Nauru : Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing
The new port will provide the sheltered shoreside berthing facilities and year-round maritime transport operations that Nauru has lacked, and greater protection against the future effects of climate change. Average berthing stays will be reduced from about 21 days to 3 days for container ships, and from 4 days to 1 day for fuel tankers. The improved climate-resilient port facilities will attract higher numbers of international fishing vessels, which will increase Nauru's revenues from transshipment operations. More shipping lines will be willing to include Nauru on their routes once it has a safer and more reliable port. This will open new opportunities for the country to expand its exports, diversify its economy, and compete with other regional transshipment hubs.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Indrawansa, P.P.G.P.P.
Pacific Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Nauru -
Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing | ||||
| Project Number | 48480-004 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Nauru |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant |
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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 Knowledge solutions Partnerships Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Water transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The new port will provide the sheltered shoreside berthing facilities and year-round maritime transport operations that Nauru has lacked, and greater protection against the future effects of climate change. Average berthing stays will be reduced from about 21 days to 3 days for container ships, and from 4 days to 1 day for fuel tankers. The improved climate-resilient port facilities will attract higher numbers of international fishing vessels, which will increase Nauru's revenues from transshipment operations. More shipping lines will be willing to include Nauru on their routes once it has a safer and more reliable port. This will open new opportunities for the country to expand its exports, diversify its economy, and compete with other regional transshipment hubs. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The ongoing project comprising a $21.3 million grant from Special Funds resources of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and ADB-administered grants of $26.91 million from the Green Climate Fund and the equivalent of $14.08 million from the Government of Australia, was approved by ADB on 25 January 2018. The ongoing project has three outputs: (i) construction of new climate-resilient port infrastructure, including a wharf, a berth pocket, and a breakwater; and reconstruction of port buildings, a container storage area, and port security facilities; (ii) setting up a revolving maintenance fund to be used exclusively to fund the maintenance of the assets that the project will provide; and (iii) support for the government and the Nauru Maritime and Port Authority (NMPA) in carrying out port reforms financed through ongoing ADB technical assistance (TA). |
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| Impact | Sustainability and quality of life of all Nauruans improved. | ||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Efficiency, reliability, and climate-resilience of Aiwo port improved. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
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| Description of Project Outputs | Climate-proofed port infrastructure constructed Sustainable operations and maintenance achieved Efficient port operations established |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
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| Environment | C |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Indrawansa, P.P.G.P.P. |
| Responsible ADB Department | Pacific Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Pacific Liaison and Coordination Office in Sydney, Australia |
| Executing Agencies |
Department of Finance [email protected] Yaren District, Republic of Nauru, Central Pacific Department of Finance Yaren District, Republic of Nauru, Central Pacific |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 20 Jul 2021 |
| Fact Finding | 14 Sep 2021 to 14 Sep 2021 |
| MRM | 09 Mar 2022 |
| Approval | 09 May 2022 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 09 May 2022 |
Grant 0833-NAU
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 09 May 2022 | 10 May 2022 | 08 Aug 2022 | 31 Dec 2024 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 15.20 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 15.00 | 15 Aug 2022 | 3.01 | 0.00 | 20% |
| Counterpart | 0.20 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 15 Aug 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Grant Agreement (Special Operations) for Grant 0833-NAU: Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing | Grant Agreement | May 2022 |
| Project Agreement for Grant 0833-NAU: Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing | Project/Program Agreements | May 2022 |
| Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Apr 2022 |
| Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Apr 2022 |
| Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Mar 2022 |
| Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing: Gender Action Plan | Gender Action Plans | Mar 2022 |
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Tenders
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Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Connectivity Project - Additional Financing: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Mar 2022 |