Regional : Capacity Development for the Supply Chain Finance Program (Phase 2) (Subproject 1)

Nonsovereign Project | 46920-017

The proposed technical assistance (TA) will help TSCFP reduce market gaps for trade finance. The TA will fund the engagement of consultants (i) for business operations and administration to manage growing volumes, thereby complementing existing staff resources, and (ii) for various capacity building initiatives such as enhanced sustainability/safeguards, integrity due diligence, and gender policies. To further close gaps, promote regional cooperation and integration and as a tool to address the pandemic, the TA will also fund delivery of knowledge products, services, and solutions.

Project Name Capacity Development for the Supply Chain Finance Program (Phase 2) (Subproject 1)
Project Number 46920-017
Borrower / Company
Country / Economy Regional
Location Regional
Type or Modality of Assistance
TA 9673-REG: Capacity Development for the Supply Chain Finance Program (Phase 2) (Subproject 1)
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 1.17 million
Financial Sector Development Partnership Special Fund US$ 400,000.00
Strategic Agendas Inclusive economic growth
Regional integration
Drivers of Change Knowledge solutions
Partnerships
Private sector development
Sector / Subsector

Finance / Banking systems and nonbank financial institutions

Industry and trade / Industry and trade sector development

Gender Some gender elements
Responsible ADB Department Private Sector Operations Department
Responsible ADB Division Private Sector Financial Institutions Division
Responsible ADB Officer Mascarenhas, Sunil
Project Sponsor(s)
Objectives and Scope The proposed technical assistance (TA) will help TSCFP reduce market gaps for trade finance. The TA will fund the engagement of consultants (i) for business operations and administration to manage growing volumes, thereby complementing existing staff resources, and (ii) for various capacity building initiatives such as enhanced sustainability/safeguards, integrity due diligence, and gender policies. To further close gaps, promote regional cooperation and integration and as a tool to address the pandemic, the TA will also fund delivery of knowledge products, services, and solutions.
Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Safeguard Categories
Environment
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services International Supply Chain Finance Due Diligence Expert/s (24 person-months); International Supply Chain Finance Relationship Management Expert (24 person-months); International Supply Chain Finance Capacity Development Expert/s (33 person-months); National Middle Office Assistant (12 person-months); Resource Person(s) for Seminars; International Supply Chain Finance Program Associate (24 person-months); National Program Coordinator (12 person-months)
Procurement Software licenses.
Timetable for assistance design, processing and implementation
Concept Clearance -
Credit Committee Meeting -
Approval -
Last PDS Update 20 Mar 2023

TA 9673-REG

Milestones
Approval Signing Date Effectivity Date Closing
Original Revised Actual
05 Dec 2018 - 05 Dec 2018 31 Oct 2019 05 Dec 2024 -
Financing Plan/TA Utilization Cumulative Disbursements
ADB Cofinancing Counterpart Total Date Amount
Gov Beneficiaries Project Sponsor Others
1,566,667.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,566,667.00 21 Feb 2023 1,161,210.79

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Title Document Type Document Date
Capacity Development for the Supply Chain Finance Program (Phase 2) (Subproject 1): Technical Assistance Report Technical Assistance Reports Nov 2018

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