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31304-013: Rural Infrastructure Improvement
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The Project will assist the Government to reduce rural poverty through sustainable economic growth, rural development and improved infrastructure. This objective contributes to the Government's goals to promote economic development and reduce poverty through rural infrastructure development. The project will (i) improve rural road infrastructure; (ii) improve rural infrastructure such as growth center markets, boat landings, ferry facilities, and union council office complexes; (iii) improve th... Read More
| Country |
Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 31304-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
Loan No. 1952 |
| Approval Date | 02 Dec 2002 |
| Closing Date | 12 Aug 2009 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 60,000 |
| Geographical Location | The Project area covers the 16 districts of Khulna and Barisal divisions with 100 subdistricts. The area was selected considering poverty level and the poor state of development of the road infrastructure. |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Transport and ICT / Road Transport |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth Social development |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B |
Results Delivered
| National highways and provincial, district, and rural roads built or upgraded (kilometers) | 1,325 |
| Beneficiaries from road projects (number) | 9,800,000 |
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. Rafiqul Islam
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Bangladesh Resident Mission
Executing Agencies
Local Government Engineering Department
Md. Abdus Shaheed
PDS Creation Date
05 Feb 2007
Last PDS Update
15 Apr 2010