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| TA Name | Supporting Network of Research Institutes and Think-Tanks in South Asia - Phase II | |||
| Country | Regional | |||
| TA Number | 6417 | |||
| Project Number | 41052- 01 | |||
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| Thematic Classification |
Regional Cooperation Economic growth Capacity Development |
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| Project Outcome | ||
| Description of Outcome | Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Strengthen existing networks of research institutes, think tanks and experts in South Asia, and facilitate interaction between academics, policy makers and researchers on regional cooperation. | ||
| Implementation Progress | ||
| Description of Project Outputs | Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities and Issues) | |
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1. A series of operational policy studies and analytical works on development of RCI in South Asia by local research institutes and through regional research networks
2. Workshops, seminars and conferences 3. Competitive research grants and research conducted 4. Dissemination of the findings of studies through publications and the internet |
International and national consultants were recruited and inception mission was completed in April 2008. The RETA supported the Conference on Strengthening Economic and Social Integration of South Asia held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in 30-31 May. The Conference discussed policy recommendations to the SAARC Summit Meeting to be held in August. Workshops were held in September 2008, April 2009, June 2009, December 2009 to select study proposals to be financed. As of December 2009, 14 study proposals were approved. | |
| Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The RETA is consistent with ADB's Regional Cooperation and Integration (RCI) Strategy, particularly in terms of Regional and Subregional Economic Cooperation Programs (Cross-Border Infrastructure and Related Software), Trade and Investment Cooperation and Integration, and Cooperation in Regional Public Goods because it will produce studies to facilitate these programs and cooperation in a timely manner. The RETA is in line with ADB's support for regional public goods as well. | |
| Geographical Location | SAARC member countries | |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Issues | NA | |
| Consultations Planned or Carried Out | Conducted in August-September 2007. | |
| Responsible ADB Officer |
Tadateru Hayashi |
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| Responsible ADB Department |
South Asia Department |
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| Responsible ADB Division |
Country Coordination and Regional Cooperation Division, SARD |
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| Executing Agencies |
Asian Development Bank Hans-Peter Brunner Senior Economist 6 ADB Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Phils. hbrunner@adb.org |
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| Timetable | ||
| Concept Clearance | 18 Jul 2007 | |
| Fact-finding | 30 Aug 2007 to 02 Sep 2007 | |
| Approval | 09 Nov 2007 | |
| Financing Plan / TA Utilization |  Top
TA Amount |
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| ADB | Others | Gov | Total | Approved Amount | Revised Amount |
| $1,200,000.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1,200,000.00 | $1,200,000.00 | $0.00 |
| Total Commitment | Uncommited Balance | Total Disbursement | Undisbursed Balance |
| $1,196,630.00 | $3,370.00 | $356,413.38 | $843,586.62 |
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