The primary objective of the project is to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life in post-conflict rural communities for residents and returning internally displaced people in Jaffna and Kilinochchi districts through improved water supply and sanitation (WSS) services. To achieve this, the project will (i) construct and rehabilitate rural WSS facilities, (ii) build the capacity of local community-based organizations (CBOs) for operations and maintenance, (iii) establish a rural water supply unit in the National Water Supply and Drainage Board's Jaffna office, (iv) enhance awareness of good hygiene and water conservation practices, and (v) provide income and livelihood support to beneficiary communities. All activities will be carried out in consultation with central, provincial, and local government authorities and local communities.
| Project Name | Improving Community-Based Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Post-Conflict Areas of Jaffna and Kilinochchi | ||||
| Project Number | 44082-012 | ||||
| Country | Sri Lanka | ||||
| Project Status | Closed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Partnerships |
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| Sector / Subsector | Water and other urban infrastructure and services - Water supply and sanitation |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The primary objective of the project is to reduce poverty and improve the quality of life in post-conflict rural communities for residents and returning internally displaced people in Jaffna and Kilinochchi districts through improved water supply and sanitation (WSS) services. To achieve this, the project will (i) construct and rehabilitate rural WSS facilities, (ii) build the capacity of local community-based organizations (CBOs) for operations and maintenance, (iii) establish a rural water supply unit in the National Water Supply and Drainage Board's Jaffna office, (iv) enhance awareness of good hygiene and water conservation practices, and (v) provide income and livelihood support to beneficiary communities. All activities will be carried out in consultation with central, provincial, and local government authorities and local communities. The project will be implemented taking into account the ongoing development programs and approaches of the government and development partners in the project areas. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The proposal is consistent with the Government's Ten-Year Development Framework Objectives which identifies access to safe drinking water as an essential element of reaching the Government's economic growth and productivity targets. The strategy seeks to promote equitable, regionally balanced growth by pursuing community-driven schemes. The proposal is consistent with the most recent ADB Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) which states ADB will provide financial assistance to the Government for rural water supply and sanitation in the northern provinces, including Jaffna, that aim to achieve sustainable and inclusive development. | ||||
| Impact | Improved health and human development in selected rural poor communities of Jaffna and Kilinochchi districts | ||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Residents and returning internally displaced people in target areas use improved water supply and sanitation infrastructure |
| Progress Toward Outcome | Project activities are completed. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Rehabilitation and construction of rural water supply and sanitation systems. Project baseline, performance monitoring, and evaluation Capacity development for O&M of water supply and sanitation facilities, and livelihood development Hygiene, environmental, and water conservation and management awareness building |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Component 1: Rehabilitation and construction of rural water supply and sanitation systems - All water supply schemes were commissioned. Construction of 226 toilets with septic tanks were successfully completed and handed over to the beneficiaries. Component 2: Project baseline, performance monitoring, and evaluation Impact evaluation was under taken in July 2016. The report is still being prepapred. Component 3: Capacity development for O&M of water supply and sanitation facilities, and livelihood development - Completed. Component - 4:Hygiene, environmental, and water conservation and management awareness building - NGO was recruited and awareness programs were conducted. |
| Geographical Location | Jaffna Peninsula, Sri Lanka |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | NA |
| Involuntary Resettlement | NA |
| Indigenous Peoples | NA |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | During project preparation between February and September 2010, the project team conducted four visits to the Jaffna Peninsula for participatory meetings with central, provincial, district, and local governments, as well as to discuss the project with civil society organizations, development partners (United Nations Children's Fund [UNICEF], International Federation of the Red Cross, and World Bank), and local communities. Initial consultations were conducted with these stakeholders in February 2010 during a reconnaissance mission, which provided useful information regarding the need for the project and interest from stakeholders. These consultations resulted in the development of project criteria for selecting target communities and the identification of villages to be supported under the project. The communities to be considered (i) are outside the service coverage area of the ADB loan project; (ii) are poor, vulnerable, and/or marginalized communities with acute water problems; and (iii) have a reliable drinking water source. Subsequent field visits further engaged local communities and local governments. |
| During Project Implementation | The project is designed using a participatory approach to encourage community ownership and promote sustainability. Consultations will continue throughout implementation through training and capacity-building programs. Local ownership of project facilities will further be encouraged through the participation of local workers during construction, to be chosen from beneficiary families. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | The consultancy packages are completed |
| Procurement | All procurement completed |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Dahanayake, Kamal P.S. |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Sri Lanka Resident Mission |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Water Supply and Drainage Sri Lanka |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 05 Feb 2010 |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 04 Feb 2011 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| PDS Creation Date | 05 Mar 2010 |
| Last PDS Update | 14 Mar 2017 |
Grant 9154-SRI
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 04 Feb 2011 | 01 Aug 2011 | 01 Aug 2011 | 30 Jun 2014 | 30 Sep 2015 | 13 Jul 2017 |
| Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 2.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 0.00 | 04 Feb 2011 | 0.00 | 1.95 | 97% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 2.00 | 04 Feb 2011 | 0.00 | 1.95 | 97% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Improving Community-Based Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Services in Post-Conflict Areas of Jaffna and Kilinochchi | Procurement Plans | Jul 2013 |
| Improving Community-Based Rural Water Supply and Sanitation in Post-Conflict Areas of Jaffna and Kilinochchi | Grant Assistance Reports | Jan 2011 |
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