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Lesson
Given that this is the first large-scale PPP project in the transport sector, the TA loan was effective in providing continuous support to government agencies, allowing them to carry out the necessary preparations for the PPP, including preparation of the procurement documents, bid evaluation, and BOT concession agreement negotiations. To minimize professional liability, the MSC was subsequently single-sourced to act as construction supervision consultants for the ensuing loan to implement the HIW works.

Project Number: 33019-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Efficiency and Expansion Project
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Lesson
For similar projects in the future, it may be beneficial to require reforms to be demonstrated as a project readiness criterion before project approval and implementation. Alternatively, if included in loan covenants, such institutional and regulatory reforms could be defined at a higher level - rather than as specific outputs - to allow the government more flexibility during implementation.

Project Number: 33019-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Efficiency and Expansion Project
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Lesson
Although the completion of the TA loan was delayed by 6 years, the TA loan is still considered a success given its significant contribution in facilitating the development of the first large-scale PPP transport infrastructure project in Sri Lanka. The extensions in completion time allowed adjustments to be made to ensure successful of implementation.

Project Number: 33019-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Efficiency and Expansion Project
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Lesson
The government had explored the possibility of setting up a special purpose vehicle to construct the breakwater using private sector financing, but this was found to be problematic for the following reasons: (i) the breakwater would not generate revenue, (ii) the construction skills required for building breakwaters and terminals are very different, (iii) revenues would only be generated from the operations of the container terminal, and (iv) it would be difficult to attract private sector investment for the breakwater.

Project Number: 33019-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Efficiency and Expansion Project
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Lesson
To mitigate the risk of lack of private sector participation, the selection of a private sector BOT concessionaire was a loan effectiveness condition for the ensuing loan. This ensured the selection of a credible private sector party to implement the BOT concession.

Project Number: 33019-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Efficiency and Expansion Project
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Student demand for TVET and coordination among ministries in ensuring improvements in the TVET system are crucial to achieve positive results.

Project Number: 35197-013
Project Name: Technical Education Development Project
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The Ministry of Education needs to put more emphasis on the teaching–learning process and improved pedagogy.

Project Number: 35192-013
Project Name: Secondary Education Modernization Project II
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Lesson
A sector diagnosis could have been undertaken to address through policy dialogue the long-term sustainability of the initiatives under the project.

Project Number: 35192-013
Project Name: Secondary Education Modernization Project II
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Lesson
In emergency situations, requiring design changes that are inconsistent with existing regulations should be avoided no matter how appropriate.

Project Number: 39144-013
Project Name: Tsunami-Affected Areas Rebuilding Project
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Lesson
The decision to use the project management units of ongoing ADB-funded projects with minor increase in staff expedited reconstruction.

Project Number: 39144-013
Project Name: Tsunami-Affected Areas Rebuilding Project
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No additional lesson.

Project Number: 33249-013
Project Name: North East Coastal Community Development Project
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It is noted that the project analysis tended to focus on supply-side interventions with inadequate attention to thedemand side. The assumptions and risks identified in project design mention the assumption that external degree students will recognize the quality and convenience of Distance Education Partnership Program (DEPP) distance learning, but all other assumptions and risks focus on supply-side issues. In a market intervention of this kind, both supply and demand need equal attention.

Project Number: 33251-013
Project Name: Distance Education Modernization Project
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Lesson
Government commitment and buy-in is important in a reform program such as Rural Finance Sector Development Program. There should have been strong commitment of the government and stakeholders to develop the sector and achieve sustainable rural finance.

Project Number: 34320-013
Project Name: Rural Finance Sector Development Program
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No new lessons.

Project Number: 36357-013
Project Name: Financial Markets Program for Private Sector Development
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Lesson
In the context of Sri Lanka where the areas of reform are complex, the use of a sequenced approach to reforms would have been more appropriate.

Project Number: 34320-013
Project Name: Rural Finance Sector Development Program
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