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36224-013: Rural Infrastructure Improvement II
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The project is designed to to reduce poverty in 23 districts of north east and central Bangladesh by expanding the economic opportunities of rural poor through the improvement of rutal infrastructure, genger development and improved local governence. Poverty reduction will be achieved by targetting poor areas and closely involving the poor and other stakeholders in implementing sub projects and maintaining rural infrastructure and strengthening the capability of local institutions.... Read More
| Country |
Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 36224-013 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan Grant |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Numbers |
Loan No. 2254 Grant No. 0053 |
| Approval Date | 18 Aug 2006 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 100,000 |
| Geographical Location | 23 districts: Dinajpur, Thakurgaon, Panchagar, Rangpur, Nilphamari, Gaibandha, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Mymemsingh, Kishoregonj, Netrokona, Jamalpur, Sherpur, Tangail, Dhaka, Gazipur, Narshingdi, Manikgonj, Munshiganj |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Agriculture and natural resources / Agriculture and Rural Sector Development |
| Thematic Classification | Capacity development Economic growth Gender equity Governance |
| Gender Mainstreaming Categories | Gender equity as a theme |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B Resettlement: A Indigenous People: B |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Elma Morsheda
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Bangladesh Resident Mission
Executing Agencies
Local Government Engineering Department
Local Govt Div,Min of Local Govt Rural Devt & Coop
*Syed Mahbubur Rahman
PDS Creation Date
27 Feb 2006
Last PDS Update
29 Mar 2013