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Additional approval required by the Ministry of FInance had caused delays to the overall lending process, despite a central monitoring and approval process which was imperative to maintain consistency and objectivity of the project. However, the same level of oversight and central approval process can be implemented in projects where relevant parties are provided with an online tool to manage documentation and other activities.

Project Number: 50373-002
Project Name: Rooftop Solar Power Generation Project
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Stakeholder expectations and reliance on concessional financing have a negative effect on the market upon completion of the project. Until the loan is fully used up, the market seldom finds innovative methods to improve viability without such concessional conditions. Therefore, by design, the project shall encourage the market to evolve and innovate to sustain without any concessional financing.

Project Number: 50373-002
Project Name: Rooftop Solar Power Generation Project
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Despite the market already being available to cater to the project, the TA intervention resulted in a much smoother implementation that may have been difficult without a TA. Such TA components could improve project effectiveness and the good practices introduced would better the overall market. Thus, similar TA projects are encouraged for greenfield projects of this nature.

Project Number: 50373-002
Project Name: Rooftop Solar Power Generation Project
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The delay in achieving project effectiveness was unforeseen and unwarranted, given the priority requirement of rooftop solar PV systems to meet national policies,

Project Number: 50373-002
Project Name: Rooftop Solar Power Generation Project
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It is important for the project management unit to have local presence and partnerships established in the areas where the project is to be developed, and representatives with local language ability. This will facilitate project design both through local knowledge of existing community needs and also through stronger stakeholder engagement, consultation, and acceptance of the project.

Project Number: 49325-003
Project Name: Northern Province Sustainable Fisheries Development Project
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Integrating the local capacity and existing fishing practices in project design helps in improving the efficacy of project components and approaches. Local fishermen in the Northern Province are not well equipped to take full advantage of large infrastructure such as a fishery harbor. Their boats and gears do not allow for the type of large-scale multiday fishing operation that is to benefit from the harbor. Landing sites and anchorages are better suited to their immediate operation needs.

Project Number: 49325-003
Project Name: Northern Province Sustainable Fisheries Development Project
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Greater consideration on the road safety and maintenance during planning and design stage increases the benefits of a road project and enhances its sustainability over time. For instance, building the capacity of implementing agencies to better implement road safety action plans and programs contributes to enhancing road safety policies and facilitate a more effective road programs and safer road environment. Ensuring that road safety regulations and standards are well implemented is also crucial in strengthening the road quality management

Project Number: 43439-023, 43439-033, 43439-013
Project Name: CAREC Corridor 2 (Mangystau Oblast Section) Investment Program (Tranche 2 and Multitranche Financing Facility)
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Road maintenance funds could be prudently raised by exploring the wider use of road user charges, ringfencing revenues from road or fuel taxes, and/or by including provisions for maintenance in road reconstruction contracts. Incorporating a performance-based maintenance contract for road routine maintenance could improve the funding sustainability of road maintenance. This concept is useful in assisting agencies with low level of institutional and financial capacity to help preserve road assets’ maintenance and reduce the cost of future rehabilitation and reconstruction works.

Project Number: 43439-023, 43439-033, 43439-013
Project Name: CAREC Corridor 2 (Mangystau Oblast Section) Investment Program (Tranche 2 and Multitranche Financing Facility)
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The program proved to be a timely and effective means of channeling support to the government. Designed with coordinated support from various development partners,the government-led program, was coherent and relevant and delivered most of its intended outputs and outcomes. Several performance Indicators had specific Gender targets, which supported the government’s efforts to deliver on its commitment to women’s empowerment during a period when women were disproportionately affected by the impacts of the pandemic.

Project Number: 54188-001
Project Name: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program
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The vehicle axle load control planned by the government needs to push through and be operated well to maintain the structural integrity and promote the sustainability of a section of the project road

Project Number: 43439-013, 43439-023, 43439-033
Project Name: Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 2 (Mangystau Oblast Sections) Investment Program (Multitranche Financing Facility and Tranche 2)
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Thorough consideration of the local construction market and existing prices will contribute to more reliable project cost estimates.

Project Number: 43439-013, 43439-023, 43439-033
Project Name: Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 2 (Mangystau Oblast Sections) Investment Program (Multitranche Financing Facility and Tranche 2)
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Immediate and proper recognition by both ADB and the government counterparts of implementation delays, followed by the execution of prompt resolutory measures, will reduce the delays as well as their unintended consequences.

Project Number: 43439-013, 43439-023, 43439-033
Project Name: Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 2 (Mangystau Oblast Sections) Investment Program (Multitranche Financing Facility and Tranche 2)
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Required capacity development activities and targets should be well specified in the main proposal document, the Report and Recommendation of the (ADB) President (RRP).

Project Number: 43439-013, 43439-023, 43439-033
Project Name: Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 2 (Mangystau Oblast Sections) Investment Program (Multitranche Financing Facility and Tranche 2)
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Designing projects in postwar areas requires more time.

Project Number: 49325-003
Project Name: Northern Province Sustainable Fisheries Development Project
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A phased approach to designing and implementing a development project may be considered to expedite stakeholder understanding and acceptance of the project.

Project Number: 49325-003
Project Name: Northern Province Sustainable Fisheries Development Project
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