Papua New Guinea : DIGICEL MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION EXPANSION PROJECT

Nonsovereign Project | 43929-014

DIGICEL MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION EXPANSION PROJECT

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Kanda, Masayuki
    Private Sector Operations Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Papua New Guinea
  • Modality
  • Sector
    • Information and communication technology
Project Name DIGICEL MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION EXPANSION PROJECT
Project Number 43929-014
Borrower / Company
Country / Economy Papua New Guinea
Location
Type or Modality of Assistance
7302/2576 Loan USD 25.00 million Approved
Strategic Agendas Regional integration
Drivers of Change
Sector / Subsector

Information and communication technology / ICT infrastructure

Gender
Responsible ADB Department Private Sector Operations Department
Responsible ADB Division Infrastructure Finance Division 2 (PSIF2)
Responsible ADB Officer Kanda, Masayuki
Project Sponsor(s)
Description DIGICEL MOBILE TELECOMMUNICATION EXPANSION PROJECT
Objectives and Scope
Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The Project is in line with ADB's Pacific Strategy and Country Strategy and Program (CSP) in PNG. One key result area which was identified by ADB in the Pacific Strategy is improved provision, operation, and maintenance of physical infrastructure, which is needed to support a conducive environment for private sector. The Project also shows ADB's continuous effort in the telecommunications sector reforms in PNG.
Safeguard Categories
Environment
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
Timetable for assistance design, processing and implementation
Concept Clearance 12 Oct 2009
Credit Committee Meeting -
Approval 16 Nov 2009
PDS Creation Date 22 Sep 2009
Last PDS Update 06 Mar 2012

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Title Document Type Document Date
Digicel Mobile Telecommunication Expansion Project Extended Annual Review Reports Sep 2013
Digicel Mobile Telecommunication Expansion Project Reports and Recommendations of the President Oct 2009
Digicel Mobile Telecommunication Expansion Project Initial Poverty and Social Analysis Sep 2009

Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
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Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation

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