MFF- Water Resources Development Investment Program :
Afghani., Is Rep. of
Go to Project
Summary
MFF- Water Resources Development Investment Program :
Afghani., Is Rep. of
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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Grant Name
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MFF- Water Resources Development Investment Program |
| Country |
Afghani., Is Rep. of |
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Grant Number
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33 |
| Project Number |
42091- 02 |
| Fund Source/Amount[Approved] |
| Asian Development Fund |
US$300.00
million
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| United Kingdom (w/ LoA) |
US$3.30
million
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| Thematic Classification |
Economic growth
Environmental Sustainability
Social Development
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| Project Rationale |
The Afghanistan National Development Strategy (ANDS - approved 2009) prioritzes development of water resources for irrigation as a key activity for economic growth and poverty reduction. ADB's Country Partnership Strategy is in line with ANDS and also highlights water resources and one of the focal areas for ADB support. |
| Impact |
Increase productivity of farm production and environmental sustainability.
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| Outcome |
Progress Toward Outcome |
1. Strengthened institutional framework and capacity for IWRM and development. 2. Improved performace of irrigation system in the Hari Rud and Murghab River Basin.
3. Improved effectiveness of miras and communities to manage and provide operation and maintenance (O&M) for their irrigation systems
4. Improved water management by farmers at the farm level.
5. Improved yields of irrigated wheat and fodder (ADF grant)
6. Increasedcropping intensity and yields for second season horticulture
7. Increased income-generating opportunities for rural women and landless
8. Improved capacity for IWRM, irrigation, and water resources management and development, agricultural productivity, and project management.
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Project activities not yet commenced.
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| Outputs |
Status of Implementation
Progress (Outputs, Activities and Issues) |
1. Component 1: Integrated Water Resources Management
2. Component 2: Water Resources and Irrigation Development
3. Component 3: Agriculture and Livelihood Support Services
4. Component 4: Capacity Development and Project Management
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Recruitment of consultants ongoing.
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| Geographical Location |
Country wide |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Issues |
| Environmental Aspects |
Environmental capacity development for the Investment Program will be supported by having environmental expertise as part of the implementation consultants in the PMOs. Environmental monitoring will be supported by the implementation consultants and environmetnal counterpart staff in the PMO. For future tranches, IEEs or environmental impact assessments, if required, will be prepared followng the Environmental Assessment and Review Framework (EARF) and included in thea ppraisal reprot, with due public consultation and information disclosure. The IEEs will be submitted with periodic financing requests for ADB approval.
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| Procurement |
| Consulting Services |
Consulting services will be required to prepare investments under ensuing tranches of the Investment Program. Quality based selection procedures will be used for engaging consultant firms.
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| Civil Works/Goods |
Procurement of works and goods to be financed under the Investment Program will be undertaken in accordance with ADB's Procurement Guidelines (2007, as amended from time to time). International competitive bidding (ICB) will be used for supply contracts estimated costing more than $500,000 and for civil works that cost more than $2 million. National competitive bidding (NCB) will be used for goods and works above $100,000 and below the ICB thresholds. Shopping will be used for goods and works equal to or below $100,000.
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| Responsible ADB Officer |
Allan T. Kelly
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| Responsible ADB Department |
Central and West Asia Department
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| Responsible ADB Division |
Energy and Natural Resources Division, CWRD
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| Executing Agencies |
Ministry of Finance
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| Concept Clearance |
01 Jul 2009 |
| Fact-finding |
16 May 2009 to
11 Jun 2009 |
| Board Approval |
23 Sep 2009 |
| Last Review Mission |
23 Jun 2009 |
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CLOSING |
| Grant No. |
Approval |
Signing |
Effectivity |
Original |
Revised |
Actual |
| 0033 |
20 Dec 05 |
09 Mar 06 |
31 May 06 |
30 Sep 13 |
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TOTAL (
Amount in US$ million) |
| ADF Grant 33 |
0.000
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| CIDA Grant 52 |
0.000
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| Date |
ADB |
OTHERS |
Net Percentage |
| Cumulative Contract
Awards |
| 31 Oct 09 |
6.432
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0.000
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23%
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| Cumulative
Disbursements |
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31 Oct 09 |
0.723
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0.000
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3%
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