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In a centrally controlled finance sector environment like Uzbekistan, gradual easing of constraints is the appropriate approach. A project such as this one can be successful in easing the constraints to local currency cash loans, loan terms, and the capacity of participating commercial banks for MSE lending. However, it cannot address other constraints identified at appraisal such as restrictions on dollar-denominated cash loans, and those encountered during implementation, such as restrictions on microcredit organizations and cash balances of banks.

Project Number: 42007-013
Project Name: Second Small and Microfinance Development Project
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The regulatory bottlenecks affecting project implementation need to be assessed rigorously at appraisal and the relevant government agencies and stakeholders need to be proactive in resolving implementation issues. In addition, to achieve good project performance, the project design needs to include continuous policy dialogue and knowledge sharing of international best practices.

Project Number: 42007-013
Project Name: Second Small and Microfinance Development Project
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Due diligence of PCBs should be thorough during appraisal. ADB should have taken a more cautious stance in the selection of PCBs, especially when Agrobank had earlier failed to meet the covenant on return on assets.

Project Number: 42007-013
Project Name: Second Small and Microfinance Development Project
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Successful implementation of public financial management (PFM) reforms requires thorough planning and proper sequencing of activities.

Project Number: 41041-013
Project Name: Public Finance Management Reform Project
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EA understanding of ADB procurement guidelines and related government laws and regulations is essential to satisfying the procurement requirements of projects in the most efficacious manner.

Project Number: 41041-013
Project Name: Public Finance Management Reform Project
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Consulting contracts may need to incentivize quality and efficiency to ensure timely delivery and high-quality implementation support services.

Project Number: 41171-022
Project Name: Transport Sector Development Project
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Ensuring an early focus on sustaining government ownership, institutionalizing asset management, and improving the quality of civil works can spur continuing progress in developing a sector-based approach to transport development in the country.

Project Number: 41171-022
Project Name: Transport Sector Development Project
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Rigorous cost-benefit and financial analyses ensure the viability and efficiency of projects as well as the adjustments that must be made.

Project Number: 41171-022
Project Name: Transport Sector Development Project
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Each project should be reappraised during the midterm review and suitable adjustments made to the design, targets, and implementation arrangements and plan. Particular attention should be paid to GAP targets to ensure that they are not overly ambitious;

Project Number: 40086-013
Project Name: Water Resources Management Sector Project
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Back-up power systems for vital functions and the installation of SCADA systems at pumping stations are extremely useful to monitor performance and prevent malfunctioning;

Project Number: 40086-013
Project Name: Water Resources Management Sector Project
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Initial surveys and investigations must be completed promptly as their delay could affect the entire implementation schedule;

Project Number: 40086-013
Project Name: Water Resources Management Sector Project
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The national feasibility studies, design, and master bidding documents shall be completed within 60 days after loan approval; and

Project Number: 40086-013
Project Name: Water Resources Management Sector Project
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The accuracy of the appraisal estimates should be improved for major cost categories, such as works and equipment, or merged in one category (e.g., subprojects 1 and 2) to permit sufficient flexibility.

Project Number: 40086-013
Project Name: Water Resources Management Sector Project
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Project Number: 37536-013
Project Name: Land Improvement Project
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A realistic schedule increases the likelihood of project success.

Project Number: 44318-025
Project Name: Housing for Integrated Rural Development Investment Program - Tranche 2
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