The proposed Power Sector Development Program (PSDP) will accelerate the implementation of on-going reforms and restore financial sustainability of the power sector in Tajikistan. ADB has supported Tajikistan power sector reforms through the ongoing Sector Operation Performance Improvements (SOPI) program, which has built the basis for the fundamental reform program of PSDP that includes unbundling of the vertically integrated power utility company, restructuring of the utility's excessive liabilities, establishment of a regulator, adoption of a tariff methodology, and establishment of a new centralized cash control system among unbundled entities. As a part of reforms and institutional capacity building, a newly established power distribution company will be given a 5-year management contract. Investments in the retail advanced metering system in Dushanbe and 6 other cities will also fill the key deficiencies in the sector's power loss accounting and bill collection systems.
| Project Name | Power Sector Development Program | ||||||
| Project Number | 53315-001 | ||||||
| Country | Tajikistan |
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| Project Status | Proposed | ||||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Grant |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Governance and capacity development Partnerships Private sector development |
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| Sector / Subsector | Energy / Electricity transmission and distribution - Energy sector development and institutional reform |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||||
| Description | The proposed Power Sector Development Program (PSDP) will accelerate the implementation of on-going reforms and restore financial sustainability of the power sector in Tajikistan. ADB has supported Tajikistan power sector reforms through the ongoing Sector Operation Performance Improvements (SOPI) program, which has built the basis for the fundamental reform program of PSDP that includes unbundling of the vertically integrated power utility company, restructuring of the utility's excessive liabilities, establishment of a regulator, adoption of a tariff methodology, and establishment of a new centralized cash control system among unbundled entities. As a part of reforms and institutional capacity building, a newly established power distribution company will be given a 5-year management contract. Investments in the retail advanced metering system in Dushanbe and 6 other cities will also fill the key deficiencies in the sector's power loss accounting and bill collection systems. The program is included in the Country Operations Business Plan, 2019-2021. A separately approved transaction technical assistance facility (FTRTA) will be used to finalize due diligence activities. | ||||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The mix of policy-based and investment components of a sector development program is ideal in resolving the severe financial distress faced by the Tajikistan power sector, which requires a combined approach of institutional and regulatory reforms and investments. The sector's financial sustainability and competitiveness will be vital in benefitting from reviving regional integration. Management contract promotes public private partnership and future private sector participation. The program will be designed to align with operational priorities 1 (address poverty and inequality), 2 (accelerate gender equality), 3 (tackle climate, disasters, environment), 6 (strengthen governance, institutions) and 7 (foster regional cooperation, integration). | ||||||
| Impact | Sustainable access to energy resources (National Development Strategy of the Republic of Tajikistan for the period up to 2030) | ||||||
| Outcome | Power sector financial sustainability improved | ||||||
| Outputs | Financial stability of power utilities improved Power sector governance structure strengthened Sustainable corporate management introduced in the new distribution company Retail billing and collection system modernized Female participation in energy sector activities increased |
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| Geographical Location | Nation-wide | ||||||
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Inoue, Yuki |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Energy Division, CWRD |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Shamsi Street 5/1 Dushanbe, Tajikistan Ministry of Finance 3, Academic Rajabovs Dushanbe Tajikistan Open Stock Holding Company "Barqi Tojik" 64 Ismolili Somini Avenue, Dushanbe Tajikistan, Postal Code 734026 |
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| Concept Clearance | 27 Apr 2020 |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | - |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 28 Apr 2020 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Power Sector Development Program: Concept Paper | Concept Papers | Apr 2020 |
| Power Sector Development Program: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Apr 2020 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Tajikistan Distribution Company Management Contract | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 20 Feb 2020 | 20 Mar 2020 |
| Project Implementation Consultant | Firm - Consulting | Closed | 07 Jan 2020 | 05 Feb 2020 |
| 53315-TAJ: Power Sector Development Program | Other Notice | Active | 16 Dec 2019 |
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