The proposed Transport Sector Project Development Facility (PDF) will improve the startup efficiency for priority transport projects in roads, maritime and aviation sectors for funding by assisting the government transport agencies to prepare feasibility studies, detailed designs, and supporting initial procurement and safeguards activities.
| Project Name | Transport Sector Project Development Facility | ||||
| Project Number | 51214-001 | ||||
| Country | Solomon Islands |
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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 |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) - Transport policies and institutional development - Urban roads and traffic management - Water transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Some gender elements | ||||
| Description | The proposed Transport Sector Project Development Facility (PDF) will improve the startup efficiency for priority transport projects in roads, maritime and aviation sectors for funding by assisting the government transport agencies to prepare feasibility studies, detailed designs, and supporting initial procurement and safeguards activities. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Solomon Islands is an archipelago that relies heavily on intermodal transport to connect its population with essential goods and services. The development and management of a reliable, sustainable, and affordable transport system is critical for sustaining economic growth. The lack of transport services and facilities restricts economic activities and affects livelihoods and income-generating opportunities. Lessons from completed and ongoing Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded projects show that significant delays occur at the project start-up stage after ADB's approval. The projects need to undertake numerous preparatory activities including preparing detailed designs, updating and implementing social and environmental safeguards assessments, and procurement. The startup delays and problems contributed to underinvestment in the transport sector, which has led to the degradation of key assets. The Project Development Facility will support the government to improve the design and implementation readiness of priority transport projects in the roads, maritime, and aviation sectors by (i) preparing feasibility studies and detailed designs, (ii) providing implementation support for procurement and safeguards activities, and (iii) supporting capacity building of key implementing agencies. Solomon Islands' National Development Strategy (NDS) provides a framework for sustained and inclusive growth. It highlights the need to expand and upgrade weather-resilient infrastructure and utilities focused on access to productive resources, markets, and essential services. As a key measure for achieving equitable socio-economic growth by 2020, the NDS targets to provide at least 30% of Solomon Islands' rural population with access to essential services through improved transport. |
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| Impact | All Solomon Islanders have access to essential services and productive resources and markets | ||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Readiness of priority transport projects in Medium Term Transport Action Plan (MTTAP) for funding improved |
| Progress Toward Outcome | N/A |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Feasibility studies and detailed designs completed for selected priority projects. Initial implementation for new transport projects are supported. MID''s capacity in design review, contract supervision, and quality assurance strengthened. |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Not yet due. Detailed designs and feasibility studies have commenced in March 2019. Not yet due. Not yet due Not yet due Not yet due Not yet due |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | C |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | The facility is not expected to have any adverse environmental impacts because it is focused on preparing investment projects and will not involve construction work. During the feasibility studies, the consultants will prepare environmental impact assessments or initial environmental examinations as applicable, including environmental management plans and climate risk and vulnerability assessments for the selected transport projects. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The facility is not expected to have any adverse involuntary resettlement because it is focused on preparing investment projects and will not involve construction work. Consultants will develop the resettlement framework and/or resettlement plans . Safeguards preparatory activities will also include consultations and signing of memoranda of understanding with the landowners that will confirm their support for the project and willingness to comply with ADB safeguards and pertinent government policies. |
| Indigenous Peoples | Consultants will develop the indigenous peoples plan framework and/or indigenous people's plans. Safeguards preparatory activities will also include consultations and signing of memoranda of understanding with the landowners that will confirm their support for the project and willingness to comply with ADB safeguards and pertinent government policies. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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| During Project Implementation | Project Community Consultation Plan has been prepared and the implementation will be commenced. |
| 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 |
Ministry of Finance and Treasury P.O. Box 26 Honiara, Solomon Islands |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 07 Aug 2017 |
| Fact Finding | 26 Jul 2017 to 28 Jul 2017 |
| MRM | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Approval | 12 Sep 2018 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 27 Mar 2019 |
Grant 0609-SOL
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 12 Sep 2018 | 25 Oct 2018 | 14 Dec 2018 | 30 Jun 2022 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 6.96 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 6.00 | 12 Sep 2018 | 5.72 | 0.00 | 95% |
| Counterpart | 0.96 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 12 Sep 2018 | 3.29 | 0.00 | 55% |
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| Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
| Rating | - | - | - | Unsatisfactory | - | Unsatisfactory |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Grant Agreement (Special Operations) for Grant 0609-SOL: Transport Sector Project Development Facility | Grant Agreement | Oct 2018 |
| Transport Sector Project Development Facility: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Aug 2018 |
| Transport Sector Project Development Facility: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Jun 2018 |
| Transport Sector Project Development Facility: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Jun 2018 |
| Transport Sector Project Development Facility: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Aug 2017 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
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.
None currently available.
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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Related Publications
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Facility Coordinator | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 23 Jan 2019 | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Transport Sector Project Development Facility | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 29 Jun 2018 | 28 Jul 2018 |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Contractor Address | Executing Agency | Contract Description | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| INDEPENDENT DESIGN REVIEW CONSULTANTS (IDRC) | Grant 0609 | 02 May 2019 | SMEC INTERNATIONAL PTY LTD | LEVEL 5 20 BERRY STREET NORTH SYDNEY NSW 2060 AUSTRALIA (PO BOX 1052 AUSTRALIA | Ministry of Finance and Treasury | CONSULTANCY | 156,150.36 | — |
| PROJECT PREPARATORY CONSULTANT'S SERVICES | Grant 0609 | 08 Feb 2019 | CARDNO EMERGING MARKETS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD | LEVEL 4 501 SWANSTON STREET MEL BOURNE VIC 3000 AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA | Ministry of Finance and Treasury | CONSULTANCY | 4,481,374.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Transport Sector Project Development Facility: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Jun 2018 |