Implementation Arrangements

A. Processing Procedures

15. As the Administrator of the JFPPT, ADBI will ensure that all applicable ADBI policies, as may be amended from time to time, will govern each JFPPT-financed activity. Once the JFPPT is established, guidelines for processing and executing projects will be prepared in line with ADBI practices. For this purpose, a dedicated program unit of ADBI will be set up under the direction of the ADBI Dean.

16. Activities will be prepared and proposed by ADBI’s program unit. The unit will coordinate the processing of each program proposal with DMC governments, as appropriate. Proposals will be forwarded to the Dean for submission to the Government for approval. Following approval of a proposed activity, ADBI may enter into an agreement or agreements, as appropriate, with the recipient and/or the concerned local executing agency in connection with the provision of individual financial assistance from the JFPPT.

B. Procurement

17. The procurement of goods and services and recruitment of consultants under the JFPPT will be carried out in accordance with procedures and practices consistent with the ADB Charter.

C. Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

18. ADBI will monitor and evaluate JFPPT-financed activities in a similar manner to other ADBI-financed projects in accord with established ADBI procedures. The oversight function of ADB will also be applicable with respect to the administration of the JFPPT.

19. ADBI will prepare an annual report on the evaluation of activities financed by the JFPPT. The report will be submitted to the Government and made available to ADB’s management and Board of Directors.