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Proper execution of project administration activities relies on the capacity and commitment of borrowers and agencies involved. It is crucial that executing and implementing agencies are well informed of ADB operational procedures and requirements, especially with respect to financial management. This allows a concerned agency to carry out the project activities appropriately and ensure timeliness.

Project Number: 41340-013
Project Name: Advanced Electricity Metering Project
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Timely and appropriate change in the project scope can help enhance project performance. For example, adjustments on the project design during the early stages of implementation can enhance project results at completion. A project scope that requires corrective actions needs to be addressed during midterm review to enable the project to achieve better results.

Project Number: 41340-013
Project Name: Advanced Electricity Metering Project
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Insufficient financial staffing and difficulties in information collection could hinder compliance to ADB financial requirements. During implementation, the IA faced challenges in complying with ADB’s financial management requirements. Submissions of audited project and entity financial statements were delayed because of (i) difficult information collection process, (ii) reports not complying with ADB guidelines, and (iii) insufficient accounting staff because of Uzbekenergo’s unbundling and restructuring.

Project Number: 41340-013
Project Name: Advanced Electricity Metering Project
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Deficiencies in structure and lack of authority can hamper the work of the PMU and create implementation difficulties. Although the PMU was established to coordinate the work of various departments of the executing agency, the PMU structure could have been more effective. The PMU’s role was limited to liaising with ADB and coordinating the inputs of the executing agency’s planning, design, procurement, and construction departments.

Project Number: 41340-013
Project Name: Advanced Electricity Metering Project
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Lack of capacity and experience in executing/implementing agencies as well as lack of reference projects can negatively impact project implementation. This project encountered delays because the executing agency and project management unit (PMU) lacked capacity and prior experience with international financial institution–financed procurement and management of large projects. Moreover, there were no reference projects with similar legal and regional setups to provide lessons and guidance to the executing agency and PMU.

Project Number: 41340-013
Project Name: Advanced Electricity Metering Project
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Lesson
The absence of a dedicated Gender staff in the implementing agency can limit the implementation of the project's Gender action plan (GAP). The reform process in the sector led to the suspension of some GAP activities and necessitated revisions of several GAP activities and targets. Although the factors that caused the delay in the implementation of the GAP were beyond the control of the executing agency, the absence of dedicated Gender staff in the PIU impeded certain GAP activities.

Project Number: 41340-013
Project Name: Advanced Electricity Metering Project
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Good due diligence at appraisal is important to prepare a realistic project costing and schedule, particularly paying attention to the institutional setup, internal review and approval procedures, existing capacity, and prior experience of the government and executing agency in implementing ADB’s and other development partners' projects

Project Number: 43151-023
Project Name: Talimarjan Power Project
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Private sector participation can translate into additional financing to tap other energy sources such as solar and wind, which can complement combined cycle gas turbine technology. Combined with efficient operations, this can boost consumer access to affordable and sustainable electricity.

Project Number: 43151-023
Project Name: Talimarjan Power Project
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It is important for power sector restructuring and unbundling to be supported by capacity building of key agencies and utilities, particularly in financial management.

Project Number: 43151-023
Project Name: Talimarjan Power Project
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In addition to capacity building, staff retention in Uzbekenergo and the power utilities will be critical to ensuring timely completion of future ADB-financed energy projects in Uzbekistan.

Project Number: 43151-023
Project Name: Talimarjan Power Project
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Without implementing the new tariff policy, the government of Uzbekistan will need to consider remunerating the Talimarjan power plant either through direct subsidies, reduced fuel costs, or other economic and/or financial benefits.

Project Number: 43151-023
Project Name: Talimarjan Power Project
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It is crucial for large infrastructure projects involving heavy and oversized equipment to develop logistical arrangements, obtain permits, plan for the reinforcement of transport infrastructure, and secure the necessary financing ahead of loan effectiveness.

Project Number: 43151-023
Project Name: Talimarjan Power Project
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As part of the economic rationale for the project, private sector involvement should be considered for all projects proposed for ADB financing; this is particularly important for former centrally planned economies where the private sector is not yet fully developed.

Project Number: 45120-003
Project Name: Samarkand Solar Power Project
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Private sector financing for solar power plants is increasing in relevance.

Project Number: 45120-003
Project Name: Samarkand Solar Power Project
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Measures to prevent disputes have to be included in contracts and contract administration procedures.

Project Number: 45120-003
Project Name: Samarkand Solar Power Project
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