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Lesson
Proper assessment of the borrower’s capacity and those of the executing agencies during the preparation phase supports project implementation which will help achieve the desired output and results. A delay in one key project component, due to weak capacity of agencies, could likely cause further delays in the subsequent activities such civil works which hampers the overall project implementation timeline.

Project Number: 44483-023, 44483-024, 44483-026, 44483-027
Project Name: Second Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 2 Road Investment Program (Tranche 3 and Multitranche Financing Facility)
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It is prudent to consider providing project implementation support through a better-staffed consulting to mitigate existing capacity gaps in project agencies. At project appraisal, ADB identified the executing agency as having limited experience with ADB projects; yet it was made responsible for leading project performance tracking by the proect implementation unit (PIU), with the support of only two individual consultants for a short term. Changes in government exacerbated the lack of leadership and management capacity of the PIU.

Project Number: 45010-002
Project Name: Skills for Employment Project
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Use of consultants from other tranche projects is only appropriate if their performance is satisfactory.

Project Number: 38254-053
Project Name: North Karnataka Urban Sector Investment Program (Tranche 3)
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Lesson
Proper execution of project administration activities relies on the capacity and commitment of borrowers and agencies involved. It is crucial that executing and implementing agencies are well informed of ADB operational procedures and requirements, especially with respect to financial management. This allows a concerned agency to carry out the project activities appropriately and ensure timeliness.

Project Number: 41340-013
Project Name: Advanced Electricity Metering Project
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The implementation of large investment programs could be streamlined with the engagement of a loan-funded project management consultant from the beginning using advance procurement.

Project Number: 37192-023, 37192-033, 37192-043, 37192-044
Project Name: Power Transmission Enhancement Investment Program (Tranche 4 and Multitranche Financing Facility)
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To ensure project success, the commitment, ownership, and accountability of an executing agency are critical factors when designing a project and formulating its implementation plan. These need to be supported by adequate expertise and capacity of the agency in managing project implementation and complying with ADB safeguard requirements and loan covenants.

Project Number: 44426-014
Project Name: National Grid Improvement Project
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Lesson
Adequate assessment and due diligence of the technical qualification and past performance of a consultant supports satisfactory execution of its services. This is critical for effective implementation of project activities. Specifically, a close monitoring of the consultant's performance during project implementation permits a better quality of deliverables and outputs.

Project Number: 46417-001
Project Name: Jaipur Metro Rail Line 1-Phase B Project
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