Elements of the project were technically complex. While the technical assistance consultants did a good job of specifying the system requirements, there were insufficient resources to fully familiarize the client with the technical approach, and to moderate requests for system enhancements. As a result, there was a communication gap between the client and the National Land Information System (NLIS) contractor, which ultimately resulted in the system design moving away from the structure originally specified. Additional technical resources would have mitigated, and might have avoided, this situation. ADB's midterm review suggested that a third-party review of the NLIS design be carried out. This was not taken up although it might have resulted in a better outcome.
Cadastral Survey and Land Registration Project