Nepal: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1)

Sovereign Project | 54402-001

The proposed program will support continuing reforms in customs through implementation of the Customs Reform and Modernization (CRM) Plan 2021-2026 and improving trade logistics through the preparation and implementation of a new Trade Logistics Policy (TLP) 2022.

Project Details

  • Project Officer
    Hayashi, Tadateru
    South Asia Department
    Request for information
  • Country/Economy
    Nepal
  • Sector
    • Industry and trade
Project Name South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1)
Project Number 54402-001
Country / Economy Nepal
Project Status Proposed
Project Type / Modality of Assistance Loan
Source of Funding / Amount
Loan: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Customs and Logistics Reforms Program (Subprogram 1)
Concessional ordinary capital resources lending US$ 50.00 million
Strategic Agendas Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growth
Regional integration
Drivers of Change Gender Equity and Mainstreaming
Governance and capacity development
Knowledge solutions
Private sector development
Sector / Subsector

Industry and trade / Industry and trade sector development - Trade and services

Public sector management / Public administration

Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Some gender elements
Description The proposed program will support continuing reforms in customs through implementation of the Customs Reform and Modernization (CRM) Plan 2021-2026 and improving trade logistics through the preparation and implementation of a new Trade Logistics Policy (TLP) 2022.
Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy The proposed program intends to sustain the reforms implemented under the SASEC Customs Reform and Modernization for Trade Facilitation Program to be complemented by policy interventions that will (i) improve supply chain of critical goods during pandemics, (ii) enhance export competitiveness , and (iii) build capacities of public and private sector.
Impact
Outcome
Outputs
Geographical Location Nation-wide
Safeguard Categories
Environment C
Involuntary Resettlement C
Indigenous Peoples C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
Environmental Aspects
Involuntary Resettlement
Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
During Project Design
During Project Implementation
Business Opportunities
Consulting Services Not applicable
Procurement Not applicable
Responsible ADB Officer Hayashi, Tadateru
Responsible ADB Department South Asia Department
Responsible ADB Division Regional Cooperation and Operations Coordination Div, SARD
Executing Agencies
Department of Customs
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Supplies
Timetable
Concept Clearance 02 Dec 2021
Fact Finding 25 Feb 2022 to 05 Mar 2022
MRM 07 Dec 2022
Approval -
Last Review Mission -
Last PDS Update 14 Dec 2022

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