Project Data Sheet

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PDS Creation Date 26 Feb 2010
PDS Updated as of 12 Apr 2013

Project Name Establishing Global Research Alliances
Country Regional
Project/Program Number 44084-012
Status Approved
Geographical Location
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
Social development
Gender Mainstreaming Categories

Financing

Type/Modality of Assistance Approval Number Source of Funding Approved Amount (thousand)
Technical Assistance7514Technical Assistance Special Fund1,100
TOTAL US$ 1,100

Summary of Environmental and Social Issues

Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples

Stakeholder Communication, Participation and Consultation

During Project Design
During Project Implementation

Description

The TA wil finance two studies: (i) rebalancing and sustaining growth in the People's Republic of China, and (ii) human capital development in developing Asia.

Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy

The R RDTA aims to support the establishment of research alliances between ADB and reputable regional and global research institutions and, through which, to undertake collaborative studies on selected development issues critical to inclusive growth and poverty reduction in developing Asia.

Development Impact

The impact of the proposed R RDTA is the more effective policy development and making in developing Asia and the participating DMCs.

Project Outcome

Description of Outcome
The outcome of the proposed R RDTA is the improved understanding of key development challenges faced by the developing Asia and Pacific.
Progress Towards Outcome

Outputs and Implementation Progress

Description of Project Outputs
The R RDTA will undertake studies to improve understanding of (i) the PRC's challenges and policy options in rebalancing its economic growth, making growth more inclusive, and avoiding the middle income trap and (ii) developing Asia's challenges, constraints, and policy options in human capital development.
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Status of Development Objectives
Material Changes

Business Opportunities

Date of First Listing 2010 Mar 02
Consulting Services
Consulting Services yet to be determined.
Procurement
Procurement and Consulting Notices
http://www.adb.org/projects/44084-012/business-opportunities

Timetable

Concept Clearance
Fact-finding 11 Mar 2010 to 25 Mar 2010
Management Review Meeting
Approval 13 Apr 2010
Last Review Mission

Milestones

Approval No. Approval Signing Effectivity Closing
Original Revised Actual
Technical Assistance 7514 13 Apr 2010 13 Apr 2010 31 May 2012 30 Sep 2013

Utilization

Date Approval Number ADB (US$ thousand) Others (US$ thousand) Net Percentage
Cumulative Contract Awards
Cumulative Disbursements

TA Amount (US$ thousand)

Approval Number Approved Amount Revised Amount Total Commitment Uncommitted Balance Total Disbursement Undisbursed Balance
Technical Assistance 7514 1,100 1,100 795 305 692 408

Contacts and Update Details

Responsible ADB Officer Juzhong Zhuang (jzhuang@adb.org)
Responsible ADB Department Economics and Research Department
Responsible ADB Divisions Office of the Chief Economist, ERD
Executing Agencies Asian Development Bank
Hyun Hwa Son

Links

Project Website http://www.adb.org/projects/44084-012/main
List of Project Documents http://www.adb.org/projects/44084-012/documents