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29041-013: Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector)
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The Project will assist the selected Pourashavas to (i) enhance accountability in municipal management and strengthen capabilities in the provision of municipal services, and (ii) develop and expand physical infrastructure and urban services to increase economic opportunities, and to reduce vulnerability to environmental degradation, poverty, and natural hazards. The Project will also promote the active participation of women citizens in municipal management and services as well as upgrade the c... Read More
| Country |
Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 29041-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
Loan No. 1947 |
| Approval Date | 28 Nov 2002 |
| Closing Date | 08 Dec 2010 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 60,000 |
| Geographical Location | Selected secondary towns nationwide |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Water supply and other municipal infrastructure and services / Water and Other Municipal Infrastructure and Services |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth Social development |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B |
Results Delivered
| National highways and provincial, district, and rural roads built or upgraded (kilometers) | 581 |
| Water supply pipes installed or upgraded: length of network (kilometers) | 14 |
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
Md. Nurul Huda
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Urban Development and Water Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Local Government Engineering Department
S.K. Amzad Hossain
PDS Creation Date
19 Dec 2006
Last PDS Update
02 Jul 2012