📋 Tender Overview
Project Name
Supporting Cooperation Around Trade and Transport Facilitation for Stronger South Asia Integration
Project Number
58274-001
Country / Economy
Regional
Bangladesh
Bhutan
India
Maldives
Nepal
Sri Lanka
Project Status
Proposed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance
Technical Assistance
Source of Funding / Amount
TA: Supporting Cooperation Around Trade and Transport Facilitation for Stronger South Asia Integration
Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 1.00 million
Sector / Subsector
Multisector / ADB's corporate management, policy and strategy development
Gender
Description
The proposed knowledge and support TA project aims to facilitate implementation of trade and transport facilitation initiatives in South Asia by supporting: (i) the conduct of analytical studies on a broad spectrum of issues affecting cross-border transport and trade along key subregional trade routes, including digital trade facilitation, and initial implementation of selected recommendations; (ii) engagement with trade-related private sector entities; and (iii) organization of platforms for subregional dialogue, knowledge sharing, and capacity building.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
Regional integration plays a key role in cushioning global shocks and reducing their negative impacts. As protectionism and fragmentation add to economic challenges, stronger cooperation and investment in both regulatory and physical infrastructure can enhance resilience and mutual gains for regional trading partners. Fostering policy dialogue on sustainable trade and transport facilitation is furthermore essential to help regional economies in ensuring sustainable supply chain. While significant policy actions in customs reform have been initiated, trade facilitation measures and reform are at different stages in South Asia and require further technical support to be fully updated or operational.
Impact
Connectivity and competitiveness through subregional cooperation enhanced
Outcome
Implementation of trade and transport facilitation initiatives achieved
Outputs
Cross-border trade and transport facilitation measures enhanced
Private sector engagement strengthened
Best practices and benefits of trade and transport facilitation advocated and disseminated
Geographical Location
Bangladesh - Nation-wide; Bhutan - Nation-wide; India - Nation-wide; Maldives - Nation-wide; Nepal - Nation-wide; Sri Lanka - Nation-wide
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Contact
Responsible ADB Officer
Sasradipoera, Kanya S.
Responsible ADB Department
South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division
Regional Cooperation and Integration Unit, SARD (SARC)
Executing Agencies
Asian Development Bank
Timetable
Concept Clearance
10 Jun 2025
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