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Project Number: 33278-013
Project Name: Health Sector Development Program
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Lesson
Project cost estimates need to factor in all duties and taxes, not only on machinery and equipment but also on service providers. Assessments of banking rules and the government's budget implementation process are also needed.

Project Number: 42001-013
Project Name: Philippine Energy Efficiency Project
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Lesson
Projects implemented in a period when a change in government is foreseeable will undergo reevaluation and review by the new administration. If the core PMU (project management unit) team has a strong foundation and capacity to implement the project, and is seen to be politically impartial, the risk of changes to leadership and possibly even decisions can be mitigated. To have an efficient PMU, project monitoring needs to be programmed and reviewed regularly during implementation to ensure that the executing agency has sufficient staff and counterpart budget.

Project Number: 42001-013
Project Name: Philippine Energy Efficiency Project
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Stakeholder analysis and detailed consultation are very important for pioneering projects like this one. Ownership by stakeholders is at risk if project implementation requirements are insufficiently analyzed, and if the institutional environment and human resource capacity is inadequate. This was the first ADB loan to be implemented by DOE (Department of Energy), and it became apparent early on that it was not familiar with ADB procedures, especially on procurement matters and engagement of consultants, which led to project delays.

Project Number: 42001-013
Project Name: Philippine Energy Efficiency Project
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The time provided to establish and operationalize the Super ESCO (energy service company) was not sufficient. The existing policy environment, particularly for government budgeting and accounting, does not support the ESCO concept of an energy performance contract (EPC). The environment needs to be adjusted first to enable implementation of ESCO projects in the public sector.

Project Number: 42001-013
Project Name: Philippine Energy Efficiency Project
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Lesson
In projects of this kind, the technical complexities of the equipment and the specialized nature of the works or services to be procured need to be considered when estimating the procurement period.

Project Number: 42001-013
Project Name: Philippine Energy Efficiency Project
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Lesson
Market development of efficient lighting was very fast. Midway through the distribution of CFLs (compact fluorescent lamp) (subcomponent 1.2) the scale had to be pared back because market penetration of the technology had greatly improved.

Project Number: 42001-013
Project Name: Philippine Energy Efficiency Project
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Project Number: 38276-013, 38276-023
Project Name: Financial Market Regulation and Intermediation Program
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A high on-lending rate prevented the targeted provinces from participating. At appraisal, careful consideration needs to be given to the project's financial feasibility. Limited project funds could finance only about 30% of required investments in targeted health facilities. Although additional funding was mobilized to complete upgrading of these facilities, more detailed advanced planning could mitigate financing risks.

Project Number: 33278-013
Project Name: Health Sector Development Program
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Lesson
Health Sector Development Program supported the entire Health Sector Reform Agenda, with six reform areas, a large number of stakeholders, multiple levels, and intervening policy alterations, making it a complex undertaking. However, the government reported that ADB's support for the entire reform program helped advance reforms. Nevertheless, careful consideration should be given to the scope of program support.

Project Number: 33278-013
Project Name: Health Sector Development Program
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Design flaws resulted from the rehabilitation of existing facilities. Budget constraints may have led to the use of substandard materials. Some equipment was purchased that did not meet technical specifications. Further improvements can be made by improving specifications, adequately budgeting for works and equipment, and ensuring proper commissioning.

Project Number: 33278-013
Project Name: Health Sector Development Program
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Lesson
Programs and technical assistance should not depend on passage of law in countries where legislative processes are slow and cumbersome. In this case, reforms to the bank resolution process, such as the authorization of bridge banking powers for Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation, rely on the passage of legislation, and are still pending. The administrative increase in minimum capital requirements for the insurance subsector was embroiled in controversy and delay, but now appears to be required by law, but only following a 7-year delay.

Project Number: 38276-013, 38276-023
Project Name: Financial Market Regulation and Intermediation Program
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Lesson
Program design should focus on mplementing reforms not only where commitment is strong, but where resources and external factors are adequate to ensure successful implementation. In the case of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a persistent and chronic shortage of funding initially compromised its ability to provide effective surveillance and supervision to the capital markets. Additional budget increases still appear necessary to bring Office of the Insurance Commission and SEC remuneration in line with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, as mandated by Republic Act No.

Project Number: 38276-013, 38276-023
Project Name: Financial Market Regulation and Intermediation Program
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There should be strong and widespread political will. For example, the Capital Market Development Plan was initiated unilaterally by the Securities and Exchange Commission and clearly was not reflective of industry sentiment and therefore did not enjoy widespread support. In the case of the Office of the Insurance Commission, pressure from the industry to postpone higher required capitalization contributed to a change in the Insurance Commissioner and a reduction in political will in support of reform.

Project Number: 38276-013, 38276-023
Project Name: Financial Market Regulation and Intermediation Program
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Project Number: 32499-013
Project Name: Development of Poor Urban Communities Sector Project
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