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28321-013: Regional Development
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The Project aims to provide the focus for regional development in the NDR and SDR, thereby supporting more equitable development in the country and taking some of the pressure off Male, the capital. The Project includes construction of permanent regional development and management offices in Hithadhoo and Kulhuduffushi; training of local staff; upgrading of a 17-km road from Gan to Hithadhoo; upgrading of streets in urban areas of the focus islands; provision of rainwater collection and storage... Read More
| Country |
Maldives |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 28321-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
Loan No. 1695 |
| Approval Date | 02 Sep 1999 |
| Closing Date | 20 Nov 2006 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 8,000 |
| Geographical Location | Baarah, Dhidhdhoo, Filladhoo, Hanimaadhoo, Kelaa, Kulhuduffushi, Kumundhoo, Nolhivaram, and Nolhivaramfaru in Northern Development Region (NDR); and Feydhoo, Hithadhoo, Maradhoo, and Maradhoo-Feydhoo in Southern Development Region (SDR) |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Multisector / Multisector |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B |
Results Delivered
| National highways and provincial, district, and rural roads built or upgraded (kilometers) | 14 |
| Beneficiaries from road projects (number) | 40,000 |
| New households served with sanitation (number) | 60 |
The results data reported above are limited to ADB's core sectors, as defined under Strategy 2020 and tracked through indicators in the ADB Results Framework. For definitions of results indicators, please see the ADB Results Framework Indicators Definition.
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Responsible ADB Officer
Arthur C. Mcintosh
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Urban Development and Water Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Finance and Treasury
Mr. Riluwan Shareef
PDS Creation Date
07 Feb 2007
Last PDS Update
06 Nov 2007