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For similar projects in the future, it may be beneficial to require reforms to be demonstrated as a project readiness criterion before project approval and implementation. Alternatively, if included in loan covenants, such institutional and regulatory reforms could be defined at a higher level - rather than as specific outputs - to allow the government more flexibility during implementation.

Project Number: 33019-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Efficiency and Expansion Project
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Realization of the full project benefits was contingent upon the public and private sector components being well coordinated and implemented as planned. Implementation of the private sector component - and especially selection of the private concessionaire for the first container terminal - initially presented a major risk. This was mitigated by linking the progress of selecting a successful bidder for private concessionaire with implementation of the breakwater infrastructure (public sector component) as a condition of loan effectiveness.

Project Number: 39431-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Expansion Project
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Lesson
Since the works were interrelated, the HIW (harbor infrastructure works) was packaged as a single contract. The large size of the contract attracted good quality and experienced contractors.

Project Number: 39431-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Expansion Project
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The project is very large scale and complex in nature, so it was important to bring in quality consultants and contractors. Continuation of services from the main design consultants to provide construction supervision not only reduced the time for procurement but also resulted in minimizing liability risks and disclaimers of responsibility.

Project Number: 39431-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Expansion Project
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A key consideration was to draw an optimal balance of public and private sector participation. The government applied a PPP landlord port model whereby the public sector would deliver the basic breakwater infrastructure and private sector deliver two of the three container terminal facilities to be accommodated by the new breakwater. This approach has not only brought about significant efficiencies in delivery, it also resulted in tremendous financial leverage.

Project Number: 39431-013
Project Name: Colombo Port Expansion Project
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No new lessons

Project Number: 39676-023
Project Name: CAREC Regional Road Corridor Improvement Project
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No new lessons

Project Number: 34121-013
Project Name: Community Water Transport Project
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Capacity building (planning). Road Data Collection and Management Unit staff are still unable to complete a road maintenance planning report with solid budget recommendations, which needs to be improved._x005F_x000D__x005F_x000D_Capacity building (implementation). The overall institutional setup for asset management, construction supervision and quality assurance and/or quality control, still needs improvement to be practically usable.

Project Number: 41123-013
Project Name: Road Asset Management Project
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A major lesson stemming from the project is its inadequate preparation at appraisal, which caused problems by requiring supplementary financing, which was necessitated by exchange rate fluctuations and cost underestimation. About 55% of the increase in costs was attributable to exchange rate movements, and 45% to an underestimation of the cost. Cost estimates at appraisal were based on an exchange rate of NZ$1.00 = $0.67, whereas the revised cost estimate was based on the prevailing rate of NZ$1.00 = $0.76.

Project Number: 40287-013
Project Name: Avatiu Port Development Project
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Lesson
Traffic forecasts should be much more realistic, and reflect impacts of follow on projects on expected usage. Similarly, more effort should be taken to establish sustainable asset management systems, supported by credible sources offunding.

Project Number: 41121-023
Project Name: CAREC Transport Corridor 1 (Zhambyl Oblast Section) [Western Europe–Western People’s Republic of China International Transit Corridor] Investment Program (Project 1)
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Lesson
Likewise, the membership in the project coordination committee could have included a representative of the Chittagong City Corporation (CCC). While not directly implementing any component, the CCC could have expedited the implementation of activities within the Chittagong city proper and helped avoid delays.

Project Number: 36105-013
Project Name: Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project
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Lesson
During project implementation, constant follow-up is needed on the operationalization of the project performance management system and the conduct of baseline and other survey/data collection requirements.

Project Number: 36105-013
Project Name: Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project
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Need to constantly follow-up with the executing agency on the implementation of the project performance and monitoring system. It is surprising to note that this loan condition was not readily achieved, although its compliance was considered as ongoing.

Project Number: 36432-013
Project Name: Dali–Lijiang Railway Project
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While work on the land acquisition and resettlement seemed to have progressed well, the executing agency—the West Yunnan Railway Company (WYRC)—should have been provided more assistance in its implementation given its inexperience with both PRC and ADB practices. As such, ADB assistance, through more frequent missions during the implementation period, could have provided the guidance needed for land acquisition and resettlement.

Project Number: 36432-013
Project Name: Dali–Lijiang Railway Project
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Lesson
Before implementing any additional works or contract variation, there should already be agreement on the works to be done and the commensurate costs. While this is an accepted project management practice, it may not have been the case in this project, which resulted in significant delays in loan closing due to the negotiations on pricing for additional works or variations.

Project Number: 36432-013
Project Name: Dali–Lijiang Railway Project
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