Road Connectivity Sector I

Project readiness. Based on the government's feasibility studies, the project prepared a long list of indicative sample and non-sample projects at appraisal. The engineering designs were completed during implementation. The project cost estimate increased significantly during the detailed design and procurement stage because of several external factors, and this necessitated a reduction in project scope. This indicates that adequate project readiness should be ensured during appraisal, by advancing detailed design and procurement before project approval and agreement signing.