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The $770 million appraisal estimate for 836 km of roads was overambitious given the 10-year time frame and the acknowledged low capacity of the NHA at appraisal. Project 1 design underestimated the security constraints to project preparation and implementation especially in Baluchistan which contained the largest proportion of project roads. Appropriate risks and assumptions were not adequately recognized by ADB until Project 2.

Project Number: 37559-023, 37559-033, 37559-043
Project Name: National Highway Development Sector Investment Program
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The institutional strengthening component was highly responsive to the operational deficiencies of the NHA. The design of this component was much weakened by NHA’s lack of commitment which caused delays and changes to the terms of reference and missed performance targets. Closer collaboration with the NHA prior to loan approval could have strengthened this component.

Project Number: 37559-023, 37559-033, 37559-043
Project Name: National Highway Development Sector Investment Program
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Land acquisition problems experienced by NHA. This required working with provincial governments which have legal responsibility for land matters and going through the difficult experiences in harmonizing national laws and ADB’s policy for social safeguards. An independent consultant engaged under the institutional strengthening project in 2007 identified and presented these issues in a written report.

Project Number: 37559-023, 37559-033, 37559-043
Project Name: National Highway Development Sector Investment Program
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The absence of baseline data and excessive number of targets in the original DMF was the result of inexperience with the MFF modality. The management of DMFs throughout the life of a MFF was a lesson to be learned but the lessons did not include the way in which baseline data was applied and targets designed. These topics were not new to project DMFs. It is also suggested that the overestimation of what the program could achieve is also a lesson to be learned and one which might be expected in a pioneer application of the MFF modality.

Project Number: 37559-023, 37559-033, 37559-043
Project Name: National Highway Development Sector Investment Program
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A dedicated project manager helps ensure successful project delivery.

Project Number: 37192-035
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 2
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MFF enables the borrower country to more flexibly respond to the multiple and ever-growing investment requirements in the energy sector.

Project Number: 37192-036
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 2
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While it has its own challenges, turnkey contracting generally benefits the delivery of large and complex sector projects.

Project Number: 37192-037
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 2
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An incremental, phased approach to implementing transformational reforms can help reduce political resistance and enhance the sustainability of reforms.

Project Number: 37220-023
Project Name: Sindh Cities Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Strong alignment of project outputs with the outcome and impact specified in the DMF bolsters the chances of project success.

Project Number: 37192-033
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Effective institutional arrangements are critically important to the successful implementation of urban reforms.

Project Number: 37220-023
Project Name: Sindh Cities Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Providing early implementation support, especially in situations where the EA is unfamiliar with the project delivery approach, is crucial to the timely completion of projects.

Project Number: 37192-034
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 2
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Investing in comprehensive, integrated sector packages with a focus on priority cities have a strong impact in achieving urban sector reforms.

Project Number: 37220-023
Project Name: Sindh Cities Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 1
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A properly structured implementing agency with strong ownership and commitment is crucial to project success.

Project Number: 37192-023
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 1
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A thorough assessment and consideration of EA capacities help ensure the formulation of realistic implementation schedules.

Project Number: 37192-023
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 1
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Ensuring the success of highly technical components of an energy project requires an in-depth and longer-than-usual due diligence process.

Project Number: 37192-023
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program - Tranche 1
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