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Lesson
It is imperative for SOEs to develop good corporate governance and maintain an arm's length relationship with government, regardless of whether it is a commercial or noncommercial SOE. Some of the policy actions under this program were designed to improve the government's performance of its SOE ownership function. However, in addition to these policy actions, it is imperative for SOEs to proactively promote good corporate governance and develop functional autonomy from the government.

Project Number: 54271-001, 54271-002
Project Name: Fiscal Resilience and Social Protection Support Program (Subprograms 1 and 2)
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Staff turnover and swift handover are a critical element of timely project implementation.

Project Number: 48006-001
Project Name: Improving Efficiency in Public Service Procurement, Delivery, and Financing
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The TCR mentioned the usefulness of a flexible approach to drafting consultant’s terms of reference such that they are broad based—this is a generalizable lesson in managing staff and consultant resources, and useful in the context of limited availability of climate finance specialists.

Project Number: 47286-001
Project Name: Enhancing Readiness of ADB Developing Member Countries for Scaled Up Climate Finance
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Lesson could be rephrased as follows: It is helpful to have all teammembers using the same communications platform (e.g.,WeChat in the PRC); OR TA implementation could be better facilitated if the coordination with the executing and/or implementing agency is managed by the country office staff.

Project Number: 51021-001
Project Name: Reforming the System of Personal Income Tax and Social Security Contributions
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Lesson
Even though the staff member managing this TA changed twice due to staff movements and workload reallocations, the consultants were able to complete their work within the project time frame. Final reports—the quality of which satisfied the government—were submitted before the originally scheduled completion date. These demonstrated the value of proper handover and the importance of regular and close coordination with government counterparts and key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition, with minimal disruptions, if any, to TA activities”.

Project Number: 48006-001
Project Name: Improving Efficiency in Public Service Procurement, Delivery, and Financing
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Lesson
Given the very limited number of consultants with the necessary experience in climate finance and the high demand for their services, it is recommended that allowances must be made in terms of consultant procurement (e.g., in rare instances of higher rates wherever justified).

Project Number: 47286-001
Project Name: Enhancing Readiness of ADB Developing Member Countries for Scaled Up Climate Finance
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Lesson
The TA showed the benefits of employing a flexible approach to provision of support, including consultant terms of reference which were suitable for hiring consultants to carry out a broad range of activities. There are also benefits to work closely with the team of consultants ensuring timely delivery and quality of outputs.

Project Number: 47286-001
Project Name: Enhancing Readiness of ADB Developing Member Countries for Scaled Up Climate Finance
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The TA implementation was administered and coordinated by ADB PRC Resident Mission Economics Unit through a One ADB approach, ensuring the efficiency and timeliness in conducting key activities. Through both formal and informal meetings, emails, and WeChat, the TA team leader, the lead consultant, and focal persons in the EA kept regular communication and coordination.

Project Number: 51021-001
Project Name: Reforming the System of Personal Income Tax and Social Security Contributions
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