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During construction of At-Bashy road, some disputes arose between the contractor and the local population, causing late completion of minor but essential works e.g. sidewalks and drainage. Information on these incidents was not promptly reported to all parties concerned. Not being fully aware of the situation, IPIG (Investment Projects Implementation Group) initially advised ADB that there was no need to extend the loan and grant closing period. However, when the extent of remaining works to be completed became apparent, an extension was provided. This issue was swiftly resolved.

Project Number: 42399-013
Project Name: CAREC Transport Corridor I (Bishkek-Torugart Road) Project 2
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The final approval for constructing the At-Bashy access road was not provided until May 2013. The late addition of this component was part of the reason that the grant and loan closing date needed to be extended. Additional works of this magnitude should be identified, appraised, and approved at an earlier project stage to ensure completion of all works within the allotted period.

Project Number: 42399-013
Project Name: CAREC Transport Corridor I (Bishkek-Torugart Road) Project 2
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Financial management. Based on observations of financial auditors, ADB recommended MPRDC (Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation) to strengthen internal audit system with regard to nature and scope of verification, timely preparation of audit reports, and to improve fund management. These measures together with regular and robust assessment of financial sustainability would facilitate better financial management.

Project Number: 37328-013
Project Name: Madhya Pradesh State Roads Sector Project II
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Performance of contractors. Despite reiterated requests and financial support from MPRDC (Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation), one civil works contractor continued to perform poorly and the contract had to be terminated. Incorporating additional evaluation criteria in the bidding document on past poor performance or terminated or abandoned contracts would facilitate identification of such contractors in future procurement activities.

Project Number: 37328-013
Project Name: Madhya Pradesh State Roads Sector Project II
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Implementation delay. The project implementation initially experienced delays mainly due to slow mobilization by the civil works contractors, even though the pre-construction activities were carried out in a timely fashion by MPRDC (Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation). Subsequently, the termination of a poorly performing contractor and procurement of a new contractor for completing the balance of works, and the addition of three new subprojects in 2009 - 2010 further affected the implementation schedule.

Project Number: 37328-013
Project Name: Madhya Pradesh State Roads Sector Project II
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Coordination with like-minded donors and other stakeholders on a regular basis helps in improving project implementation, harmonizing approaches, eliminating duplication, creating synergies, and resolving implementation issues.

Project Number: 34306-013
Project Name: Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Project
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Intersectionality is an important element to be addressed in projects promoting women's empowerment and gender equality. Women are a heterogeneous group and their diversity based on caste, ethnicity, religion, region, and language are critical factors contributing to their abilities to benefit from and contribute to the overall project implementation.

Project Number: 34306-013
Project Name: Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Project
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In order to reduce the gap in overall human development and gender equity indexes, the targeted interventions on women's empowerment are still highly relevant in Nepal. VDC (village development committee) clustering in the project area based on geographic contiguity and similarity should be considered when selecting project sites in remote areas. Doing so can improve staff mobility, service delivery, monitoring, and supervision.

Project Number: 34306-013
Project Name: Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Project
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Multiple and interrelated women's issues are best addressed through integrated approaches for creating better synergy.

Project Number: 34306-013
Project Name: Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Project
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For projects with a canal rehabilitation component, a component to integrate bank protection and maintenance with community involvement can support sustainability.

Project Number: 29466-023
Project Name: Kolkata Environmental Improvement Project
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Secondary displacement due to land acquisition and resettlement always needs to be included in resettlement plans.

Project Number: 29466-023
Project Name: Kolkata Environmental Improvement Project
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Access to transport facilities at resettlement sites is key to protect the livelihoods of resettled people, especially women and the differently-abled. It is necessary to protect sites from which people are relocated, from squatting.

Project Number: 29466-023
Project Name: Kolkata Environmental Improvement Project
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Use of innovative practices like electronic measurement books and advanced technologies like trenchless technology for pipe laying can help improve implementation efficiency.

Project Number: 29466-023
Project Name: Kolkata Environmental Improvement Project
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Project timelines need to take into account implementation complexity, the experience of the executing agency, consultants and contractors, and the available working seasons.

Project Number: 29466-023
Project Name: Kolkata Environmental Improvement Project
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Fully staffed PMUs (project management units) and complete involvement of the executing agencies from the outset are necessary to create ownership and commitment.

Project Number: 29466-023
Project Name: Kolkata Environmental Improvement Project
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