Philippines : Sustainable Tourism Development Project
The project will support sustainable, resilient and inclusive ocean-based tourism development in Coron and El Nido in Palawan Province, through: (i) improvements in urban infrastructure needed to reduce pollution and improve oceans health, and expand access to basic urban services, (ii) marine ecosystems protection at key tourist sites by reducing tourism pressures, and promoting of alternative livelihoods to address overexploitation of marine resources, and (iii) support for tourism micro-small-and-medium enterprise (MSME) recovery through productivity upgrading support, and skills training for tourism-sector workers, with a focus on digital technologies. Each project output includes specific gender and social inclusion enhancement measures.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Schipani, Steven M.
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Philippines -
Sector
- Water and other urban infrastructure and services
| Project Name | Sustainable Tourism Development Project | ||||||||
| Project Number | 53191-001 | ||||||||
| Country / Economy | Philippines |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant Loan |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP4: Making cities more livable |
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| Sector / Subsector |
Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Water-based natural resources management Education / Technical and vocational education and training Industry and trade / Small and medium enterprise development Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Urban flood protection - Urban policy, institutional and capacity development - Urban sanitation - Urban solid waste management - Urban water supply |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||||
| Description | The project will support sustainable, resilient and inclusive ocean-based tourism development in Coron and El Nido in Palawan Province, through: (i) improvements in urban infrastructure needed to reduce pollution and improve oceans health, and expand access to basic urban services, (ii) marine ecosystems protection at key tourist sites by reducing tourism pressures, and promoting of alternative livelihoods to address overexploitation of marine resources, and (iii) support for tourism micro-small-and-medium enterprise (MSME) recovery through productivity upgrading support, and skills training for tourism-sector workers, with a focus on digital technologies. Each project output includes specific gender and social inclusion enhancement measures. | ||||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | tbd | ||||||||
| Impact | Tourism in participating destinations is more sustainable, inclusive, competitive and resilient |
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| Outcome | Sustainability of tourism development in participating destinations enhanced |
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| Outputs | Urban infrastructure and services improved Sustainable natural resources management developed Enterprise development supported |
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| Geographical Location | Coron, El Nido | ||||||||
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | B |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Involuntary Resettlement | |
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| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | As part of project preparation extensive stakeholder consultations have been carried out with community groups, particularly women and indigenous people, to seek their input into project design, and enhance project benefits for these groups. |
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| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | Southeast Asia Urban Services Facility will deliver the outputs specifically for the ensuing Sustainable Tourism Development Project. Preparation of the Sustainable Tourism Development Project is estimated to cost $2.8 million. It is confirmed that (i) the TA facility has adequate resources and (ii) the existing terms of reference for consultants are sufficient to undertake the activities required to deliver the outputs for the ensuing Sustainable Tourism Development Project. |
| Procurement | The project is classified as 'A from the procurement perspective due to the executing and implementing agencies' lack of experience in implementing ADB-financed projects. Procurement support will be required. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Schipani, Steven M. |
| Responsible ADB Department | Sectors Group |
| Responsible ADB Division | Water and Urban Development Sector Office (SG-WUD) |
| Executing Agencies |
Tourism Infrastructure & Enterprise Zone Authority |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Fact Finding | 15 Apr 2021 to 16 Apr 2021 |
| MRM | 16 Jul 2021 |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 15 Jul 2020 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Sustainable Tourism Development Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | 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.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Sustainable Tourism Development Project: Coron Subproject Resettlement Plan | Resettlement Plans | Jun 2021 |
| Sustainable Tourism Development Project: El Nido Subproject Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Jun 2021 |
| Sustainable Tourism Development Project: Coron Subproject Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Jun 2021 |
| Sustainable Tourism Development Project: Coron Subproject Indigenous Peoples Plan | Indigenous Peoples Plans/Indigenous Peoples Development Plans | May 2021 |
| Sustainable Tourism Development Project: El Nido Subproject Safeguards Due Diligence Report | Safeguards Due Diligence Reports | May 2021 |
| Sustainable Tourism Development Project: El Nido Subproject Resettlement Plan | Resettlement Plans | Apr 2021 |
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