Improving Efficiency in Public Service Procurement, Delivery, and Financing

Having the IAs administer the workshops, seminars, and an international study tour not only strengthened project ownership, but also minimized the administrative and logistical responsibility of ADB. Contrary to the original plan of preparing an advance payment facility to implement the activities, ADB made direct payments to suppliers and contractors and reimbursed justifiable, project-related costs incurred by the government.