Uzbekistan - Regional Roads Development Project

Overview & Synopsis

Ratings of Regional Roads Development Project for Uzbekistan were as follows: outcome was moderately satisfactory, Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and monitoring and evaluation quality was modest. Some of the lessons learned include: Right-sizing contract packages to attract local construction firms can result in reduced costs and strengthened private sector capacity; Readiness at appraisal and project preparation efficiency are keys to timely progress in implementation of infrastructure projects, especially in Uzbekistan; Mainstreaming the project’s success in improving road safety could substantially improve outcomes in Uzbekistan; and Adoption of a holistic road asset management strategy can facilitate efficient operationalization of RAMS.