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Adequate assessment and due diligence of the technical qualification and past performance of a consultant supports satisfactory execution of its services. This is critical for effective implementation of project activities. Specifically, a close monitoring of the consultant's performance during project implementation permits a better quality of deliverables and outputs.

Project Number: 46417-001
Project Name: Jaipur Metro Rail Line 1-Phase B Project
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To ensure project success, the commitment, ownership, and accountability of an executing agency are critical factors when designing a project and formulating its implementation plan. These need to be supported by adequate expertise and capacity of the agency in managing project implementation and complying with ADB safeguard requirements and loan covenants.

Project Number: 44426-014
Project Name: National Grid Improvement Project
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In addition to the technical and engineering staff, project management units should include staff with skills in financial management, economics, safeguards, procurement and contracts management, and communication. The project initially encountered difficulties due to the inadequate capacity of the project staff in social and environmental safeguards, contract management, and finance management procedures. An assessment of staff capacity in these areas will identify areas for improvement in future similar projects.

Project Number: 44429-013
Project Name: Climate Adaptation in Vennar Subbasin in Cauvery Delta Project
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Road maintenance units, backed by adequate skilled personnel and instititutional support for upgraded modernized systems, are required to maximize the benefits from completed road projects. Rural road network maintenance units play a crucial role after the existing 5-year performance based maintenance contract is completed. They will have to prepare and implement state-specific road maintenance programs.

Project Number: 48226-003
Project Name: Second Rural Connectivity Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Early and continuous involvement of financial staff and coordination with development partners are crucial to ensure aptly designed financial management arrangements. This is particularly true for multi-donor funded programs that require harmonization of financial management systems. As these were lacking in this project, significant financial management issues were experienced during implementation.

Project Number: 48226-003
Project Name: Second Rural Connectivity Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Continuous ADB support in capacity building, troubleshooting, and monitoring are crucial, particularly if the executing agency (EA) is implementing an ADB project for the first time.

Project Number: 45224-003
Project Name: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Transmission Investment Program - Tranche 1
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