office of cofinancing operations - itu
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Office of Cofinancing Operations30 April 2014
1. Good Projects in the Past 2. Ongoing Projects3. ADB and JFPR 4. Processing of TA and Grant5. JFPR TA6. JFPR Grant
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Agenda
1. Good Projects in the Past- Livelihood Database 1. Sustainable Livelihoods for Affected Communities (Indonesia) Improved the livelihoods of coastal communities affected by
2004 earthquake and tsunami.
“Over 4,000 registered members can benefit from Livelihood Members Databasefor production results, and connections to buyers or markets, by utilizing digitally accumulated data. ”
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2. Improving Poor Farmers’ Livelihoods Through Rice Information Technology (Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam)
Improved the livelihood of poor farmers through application of agricultural information, using Rice Knowledge Bank, a digital service of IRRI.
“Almost 5,000 farmer intermediaries were trained to use the digital service.”
1. Good Projects in the Past (cont’d)- Rice Knowledge Bank
IRRI: International Rice Research Institution (Philippines)
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3. Supporting Participation in the South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Trade Facilitation (Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal)
Strengthens the technical and institutional capacity of three countries’ customs. Promotes effective operations of digitally automated customs management system.
2. Ongoing Projects- Digitally Automated Customs Management System
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ADB JFPR
Loan (large scale)
Grant (broader scope in terms of sectors, and can support more traditional approaches)
TA (PPTA, CDTA, PATA and RDTA)
Modalities
Grant(poverty reduction focus, and innovative approaches)
161 projects($ 464 mil)From 2000 to 2013
TA (mainly support CDTA)147 projects($ 159 mil)From 2009 to 2013
3. ADB and JFPR• JFPR was established in 2000 to support ADB’s fight
against poverty.
• JFPR aims to reduce poverty and support capacity-building efforts in DMCs.
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4. Processing of Grant and TA
The Government of Japan approves the project
Interested proponents may contact ADB staff in ADB Country Office or at Headquarters
The ADB staff prepares Grant or TA proposal
OCO reviews the proposal to ensure consistency with JFPR objectives and guidelines set by the Government of Japan
ADB approves the project
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• Maximum Amount per project: $2 million 5. JFPR TA
• JFPR TA requires alignment with MDBs and ADB’s Strategy
Disaster Risk Management
Environment
Priority Areas
Trade Facilitation
Health
PPP, SME and Inclusive Growth Infrastructure
Education and Skills
Development
Regional Cooperation
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• Maximum Amount per project: $3 million6. JFPR Grant
• Supports poverty reduction with capacity development activities• Encourages innovative approaches
• Requires alignment with Japanese bilateral assistance• Promotes ownership of local people• Encourages direct participation of NGOs
As Key features, JFPR Grant
In addition, it
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Afghanistan
Bhutan
Cook Islands
India
Kiribati
Maldives
Myanmar
Papua New Guinea
Solomon Islands
Tajikistan
Timor-Leste
Uzbekistan
Viet Nam
Number of TAs Approved in 2010-2013by Country
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Number of Grants Approved in 2010-2013by Country
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