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Four Projects Run With ABD Assistance Honored With Awards
By KTM Metro Reporter
September 28, 2013: four projects such as 1) Rural Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project, 2) Community Managed Irrigation Project, 3) Second Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Project, and 4) Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project have been awarded for their efficiency in the service delivery, according to the news posted on the ‘News.xinhuanet.com’.
Country Director Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Nepal Kenichi Yokoyama said that the ABD appreciated the efforts of these projects on achieving the targets. All of the projects are supported by the ADB.
Finance Secretary Shanta Raj Subedi handed over the Outstanding Project Management Team Award to the Rural Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Sector Project, the Community Managed Irrigated Agriculture Sector Project and the Second Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project and the Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project.
The Rural Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Project is for reducing poverty in the rural areas of Nepal by creating employment opportunities through the creation of markets of the local products.
The Community Managed Irrigated Agriculture Sector Project is working on improving the agriculture productivity of more than 178,285 farmers by improving the water accessibility.
The Second Small Towns Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Project has developed water sources in 20 small towns to improve the sanitation services. It also has constructed water treatment facilities, storage tanks, private latrines and public toilets.
The Air Transport Capacity Enhancement Project is for improving the airports and civil aviation safety standards.
ADB has been working in partnership with the Government of Nepal since the country joined ADB as a founding member in 1966. ADB began lending to Nepal in 1969.
