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Improving Domestic Resource Mobilization for Inclusive Growth The program will enhance inclusive growth options by opening up the fiscal space for the government to meet its planned significant funding of inclusive social and economic services. To achieve this, the program will support fiscal consolidation, improve revenue management, strengthen public expenditure management, enhance the generation of domestic savings, and increase private resource mobilization for investment opportunities, especially for micro, small, and medium-sized businesses. 
	The program impact will be citizens, particularly women, benefiting from higher living standards and more employment opportunities. The outcome will be the effective mobilization of domestic resources for increased public and private investment. The program will help enable improved fiscal space, better business opportunities and pension arrangements for women, more sustainable social service delivery, and a better environment for economic growth. The outputs are: (i) improved management of debt, cash and fiscal risk; (ii) strengthened revneue and public expendiutre management; (iii) enhanced generation of domestic savings; and (iv) increased mobilization of private resources for investment.
Improving Domestic Resource Mobilization for Inclusive Growth Program (Subprogram 3) The proposed program aims to improve domestic resource mobilization to achieve more inclusive growth in Georgia through better debt and fiscal risk management, more efficient revenue and public expenditure management, generation of domestic savings, and mobilization of private resources for investment.
Urban Services Improvement Investment Program - Tranche 3 Project 3 will improve the water supply and sanitation (WSS) services in Ureki, Kutaisi, Gudauri, Telavi, and Abasha.  Civil works under Project 3 will complement those under Project 1 and 2. 

Component 1: Infrastructure Improvement

The first component will support infrastructure investments to rehabilitate, improve, and expand WSS facilities in Ureki, Kutaisi, Gudauri, Telavi, and Abasha and benefit approximately 10,000 people by the end of the project period. For Ureki, Project 3 covers the works on sewerage system and wastewater treatment plant, while the works on the water intake and water transmission distribution system are covered by other tranches. For Kutaisi, Project 3 covers the works on the strengthening of water supply system and includes the construction of three reservoirs, two pumping stations and the corresponding transmission mains and water distribution network. Specific investment include the following:

- rehabilitation of the Kvitiri and Mukhnari pumping stations,
- construction of two small collector reservoirs at Partskhanakanebi and Mukhnari pumping stations,
- extension of TV Tower reservoir by 1,000 m3,
- construction of the  New East reservoir with a volume of 2 x 4,000 m3,
- reconstruction of existing Kldiashvili reservoir (Volume 600 m3), 
- rehabilitation of the part of the network that was not included in Project 1:
- construction of 11 km transmission mains connecting the reservoirs to the pumping stations and the distribution network, and 
- laying of about 158 km distribution lines.

Project 3 covers also the works for sewerage system and wastewater treatment plant in Gudauri, and the works for the water supply system in Telavi and Abasha.

Component 2: Institutional Effectiveness

The second component will include: (i) strengthening human resource development and skills and institutional capacity for retraining of water sector professionals; (ii) rolling out of a geospatial water supply and sewerage management system in cities operated by UWSCG; and (iii) Project implementation support for project implementation and management through consultants to support the Investment Program Management Office (IPMO), and capacity development and training.
PROMOTING FINANCIAL SECTOR GROWTH AND SERVICE DIVERSITY The ADB assistance is a senior loan to TBC Bank of $50 million with a tenor of five years. TBC Bank will use the proceeds to diversify its exposure to Georgia's regions outside the capital Tbilisi by (i) increasing lending to micro small and medium sized enterprises including farms; (ii) providing enhanced access to longer-term finance for the MSMEs in support of regional income and employment; and (iii) gradually fund smaller entities, thereby supporting diversification of TBC's loan book, and reducing TBC's large exposures. TBC will utilize its retail, SME, and corporate platforms, as well as its subsidiary Bank Constanta microfinance lending platform.
East-West Highway (Shorapani-Argveta Section) Improvement Project The Project involves construction of a new road section of the E-60 highway located in Imereti Region of central Georgia. Section F4 forms the Shoropani-Argveta portion of the Khevi-Ubisa-Shorapani-Argveta section of the E-60.
M Square Affordable Housing Project The Project will complete two sub-projects - Chkondideli and Mirtskhulava, unfinished residential complexes in Tbilisi Georgia. The Project aims to address prevailing developmental challenges related to lack of sustainable urban housing in Tbilisi which are affordability, energy efficiency, safety and accessibility.
Project Readiness Financing: Livable Cities Investment Program Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia, contributes 70% of the national GDP, with about half of the country's urban population concentrated in it.  The city's urban population steadily increased from 47% to 51% of the country's total between 2007 and 2017, while cities in the regions of Kakheti and Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti experienced decline in their urban population during the same period. The reverse trend in regional cities highlights issues such as out-migration, unbalanced economic growth, limited employment opportunities and poor livability in these regions. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) undertook a National Urban Assessment (NUA) in 2015 that identified the need for balanced regional development to unlock the potential for inclusive economic growth through urban development by adopting multiple strategies, new initiatives, and innovative funding mechanisms at the national and regional level through integrated urban investment planning.
COVID-19: Fiscal Resilience and Social Protection Support Program (Subprogram 1) The proposed Program is part of a comprehensive and integrated package of support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to the Government of Georgia to help address adverse health, social and economic impacts of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The Program supports Georgia's return to inclusive economic growth by addressing longstanding institutional fragilities that were further exposed as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The Program is aligned with ADB's Strategy 2030, including operational priorities on addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities, accelerating progress in gender equality, strengthening governance and institutional capacity. The Program is also aligned with the ADB Country Partnership Strategy, 20182022 for Georgia.
COVID-19: Active Response and Expenditure Support Program The Program is aligned is a critical component of the government's efforts to mitigate the adverse impact of COVID-19 on the health and welfare of Georgians. It will contribute towards the achievement of the overarching development objective of the Anti-Crisis Plan: health and economic impacts of COVID-19 in Georgia are mitigated, protecting the most vulnerable.
Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 3 (Additional Financing) The Project, financed from the multitranche finance facility (MFF) for Georgia Road Corridor Investment Program, provides additional financing of $140 million for Loan 2560-GEO  (the original project). Its main components are: (i) constructing Kobuleti Bypass (a new 28 km two-lane bypass road skirting Kobuleti and expanding to four lanes, a 6 km section of an existing two-lane road between Kobuleti and Batumi, along the Black Sea coast toward the Turkish border); (ii) strengthening asset management capacity of the Roads Department; and (iii) improving road safety.	The additional financing will be used for expenditures related to civil works (road construction component), consulting services for construction supervision, and project administration by the executing agency.
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 3 Project 3 will improve the urban transport system and infrastructure in urban areas and comprises two subprojects: (i) section 2 (km 4.0-10.8) of the international standard Tbilisi-Rustavi Urban Road Link; and (ii) phase 2 of Anaklia Coastal Improvement; both of which are in line with components of the Investment Program. These investments will improve the urban environment, strengthen economic and tourism development, and regional integration.
COVID-19: Vaccine Support under the Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility The project is aligned with the following impacts: (i) stabilize the situation and save lives; and (ii) spread, morbidity, and mortality of COVID-19 reduced and confidence of
citizens restored. The project outcome is that the target populations per the NVDP
are vaccinated against COVID-19.

Output 1. COVID-19 vaccine procured and delivered to designated points. The
project will finance procurement and delivery of vaccines through bilateral deals between the
government and manufacturers and/or through the COVAX Facility. Procurement through
bilateral deals with other countries will be considered, subject to due diligence and necessary
approvals. To vaccinate an estimated 0.3 million persons, 0.7 million doses of COVID-19
vaccines (assuming 10% adjustment for wastage) will be delivered to regional warehouses
according to the NVDP. The expenditure items under the RRC will include (i) vaccines that meet
any of the eligibility requirements of the APVAX policy, including advance payments; (ii)
international logistics and related services required to transport vaccines from the place of
purchase to regional warehouses; and (iii) ancillary items such as syringes, safety boxes, and
other items required to administer the vaccines. The NCDC will be responsible for transporting
the vaccine from the regional warehouses to the vaccine administration sites. Before the
disbursement of the loan proceeds, MOILHSA shall submit to ADB purchase agreements for the
vaccines that comply with APVAX policy requirements.

Output 2. Vaccine program implementation capacity strengthened. Under the PIC,
the project will support activities that will strengthen (i) the project implementation unit (PIU) under
the MOILHSA to help implement and monitor the COVID-19 vaccination program; and (ii) carry
out gender mainstreaming activities, which include approving updated budget and guidelines for
mobile teams to reach marginalized groups, including women. Additional staff will be hired under
the project to augment PIU capacity.
GEO: PROPOSED SENIOR LOAN TO BANK OF GEORGIA The transaction provides a US dollar-denominated senior loan of up to $50 million to the BoG for up to 5 years, the proceeds of which will be onlent to small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) in Georgia. BoG has identified the development of the SME sector in Georgia as a key objective in its business strategy, in additional to it being central to the recovery of the economy in the aftermath of the armed conflict with the Russian Federation in August 2008 and the global economic downturn. The proposed ADB loan will contribute to the expansion of BoG's SME lending activities and in doing so, contribute to Georgia's economic recovery.
Urban Services Improvement Investment Program-Tranche 4 Project 4 will finance the water supply and sanitation (WSS) services in Zugdidi and Poti, and water supply services in Gudauri and Jvari. The first component  of the project will support infrastructure investments to rehabilitate, improve, and expand WSS facilities in Zugdidi and Poti, respectively; and benefit approximately 20,600 households in Zugdidi and 13,250 households in Poti by the end of the project period. The second component will include project implementation support and management.
Social Services Delivery Program The Program complements the Government's reform agenda by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of social services delivery and social protection programs through (i) improved targeting mechanisms of social assistance transfer; (ii) measures to help ensure sufficient income replacement after retirement; (iii) improved public social delivery standards; and (iv) improved public financial management to better manage resources and improve accountability.

The proposed loan will enable the Government to continue to support social services delivery and social protection programs, while improving their effectiveness and efficiency.
Affordable Mortgage Finance The transaction will support affordable mortgage and home renovation financing for urban and rural dwellers households with lower and medium incomes.  The proposed ADB assistance comprises a senior loan of up to the lari equivalent of $100 million to TBC with a tenor of up to 6 years.
Batumi Bypass Road Project The project will (i) construct a new two-lane bypass road of 16.2 km skirting Batumi; and  (ii) contract out routine and periodic maintenance work for about 200 km of international roads combined with connecting secondary roads based on performance-based maintenance (PBM) contract. Batumi is a major port city in the southwest part of Georgia, bordered by the Black Sea to the west and Turkey to the south. The existing main road connecting Sarpi at the border with Turkey to Poti, a major port at the Black Sea, is a key transit route along the coastline of the Black Sea for heavy goods and passenger traffic from Turkey to Tbilisi and then onto Azerbaijan and the Caspian Sea.
Road Corridor Investment Program - Project 2 Project 2 will (i) construct a new 2-lane bypass road of 14 km skirting Batumi; (ii) improve border infrastructure at Sarpi for customs clearance, vehicle and passenger inspection, cross-border procedures and documentation; (iii) finance construction supervision; (iv) support for implementation; and (v) carry out a feasibility study and detailed design of tranche 3.
GEO: Adjaristsqali Hydropower Project The Adjaristsqali Hydropower Project (the  Project ) involves the construction and operation of a 185 MW run-of-the-river hydropower plant in South West Georgia. The electricity will be sold to Turkey for 9 months and to the local market for 3 months in each year. Concessional loan from Canada was used to overcome a wide range of risks and help the project to achieve financial sustainability.
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 5 ADB approved a multitranche financing facility (MFF) for the Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program for an aggregate amount not exceeding $300 million in July 2010.
Tranche 5 consists of: (i) Tbilisi Metro rehabilitation, including replacement of power distribution cabling and rehabilitation of ventilation system; (ii) development of a waste management plan for metro operation and maintenance; and (iii) consulting services for supervision of works, financial audit, and safeguards monitoring. The subcomponents are in line with the selection criteria of the MFF.
Sustainable Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Development Program The government of the Georgia (government) has requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a $50 million financing from ADB's ordinary capital resources (OCR) to support the proposed Water Supply and Sanitation Services Improvement Project (project). The proposed project is aligned with the government strategies  and the priorities of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) country partnership strategy 2014-2018 for Georgia.  The project and this transaction technical assistance (TRTA) are listed in the country operations business plan 2019-2021,  and consistent with the Water Operational Plan 2011-2020.
Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program - Tranche 4 ADB approved a multitranche financing facility (MFF) for the Sustainable Urban Transport Investment Program for an aggregate amount not exceeding $300 million in July 2010. 

Project 4 consists of one subproject and non-physical components: (i) Batumi coastal protection (5 km) to defend urban infrastructure and roads against severe erosion; (ii) setup of a management information system for the executing agency; and (iii) consulting services for feasibility studies and detailed engineering design for sustainable urban transport projects. The subcomponents are in line with the selection criteria of the Investment Program.
Electricity Transmission Sector Reforms Program The proposed program aims to strengthen the structure of the transmission subsector and the institutional environment of Georgia?s electricity transmission company, the Joint-Stock Company Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE), and thereby enhance the transmission subsector?s efficiency and improve its financial aspects. These reforms are critical to strengthen GSE?s corporate governance, financial management, transparency, and debt sustainability. The program will be supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) through a single tranche stand-alone PBL, with a post-program engagement framework (PPEF).  The proposed program is in line with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) country partnership strategy for Georgia, 2014-2018.
North-South Corridor (Kvesheti-Kobi) Road Project The project will improve connectivity and safety along the North-South Corridor by (i) constructing about 23 kilometers (km) of climate-resilient two-lane highway between Kvesheti and Kobi (the project road) and about 5 km of all-weather access roads, and (b) increasing road safety awareness; (ii) establishing a visitor center in the Khada Valley to support tourism activities; and (iii) enhancing the capacity of the Roads Department on project and contract management. The project expands efforts of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners to upgrade the country's national highway network along key economic corridors. It will enhance inclusive economic growth and regional connectivity.

The project is aligned with the following impacts: (i) economic growth and regional connectivity enhanced; and (ii) trade, tourism, and economic corridors improved. The project will have the following outcome: connectivity, safety, and livelihoods along the North-South Corridor improved.
Financial Inclusion for Micro and Small Enterprise Growth The ADB transactions will support financial inclusion for MSMEs and farmers. The proposed ADB assistance comprises (i) a proposed loan of up to $23,000,000 or its lari equivalent to Credo Microfinance Organization (Credo); (ii) a proposed loan of up to $7,000,000 or its lari equivalent to FINCA Bank Georgia (FBG); and (iii) proposed loans to TBC Bank (TBC) consisting of (a) a subordinated loan of up to $50,000,000 or its euro equivalent or its lari equivalent, and (b) a senior loan of up to $50,000,000 or its euro equivalent or its lari equivalent, for the Financial Inclusion for Micro and Small Business Growth in Georgia.
Fiscal Resilience and Social Protection Support Program (Subprogram 2) The program aims to strengthen Georgia's fiscal resilience to external shocks, addressing institutional fragilities in fiscal management and social protection. Subprogram 2 deepens and completes reforms initiated in subprogram 1, supporting Georgia's economic recovery from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) crisis, amid a context of heightened regional and global economic uncertainty. Prior actions included in subprogram 2 (i) improve institutional capacity for management of fiscal risks stemming from climate change and natural disasters and state-owned enterprises (SOEs); (ii) deepen domestic debt markets for government securities and capital market development to mitigate exposure to currency and refinancing risks; and (iii) strengthen adequacy and fiscal sustainability of social protection programs to protect the livelihoods of Georgia's aging population.
Emergency Assistance for Post-Conflict Recovery To help Georgia address emergency needs under the JNA, the EAPCR will enable the Government to meet critical public expenditures through the budget and help cushion the adverse revenue shocks.  The EAPCR will supplement the Municipal Services Development Fund Project recently approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The United States has signed an agreement providing $250 million to meet critical expenditures through the budget. The World Bank recently approved $40 million in budget support using the Fourth Poverty Reduction Support Operation. The European Union is also expected to provide budgetary assistance in the near future.  
  	
The major outputs of the EAPCR are to ensure that:

(i)  the immediate incremental expenditure needs arising from the conflict are met; and
(ii) the core public expenditure program for 2008 is delivered in accordance with the approved budget.
Low-Income Housing Finance The transaction will support mortgage and home renovation financing for households with lower incomes. The proposed ADB assistance comprises senior loan of up to $25 million or its lari equivalent to Credo with a tenor of up to 5 years.
Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 1 The project comprises (i) construction of a new 28 km two-lane bypass road skirting the city of Kobuleti, and widening of 6 km of the the existing two-lane road between Kobuleti and Batumi to four lanes; (ii) strengthening the asset management capacity of the Roads Department; and (iii) improving road safety.
Municipal Services Development Project The objective of the Project is assist project municipal governments to improve delivery of basic urban services. The Project comprises two components: investment projects and capacity development. The outputs of the investment component are loans and grants to municipalities and local utility companies to improve basic urban services and infrastructure. The outputs of the capacity development component are (i) feasibility, engineering design, environmental and social, and other related studies for project preparation and  appraisal; (ii) decentralized process for identification, planning, preparation and  implementation of subprojects; (iii) institutionalized corporate and business planning process within MDF; and (iv) studies and training to develop MDF capacity.
iCCM+: Access to quality health service for childhood diseases and MNC in 14 districts of Uganda [Uganda] Integrated Community Case Management (iCCM) brings healthcare closer to communities by training members of Village Health Teams (VHTs) to assess symptoms and treat illnesses. It also reduces the need for a patient to visit a health facility, making it easier for children to get the care they need when they are sick. Malaria Consortium?s substantial experience in supporting iCCM initiatives across Africa has proven that this is an effective approach in reducing mortality and morbidity in young children. The iCCM+ project, funded by Comic Relief, will expand upon the successes and lessons learnt of previous iCCM programmes to reduce under-five deaths through a combination of routine iCCM and selected maternal and neonatal care interventions, deepening gains in malaria and childhood disease control in 14 districts. [Uganda]