TA-8817 NEP: Far Western Region Urban Development
Introduction
Narrative description of the Project:
The Regional Urban Development Project (RUDP), in line with ADB’s water and urban operational plans, will (a) construct and upgrade urban infrastructure in 8 towns in the Terai Region of Nepal, and (b) improve operational effectiveness of these 8 municipalities. The main objective of the assignment is to support the Ministry of Urban Development’s Department of Urban Development and Building Construction (DUDBC) and project municipalities to undertake project preparatory activities. Subject to additional due diligence, the project may include investments in municipal infrastructure in the 8 municipalities of Attariya, Bhimdatt, Biratnagar, Birgunj, Dhangadhi, Jhalari Pipaladi, Nepalgunj, and Siddharthanagar.
Description of Actual Service Provided: Preparation of Report on Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) study, which includes: (b) baseline data collection of biophysical, socio-economic as well as cultural environment, (c) public consultation, (d) Preparation of draft and final IEE report of entire projects, (e) incorporation of comments from ADB