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32336-013: Western Yunnan Roads Development Project
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The Project's main objective is to remove transport barriers and reduce transport costs in western Yunnan to (i) promote pro-poor economic growth and thus reduce poverty, and (ii) contribute to regional development in GMS. The Project will (i) alleviate congestion, reduce travel time and vehicle operating costs, and improve road safety; (ii) increase road transport capacity between Kunming and Myanmar border; (iii) facilitate private sector involvement; and (iv) improve access of the poor to mar... Read More
| Country |
China, People's Republic of |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 32336-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Closed |
| Approval Number |
Loan No. 2014 |
| Approval Date | 28 Oct 2003 |
| Closing Date | 22 Jun 2009 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 250,000 |
| Geographical Location | Yunnan Province |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Transport and ICT / Road Transport |
| Thematic Classification | Economic growth |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: A |
Results Delivered
| Expressway built or updgraded (kilometers) | 76 |
| National highways and provincial, district, and rural roads built or upgraded (kilometers) | 294 |
| Beneficiaries from road projects (number) | 1,500,000 |
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
Jean-Marie Lacombe
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Responsible ADB Department
East Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Transport and Communications Division, EARD
Executing Agencies
Yunnan Provincial Department of Transport
PDS Creation Date
30 Nov 2006
Last PDS Update
13 Aug 2012