China, People's Republic of: Guangxi Hezhou Environment Restoration and Sustainable Development Project
The project will help Hezhou (i) reduce pollution in and improve the environment of the former mineral mining area; (ii) provide essential and inclusive social services; and (iii) strengthen institutions to make former mineral mining workers' living areas in Hezhou green, inclusive, healthy, and sustainable.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Zheng, Baochang
East Asia Department
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Country/Economy
China, People's Republic of -
Sector
- Health
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Project Name | Guangxi Hezhou Environment Restoration and Sustainable Development Project | ||||
Project Number | 51384-001 | ||||
Country / Economy | China, People's Republic of |
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Project Status | Active | ||||
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 | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Knowledge solutions Private sector development |
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Sector / Subsector |
Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Land-based natural resources management - Water-based natural resources management Education / Non-formal education - social protection initiatives - Technical and vocational education and training Health / Health sector development and reform - Health system development Public sector management / Public administration |
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Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
Description | The project will help Hezhou (i) reduce pollution in and improve the environment of the former mineral mining area; (ii) provide essential and inclusive social services; and (iii) strengthen institutions to make former mineral mining workers' living areas in Hezhou green, inclusive, healthy, and sustainable. | ||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | 12.The project is aligned with six operational priorities of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Strategy 2030 by boosting human capital and social protection; gender equality in human development; environmental sustainability; access, quality, and reliability of urban services; rural development; and governance and institutional capacity for service delivery. The project is in line with ADB's Operational Plan for Health, 20152020, by strengthening health systems and elderly care, and with the country partnership strategy for the PRC, 20212025, by reducing pollution, responding to the needs of an aging society, and strengthening institutions for health- and elderly-care systems. The project supports the achievement of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, and 15. | ||||
Impact | Living and health conditions and well-being of residents in Hezhou improved |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Kedashan's environment and Pinggui's health services improved |
Progress Toward Outcome | The loan was approved on 12 November 2021, signed on 23 December 2021 and became effective on 29 March 2022. Inception mission will be fielded in Q3 2022. |
Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | Nature-friendly measures to reduce pollution in the Kedashan former mineral mining area implemented Institutional mechanisms, skills capacities, and facilities in health and elderly care strengthened Green and health care-related skills development institutions established |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | 1. Adjusted design of the preliminary design of the Kedashan subproject is under technical and environmental due diligence; 2. The preliminary design of Pinggui Integrated Health and Elderly Care Center has been reviewed and improved; the site change proposed for Pinggui Worker's Hospital requires further detailed information; 3. Recruitment of startup consultants is ongoing. |
Geographical Location | Hezhou Shi |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | A |
Involuntary Resettlement | B |
Indigenous Peoples | B |
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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Environmental Aspects | |
Involuntary Resettlement | |
Indigenous Peoples | |
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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During Project Implementation |
Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | tbd |
Procurement | tbd |
Responsible ADB Officer | Zheng, Baochang |
Responsible ADB Department | East Asia Department |
Responsible ADB Division | PRC Resident Mission |
Executing Agencies |
Hezhou Municipal People's Government |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 09 Nov 2018 |
Fact Finding | 19 Apr 2021 to 29 Apr 2021 |
MRM | 09 Aug 2021 |
Approval | 12 Nov 2021 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 29 Sep 2022 |
Loan 4140-PRC
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
12 Nov 2021 | 23 Dec 2021 | 29 Mar 2022 | 30 Jun 2028 | - | - |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 236.06 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 100.00 | 28 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
Counterpart | 136.06 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 28 Dec 2022 | 2.55 | 0.00 | 3% |
Status of Covenants | ||||||
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Category | Sector | Safeguards | Social | Financial | Economic | Others |
Rating | - | - | - | - | - | Satisfactory |
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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.
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Guangxi Hezhou Environment Restoration and Sustainable Development Project: Environmental Impact Assessment (Revised Draft) | Environmental Impact Assessments | Nov 2021 |
Guangxi Hezhou Environment Restoration and Sustainable Development Project: Draft Land Use Rights Transfer Framework | Resettlement Frameworks | Jul 2021 |
Guangxi Hezhou Environment Restoration and Sustainable Development Project: Pinggui Subproject Resettlement Due Diligence Report | Safeguards Due Diligence Reports | Jul 2021 |
Guangxi Hezhou Environment Restoration and Sustainable Development Project: Ethnic Minority Development Plan | Indigenous Peoples Plans/Indigenous Peoples Development Plans | Jul 2021 |
Guangxi Hezhou Environment Restoration and Sustainable Development Project: Environmental Impact Assessment | Environmental Impact Assessments | Jul 2021 |
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ADB Loan to Improve Environment and Health Services in Hezhou, PRC
The Asian Development Bank has approved a loan of €84.25 million ($100 million equivalent) to improve the environment and health services for residents in Hezhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the People’s Republic of China.
Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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Start-up support green procurement(international) | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 27 Sep 2022 | 08 Oct 2022 |
Start-up support green procurement(international) | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 30 Jan 2022 | 14 Feb 2022 |
Start-up support resettlement(national) | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 30 Jan 2022 | 14 Feb 2022 |
Start-up support: Environment(national) | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 30 Jan 2022 | 14 Feb 2022 |
Start-up support project management and procurement(national) | Individual - Consulting | Closed | 30 Jan 2022 | 14 Feb 2022 |
Contracts Awarded
No contracts awarded for this project were found
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Guangxi Hezhou Environment Restoration and Sustainable Development Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Sep 2021 |