Institutional Strengthening of Project Implementation, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Resilience in the Road Sector

The Nepal SASEC Highway Enhancement Project addresses infrastructure bottlenecks in Nepal. This transaction technical assistance complements infrastructure improvements by supporting capacity building and institutional strengthening of the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport and its departments, and by facilitating the preparation and implementation of climate change adaptation activities.

PROJECT DETAILS

Commitment Date

Funding Type

Country

Sector

Status

Total Cost

13 Jun 2023

Technical Assistance

Nepal

Transport/Road

Ongoing

$750,000

KEY OUTPUTS

Development of climate change mitigation and adaptation guidelines for road projects

Strengthened procurement, contract, and project management skills and capacity

Assessment of alternative contracting approaches for pipeline projects

FINANCING

$750,000 (Technical Assistance Special Fund)