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Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (GMS TIIG) – Lao PDRADB Loan–3156-REG (LAO)

PCU Quarterly Progress Report No. 11

1 July – 30 September 2017

A. Introduction and Basic Data

ADB loan number: ADB Loan 3156-REG (LAO)Project title: Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for

InclusiveGrowth Project

Project Number: 46293-003Implementation Period: 14January 2015 - 31 December 2019Borrower: Government of Lao PDR, Ministry of FinanceExecuting Agency: Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismImplementing Agencies: Department of Information, Culture and Tourism; Departments of

Information, Culture and Tourism of Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang and Oudomxay Provinces

Estimated Project Cost: US$ 43.57 millionADB Financing: US$ 40.00 million Counterpart Financing: US$ 3.57 million

Status of project financing:

Date of loan approval: 8 September 2014Date of loan signing: 27 October 2014Date of loan effectiveness: 14 January 2015

Reporting Period: 1 July 2017 – 30 September 2017

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Project ScopeThe GMS Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (GMS-TIIG) in Lao PDR is financed by a US$ 40 million loan from the Asian Development Bank with additional budgetary resources of US$3.57 million sourced from the Government of Lao PDR. Target provinces are Champasak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang and Oudomxay. The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism is the executing agency responsible for the coordination of the project. Implementing agencies are the Tourism Development Department, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism and the Departments of Information, Culture and Tourism of Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang and Oudomxay Provinces.

The impact of the project will be increased tourism employment for people living in underdeveloped segments of the GMS Central Corridor. The outcome will be increased tourism receipts in Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay. By 2019, aggregate annual tourism receipts in the project provinces will increase to $330 million, helping to stimulate the creation of 27,000 additional tourism-related jobs by 2025. Based on current workforce participation rates, it is expected that 50% of these jobs will be held by women.

The project outputs are (i) improved last-mile tourism access infrastructure, (ii) improved environmental services in cross-border tourism centers, (iii) strengthened institutional capacity to promote inclusive tourism growth, and (iv) effective project implementation and knowledge management.

Project areas for outputs 1 and 2 include the venerated Buddhist shrines That Sikhottabong and Xang Cave; United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization World Heritage Sites and national protected areas in Champasak, Khammouane, and Luang Prabang; and ChomOng Cave in Oudomxay, which has 16 km of underground passages.

Output 3 will complement infrastructure investments in Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay, and augment ongoing ADB assistance in Champasak by building capacity to (i) improve destination management, (ii) promote small and medium-sized enterprise development, and (iii) prevent the negative social and environmental impacts of tourism. The focus will be on assisting residents better understand the challenges and opportunities that tourism growth presents, and widening access to tourism-related economic opportunities such as retail services, food and craft production, recreation services, and wage employment in hotels and guesthouses.

Output 4 focuses on counterpart capacity building to ensure that financial management and procurement, civil works design and supervision, environmental and social safeguards monitoring, and the preparation of operation and maintenance (O&M) plans for project facilities is compliant with ADB and government requirements. Output 4 will support knowledge management and training programs that are aligned with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations tourism standards, help steer tourists to project provinces by intensifying the promotion of multi-country tour circuits in GMS corridors in cooperation with the private sector, and assist the participating countries develop common systems to collect and report tourism statistics to facilitate informed decision making and the formulation of sound policies.

Summary of Project Progress:

Implementation of the Greater Mekong Subregion Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project in Lao PDR (GMS-TIIG) is progressing. The Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism (MICT) is effectively fulfilling its role as the project’s executing agency and has established organizational and staffing structures, and is conforming to implementation arrangements. Activities are well underway and outputs being achieved as outlined and specified under D.4. “Assessment of Implementation Progress”.

Time elapsed since grant effectiveness is 55%, with weighted progress of implementation of 42.95% and disbursement to date of 14.1%.

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Although activity implementation for Components 3 & 4 are on track, PIUs report issues related to low capacity in understanding how to implement certain activities and administrative procedures.

Weighted progress:

Project progress by weighted activity is 42.95% as calculated in attachment B. Figure 1 illustrates the percentage of project progress relative to percentage of project funds disbursed and time elapsed.

Figure 1: TIIG project Lao PDR: Time elapsed, disbursement and weighted activity progress

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 200

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80

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14.917.6820.825.69

36.6142.95

Time Elapsed

Disbursement

Weighted Progress

Quarter

Per

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%

B. Utilization of Funds(ADB Loan, Co-financing, and Counterpart Funds)

As of 30 September 2017, cumulative contract awards (CA) under the ADB loan is $8.364 million, which represents 22.9% while cumulative disbursements are $5.519 million, which represents 14.1% of net loan amount of $36.522 million. For 2017 achievement, cumulative contract awards of $8.363 million represents 52.5% of cumulative (September 2017) e-Ops contract award projection of $15.917 million while disbursement of $5.159 million represents 87.3% of cumulative (September 2017) e-Ops disbursement projection of $5.906 million. Due to low achievement in contract awards, the Project maybe rated as “potential problem” Project. For 2017, the Project has achieved actual contract awards of $3.774 million and disbursement of $1.747 million against yearly projection of $24.329 million and $6.174 million.

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Table 2: 2017 Contract awards and disbursements

At this stage of implementation, the consulting services category has already exceeded its original allocation that may require a reallocation from the contingency category during the midterm review, but on the overall, project cost overrun is not yet envisaged. Although to date, the US$ equivalent of the ADB Loan of SDR25,932 million has reduced from $40 million to US$36.522 million.

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C. Project Purpose

1. Implementation Arrangements

At this initial stage of the project implementation, everything conforms to the recommendation of the President (RRP). The project implementation arrangements compared with those in the RRP are in place and implemented.

No major changes have occurred or will need to be made. The implementation period has changed to January 2015 to December 2019 with estimated completion date 31 December 2019. The status of procurement and consulting services is shown in table 3. Detailed arrangements referring to the implementation progress are outlined in Chapter D. “Implementation Progress”.

Table 3: Status of project implementation arrangements compared to those in the Report and Recommendation of the President (RRP)

Aspects Arrangements Status 31.3.2015 Implementation period November 2014–June 2019 January 2015-December 2019Estimated completion date

30 June 2019 31 December 2019

Management (i) Subregional steering committee

Vice minister, MICT; senior officials representing the Ministry of Tourism, Cambodia and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Viet Nam (rotating chair)

Implemented

(ii) National steering committee

Vice minister, MICT (chair); vice governors of Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay; senior officials representing MPWT, MPI, MOF, MONRE, and LWU (members)

Implemented

(iii) Provincial steering committees

Vice governor (chair); DICT, DPWT, DONRE, LWU, and LNF of participating provinces (members)

Implemented

(iv) Executing agency Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism Implemented(v) Project coordination unit

Tourism Development Department, MICT (6 PCU staff) Implemented

(vi) Implementing agencies

DICT of participating provinces Implemented

(vii) Implementation units Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay PIUs with full-time DICT and DPWT counterparts (14 staff in each PIU); Champassak PIU with full-time DICT counterparts (11 staff in the PIU)

Implemented

Procurement International competitive bidding

3 contracts $27,765,000 Contract on Access and Envl Improvements at Xang Cave & That Sikhottabong awarded

$ 1,899,815

National competitive bidding 1 contract $220,000 Contract for the procurement of 6 units double cab pick ups was signed on 20 October 2015 and 6 units delivered (2 units PCU and 4 units PIUs)

$ 219,900

Shopping 32 contracts $544,500 30 contracts $ 231,206Consulting services Firm (QCBS) 154 person-

months$1,650,000 Contract with the

Eptisa Servicios $ 1,958,528

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de was signed on 23 September 2015, and firm mobilized in November 2015.

Firm (CQS) Lump sum for audit

$52,000 Contract with ACCMIN Consulting and Services Co Ltd was signed on 21 December 2015 and auditor mobilized in January 2016

$126,500

Individuals 119 person-months

$884,000 5 individual consultants for 81 person-months engaged.The second batch of individual consultants (5 positions, 8pm international and 15 pm national) has been engaged Q1 2016. Contract with the IPPPS was terminated and PCU decided to negotiate with 3rd ranked candidate.The International Tourism Specialist has resigned and been replaced.

$ 961,116

Retroactive financing and/or advance contracting

Advanced action for consultant recruitment requestedRetroactive financing not requested

Disbursement The loan proceeds will be disbursed in accordance with ADB's Loan Disbursement Handbook (2012, as amended from time to time) and detailed arrangements agreed upon between the government and ADB.

2. Status of Development Objectives

Development objectives are on track, no remedial measures are required based on the current project scope and implementation arrangements. At this early stage of the project, a thorough assessment of the likelihood that the immediate development objectives (project purpose) will be met in part or in full cannot be conducted yet.

Changes to the key assumptions and risks that affect attainment of the development objectives are not deemed necessary at this stage.

The project’s viability and accomplishment of immediate objectives are not at risk.

Monitoring and reporting on environmental and social requirements is being developed.

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D. Implementation Progress

1. Project Organization and Management

Implementation Arrangements:

The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) has appointed its Vice Minister to serve as the Lao PDR representative on the project’s Subregional Project Steering Committee. At the national level, the Vice Minister of MICT serves as the National Project Steering Committee Chairman. Appointed members of the National Steering Committee are the Vice Governors of Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay; and senior officials representing MPWT, MPI, MOF, MONRE, and LWU.

At the provincial level, the Provincial Steering Committees have been also established in each province. The Committees are chaired by the provincial Vice Governors, with members of DICT, DPWT, DONRE, LWU, and LNF of participating provinces.

Establishment of PCU and PIU’s:

A Project Coordination Unit (PCU) with 6 full time staff has been established in the Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism headquarters building in Vientiane. 4 project Implementation Units(PIU)have been established in the provinces Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay.

Each PIU is staffed with 6 to 12 individuals. A roster of PCU and PIU staff and project consultants active during this reporting period is shown in attachment D. Equipment and materials to outfit each PIU are being purchased as needed and within budgetary resources available.

Organization and Staffing of PCU and PIU’s:

The PCU consists of a National Project Director, National Project Manager, Financial Controller, Chief Accountant, Office Manager and Office Assistant. Each PIU is staffed with a team of existent government employees and externally recruited staff. Out of totally 52 planned positions, 33 positions are in place at this stage. Details with progress assessment are shown in table 4, and a staff roster with names in attachment D.

Table 4: Progress assessment on staffing of PCU and PIUs

Position Plan Status 30.9.2016

Comments

PCU Staff Number of staff

Project Director – Government 1 1 Project Manager – Government 1 1 Financial Controller (Finance & Procurement Supervision) – Government

1

Chief Accountant - Externally Hired 1 1 Office Manager (Safeguards and Monitoring Coordination) - Externally Hired

1 1

Office Assistant - Externally Hired 1 1 Total 6 6

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PIU Staff Number

of staff

PIU Supervisor – Government 4 4 PIU Director – Government 4 4 PIU Manager – Government 4 4 Finance Officer – Government 4 4 Accountant - Externally Hired 4 4 Secretary - Externally Hired 4 4 Tourism Team Tourism Coordinator – Government 4 4 Training Specialist – Government 4 4Tourism Planner – Government 4 4Marketing and Product Development Specialist – Government

4 4

Infrastructure team Civil Works Coordinator – Government 3 3Engineer – Government 3 3Surveyor – Government 3 3Safeguards Specialist – Government 3 3 Total 58 58

Internal operations that may impact on the implementation arrangements or project progress:

The recent reorganization and merging between the former Lao National Tourism Administration and the Ministry of Information and Culture – to become Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) - caused some difficulties in terms of the understanding of project scopes and coordination among the Ministry, PCU and PIUs.

The project is under the organization chart of the recently created MICT and Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) which includes the three sectors information, culture and tourism. This may cause some delays in terms of the approvals requested and may cause misunderstandings on project purposes from some leaders or directors of the MICT and DICTs.

2. Recruitment and Performance of Consultants

Many consultants were recruited and contracted as shown in table 4. Additionally, to earlier recruited consultants, the project management and civil engineering support consultants (EPTISA Servicios De Ingenieria S.L. in association with Lao Asie Consultants Group) were mobilized in November 2015.

The recruitment of the external auditing firm following CQS is slightly behind schedule because the first-ranked firm’s technical proposal failed. ADB approved the issuance of the RFP to the 2nd ranked EOI firm, contract negotiations are completed, and the firm was mobilized in early 2016.

Details of recruited consultant’s inputs and general performance are reflected in table 5.

Table 5: Details of recruited consultant's inputs and general performance

Performance

Position Main Inputs Highly Satis-factory

Satis-factory

Not Satis-factory

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International Tourism Specialist / Deputy Team Leader

Direct and supervise all aspects of the project’s destination management capacity building support (Output 3), assist the International Civil Engineer/Team Leader (ICE/TL) in the overall supervision of the international and national consultants

National Tourism Destination Management and Training Specialist

Support the International Tourism Specialist/Deputy Team Leader (ITS/DTL) in all aspects of the project’s destination management capacity building support (Output 3), coordinate with appropriate PCU/PIU staff and other destination management consultants.

International Financial Management and Procurement Specialist

Work closely with the PCU and liaise with the ADB to ensure that financial management and procurement guidelines of the ADB and the government are applied and implemented efficiently and effectively.

National Financial Management and Procurement Specialist

Work under the direction to the International Financial management and Procurement Specialist and provide support to deliver training to PCU and PIU staff, and supporting the PIU Finance Officers and Accountants.

National Gender and Social Development Specialist

Support the International Gender and Social Development Specialist (IGSDS) to review and operationalize the Gender Action Plan (GAP), the Consultation and Participation Plans, and the Stakeholder Communication Strategy and assist with capacity development of PCU and provincial PIUs to carry them out.

International Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Working closely with the PCU-based National Project Manager, Team Leader, Deputy Team Leader and safeguards consultants on establishing and building the capacity among relevant PCU, PIU staff to implement a Project Performance Management System (PPMS) to monitor and evaluate the project during implementation.

International Speleologist

Detailed design and supervision consultants to ensure that the operational designs, and construction of the planned walkways and lighting inside caves do not negatively affect the rock formations, streams if present, and wildlife that inhabit the caves.

National Lead Civil Engineer

Assist the International Engineer/Team Leader (ICE/TL) by supervising and coordinating the inputs of the National Civil Engineers and direct support to the PIU Infrastructure Teams in the preparation of Output 1 and 2 detailed engineering and architectural designs and bidding documents.

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National Civil Engineer 1

Assist the International Civil Engineer / Team Leader (ICE/TL), under the direct supervision of the National Lead Civil Engineer (NLCE), to support the PIU Infrastructure Teams in the preparation of Output 1 and 2 detailed engineering and architectural designs and bid documents.

National Environmental Specialist

Provide assistance to the International Environmental Specialist (IES) including acquisition of new information to update the provincial EMPs at detailed design, and work with the PIU with overall environmental management of the implementation of the subprojects.

National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Support the International Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (IMES) with establishing and building the capacity among relevant PCU, PIU staff to implement a Project Performance Management System (PPMS) to monitor and evaluate the project during implementation.

Consulting services utilized during this reporting period

During this reporting period, a total of 8 months of consulting services were utilized, as shown in table 6.

Table 6: Consulting services utilized during this reporting period

Position/Firm No. Months utilized for this quarter

Cumulative Months Utilized

Total months allocated in PAM

International Tourism Specialist / Deputy Team Leader 2 21.5 35

National Tourism Destination Management and Training Specialist 2 28 40

International Financial Management and Procurement Specialist 0 4 6

National Gender and Social Development Specialist 0 9 12National Financial Management and Procurement Specialist 0 3 3

International Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 0 0.63 3

International Speleologist 0 1.25 2

National Lead Civil Engineer 3 4.73 50

National Civil Engineer 1 3 4.73 12

National Environmental Specialist 0 0.68 12

National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist 0 0.73 10International Small and Medium Enterprise Development Specialist 0 3 3

National Tourism Small & Medium Enterprise Value Chain Specialist 0 3 3

National Tourism Small & Medium Enterprise Development Specialist 2 14 27 (12 in PAM +

15 in extension)

International Public-Private Partnership Specialist 0 2 2

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International Heritage Interpretation Specialist 0 2 3

TOTAL 14.00 39.00 208.0

3. Procurement of goods and works

a. Procurement procedures to be used (ICB, NCB or Shopping): Procurement of vehicle equipment has followed the national competitive bidding (NCB Goods) in accordance with the approved harmonized ADB/MOF bidding documents, while the procurement of PCU and PIU office equipment and furniture, equipment for DMO partner organizations, heritage interpretation, SME development and solid waste and wastewater management has used the Shopping (SHP Goods) procedure following the approved harmonized ADB/MOF bidding documents (or at least securing quotation from at least 3 suppliers). Procurement of civil works will follow the ADB international competitive bidding (ICB) procedure.

b. Value of contracts (estimate): The vehicle equipment package is estimated to cost $220,000. The PCU and 4 PIUs office equipment and furniture is estimated to cost $22,000 each. Equipment for DMO partner organizations, heritage interpretation, SME development and solid waste and wastewater management estimated cost per package may range from $5,000 to $30,000. The 3 civil works packages are estimated to cost $3.6 million, $10.8 million and $10.3 million.

c. Specifications: Vehicle equipment consisted of 6 double cab 4-wheel drive pick up. PCU and PIU equipment and furniture vary depending on their needs but may consist of laptop, desktop, printer, photocopier, air conditioner, desks, chairs, and office improvements, etc.

d. Status of preparation of bid/documents: Bidding documents for NCB Goods have been prepared and approved by the PCU/ADB for the supply of 6 project vehicles. Bidding documents for Shopping Goods have also been prepared and approved by ADB for the supply of PCU office equipment PCU/ADB/GoL. Preparation of civil-works bidding documents commenced in Q3 2016 after the detailed design were completed by the project management and civil engineering support consultants.

e. Schedule of advertising of bid invitations: The invitation for bids (IFB) for the procurement of 6 units 4 wheel drive pick ups was advertised on 24 August 2015. For packages under shopping PCU and PIUs have invited suppliers for submission of quotations. Advertisement of civil works packages may start in Q3 2016.

f. Status of contract awards: PCU and PIU have awarded the following cumulative contracts under shopping/direct contracting: (to be updated)

table 7: Status of contract awards under shopping

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Implementation of Physical Works:

First construction contract was signed on May 30th, 2017 for the Khammouane Province.Operation and Maintenance of Project Facilities:

Status of development of O&M manuals: Not applicable in this reporting period.

On-the-job training for O&M: No on-the-job training related to project facilities at this early stage of the project.

Equipment for O&M: No O&M related equipment was purchased during this reporting period.

4. Assessment of Implementation Progress

Summary of Project Progress and Outcome of Activities:

For Output 1, the social safeguards documents – The Initial Environmental Examination and Environmental Management Plan and Resettlement Plan – for the Luang Prabang subproject were all approved by the ADB and posted to its website on September 11th 2017.

The 40 km Oudomxay road and Chom Ong Cave improvements were approved by the ADB and sent out to international tender on the ADB web site on July 27th, 2017.

The Post Bid Evaluation Report for the Luang Prabang subproject was approved by the ADB in late August 2017 and the contract is ready for signing as of the end of September 2017, pending Government Safeguards Clearence. The MICT has been urged to accelerate this process.

Bids for the Oudomxay Road were opened publically on September 18th 2017. Nine companies participated in the bid opening. Contract award is scheduled for November 2017.

In Khammouane, Output 2 is progressing well. Construction by the Dala Company has stated in earnest this quarter and was the focus on an ADB Review Mission during the last week of September 2017.

Under Output 3, activities to strengthen destination management networks (DMNs) in the four project provinces and at the national level are on-track and in accordance with destination management plans and the project’s workplans. Details are outlined in the section “Outcome of activities”. Under Output 4, the project continued to make progress on the ASEAN Tourism Standards with CBT and homestays in Khammouane and Champasak provinces receiving the standard.

The PIUs and PCU continued to progress on the implementation of the 2017 workplan and building capacity of government staff, DMN members and private sector stakeholders.

For this and the coming reporting periods, the focus is on implementing activities from various plans that were elaborated in the past quarters.

Champasak Province worked on a host of activities, including meeting the target ASEAN Homestay Standard for the province with the induction of nine new homestays to the standard

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from Don Kho. The province conducted a TOT and training for the UNESCO World Heritage Guide Training in Vat-Phou Champasak.

Khammouane Province conducted a provincial guide training, assisting the private sector to build capacity of local guides. The province also continued working on the That Sikkothabong Stupa improvements and was able to upgrade Kong Lor to the ASEAN CBT Standard.

Luang Prabang Province conducted the TOT and training for the UNESCO World Heritage Guide Training, as well as held a training to improve hospitality standards aimed at owners and managers of tourism SMEs (hotels, guesthouses and restaurants). Promotional materials were developed including audio guidebooks and translation of the website into Japanese. Safety for boat services was also a focus during this quarter, with equipment and boat safety promotional materials distributed to boat landings in key areas.

Oudomxay Province promoted local culture with workshops and equipment supported for traditional dance and music, as well as production of a local food book and interpretation planning for kao poon noodles in Nalae village. Oudomxay also conducted a provincial guide training, focusing on heritage protection and management.

The PCU continued to support the DMNs with higher education for DMN members. A strategy for Simply Beautiful was completed and participation in a three-country familiarization trip between Laos, Thailand and Myanmar supported.

Attachment B, the “Percentage of Project Progress by Weighted Activity” illustrates the percentage of project progress by weighted activity.

The implementation achievements with measured output targets are shown in attachment B.

Outcome of activities undertaken during this reporting period 1 July – 30 September 2017:

Output 1: Last Mile Tourism Access Infrastructure Improved

Xang Cave Road Improvement sign in Khammuoane September 25th 2017

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Oudomxay Bid Opening Septemeber 18th 2017

Results of Oudomxay Bid Opening September 18th 2017

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Output 2: Environmental Services in Cross Border Tourism Destinations Improved

Sikhottabong Temple Drainage work under construction – September 26th 2017

Concrete drains completed section in Sikhottabong Temple – September 26th 2017

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.Output 3: Institutional Capacity to Promote Inclusive Tourism Growth Strengthened

3.1 Institutional Strengthening of Destination Management Organizations

DMN Capacity Building - Formal Education: The project continued supporting to improve the capacity of key Destination Management Network (DMN) members from the public sector side, the project has been supporting post graduate studies. As reported in the previous quarterly report, four participants have completed their studies (Ms. Thatsany (MICT, Master), Ms. Alousy (MICT, Master), Mr. Souvannikhone (MICT, Master), and Ms. Soudaphone (LP, PhD)). Two participants are preparing to graduate (Mr. Bounsert (MICT, Master) and Ms Lamphit (MICT, Master)). Three participants started their studies last year and are successfully continuing their courses (Mr.Ongeun (MICT, Master), Mr Somxay (MICT, Master), and one staff of DICT Champassack (Master)). Two additional staff are starting their studies at the end of 2017 (Ms. Phoxay (DICT Khammouane, Master) and Somkiet (DICT Khammouane, Master)).

DMN Capacity Building - Workshops & Experiential Learning: The Oudomxay PIU worked together with Luang Namtha Province to share Experiences on tourism development between the two provinces, holding a two-day workshop in Luang Namtha that included a hands-on learning trip to Nam Ha NPA to learn about CBET development (50 participants, 20 women, 34 ethnic people). This activity heled improve and build capacity of DMN members from the government side in their understanding of destination management. Champasak Province conducted a Destination Management Training for Tourism Officials in July 2017 (48 participants, 17 women). The PCU held a workshop to plan for English language training materials production and training in July 2017, in preparation for conducting English trainings for destination managers (26 participants, 17 women, 0 ethnic).

DMN Meetings: Meetings were held at the national level with members of the marketing task force to discuss plans for national branding and promotion with the help of Swisscontact and NZAID. Meetings were also held in Champasak Province with the provincial marketing task force, with support by Swisscontact, to discuss Southern Laos branding and promotion. The project agreed during the ADB review mission that DMN meetings will be held in December 2017 to review the progress Destination Management Plan (DMP) implementation and to receive input from DMN members on what activities should be selected for implementation in next year’s plan. The project has begun coordinating with other development partners, including Swisscontact, GIZ and NZAID to draft an agenda for the meeting.

Lessons Learned The DMN has been progressing slowly because it is a new concept in Lao PDR. Using TIIG project planning as a starting point for holding DMN meetings at the end of the year

is a good way to move it forward. Working together with other development partners on the DMN is very important for its long-

term success and the success of the combined efforts of the projects. There has been a lot of agreement between projects that there should be better coordination in planning and implementation.

3.2 Heritage Protection, Management and Interpretation Program

Heritage Guide Training: Training of trainers courses were conducted by the Rural Research and Development Training Center in Luang Prabang and Champasak Provinces (4 days each), preparing two teams of local trainers for the Heritage Guide Training (Luang Prabang: 11 participants, 3 women, 5 ethnic, Champasak: 26 participants, 9 women, 0 ethnic). The newly

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trained core of local trainers makes a more sustainable system for providing regular trainings at both sites, relieving the provinces from having to rely on outside experts. The UNESCO Heritage Guide Training Course was later conducted in September at both sites (Luang Prabang: 30 participants, 9 women, 20 ethnic, Vat Phou-Champasak: 48 participants, 15 women) to give the new trainers experience in real implementation of the training course.

Heritage Protection & Management Plans: Champasak Province conducted site surveys to prepare land-use planning maps in preparation for heritage protection and management plans for Tad Nyeuang and Tad Tayiksua waterfalls (18 participants, 1 woman, 4 ethnic people). The province later held follow up stakeholder meetings to discuss issues and build consensus on solutions to prepare the management plans (1-day meeting per site, 55 participants, 7 women, 4 ethnic people). In Oudmxay Province, a survey was made for waterfalls and other heritage attractions in August 2017 (18 participants, 1 woman).

Improving Safety & Management of Kwangsi Waterfall: Luang Prabang supported the management of Kwangsi Waterfall, a national natural heritage site, with improved handrails (on both the left and right hand sides of the waterfall) in cooperation with Ban Tha Paen and district authorities. A foot bridge across the stream at the waterfall (located on the west side of the falls) was also constructed in order to improve safety and distribute visitor flows around the site.

Content on Traditions, Ethnic People and Tourism Sites: Oudomxay, Luang Prabang, and Champasak provinces all completed collecting information on the province’s traditions, festivals, ethnic people and tourism attraction histories, which will be added to the project’s database on such information collected from other provinces. Luang pr information and histories, 17 participants (4 women, 1 ethnic person). Champasak Province also collected additional information on tourist attractions, festivals and ethnic traditions in the province (2 participants, 1 woman). The information will be translated and kept for use in interpretation and promotion information, as well as guide trainings. Interpretation information for The Loop in Khammouane and Bolikhamxay Provinces was translated into Thai language this quarter, as well as website content, which will be integrated into interpretation panels and brochures currently in production.

Protection of Alms Giving Traditions in Luang Prabang: Brochures promoting the protection of alms giving traditions (tak baht) were produced and printed for distribution to visitors at hotels, guesthouse, restaurants, tour companies and information centers (5,500 copies).

Visitor Information for Heritage Protection: A plan for improving the Nam Ha Information Center along the North-South Economic Corridor was created in September 2017 (3 participants).

Lessons Learned The TOT was a very important first step in building local capacity to conduct Heritage Guide

Trainings on their own. The trainers were able to conduct the training successfully at both sites and enthusiasm for this activity was very high.

More preparation is needed for the Heritage Guide Training in the future, including editing and translation of materials and presentations. Another TOT should be held next year with more time between the TOT and the training for preparation by the trainers.

It was difficult to cover all topics in the stakeholder meetings for heritage management and protection plans. Many of the issues affecting the waterfalls on the Bolaven Plateau require more in-depth long-term planning with the district and companies investing in damns and mines nearby.

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Heritage Guide Training at Vat Phou-Champasak

Heritage Guide Training in Luang Prabang

Heritage Guide Training in Luang Prabang

Tad Tayiksua Management Plan Meeting

3.3 Development of Tourism-Related Micro- and Small Enterprises

Local Food Promotion: In support of local restaurants and food producers, Oudomxay Province produced a booklet promoting local foods of Oudomxay Province, which was set up with content collection of 71 total dishes recorded (8 participants, 3 women) before final production and printing of the book (555 copies). Oudomxay also created an interpretation plan for Kao Poon Noodle Production in Ban Nalae with support from the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre. One villager’s house was chosen as a model demonstration area in consultation with village stakeholders and experts (22 participants, 10 women, 15 ethnic people), and the plan was finalized at the end of September. Implementation of the plan is in process.

Provincial Tour Guide Trainings: The project supported provincial tour guide trainings in Oudomxay and Khammouane provinces in order to support local SME tour businesses. The two-week trainings were conducted according to National Training Institute curriculum by a team of national and provincial experts and with added curriculum and trained guide trainers of Swisscontact. The training in Oudomxay had a special focus on Heritage Protection & Management and a total of 47 participants (13 women, 16 ethnic people), while the Khammouane training had 21 total participants (11 women, 0 ethnic).

Small Business Training for Food, Handicraft and Homestay:In Luang Prabang Province a training on improving standards aimed at owners and managers of hotels, guesthouses and restaurants was conducted (45 participants, 9 women). In Champasak Province, Ban Saphai SME tourism stakeholders received a five-day small business training (35 participants, 21 women), including food preparation hygiene and safety training for restaurant owners and hospitality training for handicraft sellers. Equipment was also provided to handicraft producers in order to expand their capacity to supply the demand for handicrafts. Training was also provided to Don Kho Homestay families (5 participants, 3 women) in order to Improve services to ASEAN Homestay standards. The training was supplemented by provision of equipment for homestays.

The PCU held a 4-day hospitality training on Improving Service Quality and Visitor Care, which allowed participants to share experiences and learn gain understanding on the subject (122 participants).

Support to Organic Farm (Putawen Farms): A public toilet began being constructed at Putawen Farms, an organic farm in Vientiane Province, as well as signage directing visitors around the farm.

The PCU conducted a monitoring trip to review tourism development along the North-South Economic Coorridor, with visits to CBT sites of previous ADB projects including Kao Rao Cave and Bo Koung in Vieng Phoukah District and Ban Chalernsouk in Luang Namtha District (8 participants, 2 women).

Oudomxy Local Food Promotion Booklet

Nalae Kao Poon Interpretation Planning

Oudomxay Provincial Tour Guide Training

Khammouane Provincial Tour Guide Training

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Lessons Learned Oudomxay Proince demonstrated strong local capacity in putting together a very good quality

booklet showcasing local foods. Stakeholder consultation with Ban Nalae revealed a need to improve the local market in

preparation for the train station that is being built in the village. The project was able to respond successfully by agreeing to include this in the road infrastructure package.

Including the National Training Institute proved helpful in putting on the provincial guide trainings. Training of trainers should be conducted prior to provincial guide trainings in 2018 in order to further build capacity and create a sustainable provincial guide training system. Curriculum developed by Swisscontact also needs to be officially integrated into the current approved curriculum.

3.4 Public Health and Safety Promotion Program and Tourism Awareness

Traditional Ethnic Dance & Music Awareness: In Oudomxay Province an awareness raising workshops was held in support of conservation of traditional ethnic dance and music, in cooperation with the Oudomxay Children’s Cultural Center (dance workshop: 61 participants, 34 women, 23 ethnic people, music workshop: 43 participants, 22 women, 19 ethnic people). The project also purchased traditional musical instruments to support the music workshop and future lessons provided by the Oudomxay Children’s Cultural Center.

Boat Safety: In Luang Prabang, brochures about boat travel safety were printed (800 copies) and equipment purchased to support boat safety of the boat associations along the Mekong boat landings (350 participants, 0 women, 20 ethnic).

Traditional Ethnic Music & Dance in Oudomxay Province

Traditional Music & Dance in Oudomxay Province

Boat Safety brochures in Luang Prabang

Road Safety Awareness: A two-day workshop was held by the PCU in Vientiane Capital on road safety awareness and regulations for tourism businesses in August 2017 (80 participants, 30 women).

Lessons Learned Oudomxay demonstrated that strong partnerships with relevant organizations such as the

Oudomxay Children’s Cultural Center can help broaden the impact of the project’s efforts. Follow up support and training for similar activities on traditional dance and music may be

helpful.

3.5 Facilitate the Establishment of Public Private Partnerships

A draft contract was made for the Pakse Night Market. It was agreed to speak directly with three market owners in Pakse and current sellers along the Mekong to determine their interest in creating a night market. Meetings were scheduled for October 2017. It was also agreed during the ADB review mission at the end of September that the project would determine which PPP projects would be pursused for the remainder of the project.

Lessons Learned

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There has been confusion between SME and PPP activities, as both are in support of the private sector and have similar elements and objectives.

Subprojects recommended by the PPP experts have proven more difficult than expected. The enabling factors for successful PPPs are not as strong as initially expected.

Greater awareness on PPPs is required if this sub-component is to have any impact.

3.6 Destination Marketing and Promotion Program

National Branding & Marketing: A strategy for promoting the Simply Beautiful brand was completed and printed 80 copies). A workshop was held with development partners and relevant departments to present the strategy and receive feedback on its implementation (13 participants, 4 women, 0 ethnic). It was agreed to also move forward with a national marketing strategy and action plan, which will combine the Simply Beautiful Strategy and the national branding strategy. The PCU organized a workshop in September 2017 to review the strategy for using the national emblem of Lao PDR (13 participants, 5 women).

Road Maps for Visitors: Oudomxay Province produced a road map for aimed drivers. The map was produced in three languages, English, Thai and Chinese. And printed in three sizes: A3 (6,000 copies), A4 size (3,000 copies) and 2m x 3m posters (45 copies printed). A similar map aimed at motorbike riders is in production for Champasak Province and is due to be completed and printed during the next quarter.

Websites & Online Information: Luang Prabang Province has created an audio database of information about local attractions which can be accessed online (4 participants, 2 women, 0 ethnic). The province also translated the Luang Prabang tourism website into Japanese language to expand information to this important, target market.

Promotional Materials & Video for Target Attractions: Luang Prabang Province produced and printed of promotional materials for Chomphet District tourism attractions (10,000 copies). The PCU contracted a video production company to create a promotional film for The Loop in July. 2017. The film is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2017.

Laos Simply Beautiful Strategy Review Meeting

Luang Prabang Audio Information

Oudomxay driving map

Lessons Learned Provincial related materials were produced by the provinces on their own. However, greater effort should be made to coordinate all marketing efforts of the provinces and

produce a concerted program of marketing for the entire country. The tourism marketing strategy scheduled for the 4th quarter of 2017 and 1st quarter of 2018 aims to solve this issue.

3.7 Program to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking

In Champasak Province, a two-day awareness raising workshop on child safety and human trafficking in tourism was held in Sanasomboun District stakeholders (206 participants, 104 women, 0 ethnic). Champasak PIU printed awareness raising materials (3000 posters) on child safety and human trafficking in tourism for distribution around the province (5 participants, 3 women).

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In Vientiane Capital, the PCU conducted a 1-day workshop to raise awareness on sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism aimed at a broad range of stakeholders from private and public sectors (72 participants).

Champasak Province Workshop in Sanasomboun District on Combating Child Exploitation in Tourism

Lessons Learned Each province has been able to implement awareness workshops to combat child exploitation

and human trafficking. They have also been able to produce and print related awareness materials, such as posters and leaflets.

It may be more efficient in the future for the provinces to work together to create a joint program, including messaging, workshop content, and material design.

4.1 Establish Project Steering Committees

A review mission was conducted during September 2017, with field visits to project sites in Khammouane and Champasak Provinces.

4.2 Mobilize Consultants and Procure Equipment

The project extended the contract of the National SME advisor in order to assist the provinces with implementation of the many SME related activities now underway. The contract was extended for 15 additional months from 1 August 2017 to 30 March 2019.

4.3 Implement Training on Financial Management

There were no trainings on financial management during this period due to the project financial audit being conducted.

4.4 Finalize and train PIU/PCU staff to implement comprehensive sex disaggregated PPMS, including safeguards monitoring

The PCU and PIUs successfully reported sex disaggregated statistics on nearly all activities implemented during the quarter. Participation of ethnic people in project activities was also reported on many activities.

4.5 Establish Web-based Knowledge Center

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An additional 16 knowledge products were added to the website during this quarter, for a total of 29 products uploaded to the site thus far.

4.6 Gender Equality and Ethnic Participation Program

Women and ethnic participation in programs was continued to be promoted and recorded. The PCU organized four-day workshop to raise awareness about the strategy on gender equality for Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism staff (20 participants, 10 women) in September 2017.

4.7 GMS Marketing & Tourism Statistics Harmonization

The PCU held a meeting between public and private representatives of Lao and Thailand to promote the Lanexange Heritage Quadrangle (15 Lao representatives, 13 Thai representatives). Luang Prabang participated in hosting international media to a five-day fam trip in September 2018 to promote ASEAN Connectivity and travel between Myanmar, Thailand and Lao PDR. The trip linked Bangkok with Mandalay, then Chiang Mai and Luang Prabang. (See more at: https://www.pata.org/tat-promotes-asean-connectivity-media-fam-trip-linking-thailand-myanmar-lao-pdr/#sthash.xLRx8z1x.dpuf.

The PCU also held a planning meeting to discuss detailed tourism information in Vientiane in August 2017 (14 participants, 6 women). The PCU conducted a survey trip of attractions on The Loop and the East-West Economic Corridor (15 participants, 5 women). The PCU collected tourism statistics for The Loop in July 2017 (4 participants, 2 women, 0 ethnic people). In August 2017, the PCU conducted a workshop and collected statistics in Luang Namtha Province (10 participants, 3 women).

PATA website announcement about familiarization trip

4.8 ASEAN Tourism Standards Implementation

Luang Prabang Province held a workshop to discuss improve standards of CBT sites (45 participants, 18 women, 9 ethnic people).

In Khammouane Province, progress was made towards achieving 20% of CBT sites receiving the ASEAN CBT standard. Kong Lor received the ASEAN CBT standard at the end of September 2017. It was agreed during the ADB review mission that an accounting of the total CBT sites will be made by the project in order to determine the ASEAN CBT baseline and target. The PCU conducted a 3-day training for CBT villages along The Loop in August 2017 on administration and accounting procedures, which will help improve their capacity to attain the ASEAN CBT Standard in the future (18 participants, 9 women).

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In Champasak Province, progress was made towards meeting the project’s target of 20% of businesses adopting ASEAN Tourism Standards with additional homestay homes in Don Kho Village receiving the ASEAN Homestay Standard in July 2017 (71 participants, 19 women, 0 ethnic). According to provincial homestay statistics there are now a total of 25 ASEAN Homestays in the province or a total of 89 total homestays. Therefore, the province has reached the target by meeting 25% of the total with the ASEAN Homestay Standard.

The PCU organized meeting in Don Kho to review and improve the ASEAN Homestay Standard in September 2017 (14 participants, 2 women).

Handrail and steps for Kwangsi CBT Site

Don Kho ASEAN Homestay Standard Ceremony

Monitoring and Evaluation:Attachment A Progress towards targets in Design and Monitoring Framework shows the cumulative progress for each target in the DMF.

Attachment C Annual Project Work Plan with Percentage of quantitative targets achieved (1 January – 31 December 2017) reflects the quantitative achievements of output targets for each activity.

Monitoring on environmental and social requirements is at this early project implementation stage not available yet and will be started at a later stage.

The Gender Action Plan Monitoring Matrix can be seen in attachment G.

Problems encountered and remedial actions taken or proposed to be taken:

Implementation of project activities for Components 3 & 4 has been slow at times. In order to build capacity and increase efficiency, an effort was made to delegate activity implementation directly to PIUs where possible and to assist PIUs with other activities requiring greater technical input by sourcing resource persons at the PCU level.

Proposed program of activities during the next quarter:

A program of proposed activities for the next quarters is shown in attachment C.

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5. Financial Performance

Amount of funds liquidated during the period:

a. Project funds: As of 30 September 2017, the Project has spent $XXXX representing payment to consultants, training/meeting costs, suppliers and externally hired PCU/PIU staff’s salaries, and PCU/PIU running costs. Out of this, the amount of $XXX was submitted to ADB in January 2017.

b. Matching government funds: For its counterpart contribution, the Project has incurred expenses for salaries of PCU and PIU (Government) staff involved in project implementation and the use of PCU and PIU offices estimated at $ 422,000.

PCU financial position:

a. Status of imprest account:

On 6 February 2015, ADB released the amount of $1,000,000 as initial advance to the imprest account. As of 30 June 2017, the amount of $2,350,897.86, has been withdrawn by the Project from the imprest account for payment of consulting services, office equipment and furniture), training costs, salaries of PCU and PIU staff and other administrative costs. PCU has submitted WA 00009 in January 2017 for the replenishment of imprest account in the amount of $600,990. The imprest account has a current balance of $398,556, plus $452 on hand since the replenishment of $660,990 has not been submitted processed by ADB for liquidation and replenishment of the imprest account.

See attachment C: Statement of Expenditure for Q3 2017

b. Total expenditure (from SOE) for the reporting period: $ 368,207.40 (31 December 2016)

c. Estimated budgetary expenditure for next quarter: Estimated budgetary requirement for one year is US$ 2,027,859 (ADB US$ 1,816,659 and GOL US$ 211,200)

d. Subcontracts and partnerships:

A complete list of subcontracts implemented by the project with contract value is shown in attachment E.

E. Compliance with CovenantsTable 8: Compliance with Covenants

Covenants Status of ComplianceSection 4.01. In the carrying out of the Project and operation of the Project facilities, the Borrower shall perform, or cause to be performed, all obligations set forth in Schedule 5 to this Loan Agreement.

Being complied with.

Section 4.02. (a) The Borrower shall (i) maintain separate accounts and records for the Project; (ii) prepare annual financial statements for the Project in

Being complied with.PCU and PIUs maintain separate accounts.

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accordance with accounting principles acceptable to ADB; (iii) have such financial statements audited annually by independent auditors whose qualifications, experience and terms of reference are acceptable to ADB, in accordance with international standards for auditing or the national equivalent acceptable to ADB; (iv) as part of each such audit, have the auditors prepare a report (which includes the auditors’ opinion on the financial statements, use of the Loan proceeds and compliance with the financial covenants of this Loan Agreement as well as on the use of the procedures for imprest fund(s) and statement of expenditures) and a management letter (which sets out the deficiencies in the internal control of the Project that were identified in the course of the audit, if any); and (v) furnish to ADB, no later than 6 months after the end of each related fiscal year, copies of such audited financial statements, audit report and management letter, all in the English language, and such other information concerning these documents and the audit thereof as ADB shall from time to time reasonably request.

The 1st audit report for FY Sep 2015 was submitted to ADB on 31 March 2016.

(b) ADB shall disclose the annual audited financial statements for the Project and the opinion of the auditors on the financial statements within 30 days of the date of their receipt by posting them on ADB’s website.

Complied with

(c) The Borrower shall enable ADB, upon ADB's request, to discuss the financial statements for the Project and the Borrower's financial affairs where they relate to the Project with the auditors appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(iii) hereinabove, and shall authorize and require any representative of such auditors to participate in any such discussions requested by ADB. This is provided that such discussions shall be conducted only in the presence of an authorized officer of the Borrower, unless the Borrower shall otherwise agree.

Being complied with

Section 4.03. The Borrower shall enable ADB's representatives to inspect the Project, the Goods and Works, and any relevant records and documents.

Being complied with

Implementation Arrangements1. The Borrower shall ensure that the Project is implemented in accordance with the detailed arrangements set forth in the PAM. Any subsequent change to the PAM shall become effective only after approval of such change by the Borrower and ADB. In the event of any discrepancy between the PAM and this Loan Agreement, the provisions of this Loan Agreement shall prevail.Stakeholder Consultation

Being complied with.

2. The Borrower shall ensure that consultation with the Project stakeholders takes place during Project implementation, in accordance with the stakeholders communication strategy set out in the PAM.

Being complied with

Safeguards3. The Borrower shall ensure that the preparation, design, construction, implementation, operation and decommissioning of the Project comply with (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating

Being complied with

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to environment, health and safety; (b) ADB’s Safeguard Policy Statement 2009 (SPS); and (c) all measures and requirements set forth in the IEE, the EMP, and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in a Safeguards Monitoring Report. The Borrower shall further ensure that the foregoing is applied and implemented for all parts of the Project, regardless of the financing source. If there is any discrepancy between the SPS and the Borrower’s laws and regulations, the SPS shall prevail.

4. The Borrower shall ensure, and cause the Participating Provinces to ensure, that all land and all rights-of-way required for the Project are made available to the Works contractor in accordance with the schedule agreed under the related Works contract and all land acquisition and resettlement activities are implemented in compliance with: (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to land acquisition and involuntary resettlement; (b) the SPS; and (c) all measures and requirements set forth in the resettlement plans (RPs), and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in the Safeguards Monitoring Report. Without limiting the application of the SPS or the RPs, the Borrower shall ensure that no physical or economic displacement takes place in connection with the Project until: (a) compensation and other entitlements have been provided to affected people in accordance with the RPs; and (b) a comprehensive income and livelihood restoration program has been established in accordance with the RPs.

Being complied with

5. The Borrower shall ensure the Project is implemented in compliance with: (a) all applicable laws and regulations of the Borrower relating to indigenous people; (b) the SPS; and (c) all measures and requirements set forth in the indigenous peoples plan (IPP), and any corrective or preventative actions set forth in the Safeguards Monitoring Report.

Being complied with

6. The Borrower shall ensure that ADB funds are not applied to the activities described on the ADB Prohibited Investment Activities List set forth at Appendix 5 of the SPS.

Being complied with

7. The Borrower shall make available necessary budgetary and human resources to fully implement the EMPs, RPs, IPP and GAP. MICT shall cause contractors to (a) comply with measures in the IEEs, the EMPs, the RPs, and the IPP; (b) make available budgets for environmental and social mitigation measures; and (c) provide MICT with written notice of any unanticipated impacts arising during the contract period. MICT shall submit to ADB semiannual Safeguards Monitoring Reports, including occurrence of any unanticipated events, corrective actions undertaken, and any actual or potential breach of compliance with the measures and requirements set forth in the EMPs, the RPs and the IPP.

Being complied with

Gender and Development8. The Borrower shall ensure that the Gender Action Plan is fully implemented and that all Project activities Being complied with.

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are designed and implemented in accordance with ADB’s Policy on Gender and Development (1998) including, but not limited to the requirement for: (a) 30% of the overall staff positions and 30% of the management positions in the PCU and PIUs to be filled by women; (b) appointment of gender focal points in the PCU and each PIU; (c) 20% of unskilled labors hired for Project-related construction are to be women; (d) 40% of Destination Management Organization management positions are to be filled by women; and (e) disaggregation of all monitoring and evaluation data by sex and ethnicity.Labor Standards9. The Borrower shall ensure that all Works contractors: (a) comply with all applicable labor laws of the Borrower; (b) use their best efforts to employ women and local people, including disadvantaged people, living in the vicinity of the Project; (c) disseminate information at worksites on health safety for those employed during construction; (d) provide equal pay to men and women for work of equal type; (e) provide safe working conditions and separate culturally appropriate facilities for male and female workers; and (f) abstain from child labor.

Being complied with

Counterpart Funds10. The Borrower shall ensure counterpart funds for Project implementation are available on time and assist the Participating Provinces to prepare timely requests for annual budgetary appropriation requests. The Borrower shall further ensure prompt disbursement of appropriated funds during each year of Project implementation.

Being complied with

Operations and Maintenance11. The Borrower shall cause each Participating Province to: (a) prior to their physical completion, prepare and adopt a plan for achieving full cost recovery of the operation and maintenance expenditures of each Project facility within their province; and (b) finance through budget allocation any shortfall in the operation and maintenance of the Project facilities within their province.

Not yet due.

Governance and Anticorruption12. The Borrower shall (a) comply with ADB’s Anticorruption Policy (1998, as amended to date) and acknowledge that ADB reserves the right to investigate directly, or through its agents, any alleged corrupt, fraudulent, collusive or coercive practice relating to the Project; and (b) cooperate with any such investigation and extend all necessary assistance for satisfactory completion of such investigation.

Being complied with

13. The Borrower through the Project Executing Agency shall ensure that the anticorruption provisions acceptable to ADB are included in all bidding documents and contracts, including provisions specifying the right of ADB to audit and examine the records and accounts of the executing and implementing agencies and all contractors, suppliers, consultants, and other service providers as they relate to the Project.

Being complied with

14. Within 3 months of the Effective Date, the Project Executing Agency shall establish a Project website to disclose Project-related information on procurement,

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quarterly progress reports, safeguards documents and knowledge products developed under the Project.

F. Major Project Issues and Problems1. Difficulties encountered and lessons learned

The recent reorganization and merging between the former Lao National Tourism Administration and the Ministry of Information and Culture - to become Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism (MICT) - caused some difficulties in terms of the understanding of project scopes and coordination among the Ministry, PCU and PIUs. The project is under the organization chart of the recently created MICT and the provincial Departments of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) which includes the three sectors information, culture and tourism. This may cause some delays in terms of the approvals requested and may cause misunderstandings on project purposes from some leaders or directors of the MICT and DICTs. The situation is getting better however, and understanding and coordination within the ministry is slowly improving.

A further difficulty still is the fact that some staff of the PCU and PIUs have no experience in project management and implementation, also partly resulting in inadequate and delayed reporting. This is still the case after one year of the project implementation. Their skills are being built in an ongoing process. However, progress can be seen and their project management skills are slowly improving.

Towards the end of the first year, some activities were not implemented yet by the PIUs which resulted in quick actions under time pressure. For the coming year, activities should be planned more carefully over the 12 months.

2. Requests and recommendations for next quarter

In order to increase the skills and expertise of PCU and PIU staff, it is recommended that trainings in Project Management and Financial Management should be conducted regularly, also in the future.

3. Other issues

The PCU has no other outstanding issues to report.

List of attachments:

A. Progress towards targets in Design and Monitoring Framework B. Percentage of Project Progress by Weighted Activity through 30

September 2017C. Annual Project Work Plan with Percentage of quantitative targets

achieved (1 January – 31 December 2017) D. Statement of Expenditure (SOE)E. Name of PCU and PIU personnel and project consultants F. List of subcontracts G. Lao PDR Gender Action Plan Monitoring Matrix

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Prepared by: Approved and Submitted to ADB by:

Mr. Thavipheth Oula Mr. Sounh ManivongNational Project Manager National Project DirectorMinistry of Culture, Information and Tourism Ministry of Culture, Information and Tourism

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Attachment A: Progress towards targets in Design and Monitoring Framework

Performance Targets and Indicators Progress Q11 1 July – 30 September 2017 Cumulative Status w/Indicators

Impact: Increased tourism employment for people living in underdeveloped segments of the GMS Central Corridor

By 2025:Aggregate tourism employment in the four project provinces is 70,000; 50% of jobs held by women

Baseline 2014*: 43,845 jobs

Pending: completion report

Outcome: Increased tourism receipts in Champassak, Khammouane, Luang Prabang, and Oudomxay

By 2019:Aggregate annual tourism receipts in the four project provinces equals $330 million

Baseline 2014*: $220 million

- Pending: midterm and completion report

Output 1: Last-mile tourism access infrastructure improved.

By 2018:

1.1 Xang Cave 4.0 km paved access road and tourism amenities constructed and benefiting at least 1,900 residents

Contract awarded 29 May 2017. Works to start in October 2017

1.2 Chomphet Heritage District 2.2 km paved access road, ferry terminal, and upgraded river piers constructed and benefiting at least 2,100 residents

Recommendation for contract award being reviewed

1.3 Ban Xang Hai–Tham Ting Cave 10.0 km paved access road and upgraded river piers constructed and benefiting at least 3,000 residents

Recommendation for contract award being reviewed

1.4 Chom Ong Cave 54.0 km paved access road and tourism amenities constructed and benefiting at least 8,000 residents

Bid evaluation report being prepared. Road length reduced to 40 km

Output 2: Environmental services in cross-border tourism centers improved.

By 2018:2.1 That Sikhottabong 2 km internal road and drainage upgrade, solid waste transfer station, tourist information center, and 10 hectares of rehabilitated urban green space with flood protection benefiting 35,000 residents in Thakhek City

Contract awarded 29 May 2017. Works started in July 2017. Works about 10% complete

Output 3: Institutional capacity to promote inclusive tourism growth strengthened.

By 2019:

3.1 Eight DMNs (DMO) formed with systems and procedures in place to implement destination management plans (40% of DMN management positions are held by women)

National marketing task force members discussed plans for national branding and promotion with Swisscontact and NZAID.

Eight DMOs formed, four provincial and one national

Approved destination management plans

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Champasak provincial marketing task force meetings held with support by Swisscontact to discuss Southern Laos branding and promotion.

Agreed during ADB review mission to hold DMN meetings in December 2017 to review the progress Destination Management Plan (DMP) and plan next year’s plan.

(DMPs) in all project provinces DMN task forces created covering marketing,

hospitality skills, and product development 34% of all DMN board members are women

3.2 At least 80% of newly constructed vendor space allocated to women No new progress 87% of Oudomxay Night Market vendors are women (approximately 21 of 24 vendors)

3.3a Awareness of heritage protection measures, health and safety, and tourism impacts increases among 6,000 people (50% women)

TOT courses in Luang Prabang and Champasak Provinces for Heritage Guide Training (Luang Prabang: 11 participants, 3 women, 5 ethnic, Champasak: 26 participants, 9 women, 0 ethnic).

Heritage Guide Training Course conducted in Luang Prabang & Champsak (Luang Prabang: 30 participants, 9 women, 20 ethnic, Vat-Phou Champasak: 48 participants, 15 women)

Prepared land-use planning maps for Tad Nyeuang and Tad Tayiksua waterfalls (18 participants, 1 woman, 4 ethnic people)

Stakeholder workshops held to gain input for Tad Nyuang and Tad Tayiksua management plans (55 participants, 7 women, 4 ethnic people).

Oudmxay Province survey for waterfalls and other heritage attractions (18 participants, 1 woman).

Planning to improve visitor information for heritage protection: in Nam Ha and along the North-South Economic Corridor (3 participants).

Traditional ethnic dance & music awareness workshops in Oudomxay Province (dance workshop: 61 participants, 34 women, 23 ethnic people, music workshop: 43 participants, 22 women, 19 ethnic people).

Boat Safety awareness brochures and equipment In Luang Prabang (350 participants, 0 women, 20 ethnic)

Road Safety Awareness workshop in Vientiane Capital (80 participants, 30 women).

Champasak Province awareness raising workshop on child safety and human trafficking in Sanasomboun District (206 participants, 104 women, 0 ethnic)

Vientiane Capital workshop to raise awareness on sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism

3,429 people reached (34% women, ~8% ethnic people)

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(72 participants).

3.3b ***Trainings to build capacity related to Institutional Strengthening of Destination Management Networks DMN provided to 2,000 people (50% women)

Oudomxay DMN members capacity building workshop and activity in Luang Namtha Province (50 participants, 20 women, 34 ethnic people)

Champasak Province Destination Management Training for Tourism Officials (48 participants, 17 women).

PCU workshop on English language training materials production and training in July 2017, (26 participants, 17 women, 0 ethnic)

1,160 people trained (39% women, 9% ethnic minorities)

3.4 At least five service enterprises are operating tourist attractions under public–private partnerships

Drafted agreement for Pakse Night Market PPP Agreed to select 5 target PPP sites for implementation

in 2018 workplan

Pending implementation

3.5 Operators of 500 small and medium- sized enterprises (50% of whom are women) gain access to professional tourism-related business support services and microfinance

Oudomxay Province booklet promoting local foods of Oudomxay Province (8 participants, 3 women)

Oudomxay Kao Poon Noodle Production in Ban Nalae interpretation planning (22 participants, 10 women, 15 ethnic people)

Provincial Tour Guide Trainings in Oudomxay (47 participants, 13 women, 16 ethnic people) and Khammouane 21 total participants (11 women, 0 ethnic).

Luang Prabang Province training on improving standards aimed at owners and managers of hotels, guesthouses and restaurants (45 participants, 9 women).

Champasak Province, Ban Saphai SME tourism stakeholders five-day small business training (35 participants, 21 women) and homestay training (5 participants, 3 women)

The PCU 4-day hospitality training on Improving Service Quality and Visitor Care, (122 participants).

Support to Putawen Farms: public toilet and signage

1270 operators of small and medium enterprises received trainings in tourism-related business topics (50% female, 9% ethnic people)

Output 4: Effective project implementation and knowledge management

By 2019:

4.1 PCU and PIU staff possess the knowledge, skills, and equipment needed for effective project management (at least 30% of PCU and PIU staff are women)

Skills development ongoing. Continuous on-the-job capacity building with consultants

PCU and PIU have sufficient equipment Skills development ongoing 33% of all PCU and PIU staff are women

4.2 12 new knowledge products published to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s web-based tourism knowledge center

An additional 16 knowledge products were added to the website during this quarter

29 knowledge products uploaded to date

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4.3 20% of tourism enterprises in the four project provinces meet ASEAN tourism standards

Champasak: ASEAN Homestay Standard received by 9 homestays in Don Kho

Khammouane: Konglor village received the ASEAN Community-Based Tourism Standard

Luang Prabang Province workshop to discuss improving CBT standards (45 participants, 18 women, 9 ethnic people).

Agreed during the ADB review mission to collect baseline statistics for ASEAN standards in each province

25 (28%) ASEAN Homestays in Champasak Province

1 ASEAN CBT site in Khammouane 2 ASEAN Toilets in Luang Prabang

4.4 Collection and reporting of tourism statistics by all GMS national tourism organizations in a harmonized format

The PCU collected tourism statistics for The Loop in July 2017 (4 participants, 2 women, 0 ethnic people). In August 2017, the PCU conducted a workshop and collected statistics in Luang Namtha Province (10 participants, 3 women).

MICT participated in GMS tourism statistics harmonization workshop, March 2017

2016 Lao PDR National Statistics Report printed (1,500 copies)

4.5 At least three joint marketing activities undertaken annually in cooperation with another GMS country

PCU meeting to promote the Lanexange Heritage Quadrangle (15 Lao representatives, 13 Thai representatives)

Luang Prabang PIU participation in a familiarization trip to promote ASEAN Connectivity and travel between Myanmar, Thailand and Lao PDR (Lanexang Quadrangle) (xx participants).

2016 ASEAN Ecotourism Forum 2017 Lane Xang Heritage Quadrangle maps

published jointly with Thailand 2017 Lane Xang Heritage Quadrangle cooperation

meetings and surveys 2017 Mekong Tourism Forum

4.6 Well-maintained infrastructure in accordance with O&M plans -- O&M Plans not yet due

4.7 PCU and PIU staff effectively implement gender-sensitive PPMS, with sex-disaggregated data

PCU and PIUs reported sex disaggregated statistics for most activities during the quarter

Ethnic people’s participation also reported for most activities.

PCU organized four-day workshop in September 2017 to raise awareness about gender equality strategy MICT staff (20 participants, 10 women)

11 quarterly reports submitted with gender-sensitive PPMS data

Sex-disaggregated data in most activity reports

DICT = Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, DMN = destination management network, GAP = gender action plan, Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic, LWU = Lao Women’s Union, MICT = Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, SME = small- and medium-sized enterprises, NCS = National Steering Committee, PCU = project coordination unit, PIU = project implementation unit.

* updated baseline as per baseline report January 2015** estimate from PIUs until 30 June 2016, because details were not recorded*** additional indicator to DMF specified by PCU/consultants**** counted no. of people multiplied by different trainings (i.e. 1 person participates in 3 different trainings = 3)

Attachment B: Percentage of Project Progress by Weighted Activity through 30 September 2017

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Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1

Project yearProject quarter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Output 1. Last-mile tourism access infrastructure improved1.1 Prepare detailed civil works design and bidding documents 10.00% 100.00% 10.00%

1.2 Approval of updated safeguards documents (IEE, IPP, and RP) 1.00% 67.00% 0.67%

1.3 Complete land acquisition and resettlement if necessary 1.00% 33.30% 0.33%

1.4 Civil works contracts awarded 2.00% 33.30% 0.67%

1.5 Civil works completed and equipment supplied 20.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Output 2. Environmental Services in cross-border tourism centers improved2.1 Prepare detailed civil works design and bidding documents 10.00% 100.00% 10.00%

2.2 Approval of updated safeguards documents 1.00% 100.00% 1.00%

2.3 Complete land acquisition and resettlement if necessary 1.00% 100.00% 1.00%

2.4 Civil works contracts awarded 2.00% 100.00% 2.00%

2.5 Civil works completed and equipment supplied 20.00% 0.00% 0.00%

Output 3. Institutional capacity to promote inclusive tourism growth strengthened3.1 Destination management plans prepared 2.00% 100.00% 2.00%

3.2 Implement heritage protection and interpretation program 2.00% 45.00% 0.90%

3.3 Implement micro- and small enterprise support program 4.00% 64.00% 2.56%

3.4 Implement health, safety and tourism awareness programs 1.00% 50.00% 0.50%

3.5 Facilitate establishment of public-private partnerships 1.00% 17.00% 0.17%

3.6 Implement national marketing and promotion program 1.00% 55.00% 0.55%

3.7 Implement program to combat child exploitation and human trafficking 1.00% 60.00% 0.60%

Output 4. Effective project implementation and knowledge management.

4.1 Establish project steering committees 1.00% 100.00% 1.00%

4.2 Mobilize consultants and procure PCU/PIU equipment 1.00% 100.00% 1.00%

4.3 Implement training on financial management 1.00% 100.00% 1.00%

4.4 Finalize and train PIU/PCU staff to implement comprehensive sex disaggregated PPMS, including safeguards monitoring

2.00% 50.00% 1.00%

4.5 Establish and maintain web-based knowledge center 2.00% 66.00% 1.32%

4.6 Implement gender action and indigenous peoples plans 3.00% 36.00% 1.08%

4.7 Implement GMS marketing and statistics harmonization programs 3.00% 65.00% 1.95%

4.8 Implement ASEAN tourism standards program 2.00% 32.50% 0.65%

4.9 Approve and implement O&M plans with sustainable finance mechanisms

3.00% 0.00% 0.00%

4.10 Update baseline information and prepare end of project impact evaluation

2.00% 50.00% 1.00%

Total 100.00% 42.95%

Activities

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

2014 2015 2016 2017

Year 5

(a) Assigne

d weight

(%)

(b) Actual

Progress (%)

(a) x (b) Weighte

d Progres

s (%)

2018 2019

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Attachment C: Annual Project Work Plan with Percentage of quantitative targets achieved (1 January – 31 December 2017)

MICT-ADB GMS Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth ProjectLoan No 3156-REG (LAO):

Work plan for Year 3: 1 January- 31 December 2017

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Abbreviations for Project Components

Output 1: Last Mile Tourism Access Infrastructure ImprovedOutput 2: Environmental Services in Cross Border Tourism Destinations ImprovedOutput 3: Strengthened Institutional Capacity to promote inclusive tourism growthOutput 4: Effective project implementation and knowledge management

Abbreviation for PIU’s & Place NamesPCU=Project Coordination Unit (National Level). PIU= Project Implementation Unit (Provincial Level). Place Names: ODX = Oudomxay; LPB = Luang Prabang; KHM = Khammouane and CPS = Champassak.

Abbreviations for Project Implementation Support PersonnelNPM = National Project Manager; FC = Financial Controller, ADM = PCU Admin Staff, TLI = International Team Leader, ITS/DLT = International Tourism Specialist/Deputy Team Leader. NTDMTS = National Tourism Destination Management and Training Specialist. SGD = Social & Gender Development Domestic. IFMPS = International Financial Management and Procurement Specialist. NFMPS = National Financial Management and Procurement Specialist.

Abbreviations for Development Partners ADB = Asian Development Bank, MICT = Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. TDD = Tourism Development Department.

Abbreviations for Calendar MonthsJan = January; Feb = February; Mar= March; Apr = April; May = May; Jun = June; Jul = July; Aug = August; Sep = September; Oct = October; Nov = November; Dec = December

Abbreviations for Outputs/Targets Par = Participants; Pax = Number of participant; Pcs = Pieces; Doc = Document; TBD = To be determined.

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 3: 1 January – 31 December 2017

Date(s)Location Budget

Code Activity

Implementing Personnel/

Partner

Outputs Quantitative Target

Units No. Target No./ % Achieved

PCU-Led Activities at National level, TDD, MICT

01-12/2017 VTE 3.1.2Build capacity for DMN members: Training of trainer transfer of knowledge with different topics on tourism destination management $ 35,000

PCUTraining of trainer and exchange

4 times 75 par

1 time, 42 par, 12 female (29%)

01-12/2017 VTE 3.1.2

Build capacity for the tourism destination management unit: Complete the development of training manual on tourism destination management. $ 30,000 PCU ToT and

handbook 5 topics

Training manual finalized

and published

100%

Completed

01-12/2017

VTE

3.1.2

Build capacity for staff that participates in the destination management planning/DMP: Training and develop English training manual/handbook in tourism sector. $ 15,000 PCU

Training and

handbook1 year 30 par

26 par, 17 women, 0

ethnic (86%).

01-12/2017 VTE 3.1.2Continue support to tourism sector staff on upgrading their educational qualification (post graduate). $ 10,000 PCU

Upgrading the

educational qualificatio

n

Year 3 4 pax Ongoing, 3 completed

01-12/2017

VTE

3.1.3Provide equipment for the tourism destination management unit. (details to be specified) $ 15,000 PCU Equipment Equipment

provided

In process of

purchasing computers

and equipment

01-12/2017Luang

Prabang and Champasak

3.3.3Heritage Tour Guide training (based on UNESCO) in Luang Prabang (ToT) and Champasak(budget with CPS-PIU $ 17,000;LPB-PIU $ 13,000)

PCU and PIU LBB and CPS Training Training

conducted100%

Completed

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01-12/2017 VTE 3.4.1Establish annual cooperation plan 2017 between public sector and private busineses PPP in 4 provinces of the project $ 15,000 PCU and PIU Cooperatio

n planPlan

draftedHave had meetings

01-12/2017 VTE 3.4.2Develop and promote tourism activities for Laos together with private tourism sector (details to be specified)$ 10,000 PCU and PIU Activities

Activities implement

ed

MTF & other

activities

01-12/2017 VTE 3.5.1 Plan/define activity to support the SME plan implementation .$ 7,000PCU Draft

activity plan

Activity plan

drafted

PCU review North-South

Economic Coorridor, CBT sites

(8 par, 2 women).

01-12/2017 VTE 3.5.2Implement activities for SME support/development (according to plan, details to be specified). $ 61,700 PCU Support

activity


ed

Putawen agro-

tourism site Bolikhamx

ay

01-12/2017 VTE 3.5.3Provide equipment and facilities to the selected and supported SME businesses by project. 3.5.2. $ 17,000 PCU

Provide equipment and small facilities

equipment and small facilities provided

Putawen Farms toilet &

signage, Bolikhamx

ay toilets & water

system01-12/2017 VTE 3.5.4 Conduct hospitality training for entrepreneurs in tourism sector (tourism

businesses). $ 10,000 PCU Training 30 par 100% Completed (122 par),

also supported Visit Laos

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2018

01-12/2017 VTE 3.6.1

Build capacity on brand expression based on USPs: Develop a manual and consultation workshop on how to encourage tourism stakeholders to participate in consistent marketing promotion for Lao PDR and how to encourage them to apply a consistent branding. $ 10,000

PCUA manual

and workshop

A manual developed

and workshop organized

100% Completed

01-12/2017 VTE 3.6.1Define and implement marketing activities together with private tourism sector to promote destinations (details to be specified).$ 10,000 PCU Activity

Activity plan

defined and some activities

implemented

Branding Strategy &

Simply Beautiful Strategy

01-12/2017 VTE 3.6.2

Develop mobile App/Application in IOS and Android systems. to promote Lao tourism. $ 10,000

Produce a promotion video about Lao tourism with the tagline “Laos Simply Beautiful” $ 40,000

- Produce other promotional materials (details to be specified). $ 20,000

PCU Promotional materials

App developed,

video produced

and promotional materials published

Video 100% Completed

Simply Beautiful Marketing Strategy 100% Completed

Application in process

Calendar in process

01-12/2017 GMS-LPB 3.6.3Participate at regional tourism exhibitions (details to be specified). $ 30.000 PCU and PIU Exhibition 1 time 10 pax

100% - Lanexang

Quadrange (ITB Asia

upcoming)

06/2017 Luang Prabang 3.6.4; 4.11.6

Host GMS Mekong Tourism Forum 2017. 3.6.4 = $ 150,000 ; 4.11.6 = $ 15,000 PCU and PIU

Meeting/

workshops1 time 300pax 100%

(>300 par)

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01-12/2017 VTE3.7.13.7.2 3.7.3

Road safety awareness: Conduct activity and produce promotional material to promote road safety and maintenance for tourists driving motorbikes (details to be specified). 3.7.1 = $ 2,500 ; 3.7.2 = $ 4,000 ; 3.7.3 $ 6,000

PCUActivity and promotional

materials

Implemen-tation

completed and

materials produced

Completed in

Bolikhaxay & LNT

01-12/2017 4 provinces 3.7.4Implement awareness program on food safety and sanitation together with 4 PIUs (details to be specified). $ 16,000 PCU Awareness

activities


ed

Completed in

Bolikhamxay & Luang

Namtha

01-12/2017 VTE 3.8.1Tourism awareness activity/seminar for public sector staff, local communities and private sector (details to be specified). $ 16,000 PCU Awareness

activities

Awareness activities

implemented

Trainings with

universities

01-12/2017 VTE 3.9.1 ;3.9.2

Program to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking, implement activity (details to be specified). 3.9.1 = $ 2,000 ; 3.9.2 = $ 2,000 PCU Activity 1 time

Awareness activities

implemented

Information pending

06/201712/2017

Oudomxay; Khammouane 4.13.1

Review meetings for 6 months (first and last 6 months) progress and planning of the 1 year workplan– 2018. $ 40.000 PCU and PIU Meeting 2times 80 par

Not completed;

moved to December

2017

03/2017 Luang Prabang 4.13.2 Training on financial management for PIUs. $ 10,000

PCU Training 15 par Completed some

01-12/2017 Locations (to be identified) 4.13.4 Baseline data collection and End of Project Impact Evaluation. $ 20,000 PCU Collect

information

Information collection completed

Used for supporting

planning with other provinces

01-12/2017 Locations (to be identified) 4.14.1 Technical survey for detailed design of project activity $ 25,000

PCU and PIU SurveyTechnical

survey completed

Used for surveys

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01-12/2017 VTE 4.15.4Implementation of ethnic participation plan to promote the participation of ethnics (details to be specified). $ 5,000 PCU Activity

Activity implement

edCompleted

01-12/2017 VTE 4.15.5Implementation of gender action plan to promote the participation of women and gender (details to be specified). $ 8,500 PCU Activity

Activity implement

edCompleted

01-12/2017 VTE 4.16.1

GMS tourism statistics harmonization program $ 30,000

- Handbook on tourism statistics data collection and research to be in line with GMS, ASEAN, PATA and UNWTO standards. $ 2,000

- Update/improve the design and content of the Lao National Statistics Report to be in line with GMS, ASEAN, PATA and UNWTO standards.

- Conduct training on tourism statistics data collection and research at tourism destinations for target provinces. $ 8,000

- Support capacity building of Tourism Statistics Division/Unit responsible for Lao PDR’s tourism statistics (details to be specified).$ 2,000

- Training of trainer on tourism statistics data collection and draft report to be in line with ASEAN, PATA and UNWTO standards. $ 5,000

- Publish Lao PDR tourism statistics. $ 5,000- Develop analysis on development of Lao PDR in terms of

quality of the destination. (details to be specified). $ 8,000

PCUSystem

improve-ment

Statistics improveme

nt completed,

trainings conducted

Statistics improved

by resource

person, 23 Oct training is planned, 24-25 Oct

national training

planned

Training completed

01-12/2017 VTE 4.16.2GMS Marketing and promotion program, joint marketing activities (details to be specified). $ 15,000 PCU Activities


ed

100% Lane Xang

Cultural Route

Connection Maps

published, 20,000 copies

01-12/217 VTE 4.16.3 ASEAN tourism standards implementation with PIUs in 4 provinces. $ 10,000 PCU Standard

improve-ment

Complete 2nd phase

of the

Green Hotel

Standard,

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implemen-tation

Homestay Standard

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PIU - Champasak

01-12/2017Champasak

3.1.2 Continue to support tourism sector staff on upgrading their educational qualification (post graduate).$ 3,000 PIU Upgrade

education 2nd year 1pax Ongoing

01-12/2017

Champasak

3.3.2a

- Develop protection and management plan for Tad NYUANG Waterfall (survey and collect information, draft plan in details, organize review meeting and approve the proposed plan). $ 3,000

- Develop protection and management plan for Tad TANYEUK Waterfall (survey and collect information, draft plan in details, organize review meeting and approve the proposed plan) $ 3,000

- Complete data collection and translation of Champasak Site histories, stories and festivals. $ 4,000

PIU and PCUPlan and

collect information

2 plans and 3 topics

Plans and information collection completed

and 3 topics translated

- 75% Stakholder meetings completed

- Data collection for site histories, stories and festivals completed

01-12/2017 Champasak 3.3.2b

- Improve landscape and tourist information interpretation at the Greater Vat Phou area and Champasak District. Implementation of the 2ndphaseof the interpretation plan. $ 70,000

- Install information board and equip the exhibition hall with local community tools from their daily life in Ban Don Kho. $ 2,000 (last 6 months).

PCU and PIU

Improve landscape

and interpretation

and install equipment

2 locations

Landscaping and

interpretation improved, and

equipment installed

50% Draft text & designs completed

09/2017 Champasak 3.3.3Heritage tour guide training (PCU budget). $ 17,000(last 6 months) PCU and PIU Training 1 time 30 par 100%

Completed

01-12/2016

Champasak

3.5.2 - Implementation of SME plan: zoning and develop Pakse night market to promote local products (details to be specified). $ 20,000- Improve landscaping/environment for SME entrepreneurs in Ban Sa

Phai and Ban Don Kho (details to be specified). $ 5,500 (first 6 months)

- Continue to improve homestay in Ban Don Kho to be in line with the ASEAN standard. $ 4,500(last 6 months)

- Improve marketing promotion system for Ban Don Kho homestay. $ 3,000 (last 6 months)

- Support Mekong River Boat Trip Service Group in Ban SaPhai (details to be specified). $ 3,000 (first 6 months)

PIU Support SME

activities

Activities completed

- Market agreement drafted

- Ban Don Kho landscaping 50% completed

- Ban Don Kho

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- Support Ban SaPhai weaving handicraft group to expand and diversify their business.$ 5,000 (first 6 months)

reception Sala 100% completed

- Ban Don Kho shop for local products completed

01-06/2017 Champasak 3.5.3

- Provide equipment and facilities to the selected tourism businesses supported by the project (improve visitor center for Ban Don Kho). $ 11,700 (fist 6 months)

- Provide equipment for Ban Don Kho homestay:Village map board, attraction information board, shelves and demonstration room; and provide weaving equipment for Ban Sa Phai.$ 3,200( first 6 months)

- Provide equipment for Ban Don Kho homestay members $ 3,000 (first 6 months)

- Produce promotion/information signboard for Hat XaiKhao beach and Don Kho homestay $ 4,500 (last 6 months)

PIUProvide

equipment - Support

SME

2 locations

Equipment provided and

installed

- Ban Don Kho shop for local products completed

- Homestay equipment given

- Sign in production

01-12/2016 Champasak 3.5.4Conduct hospitality training for hotel, guest house and restaurant providers in Siphandone area/4000 islands (first 6 months) and in Pakse (last 6 months). $ 10,000

PIU and PCU Training 2 times 120 parImplement in final quarter

01-06/2017 Champasak 3.6.1

- Promotion of coffee tour products/experiences through main destination marketing platforms:

www.southern-laos.com;tripadvisor and guidebooks (for coffee tours visitor flow). $ 5,000

- Training on the use of online marketing tools and platforms (TripAdvisor, etc.) for tourism businesses/private sector partners and DICT staff (first 6 months). $ 5,000

PIU and PCUMarketing

and training activities

2 activities

Information uploaded; guidebook

published and 1 time training

conducted

In preparation

01-12/2017

Champasak

3.6.2

- Develop tourist map for Champasak District and Vat Phou to promote the diversity of tourism products for visitors to explore and gain their experience (for Vat Phou visitor flow). $ 5,000

- Develop Champasak attraction map including key information like motorbike repair shops, minimarkets/local markets, attractions,

PIU and PCU

Tourist maps and other

promotional materials

3 activities

2 types of tourist maps

and brochures published

In progress

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accommodation and etc.$ 5,000- Produce brochures to promote tourism activities in Ban Don Kho.

$ 3,000 (next year)

01-12/2017Champasak 3.7.2

and 3.7.3

Campaign on motorbike road safety targeting tourists, motorbike providers and police (including general population), including traffic in Laos and driving instructions safety and security (helmets, no driving when drinking, locking of bikes etc.) What to do in case of accidents (leaflet with emergency numbers). Produce promotional leaflets/brochures and stickers for tourism destinations in Champasak. 3.7.2= $ 2,000; 3.7.3= $4,500 (last 6 months)

PIU Campaign 1 time

Awareness on motorbike

road safety completed and leaflets published

Completed

01-12/2017

Champasak3.7.4

- Promote unique local food of Champasak province (produce handbook and organize food festival). $ 5,000 (first 6 months)

- Awareness on food hygiene and safety in 3 locations/target sites: 1st location at Ban Don Kho (homestay service group members); 2nd location at Ban SaPhai (restaurant providers); and 3rd location in Pakse (hotels, guesthouses and restaurant providers). $ 5,000(last 6 months) (next year)

PIU

Handbook and

awareness activities

1 time and 1 topic

Handbook published and

100 par

- Ban Don Kho homestay of 9 households improved with toilets

01-06/2017 Champasak 3.7.5aAwareness program on solid waste management: Conduct cleaning and garbage collecting activity at tourist attractions in Pakse town $ 3,000 (first 6 months)

PIU Awareness activity 1 time 60 par Completed

01-06/2017Champasak

3.7.5bProvide equipment to the awareness program on solid waste management, water treatment in Champasak town and Vat Phou areas. $ 2,000 (last 6 months)

PIU Equipment 2 locations

Equipment provided Completed

06-12/2017 Champasak 3.8.1Tourism awareness programme for cycling activities to promote Southern Laos to be a cycling destination (details to be specified). $ 7,000 (last 6 months)

PIU Awareness activity 1 time 50 par In

preparation

01-06/2017 Champasak 3.9.1 Organize awareness program/seminar to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking in Xanasomboun District.$ 2,000 (first 6 months) PIU Awareness

activity 3 times 200 par Completed

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01-12/2017 Champasak 3.9.2 Produce promotional materials (posters) to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking. $ 2,000 (first 6 months) PIU Promotional

materials 1 issue 3,000 copies Completed

06/2017 and 12/2017

Oudomxay; Kham-

mouane4.13.1 Review meetings for 6 months, progress and planning of the 1 year

workplan - 2018 (Budget with PCU). PIU Meeting 2times 12 parMoved to

annual meeting

06-12/2017Vang Vieng

and Champasak

4.15.4

- Organize study tour for Ban Don Kho homestay service group (members) to Ban Na Duang, Vang Vieng District, Vientiane province. $ 3,500 (last 6 months)

- Conduct English training course for Ban Don Kho homestay service group members. $ 2,000 (last 6 months)

PIU and PCUStudy tour &

training course

2 times 30 parIn planning

/ completed

01-12/2017 Champasak 4.15.5

- Conduct training on handicraft production and natural dyes for weaving group in Ban Sa Phai. $ 1,500 (last 6 months)

- Conduct hospitality training for homestay service group, Ban Don Kho. $ 2,000 (last 6 months)

PIU Training 2 times 40 par

SME training in Saphai/ Don Kho

completed (35 par)

01-12/2017 Champasak 4.16.3 Improve homestay standards to be in line with the ASEAN standards. $ 5,000 (first 6 months) PIU and PCU Standard

improvement

Homestay standards improved

100% Completed

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PIU - Khammouane

01-06/2017 Khammouane 1.1.14Compensation for the affected families from the construction project at Tham Xang cave area. $4,167 (first 6 months) PIU Compensati

on in Kip 4,167$

Complete compensation before construction starts

Completed

01-12/2017 Khammouane 3.3.2a- Complete data collection and translation of site histories, stories and festivals. $4,000 (first 6 months)- Awareness activity on tourism heritage protection and management (to be defined). $3,000(first and last 6 months)

PIUData

collection Activities

3 topics

Data collection and

awareness activity

completed

- Data collection completed

- Awareness

activity completed

01-12/2017 Khammouane 3.3.2b

- Provide promotional equipment on site for visitor center in Ban Konglor. $3,000 (first 6 months)

- Improve landscaping/environment at the PhouPha Man (stone forest) viewpoint and Tha Lang Boat landing areas.$13,000 (last 6 months)

- Improve landscaping/environment and tourism related facilities at ThaKhek old town (ThaKhek Kao) area (Details to be specified). $20,000 (last 6 months)

- Improve landscaping and steetscaping - tourism related facilities around the fountain – night market area, Ban ThaKhek Kang $10,000 (last 6 months)

PCU and PIU

Provide equipment

and improve facilities

3 locations

Equipment provided and landscaping

/facilities improved

Completed,In progress,Thakek town activities on hold

01-12/2017 Khammouane 3.5.2

- Organize local food festival with traditional products of Khammouane province at ThaKhek night market to promote tourism. $9,300 (last 6 months)

- Diversification/development of tourism products at Nam Thern lake area (fishing,kayaking, camping for visitor flow along the loop). $5,000 (first 6months)

- Support guesthouses and tour guiding businesses in Tha Lang boat landing (details to be specified). $5,000 (first 6 months)

PIU and PCULocal festival

and other activities

1 time

300 par at festival, and all activities completed

Tours around Thalang

Thalang guesthouse upgrades in progressNight market support on hold

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01-12/2017 Khammouane 3.5.3

- Support small entrepreneurs in ThaKhek night market by providing equipment to ensure nice overall appearance. $4,000 (first 6 months)

- Provide equipment and facilities to the selected tourism businesses supported by project. $6,000 (last 6 months)

PIU equipment Equipment provided

Sobkham handicraft market in progress

06-12/2017 Khammouane 3.5.4 Conduct tour guide training based on curriculum developed within Swisscontact’s CTBP project. (area to be specified) $6,000 PIU and PCU Training 1 time 30 par 100%

Completed

01-06/2017 Khammouane 3.6.1;3.6.2

- Improve overall brand identity/expression for Khammouane Province based on USPs. (details to be specified) 3.6.1= $3,000

- Support organizing Pha That Sikhottabong festival 2017. 3.6.1 ($2,000); 3.6.2 ($3,000)

PIU and PCU Brand and festival

Brand expression

improved and festival

organized

Festival organized

and promotional

brand material

published

Workshop conducted

01-12/2017 Khammouane 3.6.2

- Improve online information / Website information in Thai language (tourismkhammouane.org) for Thai visitor flow. $5,000 (first6 months)

- Develop an App to provide tourism information and upload to mobile phone and tabletIOS and Android systems. $5,000( last 6 months)

- Publish tourist map, produce directional signs for the Loop in English and Lao versions by focusing on the main/important service locations. Map = $7,000; Directional sign = $4,000 (first 6 months)

PIU and PCU Promotional materials

Publishing completed

and promotional

signs installed

Materials translated into Thai

01-06/2017 Khammouane 3.7.3 Produce video and leaflet/brochure on road safety and maintenance for tourists travelling by motorbike along the routes. $6,000 PIU

DVD and leaflet/

brochure2 types

Production of DVD and brochure

completed and materials

distributed

Brochures & posters printed

06-12/2017 Khammouane 3.7.4

Conduct training for hotel, guesthouse and restaurant providers in ThaKhek town and retailers at the night market on how to operate their business in an environmentally friendly way to meet the standards, such as green hotel, clean and safe restaurant; provide equipment. $6,000

PIU and PCU Training 1 time60 par

equipment provided

Awaiting information

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01-06/2017 Khammouane 3.7.5a

Assess/evaluate and draft rules and regulations on solid waste collection and disposal managementsystems at tourist attractions between Konglor – Natan, Buddha cave, Xang cave, including Ban Tham and Ban XiengVen and Pha That Sikhottabong. $1,500

PIUSolid waste

management system

1 plan 1 report completed

Moved to next

workplan

06-12/2017 Khammouane 3.7.5b

Community participation activity on environmental protection, solid waste disposal/management and water treatment in Tha Khek town –fountain/night market area -and Khoun Kham (Konglor) town markets. $3,000

PIU Awareness activities

Regulation drafted and activities implemented

Moved to next

workplan

01-06/2017 Khammouane 3.9.1

Dissemination of the rules, regulations and law on Child Safety in the tourism sector, (Program to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking) seminar for tourism businesses and local authorities (village, district and provincial levels) in ThaKhek and Khoun Kham districts. $2,000

PIU Dissemination 1 time 70 par

Dissemination seminar completed, 47 par, 21

female (45%)

01-06/2017 Khammouane 3.9.2 Produce brochures/leaflets on awareness to Combat Child Exploitation and Human Trafficking in Khammouane province. $2,000 PIU

brochure/

leaflet1 time 5,000 copies

brochures produced,

3,500 copies

06/2017; 12/2017

Oudomxay; Khammouane 4.13.1 Review meetings for 6 months (first and last 6 months) progress and

planning of the 1 year workplan– 2018. (PCU budget). PIU Meeting 2times 12 par Moved to December

01-12/2017 Khammouane 4.15.1

Improve landscaping around Sikhottabong stupa in 3 locations: 1st location – Pha Sien area (Southern part), 2nd location –Pha KaJai (Eastern part) and the damage Sim (Northern part) by constructing a surrounding fence and paving the yards. $25,288

PIU and PCU Improve landscaping

Landscaping improvement

completed

Added to infrastructure package

06-12/2017 Khammouane 4.15.4 Set up community-based ecotourism service groups in target village cluster Ban Xieng Vaen (Makong ethnic). $1,000

PIU Service groups 1 village 30 par

Move to Sopkham Handicraft center

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01-06/2017 Khammouane4.15.4

and4.15.5

Conduct training for handicraft sellers in Ban Tham village (ThaKhek district), target villages at Tha Lang area (Nakai) and Konglor village (Khoun Kham district) focusing on sales display of local products. 4.15.4= $1,500; 4.15.5= $1,500

PIU Training 1 time 40 parPlanning in progress

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PIU – Luang Prabang

01-06/2017 Luang Prabang

1.2.14 Compensation for the affected families from the construction project at target sites. $ 39,356 (the first 6 months) PIU Compensati

on in Kip $39,356


In process


3.3.2.a

- Complete information collection and translation of site histories, stories, ethnics and festivals. $ 4,000 (first 6 months)

- Draft the protection and management plan for Ban Xang Hai village. $ 2,000 (first 6 months)

- Promote and support alms giving tradition (details to be specified). $ 3,000 (first 6 months)

- Awareness activity on tourism heritage protection and management (details to be specified). $ 3,000 (last 6 months)

PIU and PCUData

collection and activities

3 main topics

Information collection completed

and activities implemented

Phou Si Mmmgt. Plan

Will hand over toilet to private sector

Kouang Si Mmgt. Plan, fixed steps

Tak Baht Do’s & Don’ts distributed

Training for boatmen on safety


3.3.2.b Improve facilities related to tourism heritage protection and management:- Install signboard of 8 Northern provinces (tourist map) in Pak Mong,

NongKhiaw boat landing and Dien Bienphou border checkpoint. $ 12,000( first 6 months)

- Improve public toilets to meet the ASEAN standard at the foot of Phou Si mountain area. $ 30,000 (first 6 months)

- Improve public toilets to meet the ASEAN standard and install steps at the upper side of Kuang Si waterfall. $ 28,000 (last 6 months)

- Improve Tourist Information Center to provide information for visitors arriving at Luang Prabang International Airport. $ 15,000

PIU and PCU Design and facility

improvement

10locations

Sign boards installed,

public toilets improved,

airport information improved, facilities

improved

- Signboard / directional

signs installed

All completed, information

office in process

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(01-12/2017)


3.3.3 Training of trainers (ToT) on heritage tour guide training (PCU budget $ 13,000) PCU and PIU Training 1 time 20 par

Completed

12 par


3.5.1Draft the exhibition center management plan and distribution of pottery products in Ban Chan village. Support the participation of women. $ 1,000

PIU and PCU Plan 1 plan Plan completed Postpone


3.5.2

- Allocate souvenir shops at the main tourist attractions: Vixoun and Xieng Thong temples, and Kuang Si waterfall area. $ 10,000 (first 6months)

- Implement activities from SME plan (details to be specified).$ 15,000 (last 6 months)

PIU

Souvenir shops and

allocate activities

3 locations

Souvenir shops newly presented

Activities implemented

Will do in November

Kai paen, packaging for selling in Thailand


3.5.3 Provide equipment and facilities to selected business supported by the project. $15,000 PIU

Provide equipment

and facilities

Equipment provided

Together with 3.5.2


3.5.4Strengthen capacity of tourism businesses: Join training program on upgrading the hospitality service quality together with LANITH (details to be specified). $ 17,000

PIU and LANITH Training 30 par 30 par Completed


3.6.1

- Support unique local food festival. $ 10,000- Develop Audio database for information on the main attractions to

be provided by Audiosystem, publish on website and other online platforms.$ 2,000

PIULocal food festival and

software2 topics

Festival organized and

audio database developed

- Completed

- Elephant Festival in

Sayaboury supported


3.6.2 - Produce Travel Guide book in Korean language version $ 5,000 (first 6 months)

- Create a documentary video to promote tourism in LPB. $ 5,000 (last 6 months)

- Develop an App/ Mobile Application to provide LPB tourism information and upload to mobile phone and tablet in IOS and Android systems.$ 5,000 (first 6 months)

PIU Promotional materials

5 topics Production and publishing

completed and materials disseminated

Doing in Thai language now,Doing now,App in process

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- Enhance LPB tourism website in Thai, Chinese and Korean language versions. $ 5,000 (01-12/2017)

- Chom Phet District Walking Trail: Produce promotional materials to promote Chom Phet District Walking Trail and distribute to travel agents, guesthouses, hotels and restaurants. $ 5,000 (last 6 months)

now,Done,Done


3.6.4 Host the GMS – Mekong Tourism Forum and Exhibition (PCU-budget) PIU and PCU Forum 1 time 400 par participated Completed


3.7.1 Conduct awareness activity for local people on road safety: produce and disseminate brochure/leaflet. $ 2,500 PIU Brochure/ 1 time 3,000 copies In process


3.7.3 Provide equipment and facilities on boat safety for tourists/visitors (details to be specified). $ 4,000 PIU Facilities and

equipment2

locationsEquipment provided In process

06-12/2017Luang

Prabang 3.7.4 Promote unique local festivals (i.e. food festival, details to be specified). $ 3,000 PIU Marketing

activity 1 time Activities implemented

Completed with handicraft assoc.

06-12/2017Luang

Prabang 3.7.4Awareness program on food hygiene and safety for restaurants, hotel and guesthouse providers:

- Provide training and develop the handbook. $ 5,000PIU Training and

handbook 1 time 50 par and 1 handbook

Planning to do

01-06/2017Luang

Prabanga

and3.7.5 b

Improve swimming area at Kuang Si waterfall; install rubbish bins, planting trees, directional signs. 3.7.5a =$ 3,000; 3.7.5b =$ 2,500 PIU Environment

improvement

Rubbish bins installed, trees

planted, directional

signs installed

Completed

06-12/2017 Luang Prabang 3.9.1

Awareness activity/seminar to combat child exploitation and human trafficking in tourism sector at target district (details to be specified). $ 2,000

PIU Awareness activity 1 time 40 par

Postponed, time

constraints

06-12/2017 Luang Prabang 3.9.2

Produce promotional materials and conduct training/seminar to support awareness program to combat child exploitation and human trafficking and transmission of AIDS in target project sites. $ 2,000

PIU Training 1 time 50 par Postponed

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06/2017; 12/2017

Oudomxay; Kham

mouane4.13.1 Review meetings for 6 months (first and last 6 months) progress and

planning of the 1 year workplan– 2018. (PCU budget) PIU Meeting 2times 12 parMoved to December


4.15.2 Continue to improve landscaping and environment at Phou Si Mountain (details to be specified). $ 27,000 PIU Improve

environment 1 locationLandscaping/ environment

improvedCompleted

01-12/2017Luang

Prabang 4.15.4 Support homestay activities in Ban Chan Neua and Ban Pak Leung by providing trainings and equipment.$ 3,000 PIU

Provide equipment

and training

2 locations

Training conducted

and equipment provided

Postponed, not enough

time

01-12/2017 Luang Prabang 4.15.5 Support female participation on homestay activities in Ban Chan neua

and Ban Pak Leung. (Provide equipment and training). $ 4,500 PIUProvide

equipment and training

2 locations

Training conducted


Postponed, not enough

time

01-12/2017 Luang Prabang 4.16.2

Marketing and promotion program together with GMS member countries (implement related activities, details to be specified). $ 10,000 (PCU-budget)

PCU Activity Activity organized

Lanexang Quadrangle

, fam finished


4.16.3 Implementation program on ASEAN clean toilet standard at the foot of Phou Si mountain (details to be specified). $ 15,000 PCU and PIU

Implemen-tation of ASEAN standard

1 location

1st phase of mplement-

tation completed

completed

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MICT-ADB Tourism Infrastructure for Inclusive Growth Project (TIIGP): Work plan for Year 3: January – December 2017


Code Activity


Partner



PIU – Oudomxay

01-06/2017Oudomxay

1.4.12Compensation for the affected families from the construction project at the Chom Ong Cave area. $ 12,703 PIU Compensati

on in Kip $ 12,703


Waiting for approval

from ADB,

Not ready yet

01-12/2017Oudomxay

3.3.2a

- Support local cultural performance group by providing training programmes; provide Khmu clothes and local music instruments for the village performance group in Chom Ong village. $ 3,000 (first 6 months)

- Support embroidery/handicraft group (“piat” bag made of vine, non timber product) by providing training on diversification of product and equipment. $4,000 (last 6 months)

- Complete information collection and translation of touristSites: stories, history, ethnics and festivals. $ 4,000 (first 6 months)

PIU and PCU

Tourism heritage

protection activities

2 villages and 3 topics

Support provided to

the 2 groups, and

Information collected

- To do in 4th quarter

- Data collection for site histories, stories and festivals completed

01-12/2017 Oudomxay 3.3.2b

Improve facilities at Phathat Xay Mongkhoun area in Muang Xay: build gate for 3 locations and flower/tree planting along the upper roadside, to improve landscape and environment for tourism attractiveness. $ 30,000

PIU Facilities improvement

3 locations

Facilities improved

Planning in progress

01-12/2017

Oudomxay

3.5.2

- Improve hospitality service quality - training on food and beverage service for hotel, guesthouse and restaurant providers in Pak Beng district. $ 5,000 (first 6 months)

- Support small business: local noodle production group in Ban Na Lae, Training on noodle production techniques and packaging and provide production equipment. $ 7,000 (first 6 months)

- Implement SME operation activity plan (details to be specified) $ 4,000 (last 6 months)

PIU Training 2 locations

80 par

activities completed

- Hospitality training completed, 81 par, 59 female (73%)

- Kao Poon interpretation plan completed

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01-12/2017 Oudomxay3.5.2and

3.5.3

Improve and revive unique local food of Oudomxay province (develop handbook and organize local food festival) in Xay town/municipality. 3.5.2= $ 2,000 3.5.3=$ 4,000

PIU Handbook and festival

Handbook developed,

festival organized

Handbook printed

01-12/2017 Oudomxay 3.5.3

Improve local market in focal village (Ban Nasenkham) along the Chom Ong cave loop with 13 target villages (Improve landscape/environment, sala (open building), public toilets; provide tables, chairs and plants (to be managed by private business). $ 8,000

PIU Improve market 1 location

Market facilities

improvement completed

Added to infrastruct. package

06-12/2017 Oudomxay 3.5.4 Provincial tour guide training on tourism heritage protection and management. $ 7,000 PIU Training 1 time 20 par Completed

47 par

01-06/2017

Oudomxay

3.6.1 Improve overall brand identity/expression for Oudomxay Province based on USPs (details to be specified). $ 3,000 PIU and PCU Brand 1 unit

Activity for brand

improvement completed

Consult. workshop

completed; Logo

completed

06-12/2017 Oudomxay 3.6.2

Develop promotional materials for responsible tourism in Chinese language (do and don’t for more responsible travel, such as brochure, posters and stickers to distribute to tour companies, introduction in the tour bus, install posters in hotels and other public areas. $ 10,000

PIU and PCU promotional materials 3 sets

Production and

dissemination of materials completed

Moved to next year

01-06/2017 Oudomxay3.6.2and

3.7.3

Develop road map for tourists driving by car or motorbike, in Chinese, English and Thai languages, including distances, main attractions/locations such as viewpoints, waterfalls, restaurants, handicraft/souvenir shops, petrol stations, minimarkets, coffee shops etc. 3.6.2=$ 8,000 3.7.3=$ 2,000

PIU and PCU Map 3 sets

Map developed and 15,000

copies produced and disseminated

In progress

01-06/2017

Oudomxay

3.7.3 Produce orientation leaflet/brochure on how to drive safely by motorbike (target group: travel agents/tour operators, rental shops, hotels, guesthouses, restaurants...) $ 2,500

PIU Brochure 1 set Brochure developed and 3,000

copies produced and

Completed

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disseminated

06-12/2017 Oudomxay 3.7.4 Organize competition/contest on food hygiene and safety at Muang Xay night market (details to be specified). $ 10,000 PIU Competition 1 time

60 stalls/vendors participated

Not doing

06-12/2017 Oudomxay3.7.5a

and3.7.5b

Organize celebration event for World Environment Day: Marathon, distribute T-shirts, cleaning activity and install rubbish bins at public areas in Xay district. 3.7.5a= $ 2,500;3.7.5b =$ 2,500

PIU Awareness activity 1 time 150 par Completed

01-06/2017Oudomxay

3.8.1

Tourism awareness program: support and promote cultural performance for tourists (training and provide music instruments for Oudomxay Cultural Center for children/young people) in Oudomxay province. $ 7,000

PIU Awareness activity

Training conducted


Completed

06-12/2017 Oudomxay3.9.1 and

3.9.2

Tourism awareness activity to combat child exploitation and human trafficking in tourism sector, produce posters to disseminate at accommodations, public areas (bus stations, petrol stations, schools and etc.). $ 7,000

PIU Awareness activity

Activity conducted

and posters disseminated

Completed

06/2017; 12/2017

Oudomxay; Kham

mouane4.13.1 Review meetings for 6 months (first and last 6 months) progress and

planning of the 1 year workplan - 2018 (PCU budget). PIU Meeting 2times 12 parMoved to annual meeting

01-12/2017 Oudomxay 4.15.3Landscaping and environmental improvement plan for Muang Xay night market area (improve front area, plant flowers/trees etc. Details to be specified) $ 25,263

PIU Landscaping improvement

Landscaping improvement

completed

Not doing, check if PPP

01-06/2017 Oudomxay 4.15.4 Ethnic participation program: Install an ethnic performance stage with facilities at MuangXay night market. $ 4,000 PIU Performance

facility

Performance facility

equipped

Moved to next year

01-06/2017 Oudomxay 4.15.5

Gender support program: encourage/promote local traditional performance and continue to support ethnic performance clothes/dresses of two ethnic groups (Lue and Akha in target project areas) for Oudomxay Cultural Center (for children/young people). $ 2,000

PCU and PIU Gender activity

Equipment and

performance clothes

provided

Moved to next year

01-12/2017 Oudomxay 4.16.3 Implementation of tourism standards to be in line with the ASEAN standards (ASEAN Green Hotel). (PCU-budget)

PCU and PIU Implementati 2nd phase Environ.

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on of tourism standards completed

Mmmgt. plan for Charming Lao completed; workshop completed

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Attachment D: Statement of Expenditure

For the Period to __________________

SOE for: X Liquidation/Replenishment of Advance Reimbursement

Contract/PO Amount Currency &

Item Description of Goods & Services No. for EA's PCSS Name & Address Requested for Payment/ Amount Charged Exchange US Dollar

No. Record No. of Supplier Withdraw al c Check No. to Imprest Fund. d Rate d Equivalent d

TOTALS

* EA = Executing Agency, PCSS = Procurement Contract Summary Sheet, PO = Purchase Order

Notes:a Prepare separate SOE for each category or subcategory.b For all individual payments exceeding any applicable SOE ceiling, prepare a separate summary sheet (Appendix 7B) and attach the required supporting documents. c Ensure that the total amount or the aggregate of all SOE agrees w ith the sum indicated in the w ithdraw al application. d Applicable for liquidation/replenishment of advance under the imprest fund procedure. Indicate the actual foreign exchange rates used for each transaction (see additional notes and illustration on the next page).e Indicate dow n payment, advance payment, an installment payment number, Interim Payment Certif icate number or other relevant information.f Representative of executing/implementing agency w hich prepared the SOE.

2,836.65 83

Second payment for adjusting landscape at Kuangsi w aterfall area: improvement of bridges and provision of trekking materials.

1 PIU CPS

First payment for provision of equipment and materials for homestay group at Done Ko, Champassack ( ASEAN Homestay Standard)

23,512,500.00 100% 23,512,500.00

3,091.42

Second payment for provision of equipment and materials for homestay group at Done Ko, Champassack ( ASEAN Homestay Standard)

1935976

2 PIU CPS 25,498,000.00

2,836.65 8252

Remarks e

Application No. Date: 9/22/2017

100% 3,091.42 8248

00015

25,498,000.00 1935976

2,850.69 8248 2,850.69 7

7

Representative Signature, Name and Position

CERTIFICATION

171,174,500.00 171,174,500.00 20,736.17 20,736.17

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES (SOE) FOR PROJECT LOANS

ADB Disbursemen

t %

Total Amount of bill paid/ payable

b

01-Jul-17 30-Sep-17

SOE Sheet No.: ADB Loan No.: Category/subcategory: a3156-LAO(SF) 21

52,992,000.00 1935996

PIU LPB 23,408,000.00 100% 23,408,000.00 1935996

6,421.72 8252 6,421.72 8

6Provision of equipment and materials to improve toilet standard in line w ith ASEAN in Vientiane Capital.

PCU 38,864,000.00 100% 38,864,000.00 1881931 4,701.10 8267 4,701.10 8

Installation of signs and improvement of steps to Kuangsi w aterfall.4 PIU LPB 52,992,000.00 100%

756.02 8267 756.02 85Supporting tourism business unit: improvement of signages w ithin Phutaw an Farm ( f inal payment) PCU

6,250,000.00 100% 6,250,000.00 1881931

8272 78.58 97 External HDD 1 TB ( 5901366581) PCU 650,000.00 100% 650,000.00 1881950 78.58

It is hereby certified that (i) the above amounts have been incurred and paid for proper execution of project activities under the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, (ii) all documentation authenticating these expenditures has been retained by the Borrower and will be made available for examination by auditors and ADB representatives upon request, and (iii) payments have not been split to enable them to pass through any applicable SOE ceiling.

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Contract/PO Amount

Item Description of Goods & Services No. for EA's PCSS Name & Address Requested for Payment/

No. Record No. of Supplier

1 2,500.00 815 Salary Ms Sipaserth 8/2017 0016 Ms Sipaserth Chantapanya 100% 1881936 2,500.00

14Second payment for auditor firm for auditing for 9/2015-12/2016 0011 PCU 100%

8,273 9,611.51 879,516,000.00

1881927 9,611.5112 First payment for individual supervision consultant for Khmmuane sub-project

PCU 79,516,000.00 100%

1 25,300.00 81881932 25,300.00

8,261 1,974.97 810 Salary tax of Mr Paul for 7/2017 0028 Mr Paul Eshoo 16,315,200.00 100% 16,315,200.00 1881916 1,974.97

1 310.00

7

1 220.00

7

1

2Perdiem for Mr Paul to follow up TIIGP Khao Poon Nalea interpretation-Oudomxay 0028 Mr Paul Eshoo 100%

1935981 310.00

170.00

7

3 Ms Sipaseuth perdiem for follow up Khao Poon Nalea interpretation-Oudomxay 0016 Ms Sipaserth Chantapanya 100%

1935984 220.00

4Ms Phonsith perdiem for planning meeting for TOT training and heritage guide trininig w ith LPB (Tourism Sector) and other issues 0003 Ms Phongsith Davading 100%

1935985 170.00

1 3,000.00 7

7 Salary Mr Paul for 7/2017 0028 Mr Paul Eshoo 100% 1935995 10,000.00 1 10,000.00 7

6 Salary Ms Phongsith for 7/2017 0003 Ms Phongsith Davading 100% 1935995 3,000.00

8,253 164.79

8

9Perdiem Ms Phongsith for follow up and coaching provincial guide training in Oudomxay 0003 Ms Phongsith Davading 100%

1881912 580.00 1 580.00 8

8Airticket Ms Sipaserth for follw up Kapoon product in ODX 0016 Ms Sipaserth Chantapanya

1,360,000.00 100% 1,360,000.00 1989904 164.79

227.03 7

5Payment for internet use for project consultants 6-12/2017

PCU 1,873,000.00 100% 1,873,000.00 1935994 227.03 8250

1 1,340.00 9

17Airticket Ms Phongsith for training of Trainner TOT @ LPB 0003 Ms Phongsith Davading

2,690,000.00

100% 1,200,000.00 1881947 145.07 8,272 145.07 9

16 Perdiem for training of Traininer TOT @ LPB, CPS 0003 Ms Phongsith Davading

1,200,000.00

100%1881943 1,340.00

8,272 325.19 9

20 Airticket Ms Phonsith for follow up traininer TOT @ LPB 0003 Ms Phongsith Davading

1,390,000.00

100% 1,300,000.00 1881950 157.16 8,272 157.16 9

19 Airticket Ms Phongsith for training of Trainner TOT @ LPB & CPS 0003 Ms Phongsith Davading

1,300,000.00

100% 2,690,000.00 1881950 325.19

8,272 168.04 9

22

Perdiem travel to Pakse, Champasak province for Checking the readiness of the FAM Trip on Cycling tours and planning w orkshop 14-18/9/17 0016 Ms Sipaserth Chantapanya 100%

1989953 270.00 1 270.00 9

21Airticket Ms Sipaserth for management & protection planining meetings Ted Nyuang& Tad Tayiksua 0003 Ms Sipaserth Chantapanya 100% 1,390,000.00

1881950 168.04

1 741.00 9

24Administrative costs for construction supervision consultants

Mr Ounhuean 100%

1989967 1,200.00 1 1,200.00 9

23

Perdiem travel to Pakse, Champasak province for help facilitate Management & Protection Planining meetings for Tad Nyuang & Tad Tayiksua on 14-23/9/17 0016 Ms Sipaserth Chantapanya 100%

1989954 741.00

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TOTALS



Representaivef Signature, Name and Position

64,806.57

CERTIFICATION

64,806.57 121,928,200.00 121,928,200.00

1 1,428.00 9

26 Salary Ms Phongsith 9/2017 0003 Ms Phongsith Davading 100% 1989985 3,000.00 1 3,000.00 9

25 Salary Ms Sipaserth 9/2017 0016 Ms Sipaserth Chantapanya 100% 1989984 1,428.00

It is hereby certified that (i) the above amounts have been incurred and paid for proper execution of project activities under the terms and conditions of the Loan Agreement, (ii) all documentation authenticating these expenditures has been retained by the Borrower and will be made available for examination by auditors

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For the Period


Amount

Item Description of Goods & Services Name & Address Requested for Payment/

No. of Supplier Withdraw al c Check No.

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES (SOE) FOR PROJECT LOANS01/07/207 30-Sep-17

SOE Sheet No.: 3 3156-Lao(SF) Category/subcategory: a 4

7

9/22/2017Application No.

Total Amount of bill paid/ payable b

ADB Disbursemen

t %

Currency&Amount

Charged to Imprest Fund

Exchange Rate

US Dollar Equivalent d

Remarks e

00015 Date:

3PIU Champassack conducted handover ceremony for the best ASEAN homestay standard at Donko, Champassack PIU CPS 24,481,000.00 100% 24,481,000.00 1936015 2,971.72 8238 2,971.72

7

1Consultative meeting betw een stakeholders (local authorities and consultants) on TIIG phase II PCU 4,484,000.00 100% 4,484,000.00 1936013 544.70 8232 544.70

8,000,000.00 Collection of data and information to elaborate typical Oudomxay food manual2 PIU ODX 8,000,000.00 100% 970.76

7

2,935.93

7

4PIU Champasack conducted planning meeting for the last 6 months w ith PCU PIU CPS 5,690,000.00 100% 5,690,000.00 1936015 690.70 8238

5 Destination management training for stakeholders in Champassack province

6Consulting services for collecting data and information on tourist sites, ethnic minority and local festivals ( Second phase)

PIU LPB 24,195,000.00 100% 24,195,000.00 1936019 2,935.93 8241

PIU CPS 12,370,500.00 100% 12,370,500.00 1936015 1,501.64 8238 1,501.64 7

690.70

8238

1,941.51 7

8 PCU attended handover ceremony for the best ASEAN homestay standard in Champassack

PCU 6,950,000.00 100% 6,950,000.00 1936020 843.65 8238 843.65 7

7 PIU Luang Prabang collected information and data for audio-visual system in the promotional w ebsite

PIU LPB 16,000,000.00 100% 16,000,000.00 1936019 1,941.51 8241

1,369.29 7

11 Support postgraduate scholarship for tourism officials: Mr Somxay ( Fist payment)

PCU 11,280,000.00 100% 11,280,000.00 1936021 1,369.29 8238

157.81 7

10Support post graduate scholarship for tourism off icials Mr Ongeun ( First payment) PCU 11,280,000.00 100% 11,280,000.00 1936021 1,369.29 8238 1,369.29

7

9 PCU follow ed up Mekong Tourism Forum in Luang Prabang PCU 1,300,000.00 100% 1,300,000.00 1936020 157.81

8241

1,656.60

7

13PIU Luang Prabang and private sector form vientiane province and Xayabouli attended netw orking meeting under Lane Xang Cultural quandrangle Laos-Thailand framew ork.

PCU 6,402,000.00 100% 6,402,000.00 1936022 776.85 8241 776.85

7

12Meeting of private sector netw orking on tourism cooperation under Lanexang Cultural Quandrangle Laos-Thailand Framew ork

PCU 13,652,000.00 100% 13,652,000.00 1936022 1,656.60 8241

6,443.39 7

16 PIU ODX 53,100,000.00 100% 53,100,000.00 1936023 6,443.39 8241Production of tourist map for safety driving in Chinese

and English languages for Oudomxay

405.78 7

15Consulting services for editing texts on tourist sites, ethnic minorities and local festivals in Oudomxay PIU ODX 5,000,000.00 100% 5,000,000.00 1936023 606.72 8241 606.72

7

14 PCU conducted tourism data collection along the Loop ( Bolikhanxay and Khammouane)

PCU 3,344,000.00 100% 3,344,000.00 1936022 405.78

588.75 7

18Supporting local business in Sapai Champassack: hospitality trailing and hygiene and food safety training PIU CPS 39,690,000.00 100% 39,690,000.00 1935976 4,812.08 8248 4,812.08

7

17Payment for collecting data and information for tourist sites, ethnic minorities and local festivals for Champassack ( Second phase)

PIU CPS 4,856,000.00 100% 4,856,000.00 1935976 588.75 8248

7

1936023 970.76 8241

63

1881910

1,402.00 8

1881908

707.16 8264 707.16 8

37 Training on tour guide at provincial level for KhammouaneKM

27,930,000.00 100%

27,930,000.00 3,381.77 8259

Supporting scholarship for postgraduate for tourism officials ( for Mr Bounsert and Ms Lamphit)

1,331.88 8

36 First payment for elaboration of management map of Tat Yeuang and Tat Yikseua w aterfalls in Champassack CPS

11,000,000.00 100%

11,000,000.00 1,331.88 8259

3,381.77 8

38PCU

5,844,000.00 100%

5,844,000.00

1881909

35 Second payment for production of map of Champassack province and Southern Laos for casual motorbike tourists.

PCU100%

1989901

1,475.00 11935907

1989906PIU Champassack conducted survey at Tat Yeuang and Tat Yikseua w aterfalls to elaborate conservation and management plans

PCU

9,680,000.00 100% 9,680,000.00 1,172.91 825334

948.48 7

28Training on operation and business management for target villages along the Loop ( Napavane,Thabak and Phontane)

PCU 7,825,000.00 100% 7,825,000.00 1935993 948.48 8250

1,475.00 8

1,172.91

8

2,897.61 8

9,258.36

8

29First payment for landscaping around Kuangsi w aterfall area: plantation of trees, improvement of barrier to the w aterfall and adjustment of natural pool for sw imming PIU LPB

76,400,000.00 100% 76,400,000.00 1935996 9,258.36 8252

596.53 8

32Aw areness program to preserve cultural heritages: provision of musical instruments for Ethnic Cultural Dance center of Oudomxay.

8246

1

1,198.79 7

27Exchange visit for ethnic minorities of CBT target villages of Oudomxay to Luang Namtha province.

PIU ODX 31,930,000.00 100% 31,930,000.00 1935992 3,870.30 8250 3,870.30 7

26 Collection of tourist statistics at tourism destination ( Luang Namtha border Checkpoint )

PCU 9,890,000.00 100% 9,890,000.00 1935989 1,198.79 8250

3,031.77 7

23Final payment for production of promotional VDO about the Loop. PCU 25,000,000.00 100% 25,000,000.00 1935982 3,031.77 8246

2,692.00

7

25Payment for design of show room and exhibition center of Kao oon at Nalea Village, Oudomxay PIU ODX 4,270,000.00 100% 4,270,000.00 1935986 517.83

1881913

40 Consulting service for translation of Thakheak old tow n development and management plan PCU 100%

39 Elaboration of curriculum for tour guide training in Khammouane and Oudomxay PCU 100%

1,220.00 11881914 1,220.00 8

1,402.00 1

1,896.00 831Invitation to be a resource person to conduct training of training courses to UNESCO Cultural Heritage Guide Trainers in LPB and CPS Province

PCU 100% 1936000 1,896.00 1

2,897.61 8253

33 traditional cultural performance training courses for students of Ethnic cultural dance center in Oudomxay. PIU ODX

4,923,200.00 100%

4,923,200.00

1989901

596.53 8253

23,914,000.00 PIU ODX 23,914,000.00 100%

30Map of Champassack Province and Southern Laos for casual motorbike tourists ( Fist payment)

PCU100% 1935999 1,500.00 1 1,500.00 8

22PIU Luang Prabang produces map for cycling circuit at Champeth District. PIU LPB 40,000,000.00 100% 40,000,000.00 1935980 4,850.84 8246 4,850.84

7

517.83 7

24Elaboration of interpretation plan and produce interpretation and promotional materials for Kao Poon production at Nalea Village, Oudomxay.

PCU 100% 1935983 2,692.00

2,579.05 7

20Consulting services for second phase of elaboration of English terms used in the tourist sector manual PCU 100% 1935978 1,000.00 1 1,000.00

7

19 Brainstorming meeting for English terms used in the tourism sector fist English training for tourism off icials.

PCU 21,272,000.00 100% 21,272,000.00 1935977 2,579.05 8248

21 PCU attended f inancial management training in Khammouane PCU 3,066,000.00 100% 3,066,000.00 1935979 371.82 8246 371.82 7

64

6,727.35 857 Hospitality training on improvement of the quality of custom services for tourism business units in Vientiane Capital. PCU

55,615,000.00 100% 55,615,000.00 1881937 6,727.35 8267

8273

1,764.24 8

56 PCU 14,585,000.00 100% 14,585,000.00 1881937 1,764.24 8267 1,764.24 8

55 PCU 14,585,000.00 100% 14,585,000.00 1881937 1,764.24 8267Aw areness seminar on anti child exploitation and human traff icking in Vientiane Capital.

1,000.00 852Design and elaborate branding for Oudomxay tourism ( Insmai Co.,ltd) PCU

100% 1881928 1,000.00 1

1,824.01 8

54Consultative meeting to consider Lanexang CBT Standard in line w ith ASEAN one, in Luang Prabang. PIU LPB

6,000,000.00 100% 6,000,000.00 1881935 725.25 8273 725.25 8

53 Disseminate aw areness documents on child exploitation and anti human traff icking in Luang Prabang. PIU LPB

15,090,000.00 100% 15,090,000.00 1881935 1,824.01

51Technical support to statistics unit to improve tourism statistics system and tourism statistics harmonization. PCU

5,940,000.00 100% 5,940,000.00 1881925 718.52 8267 718.52 8

2,795.99 850

Tourism development department and PIU Oudomxay conducted survey at Km 11 w aterfall, Xaymounkhoun temple and Nam Hin reservoir area for elaborating conservation and management plan. PCU

23,120,000.00 100% 23,120,000.00 1881923 2,795.99 8269

2,901.20 849PCU

23,990,000.00 100% 23,990,000.00 1881922 2,901.20 8269Aw areness seminar on safety drive for transport business unit in Vientiane capital

807.59 8

48 Survey to create promotional circuits betw een the Loop and East-West economic corridor w ith Thailand PCU

5,268,000.00 100% 5,268,000.00 1881921 637.08 8269 637.08 8

47Consultative meeting and survey for implementation of Thakeak old Tow n Development and management plan PCU

6,678,000.00 100% 6,678,000.00 1881921 807.59 8269

700.00 8

46 Stakeholder meeting to discuss on project documents of TIIG Phase II PCU

5,796,000.00 100% 5,796,000.00 1881921 700.93 8269 700.93 8

45 Payment for editing Gender Mainstreaming Strategy plan of Ministry of information, Culture and Tourism PCU 100%

1881920 700.00 1

582.01 8

44Re-elaboration of operation and management plan for Nam Ha stop service center along North-South Economic Corridor. PCU

10,410,000.00 100%

10,410,000.00 1,260.14 8261 1,260.14 8

43Survey to assess the operation and management of tourist facilities along North-South Economic corridor as a tourist destination. PCU

4,808,000.00

100%

4,808,000.00 582.01 82611881919

1881919

2,678.52

8

1881917

42Consulting services for trainer of tour guide training on conversation and management of tourism heritages in Oudomxay. PCU

22,138,000.00

100%

22,138,000.00 2,678.52 8265

41Tour guide training on conversation and management of Tourism Heritages in Oudomxay.

ODX36,625,000.00 100% 36,625,000.00

1881918

4,433.48 8261 4,433.48 8

9

3,803.65 9

58 Consultative meeting to consider gender mainstreaming strategy of the ministry of information, culture and tourism PCU

22,870,000.00 100% 22,870,000.00 1881938 2,765.08 8271 2,765.08 9

59 Second payment elaboration of promotional calendar 2018 of lao PDR

PCU

18,010,000.00 100% 18,010,000.00 1881939 2,177.49 8271 2,177.49

60 Third payment for elaboration of promotional calendar 2018 of lao PDR PCU

31,460,000.00 100% 31,460,000.00 1881939 3,803.65 8271

65

1,764.07 9

82 Support tourism off icials to continue postgraduate degree ( Ms Vaykhoun) PCU

18,800,000.00 100% 18,800,000.00 1989968 2,274.65 8265 2,274.65 9

81 Second payment for heritage tour guide training held in Champassack PCU

14,580,000.00 100% 14,580,000.00 1989965 1,764.07 8265

61 Bilateral meeting betw een Laos-Thailand to consider Lanexang CBT standard PIU LPB

1,530.00 983 First payment for conducting online marketing training for tourism business of Champassack province PCU

100% 1989969 1,530.00 1

22,885,000.00 100% 22,885,000.00 1881940 2,766.90 8271 2,766.90 9

8271

1,561.48 9

63 First payment for improvement of tourism promotional w ebsite of Luang prabang PIU LPB

8,000,000.00 100% 8,000,000.00 1881940 967.23 8271 967.23 9

62 Luang Prabang conducted heritage tour guide training PIU LPB

12,915,000.00 100% 12,915,000.00 1881940 1,561.48 8271

435.15 966 Support tourism off icials to continue postgraduate degree ( Ms Angkham) PCU

3,600,000.00 100% 3,600,000.00 1881945 435.15 8273

3,868.94 9

65 PIU Luang Prabang produced child exploration and human traf f icking promotional leaflets. PIU CPS

15,900,000.00 100% 15,900,000.00 1881941 1,922.38 8271 1,922.38 9

64Support activities for boat driving safety f rom Luang Prabang to Tham Ting cave.

PIU LPB

32,000,000.00 100% 32,000,000.00 1881940 3,868.94

429.64 9

68 Final payment for elaboration of strategic w orkplan for Laos Simply beautiful branding PCU

100% 1881948 13,862.00 1 13,862.00 9

67 PCU conducted f inancial management training for Khammouane and Champassack. PCU

3,554,000.00 100% 3,554,000.00 1881947 429.64 8272

865.57 9

70 Consultative meeting to consider strategic action plan for Laos Simply beautiful branding

PCU

11,917,000.00 100% 11,917,000.00 1989951 1,440.64 8272 1,440.64 9

69PIU Champassack and consultant team conducted surveys and draft protection and management plan for Ted Ngicseua w aterfall in Champassack PIU CPS

7,160,000.00 100% 7,160,000.00 1881949 865.57 8272

1,739.36 9

72PIU Champassack disseminated and conducted activities anti child exploration and human traff icking

PIU CPS

15,520,000.00 100% 15,520,000.00 1989952 1,876.21 8272 1,876.21 9

71 Training of trainer of tourism heritage guide in Chamassack ( First part) PIU CPS

14,388,000.00 100% 14,388,000.00 1989952 1,739.36 8272

1,480.00 9

74 PCU 100% 1989956 400.00 1 400.00 9

73 First payment for tour guide training held in Khammouane and Oudomxay PCU

100% 1989955 1,480.00 1

400.00 9

76 PCU 13,920,000.00 100% 13,920,000.00 1989957 1,683.40 8269 1,683.40 9

75 PCU 100% 1989956 400.00 1PCU conducted internal f inancial audit in Oudomxay and Luang Prabang

735.16 9

78 Support activities along tourism heritage route: provision of promotional materials for Xiengkhouang Museum. PCU

32,070,000.00 100% 32,070,000.00 1989960 3,878.34 8269 3,878.34 9

77 Second payment for training of trainer of tourism heritage guide in Champassack PCU

6,079,000.00 100% 6,079,000.00 1989959 735.16 8269

9,996.37 9

80 PCU attended fan trip along Lanexang cultural quadrangle(under GMS component) PCU

3,300,000.00 100% 3,300,000.00 1989964 399.23 8266 399.23 9

79 Heritage tour guide training held in Champassack provincePIU CPS

82,650,000.00 100% 82,650,000.00 1989963 9,996.37 8268

66

1,706.06

84First payment for improvement of tourism statistics system and conducting National tourism statistics training for 17 provinces in Vientiane capital. PCU

100% 1989970 7,000.00 1 7,000.00 9

3,158.72 9

86 ADB mid term mission in Khammouane and ChampassackPCU

100% 11,250,000.00 1989972 1,360.50 8269 1,360.50 9

85Gender mainstreaming and ethnic minority participation activities held in Vientiane in occasion of w orld tourism day PCU 26,110,000.00 100% 26,110,000.00 1989971 3,158.72 8266

749.79 9

88 PIU Champassack joined ADB mid-term review mission in Champassack PIU CPS

6,200,000.00

100% 5,950,000.00 1989974 719.55 8269 719.55 9

87 PIU Khammouane joined ADB mid term review mission in Khammouane PIU KM

11,250,000.00

100% 6,200,000.00 1989973 749.79 8269

4,655.94 9

90 Preservation of cultural heritages: support traditional w ay of traditional arm giving activities in Luang Prabang PIU LPB

38,500,000.00

100% 24,000,000.00 1989977 2,903.46 8266 2,903.46 9

89 Support famtrip along Lanexang cultural quadrangle(under GMS component) PCU

5,950,000.00

100% 38,500,000.00 1989976 4,655.94 8269

1,935.64 9

92 PIU Luang Prabang follow up and inspection of project activity implementation in Luang Prabang province. PIU LPB

16,000,000.00

100% 7,865,000.00 1989977 951.49 8266 951.49 9

91 First payment of creation of mobile application of tourism promotion of Luang Prabang PIU LPB

24,000,000.00

100% 16,000,000.00 1989977 1,935.64 8266

7,676.02 9

94 PCU follow ed up and inspected progress of the implementation of project activities in Luang Prabang province.

PCU

63,450,000.00

100% 12,040,000.00 1989978 1,456.57 8266 1,456.57 9

93 Training on improvement of services for ow ners and managers of hotels and guesthouses of Luang Prabang PIU LPB

7,865,000.00

100% 63,450,000.00 1989977 7,676.02 8266

96.78 9

96 First payment for creation of symbol character " Nong sabaidee" of Laos simply beautiful PCU

800,000.00

100% 1989979 1 6,600.00 9

95 PCU attended ministerial meeting of the GMS countries in Hanoi,Vietnam. PCU

12,040,000.00

100% 800,000.00 1989978 96.78 8266

6,600.00

1,706.06 9

98 First payment for tourism heritage guide training in Luang prabang PCU

4,650,000.00 100% 4,650,000.00 1989982 562.48 8267 562.48 9

97Evaluation and assessment of implementation of ASEAN homestay standard at Done Ko, Champassack

PCU14,104,000.00 100% 14,104,000.00 1989981 8267

5,578.20 9

100PIU Luang Prabang organized consultative meeting on initial environment assessment plan for Luang Prabang PIU LPB

2,250,000.00 100% 2,250,000.00 1989983 272.17 8267 272.17 9

99 Second payment for tourism heritage guide training in Luang prabang PIU LPB

46,115,000.00 100% 46,115,000.00 1989983 5,578.20 8267

707.27 9

102Third payment for tourism heritage guide training in Luang Prabang PCU

100% 1989985 1,987.07 1 1,987.07 9

101PIU Luang Prabang attended fan trip along Lanexang cultural quandrangle (Laos-Thailand)

PIU LPB5,847,000.00 100% 5,847,000.00 1989983 707.27 8267

67

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1,522,205,700.00 1,522,205,700.00 230,419.44 230,419.44

CERTIFICATION

4,810.97 9103Payment for design and production of manual on typical and traditional foods of Oudomxay

PIU ODX39,830,000.00 100% 39,830,000.00 1989986 4,810.97 8279


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For the Period to __________________


Contract/PO Amount Currency &

Item Description of Goods & Services No. for EA's PCSS Name & Address Requested for Payment/ Amount Charged Exchange US Dollar

No. Record No. of Supplier Withdraw al c Check No. to Imprest Fund. d Rate d Equivalent d

15

Administrative costs, stationary, fuel in August 2017 ( PIU CPS)

Salary for PIU Khammoune in July 2017

Salary for PIU Oudomxay in July 2017

Opening of f inancial proposals of constructing f irms for infrastructure in Oudomxay

PIU CPS 1,081.91 8,929,000.00 8,929,000.00 100% 1,081.91 1989903 88253

1989902 1,505.27

17Administrative costs, stationary, fuel in August 2017 ( PIU ODX) PIU ODX 10,625,000.00

7

1,505.27 8

1,287.41 8

2,287.57 8

PCU 100%

7 Fixing project car N:5989

18Administrative costs, stationary, fuel in August 2017 ( PIU LPB)

PIU LPB 12,423,000.00 100% 12,423,000.00

3,800,000.00

100%

1935979 242.54

8253

3 8,548,000.00 100% 8,548,000.00 1936015Administative costs, stationary,Fuel in July 2017 (CPS)

8 Administative cost of Luang Prabang province 1936025

Administative cost, stationary,Fuel in July 2017 (ODX)

Administative cost, stationary,Fuel in July 2017 (LPB)

4Administative costs , stationary,Fuel in July 2017 (KM)

PIU KM

1989901 1,287.41

8252

460.72

7

1,214.54

1936019 1,408.20

8250

536,000.00 100% 536,000.00 1936022 65.04

8246

11,605,000.00

3,800,000.00 100%

1935992 581.82 8250

1

100%

8253

7

8248 460.72 7

8241 1,357.12

8241 65.04 7

8241 1,408.20 7

8241 1,214.54

100% 10,625,000.00

STATEMENT OF EXPENDITURES (SOE) FOR PROJECT LOANS01-Jul-17 30-Sep-17

SOE Sheet No.: 4 ADB Loan No.: 3156-Lao(SF) Category/subcategory: a 5

2,272.84 71 Administative, Stationary,Fuel in July 2017 (PCU) PCU 18,710,000.00 100%

72Opening of technical proposals of constructing firms for infrastructure in Oudomxay

1936012 291.55 2,400,000.00 100% 2,400,000.00 PCU 291.55

18,710,000.00 1936012 2,272.84 8232

Application No. 00015 Date: 9/22/2017

Total Amount of bill paid/ payable b

ADB Disbursemen

t %

Remarks e

8238 1,037.63 7

581.82 7

57.50

18,877,000.00 100%

581.82 7

57.50

4,800,000.00 100% 4,800,000.00 1935991

PCU

581.82 8250

16Administrative costs, stationary, fuel in August 2017 ( PCU)

PCU

Bank charge in July 2017

14

13 Salary for PIU Champassack in July 2017 PIU CPS 581.82

18,877,000.00 1935997 2,287.57

1935988 581.82 8250

PIU CPS

8232

11,184,000.00 100% 11,184,000.00 1936018 1,357.12

1,037.63

10,009,000.00 100% 10,009,000.00 1936017

75 PIU ODX

6 PIU LPB 11,605,000.00

Salary for staff of PCU for July 2017

PIU LPB

242.54 7

10 PCU 100% 0.00 1935987 3,200.00 1 3,200.00

9 PCU 2,000,000.00

19

2,000,000.00

581.82 7

12 PIU KN 4,800,000.00 100% 4,800,000.00 1935990 581.82 7

11 Salary for PIU Luang Prabang in July 2017 PIU LPB 4,800,000.00 100% 4,800,000.00

PIU ODX 4,800,000.00 100% 4,800,000.00

20Fuel and phone card for management team for August 2017

PCU 1,000,000.00 100% 1,000,000.00 1989904 121.17 8253 121.17 8

69

8,267

39 Second payment for fixing toilets of consultants damaged by heavy rain PCU

1,270,000.00 100% 1,270,000.00 1881947 153.53 8272

1,079.42 8272

8272

8271

Salary for PIU Luang Prabang in August 2017

Salary for PIU Oudomxay in August 2017

8273

8273

96.77 8

153.53 9

28 Fixing keys for consultant room PCU 800,000.00 100% 800,000.00 1881930 96.77

8272 1,713.61 9

38Administrative, Stationary, Fuel in Sep 2017 Champassack province PIU CPS 8,929,000.00 100% 8,929,000.00 1881946

8,26925

Fixing the roof of consultant room damaged by the rain PCU 3,412,000.00 100% 3,412,000.00

1881924 412.63 412.63 8

8,250,000.00 1989971 998.06

2,882,000.00 1989961 348.49

8266 998.06 9

44 Salaly for PCU staff for Sep 2017 PCU 100% 1989975 3,200.00 1 3,200.00 9

43 Re production of CD to promote Laos simply beautiful PCU 8,250,000.00 100%

8269 476.48 9

8270 348.49 9

42Website maintenance TIIG update made for July -Dec 2017(First payment)

PCU 100% 1989966 360.00 1 360.00 9

41 Cost for fixing photocopy machine of PCU PCU 2,882,000.00 100%

40

PIU Oudomxay attended the opening of technical and financial bids for improvement of access road to Chomong cave in Oudomxay held in Vientiane Capital

PIU ODX 3,940,000.00 100% 3,940,000.00 1989958 476.48

1,079.42 9

37Administrative, Stationary, Fuel in Sep 2017 Khammouane province PIU KM 14,175,000.00 100% 14,175,000.00 1881946 1,713.61

1,315.76 9

36Administrative, Stationary, Fuel in Sep 2017 Oudomxay province PIU ODX 11,494,000.00 100% 11,494,000.00 1881946 1,389.51 8272 1,389.51 9

35Administrative, Stationary, Fuel in Sep 2017 Luang Prabang province PIU LPB 10,884,000.00 100% 10,884,000.00 1881946 1,315.76

2,260.31 9

34 Administrative, Stationary, Fuel in Sep 2017 (PCU) PCU 23,306,000.00 100% 23,306,000.00 1881944 2,817.80 8271 2,817.80 9

33Travelling costs, and per diem of PCU members to attend consultative meeting to consider CBT Lanexang standard ( Laos-Thailand) in Thailand

PCU 18,695,000.00 100% 18,695,000.00 1881938 2,260.31

8253 46.04 8

22 Travelling costs and per diem for team to film attractions to elaborate promotional calendar

PCU 26,050,000.00 100% 26,050,000.00 1989905 3,156.43 8253 3,156.43 8

21Administrative costs PCU in August 2017 (First payment)

PCU 380,000.00 100% 380,000.00 1989904 46.04

8259 1,183.07 823Administrative costs, stationary, fuel in August 2017 ( PIU KM)

PIU KM 9,771,000.00 100% 9,771,000.00 1881909 1,183.07

Salary for PCU staff for August 2017

8264 2,473.94 8

27 PCU 100% 1881929 3,200.00 1 3,200.00 8

24 Fixing roof of project off ice damaged by the rain PCU 20,444,600.00 100% 20,444,600.00 1881911 2,473.94

580.20 8

30 PIU ODX 4,800,000.00 100% 4,800,000.00 1881934 580.20 8273 580.20 8

29 PIU LPB 4,800,000.00 100% 4,800,000.00 1881933 580.20

580.20 8

32 Bank charge in August 2017 PCU 100% 20.50 1 20.50 8

31 Salary for PIU Champassack in August 2017 PIU CPS 4,800,000.00 100% 4,800,000.00 1881934 580.20

8269 2,533.92 826 Fixing toilets for project staff and consultants PCU 20,953,000.00 100% 20,953,000.00 1881926 2,533.92

70

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4,800,000.00 1989980 580.62

4,800,000.00 1989980 580.62

8267 580.62 9

8267 580.62 9

46 Salary for PIU Oudomxay in Sep 2017 PIU ODX 4,800,000.00 100%

8267 580.62 9

47 Salary for PIU Khammuan in Sep 2017 PIU KM 4,800,000.00 100%

48 Salary for PIU Champassack in Sep 2017 PIU CPS 4,800,000.00 100% 4,800,000.00 1989980 580.62

4,800,000.00 1989980 580.62 8267 580.62 9

45 Salary for PIU Luang Prabang in Sep 2017 PIU LPB 4,800,000.00 100%

73.10 949 Bank charge in Sep 2017 PCU 100% 73.10 1

359,081,600.00 359,081,600.00 53,590.73


CERTIFICATION

53,590.73


Attachment E: Name of PCU & PIU Staff and Project ConsultantsPCU & PIU staff:

No. Name

PCU-Vientiane 1 Mr. Soun Manivong Director, Tourism Development Department National Project Director

2 Mr. Thavipheth Oula Deputy Director, Tourism Development Department National Project Manager

3 Ms. Sengkeo Keobounma Deputy Chief, Planning and Financial Division Financial Controller

4 Mr. Somxay Sipaseuth Chief of Tourism Planning and Development Division Environment Focal Point

5 Ms. Champhone Vongsa Deputy Chief of Tourism Planning and Development Division Gender Focal Point

6 Ms. Phonmany Soukhathammavong Chief of Tourism Planning and Development Unit Activity Focal Point

7 Mr. Bounsert Xayaseng Technical Staff, Tourism Management Department Tourism Management Focal Point

71

8 Mr. Vongdeuan Keosoulivong Technical Staff, Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department Tourism Marketing & Promotion Focal Point

9 Ms. Souphalak Bouphavan Chief, Tourism Training Unit, Mass Media-Culture & Tourism Institution Tourism Training Focal Point

10 Ms. Souvandeth Phimmaksysone Chief Accountant

11 Ms. Bounleua SorachampaOffice Manager, Safeguards and Monitoring Coordination

12 Mr. Khanthavisay Soumphonphakdy Office Assistant

PIU-Luangprabang 1 Mr. Onchan Souvannalith Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Supervisor, Provincial Level

2 Ms. Soudaphone Khomthavong Deputy Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Director

3 Mr. Phayvan Chanthasouk Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Manager

4 Mr. Nui Vongmanichan Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Coordinator

5 Ms. Bounthanom Sengmany Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project Finance Officer

6 Ms.Viphaphone Xaysensouk Department of Information, Culture and Tourism Project accountant

7 Mr. Houmphan Ninthala Tourism Training Focal Point

8 Mr. Litthiphon Chittanousone Tourism Planning Focal Point

9 Mr. Vongdavone Vongxayalath Tourism Marketing & Promotion Focal Point

Infrastructure Focal Points, Department of Public Work and Transport (DPWT)

10 Mr. Souliphone Vannalath Infrastructure coordinator

11 Mr. Phanthamith Sixana Civil engineer

12 Mr. Bounthavy Silathsamy Inspector/Controller

PIU-Oudomxay 1 Mr. Phonsavan Phanthavichith Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Supervisor, Provincial Level

2 Mr. Bounkouam Mithmeuangxay Deputy Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Director

3 Ms. Vansy Phuangmalay Chief of Division, DICT Project Manager

4 Mr. Kham Chittivong Technical Staff, DICT Project Coordinator

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5 Mr. Van Mingboupha Technical Staff, DICT Project Finance Officer

6 Mr. Saichay Panyongxeu Technical Staff, DICT Project Accountant

Infrastructure Focal Points, Department of Public Work and Transport (DPWT)

7 Mr. Somxay Soulisak Chief of Land Transport Management Division Infrastructure coordinator

8 Mr. Khamphao Inkeomany Chief of Survey and Design Unit Civil engineer

9 Mr. Boualom Phoummavongxay Chief of Materials Experiment and Analysis Unit Inspector/Controller

PIU-Khammuane 1 Mr. Bounthouay Silipanyathong Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Supervisor, Provincial Level

2 Mr. Panya Chanthalath Deputy Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Director

3 Ms. Phoxay Simoukda Chef of Tourism Division, DICT Project Manager

4 Mr. Kenta Xayahan Technical Staff, Tourism Division, DICT Project Coordinator

5 Ms. Sila Nolahath Technical Staff, Tourism Division, DICT Project Accountant

6 Ms. Phonanong Xayasth Technical Staff, Tourism Division, DICT Project Finance Officer

PIU-Champasak 1 Mr. Bouathong Souvannasan Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Supervisor, Provincial Level

2 Ms. Mala Chanthalam Deputy Director, Department of Information, Culture and Tourism (DICT) Project Director

3 Mr. Soulichan Sombathduang Chief of Tourism Development Division Project Manager

4 Ms. Thenkham Sengkeovongphachan Deputy Chief of Tourism Business Management Division Project Coordinator

5 Mr. Anousone Keobouphaphan Technical Staff, Tourism Business Management Division Project Finance Officer

6 Ms. Khammay Xatakoun Technical Staff, Administrative Division Project Accountant

PCU Based Consultants in year 3: International Team Leader / Civil Engineer: Mr. John O’Brien (USA)

International Tourism Specialist / Deputy Team Leader: Ms. Conny Fuchs (Swiss)73

International Tourism Specialist / Deputy Team Leader: Mr. Paul Eshoo (USA)

National Tourism Destination Management & Training Specialist: Ms. Phongsith Davading (Lao)

National SME Specialist: Ms. Sipaseuth Chanthapanya (Lao)

International Financial Management & Procurement Specialist: Ms. Nida Calma (Philippines)

National Financial Management & Procurement Specialist: Mr. Bouangeunh Khensabab (Lao)

International Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist: Ms. Irene L. Villapando (Philippines)

International Archeologist: Dr. Joyce White (US)

International Speleologist: Dr. Terry Bolger (US)

National Lead Civil Engineer / Deputy Team Leader: Mr. Ounheuane Vongxaya (Lao)

National Civil Engineer 1: Mr. Thonglor Southammavong (Lao)

National Civil Engineer 2: Mr. Thongkhao Koulabsavanh (Lao)

National Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist: Mr. Pany Keodaravong (Lao)

National Environmental Specialist: Mr. Vinthong Manivone (Lao)

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Attachment F: Cumulative list of subcontractsSubcontract No Name of contractor Description Total amount of

subcontract

011/Con.TIIG.17 Mrs. Tara Gujadhur Invitation to be a resource person to create an interpretation plan and produce interpretation and promotion materials for a living cultural exhibit of kao poon production at one producer’s home in Ban Nalae. Oudomxay Province

$8,974

012/Con.TIIG.17 Mrs. Acksonsay Rattanavong Invitation to be resource person to draft and finalize management and protection plans for Tad Nyuang and Tad Tayiksue waterfall tourism in Champasak Province

$3,475

013/Con.TIIG.17 Ms. Dominique Roux Invitation to be a resource person (design specialist) to design a map for champasak province and southern Laos for casual motorbike tourists

$3,500

014/Con.TIIG.17 Mr. Vongphouma Outhongkham Invitation to be a resource person to conduct training of training courses to UNESCO Cultural Heritage Guide Trainers in Luang Prabang and Champasak Province

$5,336

015/Con.TIIG.17 Ms. Dominique Roux Invitation to be a resource person (Online Marketing Specialist) to province training on the use of online marking tools and platforms (TripAdvisor, etc.) for tourism businesses/private sector partners and DICT staff in Champasak Province

$4,030

016/Con.TIIG.17 PATTAMA VILAILERT Invitation to be a resource as Translator for translating the khammouane province tourism website and the loop information from English to Thai

$3,000

017/Con.TIIG.17 Mr. Richard Rose Invitation to be a resource person to organize a familiarization trip and planning

$6,000

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workshop on bicycle tours in champasak province with the private sector and champasak province Department of information, Culture and Tourism.

018/Con.TIIG.17 Ms. Phonemany Soukhathammavong Invitation for translation and edit of protection, Development and Management Plan for Thakheak Old Town

$1,220

019/Con.TIIG.17 Ms. Phisamai Phumvisit Edit Gender Mainstreaming Strategy plan of the Ministry of information culture and tourism

$700

020/Con.TIIG.17 Mr. Sonesay Amphonephong Invitation to be a resource person to conduct guide trainings using Swisscontact Guide Training Curriculum in khammouane and Oudomxay Provinces

$2,882

021/Con.TIIG.17 Souvanhnikone Phayanh Invitation to be a resource person to provide design and engineering services for the foreseen modifications to the riverside platform at the square in downtown Thakhek, Khammouane Province.

$800

022/Con.TIIG.17 Mr. Eoghan Walsh Invitation to be a resource person for improvement of Lao tourism statics system and conducting national tourism statistics training

$16,250

023/Con.TIIG.17 Mrs. Acksonsay Rattanavong Invitation to be a resource person as Translator for translating the Vatphu Heritage Interpretation Materials

$1,450

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Attachment G: Lao PDR Gender Action Plan Monitoring Matrix

Actions Targets/Indicators ResponsibleProgress

1 April-31 July 2017 Cumulative Status w/Indicators

Output 1: Last-mile tourism access infrastructure improved.Output 2: Environmental services in cross-border tourism centers improved. a

1 1.1 For all infrastructure subprojects, PIUs and consultants meet with women and men on detailed designs and inform them about employment opportunities during and after construction.

Two public consultations held with local population and stall operators for each subproject. 50% of participants in consultation meetings are women.

PCU, PIUs, LWU and consultants.

-- 135 household representatives, consulted, including 45 women (33%).

2 1.2 For all infrastructure subprojects, ensure that civil works bidding documents include numerical targets for women’s employment.

30% of the unskilled workers hired for construction are local; at least 20% of local unskilled workers are women.

PCU, PIUs and consultants.

About 25 of 50 construction workers (50%) are local and 4 are women (8%).

About 25 of 50 construction workers (50%) are local and 4 are women (8%).

3 1.3 For all infrastructure subprojects, detailed design of infrastructure at tourism sites maximizes fixed and mobile vendor retail space for women and road design includes safety measures.

100% of stall operators (majority are women) return to original retail space after construction.

80% of new stalls allocated to women. Specific design measures adopted such

as wide shoulders and public lighting.

PCU, PIUs, consultants and contractors.

-- Resettlement plan specify women operator’s right of return after construction.

0.5 – 1 m should width in road design, with lighting added to market and residential areas.

Output 3: Institutional capacity to promote inclusive tourism growth strengthened. 4 3.1 Ensure women (including ethnic women)

are appointed to committees and forums for destination management and institutional strengthening and create enabling conditions for their participation.

DMN (DMO) management committees include 40% women (ethnicity proportional to local population); at least 2 DMOs led by a woman.

Women account for 50% of stakeholders at public-private partnership consultations.

NSC Chair & PCU Director and PIU Director.

- 34% of all DMN board members are women (about 40 women members); 1 DMN is led by a woman

2 DMN women leaders/managers received master/doctoral scholarships.

37% women attendance at public-private partnership consultations

5 3.2 Increase women’s access to economic opportunities through development of tourism-

500 small and medium-sized enterprise operators (50% of whom

PCU, PIU and consultants.

Oudomxay Province booklet promoting

1270 operators of small and medium enterprises

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related enterprises and livelihood activities. are women) gain access to professional tourism-related business support services and microfinance.

local foods of Oudomxay Province (8 participants, 3 women) Oudomxay Kao Poon Noodle Production in Ban Nalae interpretation planning (22 participants, 10 women, 15 ethnic people) Provincial Tour Guide Trainings in Oudomxay (47 participants, 13 women, 16 ethnic people) and Khammouane 21 total participants (11 women, 0 ethnic). Luang Prabang Province training on improving standards aimed at owners and managers of hotels, guesthouses and restaurants (45 participants, 9 women). Champasak Province, Ban Saphai SME tourism stakeholders five-day small business training (35 participants, 21 women) and homestay training (5 participants, 3 women)

received trainings in tourism-related business topics (50% female, 9% ethnic people)

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The PCU 4-day hospitality training on Improving Service Quality and Visitor Care, (122 participants). Support to Putawen Farms: public toilet and signage

6 3.3 Training program in hospitality services includes outreach to disadvantaged women through partnership with LWU’s existing vocational training programs.

60% of hospitality service trainees are women (proportional to ethnicity in local area).

PCU, PIU and consultants.

- About 50% of hospitality service trainees are women. Select partnerships with LWU, depending on training content.

7 3.4 Implement safety, health, and heritage conservation awareness programs; and measures to combat child exploitation and human trafficking, in partnership with LWU, women business leaders, law enforcement, DMOs, and tourism businesses.

Awareness of heritage protection measures, health and safety, and measures to prevent child exploitation and human trafficking increase among 6,000 people (50% women).

At least 50% of participants in health and hygiene/sanitation training are men.

TOT courses in Luang Prabang and Champasak Provinces for Heritage Guide Training (Luang Prabang: 11 participants, 3 women, 5 ethnic, Champasak: 26 participants, 9 women, 0 ethnic).

Heritage Guide Training Course conducted in Luang Prabang & Champsak (Luang Prabang: 30 participants, 9 women, 20 ethnic, Vat-Phou Champasak: 48 participants, 15 women)

Prepared land-use

3,429 people reached (34% women, ~8% ethnic people)

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planning maps for Tad Nyeuang and Tad Tayiksua waterfalls (18 participants, 1 woman, 4 ethnic people)

Stakeholder workshops held to gain input for Tad Nyuang and Tad Tayiksua management plans (55 participants, 7 women, 4 ethnic people).

Oudmxay Province survey for waterfalls and other heritage attractions (18 participants, 1 woman).

Planning to improve visitor information for heritage protection: in Nam Ha and along the North-South Economic Corridor (3 participants).

Traditional ethnic dance & music awareness workshops in Oudomxay Province (dance workshop: 61 participants, 34 women, 23 ethnic people, music workshop: 43 participants, 22

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women, 19 ethnic people).

Boat Safety awareness brochures and equipment In Luang Prabang (350 participants, 0 women, 20 ethnic)

Road Safety Awareness workshop in Vientiane Capital (80 participants, 30 women).

Champasak Province awareness raising workshop on child safety and human trafficking in Sanasomboun District (206 participants, 104 women, 0 ethnic)

Vientiane Capital workshop to raise awareness on sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism (72 participants).

Output 4: Effective project implementation and knowledge management. 8 4.1 Ensure women are represented in the

project’s National Steering Committee and in PIUs and PCUs.

NSC has at least 2 women members.Women hold 30% of management and

professional posts in PCU and PIUs.

NSC Chair, MICT and DICT Director.

Two of four PIU directors are women (50%)

NSC has 1 permanent woman member

Women hold 33% of management and professional posts in PCU and PIUs (15 female

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1 April-31 July 2017 Cumulative Status w/Indicatorsprofessional staff)

9 4.2 Appoint women representative of the National Steering Committee to oversee the project’s strategic directions for gender equality and focal persons in PCU and PIU responsible for gender mainstreaming & GAP implementation.

Gender Focal Person designated in NSC, PCU and PIUs.

GAP is reviewed, monitored for progress and follow-ups agreed annually by NSC.

GAP is integrated into annual and quarterly work plans of PCU and PIU.

NSC DirectorPCU Director and PIU Directors.

-- Gender Focal Persons designated in PCU and PIUs (5 staff, 4 (80%) females)

GAP implementation reviewed as part of semi-annual project review meetings.

10 4.3 Recruit gender consultant (s) to support GAP implementation, training of contractors and consultant team, and SME consultants to implement activities to increased women’s access to economic opportunities.

Gender and SME consultants hired for GAP and women’s livelihood activities.

100% of PCU, PIU, and project implementation consultant staff trained in gender equality and GAP implementation.

Gender actions stated in work plans.

PCU Director. - National Gender and SME consultant recruited.

Gender actions stated in work plans and budgeted.

11 4.5 Women members from NSC, PCU and PIUs access opportunities to participate in GMS trainings and meetings.

Women are 30% of representatives at GMS events on behalf of Laos.

NSC Director, PCU Director.

Women) represent 30% - 40% of Lao PDR’s representatives at GMS events.

12 4.6 Develop a project performance management system that provides information on the differential impacts of the project on both women and men.

Indicators for tracking progress and project benefits gender disaggregated.

Monitoring of safeguards plans track differential impacts on women and men.

Gender actions noted in progress reports.

PCU Director and consultants.

Safeguards monitoring report being prepared.

Indicators for tracking progress are gender disaggregated.

Gender actions noted in quarterly progress reports.

13 4.7 Tourism statistics harmonization includes systemized sex-disaggregated data collection.

All standardized tourism statistics related to people disaggregate by sex.

PCU Director and consultants.

-- In progress, data on tourist arrivals are disaggregated by sex.

DICT = Department of Information, Culture and Tourism, DMO = destination management organization, GAP = gender action plan, Lao PDR = Lao People’s Democratic Republic, LWU = Lao Women’s Union, MICT = Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, SME = small- and medium-sized enterprises, NCS = National Steering Committee, PCU = project coordination unit, PIU = project implementation unit. a Actions apply to all infrastructure subprojects and are therefore the same for Outputs 1 and 2.b A destination management organization is defined as a public, private or public-private entity responsible for the

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management and/or marketing of tourism in a geographic region defined for that purpose.

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