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2.2 Project Administration Memorandum

A comprehensive project administration memorandum (PAM) is required for every project. The requirements for the PAM are set out in PAI 1.05 : Project Administration Memorandum. Each PAM contains project data and information that allows the borrower, the EA, the IA, and ADB to monitor project implementation. The PAM

• provides concise and accurate detail, including maps and diagrams, on major aspects of project implementation;
• specifies roles and responsibilities of the EA, the IA, consultants, and ADB for the actions required for satisfactory project implementation;
• assists project administration staff of the EA, the IA, and ADB to anticipate problems and initiate timely remedial actions or recommendations;
• contains a design and monitoring framework, including subsequent revisions that confirm the goal, purpose, outputs, activities, inputs, targets, indicators, key assumptions, and risks;
• provides a framework and checklist for monitoring progress to allow remedial actions and midstream modifications to meet project objectives;
• promotes systematic monitoring and evaluation of project objectives and assessment of impacts on project beneficiaries through surveys, studies, and periodic and midterm reviews;
• provides the format and instructions for the EA and IA to periodically update the project performance report; and
• refers to ADB’s Anticorruption Policy, indicating how ADB may be contacted about allegations of corruption and fraud.

See recent PAMs.