ICT-related Projects by Sector Complete List AGRICULTURE

1 Type MFF No. 49 Country IND Project Name Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management Investment Program (Facility) Strategic Research for Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security in Asia Objective To improve income and reduced poverty of the coastal communities in the subproject areas of the coastal states of Goa, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. To evaluate various novel approaches that attempt to tackle these concerns, including by examining their impact pathways, and recommending strategic policy actions and best betsinnovative measures that can be expanded and replicated. To improve the management of water resources in Cambodia by enhancing the capacity of (a) the government to manage water resources; and (b) MOWRAM to manage and deliver irrigation services, as detailed in the design and monitoring framework (Appendix 1) and project administration manual (PAM). To effectively integrate gender issues into MAFs plans, programs and projects. Approval 2010 ICT Component Coastal management information system

TA

7648

REG

2010

ICT-based informationsharing system; econsultation

Loan

2673

CAM

Water Resources Management Sector Development Program (Program Loan)

2010

Management information system (MIS)

TA

7624

LAO

Capacity Strengthening for Gender Mainstreaming in the Agriculture Sector Tonle Sap Technology Demonstrations for Productivity Enhancement

2010

Management information system (MIS) gender-based

TA

7305

CAM

To increase access of smallholders, marginal farmers, and poor households to good agricultural practices, technologies, and information in order to diversify and improve income of smallholders, marginal farmers, and poor households in the Tonle Sap Basin.

2009

e-kiosks; CeCs; village information centers (VICs) with connectivity and content

Type TA

No. 7364

Country INO

Project Name Flood Management in Selected River Basins Project (Phase II)

Objective To update previous studies and advance preparatory work for Flood Management in Selected River Basins (FMSRB) and prepare a detailed Roadmap and financing plan required for implementation using the MFF modality. The proposed project will coordinate with ICHARM as the Pacific Water Forum's regional knowledge hub for disaster risk reduction and flood management. To strengthen the management of coastal and marine ecosystems in the coral triangle in a more coordinated and sustainable manner.

Approval 2009

ICT Component GIS; data management

TA

7307

REG/SERD

Regional Cooperation on Knowledge Management, Policy, and Institutional Support to the Coral Triangle Initiative

2009

Online information management system

TA

7276

REG/RSDD

Supporting Investments in Water-Related Disaster Management

To help prepare and implement flood management investment projects through knowledge and capacity development services that will reduce vulnerability to water-related disasters with in-country and regional assistance. To improve agricultural productivity through more efficient and sustainable use of natural resources, and will build the capacity of the Government to make more informed decisions on land use planning and zoning particularly as a response to the increased level of foreign direct investment in the southern provinces. To provide a project design suitable for ADB financing and agreed upon by the Government and ADB. To strengthen the resilience of the water sector in Khulna to climate change.

2009

GIS

Grant

144

LAO

Sustainable Natural Resource Management and Productivity Enhancement Project

2009

GIS

10

TA

7179

PRC

Jiangxi Sustainable Forest Ecosystem Development Project Strengthening the Resilience of the Water Sector in Khulna to Climate Change

2008

Geographic information system (GIS)

11

TA

7197

BAN

2008

GIS

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Type TA

No. 7220

Country VIE

Project Name Geo-Information Technology for Hazard Risk Assessment

Objective TO enhance the Governments capability to (i) carry out risk and vulnerability assessments, including physical, economic, social, and environmental impacts; and (ii) mainstream prevention and preparedness activities into the development process. To increase the farm and nonfarm incomes of rural households. To reduce rural poverty, and improvement in the socioeconomic conditions and quality of life for the poor people in the Tonle Sap Basin. To contribute to Viet Nam Development Goals by (i) improving the condition and value of countrys forests and timber supply, (ii) ending hunger among 80,000 of the countrys poorest households living near these forests, and (iii) improving the protection of critical watersheds and globally significant biodiversity. To strengthen the national AST system in Viet Nam, thereby contributing to the sustainable and equitable growth of the agriculture sector and ultimately to reduced rural poverty. To reduce poverty in 23 districts of northeast and central Bangladesh. To increase adoption of sustainable crop and farm management practices in the cultivation of fruit tree crops in the Sanmenxia area. To assist the Government in designing an investment project suitable for external financing that will focus on enhancing income and employment opportunities through increased and sustainable commercialization of agriculture and development of agribusiness.

Approval 2008

ICT Component Geographic information systems (GIS); Remote sensing

13

Loan

2313

TAJ

Rural Development Tonle Sap Poverty Reduction and Smallholder Development Project

2007

Market information system Agriculture market information system (AMIS); ICT for rural development (assessment)

14

TA

7037

CAM

2007

15

Loan

2269

VIE

Forests for Livelihood Improvement in the Central Highlands Sector Project

2006

GIS; GPS equipment; software; computerbased inventory data storage and retrieval system

16

Loan

2283

VIE

Agriculture Science and Technology Project

2006

Agriculture market information system (AMIS); Basic ICT equipment

17

Loan

2254

BAN

Second Rural Infrastructure Improvement Henan Sustainable Agriculture and Productivity Improvement Project Preparing the Agribusiness Development Support Project

2006

MIS; Network infrastructure; Website

18

Loan

2395

PRC

2006

MIS; market information system

19

TA

4407

IND

2004

ICT assessment

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Type TA

No. 9047

Country REG/GMS

Project Name Improving Poor Farmers' Livelihoods through Rice Information Technology

Objective To improve food security and livelihood of poor farmers in the GMS through increased application of existing agricultural information, using information and communication technology (ICT) to manage and share information at the national and regional levels. To help achieve sustainable development by mainstreaming environment into national development planning processes, and strengthening regional cooperation on transboundary environmental management. To (i) intensify and diversify agricultural production, (ii) increase farm incomes, and (iii) reduce rural poverty. To assess and prioritize opportunities for agribusiness investment and growth with strong private sector focus. To promote commercial smallholder agriculture and associated agribusiness, with the overall objectives of achieving sustained increases in rural incomes and long-term reductions in rural poverty. To kick-start Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute (IFREDI) as an efficient, effective, and relevant research and development institute. To create an institutional environment for the efficient issuance and administration of property and land lease certificates and other landrelated documentation, for collection of land fee payments and property taxes, to support urban and agricultural development, and to support the operation of a private land market.

Approval 2004

ICT Component Basic ICT equipment; Basic ICT literacy training

21

TA

6155

REG/CWRD

Capacity Building in Environmental Information Management Systems in Central Asia

2003

Environmental Information Management System (EIMS); Advanced ICT equipment; database

22

TA

4194

VIE

Agriculture Science and Technology Agribusiness and Commercial Agricultural Assessment Smallholder Development Project

2003

Agriculture market information system (AMIS); ICT assessment ICT assessment

23

TA

4192

IND

2003

24

Loan

1949

LAO

2002

Agriculture market information system (AMIS)

25

TA

4025

CAM

Capacity Building of the Inland Fisheries Research and Development Institute Cadastral Survey and Land Registration : Mongolia

2002

Network infrastructure; database

26

Loan

1736

MON

2000

Satellite Imagery and Processing; Aerial Photography and Digital Orthophotos (APDOP); Cadastral Survey Database (CSD); National Land Information System (NLIS)

27

Type TA

No. 3614

Country TAJ

Project Name Capacity Building for Environmental Assessment and Monitoring

Objective To build MOE capacity to ensure environmentally sustainable development, by strengthening environmental institutions for improving environmental planning, assessment, and monitoring.

Approval 2000

ICT Component GPS; GIS; Basic ICT equipment

EDUCATION
1 Type TA No. 7554 Country INO Project Name Analytical and Capacity Development Partnership Objective To contribute to the government's efforts to strengthen the education system and sustain organizational performance improvement over the next 15 years by modernizing the system, improving service empowerment, and enabling better regional and international competitiveness. The purpose is to promote policy dialogue and the institutional and organizational reform that underpin policy implementation and reduce disparities in provincial and district education performance. To strengthen the capacity of the VET system to train highly skilled workers and technicians who can master the modern technologies required by enterprises in the industrial and service sectors. To develop a more highly skilled and diverse workforce in Lao PDR. Approval 2010 ICT Component Education management information system (EMIS)

Loan

2652

VIE

Skills Enhancement Project

2010

Vocational training information system (VTIS); management information system (MIS)

Grant

211

LAO

Strengthening Technical and Vocational Education and Training Project Computer Access Mentorship Programa Public-Private Partnership for Enhancing Education Quality

2010

Education management information system; labor market information system National network facility

TA

7513

PHI

To help improve basic education by developing an innovative strategy for improving education quality. In particular, the project will address what is widely recognized as a fundamental weakness among Philippine students poor reading skills. To expand and improve the higher education system and institutions mainly by upgrading the three public universities: National University of Laos (NUOL) in Dong Dok, Vientiane; Champasak University (CU) in Pakse; and Souphanouvong University (SU) in Luang Prabang, to produce skilled graduates in key disciplines responding to

2010

Grant

166

LAO

Strengthening Higher Education Project

2009

ICT-based teaching and learning centers

Type

No.

Country

Project Name

Objective labor market demands. To ensure that access to and quality of education will be maintained and system efficiency further enhanced during the time of the economic and financial crisis and thereafter. To support 1 of the 13 satellite campuses (to be connected by an ICT center by a $19-million grant from the Government of Japan) in the areas of infrastructure development along with education contents development. To support the Government to improve the quality and relevance of primary and secondary education with a view to shifting to a 12-year education system.

Approval

ICT Component

Grant

158

MON

Education for the PoorFinancial Crisis Response Project

2009

Grants for maintenance of ICT investments and internet connection

TA

7282

REG/Pacific

Creation of the Pacific Information Superhighway with the University of the South Pacific Network

2009

ICT infrastructure

Grant

125

MON

Education Sector Reform Project

2008

Synchronized EMIS; ICT centers of excellence; ICT training (for teachers); website; disk delivery system

TA

7206

BAN

Capacity Development for Madrasah Education

To strengthen the Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board (BMEB) and agencies responsible for madrasah education with increased human, organizational, and institutional capacity. To improve national test scores for students in schools participating in the e-learning program, which will lead to greater opportunities for higher education. The TA outcome is the implementation of elearning courses for three core subjects of the national testscience, mathematics, and Englishfor grade 6 students. To improve the quality, relevance, effectiveness, and equity of access to secondary and tertiary education. To promote universal secondary education and, hence, greater social and economic inclusion for Viet Nams disadvantaged groups.

2008

MIS; system of networking, links, and online sharing of madrasah data; design of an information technology-based monitoring and evaluation system e-learning course content (mathematics, science, and English); e-learning system network with a training module

10

TA

7133

THA

Capacity Building and School Networking for Educational Services (elearning) in Thailand

2008

11

Loan

2371

SRI

Education for Knowledge Society Project

2007

Teaching traning ang facilities; Internet connection; ICT curriculum;

12

Loan

2384

VIE

Lower Secondary Education for the Most Disadvantaged Regions Project

2007

Online instructional materials

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Type Grant

No. 97

Country SAM

Project Name SchoolNet and Community Access Project

Objective To enhance learning outcomes for secondary students and improved knowledge sharing through ICT. To develop a mutually agreed design for a sector development program (SDP) comprising a policy reform program and an investment project that aims to deliver equitable and good quality secondary education by 2015. To improve access, quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the education sector. To help reduce poverty in Viet Nam by improving the quality of upper secondary (US) education and professional secondary (PS), thereby producing a better qualified and more productive work force. To contribute to poverty reduction in Bangladesh, through human resource development, by improving the relevance of secondary education to the needs of the labor market. To improve employability and income-earning opportunities of graduates from secondary and vocational education. To improve equity and reduced access barriers to secondary education for high performing poor girls. To strengthen the capacity and effectiveness of public employment services for ruralurban migrant workers. To help the Government: (i) develop an overall framework for the ESDP in line with and/or building upon existing policy documents, studies, programs, and projects related to education; and (ii) design ESDP as a sector development program or other suitable lending program.

Approval 2007

ICT Component Network infrastructure; Teacher training and facilities; ICT curriculum; Website; ICT plan and strategy ICT policy and straregy

14

TA

7034

VIE

Secondary Education Sector Development Program (for proposed Loan)

2007

15

TA

4950

MON

Preparing the Education Sector Reform Project Upper Secondary and Professional Teacher Development Project

2007

ICT plan and strategy

16

Loan

2298

VIE

2006

MIS; ICT curriculum; Website

17

Loan

2266

BAN

Secondary Education Sector Development Program

2006

GIS; National Secondary EMIS; Network Infrastructure; ICT curriculum; Teaching training and facilities

18

Loan

2238

MON

Third Education Development Project

2006

Teacher training and facilities; e-learning materials

19

TA

4777

CAM

Dormitories and Learning Centers for Secondary Schoolgirls Employment Services for Migrant Workers

2006

20

TA

4858

PRC

2006

Basic ICT equipment; Internet connection;Basic computer literacy training ICT system design; Labor market information system

21

TA

4733

SRI

Preparing the Education Sector Development Program

2006

Fund for Innovative ICT for Learning (FIIL) for public and private institutions to propose innovative approaches for using ICT in schools

22

Type Grant

No. 9087

Country PHI

Project Name Supporting Information Sharing and Exchange Among Civil Servants

Objective To empower the third level executives in performing their functions through networking with their peers and greater sharing of information, data, and experiences (including lessons learned through various local-level initiatives using ICT). To improve access and strengthen capacity of technical education and vocational training (TEVT) to meet labor market needs.

Approval 2006

ICT Component MIS; Website; Online training facilities; Internet connection

23

Loan

2197

SRI

Technical Education Development Project

2005

24

Loan

2191

UZB

ICT in Basic Education

To improve the quality, relevance and equitable access of basic education for all students, including students in poor and remote areas. To improve awareness and holistic understanding among the developing member countries (DMCs) in Asia and Pacific about innovative ICT applications in education, and its potential for reducing poverty. To increase effective investments in ICT in basic education for improved education opportunities and closer alignment with labor market needs in the participating countries (Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan). To help reduce poverty in Viet Nam through the development and improvement of LSE

2005

Education management information system; Program curriculum on ICT; geographic information system (GIS); ICT training Basic ICT equipment; Internet connection; e-Learning materials; Teacher training and facilities Software; Basic ICT equipment

25

TA

6278

REG/Pacific

Innovative ICT in Education, and its Potential for Reducing Poverty in the Asia and Pacific Region

2005

26

TA

6275

REG/East & Central Asia

ICT in Basic Education

2005

Stocktaking

27

Loan

2115

VIE

Second Lower Secondary Education (LSE) Development Project (also follow-on Grant 7034) Secondary Education Modernization Project II

2004

ICT-based instructional materials; Basic ICT equipment

28

Loan

2096

SRI

To help establish a secondary education system that is equitable and responsive to labor market requirements. In particular, it aims to increase equity of access to quality secondary education, and improve the efficiency of the secondary education system.

2004

Teacher training and facilties; Basic ICT equipment; ICT curriculum

29

Type Loan

No. 2093

Country UZB

Project Name Second Textbook Development Project

Objective To establish efficient and sustainable nationwide provision of affordable textbooks, and other instructional materials, supported by necessary institutional and policy reforms. To contribute to poverty reduction in Cambodia by improving access to and the quality of secondary education and lifelong learning opportunities for out-of-school youth. To enhance the quality of secondary education in Bangladesh secondary schools by improving the quality of teaching. To break down isolation from information and support for educators in disadvantaged rural areas, and enhance education quality and relevance by empowering teacher innovation towards a pupilcentered, active learning environment. To improve the quality and relevance of basic education through the integration of information and communications technology (ICT). To develop teachers for general and professional education at upper secondary level, addressing (i) the quality and efficiency of teacher development by strengthening selected existing facilities; (ii) access to pre-service teacher training for people from disadvantaged areas; and (iii) a policy and institutional framework for teacher development. To help the Government (i) review and update the SESDP and its policy framework, prioritized strategies, and investment plan; and (ii) prepare SESIP II.

Approval 2004

ICT Component ICT plan and straregy; Basic ICT equipment

30

Loan

2122

CAM

Second Education Project (Program and Project loan)

2004

Basic ICT equipment; MIS

31

Loan

2101

BAN

Teaching Quality Improvement in Secondary Education Project

2004

ICT skills training; Hardware and software package

32

Grant

9044

MON

ICT for Innovating Rural Education (IIREM)

2004

Teaching and learning materials

33

TA

4495

UZB

ICT in Basic Education

2004

National Strategy for ICT in basic Education; Feasibility study for ICT in Basic Education Project suitable for ADB financing Basic ICT literacy training

34

TA

4369

VIE

Upper Secondary and Professional Teacher Development Project (also see Loan 2298)

2004

35

TA

4532

BAN

Preparing the Secondary Education Sector Improvement Project II

2004

MIS; ICT plan and strategy

36

Type TA

No. 4487

Country MON

Project Name Preparing the Third Education Development Project

Objective To improve access to and quality of education services for children and increase skills training opportunities for youth and adults. To help the Government prepare and deliver strategies to develop the quality, efficiency, and management capacity of the education sector. To promote poverty reduction and stability by increasing engagement in wage and international employment and selfemployment. To modernize the postsecondary education system, especially through the introduction of distance education and the promotion of public-private partnerships (PPP) to reduce pressure on public sector enrollment. To enhance the education reform processes through improved cooperation between the Central Asia Republics by establishing a network of education stakeholders, interacting primarily through an Internet interface. To improve quality and efficiency of education, enable access to global information through improved access to ICT, and assist the Government in increasing social inclusion and reducing poverty in the rural areas. To (i) strengthen the managerial capacity of MOET, DOETs, and other entities to renovate and monitor curricula, textbooks and in-service teacher training for USE; (ii) help MOET develop the national design and specifications of upper secondary school buildings and equipment; and (iii) provide MOET and the PMU with project implementation support for the smooth start-up of

Approval 2004

ICT Component ICT plan and strategy

37

TA

4466

TUV

Education Sector Reform and Development Project

2004

ICT assessment

38

Loan

2111

NEP

Skills for Employment

2004

GIS; Training management information system (TMIS); Labor Market Information Systems (LMIS) Basic ICT equipment; Software; ICT curriculum, e-learning materials, electronic libraries

39

Loan

1999

SRI

Distance Education Modernization Project (DEMP)

2003

40

TA

6124

REG/CWRD

ADB-OSI Central Asia Education Cooperation Network

2003

Website; database; virtual libraries

41

TA

4305

SAM

Supporting the Samoa SchoolNet and Community Access Pilot Project

2003

Teacher training; Basic ICT equipment, Internet connection, website

42

TA

4122

INO

Capacity Building for Upper Secondary Education

2003

ICT management training or MOET and DOET

Type 43 TA

No. 4239

Country INO

Project Name USEDP. Preparing the Decentralized Senior Secondary Education Project

Objective To define the current status of SSE in Indonesia and to prepare the proposed Project.

Approval 2003

ICT Component ICT plan and strategy

44

Loan

1979

VIE

Upper Secondary Education Development

To improve quality, efficiency, access and equity, and management capacity in upper secondary education by strengthening quality support systems nationwide and targeting some of Viet Nams most economically and educationally disadvantaged.

2002

45

Loan

1917

NEP

Secondary Education Support Project

To improve the quality of public secondary education and improve access to education for the underserved groups, particularly girls and children from disadvantaged groups. To promote human development by developing universally accessible education services, and strengthening these services. Its secondary objective is to reduce income and deprivation poverty by improving sustainable access to quality preschool and basic education in poorer rural and urban communities. To advance policy dialogue on targeted and viable applications of distance education and ICT in the Western Region to improve quality and equity in basic education. To update the comprehensive education and training sector review completed in 1995/1996 to identify key sector issues and priorities and to contribute to strengthening the Governments education sector development strategy.

2002

Student-based education management information system (EMIS); Training for 126 EMIS specialists and EMIS equipment to 64 DOETs and MOET; ICT for gender education; ICT for career development counseling; Networking of teacher training colleges Teacher training and facilities; EMIS; ICT plan and strategy

46

Loan

1908

MON

Second Education Development Project

2002

ICT plan and strategy; Basic ICT equipment; Teacher training and facilities

47

TA

3958

PRC

Improving Basic Education in Underdeveloped Areas through ICT

2002

ICT assessment

48

TA

3939

KAZ

Education Sector Development Strategy

2002

ICT assessment

49

Type Grant

No. 9029

Country REG/RSDD

Project Name Development of a Business Plan for a Center for Learning, Information, Communication, and Knowledge for Asia and the Pacific (CLICK) Skills for Employment Project (formerly Technical/ICT Education) (PPTA to Loan 2111)

Objective To develop a sound and viable business plan, which is a prerequisite to the establishment of the CLICK, and to define its mission, role, goals and objectives of the CLICK.

Approval 2002

ICT Component ICT assessment

50

TA

4012

NEP

To assist the Government to prepare a project that will help achieve the goal of poverty reduction by improving the earning potential of the countrys youth, and to improve the quality of its skills development programs. The TA will cover the vocational and technical education (including ICT) subsector. To prepare an investment project to support the Government's strategy to improve the quality and efficiency of school education to meet new labor market requirements.

2002

ICT assessment

51

TA

3973

SRI

School Computerization Project

2002

Basic ICT equipment; ICT plan and straregy

52

TA

3928

VIE

Second Lower Secondary Education Development Project

To (i) promote equitable access to lower secondary education for students in underserved, rural areas, focusing on the poor and ethnic minorities; (ii) improve the quality and efficiency of lower secondary education; and (iii) strengthen institutional capacity in managing lower secondary education under decentralized education management. To help reduce rural poverty through investments in human development aimed at empowering the rural poor by providing them with literacy, life skills, and income-generating skills. To enhance the competitiveness of the Philippines through the improved quality and relevance of its TESD system and toenable TESDA to perform its function more effectively as an oversight agency to

2002

ICT assessment; ICT system design

53

Loan

1881

BAN

Post-literacy and Continuing Education Project

2001

MIS; Website

54

Loan

1750

PHI

Technical Education Development Project (also see Grant 3482)

2000

ICT curriculum

Type

No.

Country

Project Name

Objective better respond to market demand for highly skilled workers. To address the growing "digital divide" by making regional DMCs more aware of the potential for ICT in education to prepare students for work in the new economy through the international roundtable and workshop. To help the Government prepare a comprehensive SESMP for the period 20012010. To assist the Government to modernize the secondary school system to prepare the young to compete in the modern global economy. Specifically, the Project will improve the quality of secondary school education to raise the pass rate in the national examination.

Approval

ICT Component

55

TA

5931

REG/RSDD

Support for ICT and Education

2000

Stocktaking; ICT plan and strategy

56

TA

3560

VIE

Secondary Education Sector Master Plan Secondary Education Modernization Project

2000

ICT assessment

57

Loan

1756

SRI

2000

ICT curriculum

ENERGY
1 Type TA No. 7721 Country PRC Project Name Developing Smart Grid for Efficient Utilization of Renewable Energy in the PRC Objective To improve capacity for grid integration of wind power plants in the SGCC. Approval 2010 ICT Component Software systems for short- and mediumterm wind capacity prediction

TA

7640

PRC

Promoting Energy Conservation in Tianjin

To have stronger capacity to plan and implement energy conservation and emission reduction projects in Tianjin. To increase capacity of staff in executing agencies to undertake effective environmental management and monitoring of ADB projects throughout the region. To create stronger reliability of the national and regional power systems in the Kyrgyz Republic and Central Asia.

2010

Website; Database system

TA

7548

REG

Improving the Implementation of Environmental Safeguards in Central and West Asia Power Sector Improvement Project (formerly Transmission and Distribution Metering Project)

2010

Web-based tracking system for environmental management

Grant

218

KGZ

2010

Automated metering and data acquisition system (AMDA); Communications and supervisory control and data acquisition system; International Financial Reporting Standards and appropriate corporate accounting software. Management information system (MIS)

Grant

213

TAJ

Regional Power Transmission Project

To improve the reliability of the transmission system and supply to households and businesses. To realize an affordable and reliable power supply for sustained and inclusive economic growth by improving the coverage and service efficiency of the CEB and Lanka Electricity Company (LECO). To strengthen the capacity of the China Clean Development Mechanism Fund (CCDMF) for promoting and supporting climate change-related projects

2010

Loan

2518/2 519

SRI

Clean Energy and Access Improvement Project

2009

Telecommunications investment

Loan

7212

PRC

China Clean Development Mechanism Fund Capacity Development

2008

Internet-based mnagement information system (MIS)

Type Grant

No. 26

Country AFG

Project Name Energy Sector Development Investment Program (Tranche 1) Sustainable Power Sector Development Program (Program)

Loan

2334

BAN

Objective To have a more reliable and cost-effective power supply for industry and people, leading to faster and sustainable economic development. To improve sustainability of the power sector through financial and organizational restructuring.

Approval 2008

ICT Component MIS

2007

Financial management systems; eprocurement; MIS; ICT capacity-building training

FINANCE
1 Type Grant No. 226 Country PNG Project Name Microfinance Expansion Project Objective To allow participating financial institutions (PFIs) to sustainably and safely providing financial services to a substantially increased number of clients across PNG. To improve BOL supervision of the banks and MFIs, and monitoring of cash transactions. Approval 2010 ICT Component Management information system (MIS)

TA

7500

LAO

Enhancing Financial Sector Supervision

2010

Grant

9140

VIE

Formalizing Microfinance Institutions

To support the development of a formal microfinance sector in Viet Nam that can provide sustainable, reliable and affordable quality microfinance services for the poor, especially in rural areas. To establish a wellfunctioning rural pension system to provide basic oldage income protection for the rural population. To improve information flows for Asian bond markets through the establishment of an Asian Bonds Online Web Site. To follow up on and expand upon earlier initiatives. The new TA will address development of prudential and supervision standards for Islamic financial markets, and is co-financed by ADB and IFSB; the IFSB funding is being provided by IDB. To promote broad-based growth across the province and spur growth in the depressed rural economy.

2009

IT system (for receiving, storing, and analyzing transaction reports and procurement of equipment) MIS; Website;

TA

7317

PRC

Rural Pension Reform and Development

2009

Software and database management for pension information system

TA

6464

REG/OREI

Asian Bonds Online Website Project, Phase II (Supplementary) Islamic Infrastructure Fund

2009

Website

PS

7299

REG/PSOD

2009

Telecommunications investment

Loan

2484

PAK

Sindh Growth and Rural Revitalization Program Subprogram 1

2008

Loan

2479

CAM

Second Financial Sector Program Cluster (Subprogram 2)

To promote the development of a sound, market-based financial system to support resource mobilization and sustainable economic growth.

2008

Computer-based M&E system; Computerized land record and titling regime; GIS MIS; integrated accounting system

Type TA

No. 7075

Country BRU

Project Name Development of the Capital Market and a Modernized Payment and Settlement System Expanding Access to Financial Services

Objective To support economic diversification in Brunei by developing a more efficient and robust financial sector.

Approval 2008

ICT Component ICT policy, plan and strategy

10

TA

7023

VAN

To increase the availability and utilization of sustainable financial services to the rural population in order to boost its participation in incomegenerating activities that contribute to economic growth. To (i) ensure sustainable access of rural households to institutional financial services, and (ii) encourage private sector participation in the RF sector. The objective is to develop a sustainable RF system to generate income and reduce poverty of rural households. To assist the Government to reduce poverty and promote sustainable economic growth in rural areas.

2007

Basic ICT equipment (hardware and software) for branchless banking system

11

Loan

2268

NEP

Rural Finance Sector Development Cluster Program I

2006

MIS

12

Loan

2252

LAO

Rural Finance Sector Development Program (also see Grant 9096) Financial Market Regulation and Intermediation Program (also see Grant 4884) Improving Access to Financial Services (Phase I) Program (SF)

2006

Policy and strategy

13

Loan

2278

PHI

To promote a more diversified set of financial markets that are also more efficient and resilient.

2006

Scripless securities

14

Loan

2291

PAK

To ensure access to sustainable institutional financial services for most poor and low-income households and their microenterprises at competitive prices.

2006

ICTs to remove barriers for mobile money transfer and remittances; GIS; automated land registration and records management system; computerized Fards3/E-Pass Books Electronic payment system; MIS; Computerization; Basic ICT training

15

Loan

2378

CAM

Second Financial Sector Program Cluster (Subprogram 1) (also see Grant 4999) Banking Automation to Support Outreach, Efficiency and Governance

To promote the development of a sound, market-based financial system to support resource mobilization and sustainable economic growth. To complement Loan 1931LAO that will finance the ICT Project for the Lao Development Bank, and the system upgrade for Banque pour le Commerce Exterieur.

2006

16

Grant

9050

LAO

2004

ICT plan and strategy; Software and hardware package; Advanced ICT training;

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Type Grant

No. 9041

Country REG/OREI

Project Name Asian Bonds Online Web Site

Objective To improve information flows for Asian bond markets through the establishment of an Asian Bonds Online website. To establish an integrated payment and settlement system throughout Bhutan.

Approval 2004

ICT Component 12 computers (2 for terminals) Servers Printers Software Automated clearing system; Magnetic ink character recognition (MICR) technology character recognition and analysis system using special ink and characters that can be magnetized and read automatically; ICT policy ICT system design; Website

18

TA

4386

BHU

Strengthening the Payment and Settlement System (including supplementary)

2004

19

Loan

2003

PHI

Second Nonbank Financial Governance Program (also see Grant 4168) Unified Registration System

To support the development of the nonbank financial sector

2003

20

TA

4250

INO

To improve the delivery of public services, including social security, through support for the design and development of an effective population and civil registration system based on a unique PIN. To foster improvements in governance of the stateowned commercial banks (SOCBs) and in their financial performance by introducing modern banking policies and procedures. To support Government efforts to foster efficient financial intermediation and ensure a sound banking system capable of supporting growth and rural outreach. To ensure successful development and implementation of legal system and contribute to achieving a rule-based socialist-oriented market economy in Viet Nam.

2003

Registration system

21

Loan

1931

LAO

Banking Sector Reform Project (TA loan) (supported by TA 4002 and TA 4770)

2002

Intermediate-level software package for the banking system; training

22

Loan

1946

LAO

Banking Sector Reform Program (piggybacked TA 4002)

2002

Registry

23

TA

4060

VIE

Legal System Development Up to Year 2010 and Capacity-building for Secured Transactions Registration

2002

Registration system; website

24

Type TA

No. 3743

Country TIM

Project Name Microfinance Information Technology Systems Development

Objective To assist the Economic Affairs Department of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor in strengthening microfinance institutions operations and credit unions to enhance their viability and enable them to provide responsive microfinance services. To contribute to a higher and more equitably distributed economic growth through a robust and efficient financial sector characterized by transparency, accountability, and basic infrastructure. To increase the competitiveness of Nepals financial sector by reducing transaction and information costs through the use of ICT.

Approval 2001

ICT Component MIS; Software

25

Loan

1811

NEP

Corporate and Finance Governance (also see Grant 3580)

2000

e-Fit (electronic finance and information technology)

26

TA

3581

NEP

ICT for Improved Financial Services Provision

2000

Electronic finance information technology (e-FIT) corporation as a public-private joint venture

HEALTH
1 Type Loan No. 2699 Country VIE Project Name Second Greater Mekong Subregion Regional Communicable Diseases Control Project Objective To improve health of the population in the GMS. The expected project outcome will be timely and adequate control of communicable diseases of regional relevance. To have improved health status and progress toward meeting the health-related MDG targets, especially in the remote and poor provinces. To (i) consolidate results and build on the successful experiences and institutional structures established during the first phase, and (ii) identify sustainable and long-term financing mechanisms, and mobilize new funds through appropriate advocacy. To improve access to and use of effective, efficient, and sustainable quality urban public and environmental health (UPEH) systems and practices in the six city corporations of Barisal, Chittagong, Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. To improve overall health status, especially in relation to MDGs by (i) reduced under-five child mortality rate and reduced infant mortality rate (MDG 4), and (ii) reduced maternal mortality ratio (MDG 5). To assist the Government in implementing the food stamp program; provide capacity development; strengthen social welfare systems; and establish early detection, mitigation, and rapid response mechanisms for food crises and similar emergencies. Approval 2010 ICT Component Disease surveillance reporting system

Loan

2643

VIE

Health Human Resources Sector Development Project

2010

Standardized database system

TA

7519

REG

Evidence-Based Advocacy for Fighting HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific: Regional HIV/AIDS Data Hub

2010

Website

Loan

2555

BAN

Urban Public and Environmental Health Sector Development Program (Project Loan)

2009

Modernized and computerized accounting systems (IT to enhance financial management, improve tax collection, and expand the tax base to strengthen municipal finances)

Loan

2515

PHI

Credit for Better Health Care Project

2009

PPP scheme for innovative strategies, such as telemedicine and MIS

Grant

138

MON

Food and Nutrition Social Welfare Program and Project (Program Grant)

2008

MIS (for the food stamp program)

Type Loan

No. 2468

Country VIE

Project Name Health Care in the South Central Coast Region Project Piloting Community eCenters for Better Health

Objective To support eight provinces in the south central coast region (SCCR) to improve the provincial health systems. To improve quality and utilization of health staff and village health workers, and increased use of ICT services. To develop and implement a more effective and evidence-based response to the AIDS epidemic at the country and regional levels. To improve access to and quality of health services for the vulnerable groups of the rural communities, especially poor mothers and children.

Approval 2008

ICT Component HMIS

TA

7058

LAO

2008

Telecenter; Basic ICT literacy training; Website

TA

6321

REG/RSDD

Fighting HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific

2006

GIS; website

10

Grant

9053

MON

ICT for Improving Rural Health Services

2004

11

Loan

2074

INO

Second Decentralized Health Services Project

To help improve the health of the population in the project area, as measured by health-related indicators of the MDGs, through better PHC services focusing on the needs of women, infants, children, and the poor. To (i) improve the quality and utilization of health services in rural areas, especially for the poor and vulnerable; and (ii) build the capacity of the health sector, extending the reforms in sector efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and institutional development initiated by the HSDP.

2003

Personal digital assistant (PDA)-based case management devices Geographic information system (GIS) Bulletin board system (BBS) Audiovisual Equipment Laptops and printers High-frequency radios Ten Pactor and/or Sitor Modems Registration system Network infrastructure ICT for health administrative system (for supervision, monitoring, and support); Basic ICT equipment; Distance learning system; ICT training program HMIS; Internet connection

12

Loan

1998

MON

Second Health Sector Development Project

2003

13

Type TA

No. 6083

Country REG/GMS

Project Name ICT and HIV/AIDS Preventive Education in the Cross-Border Areas of the Greater Mekong Subregion

Objective To: (i) develop ICT learning materials for HIV/AIDS preventive education in local languages; (ii) build the capacities of teachers, health workers, multimedia providers, and other stakeholders for HIV/AIDS preventive education; (iii) expand the use of ICT interventions in HIV/AIDS preventive education; and (iv) deliver ICT-based interventions to isolated, marginalized, and vulnerable populations. To demonstrate the feasibility of introducing the E-HI cards that can facilitate the expansion of health insurance coverage in rural and poor communities. To develop the Governments capacity to provide high quality services and to expand coverage while fostering the role of the private sector in service development and provision. To (i) review the existing HMIS, (ii) develop an action plan for health information in RMI, and (iii) identify the kind and level of assistance required over the medium term to ensure that the HMIS generates reliable, comprehensive, and usable information.

Approval 2002

ICT Component Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database Computers and peripherals; Associated software; Printers, scanners, digital cameras, CD writers, television sets, radios, office equipment, furniture

14

Grant

9020

VIE

E-Health Insurance Membership Cards

2002

e-Health cards (150,000) Software systems Basic ICT equipment

15

Loan

1836

MON

Social Security Sector Development Program (Investment Loan)

2001

MIS; Basic ICT equipment

16

TA

3611

RMI

Reviewing the Health Management Information System (HMIS)

2000

MIS; ICT plan and strategy

INDUSTRY AND TRADE

1 Type TA No. 7552 Country REG Project Name Support for Trade Facilitation in BIMP-EAGA Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation: Working with the Private Sector in Trade Facilitation Objective To increase trade and tourism in BIMP-EAGA To support the design, implementation and monitoring of key trade facilitation and private sector development activities under the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Program (CAREC). To develop a sustainable, culturally and environmentally sound, propoor approach to tourism in the GMS and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage. To increase the volume and facilitate the smooth flow of Mongolias external trade by improving efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in customs services and administration. To increase the volume and facilitate the smooth flow of Mongolias external trade. This will be achieved by improving efficiency, transparency, and sustainability in customs services and administration. To develop market facilitation processes by identifying and filling market gaps within selected subsectors in rural and periurban areas, and strengthening the competitiveness of the target groups. To create a strategy for the development the logistics industry in XUAR. Approval 2010 ICT Component ICT-related improvements and training Technical advisory services to CAREC countries on ICT for customs modernization and data exchange

TA

7353

REG/East & Central Asia

2009

Loan

2457

REG/SERD

VIE: Greater Mekong Subregion Sustainable Tourism Development Project

2008

Database and GIS; data management system and MIS

Loan

2307

MON

Customs Modernization Project (also see Grant 0070)

2006

Migration and upgrading of Mongolia's customs automated data processing system (GAMAS); Single electric window (SEW) Customs automated data processing system

Grant

70

MON

Customs Modernization Project (also see Loan 2307)

2006

Loan

2230

PAK

Rural Enterprise Modernization Project

2006

Database; Online knowledge management system (KMS) Website; Geographical information systems (GIS)

TA

4873

PRC

Logistics Development and Capacity Building in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region Developing the Philippine Business Registry (processed in parallel with Loan 2186 and TA 4523)

2006

Market information system

Grant

9070

PHI

To reduce the cost of doing business and improve the business climate by unifying business registrations currently required by different authorities and facilitating business development through

2005

Unified Registration System

Type

No.

Country

Project Name

Objective information provision. To support phase II of the RTFCCP and complement other modalities of support (such as program and project loans) that achieve (i) concerted customs legal reforms and harmonized customs procedures, and (ii) strengthened regional customs cooperation. To (i) improve the efficiency and transparency of customs services, and reinforce the ongoing customs legal reforms and simplification of custom procedures; and (ii) facilitate trade and promote regional customs cooperation through concerted customs reforms and modernization in the East and Central Asian region. To (i) improve the efficiency and transparency of customs services, and reinforce the ongoing customs legal reforms and simplification of custom procedures; and (ii) facilitate trade and promote regional customs cooperation through concerted customs reforms and modernization in the East and Central Asian region. To promote financial deepening by expanding SMEs access to credit.

Approval

ICT Component

TA

6203

REG/East & Central Asia

Regional Trade Facilitation and Customs Cooperation Program (Phase II)

2004

ICT Training

10

Loan

2113

KGZ

Regional Customs Modernization and Infrastructure Development (Kyrgyz) (includes Grant 4450 and 4451)

2004

Unified automated information system (UAIS); Network infrastructure; Basic and Advanced ICT training

11

Loan

2114

TAJ

Regional Customs Modernization and Infrastructure Development (Tajikistan) (piggybacked to Loan 2113)

2004

Unified automated information system (UAIS); Network infrastructure; ICT training

12

TA

4523

PHI

Strengthening SME Credit Management Systems (processed in parallel with Loan 2186) Developing a Database on Cross-Border Trade and Investment in BIMP-EAGA

2004

Electronic database

13

Grant

9051

REG/BIMPEAGA

To support the participating countries in revitalizing and sustaining economic cooperation in BIMP-EAGA by establishing institutional and technical infrastructure necessary for quantitative planning and monitoring.

2004

Database

14

Type Loan

No. 1926

Country KGZ

Project Name Regional Trade Facilitation and Customs Cooperation Program (Kyrgyzstan) (includes TAs 3950 and 3951)

Objective To promote good governance of the institutional structure that deals with trade facilitation and customs modernization with the objective of promoting greater diversification in trade, which will eventually support the transformation of the weak industrial base in these economies. To promote good governance of the institutional structure that deals with trade facilitation and customs modernization with the objective of promoting greater diversification in trade, which will eventually support the transformation of the weak industrial base in these economies. To support the development of a strong and dynamic private sector in BIMPEAGA by helping build the institutional strength and technical capacity of the East ASEAN Business Council.

Approval 2002

ICT Component Unified Automated Information System (UAIS); Network infrastructure; Basic ICT equipment; database;

15

Loan

1927

TAJ

Regional Trade Facilitation and Customs Cooperation Program (Tajikistan) (includes TAs 3950 and 3951)

2002

Unified Automated Information System (UAIS); Network infrastructure; Basic ICT equipment; database;

16

TA

6060

REG/BIMPEAGA

Facilitating Business Information Exchange for Small and Medium Enterprises in BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Association of Southeast Asian Nations Growth Area) Region Small and Medium Enterprise Development Support Project (Investment loan for the lines of credit)

2002

ICT-based clearing house or hub

17

Loan

1896

SRI

To create a dynamic SME sector, enhance its capabilities and competitiveness, create jobs and, in doing so, reduce poverty.

2001

Database; web-based directory; computerized linkage with branch network; Globus-style or similar computerized banking system for management of SME portfolio; Computerized credit scoring system; Fully computerized and parameterized loan performance, monitoring and reporting system

MULTISECTOR
1 Type TA No. 7625 Country IND Project Name Deepening Capacity Building for Mainstreaming Public-Private Partnerships Asia 2050 Objective To improve public sector capacity to develop, implement, and monitor infrastructure PPP projects. To support Asias long-term growth and development, paying particular attention to the role that deepening RCI can play by identifying factors to facilitate policy reforms and provide strategic vision for sustaining robust economic growth and promoting wider and deeper regionalism while retaining global connectivity. To increased= knowledge in less-developed provinces in the PRC and ADB DMCs to better manage sustainable urban development. To increase consumption and utilization of education and health services among poor households and women beneficiaries of the 4Ps. To deepen PRCMongolia cooperation in the priority areas of customs, quarantine, transport, and border-area development; and experience sharing with other CAREC countries. To have more evidencebased policy development in developing Asia in general, and the PRC in particular. Approval 2010 ICT Component Management information system (MIS)

TA

7526

REG

2010

Study on education, technology, and innovation

TA

7496

PRC

Establishing a Regional Knowledge Hub for Sustainable Urban Development Social Protection Support Project

2010

Website (Urban Knowledge Hub)

Loan

2662

PHI

2010

Management information system (MIS)

TA

7618

REG

Developing Regional Cooperation Programs for the People's Republic of China and Mongolia (Phase II) Establishing Global Research Alliances

2010

Website (joint); ICT for customs modernization and data exchange (advice)

TA

7514

REG

2010

Website (for dissemination of research outputs)

TA

7568

PRC

Supporting Reforms in Taxation and Budget Management

To strengthen fiscal policy, taxation, and budget management in the PRC.

2010

MIS (design and framework) and realtime monitoring system

Type TA

No. 7189

Country INO

Project Name Institutional Strengthening for Integrated Water Resources Management in the 6 Cis River Basin Territory

Objective To (i) strengthen the institutional arrangements for improved water resource management in the region; (ii) build the capacity and expertise of agencies involved in water resource management; and (iii) promote a more integrated approach to river basin planning. To improve cross-border links for economic corridors linking PNG and Timor-Leste with Indonesia through establishment of efficient systems of border crossings.

Approval 2010

ICT Component Management and data systems; Internetbased data directory; Java spatial model; land map through remote-sensing; geographic information systems

TA

7503

REG

Capacity Strengthening and Institutional Development for Border Management and Trade and Tourism Development in the Pacific Enabling Climate Change Responses in Asia and the Pacific Supporting Investments in Water and Climate Change (Subproject 1) Sharing Knowledge on Community Driven Development in Asia and the Pacific (Sharing Knowledge on Community-Driven Development in Asia and the Pacific)

2010

10

TA

7581

REG

To enable participating governments to integrate climate change and disaster responses with social and economic development goals.

2010

Geographic information system (GIS), geographic positioning system (GPS), mapping and audiovisual equipment, as well as computing equipment (both hardware and software) Geographic Information System (GIS) database; GIS capacity training

11

TA

7543

REG

To contribute to more inclusive economic growth in DMCs stemming from increased demand for and application of community development approaches. The TA will strengthen the capacity of DMCs to apply community development approaches through knowledge sharing and cooperation among participating countries and institutions. To initiate economic recovery with extra protection for the vulnerable and the countrys fiscal position.

2010

Web-based knowledge-sharing system; e-learning events

12

Loan

2625

SAM

Economic Recovery Support Program (Subprogram 1)

2010

13

TA

7394

REG

Strengthening the Capacity of Pacific Developing Member Countries to Respond to Climate Change (Phase 1)

To incorporate climate risk management, adaptation practices, and mitigationmeasures into key sectoral investment plans and project designs (e.g., water, transport, energy, and agriculture).

2009

Database information system for income tax collection and monitoring with links to the automated system for customs data and Finance One, the budget system in use in Samoa. Geographic information system (GIS); GPS

14

Type TA

No. 7448

Country PAK

Project Name Post-Conflict Needs Assessment

Objective To overcome the consequences of conflict by establishing agreed social, economic, and development priorities, as well as articulating their financial implications on the basis of an overall long-term vision. For the Economic Recovery Support Program (ERSP) to achieve higher and more inclusive economic growth (program impact), and will initiate economic recovery with protection of the vulnerable and the countrys fiscal position (outcome). To strengthen human resource development and enhanced social inclusion in the GMS.

Approval 2009

ICT Component Website

15

Loan

2656

COO

Economic Recovery Support Program Subprogram 1

2009

Design and functioning of business support systems, including ICT

16

TA

7275

REG/SERD

Implementing the Greater Mekong Subregion Human Resource Development Strategic Framework and Action Plan Emergency Assistance for Wenchuan Earthquake Reconstruction Project

2009

Website; Labor market information system

17

Loan

2508

PRC

To mitigatie earthquake losses to the affected communities and providing urgent rehabilitation and reconstruction of priority education and transport infrastructure assets in strict compliance with latest seismic codes. To reduce geohazard threat on life and property and reduced geohazard constraint on urban development in Wuzhou City.

2009

Two model schools focusing on ICT and on natural sciences

18

Loan

2491

PRC

Guangxi Wuzhou Urban Development Project

2008

GIS-compatible geographic forecasting and early warning system

19

TA

4293

PHI

Capacity Building for Housing Microfinance

To help the Government strengthen systems within the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), local government units (LGUs), and microfinance institutions (MFIs) to formulate projects and financing appropriate to the housing needs of the poor.

2008

Basic ICT equipment; e-tools

20

Type TA

No. 4850

Country FIJ

Project Name Improving Infrastructure Services (formerly Power Sector Development Road Map)

Objective To promote good governance and a conducive environment for investments and competition in three infrastructure sectors: power, water and sanitation, and telecommunications. To improve the welfare of rural communities, and the immediate objective is to improve access to basic rural infrastructure for the poor and near poor in rural areas. To reduce poverty and to improve the quality of life of the rural communities in SASEC countries by providing them ICT accessibility and demanddriven ICT applications through community ecenters. To reduce the vulnerability to, and risk of, HIV/AIDS among ethnic minorities living in the cross-border areas of the GMS, specifically in Thailand, Yunnan Province (PRC), Lao PDR, and Cambodia To formulate and demonstrate replicable models and mechanisms for NGO participation in government-funded villagelevel PA efforts.

Approval 2006

ICT Component Telecom policy

21

Loan

2221

INO

Rural Infrastructure Support Project

2005

Web-based information management and reporting system

22

Grant

9068

REG/SASE C

Empowering the Rural Area Through Community ECenters under SASEC

2005

Community E-Centers (i) Computers, printers, fax, television, scanner, and digital camera (ii) Various internet connection (iii) Website

23

TA

6247

REG/GMS

HIV/AIDS Vulnerability and Risk Reduction Among Ethnic Minority Groups Through Communication Strategies Nongovernment OrganizationGovernment Partnerships in Village-Level Poverty Alleviation

2005

GIS; Radio dramas

24

TA

4580

PRC

2005

MIS; Basic ICT equipment

25

Loan

2043

SRI

Conflict Affected Areas Rehabilitation

To support rehabilitation of essential infrastructure and restoration of community livelihoods in the most severely conflict-affected areas of the North and East, predominantly in the districts of Jaffna, Mannar, Kilinochchi, Mullaittivu, Vavuniya, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and Ampara.

2003

MIS; database; ICT for networking

26

Type TA

No. 4295

Country PAK

Project Name Capacity Building for Rural Development of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas

Objective To develop and facilitate among FATA officials and other stakeholders relevant skills, knowledge, and attitudes to achieve strategic objectives and to facilitate effective rural development in the FATA.

Approval 2003

ICT Component MIS; Advanced ICT training

PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT

1 Type TA No. 7710 Country REG Project Name TA-7710 REG: Improving Public Management to Achieve Better Development Results in Central and West Asia Support the Preparation and Implementation of the Results-Based Socioeconomic Development Plan, 2011-2015 Strengthening Audit Resource Management Strengthening National Public Procurement Processes Promoting GenderInclusive Growth in Central and West Asia Developing Member Countries Objective Improve results orientation in participating Central and West Asian countries in the core sectors under Strategy 2020, particularly in education and in water supply and sanitation. To have a better M&E system for the SEDP, with reliable and timely performance monitoring and reporting. Approval 2010 ICT Component e-Governance architecture, trainings, and workshops

TA

7725

VIE

2010

Computerized M&E system

TA

7723

BHU

To increase accountability and transparency of public accounts. To strengthen National Public Procurement Agency (NPPA) in its role as the lead agency for public procurement reform. To improve capacity in DMCs in gender mainstreaming through the planning, design, implementation, and performance monitoring of gender-inclusive programs and projects to improve gender equality. To use of diagnostic approaches in assessments and analytical work underlying national development plans.

2010

Audit resource management information system e-Procurement System

TA

7653

INO

2010

TA

7563

REG

2010

Website; Online Gender Network

TA

7686

REG

Diagnosing Critical Constraints to Growth and Structural Transformation in Selected Developing Members Countries Public Financial Management for Rural Development Program Subprogram 2 (Subprogram 2)

2010

Website (for dissemination of research outputs)

Loan

2674

CAM

To improve PFM subsystems in three rural development ministries, which will be achieved through a set of program outputs .

2010

Financial management information system (FMIS)

Type TA

No. 7414

Country ARM

Project Name Institutional Modernization to Improve the Business Environment

Objective To make an efficient and transparent online business registry that will in turn meet two goals: (i) reduce the business registration time at the SRA from 7 days to 3 days; and (ii) improve information dissemination with respect to registered legal entities, which will help attract investments. To contribute to the design and implementation of effective and efficient strategies and projects to promote regional cooperation. To supports reforms in five key policy areas: (i) public financial management: the adoption of output-based budgets that link expenditures to service delivery; (ii) contingent liability management: partly funding pension and General Provident (GP) Fund liabilities; (iii) civil service management: linking performance with service delivery indicators, as well as private sector development; (iv) promoting publicprivate partnership (PPP) for infrastructure and social service delivery; especially education and health services; and (v) results-based management (RBM): promoting greater accountability for results in public sector management. To support the Government in developing a PPP implementation modality for the rural sector, the impacts of which will be improved coverage and sustainability of rural infrastructure facilities and rural employment generation.

Approval 2009

ICT Component Online business registry; Electronic one-stop business support facility

TA

7431

REG

Greater Mekong Subregion Phnom Penh Plan for Development Management IV Punjab Government Efficiency Improvement Program (Subprogram 2)

2009

Electronic database; Subregional websites

10

Loan

2547/2 548

PAK

2009

Simplified business processes and a recruitment management system using ICT

11

TA

7342

IND

Supporting an Initiative for Mainstreaming Public-Private Partnerships for Providing Urban Amenities in Rural Areas

2009

M&E MIS; Website, web-based knowledge management system

12

Type Loan

No. 2536

Country IND

Project Name Mizoram Public Resource Management Program

Objective To help the state government of Mizoram (SGM) to create fiscal space by (i) enhancing tax and nontax revenue measures and rationalizing expenditures; (ii) bringing about service improvements in two key sectors (health and education) in a costeffective manner; (iii) ensuring better debt management; (iv) reforming the state pension system; and (v) restructuring public sector enterprises, including through closure, as needed. To improve the management of ADBs project portfolio in its DMCs

Approval 2009

ICT Component Equipment, Technology, and Other Resourcesa. Treasury Computerizationb. Land Revenue Computerizationc. Health MISd. Education MISe. Tax Information Management Systemf. Water Charge Billing Computerizationg. Pension Management Information SystemRelatedh. Other Program Activities

13

TA

7303

REG/COS O

Procurement Capacity Development for Project Implementation and Administration for 20092011 Strengthening the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System Climate Impacts and Responses: A Multimedia Campaign Project

2009

e-Learning courses

14

TA

7244

PHI

To improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability in government procurement and reduce opportunities for corruption. To help raise the profile of successful results of ADBs Climate Change Program to a large target audience across Asia and the Pacific. To improve the Governments ability to effectively formulate, coordinate, implement, and monitor key policies and strategies of its reform program (RS2) to promote sustainable economic development, by enhancing the capacity of SNEC to provide high-quality analysis and advice on economic and social development policies and strategies, including with respect to agricultural and rural development and regional economic integration, to key policy makers.

2009

e-Procurement system (virtual store, charges and fees, e-payment, and e-bidding) Digital media technology; Internet

15

TA

6524

REG/DER

2009

16

TA

7226

CAM

Capacity Development for National Economic Policy Analysis and Development Management, Phase III

2009

Resource Center with IT-related equipment to enable networking

17

Type TA

No. 6511

Country REG

Project Name Regional Stocktaking and Mapping of Disaster Risk Reduction Interventions for Asia and the Pacific ((formerly Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response) Strengthening Capacity for Macroeconomic Analysis

Objective To prepare a comprehensive overview of regional DRR interventions presented within a framework of a regional disaster risk profile for the Asia and Pacific region.

Approval 2008

ICT Component Online database system; Geographic information system (GIS)

18

TA

7165

NEP

To enhance the Governments capacity for economic policy formulation based on reliable macroeconomic data and sound policy analysis. To support Lao PDR to increase private investments that will help sustain the current high levels of economic growth. To improvethrough knowledge sharing strategic thinking on poverty reduction and inclusive growth.

2008

IT-based system and macroeconomic modeling software for Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB)

19

TA

7188

LAO

Building Lao PDR's Capacity to Develop Special Economic Zones Regional Knowledge and Partnership Networks for Poverty Reduction and Inclusive Growth Knowledge Transfer for Public Procurement

2008

IT systems

20

TA

6502

REG/RSDD

2008

Website

21

TA

7111

NEP

To improve the efficiency and transparency in public procurement of works, goods, and services to promote good governance. To achieve improved financial flexibility of GOA through controlled deficits and better fiscal management. It is expected to contribute to economic growth through greater investments in social and economic infrastructure leading to employment opportunities and ultimately social peace and harmony. To improve effectiveness of budget, treasury, and audit operations to support macroeconomic stability, which contributes to sustainable growth and poverty reduction.

2008

e-Procurement strategy and standards; Website

22

Loan

2442

IND

Assam Governance and Public Resource Management Sector Development Program (Subprogram II)

2008

Integrated Government Financial Management Information System (IGFMIS)

23

TA

7032

BHU

Strengthening Public Financial Management

2007

Auditing software; database management software; network connections

24

Type TA

No. 6419

Country REG/RSDD

Project Name Promoting Environmental Compliance and Enforcement in Asia

Objective To enable members of the Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network (AECEN) to adopt the principles and good practices of environmental compliance and enforcement (ECE). It aims to contribute to the strengthening of enforcement of environmental laws and regulations by environmental agencies and improving compliance in the region. (Provides follow-through support for 2113-KGZ: Regional Customs Modernization and Infrastructure Development Project)

Approval 2007

ICT Component Website

25

Grant

77

KGZ

26

TA

6391

REG/OREI

Tax Administration Reform and Modernization Project (with 2 piggybakced TAs: KGZ-4940 and KGZ-4941). Enhancing the Capacity of Selected ASEAN+3 Countries for Assessing Financial Vulnerabilities Support for Public Expenditure Review and Rationalization

2007

MIS

To strengthen regional monitoring of economic and financial systems.

2007

Software; website; Basic ICT training

27

TA

4974

PNG

To promote good governance through improved transparency, accountability and efficiency in managing and using public resources.

2007

Medium-term Financial Management Strategy (MTFMS), which includes (1) recommendations for developing information and communications technology infrastructure, including ownership and maintenance and (2) a changemanagement program for MTFMS implementation; GFIS; Software and hardware package

28

TA

4954

LAO

Improved Public Financial Management Systems

To contribute to improved public financial accountability and transparency in support of the Governments development and poverty reduction policy objectives. To create a well-resourced, effective, and efficient national regional cooperation coordination mechanism in Viet Nam as well as identify the strengths and weaknesses of the

2007

29

TA

4788

VIE

Capacity Strengthening of Viet Nams Regional Cooperation Coordination and Public Investment

2006

Database; Network infrastructure; Advanced ICT training

Type

No.

Country

Project Name Planning

Objective national and local planning practices and procedures. To strengthen Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (NEDA)s capacity to effectively and efficiently mobilize financial resources for projects that contribute to neighboring countries' development. To promote a more trustworthy, efficient, and well-governed justice system that more effectively upholds the rule of law.

Approval

ICT Component

30

TA

4886

THA

Capacity-building for the Neighboring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency

2006

ICT framework; Software; Basic ICT equipment

31

TA

4832

PHI

Enhancing the Autonomy, Accountability, and Efficiency of the Judiciary, and Improving the Administration of Justice Strengthening Results-Based Monitoring and Evaluation Project Local Governance and Fiscal Management Project

2006

MIS; Network infrastructure; Online information materials

32

TA

4880

BAN

To improve accountability and enhanced performance in delivering development programs. To support the Governments fiscal consolidation and poverty reduction agendas by improving resource mobilization, expenditure management, and public service delivery in LGUs, the front line of government social service provision, at which over 20% of total government spending takes place. To address the current situation where (i) a large proportion of the external budget is funded directly by donors and executed beyond Government budgetary controls and (ii) weak Government capacity is an obstacle to a more Government-owned budget linked to policy priorities, including the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). To help strengthen the performance management framework for local governments by providing tools and systems for assessing local government capacity and performance.

2006

Web-Based Online M&E System

33

TA

4778

PHI

2006

Electronic local government accounting system (eLGAS); Software (Local Government Performance Management System)

34

Loan

2215

AFG

Fiscal Management and Public Administration Reform Program (FMPARP) (piggybacked Grant 0030)

2005

MIS; ICT plan and strategy; human resources management system; computerized establishment register; cash flow management system; payroll database; website

35

Grant

9082

INO

Support for the Local Government Performance Measurement System

2005

Integrated local government performance measurement system (LGPMS); MIS; Software

36

Type TA

No. 4739

Country CAM

Project Name Preparing the Second Phase of Support to Local Administration

Objective To assist the Government in its efforts to reduce poverty and spur broad-based economic growth by supporting local public administration in (i) managing the democratic development of communities; (ii) being more effective as grass-root mechanisms to strengthen accountability, responsiveness and transparency of public sector administration; and (iii) improving the effectiveness and reach of public service delivery in Cambodia. To support the Government's goal of increasing revenue collection by modernizing revenue administration, the project preparatory technical assistance will design a strategy and action plan focusing on investment in ICT, reorganization, and training. To contribute to poverty reduction and private sector development through (i) improved efficiency and governance of the Tax Administration, and (ii) enhanced revenue collection for poverty reduction and sustainable economic growth. To support the strengthening of public finances by improving public resource and expenditure management systems, promoting fiscal discipline, and supporting fiscal decentralization.

Approval 2005

ICT Component ICT system design

37

TA

4685

KGZ

Preparing the Reform and Modernization of Revenue Administration Project (PPTA to Loan 1926-KGZ & 1927-TAJ)

2005

Strategy and action plan Change management

38

TA

4622

TAJ

Tax Administration Modernization and Governance Enhancement

2005

Business process reengineering; Change management for tax administration

39

Loan

2130

SRI

Fiscal Management Reform Program (FMRP) (Program Loan) *Based on findings of project preparatory TA 3906

2004

Public Accounting and Financial MIS (PAFMIS); Revenue Administration MIS (RAMIS)

40

Loan

2142

IND

Assam Governance and Public Resource Management Sector Development Program (Program and Project loan)

Program Loan: To enhance growth and ultimately reduce poverty by reducing Assams fiscal and revenue deficits on a sustainable basis through fiscal and governance reforms that (i) stabilize state finances; and (ii) establish the foundation for effective utilization,

2004

Program: Public financial MIS: reliable and comprehensive employee and pensions data, treasury and payments information technology procurement, and state-wide uniform procurement standards

Type

No.

Country

Project Name

Objective prioritization, and reorientation of public expenditures. Project Loan: To enhance ASGs capacity to accomplish the policy and institutional reforms under the Program.

Approval

ICT Component

41

TA

4341

INO

Strengthening the Capacity of the Commission for Eradication of Corruption in Indonesia

To improve governance by reducing corruption in Indonesias society, through Commission for Eradication of Corruption (KPK)s performing effectively and in accordance with standards of successful commissions in other countries. To assist the Pacific DMCs in assessing their egovernment demand and implementation capacity, mainly with reference to basic social services delivery to remote and disadvantaged communities.

2004

ICT plan and strategy; Software and hardware package

42

TA

6107

REG/Pacifi c

Preparing a Propoor Subregional E-Government Project for Providing Basic Service Delivery to Remote Communities in the Pacific Budget Procedure Reform, Computerization, and Expenditure Management (ASSAM)

2003

Assessment of demand/supply for propoor e-government social services

43

TA

4128

IND

To strengthen Government of Assams (GoA) capacity to implement Medium Term Fiscal Reform Program (MTFRP) by improving its budgeting and planning processes and its expenditure management. To further improve the public administration system in Viet Nam through recommending policies and measures for ADB assistance to the Government in the implementation of the PAR MP under the proposed SIPARMP II.

2003

Basic ICT equipment; e-governance options

44

TA

4080

VIE

Support to the Office of the Government in the Implementation of Administrative Modernization including Computerization and E-Government Initiatives Support Implementation of the Public Administration Reform Master Program Sustainable Capacity Building for Decentralization Project (also see Grant 4022)

2003

N/A

45

Loan

1992

VIE

To support and facilitate the PAR MP and to help build a professional, modern, effective, and efficient administration system.

2002

Government portal; ICT network

46

Loan

1964

INO

To develop institutional capacity for 3840 regional governments within the geographic focus area of the ADB, to increase their operational capability with regard to: (i) the efficient delivery of public services in

2002

Online coordination system

Type

No.

Country

Project Name

Objective accordance with minimum service standards, (ii) the maintenance of essential public facilities, (iii) the promotion of equitable economic development, and (iv) the management of poverty reduction programs. To broaden the revenue base of Government of Maldives (GoM) to enable faster growth through more prudent fiscal and macroeconomic management. To help prepare a public sector resource management project, suitable for ADB financing, which will assist the Government to lower the fiscal deficit by establishing a more effective and efficient fiscal administration through strengthening institutional capacity for revenue mobilization and expenditure management. To (i) conduct a second Turkmen Living Standards Survey (TLSS) in 2003 in order to provide an up-todate and comprehensive assessment of the standards of living and (ii) to advise TurkmenMilliHasabat (TMH) on the use of the Family Budget Survey for monitoring standards of living, based on an in-depth assessment of the sampling methodology and questionnaire design, data processing, and analysis. To help formulate and develop the Program Loan to support the implementation of public administration reform with a focus on e-government initiatives to modernize service delivery, work systems and work processes; strengthening training institutions; and developing and conducting training programs to enhance skills of Government officials.

Approval

ICT Component

47

TA

3925

MLD

Revenue Diversification

2002

Database

48

TA

3906

SRI

Preparing the Public Sector Resource Management Project (see ensuing Loan 2130)

2002

ICT assessment

49

TA

3937

TKM

Improving the Statistical Methodology of the National Institute of State Statistics and Information

2002

Basic ICT equipment Survey data processing software

50

TA

3886

VIE

Preparing a Proposal to Support the Implementation of the Public Administration Reform Program

2002

Review of egovernment plan and strategies

51

Type TA

No. 6070

Country REG/OREI

Project Name Capacity Building for Implementing Early Warning Systems in ASEAN+3 Countries

Objective To continue ADBs support for collaborative efforts among the ASEAN+3 countries to develop EWS models against potential economic and financial sector vulnerability, as part of a broader set of self-help arrangements involving the exchange of information, economic monitoring, and policy dialogue. To assist the Government to improve access to justice so as to (i) provide security and ensure equal protection under the law to citizens, in particular the poor; (ii) secure and sustain entitlements and thereby reduce the poor's vulnerability; (iii) strengthen the legitimacy of state institutions; and (iv) create conditions conducive to propoor growth, especially by fostering investors confidence. To continue and consolidate the ARIC activities in Phase I and implement new activities, taking into account the faster than expected recovery in Asia by expanding its policy and knowledge bank activities and coverage to the Peoples Republic of China (PRC), Singapore, and Viet Nam To support collaborative efforts among the ASEAN+3 countries lealjing to the development of a regional early warning system that would help detect emerging macroeconomic, financial, and corporate sector vulnerabilities, in an attempt to prevent financial CriSE!s in the future.

Approval 2002

ICT Component Software; Advanced ICT training

52

Loan

1897

PAK

Access to Justice Program

2001

ICT policy and strategy; Comprehensive computerized system; MIS

53

TA

5981

REG/OREI

Asia Recovery Information Center (ARIC), Phase II

2001

Hardware, software, accessories, and communications (not specified)

54

TA

5986

REG/OREI

An ASEAN+3 Framework for the Development of Early Warning Systems

2001

Software

55

Type TA

No. 5954

Country REG/ERD

Project Name Seventh Joint ADB-OECD Forum on Asian Perspectives Technology and Poverty Reduction in Asia

Objective To (i) discuss the role of technological progress including ICT in poverty reduction and socioeconomic development; (ii) make policy recommendations to assist DMCs in developing the policy strategy for technological advancement for poverty reduction; and (iii) examine the role of the OECD and the ADB in this context.

Approval 2000

ICT Component Stocktaking

TRANSPORT & ICT

1 Type Loan No. 2719 Country MON Project Name Regional Logistics Objective To establish an efficient, competitive, and reliable multimodal transport system at Zamyn Uud. To improve road connectivity within Northern Province and with the southern region of the country. Approval 2010 ICT Component IT-based capacity management system; Terminal management software applications Management information system (MIS)

TA

7545

SRI

Capacity Development of the Northern Provincial Road Development Department (piggybacked to Northern Road Connectivity Project) Tonga-Fiji Submarine Cable Project

2010

TA

7560

TON

To connect Tonga, Samoa, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu by submarine fiber optic cables to the existing international submarine cable networks. To have better transport connectivity and efficiency, and institutional effectiveness.

2010

Submarine fiber optic cables

Loan

2635

UZB

Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 2 Road Investment Program - Project 1

2010

Automatic traffic counting devices

Loan

2631

PRC

Second Heilongjiang Road Network Development Project Capacity Building for ICT-Based Industrial Waste Management

To achieve a more resourceefficient, safe, and environment-friendly road transport system in Heilongjiang province. To strengthen capacity for the development and maintenance of the industrial waste management information system. To make ICT more accessible, affordable, inclusive, sustainable, and useful to remote and rural communities and entrepreneurs. To make ICT more accessible, affordable, inclusive, sustainable, and useful to remote and rural communities and entrepreneurs.

2010

Intelligent transport system (ITS)

TA

7617

PRC

2010

industrial waste management information system

TA

7557

REG

Promoting Regional Infrastructure Development

2010

Information technology (IT) system for data and maps

TA

7533

BAN

Rural ICT Connectivity Project

2010

Study on overall crossoperators' network countrywide

Type TA

No. 7556

Country MON

Project Name Public Transport Information and Communication Technology

Objective To improve capacity of MGU to render public transport services using up-to-date information and communication technology (ICT) applications To realize investment in ICT applications and services for the poor and low income groups and in remote areas.

Approval 2010

10

TA

7399

REG

Information and Communication Technology-Based Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction in the Pacific Digicel Mobile Telecommunicatio n Expansion Project

2009

ICT Component Integrated circuit card (ICC) ticketing and automatic vehicle location (AVL) systems; ICT-based financial management system Assessment of the existing and proposed ICT initiatives and applications

11

PS

7302

PNG

The Project will achieve improved, expanded mobile telecommunications network facilities, so more customers can afford and use telecommunication services in line with international standard. The proposed expansion will expand the network capacity to 1.5 million customers. The Borrower will add additional switches, upgrade billing system and expand the network coverage from 400 sites to 500 sites, most of which are in rural areas without basic telecom infrastructure. To improve road maintenance management in Mongolia by improving road asset management system.

2009

Mobile telecommunication network

12

TA

7297

MON

Road Database Development Using Geographic Information System (GIS) in Mongolia

2009

GIS; Data center and web server

13

Grant

181

NEP

Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project (formerly Civil Aviation Airport Development Project) Improving Public Services through ICT (old name: ICT Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing)

To enhance safety and capacity at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu and three remote domestic airports Lukla, Rara, and Simikot.

2009

MIS; Financial MIS consisting of accounting software, networked computers, and training

14

TA

7351

REG/RSDD

To improve the knowledge, skills, and awareness of policymakers, line ministries, project managers, and other stakeholders in these three DMCs to formulate, direct and/or implement ICT policies and programs by applying appropriate ICT maturity assessment, participating in the learning

2009

Study of e-government maturity and practices and road map development; development of an ICT project guidebook and online platform; learning programs.

Type

No.

Country

Project Name

Objective programs, and developing road map and strategies. To promote economic development and subregional trade, and accelerate subregional cooperation and integration. To develop a reliable, efficient, safe, and sustainable transport link within the country and between the country and its neighbors. To improve the road network and institutional capacity in Eastern Province and NCP.

Approval

ICT Component

15

Loan

2560

GEO

Road Corridor Investment Program Project 1

2009

ITS

16

Grant

161

AFG

Hairatan to Mazare-Sharif Railway Project

2009

Signalling and telecommunication systems

17

TA

7347

SRI

Capacity Development of the Provincial Road Agencies Karnataka State Highway Network Improvement Strategy

2009

MIS

18

TA

7324

IND

To enhance efficiency in the planning, programming, policy formulation, and monitoring of the road sector in Karnataka such that the percentage of links on the CRN where volume exceeds capacity is reduced by 30% in the next 5 years and by 70% in the next 10 years. To improve urban road infrastructure, traffic management and safety, and environmental sanitation in the following cities of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (Xinjiang): Altay, Changji, Hami, Kuytun, and Turpan. To contribute to safe and efficient road transport by introducing ITS in the PRC. The outcome of the TA will include policy recommendations, guidelines, and recommendations for ITS projects provided for the consideration of the national Government and provincial governments. To help increase standards of living and reduce poverty in the project area by removing a transport constraint on sustainable economic growth, and improve safety and reliability by introducing newand modern technology.

2009

GIS; MIS; Intelligent Transportation System; Road Information System

19

Loan

2526

PRC

Xinjiang Urban Transport and Environmental Improvement Project

2009

MIS capacity building training

20

TA

7308

PRC

Improving Road Safety Through the Application of Intelligent Transport Systems

2009

ITS

21

Loan

2481

PRC

ChongqingLichuan Railway Development Project

2008

Signaling; communication; and MIS

Type 22 TA

No. 6513

Country REG/RSDD

Project Name Rural Information and Communication Technology Policy Advocacy, Knowledge Sharing, and Capacity Building

Objective To contribute to improving policy, legal, and regulatory environments to make them more conducive to the rapid deployment of ICT infrastructure and services for rural development. At the completion of the proposed TA, it is envisaged that the TA will enhance the participating countries capacity in planning, implementing, and monitoring their policies and their legal and regulatory frameworks for rural ICT development with better implementation mechanisms and tools and through knowledge-sharing activities. To rehabilitate and expand the DushanbeTursunzade Uzbekistan border road into an integrated and efficient road transport link, in support of regional trade and economic development. To have adequate, efficient, safe, and sustainable road network in Azerbaijan, connecting the country domestically and internationally To help the GOA to (i) reduce the digital divide by expanding the ASWAN for e-governance delivery in rural areas, improve ICT accessibility, and develop egovernance applications to be identified by the NeGP; (ii) improve the legal, regulatory, and institutional framework for egovernance, and ICT accessibility and expansion; and (iii) enhance institutional capacity and human resources for operating egovernance applications and managing ICT infrastructure.

Approval 2008

ICT Component ICT policy assessment

23

TA

7080

REG/CWR D

Preparing the CAREC Transport Corridor III (Dushanbe Uzbekistan Border Road) Project

2008

ICT assessment (Unified Automated Information System)

24

Loan

2354/2 355

AZE

Road Network Development Program-Project 1

2008

MIS

25

TA

4989

IND

Deploying Innovative Information and Communications Technology for Supporting eGovernance in Assam

2007

Network infrastructure; ICT assessment; ICT plan and strategy; Basic ICT training

26

Type Loan

No. 2397

Country REG/SASE C

Project Name South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) Information Highway Project (also see Grants 0098 and 0099) Xinjiang Regional Road Improvement Project(Korla-Kuqa Section)

Objective To deliver and facilitate modern broadband information, communication, and knowledge services within and across borders to governments, businesses, research institutes, and rural and remote communities.

Approval 2007

ICT Component Network infrastructure; ICT research and training

27

Loan

2393

PRC

To improve transport capacity and safety of the regional road corridor and the local roads in southern Xinjiang.

2007

Logistics information exchange system (for freight terminals)

28

Grant

106

NEP

Information and Communication Technology Development Project

To make information available to the people who are currently unable to gain access to services and facilities because of geographic isolation or lack of information. To increase capacity of the existing road infrastructure, an efficient road transport, and quality transport service. To contribute to the growth of Afghanistans domestic and international trade.

2007

Network infrastructure; ICT governence training and curriculum; ICT governance applications; Wireless fidelity (WiFi) Intelligent transport system (ITS)

29

TA

4991

PRC

Transport Information System

2007

30

Grant

81

AFG

Road Network Development Project 1 (Bala Murghab to Leman) Preparing the Information and Communications Technology Development

2007

MIS; business process reengineering

31

TA

4833

NEP

To help the Government prepare an investment project that will support economic growth and reduce poverty, including in remote rural areas, by improving ICT accessibility and developing egovernment applications in accordance with the road map to be identified by the e-government master plan. The Project involves the phase-II expansion of Roshans cellular network to provide for accelerated nearcountrywide coverage, additional network redundancy, and a network upgrade.

2006

ICT Investment Plan E-government applications design Legal, regulatory and institutional framework HRD program Feasibility assessment

32

Loan

7238

AFG

Roshan Phase II ExpansionTelecom Development Company Afghanistan Limited (Company)

2006

SDH microwave backbone

33

Type TA

No. 6232

Country REG/SASE C

Project Name SASEC ICT Development Master Plan

Objective To foster regional cooperation in ICT among South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation (SASEC) countries. To increase the capacity of the container terminal at the port of Chittagong and enable international port security and environmental standards to be met.

Approval 2005

ICT Component ICT policy and strategy

34

Loan

2147

BAN

Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project

2004

Computerized container terminal management system (CTMS); ASYCUDA++ (an automated system for customs data management); container scanners

35

Loan

2097

NEP

Subregional Transport Facilitation Project

To help integrate Nepals economy into the subregions and the world. The Project is part of ADBs SASEC program to support subregional cooperation by upgrading governance capacity, improving transport facilities, and making trade management more efficient and effective. To improve the enabling environment for economic growth and poverty reduction in rural areas in the Pacific by improving access to basic communication. To finance the expansion of Roshans mobile cellular telephone network from a very limited current base of 158,000 subscribers, and geographic area of only six cities and less than 13% of the population covered, to more than 1 million subscribers and coverage well in excess of 50% of the population by 2010; as well as restructuring of Roshans capital base over 2004 2005 including partial prepayment of up to $3.5 million of the short-term, start-up Alcatel vendor debt facility. The Project will finance the expansion of GrameenPhones mobile cellular telephone network, restructuring of GrameenPhones capital base over 20022004, and

2004

36

TA

6178

REG/Pacifi c

E-Rural Demonstration in the Pacific

2004

Automated system for customs data (ASYCUDA) - a computerized cargo clearance system that speeds up clearance by using information technology and reducing and simplifying customs documentation and procedures Very small aperture terminal (VSAT); Basic ICT equipment; software; solar power supply

37

Loan

7202

AFG

Roshan Cellular Telecommunicatio ns Project

2004

Network infrastructure (Global system for mobile communication (GSM) cellular and satellite and radio wave transmission technologies; Common cellular and public call office (PCO) services

38

Loan

7194

BAN

Grameenphone Telecommunicatio ns Expansion (Company)

2004

Mobile network

Type

No.

Country

Project Name

Objective refinancing of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) senior debt. To facilitate the preparation of the proposed Project. (1) To improve the work practices of CPA and Customs for ship berthing and container clearance by improving processes and procedures and simplifying documentation as well as better interfacing between Customs and CPA in the ship berthing and container clearance process. The TA will also prepare a master plan for the introduction of EDI at Chittagong Port. (2) To recommend physical improvements necessary within the CPA area to complement the improved work practices in facilitating the container clearance process in Chittagong Port. This will include recommendations for improvements in the physical layout of the container yards and container freight stations; better vehicle traffic flow within the port operations area; as well as preliminary engineering of structures, buildings, and internal circulation roads needed within the port area to efficiently link with the proposed port access road. (3) to recommend measures to improve CPAs capabilities in environmental management. To improve the enabling environment for economic growth and poverty reduction by enhancing ICT development in the Fiji Islands. To create opportunities for the poor to participate in economic growth by providing vital information.

Approval

ICT Component

39

TA

4136

BAN

Preparing the Chittagong Port Trade Facilitation Project (PPTA to Loan 2147)

2003

Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)

40

TA

4100

FIJ

Implementation of the ICT Strategy

2003

ICT plan and strategy

41

TA

4110

SRI

Community Information Services for the Poor

2003

Computers, printers, copiers, facsimile machines, telephones, personal digital assistants, and Internet connections

42

Type TA

No. 4071

Country UZB

Project Name Developing a Management Information System (MIS) for Uzbek Telecom (UT) Information Technology Development

Objective To provide UT with a modern MIS based on an International Accounting Standards accounting system.

Approval 2002

ICT Component MIS; computerized accounting system

43

Loan

1882

MLD

To improve the efficiency, transparency, and accountability of public sector management by networking government agencies and electronically providing information and services for the public.

2001

Backbone, distribution layer, and access layer; Transactional portal site for individual citizens and businesses; Computers, modems, furnishings, and work stations for internet kiosks ICT plan and strategy

44

TA

5990

REG/Pacifi c

ICT Assessment in the Pacific

To help the Pacific DMC governments assess their ICT readiness, prepare the framework for future development in the sector, and identify bankable projects for such.

2001

45

TA

6004

REG/GMS

Greater Mekong Subregion Telecommunicatio ns Sector Policy Formulation and Capacity Building

46

TA

3597

MLD

Information Technology Development

To assist the governments of Cambodia, Lao Peoples Democratic Republic, and Viet Nam (the TA countries), which will participate in the Phase-I Backbone Project, in preparing a telecommunications sector policy, telecommunications act, and telecommunications sector reform program. To prepare a project to improve efficiency, transparency, and accountability of public sector management including provision of Government services through ICT.

2001

ICT policy; ICT training

2000

ICT assessment

47

TA

5915

REG/GMS

Establishment of Backbone Telecommunicatio ns Network Project - Phase 1

To prepare a project to improve intraregional telecommunications linkages within the GMS countries.

2000

ICT assessment

48

Type TA

No. 3428

Country TIM

Project Name Rehabilitation of the Telecommunicatio ns Sector

49

TA

5971

REG/SARD

Regional Round Table on ICT

50

TA

5955

REG/ERD

ADB-ADBI Workshop on ICT Strategy for Developing Asia

51

TA

2862

LAO

Management Information System (Supplementary) (piggybacked to Loan 1533)

Objective To identify different viable technical and economical solutions in the telecommunications sector in East Timor, including strategy and planning recommendations for rehabilitation and managemento f the telecommunications sector in East Timor during the transitional period of UN administration, taking into account longer term requirements. To provide an opportunity to ADB's DMCs in Region West to understand and directly observe India's successful experience with ICT development. This will permit the DMCs to support and facilitate ICT development in their respective countries. To raise the DMCs' awareness about the wide ranging social and economic implications of the ICT revolution; and provide a forum for DMC policymakers to share their knowledge and experience in developing ICT strategies. To provide support in building up the institutional framework, as well as further training to the staff of the Communications Department of the Ministry of Communication, Transport, Post and Construction (MCTPC) in the application of management information systems.

Approval 2000

ICT Component ICT plan and strategy

2000

ICT training

2000

Stocktaking

2000

MIS

WATER
1 Type TA No. 7551 Country GEO Project Name Developing a Geospatial Urban Water Supply and Sanitation Utility Management System Objective To produce a geospatial WSS utility management system that will facilitate infrastructure design, improve service delivery and enhance UWSCG's revenues in the long-term. To improve water supply and sanitation facilities in the towns of Goychay and Nakhchivan. To (i) improve urban infrastructure, including sewerage and sanitation, solid waste management, water supply, and community upgrading; and (ii) improve service delivery through better enterprise resource management. To improve the urban environment and public health for the urban and suburban residents in Colombo through improvements to wastewater management services. To improve the quality and sustainability of urban service delivery by municipalities. To improve environment and well-being of urban residents in the five capital cities. The expected outcome at the end of the program will be sustainable and increased access to better urban services in five program cities. To enhance economic opportunities and reduced waterborne diseases in South Asian urban centers through improved water security, such as better understanding of service areas and coverage, improved water quality, increased operational efficiency, and better O&M of drinking water supply systems. Approval 2010 ICT Component Web-based WSS utility management system; Geographic information system (GIS); Database software

Loan

2571

AZE

Water Supply and Sanitation Investment Program IssykKul Sustainable Development Project

2009

Computerized billing, MIS

Loan

2556

KGZ

2009

GIS; MIS

Loan

2557/2 558

SRI

Greater Colombo Wastewater Management Project

2009

Sewerage MIS

TA

7355

NEP

Institutional Strengthening of Municipalities

2009

GIS-based municipal information system

Loan

2528

IND

North Eastern Region Capital Cities Development Investment Program

2009

GIS; ICT skills training; computerization of financial systems

TA

7290

REG/SARD

Achieving Urban Water Security for South Asia

2009

MIS capacity building training; Multimedia products

Type Loan

No. 2511

Country VIE

Project Name Thanh Hoa City Comprehensive Socioeconomic Development Project Surkhandarya Water Supply & Sanitation Project

Objective To enable an intermediary state of development for Thanh Hoa and support its socioeconomic enhancement. To provide safe, reliable, inclusive, and sustainable water supply and sanitation services and improved community hygiene

Approval 2009

ICT Component Telecommunications network

Grant

131

UZB

2009

Computerized financial management system (international commercial accounting and reporting systems for participating vodokanals); Customer database Computerized customer relations and complaints redress system

10

TA

7209

PAK

Improving Efficiency and Accountability of North Sindh Urban Services Corporation Limited

To increase the efficiency and effectiveness of water supply, wastewater, and SWM (solid waste management) services delivered by NSUSC (North Sindh Urban Services Corporation Limited) to its customers. To help improve Apias environment and public health through improved drainage and sanitation infrastructure and capacity in urban management. To prepare (i) a project for investment in the water supply and sanitation sector that responds to both perceived and expressed needs and emphasizes poverty reduction; and (ii) institutional development assistance necessary to sustain the investments.

2008

11

TA

4229

SAM

Institutional Strengthening for Drainage and Wastewater Management

2003

GIS

12

TA

3587

SRI

Secondary Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project

2000

ICT assessment