Action on Climate Change in South Asia

The TCR noted that consultants’ performance was a key factor in achieving delivery. Engaging quality consultants is important, and that in the case of high ADB staff turnover, consultants can play a role in keeping the project going. Core consultants and national experts provided institutional memory and, by working together, they were able to deliver quality outputs in a timely manner. SAOD has confirmed this when finalizing this validation report. Changes in ADB personnel did not, therefore, significantly affect progress.