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According to the Bank’s website, the project will support Mongolia’s economic recovery, diversification, and resilience through a sector loan by (i) upgrading selected border crossing points (BCPs), (ii) establishing One Health coordination mechanisms and facilities at selected BCPs, and (iii) implementing key modules under the national single window (NSW) for risk management and paperless trade. It will benefit remote border communities in east and west Mongolia, providing access to crucial imports and increased sources of income and livelihoods from transport, tourism, and trade.
Environment (category B). Following the environment due diligence required by ADB’s SPS for the sector loan modality, two safeguard guidance documents have been developed: (i) an environmental assessment review framework (EARF), specifying the selection and approval procedures covering risk screening, impact assessment, monitoring, and reporting requirements for additional (non-sample) BCP subprojects to be developed; and (ii) an initial environmental examination and environmental management plan covering output 1 and 2 sample subprojects at Khavirga BCP, including a due diligence review of the existing and associated facilities.
Involuntary resettlement (category B). Due diligence of the subprojects at Khavirga indicated that there will have no land acquisition and resettlement impacts. Impacts remain unlikely for additional subprojects but cannot be ruled out.
Indigenous peoples (category B). Due diligence confirmed that the subprojects at Khavirga will not trigger indigenous peoples safeguards. Ethnic group impacts are unlikely for the remaining subprojects but cannot be ruled out.
(i) a loan of $50,000,000 to Mongolia for the Border Efficiency for Sustainable Trade Project, from ADB’s ordinary capital resources, in regular terms, with interest to be determined in accordance with ADB’s Flexible Loan Product; for a term of 25 years, including a grace period of 6 years; and such other terms and conditions as are substantially in accordance with those set forth in the draft loan agreement presented to the Board;
(ii) a loan of $45,000,000 to Mongolia for the Border Efficiency for Sustainable Trade Project, from ADB’s ordinary capital resources, in concessional terms, with an interest charge at the rate of 2% per year during the grace period and thereafter; for a term of 25 years, including a grace period of 5 years; and such other terms and conditions as are substantially in accordance with those set forth in the draft loan agreement presented to the Board; and
(iii) a grant not exceeding $5,000,000 to Mongolia from ADB’s Special Funds resources (Asian Development Fund) for the Border Efficiency for Sustainable Trade Project, on terms and conditions that are substantially in accordance with those set forth in the draft grant agreement presented to the Board.
The government will provide $6.3 million in-kind counterpart funding.
Executing Agency
Office of the National Committee for Port Revival
Name: T. Turbold
Position: Chief of Office of the National Committee for Port Revival
Telephone No.: +976 888 80129
Email address: turboldceo@gmail.com
Office address: Government Building #12, Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia
Implementing Agencies
Border Ports Administration (for output 1)
Name: B. Batkhishig
Position: Chief
Telephone No.: +976 991 19698
Email address: batkhishig0918@gmail.com
Office address: Government Building #12, Ulaanbaatar City, Mongolia
Mongolian Customs
General Administration (for output 2)
Officer's name: R. Otgonjargal
Position: Director General
Telephone No.: +976 940 06688
Email address: rotgonjargal@customs.gov.mn
Office address: Sukhbaatar District, Ikh Toiruu Street 81/1,
Ulaanbaatar City 14193, Mongolia
Asian Development Bank
Transport Sector Office, Sectors Group and Mongolia Resident Mission, East Asia Department
Staff name: Chen Chen
Position: Director, Transport
Telephone No.: +63 2 8632 6851
Email address: cchen@adb.org
Mission Leaders Staff name: Rebecca Stapleton
Position: Transport Specialist
Telephone No.: +63 2 8632 4938
Email address: rstapleton@adb.org
Staff name: Unurjargal Dalaikhuu
Position: Regional Cooperation Officer
Telephone No.: +976 855 05104
Email address: dunurjargal@adb.org
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ACCOUNTABILITY MECHANISM OF ADB
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