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Rqwt No. 12073

PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT

B AIG L ADESHE

FIFTH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PI3OJECT(CREDIT 1440-NB)

JUNE 25, 1993

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Report No. :12073 BD Type: (PCR)Title: FIFTH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROAuthor: ARMSTRONG, R.Ext. :34585 Room:T 9113 Dept.:OEDD2

Agriculture Operatiows DivisionCountry Department ISouth asia Regional Office

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CURRENCY EQUIVALENT

Name of Currencyt Bangladesh Taka (Tk)

Rate of Exchanges At Credit signing (1984) s US$1.00 = Tk 24.0Current : US$1.00 - Tk 38.80

ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS

ADB - Asian Development BankBMlE - Bangladesh Machinery Tools FactoryBOGMC - BangladeRh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation (BOGMC)BPDB - Bangladesh Power Development BoardBPSC - Bangladesh Public Service CommissionBSEC - Bangladesh Steel and Engineexina CorporationBTTB - Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone BoardB3WDB - Bangladesh Water Development BoardCUASA - Chittagong Water Supply and Sewerage AuthorityDCA - Development Credit AgreementDCC - Dhaka City CorporationDOA - Directorate of AuditDOP - Directorate of FisheriesDST - Department of Science and TechnologyDUASA - Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage AuthoritvERD - Economic Relations DivisionFPCO - Flood Plan Coordination OrganizationGOB - Government of BangladeshIDA - International Development AssociationJMBA - Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge AuthorityLGEB - Local Government Engineering BureauMOA - Ministry of AgricultureMOF - Ministry of FoodNBR - National Board of RevenuePC - Planning CommissionPCR - Project Completion ReportPIP - Public Investment ProgramPRMAC - Public Resource Management Assistance CreditRHD - Roads and Highways DepartmentTA - Technical AssistanceTC - Tariff CommissionUDD - Urban Development DirectorateUNDP - United Nations Development Program

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July 1 - June 30

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Washington. D.C. 2')433U.SA.

Ofo, of DlOretowGonetalOperions Evaluation June 25, 1993

MEMORANDUM TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND THE PRESIDENT

SUBJECT: Project Completion Report on Bangladesh - Fi*thTechnical Assistance Project (Credit 1440-BD)

Attached is the Project Completion Report on Bangladesh - Fifth Technical AssistanceProject (Credit 1440-BD) prepared by the South Asia Regional Office, with Part II prepared by theBorrower.

The principal objectivts of this project were to prepare a variety of policy and project-related studies, to strengthen Bangladeshi institutions (including those managing technicalassistance) and to strengthen the local consulting industry.

The PCR acknowledges that the project 'did not fulfill entirely the objectives set out for it,"as suggested by the fact that about 25 percent of the credit was canceled notwithstanding four one-year extensions of the closing date. The PCR finds the project's institutional development (ID)impact to have been only partial but concludes that overall project performance was satisfactorybecause 'the project's primary goal of providing funds to assist in investment project preparationand implementation was met." It also concludes that the benefits will be sustainable.

The PCR, however, does not provide adequate coverage or analysis of the strengths andwveaknesses of project design and implementation, and it overlooks the emphasis given in thePresident's Report to the objectives of ID, training, and the strengthening of the local consultingindustry. OED's reading of the write-ups of the 41 sub-projects (see Annex to the PCR) suggeststhat the project impact on these ID fronts was negligible rather than partial, with few sustainablebenefits.

For example, one of the project covenants called for the Government to prepare, bySeptember 30, 1984 a program to strengthen the local consulting industry and "implement itpromptly thereafter." In the event, the study was not produced until June 1991 and noimplementation took place before the project's closing.

Notwithstanding the utility of many of the studies produced, therefore, the overall projectperformance is ratef1 as unsatisfactory and the sustainability as uncertain.

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FIFTH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT(Cr. 1440-BD)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

PREFACE .................. *.... **...... ...... *** *........***

EVALUATION SUMMARY .......................................i

PART I - PROJECT REVIEW FROM IDA'S PERSPECTIVE .................. 1Project Identity ......................................................... 1Background ........ ..*.......................... .0........... 1Project Cbjectives and Description .............................. 2Project Design and Organization ................................. 3Project Implementation ....................................... 4Project Results.. ......... ........... .00*0*0 ... 5Project Sustainability ................. .... .... ..... **** .. SIDA Performance ................ ........ ................ . 5Borrower Performance ....... ................................... *.. 6Project Relationship .................................... ........ 6Consulting Services ............................................. . .......... 6Lessons Learned ........................................ ......... 6

PART II - PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN - THE BORROWER'SPERSPECTIVE .................................... ........ et......... 8

Project Formulation ................. .......................... 8Project Objectives and Description .............................. 8Project Performance ..................... ..................... 9Conclusion .............................................. 9

PART III - STATISTICAL INFORMATION .............................. 101. Related IDA Credits ............................ 102. Project Timetable ......................... ..... ............ 113. Credit Disbursements ............... 114. Project Costs and Financing ............ ............................. . 125. Status of Covenants ....... ........... .. . 136. Use of IDA Resources ....................................... . 14

ANNEX

Subprojects' Description and Performance ................. 17

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PREFACE

This is the Project Completion Report (PCR) for the Fifth TechnicalAssistance Project in Bangladesh, for which Credit 1440-RD in the amount of SDR23.8 million (US$ 25.0 million) was approved by the Board on February 2, 1984 andsigned between the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) and IDA (the Association) onFebruary 24, 1984. After four one-year extensions to the original Closing Date,the project closed on June 30, p992. However, the Credit account remained openthrough October 31, 1992. After the final disbursement on November 10, 1992, atotal amount of SDR 18,046,644 (US$25,987,167) had been spent, and an undisbursedbalance of SDR 5,753,356 was canceled.

This PCR was jointly prepared by the Institutional Development Unit ofthe Asia Technical Department (Preface, Evaluation Summary, Parts I and III) andby the Borrower (Part II) after receiving Parts I and III. The report is basedon the President's Report (No. P-3705), the Development Credit Agreement, projectbriefs, supervision reports, annual reports on implementation, financialstatements, correspondence between the Bank and the Borrower, and internal Bankmemoranda.

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EVALUATION SUMMARY

ObJectives

i. The principal objectives of the Fifth Technical Assistance (TA V)project (Credit 1440-BD) were: (a) to provide foreign exchange for technicalassistance (TA) required for project preparation and implementation and forstudies required for the formulation of economic and sector policies; (b) toassist in improving the capacity of Government agencies to prepare and implementdevelopment projects; (c) to improve the management and coordination of TA withinGovernment agencies; and (d) to encourage the strengthening of the localconsulting industry.

Implementation Experience

ii. This Credit was the Fifth Bank Group Technical Assistance operation inBangladesh. Due to the delay of the TA IV project, the project was a slowstarter. TA IV was only fully committed and closed on April 31, 1986. Nocommitments were approved under TA V until July 1986, more than two years afterCredit Effectiveness. Meanwhile, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) introduceda new and explicit policy guideline under which GOB agencies were required toseek grant financing (as opposed to loans) for technical assistance prior toapplying for the use of Credit funds. The latter action proved to be adisincentive to agencies to apply for resources for project preparation, studiesand institutional development TA from TA V. These strict GOB policies togetherwith cumbersome procedures contributed to slow utilization of the funds andimplementation of the subprojects during the period 1984-89. Therefore, as apre-condition to the second extension of the closing date in June 1989, an ActionProgram was agreed upon between GOB and IDA designed to accelerate theutilization of the Credit. This--together with more favorable policies adoptedby the new Government (1991), concerted efforts made by the Project Implementa-tion Unit at the Economic Relations Division (ERD) and intensified supervisionby IDA--led to full commitment of the funds and a greater rate of disbursementin the final year. Nonetheless, disbursement delays persisted and resulted inthe eventual cancellation of almost 251 of the Credit.

Results

iii. Overall, the project did not fulfill entirely the objectives set out forit due to reasons given above. However, the project has provided an important,relatively flexible and complementary funding source for freestanding TA, e.g.,studies and institutional inputs, especially in terms of more rapid and flexibleapproval processes, which allowed quickly emerging requirements for additionalfinancing of preparation of investment projects (e.g. Jamuna Bridge) and filling

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unforeseen Saps in implementation TA to be met. The results of the 39 individualsubprojects are mixed. Generally, however, the overall impact of the Project waspositive and TA funded under the project has led (or will lead) to large-scaleinvestments by IDA and other donors in a wide range of sectors, thus representinga major contribution to the public investment program.

Sustainability

iv. The basis for continued dialogue on the issues concerning projectpreparation and institutional development tand its sustainability) was createdduring the implementation of TA V. In addition, and partly as a result of thisdialogue, the Government has begun to streamline its policies in regard to thedesign and implementation of TA and will continue to do so during the implementa-tion of TA VI. It is not always possible to accurately gauge the long-terminstitution building effects of such projects immediately following theirclosure. In mobt cases, the major part of the institutional work has beencarried out during implementation of subsequent IDA investment projects, sincemany of the subprojects were preparatory in nature and required foreign and localconsultants' expertise. Nonethelebs, it would appear that there have beeninstitutional gains which can and will be sustained with continuing IDA/GOBcommitment.

Findings and Lessons Learned

V. It is always difficult to improve the performance of a TechnicalAssistance project, if favorable national TA policies are not in place. Althoughmuch lip service has been paid to the need for strong government commitment toT A Projects and their participation as partners in their design and implementa-tion, in practice this has often been ignored. If such projects are to succeed,it is important to remember that they really are vital to the success of TA andshould be verified and insisted on before launching any new TA project. Inaddition, new TA projects should not be launched prematurely while the funds ofprevious projects have not been fully utiized. Otherwise, mobilization couldwell be delayed.


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PART I - PROJECT REVIEW FROM IDA'S PERSPECTIVE

Project Idertity

Project Name s Fifth Technical Assistance ProjectCredit Number : 1440-BDVice President Unit : South Asia RegionCountry s People's Republic of BangladeshSector t Technical Assistance

Background

1. The environw-t for economic d4evelopment in Bangladesh has long beenrecognized as particularly demanding. Although the country has made progress inrecent years, the limited resource base, the extreme poverty of the rapidlyexpanding population, the underdeveloped physical and social infrastructure andthe vulnerability of the economy to climatic setbacks have made the process ofdevelopment extremely difficult.

2. Firstly, the limited capacity of institutions throughout the publicsector has served to hamper progress in some instances. The capacity of many GOBinstitutions to manage their affairs efficiently is still limited, a constraintrecognized by tie Government itself. In many cases, its national administrationhad (and has) to be improvised as subprojects were being implemented. It isagainst this background that extensive external technical assistance iscontinuously needed.

3. Secondly, Bangladesh is highly dependent on external assistance for itseconomic and social development. Foreign aid disbursements have corresponded toalmost 85Z of public investment during recent years. On average, 9Z of overallaid flows have been devoted to different forms of technical assistance (TA),whether for project preparation and implementation, for institutional develop-ment, for training, or for other purposes. In addition to the TA components ofthe 155 investment, S?CAL, SAL and Program projects approved since the country'sindependence in 1972, IDA has provided funding of US$62.5 million to theGovernment (TA I - TA V) for TA activities in cases where financing was notreadily available on appropriate terms or where IDA financing would permit moreexpeditious action. Other major sources of TA financing have been the UnitedNations Development Programme (UNDP), bilateral donors and the Asian DevelopmentBank (ADB).

4. In order to encourage progress, GOB launched the Second Five-YearNational Plan for FY81-85 (the Plan). Priority issues addressed in the Plan were

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foodgrain production, education, population, rural poverty and unemployment,energy and industry and development administration. In the area of developmentadministration, the critical needs were tos (a) strengthen the capacity s.orpolicy formulation and project implementetion; (b) streamline administrativeprocedures; and (c) improve decision-making ;rocesses. Recognizing that localgovernment bodies could play an effective role in the development effort, theGovernment decided to decentralize a number of planning and administrativefunctions to the Thana (Sub-District) level. Accordingly, sub-districtadministrations have been reorganized sad strengthened to enable them to take onmost development activities at the local level. (After the new government tookoffice in March 1991, it undertook an ambitious development program and had takenfurther steps to revitalize the economy. A major requirement in this regard wasto improve the utilization of donor assistance, as slow project implementationin recent years has resulted in a growth of the pipeline of outstanding aidcommitment to US$5.8 billion by mid-1991.)

5. IDA's lending for TA has proven to be a useful source of finance for abroad range of TA activities. The "freestanding" TA credits have helped toadvance the implementation of at least 21 TDA projects with credit amountLstotaling over US$621 million. IDA's lending for TA has made a significantcontribution to the preparation of high-priority development projects and tostrengthening IDA's project pipeline in Bangladesh. This type of assistance isessential to allow Bangladesh to undertake its immediate development programs.It was against this background that TA V was appraised and approved.

Prolect Objectives and Description

6. Credit 1440-BD was a follow-up to Credit 1124-3D (TA IV), and wassimilar to the previous four TA projects in its objectives. These weres

(a) to provide foreign exchange for TA required for project preparation andimplementation and for studies required for the formulation of economicand sector policies;

(b) to assist in improving the capacity of Government agencies to prepareand implement development projects;

(c) to improve the management and coordination of TA within Governmentagencies; and

(d) to encourage the strengthening of the local consulting industry.

7. Underlining the immediate objectives was the longer term objective ofstrengthening Bangladesh's capacity for planning, project preparation andimplementation. Thus, about a third of the subprojects identified at the timeof Board approval had, as their primary objective, institution building and stafftraining, and it was explicitly required that consultants' terms of reference formost of the remaining subprojects would emphasize the training of counterpartstaff. In parallel, the Government was to be encouraged to develop systematictraining programs for staff responsible for planning, project preparation andimplementation.

8. Based on its principal objective, high priority projects were selectedin line with Government's economic plan and IDA's lending strategy in the

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country. In all, 3 0Y subprojects were approved during the project. Furtherdetails regarding these subprojects are given in the Annex.

Pro1ect Design and Organization

91 IDA has proviAed five TA Credits to GOB and the conceptual foundationfor TA V is similar to the previous four TA projects. And it was intended thatfunds would be approved for subprojects that met one of the following mutuallyagreed criteria which were set out in Schedule I of the Development CreditAgreement (DCA):

(a) a feasibility study or other investigation required for preparingprojects suitable for financing by the association or ot'her externalfinancing agencies (with priority given to studies of projects believedlikely to be suitable for consideration for financing by the Associa-tion);

(b) a program to strengthen institutions in Bangladesh responsible forproject planning and implementation;

(c) a study to provide information required for the selection of specificprojects for implementation, or for improvement of overall economicplanning; or

(d) a program of training and assistance to local consulting firms, underterms and conditions (including the on-lending terms) satisfactory ofthe Association.

10. The project design was based on the experiences and results of theprevious TA projects. It was estimated that there would be about 30 subprojectsunder this credit, as, eventually, there were. However, due to the delays incompleting TA IV, as noted above ±2 subprojects were carried over from TA IV andincluded in Subproject No. 1. Thus, there were actually 41 subprojectsaltogether. Considering the delays in the implementation of TA IV, the appraisaland approval of TA V appears to have been premature. For the first two yearsfollowing the approval of TA V, no disbursements were made because there werestill available funds under TA IV, and the Closing Date for TA IV was extendedby a year (fror. April 30, 1985 to April 30, 1986) to allow for full disbursementof the Credit. TA V, having been approved in February 1984 and declaredeffective in April 1984, was to suffer unnecessary delays due to this overlap.

11. At the time of the project's design, there were three organizationswhich normally deal with TA in Bangladesh: the Planning Commission, the ExternalResource Division (ERD) of the Ministry of Finance and Planning, and the relevantline ministry or agency involved in subproject implementation. The PlanningCommission was (and is) responsible for appraising the TA and assuring that itconforms to the national development plan, while ERD has the primary responsibil-ity for liaison with foreign aid donors. Besides initiating the request, the

J Subproloct No. 1 consisted of 12 subproJectu carried over from TA IV. Thus, there wereactually 41 subprojects under TA V. SubproJect No. 1, comprising the carryovers, accountedfor disbursements of SDR 8,M3S,109.

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line ministry or agency has the responsibility for recruiting consultants,providing counterpart staff and logistics support, undertaking supervision, andutilizing the results of the TA when it is approved.

12. By agreement between IDA and GOB, ERD was to have overall responsibilityfor the coordination and impiementation of the project. This included reviewingrequests from line ministries and operating agencies for use of TA funds andforwarding to IDA those suitable for financing under the proposed credit. ERDwas also to monitor the subprojects and assist in providing advice to implement-ing agencies about contracting consulting services, and related equipment anddisbursement procedures. ERD was to provide periodic overall status reports onthe progress of the project. Finally, within ERD, a Project Director was to bedesignated to coordinate administration. All the above roles and responsibili-ties for the project were clearly stated in the DCA, and were fully agreed byboth IDA and GOB.

13. The day-to-day work of coordinating project activities was done by theWorld Bank TA Cell, manned by a Project Director (Deputy Secretary), a DeputyDirector and the necessary support staff. The Cell was also involved incoordinating other IDA investment projects and as main counterpart to IDA. TheCell was responsible for (a) processing of the GOB approvals of subprojects uponrecelpt of requests by agencies, (b) acting as the main contact channel to IDAin obtaining approvals, (c) internally supervising the progress of the subprojectimplementation, (d) reporting to IDA, and (e) facilitating IDA's supervision ofthe entire project.

14. This project design helped, somewhat, to alleviate the delaysexperienced under the earlier projects and streamlined the implementation. Infact, the active role adopted by the World Bank Cell proved to be a significantcontribution to achieving the full commitment of the Credit, especially in thelast years of Effectiveness. Nonetheless, the centralized approval authoritypreviously exercised by the President's office for all TA credit funds, and thecumbersome TA processing procedures within GOB were still considered to be causesfor concern.

Proiect Implementation

15. The project was implemented over a period of eight years, including fourone-year extensions of the Closing Date (originally June 30, 1988) due to adelayed beginning and slow utilizatioi of available funds. Each subproject wasimplemented according to the timetable agreed upon at subproject approval. Fromthe time of the second extension, in June 1989, an Action Program was launchedwhereby GOB committed itself to full commitment of the Credit as quickly aspossible and to accelerated implementation of the subproject program. Thisnotably increased the use of the funds, especially after the adoption by GOB ofthe new TA policy. One hundred percent of the Credit funds were committed to 30subprojects at the time of Credit closing on June 30, 1992. At the time ofCredit Account Closing on October 31, 1992, a total of SDR 18,046,644 had beendisbursed (75.8 Z). Fourteen subprojects approved under TA V have been carriedover to TA VI on the condition that the amounts allocated will be for a periodof one year only.

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Prolect Results

16. The achievement of the project's major objectives was mixed. As notedabove, almost one fourth of the proceeds of the Credit were eventually cancelleddue to the slow commitment of the Credit by the Government. Had the moreflexible 'LA policy recently adopted by GOB been in effect during projectimplementation, commitments and disbursements would have been done more quickly.Despite ti- delays in implementation, however, the project's primary goal ofproviding fonds to assist in investment project preparation and implementationwas met. The funds made available from the Credit contributed to the preparationof several IDA financed investment projects (see attached subproject descrip-tions). Without this support, the PIP would have faced serious delays andquality deficiencies.

17. In the area of capacity improvement and institution building within theGovernment agencies, the results are less clear. Certainly the GOB policieswh'-h were, in part, responsible for the delays in project Implementation alsoserved as an impediment to achieving these objectives. Nonetheless, moreintensive dialogue between IDA and GOB staff, and the willingness of theGovernment to review its policies as a result, have led to improved capacity anda clearer focus on the training and institutional changes required to furtherstreamline the TA approval process. And, while the institutional developmentobjectives were secondary in importance to the PIP, certain of these are beingundertaken as priority issues under the Sixth TA Project.

Prolect Sustainability

18. the project was designed to assist with project preparation andinstitutional developmient. The major part of the project funding went towardstechnically involved feasibility and engineering studies, for which localexpertise was not available. However, local consultants were used widely inconjunction with foreign ones. The transfer of knowbow achieved in this mannerwas instrumental in increasing the level of local expertise. Indeed, GOB hastaken steps to foster such cooperation. It is true that the hoped fordevelopment aspects were not fully met during project implementation. However,the bases for a continuing dialogue on the issues and their sustainability wascreated. This dialogue will be pursued during the implementation of TA VI.

IDA's Performance

19. The project was identified and prepared during supervision of TA IV.Possibly as a result, insufficient attention was paid to the relationship of theongoing implementation of TA IV and the institution of GOB policies which wereinimical to TA V's success. The amount of supervision varied over the eightyears of project implementation, from as much as 20 staffweeks in FY85 to as fewas 3.6 staffweeks in FY86. This uneven supervision effort may have had somecausal effect in project performance. Insufficient attention was given to thepreparation and supervision of freestanding institutional developmentsubprojects. Generally though, and certainly in the later years, the Bank'sperformance must be considered good.

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Borrower Performance

20. In addition to the Borrower's responsibilities mentioned above, GOB alsoagreed to carry out a study on the appropriate institutional arrangements forcoordination, management and effective utilization of technical assistance andto furnish the Association with findings of the study by December 31, 1984. GOBalso agreed to establish and implement standard procedures for the negotiationof consultants' contracts by June 30, 1984. Finally, it was to prepare a programto strengthen the local consulting industry by September 30, 1984. Its inceptionwas delayed but a study was completed during 1990 and implementation of theprogram will continue under TA VI.

21. Implementation of the project was considerably delayed, due to policiesadopted by GOB during implementation, which made it difficult for agencies toseek financing for TA from non-grant sources. This caused line agencies to bereluctant to apply for the use of funds from TA V. This combined with lengthyapproval procedures and guidelines adopted by ERD and Planning Commission, andas the final step, the President's office as ultimate approval authority,exacerbated the delays. Despite efforts of the ERD World Bank TA Cell, very slowprogress was made until the introduction of the Action Program in June 1989. TheBorrower's performance after this improved considerably, which is directlyreflected in the improved commitment and disbursement levels during the finalyears.

Proiect RelationshiD

22. The project contributed directly to major investments and to theirimplementation through the provision of TA. In addition, desirable cross-effectswere achieved in several freestanding TA subprojects. e.g., at the policy level.Altogether, several agencies were involved in the implementation of thesubproject. Relations between GOB and IDA varied over time but must beconsidered to have been essentially fruitful in that lessons learned from theimplementation of TA V have resulted in the GOB decision to revert to earlierapproval procedures for TA projects applied during TA III and IV. This willresult in faster, more efficient processes and facilitate the timely implementa-tion of the GOB !ivestment program.

Consulting Service

23. Most consultants fulfilled their assignments on schedule, except in onecase under Subproject No. 01-017 (Power Rehabilitation and Distribution) due tothe disagreement with the implementing line agency. However, in most cases,delays were encountered in the consultant selection and procurement processes.

Lessons Learned

24. The improvements in subproject design and processing which took placetoward the end of this project indicate partial success. They also demonstratethat favorable national TA policies and streamlined processing guidelines areamong the key factors behind the success of TA projects in Bangladesh. Ifproperly designed, freestanding TA projects, which normally remain sources oflast resort for the provision of TA, can serve as a focal point to assist inimproving these two factors. However, the Government's policies and itscommitment to actually use the Credit funds should be confirmed, since GOB

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perceives Credits to be more expensive and prefers to utilize grant funds for TA.Therefore, the actual requirement for IDA funds should be verified beforeproceeding to provide them. The need for an untied funding source withflexibility and sufficient resources for pre-investment work is among the issuesreviewed in this process.

25. A new project should not be launched prematurely while the funds of theprevious project have not been fully utilized. Disbursements under this Projectdid not commence until two years after Effectiveness, contrary to original plans,partly because of the delays in the commitment of funds under the previousproject. At least two credit extensions can be attributed to this fact.

26. Timely implementation of freestanding TA projects require prioridentification of a major subproject program prior to project appraisal. Onlyan illustrative list of subprojects existed at the time of the launching of thisproject. Lessons learned In this project, as well as within various similarfreestanding IDA TA projects, suggest that part of the funds should be earmarkedto activities already identified during project preparation, and which can beinitiated during the first year of project effectiveness.

27. The Bank's task managers were often reluctant to make use of TA Vbecause of the cumbersome approval processes involved, at least prior to 1991.Instead, if other gra.lt sources were not available, they preferred to utilizeunused TA portions of ongoing IDA credits which could be mobilized quickly andwould not involve a separate approval process.

28. From 1987 onwards, Credit funds were only available for subprojectswhich were due to be completed prior to Credit Closing, in effect, within oneyear. Numerous prospective subprojects therefore became ineligible for fundingalthough they were acceptable otherwise. In the future, extensions should bebased on credible action plans presented by the Borrower and acceptable to IDAand to be implemented within a defined period, but not necessarily limited to oneyear.

29. Freestanding TA projects, having many subprojects all of which are beingimplemented under varying timetables, require close attention to performanceaudits, for the subprojects and for the project as a whole. In many cases, underTA V, audit information was long delayed or not available, which resulted inincomplete subproject monitoring. In part to address this situation, the GOBaudit process is undergoing reorganization, a process partly supported under TAVI.

30. The President's Report and DCA set out the criteria for subprojectselection under the Credit, and the DCA served as a guide to both IDA and GOB inthe selection process. Since most subprojects were related to IDA investmentprojects, separate project documentation (with the exception of consultants' TORsand contracts) was not normally available for TA V. However, ERD held semi-annual project review meetings with the implementing agencies and preparedprogress reports which were made available to supervision missions and the Bank'sResident Mission in Bangladesh. These reports were, in turn, forwarded to themanaging divisions within the Bank responsible for individual subprojects.

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PART II - PROJECT OBJECTIVES AND DESIGN - TEE BORROWER'S PERSPECTIVEI/

Prolect Formulation

31. With the increasing rate of commitments under the four previous TAcredits and the build-up of a pipeline of TA Subprojects, the Governhant ofBangladesh started dialogue with the World Bank on the possibility of a Fifth TACredit. The discussions were held as part of the on-going supervision effortsand consequently no formal pre-appraisal or full appraisal missions wereconsidered necessary. Preparation of Fifth Technical Assistance Project startedin early 1983 and discussions were held with World Bank during the supervisionmissions of TA-IV in June and November 1983. Negotiations for TA-V were held inWashington, D.C. during the mon.h of February, 1984.

Proiect Obiectives and Descriptions

32. The immediate objective of TA-V was similar to that of the earlier fourTA credits namely to provide an assured and flexible source of foreign exchangefor technical assistance activities in cases where other financing is not readilyavailable, or where IDA financing would expedite preparation of projects eligiblefor IDA consideration. Funds would be used for the preparation of high priorityprojects and for technical assistance and training programs designed tostrengthen institutions responsible for project identification, preparation andimplementation or for the improvement of economic planning. Underlying theimmediate objective was the long term objective of strengthening Bangladesh'scapacity for project preparation and implementation. The Government has oftenstated its perspective on TA as an instrument for bringing about a transfer oftechnology and for training its staff, so that ultimately its need forconventional TA is eliminated. However, for lack of a clear authoritative focusfor TA, the Government has not been able to translate its perspective intoeffective policies. The Bank's TA projects, therefore, continue to play animportant role until such time when local capacity is effectively increased.

33. The amount of the credit (23.8 million SDR) was based on two mainconsiderations: (a) maintenance of the accelerated rate of commitment achievedunder TA-IV and (b) the intensified project preparation activity generated by theGovernment's Third Five Year Plan. The administrative improvement introducedunder TA-IV (a Project Director under ERD and a more formalized consultation

2/ This Part II was produced by the Economic Relations Division of the Ministry of Finance.

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procedure for sub-project approval) were to be continued. As in TA-IV, theproject would finance 10OZ of all consultant services. In addition, the projectwould finance foreign expenditures for equipment and materials, or for trainingprograms associated with project preparation and implementation. TheGovernment's contribution to individual sub-project costs included the financingof counterpart staff and support facilities--the provision of which was includedas an explicit condition of sub-project approval by IDA.

Proiect Performance

34. Based on the main objectives mentioned above, only 30 priority projects,all of which were in line with Government's Economic Plan, were considered forfinancing under TA-V. In addition 12 sub-projects were carried over from TA-IVfor completion under TA-V. As such there were altogether 41 sub-projects underTA-V. Although TA-V was approved in February 1984 and made effective in April1984, the preceding TA-IV credit was extended up to April 1986 to facilitate fulldisbursement. This overlap resulted in initial delay in the implementation ofTA-V credit. Out of the total credit amount of SDR 23.8 million an amount of SDR18.05 million (approximately) has been disbursed and the balance amount of SDR5.75 million (approximately) was cancelled. This shows that about 75.82 of thecredit was disbursed and remaining 24.2Z of the credit was cancelled due to slowcomimitment. The main reason for slow commitment from TA-V credit was that grantsearch for TA projects was obligatory and the credit funds for TA projects couldbe used only as a last resort if grant was not available and further thatprocedures and formalities required to be followed in processing and approval ofthe TA projects were also quite complicated and time consuming.

Conclusion

35. In view of the experience stated above the necessity for stream-liningTA project processing procedure was urgently felt by the Government andaccordingly simplified TA guidelines were prepared in May, 1992 in consultationwith the donors. The new guidelines are being followed now and it is expectedthat in view of the revised and simplified TA guidelines the overall efficiencyin processing, approval and implementation of the TA sub-projects under theongoing TA-VI credit will be greatly improved.

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EANGLADESR

FIFTE TECENCAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT(Cr. 1440-BD)

PART III - STATISTICAL INFORMATION

1. Related IDA Credits

Year ofTitle (Credit) Purpose Approval Status

Assisting preparation 1973 ClosedFirst Technical and implementation of 12/31/79.Assistance Project high priority projects PCR issued(Cr.409-BD) and strengthening 02/28/80.

local projectpreparation andimplementationcapacity

Second Technical Similar to the First 1976 ClosedAssistance (Cr.622-BD) Technical Assistance 06/30/81.

Project. PCR issued.

Third Technical Provided help in 1978 ClosedAssistance (Cr.872-BD) preinvestment 06130183.

activities; built a PCR issued.diversified pipelineof projects;introducedinstitutionalizedimprovements in lineagencies' capacity forproject preparationand implementation.

Fourth Technical Provision of funds for 1981 ClosedAssistance (Cr.1124-BD) preparation of high 04/30186.

priority projects and PCR issued.strengthening localinstitutionsresponsible inimplementation.

Fifth Technical Identify and prepare 1984 ClosedAssistance (Cr.1440-BD) high priority projects 06/30/92.

for external financingand to provideinstitutional supportand training.

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2. Prolect Timetable

Item Date Planned Date Revlisd Date Actual

Identification N/A N/A

Preparation Nine month* Nine Monthe

Appraosl Misilon 10/11/62 6-11/62

Credit Negotiations 02/28/83 12/01/68 12/68

Board Approval 02/02/84

Credit Signature 02/24/64

Credit Effectiveness 04/14/64

Credit Closing 04/80/88 06/80/89/90/91 06/80/02 /

S. Credit Disbursements

A. Cumulative Estimated and Actual Disbursements /(SOR million)

IDA Fiscal FY64 FY85 FY86 FY87 FY88 FY89 FY90 FY91 FY92 FY98Year- --- -- --

Appraisal 0.6 5.7 10.5 7.1 - -Eetlmto

Actual - - -- 2.8 1.0 8.7 2.8 1.7 2.7 4.8

Cumulative 2.8 8.8 7.0 9.8 11.0 18.7 18.0

Aetual As -- -- 9.7 18.9 29.4 89.1 46.2 67.6 75.0U ofEstimate

Period Dates: FY68: 07/01/88 - 06/80/64FY64: 07/01/84 - 0/80/86

FY65: 07/01/68 - 06/80/86FY66: 07/01/U# - 06/30/67FY67: 07/01/87 - 06/30/88FY66: 07/01/68 - 0S/80/89FY09: 07/01/69 - 06/80/90FY90: 07/01/90 - 0/80/91FY91: 07/01/91 - 06/80/02FY92: 07/01/92 - 06/30/98

y The Credit account was kept open until October 81, 1902, to allow disbursement against eligibloexpenditures incurred before the Closing Date. Tho final disbursement was made on November 10, 1992.

V SOR 28.8 millIon was approved for credit 1440-80 In February 1984, and at that tim It was equlvalentto US$25.0. At complotion, SCR 5.75 million (equivalont US$7.5 mtillIon) was cancelled.

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4. Project Costs and FinancinR

A. Project Costs(by Subprojects)

Subproject SubprJeact ActualNumber Name (SDR)

01-007 BWDB Small Water Sector Schemes................ 7,06801-008 Drainage & Flood Control I I I ................. 001-009 Trade & Industry Policy Refofm................ 451,54501-011 Pre-feasibility Study of the Ganges. ... 110,97701-012 Road Research Laboratory...................... 186,15701-016 Electronic Communications Switching............ 001-017 Audit & Accounting Training.................... 217,81801-018 Urban Development Design.......... 169,21301-019 Jute Industry Rehabilitation ...... ....... 19,67301-022 Rural Non-Farm Employment .................... 3,04501-023 BMTF Management Contract ..................... 2,196,53401-13-05 ERD Phase II. .. ...... *...... 1,079002 Expert Studies Group . ................. 790,920003 Food Grain Storage........................ 245,042004 Urban Development Project...................... 241,710005 Fishery Project Training Expert................ 29,927006 Dhaka WASA Engineering and Design.............. 1,513,951007 *Jamuna Bridge Study (inclu. GOB Cost-sharing). 4,482,174008 Phase II Trade and Industrial Policy Reform .... 98,520009 T.A./Programming/Monitoring/Implementation ..... 85,909010 *Public Service Commission ..................... 455,154011 T.A./Rural Rd. & Market Improvements ........... 413,221012 *Flood Component of Rural Roads & Markets ...... 471,973013 Study for Development of Local Consultant Ind.. 78,319014 *Second Road Rehabilitation Preinvestment Study 797,575015 *Institute of Biotechnology Feasibility Study.. 0016 *National Oceanographic Research Institute

Feasibility Study .............................. 0017 Power Rehabilitation & Distribution

Project Preparation ............................ 552,864018 National Agriculture Strengthening ....... ...... 32,649019 *Computerization of NBR, Tariff Comm. .......... 59,276020 *Institutional Development of Tariff Commission. 211,172021 Study Tours & Training for Government Officials 71,436022 *Urban Managements T.A. for Implementation Support 0023 Support for Horticulture Export: Production ..... 176,436024 *Chittagong Wasa for Water Management Study ..... 0025 *BWDB Small Schemes (Khulna WASA) ............... 58,008026 Flood Action Plan (Cost-sharing with UNDP) ...... 353,682027 Second Gas Project (Cost-sharing with UNDP) ..... 3,463,615028 *T & T Commercial Accounting .................... 0029 *Strengthening Planning Academy ................ . 0030 *Procurement Training ........................... 0

18,046,642* Carry-over projects from TA V to TA VI

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B. Proiect Financing(SDR million)

Source Credit Agreement Revised Disbursed

IDA 23.8 23.8 18.0

TOTAL 23.8 23.8 18.0

5. Status of Covenants

GOB was required (Section 4.05 (c) of the DCA) to provide timely auditsof each subproject. Compliance largely lagged, but audit reports were received.However, due to a Regional decision to cease monitoring these audit requirementsthrough the Audit Report Compliance System (ARCS), exact information is lacking.

Section 4.06 of the DCA required GOB to carry out a study on thecoordination, management and utilization of TA by December 1984. This wascompleted in June 1985.

Section 4.07 of the DCA required that GOB establish standard proceduresfor the employment of consultants by June 1984. This was completed in June 1985.

Section 4.08 required GOB to prepare a program to strengthen the localconsulting industry by September 1984. This was finally completed in June 1991.

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6. Use of IDA Resources

A. Staff Inputs(Staffweeks)

Stage of ProjectCycle Planned Revised Final Comments

Through Appraisal 13.5

Preparation of 4.4President's Report

Board Approval 4.3Through Effectiveness

Supervision 73.2

TOTAL Not available Not available 95.4

Total Time (Staffweeks) Recorded by Fiscal Year/Activity(Net of Overtime, excluding Trust Fund Consultants)

(Undiscount Local HL and Consultants)

LENP LENA LENN LOP SPN PAD TOTAL

FY82 -- -- -- 0.1 -- -- .1

FY83 4.0 3.1 0.4 2.6 6.4 -- 16.6

FY84 -- -- 4.0 1.6 2.2 -- 7.8

FY8S -- -- -- -- 20.0 -- 20.7

FY86 -- -- -- -- 3.6 -- 3.6

FY87 -- -- -- -- 5.8 -- 5.8

FY88 -- -- -- -- 4.8 0.1 4.9

FY89 -- -- -- -5 5.6 -- 5.6

FY90 -- -- -- -- 10.0 -- 10.0

FY91 -- -- -- -- 10.3 -- 10.3

FY92 -- -- -- -- 10.1 -- 10.1

TOTAL -- -- -- -- 79.4 -- 95.4

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B. Missions

Number Days Specializa- PerformanceStage of Month of in tion Rating 1/ Types of

Proiect Cycle /Year Persons Field Represented Status Problems 21

ThroughPreparation ofPresident'sReport

President'sReport throughBoard Approval

Board ApprovalthroughEffectiveness

Supervision 10184 1 8 TA 1 27185 1 9 TA 1 25/86 1 10 TA 2 211186 1 10 TA 2 24/88 1 16 TA 2 22/89 1 4 TA 2 26/89 1 18 TA 2 210/89 1 TA 2 22/90 1 5 TA 2 23/91 1 13 TA 2 26/91 1 17 TA 2 210191 2 15 TA& consul. 2 21/92 3 23 TA& consul. 2 2

1 1- No Significant problems2 = Moderate problems

2/ 2 Managerial

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BANGLADESH

FIFTH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT(CREDIT 1440-BD)

SUBPROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PERFORMANCE

Subproiect No. 01-007

Titles BWDB Small Water Schemes

Government Implementing Agency t Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)

Date of IDA Approval t July 22, 1986Contract Signed t October 1982 (under TA IV)Project Completed s August 1986Allocation : SDR 80,164Final Disbursement t SDR 7,068

objectives

The subproject was to conduct a feasibility study on flood control,drainage and carry out irrigation schemes in the greater districts ofMymensingh, Xhulna, Jessore, Comilla, Patuakhali, Sylget and Raishahi coveringabout 116,000 acres.

The consultants were to prepare feasibility studies for 10slibprojects under a proposed sector investment credit that would include 30-40subprojects. Following completion of the feasibility studies, the consultantswere to work on detailed design.

Implementation

This subproject was transferred from TA IV for final payments. Afirst contract was signed between Bangladesh Water Development Board and PRCEngineering Consultants International in October 1982. Work began in December1982 and was completed in December 1983. The second phase of the subprojectwas contracted in October 1984 and the work was completed in November 1985.It is being held by disputes between the consultant and BWDB. The latterclaims that the final report did not contain comments made by the consultant.The remaining amount may be cancelled.

Follow-up Activities

The subproject assisted in the preparation of BWDB Small SchemesProject (Credit 1467-BD). Construction supervision was cofinanced by UNDP, andfinalized under this credit (Subproject No. 025).

Evaluation

Consultant had already completed work during TA IV.

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BANGLADESH




Title: Drainage & Flood Control III (DFC III)

Government Implementing Agency: Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)

Date of IDA Approval : July 22, 1986Contract Signed : November 02, 1982 (under TA IV)Project Completed : cancelledAllocation * SDR 143,117Final Disbursement s 0

Objectives

The principal objective of DFC-III was to improve the water regimeso that the monsoon season cultivation as well as the cultivation of othercrops could be expanded in accordance with the modern inputs and technology.Minor and sub-regional h)drological units were to be developed throughirrigation, gravity drainage and minor flood control works and later beinterlinked with larger system.

The consultants were to prepare two batches of full feasibilitystudies for the Third Drainage and Flood Control Project covering a total of500,000 acres. The first group of studies covers 200,000 acres and the second300,000 acres.

Tmplementation

This subproject was transferred from TA IV for final payments.However, funds were made available from other sources. Thus no disbursementswere made under this subproject.


IDA project Third Flood Control and Drainage (Credit 1591-BD)

Evaluation

Not available.

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BANGLADESH




Title: Trade & Industrial Policy (TIP) Reform Program (Phase I)

Government Implementing Agency: Energy and Industries Division, PlanningCommission in Collaboration with TariffCommission, Ministry of Commerce.

Date of IDA Approval : July 22, 1986

Contract Signed : February 07, 1983Project Completed : November 1987Allocation X SDR 776,438Final Disbursement : SDR 451,545

ObJectives

The program was expected to lead to wide-ranging reforms andimprovements in all aspects of trade and industrial policy affecting theprivate sector through:

1. Policy studies;

2. Promotion-cum-planning activities; and

3. Strengthening institutions involved in industrial developmentin Bangladesh.

Implementation

This subproject was transferred from TA IV in order to finalize thetwo remaining components. Work was completed in November 1987.


New subproject was opened in December 1987 to continue withadditional activities.

Evaluation

The subproject was valuable in facilitating the partial removal ofimport controls and lowering of tariff rates under a program supported by anIndustrial Sector Credit (adjustment lending). The institution buildingaspect was not well sustained, however, and a new initiative was required in1990-1992 in connection with a second ISAC.

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BANGLADESH




Title: Pre-feasibility Study: Augmenting the Dry Season Flows of the Ganges

Government Implementing Agency: Irrigation, Water Development and FloodControl Division, Ministry of Agriculture(MOA)

Date of IDA Approval : July 22, 1986 (orig. approved under TA IV)Contract Signed s carry overProject Completed s April 1987Allocation 2 SDR 128,000Final Disbursement s SDR 110,977

Ob3ectives

The subproject. as originally defined, included pre-feasibilitystudies of the schemes to augment the Ganges as proposed by the Governments ofIndia and Bangladesh.

This work was largely completed in 1984, when the consultantsprepared reports on several aspects of the areas studied.

Implementation

This is a follow-up (carry over) project of TA IV. Theconsultants were employed to complete the range of studies commenced under theearlier project.

SDR 110,977 was disbursed by July 21, 1992.


The Expert Study Group Study followed on this Study.

Evaluation

Not Available

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BANGLADESH



Subproject No. 01-012

Title: Road Research Laboratory

Government Implementing Agency: Roads and Highways Department (RHD)

Date of IDA Approval : July 22, 1986Contract Signed : carryoverProject Completed : June 1988Allocation : SDR 532,205Final Disbursement s SDR 186,157

Obiectives

To strengthen soils and pavement testing capabilities of theRoads and Highways Department. This subproject allocation is to coverequipment and consultant services needed to carry out that objective.

Implementation

Consultants were engaged under a TA program, financed initiallyby Overseas Development Administration (ODA) in 1977 to carry out a singleproject for strengthening of the central road research and testing laboratoryand setting up smaller quality control field laboratories. A second phase wasstarted in 1978 with the following objectivest (a) to reorganize thelaboratory; (b) to repair old testing equipment and to acquire new additionalequipment; (c) to provide on-the-job training for Roads and Highway Department(RHD) staff in laboratory testing and (d) to start formal training courses forRHD staff.


Freestanding TA. No immediate follow-up.

Evaluation

IDA has been financing the following credits between 1979-86 todevelop the Bangladesh Road Research Laboratory (BRRL): (a) Cr. 872-BD; (b)Cr. 1124-BD; and (c) Cr. 1440-BD. During this period, 10 field laboratorieswere established in each road circle (region), and under the above credits,the laboratories were provided with material testing equipment and expatriateconsultants were engaged to train RHD staff to improve their capabilities inlaboratory and field testing. The consultants assisted also RHD/BRRL toprepare various technical standards and guidelines, e.g., 'Guide to the Designand Construction of Bitumen Surfaced Roads in Bangladesh*. The work by theconsultants were completed satisfactorily.

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BANGLADESH



Subproiect No. 01-013-05

Title: ERD Phase I

Government Implementing Agency: Economic Relations Division (ERD)(Formerly External Relations Division)Ministry of Finance

Date of IDA Approval s April 1, 1979Contract Signed : Not availableProject Completed : June 1987Allocation : SDR 1,079Final Disbursement : SDR 1,079

Obiectives

To finance: (a) a program of visits of ERD staff handling IDAprojects to Bank Headquarters to familiarize themselves with Bank proceduresfor processing loanslcredits; (b) local consultants assistance to improve theefficiency of administration monitoring and implementation of IDA TA credits;(c) a study tour of ERD staff to neighboring countries to review theirexperience with technical assistance projects.

Implementation

This subproject was transferred from TA IV in order to finalizeactivities.


New subproject (009) was opened under the project to continuewith provision of the required implementation support to ERD.

Evaluation

This subproject helped improve ERD's processing of TA IV and thestart-up of TA V and coordination with the various implementing line agencies.

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BANGLADESH




Title: Electric Communication Switching

Government Implementing Agencys Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board(BTTB)

Date of IDA Approval s July 22, 1986Contract Signed * carryoverProject Completed : cancelledAllocation s SDR 10,352.Final Disbursement s SDR 0

Obiectives

To employ an electronic switching expert to prepare technicalspecifications for digital switching equipment.

Implementation

The subproject was transferred from TA IV for completion andfinal payments. Funding was secured from other sources, thus no disbursementswere made under this project.


IDA Third Telecommunications Project (Credit 1321-BD)

Evaluation

Not available.

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BANGLADESH




Titlet Audit & Accounts Training

Government Implementing Agencys Directorate of Audit (DOA)

Date of IDA approval s July 22, 1986Contract Signed : December 06, 1986Project Completed s April 1989Allocation s SDR 536,969Final Disbursement s SDR 217,818

Obiectives

To improve and develop training at the Audit and AccountsTraining Academy and to provide specialized training courses for the staff ofthe office of the Director of Audit, Foreign Aided Projects as well as forproject accounting staff.

Implementation

This subproject was transferred from TA IV due to proceduraldelays in contracting the consultants (SGV Philippines). Work started inSeptember 1986. A draft handbook was finalized but assignment was interrupteddue to dispute between GOB and SGV.


Further TA to the Directorate of Audit will be initiated underTA VI (Subproject No. 002).

Evaluation

Objectives of the TA were not reached due to unwillingness byGOB to retain the consultants.

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BANGLADESH




Titlet Urban Development Design

Government Implementing Agency: Urban Development Directorate (UDD)

Date of IDA Approval s April 19, 1982Contract Signed : May 1984Project Completed : July 1989Allocation t SDR 190,676.Final Disbursement : SDR 169.213.

ObJectives

(a) To provide study and design for new affordable housing facilitiesfor the low to middle income group in Chittagong keeping in mind theGovernment's general approaches in the housing sector with affordability ofthe criteria, cost recovery and replicability of the project;

(b) To evolve institutional arrangement for project preparationImplementation and maintenance; and

(c) To evolve realistic policy on lands and estate management.

(d) To prepare the Urban Development Project for Chittagong. Work wouldinclude preparing the feasibility report and detailed design. A secondcomponent would include the project identification for Khulna and Rajehahi.

Implementation

The subproject was transferred from TA IV for completion. Afterinitial difficulties, the consultants completed Phases I and II reports. AtIDA's request, the consultants have been asked to prepare detailed design.

Under TA V, the project has achieved the target objectives byformulating two implementable pilot projects--the Kaballadheem AreaDevelopment Project and the Chittagong Environment Project.

A contract was signed between M/S Louis Berger Inc. USA and UrbanDevelopment Directorate on May 8, 1984. The consultant has worked inassociation with M/S Engineering Consulting Associates Ltd., a nationalconsulting house for the pre-investment project of UDD.

Follow-up Activitiess IDA Credit 1930-BD

Evaluation. Work was brought to completion under this project, andobjectives were met.


BANGLADESH




Titles Jute Industry Rehabilitation

Government Implementing Agency: Jute Strategy Cell, M/O Jute.

Date of IDA Approval : July 22, 1986Contract Signed t carryoverProject Completed : August 1989Allocation : SDR 55,419Final Disbursement : SDR 19,673

obiectives

To provide consulting services to carry out study problems on juteand Jute goods for preparation of jute policy and export strategy, and toprovide training to the personnel involved in the project.

Implementation

This subproject was transferred from TA IV for final disbursement.Study on 'Seasonal Behavior, of jute prices was completed in April 1985, andanother study on "Export demand elasticities' was completed in September 1985.


Activities are continuing under the European Economic Community(EEC) funded Jute Sector Rehabilitation Study project, as well as under theproposed IDA Jute Sector Rehabilitation project.

Evaluation

The studies were completed and fulfilled the stated objectives.


BANGLADESH




Titlet Rural Non-Farm Employment

Government Implementation Agencyt Cabinet Division

Date of IDA Approval s July 22, 1986Contract Signed : carryoverProject Completed X December 1987Allocation s SDR 3,045Final Disbursement : SDR 3,045

Objectives

To undertake preparatory work related to the proposed World Bankassisted project on the Rural Self-Employment Program, including mobilizationof information from the field for various agencies at the national level.

Implementation

The subproject was transferred from TA IV for finalization ofreporting. Local consultants were appointed in October 1985.


Credit 1940-BD Rural Roads and Markets Improvement.

Evaluation

Project objectives met.


BANGLADESH




Title: Bangladesh Machine Tools Factory (BMTF) Management Contract

Government Implementing Agencys Bangladesh Steel and EngineeringCorporation (BSEC)

Date of IDA Approval : July 22, 1986Contract Signed s carryoverProject Completed t March 1989Allocation : SDR 2,910,361Final Disbursement s SDR 2,196,534

Obiectives

To make BMTF commercially viable by improving technical, managerialand commercial aspects through utilization of existing facilities of BMTF withassistance from an expatriate management firm.

Implementation

The subproject was transferred from TA IV for completion ofconsultant's contract. Management contract with a Belgian firm was signed inDecember 1984, and a Side Letter between IDA and GOB for financing thiscontract was signed in October 1985. The project was completed in March 1989.


None

Evaluation

Performance of the consultants was poor in the view of both GOB andIDA. Also, BSEC had mixed feelings about the TA objectives and did notprovide satisfactory support. The company's restructuring was not successfuland the joint venture proposal by the Belgians was found unacceptable, thusnot leading to the desired privatization of BMTF.


BANGLADESH



Subproject No. 002

Title: Expert Study Group

Govermuent Implementing Agency: Bangladesh Water Development Board (BVDB)

Date of IDA Approval : August 4, 1986Contract Signed : Not availableProject Completed s January 1987Allocation : SDR 797,715Final Disbursement : SDR 790,920

Obiectives

To provide consultancy services to assist, guide, and actively workwith GOB counterparts in the following areas:

(a) Water resources planning and reporting

(b) Hydrology

(c) Engineering appraisal of options and preparation of outlineschemes/projects

(d) Water resources engineering

(e) Delta Hydraulics, and

(f) Optimization

Implementation

The consultants have completed four draft reports and submitted themto review and comment.



Evaluation

Final evaluation not yet available. However, the initialimpressions are that the Consultants performed satisfactorily.

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Subproject No. 003

Titles Food Grain Storage & Marketing Study

Government Implementing Agency: Ministry of Food (MOF)

Date of IDA Approval s December 9, 1986Contract Signed : Not availableProject Completed s October 1988Allocation : SDR 360,000Final Disbursement s SDR 245,042

Obiectives

To provide consultancy services to undertake, among others, thefollowing:

(a) Measure the quantum of marketable grain surplus;

(b) Ascertain the overall need for logistical supports for storage;

(c) Estimate the volume of sales in the market;

(d) Ascertain the magnitude and causes of loss and quality; and

(e) Assess the potentials of private trade in grain.

Implementation

The project work was started in March 1987 and was completed inDecember 1988, but was reopened later for final payment.



Evaluation

The Consultants completed the work satisfactorily.


BANGLADESH



Subproject No. 004

Titles Urban Development Project

Government Implementing Agency: Urban Development Directorate (UDD)

Date of IDA Approval s June 23, 1987Contract Signed * Not availableProject Completed s March 1989Allocation s SDR 250,000Final Disbursement s SDR 241,710

Objectives

To provide technical assistance to the implementing agency toassist with training and the design of an urban development project and,generally, to follow on the work carried out under Subproject No. 01-018.

Implementation

Carried out.


None.

Evaluation

Not Available.

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BANGLADESH



Subproject No. 005

Title: Fishery Project Training Expert

Government Implementing Agency: Directorate of Fisheries (DOF)

Date of IDA Approval : June 16, 1987Contract Signed : Not availableProject Completed : August 1987Allocation : SDR 30,000Final Disbursement : SDR 29,927

obiectives

To provide additional technical assistance inputs to the Ministryof Agriculture in the area of fisheries training.

Implementation

Consultant provided technical assistance.


None.

Evaluation

Satisfactory.


BANGLADESH



Sub roject No. 006

Title: Dhaka WASA Engineering & Design

Government Implementing Agency: Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority(DWASA)

Date of IDA Approval : September 1988Contract Signed s February 1990Project Completed : February 1992Allocation : SDR 2,301,450Final Disbursement s SDR 1,513,951

Obiectives

The objectives of the sub-project were to prepare detailed designfor Demra Water Treatment plant in order to provide Dhaka city with safedrinking water in the near future.

Implementation

The Demra Plant Study has been completed but design work wasdiscontinued due to change in investment plans. DWASA decided to useremaining funds for the Saidabad site Study, commissioned in March 1991. Thedetailed design of the plant was to proceed if the Technical Committee haddecided to go ahead after review of the study. This phase was not reachedbefore the credit closing.


The proposed IDA Fourth Dhaka Project.

Evaluation

The two consulting assignments were completed according to GOBinstructions. However, original objectives (detailed desigh) were not reachedduring the course of this project due to altered priorities in the GOBinvestment program.


BANGLADESH



Subproject No. 007

Title: Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Study

Government Implementing Agencys Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Authority (JMBA)

Date of IDA Approval s November 1987Contract Signed : severalProject Completed s continuingAllocation : SDR 4,097,176Final Disbursement : SDR 4,482,174

Obiectives

The subproject contained a vast number of TA activities.

The primary objectives were:

(a) To carry out a feasibility study, prelimimary and detailedengineering and design and help preparing bid documents andevaluate bids (cost-sharing with UNDP);

(b) To train Bangladeshi engineers in the field of bridge design andriver training works;

(c) To obtain expert services of a panel of experts during the projectpreparation (cost-sharing with UNDP);

(d) To provide consultant services for advice and guidance duringproject preparation;

(e) To provide consulting services in construction supervision onembankment construction already initiated; and

(f) To carry out a resettlement study, fisheries study and wildlifestudy for mitigation adverse effects of bridge construction.

Implementation

All the other activities have been completed with the exception ofthe bid evaluation and construction supervision, which will continue under TAVI due to delays in processing of the investment project. The panel of expertswill also continue with their support.

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The proposed IDA Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge Project.

Evaluation

Work by the various consultants has been completed according toplans. In addition to the finalization of the feasibility study and biddingdocuments, the main consultants (Rendil Palmer, Tritton, NEDECO and BangladeshConsultants Ltd.) and the panel of experts have provided continuousprofessional advice to JMBA in various aspects of preparing the exceptionallycomplex project. This has been made possible thanks to the flexibilityprovided for by TA V.


BANGLADESH



Subproject No. 008

Title: Trade & Industrial Policy (ITP) Reform Program (Phase II)

Goverrment Implementing Agency: Planning Commission (PC)

Date of IDA Approval s December 1987Contract Signed s Not availableProject Completed s June 1991Allocation t SDR 598,716Final Disbursement s SDR 98,520

Objectives

The main objective of the project was to develop human resourcewith a view to build up an indigenous professional expertise and institutionaloutfit capable of carrying out analytical research work in trade andindustrial policy areas for making appropriate policy adjustment on acontinuous and regular basis in the light of changing objective conditions.The subproject was also to continue work started under Subproject No. 01-009through additional inputs by foreign and domestic consultants, and to procureoffice equipment.

Implementation

The project was not given the requested extension by GOB. Theintended expatriate consultancy and most of the equipment procurement wascanceled. It was agreed that the savings would be, instead, used for thecomputerization of the Tariff Commission. The unused funds under thissubproject were to be canceled and a new subproject was opened for thecomputerization project.



Evaluation

The project objectives were not fully met due to decision by GOB todiscontinus with the project. Some of the work would be continued under theIDA Second Industrial Sector Project.


BANGLADESH



Subproiect No. 009

Title: IDA TA Programming & Monitoring

Government Implementing Agency: Economic Relations Division (ERD)Ministry of Finance

Date of IDA Approval t August 1988Contract Signed : Not availableProject Completed : June 1992Allocation : SDR 30,480Final Disbursement t SDR 85,909

Obiectives

The main objectives of the project were to strengthen ERD'scapabilities in coordination, monitoring, implementation and evaluation of IDATA to Bangladesh through provision of consulting services, financing ofnegotiation missions of ERD's responsible project personnel and procuringoffice equipment. ERD was also to commission a study on local consultingindustry and initiate preparation of TA to the Directorate of Audit (DOA).

Implementation

The subproject continued with support started under subproject No.01-013-05. The study on local consulting industry was finalized by localconsultants in March 1991. The World Bank TA Cell will maintain a computerizeddatabase on local consulting firms and individuals, will disseminate it andupdate it periodically. A TA program to further develop the consultingprofession in Bangladesh will be initiated under TA VI, based onrecommendations of the study. Procurement of computers was initiated and willbe finalized under TA VI. ERD also commissioned local and foreign consultantsto help prepare a new proposed subproject to strengthen the audit capabilitiesof the DOA, Foreign Aided projects, and which will be implemented under TA VI.The subproject supported several missions by the Project Director or DeputyDirector to Washington.


Similar subproject will be included under TA VI.

Evaluation

The support given to ERD has proved useful in view of the crucialrole it plays in subproject approval processing, project monitoring andreporting.


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Subproject No. 010

Title: TA to Public Service Commission

Government Implementing Agency: Bangladesh Public Service Commission (BPSC),Ministry of Establishment

Date of IDA Approval s October 1988Contract Signed : Not availableProject Completed s Carried over to TA VIAllocation t SDR 1,040,400Final Disbursement : SDR 455,154

Objectives

The objective of the project was (a) to improve BPSC's function inorder to respond efficiently to the demands, develop the recruitmentprocedures and testing methods of BPSC, (b) to introduce computerized testingand recruitment system, procure computer equipment and develop suitablesoftware, provide training to BPSC professional staff in recruitment methodsand testing.

Implementation

German consultants were attached in 1990 for a period of 6 monthsto introduce a new recruitment system, to help in the selection of appropriatehardware and software, and to provide training in testing methods. Their workwas completed in 1991.

Procurement of the computer equipment has been completed.Fellowship training program abroad for BPSC selected staff will continue untilDecember 1992. BPSC is finalizing Technical Assistance Project Proforma(TAPP) for phase II to be included in TA VI.


This subproject will be continued under TA VI and foreign trainingand equipment procurement will be finalized.

Evaluation

The subproject has lar.Ply reached its objectives. Funds wereunderutilized due to large local component, finally covered under PSC budget.


BANGLADESH


SUBPROJECT DESCRIPTION atD PERFORMANCE

Subproject No. 011

Title: Rural Roads and Markets Improvement and Maintenance Project

Government Implementing Agency: Roads and Highways Department (RHD)

Date of IDA Approval : December 1988Contract Signed t December 22, 1988Project Completed : January 1992Allocation : SDR 394,995Final Disbursement : SDR 413,221

Obiectives

The main objectives of the RHD component financed under the TA Vwere to provide design and supervision to repair roads damaged in 1987 and1988 floods:

(a) To promote rural development through reconstruction, upgrading &maintenance of feeder roads and markets identified as growthCenters in the project area of old Rajshahi, Bogra & Pabnadistricts

(b) To carry out a study of rural transport to assess the impact of theproject on different types of transport operations and also torecommend action program to remove the constraints.

Implementation

Work and disbursements have been completed (as of 1991).


None.

Evaluation

Repairs were made on schedule and within cost targets. Theconsultants performed well.


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Subprolect No. 012

Title: Flood Component of Rural Roads and Markets

Government Implementing Agencys Local Government Engineering Bureau (LGEB)

Date of IDA Approval : April 7, 1989Contract Signed s April 25, 1989Project Completed : continuingAllocation s SDR 428,600Final Disbursement : SDR 471,973

Obiectives

The objectives of component under TA V were to repair rural andurban roads damaged by the 1987 and 1988 floods and to promote rural develop-ment through reconstruction.

Implementation

The workers have suffered considerable delays due to managerialdifficulties by local contractors. Most works are now complete, and the final17 budgets will be completed in June 1993.


The subproject was carried over to TA VI in order to complete theremaining works.

Evaluation

Very partial review of works indicates that there have beenserious depressions in quality of works completed. The performance of the(Local) supervision consultants in reporting progress and quality of works hasbeen unsatisfactory. Experience indicates that there needs to be someexpatriate responsibility for such services (as was the case for the RHDcomponent).


BANGLADESH



Subprolect No. 013

Titles Study on Development of Local Consulting Industry


Date of IDA Approval : June 1989Contract Signed s July 1990Project Completed : March 1991Allocation s SDR 81,000Final Disbursement : SDR 78,319

Objectives

(a) Update existing consulting firm and individual consultants intocomputerized database; and

(b) Analyze the present status on the use of local consultants,bottlenecks against further development of the profession and drawup recommendations for GOB into a program.

Implementation

Local consultants carried out a field study, compiled the data intoa computerized database, and finalized the main report in March 1991.


TA for and implementation of the related program is proposed to becarried out under TA VI.

Evaluation

Despite delays in consultant selection, the objectives of thesubproject were largely met. The subproject helped GOB to fulfill the lastremaining legal covenant in the DCA.


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FIFTH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT(C'-FDIT 1440-BD)


Subproject No. 014

Title: Second Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance

Government Implementing Agencys Roads and Highways Department (RED),Ministry of Communications

Date of IDA Approval : December 1989Contract Signed : June 1992Project Completed : continuingAllocation X SDR 548,890Final Disbursement s SDR 797,575

Obiectives

The main objectives of the project are:

(a) to evaluate the current state of the roads and their capacity towithstand present and future traffic;

(b) to prepare a program of rehabilitation works on the basis ofeconomic analysis designed to restore pavements of the selectedroads to a life span of at least ten years and to designgeometrically appropriate to the forecast traffic;

(c) to prepare the final engineering and bidding documents for works tobe executed by contractors;

(d) to assist the Government in all stages of the procurement processup to the final bid evaluation of the rehabilitation works;

(e) to recommend institutional improvements;

(f) to prepare a five-year program of routine and periodic maintenancebased on the Master Plan study data analysis; and

(g) to prepare a feasibility study on the Jamuna Bridge linkages.

Im,lementation

The subproject was started in September 1990 through consultantsand was completed in December 1991 with the exception of the "missing link*study which will be carried over to TA VI.



The project will be carried over to TA VI. IDA proposed Second RoadRehabilitation and Maintenance Project (FY93).

Evaluation

other work by consultants was completed as planned and theobjectives were met. The implementation of the missing link study was notstarted due to processing delays.

Periodic maintenance component of original subproject was notcarried out due to the failure to produce the Road Master Plan.

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Subproject No. 015

Titles Feasibility Study on an Institute of Biotechnology

Government Implementing Agencys Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Date of IDA Approval : May 1990Contract Signed s May 1992Project Completed s continuingAllocation s SDR 88,156Final Disbursement : SDR 0

Obiectives

To carry out a feasibility study on establishment of the proposedinstitute.

Implementation

Project start-up was delayed due to changed personnel in the lineagency. Consultant selection was finalized in May 1992. The three months'study will be completed under TA VI.


Finalization of the study under TA VI. Possible investmentproject. The subproject will be carried over to TA VI. Feasibility studywould be finalized. (Estimated cost, US$350,000).

Evaluation

The project suffered delays due to personnel changes and theimplementing agency's general lack of experience in project implementation.


BANGLADESH



Subproject No. 016

Titles Feasibility Study on an Oceanographic Institute

Government Implementing Agencys Department of Science and Technology (DST)

Date of IDA Approval : May 1990Contract Signed : May 1992Project Completed : continuingAllocation : SDR 88,156Final Disbursement : SDR 0

Obiectives-

The subproject will contain a feasibility study to establish theinstitute.

Tmplementation

Subproject start-up was delayed due to changes in personnel-in-charge. Recruitment of local consultant was finalized in May 1992. The threemonths' study will be completed under TA VI.


Completion of study under TA VI. Possible investment project.

Evaluation

The project suffered delays due to personnel changes and theimplementing agency's general lack of experience in project implementation.


BANGLADESH



Subproiect No. 017

Titles Power Rehabilitation and Distribution

Government Implementing Agencys Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB)

Date of IDA Approval s August 1990Contract Signed s December 1991Project Completed : June 1992Allocation : SDR 602,000Final Disbursement : SDR 552,864

Objectives

The subproject was to carry out study and plans for therehabilitation of the Kaptai power plant.

Implementation

The foreign consultants started work in February 1992 and completedtheir assignment in June 1992. The assignment resulted in preparation oftechnical specifications, bid documents and cost estimates. These documentsenabled the processing of the proposed Rehabilitation Project.


Proposed IDA Power Rehabilitation project.

Evaluation

Consultants completed the work as per their Terms of Reference.


BANGLADESH



Subproiect No. 018

Titles Strengthening the National Agriculture Research Institute

Government Implementing Agency: Ministry of Agriculture (MOA)

Date of IDA Approval s October 1990Contract Signed : Not availableProject Completed : July 1992Allocation : SDR 29,000Final Disbursement s SDR 32,649

Obi ectives

To ensure completion of earlier TA.

Implementation

Final payment was made in July 1992.


None.

Evaluation

Not available.


BANGLADESH



Subproject No. 019

Title: Computerization of National Board of Revenue

Government Implementing Agency: National Board of Revenue (NBR)

Date of IDA Approval : December 1990Contract Signed s Not availableProject Completed s continuingAllocation : SDR 925,000Final Disbursement : SDR 59,276

Obiectives

(a) to establish personal computer network at NBR in order to permiteasy, smooth and error free exchange of data and information;

(b) Where network is not economically feasible, to suggest procedureswhereby the data can be manually exchanged between offices;

(c) to establish working conditions in the offices so that the use ofPCs can be maximized and productivity enhanced;

(d) to train, within the country, as many officials in the shortestpossible time to use the personal computers in an effective mannerand to suggest changes in the total compensation package of allofficials who adapt themselves adequately to the new workenvironment; and

(e) to strengthen the research, statistics and training sections of theInternal Revenue Division/National Board of Revenue so that theyare capable of maximizing the benefits that will accrue from theinstallation of personal computers.

Implementation

Subproject activities, designed to meet the objectives, are underway and continuing.


The subproject will be carried over to TA VI. Equipment procurementand consultant inputs would be completed.

Evaluation

Not available.


BANGLADESH



Subprolect No. 020

Title: Institutional Development of Tariff Commission

Government Implementing Agency: Tariff Commission (TC)

Date of IDA Approval : April 1991Contract Signed s June 1992Project Completed : Expected early 1994Allocation X SDR 370,000Final Disbursement : SDR 211,172

Objectives

(a) To identify the existing disparities in the level of assistance todifferent industries and also to devise ways and means either toremove or reduce it for the purpose of achieving rationalization ofoverall protection to industries in Bangladesh;

(b) To review available studies on efficiency in the manufacturingsector with a view to identifying (i) inefficient industries and(ii) industries warranting further in-depth studies;

(c) To bring uniformity in the protection policy relating to importsubstitute and export-oriented industries;

(d) To formulate industry assistance policy on the basis of comparativeadvantage and economic efficiency;

(e) To rationalize and simplify the nominal tariff structure andexisting export policy instruments;

(f) To conduct industry assistance studies and formulate specificrecommendations for policy reform/rationalization; and

(g) To continue effort for necessary data base development throughcomputers which would help achieve the above objectives as wellprovide sound basis for policy formulation/reform.

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Implementation

Consultants have been employed and are carrying out the services.


The project will be carried over to TA VI. Equipment procurement

and consultant inputs would be completed (Estimated cost US$1.2 million).

Evaluation

Not available.


BANGLADESH



Subprolect No. 021

Title: Study Tours & Training for Government Officials


Date of IDA Approval s April 1991Contract Signed : Not applicableProject Completed s June 1992Allocation : SDR 90,000Final Disbursement X SDR 71,436

Obiectives

To enable orientation visits for GOB officials to the WorldBank headquarters and other relevant organizations abroad, as well as toparticipate in training events abroad.

Implementation

ERD officials (and others) visited Washington, Beijing, London andother venues.


None.

Evaluation

The subproject served its purpose in providing GOB officials withtraining which would not have been possible to finance from other sources.


BANGLADESH


SUBPROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PERWORMANCE

Subprolect No. 022

Title: Urban Managements TA for the Dholaikhal Implementation Support

Government Implementing Agencys Dhaka City Corporation (DCC)

Date of IDA Approval s April 1991Contract Signed s Not signedProject Completed : cancelledAllocation s SDR 900,400Final Disbursement 0

Obiectives

To carry out supervision of the Dholaikhal sewerage channelconstruction.

Implementation

The subproject was originally intended to constitute GOB cost-sharing to a UNDP executed project to provide additional funds for theconstruction supervision of the Dholai khal work. Plans were changed,however, whereby the allocation was not used as cost-sharing. The work willbe carried out as a separate contract directly between DCC and consultantunder TA VI.


Project will be implemented under TA VI.

Evaluation

The consultancy was completed satisfactorily. A sound projectconcept was developed and accepted by GOB. Preliminary screening of productswith export potential was carried out followed by in-depth analysis ofselected products. A final list of products was identified for the pilotprogram. Software for carrying out market analysis was handed over to theMOA.


BANGLADESH



Subproiect No. 023

Title: Horticultural Export Component Design Study

Government Implementing Agencys Ministry of Agriculture (MOA)

Date of IDA Approval : April 1991Contract Signed : June 1991Project Completed s April 1992Allocation : SDR 200,000Final Disbursement t SDR 176.436

Obiectives

The principal project objective would be to design a specificoperational program through which horticultural exports from small farmerswould be initiated.

Supplementary objectives would be:

(a) To provide a sound production and marketing information base forfurther investments in horticultural exports.

(b) To provide alternative economic production systems for smallfarmers which would reduce their dependence on a foodgrainmonoculture and the associated vulnerability of a single market.

(c) To open up a range of production options which would become foreignexchange earners for the agricultural sector.

Implementation

The allocation enabled completion of the project.


None.

Evaluation

The consultancy was completed satisfactorily. A sound projectconcept was developed and accepted by GOB. Preliminary screening of productswith export potential was carried out followed by in-depth analysis ofselected products. A final list of products was identified for the pilotprogram. Software for carrying out market analysis was handed over to theMOA.


BANGLADESH



Subproiect No. 024

Title: Chittagong WASA: Unaccounted for Water Study

Government Implementing Agencys Chittagong Water Supply and SewerageAuthority (CWASA)

Date of IDA Approval : April 1991Contract Signed s March 1992Project Completed t continuingAllocation : SDR 601,000Final Disbursement t SDR 0

Obiectives

The objectives of the environmental improvement project underChittagong Municipal Corporation area are (1) storm drainage, solid wastedisposal and sanitation (2) establishment of modern workshop facilities forrepair and maintenance of municipal vehicles. (3) in-service trainingfacilities for health and sanitation personnel.

Implementation

Operations started on May 30, 1991.


The subproject will be carried over to TA VI. Study would becompleted within FY93 (estimated remaining cost US$820,000).

Evaluation

Not available. The Consultants' Contract is not yet signed.

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Subproiect No. 025

Titles BWDBs Small Schemes Project

Government Implementing Agency: Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB)

Date of TDA Approval : November 1991Contract Signed : December 1991Project Completed s June 1992Allocation : SDR 64,000Final Disbursement s SDR 58.008

Obiectives

To enable completion of construction supervision by the localconsultant (EPC) under IDA Credit No. 1467-BD.

Implementation

Construction supervision was cofinanced by UNDP (BGD/85/011) whilethe remaining work due to the extension of the IDA investment project wasfinanced from TA V as UNDP was not in the position to extend furtherfinancing.


None.

Evaluation

The consultant finalized supervision according to plans.


BANGLADESH



Subprolect No. 026

Title: Flood Action Plan Coordination (Cost Sharing Support UNDP)

Government Implementing Agency: Flood Plan Coordination Organization (FPCO),Ministry of Irrigation and Water Resources

Date of IDA Approval s March 1992Contract Signed : Not availableProject Completed s continuingAllocation : SDR 368,000Final Disbursement : SDR 353,682

Obiectives

To enable continuing assistance to FPCO by international panel ofexperts through UNDP project BGD/89/046. The panel will review and providespecialist inputs in implementation of the FAP 26 preparatory subprojects asfinanced from various sources and executed under various arrangements.

Implementation

The allocation was injected as GOB cost-sharing to the UNDPproject. The panel will continue its active participation, enabled throughthis allocation until a new UNDP Project (BGDl921014) is approved. Should theUNDP not approve the follow-on Project, consideration will be given tocontinuing the support under TA VI.


Proposed implementation of FAP investment projects, feasibilitystudies and related TA.

Evaluation

The panel's role has been invaluable to GOB and IDA through theflexibly set arrangements under the project.


BANGLADESH



Subproject No. 027

Title: Second Gas Project (Cost Sharing Support UNDP)

Government Implementing Agency t Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Minerals Corporation(BOG14C)

Date of IDA Approval s April 1992Contract Signed 2 July 1993Project Completed : Expected August 1993Allocation s SDR 3,670,000Final Disbursement s SDR 3,463,615

Objectives

To serve as Government cost-sharing to the UNDP financed project(BGD/85/023) which is giving support to the IDA 2nd Gas Development Project.

Implementation

The funds have been deposited with the UNDP to enable continuingpayments to the consultants and to carry out various studies.


None.

Evaluation

This cost sharing enabled the continuation of consultants' servicesunder the UNDP project providing technical assistance to the Government.


BANGLADESH



SubProiect No. 028

Title: T & T Comercial Accounting

Government Implementing Agencys T & T Board

Date of IDA Approval s June 1992Contract Signed s Expected March 1993Project Completed : Expected June 1994Allocation s SDR 240,000Final Disbursement : SDR 0

Obiectives

To assist BTTB in strengthening its existing accounting system andto provide training for staff.

Iplementation

Ongoing. Carried over to TA VI.


The subproject vill be carried over to TA VI. Consulting serviceswill be completed within FY93.

Evaluation

The T&T Board was assisted through provision of consultants'services to upgrade their accounting systems and skills. The TA has beensatisfactory and is ongoing.


BANGLADESH



Subproiect No. 029

Titles Strengthening Planning Academy

Government Implementing Agency: Planning Commission (PC)

Date of IDA Approval s June 1992Contract Signed : Expected March 1993Project Completed s Expected December 1993Allocation s SDR 215,000Final Disbursement : SDR 0

Obiectives

To strengthen the capabilities of the Planning Academy in generaland to create modern training facilities.

Implementation

Consultants not yet selected. Carried over to TA VI.

Follow-uP Activities

None.

Evaluation

Little was accompllshed under this project in TA V. Theconsultants will be employed under TA VI.

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SUBPROJECT DESCRIPTION AND PERPORMANCE

Subprolect No. 030

Title: Procurement Training


Date of IDA Approval s June 1992Contract Signed s Not applicableProject Completed t Expected June 1993Allocation s SDR 29,000Final Disbursement s SDR 0

obiectives

To provide training opportunities in Bangladesh and abroad for GOBstaff in the area of project procurement.

Implementation

The Planning Commission has not yet approved the Project ConceptPaper. The subproject carried over to TA VI and the training is to becompleted in 1993.


None. However, the completion of this training is a condition ofthe IDA Public Resource Management Assistance Credit (PRMAC).

Evaluation

Little was accomplished under this project.

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