Bangladesh 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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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 Bangladesh
Agriculture and Natural Resources
AOTA: (N) BAN 40535-01
Project Name
Developing Innovative Approaches to Management of Major Irrigation Systems
Executing Agency
Bangladesh Water Development Board
TA Amount (US$ '000)
750.00
Sector/Subsector
Agriculture & Natural Resources /Water Resources Management
Date of First Listing
8 October 2008
Project Impact
The impact of the TA will be support to the operationalization of NWPo and implementation of the NWMP and the Guidelines for Participatory Water Management (GPWPM) to enhance the performance of major irrigation schemes.
Project Outcome
The TA outcome will be effective and sustainable implementation of the ensuing loan project with active participation of beneficiaries, private sector operators, and local government institutions. The TA and the loan project will contribute to the implementation of Government's strategy for poverty reduction through improved water resources management resulting in increased diversified agricultural production.
Project Outputs
The specific outputs will comprise: (i) regulatory and institutional measures for participatory O&M planning and implementation, including institutional capacity buildilng programs; (ii) models for effective o&M planning, implementation and funding by beneficiaries and the Government; (iii) innovative mechanisms, including PPPs for efficient management and O&M of large irrigation systems; and (iv) project design and detailed implementation and management arrangements developed and agreed with the Government. It is anticipated that these new management concepts would be replicated throughout Bangladesh.
Consulting Services
Consulting services will be provided for a total of 41-person months, comprising 12 person-months of international consultants, and 29 person-months of national consultants - (i) International: O&M Specialist (Team Leader); Water Management Institutions Specialist, Procurement Management Specialist, Adviser Policy and Regulatory Framework, Project Economics and Finance and PPP Specialist; (ii) National: Water Resources Specialist (Deputy Team Leader), O&M Engineer, Procurement Specialist, Insitutional Specialist, Planning and Implementation Specialist, Social Development and Resettlement, Financial Specialist, Environmentalist, Project Economist, and Legal Specialist.
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
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11 September 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
Recruitment of Consultants expected to take place on December 2008
Project Officer
Plamen Bozakov (632-6805)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Social Services Div, SARD
pbozakov@adb.org
Education
AOTA: BAN 39297-01
Project Name
Capacity Development for Madrasah Education (Support for Capacity Building in Madrasah Schools)
Executing Agency
Ministry of Education
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Contact |
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Mr. Md. Momtajul Islam, Secretary |
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Fax. No. |
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88-02-7167577 |
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Tel. No. |
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88-02-7168711 |
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Address |
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Ministry of Education |
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Bldg No. 6, Floor 17 & 18 |
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Bangladesh Secretariat |
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Dhaka 1000, Bangladesh |
TA Amount (US$ '000)
700.00
Sector/Subsector
Education /Basic Education
Date of First Listing
21 August 2008
Project Impact
The impact will be modernization and mainstreaming of madrasah education at primary and secondary levels leading to improved learning outcomes.
Project Outcome
The outcomes of the TA will be a strengthened Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board (BMEB) with increased human and institutional capacity.
Project Outputs
The expected outputs: (i) a comprehensive analysis of the madrasah education sub-sector; (ii) strategies and a roadmap for developing the madrasah education sub-sector, and (iii) proposals for investments in priority areas for modernizing/mainstream the madrasah education sub-sector.
Consulting Services
An international consulting firm in association with national consultants will be engaged in accordance with ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time). The TA will provide a total of 50 person-months (pm) of consulting services (16 pm of international and 34 pm of national).
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
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27 July 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
Recruitment of consultants is expected to take place tentatively in the first quarter of 2009.
Project Officer
Kowsar P. Chowdhury (632-6978)
Agriculture, Natural Resources and Social Services Div, SARD
kchowdhury@adb.org
PPTA: BAN 42122-01
Project Name
Primary Education Sector Development Program
Executing Agency
Primary and Mass Education Division
TA Amount (US$ '000)
990.00
Sector/Subsector
Education /Education Sector Development
Date of First Listing
15 August 2008
Project Impact
The TA will assist the Government in preparing the proposed PESDP that will help an inclusive approach to improve quality, efficiency and performance of primary education subsector. The ultimate impact of the TA will be measurable progress towards equitable and quality learning outcomes for eligible school age children, particularly the poor, ethnic minorities and those living in remote and vulnerable areas.
Project Outcome
The outcome of the TA will be a program design agreed between the Government, ADB and interested development partners.
Project Outputs
The TA will have the following outputs: (i) situation analysis based on rapid assessment of PEDPII implementation and lessons learned; (ii) a macro/sector plan for the proposed PESDP including a common policy and financing framework and joint partnership agreement to provide options for coordinated financing from the Government and interested DPs including ADB under a program based approach; and (iii) a program design proposal which includes clusters of pooled and parallel financing modalities to support the Government's education for all program through flexible implementation arrangements with a particular focus on targeted capacity development to support quality and equity at school level.
Consulting Services
The TA will employ the services of 23 person-months of international and 55 person-months of domestic consultants for a total of 78 person-months. The consultants will be engaged by ADB through a firm as well as on an individual basis in accordance with the Guidelines on the Use of Consultants. Interested DPs will use their respective procedures for consultants that they finance to supplement the TA.
Environmental Assessment
Required
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
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29 June 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
The TA will be implemented over a period of 7 months, commencing in November 2008 and ending in June 2009.
Project Officer
Brajesh Panth (632-5512)
Bangladesh Resident Mission
bpanth@adb.org
Energy
PPTA: (N) BAN 37113-01
Project Name
Power System Efficiency Improvement
Executing Agency
Power Division-Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources
TA Amount (US$ '000)
1,200.00
Sector/Subsector
Energy /Energy Sector Development
Date of First Listing
7 October 2008
Project Impact
The impact of the proposed TA (and outcome of the ensuing loan) will be increased power supply capacity and improved efficiency in the power sector.
Project Outcome
The outcome of the proposed TA is to develop a least-cost project design and feasibility studies agreed between the Government and ADB along with a power sector energy efficiency program to be adopted by the Government.
Project Outputs
The key outputs of the proposed TA will be (i) overall power sector assessment report in terms of energy efficiency; (ii) an update of electricity demand forecast to define medium-term investment requirements for energy efficiency improvements in power generation, transmission and distribution systems; (iii) a comprehensive power sector efficiency strategy and sub-sector specific action plans to address both supply and demand side management measures; (iv) a study report for initial benchmark indicators with regard to sector performance and efficiency; (v) an energy efficiency capacity development program; (vi) identification of candidate energy efficiency components for ADB financing; and (vii) a feasibility study report including scope of ensuing project; cost estimates; technical, financial, economic, and socioeconomic analysis; environmental analysis; social impact assessment.
Consulting Services
The TA will require 22 person-months of international and 30 person-months of national consulting services. An international consulting firm, in association with national consultants, will be recruited under the TA using ADB's simplified technical proposal and the quality-and-cost bases selection parocedures. In parallel, an international energy efficiency policy specialist (individual) will be recruited for 4 person-months immediately after TA approval to provide upstream policy input and basis for preparation of energy efficiency strategy and program for the power sector in Bangladesh. All consultants will be recruited in accordance with ADB's Guidelineson the Use of Consultants.
Environmental Assessment
To Be Determined
Project Processing Stage
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Fact-Finding Mission Completed |
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11 September 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
Recruitment of Consultants expected to take place in January 2009.
Project Officer
Pil-Bae Song (632-6947)
Energy Division, SARD
psong@adb.org
Finance
Grant: BAN 41671-02
Project Name
Developing Inclusive Insurance Sector (JFPR project)
Executing Agency
Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation
Grant Amount (US$ '000)
2,000.00
Sector/Subsector
Finance /Finance Sector Development
Date of First Listing
27 June 2008
Project Impact
The expected impacts of the Project are (i) increased income and improved welfare of poor rural households with migrant worker family members through productive use of remittance incomes, and (ii) economic growth with enhanced official inflow of remittances and foreign exchange earnings.
Project Outcome
The outcomes will be: (i) increased reliable and low cost formal and semi-formal remittance financial services especially for rural poor households, (ii) improved knowledge and use among the migrant workers and their families about formal and semi-formal remittances and other financial and non-financial services, (iii) better investment opportunities including microenterprise development with remittance incomes among the rural households, and (iv) increased remittance inflow through formal and semi-formal channels.
Project Outputs
Potential outputs include: (i) policy and legal review, (ii) remittance corridor analysis, (iii) remittance product development; (iv) awarness creation campaign and remittance financial literacy training, (v) investment opportunity development, and (vi) enterprise development support.
Consulting Services
Consulting Services yet to be determined.
Environmental Assessment
Not Required
Project Processing Stage
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SRC Completed |
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29 August 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
Project Officer
Mayumi Ozaki (632-5347)
Governance, Finance and Trade Division, SARD
mozaki@adb.org
Multisector
AOTA: BAN 40517-01
Project Name
Capacity Development for the Infrastructure Development Company Limited
Executing Agency
Ministry of Finance
TA Amount (US$ '000)
500.00
Sector/Subsector
Multisector
Date of First Listing
16 July 2008
Project Impact
Improved Infrastructure Development
Project Outcome
The TA outcomes are (i) Creation of an enabling environment for PPPs, (ii) Assistance to IIPDF for catalyzing PPP development in Bangladesh, (iii) Capacity development to IDCOL and other relevant Government staff.
Project Outputs
Outputs are: (i) Diagnostic review of the capacity shortfalls at IDCOL, (ii) Design, plan and implementation of training programs reflecting the results of the diagnostics, (iii) Study tours and exposure visits for benchmarking and best practice, (iv) Training on environment and social safeguards, (v) training to Government and other public sector entities staff, (vi) successful absorption of the ADB loan by IDCOL, (vii) PPP policy and; (viii) PPP mainstreamed in public sector entities
Consulting Services
A total of 20 person-months of international and 22 person-months of national consulting services. 6 consultants are to be recruited: 1 international financial institution management specialist/team leader (8 person-months); 1 international financial management and accounting specialist (6 person-months); 1 international infrastructure investment and PPP specialist (6 person-months); 1 national PPP specialist (8 person-months); 1 Environmental Safeguard Specialist (7 person-months) and 1 Social Safeguard Specialist (7 person-months).
Project Processing Stage
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Approved by the Bank |
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2 October 2008 |
Recruitment of Consultants
Recruitment of Consultants expected to take place on October 2008.
Project Officer
Peter Marro (632-5193)
Governance, Finance and Trade Division, SARD
pmarro@adb.org
LOAN: BAN 40517-01
Project Name
Public-Private Infrastructure Development Facility (PPIDF)
Executing Agency
Finance Division, Ministry of Finance (EA)
Loan Amount (US$ million)
165.00
Sector/Subsector
Multisector
Date of First Listing
12 July 2007
Project Impact
Accelerate the development of the country's infrastructure sector by enhancing private sector participation in infrastructure development in Bangladesh to promote economic growth and reduce poverty
Project Outcome
Medium- to long-term financing by IDCOL to small, medium, and large private sector-led infrastructure projects in Bangladesh and expansion of IDCOL's renewable energy program
Project Outputs
1. Enhance efficiency of IDCOL in mobilizing resources for the financing of infrastructure projects 2. Enhance governance at IDCOL 3. Mobilize cofinancing for infrastructure 4. Improve capacity of IDCOL to mobilize long-term capital and provide long-term financing to eligible projects, in line with its mandate 5. Enhance MIS and improve capacity at IDCOL to ensure that ADB funds are used for projects that conform to ADB's environmental and social standards norms through relevant TA support
Procurement
Goods
tbd
Services
tbd
Environmental Category
FI
Project Processing Stage
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Approved by the Bank |
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2 October 2008 |
Project Officer
Peter Marro (632-5193)
Governance, Finance and Trade Division, SARD
pmarro@adb.org
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