Bangladesh : Participatory Small-scale Water Resources Project

Sovereign Project | 39432-012

The project will prepare a sector investment package to develop small-scale water resources management systems across the country on the basis of lessons learned from ongoing projects and further improving implementation arrangements, taking into account the emerging policy environment toward decentralization.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Siddiqi, Yasmin S.
    South Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Bangladesh
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
Project Name Participatory Small-scale Water Resources Project
Project Number 39432-012
Country / Economy Bangladesh
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 7041-BAN: Participatory Small-scale Water Resources Project
Japan Special Fund US$ 600,000.00
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Governance and capacity development
Sector / Subsector

Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Water-based natural resources management

Gender No gender elements
Description The project will prepare a sector investment package to develop small-scale water resources management systems across the country on the basis of lessons learned from ongoing projects and further improving implementation arrangements, taking into account the emerging policy environment toward decentralization.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The TA and its ensuing loan project supports the country strategy and program and the Government's pro-poor economic growth strategy by helping the rural poor boost productivity, diversify production, and stimulate off-farm activity. It will (i) expand access to irrigation and associated flood protection through command area and small-scale water resource management; (ii) strengthen farm-to-market linkagesl and (iii) improve the enabling environment for agribusiness, with particular emphasis on initiatives by women and disadvantaged groups.
Impact
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome
Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location
Safeguard Categories
Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement B
Indigenous Peoples A
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services Consulting services yet to be determined
Responsible ADB Officer Siddiqi, Yasmin S.
Responsible ADB Department South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, SARD
Executing Agencies
Local Government Engineering Department
Mr. Md. Shahidul Hassan
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Local Government Engineering Department, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Local Government Engineering Department
LGED Bhaban (Level 6), Agargaon
Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,
Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
Timetable
Concept Clearance 10 Mar 2005
Fact Finding 15 Oct 2007 to 25 Oct 2007
MRM -
Approval 18 Dec 2007
Last Review Mission -
PDS Creation Date 11 Jun 2008
Last PDS Update 13 Jun 2008

TA 7041-BAN

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
18 Dec 2007 28 Jan 2008 28 Jan 2008 31 Jul 2008 31 Jul 2009 10 Dec 2009
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
600,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 700,000.00 17 Jun 2022 598,176.82

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  • 30 Sep 2008 | Project Result / Case Study

    Country Water Action: Rural Water Institutions Flex Muscles for Sustainability

    Bangladesh's rural water sector has been flexing its muscle for years - its institutions trying to keep in shape to better manage water resources while ensuring that water needs of rural communities are met. Could they complete their transformation into stronger, more robust water institutions?

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