Project Data Sheet

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PDS Creation Date 07 May 2010
PDS Updated as of 30 Apr 2013

Project Name Preparing the Transport Sector Development Project
Country Solomon Islands
Project/Program Number 41171-022
Status Approved
Geographical Location Solomon Islands
In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of, or reference to, a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.
Sector and/or Subsector Classification Multisector
/ Multisector
Thematic Classification Capacity development
Economic growth
Environmental sustainability
Poverty reduction and inclusive growth
Climate change
Gender Mainstreaming Categories Effective gender mainstreaming

Financing

Type/Modality of Assistance Approval Number Source of Funding Approved Amount (thousand)
Grant0243Asian Development Fund12,000
Technical Assistance7715Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction800
Counterpart 12,500
TOTAL US$ 25,300

Safeguard Categories

For more information about the safeguard categories, please see http://www.adb.org/site/safeguards/safeguard-categories

Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement B
Indigenous Peoples C

Summary of Environmental and Social Issues

Environmental Aspects
Given the subprojects prioritized in the NTP, civil works are not likely to result in any significant adverse environmental impact, and potential environmental impacts can be adequately mitigated and monitored. An environmental assessment and review framework presents the general anticipated environmental impacts of the sector project, selection criteria, and environmental procedures for future subprojects. An initial environmental examination incorporating an environmental management and monitoring plan was prepared for each of the two sample subprojects for road and airstrip rehabilitation. The project is classified as environment category B.
Involuntary Resettlement
The project is not expected to entail significant resettlement impacts, as anticipated subprojects will involve existing infrastructure and rehabilitation works can be undertaken within the existing right-of-way or on land owned by the government. While the sample subprojects studied do not require land acquisition, some subsequent subprojects or activities may involve minor land acquisition and resettlement impacts, which can be identified only during implementation. If such impacts are identified, the government will prepare resettlement plans for such subprojects according to the resettlement framework for the project. The project s involuntary resettlement classification is category B.
Indigenous Peoples
Melanesians are the native people of Solomon Islands and comprise the vast majority of the population. The project is not expected to have any negative impact on indigenous peoples. While a separate indigenous peoples plan is not needed, all project components or subprojects will be implemented in a culturally appropriate and participatory manner to meet the needs of the population. The project s indigenous peoples classification is category C.

Stakeholder Communication, Participation and Consultation

During Project Design
ADB consulted with the Solomon Islands Government and development partners, including AusAID, European Commission, JICA, New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and World Bank, to develop project design during the implementation of a project preparatory technical assistance and a fact-finding mission. PPTA team visited two sample subproject areas (i.e., St. Martin Road in Honiara and Gizo airstrip) and consulted with peoples in the areas to analyze environment, and poverty and social issues.
During Project Implementation

Description

TBD

Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy

Development Impact

tbd

Project Outcome

Description of Outcome
tbd
Progress Towards Outcome
To be assessed later.

Outputs and Implementation Progress

Description of Project Outputs
tbd
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
To be assessed later.
Status of Development Objectives
Material Changes

Business Opportunities

Date of First Listing 2011 Jan 25
Consulting Services
Procurement
Procurement and Consulting Notices
http://www.adb.org/projects/41171-022/business-opportunities

Timetable

Concept Clearance 11 Aug 2010
Fact-finding 12 Aug 2010 to 27 Aug 2010
Management Review Meeting 21 Sep 2010
Approval 15 Dec 2010
Last Review Mission

Milestones

Approval No. Approval Signing Effectivity Closing
Original Revised Actual
Grant 0243 15 Dec 2010 06 Apr 2011 05 Jul 2011 31 Jul 2016

Utilization

Date Approval Number ADB (US$ thousand) Others (US$ thousand) Net Percentage
Cumulative Contract Awards
18 May 2013 Grant 0243 9,985 0 83.00%
Cumulative Disbursements
18 May 2013 Grant 0243 3,053 0 25.00%

TA Amount (US$ thousand)

Approval Number Approved Amount Revised Amount Total Commitment Uncommitted Balance Total Disbursement Undisbursed Balance

Status of Covenants

Covenants are categorized under the following categories—audited accounts, safeguards, social, sector, financial, economic, and others. Covenant compliance is rated by category by applying the following criteria: (i) Satisfactory—all covenants in the category are being complied with, with a maximum of one exception allowed, (ii) Partly Satisfactory—a maximum of two covenants in the category are not being complied with, (iii) Unsatisfactory—three or more covenants in the category are not being complied with. As per the 2011 Public Communications Policy, covenant compliance ratings for Project Financial Statements apply only to projects whose invitation for negotiation falls after 2 April 2012.

Approval No. Category
Sector Social Financial Economic Others Safeguards Project Financial Statements
Grant 0243 Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory Satisfactory

Contacts and Update Details

Responsible ADB Officer Rishi Ram Adhar (radhar@adb.org)
Responsible ADB Department Pacific Department
Responsible ADB Divisions Transport, Energy and Natural Resources Division, PARD
Executing Agencies Ministry of Infrastructure Development

Links

Project Website http://www.adb.org/projects/41171-022/main
List of Project Documents http://www.adb.org/projects/41171-022/documents