Summary
The TA will assist to design a postsecondary education development project that will (i) build on the achievements of the First Postsecondary Rationalization and Development Project and further support the development of Maldives College of Higher Education (MCHE) as the national postsecondary institution; (ii) strengthen selected academic programs; (iii) support distance education; and (iv) expand access to postsecondary education by residents of atoll communities.
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| Project Name |
Postsecondary Education and Skills Development Project |
| Project Number |
33217-012 |
| Country |
Maldives |
| Project Status |
Closed |
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance
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| Source of Funding / Amount |
| TA 3826-MLD: Postsecondary Education and Skills Development Project |
|---|
| Japan Special Fund |
US$ 400,000.00 |
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| Strategic Agendas |
Inclusive economic growth
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| Drivers of Change |
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
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| Sector / Subsector |
Education
- Technical and vocational education and training |
| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming |
Effective gender mainstreaming |
| Description |
The TA will assist to design a postsecondary education development project that will (i) build on the achievements of the First Postsecondary Rationalization and Development Project and further support the development of Maldives College of Higher Education (MCHE) as the national postsecondary institution; (ii) strengthen selected academic programs; (iii) support distance education; and (iv) expand access to postsecondary education by residents of atoll communities. |
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
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| Impact |
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Project Outcome
| Description of Outcome |
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| Progress Toward Outcome |
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| Implementation Progress |
|---|
| Description of Project Outputs |
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| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) |
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| Geographical Location |
Nationwide. |
Safeguard Categories
| Environment |
C |
| Involuntary Resettlement |
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| Indigenous Peoples |
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Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
| Environmental Aspects |
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| Involuntary Resettlement |
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| Indigenous Peoples |
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| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation |
|---|
| During Project Design |
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| During Project Implementation |
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Business Opportunities
| Consulting Services |
To be determined. |
| Procurement |
None. |
Responsible Staff
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Leah Gutierrez |
| Responsible ADB Department |
South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division |
Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, SARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Finance and Treasury
Mr. Adam Maniku, Deputy Minister
Ameenee Magu Republic of the Maldives
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Timetable
| Concept Clearance |
16 Feb 1999 |
| Fact Finding |
12 Oct 2001
to 25 Oct 2001 |
| MRM |
-
|
| Approval |
21 Dec 2001 |
| Last Review Mission |
-
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| Last PDS Update |
06 Feb 2007 |
TA 3826-MLD
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 21 Dec 2001 |
29 Jul 2002 |
29 Jul 2002 |
30 Nov 2002 |
31 Dec 2003 |
-
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| Financing Plan/TA Utilization |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| ADB |
Cofinancing |
Counterpart |
Total |
Date |
Amount |
| Gov |
Beneficiaries |
Project Sponsor |
Others |
| 400,000.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
400,000.00 |
21 Dec 2001 |
341,550.61 |
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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.
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