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It is critically important to conduct capacity assessments and provide comprehensive orientation sessions for implementing agencies( (IAs) at the outset of projects. This is particularly true for new IAs largely unfamiliar with donor policies and guidelines, which in this project, created challenges in aligning activities with established guidelines that in turn led to delays and issues with discrepancies in execution.

Project Number: 46416-002
Project Name: Power Transmission Rehabilitation Project
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It is important to tailor impact indicators to what the project can realistically achieve in relation to wider development goals. Two project impacts selected at inception—(i) an increase in per capita electricity consumption from 2,000 kWh (2013) to 3,000 (2023), and (ii) an increase in annual electricity supply from 6,300 GWh (2013) to 15,000 (2023) cannot be linked directly to an increase in substation capacity and SCADA expansion. As such, no reliable assessment can be made on the project's accomplishment relative to these indicators.

Project Number: 46416-002
Project Name: Power Transmission Rehabilitation Project
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The absence of a programmatic approach in policy-based loans (PBLs) can put at risk the sustainability of reforms. This program was designed as a stand-alone, single-tranche, PBL and effectively achieved its objective because of strong ownership by and well-coordinated efforts of the authorities and ADB staff. However, the lack of a programmatic approach posed a high risk to the sustainability of the reforms made.

Project Number: 53248-001
Project Name: Second Public Efficiency and Financial Markets Program
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Technical assistance (TA) is required to develop the capacity of institutions to meaningfully engage with ADB on a longer-term basis. ADB’s continuous engagement with the country, during and after a PBL, is essential. It allows ADB to keep a foothold in the country, learn about the reforms being assisted by other development partners, remain updated about emerging needs and issues, support sustainability, and help in processing new programs.

Project Number: 53248-001
Project Name: Second Public Efficiency and Financial Markets Program
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Dissemination of achievements made under the program is essential for knowledge-sharing and to strengthen ADB’s image as an effective development partner, The program supported the implementation of key reforms that were relevant and highly desired by the government to accelerate the country's economic growth. It is important to communicate the achievements made, with the general public and development partners, to improve knowledge and raise awareness. Communication and public awareness are also essential to enhance ADB’s status and credibility as an effective development partner.

Project Number: 53248-001
Project Name: Second Public Efficiency and Financial Markets Program
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Strong alignment with government strategies and priorities leads to strong government ownership and participation in program implementation. The reforms adopted under this program were essential to improve fiscal credibility and strengthen the capital market in Armenia. They were fully aligned with the strategies of the government and ADB. Because of this strong strategic alignment, government ownership of the program remained strong and all implementing agencies actively coordinated with ADB to achieve the reform agenda.

Project Number: 53248-001
Project Name: Second Public Efficiency and Financial Markets Program
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Effective collaboration and policy dialogue with development partners are of utmost importance for the successful implementation of policy reforms.

Project Number: 51129-002
Project Name: Human Development Enhancement Program
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A post-program partnership framework (PPPF) supporting the implementation of subsequent reforms is crucial in maintaining the reform momentum created by PBLs.

Project Number: 51129-002
Project Name: Human Development Enhancement Program
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Strong government leadership and commitment are crucial for the timely and effective implementation of reforms.

Project Number: 51129-002
Project Name: Human Development Enhancement Program
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Focusing on a single sector enhances the viability and impact of human development programs

Project Number: 51129-002
Project Name: Human Development Enhancement Program
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TA has a unique value in engaging stakeholders in a comprehensive analysis of sector problems and formulating a realistic reform agenda, as well as in sustaining the reform process even after program completion.

Project Number: 51129-002
Project Name: Human Development Enhancement Program
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ADB’s programmatic approach provides the greatest scope and flexibility for achieving the quality of policy dialogue required by structural reforms

Project Number: 51060-002, 51060-003
Project Name: Public Efficiency and Financial Markets Program (Subprograms 1 and 2)
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ADB’s programmatic approach to reforms can trigger long-lasting changes in the institutional and policy environment of Armenia and this needs to continue under the new government.

Project Number: 51060-002, 51060-003
Project Name: Public Efficiency and Financial Markets Program (Subprograms 1 and 2)
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ADB needs to provide first-time users of FIDIC contracts with technical assistance (TA) support to ensure that they are properly implemented.

Project Number: 42145-023
Project Name: North-South Road Corridor Investment Program – Tranche 1
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Asset management and road maintenance have to be included in capacity building and elevated into a sector reform agenda to ensure the sustainability of road infrastructure investments.

Project Number: 42145-023
Project Name: North-South Road Corridor Investment Program – Tranche 1
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