| 0830-0900 |
Registration |
| 0900-0915 |
Session I: Opening
Welcome and Opening Remarks:
Mr. Preben Nielsen
Deputy Director
Infrastructure, Energy, and Financial Sectors Department (West)
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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| 0915-0945 |
Session II: Country Statements on Developments on the Project Road
Mr. Ju Chengzhi
Deputy Director General
International Department
Ministry of Communications
People's Republic of China
Mr. Math Sounmala
Director General of Cabinet
Ministry of Communications, Transport, Posts, and Construction
Lao People's Democratic Republic
Dr. Pornchai Rujiprapa
Deputy Secretary General
National Economic and Social Development Board
Royal Thai Government
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| 0945-1100 |
Session III: Alternative Alignments and Standards to be Applied for Road Section in Lao PDR and Related Costing; and Design/Construct Alternatives
Presentation:
Mr. Preben Nielsen
ADB
Discussion/Statement from each country delegation on their ideas on the design/construct alternatives to be adopted for the Project Road
|
| 1100-1130 |
Coffee Break |
| 1130-1230 |
Session IV: Financing Arrangements
Statement from each country delegation
|
| 1230-1400 |
Lunch |
| 1400-1500 |
Session V: Social, Environmental, and Resettlement Matters
Presentation:
Ms. Rita Ravi Nangia
Senior Economist
Transport and Communications Division (West)
ADB
Discussion
|
| 1500-1530 |
Coffee Break |
| 1530-1630 |
Session VI: Private Sector Involvement in Operations, Maintenance, and Debt Service
Presentation:
Mr. Preben Nielsen
ADB
Discussion
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| 1630-1730 |
Session VII: Timetable for Next Steps and Summary of Discussions
Presentation:
Mr. Preben Nielsen
ADB
Discussion
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