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| TA Name | Strengthening the Regulatory Framework for Water Supply and Sanitation | |||
| Country | Sri Lanka | |||
| TA Number | 4049 | |||
| Project Number | 34315- 01 | |||
| Type/Modality of Assistance[Closed] |
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| Thematic Classification |
Sustainable Economic Growth
Inclusive Social Development |
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| Project Outcome | ||
| Description of Outcome | Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Provide an adequate legal and regulatory framework for water services | On-going | |
| Implementation Progress | ||
| Description of Project Outputs | Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities and Issues) | |
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Revised outputs
1. Drafting relevant law amendments 2. Preparing supporting guidelines for operationalization (tariff methodology and primers on 3. Training and awareness programs on independent regulation |
Progress of the TA is satisfactory and substantial since consultants' refielding in January 2007. Draft amendments to the NWSDB Act have been prepared and will be forwarded to the Legal Draftsman for review in August 2007. Progress in the preparation of tariff methodology and customer code is also substantial, and these are being finalized based on feedback received to date.
National training initiated in July and to be completed en September. International training undertaken by 8 participants first week in September 2007. |
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| Geographical Location | Colombo, Sri Lanka | |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Issues | Not applicable | |
| Consultations Planned or Carried Out | TA completed in October 2007. | |
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Tatiana Gallego-Lizon |
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| Responsible ADB Department |
South Asia Department |
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| Responsible ADB Division |
Urban Development Division, SARD |
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| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Housing and Plantation Infrastructure Mr. M.I.A. Lathiff, Director Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage, Nawala, Sri Lanka |
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| Timetable | ||
| Concept Clearance | 17 Jul 2001 | |
| Fact-finding | 05 Sep 2002 to 13 Sep 2002 | |
| Approval | 18 Dec 2002 | |
| Financing Plan / TA Utilization |  Top
TA Amount |
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| ADB | Others | Gov | Total | Approved Amount | Revised Amount |
| $285,000.00 | $0.00 | $75,000.00 | $360,000.00 | $285,000.00 | $317,064.68 |
| Total Commitment | Uncommited Balance | Total Disbursement | Undisbursed Balance |
| $317,064.68 | $0.00 | $317,064.68 | $0.00 |
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