Bhutan: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project
The SASEC Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project is designed to improve transport efficiency and cross border trade by (i) rehabilitating existing roads and constructing missing link sections on the strategic southern east-west highway between Lhamoizingkha and Sarpang, and (ii) constructing new logistics and cross border facilities at selected locations in Phuentsholing, Nganglam and Gelephu.
The project will have three outputs: a) improved road network (b) improved logistics and trade facilitation facilities and (c) enhanced capacity of implementing agencies to operate and maintain the road network and trade facilitation facilities and related equipment. The project impact will be improved domestic and cross border movement of goods and passengers. The project outcome will be improved efficiency of land transportation and more efficient and secure cross border trade.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Hoelscher, Guenter
South Asia Department
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Country/Economy
Bhutan -
Modality
- Technical Assistance
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Sector
- Transport
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Project Name | South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project | ||||
Project Number | 47284-001 | ||||
Country / Economy | Bhutan |
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Project Status | Closed | ||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Private sector development |
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Sector / Subsector |
Industry and trade / Trade and services Transport / Road transport (non-urban) |
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Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Some gender elements | ||||
Description | The SASEC Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project is designed to improve transport efficiency and cross border trade by (i) rehabilitating existing roads and constructing missing link sections on the strategic southern east-west highway between Lhamoizingkha and Sarpang, and (ii) constructing new logistics and cross border facilities at selected locations in Phuentsholing, Nganglam and Gelephu. The project will have three outputs: a) improved road network (b) improved logistics and trade facilitation facilities and (c) enhanced capacity of implementing agencies to operate and maintain the road network and trade facilitation facilities and related equipment. The project impact will be improved domestic and cross border movement of goods and passengers. The project outcome will be improved efficiency of land transportation and more efficient and secure cross border trade. The potential implementing agency for the road component and trade facilitation component are the Department of Roads (DOR) and Department of Revenue and Customs (DRC) respectively. The project is expected to be implemented over 6 years from 2016 to 2022. |
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Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Road transport is the dominant mode of transport for passengers and freight within Bhutan and the neighboring countries of India, Bangladesh and Nepal. However, the southern east-west highway (SEWH) is currently incomplete; east-west connection in the south now often relies on long and indirect routes. This constrains economic and social development in the southeastern parts of Bhutan that are poorer than most other regions. Recognizing these physical constraints on economic development, the Royal Government of Bhutan''s 11th Five Year Plan states its key priority is completing construction of the strategic SEWH corridor totaling about 717km in length. This is critical in enhancing east-west transport efficiency which will promote inclusive socio-economic development, particularly opening up access to the less developed central region. The Government has further requested ADB to assist in developing an additional dry port and Integrated Check Posts at suitable locations along the SEWH corridor parallel to the international border. The additional dry port will provide opportunity for consolidation of freight logistics for export, reduce transport costs for freight, and enhance efficiency of freight logistics thereby lowering freight costs significantly. The ICPs - each housing multiple agencies - will play an important role in enhancing national security and facilitating trade. |
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During Project Design | To be prepared in due course during project design. |
During Project Implementation | To be prepared in due course during project implementation. |
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Consulting Services | All consultants will be recruited according to ADB's Guidelines on the Use of Consultants. |
Procurement | All procurement of goods and works will be undertaken in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines. |
Responsible ADB Officer | Hoelscher, Guenter |
Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | Transport and Communications Division, SARD |
Executing Agencies |
Department of Revenue and Customs P.O. Box 117, Thimphu, Bhutan Department of Roads Ministry of Communications Thimphu Bhutan |
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Concept Clearance | - |
Fact Finding | - |
MRM | - |
Approval | 27 Aug 2014 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 28 Mar 2016 |
TA 8708-BHU
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
27 Aug 2014 | 02 Oct 2014 | 02 Oct 2014 | 30 Sep 2016 | 30 Nov 2016 | 30 Nov 2016 |
Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
1,000,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 1,000,000.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 771,688.28 |
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Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project: Project Data Sheet (Dzongkha Translation) | Translated PDS | Sep 2015 |
South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Transport, Trade Facilitation and Logistics Project | Technical Assistance Reports | Aug 2014 |
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Tenders
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Contracts Awarded
Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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Project Preparatory | Technical Assistance 8708 | 05 Jun 2015 | Egis International (France) in association with Gyaltshen Consultancy (GCY) (Bhutan) | France | Department of Roads | 521,827.00 | — |
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