Papua New Guinea: Improved Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Employment Project
The project will assist the government in implementing reforms to strengthen the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system and to prepare students to be more competitive and responsive to employment and industry demands. It will focus on construction trades and agriculture programs in 10 TVET colleges identified by the government as centers of excellence, which will serve as models for subsequent reforms to other TVET colleges in the country.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Carandang, Ninebeth S.
Pacific Department
Request for information -
Approval Date
29 November 2022 -
Country/Economy
Papua New Guinea -
Sector
- Education
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Project Name | Improved Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Employment Project | ||||||||
Project Number | 53083-001 | ||||||||
Country / Economy | Papua New Guinea |
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Project Status | Approved | ||||||||
Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant 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 Partnerships |
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Sector / Subsector | Education / Technical and vocational education and training |
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Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||
Description | The project will assist the government in implementing reforms to strengthen the technical and vocational education and training (TVET) system and to prepare students to be more competitive and responsive to employment and industry demands. It will focus on construction trades and agriculture programs in 10 TVET colleges identified by the government as centers of excellence, which will serve as models for subsequent reforms to other TVET colleges in the country. | ||||||||
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Papua New Guinea (PNG) is a lower middle-income country, with gross national income per capita at about $2,460 in 2020._The Asian Development Bank (ADB) estimates that the extreme poverty rate declined to 27.3% in 2018, but may have risen again to about 30% with the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The prospects for economic growth in PNG have been affected by weak mining and petroleum output and the prolonged impacts of COVID-19. However, an improved outlook for the extractive industries should boost gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2022._GDP growth is forecast at 3.4% in 2022 and 4.6% in 2023,_although the persistence of COVID-19, aggravated by a low vaccination rate and emerging variants, threatens the projected gradual recovery. The demand for technical graduates by larger agricultural employers is growing as the mechanisation and sophistication of production techniques increases. The construction industry contributes about 12% of formal employment opportunities,_and substantial investments in infrastructure have increased demand for skills. While ADB classifies PNG as fragile and conflict-affected, the country identifies itself as a small island developing state. | ||||||||
Impact | Unemployment rates for female and male youth reduced (1524 years old) by 2030 |
Project Outcome | |
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Description of Outcome | Selected TVET colleges strengthened to provide programs that are relevant and responsive to labor market needs in priority sectors |
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Implementation Progress | |
Description of Project Outputs | TVET college governance and management strengthened High-quality TVET teacher training provided Curriculum for demand-driven TVET programs developed Gender-responsive TVET infrastructure and equipment established National TVET governance and industry links developed |
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
Safeguard Categories | |
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Environment | B |
Involuntary Resettlement | C |
Indigenous Peoples | C |
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Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
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Business Opportunities | |
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Consulting Services | Procurement will prioritize civil works and goods packages as well as consulting activities for Bougainville Technical College. Consulting services will include needs assessment and advisory support that will prioritize Bougainville Technical College. |
Procurement | Strategic procurement planning was used to design the project procurement strategy and procurement plan. Carefully prepared multiple civil works and goods procurement packages maximize value for money. The contracts for eight civil works packages are proposed using standard bidding documents for small works, which will result in higher efficiency in total time spent on procurement, and in lower civil works design costs. Procurement and consultant recruitment will follow the ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time). |
Responsible ADB Officer | Carandang, Ninebeth S. |
Responsible ADB Department | Pacific Department |
Responsible ADB Division | PASP |
Executing Agencies |
Department of Treasury |
Timetable | |
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Concept Clearance | 19 Sep 2019 |
Fact Finding | 14 Feb 2022 to 03 Mar 2022 |
MRM | 19 Aug 2022 |
Approval | 29 Nov 2022 |
Last Review Mission | - |
Last PDS Update | 29 Nov 2022 |
Grant 0866-PNG
Milestones | |||||
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
29 Nov 2022 | 14 Dec 2022 | - | 30 Jun 2030 | - | - |
Financing Plan | Grant Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 10.69 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 0.00 | 20 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 10.69 | 20 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
Loan 4263-PNG
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Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
Original | Revised | Actual | |||
29 Nov 2022 | 14 Dec 2022 | - | 30 Jun 2030 | - | - |
Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
Project Cost | 55.70 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
ADB | 50.00 | 20 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
Counterpart | 5.70 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
Cofinancing | 0.00 | 20 Dec 2022 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
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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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Improved Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Employment: Environmental Assessment and Review Framework | Environmental Assessment and Review Framework | Mar 2022 |
Improved Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Employment: Port Moresby Technical College Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Mar 2022 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
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ADB, PNG Sign $66 Million to Boost Technical and Vocational Education and Skills Training
ADB and the Government of Papua New Guinea today signed loan and grant agreements amounting to more than $66 million to help improve the country’s technical and vocational education and training program.
Tenders
Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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National Communications and Community Support Officer | Individual - Consulting | Active | 22 Jan 2023 | 05 Feb 2023 |
National Monitoring and Evaluation Officer | Individual - Consulting | Active | 22 Jan 2023 | 05 Feb 2023 |
National Financial Accounting and Management Officer | Individual - Consulting | Active | 22 Jan 2023 | 05 Feb 2023 |
Project Manager | Individual - Consulting | Active | 22 Jan 2023 | 05 Feb 2023 |
National Gender and Social Safeguards Officer | Individual - Consulting | Active | 22 Jan 2023 | 05 Feb 2023 |
National Environmental Safeguards Officer | Individual - Consulting | Active | 22 Jan 2023 | 05 Feb 2023 |
Contracts Awarded
No contracts awarded for this project were found
Procurement Plan
Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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Improved Technical and Vocational Education and Training for Employment Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Nov 2022 |