Country Projects

Below is a representative list of projects that introduce managing for development results (MfDR) techniques in ADB's developing member countries.

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Country Year Approved Project Name Intended Outcome
Lao PDR 2012 Governance and Capacity Development in Public Sector Management Program - Subprogram 1 Strengthened national and subnational public sector management
Nepal 2012 Strengthening Public Management Program The efficiency, transparency, and integrity of Nepal s public finances at the national and local government levels are enhanced.
Tuvalu 2012 Institutional Strengthening of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Improved internal corporate planning processes in the Planning and Budget Department and strengthened public enterprise oversight
Afghanistan 2006 Participatory Poverty Assessment Strengthened capacity for informed policy making and monitoring with a particular focus on poverty, transparency, and accountability
Bangladesh 2010 Knowledge Management for Enhanced Operational Effectiveness in Bangladesh The outcome of this project will be reflected in the enhanced operational effectiveness of ADB's Bangladesh portfolio.
Bangladesh 2006 Strengthening Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation Project

Improved accountability and enhanced performance in delivering development programs toward poverty reduction
Cambodia 2012 Strengthening Development Partner Coordination in Cambodia Better informed and country-owned coordination mechanism on shared development objectives
Cambodia 2011 Enhance Project Readiness and Effectiveness in Cambodia Enhanced operational effectiveness of ADB's Cambodia portfolio
Cambodia 2009 Support for the Preparation of Harmonized Sector Assessments, Strategies, and Roadmaps for Cambodia A better informed partnership development plans underpinned by clear mutual understanding of the RGC's reform and development objectives and plans, harmonized sector strategies, roadmaps and results frameworks that employ managing for development results (MfDR) principles
China, People's Republic of 2007 Enhancement of the Performance Audit Capacity of the China National Audit Office Strengthened program and project administration and portfolio management of publicly financed projects
China, People's Republic of 2007 Operational Capacity Building and Value Addition Improved portfolio performance of ADB-financed projects in the PRC and optimized recycling of value additions to PRC’s public sector development
China, People's Republic of 2005 Developing a Results-Based National Monitoring and Evaluation System for Key Projects Less corruption in and better developmental results from the key projects
China, People's Republic of 2002 Improving Corporate Governance and Financial Performance of State-Owned Enterprises Improved financial performance and corporate governance practices in state-owned enterprises in the PRC
India 2009 Capacity Development to Enhance Project Readiness and Results Monitoring for Transport Projects
 Improved efficiency in project implementation
India 2008 Knowledge Management for Operational Effectiveness in India Increased efficiency of ADB operations through knowledge managment and capacity enhancement.
Indonesia 2010 Indonesia: Strengthening Capacity and Knowledge Management in the National Development Planning Agency to Enhance Projects' Effectiveness Improved capacity of the National Development Planning Agency (BAPPENAS) to plan and coordinate official development assistance-supported projects and manage knowledge related to project performance.
Kiribati, Republic of 2008 Economic Management and Public Sector Reform
 Improved fiscal performance and therefore reduced fiscal deficit through use of a disciplined medium term fiscal framework (MTFF) and by taking specific steps to control key expenditure items
Kyrgyz Republic 2006 Development of Monitoring and Evaluation Systems at the Local Level

Strengthened Government capacity for results-based monitoring of implementation of the National Poverty Reduction (NPRS)-II
Lao PDR 2011 Strengthening Capacity for Enhanced Operational Effectiveness  Improved skills and knowledge of staff in central- and provincial-level executing agencies in fixed asset management during project implementation, at project closure, and during operation
Lao PDR 2009 Support for the Preparation of Harmonized Sector Assessments, Strategies, and Roadmaps in Lao PDR Better informed development objectives and plans following updated sector and thematic and subsector assessments, as well as sector strategies and roadmaps that reflect the Government's and ADB's development partnership.
Lao PDR 2008 Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Capacity Strengthening for Enhancing Aid Effectiveness Effective leadership by Government in coordinating aid
Lao PDR 2007 Lao People’s Democratic Republic: Improved Public Financial Management Systems

Improved public financial accountability and transparency in support of the Government’s development and poverty reduction policy objectives
Lao PDR 2005 Small-scale Technical Assistance for the Operationalization of the Northern Region Development Strategy Operationalization of the broad Northern Region Development Strategy recommendations within the National Growth and Poverty Eradication Strategy/Socio-Economic Development Plan framework.
Lao PDR 2004 Institutional Strengthening for Poverty Monitoring and Evaluation Development of the monitoring and evaluation capacity of government agencies such as the National Statistics Centre to contribute towards improved poverty formulation that helps achieve poverty reduction
Maldives 2012 Strengthening Capacity for Operations Management Improved capacity of the Ministry of Finance and Treasury in portfolio management
Maldives 2005 Developing a Results-Oriented 7th National Development Plan To contribute effectively to the achievement of the long term development goals of Vision 2020 and the 7th National Development Plan for Maldives
Mongolia 2010 Managing for Development Results

Application of MfDR principles in planning and management by Ministry of Finance, National Development and Innovation Committee and concerned line ministries and agencies.
Mongolia 2007 Mainstreaming Managing for Development Results in Investment Planning and Public Funds Management Results-based and harmonized investment planning under the NSD and public funds management by the Government of Mongolia
Nepal 2009 Institutional Strengthening of the Nepal National Planning Commission Strengthened institutional capacity for decision making on the establishment of a federal system of development planning and restructuring the central government planning agency.
Nepal 2008 Strengthening Capacity for Managing for Development Results

Effectiveness of development programs enhanced with better achievement of results.
Nepal 2006 Supporting the Preparation of the 3-Year Interim Development Plan

Enhanced socioeconomic development, reconstruction, and rehabilitation
Nepal 2006 Operationalization of Managing for Development Results

Development effectiveness achieved in the context of broad-based economic growth through improved connectivity of different parts of the country
Pakistan 2005 Results-based Monitoring of Projects Efficient utilization of the Private Sector Development Programme, through proper monitoring and implementation of the RBM of project performance
Palau 2009 Implementing a Medium-Term Budget Framework A strengthened budget framework in the Republic of Palau
Philippines 2011 Results-Oriented Strategic Planning and Development Management for Inclusive Growth in the Philippines Improved systems and capacities in the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) for development planning, policy advice, and managing public investments
Philippines 2009 Support for the Preparation of Harmonized Sector Assessments, Strategies, and Roadmaps for the Philippines Better informed, well-focused, and country-owned development agenda undeprinned by clear understanding of the Government's development priorities and harmonized sector assessment, strategies, and roadmaps.
Philippines 2008 Harmonization and Development Effectiveness in the Philippines More efficient and effective development in the Philippines
Philippines 2005 Harmonization and Managing for Results Improved development effectiveness, reduced transaction costs leading to higher levels of public investments, and poverty reduction through improved processing and implementation of development programs
Philippines 2004 Strengthening Provincial Planning and Expenditure Management for the Philippines Enhanced capacity of national and local governments to manage provincial and local planning, budgeting and investment programming, thus providing better service delivery, and facilitating provincial and local economic development and poverty reduction.
Marshall Islands, Republic of the  2012 Strengthening Economic Policy and Planning: Supporting the Implementation of the National Development Plan, 2012-2015 Improved government capacity in development planning and managing for development results
Marshall Islands, Republic of the  2006 Building Capacity for Independent CSP and CPA Results Management in Republic of Marshall Islands - A Pacific Pilot Improved decisions on development policy and institutional development
Samoa 2007 Support for the Formulation and Implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Samoa Improved and sustained mediumterm strategic planning and monitoring
Solomon Islands 2010 Support for the Formulation of a National Strategic Plan Improved government capacity in strategic and development planning and management for development results.
Tajikistan 2007 Strengthening Results Management in Support of Poverty Reduction Improved results management capacity in central parts of the Government of Tajikistan
Timor-Leste 2010 Support for Effective Aid Management in Timor-Leste Improved government systems and procedures for managing development assistance.
Tonga 2009 Support for Economic and Strategic Management in Tonga Inclusive economic growth, monitored through demonstrated improvements in economic management against indicators to be established under the new strategic planning framework
Tonga 2006 Support for the Implementation of the Strategic Development Plan 2006-07/2008 in Tonga Improved economic and public sector management in Tonga by ensuring that the Government is able to align its policies, strategies, expenditures and work program with the Strategic Development Plan
Uzbekistan 2007 Supporting Public Finance Management Reform in Uzbekistan Improved planning and utilization of public resources in the country
Vanuatu 2004 Development of a Medium-Term Strategic Framework in Vanuatu To develop a medium-term strategic framework (MTSF) that will create a basis for setting priorities of sector development plans, corporate plans, departmental budgets, and project proposals
Viet Nam 2011 Support to Improve Portfolio Performance and Aid Effectiveness Improved performance of ADB funded projects in Viet Nam
Viet Nam 2010 Support for the Preparation and Implementation of the Results-based Socioeconomic Development Plan 2011-2015 Improved monitoring and evaluation system with reliable and timely performance monitoring and reporting support for the Socio-Economic Development Plan 2011-2015
Viet Nam 2007 Enhancing Official Development Assistance Absorptive Capacity and Efficiency Government's strengthened absorptive capacity of official development assistance
Viet Nam 2005 Capacity Building Support to Dak Nong Province for Improving Poverty Reduction and Growth Performance Strengthened capacity of Dak Nong province in socioeconomic development planning to improve poverty reduction and growth performance
Viet Nam 2005 Results-Based Monitoring of Poverty Reduction and Growth To strengthen the institutional capacity of the Government for results-based monitoring of poverty reduction and growth