Proposed Grant and Administration of Loan for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 6 (Ayni–Uzbekistan Border Road) Improvement Project

Date: August 2012
Country:
Subject:
Regional cooperation and integration; Transport and ICT
Document Type: Reports and Recommendations of the President
Project Number: 45432-002

Description

This Report and Recommendation of the President describes the terms and conditions proposed for the Grant and Administration of Loan for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 6 (Ayni–Uzbekistan Border Road) Improvement Project in Tajikistan, for the approval of ADB's Board of Directors.

The project is located in the isolated and remote Zarafshan Valley in northern Tajikistan. To support regional cooperation and inclusive growth in the region, the project will finance the rehabilitation and reconstruction of a road of approximately 113 kilometers (km) between Ayni–Panjakent and the border with Uzbekistan, the improvement of road safety, the upgrading of Sarazm border post infrastructure, and community development, including improving feeder roads and public facilities and training local communities.

This document is being disclosed to the public prior to Board consideration in accordance with ADB’s Public Communications Policy (2011). Subject to any revisions required following Board consideration, this document is deemed final.