Fiji : Rural Electrification Support Project (ADB-57056-001)

Regions
  • East Asia and Pacific
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Countries
  • Fiji
Geographic location where the impacts of the investment may be experienced.
Specific Location
Buca Bay, Tiliva
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Financial Institutions
  • Asian Development Bank (ADB)
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Project Status
Approved
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Bank Risk Rating
B
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Voting Date
Dec 8, 2023
Date when project documentation and funding is reviewed by the Board for consideration and approval. Some development banks will state a "board date" or "decision date." When funding approval is obtained, the legal documents are accepted and signed, the implementation phase begins.
Borrower
Government of Fiji
A public entity (government or state-owned) provided with funds or financial support to manage and/or implement a project.
Sectors
  • Energy
  • Hydropower
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Investment Type(s)
Grant
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Investment Amount (USD)
$ 3.00 million
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Grant Amount (USD)
$ 3.00 million
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Project Cost (USD)
$ 3.40 million
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Bank Documents
Media Documents
Primary Source

Original disclosure @ ADB website

Updated in EWS Jan 15, 2024

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Project Description
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As stated by the ADB, the project will support the Government of Fiji to demonstrate a clean, sustainable, and reliable rural electrification model that can be replicated across the country, by expanding and upgrading a mini-hydropower facility and installing a solar photovoltaic (PV)-based mini-grid together with battery energy storage system (BESS) in remote locations. The project will also help create a robust operations and maintenance (O&M) system for rural electrification in Fiji, through institutional strengthening of the government and capacity development of the concerned communities. The project will directly benefit approximately 190 households (or approximately 1,070 individuals) in remote locations, by improving their access to electricity generated from renewable energy sources.

Early Warning System Project Analysis
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The ADB categorized the risk of the project as follows:

Environment B
Involuntary Resettlement C
Indigenous Peoples C
Investment Description
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According to the ADB, the project will be financed by the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, and the Government's contribution will amount to US$ 0.40 million.


Contact Information
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ADB Team Leaders:

Keiju Mitsuhashi - Director, Pacific and Southeast Asia Team, Energy Sector Office, Sectors Group
Phone: +63 2 8632 1175
Email: kmitsuhashi@adb.org

Takeshi Shiihara - Senior Energy Specialist, Pacific and Southeast Asia Team, Energy Sector Office, Sectors Group
Phone: +63 2 8632 5087
Email: tshiihara@adb.org

Executing Agency - Ministry of Finance, Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics:

Mr. Shiri Gounder - Permanent Secretary
Phone: +679 3221 119
Email: shiri.gounder@finance.gov.fj
Address: Level 10, Ro Lalabalavu House, PO Box 2212 Government Buildings, Suva, Fiji
Website: https://www.finance.gov.fj/

Implementing Agency - Ministry of Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transport:

Mr. Taitusi Vakadravuyaka - Permanent Secretary
Email: tvakadravuyaca@govnet.gov.fj
Address: Ratu Mara Rd 679, Suva, Fiji

ACCESS TO INFORMATION

You can submit an information request for project information at: https://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form

ADB has a two-stage appeals process for requesters who believe that ADB has denied their request for information in violation of its Access to Information Policy. You can learn more about filing an appeal at: https://www.adb.org/site/disclosure/appeals

ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF ADB

The Accountability Mechanism is an independent complaint mechanism and fact-finding body for people who believe they are likely to be, or have been, adversely affected by an Asian Development Bank-financed project. If you submit a complaint to the Accountability Mechanism, they may investigate to assess whether the Asian Development Bank is following its own policies and procedures for preventing harm to people or the environment. You can learn more about the Accountability Mechanism and how to file a complaint at: http://www.adb.org/site/accountability-mechanism/main.

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