The Road Asset Management Project are to assist the Government of Yemen (GOY) in: (i) improving condition and safety of existing paved road infrastructure in 3-4 governorates, and (ii) putting in place institutional arrangements for efficient routine and emergency maintenance of paved roads in Yemen.
... See More + Negative impacts include: waste management; landslides, soil erosion, and visual intrusion; traffic; air quality; noise; water supply; drainage; and fauna and flora. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper solid waste disposal or liquid waste recycling at designated permitted sites, periodic inspection of road works, and periodic inspection of equipment maintenance; 2) ensure that populated areas are protected from landslides, where feasible, provision of an open area 1m wide, behind cut side channels, to accommodate fallen debris which must be cleaned, where feasible, increase the mass thickness of the rock fill to provide additional resistance to stability, provision of adequate drainage systems, planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible, and restoration of vegetative cover, where feasible; 3) informing the public about schedule of maintenance, and provision of alternative access roads/by-passes where feasible traffic management, and ensure traffic safety; 4) usage of well-maintained equipment, and water spraying for dust control; 5) usage of quiet/well-maintained equipment, usage of operational noise mufflers, limiting noisy activities to normal daylight hours, provision of speed limit signs at critical locations, and planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible; 6) protecting water supply systems, and coordination with land owners on scheduling maintenance activities; 7) side sloping the road to prevent the accumulation of water on the road surface, re-vegetation of disturbed soils, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of ditches and culverts; and 8) placing speed limit signs and planting trees at critical locations and known animal crossing pathways, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of culverts to facilitate amphibians crossing.
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The Road Asset Management Project are to assist the Government of Yemen (GOY) in: (i) improving condition and safety of existing paved road infrastructure in 3-4 governorates, and (ii) putting in place institutional arrangements for efficient routine and emergency maintenance of paved roads in Yemen.
... See More + Negative impacts include: waste management; landslides, soil erosion, and visual intrusion; traffic; air quality; noise; water supply; drainage; and fauna and flora. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper solid waste disposal or liquid waste recycling at designated permitted sites, periodic inspection of road works, and periodic inspection of equipment maintenance; 2) ensure that populated areas are protected from landslides, where feasible, provision of an open area 1m wide, behind cut side channels, to accommodate fallen debris which must be cleaned, where feasible, increase the mass thickness of the rock fill to provide additional resistance to stability, provision of adequate drainage systems, planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible, and restoration of vegetative cover, where feasible; 3) informing the public about schedule of maintenance, and provision of alternative access roads/by-passes where feasible traffic management, and ensure traffic safety; 4) usage of well-maintained equipment, and water spraying for dust control; 5) usage of quiet/well-maintained equipment, usage of operational noise mufflers, limiting noisy activities to normal daylight hours, provision of speed limit signs at critical locations, and planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible; 6) protecting water supply systems, and coordination with land owners on scheduling maintenance activities; 7) side sloping the road to prevent the accumulation of water on the road surface, re-vegetation of disturbed soils, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of ditches and culverts; and 8) placing speed limit signs and planting trees at critical locations and known animal crossing pathways, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of culverts to facilitate amphibians crossing.
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The Road Asset Management Project are to assist the Government of Yemen (GOY) in: (i) improving condition and safety of existing paved road infrastructure in 3-4 governorates, and (ii) putting in place institutional arrangements for efficient routine and emergency maintenance of paved roads in Yemen.
... See More + Negative impacts include: waste management; landslides, soil erosion, and visual intrusion; traffic; air quality; noise; water supply; drainage; and fauna and flora. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper solid waste disposal or liquid waste recycling at designated permitted sites, periodic inspection of road works, and periodic inspection of equipment maintenance; 2) ensure that populated areas are protected from landslides, where feasible, provision of an open area 1m wide, behind cut side channels, to accommodate fallen debris which must be cleaned, where feasible, increase the mass thickness of the rock fill to provide additional resistance to stability, provision of adequate drainage systems, planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible, and restoration of vegetative cover, where feasible; 3) informing the public about schedule of maintenance, and provision of alternative access roads/by-passes where feasible traffic management, and ensure traffic safety; 4) usage of well-maintained equipment, and water spraying for dust control; 5) usage of quiet/well-maintained equipment, usage of operational noise mufflers, limiting noisy activities to normal daylight hours, provision of speed limit signs at critical locations, and planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible; 6) protecting water supply systems, and coordination with land owners on scheduling maintenance activities; 7) side sloping the road to prevent the accumulation of water on the road surface, re-vegetation of disturbed soils, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of ditches and culverts; and 8) placing speed limit signs and planting trees at critical locations and known animal crossing pathways, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of culverts to facilitate amphibians crossing.
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The Road Asset Management Project are to assist the Government of Yemen (GOY) in: (i) improving condition and safety of existing paved road infrastructure in 3-4 governorates, and (ii) putting in place institutional arrangements for efficient routine and emergency maintenance of paved roads in Yemen.
... See More + Negative impacts include: waste management; landslides, soil erosion, and visual intrusion; traffic; air quality; noise; water supply; drainage; and fauna and flora. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper solid waste disposal or liquid waste recycling at designated permitted sites, periodic inspection of road works, and periodic inspection of equipment maintenance; 2) ensure that populated areas are protected from landslides, where feasible, provision of an open area 1m wide, behind cut side channels, to accommodate fallen debris which must be cleaned, where feasible, increase the mass thickness of the rock fill to provide additional resistance to stability, provision of adequate drainage systems, planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible, and restoration of vegetative cover, where feasible; 3) informing the public about schedule of maintenance, and provision of alternative access roads/by-passes where feasible traffic management, and ensure traffic safety; 4) usage of well-maintained equipment, and water spraying for dust control; 5) usage of quiet/well-maintained equipment, usage of operational noise mufflers, limiting noisy activities to normal daylight hours, provision of speed limit signs at critical locations, and planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible; 6) protecting water supply systems, and coordination with land owners on scheduling maintenance activities; 7) side sloping the road to prevent the accumulation of water on the road surface, re-vegetation of disturbed soils, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of ditches and culverts; and 8) placing speed limit signs and planting trees at critical locations and known animal crossing pathways, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of culverts to facilitate amphibians crossing.
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The Road Asset Management Project are to assist the Government of Yemen (GOY) in: (i) improving condition and safety of existing paved road infrastructure in 3-4 governorates, and (ii) putting in place institutional arrangements for efficient routine and emergency maintenance of paved roads in Yemen.
... See More + Negative impacts include: waste management; landslides, soil erosion, and visual intrusion; traffic; air quality; noise; water supply; drainage; and fauna and flora. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper solid waste disposal or liquid waste recycling at designated permitted sites, periodic inspection of road works, and periodic inspection of equipment maintenance; 2) ensure that populated areas are protected from landslides, where feasible, provision of an open area 1m wide, behind cut side channels, to accommodate fallen debris which must be cleaned, where feasible, increase the mass thickness of the rock fill to provide additional resistance to stability, provision of adequate drainage systems, planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible, and restoration of vegetative cover, where feasible; 3) informing the public about schedule of maintenance, and provision of alternative access roads/by-passes where feasible traffic management, and ensure traffic safety; 4) usage of well-maintained equipment, and water spraying for dust control; 5) usage of quiet/well-maintained equipment, usage of operational noise mufflers, limiting noisy activities to normal daylight hours, provision of speed limit signs at critical locations, and planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible; 6) protecting water supply systems, and coordination with land owners on scheduling maintenance activities; 7) side sloping the road to prevent the accumulation of water on the road surface, re-vegetation of disturbed soils, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of ditches and culverts; and 8) placing speed limit signs and planting trees at critical locations and known animal crossing pathways, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of culverts to facilitate amphibians crossing.
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The Road Asset Management Project are to assist the Government of Yemen (GOY) in: (i) improving condition and safety of existing paved road infrastructure in 3-4 governorates, and (ii) putting in place institutional arrangements for efficient routine and emergency maintenance of paved roads in Yemen.
... See More + Negative impacts include: waste management; landslides, soil erosion, and visual intrusion; traffic; air quality; noise; water supply; drainage; and fauna and flora. Mitigation measures include: 1) proper solid waste disposal or liquid waste recycling at designated permitted sites, periodic inspection of road works, and periodic inspection of equipment maintenance; 2) ensure that populated areas are protected from landslides, where feasible, provision of an open area 1m wide, behind cut side channels, to accommodate fallen debris which must be cleaned, where feasible, increase the mass thickness of the rock fill to provide additional resistance to stability, provision of adequate drainage systems, planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible, and restoration of vegetative cover, where feasible; 3) informing the public about schedule of maintenance, and provision of alternative access roads/by-passes where feasible traffic management, and ensure traffic safety; 4) usage of well-maintained equipment, and water spraying for dust control; 5) usage of quiet/well-maintained equipment, usage of operational noise mufflers, limiting noisy activities to normal daylight hours, provision of speed limit signs at critical locations, and planting trees in sensitive zones, where feasible; 6) protecting water supply systems, and coordination with land owners on scheduling maintenance activities; 7) side sloping the road to prevent the accumulation of water on the road surface, re-vegetation of disturbed soils, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of ditches and culverts; and 8) placing speed limit signs and planting trees at critical locations and known animal crossing pathways, and periodic cleaning and maintenance of culverts to facilitate amphibians crossing.
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By the end of 2013, China railway had built a network of about 10,000 route-km of high-speed railways (HSR). The network has been built rapidly and at a relatively low unit cost compared with similar projects in other countries.
... See More + This note takes a look at this expansion, its construction unit costs and some of its key cost components. It also outlines reasons that may explain the comparatively low cost of HSR construction in China.
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By the end of 2013, China railway had built a network of about 10,000 route-km of high-speed railways (HSR). The network has been built rapidly and at a relatively low unit cost compared with similar projects in other countries.
... See More + This note takes a look at this expansion, its construction unit costs and some of its key cost components. It also outlines reasons that may explain the comparatively low cost of HSR construction in China.
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The overall outcome rating of the A Kampala Institutional and Infrastructure Development Adaptable Program Loan (APL) Project for Uganda was judged to be moderately satisfactory.
... See More + The Bank and borrower performance were moderately satisfactory. The risk to development outcome was moderate. Significant changes included changes to subcomponents in response to practical constraints that emerged - mainly implementation delays and escalating project costs and two restructurings. Several lessons were learned. Instead of re-inventing the wheel, the Kampala Institutional and Infrastructure Development Project adopted, complemented and strengthened the organization's strategy and the Strategic Framework for Reform (SFR) and filled in the resource gap where needed. This was essential to the sustainability of the institutional objectives as it ensured ownership, was not disruptive, avoided duplication, and increased efficiency in resource usage and implementation. Lessons can be drawn from the improvements made by Kampala City Council (KCC)/The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in its institutional efficiency and governance. Firstly, there is a strong continuity in the reform direction despite the transit of KCC to KCCA. The new entity did not abandon the original SFR, rather built upon it. Secondly, the SFR was comprehensive and adopted a multi-pronged approach, covering a range of areas from institution policy formulation and performance; political support, management and teamwork; organizational reform; management systems; communication and corporate image building; financial recovery; and physical planning and public health. Implementing agencies should enforce more stringent standards when conducting due diligence before contract award so as to avoid awarding contracts to firms which do not have the requisite technical staff, equipment and financial resources. Civil works contracts should be packaged in such a way that they provide sufficient incentives to attract competent firms with the necessary capacity and resources to deliver on the assignment. It is crucial for the implementing agency to check on the performance of both the contractor and supervising consultants directly and frequently. Ensuring that there is sufficient human and financial capacity requires upfront planning and preparation.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR2916 JUN 27, 2014
Ratings for the Rural Access Improvement and Decentralization Project for Nepal were as follows: outcomes were moderately satisfactory, risk to development outcome was moderate, Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and Borrower performance was moderately satisfactory.
... See More + Some lessons learned included: adequate and effective maintenance of infrastructure is the major challenge to sustaining the project benefits. The financial cost per kilometer of works should not be constrained by a specific ceiling when there are sound technical reasons for higher investments that remain economically viable. District development committees (DDCs) need support in the preparation and management of contracts that ensures ownership and accountability. In a rural infrastructure project spread across a wide geographical area, institutional strengthening, especially at the lower rungs of government such as DDCs, requires not only significantly more resources and attention but also needs to be tackled early to be able to better assess the actual improvements achieved.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR3018 JUN 24, 2014
Ratings for the Guiyang Transport Project for China were as follows: outcomes were moderately satisfactory, risk to development outcome was moderate, Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and Borrower performance was satisfactory.
... See More + Some lessons learned included: in general, the improvement of accessibility and mobility should be measured by corridor traffic and travel time. At appraisal, the project's development objectives (PDO) monitoring was not well arranged. During implementation, the Guiyang project management office (GPMO) monitored the indicators inconsistently with some initial delays: different approaches were used (variability in sampling method) from one report to another and traffic counts were not collected and processed professionally. Approval and provision of additional funding for the project after restructuring took time, which contributed to implementation delays. Future engagements should place greater emphasis on development and review of project feasibility studies, investigation of any relevant government policies, construction industry related market studies, and improved coordination with resettlement document preparation and activities. Related to the bus terminals, governments at both municipal and county levels need to develop a proper strategy and policy, apply adequate regulation and management, and provide sufficient support to the operation and maintenance.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR2512 JUN 20, 2014
The Social Protection System Modernization Project for Croatia will improve service delivery in social protection. It will aim to do this by: reducing fragmentation in the delivery of social assistance cash transfers; harmonizing disability certification procedures; reducing error and fraud in social assistance programs; supporting the adoption of incentives for work able social assistance beneficiaries to seek employment; and reducing the number of children and adults in residential institutions.
... See More + Negative impacts include: air quality, dust, noise pollution, water quality, waste management, soil erosion, and asbestos management. Mitigation measures include: the local construction and environment inspectorates and communities have been notified of upcoming activities; during operations the engine covers of generators, air compressors and other powered mechanical equipment should be closed, and equipment placed as far away from residential areas as possible; suppress dust during pneumatic drilling/wall destruction by ongoing water spraying and/or installing dust screen enclosures at site; waste collection and disposal pathways and sites will be identified for all major waste types expected from demolition and construction activities; before being discharged into receiving waters, effluents from individual wastewater systems must be treated in order to meet the minimal quality criteria set out by national guidelines on effluent quality and wastewater treatment; and if asbestos material is be stored temporarily, the wastes should be securely enclosed inside closed containments and marked appropriately.
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Ratings for the National Emergency Rural Access Project for Afghanistan were as follows: outcomes were moderately satisfactory, the risk to development outcome was high, the Bank performance was satisfactory, and the Borrower performance was moderately satisfactory.
... See More + Some lessons learned included: the condition of effectiveness, which was inconsistent with the concept of an emergency project, should be avoided to ensure project implementation move forward quickly. In a country emerging from decades of civil war, close coordination, collaboration, support, and training are essential. Given the implementing ministries' limited institutional capacity, close and frequent contacts between them and the Bank project team, mostly resident in country, have been essential. Continuity of key staffing in both the implementing agencies and the Bank is very important but hard to deliver, especially where the security situation remains poor. This project confirmed that the key management issues for emergency projects are to keep the design simple and performance rating system likewise - stick to outputs, not outcomes - and to put in place the capacity and systems to monitor implementation closely, especially procurement and financial management. Where implementation consultants have a key role to play, their appointment should be made a condition of Board presentation. For a simple project in post-conflict areas a defined road design standard agreed during preparation can prevent significant cost and time overruns. Such a road design standard should be part of the legal agreement.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR3021 JUN 17, 2014
Ratings for the Lifeline Roads Improvement Project for Armenia were as follows: outcomes were satisfactory, the risk to development outcome was substantial, the Bank performance was satisfactory, and the Borrower performance was moderately satisfactory.
... See More + Some lessons learned included: the crisis and emergencies bank instrument and procedures offered advantages to assist in the Government's situation. The project was possible because the GOA had pre-identified critical road links by adopting a rural infrastructure strategy and action plan and started its implementation as conditions of adjustment credits, and availability of basic data and designs that only needed to be updated. The Bank assigned a very experienced project preparation team, mobilized international experts quickly and provided extensive supervision during implementation. Incremental improvements were made during project implementation adjusted to the current conditions (for example: move to more efficient designs) because of the phased approvals. The project showed that to obtain support from local communities where possible, the designs should provide sidewalks in build-up areas (roadside strip development) and villages to improve access to public facilities and ensure pedestrian safety, and the project should promote local employment on the rehabilitation works. The use of cement concrete guardrails (labor intensive construction method) was experimented during the first year implementation of the project but this method was not mainstreamed due to its negative effect on snow removal activities.
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Implementation Completion and Results Report ICR3145 JUN 11, 2014