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40037-022: Lae Port Livelihood and Social Improvement Project
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The key objective of the JFPR Project is to extend the benefits of ADB's Lae Port Development Project to some of the poorest communities in Lae in Papua New Guinea, and to strengthen the port Project's impact on poverty reduction. The JFPR Project will provide: (i) enhanced social infrastructure and services to people resettled from a swamp and other poort communities; (ii) income-generating opportunities to 3 Labu villages that live on subsistence agriculture and fishery; (iii) livelihood enhan... Read More
| Country |
Papua New Guinea |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 40037-022 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Grant |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Number |
Grant No. 9113 |
| Approval Date | 18 Dec 2007 |
| Geographical Location | Lae |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Health and social protection / Social Protection |
| Thematic Classification | Gender equity Social development |
| Gender Mainstreaming Categories | Gender equity as a theme |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B Resettlement: C Indigenous People: B |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Jagath Peththawadu
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Pacific Department
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Pacific Operations Division
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Morobe Provincial Administration
Mr. Patilias Gamato
PDS Creation Date
13 Jun 2008
Last PDS Update
26 Apr 2013