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Allowing some NCB (national competitive bidding) packages in any project gives an opportunity to engage and test the ability of reputable local contractors. In this project it was noted that the local contractors for smaller NCB packages offered some very competitive rates and, with close supervision from the project team, were able to complete and deliver components in a timely manner.

Project Number: 38160-032
Project Name: Integrated Urban Development Sector Project
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For projects where machinery and equipment are to be purchased from project funding, it should be ascertained during project design that the executing agency is making sufficient allocations to the operational budget in the year targeted for the procurement of the equipment, and the years to follow. Otherwise, the equipment is not used effectively for lack of operational budget in the first year.

Project Number: 38160-032
Project Name: Integrated Urban Development Sector Project
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ADB provided guidance and support throughout the project with frequent project review missions.

Project Number: 38160-032
Project Name: Integrated Urban Development Sector Project
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Under a sector modality, core subprojects should only be included at project appraisal if detailed feasibility studies have shown them to be implementable. Under this grant project, a core subproject (Sopu drainage channel) had to be dropped in the implementation phase when detailed design and feasibility studies revealed huge and unfeasible land acquisition needs.

Project Number: 38160-032
Project Name: Integrated Urban Development Sector Project
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Lesson
One of the significant lessons from the project is the positive impact of early fielding of PIA (project implementation assistance) consultants. During project preparation, the capacity of the executing agency, MOW (Ministry of Works), was assessed as insufficient, particularly for detailed design, construction supervision, and overall project planning, monitoring, and reporting. The project design therefore provided for PIA consultants to assist and support MOW.

Project Number: 38160-032
Project Name: Integrated Urban Development Sector Project
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Proper engagement and communication with stakeholders is vital to ensure that the rationale and the objectives of the project are fully understood, and this helps during project implementation by speeding up important decisions. The good interaction between MOW (Ministry of Works), the PSC (project steering committee), and the PIA (project implementation assistance) consultants proved highly beneficial in completing this project on time.

Project Number: 38160-032
Project Name: Integrated Urban Development Sector 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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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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The project helped develop the EMS (environmental management system) to enhance environmental management of the SBIZ (Southern Baiyin Industrial Zone). This enabled the BHTIP (Baiyin High-Tech Industrial Park) to become an environmentally friendly industrial park demonstrating 'circular' economic development.

Project Number: 40051-013
Project Name: Gansu Baiyin Urban Development Project
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The estimate of financing charges during implementation, $18.1 million and capitalized in the ADB loan, was too large compared to the actual interest during construction of $1.9 million. The large surplus could result in loan proceeds cancellation if no proper usage could be found before project completion.

Project Number: 39228-033
Project Name: Xinjiang Municipal Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement Project
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The project implementation arrangements were effective. The Xinjiang PMO executed clear division of responsibilities among different institutions. Through coordination efforts of Xinjiang Housing and Urban-Rural Development Department, close communications were maintained and issues were solved quickly.

Project Number: 39228-033
Project Name: Xinjiang Municipal Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement Project
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Capacity building was emphasized in the project design and during implementation. A comprehensive training program was developed and implemented to strengthen the executing agency and implementing agencies' capacity in project management and O&M. Training was conducted to introduce ADB's policies and procedures in implementation and the experiences and best practices in urban development. This ensured that Xinjiang PMO, with strengthened institutional capacity, could continue to take the lead in managing subsequent ADB urban projects in XUAR.

Project Number: 39228-033
Project Name: Xinjiang Municipal Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement Project
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Lesson
Extensive, participatory consultations were conducted during project design and implementation. The needs and requirements of the beneficiaries and affected people, mostly ethnic minority groups, were incorporated into the design. As ADB's first loan for urban development in XUAR, the project prioritized promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development in the region through introducing a new urban development perspective, which addressed social benefits, environmental protection, and public participation.

Project Number: 39228-033
Project Name: Xinjiang Municipal Infrastructure and Environmental Improvement Project
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