In general, program loans should either exclude highly complex and far-reaching policy reforms or build on intensive policy dialogue and enhanced monitoring and review by ADB. Corrective action regarding the scope and implementation arrangements of the program should be considered at an early stage if implementation is observed to fall behind schedule or government capacity, ownership, and commitment show signs of receding. To improve ADB's processing and supervision of complex program loans�particularly those that entail policy reforms, development of legislation, and human resource and institutional development�strong in-house specialist expertise, instead of predominant reliance of consultants, should be ensured, in particular sufficient provision of budget for supervision and staff skills.
Second Phase of the Governance Reform Program