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Scope :
This stand-alone loan, formerly highlands region road improvement program (hrriip) 2, is one of the three ensuing projects of loan no. 6032-png: transport sector preparatory project (project readiness financing [prf]). the proposed project builds on the first hrriip, which was completed in 2020 and improved 347 km of the highlands core road network (hcrn). the proposed project will improve the top priority roads with high design readiness. the larger project covering tentatively 12 remaining roads totaling 407 km is being prepared through the ongoing prf loan in parallel. as phase 1, this project will finance the improvement of five roads of the hcrn totaling 116 km to all-weather roads with gender-responsive and social-inclusive design features (output 1). the project will also enhance the socioeconomic and poverty benefits of improved transportation through physical and nonphysical interventions that support climate-resilient livelihood and income diversification, build capacity to address key social issues and improve community-based infrastructure relevant to the communities along the project roads (output 2). the project will improve road safety and womens use and access to road infrastructure through gender-sensitive designs (output 3).
Providing safe and efficient transport is a top government priority under pngs development strategic plan, 2010-2030, national transport strategy, and medium-term development plan iii. in the road transport sector, governments strategic priorities are defined in the connect png initiative focusing on developing a key economic lifeline road network to improve connectivity and addressing the chronic maintenance negligence. to reduce the cost and time of moving people and goods reliably between communities and key economic centers, the government has requested adbs assistance to continue the rehabilitation of the hcrn. the project is aligned with adb strategy 2030 by improving market connectivity, thus promoting rural development and food security. the project will (i) address remaining poverty and reduce inequalities in the highlands region, and (ii) accelerate progress in gender equality and tackle climate change with the proposed solutions. the project is also aligned with all three strategic pathways of adbs country partnership strategy for png by (i) improving land connectivity, (ii) enhancing capacity building, (iii) building disaster and climate resilience with crosscutting aspects of (iv) gender mainstreaming, and (v) addressing climate change. the project is expected to be aligned with the paris agreement. the paris agreement alignment assessment is being prepared.
Agriculture, natural resources and rural development / agricultural policy, institutional and capacity development - agricultural production - agro-industry, marketing, and trade - livestock - rural market infrastructure
transport / road transport (non-urban) - transport policies and institutional development
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