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It is imperative for SOEs to develop good corporate governance and maintain an arm's length relationship with government, regardless of whether it is a commercial or noncommercial SOE. Some of the policy actions under this program were designed to improve the government's performance of its SOE ownership function. However, in addition to these policy actions, it is imperative for SOEs to proactively promote good corporate governance and develop functional autonomy from the government.

Project Number: 54271-001, 54271-002
Project Name: Fiscal Resilience and Social Protection Support Program (Subprograms 1 and 2)
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Equity issues need to be carefully considered and addressed in beneficiary selection and targeting. The potential for political influence in the selection of communities that would benefit from grid connection was identified as a risk. To mitigate this risk, independent consultants were engaged to develop the beneficiary selection criteria, which would eventually stipulate that (i) customers were to be within 250 meters of the transmission line, (ii) construction of the property had to be sound, and (iii) households must have the financial means to pay for the electricity provided.

Project Number: 41504-024
Project Name: Improved Energy Access for Rural Communities
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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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Including the preparation of detailed designs and safeguards documents in project processing will enhance the readiness of pipeline projects.

Project Number: 41122-013, 41122-043
Project Name: Road Corridor Investment Program (MFF and Tranche 3)
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Design and procurement readiness are essential to the timely startup and implementation of projects.

Project Number: 38628-022
Project Name: Greater Mekong Subregion Northern Power Transmission Project
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