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Stakeholder participation was the key success factor of the TA project as the main objectives were capacity development of DMCs as well as the improved efficiency and effectiveness of ADB’s ICT projects. The TA project supported DMCs by contributing to existing and planned projects. Therefore, the engagement of operational departments in the TA project activities was critical to generate meaningful outputs and outcomes. For example, the TA project supported the CPS formulation by participating in the CPS missions.

Project Number: 48240-001
Project Name: Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific
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The TA project supported 19 DMCs (including subregional initiatives in the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation, Greater Mekong Subregion, and the Pacific) in 11 sector or thematic areas through 67 activities during TA project implementation. It has received positive responses from ADB’s operational departments and DMCs, contributing to the mainstreaming ICT in ADB operations.

Project Number: 48240-001
Project Name: Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific
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This kind of activity turned out to be very effective in incorporating ICT in ADB operations more strategically and comprehensively across sectors and thematic areas in line with ADB’s strategies particularly on the emerging technology areas where there are growing demands but ADB doesn’t have enough capacity. This kind of activity should be continued.

Project Number: 48240-001
Project Name: Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific
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There are some knowledge gaps on ICT among ADB operational departments, which resulted in nonoptimal quality in project design. To address this gap, first, the TA project compiled past, ongoing, and pipelined ICT projects and built an ICT project database. Second, the TA project started to send monthly e-newsletters updating ADB staff on ICT trends and activities collected from other development banks across the globe.

Project Number: 48240-001
Project Name: Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific
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Gender impact assessment should include the number of women engaged within the project implementing agencies during project implementation and operation, and not only limited to impacts within the project area

Project Number: 44143-013
Project Name: Subregional Transport Enhancement Project
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Adequate reporting of the results of EIRR sensitivity tests should be included in the project completion report.

Project Number: 44143-013
Project Name: Subregional Transport Enhancement Project
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Actual costs, and to the extent possible, actual benefit measures should be included in the economic reevaluation.

Project Number: 44143-013
Project Name: Subregional Transport Enhancement Project
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The DMF should be clearer where performance targets and indicators are only in part influenced by the project.

Project Number: 44143-013
Project Name: Subregional Transport Enhancement Project
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In addressing power supply constraints, it is useful to include innovative components in power distribution projects.

Project Number: 40553-013
Project Name: Energy Access and Efficiency Improvement Project
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Advocacy and capacity building are needed to encourage the government in attracting the private sector.

Project Number: 40553-013
Project Name: Energy Access and Efficiency Improvement Project
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Introducing public-private partnerships in power distribution requires considerable experience from international experts particularly in creating a conducive legal framework.

Project Number: 40553-013
Project Name: Energy Access and Efficiency Improvement Project
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Provision of seed capital and business support services can optimize the use of acquired skills from livelihood training programs.

Project Number: 30232-013, 38426-023
Project Name: Decentralized Rural Infrastructure and Livelihood Project
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The pros and cons of voluntary land donation need to be carefully weighed during project preparation.

Project Number: 30232-013, 38426-023
Project Name: Decentralized Rural Infrastructure and Livelihood Project
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Focusing on a few geographic areas will optimize the impact of ADB-assisted programs/projects in Nepal.

Project Number: 30232-013, 38426-023
Project Name: Decentralized Rural Infrastructure and Livelihood Project
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Partnering with nongovernment organizations is advantageous for projects undertaken during conflict or post-conflict situations.

Project Number: 30232-013, 38426-023
Project Name: Decentralized Rural Infrastructure and Livelihood Project
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