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Actions that demonstrate the achievement of program policy matrix milestones should indicate what has been achieved, rather than the process of their accomplishment. For example, Cabinet approval is an inadequate indicator to demonstrate a successful policy reform in Tonga.

Project Number: 48361-001, 48361-002, 48361-003
Project Name: Building Macroeconomic Resilience Program
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It is important to establish a standalone environmental safeguards unit (ESU) right at project inception to focus on and coordinate safeguards compliance activities in ADB-financed projects.

Project Number: 42394-022
Project Name: Nuku'alofa Urban Development Sector Project
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Safeguards compliance is best promoted through regular monitoring and audit

Project Number: 42394-022
Project Name: Nuku'alofa Urban Development Sector Project
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With demonstrated capability and the distinct advantage of local grounding, national contractors may be considered for future midrange urban projects in Tonga.

Project Number: 42394-022
Project Name: Nuku'alofa Urban Development Sector Project
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Tonga’s key urban sector agencies continue to have inadequate capacity to replace capital costs.

Project Number: 42394-022
Project Name: Nuku'alofa Urban Development Sector Project
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The project gender action plan (GAP) needs to be achievable and directly related to the project activities.

Project Number: 42394-022
Project Name: Nuku'alofa Urban Development Sector Project
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ADB-financed projects in the Pacific should be ready to immediately make the necessary adjustments when undocumented underground installations are found during implementation.

Project Number: 42394-022
Project Name: Nuku'alofa Urban Development Sector Project
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Land acquisition and resettlement (LAR) in Tonga needs to be allotted relatively more time for implementation.

Project Number: 42394-022
Project Name: Nuku'alofa Urban Development Sector Project
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Further reforms, building on this program’s achievements, are needed to secure a sustainable improvement in public infrastructure and service delivery and ultimately living standards in Nauru.

Project Number: 52073-001
Project Name: Improving Public Investment Management Program
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Shared TA among development partners and sustained policy dialogue with the government facilitate improvements to public expenditure management.

Project Number: 52073-001
Project Name: Improving Public Investment Management Program
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Reform programs grounded in government policy and sound technical assessments remain viable despite changes in government and socioeconomic difficulties.

Project Number: 52073-001
Project Name: Improving Public Investment Management Program
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Adjustments in ADB policies and procedures are crucial to the timely provision of ADB assistance to member countries, particularly during crisis situations

Project Number: 52030-001
Project Name: Strengthening Macroeconomic Resilience Program
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Joint engagements by development partners in policy dialogue, budget support, and the coordination and prioritization of technical assistance (TA) maximize donor assistance to developing countries.

Project Number: 52030-001
Project Name: Strengthening Macroeconomic Resilience Program
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Standalone policy-based programs/projects provide governments with enough flexibility to quickly respond to urgent development needs.

Project Number: 52030-001
Project Name: Strengthening Macroeconomic Resilience Program
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Close coordination with other development banks, such as the World Bank, the government’s clear infrastructure priorities and plan, and its good relationship with a neighboring country is crucial to ensure project readiness, availability of funds, and timely implementation of the project.

Project Number: 38347-022
Project Name: Tonga–Fiji Submarine Cable Project
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