Summary
The proposed RDTA is in line with the third and fourth core areas of cooperation (regional cooperation and integration and financial sector development) as indicated in ADB's Strategy 2020. Moreover, this RDTA supports the mandate of ERD in providing high quality research on key development issues on public policy and finance, in further strengthening the quality of regional economic outlook.
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| Project Name |
Sovereign Debt Sustainability in Asia and the Pacific |
| Project Number |
44103-012 |
| Country |
Regional |
| Project Status |
Closed |
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance |
Technical Assistance
|
| Source of Funding / Amount |
| TA 7662-REG: Sovereign Debt Sustainability in Asia and the Pacific |
|---|
| Technical Assistance Special Fund |
US$ 455,000.00 |
|
| Strategic Agendas |
Inclusive economic growth
|
| Drivers of Change |
|
| Sector / Subsector |
Public sector management
- Economic affairs management
- Public expenditure and fiscal management |
| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming |
No gender elements |
| Description |
|
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy |
The proposed RDTA is in line with the third and fourth core areas of cooperation (regional cooperation and integration and financial sector development) as indicated in ADB's Strategy 2020. Moreover, this RDTA supports the mandate of ERD in providing high quality research on key development issues on public policy and finance, in further strengthening the quality of regional economic outlook. |
| Impact |
Contribute to the implementation and interpretation of sovereign debt sustainability assessments in Asia and the Pacific. |
Project Outcome
| Description of Outcome |
A more thorough understanding of the determinants and risks underlying sovereign debt sustainability in developing Asia. |
| Progress Toward Outcome |
|
| Implementation Progress |
|---|
| Description of Project Outputs |
Publication of a book on sovereign debt sustainability in Asia and the Pacific Dissemination of policy notes to media and relevant discussion forums Compilation of a comprehensive database of fiscal and public debt data for all DMCs, subject to data availability |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) |
|
| Geographical Location |
Regional |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
| Environmental Aspects |
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| Involuntary Resettlement |
|
| Indigenous Peoples |
|
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation |
|---|
| During Project Design |
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| During Project Implementation |
|
Business Opportunities
| Consulting Services |
Consulting Services yet to be determined. |
Responsible Staff
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Benno Ferrarini |
| Responsible ADB Department |
Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department |
| Responsible ADB Division |
ERMR |
| Executing Agencies |
Asian Development Bank
6 ADB Avenue,
Mandaluyong City 1550, Philippines
|
Timetable
| Concept Clearance |
22 Jul 2010 |
| Fact Finding |
11 Mar 2010
to 25 Mar 2010 |
| MRM |
-
|
| Approval |
28 Nov 2010 |
| Last Review Mission |
-
|
| PDS Creation Date |
07 Oct 2010 |
| Last PDS Update |
07 Oct 2010 |
TA 7662-REG
| Milestones |
|---|
| Approval |
Signing Date |
Effectivity Date |
Closing |
| Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 28 Nov 2010 |
-
|
28 Nov 2010 |
31 Jul 2012 |
31 Dec 2012 |
-
|
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization |
Cumulative Disbursements |
| ADB |
Cofinancing |
Counterpart |
Total |
Date |
Amount |
| Gov |
Beneficiaries |
Project Sponsor |
Others |
| 455,000.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
0.00 |
455,000.00 |
28 Nov 2010 |
241,398.94 |
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
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