Lao People's Democratic Republic : Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project - Supplementary
The project will improve the quality of life of residents in small towns in the Lao PDR and make the small towns better able to function as market, services, and manufacturing centers
supporting the rural hinterlands. The project will support the government's National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy (NGPES 2004), which is aimed at reducing poverty through strong economic growth and increased emphasis on the poorest districts.
The outcomes of the project will be (i) improved access, quality, reliability, and sustainability of water supply services in about 12 small towns in the northern and central regions of the country; and (ii) improved living conditions in the small towns through urban and village environmental improvements.
Project Details
-
Project Officer
Chanthirath, Phomma
Southeast Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Lao People's Democratic Republic -
Modality
-
Sector
- Water and other urban infrastructure and services
Project Name | Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project - Supplementary | ||||
Project Number | 34197-042 | ||||
Country / Economy | Lao People's Democratic Republic |
||||
Project Status | Closed | ||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant |
||||
Source of Funding / Amount |
|
||||
Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
||||
Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming |
||||
Sector / Subsector |
Transport / Urban roads and traffic management Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban flood protection - Urban policy, institutional and capacity development - Urban sanitation - Urban water supply |
||||
Gender | Gender equity theme | ||||
Description | The project will improve the quality of life of residents in small towns in the Lao PDR and make the small towns better able to function as market, services, and manufacturing centers supporting the rural hinterlands. The project will support the government's National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy (NGPES 2004), which is aimed at reducing poverty through strong economic growth and increased emphasis on the poorest districts. The outcomes of the project will be (i) improved access, quality, reliability, and sustainability of water supply services in about 12 small towns in the northern and central regions of the country; and (ii) improved living conditions in the small towns through urban and village environmental improvements. |
||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Residents in small towns in the Lao PDR spend considerable time, energy, and financial resources getting water for their daily needs. Low coverage of safe piped water supply, poor environmental conditions, and low hygiene awareness in small towns have resulted in a high incidence of diarrhea and malaria, and high morbidity. Such unfavorable conditions also constrain the small towns' economic development and their ability to serve the surrounding rural hinterlands. The project supports water supply and associated urban improvement in small towns, the government's highest priorities in small town development. The geographic focus of the project is the poor Northern Region, in line with the geographic focus of Asian Development Bank (ADB) operations, and the Central Region. The project includes significant community participation, poverty reduction, and health and hygiene promotion activities to strengthen local ownership of the project facilities and maximize the intended health benefits and poverty reduction impact. The project implementation follows a phased approach, with phase 1 covering three towns, phase 2 five towns, and phase 3 four towns. Supplementary financing is required to finance the projected outputs in four phase 3 towns, which cannot be covered by the original budget because of cost increases in the phase 1 and 2 towns. The costs have increased because (i) larger populations will be served by the infrastructure, given a higher-than-assumed growth rate and a revised design horizon; and (ii) increased per capita water demand has increased. The project implementation progress is found to be satisfactory and it is expected that the supplementary financing will heighten the project's impact by improving the quality of life of an additional 44,000 residents in the four target towns in the Lao PDR. The proposed project towns were selected according to the subproject selection criteria agreed on under the project. |
||||
Impact | Improved quality of life of small-town residents in the Lao Peoples Democratic Republic |
Project Outcome | |
---|---|
Description of Outcome | Improved water supply services and improved sanitation, including drainage, in the project towns |
Progress Toward Outcome | Four water supply schemes were constructed and prioritized roads and drainages were improved in the 4 subproject towns. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | 1. Constructed water supply systems 2. Improved roads, culverts, and roadside drainage 3. Completed village environmental improvement projects such as minor access roads, footpaths, paved public areas, tertiary drains, drainage covers, and improved public and household sanitation |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | (i) Four water supply schemes completed and being supplied to residents in 24 hours.Water pipes installation is complete. (ii) 17.9 km of road was completed including 3.9 km of DBST and 14.0 km of gravel road. (iii) VEI works have been identified, surveyed, detail designed, and construction works are completed. Local jobs created under VEI limited, as almost all villagers elected to utilize contractors. |
Geographical Location | Ban Muang-Nan, Ban Namkeung-Kao, Louang Namtha, Muang Houn, Muang Kenthao, Muang Keo-Oudom, Muang Khoun, Muang Ngoy, Muang Sing, Nam O, Xamtay, Xanakham |
Safeguard Categories | |
---|---|
Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | B |
Indigenous Peoples | B |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
---|---|
Environmental Aspects | The project is classified as category B under ADB's environmental assessment guidelines. An initial environmental examination (IEE) was undertaken and an environmental assessment framework was drawn up for the project during its preparation, and were also approved by the Water Resources and Environment Agency. As part of the preparation work for the supplementary grant, IEEs were prepared for the project towns of Namkeung, Namor, Namtha, and Ngoi in accordance with ADB's Environmental Assessment Guidelines (2003) and with the Environmental Protection Law (1999) of the Government of the Lao PDR and its Implementing Decree (2002) and Regulation on Environmental Assessment (2000). These IEEs confirm the category B classification. |
Involuntary Resettlement | For each subproject town, land acquisition and resettlement impact must be category B or not significant, according to the project s eligibility criteria. A resettlement framework for the project and a short resettlement plan for Muong Houn, Muong Nan, and Kenethao subprojects have been prepared according to the Lao PDR regulations and ADB s policy on involuntary resettlement. (please refer to G0016 for safeguard categories). |
Indigenous Peoples | The Lao PDR is home to 46 ethnic groups, which can be classified into three broad groups Lao Loum (majority), Lao Theung, and Lao Soung. The population in the project area is about 78% Lao Loum, 9% Lao Theung, and 14% Lao Soung. The project is expected to have minimum adverse impact on ethnic groups of Lao Theung and Lao Soung (category B). Nevertheless, an ethnic groups development framework has been prepared according to government regulations and ADB s indigenous peoples policy to help assess potential impact on all ethnic groups during feasibility studies. (please refer to G0016 for safeguard categories). |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Individual subcomponents for each project town were identified through public consultations, workshops, and meetings with different stakeholders. During project design, community meetings were held with beneficiaries to discuss flooding, sanitation, poverty, resettlement, affordability issues, and environmental concerns. Consultations with communities and beneficiaries revealed challenges, strategies, and solutions for project design and implementation. Socioeconomic surveys obtained information and individual views on current situations and future preferences. Similar surveys, including inventory-of-loss surveys, were conducted among resettlement-affected populations. Special consultations were held with poor and vulnerable households, including households with female heads. Key stakeholder input and feedback in project design helped the project evolve to its current state. |
During Project Implementation | During the project implementation and monitoring, primary stakeholders include residents in urban areas, resettlement-affected people, the water supply regulatory committee, the water sector division of DHUP/MPWT, provincial branches of the water supply utilities (PNPs-provincial Nampaps), Office of Public Works and Transport (OPWTs), and the project management unit. Secondary stakeholders include the principal and district governments, department of Public Works and Transport (DPWTs), mass organizations, and relevant line agencies. |
Business Opportunities | |
---|---|
Consulting Services | No consultants will be recruited under the supplementary financing agreement. The current project implementation assistance contract for G0016 has been extended for the required project implementation assistance. |
Procurement | All procurement to be financed under the ADB grant and the OFID loan will be carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2010, as amended from time to time). International competitive bidding procedures will be used for major civil works contracts estimated to cost over $1.0 million. The procurement of civil works valued at less than $1.0 million equivalent will be undertaken through national competitive bidding. Shopping procedures will be followed for small village civil works and supply contracts costing less than $100,000 equivalent. Water meters will be purchased according to a limited international bidding procedure, following the successfully completed earlier purchase of water meters. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Chanthirath, Phomma |
Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Lao Resident Mission (LRM) |
Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Comm, Trans., Post & Construction Ministry of Public Works and Transport |
Timetable | |
---|---|
Concept Clearance | 11 Oct 2009 |
Fact Finding | 19 Oct 2009 to 23 Oct 2009 |
MRM | 27 Nov 2009 |
Approval | 07 Apr 2010 |
Last Review Mission | - |
PDS Creation Date | 22 Mar 2010 |
Last PDS Update | 31 Mar 2014 |
Grant 0205-LAO
Milestones | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
07 Apr 2010 | 07 May 2010 | 08 Jun 2010 | 30 Sep 2012 | 31 Mar 2013 | 16 May 2014 |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 7.36 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 6.60 | 17 Jun 2022 | 6.55 | 0.00 | 99% |
Counterpart | 0.76 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 6.55 | 0.00 | 99% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
Project Data Sheets (PDS) contain summary information on the project or program. Because the PDS is a work in progress, some information may not be included in its initial version but will be added as it becomes available. Information about proposed projects is tentative and indicative.
The Access to Information Policy (AIP) recognizes that transparency and accountability are essential to development effectiveness. It establishes the disclosure requirements for documents and information ADB produces or requires to be produced.
The Accountability Mechanism provides a forum where people adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects can voice and seek solutions to their problems and report alleged noncompliance of ADB's operational policies and procedures.
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.
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
---|---|---|
Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector: Project Completion Report | Project/Program Completion Reports | Sep 2014 |
Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project - Supplementary | Procurement Plans | Oct 2012 |
Grant Agreement for Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project (Supplementary) between Lao People's Democratic Republic and Asian Development Bank dated 07 May 2010 | Grant Agreement | Apr 2010 |
Proposed Supplementary Grant - Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Mar 2010 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
---|---|---|
Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project: Namkeung District Town | Resettlement Plans | Oct 2009 |
Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project: Houn District Town | Resettlement Plans | Sep 2007 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
---|---|---|
Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project | Validations of Project Completion Reports | Aug 2015 |
Related Publications
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
---|---|---|
Together We Deliver: 10 Stories from ADB-Supported Projects with Clear Development Impacts | Books | Apr 2014 |
The Access to Information Policy (AIP) establishes the disclosure requirements for documents and information ADB produces or requires to be produced in its operations to facilitate stakeholder participation in ADB's decision-making. For more information, refer to the Safeguard Policy Statement, Operations Manual F1, and Operations Manual L3.
Requests for information may also be directed to the InfoUnit.
Piped Water for Good Health in the Lao PDR
A new initiative in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic is bringing clean water and modern toilets to rural communities.
Tenders
Contracts Awarded
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
---|---|---|
Northern and Central Regions Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project - Supplementary | Procurement Plans | Oct 2012 |