Regional : Subproject 5: Putting Women on the Right Track in the Railway Sector

Sovereign Project | 54111-005

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

  • Project Officer
    Rosero, Mary Alice
    Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Regional
  • Sector
    • Transport
Project Name Subproject 5: Putting Women on the Right Track in the Railway Sector
Project Number 54111-005
Country / Economy Regional
Regional
Uzbekistan
Project Status Active
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA 6693-REG: Subproject 5: Putting Women on the Right Track in the Railway Sector
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 300,000.00
Operational Priorities OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
Sector / Subsector

Transport / Rail transport (non-urban)

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.

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
Impact
Project Outcome
Description of Outcome
Progress Toward Outcome
Implementation Progress
Description of Project Outputs
Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
Geographical Location Uzbekistan - Nation-wide
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Responsible ADB Officer Rosero, Mary Alice
Responsible ADB Department Climate Change and Sustainable Development Department
Responsible ADB Division Gender Equality Division (CCGE)
Executing Agencies
Asian Development Bank
Timetable
Concept Clearance -
Fact Finding -
MRM -
Approval 10 Dec 2020
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 18 Dec 2020

TA 6693-REG

Milestones
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
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 30 Jun 2023 200,927.40

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Title Document Type Document Date
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
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$) Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$)
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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