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Subsidized credit when sourced from a grant may be used as an immediate and emergency response to the financing needs of those severely affected by disaster. However, it is not sustainable over time when grant funds are no longer available. It is basically a stop gap measure in an emergency. There are costs to the delivery of financial services that need to be considered in product pricing to help financial institutions sustain their operations and continue serving targeted households. These institutions need to price their loan products to allow for full cost recovery.

Project Number: 49202-001
Project Name: Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihood Restoration for Earthquake-Affected Communities
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Design flexibility is essential in the smooth implementation of an emergency response project. It allows the executing agency and project teams to make necessary changes in the project scope and helps in the alignment of project activities with the realities on the ground. The preparation of technical design and approval processes for an emergency assistance project needs to be developed on time to meet the immediate needs of households and communities for recovery.

Project Number: 49202-001
Project Name: Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihood Restoration for Earthquake-Affected Communities
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Rebuilding model schools provides opportunities to demonstrate their usefulness to the larger school program and to communities particularly in building disaster-resilient schools, and to develop knowledge and skills in disaster risk management. It also provides a space for greater social inclusion and increased ownership as local authorities and communities are mobilized for rebuilding and reconstruction.

Project Number: 49202-001
Project Name: Disaster Risk Reduction and Livelihood Restoration for Earthquake-Affected Communities
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The use of ADB loans for land acquisition and resettlement (LAR) needs to be carefully studied and advances made in this regard need to be closely monitored.

Project Number: 33307-023
Project Name: GMS Kunming-Haiphong Transport Corridor - Noi Bai-Lao Cai Highway Project
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Minimizing the risk of implementation delays in ADB transport infrastructure projects in Viet Nam requires strong prequalification procedures, appropriate contract packaging, and the development of a robust national contracting industry.

Project Number: 33307-023
Project Name: GMS Kunming-Haiphong Transport Corridor - Noi Bai-Lao Cai Highway Project
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More detailed design and cost estimates and the incorporation of well-studied price increase projections in project contingencies will minimize the risk of cost overruns.

Project Number: 33307-023
Project Name: GMS Kunming-Haiphong Transport Corridor - Noi Bai-Lao Cai Highway Project
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Project management teams need to have enough flexibility to adjust the project scope as opportunities or challenges arise during implementation.

Project Number: 38347-022
Project Name: Information and Communications Technology Development Project
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Championship, training, and awareness-building facilitate the transition to new, information technology-based business processes and systems.

Project Number: 38347-022
Project Name: Information and Communications Technology Development Project
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Successful reform programs require thorough background analysis and research, extensive consultations, and strong national ownership and championship.

Project Number: 50051-001
Project Name: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1
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A sequential, long-term approach to reforms facilitates ADB deeper engagement in country reform processes and develops greater synergy in ADB country operations.

Project Number: 50051-001
Project Name: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1
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Adequate technical assistance (TA) is essential to enhancing reform design and implementation and accelerating the reform process.

Project Number: 50051-001
Project Name: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1
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Close coordination enhances the outcome and value-addition of each donor’s contribution to the reform process in developing countries.

Project Number: 50051-001
Project Name: Improving Public Expenditure Quality Program, Subprogram 1
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Multilateral and bilateral agreement would be more helpful if undertaken before loan approval as it would indicate buy-in and commitment by participating countries.

Project Number: 40054-013
Project Name: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Information Highway
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Consultation with service agencies during project design stage is best, as their hands-on experience and knowledge of the sector would enhance project availability and allow them to align with the proposed project.

Project Number: 40054-013
Project Name: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Information Highway
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The economic value of existing water supplies, the critical factor in determining the project economic performance, was inadequately defined. At the very least, analysis should have been undertaken using realistic time savings resulting from reticulated water for women and children, with the basis for valuing time clearly outlined.

Project Number: 40364-013
Project Name: Central Region Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project
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