Preparing the CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 Enhancement Project

Summary

The government of Tajikistan has requested ADB assistance for the CAREC Corridors 3 and 5 enhancement project, which is important for national road network connectivity, particularly in the Khatlon province, and for the socio-economic development of the country.

Expected Outcome

The proposed project will improve CAREC Corridors 3 and 5, and associated sub-network by strengthening the 88-kilometer (km) Sayron-Karamik section, rehabilitating the 87 km Vose-Hovaling sub-network connecting road, and improving road safety and roadside communities with solar energy installations.

Expected Outputs

The project preparatory technical assistance, among other tasks, will address the following aspects relating to the ensuing project:

• updated capacity assessment of the executing agency and suggested measures to minimize procurement and financial management risks,
• proposed project procurement plan and relevant bidding documents, and
• indicative implementation schedule with proposed sequencing of consultant recruitment and procurement bidding and awarding.