Philippines : Water District Development Sector Project

Sovereign Project | 41665-012

The PPTA will prepare a loan project suitable for ADB to consider financing. The ensuing loan will help improve living conditions of the urban population outside Metro Manila, enhance competitiveness by developing water supply infrastructure, and provide capacity building of water utilities. It will also support the reorganization and institutional development of LWUA, and contribute to sector reform.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Tansengco-Schapero, Stella
    Southeast Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Philippines
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Water and other urban infrastructure and services

Related Projects

Project Name Water District Development Sector Project
Project Number 41665-012
Country / Economy Philippines
Project Status Closed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 7122-PHI: Water District Development Sector Project
Water Innovation Trust Fund US$ 1.20 million
Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Partnerships
Sector / Subsector

Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban water supply

Gender Some gender elements
Description The PPTA will prepare a loan project suitable for ADB to consider financing. The ensuing loan will help improve living conditions of the urban population outside Metro Manila, enhance competitiveness by developing water supply infrastructure, and provide capacity building of water utilities. It will also support the reorganization and institutional development of LWUA, and contribute to sector reform.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy

The proposed Water District Development Project (WDDP) (i) will continue ADB?s long-term cooperation with LWUA; (ii) is in line with the CSP (2005 ? 2007) and ADB?s Water Financing Program ; (iii) is in line with the Government?s objective to provide improved water supply to the country (Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan 2004?2010); and (iv) will support achievement of related targets of the Millennium Development Goals (MDG).

Impact

Improved livability and competitiveness in urban areas outside Metro Manila due to better water supply and sanitation infrastructure and the sustainable provision of safe water supply and sanitation services.

Project Outcome
Description of Outcome

Design of the ensuing loan project agreed upon by LWUA, the Government, and the Asian Development Bank.

Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs

1. Bankable sector investment program.

2. Capacity development and implementation support for LWUA and water districts.

Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation Public consultations for each project site have been conducted.
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services The PPTA will require 92 person-months of consulting services, including 22 international and 70 national consultants. ADB will engage the consultants through a firm.
Responsible ADB Officer Tansengco-Schapero, Stella
Responsible ADB Department Southeast Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Urban Development and Water Division, SERD
Executing Agencies
Local Water Utilities Administration
Timetable
Concept Clearance 17 Oct 2007
Fact Finding 25 Mar 2008 to 09 Apr 2008
MRM -
Approval 10 Sep 2008
Last Review Mission -
PDS Creation Date 21 Nov 2007
Last PDS Update 25 Mar 2013

TA 7122-PHI

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
10 Sep 2008 09 Oct 2008 09 Oct 2008 31 May 2009 30 Jun 2013 26 Nov 2013
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
0.00 1,200,000.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,200,000.00 17 Jun 2022 1,251,950.71

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