ADB disaster response operations often involve executing and implementing agencies with capacity that is limited either inherently or due to the impacts of an emergency. This is particularly the case in countries such as Fiji where institutional capacity is often weak. The project inception report identified this as an issue facing the Ministry of Works, Transport, and Public Utilities (MWTPU), the main implementing agency for the project. The design and approval process is shortened for an emergency response project, nevertheless it must rigorously assess the adequacy of executing and implementing agency capacity, raise the institutional awareness of ADB procedures, and provide the institution with ongoing support during implementation.
Emergency Flood Recovery (Sector) Project