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Strong linkages between indicators across the different levels of the project result chain need to underpin project design and monitoring frameworks, The linkage between the project impact performance indicators of increased marine passengers and increased domestic and international freight volume was not a strong measure of success in this project; it should have been revised during project implementation.

Project Number: 44375-013
Project Name: Maritime and Waterways Safety Project
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The development of specialized expertise requires careful selection and the engagement of qualified consultants and proper management of expectations from all parties. Future thinking and foresight is a specialized expertise. It is crucial to identify and engage consultants with proven experience to ensure they can provide the necessary guidance and insights. It is also a new approach for ADB and thus, clear onboarding, communication, and setting expectations for both Staff and consultants who were critiical to the success of the TA.

Project Number: 52299-001
Project Name: Demonstrating Future Thinking and Foresight in Developing Member Countries
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More frequent and direct in-person contact with the executing agency is advisable for future similar endeavors. Despite the adverse work circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the performance of the consulting firm and its experts was satisfactory. The project team als administered the TA satisfactorily. Nonetheless more frequent, person-to-person interaction is advised in future similar TA.

Project Number: 54092-001
Project Name: Institutional Support to the National Quality Center for Road Assets
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Executing and implementing agencies need to find ways to sustain data collection and analysis throughout the project implementation phase to ensure high-quality M&E systems. Monitoring and evaluation was not completed before project closing because, at the critical late stage of implementation, the pandemic brought consultant services to a stop before they can be completed. Some baseline data were collected in 2015, but the function was not completed because of early implementation delays.

Project Number: 44375-013
Project Name: Maritime and Waterways Safety Project
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Regular involvement of country teams from resident missions and with external partner experts in the field are crucial in ensuring the continued relevance and significance of TA support. For this TA, the design and planning were also informed by discussion with relevant department leading country programming work.

Project Number: 52299-001
Project Name: Demonstrating Future Thinking and Foresight in Developing Member Countries
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Sustained efforts to strengthen relationships with government counterparts and other stakeholders, and direct communications with key project staff are essential for the successful implementation of knowledge TA and similar initiatives.

Project Number: 54092-001
Project Name: Institutional Support to the National Quality Center for Road Assets
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Changes during implementation, including design changes and modifications to project components, affect project progress, emphasizing the need for thorough initial planning and further community consultations to avoid disruptions.

Project Number: 45022-002
Project Name: Jiangxi Ji'an Sustainable Urban Transport Project
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Urban land acquisition in densely populated areas poses significant challenges. Compensation rates may rise during implementation, driven by urbanization rather than project schedules, potentially causing delays beyond the control of the project. Aligning civil engineering procurement with land acquisition progress is essential to prevent contractual disputes. Close collaboration, clear milestones, and effective communication mitigate risks. Establishing a resettlement information system aids in early issue identification, maintaining transparency.

Project Number: 45022-002
Project Name: Jiangxi Ji'an Sustainable Urban Transport Project
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Institutional strengthening requires long term engagement and capacity building, and continued support is crucial. Despite its own capacity constraints, MOFALI actively participated in the project and mobilized the participation of a large number of aimags. The decision support system, for example, was developed in partnership with regional aimags and the end system was deployed to all aimag departments of agriculture and light industry including computer units and GIS trainings.

Project Number: 53035-001
Project Name: Sustainable Fodder Management
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As clients may not be able to keep pace with ADB's movement toward more advanced digitalization technologies, diversified communication channels and personal engagement will remain important aspects of implementation.

Project Number: 53035-001
Project Name: Sustainable Fodder Management
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Lack of communication could negatively impact engagement quality. The outbreak of COVID-19 during TA implementation affected consultant ability to engage stakeholders, government participation, and contribution by the international consultants. Despite significant efforts by the ADB resident mission and the consultants, communication between the ADB team and MOFALI were sometimes dependent on consultants, which reduced the quality of engagement.

Project Number: 53035-001
Project Name: Sustainable Fodder Management
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The TA was designed with adequate consultation with the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, and Light Industry (MOFALI). Nevertheless, it could have been further improved with consultation with other related government agencies. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has a strong capacity and ongoing activities related to grassland monitoring and management, and was a valuable partner during implementation.

Project Number: 53035-001
Project Name: Sustainable Fodder Management
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Early consultation with relevant ADB units is essential to ensure a well-rounded TA design and a robust monitoring framework. These units' expertise can significantly enhance TA effectiveness and impact. By collaborating with experts from these units during the design phase, the possibility of overlooking critical components that are vital for a successful TA could be avoided.

Project Number: 54344-001
Project Name: Supporting the Establishment of a CAREC Regional Infrastructure Projects Enabling Facility
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Cofinancing can create conditions for the continued engagement of partners. The TA established partnerships with government agencies, domestic research organizations and universities, and private sector, which helped enrich the project content and developintegrated solutions. The cofinancing from Government of Japan's High-Level Technology (HLT) Fund helped mobilize an international firm with advanced technologies (earth observations and ICT) and good in-country experiences.

Project Number: 53035-001
Project Name: Sustainable Fodder Management
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Guidance for completing CPRO DMFs underscored the dynamic nature of a crisis operation and the need to be prepared to strengthen, amend or add DMF indicators during implementation. The fact that this was not followed reflects a built-in lack of flexibility with DMFs (and perhaps the difficulty of making changes in accordance with existing Project Administration Instructions).

Project Number: 54178-001
Project Name: COVID-19 Rapid Response Program
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