Solomon Islands : Solomon Islands Flood Disaster Response Project
Prolonged heavy rainfall on 35 April 2014 associated with a tropical depression, which later became Tropical Cyclone Ita, has caused severe flooding in Solomon Islands. The worst affected area is the capital city of Honiara, after the Mataniko River burst its banks on 3 April 2014. The damage is widespread across the entire Guadalcanal province and considerable damage has also been reported in Malaita and Isabel provinces. Major infrastructure, including the sewerage system, water supplies, roads, and bridges, has been badly damaged or destroyed.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Everett, Hayden B.
Pacific Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Solomon Islands -
Modality
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Sector
- Health
- Project Name
- Solomon Islands Flood Disaster Response Project
- Project Number
- 48239-001
- Country / Economy
- Solomon Islands
- Project Status
- Closed
- Project Type / Modality of Assistance
- Grant
- Source of Funding / Amount
Grant 0385-SOL: Solomon Islands Flood Disaster Response Project Source Amount Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund US$ 200,000.00 - Strategic Agendas
- Environmentally sustainable growth
- Inclusive economic growth
- Drivers of Change
- Sector / Subsector
Health / Disease control of communicable disease
- Gender
- No gender elements
- Description
- Prolonged heavy rainfall on 35 April 2014 associated with a tropical depression, which later became Tropical Cyclone Ita, has caused severe flooding in Solomon Islands. The worst affected area is the capital city of Honiara, after the Mataniko River burst its banks on 3 April 2014. The damage is widespread across the entire Guadalcanal province and considerable damage has also been reported in Malaita and Isabel provinces. Major infrastructure, including the sewerage system, water supplies, roads, and bridges, has been badly damaged or destroyed.
- Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
- Immediate financial assistance from ADB would help alleviate resource constraints faced by the Government. Based on the identified urgent needs, the proposed emergency funds may be used for (i) provision of medical kits, food and drinking water, (ii) provision of personal hygiene kits, (iii) debris sifting, (iv) site clearance, and (v) safe disposal of useless rubble, etc.
- Impact
Project Outcome
- Description of Outcome
- Progress Toward Outcome
- The grant has been completely disbursed by ADB and liquidated by the government. As stated in the grant agreement, an audit is required before the grant account can be closed.
Implementation Progress
- Description of Project Outputs
- Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
- Geographical Location
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
- Environmental Aspects
- Involuntary Resettlement
- Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
- During Project Design
- During Project Implementation
Contact
- Responsible ADB Officer
- Everett, Hayden B.
- Responsible ADB Department
- Pacific Department
- Responsible ADB Division
- Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office in Sydney, Australia (PLCO)
- Executing Agencies
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Ministry of Finance and Treasury
Timetable
- Concept Clearance
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- Fact Finding
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- MRM
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- Approval
- 16 Apr 2014
- Last Review Mission
- -
- Last PDS Update
- 17 Mar 2015
Funding
Grant 0385-SOL
| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 16 Apr 2014 | 22 Apr 2014 | 22 Apr 2014 | 22 Oct 2014 | - | 03 Sep 2015 |
| Total (Amount in US$ million) | |
|---|---|
| Project Cost | 0.20 |
| ADB | 0.20 |
| Counterpart | 0.00 |
| Cofinancing | 0.00 |
| Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative Contract Awards | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 100% |
| Cumulative Disbursements | 17 Jun 2022 | 0.20 | 0.00 | 100% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Agreement for Solomon Islands Flood Disaster Response Project | Grant Agreement | Apr 2014 |
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