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Complex projects need an effective high-level coordinating body. For a complex, multicomponent project, regular monitoring of the implementation progress by the government through a high-level plenary body or a steering committee is indispensable. Regular interaction among the borrower, the stakeholders, consultants, contractors and suppliers, and ADB through the executing agencies project implementation units contributed greatly to the success of the project. Plan and coordinate preliminary activities well to minimize delays.

Project Number: 36105-013
Project Name: Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project
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One of most complex mountainous expressways in the PRC, the project expressway passes through the most difficult and complicated geo-technical terrain. In coping with various technical difficulties and challenges, Sichuan Provincial Transport Department and Sichuan Yaxi Expressway Company Limited initiated 32 technical research and development studies associated with the project's design, construction, and operation. Application of these technical findings has generated significant social and economic benefits.

Project Number: 34174-013
Project Name: Central Sichuan Roads Development Project
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The project was formulated to minimize the potential technical, safety, economic, financial, and resettlement risks. The main technical risks were associated with 25 tunnels (41 km in total length) and 270 bridges (91 km in total length). To mitigate the risks, national and international consultants reviewed the project design and construction methods and incorporated solutions based on advanced technologies and international prevailing practices.

Project Number: 34174-013
Project Name: Central Sichuan Roads Development Project
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In the future, ADB would have to prioritize and ensure that the executing agency operationalizes financial management system, including project performance monitoring, an essential aspect of project implementation, and results evaluation, in the early stages of project implementation.

Project Number: 37559-033, 37559-023
Project Name: National Highway Development Sector Investment Program–Project 1
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The capability of National Highway Authority to use ADB processes and procedures needed to be strengthened to avoid implementation delays.

Project Number: 37559-033, 37559-023
Project Name: National Highway Development Sector Investment Program–Project 1
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The highway improvement component had a realistic time frame that took account of implementation issues in Pakistan such as governance, security, and institutional capacity constraints.

Project Number: 37559-033, 37559-023
Project Name: National Highway Development Sector Investment Program–Project 1
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Cost overruns due to exchange rate fluctuations may be managed by an improved methodology for determining price contingencies.

Project Number: 39581-012
Project Name: Road Improvement (Sector) Project
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Greater capacity is needed by the government to manage community relations and negotiate compensation for land and resources utilized. Land acquisition for the Makira subproject was minimal and managed in accordance with ADB's safeguard policy. In the future, greater government capacity will be needed to manage community liaison, identify affected persons, and manage the process of compensation to avoid community dissatisfaction.

Project Number: 39581-012
Project Name: Road Improvement (Sector) Project
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Creating a contracting industry by motivating local communities. This can help maintain roads in good condition while representing value for money and providing positive social outcomes, but it requires adequate resources for effective supervision by engendering accountability of central and provincial governments.

Project Number: 39581-012
Project Name: Road Improvement (Sector) Project
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Stronger internal procedures ensure maintenance quality and probity. Quality control remains a weakness. Funding must be provided to support critical maintenance-related activities - progressive improvement of performance-based contracts, timely and appropriate supervision of maintenance contracts, and asset management planning to ensure proper forward planning of maintenance needs. Sound fiduciary procedures are needed to ensure that the quality and quantity of civil works, and the purchase of goods and services, are matched by proper financial records and approvals.

Project Number: 39581-012
Project Name: Road Improvement (Sector) Project
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Need for sound technical, economic, social, and environmental procedures. They are essential for translating the National Transport Plan into worthwhile and fully supported investments. Proper engagement and communication with stakeholders is vital to ensure that the rationale and the processes are fully understood. A stronger country safeguard system, including guidelines on obtaining customary land for transport projects, is essential.

Project Number: 39581-012
Project Name: Road Improvement (Sector) Project
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Sustained improvements in transport-related organizational capacity will require continued consultant support with early and continuous client engagement to ensure relevance. Obstacles can be overcome and the impact of capacity building can be improved by high-level client involvement as early as subproject preparation and execution.

Project Number: 39581-012
Project Name: Road Improvement (Sector) Project
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Achieving sustainability requires a consistent and long-term approach. Significant steps have been taken to harmonize development partner assistance in the transport sector to support a sector-wide approach.

Project Number: R
Project Name: Road Improvement (Sector) Project
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To more directly facilitate agricultural development activities along rural roads being developed in future, consideration could be given to developing selected rural development schemes to directly support communities located along the rural roads.

Project Number: 30271-013
Project Name: Roads for Rural Development Project
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Executing agencies of future projects need to identify and replace nonperforming contractors at an early stage. Executing agencies also need to more carefully scrutinize the financial, management, and equipment capacities of bidders during bid evaluation.

Project Number: 30271-013
Project Name: Roads for Rural Development Project
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