Pakistan : Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project
The project is designed to address the challenges associated with the (i) people's lack of access to public services in rural areas, (ii) the loss of serviceability of roads damaged by the floods in 2022, and (ii) limited sustainability in road assets through rehabilitation of prioritized rural roads and execution and/or implementation of output and performance-based contracts.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Kim, Seunghyun
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Approval Date
12 September 2024 -
Country/Economy
Pakistan -
Sector
- Transport
- Project Name
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project
- Project Number
- 54048-001
- Country / Economy
- Pakistan
- Project Status
- Approved
- Project Type / Modality of Assistance
- Loan
- Source of Funding / Amount
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Loan 4482-PAK: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project Source Amount Ordinary capital resources US$ 155.00 million Loan 4483-PAK: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project Source Amount Concessional ordinary capital resources lending US$ 165.00 million - 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
- Sector / Subsector
Transport / Road transport (non-urban)
- Gender
- Effective gender mainstreaming
- Description
- The project is designed to address the challenges associated with the (i) people's lack of access to public services in rural areas, (ii) the loss of serviceability of roads damaged by the floods in 2022, and (ii) limited sustainability in road assets through rehabilitation of prioritized rural roads and execution and/or implementation of output and performance-based contracts.
- Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province (KPK), situated in the northwest frontier of Pakistan adjacent to Afghanistan, consists of 38 districts and seven divisions. As per the 2023 census, its population is 40.8 million, the majority of whom reside in rural areas. Its gross state product is $38 billion as of 2022, which is 10% of the country with agriculture and livestock being major resources of economic activities (24% of the gross state product) and employment creation (more than 50%) in rural areas. Given its strategic geographical location, the province holds substantial potential for enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating trade with Central Asian countries.
About 85% of the population in KPK resides in rural areas, where access to public service is not only poor, but also deteriorating. Basic public service provision in the province stands behind the national average, partially due to the area's geographic characteristics that make service delivery a challenge. In contrast to central districts, the province's northern and southern districts, for example, confront significant challenges in providing access to decent public services.
According to the geospatial analysis, which was conducted as part of the feasibility study, almost 40% of the rural population in KPK (about 14 million people) needs to travel more than 60 minutes to access a health facility (2nd highest in the country). The part of the rural population that needs to travel more than 30 minutes to access schools are: 85% for primary school, 90% for middle school, and 92% for secondary school.
- Impact
Economic development and poverty reduction accelerated through all-weather connectivity between rural communities and socioeconomic centers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Project Outcome
- Description of Outcome
Climate-resilient rural accessibility to public services and markets in selected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa improved
- Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
- Description of Project Outputs
Climate-resilient rural access roads improved.
Institutional capacity of CWD enhanced
- Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
- Geographical Location
- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Safeguard Categories
- Environment
- B
- Involuntary Resettlement
- B
- Indigenous Peoples
- C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
- Environmental Aspects
- Involuntary Resettlement
- Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
- During Project Design
- During Project Implementation
Contact
- Responsible ADB Officer
- Kim, Seunghyun
- Responsible ADB Department
- Sectors Group
- Responsible ADB Division
- Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA)
- Executing Agencies
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Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
Timetable
- Concept Clearance
- 07 May 2024
- Fact Finding
- 09 May 2024 to 21 May 2024
- MRM
- 15 Jul 2024
- Approval
- 12 Sep 2024
- Last Review Mission
- -
- Last PDS Update
- 12 Sep 2024
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Project Agreement for Loans 4482 and 4483-PAK: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project | Project/Program Agreements | Sep 2024 |
| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations) for Loan 4482-PAK: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Sep 2024 |
| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations [Concessional]) for Loan 4483-PAK: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Sep 2024 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Aug 2024 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project: Gender Assessment and Action Plan | Gender Action Plans | Aug 2024 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Aug 2024 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project: Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Jul 2024 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project: Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework | Resettlement Frameworks | Jul 2024 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rural Roads Development Project: Social Due Diligence Report | Safeguards Due Diligence Reports | Jul 2024 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
None currently available.
Related Publications
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ADB Approves $320 Million Loan to Improve Climate-Resilience, Safety of Roads in Pakistan
ADB has approved a $320 million loan to support the rehabilitation of roads in the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan, enhancing safe and all-weather connectivity in rural areas.
Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Supervision Consultants | Firm - Consulting | Closed |
Contracts Awarded
Procurement Plan
None currently available.