Regional : Understanding and Arresting Corruption in ADB-Related Activity

Sovereign Project | 48492-001

The desired impact of this TA is to enhance development effectiveness in ADB projects through the elevation of antifraud and anticorruption measures and to develop the capacity of EAs, IAs, and ADB regional departments (RDs) to mitigate fraud and corruption risks in ADB projects, and realizing the core objectives of GACAP II and Strategy 2020.

The expected outcomes of the TA are:

a. for developing member countries (DMCs) and ADB to jointly identify, mitigate and monitor fraud and corruption risks at key milestones of a project cycledesign, implementation, mid-review, and completion; and

b. for EAs, IAs and RDs to possess the capacity and skills to mitigate fraud and corruption risks in all ADB projects.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Wang, H. Lorraine
    Office of Anticorruption and Integrity
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Regional
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Multisector
Project Name Understanding and Arresting Corruption in ADB-Related Activity
Project Number 48492-001
Country / Economy Regional
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 8873-REG: Understanding and Arresting Corruption in ADB-Related Activity
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 225,000.00
Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Sector / Subsector

Multisector / ADB's corporate management, policy and strategy development

Gender No gender elements
Description

The desired impact of this TA is to enhance development effectiveness in ADB projects through the elevation of antifraud and anticorruption measures and to develop the capacity of EAs, IAs, and ADB regional departments (RDs) to mitigate fraud and corruption risks in ADB projects, and realizing the core objectives of GACAP II and Strategy 2020.

The expected outcomes of the TA are:

a. for developing member countries (DMCs) and ADB to jointly identify, mitigate and monitor fraud and corruption risks at key milestones of a project cycledesign, implementation, mid-review, and completion; and

b. for EAs, IAs and RDs to possess the capacity and skills to mitigate fraud and corruption risks in all ADB projects.

Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy To strengthen fraud and corruption risk identification and preventative/mitigation measures in ADB projects, ADB requires an instrument, such as a heat map, to enable staff to systematically identify and prioritize fraud and corruption risks in ADB projects (Heat Map); and a project level fraud and corruption risk monitoring and mitigating tool (Tool) that can be applied countrywide, sector wide and project wide, and which may be tailored for the use of executing agencies (EAs), implementing agencies (IAs), and relevant ADB project staff (collectively, the Heat Map and Tool are referred to as Tools).
Impact

Enhanced development effectiveness in ADB projects through elevation of antifraud and anticorruption as key priorities by DMC governments.

Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Capacity development of EAs, IAs and RDs to mitigate fraud and corruption risks in ADB projects.

Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

1.A heat map identifying and prioritizing fraud and corruption risks in selected ADB Projects (Heat Map) including a defined criteria/formula for evaluation of risks.

2.The Tool

3.Publication and training materials developed and disseminated, including comprehensive operating manuals to facilitate training for EAs, IAs and RDs (Publications)

Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location Regional
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design OAI will work with selected EAs/IAs and project teams to identify high risk ADB projects (Pilot Projects from ADB's operational regions). OAI will seek to work inclusively with selected EAs/IAs and project teams to enhance tri-partied ownership, participation and collaboration for this TA.
During Project Implementation Knowledge sharing and capacity enhancement with selected projects
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services

The TA will cover expenses for consulting services. The consulting services will be provided by the following:

National Individual Consultant - undertake the research portion of the TA

Consulting Firm - provide expertise in developing and designing the Tools, operating manuals and training modules and the conduct of training on the application and operation of the tools.

The engagement of consultants will be in accordance with the ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants (2013, as amended).

Procurement The TA will cover expenses for training workshops and related travel expenses, printing and publication of operations manual and training modules, and associated software and tools. Procurement will be in accordance with the Procurement Guidelines (2015, as amended).
Responsible ADB Officer Wang, H. Lorraine
Responsible ADB Department Office of Anticorruption and Integrity
Responsible ADB Division Office of the Head, OAI (AIOD)
Executing Agencies
Asian Development Bank
Timetable
Concept Clearance 22 Dec 2014
Fact Finding -
MRM -
Approval 17 Dec 2014
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 26 Jan 2015

TA 8873-REG

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
17 Dec 2014 - 17 Dec 2014 17 Aug 2016 31 Dec 2019 27 Jan 2020
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
225,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 225,000.00 17 Jun 2022 214,989.30

Project Data Sheets (PDS) contain summary information on the project or program. Because the PDS is a work in progress, some information may not be included in its initial version but will be added as it becomes available. Information about proposed projects is tentative and indicative.

The Access to Information Policy (AIP) recognizes that transparency and accountability are essential to development effectiveness. It establishes the disclosure requirements for documents and information ADB produces or requires to be produced.

The Accountability Mechanism provides a forum where people adversely affected by ADB-assisted projects can voice and seek solutions to their problems and report alleged noncompliance of ADB's operational policies and procedures.

In preparing any country program or strategy, financing any project, or by making any designation of, or reference to, a particular territory or geographic area in this document, the Asian Development Bank does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area.


Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.

None currently available.


Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation

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Related Publications

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The Access to Information Policy (AIP) establishes the disclosure requirements for documents and information ADB produces or requires to be produced in its operations to facilitate stakeholder participation in ADB's decision-making. For more information, refer to the Safeguard Policy Statement, Operations Manual F1, and Operations Manual L3.

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Tenders

Tender Title Type Status Posting Date Deadline
Understanding and Arresting Corruption in ADB-Related Activity Individual - Consulting Closed

Contracts Awarded

No contracts awarded for this project were found

Procurement Plan

None currently available.