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Upfront capacity development support before sanctioning project finance will help expedite project implementation. At appraisal, weak capacity of the executing agency was identified as among the key risks to the project. Capacity development support was provided through an attached technical assistance, which was also instrumental in putting the project on track after a significant startup delay. On hindsight, the delays may have been minimized if capacity development support was provided prior to loan approval.

Project Number: 46166-001
Project Name: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya
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A longer project implementation period is necessary in projects with geographically challenging state terrain. The completion of this project was extended twice, for a total of 18 months, basically because of startup delays. Despite the delays that amounted to 30% overrun, completing the project in 6.5 years is a remarkable achievement for a first-time executing agency and for the first multisector project in the human development sector in a geographically challenging terrain.

Project Number: 46166-001
Project Name: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya
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To improve the project’s environmental performance, the design should ensure (a) early mobilization of environment specialists and consultants; and (b) clarity on safeguards requirements among the project staff, consultants, and contractors from commencement to closure. Some subproject works commenced without the required ADB-cleared initial environmental examination (IEE) reports, in response to which, a corrective action plan was agreed between ADB and the executing agency.

Project Number: 46166-001
Project Name: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya
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A more in-depth assessment of the executing agency’s capacity during appraisal could have avoided delays and revisions in scope. In this case, the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) was a new entity, with little prior experience in undertaking large-scale skills development activities. The MSSDS, along with the state Department of Education, comprised the two original project implementation units.

Project Number: 46166-001
Project Name: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya
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An effective data or document management system for the project is critical to ensure data availability and consistency even after the project has been completed. Through an attached technical assistance, the project provided capacity development workshops to the Meghalaya State Skill Development Society and relevant government agencies in data collection, data consistency, and quality assurance.

Project Number: 46166-001
Project Name: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya
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Government schools need to be included in future similar projects. While government-aided private schools were included, it was not clear why government schools that required enhancement support the most were completely exempted from the project scope.

Project Number: 46166-001
Project Name: Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya
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In road projects that address rural development, socioeconomic data on the impact of the project and traffic volumes are often difficult to obtain.

Project Number: 40423-023
Project Name: Rural Connectivity Investment Program – Tranche 1
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Efficient and effective procurement and project and contract management are crucial to minimizing time and cost overruns.

Project Number: 40423-023
Project Name: Rural Connectivity Investment Program (Tranche 1)
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Overstretching staff time and capacity impacts the efficiency and sustainability of project institutions.

Project Number: 40423-023
Project Name: Rural Connectivity Investment Program (Tranche 1)
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Quality monitoring and reporting requires adequate staff resources and implementation mechanisms.

Project Number: 40423-023
Project Name: Rural Connectivity Investment Program (Tranche 1)
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Inclusive road safety measures and a comprehensive maintenance action plan are essential to maximizing the benefits and ensuring the sustainability of road improvements.

Project Number: 40423-023
Project Name: Rural Connectivity Investment Program (Tranche 1)
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