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For a project that involve associated infrastructure that are not part of the project scope (although serves as a prerequisite to the project outputs such as a planned power plant to which the transmission lines under the project will be directly connected), it is critical to conduct more thorough and in-depth due diligence work to evaluate the feasibility and the uncertainties associated with the realization of such nfrastructure. Where possible, loan disbursements and procurement activities should be

Project Number: 37139-053
Project Name: Uttarakhand Power Sector Investment Program (Tranche 4 and Multitranche Financing Facility)
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Compared to project-based lending, the choice of MFF as a modality is likely to risk decreasing the level of due diligence and scrutiny undertaken at the approval of single tranches. This needs to be considered as a downside of the MFF modality in general. A more thorough due diligence stage needs to be foreseen before approving single tranches, not only at the MFF appraisal level.

Project Number: 37139-053
Project Name: Uttarakhand Power Sector Investment Program (Tranche 4 and Multitranche Financing Facility)
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Providing technical assistance to strengthen the institutional capacity of newly established states, executing agencies, and implementing agencies is essential. Including capacity building activities could enable smooth project implementation, in line with ADB guidelines. However, a caveat is to avoid an optimistic assumption that the absorptive and implementation capacity of the executing and implementing agencies would achieve a significant improvement right after the technical assistance and capacity building activities.

Project Number: 37139-053
Project Name: Uttarakhand Power Sector Investment Program (Tranche 4 and Multitranche Financing Facility)
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When innovative mechanisms such as PPP are to be used, it is critical to build capacity in the implementing agencies and to provide adequate and timely technical support.

Project Number: 37091-013, 37091-022, 37091-023
Project Name: Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program
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Program implementation risks can be reduced through a more detailed private sector assessment at project design.

Project Number: 37091-013, 37091-022, 37091-023
Project Name: Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program
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Engaging farmers to improve coordination, productivity, and the quality of agricultural products contributes to reducing commercial risks of agribusiness investors.

Project Number: 37091-013, 37091-022, 37091-023
Project Name: Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program
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It is important to understand and compare existing mechanisms and designs to promote investments in agribusiness infrastructure.

Project Number: 37091-013, 37091-022, 37091-023
Project Name: Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program
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Consultation with service agencies during project design stage is best, as their hands-on experience and knowledge of the sector would enhance project availability and allow them to align with the proposed project.

Project Number: 40054-013
Project Name: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Information Highway
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Multilateral and bilateral agreement would be more helpful if undertaken before loan approval as it would indicate buy-in and commitment by participating countries.

Project Number: 40054-013
Project Name: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Information Highway
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A more detailed assessment of private sector preferences for investment needs to be conducted at project design stages to reduce project implementation risks.

Project Number: 37091-033
Project Name: Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program (Tranche 2)
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The provision of subsidies for private sector investments needs to be carefully assessed vis-a-vis other business-enabling factors.

Project Number: 37091-033
Project Name: Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program (Tranche 2)
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The growth and sustainability of revenues for agribusiness investors depend crucially on successfully integrating and coordinating many small farmers to provide a consistent supply that also meet the quality requirements of the food market.

Project Number: 37091-033
Project Name: Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program (Tranche 2)
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Understanding and managing PPP contracts involve a significant level of capacity for implementation agencies; and the private sector perceives political risks in the use of public lands as part of PPP contracting schemes.

Project Number: 37091-033
Project Name: Agribusiness Infrastructure Development Investment Program (Tranche 2)
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No new lessons

Project Number: 31324-013
Project Name: State Power Sector Reform Project
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