<div><h4>Description</h4><p><p>The program is the fourth phase of the Pacific Disaster Resilience Program, initially approved in December 2017. It will provide another round of financing for (i) countries that drew down for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic (Kiribati, Samoa, and Solomon Islands); and (ii) Tonga, that drew down funds in February 2022 in response to the eruption of the Hunga Tonga'Hunga Ha'apai volcano. </p><p>The program consists of the following reform areas: (i) policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened; (ii) systems, information, and tools for risk management, including risk-informed development, strengthened; and (iii) risk financing and public financial management to address disaster impact improved. All prior actions have been completed. </p><p>The total program cost is estimated at $38 million, comprising $5 million from concessional ordinary capital resources and $33 million from ADB's Special Funds resources (Asian Development Fund).</p></p></div>

Pacific Disaster Resilience Program Phase 4

Regional: pacific disaster resilience program phase4project name pacific disaster resilience program phase 4project number 56138-001country economyregionalkiribatisamoasolomon islandstongaproject status activeproject type modality ofassistancegrantloantechnical assistancesource of funding amountgrant 0881-reg: pacific disaster resilience program,phase 4asian development fund us 10.00 milliongrant 0882-reg: pacific disaster resilience program,phase 4asian development fund us 8.00 milliongrant 0883-reg: pacific disaster resilience program,phase 4asian development fund us 10.00 milliongrant 0884-reg: pacific disaster resilience program,phase 4asian development fund us 5.00 millionloan 4300-reg: pacific disaster resilience program,phase 4concessional ordinary capital resourceslendingus 5.00 millionta 10095-reg: pacific disaster resilience program, phase4technical assistance special fund us 4.40 millionoperational prioritiesop1: addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesop2: accelerating progress in gender equalityop3: tackling climate change, building climate and disasterresilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityop4: making cities more livableop6: strengthening governance and institutional capacityop7: fostering regional cooperation and integrationsector subsectorpublic sector management public expenditure and fiscalmanagement - social protection initiativesgender effective gender mainstreamingdescriptionthe program is the fourth phase of the pacific disaster resilienceprogram, initially approved in december 2017. it will provideanother round of financing for i countries that drew down for thecoronavirus disease covid-19 pandemic kiribati, samoa, andsolomon islands; and ii tonga, that drew down funds infebruary 2022 in response to the eruption of the hungatonga'hunga ha'apai volcano.the program consists of the following reform areas: i policy andinstitutional arrangements for risk management strengthened; iisystems, information, and tools for risk management, includingrisk-informed development, strengthened; and risk financingand public financial management to address disaster impactimproved. all prior actions have been completed.the total program cost is estimated at 38 million, comprising 5million from concessional ordinary capital resources and 33million from adb's special funds resources asian developmentfund.project rationale andlinkage tocountryregionalstrategythe proposed program will improve the resilience of kiribati,samoa, solomon islands, and tonga to disasters triggered bynatural hazards and health emergencies. it supports reforms tostrengthen climate and disaster risk management drm,including health emergency preparedness. it will provide theparticipating developing member countries dmcs with quick-disbursing, flexible, and significant contingent budget support forurgent relief and early recovery, to help minimize fiscalreallocations until funds from other sources become available.the contingent disaster financing cdf addresses financing gapsfrom events that would exhaust dedicated national reserves orcontingency budgets but are too frequent to be covered cost-effectively through insurance. an attached ta project and post-program partnership frameworks fs will support reformprogression and strengthen drm in the four countries. theprogram is the fourth phase of the pacific disaster resilienceprogram, approved in december 2017. it is consistent with theobjectives of the pacific approach, 2021-2025 of the asiandevelopment bank adb, which emphasizes preparing for andresponding to shocks. the program is also aligned with adb'sstrategy 2030, which supports strengthening dmcs' financialpreparedness for disaster response through policy-basedcontingent financing. it is guided by adb's approach toward smallisland developing states and fragile and conflict-affectedsituations.impactproject outcomedescription of outcomeprogress toward outcomeimplementation progressdescription of project outputsstatus of implementation progress outputs,activities, and issuesgeographical locationkiribati - nation-wide; samoa -nation-wide; solomon islands -nation-wide; tonga - nation-widesafeguard categoriesenvironment cinvoluntary resettlement cindigenous peoples csummary of environmental and social aspectsenvironmental aspectsinvoluntary resettlementindigenous peoplesstakeholder communication, participation, and consultationduring project designduring project implementationresponsible adb officer hewitt, belindaresponsible adb department sectors groupresponsible adb divisionpublic sector management and governance sector officesg-psmgexecuting agenciesasian development bankministry of financeministry of finance and economic developmentministry of finance and treasurytimetableconcept clearance 09 nov 2022fact finding 31 aug 2022 to 03 nov 2022mrm 12 dec 2022approval 06 mar 2023last review mission -last pds update 06 mar 2023grant 0881-regmilestonesapproval signing date effectivity dateclosingoriginal revised actual06 mar 2023 21 mar 2023 09 may 2023 19 jun 2026 - -financing plan grant utilizationtotal amount in us million date adb others net percentageproject cost 10.00 cumulative contract awardsadb 10.00 13 mar 2024 0.00 0.00 0counterpart 0.00 cumulative disbursementscofinancing 0.00 13 mar 2024 0.00 0.00 0grant 0882-regmilestonesapproval signing date effectivity dateclosingoriginal revised actual06 mar 2023 24 mar 2023 18 apr 2023 22 jun 2026 - 30 nov 2023financing plan grant utilizationtotal amount in us million date adb others net percentageproject cost 8.00 cumulative contract awardsadb 8.00 13 mar 2024 0.00 0.00 0counterpart 0.00 cumulative disbursementscofinancing 0.00 13 mar 2024 8.00 0.00 100grant 0883-regmilestonesapproval signing date effectivity dateclosingoriginal revised actual06 mar 2023 15 mar 2023 18 may 2023 13 jun 2026 - -financing plan grant utilizationtotal amount in us million date adb others net percentageproject cost 10.00 cumulative contract awardsadb 10.00 13 mar 2024 0.00 0.00 0counterpart 0.00 cumulative disbursementscofinancing 0.00 13 mar 2024 0.00 0.00 0grant 0884-regmilestonesapproval signing date effectivity dateclosingoriginal revised actual06 mar 2023 14 mar 2023 18 may 2023 12 jun 2026 - -financing plan grant utilizationtotal amount in us million date adb others net percentageproject cost 5.00 cumulative contract awardsadb 5.00 13 mar 2024 0.00 0.00 0counterpart 0.00 cumulative disbursementscofinancing 0.00 13 mar 2024 0.00 0.00 0loan 4300-regmilestonesapproval signing date effectivity dateclosingoriginal revised actual06 mar 2023 14 mar 2023 18 may 2023 12 jun 2026 - -financing plan loan utilizationtotal amount in us million date adb others net percentageproject cost 5.00 cumulative contract awardsadb 5.00 13 mar 2024 0.00 0.00 0counterpart 0.00 cumulative disbursementscofinancing 0.00 13 mar 2024 0.00 0.00 0ta 10095-regmilestonesapproval signing date effectivity dateclosingoriginal revised actual06 mar 2023 - 06 mar 2023 31 mar 2028 - -financing planta utilizationcumulativedisbursementsadb cofinancingcounterparttotal date amountgov beneficiariesprojectsponsorothers4,400,.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4,400,.0013mar202426,609.88project page https:.adb.orgprojects56138-001mainrequest forinformationhttp:.adb.orgformsrequest-information-formsubject=56138-001date generated 17 april 2024adb provides the information contained in this project data sheet pds solely as a resourcefor its users without any form of assurance. whilst adb tries to provide high quality content,the information are provided as is without warranty of any kind, either express or implied,including without limitation warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose,and non-infringement. adb specifically does not make any warranties or representations asto the accuracy or completeness of any such information.source url: https:.adb.orgprojects56138-001main

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