Spreading a large number of subprojects in a wide geographical area can reduce implementation efficiency and negatively affect subproject documentation and approval. A set of selection criteria guided this sector project’s investment size of approximately $0.5 million–$4.0 million per subproject. This resulted in many small subprojects that were geographically dispersed and generally failed to complement other infrastructure and hence synergize development impacts in the provinces. This was more evident in Phase 1 than in Phase 2. The distribution of subprojects over 13 provinces under Phase 11 significantly reduced implementation efficiency and led to improper document preparation and approval.
Integrated Rural Development Sector Project in the Central Provinces