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Lesson
Lack of continuity in the staff of key project agencies could lead to chronic implementation delays. Procurement of works and recruitment of consultants followed due process and were completed; albeit with delays. Although NHA has carried out procurement for multiple MDB-financed projects; a lack of continuity of key staff at its Procurement and Contract Administration posed challenges for each procurement and this project was no exception. Procurement consultant support is a regular feature provided by ADB.

Project Number: 47281-001
Project Name: National Highway Network Development in Balochistan Project
Report Date: 21 Oct 2022

Lesson
Continuity of services of experienced project staff is essential. The project director and account officer positions at the project coordination office experienced high turnover, which affected overall performance, including of project financial management, as evidenced by the outstanding recurring audit issues and multiple delayed submissions.

Project Number: 36188-023
Project Name: Secondary Towns Integrated Urban Environmental Improvement Project
Report Date: 27 Jul 2022

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