Philippines : Competitive and Inclusive Agriculture Development Program (Subprogram 1)
The program will support the implementation of key policy and institutional reforms, particularly the Rice Tarrification Act and its associated reforms and programs. As the reforms are wide and deep in their impact, it is important that the government will continue to earn support to the reforms from the people of the Philippines.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Ueda, Takeshi
Southeast Asia Department
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Philippines -
Sector
- Agriculture, natural resources and rural development
| Project Name | Competitive and Inclusive Agriculture Development Program (Subprogram 1) | ||||
| Project Number | 53353-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Philippines |
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| Project Status | Closed | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Source of Funding / Amount |
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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 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 | Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / Agricultural policy, institutional and capacity development |
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| Gender | Some gender elements | ||||
| Description | The program will support the implementation of key policy and institutional reforms, particularly the Rice Tarrification Act and its associated reforms and programs. As the reforms are wide and deep in their impact, it is important that the government will continue to earn support to the reforms from the people of the Philippines. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | Agriculture is a key sector for the Philippines, contributing one-third of total employment and one-tenth of gross domestic product (GDP). Making food available and affordable is the highest-level government's commitment made to every Filipino and the competitive agriculture sector is key to its success. Despite its importance, the agriculture sector lags behind other Southeast Asian countries in terms of production and productivity growth. | ||||
| Impact | To support the Philippine Development Plan by expanding economic opportunities in agriculture. |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Increased agricultural competitiveness and inclusiveness. |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Agricultural trade policy and regulatory framework. Public services and finance to the agriculture sector Social protection for rural families |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | C |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| 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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| Responsible ADB Officer | Ueda, Takeshi |
| Responsible ADB Department | Southeast Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Environment, Natural Resources & Agriculture Division, SERD |
| Executing Agencies |
Department of Finance |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Fact Finding | 16 Mar 2020 to 20 Mar 2020 |
| MRM | 16 Jun 2020 |
| Approval | 12 Aug 2020 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 12 Aug 2020 |
Loan 3957-PHI
| Milestones | |||||
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | 20 Aug 2020 | 16 Sep 2020 | 31 Aug 2021 | - | 06 Nov 2020 |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 400.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 400.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 400.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 17 Jun 2022 | 400.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations) for Loan 3957-PHI: Competitive and Inclusive Agriculture Development Program (Subprogram 1) | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Aug 2020 |
| Competitive and Inclusive Agriculture Development Program (Subprogram 1): Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Jul 2020 |
| Support for Competitive and Inclusive Agriculture Development Program (Subprogram 1): Concept Paper | Concept Papers | Apr 2020 |
| Support for Competitive and Inclusive Agriculture Development Program (Subprogram 1): Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Apr 2020 |
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