Inadequate preparation at appraisal and readiness at approval caused the problems encountered during implementation. An urban development master plan and more importantly a detailed feasibility study to fully assess costs and alternatives was not in place prior to appraisal. As a result, the project required (i) further detailed studies during an extended initial implementation phase, and (ii) supplementary financing. Because a comprehensive feasibility study was lacking, the project implementation assistance consultants had to undertake a significant number of feasibility options analyses prior to development of the preliminary designs and bid documents, which led to delays in the project's initial implementation phase. From the initial cost estimate of $10 million, the actual project cost increased to $17.8 million, requiring supplemental financing and resulting in further implementation delays. [Main text, para. 53]
Sanitation and Drainage Project