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Lesson
Results-based lending (RBL) is well suited if it is embedded in a wider government-owned and led program. It can be an effective modality for achieving both physical outputs and nonphysical goals. It can also make changes in national policies that go beyond the project’s physical scope. The climate risk assessments, procurement processes, and beneficiary selection criteria used in this program were also applied in non-ADB financed provinces. The instructions issued and policies adopted by the government were “national”in nature and impact.

Project Number: 50022-002
Project Name: Affordable Rural Housing Program
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Specific attributes of the internal and external environments that could impact project Implementation need to be carefully considered and addressed in project design. For example, the construction of the water treatment plant in one site (Aizawl) faced challenges because of the involvement of multiple agencies, difficult terrain, and an environment prone to natural disasters. The project’s complexity warranted meticulous planning. The Completion and commissioning of the construction works should have been complemented by a public awareness campaign.

Project Number: 35290–013, 35290–043
Project Name: North Eastern Region Capital Cities Development Investment Program (Tranche 3 and Multitranche Financing Facility)
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Focusing projects on a few, contiguous areas can facilitate cross-learning thereby improving implementation and heightening impacts. The project was implemented in four aimag centers selected by the executing agency which are not geographically close. It could have been more beneficial if the project were implemented in neighboring aimags to allow the beneficiaries to learn from one another and observe spillover effects of project activities.

Project Number: 52303-001
Project Name: Managing Solid Waste in Secondary Cities
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Navigating the appropriate financing size and institutional requirements of the CPRO while developing its scope and short- to medium-term directions demanded strong collaboration and coordination among ADB departments.

Project Number: 54156-001
Project Name: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program
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Strong coordination and regular communication between the ADB and government counterpart teams are key to the speedy processing and successful implementation of crisis response programs like the CPRO.

Project Number: 54156-001
Project Name: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program
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The COVID-19 Pandemic Response Option (CPRO) is an effective crisis response measure with development results that may be enhanced through additional similar assistance from ADB and other donors.

Project Number: 54156-001
Project Name: COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Program
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