ADB is supporting Nepal’s efforts to bring internet and other information technology services to remote areas. The project will help develop an e-government framework and data infrastructure, e-citizen applications for driver's license and land registration, human resources development programs, and policies to ensure interoperability of online technologies.
Project Name | Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Project | ||||
Project Number | 38347-022 | ||||
Country | Nepal |
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Project Status | Closed | ||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant |
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Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions |
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Sector / Subsector | Information and communication technology / ICT infrastructure - ICT strategy and policy, and capacity development |
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Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Some gender elements | ||||
Description | The Project will help the Government to provide improved accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in government/public delivery through increase application of information and communication technology (ICT), ensuring affordable access to ICT for communities and businessess. The Project involves (i) building a government ICT network, which allows government-to-government exchange of data and information and central management of government data and information; (ii) developing various priority e-government applications; and (iii) developing and implementing human resources development programs. |
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Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | |||||
Impact | Increased information and communication technology (ICT) uptake in the country (community, business, and government), leading to inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Improved accessibility, efficiency, and transparency in government/public service delivery through increased application of ICT, ensuring affordable access to ICT for communities and businesses |
Progress Toward Outcome | Government information and data center (GIDC) strengthened through preparation of Government e-architecture, establishment of GIDC and launching of national portal. Equipment for groupware; video conference installed and application for document management system installed in different government offices. Developed and rolled out IT based online system: (i) i.e., NID system at NIDMC; (ii)for applying to the government job vacancies at Public service commission; (iii) land record management system at Department of Land Record Management; and (iv) electronic driving license system at Department of Transport Management. Online vehicle registration system was also developed for DOTM which could not get rolled out within the project duration. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | 1. E-government framework and data infrastructure 2. E-citizen services and applications for driver's license and land registration 3. Nationwide human resources development for e-government and ICT 4. National ICT operating policies and guidelines to ensure interoperability with online technologies of government, business, and the broader community |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Land record management system developed for Department of Land record management was pilot launched in Kalanki LRO on 10 Aug 2015; and rolled out in all other 13 LROs with issuance of Operational Acceptance Certificate in June 2017. Pilot launch of the Electronic Driving License System was done on 30 Nov 2015; and was put in to operation in all targeted 13 DOTM offices. Vehicle registration system was also developed. Online system for application to the government job vacancies announced through Public Service Commission was developed. External portal was launched on 8 April 2015 and the system is functioning properly. Government information and data center (GIDC) strengthened through: (i) preparation of Government e-architecture, (ii) cabinet approval of the National ICT Operating Policy for GEA and NeGIF on 22 February 2015; (iii) subsequent establishment of GIDC and launching of national portal; and (iv) installation of equipment for groupware and video conference; and development and installation of application for document management system in different government offices; and (v) preparation of the government e-architecture and launching of national portal on 4 December 2013. For developing nationwide human resources for e-government and ICT: (i) Curriculum and materials developed for ICT; (ii) 118 training were imparted to government staff through 13 training service providers and trained 3,821 government staff (male:3,385 and female:436). |
Geographical Location | Kathmandu |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | |
Indigenous Peoples |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | IEE report repared by the national envrionment consultant as part of PPTA. The study was carried out from June to July 2007. The IEE concluded no further requirement for environmental impact study. |
Involuntary Resettlement | The Project did not involved land acquisition or resettlement. So, there was no need of resettlement plan. |
Indigenous Peoples | The Project did not have any adverse impact on the communities and in particular the Janajatis. The Project will have overall positive impact on the Project beneficiaries. |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
During Project Design | Consultation was carried out with concerned stakeholders during Project formulation. |
During Project Implementation | Consultation was carried out, as and when required, with concerned Project stakeholders during implementation of the Project. |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | A national firm was recruited to provide project management support for 108 person-months to the Project Management Unit (PMU) under OPMCM. The consultants had (i) assisted the PMU in developing a comprehensive system for monitoring the Project's performance, as prescribed in the project design and performance framework, and for identifying the performance parameters to be monitored during the implementation of the Project; (ii) reviewing monthly progress reports submitted by the Implementing Agencies, identifying potential problems in the implementation of each component, developing remedial measures to avoid or correct problems, and preparing monthly progress report summary, including all the findings and recommendations, for the project director of the PMU, ADB, and the cofinancier; (iii) organizing regular progress review meeting with the Implementing Agencies and the contractors concerned, facilitate interagency coordination and cooperation between project components, reconciling any opposing views on the system design and implementation plans, and preparing a summary of each meeting for the project director of the PMU under OPMCM, ADB, and the cofinancier; (iv) providing technical advice to the Implementing Agencies in case of technical disputes with contractors; (v) reviewing the fund withdrawal applications submitted by the Implementing Agencies, checking their appropriateness and accuracy, and advising the chief project director of the PMU whether not to endorse them for payment; and (vi) preparing a quarterly project progress report and a quarterly project performance monitoring and evaluation report to be submitted to ADB. The project management consultants was selected in accordance with Guidelines on The Use of Consultants (2007, as amended from time to time) following the quality- and cost-based selection (80:20) and a simplified technical proposal. Then major consulting package under the grant was completed on 15 March 2013. |
Procurement | Procurement of goods, services, and civil works to be financed under the ADB grant was carried out in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines, which is amended from time to time. All packages under the grant were procured and completed. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Bhatt, Bhupendra Chandra |
Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Nepal Resident Mission |
Executing Agencies |
Office of the Prime Minister&Council of Ministers Mr. Leela Mani Paudyal [email protected] Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 07 Oct 2004 |
Fact Finding | 02 Jul 2007 to 09 Jul 2007 |
MRM | 03 Aug 2007 |
Approval | 28 Jan 2008 |
Last Review Mission | - |
PDS Creation Date | 06 Oct 2008 |
Last PDS Update | 06 Aug 2019 |
Grant 0106-NEP
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
28 Jan 2008 | 23 May 2008 | 25 Jul 2008 | 31 Dec 2014 | 31 Dec 2018 | 11 Nov 2019 |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 31.20 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 25.00 | 28 Jan 2008 | 21.35 | 0.00 | 91% |
Counterpart | 6.20 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 28 Jan 2008 | 21.35 | 0.00 | 91% |
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | Satisfactory | - | Satisfactory |
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Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Information and Communications Technology Development Project: Project Completion Report | Project/Program Completion Reports | Dec 2020 |
Information and Communications Technology Development Project | Procurement Plans | Mar 2014 |
Amendment to Grant Agreement for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Project | Grant Agreement | Feb 2013 |
Information and Communication Technology Development Project | Project/Program Administration Manual | Sep 2008 |
Grant Agreement for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Project between Nepal and Asian Development Bank dated 23 May 2008 | Grant Agreement | May 2008 |
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Project | Design and Monitoring Frameworks | Jan 2008 |
Information and Communication Technology Development Project | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Dec 2007 |
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Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Information and Communications Technology Development Project | Procurement Plans | Mar 2014 |