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Lesson
Similar projects in similar contexts can learn from the following Implementation lessons learned from the[project: (i) potential startup delays need to be anticipated when developing the project Implementation plan and the contract awards and disbursement projections, withmitigating measures identified; (ii) engaging a single detailed engineering design consultant for projects covering multiple provinces can cause delays;and (iii) use of local consultants could expedite the awarding of civil works contracts.

Project Number: 46293-005
Project Name: Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project
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Government budget regulations, particularly on official development assistance (ODA), the main source of ADB funding, need to be fully considered during appraisal as these could cause disbursement delays. In 2015, the allocation of ODA funds to project Implementation units was late and in 2016 no funds were allocated. This meant delays in project Implementation.

Project Number: 46293-005
Project Name: Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project
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It is critical that the risk assessment and management plan of the project preparatory technical assistance in the tourism sector incorporate measures to be taken in case of future pandemics. The COVID-19 pandemic led to delays in realizing project tourism benefits. Nevertheless, the ensuing pent-up demand from domestic and foreign tourists seems likely to lead to increases in future incremental visitor numbers, visitor days, and visitor expenditure from each of the subprojects. These increases could contribute to the financial sustainability of the subprojects.

Project Number: 46293-005
Project Name: Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project
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Land acquisition procedures, processes, consultations, and reporting are complex in Viet Nam, not least because of the number of agencies involved. Therefore, more time, energy, and expertise need to be allocated to project land clearance and subsequent resettlement compensation.

Project Number: 46293-005
Project Name: Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project
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Involvement of all relevant key agencies will facilitate and scale up the rollout of pioneering initiatives.

Project Number: 43120-025
Project Name: Trade Facilitation - Improved Sanitary and Phytosanitary Handling in Greater Mekong Subregion Trade Project
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A robust analysis of demand, backed by baseline surveys, is vital to addressing potential barriers in the adoption of new public services.

Project Number: 43120-025
Project Name: Trade Facilitation - Improved Sanitary and Phytosanitary Handling in Greater Mekong Subregion Trade Project
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Sufficient resources and capacity are required and need to be ensured for proper and continuous monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of projects.

Project Number: 43120-025
Project Name: Trade Facilitation - Improved Sanitary and Phytosanitary Handling in Greater Mekong Subregion Trade Project
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Targeted support for women-led enterprises, in the tourism sector and elsewhere, can boost women empowerment.

Project Number: 38015-013
Project Name: GMS Sustainable Tourism Development Project
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Focusing on larger investments will maximize the impact of ADB regional sovereign assistance to the tourism sector

Project Number: 38015-013
Project Name: GMS Sustainable Tourism Development Project
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Project preparatory technical assistance (PPTA) has to dedicate adequate resources toward ensuring project readiness.

Project Number: 38015-013
Project Name: GMS Sustainable Tourism Development Project
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Appropriate procurement packaging is crucial to the success of projects with multiple infrastructure components

Project Number: 38015-013
Project Name: GMS Sustainable Tourism Development Project
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Subproject selection and design in tourism sector projects has to be underpinned by a detailed analysis of tourism demand.

Project Number: 38015-013
Project Name: GMS Sustainable Tourism Development Project
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