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Preservation of Neolithic and Other Archaeological Objects in the Mehrgarh Museum of Balochistan in Quetta The Mehrgarh Museum preserves and displays objects from the paleolithic period to the present era, including objects from the neolithic (circa7000 circa 2000 B.C.) site of Mehrgarh, one of the oldest archeological sites in South Asia. This project involves the cataloging and digitization of the collection, updates to the museum's exhibits, and conservation training for staff.
To improve the quality of education for more than 1,200 refugee students through the provision of essential school supplies, computer labs, teaching aids, and teacher training. To improve the quality of education for more than 1,200 refugee students through the provision of essential school supplies, computer labs, teaching aids, and teacher training. [in Pakistan]
Bureau of Diplomatic Security - Assistance to Political and Civic Activists U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Information Redacted. Information has been redacted in accordance with the two principled exceptions defined in the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (FATAA) of 2016: the health and secu
Information Redacted SPK33017GR027, HAFO, 6/15/17-3/31/19, To support the Preservation and Conservation of Buddhist Ruins of Takht-i-Bhai in collaboration with the Department Archaeology and Museums(DoAM) in Khyber Pakhtu
Reproductive Health United States Population Migration and Refugee Assistance, Appropriation 1143. Protection and assistance needs of refugees, migrants and conflict victims worldwide. [NGO - United States Redacted]
Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs - Information Redacted U.S. Department of State: Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs. SPK33016CA062, SOC Films, 8/8/16-6/30/2017, To support a national transmedia campaign to counter violent extremism(CVE) through creating a virtual reality application for iOS and Android smartphones f
Bureau of Diplomatic Security - ATA 10430 PBI Pakistan BPA U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Diplomatic Security. Information Redacted. Information has been redacted in accordance with the two principled exceptions defined in the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (FATAA) of 2016: the health and secu
Responding to the Impact of Covid-19 on the Afghan Refugees and Host Communities (Recover) United States Population Migration and Refugee Assistance, Appropriation 1143. Protection and assistance needs of refugees, migrants and conflict victims worldwide. [NGO - United States Redacted]
Primary Healthcare Repatriation and Gender-Based Violence Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan United States Population Migration and Refugee Assistance, Appropriation 1143. Protection and assistance needs of refugees, migrants and conflict victims worldwide. [NGO - United States Redacted]
GNMI Gender Based Violence reduction GNMI Gender Based Violence reduction Covers grants (including revenue- sharing), subsidies, gratuities, and other aid for which cash payments are made to states, other political subdivisions, corporations, associations, and individuals; contributions to international societies, commissions, proceedings, or projects, whether in lump sum or as quotas of expenses; contributions fixed by treaty; grants to foreign countries; taxes imposed by taxing authorities where the Federal Government has consented to taxation (excluding the employers share of Federal Insurance Contribution Act taxes); and payments in lieu of taxes. Includes readjustment and other benefits for veterans, other than indemnities for death or disability.
Bureau of Diplomatic Security - ATA 10430 PBI Pakistan 8 U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Diplomatic Security. TRAIN, EVAL & OTH RELATED ACT[Covers all training supplies other than books issued to students under Communication Materials and Supplies.]
Conservation of Historic Buildings near the 17th-Century Chowk Wazir Khan in Lahore Recently restored, the Chowk Wazir Khan is an important communal meeting place and major attraction in Lahore's old walled city. This project involves the conservation of two 19th-century historic houses and the 17th-century Tomb of Imam Gamun.
Bureau of Diplomatic Security - ATA PK15TCSI01 PAKISTAN TCSI SRF 0001 U.S. Department of State: Bureau of Diplomatic Security. TRAIN, EVAL & OTH RELATED ACT[Covers all training supplies other than books issued to students under Communication Materials and Supplies.]
Livelihoods Support for Afghan Refugees and Host Communities To correct minor edits as outlined in the recipient's request dated August 22, 2016.
Expanding MHPSS and Strengthening G Increase the utilization of Gender Based Violence prevention and response services integrated with mental health and psychosocial support services
Using deforestation-free commodity supply chains to support national initiatives to combat forest loss Companies at all stages in palm oil, rubber, cocoa and timber/fibre supply chains are disconnected from national and subnational policy and governance processes to reduce deforestation. The project will provide guidance for companies on how to support specific, nationally-led processes to reduce deforestation in Indonesia, Ghana, Liberia and Cameroon, and how to implement social safeguards around land use governance at landscape scale. It will provide tools for Chinese companies to adopt more responsible sourcing practices and Chinese institutions to take more leadership in global sustainability processes. Lessons and case studies will inform COP 26 and offer models for scaling up.
Using deforestation-free commodity supply chains to support national initiatives to combat forest loss This project will develop practical engagement principles to help agricultural commodity supply chain companies align with national and sub-national policy processes, so that they can address deforestation in production landscapes more effectively. The project will focus on palm oil, rubber, cocoa and timber/fibre supply chains in Indonesia, Ghana, Liberia and Cameroon. Case studies in pilot production landscapes will test the engagement principles and develop national guidance for their implementation. To support the effective use of the principles the project will also develop awareness and capacity to use the engagement principles. There will be a specific focus on engaging Chinese companies.
ARM: SME FINANCE PROGRAM ADB extends debt facilities totaling up to $65 million to Armenian banks for on-lending to SMEs. ACBA Credit Agricole, Ameriabank, Ardshininvestbank, and Inecobank were selected to be the banks proposed to participate in the program based on their credit profiles, their willingness and ability to expand their SME portfolios, and ADB?s potential to add value under and beyond the program.
Public Efficiency and Financial Markets Program (Subprogram 2) The proposed program is the second of two subprograms within the current programmatic assistance approach of ADB in Armenia. It supports the government reform efforts in the areas of public debt and fiscal risk management, and financial and capital markets development. Specifically, the proposed program will continue to: (i) strengthen public debt and fiscal risk management, in support of the Authorities' fiscal consolidation efforts and attempts to reduce financial risks in the economy; (ii) improve money market liquidity and financial market transparency, by deepening the government securities market and improving money market infrastructure; and (iii) foster the development of corporate debt and equity markets, by enhancing corporate transparency and developing legislative frameworks for new instruments and investment vehicles. The first sub-program for $40 million was approved in October 2017; this second sub-program, for $50 million, is expected to be approved in October 2018. A transaction technical assistance (TA) has facilitated reform preparation and implementation during both subprograms.
Crisis Recovery Support Program To accelerate Armenia's recovery from the adverse impact of the global financial crisis.
Infrastructure Sustainability Support Program (Phase 2) Using a programmatic approach with a policy-based loan providing budget support ensures leverage for multi-sectoral reforms, whilst at the same time providing sufficient flexibility to adjust the program as the situation demands. In addition, the policy-based loan supports reforms and, in tandem, also helps finance the fiscal deficit and ring-fence specific expenses related to the scope of the proposed reforms. The program will have two subprograms and combined with TA, will support policy reforms and capacity building in the implementing and executing agencies. Subprogram 1 will focus on reviewing the economic regulator to increase independence, transparency and accountability; increasing funding for maintenance expenditure and ensuring financial viability of commercial entities in the water and power sectors; and introducing operational reforms to improve the efficiency of the transport and water government agencies, and encouraging competition in the power sector. Subprogram 2 will focus on rolling out program budgeting reforms across government, with specific support to MOENR, MOTC and SCWE; implementing the changes recommended for the economic regulator, including increased funding; entrenching increased funding for maintenance activities; and concrete actions to implement operational reforms.
Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project Armenia is a mountainous landlocked country located in the southern Caucasus. It has a land area of approximately 28,700 square kilometers and shares land borders with Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Turkey. Based on National State Statistics Association estimates, the population was about 3.22 million in 2006 of which about 64% lives in urban areas and the remainder in rural villages. About half the urban population lives in Yerevan, the capital city. The population is forecast to grow at 0.3% per annum through 2015. For administrative purposes, Armenia is divided into 10 marzes (provinces) that are subdivided into districts, and consist of towns and villages. The proportion of the population living in poverty was 29.8% in 2005. Most of the country's poor lives in regional towns where the incidence of poverty is about 38%.
Power Transmission Rehabilitation Project The project will upgrade the national power system operation's reliability and efficiency, and enhance transmission capacity. The project will include three main components: (i) expansion of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system; (ii) rehabilitation of four existing 220/110-kilovolt (kV) substation; and (iii) support for institutional development, capacity building, and project management. The project will help increase the electricity supply to urban and rural consumers to support inclusive and sustainable economic development.
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 2 Project 2 of the investment program will contribute to socioeconomic development in Armenia and expanded regional trade. The outcome will be an efficient, safe, and sustainable north-south road corridor, linking Armenia domestically and internationally. The project output will be an upgraded 44 km section between Ashtarak and Talin.
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 3 The project aims to achieve efficient, safe and sustainable north-south corridor linking the Republic of Armenia domestically and internationally. The project will comprise:
(a) reconstruction of the two-lane road section between towns of Talin and Landjik of approximately 18.7 km and widening such section to a four-lane dual carriageway; (b) preparation and implementation of a long term road subsector plan and road asset management and road maintenance administration system; (c) preparation of feasibility study for Artashat-Qajaran section (304 km) of the North-South corridor; and (d) project implementation support and preparation of a subsequent tranche under the Investment Program, including preparation of the related feasibility study and detailed engineering design.
Women's Entrepreneurship Support Sector Development Program The program enables women entrepreneurs and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) in Armenia to play a greater role in economic development. The program has two components: (i) a policy-based loan to help fund budget allocations to strengthen the business environment and the Small and Medium Entrepreneurship Development National Center (SME DNC) of Armenia; and (ii) a financial intermediation loan (FIL) to enable participating financial institutions (PFIs) to provide local currency loans to MSMEs, of which at least 50% are women's MSMEs.  The program is supported by capacity development TA to improve the entrepreneurial capacity of women and to increase the capacity of the SME DNC. The implementation period is 2013-2017.
Yerevan Urban Development Investment Project The proposed Yerevan Urban Development Investment Project aims to enhance the economy, livability, and inclusiveness of Yerevan, the capital city of Armenia, through improved sustainable urban mobility and services (output 1) and strengthened institutional capacity for green and inclusive urban mobility (output 2). It aims to support Yerevan in improving the urban environment, enhancing the road network, and promoting climate-resilient infrastructure. The project will benefit up to 1.2 million people.The project will relieve traffic congestion and significantly improve socioeconomic connectivity and access to green urban space. The river crossing and road capacity will be increased by one-third and travel distances reduced by more than 2 km, thereby reducing travel time (by 10 minutes) and the risk of traffic accidents, decreasing traffic congestion and emissions, and improving the overall environment of the main city arteries.
COVID-19: Working Capital Support Project The loan will assist ENA to relieve the financial stress caused by delayed payments of electricity bills by ENA's private customers due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), which could otherwise lead to deterioration of its services and ultimately disrupt Armenia's access to electricity.
Seismic Safety Improvement Program The program will support the implementation of the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction  during 2015-2020 by (i) improving school seismic safety to reduce casualties and damage in schools during earthquakes, and (ii) enabling better use of school buildings as shelters for the general public and as focal points for emergency response after earthquakes.  The program reflects the key focus areas advocated by the National Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction, and is in line with the four priorities identified in the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2015-2030.
Public Efficiency and Financial Markets Program (Subprogram 1) The proposed public efficiency and financial markets program aims to strengthen fiscal sustainability and deepen financial markets in Armenia. The program will strengthen public debt and fiscal risk management, deepen the government securities market and money market infrastructure, broaden the base of investors and enhance corporate transparency. The programmatic approach and policy-based loan will support two subprograms implemented during 2017-2018. A transaction technical assistance (TRTA) will be provided.
ARM: ZVARTNOTS AIRPORT EXPANSION PROJECT (PHASE 2) The project will finance the construction of a new landside terminal building and the purchase of equipment to supplement the existing airside concourse building. It will increase the passenger- handling capacity of the Zvartnots International Airport (ZIA) to about 3.2 million a year from the current level of 1.8 million–2.0 million a year. The project will be the first private sector infrastructure investment by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Armenia or the Caucasus region.
Fiscal Sustainability and Financial Markets Development Program (Subprogram 1) The program builds on previous Asian Development Bank (ADB) reform engagement in Armenia, specifically on its PostProgram Engagement Framework (PPEF), and aims to help the government further strengthen its fiscal management policies and practices, improve the infrastructure of money markets and the government securities market, and promote capital markets.

The programmatic approach with parallel cofinancing and forthcoming technical assistance (TA) from the Agence Française de Développement (AFD)6 enables the capturing of
reform efforts supported by ADB TA during the PPEF in subprogram 1; and allows the structuring of subprogram 2 with ambitious reform targets with enough flexibility to cope with current uncertainties about the specific legal and institutional formats that might ultimately be needed. The strong alignment with the corresponding reform pillars of past programs (i) recognizes the benefits of continuity in medium-term, interconnected reform agendas; and (ii) allows a gradual transition into new and deeper reform activities in the fiscal management area, as requested by the government. The program is closely coordinated with the policy reform work of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Inecobank (ARM: SME FINANCE PROGRAM) ADB proposes to extend debt facilities totaling up to $65 million to Armenian banks for on-lending to SMEs. ACBA Credit Agricole, Ameriabank, Ardshininvestbank, and Inecobank were selected to be the banks proposed to participate in the program based on their credit profiles, their willingness and ability to expand their SME portfolios, and ADB's potential to add value under and beyond the program. The program increases the capacity of local banks to provide SMEs with longer-term financing to support SME growth and productivity. Supporting the growth of SMEs will increase the contributions made by SMEs to GDP, labor, and key economic sectors. SMEs are drivers of economic growth, private sector development, and economic diversification. They comprise a substantial proportion of private sector activities, particularly outside Yerevan where poverty rates are higher, and can be a source of building competitiveness. The promotion of SMEs leads to higher income levels for SME owners and employees, and aids in job creation, which facilitates poverty reduction and broad-based growth.
Increasing Gender-Inclusive Lending to Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises Project The transaction involves a loan of up to $15,000,000 to Armeconombank OJSC (AEB) for the Increasing Gender-Inclusive Lending to Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises Project in Armenia.
Rural Road Sector Project (Supplementary) The Rural Road Sector Project (the Project) will (i) enhance the economic integration of selected rural communities, which make up about 10% of the total rural population, through improvement of high priority rural feeder roads totaling about 260 kilometers (km) connected to the national road network; and (ii) strengthen the transport sector management capability. The outcome will be increased mobility and improved accessibility to basic social service delivery institutions, employment opportunities, and domestic and international markets for communities and enterprises in rural and urban areas of the four regions. The feeder roads improved under the Project will lead to (i) higher and more frequent quality transport services available for road users; (ii) increased business opportunities for private sector in general, particularly agriculture (including agro-processing), industrial, and service sectors; and (iii) more synergetic benefits from close partnerships in the road and other sectors relevant to the Project. Furthermore, the Project will improve transport sector management through the TA that is attached to the Project
Sustainable Urban Development Investment Program - Tranche 2 The national government and YM have invested more than $280 million from 2005 to 2014 in upgrading infrastructure. But these investments, except for Tranche 1 of the Investment Program and some other piecemeal actions, are only addressing immediate problems. Tranche 1 and the proposed Tranche 2 will give a long-term approach to the traffic and urban infrastructure by diverting traffic from the city center through the creation of a new, reliable, and efficient bypass of the city of Yerevan. This is part of the strategic framework for urban renewal that YM has undertaken. The project is backed by a roadmap, policy framework, and long-term investment plan until 2025 split into short, medium, and long-term actions.
Strengthening the Banking Sector for Financial Inclusion The proposed ADB assistance consists of (i) a proposed loan of up to $30,000,000 or the dram equivalent to Ameriabank CJSC (AMB) and (ii) a proposed equity investment of up to the dram equivalent of $30,000,000 in AMB both for the Strengthening the Banking Sector for Financial Inclusion in Armenia.
Rural Financial Inclusion Project ADB will provide a loan to Finca Armenia UCO CJSC (FIAR) in an amount of up to $6 million or dram (AMD) equivalent. ADB's funding will be used to support MSMEs and the agriculture sector, primarily outside of the capital Yerevan. Up to 75% of ADB's funding will go to Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) outside of Yerevan and up to 70% will be used to onlend to agri-borrowers. ADB will also be providing technical assistance (TA) in an amount of up to $200,000 funded from an existing TA.  The technical assistance will support the development of a credit scoring system and SMART certification of Finca Armenia.
Yerevan Gas-Fired Combined-Cycle Power Project The project is a 250MW gas fired combined cycle power plant (CCPP). The power plant, utilizing natural gas as fuel, is located on land acquired from the Yerevan Thermal Power Plant CJSC (YTPP), owned by the Ministry of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources. The project site is located 10 km from Yerevan, adjacent to the existing power plant operated by YTPP.
North-South Road Corridor Investment Program - Tranche 1 The project impact will be aligned with efficient, safe, and sustainable transport on the north-south road corridor. Its expected output is an approximately 10 km four-lane road between Yerevan and Ashtarak.
Sevan-Hrazdan Cascade Hydropower System Rehabilitation Project Sevan Hrazdan Cascade Hydropower System (the System) consists of seven run-of-the-river hydropower stations located along a waterway of connected rivers (Hrazdan and Marmarik, canals and reservoirs, principally fed by the Marmarik river. The System was originally built between 1930 and 1965. The Project involves the rehabilitation and modernization of the System's four hydropower plants, the diversion channels for three plants and associated electrical equipment replacement at the substations.
Ardshininvestbank (ARM: SME FINANCE PROGRAM) ADB extends debt facilities totaling up to $65 million to Armenian banks for on-lending to SMEs. ACBA Credit Agricole, Ameriabank, Ardshininvestbank, and Inecobank were selected to be the banks to participate in the program based on their credit profiles, their willingness and ability to expand their SME portfolios, and ADB's potential to add value under and beyond the program. The program increases the capacity of local banks to provide SMEs with longer-term financing to support SME growth and productivity. Supporting the growth of SMEs will increase the contributions made by SMEs to GDP, labor, and key economic sectors. SMEs are drivers of economic growth, private sector development, and economic diversification. They comprise a substantial proportion of private sector activities, particularly outside Yerevan where poverty rates are higher, and can be a source of building competitiveness. The promotion of SMEs leads to higher income levels for SME owners and employees, and aids in job creation, which facilitates poverty reduction and broad-based growth.