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A midterm review mission is critical for large complex projects as it allows assessing the consequence of time and cost overruns and accordingly updating the DMF.

Project Number: 41627-023, 41627-033
Project Name: Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Program (Tranches 1 and 2)
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Allowances for possible cost increases in civil works can mitigate the effects of unforeseen geological conditions.

Project Number: 41627-023, 41627-033
Project Name: Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Program (Tranches 1 and 2)
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It is important to have tranche-specific DMFs that are logical, with sound links of outcome and output targets that are formulated in line with the principle of being specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and timebound. For a specific tranche, the outcome and output indicators can jointly work to reflect the appropriateness and continuum of the results chain leading up to the high-level development impacts that are most relevant to the scope and focus of the tranche.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
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The scope and amount of an MFF need to be realistically designed by avoiding an optimistic assumption that the absorptive and implementation capacity of the executing and implementing agencies would achieve a significant improvement during program implementation. Simpler project designs, with specific purposes and fewer agencies involved in a limited number of locations, are also more likely to succeed than those with a broad scope and overly ambitious and complex structures.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
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The choice of a multifinancing facility (MFF)\ as the financing modality for a proposed investment needs to be adequately justified, with due consideration of the fulfillment of preconditions, scope of tranches, and the extent to which an MFF would generate potential value addition in terms of efficiency, portfolio performance, and development results as compared to standalone project-based loans.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
Report Date:
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Adequate due diligence at appraisal can ensure appropriate project design and a realistic project implementation plan and timeframe duly considering the borrower's and executing agency's capacity across institutional, financial, and operational aspects. Identifying and implementing risk mitigation measures and providing adequate early-stage support are crucial in minimizing initial delays and addressing emerging project needs. Risks associated with natural disasters can be an integral component of risk assessment at project design.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Significant implementation delays under both tranches underscore three important points: (i) weather conditions stop works during winter months and even interrupt work during other months, (ii) proper planning is essential so that issues such as inadequate access infrastructure can be taken care of sufficiently in advance, and (iii) extensive geological surveys and testing are crucial in the Himalayan region prior to the detailed project report stage.

Project Number: 41627-023, 41627-033
Project Name: Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Program (Tranches 1 and 2)
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The design and monitoring framework needs to be updated to reflect realistic timelines when delays occur.

Project Number: 41627-023, 41627-033
Project Name: Himachal Pradesh Clean Energy Development Investment Program (Tranches 1 and 2)
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Extending the availability period of a multitranche financing facility (MFF) can result in a better development impact.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Grant funding to utilities needs to adequately consider their financial sustainability requirements.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Climate-proofing, best undertaken on the basis of a sound climate risk assessment, is critical to maximizing the economic benefits and development impacts of ADB projects.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Timely and sustained communication with EAs/IAs is essential to resolving financial management and reporting issues.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Assessment of project readiness should cover not only procurement but also environmental and social safeguards.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Having a pragmatic implementation arrangement and engaging the most appropriate executing and implementing agencies (EAs/IAs) are critical to project success.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Poor quality indicators and design and monitoring framework (DMFs) make progress monitoring and performance evaluation difficult.

Project Number: 37139-023
Project Name: Uttaranchal Power Sector Investment Program - Tranche 1
Report Date:
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