Regional: Subregional Transport Facilitation Project
This technical assistance aimed to improve subregional transport network and border facilities to reduce transport costs and customs processing delays. It also helped the Government prepare a project to strengthen road connectivity, promote domestic and international trade, and improve capacity building. These lowered import-export costs among Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, and other countries.
| PROJECT DETAILS | ||
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Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
12 Jan 2004 Technical Assistance Regional Transport Management Closed $600,000 | |
| KEY OUTPUTS |
New access road for the rail Inland Clearance Depot at Birganj and Kakarbita developed Road border at Biratnagar improved Customs and freight handling facilities improved |
| FINANCING |
$600,000 (Asian Development Bank, financed through the Japan Special Fund) |
