Regional : Subproject 5: Putting Women on the Right Track in the Railway Sector
The subproject will help enhance the employability of female STEM and TVET students in technical positions by providing training on railway technology and management. The trainings will be designed based on the assessment of the curricula and content of STEM courses vis-
-vis the skills requirements of UTY. The modules may also be utilized in the capacity building activities for UTY staff on railway operation and maintenance, as appropriate. The subproject will support women's participation in the tourism and hospitality industry by providing women from the communities with trainings in tourism and hospitality-related learning programs and accreditation, as needed. Women who are currently working in or operating enterprises in the industry will be given priority for the trainings.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Rosero, Mary Alice
Central and West Asia Department
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| Project Name | Subproject 5: Putting Women on the Right Track in the Railway Sector | ||||
| Project Number | 54111-005 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Regional Regional Uzbekistan |
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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 |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Rail transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The subproject will help enhance the employability of female STEM and TVET students in technical positions by providing training on railway technology and management. The trainings will be designed based on the assessment of the curricula and content of STEM courses vis- -vis the skills requirements of UTY. The modules may also be utilized in the capacity building activities for UTY staff on railway operation and maintenance, as appropriate. The subproject will support women's participation in the tourism and hospitality industry by providing women from the communities with trainings in tourism and hospitality-related learning programs and accreditation, as needed. Women who are currently working in or operating enterprises in the industry will be given priority for the trainings. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The subproject will support both the preparation and design of the ensuing project as well as its implementation. The subproject will contribute to and maximize the positive impact of the ensuing project on women. It will build the capacities of women from the communities in the project area, particularly, (i) female students of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and TVET courses to help them meet skills requirements for railway operations and management and (ii) women engaged in the tourism and hospitality industry | ||||
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| Geographical Location | Uzbekistan - Nation-wide |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Rosero, Mary Alice |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | CWOD-PSG |
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Asian Development Bank |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 18 Dec 2020 |
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 10 Dec 2020 | - | 10 Dec 2020 | 30 Nov 2022 | 30 Sep 2023 | - |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 300,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 300,000.00 | 21 Feb 2023 | 120,468.35 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Subproject 5: Putting Women on the Right Track in the Railway Sector: Technical Assistance Report | Technical Assistance Reports | Dec 2020 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Subproject 5: Putting Women on the Right Track in the Railway Sector | Firm - Consulting | Closed |
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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| Project Preparatory Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance 6693 | 22 Oct 2021 | Ekvita Consulting LLC (AZERBAIJAN) in association with Encompass Consulting (ALFA LINE FE)(UZBEKISTAN) | Time Business Center 8th Floor, 16e Keykab Khanim Safaraliyeva St., AZ1010, Baku, Azerbaijan | Asian Development Bank | 222,967.00 | — |
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