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Project review missions should consistently follow-up on loan covenant compliance, specifically, the development and operationalization of the project performance monitoring system.

Project Number: 41127-013
Project Name: Bihar State Highways Project
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ADB should have waited for sufficient time before processing a follow-up loan for the executing agency to fully develop its capacity in project implementation since this was the first loan to Bihar.

Project Number: 41127-013
Project Name: Bihar State Highways Project
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When attaching additional ‘special features’ to a loan project, it is important to ensure that there is explicit buy in from the borrower and that specific financing is attached to each item.

Project Number: 38174-013
Project Name: Southern Gansu Roads Development Project
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Within the DMF it would be more helpful if both a baseline and with project scenario can be presented. For this project, this was not the case, which made the attribution of benefits to the

Project Number: 38174-013
Project Name: Southern Gansu Roads Development Project
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The implementation period for post-disaster road rehabilitation projects in the Solomon Islands need to consider the country’s unpredictable weather, the government’s capacity constraints, and probable land disputes over construction sites.

Project Number: 48293-001
Project Name: Transport Sector Flood Recovery Project
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ADB-assisted projects provide a good platform for broadening the talent pool in road engineering in developing member countries.

Project Number: 48293-001
Project Name: Transport Sector Flood Recovery Project
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Regular and routine maintenance and good asset management are key to maximizing the benefits from road projects and enhancing the sustainability of the road transport system.

Project Number: 48293-001
Project Name: Transport Sector Flood Recovery Project
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Not including the approach and linked roads can diminish the effectiveness and impact of bridge construction and rehabilitation works.

Project Number: 48293-001
Project Name: Transport Sector Flood Recovery Project
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The state government needs to expedite establishment of a road asset management system to facilitate objective planning, programming, budgeting, and implementation of the expanding state road network.

Project Number: 43063-013
Project Name: Madhya Pradesh State Roads Project III
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The project incorporated and implemented several road safety measures. Although fatal accidents were reduced, the number of accidents is high, which largely reflects negligent driver behavior, violation of traffic rules, speeding, lack of enforcement, mixed traffic conditions, and inadequate road safety awareness. This issue may be more pronounced where the number of agricultural vehicles is high. Being a systemic issue in India, the government needs to make more efforts in driver training, enforcement of traffic rules, and safety awareness.

Project Number: 43063-013
Project Name: Madhya Pradesh State Roads Project III
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Additional measures to regulate and improve contractors’ performance could include application of more stringent financial criteria during procurement, provision of advance payment in stages, and bonuses for early completion. Despite efforts by MPRDC, the completion of civil works for three packages was delayed due to contractors’ financial problems, deficiencies in planning, and the general recession in the construction industry.

Project Number: 43063-013
Project Name: Madhya Pradesh State Roads Project III
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The state government could introduce investment schemes considering the industry capacity; take measures to make the business environment more attractive; and conduct business opportunity events and road shows to improve participation by good contractors. Implementation delays are not uncommon in India. With the rapid expansion of road construction and maintenance needs in the country, the availability and capacity of domestic contractors is inadequate.

Project Number: 43063-013
Project Name: Madhya Pradesh State Roads Project III
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Individual DMFs must be prepared for each MFF project to enable the comprehensive assessment of project achievements.

Project Number: 40031-023
Project Name: Rajasthan Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Tranche 1)
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In a context where gender equality is an issue, and where government prioritizes the equal participation of women, more emphasis pn this is required in projects.

Project Number: 40031-023
Project Name: Rajasthan Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Tranche 1)
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Commitment is needed to a clear financing strategy that leads to self-sufficiency.

Project Number: 40031-023
Project Name: Rajasthan Urban Sector Development Investment Program (Tranche 1)
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