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43319-022: Greater Mekong Subregion East-West Economic Corridor Towns Development Project
Project Data Sheet (PDS): Overview
Description
This project is a first generation intervention of a long-term engagement in towns of the GMS economic corridors, and is aligned with the strategic framework of the GMS Economic Cooperation Program, 2012 2022, approved by the Fourth GMS Summit on 19 to 20 December 2011. It is also in line with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) country partnership strategy 2012 2016 for the Lao PDR and supports ADB s urban operational plan (2012 2020) and water operational plan (2011 2020). The project will enhan... Read More
| Country |
Lao People's Democratic Republic |
|---|---|
| Project Number | 43319-022 |
| Project Type or Modality of Assistance |
Loan Grant |
| Financing | Public sector (Sovereign) |
| Status | Approved |
| Approval Numbers |
Loan No. 2931 Grant No. 0313 Grant No. 0314 |
| Approval Date | 06 Nov 2012 |
| ADB Financing ($ thousand) | 40,830 |
| Sector / Subsector Classification |
Multisector / Multisector |
| Thematic Classification | Capacity development Economic growth Environmental sustainability Regional cooperation and integration |
| Gender Mainstreaming Categories | Effective gender mainstreaming |
| Safeguard Categories |
Environment: B Resettlement: B Indigenous People: C |
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Responsible ADB Officer
Florian M. Steinberg
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Responsible ADB Department
Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Divisions
Urban Development and Water Division, SERD
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Public Works and Transport
PDS Creation Date
19 Apr 2010
Last PDS Update
25 Mar 2013