Project Management Arrangements
The GOB, through the Irrigation Department, is the executing agency of the project and the Agriculture and Cooperatives Department (ACD) is the implementing agency, with active support from relevant departments (Forestry and Wild Life, and Livestock and Dairy).
Roles & Responsibilities
Irrigation Department
Recruit PMO staff, ensure timely counterpart funding and financial audits with corrective actions, comply with all loan covenants, sustain project outcomes post-implementation with ADB reporting, and coordinate with ACD, Forest and Wildlife, and Livestock Departments
Project Management Office (PMO)
Implement irrigation, watershed, and capacity-building subcomponents; manage PMO-assigned staff from relevant departments; recruit consultants; review designs and bidding documents; timely procure and award works and goods; ensure LARPs are approved, disclosed, and implemented before civil works; adhere to land acquisition and environmental frameworks for non-core subprojects; fulfill disclosure, safeguards, and grievance redress requirements; monitor, evaluate, and supervise project activities; maintain accounts and ensure public disclosure; uphold quality assurance; establish robust financial systems with audits and timely withdrawal applications; implement and report on the gender action plan; and submit periodic and completion reports to ADB.
Project Implementation Office (PIO)
Implement command area, small-scale schemes, khushkaba farming, and high-value agriculture subcomponents, incorporating GAP targets; provide related updates to PMO; ensure timely procurement and contract awards; monitor and evaluate activities and outputs, including GAP; review reports, supervise implementation, and coordinate decisions with PMO; maintain accounts; support public disclosure; establish strong financial systems with internal audit and timely withdrawal applications; and submit periodic progress reports, including GAP progress, to PMO.
Project Steering Committee
Oversee overall project implementation, conduct annual reviews, and coordinate with the World Bank and ADB to share common issues, risks, and best practices across their provincial projects.
Working Committee
Facilitate intradepartmental coordination, provide operational guidance, conduct regular project reviews, and advise the Project Steering Committee.
Asian Development Bank
Support the executing agency, PMO, and PIO in ensuring timely and compliant project implementation; process and approve withdrawal applications; review ADB-required documents; conduct project reviews and missions; monitor adherence to covenants, safeguards, and audit recommendations; maintain updated performance reports; and ensure public disclosure of project information in line with ADB’s Safeguards Policy.