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World Bank-ADB Mission Strengthens Amaravati Development
The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) are visiting Amaravati, India, for a week-long meeting.
They are working with local officials to improve safety, fairness, and community involvement in the city's development.
The meeting covers important topics like preventing violence and harassment, managing projects, and following rules.
Experts from the World Bank and ADB are leading discussions and field visits.
The goal is to make sure Amaravati grows in a way that benefits everyone and follows best practices.
The sessions will continue until December 11, with discussions on project partnerships and management.
The World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) are leading a week-long technical mission in Amaravati, India, from December 5-11, 2023.
The mission aims to strengthen safeguards, stakeholder engagement, and project management in the Amaravati integrated urban development programme (AIUDP).
Key topics include gender-based violence (GBV), sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment (SH), public-private partnerships (PPP) planning, contract management, and field implementation.
Experts from the World Bank, ADB, and local authorities are conducting technical sessions, field visits, and consultations with contractors and communities.
The mission will culminate in PPP-related discussions, contract management workshops, and review meetings with the Andhra Pradesh government and stakeholders.
- Who
- World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA), Amaravati Development Corporation Limited (ADCL), and other stakeholders
- What
- A week-long technical mission to strengthen safeguards and stakeholder engagement in the Amaravati integrated urban development programme (AIUDP)
- Where
- Amaravati, India
- When
- December 5-11, 2023
- Why
- To provide hands-on guidance across key domains, including GBV/SEAH safeguards, grievance redressal mechanism (GRM) strengthening, occupational health and safety (OHS), safety compliance, social audit follow-ups, traffic and road safety management, PPP pipeline preparation, and contract administration
Key facts
- Event
- World Bank-ADB Technical Mission
- Location
- Amaravati, India
- Duration
- December 5-11, 2023
- Objective
- Strengthen safeguards and stakeholder engagement in Amaravati integrated urban development programme (AIUDP)
- Key Topics
- GBV, SEA, SH, PPP planning, contract management, field implementation
- Participants
- World Bank, ADB, APCRDA, ADCL, PgMC, PMC, contractors, communities
Quotes
Capital Region Development Authority
The governing body responsible for the development of the capital region.
“remains committed to enhancing transparency, accountability and best-practice implementation across all components of the Amaravati and AIUDP programmes”
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