This TA directly supports implementation of the Government's Strategic Development Plan Eight 2006/07-2008/09 by promoting private sector-led growth through corporatization of selected government commercial activities, privatization of selected public enterprises, and strengthened corporate governance in the public enterprise sector. It is in line with ADB's 2007-2012 country partnership strategy for Tonga, particularly the focus areas of private sector development (PSD) and fiscal management. It is consistent with ADB's Pacific Strategy.
| Project Name | Reforming Public Enterprises | ||||
| Project Number | 43014-012 | ||||
| Country | Tonga |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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| Strategic Agendas | Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Public sector management - Economic affairs management |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | No gender elements | ||||
| Description | |||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | This TA directly supports implementation of the Government's Strategic Development Plan Eight 2006/07-2008/09 by promoting private sector-led growth through corporatization of selected government commercial activities, privatization of selected public enterprises, and strengthened corporate governance in the public enterprise sector. It is in line with ADB's 2007-2012 country partnership strategy for Tonga, particularly the focus areas of private sector development (PSD) and fiscal management. It is consistent with ADB's Pacific Strategy. | ||||
| Impact | The impact of the proposed TA is increased private sector investment to fuel growth in the economy. | ||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | The expected outcome of the TA is increased private investment opportunities in sectors previously dominated by public enterprises. As a result of the rationalization program, moreover, the government will reduce its financial exposure to poorly-performing SOEs, thereby improving its fiscal performance. The proposed TA will contribute to a broader reform program, as being pursued by the Government, in support of private sector led economic growth. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Expected outputs of the proposed TA are (i) rationalization strategies formulated for at least 8 PEs by end 2009; (ii) implementation of rationalization strategies for at least 5 PEs by end of 2010; (iii) at least 2 training courses delivered for PE directors and management and MPEI staff in the course of the TA; and (iv) at least 2 training courses for MPEI staff and other relevant government agencies, and on the job training delivered for MPEI by the end of the TA. |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
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| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Involuntary Resettlement | |
| Indigenous Peoples | |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | Consulting recruitment completed. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Lao-Araya, Kanokpan |
| Responsible ADB Department | Pacific Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office in Sydney, Australia |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Public Enterprises & Information P.O. Box 19 Nuku'alofa, Tonga |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 30 Jan 2009 |
| Fact Finding | 19 Mar 2009 to 05 Apr 2009 |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 14 Apr 2009 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| PDS Creation Date | 08 Jul 2010 |
| Last PDS Update | 14 Jul 2010 |
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 14 Apr 2009 | 22 May 2009 | 22 May 2009 | 31 Jul 2010 | - | - |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 500,000.00 | 0.00 | 125,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 625,000.00 | 14 Apr 2009 | 467,749.32 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Reforming Public Enterprises | TA Completion Reports | Jun 2011 |
| Reforming Public Enterprises | Technical Assistance Reports | Apr 2009 |
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