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Lesson
The outcomes of policy-based loans could be improved by a more appropriate balance between the technical assistance amount provided to assist in implementing the reform agenda and the usually large element of loan finance provided to support adjustment costs.

Project Number: 48065-002
Project Name: Public Sector Enterprises Reform Program (Subprogram 1)
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This validation deems that the first sentence is not a lesson but a statement on TA’s relevance and contribution.

Project Number: 50311-001
Project Name: Education Sector Assessment
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Lesson
The TCR may have intended to mention in this section that the publication of these knowledge products increased the knowledge base of ADB on sector challenges, and provided government strategies on policy reforms, which led to the realization of two ADB loan projects in Pakistan. It was also vital in opening a dialogue between the governments of Sindh and Punjab for possible ADB assistance.

Project Number: 50311-001
Project Name: Education Sector Assessment
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This is external to ADB. The collaboration with two NGOs provided a platform to engage with key domestic stakeholders.

Project Number: 50311-001
Project Name: Education Sector Assessment
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The TA was almost used as project preparation as the TA was the trigger to generate other resources for future TA or cofinancing for ADB loans. This is typical of project preparatory technical assistance but not of policy and advisory technical assistance.

Project Number: 50311-001
Project Name: Education Sector Assessment
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Better assessment on the demand from operational departments was deemed needed as well. The change in scope kept the TA project relevant despite the fast-paced nature of the environment it was trying to address.3 A change in scope may be ideal for ICT-related TA projects as the technology advances can move quite quickly.

Project Number: 48240-001
Project Name: Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific
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Lesson
This reflects one of the outputs being delivered by this TA project and how it was undertaken. The contribution of this TA project in knowledge building, especially in building the capacity of DMCs was not highlighted.

Project Number: 48240-001
Project Name: Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific
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Lesson
Other lessons that can be used when replicating or scaling up some aspects of this TA project were not mentioned. Based on the guidelines, replication occurs when results of the TA project can be copied in other areas. Evidence of scaling up can involve mainstreaming the TA project process into wider development pathway.

Project Number: 48240-001
Project Name: Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific
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Lesson
Due to the nature of the TA project’s deliverables and increasing demands from operational departments, the TA project had to be made flexible. Hence, it was not limited to the narrowly pre-defined areas and maximized the use of TA project resource as a facility

Project Number: 48240-001
Project Name: Information and Communication Technology for Development Initiative Facility in Asia and the Pacific
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Lesson
Addressing potential capacity constraints, which could risk timely implementation, requires the conduct of a thorough capacity assessment during project preparation.

Project Number: 38456-013
Project Name: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program
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Lesson
Timely and adequate updates, regular maintenance, and a sufficiently skilled personnel complement are vital to the reliable and efficient operation of project assets.

Project Number: 38456-013
Project Name: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program
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Lesson
The multitranche financing facility (MFF) modality is most suitable for the type of investments required by a distribution asset operator.

Project Number: 38456-013
Project Name: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program
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Lesson
Adequate equipment and timely implementation and updating of expansion plans are required to maintain and ensure the reliable and efficient operation of project assets.

Project Number: 38456-023
Project Name: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program – Tranche 1
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Lesson
A thorough assessment of the existing human resource and institutional capacities in the executing and implementing agencies (EAs/IAs) is crucial to the successful implementation of projects.

Project Number: 38456-023
Project Name: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program – Tranche 1
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The multitranche financing facility (MFF) modality is most suitable for the type of investments required by a distribution asset operator.

Project Number: 38456-023
Project Name: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program – Tranche 1
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