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Lesson
No new lessons

Project Number: 32298-023
Project Name: MFF - Madhya Pradesh Power Sector Investment Program (Tranche 1)
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Lesson
No new lessons

Project Number: 42001-013
Project Name: Philippine Energy Efficiency Project
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Lesson
The timely availability of counterpart funding prevented cash flow problems from arising, which could have delayed project completion. Because counterpart government funding was timely, there were no delays and the project was completed early.

Project Number: 39652-023
Project Name: Gansu Heihe Rural Hydropower Development Investment Program— Erlongshan Hydropower Project
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Lesson
The project was the first tranche of the first MFF investment program developed in the PRC.17 Based on the experience from this project, the MFF modality should be suitable for future projects in the PRC where there are discrete components. The MFF enabled sequential construction and financing requirements that were funded by separate tranches, thus limiting unnecessary duplication of administrative effort and approvals.

Project Number: 39652-023
Project Name: Gansu Heihe Rural Hydropower Development Investment Program— Erlongshan Hydropower Project
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Lesson
The project demonstrated the importance of retaining qualified and competent consultants at the project preparation stage. Knowledge of the project design and implementation that was transferred from ADB to the government was highly valued, and officials expressed the view that this was more important than the loan financing.

Project Number: 39652-023
Project Name: Gansu Heihe Rural Hydropower Development Investment Program— Erlongshan Hydropower Project
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Lesson
Continuity of officials and staff at the executing agency, implementing agency, and ADB, who were involved in the development, implementation, and operation of the project, was maintained throughout the project. This continuity, together with stability in personnel capacity, was an important factor in the success of the project. While this lesson may be self-evident, it is not easily achieved and is often overlooked.

Project Number: 39652-023
Project Name: Gansu Heihe Rural Hydropower Development Investment Program— Erlongshan Hydropower Project
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Lesson
The success of the Erlongshan Hydropower Project resulted from a combination of strong government ownership and the commitment of the Erlongshan Hydropower Company. These factors ensured that any actual or potential problems were quickly and effectively resolved.

Project Number: 39652-023
Project Name: Gansu Heihe Rural Hydropower Development Investment Program— Erlongshan Hydropower Project
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Lesson
No new lessons

Project Number: 35139-013
Project Name: Power Transmission Improvement Sector Project
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Lesson
No new lessons

Project Number: 32298-043
Project Name: Madhya Pradesh Power Sector Investment Program (Tranche 3)
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Lesson
To enhance its operational and financial performance, Azerenergy is (i) streamlining its core business and transferring distribution networks assets and liabilities to Azerishiq, which will improve its financial performance and reduce administrative expenses; (ii) expanding power export to Georgia, Turkey and Russia; (iii) introducing enterprise resource planning, and enhancing internal audit and control to improve budgeting and planning functions; and (iv) accessing capital markets and diversifying financing channels (Azerenergy successfully obtained a corporate credit rating of BBB-/A-3 i

Project Number: 42085-013
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Project
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Lesson
There was some confusion in Azerenergy about the correct approach to use in calculating the debt - equity ratio and the DSCR (debt service coverage ratio). Financial ratios should be defined in loan covenants, particularly if they form part of the financial covenants of the loan. Moreover, ADB should more closely review these covenants during review missions to evaluate - and if needed initiate measures to ensure - compliance.

Project Number: 42085-013
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Project
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Lesson
The project demonstrated that Azerenergy is a capable implementing agency for power projects and that there is private sector capacity to undertake major construction projects related to augmentation and rehabilitation of power transmission and distribution networks. With proper planning, effective project monitoring mechanisms, and motivated and well-trained personnel, such projects can be successfully and expeditiously implemented.

Project Number: 42085-013
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Project
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Lesson
Engineering design works could be further improved with more detailed on-site survey and adequate geological exploration to minimize contract variations during implementation due to unexpected geological conditions and missing items in the bill of quantities.

Project Number: 40051-013
Project Name: Gansu Baiyin Urban Development Project
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Lesson
Procurement of civil works should take full consideration of LAR (land acquisition and resettlement) progress. Otherwise, even if procurement is completed quickly, it may not be possible to commence contract execution. Furthermore, disputes may also arise if land cannot be acquired and transferred to contractors on time.

Project Number: 40051-013
Project Name: Gansu Baiyin Urban Development Project
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Lesson
As one of the first batch of comprehensive urban development projects in the PRC (People's Republic of China), lessons were learned with respect to LAR (land acquisition and resettlement) : (i) LAR impacts for urban projects usually are larger due to the high population density in urban or semi-urban areas; (ii) compensation rates could rise during implementation due to increased value of land and affected persons' property; and (iii) LAR implementation is influenced by the pace of urbanization rather than the schedules for individual projects, and that may result in delays which

Project Number: 40051-013
Project Name: Gansu Baiyin Urban Development Project
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