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39500-023: Ho Chi Minh City Urban Mass Rapid Transit Line 2 Investment Program - Tranche 1
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The proposed project supports the development one of three priority urban rail MRT lines in HCMC to support the establishment of a sustainable urban transportation system. The construction of MRT Line 2 (MRT2) will facilitate public transport access and connectivity in six central districts of HCMC, promote a modal shift from private to public transport, and support low-carbon transport that reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The project directly supports implementation of the MRT2 project, and... Read More
| Country |
Viet Nam |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 39500-023 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Number |
Loan No. 2731 |
| Approval Date | 22 Dec 2010 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 40,000 |
| Geographical Location | Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Transport and ICT / Urban Transport |
| Thematic Classification | Capacity development Economic growth Environmental sustainability |
| Gender Mainstreaming Categories | Effective gender mainstreaming |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B Resettlement: B Indigenous People: C |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Robert Valkovic
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Responsible ADB Department
Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Transport and Urban Development Division, SERD
Executing Agencies
Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee
PDS Creation Date
17 Jul 2007
Last PDS Update
25 Mar 2013