Uzbekistan : Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project
The project aims to improve part of the larger national rural road program outlined in Uzbekistan's Rural Road Strategy 2035.
The project also promotes the implementation of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation 2030, particularly operational cluster 3 (infrastructure and economic connectivity). The proposed project will improve approximately 700 km of existing rural roads that are in poor condition, which will enhance road capacity, quality, connectivity, and service life while reducing future maintenance needs.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Oh, Yongkeun
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Approval Date
11 December 2023 -
Country/Economy
Uzbekistan -
Sector
- Transport
| Project Name | Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project | ||||
| Project Number | 57004-001 | ||||
| Country / Economy | Uzbekistan |
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| Project Status | Approved | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Operational Priorities | OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability OP5: Promoting rural development and food security OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Road transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender | Effective gender mainstreaming | ||||
| Description | The project aims to improve part of the larger national rural road program outlined in Uzbekistan's Rural Road Strategy 2035. The project also promotes the implementation of Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation 2030, particularly operational cluster 3 (infrastructure and economic connectivity). The proposed project will improve approximately 700 km of existing rural roads that are in poor condition, which will enhance road capacity, quality, connectivity, and service life while reducing future maintenance needs. |
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| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | The objective of the proposed project is to strengthen connectivity in rural areas by assisting the CR to improve approximately 700 km of all-weather, efficient, and safe rural roads in Uzbekistan. The project will (i) improve and maintain approximately 700 km of existing rural roads in twelve regions and the Republic of Karakalpakstan, (ii) assess and enhance rural road maintenance capacity, and (iii) enhance road safety capacity for rural roads. The proposed project is aligned with ADB's country partnership strategy for Uzbekistan 2019-2023, specifically Area 1 (supporting private sector development) and Area 2 (reducing economic and social disparities). | ||||
| Impact | Economic development and poverty reduction accelerated through connectivity between rural communities, productive agricultural areas, and socioeconomic centers in Uzbekistan improved. |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Transport efficiency and resilience on project roads increased |
| Progress Toward Outcome | |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Rural roads improved and maintained Rural road maintenance capacity enhanced |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | Environmental impacts are expected to be minor and temporal during construction and land acquisition or resettlement is not expected. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | The project will exclude any rural roads with land acquisition and resettlement impacts from the project scope by following an involuntary resettlement screening checklist that will be included in the Resettlement Framework. |
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| Consulting Services | All procurement of civil works and recruitment of consulting services will be undertaken in accordance with ADB Procurement Policy and ADB Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers for Goods, Works, Nonconsulting and Consulting Services (2017, as amended from time to time). |
| Procurement | All procurement of civil works and recruitment of consulting services will be undertaken in accordance with ADB Procurement Policy and ADB Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers for Goods, Works, Nonconsulting and Consulting Services (2017, as amended from time to time). |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Oh, Yongkeun |
| Responsible ADB Department | Sectors Group |
| Responsible ADB Division | Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA) |
| Executing Agencies |
Committee for Roads |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 08 Aug 2023 |
| Fact Finding | 28 Aug 2023 to 08 Sep 2023 |
| MRM | 04 Oct 2023 |
| Approval | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 11 Dec 2023 |
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| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Project Agreement for Loan 4426-UZB: Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project | Project/Program Agreements | Jan 2024 |
| Loan Agreement (Ordinary Operations [Concessional]) for Loan 4426-UZB: Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project | Loan Agreement (Ordinary Resources) | Dec 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Dec 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Gender Assessment and Action Plan | Gender Action Plans | Nov 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Report and Recommendation of the President | Reports and Recommendations of the President | Nov 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Supplementary Documents | Supplementary Documents to the RRP | Nov 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Project Administration Manual | Project/Program Administration Manual | Nov 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Initial Poverty and Social Analysis | Aug 2023 |
Safeguard Documents See also: Safeguards
Safeguard documents provided at the time of project/facility approval may also be found in the list of linked documents provided with the Report and Recommendation of the President.
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Jizzakh Region Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Sep 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Environmental Assessment and Review Framework | Environmental Assessment and Review Framework | Sep 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Syrdarya Region Initial Environmental Examination | Initial Environmental Examination | Sep 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework (Uzbek) | Resettlement Frameworks | Sep 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Jizzakh Region Social Due Diligence Report | Safeguards Due Diligence Reports | Sep 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Syrdarya Region Social Due Diligence Report | Safeguards Due Diligence Reports | Sep 2023 |
| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Land Acquisition and Resettlement Framework | Resettlement Frameworks | Aug 2023 |
Evaluation Documents See also: Independent Evaluation
None currently available.
Related Publications
None currently available.
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
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| 4426-UZB: Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project [RRRSP-CW1] | Invitation for Bids | Active | ||
| 4426-UZB: Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project [RRRSP-CW2] | Invitation for Bids | Active | ||
| Subproject preparation consultant | Firm - Consulting | Active | ||
| 57004-UZB: Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project | Advance Notice | Active |
Contracts Awarded
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Rural Roads Resilience Sector Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Dec 2023 |