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The development of specialized expertise requires careful selection and the engagement of qualified consultants and proper management of expectations from all parties. Future thinking and foresight is a specialized expertise. It is crucial to identify and engage consultants with proven experience to ensure they can provide the necessary guidance and insights. It is also a new approach for ADB and thus, clear onboarding, communication, and setting expectations for both Staff and consultants who were critiical to the success of the TA.

Project Number: 52299-001
Project Name: Demonstrating Future Thinking and Foresight in Developing Member Countries
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The selection of suitable participating financial institution (PFI) partners is important to better implement a financial intermediation loan project. PFIs that are financially sound, have good track records, and are committed toward serving rural enterprises and SMEs are likely to be effective in implementing financial intermediation loans.

Project Number: 47305-002, 47305-004
Project Name: Horticulture Value Chain Development Project
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Stringent due diligence based on guidelines on the selection of the implementing agency and/or borrower does not ensure successful project implementation. The investment program, given the available multitranche financing facility, could have opened opportunities for other potential qualified banks with stronger experience in solar rooftop onlending, instead of focusing on a single borrower.

Project Number: 49419-002
Project Name: Solar Rooftop Investment Program - Tranche 1
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The choice of executing agency (EA) is critical to project success. The Minifstry of Finance, the project EA, provided strong leadership and was able to engage the private sector efficiently. Its broad, multisector overview of the economy helped ensure relevant outcomes from the project, and its central ministerial position facilitated effective coordination across multiple ministries.

Project Number: 42466-015
Project Name: Skills for Employment Investment Program - Tranche 1
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