Capacity in the executing and implementing agencies was expected to be built through the accompanying TA loan. Program outputs like developing sector strategies, implementing expenditure tracking and service delivery surveys, training communities to manage and monitor social service delivery, and other outputs critical to achieving Program outcome depended on effective technical assistance (TA) loan administration. However, executing agency capacity to administer the TA loan was inadequate. Given the capacity constraints in the province, more frequent and regular TA review missions and direct support through ADB- administered TA could have improved Program implementation. However, security concerns made it difficult to attract and retain good consultants.
Balochistan Devolved Social Services Program