quality- and cost-based selection method. The type of technical proposal will depend on the contract budgets, specifically, Simplified Technical Proposals for contract budgets over $600,000 and Biodata Technical Proposals for contract budgets of $600,000 and below.
Environmental Assessment
To Be Determined
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
: |
28 May 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
Recruitment of consultants will take place in November 2008.
Project Officer
Jose Antonio R. Tan III (632-6808)
Governance, Finance, and Trade Division, CWRD
jatan@adb.org
Transport and Communications
LOAN: PAK 37559-04
Project Name
National Highway Development Sector Investment Program-Project II
Executing Agency
National Highway Authority
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Contact |
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Raja Nowsherwan, Member (Planning) |
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Fax. No. |
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+92-51-9260418 |
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E-mail |
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nraja@nha.gov.ph |
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Tel. No. |
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+92-51-9260409 |
Loan Amount (US$ million)
200.00
Sector/Subsector
Transport & Communications /Roads & Highways
Date of First Listing
29 August 2007
Project Impact
tbd
Project Outcome
tbd
Project Outputs
tbd
Procurement
Goods
Batch 2 Subprojects involves 4 international competitive bidding contract packages for civil works. Supervisory services for Sukkur-Jacobabad and Zhob-Mughal Kot subprojects are already included in the Batch 1 packages. Procurement notice for contractors and consultant was published at ADB website on 27 June 2007.
Services
Two consulting services packages will provide support for the the bidding process, design review, and construction supervisions of civil works for highway improvement.
Environmental Category
A
Project Processing Stage
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Beginning of Loan Negotiations: Sep 2008. |
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Project Officer
F. Cleo Kawawaki (632-6113)
Infrastructure Division, CWRD
fkawawaki@adb.org
PPTA: PAK 37363-02
Project Name
Preparing Lahore Rapid Mass Transit System Project
Executing Agency
Planning and Development Board
TA Amount (US$ '000)
225.00
Sector/Subsector
Transport & Communications /Railways
Date of First Listing
4 June 2008
Project Impact
The impact is to assist the Punjab provincial government (PPG) with developing the green line (the Project) - the priority line of the RMTS - that will promote sustainable development through a sustainable urban rapid mass transport network system in Lahore.
Project Outcome
The outcome will be a structured design for the Project that is feasible for ADB financing. Eventually, the TA will also help the PPG improve the way to address the increasing demand for travel, by establishing long-term visions and packaged integrated programs of a sustainable transport system that can move people, goods, and services efficiently.
Project Outputs
The TA will assist the PPG in (i) refining the feasibility study and reference design, including an EIA and summary EIA, RP, and poverty impact analysis for the proposed Project, in conformity with ADB's requirements; (ii) designing the project log framework; (iii) developing an implementation and management plan for the Project, (iv) refining sector roadmap and strategic policy framework for sector development including a reform agenda and sector investment plan, which will integrate the proposed Project; and (iv) confirming the technical, economic, and financial viability of the proposed Project.
Consulting Services
The TA will provide for a total of about 15 person-months of consulting services, including about 8 person-months for individual international consultants, and about 7 person-months for individual national consultants. The consultants will provide expertise in (i) urban transport, with specialties in transport policy, planning, and metro railway transport; (ii) resettlement, with specialties in social development; (iii) environment; (iv) transport economics; and (v) financial management and private sector participation.
Environmental Assessment
Required
Project Processing Stage
Recruitment of Consultants
The consultants will be engaged by ADB in accordance with its Guidelines on the Use of Consultants.
Project Officer
Eunkyung Kwon (632-6825)
Social Sectors Division, CWRD
ekwon@adb.org
Water Supply, Sanitation & Waste Management
LOAN: PAK 37220-01
Project Name
MFF - Sindh Cities Improvement Investment Program (Facility Concept)
Executing Agency
Planning and Development Department, Sindh
Loan Amount (US$ million)
300.00
Sector/Subsector
Water Supply, Sanitation & Waste Management /Integrated
Date of First Listing
25 June 2008
Project Impact
The impact of the Investment Program will be the improved health, quality of life in and economic competitiveness of participating secondary towns in Sindh.
Project Outcome
Outcomes of the Investment Program will be enhanced quality, coverage, and reliability of water supply, wastewater and solid waste management services in participating cities.
Project Outputs
The Program will support a comprehensive program of reform for improved urban service planning and management, including increased private sector participation, complemented by priority investments in water supply, wastewater and solid waste management improvements. The Investment Program comprises four parts. Part A supports the establishment of professionalized urban service providers, urban planning capacity, and technical back-stopping for program implementation. Parts B and C will finance targeted infrastructure improvements in water supply and wastewater and in solid waste management, respectively. Part D provides revenue shortfall support for the newly established urban services corporation.
Procurement
Goods
Procurement financed from the ADB loans under the MFF will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2007, as amended from time to time). International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedure will be followed for civil works contracts estimated to cost $5 million or more. Civil works contracts estimated to cost less than $5 million will be procured under national competitive bidding (NCB). Single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure with post-qualification will be adopted for all ICB and NCB civil works contracts under the Investment Program. ADB has reviewed GOS's standard bidding documents and procurement procedures that are used for NCB (civil works and goods) and found them to be consistent with ADB requirements. Water supply and wastewater contracts that may involve civil works combined with supply and installation of equipment/goods will be considered as civil works contracts, regardless of the proportion of costs associated with equipment or goods. ICB procedures will be used to procure goods and services estimated to cost $1,000,000 or more. NCB procedures will be followed for procurement of goods and services estimated to cost less than $1,000,000. For specialized equipment, such as proprietary software and small materials contracts valued less than $100,000, ADB's shopping procedures may be followed. Subprojects under Design-Build and Design-Build-Operate (DBO) modalities will be procured through ADB's two-stage bidding procedure. The evaluation will be undertaken on the basis of lifecycle costing and the resulting DBO contracts performance based. DBO contracts account for the capital investment segment for initial civil works and the 10 years' O&M segment. The ICB threshold of $5 million will be applied to the estimated capital investment cost component. All DBO contracts are subject to prior approval by ADB for subprojects and a full procurement review process regardless of the estimated costs of their capital investment segments and will employ ADB's standard bidding documents whether ICB or NCB procedures are adopted.
Services
Consultants will be selected and engaged using ADB's quality-and cost-based selection procedures and/or least cost selection procedures in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time). Quality -based selection may be required in cases where the technical expertise is the overriding requirement. In some cases where it can be reasonably justified, single source selection may be necessary. Each respective entity, the Program Support Unit, Urban Unit, LGD, and the NSUSC or other USCs, will be responsible for processing consultant recruitment, supervising and monitoring consultants' work. Logistical support will be provided to the consultants by the Program Support Unit, Urban Unit, LGD and/or NSUSC/other USCs; outputs will be reviewed and shared among the various entities, as appropriate.
Environmental Category
To be determined
Project Processing Stage
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SRC Completed |
: |
24 September 2008 |
Project Officer
Kathie M. Julian (632-6431)
Social Sectors Division, CWRD
kjulian@adb.org
LOAN: PAK 37220-02
Project Name
MFF - Sindh Cities Improvement Investment Program (Subproject 1)
Executing Agency
Planning and Development Department, Sindh
Loan Amount (US$ million)
25.00
Sector/Subsector
Water Supply, Sanitation & Waste Management /Integrated
Date of First Listing
27 June 2008
Project Impact
The impact of the Investment Program will be the improved health, quality of life in and economic competitiveness of participating secondary towns in Sindh.
Project Outcome
Outcomes of the Investment Program will be enhanced quality, coverage, and reliability of water supply, wastewater and solid waste management services in participating cities.
Project Outputs
The Program will support a comprehensive program of reform for improved urban service planning and management, including increased private sector participation, complemented by priority investments in water supply, wastewater and solid waste management improvements. The Investment Program comprises four parts. Part A supports the establishment of professionalized urban service providers, urban planning capacity, and technical back-stopping for program implementation. Parts B and C will finance targeted infrastructure improvements in water supply and wastewater and in solid waste management, respectively. Part D provides revenue shortfall support for the newly established urban services corporation.
Procurement
Goods
Procurement financed from the ADB loans under the MFF will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2007, as amended from time to time). International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedure will be followed for civil works contracts estimated to cost $5 million or more. Civil works contracts estimated to cost less than $5 million will be procured under national competitive bidding (NCB). Single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure with post-qualification will be adopted for all ICB and NCB civil works contracts under the Investment Program. ADB has reviewed GOS's standard bidding documents and procurement procedures that are used for NCB (civil works and goods) and found them to be consistent with ADB requirements. Water supply and wastewater contracts that may involve civil works combined with supply and installation of equipment/goods will be considered as civil works contracts, regardless of the proportion of costs associated with equipment of goods. ICB procedures will be used to procure goods and services estimated to cost $1,000,000 or more. NCB procedures will be followed for procurement of goods and services estimated to cost less than $1,000,000. For specialized equipment, such as proprietary software and small materials contracts valued less than $100,000, ADB's shopping procedures may be followed. Subprojects under Design-Build and Design-Build-Operate (DBO) modalities will be procured through ADB's two-stage bidding procedure. The evaluation will be undertaken on the basis of lifecycle costing and the resulting DBO contracts performance based. DBO contracts account for the capital investment segment for initial civil works and the 10 years' O&M segment. The ICB threshold of $5 million will be applied to the estimated capital investment cost component. All DBO contracts are subject to prior approval by ADB for subprojects and a full procurement review process regardless of the estimated costs of their capital investment segments and will employ ADB's standard bidding documents whether ICB or NCB procedures are adopted.
Services
Consultants will be selected and engaged using ADB's quality-and-cost-based selection procedures and/or least cost selection procedures in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time). Quality-based selection may be required in cases where the technical expertise is the overriding requirement. In some cases where it can be reasonably justified, single source selection may be necessary. Each respective entity, the Program Support Unit, Urban Unit, LGD, and the NSUSC or other USCs, will be responsible for processing consultant recruitment, supervising and monitoring consultants' work. Logistical support will be provided to the consultants by the Program Support Unit, Urban Unit, LGD and/or NSUSC/other USCs; outputs will be reviewed and shared among the various entities, as appropriate.
Environmental Category
B
Project Processing Stage
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SRC Completed |
: |
24 September 2008 |
Project Officer
Kathie M. Julian (632-6431)
Social Sectors Division, CWRD
kjulian@adb.org
Multisector
AOTA: PAK 39048-01
Project Name
Strengthening Domestic Consulting Services
Executing Agency
Planning Commission
TA Amount (US$ '000)
200.00
Sector/Subsector
Multisector
Date of First Listing
6 September 2005
Objectives and Scope
The objective of the TA is to create conducive environment for domestic consultans' 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 nescessary (ii) Insitutional stregthening of ACEP for overseeing implementation of bylaws and regualtions (iii) Institutional strentgthening of PEC for dispute resolution and adjudication (iv) Installation of a system to track the consultants' complaints from initiation to implementation of final decisions
Consulting Services
The following consultants will be recruited under the TA: A. Institutional Development Specialist/Team Leader (International, 4 months) 1. Policy and Institutional Framework. Review and analyze mandate of the PEC. Carry out organizational analysis with specific reference to mandate implementation systems, structures, communication processes, planning, decision making and monitoring and evaluation. Analyze coordination of the organization with clients and possibilities of assigning an overseeing role to the council, especially that of contracts execution. Also examine coordination with the concerned departments in the provincial governments. 2. Regulatory Role of the Council. Review, with special reference to consulting, provisions for regulating the sectoral activities. Setting up of regulatory framework by the council and its capacities for enforcement of such regulations. Also, analyse causes of non-compliance, if any, by various actors and suggest, together with the legal expert, mechanisms that can facilitate the Council in enforcement. 3. Strengthening of PEC. Prepare, in consultation with the Council and the legal expert, documents containing amended rules and regulations, build capacity of the concerned staff for implementation. If required, hold consultative meetings with concerned provincial authorities for clarifications and wider dissemination of the outcomes. 4. Sector Capacity Building. Examine possibilities of the PEC evolving into knowledge house for the engineering discipline in genera and ACEP transforming into a consulting resource center. 5. Reporting Requirements. Inception report at the end of the first month and a final report one week before end of the TA. B. Institutional Development Specialist (Local, 4 months) 6. Sectoral Mapping. Map key actors involved with details of the roles played by them. This should include regulatory bodies, representative bodies and associations, key clients and others. 7. Policy and Institutional Framework. Extend support to the team leader as per para. 3 above. 8. Voice Raising/ Grievances Redressal Mechanisms. Analyze voice raising and conflict resolution mechanisms for different stakeholders i.e. clients and consultants whereby they can get their grievances addressed. What is the role that PEC is mandated to play and what is the state of affairs in this respect. Thoroughly analyze mandate and representative status of various associations, with special reference to ACEP. Assess capacity of the organization and suggest measures to bridge gaps, if any. 9. Strengthening of the Association. Facilitate the organization in appropriately revising its constitution, developing adequate structures and systems to make it democratic and truly representative of the sector ensuring that elections on sector wide basis are held befor completion of the TA. If required, hold consultative meetings with concerned stakeholders for clarifications and wider dissemination of the outcomes. C. Legal Expert (Local, 4 months). 10. Regulatory Framework Analysis. Review regulatory framework governing PEC vis-à-vis its mandate. Analyze powers conferred upon PEC and legal provisions for enforcement of such powers. In the light of inputs given by Institutional Development Specialists, suggest amendments in the concerned regulatory framework as well as propose enforcement mechanisms. 11. Contracts Implementation. Review state of affairs of adherence to legal contracts. Specifically analyze clauses pertaining to conflict resolution with reference to Arbitration Act of 1940. Comment on existing situation of arbitration and suggest remedial measures. Review possibility of PEC assuming role of arbitrator, while strictly remaining neutral 12. Governance of ACEP. Review constitution of the ACEP, analyze its bylaws with respect to its mandate and suggest changes in the light of input given by the Institutional Development Specialists. D. MIS Specialist (Local, 3 months) 13. Contracts Monitoring/ Complaints Tracking System. Develop tracking system, prepare users manual, install hardware at PEC with an expansion and software at PEC and the Association with a provision of three terminals expandable to another 8 (one each for federal and provincial Planning and Development Division/ Departments). Carry out dry runs and debug. The complaints tracking system should be use friendly and should have provision for real time information on consultants' contracts with their clients. System should also enable ACEP to track the complaints launched with PEC.
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
: |
29 July 2005 |
Recruitment of Consultants
The TA will be implemented over a period of 4 months from 1 January to 30 April 2006.
Project Officer
Asad Aleem (632-5513)
Pakistan Resident Mission
aaleem@adb.org
LOAN: PAK 40337-01
Project Name
MFF-Karachi Mega City Sustainable Development Investment Program (Facility Concept)
Executing Agency
Finance Department,GOS
Loan Amount (US$ million)
800.00
Sector/Subsector
Multisector
Date of First Listing
21 February 2008
Project Impact
The impact of the Investment Program will be an enhanced and sustained contribution of Karachi to national development, and improved quality of life for city residents, particularly the poor.
Project Outcome
Outcomes of the Investment Program will be : (i) strengthened planning, administration and fiscal management; and (ii) increased quality, coverage and reliability of water supply wastewater management, mass transit, and housing.
Project Outputs
The Investment Program comprises four parts. Part A is designed to provide investment program management and support, addressing (i) program management (establishment and staffing of the Program Reform Monitoring Unit (PRMU) and Program Implementation Unit (PIU), (ii) program support (studies, training and capacity development for Karachi's local governments and service providers, and public awareness and outreach), and (iii) independent monitoring and evaluation. Parts B,C, and D are designed to address the critical sub-sector priorities for improved infrastructure, service provision and low-income housing.
Procurement
Goods
Procurement financed from the ADB loans under the MFF will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2007, as amended from time to time). International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedure will be followed for civil works contracts estimated to cost $5 million or more. Civil works contracts estimated to cost less than $5 million will be procured under national competitive bidding (NCB). Single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure with post-qualification will be adopted for all ICB and NCB civil works contracts under the Investment Program. Water supply and sewerage contracts that may involve civil works combined with supply and installation of equipment/goods will be considered as civil works contract regardless of the proportion of costs associated with equipment or goods. ICB procedures will be used to procure goods and services estimated to cost $1,000,000 or more. NCB procedures will be followed for procurement of goods and services estimated to cost less than $1,000,000. For specialized equipment, such as proprietary software and small materials contracts valued less than $100,000, ADB's shopping procedures may be followed. Subprojects under DB and DBO modalities will be procured, in principle, through performance-based procurement procedures consistent with ADB's Procurement Guidelines. The use of two-stage bidding procedure which is preceded by contractor prequalification is proposed for recruiting private contractors under the DBO modality. For tendering DBO contracts, the first stage will involve an evaluation of technical proposals which, if necessary, will be revised to fit specified requirements by means of clarification between the employer and the bidders. The first-stage technical proposal clarification is to be followed by the issuance of amended bidding documents and the submission of final technical proposals and priced bids in the second stage. The selection of the contractor will be based on the minimum annuity payment, which also reflects the lifetime cost approach. DBO contracts account for the capital investment segment for initial civil works and the 10 years' O&M segment. The ICB threshold of $5 million will be applied to the estimated capital investment cost component. All DBO contracts are subject to prior approval by ADB for subprojects and a full procurement review process regardless of the estimated costs of their capical investment segments and whether ICB or NCB procedures are adopted.
Services
Consultants will be selected and engaged using ADB's quality-and cost-based selection procedures and/or least cost selection procedures in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time). Quality-based selection may be required in cases where the technical expertise is the overriding requirement. The default ratio of 80:20 technical and financial weighting will be used. In some cases where it can be reasonably justified, single source selection may be necessary. The PIU, in close consultation with CDGK subproject units, will be responsible for processing consultant recruitment, supervising and monitoring consultants' work. Logistical support will be provided to the consultants by the PIU, and outputs will be reviewed by the PIU in close coordination with respective sector departments within CDGK.
Environmental Category
To be determined
Project Processing Stage
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SRC Completed |
: |
21 February 2008 |
Project Officer
Eunkyung Kwon (632-6825)
Social Sectors Division, CWRD
ekwon@adb.org
LOAN: PAK 40337-02
Project Name
Karachi Mega City Sustainable Development Investment Program (Subproject 1)
Executing Agency
Finance Department,GOS
Loan Amount (US$ million)
300.00
Sector/Subsector
Multisector
Date of First Listing
21 February 2008
Project Impact
The impact of the Investment Program will be an enhanced and sustained contribution of Karachi to national development, and improved quality of life for city residents, particularly the poor.
Project Outcome
Outcomes of the Investment Program will be : (i) strengthened planning, administration and fiscal management; and (ii) increased quality, coverage and reliability of water supply wastewater management, mass transit, and housing.
Project Outputs
The Investment Program comprises four parts. Part A is designed to provide investment program management and support, addressing (i) program management (establishment and staffing of the Program Reform Monitoring Unit (PRMU) and Program Implementation Unit (PIU), (ii) program support (studies, training and capacity development for Karachi's local governments and service providers, and public awareness and outreach), and (iii) independent monitoring and evaluation. Parts B,C, and D are designed to address the critical sub-sector priorities for improved infrastructure, service provision and low-income housing.
Procurement
Goods
Subprojects under DB and DBO modalities will be procured in principle, through performance-based procurement procedures consistent with ADB's Procurement Guidelines.
Services
All consultants will be selected and engaged using ADB's quality-and cost-based selection procedures and/or least cost selection procedures in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time).
Environmental Category
B
Project Processing Stage
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SRC Completed |
: |
21 February 2008 |
Project Officer
Eunkyung Kwon (632-6825)
Social Sectors Division, CWRD
ekwon@adb.org
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