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Lesson
The program design benefited from interaction with ADB staff preparing similar Comprehensive Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic (CPRO) programs in other Pacific countries. ADB’s CPRO policy and guidelines were still being refined while the program was under Preparation. Managing the changing internal guidelines and expectations while also coordinating virtually (due to COVID-19 restrictions) with Vanuatu, ADB’s Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office, and ADB headquarters added significant pressure.

Project Number: 54179-001
Project Name: COVID-19 Fiscal Response Program
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Basing the reporting requirements on the monitoring systems of the government’s own response plan and providing dedicated assistance for monitoring and evaluation will help reduce the burden of the government in meeting the reporting requirements of massive budget support, pandemic response programs such as the CPRO. Budget support mechanisms are relatively new for the borrower, as most development assistance is delivered as project funding or through technical assistance.

Project Number: 54179-001
Project Name: COVID-19 Fiscal Response Program
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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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Differences in the works contract forms of the Fédération Internationale Des Ingénieurs-Conseils (FIDIC) could cause inefficiencies and confusion during contract administration.

Project Number: 49319-001
Project Name: Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project
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Effectively managed public communication and consultation plans help ensure smooth project implementation.

Project Number: 49319-001
Project Name: Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project
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Retaining the services of the design supervision consultant (DSC) until the end of the defects liability period may work well for projects.

Project Number: 49319-001
Project Name: Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project
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The use of existing government units for project implementation has multiple benefits.

Project Number: 49319-001
Project Name: Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project
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A sector or project loan modality is more appropriate for post-disaster projects requiring detailed design services and longer-term reconstruction.

Project Number: 49319-001
Project Name: Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project
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An ongoing commentary on critical path cumulative delays needs to supplement the time management mechanisms of the FIDIC works contract.

Project Number: 49319-001
Project Name: Cyclone Pam Road Reconstruction Project
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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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Schools with community emergency shelters have a strong scaling up potential in Vanuatu.

Project Number: 49320-001
Project Name: Cyclone Pam School Reconstruction Project
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Project targets and indicators need to be specific and measurable and should fully consider the project inputs.

Project Number: 49320-001
Project Name: Cyclone Pam School Reconstruction Project
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