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Complex projects are better designed and implemented if there is a clear government sector plan that is fully supported both at the national and provincial levels. This was demonstrated by the country's railway development plan and its financial allocations. The national government successfully reached out to a private bank for cofinancing, and the provincial governments had a strong buy-in through their smooth and timely implementation of the land acquisition and resettlement plan.

Project Number: 37487-013
Project Name: Zhengzhou–Xi'an Railway Project
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In projects where institutional and financial capacity is relatively strong, ADB's financial additionality can be demonstrated by instilling proper design and implementation of social and environmental safeguards in infrastructure projects.

Project Number: 37487-013
Project Name: Zhengzhou–Xi'an Railway Project
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Lesson
Complex projects are better designed and implemented if there is a clear government sector plan that is fully supported both at the national and provincial levels. This was demonstrated by the country’s railway development plan and its financial allocations. The national government successfully reached out to private banks for cofinancing, and the provincial governments had a strong buy-in through their smooth implementation of land acquisition and resettlement plan.

Project Number: 35354-013
Project Name: Lanzhou–Chongqing
Railway Development Project
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Lesson
The use of accurate and robust data, especially for traffic analysis, is crucial in assessing the economic viability and financial sustainability of the project. Together with plausible assumptions and parameters based on recent economic data, credibility of the economic and financial analysis can be strengthened. This is one area where ADB can provide technical and knowledge support by carefully reviewing the forecasts prepared and ensuring that they are based on the latest economic data. Economic benefits associated with incremental demand

Project Number: 35354-013
Project Name: Lanzhou–Chongqing
Railway Development Project
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Effective and efficient implementation of large-scale land acquisition and resettlement activities depends largely on strong political will and commitment at all levels of government, especially when a large number of households are affected. It is important for an agency charged with resettlement activities to be proactive and work closely with local authorities and affected people to resolve identified issues on the ground. Having intensive policy dialogues with the agencies on ADB's safeguard policies and providing well-designed TA projects can

Project Number: 37269-013, 37269-023
Project Name: Greater Mekong Subregion:
Rehabilitation of the Railway in Cambodia Project
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The timely provision of adequate community infrastructure and services is key to ensure the well-being of displaced households and achieve resettlement objectives. These infrastructure and services, including electricity, water, waste management, drainage, and road management, would have to meet pertinent national standards at the least and be made available prior to issuance of

Project Number: 37269-013, 37269-023
Project Name: Greater Mekong Subregion:
Rehabilitation of the Railway in Cambodia Project
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Lesson
Transport projects typically involve a variety of risks in implementation and execution of activities. Formulating appropriate project design and risk assessment during preparatory phase is critical to minimize delays. This includes a systematic appraisal of the project’s technical scope and engineering design, costs and contingencies, safeguards, and financial and contractual risks. The institutional setup, internal review and approval process, and existing capacity and prior experience of the borrower and executing

Project Number: 37269-013, 37269-023
Project Name: Greater Mekong Subregion:
Rehabilitation of the Railway in Cambodia Project
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Lesson
Accurate estimates of technical parameters, indicators, and an improved demand analysis allow a more robust assessment of the project’s economic viability and development impact. Obtaining reliable existing traffic data along with developing sound traffic demand forecast volume would facilitate securing some of the key inputs required for the related efforts. It would also be beneficial to ascertain diverted and newly generated traffic volume including the identification of anticipated demand-shifting factors.

Project Number: 45067-005
Project Name: Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 6 (Marakand–Karshi) Railway Electrification Project
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Sustained efforts in providing adequate oversight and coordination between the government and concerned development partners are crucial for the timely implementation of a project. In particular, active and regular engagement among the stakeholders enhance monitoring and supervision of activities. This facilitates timely decision-making and helps minimize implementation issues.

Project Number: 45067-005
Project Name: Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 6 (Marakand–Karshi) Railway Electrification Project
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Separate DMF for each tranche under an MFF involving subprojects can help ensure that their objectives and targets are aligned with the overall objectives and targets of the facility.

Project Number: 32234-023, 32234-043, 32234-063
Project Name: Railway Sector Investment Program (Tranches 1, 2, and 4)
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In-depth analysis of various loan modality options and risk assessment can help in designing an appropriate loan modality.

Project Number: 32234-023, 32234-043, 32234-063
Project Name: Railway Sector Investment Program (Tranches 1, 2, and 4)
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Having a subsector analysis of passenger and freight markets (roads versus railway) can provide a more realistic estimates and traffic volume taking into consideration various infrastructure investment modes available.

Project Number: 32234-023, 32234-043, 32234-063
Project Name: Railway Sector Investment Program (Tranches 1, 2, and 4)
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A thorough and in-depth analysis of Bangladesh Railways' constraints and challenges to become a corporate entity is crucial before assessing the program reforms as unmanageable and unrealistic.

Project Number: 32234-023, 32234-043, 32234-063
Project Name: Railway Sector Investment Program (Tranches 1, 2, and 4)
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Given the flexibility of the MFF, if necessary, regular updating and revisions of the DMFs, including its baseline data, are expected, thus, proper documentation of these changes should be available at completion.

Project Number: 32234-023, 32234-043, 32234-063
Project Name: Railway Sector Investment Program (Tranches 1, 2, and 4)
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Lesson
Economic and financial analyses are critical in establishing the viability of a project at the preparation and completion stages.

Project Number: 43441-013
Project Name: North–South Railway Project
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