Project: LAO and TIM: Supporting Government Capacity for Planning and Participation in Regional Mechanism and IntegrationDuration: 70 Working Days
Consulting Services Budget: USD40,000Approval Number10139Approval Date16-Aug-2023Estimated Commencement Date03-Feb-2025Open to non-Member Countries Yes NoAdditional InformationPossibility of contract extensionIn general, ADB consulting contracts may be extended to a reasonable degree when doing so is justified within ADB's core procurement principles. Any extensions are subject to operational needs, consultant performance, and continued availability of funds.Specific considerations for this assignment, if any, are discussed here:The consultant will lead ADBโs continued assistance in supporting policy actions and reforms that will hasten the countryโs full membership in ASEAN. The purpose of the assignment is help ADB organize policy dialogue, prepare policy assessment, capacity building and provide technical advice to strengthen the case for the countryโs full membership in ASEAN.Possibility of consideration for downstream assignment Yes No Not knownCountry of assignmentTimor-LesteCountry of eligibility for national consultantsPhilippinesIndividuals of ADB member countries who have appropriate authorization to legally reside and work in the country of the assignment but do not hold the nationality of that country may also be considered as national consultants.Contact InformationProject OfficerJames VillafuerteDesignationRegional Lead EconomistAsian Development BankEmailjamesvillafuerte@adb.org