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40559-012: Urban Governance and Infrastructure Improvement (Sector) II
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
The TA will prepare a project which will assist selected 25-35 municipalities or pourashavas to (i) enhance accountability in municipal services; and (ii) develop and expand physical infrastructure and urban services to increase economic opportunities and to reduce vulnerability to environmental degradation, poverty and natural hazards. The TA will also develop effective measures to improve women's participation in municipal management and services as well as upgrade the conditions of the poores... Read More
| Country |
Bangladesh |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 40559-012 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Numbers |
TA No. 4863 |
| Approval Date | 07 Nov 2006 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 600 |
| Geographical Location | Approximately 45 municipalities will be covered under the ensuing project. Three municipalities were studied in detail under the TA as sample. |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Water supply and other municipal infrastructure and services / Urban Sector Development |
| Thematic Classification | Environmental sustainability Gender equity Governance |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B Resettlement: B Indigenous People: B |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Masayuki Tachiiri
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Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Urban Development Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Local Government Engineering Department
Md. Nurullah
PDS Creation Date
19 Oct 2006
Last PDS Update
05 Mar 2013