The SIM is most appropriate where a sector expenditure program needs extensive coordination, particularly if the program involves a large share of donor-financed investments. Therefore, SIMs typically involve coordinated efforts among the multilateral and bilateral donors providing assistance to the sector. It aims to improve transport efficiency and accessibility within the eight provinces of Sumatra, by integrating and strengthening the planning and management of transport infrastructure. Through investments in off-site infrastructure, the project supports privately developed and managed export processing zones. It also promotes institutional strengthening and capacity building, to enable public institutions and agencies to act as trade facilitators.
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Progress in each phase of the program is reviewed and evaluated, and additional analysis undertaken as necessary, before the subsequent phase can be initiated. APLs are used when sustained changes in institutions, organizations, or behavior are key to successfully implementing a program. They can be used to support a phased program of sector restructuring, or systemic reform in the power, water, health, education, and natural resource management sectors, where time is required to build consensus and convince diverse actors of the benefits of politically and economically difficult reforms. This project, first in a series, is part of an adaptable program that, over the next eight years, will help transform Andhra Pradesh. Special design features.