Lao People's Democratic Republic : Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2

Sovereign Project | 44057-013

Project Name Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2
Project Number 44057-013
Country / Economy Lao People's Democratic Republic
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan
Source of Funding / Amount
Loan 3036-LAO: Second SME & Private Sector Development Program
Asian Development Fund US$ 15.11 million
Loan 3037-LAO: Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2
Asian Development Fund US$ 4.38 million
Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Private sector development
Sector / Subsector

Industry and trade / Small and medium enterprise development

Gender Effective gender mainstreaming
Description
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Impact

Expansion of the SME formal sector

Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Improved business environment for SMEs

Progress Toward Outcome As of September 2018, most of the main tasks under each component have been completed. Financial progress is on track, there is no major delay in withdrawals and payments. While there are some delays in some sub-activities and some additional activities required to be completed during the proposed project extension period from July 2018 to June 2019 such as enterprise registration development and RIA.
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

1. SME Policy implemented which includes improvement in SME's access to services

2. Regulatory efficiency improved

3. Trade policy supporting SMEs' development strengthened

Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)

As of Sept. 2018, Data analysis of the Central Office Enterprise Registry Management databases has been conducted including writing an application to compare the two databases. As of March 2018, 27 auto-run business registration offices were rolled-out. 18 out 27 offices are in provinces and 9 are district offices in Vientiane capital.

2. Regulatory efficiency improved: Most activities are completed in this quarter; and international consultants completed their missions although some on-going activities such as RIA strategy and training of trainers. The main achievements include i) RIA Strategy has been drafted to propose to the government on establishing the RIA National Committee replacing the RIA Task Force; ii) capacity building for RIA Centre; iii) producing key documents for RIA training and awareness; iv) conducting training and awareness across sector national wide

3. Trade policy supporting SMEs development strengthened: Approval for the single-source-selection of the United Nations Food and Administration Office (UNFAO) was obtained and the Contract negotiation was conducted and signed in early April 2018 between the EA and UNFAO.

Geographical Location Nation-wide
Safeguard Categories
Environment C
Involuntary Resettlement C
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services

Component 1: Business Climate Support (Firm 1)

Output 1: Enterprise Registry

International Enterprise Registry Expert (8 person-months, intermittent)

Output 2: Regulatory Impact Assessment

International Regulatory Expert/Team Leader (12 person-months, intermittent)

2 International Regulation Experts (18 person-months each, total of 36 person-months, intermittent)

National Project Officer (30 person-months, intermittent)

Component 2: Enhance SME Access to Technology through Intellectual Property (Firm 2)

Geographic Indicator System

International GI Consultant/Team Leader (6 person-months, intermittent)

2 International GI Auditor (1 person-month each, total of 2 person-months, intermittent)

International GI Legal Specialist (8 person-months, intermittent)

Component 3: Enhance SME Access to Asian Markets through Information Technology

SME E-Commerce & Export Development Project (SEED) (Firm 3)

International Design and Customization Development Specialist (5 person-months, intermittent)

International FTA Development Expert (9 person-months, intermittent)

International Business Specialist (Marketing Support Bureau and Services) (3 person-months, intermittent)

International Marketing Specialist (Marketing Support Bureau and Services) (10 person-months, intermittent)

Engaged Individually:

National Project Administrator (30 person-months, intermittent)

National Project Manager for Seller-Buyer Matching System (24 person-months, intermittent)

National Project Manager for FTA Wizard System (24 person-months, intermittent)

Component 4: Project Management Assistance (individually engaged)

International Monitoring and Evaluation Expert (9 person-months, intermittent)

International Procurement Expert (6 person-months, intermittent)

International Gender Specialist (3 person-months, intermittent)

National Senior Project Manager (24 person-months, intermittent)

National Junior Project Manager/Financial Management Specialist (24 person-months, intermittent)

National Gender Specialist (3 person-months, intermittent)

Responsible ADB Officer Louangraj, Phantouleth
Responsible ADB Department Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Lao Resident Mission (LRM)
Executing Agencies
Ministry of Industry and Commerce
Timetable
Concept Clearance -
Fact Finding 22 May 2013 to 31 May 2013
MRM 02 Jul 2013
Approval 01 Oct 2013
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 28 Sep 2018

Loan 3036-LAO

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
01 Oct 2013 11 Oct 2013 11 Nov 2013 31 Mar 2014 - 22 Apr 2014
Financing Plan Loan Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 15.36 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 15.11 11 Nov 2023 15.11 0.00 100%
Counterpart 0.25 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 0.00 11 Nov 2023 15.11 0.00 100%
Status of Covenants
Category Sector Safeguards Social Financial Economic Others
Rating - Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory - -

Loan 3037-LAO

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
01 Oct 2013 11 Oct 2013 11 Nov 2013 30 Jun 2018 31 Dec 2020 11 Feb 2022
Financing Plan Loan Utilization
Total (Amount in US$ million) Date ADB Others Net Percentage
Project Cost 4.38 Cumulative Contract Awards
ADB 4.38 11 Nov 2023 3.96 0.00 100%
Counterpart 0.00 Cumulative Disbursements
Cofinancing 0.00 11 Nov 2023 3.96 0.00 100%
Status of Covenants
Category Sector Safeguards Social Financial Economic Others
Rating - Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory - -

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Title Document Type Document Date
Loan Agreement (Special Operations) for Second Private Sector and SME Development Program - Subprogram 2 Loan Agreement (Special Operations) Oct 2013
Second Private Sector and and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2: Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2017) Audited Project Financial Statements Jun 2018
Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program (Subprograms 1 and 2): Completion Report Project/Program Completion Reports Aug 2023
Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2 Project/Program Administration Manual Sep 2013
Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2 Reports and Recommendations of the President Sep 2013
Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2: Audited Project Financial Statements (11 November 2013-30 September 2015) Audited Project Financial Statements Aug 2016
Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2: Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2018) Audited Project Financial Statements Jun 2019
Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2: Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2019) Audited Project Financial Statements Dec 2020
Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2: Audited Project Financial Statements (January-December 2020) Audited Project Financial Statements Oct 2021
Second Private Sector and Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Development Program - Subprogram 2: Procurement Plan Procurement Plans Oct 2019
Second Private Sector and SME Development Program - Subprogram 2: Audited Project Financial Statements (1 October 2015-30 December 2016) Audited Project Financial Statements Jun 2017
Technical Assistance Loan Agreement (Special Operations) for Second Private Sector and SME Development Program - Subprogram 2 Loan Agreement (Special Operations) Oct 2013

Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
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Tenders

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Contracts Awarded

Contract Title Approval Number Contract Date Contractor | Address Executing Agency Total Contract Amount (US$) Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$)
CONSULTANT SERVICE FOR GEOGRAPHIC INDICATION (GI) SYSTEM Loan 3037 21 May 2018 FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIT | 128 PHONXAY ROAD, VIENTIANE LAO PEOPLE'S DEM REP Ministry of Industry and Commerce 370,267.00 370,267.00

Procurement Plan