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Delays in land acquisition could bar projects from proceeding with civil works as planned. Because of this experience with contract package (CP) 2, it was decided that at least 50% of the land requirement for C5 will be acquired before contract award. The strategy proved effective in minimizing Implementation delays and should be considered in future projects.

Project Number: 47182-001
Project Name: Southern Road Connectivity Project
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Informing utility agencies of project needs prior to the start of civil works could reduce the time required for utility shifting thus putting the project in a better position to timely meet its Implementation schedule. Early communication may also help to integrate utility agency requirements into road designs, thus ensuring the sustainability of assets.

Project Number: 47182-001
Project Name: Southern Road Connectivity Project
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Procurement usually takes extra time due to process-related issues that can be mitigated by (i) strengthening progress monitoring and quality assurance mechanisms during project preparatory work, including bid document Preparation; (ii) appointing dedicated committees and staff, including a technical evaluation committee for road projects, a procurement committee with enforced deadlines, and a staff in the project management unit to coordinate and manage procurement activities; and (iii) providingCapacity development training for the relevant committee.

Project Number: 47182-001
Project Name: Southern Road Connectivity Project
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Additional approval required by the Ministry of FInance had caused delays to the overall lending process, despite a central monitoring and approval process which was imperative to maintain consistency and objectivity of the project. However, the same level of oversight and central approval process can be implemented in projects where relevant parties are provided with an online tool to manage documentation and other activities.

Project Number: 50373-002
Project Name: Rooftop Solar Power Generation Project
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The delay in achieving project effectiveness was unforeseen and unwarranted, given the priority requirement of rooftop solar PV systems to meet national policies,

Project Number: 50373-002
Project Name: Rooftop Solar Power Generation Project
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