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| Loan Name | Greater Mekong Subregion: Northern Economic Corridor Project | |||
| Country | Lao People's Dem Rep | |||
| Loan Number | 1989 | |||
| Project Number | 34231- 01 | |||
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| Thematic Classification |
Economic growth Regional Cooperation |
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| Sector/Subsector | Transport and ICT / Road Transport | |||
| Description |
The primary goal of the project is to accelerate the development process of the Lao PDR by linking its economy to two rapidly growing economies of the region. A direct link between PRC and Thailand via the Lao PDR will reduce transport costs in the regional influence area, and increase the efficiency of vehicles, goods and passengers traffic. The road will help to reduce poverty by providing access to markets, extension services, income and employment opportunities, thus enhancing development potential.
The project scope will include upgrading the existing 220 kilometer road between Houayxay to Boten, capacity building for the provincial level officials in environment and social monitoring and a social action plan for the ethnic minorities in the area. |
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| Environment | A | |||
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Robert Valkovic |
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| Responsible ADB Department |
Southeast Asia Department |
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| Responsible ADB Division | ||||
| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Public Works and Transportation(MPWT) Mr. Sommad Pholsena, Director General Lanexang Avenue, P. O. Box 4467 Vientiane, Lao PDR sommad@laotel.com |
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| Timetable | ||||
| Fact-finding | 25 Apr 2002 to 10 May 2002 | |||
| Appraisal | 19 Aug 2002 to 31 Aug 2002 | |||
| Board Approval | 20 Dec 2002 | |||
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