Nepal : South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1)
The proposed program will support continuing reforms in customs through implementation of the Customs Reform and Modernization (CRM) Plan 2021-2026 and improving trade logistics through the preparation and implementation of a new Trade Logistics Policy (TLP) 2022.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Sunayama, Sonoko
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Nepal -
Sector
- Industry and trade
| Project Name | South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1) | ||||
| Project Number | 54402-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Nepal |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Operational Priorities | OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity OP7: Fostering regional cooperation and integration |
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| Sector / Subsector |
Industry and trade / Industry and trade sector development - Trade and services Public sector management / Public administration |
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| Gender | Some gender elements | ||||
| Description | The proposed program will support continuing reforms in customs through implementation of the Customs Reform and Modernization (CRM) Plan 2021-2026 and improving trade logistics through the preparation and implementation of a new Trade Logistics Policy (TLP) 2022. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The proposed program intends to sustain the reforms implemented under the SASEC Customs Reform and Modernization for Trade Facilitation Program to be complemented by policy interventions that will (i) improve supply chain of critical goods during pandemics, (ii) enhance export competitiveness , and (iii) build capacities of public and private sector. | ||||
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| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
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| Environment | C |
| Involuntary Resettlement | C |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
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| Consulting Services | Not applicable |
| Procurement | Not applicable |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Sunayama, Sonoko |
| Responsible ADB Department | Sectors Group |
| Responsible ADB Division | Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SG-PSMG) |
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Finance |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 02 Dec 2021 |
| Fact Finding | 25 Feb 2022 to 05 Mar 2022 |
| MRM | 07 Dec 2022 |
| Approval | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 28 Jun 2023 |
Loan 4323-NEP
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 | 05 Jul 2023 | 09 Jul 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 50.00 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 50.00 | 12 Jul 2023 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Counterpart | 0.00 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 12 Jul 2023 | 50.00 | 0.00 | 100% |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Amendment to the Loan Agreement for Loan 4323-NEP: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1) | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Jul 2023 |
| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations [Concessional]) for Loan 4323-NEP: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1) | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Jul 2023 |
| South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1): Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Jun 2023 |
| South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1): Concept Paper | Concept Papers | Dec 2021 |
| South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1): Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Dec 2021 |
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ADB Approves Support for Strengthening of Customs and Logistics Sector in Nepal
ADB has approved a $50 million loan to support the implementation of policy reforms by the Government of Nepal to help improve its domestic and international trade.
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