Regional : Strengthening Safeguards Implementation in ADB Projects
The knowledge and support technical assistance (TA) will strengthen the implementation of the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) (2009) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and support operational priority six of ADB's Strategy 2030 on strengthening governance and institutional capacity (in relation to upholding safeguards). The TA will develop the capacity of executing agencies and implementing agencies for ADB projects to implement environmental and social safeguards through enhanced guidance; tools; good practice notes; training materials; and safeguard management and reporting systems, including integrated environmental and social assessment to address crosscutting thematic issues.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Oku, Felix
Office of Safeguards
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Regional -
Sector
- Water and other urban infrastructure and services
| Project Name | Strengthening Safeguards Implementation in ADB Projects | ||||||||||||||
| Project Number | 53125-001 | ||||||||||||||
| Country / Economy | Regional |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||||||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Technical Assistance |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP4: Making cities more livable OP5: Promoting rural development and food security OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity OP7: Fostering regional cooperation and integration |
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| Sector / Subsector |
Energy / Energy sector development and institutional reform Public sector management / Social protection initiatives Transport / Transport policies and institutional development Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban policy, institutional and capacity development |
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| Gender | Some gender elements | ||||||||||||||
| Description | The knowledge and support technical assistance (TA) will strengthen the implementation of the Safeguard Policy Statement (SPS) (2009) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and support operational priority six of ADB's Strategy 2030 on strengthening governance and institutional capacity (in relation to upholding safeguards). The TA will develop the capacity of executing agencies and implementing agencies for ADB projects to implement environmental and social safeguards through enhanced guidance; tools; good practice notes; training materials; and safeguard management and reporting systems, including integrated environmental and social assessment to address crosscutting thematic issues. | ||||||||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | |||||||||||||||
| Impact | ADB environment and social safeguards upheld |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Capacity to implement safeguards in ADB projects strengthened |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Safeguard management systems, technical resources, and trainings improved Safeguard good practice, innovative approaches, and integrated assessment in operations tested and disseminated |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Regional |
| 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 | |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Oku, Felix |
| Responsible ADB Department | Office of Safeguards |
| Responsible ADB Division | Office of Safeguards |
| Executing Agencies |
Asian Development Bank |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Fact Finding | 21 Feb 2019 to 21 Feb 2019 |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 12 Dec 2019 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 13 Dec 2019 |
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| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 12 Dec 2019 | - | 12 Dec 2019 | 30 Nov 2022 | 31 Aug 2024 | - |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 1,494,500.00 | 2,000,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3,494,500.00 | 27 Oct 2023 | 2,696,656.93 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Strengthening Safeguards Implementation in ADB Projects: Technical Assistance Report | Technical Assistance Reports | Dec 2019 |
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
None currently available.
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| Protecting the Safety and Well-Being of Workers and Communities from COVID-19 | Brochures and Flyers | Jun 2020 |
The Access to Information Policy (AIP) establishes the disclosure requirements for documents and information ADB produces or requires to be produced in its operations to facilitate stakeholder participation in ADB's decision-making. For more information, refer to the Safeguard Policy Statement, Operations Manual F1, and Operations Manual L3.
Requests for information may also be directed to the InfoUnit.
Tenders
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
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| Capacity Development Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance 9901 | 15 Dec 2021 | Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (U.K.) | The Grange, Highfield Drive, Wigston Leicester, Leicestershire LE18 1NN United Kingdom | Asian Development Bank | 135,000.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
None currently available.