Urban development projects are inherently complex, involving various sectors and agencies, numerous infrastructure works, and significant safeguard impacts; thus they require tight coordination among all stakeholders. Considering the sector and institutional complexities, sufficient time should be allowed to scope, design, and implement urban projects. While the project management setup and implementation arrangements were generally relevant and effective, the interagency coordination necessary for the project was at times inadequate. In view of the rapid urban development in Fuzhou, which caused frequent changes in project design as well as land acquisition and resettlement difficulties, project implementation could have been improved if there had been adequate staff resources with a mixed skills set within the project coordination institutions, careful risk assessment and mitigation planning, and a more realistic implementation period.
Fuzhou Environmental Improvement Project