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Lesson
Setting well-considered and realistic targets for indicators can highlight project performance and minimize revisions during implementation. Revision of DMF targets created the notion that the executing agency was merely avoiding a poor or low achievement rating and it should be clearly explained

Project Number: 46094-001
Project Name: Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project (Phase 2)
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Well-trained local government staff and project management consultants on the requirements for involuntary resettlement under ADB and national government guidelines can mitigate challenges. While a resettlement framework was prepared for the project, there was a need to ensure that the implementors understood it well. One approach would be to utilize the first resettlement undertaking as a running case for all participating cities to learn from the initial experiences generated.

Project Number: 46094-001
Project Name: Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project (Phase 2)
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Extending physical completion of works beyond the financial closing of the loan, diminishes ADB’s ability to rigorously monitor and track project progress, safeguards, and technical due diligence.

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: MFF - North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Use of two sample subprojects at the appraisal stage is insufficient to make a reasoned assessment of the economic viability of a project of this size. A broader range of ULBs would have indicated the economic viability, sustainability, and the reform measure needed to ensure the success of the project.

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: MFF - North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Midterm review is a key opportunity for course correction and review of the project design. This opportunity was not fully exploited and design flaws in the DMF remained until the project completion. T

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: MFF - North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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The report and recommendation of the President (RRP) had indicated that 13 of the 25 urban local bodies (ULBs) demonstrated that their municipal cash flows would be sufficient to meet the additional expenditures resulting from the investment program and that the other 12 should propose a financial improvement action plan for sustaining the subprojects. No such action plans were developed. Had these actions plans been developed before subproject approvals, the sustainability of the subprojects would likely have improve

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: MFF - North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Setting realistic contract periods is crucial to timely implementation.

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Well-executed community development activities promote acceptance of the project and its objectives.

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Studies should inform tariff setting to enable appropriate cost recovery of operational expenditures.

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Enhanced project preparedness promotes timely contract awards and loan disbursements.

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Institutionalizing robust operation and maintenance (O&M) processes is vital to sustainability.

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Adequate due diligence at project preparation can help prevent or minimize contract variations and implementation delays.

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Skilled project management plays a critical role in ensuring effective project implementation

Project Number: 38254-043
Project Name: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program - Tranche 2
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The implementation of a project gender action plan (GAP) in areas without prior relevant exposure is challenging and needs to be supported by clear guidelines.

Project Number: 46094-001
Project Name: Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project (Phase 2)
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Tapping community organizations with proven track records is beneficial for ADB-financed community-driven development initiatives.

Project Number: 46094-001
Project Name: Neighborhood Upgrading and Shelter Project (Phase 2)
Report Date: