Restructuring of the Technical Education and Vocational Training System (Balochistan) :
Pakistan
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Summary
Restructuring of the Technical Education and Vocational Training System (Balochistan) :
Pakistan
Timetable
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Financing Plan and Loan Utilization
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Project Outcome
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Implementation Progress
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Status of Covenants
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Loan Name
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Restructuring of the Technical Education and Vocational Training System (Balochistan) |
| Country |
Pakistan |
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Loan Number
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2133 |
| Project Number |
36654- 01 |
| Source of Funding/Amount[Closed] |
| Asian Development Fund |
US$16.00
million
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| Thematic Classification |
Gender Equity
Social Development
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| Sector/Subsector |
Education / Technical Education and Vocational Skills Training
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| Description |
The goal of the Project is to contribute to the Government's overall strategic goal of poverty reduction by enhancing competitiveness of TEVT and employability of its graduates in line with emerging market needs. The Project's specific objectives are to (i) restructure and strengthen institutional capacity, efficiency, and autonomy of TEVT institutions; (ii) improve quality and relevance of TEVT programs; and (iii) enhance access and equity to better quality of TEVT programs.
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| Project Outcome |
| Outcome |
Progress Toward Outcome |
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To improve quality and relevance of TEVT programs through more equitable access to better quality programs, with focus on females and rural poor, enhanced employability of graduates, and enhanced institutional efficiency of key TEVT institutions
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-- Only 24% disbursement against elapsed loan period of 78%. Given the (i) slow physical progress, (ii) weak capacity and commitment of EA and IA, (iii) weak capacity of consultants, (iv) non-compliance with the loan covenants and time-bound action plan, and (v) declaration of civil works as misprocurement, the project is unlikely to achieve its objectives. Hence, furhter continuation of the Project was unlikely to bring any substantial change in the TEVT system of the province. Therefore, on Borrower's request, loan was advance closed on 24 May 2010 and uncommitted loan funds for an amount of SDR 7.5 million canceled effective the same date. Actions are currently being taken for financial closure of the loan.
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| Implementation Progress |
| Outputs |
Status of Implementation
Progress (Outputs, Activities and Issues) |
1. Enhanced institutional efficiency of TEVT institutions
a. TEVT organization strengthened FIX INDENT
b. TEVT planning and financial management strengthened
c. Management program for TEVT strengthened and made more relevant
2. Improved quality and relevance of TEVT programs
a. Teacher competence improved
b. Facilities upgraded in selected existing polytechnics, technical and vocational training centers (TVTCs)
c. Employment opportunities enhanced
3. Enhanced access and equity
a. Intake capacity in polytechnics is expanded
b. Access to technical training centers, vocational training centers, and non-formal livelihood programs
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Only 24% disbursement against elapsed loan period of 78%. Given the (i) slow physical progress, (ii) weak capacity and commitment of EA and IA, (iii) weak capacity of consultants, (iv) non-compliance with the loan covenants and time-bound action plan, and (v) declaration of civil works as misprocurement, the project could not fully implement the project activities; thus, outputs were partly achieved.
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| Geographical Location |
Balochistan province |
Safeguard Categories
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| Environment |
B |
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Munir Abro
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| Responsible ADB Department |
Central and West Asia Department
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| Responsible ADB Division |
Public Management, Financial Sector, & Trade Division, CWRD
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| Concept Clearance |
07 Mar 2004 |
| Fact-finding |
15 Feb 2004 to
03 Mar 2004 |
| Appraisal |
03 May 2004 to 19 May 2004 |
| Board Approval |
14 Dec 2004 |
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CLOSING |
| Loan No. |
Approval |
Signing |
Effectivity |
Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 2133-PAK |
14 Dec 04 |
22 Mar 05 |
23 Aug 05 |
30 Apr 11 |
24 May 10 |
30 Jun 11 |
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TOTAL (
Amount in US$ million) |
| Project Cost |
16.00
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| ADB |
16.00
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| Counterpart |
0.00
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| Cofinancing |
0.00
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| Date |
ADB |
OTHERS |
Net Percentage |
| Cumulative Contract
Awards |
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3,927,984.050
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0%
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| Cumulative
Disbursements |
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4,047,161.220
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0%
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| Category |
Sector |
Social |
Financial |
Economic |
Others |
Safe |
| Rating |
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Satisfactory
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Satisfactory
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Satisfactory
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Satisfactory
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Satisfactory
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