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It is a good practice in future cluster programs to update and improve the DMF as the program evolves.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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Since changes brought about by national elections can have a significant impact on program implementation, programs being planned need to be discussed with key political parties at the design stage.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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Manageable and tightly focused reform agenda, incentives provided to the government to continue the reforms, and linking the program to the trade policy sector-wide approach all contributed to the successful project outcome.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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Efficient implementation of new concepts, like the regulatory impact assessment (RIA), should be directly supported by the government by way of mandatory participation to encourage short uptake times.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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The use of the cluster approach provides a framework for a 5-year partnership between ADB and government, giving sufficient time for reforms to take hold and capacity building to take place.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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It is important to balance policy-based lending and capacity building through project grants.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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Overly complex sanitary and phytosanitary standards technology grants pose challenges to potential participants.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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Sustained government support needs to be cultivated to ensure the long-term success of reform efforts.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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The number of projects and subprojects to be implemented under any assistance package must consider the absorptive capacity of local contractors, availability of construction materials, and local labor. Close attention must be given to the quality of the facilities and infrastructures built. Utilizing local contractors and labor have their trade-offs, such as implementation delays and deficiency in financial resources, but the quality of the completed facilities is nonnegotiable. This would require closer supervision, frequent monitoring, and faster processing of payments.

Project Number: 44065-013
Project Name: Conflict-Affected Region Emergency Project
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It is best to allocate available local resources and assistance, including loans based on sector priorities, through a participatory process involving all stakeholders and beneficiaries.

Project Number: 44065-013
Project Name: Conflict-Affected Region Emergency Project
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Complex processing requirements could limit the uptake and effectiveness of project grants.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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Proactive interventions are crucial to ensuring that reform programs remain on track.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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Reform actions have to be sensitive to and sufficiently address the likelihood of institutional resistance.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
Report Date:
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Sustained government budget support is crucial to the success and sustainability of reforms.

Project Number: 38421-013, 38421-023, 38421-072
Project Name: Promoting Economic Diversification Program
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Decentralization improves local community and institutional ownership.

Project Number: 44065-013
Project Name: Conflict-Affected Region Emergency Project
Report Date: