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  • Leading Organization:
    Asian Development Bank (ADB)
    Implementing Agency and Partnering Organizations:
    Ministry of Finance and Economic Management
    Summary:

    Using lessons from other Pacific island countries regarding engaging the private sector in service delivery, the TA will advance integration of the rural transport network to improve access to rural areas for tourism and goods and services.

     

     

    Project Components:

    The project will identify investment opportunities in rural feeder and provincial roads to complete gaps in the network, particularly in areas with tourism and agricultural production potential. A plan for rural–urban transport linkages will be developed with the Ministry of Finance and Economic Management and other ministries as required.

    Expected Outputs:

    1. Improved access to rural areas will lower transport costs
    2. Increase service reliability, thereby increasing incentives for tourism
    3. Providing rural income opportunities

    Contacts:

    ADB Contact:
    Emma Ferguson
    Email: efurguson@adb.org

    Project Status:
    Under Implementation (as of March 2011)
    Primary Beneficiaries:
    Vanuatu
    Project Details
    Funding Source:
    ADB
    Financing Amount:
    $1,400,000
    Cofinancing Total:
    no information available
    Total Amounts:
    $1,400,000
    Resources:
    ADB in Vanuatu
    File(s):
    Country Operations Business Plan 2009-2011 - ADB
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