The broad objective of the project was to conduct necessary scoping and feasibility studies to identify appropriate candidate projects for the USD 300 million-loan program under the 37113- 01: Energy Efficiency Improvement Project. The specific objectives of the project were:
Assessment of the Bangladesh power sector including a problem tree analysis;
Identification of potential clean energy projects and prioritize them;
Preparation of feasibility studies prioritized projects which can be implemented;
Preparation of cost estimates, implementation schedules, contracting and implementation arrangements and identify suitable procurement packages.
Preparation of procurement capacity assessments of the implementing agencies.
Recommendation of policy, investment, and capacity building and institutional needs in relation to clean energy development.
Assist the ADB project team in preparing relevant sections of the Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP) to the ADB Board and
Preparation of interim and final reports on the PPTA.