The proposed Urban Infrastructure Improvement Preparatory Facility for Bangladesh will help manage the technical and implementation issues upfront to secure high readiness of the ensuing investment projects for ADB financing. It will support the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) in preparing water supply and sanitation investment projects in selected secondary towns and city corporations where development is lagging. In target towns, the facility will support the shift from intermittent and groundwater-based supply to continuous supply from surface water. It will also support the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) in improving water supply, drainage, and urban roads. Narayanganj is the fourth most populated city in Bangladesh and economically important because it is adjacent to Dhaka. The facility will build NCC's capacity for municipal financial management to ensure the sustainability of urban infrastructure investments, and their operation and management.
| Project Name | Urban Infrastructure Improvement Preparatory Facility | ||||
| Project Number | 51296-001 | ||||
| Country | Bangladesh |
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| Project Status | Approved | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth |
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| Drivers of Change | Governance and capacity development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Other urban services - Urban policy, institutional and capacity development - Urban water supply |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | No gender elements | ||||
| Description | The proposed Urban Infrastructure Improvement Preparatory Facility for Bangladesh will help manage the technical and implementation issues upfront to secure high readiness of the ensuing investment projects for ADB financing. It will support the Department of Public Health Engineering (DPHE) in preparing water supply and sanitation investment projects in selected secondary towns and city corporations where development is lagging. In target towns, the facility will support the shift from intermittent and groundwater-based supply to continuous supply from surface water. It will also support the Narayanganj City Corporation (NCC) in improving water supply, drainage, and urban roads. Narayanganj is the fourth most populated city in Bangladesh and economically important because it is adjacent to Dhaka. The facility will build NCC's capacity for municipal financial management to ensure the sustainability of urban infrastructure investments, and their operation and management. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The facility is in line with the government''s Seventh Five-Year Plan, which targets to provide 100% of the urban population with access to an improved water source, and 60% of city dwellers with sanitation facilities. It is also in line with ADB''s Strategy 2030 and its aim to reduce inequality by preparing projects in less developed areas, promoting disaster and climate resiliency as well as smart technologies in designs, enhancing gender equality in decision-making, and strengthening municipal financial management. It further aligns with the country partnership strategy for Bangladesh, 2016 -2020, by improving basic urban services and minimizing institutional capacity constraints. The facility and the ensuing investment projects are included in the country operations business plan for Bangladesh, 2019- 2021. | ||||
| Impact | Urban living conditions improved | ||||
| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | High level of urban project readiness achieved |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Feasibility studies and detailed designs of urban projects completed Advance implementation support for ensuing urban projects provided Institutional capacity of implementing agencies strengthened |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Dhaka, Narayanganj |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | Because the project readiness facility (PRF) is focused on project preparation, it is not expected to have any adverse environmental consequences. Environmental safeguards categorization is not applicable for PRF. Ensuing investment projects will be designed in accordance with ADB's safeguard policy and government guidelines, regulations, and policies. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | Because the project readiness facility (PRF) is focused on project preparation, it is not expected to have any adverse social consequences. Involuntary resettlement categorization is not applicable for PRF. Ensuing investment projects will be designed in accordance with ADB's safeguard policy and government guidelines, regulations, and policies. |
| Indigenous Peoples | Because the project readiness facility (PRF) is focused on project preparation, it is not expected to have any adverse social consequences. Indigenous peoples categorization is not applicable for PRF. Ensuing investment projects will be designed in accordance with ADB's safeguard policy and government guidelines, regulations, and policies. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | During Project Design: Local Government Division (LGD), Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives, Economic Relations Division (ERD), Planning Commission, Department of Public Health and Engineering (DPHE), Narayanganj City Corporation, Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs. |
| During Project Implementation | During Project Implementation: Relevant governmental agencies and local stakeholders. -Business Opportunities Consulting Services: Consulting firms will be recruited using quality- and cost-based selection method. Individual consultants will be recruited through individual consultant selection method. |
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| Consulting Services | Consulting firms will be recruited using quality- and cost-based selection method. Individual consultants will be recruited through individual consultant selection method. |
| Procurement | Procurement will follow the ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and its associated staff instructions. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Momoko Tada |
| Responsible ADB Department | South Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Urban Development and Water Division, SARD |
| Executing Agencies |
Department of Public Health Engineering DPHE Bhaban, 14 Shaheed Captain Mansur Ali Sarani, Kakrail Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 08 May 2018 |
| Fact Finding | 28 May 2018 to 07 Jun 2018 |
| MRM | 04 Jul 2019 |
| Approval | 03 Oct 2019 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 07 Oct 2019 |
Loan 6019-BAN
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 03 Oct 2019 | - | - | 30 Sep 2022 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 17.15 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 11.00 | 03 Oct 2019 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 6.15 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 03 Oct 2019 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Urban Infrastructure Improvement Preparatory Facility: Project Readiness Financing Report | Project Readiness Financing Report | Oct 2019 |
| Urban Infrastructure Improvement Preparatory Facility: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Sep 2019 |
| Urban Infrastructure Improvement Preparatory Facility: Project Data Sheet (Bangla translation) | Translated PDS | May 2018 |
| Urban Infrastructure Improvement Preparatory Facility: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | May 2018 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| TA Consultants for Strengthening Municipal Financial Management (SMFM) Program of NCC Component | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 13 Nov 2018 | 12 Dec 2018 |
| TA Consultancy Services for Preparatory Studies and Procurement Support (PSPS) | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 01 Jul 2018 | 16 Aug 2018 |
| TA Consultants for Feasibility Study, Detailed Design and Procurement Support Services | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 12 Apr 2018 | 24 May 2018 |
Contracts Awarded
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Procurement Plan
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