Kiribati : Preparing the Health Infrastructure and Systems Project
The proposed upgrade of health service delivery in Kiribati through the Kiribati Health Infrastructure and Systems Project (KHISP) will provide improved quality and coverage of health services, particularly in South Tarawa, through investments in hospital infrastructure and health worker training. The following output areas are expected to be delivered: (i) health service delivery strengthened, (ii) capacity to delivery essential care improved, and (iii) infection control practices strengthened. The total indicative cost for the project is $27 million, of which $25 million is in Asian Development Fund grant resources. The proposed project will be aligned with the investments made in the health sector by the Government of New Zealand and the World Bank and address the need to strengthen the building blocks of the health system.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Aftab, Ammar
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Kiribati -
Sector
- Health
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| Project Name | Preparing the Health Infrastructure and Systems Project | ||||
| Project Number | 55180-002 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Kiribati |
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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 | Health / Health system development |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The proposed upgrade of health service delivery in Kiribati through the Kiribati Health Infrastructure and Systems Project (KHISP) will provide improved quality and coverage of health services, particularly in South Tarawa, through investments in hospital infrastructure and health worker training. The following output areas are expected to be delivered: (i) health service delivery strengthened, (ii) capacity to delivery essential care improved, and (iii) infection control practices strengthened. The total indicative cost for the project is $27 million, of which $25 million is in Asian Development Fund grant resources. The proposed project will be aligned with the investments made in the health sector by the Government of New Zealand and the World Bank and address the need to strengthen the building blocks of the health system. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The transaction technical assistance (TRTA) will provide technical analysis and assessments to assist the government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) develop the proposed KHISP. The TRTA is justified given the scope of activities and specialized nature of skills required for the project. The project preparation will also require consultations with various stakeholders such as private companies, development partners, and communities to ensure that it will be in line with the current and future demand for health service delivery. Due diligence will be undertaken based on the proposed project design. The TRTA will also build the capacity of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) to implement the ensuing project and enhance project readiness for timely implementation start-up given ADB's new engagement with MHMS. The TA is included in ADB's country operations business plan for eleven small Pacific island countries. | ||||
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| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
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| Responsible ADB Officer | Aftab, Ammar |
| Responsible ADB Department | Sectors Group |
| Responsible ADB Division | Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD) |
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Asian Development Bank |
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| Concept Clearance | - |
| Fact Finding | - |
| MRM | - |
| Approval | 03 Dec 2021 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 22 Apr 2023 |
TA 6857-KIR
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 03 Dec 2021 | 30 Dec 2021 | 30 Dec 2021 | 31 Jul 2023 | 31 Dec 2023 | - |
| Financing Plan/TA Utilization | Cumulative Disbursements | |||||||
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| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | Date | Amount | |||
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||||
| 800,000.00 | 0.00 | 50,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 850,000.00 | 09 Sep 2023 | 249,271.80 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Preparing the Health Infrastructure and Systems Project: Technical Assistance Report | Technical Assistance Reports | Dec 2021 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| Kiribati Health Infrastructure and Systems Project Design | 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 6857 | 16 Sep 2022 | DT Global Asia Pacific Pty. Ltd. (AUSTRALIA) in association with ALEXANDER & LLOYD AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. (AUSTRALIA) | Level 11, North Tower, 515 St. Pauls Terrace, Locked Bag 4006, Fortitude Valley Brisbane, Queensland 4006 Australia | Asian Development Bank | 706,262.00 | — |
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