XM-DAC-46004-38160-032-GRNT0108Asian Development Bank<narrative>Integrated Urban Development Sector Project</narrative>The overall impact of the Project is to improve environmental quality and public health in Nuku'alofa through improved urban infrastructure. The focus will be on improvement of delivery of urban services to the poor and vulnerable in urban and peri-urban areas. The outcome of the project will be the establishment or improvement of high-priority infrastructure projects, such as roads and drains. The project will include (i) verification of detailed locations for the proposed infrastructure subprojects, (ii) design and installation of the infrastructure, (iii) capacity building and monitoring, and (iv) training of operators. The key overall outcomes will be (i) improved living conditions in urban and peri-urban areas and (ii) improved and better-coordinated urban planning and management.
Specific outputs include (i) improved roads and drains in the urban area; (ii) a major new drain to serve a low-lying inundated part of the urban area; (iii) capacity building in preventative maintenance.
The project will include construction of key infrastructure subprojects, and will ensure that they are sustainable through the establishment of maintenance funds and cost-recovery mechanisms, as well as training of operators and maintenance personnel. The project is expected to result in the establishment of a new urban planning and management unit.
With a focus on low-income areas, the proposed project will have substantial poverty reduction effects through improved living conditions, creation of bankable assets for the poor, and on-the-job training through employment opportunities related to project construction.
Asian Development BankMinistry of InfrastructureAsian Development BankAsian Development BankVijay Narayanhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=38160-032 (Closed)&officer= vnarayan@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNuku'alofa-21.13938 -175.2018Environmentally sustainable growthGovernance and capacity developmentSome gender elements (SGE)11300000Asian Development BankMinistry of Infrastructure10134826.40Asian Development BankMinistry of Infrastructure1044838.31Asian Development BankMinistry of Infrastructure76048.78Asian Development BankMinistry of Infrastructure0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Infrastructure0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Infrastructure-3.72Asian Development BankMinistry of Infrastructure<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Roads - Rehabilitation of 20 km of primary roads by end-2010 Duration of flooding on all primary roads reduced
from 4 hours to less than 30 minutes by mid-2009.
Preventative maintenance program and management system for urban roads
established and staff trained by mid-2009.
Construction of 4 km of all-weather access roads in Popua and Sopu by
end-2009.
Data Source: Project reporting
ADB review missions
Ministry of Works annual eports
Baseline year: 2006
Baseline year: 2006
Target year: 2011<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Drainage - Drain maintenance
equipment procured and 2.6 km of urban drains cleaned by end-2008.
Rehabilitation of all existing
drains in central business area by Q1 2009.
Preventative maintenance program for stormwater drainage established by
end-2008.
Construction of 2.1 km of trunk drains by end-2010.
Progress/Status: Special drain cleaning equipment procured. Drainage rehabilitation and drain cover replacement works completed in 2011.
Data Source: Project reporting
ADB review missions
Ministry of Works annual reports
Baseline year: 2006
Baseline year: 2006
Target year: 2011<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Construction of eight monitoring wells by
end-2008.
Water quality testing commenced by end-2008.
Progress/Status: Construction of monitoring wells completed in 2010. Regular water testing continues.
Data Source: Project reporting
ADB review missions
Ministry of Works annual reports
Baseline year: 2006
Baseline year: 2006
Target year: 2010<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>The Project will improve urban infrastructure and enhance urban sustainability by supporting implementation of planning and urban management legislation as well as urban planning and management capacity building.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Vehicle operating costs reduced by 5% by 2011.
Progress/Status: The major primary roads contract was delayed but now completed. True impact will be know as people now start using the completed roads. Travel time has reduced with reduction in traffic jams with wider roads, roundabouts and signs.
Data Source: Ministry of Works road condition and traffic
surveys
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Traffic accidents on primary roads educed by 10% by 2012.
Progress/Status: A reduction in accidents has already ben reported. However, a fairer assessment would be after all ongoing road works are completed in 2013.
Data Source: Traffic accident reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Duration of severe flooding in Sopu reduced from several months to less than 1 day per year by 2012
Progress/Status: Flooding situation has improved. Water drains out very quicckly after heavy rains
Data Source: Monitoring of frequency
and extent of flooding and ponding.
Rapid urban assessments amongst low-income earners.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) review missions.
Ministry of Works
annual reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-43152-012-GRNT0185Asian Development Bank<narrative>Economic Support Program</narrative>To maintain fiscal responsibility in the short term, while ensuring social sector expenditure is protected, the government will need to reduce planned expenditure, and continue critical reforms to address underlying structural constraints. If these constraints are not removed, sound fiscal management and increased economic resilience will not be achievable. Possible government responses comprise fiscal, structural, and social policy measures, supported by prudent monetary policy.
The government will need budget support to (i) protect essential social expenditure for segments of society most adversely affected by the crisis, and (ii) advance structural reforms to improve medium-term competitiveness and productivity.
Asian Development BankMinistry of FinancePrime Minister's OfficeAsian Development BankAsian Development BankLaisiasa Torahttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=43152-012 (Closed)&officer= ltora@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-20 -175Inclusive economic growthGovernance and capacity developmentPrivate sector development10000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance10000000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>The policy-based component is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, whereas the investment project component is implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>The policy-based component is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, whereas the investment project component is implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Communication and ownership of economic and fiscal management initiatives.
Indicator: Effective communications strategy in place explaining the government's response to the global economic crisis.
Data Source: Government website, media presentation, press releases.<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Maintenance of fiscal responsibility.
Indicator: Improved overall PEFA outcome (baseline 2007 report, new PEFA scheduled for 2010).
Data Source: 2010 PEFA report<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Maintenance of fiscal responsibility.
Indicator: Strengthened reporting on debt in FY2011 budget.
Data Source: FY2011 budget papers.<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Maintenance of fiscal responsibility.
Indicator: Reporting on financial ratios in FY2011 budget.
Data Source: FY2011 budget papers.<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Structural and governance improvements.
Indicator: Improved governance arrangements in public enterprises, as indicated by (i) ministers and civil servants removed from at least 10 public enterprise boards, and (ii) the passing and enactment of the Public Enterprise Amendment Bill.
Data Source: Public enterprise reports and board minutes.
Parliament minutes.<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Structural and governance improvements.
Indicator: Rationalization plans completed for at least three additional public enterprises.
Data Source: Government reports, TA reports.<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Structural and governance improvements.
Indicator: Improved business environment, as indicated by (i) the passing and enactment of a new Companies Amendment Bill; (ii) the companies registry has commenced operation (IFC-supported), and (iii) the passing and enactment of a new personal property securities act.
Data Source: Parliament minutes.
Registry online, business registered, press releases.
Parliament minutes.
<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Support the vulnerable through targeted actions.
Indicator: Maintenance of access and service standards on outer islands as evidenced by health and education and Public Service Commission administrative data.
Data Source: Financial and social government statistics; and government budget.<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Support the vulnerable through targeted actions.
Indicator: Implementation of a new community program in at least two districts, with relevant community-based activities (subprojects) under way.
Data Source: PMO report on community development, health, and education.<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Support the vulnerable through targeted actions.
Indicator: Public expenditure tracking for health and education sectors.
Data Source: Public Service Commission administrative data and public expenditure tracking reports.<narrative>Output 5 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: The program intends to provide quick-disburing budget support to allow the Government to effectively respond to the economic, fiscal and social impacts of the Global Economic Crisis (GEC).
Indicator: FY2010 budget allocation for basic health and primary education expenditure met in budget outturn.
Data Source: FY2011 budget papers.<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>The main outcome will be a timely and effective response to the Global Economic Crisis.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Positive economic growth in FY2010 (>0%) and FY2011 (>1.5%).
Data Source: Budget papers.<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Improvement in the business environment (Doing Business ranking improved. Baseline 2009 rank: 43).
Data Source: World Bank Doing Business indicators 2010 and 2011.<narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Maintenance of access and service standards on outer islands as evidenced by health and education and Public Service Commission administrative data.
Data Source: Education and health ministries and public service commission administrative data.
XM-DAC-46004-44172-022-GRNT0256Asian Development Bank<narrative>Tonga-Fiji Submarine Cable Project</narrative>The Tonga-Fiji Submarine Cable Project will provide a submarine fiber optic cable system linking Tonga to Fiji where an existing international submarine cable system will provide onward cost-effective access to the rest of the world. This will provide substantially higher initial capacity of 10 Gpbs and reduce international connectivity costs by at least 50%. The submarine cable system will stimulate increased take-up of broadband internet, and lower the cost of telecommunications services. The infrastructure development under the project will be complemented by regulatory capacity development technical assistance from the Pacific Regional Connectivity Program (PRCP) of the World Bank.
Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankAlbert Cerelalahttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=44172-022 (Closed)&officer= acerelala@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNuku'alofa-21.13938 -175.2018Tongatapu-21.13333 -175.2Inclusive economic growthPrivate sector developmentRegional integrationPartnerships9700000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance7236084.38Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance145718.10Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance15259.91Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance15259.91Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Efficient and effective project management services by TCL
Indicator: Achieved 100% of the projected disbursement and contract awards within the agreed time frame in the work plan
Progress/Status: --
Data Source: TCL project progress reports<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Establishment and efficient operation of the Tonga submarine cable system by TCL
Indicator: By 2016, TCL has consistently achieved the DSCR target of 1.2 agreed between the government and TCL starting not later than June 2014.
Progress/Status: --
Data Source: TCL financial statement<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Establishment and efficient operation of the Tonga submarine cable system by TCL
Indicator: TCL achieves 99.999% system availability.
Progress/Status: --
Data Source: TCL operational reporting logs<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Establishment and efficient operation of the Tonga submarine cable system by TCL
Indicator: 12 months after the cable system is ready for service, TCL's fault handling time (measured by mean time to recovery) is equal to the industry standard of 1 hour.
Progress/Status: --
Data Source: TCL operational reporting logs<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>The population of Tonga has access to good quality broadband internet services at an affordable price<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>By 2016, the number of broadband internet service subscribers has increased by at least 50% and the internet retail tariffs have decreased by at least 50% against the 2011 baseline.
Progress/Status: --
Data Source: Broadband Internet subscription numbers information from ISPs and MIC.
Internet service price list as published by ISPs.
Internet service price list as published by ISPs.
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>An industry standard internet speed test shows at least a 100% improvement against the 2011 baseline within 6 months of TCL capacity being used by ISPs.
Progress/Status: As of 25 July 2014, speed in Tonga using www.speedtest.net is:
117ms on PING
5.13mbps download
1.35mbps upload
Data Source: The Global Broadband Speed Test (www.speedtest.net) figures checked in Q2 2014
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-42394-022-GRNT0264Asian Development Bank<narrative>Nuku'alofa Urban Development Sector Project</narrative>The Project will support the establishment of municipal government in Nuku'alofa and will provide high priority urban infrastructure identified in the Nuku'alofa Urban Infrastructure Development Plan (UIDP). The Project will expand upon infrastructure development currently being undertaken in Nuku'alofa through the Nuku'alofa Reconstruction Project (NRP) and the Integrated Urban Development Sector Project (IUDSP).Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankGrace Kinghttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=42394-022 (Closed)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNuku'alofa-21.13938 -175.2018PartnershipsGovernance and capacity developmentInclusive economic growthEnvironmentally sustainable growthEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)6060000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance553532.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance53069.69Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance507668.51Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance132907.19Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance231145.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance41091.46Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance69297.12Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance205254.04Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance635725.67Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance162652.29Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance713062.56Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance88209.02Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance224530.62Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance237556.03Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance114495.49Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance220057.56Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance49643.69Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance85724.06Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance110573.60Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance139747.26Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance76285.44Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance6982.97Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance6907.67Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-3173.18Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance10075.93Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Effective, efficient and sustainable water supply services in Nuku?alofa (core subproject) provided by TWB.
Indicator: Losses from the Nuku'alofa water supply network is less than 25% by 2017 (baseline 2011: 50%).
Progress/Status: With the completion of the NUDSP-NCB-2014-TWB02 Civil Works for Zoning of Nuku'alofa Water Supply subproject, losses from the network are now assessed to be less than 30%, which is a 40% improvement.
Data Source: TWB annual reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Effective, efficient and sustainable water supply services in Nuku?alofa (core subproject) provided by TWB.
Indicator: By Sep 2019: Upgraded IT and office equipment for TWB installed (2016 baseline: not installed)
Progress/Status: Upgraded IT and office equipment have been purchased and are being used by TWB.
Data Source: TWB annual reports.
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Other municipal services within Nuku'alofa improved.
Indicator: At least one priority components of the UIDP is implemented by 2018. (2011 baseline: 0%)
Progress/Status: Nuku'alofa Sanitation Masterplan submitted in late 2014 and project proceeded with the supply of a further septage pump truck (supplied 2016) and the construction of 10 new septage drying beds (WAL011) at TWMF. These beds were linked to the existing WWTP and commissioned in Dec19.
Data Source: NSPAO annual reports.
Baseline year: 2011
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2011
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: N<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Other municipal services within Nuku'alofa improved.
Indicator: By Jan 2019: 3 new public conveniences constructed in Nuku'alofa (2016 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Contract for WAL19 construction of two new public convenience buildings at Popua Park and Ma'ufanga Swimming Pool totaling TOP$190,000 awarded to 'Isitolo Lui Construction in May19. Works were completed in May20.
Data Source: WAL annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Other municipal services within Nuku'alofa improved.
Indicator: By Jun 2019: 3 new public conveniences constructed at Teufaiva Stadium, Nuku'alfoa (2017 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Contract for WAL30 construction of three new public convenience buildings at Teufavia Stadium totaling TOP$300,000 awarded to Puloka Construction in Feb19. Works were completed in May20.
Data Source: WAL annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Other municipal services within Nuku'alofa improved.
Indicator: By Dec 2019: upgraded machinery servicing and storage shed installed at Tapuhia Waste Management Facility, Nuku'alofa (2018 baseline: existing shed badly damaged by 2018 cyclone)
Progress/Status: This subproject was funded by AF3 which was approved 3Sep19 and in Nov19, contracts (i) for WAL33A Design of Storage Shed totaling $55,000 were awarded to Bluescope Lysaght; and (ii) for WAL33B Construction of Foundation and Erection of Shed totaling TOP279,020 was awarded to Five Star Construction. Due to delays with Cyclone Harold and COVID-19 pandemic, works were completed in May20.
Data Source: WAL annual reports
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: N<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Other municipal services within Nuku'alofa improved.
Indicator: By Dec 2019: TWMF asset management system updated (2019: baseline: NA)
Progress/Status: This work was funded by AF3 which was approved 3Sep19 and was included in PIAC's contract variation of Jan20. Support to WAL was provided through on-the-job training for Tapuhia WMF O&M staff who manage WAL's asset. The support, which was interrupted by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, was completed in May20.
Data Source: WAL annual reports
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: N<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Raised community awareness of municipal services.
Indicator: By 2015, women represent 50% of participants at general meetings (2011 baseline: limited consultation and/or participation)
Progress/Status: Consultations averaged 57% female participation and 43% male.
Data Source: TWB and WAL annual reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Raised community awareness of municipal services.
Indicator: 50% of individuals trained have reported increased awareness of responsible water and sanitation use (Baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Follow-up surveys with all Nuku'alofa householders indicate that a clear majority (>50%) have an increased understanding and awareness of their obligations to access and pay for improved urban services. Payments for TWB charges continue around 85-90% levels, whilst payment for WAL services have risen from 30-35%, now to >85%.
Data Source: TWB and WAL annual reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 4 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Strengthened policy environment for delivery of urban services.
Indicator: National Spatial Planning Authority advisory committee established and comprising at least 40% women by June 2012 (baseline 2011: 0%)
Progress/Status: The establishment and composition of the committee is not within the control of the project.
Cabinet, Government of Tonga is yet to formally approve the establishment of the National Spatial Planning Authority advisory committee, as well as the nomination and selection process for the formation of this committee.
The Minister of Lands continues to act on behalf of the committee.
Data Source: NSPAO annual reports and cabinet reports.
Baseline year: 2011
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2011
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2012
Target value: N<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Strengthened policy environment for delivery of urban services.
Indicator: TWB (by 2014) and WAL (by 2017) finance 100% of their operation and maintenance costs from sales (2011 baseline: TWB - 95%, WAL - 17%).
Progress/Status: TWB now has much improved financing for O&M costs. With improved infrastructure, operational management and a shift to electronically, remotely read water meters system productivity, O&M costs have been reduced.
WAL also has much improved financing of O&M costs. WAL has now expanded their waste services and operate a much larger range of vehicles and equipment. Fee increases and improved revenue collections indicate that WAL is now capable of funding 60-70% of their total O&M needs.
Data Source: TWB and WAL annual reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 4 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Strengthened policy environment for delivery of urban services.
Indicator: By Jun 2019, 8 staff with improved skills in sanitation inspection.
Progress/Status: 20 people have been formerly designated as sanitation/environmental inspectors (12 Tonga police, 4 environmental staff and 4 public health officials) with project supported skills training and support with sanitation education materials.
Data Source: NSPAO quarterly progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 5 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Sustainable solid waste services in Nuku'alofa (core subproject) provided by WAL.
Indicator: The Tapuhia Landfill is operated in accordance with the operating procedures specifically developed for the site [DFAT-GOA 2007] by 2015 (baseline 2011: not operated in accordance with the Tapuhia landfill operating procedures)
Progress/Status: WAL has significantly improved efforts and funding to follow the DFAT developed Field Operations Manual and QA system but further close attention to service and maintenance quality improvements are required.
Retention of trained and experienced operator and driver staff for their specialist vehicles/equipment are an ongoing challenge for WAL.
Data Source: WAL annual reports.
Baseline year: 2011
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2011
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2015
Target value: N<narrative>Output 5 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Sustainable solid waste services in Nuku'alofa (core subproject) provided by WAL.
Indicator: By Sep 2019: Upgraded IT and office equipment for TWB. (2016 baseline: NA)
Progress/Status: Upgraded IT and office equipment have been purchased and are being used by WAL.
Data Source: WAL annual reports.
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: N<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Access by Nuku?'alofa residents to improved municipal services increased.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Participation of consumers in solid waste collection Nuku'alofa increases by 80% by 2017.
Progress/Status: In 2015, 100% of consumers in Nuku'alofa have access to solid waste services.
WAL's solid waste collection system is now reaching 90% of households on Tongatapu Island.
Data Source: WAL annual reports.
Baseline value: 40%<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>The reliability (24/7 supply) to Nuku'alofa consumers increased to 99.9% by 2017
Progress/Status: The completion of the ICB-TWB01 subproject (Lot 1 Civil works for the rehabilitation and extension of borefields at Mataki'eua and Tongamai and Lot 2 Design and construction of 4,000ms reservoir at Mataki'eua) ensures 100% increase in water storage and elimination of all water leaks in borefield and existing reservoir pipes, valves and fittings, and reliable supply to Nuku'alofa consumers.
Data Source: TWB annual reports.
Baseline value: Less than 50%
XM-DAC-46004-43452-022-GRNT0347Asian Development Bank<narrative>Outer Island Renewable Energy Project</narrative>The proposed Tonga Outer Island Renewable Energy Project (the Project) will construct grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plants on the outer islands of Tonga, thereby demonstrating a method for reducing the country's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation. The Project will supply secure, environmentally sustainable energy to households, schools, and other public facilities, on the islands of 'Eua, Ha'apai, and Vava'u. The Project will quantify the solar resource and facilitate the integration of intermittent renewable energy with a conventional diesel grid. The Project will build the capacity of the power utility, Tonga Power Limited (TPL), in the operation and maintenance of renewable technologies. Customers will be made aware of the importance of energy conservation and opportunities for passing cost savings to poor households by way of a subsidized tariff will be assessed during project preparation.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankGrace Kinghttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=43452-022 (Active)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNiuatoputapu Island-15.95506 -173.77513Nomuka Island-20.24558 -174.80088'Uiha Island-19.9 -174.41667Vava'u-18.66667 -174Niuafo'ou-15.597 -175.63703Ha'apai-19.78333 -174.45Ha'ano-19.66233 -174.29028Eua-21.3632 -174.92972Ha'afeva-19.94552 -174.70804Environmentally sustainable growthPartnershipsInclusive economic growthEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)2000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of 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the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (i) By end of 2017: Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing electricity distribution networks (0.2 MWp on Eua, repair program on Vava'u, and 0.55 MWp on Ha'apai).
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): The plants have been built and are operational. Testing period ran from Q1-Q4 2018. As of May 2019, PMU, PMC, Contractor and TPL have completed the performance monitoring of the plants and approved the report. The SCADA repair program on Vava'u has been completed.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iii) Installation of 23 kWp SHS in capacity in Niuafo'ou and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Installation of 6.5kWh of batteries across 130 SHS on Niuafo'ou and a complete Solar System on the Health Clinic and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu completed and fully disbursed Jul18.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (ii) Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing community-owned and community-managed electrical minigrids on four Ha'apai outer islands (100 kWp on 'Uiha, 70 kWp on Nomuka, 70 kWp on Ha'ano, and 150 kWp on Ha'afeva)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2): Contract awarded Oct 2017 and signed Apr 2018. Contractor was in Tonga as of Sep 2018. As of Jun 2019, the contractor has completed the Detailed Engineering process. By Dec 2020, 80% of the works have been completed.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays have been faced, after the contractor returned to Spain, with the quality and timeliness issues of their local sub-contractor. The COVID-19 lockdowns in early 2022 also caused delays with the work.
An extension to the project closing date to 31Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
Testing/hot commissioning for 'Uiha was done in Sep 2022, Ha'ano in Sep 2022, Ha'afeva in Oct 2022, Niuatoputapu in Jul 2023 and Nomuka in Sep 2023. Nomuka delays was due to parts of the power station hardware connecting the hybrid system were affected by the tsunami in Jan 2022. Hardware from other off-grid island were used with the replacement parts were then brought back by the Gamma technicians in Jul 2023. Works were completed in Dec 2023.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iv) Rehabilitation of 80% of existing grid networks on 'Eua and 20% on Vava'u.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 3): Under AF1, 80% of 'Eua and 20% of Vava'u was completed.
Under AF2, 100% of 'Eua was completed and 65% of Vava'u was completed.
Savings of $1.7m under AF1/AF2 were approved in Jun20 to expand Vava'u to 85% and AF4 of $1.3m was approved in Dec20 to complete 100% of Vava'u.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the supply of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
After local borders reopened, TPL mobilized to Vava'u in May 2022.
100% of existing grid on Vava'u has been completed. Additional households that were identified during the ongoing works and TPL will complete these at their own cost, by Feb 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: At least 65 households headed by women in Ha'apai outer islands (50 households) and Niuas (15 households) will benefit from the project. (Baseline: 350 existing households). Women make up a targeted 30% of workforce for local construction contracts for solar power installations.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Information was monitored in the GAP.
2016 Census used as baseline and total households benefitting from project in Ha'apai and Niuas is 1062 (Ha'apai 780 and Niuas 282). Total FHH for Ha'apai is 156 and Niuas is 51.
As of 31Dec23, total customers in Ha'apai outer islands were 780 and FHH were 207. For Niuas, total customers were 291 and FHH were 113 (details in GAP DMF Target 1.6).
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: Construction of new mini-grid on Niuatoputapu and upgrading of the existing service lines on Ha'apai.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 4): Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the delivery of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
The contractors mobilized in Jun 2022 and works were completed by Sep 2023 in Niuatoputapu and Dec 2023 on the Ha'apai off-grid islands.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: i) By the end of 2020: the manual for solar electric equipment is finalized
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): Completed mid-2017.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: ii) Knowledge of solar electric and hybrid equipment is transferred in the 5 years after commissioning of the systems
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: O&M Consultant carried out this work which will be part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, annual asset maintenance plan
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (i) By the end of 2020: Consultancy services provided through the appointment of the PMC team, compromising one electrical solar engineer to act as project manager, one power electric planning and field engineer to act as deputy project manager, one financial and procurement specialist, and one social safeguards specialist.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMC firm recruited in Mar14.
PMU was established in MEIDECC in Mar16 with the recruitment of (i) Project Manager recruited in Mar16; (ii) Social Gender Development and Safeguards Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist recruited in Dec17; and (iii) Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator recruited in Jan19.
SGDSME Specialist resigned in Jul19 and was replaced in Feb20.
Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator resigned in Nov19 and was replaced in Mar20.
Project Manager resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (ii) Continuous capacity building program conducted for each group of islands for 5 years after systems commissioned.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Continuous capacity building was conducted by the contractor and the PMU after the commissionings.
(Phase 4) Capacity building was conducted by TPL and the PMU after the commissionings.
Capacity building is part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Support on the detailed O&M model for the growing outer island power asset base
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: An O&M consultant was recruited in Mar21 to investigate the feasibility of managing the Assets under the existing ECOS structure or transferring the 5 OIREP mini-grid islands into the TPL Concession Contract; recommend the best O&M model for the OIREP mini-grid islands; provide a detailed costing of what the recommended O&M model will cost and how it can be funded; recommend a tariff for the OIREP mini-grid islands (to be the same across all mini-grid islands); outline next steps to enable transition of the O&M mode; and prepare a draft agreement between TPL and MEIDECC and provide training to TPL on the specifics of the O&M plan/asset management plan/governance structure to be implemented.
The O&M consultant conducted all consultations, training and completed the required reports.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (i) project planning and asset management and maintenance for the staff of the Energy Department and TPL and existing community electric societies (with an expected minimum 50% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (ii) procurement, anticorruption, safeguards, and O&M training for solar-diesel hybrid energy systems (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.2).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iii) asset management concepts, theories, and practical project applications for the staff of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iv) asset management program for staff of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 10% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
More than 10% of training participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (v) efficient use by management of solar power services for customers of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: TPL O&M training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
The last O&M training for the Electric Societies was conducted in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (vi) consumer training on power budget management for each of the nine outer islands (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.3).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 9</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (viii) demand-side management for customers of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&2) TPL demand side management training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) The last Electricity Societies demand side management training was conducted in 2023 (details in GAP Target 2.4).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 11</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Extension project management services; recruitment of financial management and accounting support services; and recruitment of a gender specialist
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMU Project Manager contract extended from 1Jan20-30Jun21 but resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21 until 31Dec23.
New Social Gender Development and Safeguards Specialist recruited Feb19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
New Project Accountant/Contract Administrator recruited Mar19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>On-grid and off-grid generation systems are optimized and provide increased consumer access to electricity generated by solar power at a reduced cost<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>By 2020: At least 2,103 MWh of solar electricity is supplied to customers: 1,314 MWh on ‘Eua and Ha'apai, Va'vau, and 789 MWh Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas.
Achievement: 2103MWh
Progress/Status: On-grid solar completed and all 4 of the Phase 4 off-grid outer islands ('Uiha, Ha'ano, Ha'afeva & Nomuka) hot commissioning and testing have been undertaken and are operating off the hybrid system, all of which are running 24 hours a day with minimal operation from the diesel generators. Data loggers are installed to determine actual production across the solar, battery and diesel generators with discussions ongoing regarding intermittent internet connectivity.
Data Source: TPL annual report
Actual value: 2103MWh<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>About 2,010 tons of annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are avoided: ‘Eua and Ha'apai - 1,380 tons; Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas - 630 tons (Baseline: none)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Carbon emission reduction is expected to exceed calculated emission avoidance due to off-grid outer islands capacity to operate up to 24 hours on solar and battery, instead of just 18 hours a day.
Data Source: TPL annual report
XM-DAC-46004-46385-001-GRNT0359Asian Development Bank<narrative>Strengthening Public Finance Management Program</narrative>The program is designed to support the medium-term fiscal framework and multiyear policy reform matrix of the Government of Tonga by supporting policies and processes for public financial management and private sector development.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankLaisiasa Torahttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=46385-001 (Closed)&officer= ltora@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-20 -175Inclusive economic growth4500000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance4500000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 1. Strengthened public financial management
Indicator: Government policies to strengthen public financial management are approved by 31 July 2013
Data Source: Ministry of Finance and National Planning reports<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. Strengthened public financial management
Indicator: A review of the national procurement policy and procedures is completed by 31 July 2013.
Data Source: Ministry of Finance and National Planning reports<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 2. Strengthened fiscal policy
Indicator: New presumptive Small and Medium Enterprise tax regime and extractive tax regime submitted for Cabinet approval by 25 August 2013
Data Source: Ministry of Finance and National Planning reports
Annual budget papers
Updated private sector assessments<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 3. Improved structural reform implementation
Indicator: One state-owned enterprise liquidated by 25 August 2013.
Data Source: Annual reports of public enterprises
Updated ‘Finding Balance' Benchmark reports
Updated private sector assessments<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Improved structural reform implementation
Indicator: A restructure plan adopted for the Tonga Telecommunications Corporation by August 2013
Data Source: Annual reports of public enterprises
Updated ‘Finding Balance' Benchmark reports
Updated private sector assessments<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: 3. Improved structural reform implementation
Indicator: Government policies to improve regulatory environment, including necessary changes to the business names act and introduction of receivership legislation, by 25 August 2013
Data Source: Annual reports of public enterprises
Updated ‘Finding Balance' Benchmark reports
Updated private sector assessments<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Sustainable fiscal position<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Revenue mobilization reaches 20% of GDP by FY2016 (FY2013 Baseline: 18.2%)
Data Source: FY2014-FY2017 budget estimates
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Sustainable fiscal outturn maintained over FY2014-FY2016 period (FY2013 Baseline: Overall balance excluding grants and concessionary loans not to exceed a deficit of 3.3% of GDP)
Data Source: Annual reports of public enterprises
Auditor general's reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Improvements in the public expenditure and financial accountability (PEFA) ratings for Tonga (2010 Baseline:
• C for composition of expenditure, classification of the budget, oversight of aggregate fiscal risk from other public sector entities, multiyear perspectives in fiscal planning, expenditure policy and budgeting and competition, value for money and controls in procurement)
Data Source: Future PEFA reports
Annual IMF Article IV reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-48192-001-GRNT0389Asian Development Bank<narrative>Cyclone Ian Recovery Project</narrative>The project will support the efforts of the Government of Tonga to reconstruct and
climate- and disaster-proof the electricity network and school facilities in the Ha'apai islands that
were damaged by Tropical Cyclone Ian in January 2014.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankVijay Narayanhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=48192-001 (Closed)&officer= vnarayan@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-20 -175PartnershipsEnvironmentally sustainable growthInclusive economic growthKnowledge solutions4520000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance137683.23Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1797836.25Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance308845.53Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance115016.06Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance246987.95Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance179046.84Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance492816.04Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance111038.06Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance181952.11Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance96772.84Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance74341.82Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance13875.91Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance50122.31Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Ha'apai electricity network reconstructed and climate- and disaster-proofed.
Indicator: Ha'apai distribution network upgraded from 6.6 kilovolts to 11.0 kilovolts
Data Source: Tonga Power Ltd reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Ha'apai electricity network reconstructed and climate- and disaster-proofed.
Indicator: 15.2 kilometers of high voltage overhead distribution lines restored and climate-proofed
Data Source: Tonga Power Ltd reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Ha'apai electricity network reconstructed and climate- and disaster-proofed.
Indicator: 1,000 houses and 30 commercial and government buildings reconnected using climate-proofed underground connections
Data Source: Tonga Power Ltd reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Ha'apai electricity network reconstructed and climate- and disaster-proofed.
Indicator: 161 LED streetlights installed and climate-proofed
Data Source: Tonga Power Ltd reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Ha'apai electricity network reconstructed and climate- and disaster-proofed.
Indicator: 100 households in outer islands provided with temporary solar lanterns and community solar chargers
Data Source: Tonga Power Ltd reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Ha'apai electricity network reconstructed and climate- and disaster-proofed.
Indicator: 2 kilometers of cables constructed and climate-proofed
Data Source: Tonga Power Ltd reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Removal of asbestos from damaged buildings.
Indicator: Reconstructed school, government, and residential buildings made safer by removal of asbestos-containing materials
Progress/Status: Removal of asbestos has been completed and transported to Tongatapu for dumping in lan fill
Data Source: Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) and Ministry of Education and Training (MET) reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: School buildings reconstructed and climate- and disaster- proofed.
Indicator: Damaged school buildings reconstructed and climate-proofed Staff quarters of agreed primary and secondary schools renovated or reconstructed.
Data Source: Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) and Ministry of Education and Training (MET) reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: School buildings reconstructed and climate- and disaster- proofed.
Indicator: Damaged schools equipped with furniture and materials required for an environment conducive to learning.
Data Source: Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) and Ministry of Education and Training (MET) reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Electricity supply restored and normal education services resumed at pre-Cyclone Ian levels for the people of Ha'apai<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Main electricity grid on Ha'apai reconstructed and upgraded and electricity supply resumed.
Progress/Status: All electricity restoration work has been completed and commissioned.
Data Source: Tonga Power Ltd reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Education services resumed in the rebuilt and climate-proofed school buildings on Ha'apai
Progress/Status: Reconstruction of 5 outer island GPS primary schools was completed in October 2015. 5 GPS and and 2 mission primary schools on Lifuka and Foa were completed in January 2016. Works at Ha'apai High school was completed and handed over in June 2016 with new Furniture. Contract awards for the 3 church managed high schools were made in June 2016 and works completed in Oct/Nov 2016.
Data Source: Ministry of Education and Training (MET) reprots
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Materials containing asbestos removed from damaged buildings and disposed
Progress/Status: Work carried out jointly with World Bank. All asbestos have been removed and cartaged to landfill dumpsite in Tongatapu.
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-43452-022-GRNT0444Asian Development Bank<narrative>Outer Island Renewable Energy Project</narrative>The proposed Tonga Outer Island Renewable Energy Project (the Project) will construct grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plants on the outer islands of Tonga, thereby demonstrating a method for reducing the country's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation. The Project will supply secure, environmentally sustainable energy to households, schools, and other public facilities, on the islands of 'Eua, Ha'apai, and Vava'u. The Project will quantify the solar resource and facilitate the integration of intermittent renewable energy with a conventional diesel grid. The Project will build the capacity of the power utility, Tonga Power Limited (TPL), in the operation and maintenance of renewable technologies. Customers will be made aware of the importance of energy conservation and opportunities for passing cost savings to poor households by way of a subsidized tariff will be assessed during project preparation.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankGrace Kinghttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=43452-022 (Active)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNiuatoputapu Island-15.95506 -173.77513Nomuka Island-20.24558 -174.80088'Uiha Island-19.9 -174.41667Vava'u-18.66667 -174Niuafo'ou-15.597 -175.63703Ha'apai-19.78333 -174.45Ha'ano-19.66233 -174.29028Eua-21.3632 -174.92972Ha'afeva-19.94552 -174.70804Environmentally sustainable growthPartnershipsInclusive economic growthEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)1440000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance27887.14Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance842664.33Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance19975.28Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2405.47Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1897.32Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance64257.02Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance57853.88Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2000.73Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance241421.12Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance34751.96Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance4099.62Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance8438.60Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (i) By end of 2017: Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing electricity distribution networks (0.2 MWp on Eua, repair program on Vava'u, and 0.55 MWp on Ha'apai).
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): The plants have been built and are operational. Testing period ran from Q1-Q4 2018. As of May 2019, PMU, PMC, Contractor and TPL have completed the performance monitoring of the plants and approved the report. The SCADA repair program on Vava'u has been completed.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iii) Installation of 23 kWp SHS in capacity in Niuafo'ou and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Installation of 6.5kWh of batteries across 130 SHS on Niuafo'ou and a complete Solar System on the Health Clinic and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu completed and fully disbursed Jul18.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (ii) Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing community-owned and community-managed electrical minigrids on four Ha'apai outer islands (100 kWp on 'Uiha, 70 kWp on Nomuka, 70 kWp on Ha'ano, and 150 kWp on Ha'afeva)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2): Contract awarded Oct 2017 and signed Apr 2018. Contractor was in Tonga as of Sep 2018. As of Jun 2019, the contractor has completed the Detailed Engineering process. By Dec 2020, 80% of the works have been completed.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays have been faced, after the contractor returned to Spain, with the quality and timeliness issues of their local sub-contractor. The COVID-19 lockdowns in early 2022 also caused delays with the work.
An extension to the project closing date to 31Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
Testing/hot commissioning for 'Uiha was done in Sep 2022, Ha'ano in Sep 2022, Ha'afeva in Oct 2022, Niuatoputapu in Jul 2023 and Nomuka in Sep 2023. Nomuka delays was due to parts of the power station hardware connecting the hybrid system were affected by the tsunami in Jan 2022. Hardware from other off-grid island were used with the replacement parts were then brought back by the Gamma technicians in Jul 2023. Works were completed in Dec 2023.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iv) Rehabilitation of 80% of existing grid networks on 'Eua and 20% on Vava'u.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 3): Under AF1, 80% of 'Eua and 20% of Vava'u was completed.
Under AF2, 100% of 'Eua was completed and 65% of Vava'u was completed.
Savings of $1.7m under AF1/AF2 were approved in Jun20 to expand Vava'u to 85% and AF4 of $1.3m was approved in Dec20 to complete 100% of Vava'u.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the supply of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
After local borders reopened, TPL mobilized to Vava'u in May 2022.
100% of existing grid on Vava'u has been completed. Additional households that were identified during the ongoing works and TPL will complete these at their own cost, by Feb 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: At least 65 households headed by women in Ha'apai outer islands (50 households) and Niuas (15 households) will benefit from the project. (Baseline: 350 existing households). Women make up a targeted 30% of workforce for local construction contracts for solar power installations.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Information was monitored in the GAP.
2016 Census used as baseline and total households benefitting from project in Ha'apai and Niuas is 1062 (Ha'apai 780 and Niuas 282). Total FHH for Ha'apai is 156 and Niuas is 51.
As of 31Dec23, total customers in Ha'apai outer islands were 780 and FHH were 207. For Niuas, total customers were 291 and FHH were 113 (details in GAP DMF Target 1.6).
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: Construction of new mini-grid on Niuatoputapu and upgrading of the existing service lines on Ha'apai.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 4): Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the delivery of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
The contractors mobilized in Jun 2022 and works were completed by Sep 2023 in Niuatoputapu and Dec 2023 on the Ha'apai off-grid islands.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: i) By the end of 2020: the manual for solar electric equipment is finalized
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): Completed mid-2017.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: ii) Knowledge of solar electric and hybrid equipment is transferred in the 5 years after commissioning of the systems
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: O&M Consultant carried out this work which will be part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, annual asset maintenance plan
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (i) By the end of 2020: Consultancy services provided through the appointment of the PMC team, compromising one electrical solar engineer to act as project manager, one power electric planning and field engineer to act as deputy project manager, one financial and procurement specialist, and one social safeguards specialist.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMC firm recruited in Mar14.
PMU was established in MEIDECC in Mar16 with the recruitment of (i) Project Manager recruited in Mar16; (ii) Social Gender Development and Safeguards Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist recruited in Dec17; and (iii) Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator recruited in Jan19.
SGDSME Specialist resigned in Jul19 and was replaced in Feb20.
Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator resigned in Nov19 and was replaced in Mar20.
Project Manager resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (ii) Continuous capacity building program conducted for each group of islands for 5 years after systems commissioned.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Continuous capacity building was conducted by the contractor and the PMU after the commissionings.
(Phase 4) Capacity building was conducted by TPL and the PMU after the commissionings.
Capacity building is part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Support on the detailed O&M model for the growing outer island power asset base
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: An O&M consultant was recruited in Mar21 to investigate the feasibility of managing the Assets under the existing ECOS structure or transferring the 5 OIREP mini-grid islands into the TPL Concession Contract; recommend the best O&M model for the OIREP mini-grid islands; provide a detailed costing of what the recommended O&M model will cost and how it can be funded; recommend a tariff for the OIREP mini-grid islands (to be the same across all mini-grid islands); outline next steps to enable transition of the O&M mode; and prepare a draft agreement between TPL and MEIDECC and provide training to TPL on the specifics of the O&M plan/asset management plan/governance structure to be implemented.
The O&M consultant conducted all consultations, training and completed the required reports.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (i) project planning and asset management and maintenance for the staff of the Energy Department and TPL and existing community electric societies (with an expected minimum 50% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (ii) procurement, anticorruption, safeguards, and O&M training for solar-diesel hybrid energy systems (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.2).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iii) asset management concepts, theories, and practical project applications for the staff of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iv) asset management program for staff of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 10% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
More than 10% of training participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (v) efficient use by management of solar power services for customers of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: TPL O&M training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
The last O&M training for the Electric Societies was conducted in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (vi) consumer training on power budget management for each of the nine outer islands (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.3).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 9</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (viii) demand-side management for customers of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&2) TPL demand side management training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) The last Electricity Societies demand side management training was conducted in 2023 (details in GAP Target 2.4).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 11</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Extension project management services; recruitment of financial management and accounting support services; and recruitment of a gender specialist
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMU Project Manager contract extended from 1Jan20-30Jun21 but resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21 until 31Dec23.
New Social Gender Development and Safeguards Specialist recruited Feb19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
New Project Accountant/Contract Administrator recruited Mar19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>On-grid and off-grid generation systems are optimized and provide increased consumer access to electricity generated by solar power at a reduced cost<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>By 2020: At least 2,103 MWh of solar electricity is supplied to customers: 1,314 MWh on ‘Eua and Ha'apai, Va'vau, and 789 MWh Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas.
Achievement: 2103MWh
Progress/Status: On-grid solar completed and all 4 of the Phase 4 off-grid outer islands ('Uiha, Ha'ano, Ha'afeva & Nomuka) hot commissioning and testing have been undertaken and are operating off the hybrid system, all of which are running 24 hours a day with minimal operation from the diesel generators. Data loggers are installed to determine actual production across the solar, battery and diesel generators with discussions ongoing regarding intermittent internet connectivity.
Data Source: TPL annual report
Actual value: 2103MWh<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>About 2,010 tons of annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are avoided: ‘Eua and Ha'apai - 1,380 tons; Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas - 630 tons (Baseline: none)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Carbon emission reduction is expected to exceed calculated emission avoidance due to off-grid outer islands capacity to operate up to 24 hours on solar and battery, instead of just 18 hours a day.
Data Source: TPL annual report
XM-DAC-46004-48361-001-GRNT0479Asian Development Bank<narrative>Building Macroeconomic Resilience Subprogram 1</narrative>The Building Macroeconomic Resilience Program comprises three subprograms from fiscal year 2016 to 2018, supporting policy reforms to (i) increase fiscal resilience; (ii) build an inclusive, modern, and accountable state; and, (iii) support a more dynamic and inclusive economy. Subprogram 1 includes a fourth output to support the effective response to disasters, with $1 million disaster financing provided for activities in response to Tropical Cyclone Winston. All policy actions under subprogram 1 are completed and the subprogram was closed by 30 June 2016. Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankAnanya Basuhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=48361-001 (Closed)&officer= abasu@adb.org&division= Social Sectors and Public Sector Management Division&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Inclusive economic growthPrivate sector developmentPartnershipsGovernance and capacity development3000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance3000000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Legal instruments for mandatory and extended credit reporting issued
Data Source: Central bank directives
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Policy frameworks and legislation for foreign investment, contracting (only policy framework) and bankruptcy approved by cabinet
Data Source: Copies of draft legislation; cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: At least five public enterprises privatized, liquidated, substantially restructured or services outsourced
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Public enterprise reform policy and plan to establish shared boards approved by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: At least one public enterprise utility provider contracts out services to the private sector
Data Source: Copy of contract
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: Improved processes and systems for procurement, accounting, financial reporting and audit implemented
Data Source: Cabinet decisions; PEFA assessment
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: New regulatory and policy frameworks for competition, communication and utility services approved by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: Revised procurement regulations and standard bidding documents adopted by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: Audit Oversight Committee of Cabinet established
Data Source: Cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: Legislation to establish a regulatory function for information and communication technology services adopted
Data Source: Copy of legislation
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Effective response to damages caused by natural disasters
Indicator: Recovery plan for cyclone Winston response approved by Cabinet
Data Source: Copy of recovery plan; cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Legal instruments for customs, excise, consumption and corporate tax approved by cabinet
Data Source: Copies of legal instruments; cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: New public service remuneration structure and performance management framework implemented
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Excise and import duty rate increases approved by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: New medium-term debt strategy adopted by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Public service remuneration review completed and recommendations approved by cabinet
Data Source: Remuneration review report and cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Fiscal position and business environment of the Kingdom of Tonga is improved. (Targets: Annual average, FY2017-FY2019; Baselines: Annual average, FY2012-FY2014)<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Tax revenue as a proportion of GDP
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Public wage bill as a proportion of domestic revenue
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Vetted applications from foreign investors
Data Source: Ministry of Commerce and Labor annual reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-48361-002-GRNT0532Asian Development Bank<narrative>Building Macroeconomic Resilience Program (Subprogram 2)</narrative>The program aims to strengthen Tonga's long-term growth prospects and capacity to respond to external shocks. The programmatic approach, with three subprograms during 2016-2018, builds on previous policy-based operations of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners that sustain government efforts to improve (i) its fiscal position by adopting prudent policies and better public financial management (PFM), and (ii) the business climate by continuing policy, regulatory environment, and public enterprise reforms.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankAnanya Basuhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=48361-002 (Closed)&officer= abasu@adb.org&division= Urban, Social Development & Public Management Division, PARD&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Private sector developmentPartnershipsGovernance and capacity developmentInclusive economic growth2250000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Set of legal instruments for mandatory and extended credit reporting issued (FY2015 baseline: not issued)
Data Source: Central bank directives
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Set of policy frameworks and legislation for foreign investment, contracting (only the policy framework), and bankruptcy approved by the cabinet (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Copies of draft legislation, cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: At least five public enterprises approved for privatization, liquidation, substantial restructuring, or outsourcing of services (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Ministry of Public Enterprises directed by cabinet to proceed with a sale of shares in Tonga Cable Limited (FY2016 baseline: not directed)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Foreign investment legislation approved by the cabinet (FY2016 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Receivership act approved by the cabinet for submission to the Privy Council (FY2016 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state supported
Indicator: Improved processes and systems for procurement, accounting, financial reporting, and auditing approved for implementation (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions, PEFA assessment
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state supported
Indicator: New regulatory and policy frameworks for competition, communication, and utility services approved by the cabinet (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state supported
Indicator: Procurement tracking database online (FY2016 baseline: not online)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state supported
Indicator: National energy bill approved for public consultation by the cabinet (FY2016 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Set of legal instruments for customs, excise, consumption, and corporate tax approved by the cabinet (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Copies of legal instruments, cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: New public service remuneration structure and performance management framework approved for implementation (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Rate of fuel duty increased by 16% (FY2016 baseline: T$56 excise tax per liter)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Rates of excise duty and import duty changed as listed in Customs Duty (Amendment) 2016, Excise Tax (Amendment) Order 2016 (FY2016 baseline: not changed)
Data Source: Customs Duty (Amendment) 2016, Excise Tax (Amendment) Order 2016
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Three new medium-term fiscal targets presented in the budget strategy (FY2016 baseline: fiscal targets not in the budget strategy)
Data Source: Budget strategy document
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: New public service remuneration structure and performance management framework approved for implementation (FY2016 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Fiscal position and business environment in Tonga is improved<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Tax revenue as a proportion of GDP increased to at least 21.4% (FY2011-FY2015 baseline average: 17.4%)
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Public wage bill as a proportion of total revenue decreased to 55.0% or lower (FY2014 baseline: 57.4%)
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Vetted applications from foreign investors increased to at least 30 applications (FY2015 baseline: 21)
Data Source: Ministry of Commerce, Consumer, Trade, Innovation and Labour annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 4</narrative>Excise duty revenue as a proportion of GDP increased to at least 4.8% (FY2011-FY2014 baseline average: 4.2%)
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 5</narrative>Tax revenue as a proportion of GDP increased to at least 20.0% (FY2011-FY2015 baseline average: 17.4%)
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-50028-001-GRNT0558Asian Development Bank<narrative>COVID-19: Pacific Disaster Resilience Program</narrative>The program will improve the resilience of the participating countries to disasters triggered by natural hazards. It will support policy actions in disaster risk management (DRM), and provide participating Asian Development Bank (ADB) Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) with a source of contingent financing for timely disaster response, early recovery, and reconstruction activities. The attached TA will support DRM in participating DMCs, and assess the options for, and potential costs and benefits from, a collaborative multi-country mechanism to provide contingent financing in the event of disasters triggered by natural hazards.
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Indicator: At least one policy reform in DRM implemented in each participating country, with gender elements integrated in key reform areas in at least three of the supported countries
Data Source: Legislative and regulatory frameworks; Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Strengthened enabling framework for disaster risk financing.
Indicator: DRM mainstreamed into at least one national and local planning system in each participating country, with gender consideration in at least three of the supported countries
Data Source: National development plans; DRM Action Plan; PDNA reports; Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Strengthened enabling framework for disaster risk financing.
Indicator: At least two knowledge products on DRM generated and disseminated with sex-disaggregated data
Data Source: Knowledge products on DRM; Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Strengthened enabling framework for disaster risk financing.
Indicator: At least 10 government staff in participating DMCs with increased knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Strengthened enabling framework for disaster risk financing.
Indicator: Procurement lead time during emergencies reduced from X to X days
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Strengthened regional collaboration on disaster risk financing.
Indicator: A disaster contingent savings facility valued at $27 million established
Data Source: Ministries of Finance; PCRAFI Facility reports or other reports as relevant; Project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Strengthened disaster risk management in participating countries.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Reduced average annual damage and loss due to disasters in the participating countries
Progress/Status: Too early to determine.
Data Source: PDNA reports
Base year: 2016
Baseline value: n
XM-DAC-46004-48361-001-LN3393Asian Development Bank<narrative>Building Macroeconomic Resilience Subprogram 1</narrative>The Building Macroeconomic Resilience Program comprises three subprograms from fiscal year 2016 to 2018, supporting policy reforms to (i) increase fiscal resilience; (ii) build an inclusive, modern, and accountable state; and, (iii) support a more dynamic and inclusive economy. Subprogram 1 includes a fourth output to support the effective response to disasters, with $1 million disaster financing provided for activities in response to Tropical Cyclone Winston. All policy actions under subprogram 1 are completed and the subprogram was closed by 30 June 2016. 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Finance16145.23Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Loan Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Legal instruments for mandatory and extended credit reporting issued
Data Source: Central bank directives
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Policy frameworks and legislation for foreign investment, contracting (only policy framework) and bankruptcy approved by cabinet
Data Source: Copies of draft legislation; cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: At least five public enterprises privatized, liquidated, substantially restructured or services outsourced
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Public enterprise reform policy and plan to establish shared boards approved by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: At least one public enterprise utility provider contracts out services to the private sector
Data Source: Copy of contract
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: Improved processes and systems for procurement, accounting, financial reporting and audit implemented
Data Source: Cabinet decisions; PEFA assessment
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: New regulatory and policy frameworks for competition, communication and utility services approved by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: Revised procurement regulations and standard bidding documents adopted by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: Audit Oversight Committee of Cabinet established
Data Source: Cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern and accountable state supported
Indicator: Legislation to establish a regulatory function for information and communication technology services adopted
Data Source: Copy of legislation
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Effective response to damages caused by natural disasters
Indicator: Recovery plan for cyclone Winston response approved by Cabinet
Data Source: Copy of recovery plan; cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Legal instruments for customs, excise, consumption and corporate tax approved by cabinet
Data Source: Copies of legal instruments; cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: New public service remuneration structure and performance management framework implemented
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Excise and import duty rate increases approved by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: New medium-term debt strategy adopted by cabinet
Data Source: Cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Public service remuneration review completed and recommendations approved by cabinet
Data Source: Remuneration review report and cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2016
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Fiscal position and business environment of the Kingdom of Tonga is improved. (Targets: Annual average, FY2017-FY2019; Baselines: Annual average, FY2012-FY2014)<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Tax revenue as a proportion of GDP
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Public wage bill as a proportion of domestic revenue
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Vetted applications from foreign investors
Data Source: Ministry of Commerce and Labor annual reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-48361-002-LN3531Asian Development Bank<narrative>Building Macroeconomic Resilience Program (Subprogram 2)</narrative>The program aims to strengthen Tonga's long-term growth prospects and capacity to respond to external shocks. The programmatic approach, with three subprograms during 2016-2018, builds on previous policy-based operations of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners that sustain government efforts to improve (i) its fiscal position by adopting prudent policies and better public financial management (PFM), and (ii) the business climate by continuing policy, regulatory environment, and public enterprise reforms.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankAnanya Basuhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=48361-002 (Closed)&officer= abasu@adb.org&division= Urban, Social Development & Public Management Division, PARD&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Private sector developmentPartnershipsGovernance and capacity developmentInclusive economic growth2750000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2807266.12Asian Development BankMinistry of 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Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance13881.71Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance12803.60Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance12957.59Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance14061.66Asian Development 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awarded.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Set of legal instruments for mandatory and extended credit reporting issued (FY2015 baseline: not issued)
Data Source: Central bank directives
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Set of policy frameworks and legislation for foreign investment, contracting (only the policy framework), and bankruptcy approved by the cabinet (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Copies of draft legislation, cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: At least five public enterprises approved for privatization, liquidation, substantial restructuring, or outsourcing of services (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Ministry of Public Enterprises directed by cabinet to proceed with a sale of shares in Tonga Cable Limited (FY2016 baseline: not directed)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Foreign investment legislation approved by the cabinet (FY2016 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy supported
Indicator: Receivership act approved by the cabinet for submission to the Privy Council (FY2016 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state supported
Indicator: Improved processes and systems for procurement, accounting, financial reporting, and auditing approved for implementation (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions, PEFA assessment
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state supported
Indicator: New regulatory and policy frameworks for competition, communication, and utility services approved by the cabinet (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state supported
Indicator: Procurement tracking database online (FY2016 baseline: not online)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state supported
Indicator: National energy bill approved for public consultation by the cabinet (FY2016 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Set of legal instruments for customs, excise, consumption, and corporate tax approved by the cabinet (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Copies of legal instruments, cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: New public service remuneration structure and performance management framework approved for implementation (FY2015 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2015
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Rate of fuel duty increased by 16% (FY2016 baseline: T$56 excise tax per liter)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Rates of excise duty and import duty changed as listed in Customs Duty (Amendment) 2016, Excise Tax (Amendment) Order 2016 (FY2016 baseline: not changed)
Data Source: Customs Duty (Amendment) 2016, Excise Tax (Amendment) Order 2016
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: Three new medium-term fiscal targets presented in the budget strategy (FY2016 baseline: fiscal targets not in the budget strategy)
Data Source: Budget strategy document
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience supported
Indicator: New public service remuneration structure and performance management framework approved for implementation (FY2016 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Fiscal position and business environment in Tonga is improved<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Tax revenue as a proportion of GDP increased to at least 21.4% (FY2011-FY2015 baseline average: 17.4%)
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Public wage bill as a proportion of total revenue decreased to 55.0% or lower (FY2014 baseline: 57.4%)
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Vetted applications from foreign investors increased to at least 30 applications (FY2015 baseline: 21)
Data Source: Ministry of Commerce, Consumer, Trade, Innovation and Labour annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 4</narrative>Excise duty revenue as a proportion of GDP increased to at least 4.8% (FY2011-FY2014 baseline average: 4.2%)
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 5</narrative>Tax revenue as a proportion of GDP increased to at least 20.0% (FY2011-FY2015 baseline average: 17.4%)
Data Source: IMF Article IV staff reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-50028-001-LN3628Asian Development Bank<narrative>COVID-19: Pacific Disaster Resilience Program</narrative>The program will improve the resilience of the participating countries to disasters triggered by natural hazards. It will support policy actions in disaster risk management (DRM), and provide participating Asian Development Bank (ADB) Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) with a source of contingent financing for timely disaster response, early recovery, and reconstruction activities. The attached TA will support DRM in participating DMCs, and assess the options for, and potential costs and benefits from, a collaborative multi-country mechanism to provide contingent financing in the event of disasters triggered by natural hazards.
Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankHanna Uusimaahttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=50028-001 (Active)&officer= algalperin@adb.org&division= Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SG-PSMG)&projectcountry= RegionalTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Samoa-13.62081 -172.4473Tuvalu-7.470469 178.6715Knowledge solutionsGovernance and capacity developmentInclusive economic growthRegional integrationEnvironmentally sustainable growthPartnershipsEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)3100000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance3100000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance96875.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance96875.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance15500.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance15500.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance15500.00Asian Development 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Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Payments are released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, no contracts are awarded.</narrative><narrative>Payments are released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, no contracts are awarded.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Strengthened enabling framework for disaster risk financing.
Indicator: At least one policy reform in DRM implemented in each participating country, with gender elements integrated in key reform areas in at least three of the supported countries
Data Source: Legislative and regulatory frameworks; Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Strengthened enabling framework for disaster risk financing.
Indicator: DRM mainstreamed into at least one national and local planning system in each participating country, with gender consideration in at least three of the supported countries
Data Source: National development plans; DRM Action Plan; PDNA reports; Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Strengthened enabling framework for disaster risk financing.
Indicator: At least two knowledge products on DRM generated and disseminated with sex-disaggregated data
Data Source: Knowledge products on DRM; Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Strengthened enabling framework for disaster risk financing.
Indicator: At least 10 government staff in participating DMCs with increased knowledge and skills on disaster preparedness
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Strengthened enabling framework for disaster risk financing.
Indicator: Procurement lead time during emergencies reduced from X to X days
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2016
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Strengthened regional collaboration on disaster risk financing.
Indicator: A disaster contingent savings facility valued at $27 million established
Data Source: Ministries of Finance; PCRAFI Facility reports or other reports as relevant; Project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Strengthened disaster risk management in participating countries.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Reduced average annual damage and loss due to disasters in the participating countries
Progress/Status: Too early to determine.
Data Source: PDNA reports
Base year: 2016
Baseline value: n
XM-DAC-46004-52129-001-GRNT0575Asian Development Bank<narrative>Cyclone Gita Recovery Project</narrative>The project will support the efforts of the Government of Tonga to reconstruct and climate- and disaster-proof the Nuku'alofa electricity network that was damaged by Tropical Cyclone Gita in February 2018.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankVijay Narayanhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=52129-001 (Closed)&officer= vnarayan@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Governance and capacity developmentInclusive economic growthEnvironmentally sustainable growthKnowledge solutionsSome gender elements (SGE)6800000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of 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BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development 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BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1015298.35Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Priority sections of Nuku?alofa electricity network rehabilitated and upgraded
Indicator: 16 km of HV network
rehabilitated and upgraded
Progress/Status: Ongoing. Works started in September 2019.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: 10
Target year: 2020
Target value: 16km<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Priority sections of Nuku?alofa electricity network rehabilitated and upgraded
Indicator: 35 HV/LV transformers
installed
Progress/Status: Ongoing. Works started in September 2019.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2020
Target value: 35 HV-LV<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Priority sections of Nuku?alofa electricity network rehabilitated and upgraded
Indicator: 58 km of LV network
rehabilitated and upgraded
Progress/Status: Ongoing.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2020
Target value: 58km<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Priority sections of Nuku?alofa electricity network rehabilitated and upgraded
Indicator: 1,736 customer
connections climate- and
disaster-proofed
Progress/Status: 524 custumers have been upgraded at 30% of the completion target.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2020
Target value: 1,736<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Priority sections of Nuku?alofa electricity network rehabilitated and upgraded
Indicator: At least 30% women's
participation in at least two
community consultations on
project progress and updates
during implementation,
potential socioeconomic and
environmental impacts during
construction, and proposed
mitigating measures.
Progress/Status: Public awareness meetings held in each village prior to any site works and consultation notices on media is ongoing within the duration of the project.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2020
Target value: 30%<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Priority sections of Nuku?alofa electricity network rehabilitated and upgraded
Indicator: 197 TPL staff (150 men and
47 women) with increased
knowledge on gender
sensitivity and respect at
work; and minimum of 50
concerned TPL staff and
contractors, including at least
30% women, with increased
knowledge on power budget
management and asset
management maintenance
Progress/Status: --Project continues to support gender equality and 3 more trainees have been recruited as field workers.
--Ongoing. Project activities with 15 females work directly related to the project and their knowledge and skills under power management and asset maintenance are constantly developed through effective supervision and in the job training.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Reliable electricity supply in Nuku?alofa priority areas restored<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>1,736 customer connections with reliable and disaster-resilient service
Achievement: 1434
Progress/Status: All major civil works have been completed. By December 2020, a total of 2184 customers were connected to the upgraded network in Area 2. There is still sufficient provision to cater for new connections request in the future.
Data Source: Project progress reports<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Average number of faults in regular months reduced by 50%
Progress/Status: Upgrade works has been completed (Dec 2020). Measure of indicators to be taken through monitoring in the coming months.
Data Source: NNUP progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Technical losses reduced to 5%
Progress/Status: Upgrade works has been completed (Dec 2020). Measure of indicators to be taken through monitoring in the coming months.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-50282-001-GRNT0624Asian Development Bank<narrative>Systems Strengthening for Effective Coverage of New Vaccines in the Pacific Project</narrative>This proposed Supporting Effective Coverage of Health Technology in the Pacific (the project) will form part of the regional response to reduce the number of cervical cancer cases and other infectious diseases in children and women. The project proposes to use the introduction of new vaccines and early detection through communicable disease platforms to drive necessary improvements in the public health system in selected Pacific DMCs in line with the Asia Pacific Strategy for Emerging Diseases and Public Health EmergencyAsian Development BankMinistry of FinanceMinistry of Finance & Economic ManagementMinistry of Finance (formerly Ministry of Finance and Economic Development)Ministry of Finance, Commerce, Trade & TourismAsian Development BankAsian Development BankInez Mikkelsen-Lopezhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=50282-001 (Active)&officer= klam@adb.org&division= Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD)&projectcountry= RegionalTuvalu-7.470469 178.6715Tonga-21.16245 -175.2752Samoa-13.62081 -172.4473Vanuatu-15.34968 167.0802PartnershipsInclusive economic growthKnowledge solutionsRegional integrationGovernance and capacity developmentGender Equity and 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of Finance49875.30Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance99264.02Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance139291.01Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance188740.86Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance124000.96Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance215558.11Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance15542.61Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance83568.30Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance74423.44Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Community awareness improved
Indicator: 50% women participation and disaggregated by type (radio, print, and social media)
Data Source: Project records
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Community awareness improved
Indicator: Demand Generation:
At least two health promotion activities with gender-equity considerations on adolescent reproductive health and public health in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu completed, with 50% women participation and disaggregated by type (radio, print, and social media), by 2026 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 8
Progress/Status: At least two health promotion activities have been conducted for the three new vaccines as well as for COVID-19 vaccine introduction.
Samoa: Achieved. Community engagement and health promotion activities ongoing for PCV, RV, HPV, and COVID-19 vaccines. TV, Radio, print, and IEC materials produced for all three new vaccines and mass media activities ongoing.
Tonga: Intensified HPV campaigns will be conducted in August/September 2024. TV, Radio and print materials produced and mass media activities ongoing.
Tuvalu: Completed; community engagement undertaken with Ministry of Education, local government and community groups, CSOs (Tuvalu Red Cross and Fusi Alofa Association) to increase community awareness. Ongoing: TV, Radio and print materials produced and mass media activities ongoing for HPV campaigns
Vanuatu: Community engagement ongoing for PCV, RV, HPV, and completed for COVID-19 vaccines. TV, Radio and print materials produced and mass media activities ongoing.
Data Source: Project records<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Community awareness improved
Indicator: At least 50% of population reached with COVID-19 information campaigns including gender-equity considerations (radio, print, and social media) by 2026. (2020 baseline:0)
Achievement: 60
Progress/Status: COVID-19 information materials have been rolled-out in ongoing campaigns, and has reached at least 50% population in SAM, TON, TUV, and VAN.
SAM: Achieved. Mass media campaigns are ongoing and likely to have reached at least 80% of target population.
TUV: Completed.
Data Source: Project reports; readership/listener estimates; social media engagement analystics<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Samoa meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety recommendations by 2021
Data Source: Health
information
system reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Governance:
National Immunization policy updated with gender consideration and provisions for reporting of adverse events for Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu by 2021.
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: All 4 national immunization polices have been updated in 2021.
Samoa: Achieved. EPI policy updated in 2020.
Child register updated in 2021.
Child immunisation booklet last updated in 2022.
HPV, PCV, RV guidelines completed and implemented during roll-out.
Tuvalu: Delayed; both national PI and cold-chain policy have been revised but pending cabinet endorsement, expected by December 2024.
Vanuatu: EPI policy to be further updated following HPV roll-out. Child register updated. Child immunization booklet updated. HPV guidelines implemented during roll-out.
Data Source: MOHs' websites
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2021
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Tonga meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety recommendations by 2021
Data Source: Health
information
system reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Medical equipment:
Less than 10% of national stock-outs for HPV vaccine, PCV, and rotavirus vaccine by 2026 in Samoa, Tonga Tuvalu, and Vanuatu (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: 1 single incident of stock out of Rotavirus in Samoa in 2022 due to unforeseen logistic issues related to COVID-19.
No stock out observed in other 3 countries.
Samoa: Achieved. PCV, RV, and HPV stocks in-country; one stockout of RV in 2022 recorded due to COVID19 outbreak.
Tonga: No stock outs reported since the last review mission in 2023.
Tuvalu: No stock-outs recorded as of 2024.
Vanuatu: PCV, RV, and HPV stocks in-country. No national stockouts.
Data Source: Project reports<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Tuvalu meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety recommendations by 2021
Data Source: Health
information
system reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety procurement recommendations by 2026
Achievement: 90
Progress/Status: On track to meet cold chain inventory targets in all 4 countries.
EVMA has been conducted in all four DMCs in 2023, and the CIP will inform any additional cold chain upgrades for the remaining of the project.
Samoa: Achieved. Cold chain equipment has been delivered and installed in 2020. Support for maintenance and repair ongoing. Future expansions as recommended by EVMA report are being considered.
Tuvalu: Completed. Recommendations from the recently concluded EVMA, and its continuous improvement plan, will inform of any additional improvement to vaccine management practices, temperature morning, gaps in infrastructure, recording, reporting, monitoring, capacity building, HR in immunization, or supply chain management, as required.
Vanuatu: Cold chain equipment has been delivered and installed. Support for maintenance and repair ongoing. All cold chain installed.
Data Source: Health information system reports<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Vanuatu meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety recommendations by 2021
Data Source: Health
information
system reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Information systems:
Sex-disaggregated immunization data in annual national reports by 2026 in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: All 4 countries have started to collect the sex-disaggregated immunization data and to be reflected in the national reports. Sex-disaggregated immunization data is available at the national level in Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu.
VAN: Incomplete. Little progress through immunization reporting at national level. Not consolidated into annual reporting. VAN will need to incorporate EPI data into NHIS. Government are looking to incorporate reporting in its new electronic immunization register.
Data Source: Project reports
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Updated child health cards (for females and males) to include PCV and rotavirus vaccine in Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and Tuvalu by 2026 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: Completed in all 4 countries and revised in 2022.
Data Source: Project reports
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Service delivery:
At least 90% of functioning health facilities in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu have socially inclusive and gender-responsive microplans that include HPV vaccine, PCV, and rotavirus vaccine by 2026 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 60
Progress/Status: Facility-level microplanning training have been completed in all four DMCs but to be implemented at the outer island levels in Samoa, Vanuatu, and Tuvalu.
Samoa: Achieved. Community based microplanning exists in all health facilities Q3 2025.
Tuvalu: Achieved. all microplans have been formulated June 2025
Vanuatu: On track. Microplan has been completed at 87% of all facilities.
Data Source: Project reports<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Surveillance:
Sex-disaggregated database for collecting adverse effects following immunization reports established and in use in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu by 2026 (2020 baseline: 0)
Achievement: N
Progress/Status: Training on collecting and reporting of adverse events following immunization has commenced.
Collation of data from facility level to national level has commenced.
Samoa: Achieved. Sex-disaggregated AEFI data is collected and activity still ongoing.
Tonga: Completed.
Tuvalu: Completed; AEFI database is available through Tamanu
Vanuatu: Similar to indicator 2d, collection of disaggregated AEFI data is still ongoing. Completed (with support via COVID-19 vaccine roll-out).
Data Source: Project reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: N<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Regional vaccine procurement strengthened
Indicator: Adequate buffer stock created and maintained for HPV vaccine, PCV, and rotavirus vaccine for Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu each year during 2020 to 2026 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: UNICEF Agreement signed.
Samoa/Tonga/Tuvalu/Vanuatu: All 3 vaccines, buffer stock present at regional warehouse. Supplies for catch-up plans need to be considered and re-evaluated to avoid any stock-outs.
Samoa: Achieved.
Tonga: Established at regional level (UNICEF Nadi regional cold chain storage)
Tuvalu: On track; buffer stock established in UNICEF Nadi warehouse
Vanuatu: Established at regional level (UNICEF Nadi regional cold chain storage)
Data Source: UNICEF Pacific vaccine stock records
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Regional vaccine procurement strengthened
Indicator: UNICEF VII country agreements updated to include HPV vaccine, PCV, and rotavirus vaccine in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, and payments made to UNICEF by Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu for COVID-19 vaccine allocation and procurement by 2022 (2018 baseline: 0).
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: Amended UNICEF VII Agreement signed
Samoa/Tonga/Tuvalu/Vanuatu: Achieved
VII agreements have been extended until Dec 2026 for all 4 countries.
Data Source: MOHs and UNICEF
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Immunization coverage of vaccines increased<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>80% coverage of HPV vaccine for females aged 10-14 years in Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu and 11-14 years in Samoa by 2027 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 40
Progress/Status: HPV vaccine has been rolled-out in all four DMCs, but catch-up campaigns are still required to elevate coverage amongst girls in the target age groups.
SAM already achieved above 80% coverage in 2024.
VAN: HPV launched in Jan 2024 and achieved above 80% coverage in 2025 (91% Q1 2026).
TON: HPV coverage still remains low [57%]. MOH launched school-based vaccination campaign with MOE in July 2025 to boost HPV coverage in the new academic year (2025/2026).
TUV: HPV coverage is at 77% as of Q4 2025.
Data Source: MOHs' administrative data, including sex-disaggregated data<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>90% coverage of PCV and rotavirus vaccine in birth cohorts of both sexes in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu by 2027 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 80
Progress/Status: On track. Tuvalu, Samoa and Tonga have achieved above 90% coverage for PCV and RV.
VAN: PCV3 is at 83% and RV2 is at 84% (Q1 2026).
Data Source: MOHs' administrative data, including sex-disaggregated data<narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>20% of national population vaccinated against COVID-19 in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu by 2027. (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 100
Progress/Status: Achieved. All four countries have surpassed 20% vaccination coverage against COVID-19.
Data Source: MOHs' administrative data, including sex-disaggregated data
XM-DAC-46004-48361-003-GRNT0647Asian Development Bank<narrative>Building Macroeconomic Resilience Program, Subprogram 3</narrative>The program, consisting of three subprograms, aims to strengthen Tonga's long-term
growth prospects and capacity to respond to external shocks. It supports government efforts to
improve (i) its fiscal position by adopting prudent policies and better public financial management
(PFM); and (ii) the business climate by continuing policy, regulatory, and public enterprise reforms.
Subprogram 3 is the final subprogram, and builds on progress under two earlier subprograms of
the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other development partners approved in fiscal year (FY)
2016 and FY2017. 1 The program is consistent with ADB's Strategy 2030 priority of strengthening
governance and institutional capacity, particularly in small island developing states.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankAnanya Basuhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=48361-003 (Closed)&officer= abasu@adb.org&division= Social Sectors and Public Sector Management Division&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Governance and capacity developmentPartnershipsPrivate sector developmentInclusive economic growthEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)5000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance5000000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Payments are released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, no contracts are awarded.</narrative><narrative>Payments are released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, no contracts are awarded.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy
Indicator: Decision for Ports Authority Tonga to issue a concession contract for all cargo handling activities at Nuku'alofa port to be provided by a single private sector operator approved by the cabinet
Data Source: N/A
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: A more dynamic and inclusive economy
Indicator: Prioritized and sequenced private sector development strategy that supports inclusive growth and economic participation of women, youth, and people with disabilities approved by the cabinet
Data Source: N/A
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state.
Indicator: Noneconomic items from the economic segment of the chart of accounts removed, which will improve the accuracy and integrity of budget reporting
Data Source: Letter from the Ministry of Finance certifying removal of
noneconomic segments
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: An inclusive, modern, and accountable state.
Indicator: Employment relations bill that ensures basic labor protection and addresses gender disparities at work approved by the cabinet for submission to Parliament
Data Source: Cabinet decision
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience
Indicator: Revised revenue services administration bill that introduces additional avenues for revenue recovery and sets updated and graduated penalties to incentivize compliance approved by the cabinet for submission to Parliament
Data Source: N/A
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Fiscal resilience
Indicator: New customs bill that ensures alignment with international standards and streamlines customs administration approved by the cabinet for submission to Parliament
Data Source: N/A
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Fiscal position and business environment inTonga are improved.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Tax revenue as a proportion of gross domestic product increased to at least 21.7%
Data Source: International Monetary Fund Article IV staff reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-53045-001-GRNT6018Asian Development Bank<narrative>Project Readiness Financing (PRF): Transport Project Development Facility</narrative>The proposed PRF will support the government in preparing engineering designs, surveys, and other start-up activities (implementation of due diligence and procurement support) for the ensuing projects, together with the improvement of project implementation capacity of the Executing and Implementing Agencies Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankJuan Francisco Gonzalez Jimenezhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=53045-001 (Active)&officer= csshim@adb.org&division= Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA)&projectcountry= TongaNuku'alofa-21.13938 -175.2018Regional integrationEnvironmentally sustainable growthPrivate sector developmentInclusive economic growthKnowledge solutions5000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance391837.76Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance160200.82Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance125432.18Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance41570.95Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance268641.78Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance209053.63Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance961576.35Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance113026.33Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance4400.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance76663.46Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance529158.06Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance741231.16Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-436654.81Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1027824.20Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-1027824.20Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance62928.19Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance112901.78Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance526182.41Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance40674.30Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance13143.89Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance133906.62Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance140421.15Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance6935.12Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-903186.84Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1217.02Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance9825.57Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1054.43Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project Readiness Financing Report</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Output 1
Indicator: Detailed engineering design, safeguards due diligence update, and
advance procurement actions for ensuing projects completed.
Progress/Status: Detailed design ongoing.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Output 1
Indicator: Project preparation and implementation capacity strengthened.
Progress/Status: PMU established and support ongoing.
XM-DAC-46004-50281-001-GRNT0650Asian Development Bank<narrative>Introducing Egovernment through Digital Health</narrative>This proposed digital health and e-governance project will leverage the increased bandwidth from the fiber optic cable by fostering an e-governance environment together with more direct investments in digital health in Tonga for improved health system response and efficiencies.
The project will create the information technology infrastructure and systems to move the fragmented paper based system to a digital health information system. Project investments include software and hardware infrastructure, policy advisory and legislative drafting support and capacity building. The project will incorporate the existing mhealth pilot into broader digital health system interventions supporting the Tonga National Health Strategic Plan 2015-2020 and optimizing resources and decision-making. The project will form part of the Government of Tonga's strategy to implement e-governance by strengthening core public health functions (routine information systems) with technology to enable real-time, integrated, electronic data collection.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankPamela Wyatthttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=50281-001 (Active)&officer= klam@adb.org&division= Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Fostering regional cooperation and integrationStrengthening governance and institutional capacityAccelerating progress in gender equalityAddressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesRegional integrationKnowledge solutionsInclusive economic growthPartnershipsGovernance and capacity developmentGender Equity and Mainstreaming7500000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1328396.90Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance288873.61Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance577747.22Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance75000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance20818.97Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance11700.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance144464.72Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance23400.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance577747.22Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance672593.81Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance17550.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance3558.80Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1471833.52Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-1006781.01Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1936886.03Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-1936886.03Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance295873.60Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance223560.82Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance91600.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance91600.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance293922.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-904956.42Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance109600.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance18698.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance7837.97Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance293922.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance391367.64Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance8980.59Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance7060.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2238.60Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance42107.96Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2305.76Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Digital HIS customized and implemented
Indicator: 70% women
Data Source: Project reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Digital HIS customized and implemented
Indicator: Standards-based interoperable HIS for collecting sex- and age-disaggregated data established, tested, and functional
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: Sex- and age-disaggregated data is being collected via the NHIS.
Cyber security team, EY, mobilized under TA9061 will be in country starting from 17 February 2025.
Cybersecurity Assessment of the Digital Health Project in Tonga has been completed. Presentation of findings and recommendations was completed on 28 April 2025. The NHIS vendor are addressing the recommendations from the report.
Gender data validation session was conducted online involving a system demonstration by the Ministry of Health (MoH) team, alongside presentation of gender data analysis (undertaken via Power BI using the system's data). Overall, the capability of the NHIS to enable gender-related data capture was confirmed during the session. Some opportunities to improve quality of data input, which will enhance the credibility and usage of the NHIS gender data were also identified.
Data Source: Project reports
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Digital HIS customized and implemented
Indicator: 100% of female obstetric patients transferred from the outer islands to Vaiola Hospital have a digital patient transfer record in the HIS
Achievement: 25
Progress/Status: All OBS referral are scheduled via the NHIS since 2023.
Data Source: MOH corporate plan<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Digital HIS customized and implemented
Indicator: 100% of patients have a unique health identifier
Achievement: 100
Progress/Status: Every patient presented to any health facilities in Tonga have an unique patient identifier and set of records that is transferrable across all health facilities.
Data Source: Project reports<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Digital HIS customized and implemented
Indicator: 90% of health workers are trained on HIS data collection and analysis, including gender statistics, for improved health services.
Achievement: 95
Progress/Status: Completed as of the final phase of nationwide roll-out on Ha'apai in June 2023.
Gender specific training conducted on 26 and 27 Feb 2025.
A refresher training is scheduled in May 2026 and another gender specific workshop is being scheduled in August 2026.
Data Source: Project reports<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Digital HIS customized and implemented
Indicator: Births and deaths are automatically posted to the CRVS system, including sex-disaggregated data
Achievement: N
Progress/Status: Linkage to the CRVS system is to be established once the new CRVS system (beyond this project) is ready for integration.
An initiative for the Statistics Department to assign staff to look at the linkage to the CRVS is in progress.
Data Source: Births and deaths registry reports
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: N<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: The enabling environment for the use of digital health improved
Indicator: in at least three ministries, including the MOH and the Women's Affairs Division of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: 3<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: The enabling environment for the use of digital health improved
Indicator: Digital health strategy, including gender elements, is developed and approved by the MOH
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: Drafting of Digital health strategy resumed in 2023 and is expected to be finalised by Q4 2024.
In country visit to Tonga by digital health strategy and policy development specialist was conducted in September 2024. Draft of digital health strategy in powerpoint submitted in early October 2024.
The final draft of the Tonga Digital Health Strategy 2025-2029 was submitted on 6 January 2025.
The digital health strategy has been finalized and submitted to MOH in April 2025 and approved.
Data Source: Digital Health Strategy
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: The enabling environment for the use of digital health improved
Indicator: Cabinet has approved relevant health sector bills for tabling in Parliament, with appropriate clauses around the use of ICT and data security and privacy
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA) submitted to legislative programme for 2024 and to be tabled for Parliament reading.
Translation of the Personal Health Information Protection Bill 2024 was completed before submission to the Legislative Assembly for their last session of the year. Bill is expected to be passed by end of 2024.
Bill was not submitted to the Parliament because of the change in Cabinet.
The bill has been resubmitted to the Cabinet to be tabled for Parliament hearing. Currently with the Parliament Secretary.
The AGO is still waiting for update on Royal ascent.
The Personal Health Information Protection Act 2025 (Act 31 of
2025) has been granted royal assent and has been gazetted on 17 December 2025.
Data Source: Cabinet minutes
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2021
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: The enabling environment for the use of digital health improved
Indicator: Training on data analysis of health information data and use of gender statistics to enable policy design and decision-making is provided to 80% of senior executives
Achievement: 10
Progress/Status: Analysis on the health information and data collected in the NHIS to commence by Q4 2024, once the NHIS has collected two years of data from all facilities.
Gender workshops were conducted on 26 and 27 Feb 2025.
Gender workshop program is being finalized to be conducted from 10 to 14 August 2026.
Data Source: MOH annual corporate report
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: 80
Actual value: 10<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Reliability, quality and granularity of health statistics, disaggregated by gender and age, improved.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Health data reporting is sourced from digital HIS (including integrated systems) to report on SDGs 3 and 5 health-related indicators and used to estimate health service costs
Achievement: N
Progress/Status: Nationwide collection of health data, including sex-disaggregated health information, is on track and in progress since December 2021.
Data Source: SDG reporting produced by government
Base year: 2019
Baseline value: N<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Annual government reporting on health policy integrates gender analysis.
Achievement: N
Progress/Status: Nationwide collection of health data, including sex-disaggregated health information, is on track and in progress since December 2021.
Data Source: MOH annual report
Base year: 2019
Baseline value: N<narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>A dedicated national gender health action plan focusing on SDGs 3 and 5 is approved.
Achievement: N
Progress/Status: Nationwide collection of health data, including sex-disaggregated health information, is on track and in progress since December 2021.
Data Source: MOH annual report
Base year: 2019
Baseline value: N
XM-DAC-46004-50028-002-GRNT0668Asian Development Bank<narrative>COVID-19: Pacific Disaster Resilience Program-Phase 2</narrative>The proposed program will improve the resilience of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga and Vanuatu to disasters triggered by natural hazards. It will support policy actions in disaster risk management (DRM) and provide participating Asian Development Bank (ADB) Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) with a source of contingent financing for timely disaster response, early recovery, and reconstruction activities.
2. The proposed program is Phase 2 of the Pacific Disaster Resilience Program, approved in December 2017 for Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu. Phase 2 will replenish the available disaster contingent financing for Tonga and add four new countries to the program. All seven countries will continue the collaboration on DRM under the regional technical assistance (TA) attached to the Phase 1, with its scope expanded to include the additional countries. The program is consistent with the objectives of the ADB Pacific Approach, 2016-2020, which serves as the operational framework of the ADB for the Pacific region and the overall country partnership strategy for the 11 smaller Pacific countries, including FSM, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.
The proposed program is Phase 2 of the Pacific Disaster Resilience Program, approved in December 2017 for Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu. Phase 2 will replenish the available disaster contingent financing for Tonga and add four new countries to the program. All seven countries will continue the collaboration on DRM under the regional technical assistance (TA) attached to the Phase 1, with its scope expanded to include the additional countries. The program is consistent with the objectives of the ADB Pacific Approach, 2016-2020, which serves as the operational framework of the ADB for the Pacific region and the overall country partnership strategy for the 11 smaller Pacific countries, including FSM, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Tonga, and Vanuatu.Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and AdministrationMinistry of FinanceMinistry of Finance and TreasuryMinistry of Finance, Banking and Postal ServicesAsian Development BankAsian Development BankTaniela Faletauhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=50028-002 (Closed)&officer= huusimaa@adb.org&division= Social Sectors and Public Sector Management Division&projectcountry= RegionalTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Solomon Islands-9.622662 160.1601Micronesia, Federated States of6.881125 158.2267Marshall Islands7.066215 171.191Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesStrengthening governance and institutional capacityFostering regional cooperation and integrationTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityAccelerating progress in gender equalityGovernance and capacity developmentEnvironmentally sustainable growthKnowledge solutionsRegional integrationInclusive economic growthEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)6000000Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration6000000.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Disaster risk financing expanded
Indicator: Climate and disaster finance unit set up in finance ministry (SOL)
Data Source: Country program document from government
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Disaster risk financing expanded
Indicator: Government budgets committed to PCRAFI premium in financial year 2019 budget (RMI, TON)
Data Source: Government verification
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Disaster risk financing expanded
Indicator: Government budgets committed to national emergency funds (RMI, FSM, SOL, TON)
Data Source: Annual budget documents from ministries of finance
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Disaster risk financing expanded
Indicator: Government commitment to gender-sensitive climate budgeting process published in Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) implementation plan (RMI)
Data Source: Annual budget documents from ministries of finance
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: DRM investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Sector strategies or policies (e.g., urban, energy, environment) with climate- and disaster-resilience and gender analysis and actions approved by cabinet (RMI, FSM, SOL)
Data Source: Approved documents from the relevant sector agencies
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: DRM investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Housing reconstruction strategy incorporating lessons learned from past disasters approved, and industry consultations on draft revised building codes completed (TON)
Data Source: Approved documents from the relevant sector agencies
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: DRM investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Six national- or state-level tabletop exercise or drills on disaster response completed (RMI, FSM, TON)
Data Source: Approved reports from national disaster management office
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: DRM investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Joint meetings of disaster and climate change committees or working groups held once in 2018 (FSM, SOL)
Data Source: Approved minutes and reports from national disaster management and climate change committees
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: DRM investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Emergency contingency plans developed (TON)
Data Source: Approved document from national disaster management office
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: DRM investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Five community disaster plans completed (FSM)
Data Source: Community plan documents
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Policy, governance, and institutional arrangements for DRM strengthened
Indicator: New disaster management plan with gender considerations approved (SOL)
Data Source: Approved document from national disaster management offices
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Policy, governance, and institutional arrangements for DRM strengthened
Indicator: Climate and Disaster Risk Financing Assessment completed, including assessment and recommendations on gender (FSM)
Data Source: Approved plans from government
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Policy, governance, and institutional arrangements for DRM strengthened
Indicator: Gender-sensitive climate change country program strategies prepared (FSM, RMI)
Data Source: Approved document from national disaster management offices or committees
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Policy, governance, and institutional arrangements for DRM strengthened
Indicator: Second Joint National Action Plan on climate change and DRM approved (TON)
Data Source: Approved document from government
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Policy, governance, and institutional arrangements for DRM strengthened
Indicator: Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) with gender actions submitted to United Nations and NDC implementation plans prepared (RMI)
Data Source: Approved document from government
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Policy, governance, and institutional arrangements for DRM strengthened
Indicator: Act for strengthening the disaster office through increased funding and/or staffing approved (FSM)
Data Source: Approved act from government
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: Policy, governance, and institutional arrangements for DRM strengthened
Indicator: Provincial and local arrangements strengthened for DRM (provincial boards established) (SOL)
Data Source: Reports from provincial governments
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: Policy, governance, and institutional arrangements for DRM strengthened
Indicator: Lessons learnt report for DRM finalized, with gender considerations (TON)
Data Source: Approved reports from national disaster management office
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>DRM strengthened in participating developing member countries<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Available pre-disaster financing increased to at least 0.5% of gross domestic product
Data Source: Finance ministries, program reports
Base year: 2018
Baseline value: N
XM-DAC-46004-49450-012-GRNT0640Asian Development Bank<narrative>Investment Facility 1: Renewable Energy Project</narrative>This proposed Tonga Renewable Energy Project (TREP) is the second project to be submitted under the Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Investment Program (PIREIP, FP036). PIREIP will help seven Pacific island countries transition to a renewable energy future. PIREIP's objective is to transform energy use and electricity production sectors across the Pacific to low carbon, climate resilient pathways. PIREIP's outcome will be expanded access to clean, resilient and affordable energy.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankN.K. Ranishka Wimalasenahttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=49450-012 (Active)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Private sector developmentPartnershipsInclusive economic growthKnowledge solutionsEnvironmentally sustainable growthEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)12200000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1017320.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1017320.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance956309.65Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1146406.92Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance11575.08Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance988198.04Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance6939.92Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance27657.49Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance443075.01Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance19430.02Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance362620.10Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance27926.20Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance560681.88Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance13402.76Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance19888.17Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance17888.39Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance19342.05Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance93488.64Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance8843.04Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2065374.53Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-1129991.36Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2059464.40Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-2032997.50Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance243112.15Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance7032.93Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance6490.12Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance125893.58Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance11693.49Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance61366.30Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance73684.82Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance214261.38Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-698324.19Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance26606.04Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance234164.08Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance98841.17Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance10273.21Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance89763.30Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance19099.36Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance20592.62Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance9513.82Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance26745.92Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance19669.49Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance75578.45Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance6390.98Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance30048.37Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance194023.35Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance414814.23Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance69570.73Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1426713.14Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance96299.13Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance616507.25Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance730165.91Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance447398.10Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance631280.02Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Battery Energy storage system (BESS) facilities on Tongatapu installed
Indicator: 10.1 MW / 19.9 MWh BESS on Tongatapu are installed by 2023
Achievement: 10.1
Progress/Status: Package TREP-01 Achieved (2022).
Contract for construction of grid stability BESS awarded August 2019 and expected completion November 2020. Commissioning delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Physical completion November 2021. Partial operational acceptance certificate issued January 2022 and contractor rectified defects. Commissioned October 2022 and contract financially closed November 2022.
Package TREP-02 Achieved:
A contract for the construction of load shifting BESS awarded November 2019 and expected completion January 2021. Commissioning delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Physical completion December 2021. Partial operational acceptance certificate issued July 2022 and contractor rectified defects. Contract financially closed May 2023.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2024
Target value: y
Actual value: 10.1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Battery Energy storage system (BESS) facilities on Tongatapu installed
Indicator: At least 20% of new jobs (technical/non-technical) are for women (Baseline: 0)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Achieved (2021).
23% of on-site technical roles were women. No non-technical roles on-site.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Battery Energy storage system (BESS) facilities on Tongatapu installed
Indicator: Central control center of TPL modernized
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Package TREP-13 (2024):
Lot 2 - Contract signed August 2022/works completed December 2023.
Lot 1 - Contract signed October 2022. initial testing completed, fine tuning underway, fully operational December 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2024
Target value: y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Grid-connected renewable energy generation on 'Eua and Vava'u installed
Indicator: 0.65 MW solar photovoltaic generators and 1.3 MW / 1.4 MWh BESS are installed and connected to existing power grids of TPL on 'Eua and Vava'u
Achievement: 0.65 and 1.4M
Progress/Status: Package TREP-03 Lot 1 Achieved (2024):
0.65MW and 3.8MW.
Contract awarded April 2020 and completion expected June 2021. Delays faced due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions and HTHH volcanic eruption. Practical completion December 2021 and partial operational acceptance certificate issued December 2022 for Vavau and March 2023 for Eua.
Eua and Vavau commissioned March 2023.
Functional guarantee evaluation completed Oct 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2024
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0.65 and 1.4M<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Grid-connected renewable energy generation on 'Eua and Vava'u installed
Indicator: At least 20% of new jobs (technical/non-technical) are for women1 (Baseline: 0)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Achieved (2021 & 2022): 27%.
All roles were technical - there were no non-technical roles.
Vava'u: female (2): 29%; male (5): 71%
'Eua: female (2): 25%; male (6): 75%
Total: female (4) 27%; male (11) 73%
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Renewable-based hybrid systems and mini-grids on outer-Islands installed
Indicator: 0.50 MW solar-based hybrid generation systems plus 4.3 MWh BESS and mini-grid are built on the outer islands
Progress/Status: TREP-03 Lot 2 Achieved (2024):
0.51MW and 5.1MW.
Contract for 4 Haapai outer islands and Niuafoou awarded March 2020 and expected completion December 2021. Delays faced due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.
Contractor did not mobilize until May 2023, after compensation for cost escalations resulting from delays associated with COVID-19 pandemic were approved in April 2023.
Kotu commissioned May 2024, Oua in Jun 2024, Niuafoou in Oct 2024, and Tungua and Moungaone in Nov 2024. Punch list items and additional minor works completed in Jun 2025.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Renewable-based hybrid systems and mini-grids on outer-Islands installed
Indicator: At least 20% of new jobs (technical/non-technical) are for women (Baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Achieved (2023):
Haapai - 20% of women recruited to assist with technical/nontechnical work.
Niuafoou - 21% of women recruited to assist with technical/nontechnical works.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Renewable-based hybrid systems and mini-grids on outer-Islands installed
Indicator: At least 90% of all female headed households and businesses have electricity connection prioritized (Baseline: 0% )
Progress/Status: Achieved (2025): 93%.
Final design includes concurrent connections to 100% households and businesses.
As of Jan 2025, 93% of FHH have electricity connections
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Renewable-based hybrid systems and mini-grids on outer-Islands installed
Indicator: 0.2 MV solar-based hybrid generation systems plus 1.8 MWh BESS and mini-grids are built on Vava'u outer islands
Progress/Status: Package TREP-12 Achieved (2025):
0.17MW and 2.9MWh.
ADB NOL to rebid issued February 2023, as first round of bids were non-responsive in meeting BDs requirements. Re-bid with revised qualification to enhance the competition of bidding process and IFB issued March 2023 and bids closed May 2023. ADB NOL and contract signed June 2023.
Hunga livened in Nov 2024, Otea and Falevai in Dec 2024, and Ofu livened in Mar 2025. Punch list items and additional works completed in Jun 2025.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Strengthening of capacity building installed
Indicator: Consultancy services provided through the appointment of CSC and PMU consultants
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: Recruitment of CSC firm and 3 PMU individual consultants completed and services provided up until project closing on30Jun25.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB�s project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Strengthening of capacity building installed
Indicator: About 2-3 power purchase agreements supported by transaction advisors
Progress/Status: Transaction Advisors supported 2 PPAs.
First was a wind PPA which was eventually not executed by TPL.
Second is for a PPA for 20MW of solar PV and 41MWh of BESS. Delays have been faced with land issues and TPL is awaiting Board approval to sign the contract.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB�s project completion report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 4 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Strengthening of capacity building installed
Indicator: Training includes:
(i) Capacity building program conducted for operation and maintenance of BESS and solar PV system with at least 50% participation of women (contractors/electric societies/community members)3;
(ii) Yearly business/ income generation skills training with men and women in each of the project sites, including modules on intrahousehold decision-making, sharing household labor and financial access and control;
(iii) 2 trainings per year on project planning and asset management maintenance with 30% participation of women (contractors/electric committees/community members)4; and
(iv) Training on sexual harassment and abuse for all MEIDECC, TPL and contractors involved in the project.
Progress/Status: (i) Completed in Jun 2025;
(ii) Held in Feb 2024 and Nov 2024 for the Haapai outer islands and in May/Jun 2025 for the Vavau outer islands;
(iii) Haapai training in Dec 2023 and Nov 2024. Vavau training in May/Jun 2025; and
(iv) Completed for TREP-01, TREP-02, TREP-03 Lot 1 and Lot 2 and TREP-12 contracts.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB�s project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Expanded access to clean, resilient and affordable energy for the population in Tonga at a lower cost<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Renewable energy generation increased as a percentage of power generation to at least 50% by 2024 (December 2017 baseline: about 10%)
Achievement: 25%
Progress/Status: On-grid: RE approx. 27% as of October 2023.
The signing of TPL's new power purchase agreement (PPA), for 20MW solar PV and 41MWh BESS has been delayed due to land issues. Once the new PPA is implemented, this target and Government's 70% RE penetration target, will be met.
Mini-grid: RE approx. 100% as of December 2024.
On Niuafo'ou, the 4 outer islands in the Ha'apai Group, and the 4 outer islands in the Vava'u Group.
Data Source: Project completion report
Actual value: 25%<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>At least 17,501 MWh of annual carbon-free electricity supplied to customers.
Achievement: 14045MWh
Progress/Status: Annual actual carbon-free electricity supplied between 2019
and 2024 has been between 7,364-16,042MWh.
For the period July 2024-June 2025 = 17,996 MWh.
Data Source: Project completion report
Actual value: 14045MWh<narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Reduced diesel consumption for power generation by at least 4.17 million liters per annum by 2024
Achievement: 2.2 million
Progress/Status: Annual actual diesel consumption between 2019 and 2024
has been reduced between 1.7-3.8 million litres.
For the period July 2024-June 2025 = 4.3m.
Data Source: Project completion report
Base year: 2017
Baseline value: N<narrative>Indicator 4</narrative>At least 13,616 tons of annual carbon dioxide emissions are avoided by 2024
Achievement: 10028.13
Progress/Status: Annual actual tons of carbon dioxide avoided between 2019
and 2024 has been between 5,729-12,480.
For the period July 2024-June 2025 = 14,001T.
Data Source: Project completion report
XM-DAC-46004-49455-002-GRNT0651Asian Development Bank<narrative>Integrated Urban Resilience Sector Project</narrative>The project is aligned with the following impacts: (i) living standards in Nuku'alofa improved , and (ii) resilience to existing extreme natural events and to the threat of climate change increased. The project will have the following outcome: Nuku'alofa residents have access to improved, effective and climate resilient urban services and infrastructure.
Outputs
Output 1: Effective flood risk management infrastructure implemented. To reduce flood risk, the project will rehabilitate and provide new flood management and drainage infrastructure at seven flood prone locations throughout Nuku'alofa, including the central business district, Vuna road, Salote road, Fanga, Haveluloto, Tofoa and Sopu. The project will also assist the Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) to review the current Land transport Division (LTD) funding arrangements and to prepare and implement a review of tariff structures and charges to achieve and maintain full recovery of operations and maintenance costs for public flood management and drainage infrastructure. The project will also assist the LTD to prepare a 10-year asset management plan and will provide capacity building support to operate, repair and maintain the new drainage network, strengthen revenue collection and asset management.
Output 2: Water supply service in Nuku'alofa improved. The project will reduce NRW through the rehabilitation and upgrading of Nuku'aola piped water distribution network and by improving TWB leak detection, monitoring, repair and maintenance capabilities. The project will also improve TWB service capacities by providing new field-testing equipment and vehicles, assisting the utilities board's integration of financial systems and providing capacity building to use numeric water supply models and field data to guide the planning and implementation of pipe distribution network upgrades. The project will also carry out a gender sensitive review the current TWB tariff structures and charges to achieve and maintain full recovery of operations and maintenance costs while ensuring that water supply is affordable and accessible to the poorest members of the community, and will assist TWB to a prepare a 10-year asset management plan and to develop policies and processes to support women in the workplace.
Output 3: Public and environmental health enhanced. The project will enhance septage and solid waste management and collection in Tongatapu by upgrading the Tapuhia septage and leachate wastewater treatment plant, constructing a new sanitary landfill cell, providing a new office and a mechanical servicing facility at Tapuhia sanitary landfill, and by procuring essential plant and equipment for waste operations, including waste collection trucks that will allow women to work as female waste collectors for the first time ever. The project will assist WAL to improve its financial management capacity and will review the current WAL tariff structures and charges to achieve and maintain full recovery of operations and maintenance costs while ensuring that waste services are affordable and accessible to the poorest members of the community. Considering WAL mandate to expand its operations to the outer islands, the project will assist WAL to explore possible economically and environmentally sustainable solutions for waste management in the outer islands, including the shipping of waste to Tapuhia. The project will also assist WAL to a prepare a 10-year asset management plan and to develop policies and processes to support women in the workplace. Additionally, the project will support the government in the delivery of a water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and menstrual hygiene public awareness program in schools, health centers and public buildings.
Output 4: Urban resilience strengthened. In order to address long term resilience and sea level rise, the project will prepare a gender sensitive Climate and Disaster Resilient Urban Development Strategy and Investment Plan for Greater Nuku'alofa area to guide further government urban planning and investments. 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Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance440401.14Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance109027.43Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance154621.40Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance412721.65Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Effective flood risk management infrastructure implemented
Indicator: 7.9 km of existing drainage network in Nuku'alofa rehabilitated by 2025 (2019 baseline: 0.0 km)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: For the Drainage Civil Works Contract W01A / Public Lands, works carried out by contractor, CJI as of 31 March 2026 -
- Temporary works - 95% completed.
- Site signage boards - 100% completed.
- Surveys and setting out works - 100% completed.
- Ahopanilolo Road and Hofoa Road utility poles relocation - completed.
- Rebar fabrication for Ahopanilolo Road drainage and Hofoa Road culvert - completed
- Construction machinery, equipment, materials and tools were on site.
- Orders were in place for HDPE pipes, concrete pipes flap gates, and geotextiles had been arrived.
- EIA approved by GoT and development permit and consent were obtained with approved Traffic Management Plan from the Ministry of Infrastructure.
- CESMP and SSEHSMP were provisionally approved by ADB and comments were submitted to CJI to address.
- Excavation works commenced at 2 sites - Hofoa Road (12m culvert section) and Ahopanilolo Road (drainage).
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources annual report
-MOI annual report
-Government of Tonga gazette
<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Effective flood risk management infrastructure implemented
Indicator: 4.2 km of new drainage network in Nuku'alofa built and commissioned by 2025 (2019 baseline: 0.0 km)
Progress/Status: For the Drainage Civil Works Contract W01A / Public Lands, works carried out by contractor, CJI as of 31 March 2026 -
- Temporary works - 95% completed.
- Site signage boards - 100% completed.
- Surveys and setting out works - 100% completed.
- Ahopanilolo Road and Hofoa Road utility poles relocation - completed.
- Rebar fabrication for Ahopanilolo Road drainage and Hofoa Road culvert - completed
- Construction machinery, equipment, materials and tools were on site.
- Orders were in place for HDPE pipes, concrete pipes flap gates, and geotextiles had been arrived.
- EIA approved by GoT and development permit and consent were obtained with approved Traffic Management Plan from the Ministry of Infrastructure.
- CESMP and SSEHSMP were provisionally approved by ADB and comments were submitted to CJI to address.
- Excavation works commenced at 2 sites - Hofoa Road (12m culvert section) and Ahopanilolo Road (drainage).
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources annual report
-MOI annual report
-Government of Tonga gazette
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Effective flood risk management infrastructure implemented
Indicator: Three new jobs for women in flood management infrastructure construction by 2025 (15 new jobs in total anticipated) (2019 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: For the Drainage Civil Works Contract W01A / Public Lands, works carried out by contractor, CJI as of 31 March 2026 -
- Temporary works - 95% completed.
- Site signage boards - 100% completed.
- Surveys and setting out works - 100% completed.
- Ahopanilolo Road and Hofoa Road utility poles relocation - completed.
- Rebar fabrication for Ahopanilolo Road drainage and Hofoa Road culvert - completed
- Construction machinery, equipment, materials and tools were on site.
- Orders were in place for HDPE pipes, concrete pipes flap gates, and geotextiles had been arrived.
- EIA approved by GoT and development permit and consent were obtained with approved Traffic Management Plan from the Ministry of Infrastructure.
- CESMP and SSEHSMP were provisionally approved by ADB and comments were submitted to CJI to address.
- Excavation works commenced at 2 sites - Hofoa Road (12m culvert section) and Ahopanilolo Road (drainage).
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources annual report
-MOI annual report
-Government of Tonga gazette
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Public and environmental health enhanced
Indicator: Of which 50% of participants are women and girls overall
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-WAL annual report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Public and environmental health enhanced
Indicator: Wastewater treatment capacity improved to 20,000 liters per day by 2025 (2019 baseline: 10,000 liters per day)
Progress/Status: The bidding documents is currently being reviewed and updated. Once approved, the bid docs will be sent to the bidder Diston Technology Limited.
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-WAL annual report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Public and environmental health enhanced
Indicator: Including at least six schools
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-WAL annual report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Public and environmental health enhanced
Indicator: A third cell is commissioned in Tapuhia sanitary landfill by 2025 (2019 baseline: two cells)
Progress/Status: The contractor is preparing for laying the earth/soil layer and geofabrics at the base layer of the cell 3. Geosynthetic Clay Liners (GCL) has been delivered to the site. Negotiation to fixed the sump pump to pump accumulated water in the cell is ongoing and an updated quotation should be provided by BBC. The has been delayed due to heavy rainfall during the reporting period. However, variation number 2 - Ramp improvement has been completed. A new proposal for the improvement of safety in access ramp was submitted to PMU for approval which including rain and leachate drainage.
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-WAL annual report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Public and environmental health enhanced
Indicator: Including at least three health centers
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-WAL annual report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Public and environmental health enhanced
Indicator: A water, sanitation, and hygiene and menstrual hygiene awareness program is delivered throughout Nuku'alofa by 2025 (2019 baseline: 0).
Progress/Status: Roll-out the distribution of hygiene products and other support (Target Hygiene awareness program and DMF Target 3.2, continuing to the end of the project in (in coordination with selected 6 schools and 3 clinics)
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-WAL annual report
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Public and environmental health enhanced
Indicator: Including major public buildings in Nuku'alofa
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-WAL annual report
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Urban resilience strengthened
Indicator: A gender-sensitive climate- and disaster-resilient urban development strategy and investment plan prepared by 2023 (2019 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: The Cabinet approved the gender-sensitive climate- and disaster-resilient urban development strategy and investment plan on 4 September 2025.
Data Source: ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2023
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Urban resilience strengthened
Indicator: A gender-sensitive, community-based disaster risk management program rolled out in two pilot communities in Nuku'alofa by 2025 (2019 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Continued coordination with TA responsible for the preparation of a gender-sensitive community-based climate- and disaster-resilient urban development strategy and investment plan under the Project.
Data Source: ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Urban resilience strengthened
Indicator: 10-year asset management plans prepared for the Land Transport Division of MOI, TWB, and WAL by 2025 (2019 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: EIA approved by GoT and development permit and consent were obtained with approved Traffic Management Plan from the Ministry of Infrastructure.
Data Source: ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 4 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Water supply service in Nuku?alofa improved
Indicator: Nuku'alofa water supply network nonrevenue water reduced to 25% or less by the end of 2025 (2019 baseline: 45%)
Progress/Status: ▬ Valve replacement works must be started before end of July. Shipment of equipment and materials are on-going.
▬ An epanet expert should engaged for the improvement of the water production system to be provided by ADB.
▬ Preparation of bid documents for G 09 water quality testing goods and items for TWB laboratory will continue when TWB provide the specifications.
▬ IURSP G09: Water quality testing goods and items for TWB laboratory - Prepare bid documents, advertise, bid evaluation, and award contract for this package.
▬ IURSP G10: Water tanks - Prepare bid documents, advertise, bid evaluation, and award contract for this package.
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-TWB annual report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 4 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Water supply service in Nuku?alofa improved
Indicator: 100% of TWB operation and maintenance costs are financed from water sales by 2025 (2019 baseline: 95%)
Progress/Status: ▬ Valve replacement works must be started before end of July. Shipment of equipment and materials are on-going.
▬ An epanet expert should engaged for the improvement of the water production system to be provided by ADB.
▬ Preparation of bid documents for G 09 water quality testing goods and items for TWB laboratory will continue when TWB provide the specifications.
▬ IURSP G09: Water quality testing goods and items for TWB laboratory - Prepare bid documents, advertise, bid evaluation, and award contract for this package.
▬ IURSP G10: Water tanks - Prepare bid documents, advertise, bid evaluation, and award contract for this package.
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-TWB annual report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 4 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Water supply service in Nuku?alofa improved
Indicator: Gender-sensitive tariff review conducted by 2025 (2019 baseline: None)
Progress/Status: ▬ Valve replacement works must be started before end of July. Shipment of equipment and materials are on-going.
▬ An epanet expert should engaged for the improvement of the water production system to be provided by ADB.
▬ Preparation of bid documents for G 09 water quality testing goods and items for TWB laboratory will continue when TWB provide the specifications.
▬ IURSP G09: Water quality testing goods and items for TWB laboratory - Prepare bid documents, advertise, bid evaluation, and award contract for this package.
▬ IURSP G10: Water tanks - Prepare bid documents, advertise, bid evaluation, and award contract for this package.
Data Source: -ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-TWB annual report
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Nuku?alofa residents have access to improved, effective, and climate-resilient urban services and infrastructure<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>400 hectares of urban land in Nuku'alofa improved through drainage and flood management infrastructure by 2025 (2019 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: For the Drainage Civil Works Contract W01A / Public Lands, works carried out by contractor, CJI as of 31 July 2026 -
-Temporary works - 100% completed.
-Site signage boards - 100% completed.
-Surveys and setting out works - 100% completed.
-Utility poles relocation - completed.
-Rebar fabrication for all drainage and culverts - completed
-Re-planting of mangroves at Hofoa Road, Sopu close to completion (Monitoring visit needed)
Data Source: -Government of Tonga statistical yearbooks
-ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources; MOI; TWB; and WAL annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>99.9% of households have access to reliable water supply services at all locations within Nuku'alofa by 2025 (2019 baseline: 59.0%)
Progress/Status: -Water Valves installation Works Contract W05A: Total Infrastructure Limited (NZ) 95% complete.
-Reagents and water quality testing equipment (package G-09) for TWB procured
- Two TAs, one for NRW diagnostics and one for KPI assessment for TWB mobilized in Q1 and Q2, 2026. Internal discussions for further TA support ongoing.
Data Source: -Government of Tonga statistical yearbooks
-ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources; MOI; TWB; and WAL annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Consumer access to reliable waste management services in Nuku'alofa increased to 97% by 2025 (2019 baseline: 85%)
Progress/Status: Tapuhia Landfill Cell 3 Civil Works Contract W04: Works were completed in October 2025 and currently under DLP. Cell 3 access ramp improvement works specifications and BoQs undergoing review with PIAC. Waste collection vehicles and equipment were purchased earlier (rear loader compactor trucks, septage tanker trucks, tipper and cane trucks, landfill operations equipment) and construction of the Tapuhia waste management office that have enhanced WAL's operations and services in Nuku'alofa.
Data Source: -Government of Tonga statistical yearbooks
-ADB mission reports, quarterly project progress reports, and project completion report
-Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources; MOI; TWB; and WAL annual reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-50028-003-GRNT0755Asian Development Bank<narrative>COVID-19: Pacific Disaster Resilience Program, Phase 3</narrative>The proposed contingent disaster financing (CDF) program will improve the resilience of the participating Asian Development Bank (ADB) Pacific developing member countries (DMCs) to disasters triggered by natural hazards and health emergencies. It will support policy actions strengthening resilience to disasters and provide a source of financing for timely emergency response and early recovery. The program is the third phase of the Pacific Disaster Resilience Program; the first phase was approved in December 2017 for Samoa, Tonga, and Tuvalu, and the second phase in September 2019 for FSM, RMI, Solomon Islands, and Tonga. In addition, ADB set up country-specific CDF programs for Cook Islands and Palau. Phase 3 will provide (i) another round of financing for (a) countries that drew down their CDF programs for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic (the Cook Islands, FSM, RMI, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga); and (b)Tuvalu, which drew down the funds in February 2020 in response to Cyclone Tino; and (ii) CDF for the first time for Kiribati and Vanuatu.Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and AdministrationMinistry of FinanceMinistry of Finance & Economic ManagementMinistry of Finance and Economic DevelopmentMinistry of Finance and TreasuryMinistry of Finance, Banking and Postal ServicesAsian Development BankAsian Development BankHanna Uusimaahttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=50028-003 (Active)&officer= algalperin@adb.org&division= Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SG-PSMG)&projectcountry= RegionalVanuatu-15.34968 167.0802Palau7.499893 134.5651Marshall Islands7.066215 171.191Micronesia, Federated States of6.881125 158.2267Tuvalu-7.470469 178.6715Tonga-21.16245 -175.2752Solomon Islands-9.622662 160.1601Samoa-13.62081 -172.4473Cook Islands-21.23471 -159.778Kiribati1.858188 -157.3652Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesFostering regional cooperation and integrationTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityAccelerating progress in gender equalityStrengthening governance and institutional capacityGovernance and capacity developmentPrivate sector developmentPartnershipsKnowledge solutionsRegional integrationEnvironmentally sustainable growthInclusive economic growthEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)10000000Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration10000000.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration0.00Asian Development BankDepartment of Finance and Administration<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened
Indicator: National preparedness and response plans for COVID-19 endorsed (COO, FSM, PAL, KIR, RMI, SAM, SOL, TON, TUV, VAN)
Data Source: Approved plans from government
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened
Indicator: National emergency or disaster management related bills prepared (KIR, SAM, TON, TUV, VAN)
Data Source: Approved documents from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened
Indicator: National strategic plan with gender, climate and disaster considerations approved (RMI)
Data Source: Approved documents from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened
Indicator: Health emergency acts, regulations and policies approved (COO, FSM, SAM, TUV, VAN)
Data Source: Approved documents from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened
Indicator: Gender responsive climate change plans prepared (COO, KIR, SOL)
Data Source: COO TNC, KJIP, and SOL NDC from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened
Indicator: Urban planning and land use policies updated (SOL and VAN)
Data Source: SOL National Urban Policy and VAN land subdivision policy documents from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: Policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened
Indicator: Climate Change Resilience Act, including provisions for gender mainstreaming, approved (TUV)
Data Source: Approved Act from government
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: Policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened
Indicator: Spatial Data Strategy approved (FSM)
Data Source: Approved strategy document from government
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Risk financing expanded
Indicator: Government budget allocations to national emergency funds/budgets and/or disaster insurance increased or maintained (COO, KIR, RMI, SAM, TON)
Data Source: Government budget documents from Ministries of Finance
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Risk financing expanded
Indicator: COVID-19 Economic Response Plans, and financing packages, including support for women, approved in all 10 countries
Data Source: Government budget documents from Ministries of Finance
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Risk financing expanded
Indicator: Climate change and disaster risk financing strategy approved (KIR)
Data Source: Approved document from government
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Health sector plans and regulations for COVID-19 approved (COO, KIR, RMI, FSM, PAL, SAM, SOL, TUV, VAN)
Data Source: Approved documents from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Asset management improved in 4 countries (COO, SAM, TUV, PAL)
Data Source: Asset management development plans, strategies or updated registry systems from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Local level DRM plans approved (FSM, SAM, TON, TUV)
Data Source: Approved DRM plans from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Gender responsive policies for improved building resilience approved (SAM, TON)
Data Source: Approved policy documents (Samoa building practitioners licensing policy and Tonga Housing Recovery and Resilience Policy)
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: State action plans for COVID-19 approved (FSM)
Data Source: Approved action plans from State governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: State of the environment reports with resilience and gender recommendations approved
Data Source: Published reports from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Water resources bills with resilience considerations approved (TON and VAN)
Data Source: Approved bills from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Integrated Vulnerability Assessments approved (TUV and KIR)
Data Source: Approved IVA reports from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 9</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Urban development plans, with commitments to consult with women and representatives of vulnerable groups and collect gender data, approved (VAN and PAL)
Data Source: Approved plans from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 10</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Cross-sectoral table-top exercises conducted (RMI and FSM)
Data Source: TTX reports from governments
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 11</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Gender, climate change and DRM incorporated into school curriculum (PAL)
Data Source: Approved curriculum from government
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 12</narrative>Output: Risk-informed investment planning processes and tools improved
Indicator: Maritime Authority Board established (SOL)
Data Source: Gazette from government
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Resilience of institutions and communities strengthened<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>National preparedness, response and contingency plans for COVID-19 implemented
Data Source: Finance and health ministries' reports
Base year: 2019
Baseline value: N<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Government agencies' expenditures are climate, DRR and gender tagged
Data Source: Finance ministries reports
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-53045-003-GRNT0774Asian Development Bank<narrative>Nuku'alofa Port Upgrade Project</narrative>The proposed project will upgrade the Nukualofa port, rehabilitate, renew and expand the existing infrastructure and improve the management and operations practices. The project outputs will result in the following outcome: capacity and operations of the Nuku'alofa Port improved. The project will be aligned with the following impact: safer, more reliable, and more affordable transport infrastructure and services in Tonga.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankJuan Francisco Gonzalez Jimenezhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=53045-003 (Active)&officer= csshim@adb.org&division= Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityFostering regional cooperation and integrationAccelerating progress in gender equalityAddressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesStrengthening governance and institutional capacityEnvironmentally sustainable growthRegional integrationInclusive economic growthKnowledge solutionsGovernance and capacity developmentPrivate sector developmentEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)45000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance8040.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance16740.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance8669917.53Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-8680957.53Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance49879.07Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2921312.03Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance19681.56Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance3867416.96Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1862329.03Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1214096.20Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance14679.91Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance15200.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2802303.18Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance975894.36Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance16918.99Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance3381925.41Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance79448.36Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1482280.42Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2085894.23Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2362421.39Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1427601.29Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance101566.34Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1779163.48Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance4032.76Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: International cargo wharves and supporting infrastructure extended
Indicator: Wharf 2 of the Queen Salote International Wharf extended by about 45 m (2020 baseline: total length of 110 m)
Progress/Status: Wharf 2 extended.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: 110 m
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: 110 m
Target year: 2026
Target value: 155 m<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: International cargo wharves and supporting infrastructure extended
Indicator: Four mooring or berthing dolphins constructed (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: All four mooring or berthing dolphins have been constructed.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: International cargo wharves and supporting infrastructure extended
Indicator: Channel navigation marker relocated and wave measuring device installed (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Channel navigation marker relocated and wave measuring device installed.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Four cargo wharves of the Queen Salote International Wharf rehabilitated (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: All four mooring or berthing dolphins already constructed. Navigation markers and wave measuring device installed. The port was commissioned on 31 October 2025.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: New concrete seawall built and existing rock revetment on the eastern side of Queen Salote International Wharf strengthened to increase climate change and disaster resilience; women making up 10% of the construction workforce, with equal pay and gender-sensitive work practices in place (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Wall built and existing rock revetment on the eastern side of Queen Salote International Wharf strengthened
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2026
Target value: 10%<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Container yard reorganized and upgraded (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Container yard reorganized and upgraded
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Port access road to be upgraded with solar-powered night lighting; a pedestrian crossing at the port entrance; and appropriate gender-sensitive signage for safe pedestrian access and the safety of women, children, and other vulnerable groups (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: On track to meet target. The port was commissioned on 31 October 2025. Upgrade of port access road expected to be completed by October 2026.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Port services rehabilitated (electrical upgrades, cameras, stormwater drainage, firefighting hydrants, tanks and equipment, foul water management, fuel tank with consumption monitoring, and CCTV) (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Port services have been rehabilitated.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Provision of gender-sensitive sanitation facilities for yard workers, with separate facilities for men (2 urinals and 2 toilets), women (3 toilets), and disabled persons (2), inclusive of locks and good lighting for safety; alongside a break room and emergency room with lockers and panic buttons, and external CCTV (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: The following have been provided: gender sensitive sanitation facilities for yard workers, breakroom added to substation, emergency room, and external CCTV
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: A gender equality policy implemented at PAT (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Gender equality policy document produced and updated following further consultation in January 2025.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: Asset maintenance plan developed, and at least 5 trained PAT staff (20% of whom are women) demonstrate increased knowledge of asset maintenance (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Asset Maintenance Framework document produced. Training completed.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: Tariff review undertaken, with regional benchmarking and recommendations for tariff reforms (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Tariff review undertaken, including regional benchmarking and recommendations for tariff reforms.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: At least 15 trained PAT staff (20% of whom are women) demonstrate increased knowledge of port terminal operations, health and safety measures, and security concerns and measures (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Training program (high-level content and timeframe) completed.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: All PAT staff demonstrate increased knowledge about the avoidance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment; sexually transmitted infections; and gender equity issues thanks to semiannual training (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: All PAT staff have undergone gender awareness trainings.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: Port security plan, including a COVID-19 response plan to mitigate the transmission risk of communicable diseases, prepared and implemented (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Port security plan prepared and implemented.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: At least 20 women trained in business skills to enable them to develop and manage their own microbusinesses (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Between 10 and 12 November 2025, a three-day CoCo RISE Superpower Business Bootcamp was organized for female-lead community business owners, with links to the port, in partnership with McConnell Dowell and Haskoning. Thirty women and youth participants, ranging in age from 16 to 81, took part in hands-on activities, including business concept developments, financial planning, safeguarding role-play, and the use of the Business Model Canvas.
90% of the participants completed a 30-day action plan and all received toolkits and certificates.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Capacity and operations of Nukualofa Port improved.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Container throughput capacity increased to 45,000 TEUs (2018 baseline: 30,000)
Progress/Status: All four mooring or berthing dolphins already constructed. Navigation markers and wave measuring device installed. The port was commissioned on 31 October 2025. Civil works, including new gate house and upgrade of port access road, are expected to be completed by October 2026.
Data Source: PAT annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Maximum length of vessels calling at the port increased to 220 m (2020 baseline: 180 m)
Progress/Status: Wharf 2 extension completed. The port was commissioned on 31 October 2025. Civil works, including new gate house and upgrade of port access road, are expected to be completed by October 2026.
Data Source: PAT annual reports
Baseline value: 180 m
XM-DAC-46004-55016-001-GRNT0807Asian Development Bank<narrative>Economic Recovery Support Program</narrative>The program will help Tonga restore and accelerate inclusive growth, which has been adversely affected by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. The program aims to achieve this by (i) strengthening fiscal management, (ii) improving the enabling environment for the private sector, and (iii) enhancing human resource management.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankAshish Narainhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=55016-001 (Closed)&officer= anarain@adb.org&division= Social Sectors and Public Sector Management Division&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Accelerating progress in gender equalityStrengthening governance and institutional capacityInclusive economic growthGovernance and capacity developmentPartnershipsPrivate sector developmentSome gender elements (SGE)5000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance5000000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Inclusive private sector-led economic growth in Tonga accelerated.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Government borrowing and guarantees of loans complies with provisions of the new Medium-Term Debt Strategy and guarantee policy, including for no external borrowing unless on concessional terms
Data Source: Government Budget Statements
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Decline in public sector wage bill as a proportion of total public expenditure
Data Source: Government Budget Statements
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-53258-001-LN4077Asian Development Bank<narrative>6 Megawatt Hihifo Solar Power Project</narrative>In October 2018, Tonga Power Limited (TPL) solicited tenders for the design, fabrication, delivery, installation, operation and maintenance of a 6 megawatt (MW) ground-mounted grid interconnected solar photovoltaic (PV) system over three sites of 2MW each in Tongatapu under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with TPL (the Project). TPL will provide the land suitable for PV installation and secure all sites, permits and approvals from government agencies.
Asian Development BankSunergise New Zealand LimitedAsian Development BankAsian Development BankAlix Burrellhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=53258-001 (Approved)&officer= aburrell@adb.org&division= Infrastructure Finance Division 2&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityAccelerating progress in gender equalityEnvironmentally sustainable growthKnowledge solutionsInclusive economic growthPartnershipsPrivate sector developmentEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)3000000Asian Development BankSunergise New Zealand Limited<narrative>List of project documents</narrative><narrative>Procurement contracts are between the private sector company and contractor.</narrative><narrative>Procurement contracts are between the private sector company and contractor.</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Growth of local economy supported
Indicator: Total domestic purchases during construction amount to at least $US 520,000 (2020 baseline: 0)
Data Source: [Client] annual development
effectiveness monitoring report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Local employment generated
Indicator: Number of jobs provided during construction phase amount to at least 60 (2020 baseline: 0)
Data Source: [Client] annual development
effectiveness monitoring report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Local employment generated
Indicator: Number of jobs provided to women during construction phase amount to at least 15% (2020 baseline: 0)
Data Source: [Client] annual development
effectiveness monitoring report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Solar power plant installed
Indicator: Total installed electricity generation capacity of
project increased to 6 MW (2020 baseline: 0)
Data Source: [Client] annual development
effectiveness monitoring report
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Renewable power delivered to the domestic grid increased<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Renewable electricity delivered by the project to offtaker increased to 8.219 GWh per year 2020 baseline: 0)
Data Source: [Client] annual development effectiveness monitoring report
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Annual emission of 5,501 tons of CO2 per year avoided (2020 baseline: 0)
Data Source: [Client] annual development effectiveness monitoring report
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Number of jobs provided during operation amount to at least 6 (2020 baseline: 0)
Data Source: [Client] annual development effectiveness monitoring report
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 4</narrative>Number of jobs provided to women during operation amount to at least 50% (2020 baseline: 0)
Data Source: [Client] annual development effectiveness monitoring report
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 5</narrative>Annual domestic purchase of goods and services amounts to more than $90,000 during operation (2020 baseline: 0)
Data Source: [Client] annual development effectiveness monitoring report
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-52030-001-GRNT0709Asian Development Bank<narrative>Strengthening Macroeconomic Resilience Program</narrative>This program aims to strengthen Tonga's macroeconomic resilience, including to mitigate the impact of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) through supporting government's COVID-19 response. The program seeks to achieve this through: (i) addressing sources of immediate and structural fiscal and PFM risks, and (ii) improving public sector and national human resource management to both limit the immediate labor market impact of COVID-19 and to encourage long-term growth. The program has completed 11 prior actions under two reform areas. A post-program monitoring framework promoting continued reform efforts towards the JPRM's medium term objectives, was agreed with government. It will guide continued policy dialogue, and coordinate TA to further program objectives beyond its completion date. Framework implementation will be supported by coordinated TA from all partners, while progress within the framework will be closely monitored and guide the development of future policy-based operations. Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankJames Webbhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=52030-001 (Closed)&officer= jwebb@adb.org&division= Social Sectors and Public Sector Management Division&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Strengthening governance and institutional capacityAccelerating progress in gender equalityAddressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesPartnershipsGovernance and capacity developmentInclusive economic growthEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)12200000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Sources of fiscal and PFM risk reduced.
Indicator: Cabinet approved an economic stimulus package to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on vulnerable members of the community which includes income-protection measures and support for women's groups. (FY2019 baseline: not applicable)
Data Source: Cabinet decision, COVID Action Plan
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2020
Target value: Approval<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Sources of fiscal and PFM risk reduced.
Indicator: Government approved and published the PEFA Agile Assessment and Gender Responsive Budgeting Assessment in partnership with the IMF.
(FY2019 baseline: Previous PEFA was approved in 2010)
Data Source: IMF PEFA Secretariat website.
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2020
Target value: Approval<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Sources of fiscal and PFM risk reduced.
Indicator: Cabinet approved regulations to improve compliance with the newly revised Revenue Services Administration Act. (FY2019 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Copies of the revised Regulations, Cabinet decision.
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2020
Target value: Approval<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Sources of fiscal and PFM risk reduced.
Indicator: Cabinet approved a systematic framework and policy for the recording and managing of public fixed-assets.(FY2019 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2020
Target value: Approval<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Sources of fiscal and PFM risk reduced.
Indicator: Cabinet approved a policy that establishes a liquidity buffer target band to support enhanced cash management. (FY2019 baseline: not approved)
Data Source: Cabinet decisions
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2020
Target value: Approval<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Sources of fiscal and PFM risk reduced.
Indicator: Accession of the Tongan Government to the United Nations' Convention Against Corruption.
(FY2019 baseline: not acceded)
Data Source: Confirmation from the UN Secretary-General that the Convention has entered into force
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2019
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2020
Target value: Acceded<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Maroeconomic resilience of Tonga endhanced<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Increase domestic revenue as a proportion of GDP through the improved regulation of tax and revenue collection (FY2016-2018 baseline: 24% average; FY2022-FY2024 Target 25% average or higher)
Data Source: International Monetary Fund Article IV staff reports
Baseline value: 24%<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Government liquid cash balances maintained within a target band (FY2019 baseline: daily cash balance equivalent to 3 months of recurrent expenditures on average; Target Cash Balance equivalent to 1 - 2 months of recurrent expenditures on avaerage by FY2022.
Data Source: National financial reporting documents
Baseline value: 3 months<narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Increased number of Tongans (including women) in the Ministry of Internal Affairs workers pools (December 2019 baseline: 511, 32% women; FY2022 target: 900, 50% of new workers are women).
Data Source: Ministry of Internal Affairs reporting
Baseline value: 32% women
XM-DAC-46004-52075-001-GRNT0567Asian Development Bank<narrative>Tropical Cyclone Gita Emergency Response Project</narrative>Tropical Cyclone (TC) Gita, a category 4 cyclone, struck Tonga on 12 and 13 February 2018, causing widespread destruction on the main island of Tongatapu, including the capital of Nuku?alofa, and the neighboring island of ?Eua. With sustained winds of 230 kmh and gusts to 278 kmh, it was one of the most powerful cyclones recorded in Tonga?s history. It is estimated that more than 79,500 people (or around 79% of the population) were directly affected. Destructive winds, storm surges and flooding from TC Gita caused severe damage to government buildings, homes, and infrastructure for basic services, including water supply, waste and sanitation, electricity, and communications.
The situation report number 4 issued by Tonga?s National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) on 15 February 2018 states that more than 4,500 people sought shelter on Tongatapu. Preliminary estimates show that about 50% of homes in on Tongatapu are damaged or destroyed (1,131 homes damaged, and 119 destroyed). Tonga?s historic Parliament House and other public buildings such as the Office of the Prime Minister, were destroyed. It is estimated that 80% of the electricity network in the greater Nuku?alofa area is damaged, affecting not only power supply but water pumps and thus water supply as well. The electricity network could take more than 7 weeks to be fully restored.
A draft TC Gita Response Plan issued by the government on 16 February 2018 estimates that immediate response and early recovery efforts to meet immediate humanitarian needs will require funding of $18.9 million (TOP$40.9 million) over 4 weeks from 12 February 2018. It states that humanitarian and development partner support will be needed to meet priority needs in the months to come.
The government declared a 28-day state of emergency for the whole of Tonga on 12 February 2018. Tonga?s NEMO is coordinating and monitoring relief efforts which are being undertaken by government agencies and local and international nongovernmental organizations. To date, efforts are focused on priority relief areas such as the provision of shelter, and the restoration of critical infrastructure, water supply and electricity. Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankErik Aelbershttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=52075-001 (Closed)&officer= eaelbers@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Environmentally sustainable growthGovernance and capacity developmentPrivate sector developmentInclusive economic growthGender Equity and Mainstreaming1000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>List of project documents</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1</narrative>Grant 0567: 0% of contracts awarded and 100% disbursed as of 17 Jun 2022<narrative>Output 2</narrative>Status of Implementation Progress: The special assistance grant was fully disbursed on 23 February 2018<narrative>Output 3</narrative>Tenders and Contracts Awarded: https://www.adb.org/projects/52075-001/main#project-tenders
XM-DAC-46004-54135-002-GRNT0693Asian Development Bank<narrative>COVID-19: Emergency Response (Additional Financing)</narrative>COVID-19 Emergency Response (Additional Financing) for Health - Disease control of communicable diseaseAsian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankKi Fung Kelvin Lamhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=54135-002 (Closed)&officer= klam@adb.org&division= Social Sectors and Public Sector Management Division&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesInclusive economic growthPartnerships470000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>List of project documents</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: N/A
Indicator: N/A
Data Source: N/A
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>N/A<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>N/A
Data Source: N/A
Base year: 2020
Baseline value: N
XM-DAC-46004-54238-001-GRNT0698Asian Development Bank<narrative>Tropical Cyclone Harold Emergency Response Project</narrative>Tropical cyclone (TC) Harold, a category 4 cyclone, entered Tongan waters on 9 April 2020 with sustained winds of more than 150km per hour. The cyclone produced a massive storm surge which coincided with a king tide, causing extensive flooding on the main island of Tongatapu as well as the ?Eua group of islands. It is estimated that 7,980 people (10% of households, or about 1,400 households, on Tongatapu and ?Eua) have been severely impacted and are in need of urgent assistance. Affected households have suffered damage to their homes with significant concerns about access to clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. Heavy damage to public infrastructure, particularly wharves, coastal roads, and power supply are recorded. The impact on food security and livelihoods as a result of loss of household food stores, damage to root crops and fruit trees is significant and will require an immediate and targeted response.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankSivou Beatrice Olssonhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=54238-001 (Closed)&officer= solsson@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-20 -175Strengthening governance and institutional capacityTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityPrivate sector developmentEnvironmentally sustainable growthGovernance and capacity developmentInclusive economic growth200000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>List of project documents</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1</narrative>26 May 2020 | Video: https://www.adb.org/news/videos/build-back-better-how-adb-helping-pacific-recover-tropical-cyclone-harold<narrative>Output 2</narrative>Grant 0698: 100% of contracts awarded and 100% disbursed as of 17 Jun 2022
XM-DAC-46004-56008-001-GRNT0824Asian Development Bank<narrative>Volcanic Eruption Emergency Response Project</narrative>The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai undersea volcano, located about 65 kilometers north of the Kingdom of Tonga's capital Nuku'alofa, erupted on 15 January 2022. The eruption produced an ash cloud that rose 30 kilometers (km) in altitude, launched an estimated 1 cubic kilometer of material into the atmosphere, and triggered a tsunami which resulted in inundation in Tonga and affected other countries, with waves recorded as far away as Japan, Peru, and the United States.
An estimated 85,000 people (84% of the population) were directly affected. Tsunami waves affected the west coast of Tongatapu (the main island), the island of 'Eua, and the Ha'apai group of islands, travelling up to 200 meters inland. The Government of Tonga reported three confirmed fatalities. The islands of 'Atata, Mango, Fonoifua, and Nomuka were the worst affected with all but the largest buildings destroyed, leaving widespread debris. The populations of these islands were evacuated to other islands where evacuation shelters were established. Government reported 293 houses across Tonga were damaged or destroyed and over 1,500 persons were displaced. Ashfall, measuring between 5-10 centimeters thick on Tongatapu, impacted all island groups, resulting in defoliated trees, buried crops, damaged public infrastructure and houses, and contaminated water supplies. These impacts led to food and water insecurity.
The government declared a state of emergency commencing 16 January 2022, pursuant to section 32 of the Emergency Management Act. The National Emergency Management Office coordinated and monitored relief efforts by government agencies, and local and international nongovernmental organizations. Immediate relief efforts focused on the provision of food, non-food items (including water containers, hygiene kits, and household items), shelter, and clean-up of the ashfall. The restoration of critical infrastructure and essential services, particularly international and domestic communications, were also prioritized. Restoration efforts were challenging due to the nationwide state of emergency in place for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Humanitarian and development partner support was critical to help the government meet immediate needs of the impacted population.
The government requested support from ADB under the Asia Pacific Disaster Response Fund (APDRF) on 25 January 2022. The UN Resident Coordinator, on 27 January 2022, confirmed the need for APDRF assistance and acknowledged that a contribution by ADB to support the government to meet immediate humanitarian needs, in partnership with the international humanitarian community, would be appreciated. Based on identified needs, a grant of $500,000.00 from the APDRF was approved to help fund expenses necessary to restore life-sustaining services, including but not limited to: (i) provision of medical kits, food, and bottled drinking water; (ii) purchase of water purification and sanitation systems; (iii) provision of transitional shelter; (iv) provision of personal hygiene kits; (v) site clearing; and (vi) safe disposal of useless rubble.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankSivou Beatrice Olssonhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=56008-001 (Closed)&officer= solsson@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Strengthening governance and institutional capacityEnvironmentally sustainable growthInclusive economic growthGovernance and capacity developmentPrivate sector developmentGender Equity and Mainstreaming500000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-500000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>List of project documents</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Not Applicable
Indicator: Not Applicable
Data Source: Not Applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: N<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Not Applicable<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Not Applicable
Data Source: Not Applicable
Base year: 2022
Baseline value: N
XM-DAC-46004-49450-036-GRNT0868Asian Development Bank<narrative>Pacific Renewable Energy Investment Facility: Nuku'alofa Network Upgrade Project</narrative>The project will convert the distribution network of the Nuku'alofa with climate resilient infrastructure. The project will (i) convert the open overhead network to covered area bundled conductors, (ii) replace overhead consumer connections to underground cables, (iii) convert existing old distribution poles to climate resilient high standard poles, and (iv) replace ageing distribution switchgear. The project will target the Area 5 of the Tonga Power Limited (TPL)'s overall plan of converting all 5 areas of Nuku'alofa network.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankWoo Yul Leehttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=49450-036 (Active)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNuku'alofa-21.13938 -175.2018Strengthening governance and institutional capacityMaking cities more livableAddressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesAccelerating progress in gender equalityTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityEnvironmentally sustainable growthGovernance and capacity developmentRegional integrationInclusive economic growthPrivate sector developmentKnowledge solutionsPartnershipsEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)7200000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance169680.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance322044.17Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance122875.09Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance9900.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance9632.13Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance68943.15Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance12144.09Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance12545.54Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance249856.92Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance82647.49Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance111936.71Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance84964.97Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance15818.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance12892.73Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance403880.95Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance342744.49Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance154192.25Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance84925.51Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance877843.25Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance199170.61Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance14488.05Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance87051.09Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance143599.62Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-245138.76Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance78179.97Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance251671.86Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance81367.56Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance182209.93Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Nuku?alofa electricity network system improved
Indicator: 16.5 km of 11 kV medium-voltage network rehabilitated and upgraded
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Ongoing.
As of 30Jun26, 8.75km (53%) has been completed.
10 contracts have been awarded (1 FAW, 2 works and 7 goods).
Implementation progress is 66%.
TPL requested that the last procurement package - OCB-P1 - be cancelled and replaced with a DC-P15 and an RFQ-P16 which ADB approved on 7Jan26. RFQ-P16 was advertised on 16Jan26 and the DC contract was signed on 12Jan26. In their BER for RFQ-P16 of 6Mar26, TPL recommended a rebid as none of the bidders complied with the RFQ requirements and for the RFQ to be split into 2 Lots which ADB approved on 20Mar26. The revised RFQ-P16 was advertised on 1Apr26 and bids closed on 21Apr26. TPL submitted a BER on 29Jun26 which ADB is reviewing. TPL target to award a contract by Aug26.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual reports.
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2026
Target value: 16.5
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Nuku?alofa electricity network system improved
Indicator: 50 km of 0.4 kV low-voltage network in seven villages rehabilitated and upgraded.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Ongoing.
As of 30Jun26, 31.5km (63%) has been completed.
10 contracts have been awarded (1 FAW, 2 works and 7 goods).
Implementation progress is 66%.
TPL requested that the last procurement package - OCB-P1 - be cancelled and replaced with a DC-P15 and an RFQ-P16 which ADB approved on 7Jan26. RFQ-P16 was advertised on 16Jan26 and the DC contract was signed on 12Jan26. In their BER for RFQ-P16 of 6Mar26, TPL recommended a rebid as none of the bidders complied with the RFQ requirements and for the RFQ to be split into 2 Lots which ADB approved on 20Mar26. The revised RFQ-P16 was advertised on 1Apr26 and bids closed on 21Apr26. TPL submitted a BER on 29Jun26 which ADB is reviewing. TPL target to award a contract by Aug26.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual reports.
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2026
Target value: 50
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Nuku?alofa electricity network system improved
Indicator: 1,240 customer connections (including all households headed by women) climate-and-disaster-proofed.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Ongoing.
As of 30Jun26, 910 connections have been upgraded.
TPL records show 1814 customers.
205 (out of a total of 446) are FHHs.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual reports.
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2026
Target value: 1240
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Nuku?alofa electricity network system improved
Indicator: 59 new households connected.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Achieved.
123 new household connections (30Jun26)/monitoring continues.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual reports.
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2026
Target value: 59
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Nuku?alofa electricity network system improved
Indicator: At least 25% of technical workers on the project sites are women
Achievement: 33%
Progress/Status: Achieved.
28% (31Mar25).
Total NNUP personnel is 57, of which 18 are women.
Of this, 16 (28%) are technical staff comprising trainee,
junior and senior line technicians/monitoring continues
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual reports.
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2026
Target value: 25
Actual value: 33%<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Project implementation capacity and gender inclusiveness of TPL operations enhanced.
Indicator: Project management supported through consultancy services.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Ongoing.
A Project Management Specialist consultant was recruited in May24.
The Safeguards consultant was recruited under a separate Safeguards TA but resigned, so TPL merged the position with the Gender consultant position. The position was advertised in Jun24 and a contract was signed with the successful candidate in Jul24.
A project accountant was recruited in Aug24.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual reports.
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2026
Target value: 1
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Project implementation capacity and gender inclusiveness of TPL operations enhanced.
Indicator: Gender mainstreaming guidelines in TPL prepared, approved and adopted by management.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Ongoing
The new Gender and Safeguards Specialist consultant commenced work in Jul24 consulted TPL's HR Dept and further consultations will be held to draft the guidelines.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual reports.
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2026
Target value: 1
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Project implementation capacity and gender inclusiveness of TPL operations enhanced.
Indicator: TPL staff, including at least 30% women, trained on project management.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Achieved.
TPL staff, including 48% of women, have been trained on project management.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual reports.<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Technical power losses and climate vulnerability of the electricity network in Nuku?alofa reduced.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Network restoration time shortened to 2 days.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Achieved.
The average network restoration in 2023 was 2 hours and in 2024, it was 54 minutes.
Data Source: TPL annual reports, project progress reports.<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Distribution network losses in Nuku'alofa reduced to 8%.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Ongoing.
Data Source: TPL annual reports, project progress reports.<narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Greenhouse gas emissions reduced by 38 tons/annum.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Ongoing.
Data Source: TPL annual reports, project progress reports.
Target value: 38 tons/annum
XM-DAC-46004-56138-001-GRNT0883Asian Development Bank<narrative>Pacific Disaster Resilience Program (Phase 4)</narrative>The program is the fourth phase of the Pacific Disaster Resilience Program, initially approved in December 2017. It will provide another round of financing for (i) countries that drew down for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic (Kiribati, Samoa, and Solomon Islands); and (ii) Tonga, that drew down funds in February 2022 in response to the eruption of the Hunga Tonga'Hunga Ha'apai volcano. The program consists of the following reform areas: (i) policy and institutional arrangements for risk management strengthened; (ii) systems, information, and tools for risk management, including risk-informed development, strengthened; and (iii) risk financing and public financial management to address disaster impact improved. All prior actions have been completed. The total program cost is estimated at $38 million, comprising $5 million from concessional ordinary capital resources and $33 million from ADB's Special Funds resources (Asian Development Fund).Asian Development BankAsian Development BankMinistry of FinanceMinistry of Finance and Economic DevelopmentMinistry of Finance and TreasuryAsian Development BankAsian Development BankMary Kimhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=56138-001 (Active)&officer= algalperin@adb.org&division= Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SG-PSMG)&projectcountry= RegionalTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Kiribati1.858188 -157.3652Solomon Islands-9.622662 160.1601Samoa-13.62081 -172.4473Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesAccelerating progress in gender equalityMaking cities more livableFostering regional cooperation and integrationStrengthening governance and institutional capacityTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityInclusive economic growthEnvironmentally sustainable growthGovernance and capacity developmentPartnershipsEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)10000000Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank2898745.87Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank0.00Asian Development BankAsian Development Bank<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative><narrative>ADB financing is released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions and not implemented through contracts.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Policy Action/s</narrative>Policy Action/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1
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Action 1: To promote resilient development, the Government of Kiribati launched and commenced implementation of the climate, disaster and gender-responsive Kiribati Development Plan 2020-2023.
Target date:
2022-12-31
Action 2: To improve gender-responsive preparedness and management of disasters, Cabinet approved and the Government of Kiribati commenced implementation of the Implementation and Action Plan for Women's Resilience to Disaster 2022-2025.
Target date:
2022-12-31
Action 1: To improve pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response:
(i) the Ministry of Health and Medical Services issued and implemented starting July 2022 updated standard operating procedures for entry into Kiribati following border reopening after the COVID-19 related closure, and
(ii) the Ministry of Education issued and implemented starting July 2022 a safe schools reopening and operational protocol for Kiribati.
Target date:
2022-12-31<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1
Implementation Period: Oct 01, 2020 - Dec 31, 2022</narrative>Policy 2: Systems, information and tools for risk management including risk-informed development strengthened
Outcome 1: High-resolution topographic and bathymetric baselines resulting from LIDAR-surveys applied to inform siting and design of resilient investments in at least two islands
Action 2: To strengthen protection of women and children who are particularly vulnerable during emergency situations:
(i) the Ministry of Women, Youth, Sport and Social Affairs issued and implemented specific referral pathways for women and vulnerable groups experiencing domestic violence during COVID-19, and
(ii) Cabinet established and operationalized the child protection working group, and approved effective June 2021, the child protection referral pathway.
Target date:
2022-12-31
Action 1: To provide support to 50,000 vulnerable individuals affected by the COVID-19 shock, the Government of Kiribati introduced and implemented an unemployment social benefit scheme that extends to the informal sector and provides significant benefits for women and people with disabilities
Target date:
2020-12-31<narrative>Policy 3 Outcome 1
Implementation Period: Oct 01, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020</narrative>Policy 3: Risk financing and public financial management to address disaster impact improved
Outcome 1: A social registry including vulnerability indicators is established and used to facilitate targeted transfers to vulnerable populations after a disaster event
XM-DAC-46004-55254-001-GRNT0915Asian Development Bank<narrative>Integrated Aged Care Project</narrative>The project aims to enhance the well-being and quality of life of older people in Tonga by providing appropriate, safe, and high-quality integrated health and care services, and support to caregivers. For the first time, Tonga will implement a multifaceted approach to aged care, recognizing that aging involves physical, emotional, social, and psychological aspects. The project will also support caregivers (who are predominantly women) to promote a more sustainable and positive experience in providing care for older people and a psychosocial approach to care. Climate change adaptation is effectively built into the project activities. The project is aligned with the following impact: a higher quality of life experienced by older people in Tonga. The project will result in the following outcome: integrated aged care system improved and expanded.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankNinebeth Carandanghttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=55254-001 (Approved)&officer= ncarandang@adb.org&division= Human and Social Development Sector Office (SG-HSD)&projectcountry= TongaVava‘u Islands Group-18.66423 -173.9973Tongatapu Group-21.16667 -175.16667Ha‘apai-19.75134 -174.30656Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityAddressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesStrengthening governance and institutional capacityAccelerating progress in gender equalityEnvironmentally sustainable growthPartnershipsInclusive economic growthGender Equity and Mainstreaming11500000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance395000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance124832.33Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance18271.10Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance18271.10Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance185314.60Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance18271.10Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance500578.09Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-518849.19Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance54502.18Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Aged care services and programs implemented
Indicator: Average daily users (500 older people, of whom 60% are women) can access the four community-based aged care centers to benefit from services and programs
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: Aged care centers' monthly reporting; M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports; PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data)
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Aged care services and programs implemented
Indicator: At least 80% of older people (of whom at least 60% are women) with suspected dementia will have individualized care plans implemented
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: Aged care centers' monthly reporting; M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports; PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data)
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2029
Target value: 80<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Aged care services and programs implemented
Indicator: Quality, gender-responsive, disability-inclusive, and climate-resilient service level (including standard operating procedures for reporting and case handling of abuse and gender-based violence) for aged care developed and implemented in community-based aged care centers
Progress/Status: Preparatory actions underway such as the development of SOPs, service standards and abuse prevention strategy framework.
Data Source: Aged care centers' monthly reporting; M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports; PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data)
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2029
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Aged care services and programs implemented
Indicator: Strategies to prevent older people abuse developed and disseminated with a specific focus on abuse of older women
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: Copy of strategies and progress reports produced and submitted
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2029
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Aged care services and programs implemented
Indicator: A group of climate change community champions established, including at least 50% women members and at least six older people
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports; PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability -disaggregated data); and semiannual ADB missions
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2029
Target value: 1<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Caregiver support and measures to recognize, reduce, and redistribute the caregiving responsibility implemented
Indicator: Caregiver allowance pilot implemented (of whom 90% beneficiaries are women; N = 405)
Progress/Status: A total of 204 caregivers for 209 older people (17 or 8% males and 192 or 92% females) has received allowance since project inception. As of February 2026, 180 caregivers are actively receiving allowances, reflecting 29 beneficiary exists due to death. The PMU is identifying replacement beneficiaries to main the program target.
Data Source: M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports; PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data); and semiannual ADB missions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Caregiver support and measures to recognize, reduce, and redistribute the caregiving responsibility implemented
Indicator: At least 80% of caregivers supported (including 90% women) increased their knowledge in providing safe, disability-inclusive, climate-resilient, and quality care to older people
Progress/Status: TTI signed the contract in October 2025 and training has started.
• 6 caregivers completed Cohort 1 - Level 1
• 21 enrolled in Cohort 1 - Level 2 (ongoing)
• 10 enrolled in Cohort 2 - Level 1 (ongoing)
Total of 290 caregivers are targeted to be trained by 2029.
Data Source: Pre- and post-training assessment by the training providers, PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data)
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Caregiver support and measures to recognize, reduce, and redistribute the caregiving responsibility implemented
Indicator: At least 80% of caregivers supported (including 90% women) reported strengthened leadership capacities
Data Source: Pre- and post-training assessment by the training providers, PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data)
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Caregiver support and measures to recognize, reduce, and redistribute the caregiving responsibility implemented
Indicator: At least 150 poor households and/or households headed by women received home modification support for older people
Progress/Status: 26 households for home modifications have been approved by the sub-committee. The implementation modality will be revised to procurement of materials and partnership with Tonga National University internship program to accelerate delivery and improve quality control. This activity is expected to start in June 2026.
Data Source: M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports; PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data); and semiannual ADB missions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Caregiver support and measures to recognize, reduce, and redistribute the caregiving responsibility implemented
Indicator: At least six education sessions on older people abuse and gender-based violence held for aged care centers' users, caregivers, Ministry of Internal Affairs, aged care center staff, care workers, health workers, police, and village and church leaders
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports; PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data); and semiannual ADB missions
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2029
Target value: 6<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Caregiver support and measures to recognize, reduce, and redistribute the caregiving responsibility implemented
Indicator: At least two community events held annually to encourage equitable distribution of caregiving roles, particularly among male caregivers
Progress/Status: PMU to meet with MIA to determine dates and venue.
Data Source: M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports; PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data); and semiannual ADB missions
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2029
Target value: 6<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Community-based and climate-resilient aged care centers established
Indicator: At least four gender-responsive community-based aged care centers constructed, applying inclusive design principles and climate-resilient features under the project
Progress/Status: Detailed designs for all four centers have been completed. Procurement is ongoing. The construction contract for the Houma Aged Care Center was signed with Ofa Construction on 11 May 2026. A kick-start meeting with the contractor and supervision firm was held on 2 June 2026, confirming site possession on 11 June 2026 and a construction period through April 2027.
Bid documents for CW01 (Community-bas ed Aged Care Center - Tongatapu Main Center for $2.5 million) is being revised by the Project Management Unit (PMU) following Procurement Specialist comments, while CW02 (Community-based Aged Care Center - Vava'u Network Center for $1.380 million) 2 and CW03 (Community-based Aged Care Center - District East Tonga for $1.370 million) were cleared. Request for proposals will be issued after approval of this memo for reallocation and updated Procurement Plan.
Deeds of lease for all four locations of the aged care centers have been secured.
Data Source: PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data); and semiannual ADB missions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Community-based and climate-resilient aged care centers established
Indicator: All four community-based aged centers are adequately equipped to conduct multifunctional, gender-responsive, and climate-resilient programs and services with operation and maintenance plans developed
Progress/Status: The construction contract for the Houma Aged Care Center was signed with Ofa Construction on 11 May 2026. A kick-start meeting with the contractor and supervision firm was held on 2 June 2026, confirming site possession on 11 June 2026 and a construction period through April 2027.
Data Source: M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports; community-based centers monthly reports; PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data); and semiannual ADB missions
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Community-based and climate-resilient aged care centers established
Indicator: At least 70% of staff engaged in the main and network community-based aged care centers are women
Progress/Status: The centers are yet to be built in late 2026/2027.
Data Source: PMU quarterly project progress report (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data); and semiannual ADB missions
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2022
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2026
Target value: 70<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Integrated aged care system improved and expanded<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>At least 80% of older people enrolled in aged care centers (at least 60% women) reported more resilient and improved quality of life.
Progress/Status: Not yet due.
Data Source: Individual care plan assessment, M&E firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment; and impact evaluation reports (including sex, age, and disability -disaggregated data)
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>At least 80% of supported women caregivers reported reduced caregiver burden
Progress/Status: Not yet due.
Data Source: M&E firm baseline, midline, and endline assessment and impact evaluation reports (including sex, age, and disability -disaggregated data)
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>At least 80% of supported women caregivers reported increased ability to build climate resilience
Progress/Status: Not yet due.
Data Source: M&IE firm baseline, midline, and endline assessments and impact evaluation reports (including sex, age, and disability-disaggregated data)
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-49450-012-GRNT0641Asian Development Bank<narrative>Renewable Energy Project</narrative>Tonga Renewable Energy Project (TREP) has three components: (i) a large BESS capacity on Tongatapu to ensure that the intermittent electricity generated from solar photovoltaic and wind power to be funded by private independent power producers can be stored and used overnight without negatively affecting Tonga Power Limited's grids; (ii) electricity generation from the most feasible renewable resources in Tonga in Eua and Vava'u islands, and in five outer islands (O'ua, Tungua, Kotu, Mo'unga'one, and Niuafo'ou); and (iii) grid technologies and management upgrade to adapt to new electricity sources in five outer islands. The project also includes capacity building and project management support, with an emphasis on providing women with training and economic empowerment opportunities.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankGrace Kinghttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=49450-012 (Active)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Private sector developmentPartnershipsInclusive economic growthKnowledge solutionsEnvironmentally sustainable growthEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)29900000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1854909.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance638848.24Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1960135.89Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance859833.38Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance717984.47Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1141441.56Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance647269.25Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance854246.38Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance257551.88Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-223710.29Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance45044.73Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Battery Energy storage system (BESS) facilities on Tongatapu installed
Indicator: 10.1 MW / 19.9 MWh BESS on Tongatapu are installed by 2023
Achievement: 10.1
Progress/Status: Package TREP-01 Achieved (2022).
Contract for construction of grid stability BESS awarded August 2019 and expected completion November 2020. Commissioning delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Physical completion November 2021. Partial operational acceptance certificate issued January 2022 and contractor rectified defects. Commissioned October 2022 and contract financially closed November 2022.
Package TREP-02 Achieved:
A contract for the construction of load shifting BESS awarded November 2019 and expected completion January 2021. Commissioning delayed due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Physical completion December 2021. Partial operational acceptance certificate issued July 2022 and contractor rectified defects. Contract financially closed May 2023.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2024
Target value: y
Actual value: 10.1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Battery Energy storage system (BESS) facilities on Tongatapu installed
Indicator: At least 20% of new jobs (technical/non-technical) are for women (Baseline: 0)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Achieved (2021).
23% of on-site technical roles were women. No non-technical roles on-site.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Battery Energy storage system (BESS) facilities on Tongatapu installed
Indicator: Central control center of TPL modernized
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Package TREP-13 (2024):
Lot 2 - Contract signed August 2022/works completed December 2023.
Lot 1 - Contract signed October 2022. initial testing completed, fine tuning underway, fully operational December 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2024
Target value: y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Grid-connected renewable energy generation on 'Eua and Vava'u installed
Indicator: 0.65 MW solar photovoltaic generators and 1.3 MW / 1.4 MWh BESS are installed and connected to existing power grids of TPL on 'Eua and Vava'u
Achievement: 0.65 and 1.4M
Progress/Status: Package TREP-03 Lot 1 Achieved (2024):
0.65MW and 3.8MW.
Contract awarded April 2020 and completion expected June 2021. Delays faced due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions and HTHH volcanic eruption. Practical completion December 2021 and partial operational acceptance certificate issued December 2022 for Vavau and March 2023 for Eua.
Eua and Vavau commissioned March 2023.
Functional guarantee evaluation completed Oct 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2024
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0.65 and 1.4M<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Grid-connected renewable energy generation on 'Eua and Vava'u installed
Indicator: At least 20% of new jobs (technical/non-technical) are for women1 (Baseline: 0)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Achieved (2021 & 2022): 27%.
All roles were technical - there were no non-technical roles.
Vava'u: female (2): 29%; male (5): 71%
'Eua: female (2): 25%; male (6): 75%
Total: female (4) 27%; male (11) 73%
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Renewable-based hybrid systems and mini-grids on outer-Islands installed
Indicator: 0.50 MW solar-based hybrid generation systems plus 4.3 MWh BESS and mini-grid are built on the outer islands
Progress/Status: TREP-03 Lot 2 Achieved (2024):
0.51MW and 5.1MW.
Contract for 4 Haapai outer islands and Niuafoou awarded March 2020 and expected completion December 2021. Delays faced due to COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.
Contractor did not mobilize until May 2023, after compensation for cost escalations resulting from delays associated with COVID-19 pandemic were approved in April 2023.
Kotu commissioned May 2024, Oua in Jun 2024, Niuafoou in Oct 2024, and Tungua and Moungaone in Nov 2024. Punch list items and additional minor works completed in Jun 2025.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Renewable-based hybrid systems and mini-grids on outer-Islands installed
Indicator: At least 20% of new jobs (technical/non-technical) are for women (Baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Achieved (2023):
Haapai - 20% of women recruited to assist with technical/nontechnical work.
Niuafoou - 21% of women recruited to assist with technical/nontechnical works.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Renewable-based hybrid systems and mini-grids on outer-Islands installed
Indicator: At least 90% of all female headed households and businesses have electricity connection prioritized (Baseline: 0% )
Progress/Status: Achieved (2025): 93%.
Final design includes concurrent connections to 100% households and businesses.
As of Jan 2025, 93% of FHH have electricity connections
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Renewable-based hybrid systems and mini-grids on outer-Islands installed
Indicator: 0.2 MV solar-based hybrid generation systems plus 1.8 MWh BESS and mini-grids are built on Vava'u outer islands
Progress/Status: Package TREP-12 Achieved (2025):
0.17MW and 2.9MWh.
ADB NOL to rebid issued February 2023, as first round of bids were non-responsive in meeting BDs requirements. Re-bid with revised qualification to enhance the competition of bidding process and IFB issued March 2023 and bids closed May 2023. ADB NOL and contract signed June 2023.
Hunga livened in Nov 2024, Otea and Falevai in Dec 2024, and Ofu livened in Mar 2025. Punch list items and additional works completed in Jun 2025.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Strengthening of capacity building installed
Indicator: Consultancy services provided through the appointment of CSC and PMU consultants
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: Recruitment of CSC firm and 3 PMU individual consultants completed and services provided up until project closing on30Jun25.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB�s project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 4 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Strengthening of capacity building installed
Indicator: About 2-3 power purchase agreements supported by transaction advisors
Progress/Status: Transaction Advisors supported 2 PPAs.
First was a wind PPA which was eventually not executed by TPL.
Second is for a PPA for 20MW of solar PV and 41MWh of BESS. Delays have been faced with land issues and TPL is awaiting Board approval to sign the contract.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB�s project completion report
Actual value: <narrative>Output 4 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Strengthening of capacity building installed
Indicator: Training includes:
(i) Capacity building program conducted for operation and maintenance of BESS and solar PV system with at least 50% participation of women (contractors/electric societies/community members)3;
(ii) Yearly business/ income generation skills training with men and women in each of the project sites, including modules on intrahousehold decision-making, sharing household labor and financial access and control;
(iii) 2 trainings per year on project planning and asset management maintenance with 30% participation of women (contractors/electric committees/community members)4; and
(iv) Training on sexual harassment and abuse for all MEIDECC, TPL and contractors involved in the project.
Progress/Status: (i) Completed in Jun 2025;
(ii) Held in Feb 2024 and Nov 2024 for the Haapai outer islands and in May/Jun 2025 for the Vavau outer islands;
(iii) Haapai training in Dec 2023 and Nov 2024. Vavau training in May/Jun 2025; and
(iv) Completed for TREP-01, TREP-02, TREP-03 Lot 1 and Lot 2 and TREP-12 contracts.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, semiannual safeguards monitoring reports, training attendance sheets, and ADB�s project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2025
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Expanded access to clean, resilient and affordable energy for the population in Tonga at a lower cost<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Renewable energy generation increased as a percentage of power generation to at least 50% by 2024 (December 2017 baseline: about 10%)
Achievement: 25%
Progress/Status: On-grid: RE approx. 27% as of October 2023.
The signing of TPL's new power purchase agreement (PPA), for 20MW solar PV and 41MWh BESS has been delayed due to land issues. Once the new PPA is implemented, this target and Government's 70% RE penetration target, will be met.
Mini-grid: RE approx. 100% as of December 2024.
On Niuafo'ou, the 4 outer islands in the Ha'apai Group, and the 4 outer islands in the Vava'u Group.
Data Source: Project completion report
Actual value: 25%<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>At least 17,501 MWh of annual carbon-free electricity supplied to customers.
Achievement: 14045MWh
Progress/Status: Annual actual carbon-free electricity supplied between 2019
and 2024 has been between 7,364-16,042MWh.
For the period July 2024-June 2025 = 17,996 MWh.
Data Source: Project completion report
Actual value: 14045MWh<narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Reduced diesel consumption for power generation by at least 4.17 million liters per annum by 2024
Achievement: 2.2 million
Progress/Status: Annual actual diesel consumption between 2019 and 2024
has been reduced between 1.7-3.8 million litres.
For the period July 2024-June 2025 = 4.3m.
Data Source: Project completion report
Base year: 2017
Baseline value: N<narrative>Indicator 4</narrative>At least 13,616 tons of annual carbon dioxide emissions are avoided by 2024
Achievement: 10028.13
Progress/Status: Annual actual tons of carbon dioxide avoided between 2019
and 2024 has been between 5,729-12,480.
For the period July 2024-June 2025 = 14,001T.
Data Source: Project completion report
XM-DAC-46004-56358-001-GRNT0943Asian Development Bank<narrative>Improving Economic Management Program, Subprogram 1</narrative>The proposed program will help the Government of Tonga implement reforms to mitigate fragilities intensified by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, and the 2022 volcanic eruption at Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai (HTHH) and associated tsunami waves. The program will also build resilience against disasters, which will be intensified by climate change. The program comprises two subprograms that will (i) strengthen public sector management and sustainability, and (ii) boost social and economic resilience in Tonga.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankWebb, James M.https://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=56358-001 (Active)&officer= jwebb@adb.org&division= Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SG-PSMG)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Some gender elements (SGE)Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesAccelerating progress in gender equalityTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityStrengthening governance and institutional capacityFostering regional cooperation and integration10000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance10000000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>Payments are released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, no contracts are awarded.</narrative><narrative>Payments are released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, no contracts are awarded.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Policy Action/s</narrative>Policy Action/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023</narrative>
Action 1: To improve public sector management, the cabinet approved for submission to the Legislative Assembly for enactment the new Public Financial Management Bill 2023 which will:
(i) improve fiscal management through the codification of fiscal responsibility principles and a requirement to prepare a medium-term fiscal strategy;
(ii) strengthen internal and expenditure controls through the establishment of an internal audit function that reports to an internal audit committee;
(iii) strengthen the management of government liabilities by requiring a debt management strategy, stipulating a numerical limit on the stock of government guaranteed debt, and setting out the criteria for the granting of future guarantees; and
(iv) support fiscal and debt transparency by providing guidance and deadlines for the online publication of budget documents.
Target date:
2023-12-31
Action 2: To support the implementation of electronic tax collections and improved tax administration, the Minister responsible for Revenue and Customs approved with immediate effect the Revenue Services Administration (Electronic Sales Register System) Regulations 2022.
Target date:
2023-12-31
Action 1: To improve public debt management and to achieve a sustainable fiscal policy the cabinet will approve with immediate effect regulations to the revised Public Financial Management Act which will include improved debt management and provide additional guidance on public financial management.
Target date:
2025-06-30<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025</narrative>Policy 1: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome 1: d. Number of Authorized Operators registered under the Secure Exports Authorized Operator Program reaches at least 2. (FY2022 baseline: 0)
Source: Authorized Operator administrative data
Action 2: To support domestic revenue mobilization and remove distortions for the tax system, the cabinet will approve with immediate effect tax reforms that, among other provisions, reduce perpetual tax exemptions.
Target date:
2025-06-30
Action 1: To improve public sector management, the cabinet approved for submission to the Legislative Assembly for enactment the new Public Financial Management Bill 2023 which will:
(i) improve fiscal management through the codification of fiscal responsibility principles and a requirement to prepare a medium-term fiscal strategy;
(ii) strengthen internal and expenditure controls through the establishment of an internal audit function that reports to an internal audit committee;
(iii) strengthen the management of government liabilities by requiring a debt management strategy, stipulating a numerical limit on the stock of government guaranteed debt, and setting out the criteria for the granting of future guarantees; and
(iv) support fiscal and debt transparency by providing guidance and deadlines for the online publication of budget documents.
Target date:
2023-12-31<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 2
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023</narrative>Policy 1: Public sector management and sustainability improved
NA
Action 2: To support the implementation of electronic tax collections and improved tax administration, the Minister responsible for Revenue and Customs approved with immediate effect the Revenue Services Administration (Electronic Sales Register System) Regulations 2022.
Target date:
2023-12-31
Action 1: To improve public debt management and to achieve a sustainable fiscal policy the cabinet will approve with immediate effect regulations to the revised Public Financial Management Act which will include improved debt management and provide additional guidance on public financial management.
Target date:
2025-06-30<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 2
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025</narrative>Policy 1: Public sector management and sustainability improved
NA
Action 2: To support domestic revenue mobilization and remove distortions for the tax system, the cabinet will approve with immediate effect tax reforms that, among other provisions, reduce perpetual tax exemptions.
Target date:
2025-06-30
Action 1: 1.3. To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023-2033 which:
(i) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
(ii) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities.
(iii) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.
Target date:
2023-12-31<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023</narrative>Policy 2: Social and Economic resilience enhanced
NA
Action 2: 1.4. To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the Minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.
Target date:
2023-12-31
Action 3: 1.5. To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.
Target date:
2023-12-31
Action 1: 2.3 To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the Government, through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, will approve an adaptive social protection framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies.
Target date:
2025-06-30<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025</narrative>Policy 2: Social and Economic resilience enhanced
NA
Action 2: 2.4 To further improve export competitiveness and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet will approve the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.
Target date:
2025-06-30
Action 3: 2.5 To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet will submit to Parliament for enactment proposed legislation on Competition and/or Consumer Protection.
Target date:
2025-06-30
Action 1: 1.3. To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023-2033 which:
(i) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
(ii) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities.
(iii) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.
Target date:
2023-12-31<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 2
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023</narrative>Policy 2: Social and Economic resilience enhanced
NA
Action 2: 1.4. To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the Minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.
Target date:
2023-12-31
Action 3: 1.5. To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.
Target date:
2023-12-31
Action 1: 2.3 To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the Government, through the Ministry of Internal Affairs, will approve an adaptive social protection framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies.
Target date:
2025-06-30<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 2
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025</narrative>Policy 2: Social and Economic resilience enhanced
NA
Action 2: 2.4 To further improve export competitiveness and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet will approve the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.
Target date:
2025-06-30
Action 3: 2.5 To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet will submit to Parliament for enactment proposed legislation on Competition and/or Consumer Protection.
Target date:
2025-06-30
XM-DAC-46004-49450-043-GRNT0978Asian Development Bank<narrative>Grid Enhancement for Sustainable Energy Transition Project (formerly Grid Strengthening Project)</narrative>The project aims to help the Government of Tonga meet its renewable energy target by constructing a new 33 kilovolt (kV) electricity network to evacuate energy from a solar power plant and upgrading a portion of the existing 11 kV network. The project will (i) strengthen the capacity of Tonga Power Limited (TPL) in constructing and maintaining the 33 kV network and (ii) support TPL in developing corporate-level gender policies and action plans. The project aims to significantly reduce Tonga's reliance on fossil fuels, enhance the disaster resilience of its power grid, and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to combating climate change.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankPriambodo, Architrandihttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=49450-043 (Approved)&officer= apriambodo@adb.org&division= Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Some gender elements (SGE)Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesAccelerating progress in gender equalityTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityMaking cities more livableStrengthening governance and institutional capacity1000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Investment Facility Report</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Capacity development and support provided.
Indicator: TPL staff, of whom 20% are women, trained in installation and technical operation and maintenance of the 33 kV grid.
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: TPL annual reports; project progress reports; training attendance record.
Baseline year: 2023
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2028
Target value: TBD<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Capacity development and support provided.
Indicator: Gender policy and social inclusion action plan developed and approved for TPL.
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: Gender policy and social inclusion action plan documented and approved by TPL.
Baseline year: 2023
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2028
Target value: TBD<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Transmission infrastructure to deliver renewable energy supply enhanced.
Indicator: 11.5 km of 33 kV medium-voltage network constructed to evacuate power from the 20 MW solar power plant to the power dispatch center.
Progress/Status: Preparation of bidding documents for the 33kV connection from the Fualu solar power plant to the Popua substation and the 11kV feeder upgrade is on hold until issues with the 20MW Fualu solar PV project (RAPID Project) are resolved.
The issuance of the invitation for bid is contingent on the signing of the PPA for the 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic in Fualu (RAPID Project).
Data Source: TPL annual reports; project progress reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Transmission infrastructure to deliver renewable energy supply enhanced.
Indicator: 7.5 km of the existing 11 kV transmission line rehabilitated and upgraded.
Progress/Status: Preparation of bidding documents for the 33kV connection from the Fualu solar power plant to the Popua substation and the 11kV feeder upgrade is on hold until issues with the 20MW Fualu solar PV project (RAPID Project) are resolved.
The issuance of the invitation for bid is contingent on the signing of the PPA for the 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic in Fualu (RAPID Project).
Data Source: TPL annual reports; project progress reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Supply of clean and reliable electricity increased.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>The amount of energy evacuated from the 20 MW solar power plant is at least 54,000 MWh/year.
Progress/Status: In progress. The achievement of this indicator will be tracked in 2029.
Data Source: Documented report of TPL metered data input from IPP connection; project progress reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>At least 5,200 kl of diesel use to be avoided, thus reducing an estimated 13,000 tons of annual GHG emission.
Progress/Status: In progress. The achievement of this indicator will be tracked in 2029.
Data Source: Project progress reports that contain the calculation of GHG emissions from the energy data in a.
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-49450-043-GRNT0979Asian Development Bank<narrative>Grid Enhancement for Sustainable Energy Transition Project (formerly Grid Strengthening Project)</narrative>The project aims to help the Government of Tonga meet its renewable energy target by constructing a new 33 kilovolt (kV) electricity network to evacuate energy from a solar power plant and upgrading a portion of the existing 11 kV network. The project will (i) strengthen the capacity of Tonga Power Limited (TPL) in constructing and maintaining the 33 kV network and (ii) support TPL in developing corporate-level gender policies and action plans. The project aims to significantly reduce Tonga's reliance on fossil fuels, enhance the disaster resilience of its power grid, and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to combating climate change.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankPriambodo, Architrandihttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=49450-043 (Approved)&officer= apriambodo@adb.org&division= Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Some gender elements (SGE)Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesAccelerating progress in gender equalityTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityMaking cities more livableStrengthening governance and institutional capacity1500000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance18900.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance4637.50Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance5508.75Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance4649.97Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance3784.79Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance9408.32Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Investment Facility Report</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Capacity development and support provided.
Indicator: TPL staff, of whom 20% are women, trained in installation and technical operation and maintenance of the 33 kV grid.
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: TPL annual reports; project progress reports; training attendance record.
Baseline year: 2023
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2028
Target value: TBD<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Capacity development and support provided.
Indicator: Gender policy and social inclusion action plan developed and approved for TPL.
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: Gender policy and social inclusion action plan documented and approved by TPL.
Baseline year: 2023
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2028
Target value: TBD<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Transmission infrastructure to deliver renewable energy supply enhanced.
Indicator: 11.5 km of 33 kV medium-voltage network constructed to evacuate power from the 20 MW solar power plant to the power dispatch center.
Progress/Status: Preparation of bidding documents for the 33kV connection from the Fualu solar power plant to the Popua substation and the 11kV feeder upgrade is on hold until issues with the 20MW Fualu solar PV project (RAPID Project) are resolved.
The issuance of the invitation for bid is contingent on the signing of the PPA for the 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic in Fualu (RAPID Project).
Data Source: TPL annual reports; project progress reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Transmission infrastructure to deliver renewable energy supply enhanced.
Indicator: 7.5 km of the existing 11 kV transmission line rehabilitated and upgraded.
Progress/Status: Preparation of bidding documents for the 33kV connection from the Fualu solar power plant to the Popua substation and the 11kV feeder upgrade is on hold until issues with the 20MW Fualu solar PV project (RAPID Project) are resolved.
The issuance of the invitation for bid is contingent on the signing of the PPA for the 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic in Fualu (RAPID Project).
Data Source: TPL annual reports; project progress reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Supply of clean and reliable electricity increased.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>The amount of energy evacuated from the 20 MW solar power plant is at least 54,000 MWh/year.
Progress/Status: In progress. The achievement of this indicator will be tracked in 2029.
Data Source: Documented report of TPL metered data input from IPP connection; project progress reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>At least 5,200 kl of diesel use to be avoided, thus reducing an estimated 13,000 tons of annual GHG emission.
Progress/Status: In progress. The achievement of this indicator will be tracked in 2029.
Data Source: Project progress reports that contain the calculation of GHG emissions from the energy data in a.
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-49450-043-GRNT0980Asian Development Bank<narrative>Grid Enhancement for Sustainable Energy Transition Project (formerly Grid Strengthening Project)</narrative>The project aims to help the Government of Tonga meet its renewable energy target by constructing a new 33 kilovolt (kV) electricity network to evacuate energy from a solar power plant and upgrading a portion of the existing 11 kV network. The project will (i) strengthen the capacity of Tonga Power Limited (TPL) in constructing and maintaining the 33 kV network and (ii) support TPL in developing corporate-level gender policies and action plans. The project aims to significantly reduce Tonga's reliance on fossil fuels, enhance the disaster resilience of its power grid, and demonstrate a steadfast commitment to combating climate change.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankPriambodo, Architrandihttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=49450-043 (Approved)&officer= apriambodo@adb.org&division= Energy Sector Office (SG-ENE)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Some gender elements (SGE)Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesAccelerating progress in gender equalityTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityMaking cities more livableStrengthening governance and institutional capacity2100000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Investment Facility Report</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Capacity development and support provided.
Indicator: TPL staff, of whom 20% are women, trained in installation and technical operation and maintenance of the 33 kV grid.
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: TPL annual reports; project progress reports; training attendance record.
Baseline year: 2023
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2028
Target value: TBD<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Capacity development and support provided.
Indicator: Gender policy and social inclusion action plan developed and approved for TPL.
Progress/Status: Not due to start.
Data Source: Gender policy and social inclusion action plan documented and approved by TPL.
Baseline year: 2023
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2028
Target value: TBD<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Transmission infrastructure to deliver renewable energy supply enhanced.
Indicator: 11.5 km of 33 kV medium-voltage network constructed to evacuate power from the 20 MW solar power plant to the power dispatch center.
Progress/Status: Preparation of bidding documents for the 33kV connection from the Fualu solar power plant to the Popua substation and the 11kV feeder upgrade is on hold until issues with the 20MW Fualu solar PV project (RAPID Project) are resolved.
The issuance of the invitation for bid is contingent on the signing of the PPA for the 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic in Fualu (RAPID Project).
Data Source: TPL annual reports; project progress reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Transmission infrastructure to deliver renewable energy supply enhanced.
Indicator: 7.5 km of the existing 11 kV transmission line rehabilitated and upgraded.
Progress/Status: Preparation of bidding documents for the 33kV connection from the Fualu solar power plant to the Popua substation and the 11kV feeder upgrade is on hold until issues with the 20MW Fualu solar PV project (RAPID Project) are resolved.
The issuance of the invitation for bid is contingent on the signing of the PPA for the 20-megawatt solar photovoltaic in Fualu (RAPID Project).
Data Source: TPL annual reports; project progress reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Supply of clean and reliable electricity increased.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>The amount of energy evacuated from the 20 MW solar power plant is at least 54,000 MWh/year.
Progress/Status: In progress. The achievement of this indicator will be tracked in 2029.
Data Source: Documented report of TPL metered data input from IPP connection; project progress reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>At least 5,200 kl of diesel use to be avoided, thus reducing an estimated 13,000 tons of annual GHG emission.
Progress/Status: In progress. The achievement of this indicator will be tracked in 2029.
Data Source: Project progress reports that contain the calculation of GHG emissions from the energy data in a.
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-53045-004-GRNT0889Asian Development Bank<narrative>Nuku'alofa Port Upgrade Project</narrative>The project will upgrade the Nukualofa port, rehabilitate, renew and expand the existing infrastructure and improve the management and operations practices. The project outputs will result in the following outcome: capacity and operations of the Nukualofa Port improved. The project will be aligned with the following impact: safer, more reliable, and more affordable transport infrastructure and services in Tonga.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankShim, Cha-Sanghttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=53045-003 (Active)&officer= csshim@adb.org&division= Transport Sector Office (SG-TRA)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Effective gender mainstreaming (EGM)Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalitiesAccelerating progress in gender equalityTackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainabilityStrengthening governance and institutional capacityFostering regional cooperation and integration10000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1134879.99Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance18856.98Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1411951.34Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2408100.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance3168877.82Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance318507.47Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance19434.55Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance-3506819.84Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance21604.71Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance17886.55Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance943067.91Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1057954.99Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: International cargo wharves and supporting infrastructure extended
Indicator: Wharf 2 of the Queen Salote International Wharf extended by about 45 m (2020 baseline: total length of 110 m)
Progress/Status: Wharf 2 extended.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: 110 m
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: 110 m
Target year: 2026
Target value: 155 m<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: International cargo wharves and supporting infrastructure extended
Indicator: Four mooring or berthing dolphins constructed (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: All four mooring or berthing dolphins have been constructed.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: International cargo wharves and supporting infrastructure extended
Indicator: Channel navigation marker relocated and wave measuring device installed (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Channel navigation marker relocated and wave measuring device installed.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Four cargo wharves of the Queen Salote International Wharf rehabilitated (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: All four mooring or berthing dolphins already constructed. Navigation markers and wave measuring device installed. The port was commissioned on 31 October 2025.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: New concrete seawall built and existing rock revetment on the eastern side of Queen Salote International Wharf strengthened to increase climate change and disaster resilience; women making up 10% of the construction workforce, with equal pay and gender-sensitive work practices in place (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Wall built and existing rock revetment on the eastern side of Queen Salote International Wharf strengthened
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: 0
Target year: 2026
Target value: 10%<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Container yard reorganized and upgraded (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Container yard reorganized and upgraded
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Port access road to be upgraded with solar-powered night lighting; a pedestrian crossing at the port entrance; and appropriate gender-sensitive signage for safe pedestrian access and the safety of women, children, and other vulnerable groups (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: On track to meet target. The port was commissioned on 31 October 2025. Upgrade of port access road expected to be completed by October 2026.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Port services rehabilitated (electrical upgrades, cameras, stormwater drainage, firefighting hydrants, tanks and equipment, foul water management, fuel tank with consumption monitoring, and CCTV) (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Port services have been rehabilitated.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Port infrastructure rehabilitated
Indicator: Provision of gender-sensitive sanitation facilities for yard workers, with separate facilities for men (2 urinals and 2 toilets), women (3 toilets), and disabled persons (2), inclusive of locks and good lighting for safety; alongside a break room and emergency room with lockers and panic buttons, and external CCTV (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: The following have been provided: gender sensitive sanitation facilities for yard workers, breakroom added to substation, emergency room, and external CCTV
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: A gender equality policy implemented at PAT (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Gender equality policy document produced and updated following further consultation in January 2025.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: Asset maintenance plan developed, and at least 5 trained PAT staff (20% of whom are women) demonstrate increased knowledge of asset maintenance (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Asset Maintenance Framework document produced. Training completed.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: Tariff review undertaken, with regional benchmarking and recommendations for tariff reforms (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Tariff review undertaken, including regional benchmarking and recommendations for tariff reforms.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: At least 15 trained PAT staff (20% of whom are women) demonstrate increased knowledge of port terminal operations, health and safety measures, and security concerns and measures (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Training program (high-level content and timeframe) completed.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: All PAT staff demonstrate increased knowledge about the avoidance of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment; sexually transmitted infections; and gender equity issues thanks to semiannual training (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: All PAT staff have undergone gender awareness trainings.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: Port security plan, including a COVID-19 response plan to mitigate the transmission risk of communicable diseases, prepared and implemented (2020 baseline: not applicable)
Progress/Status: Port security plan prepared and implemented.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: Port operations and management improved
Indicator: At least 20 women trained in business skills to enable them to develop and manage their own microbusinesses (2020 baseline: 0)
Progress/Status: Between 10 and 12 November 2025, a three-day CoCo RISE Superpower Business Bootcamp was organized for female-lead community business owners, with links to the port, in partnership with McConnell Dowell and Haskoning. Thirty women and youth participants, ranging in age from 16 to 81, took part in hands-on activities, including business concept developments, financial planning, safeguarding role-play, and the use of the Business Model Canvas.
90% of the participants completed a 30-day action plan and all received toolkits and certificates.
Data Source: MOI quarterly project progress reports and PAT's annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Capacity and operations of Nukualofa Port improved.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>Container throughput capacity increased to 45,000 TEUs (2018 baseline: 30,000)
Progress/Status: All four mooring or berthing dolphins already constructed. Navigation markers and wave measuring device installed. The port was commissioned on 31 October 2025. Civil works, including new gate house and upgrade of port access road, are expected to be completed by October 2026.
Data Source: PAT annual reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Maximum length of vessels calling at the port increased to 220 m (2020 baseline: 180 m)
Progress/Status: Wharf 2 extension completed. The port was commissioned on 31 October 2025. Civil works, including new gate house and upgrade of port access road, are expected to be completed by October 2026.
Data Source: PAT annual reports
Baseline value: 180 m
XM-DAC-46004-43452-022-GRNT0587Asian Development Bank<narrative>Outer Island Renewable Energy Project</narrative>The proposed Tonga Outer Island Renewable Energy Project (the Project) will construct grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plants on the outer islands of Tonga, thereby demonstrating a method for reducing the country's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation. The Project will supply secure, environmentally sustainable energy to households, schools, and other public facilities, on the islands of 'Eua, Ha'apai, and Vava'u. The Project will quantify the solar resource and facilitate the integration of intermittent renewable energy with a conventional diesel grid. The Project will build the capacity of the power utility, Tonga Power Limited (TPL), in the operation and maintenance of renewable technologies. Customers will be made aware of the importance of energy conservation and opportunities for passing cost savings to poor households by way of a subsidized tariff will be assessed during project preparation.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankKing, Gracehttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=43452-022 (Closed)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNiuatoputapu Island-15.95506 -173.77513Nomuka Island-20.24558 -174.80088'Uiha Island-19.9 -174.41667Vava'u-18.66667 -174Niuafo'ou-15.597 -175.63703Ha'apai-19.78333 -174.45Ha'ano-19.66233 -174.29028Eua-21.3632 -174.92972Ha'afeva-19.94552 -174.70804Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growthGender Equity and Mainstreaming
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Indicator: (i) By end of 2017: Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing electricity distribution networks (0.2 MWp on Eua, repair program on Vava'u, and 0.55 MWp on Ha'apai).
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): The plants have been built and are operational. Testing period ran from Q1-Q4 2018. As of May 2019, PMU, PMC, Contractor and TPL have completed the performance monitoring of the plants and approved the report. The SCADA repair program on Vava'u has been completed.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iii) Installation of 23 kWp SHS in capacity in Niuafo'ou and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Installation of 6.5kWh of batteries across 130 SHS on Niuafo'ou and a complete Solar System on the Health Clinic and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu completed and fully disbursed Jul18.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (ii) Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing community-owned and community-managed electrical minigrids on four Ha'apai outer islands (100 kWp on 'Uiha, 70 kWp on Nomuka, 70 kWp on Ha'ano, and 150 kWp on Ha'afeva)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2): Contract awarded Oct 2017 and signed Apr 2018. Contractor was in Tonga as of Sep 2018. As of Jun 2019, the contractor has completed the Detailed Engineering process. By Dec 2020, 80% of the works have been completed.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays have been faced, after the contractor returned to Spain, with the quality and timeliness issues of their local sub-contractor. The COVID-19 lockdowns in early 2022 also caused delays with the work.
An extension to the project closing date to 31Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
Testing/hot commissioning for 'Uiha was done in Sep 2022, Ha'ano in Sep 2022, Ha'afeva in Oct 2022, Niuatoputapu in Jul 2023 and Nomuka in Sep 2023. Nomuka delays was due to parts of the power station hardware connecting the hybrid system were affected by the tsunami in Jan 2022. Hardware from other off-grid island were used with the replacement parts were then brought back by the Gamma technicians in Jul 2023. Works were completed in Dec 2023.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iv) Rehabilitation of 80% of existing grid networks on 'Eua and 20% on Vava'u.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 3): Under AF1, 80% of 'Eua and 20% of Vava'u was completed.
Under AF2, 100% of 'Eua was completed and 65% of Vava'u was completed.
Savings of $1.7m under AF1/AF2 were approved in Jun20 to expand Vava'u to 85% and AF4 of $1.3m was approved in Dec20 to complete 100% of Vava'u.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the supply of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
After local borders reopened, TPL mobilized to Vava'u in May 2022.
100% of existing grid on Vava'u has been completed. Additional households that were identified during the ongoing works and TPL will complete these at their own cost, by Feb 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: At least 65 households headed by women in Ha'apai outer islands (50 households) and Niuas (15 households) will benefit from the project. (Baseline: 350 existing households). Women make up a targeted 30% of workforce for local construction contracts for solar power installations.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Information was monitored in the GAP.
2016 Census used as baseline and total households benefitting from project in Ha'apai and Niuas is 1062 (Ha'apai 780 and Niuas 282). Total FHH for Ha'apai is 156 and Niuas is 51.
As of 31Dec23, total customers in Ha'apai outer islands were 780 and FHH were 207. For Niuas, total customers were 291 and FHH were 113 (details in GAP DMF Target 1.6).
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: Construction of new mini-grid on Niuatoputapu and upgrading of the existing service lines on Ha'apai.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 4): Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the delivery of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
The contractors mobilized in Jun 2022 and works were completed by Sep 2023 in Niuatoputapu and Dec 2023 on the Ha'apai off-grid islands.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: i) By the end of 2020: the manual for solar electric equipment is finalized
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): Completed mid-2017.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: ii) Knowledge of solar electric and hybrid equipment is transferred in the 5 years after commissioning of the systems
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: O&M Consultant carried out this work which will be part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, annual asset maintenance plan
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (i) By the end of 2020: Consultancy services provided through the appointment of the PMC team, compromising one electrical solar engineer to act as project manager, one power electric planning and field engineer to act as deputy project manager, one financial and procurement specialist, and one social safeguards specialist.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMC firm recruited in Mar14.
PMU was established in MEIDECC in Mar16 with the recruitment of (i) Project Manager recruited in Mar16; (ii) Social Gender Development and Safeguards Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist recruited in Dec17; and (iii) Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator recruited in Jan19.
SGDSME Specialist resigned in Jul19 and was replaced in Feb20.
Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator resigned in Nov19 and was replaced in Mar20.
Project Manager resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (ii) Continuous capacity building program conducted for each group of islands for 5 years after systems commissioned.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Continuous capacity building was conducted by the contractor and the PMU after the commissionings.
(Phase 4) Capacity building was conducted by TPL and the PMU after the commissionings.
Capacity building is part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Support on the detailed O&M model for the growing outer island power asset base
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: An O&M consultant was recruited in Mar21 to investigate the feasibility of managing the Assets under the existing ECOS structure or transferring the 5 OIREP mini-grid islands into the TPL Concession Contract; recommend the best O&M model for the OIREP mini-grid islands; provide a detailed costing of what the recommended O&M model will cost and how it can be funded; recommend a tariff for the OIREP mini-grid islands (to be the same across all mini-grid islands); outline next steps to enable transition of the O&M mode; and prepare a draft agreement between TPL and MEIDECC and provide training to TPL on the specifics of the O&M plan/asset management plan/governance structure to be implemented.
The O&M consultant conducted all consultations, training and completed the required reports.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (i) project planning and asset management and maintenance for the staff of the Energy Department and TPL and existing community electric societies (with an expected minimum 50% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (ii) procurement, anticorruption, safeguards, and O&M training for solar-diesel hybrid energy systems (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.2).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iii) asset management concepts, theories, and practical project applications for the staff of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iv) asset management program for staff of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 10% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
More than 10% of training participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (v) efficient use by management of solar power services for customers of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: TPL O&M training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
The last O&M training for the Electric Societies was conducted in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (vi) consumer training on power budget management for each of the nine outer islands (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.3).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 9</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (viii) demand-side management for customers of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&2) TPL demand side management training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) The last Electricity Societies demand side management training was conducted in 2023 (details in GAP Target 2.4).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 11</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Extension project management services; recruitment of financial management and accounting support services; and recruitment of a gender specialist
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMU Project Manager contract extended from 1Jan20-30Jun21 but resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21 until 31Dec23.
New Social Gender Development and Safeguards Specialist recruited Feb19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
New Project Accountant/Contract Administrator recruited Mar19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>On-grid and off-grid generation systems are optimized and provide increased consumer access to electricity generated by solar power at a reduced cost<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>By 2020: At least 2,103 MWh of solar electricity is supplied to customers: 1,314 MWh on ‘Eua and Ha'apai, Va'vau, and 789 MWh Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas.
Achievement: 2103MWh
Progress/Status: On-grid solar completed and all 4 of the Phase 4 off-grid outer islands ('Uiha, Ha'ano, Ha'afeva & Nomuka) hot commissioning and testing have been undertaken and are operating off the hybrid system, all of which are running 24 hours a day with minimal operation from the diesel generators. Data loggers are installed to determine actual production across the solar, battery and diesel generators with discussions ongoing regarding intermittent internet connectivity.
Data Source: TPL annual report
Actual value: 2103MWh<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>About 2,010 tons of annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are avoided: ‘Eua and Ha'apai - 1,380 tons; Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas - 630 tons (Baseline: none)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Carbon emission reduction is expected to exceed calculated emission avoidance due to off-grid outer islands capacity to operate up to 24 hours on solar and battery, instead of just 18 hours a day.
Data Source: TPL annual report
XM-DAC-46004-46351-002-GRNT0378Asian Development Bank<narrative>Climate Resilience Sector Project</narrative>The purpose of the Project described below (the Project) is to implement the Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR) prepared by Tonga under phase II of the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) . The Project will mainstream climate resilience into development planning and address country priorities focusing on the most vulnerable sectors and communities. The Project will (i) build capacity in climate change adaptation and disaster risk management at community, sector and national levels; (ii) provide information, tools, and legislative frameworks needed to introduce climate change considerations into government and sector planning and budgeting processes; and (iii) provide access to resources (technical, human, financial) to address the climate change risk priorities of the Government, as well as those of vulnerable communities through a combination of soft and hard measures. This will lead to a progressive increase in the resilience of ecosystems and infrastructure; the foundations of the country's sustainable development aspirations. The Project will be financed on a grant basis from the Strategic Climate Fund which is one of two funds within the design of the Climate Investment Fund.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankFaotusia, Pilimilose B.https://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=46351-002 (Closed)&officer= pfaotusia@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-20 -175Environmentally sustainable growth
Inclusive economic growthGender Equity and Mainstreaming
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PartnershipsEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)19250000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 2. Monitoring and management of climate data and information improved.
Indicator: Number of professionals, from government, private sector, and nongovernment organizations trained on CCA and DRM.
Progress/Status: Instead of 35 some 38 short courses completed attended by over 1439 people; Female = 697; Male = 742; 48% female; 20 candidates graduated from 3 year undergraduate courses at USP Tonga of whom 11 were women.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Sustainable financing mechanism to support community-based climate responsive investments.
Indicator: Number of staff in sector ministries qualified to integrate climate resilience in their sector of expertise
Progress/Status: Short Term Trainings for 3 months was attended by 20 persons from government, private sector and NGOs. 11 were women.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 4 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: 4. Ecosystem resilience and climate-resilient infrastructure investments developed.
Indicator: Number of policies or sector-specific legislation adopted integrating climate resilience and disaster risk.
Progress/Status: One policy has been developed in MEIDECC - “MEIDECC Climate Change Policy 2015-2023”;
Data Source: Government gazette
Actual value: <narrative>Output 5 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 5. Project successfully Managed and Implemented.
Indicator: Number of communities that have IWRM and/or integrated coastal zone management plans incorporating CCA and DRM.
Progress/Status: 5 Drafted IWRM Plans has incorporated CCA and DRM for Niuafo'ou, Koloa, Holeva, Nuapapu, Nomuka.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: one GIS database established and available online on IWRM, one on community-based CCA, and one on DRM plans; and mangrove inventory.
Progress/Status: Scope has changed from mangrove inventory to GIS mapping and scanning of mangrove coverage in Tonga; Two GIS systems have been established. One is on Water resources and one on mangroves inventory. They can be accessed by the MEIDECC web page.
Data Source: MLECCNR web page
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: One publications on lessons and best practices on mangrove rehabilitation and one manual on draught management and rainfall water harvesting published and available online.
Progress/Status: Scope had changed as above
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
and web page
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: percentage of the 300 professionals, from government, private sector, and nongovernment organizations that are trained on CCA and DRM are women
Progress/Status: Short Term Training for 3 months was attended by 20 persons from government, private sector and NGOs. 11 were women; 38 short courses completed attended by over 1439 people; Female = 697; Male = 742; 48% female
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: percentage of 15 staff in sector ministries qualified to integrate climate resilience in their sector of expertise that are women
Progress/Status: Short Term Training for 3 months was attended by 20 persons from government, private sector and NGOs. 11 were women; 38 short courses completed attended by over 1439 people; Female = 697; Male = 742; 48% female
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 9</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: percentage of the 15 of the the people working in Tonga have an academic degree in an area related to CCA and DRM are women
Progress/Status: Short Term Training for 3 months was attended by 20 persons from government, private sector and NGOs. 11 were women; 38 short courses completed attended by over 1439 people; Female = 697; Male = 742; 48% female
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: By 2018 (baseline year 2012):
Meteorological monitoring system covering seven island groups and meeting WMO requirements (as stipulated in WMO Guide to Meteorological Instruments and Methods of Observation) installed and operating by 2017.
Progress/Status: Installation completed in Q3 2019
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Real time sea level monitoring system covering at least seven island groups installed and operating by 2017.
Progress/Status: Installation completed in Q3 2019
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: MET operates and maintains meteorological and coastal monitoring systems.
Progress/Status: Completed. One person received training in Melbourne. OTJ training carried out during supply contract
Data Source: Reports of the PMU and PIUs
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 6 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Meteorological and coastal observations available and used to improve forecasting, provide early warning, and monitor climate change.
Progress/Status: System installed and functioning across Tonga
Data Source: Pacific Islands Global Climate Observing System
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 6 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: CCTF legally established and operating
Progress/Status: T$4M is now invested in endowment account with BSP.
Data Source: MLECCNR reports
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 6 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Increased capacity of government to identify, select, administer, and monitor CCA and DRR community-based projects
Progress/Status: JNAP Working Group are implementing first and second year projects over 2017-2020.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 6 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Number of communities that successfully complete CCA and DRR investments financed by the CCTF
Progress/Status: CC Trust Fund has implemented Small Scale Climate Resilience Projects for 32 vulnerable communities in Tonga.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports and CCTF annual audit reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Percentage of projects financed by the CCTF that directly benefit women or other vulnerable groups.
Progress/Status: Most of successful applicants for small scale projects benefit women hence 50% is achieved. CCA and DRR investments financed by CCTF are undergoing and at least 30% are awarded to women's groups.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports and CCTF annual audit reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: percentage of successfully complete CCA and DRR investments financed by the CCTF awarded to women's groups.
Progress/Status: Most of successful applicants for small scale projects benefit women hence 50% is achieved. CCA and DRR investments financed by CCTF are undergoing and at least 30% are awarded to women's groups.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports and CCTF annual audit reports.
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Hectares of mangrove ecosystems rehabilitated to provide protection to coastal communities.
Progress/Status: Original $50,000 budget targeting 126 hectares of rehabilitation inadequate. Scope changed. This has been removed from DMF.
Data Source: PMU and PIU monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Number of people in six communities that benefit from increased ability of coral reefs to recover after climate-related events.
Progress/Status: 7 SMAs have been established which are covering 7 communities and benefit several hundred people. These communities heavily rely on fisheries and benefit from these effects.
Data Source: MAFFF reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Percent reduction in number of school days lost due to climate change-related events in five schools.
Progress/Status: In TC Gita (February 2018) one of the five schools was used as a cyclone shelter. All schools were back in use the day after the cyclone whereas previously flooding could render them un-occupiable for 2 weeks.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Number of people with access to evacuation roads.
Progress/Status: Construction of 4 evacuation roads have given good access to 1220 people in Hahake and 862 on Eua. Villagers in Hahake have reported they used the evacuation roads during TC Gita. NEMO utilize the roads in disaster response drills. It is believed that more than 2,000 residents have benefited from these evacuation roads.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: Number of households in Hahake better protected from flooding during storm surges
Progress/Status: Seawall constructed which protects over 2 kms of road in most vulnerable area of coastline of Hahake.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: kilometers of road protected from coastal erosion.
Progress/Status: Seawall constructed which protects over 2 kms of road in most vulnerable area of coastline of Hahake.
Data Source: PMU and PIUs monitoring reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 6 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Indicator
Indicator: The Project is fully implemented by 31 December 2018 within budget
Progress/Status: The project was extended from June 30 2019 to November 2019. This was due to Tropical Cyclone Gita that hit Tonga on 12 & 13 February 2018. The project was completed on time and within budget.
Data Source: PMU and PIU monitoring reports
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2018
Target value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Strengthened capacity of government and communities to finance, develop, monitor, and implement investments to improve ecosystem resilience and climate proof critical infrastructure.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>By the end of the project (2018); baseline: 2012
Quality and extent to which climate responsive instruments and/or investment approaches are developed and tested (baseline 0) as indicated by:
Number of investment projects that apply climate proofing and resilience principles.
Progress/Status: Completed - All infrastructure/ investment projects under the project have compulsory climate resilient designs.
Data Source: Monitoring and reporting by PMU and PIUs.
National Infrastructure Investment (NIIP2) Plan review or NIIP3
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>Evidence of strengthened government capacity and coordination mechanism to mainstream CCA (baseline 0) as indicated by number of sector policies or plans that integrate CCA and DRM.
Progress/Status: Completed - Relevant policies or new laws formulated that will be mainstreamed into government climate resilience planning policies.
Data Source: PPCR monitoring and reporting scorecards.
National budget and sector plans
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>Percent increase of dedicated allocations for climate proofing through sector planning and budgeting (% of overall budget)
Progress/Status: On-going - Public resources allocated towards ongoing maintenance of project infrastructure to improve climate resilience across several sectors.
Data Source: Climate public expenditure and institutional reviews
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-50282-001-GRNT0789Asian Development Bank<narrative>Systems Strengthening for Effective Coverage of New Vaccines in the Pacific Project</narrative>The Systems Strengthening for Effective Coverage of New Vaccines in the Pacific Project (the project) adopts a regional approach to improving immunization outcomes by introducing three vaccines in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. It supports the countries in (i) pooling the procurement of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), and the rotavirus vaccine through the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); (ii) strengthening primary health care and the capacity to deliver vaccination programs; and (iii) increasing community awareness and the population's knowledge of and attitude toward vaccines. The project will reduce the burden and minimize outbreaks related to vaccine-preventable diseases, integrate immunization programs into broader health systems, and improve access to primary health services.
As a response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the governments of Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu have been preparing for the imminent arrival of COVID-19 vaccines, and have requested additional financing from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to further strengthen immunization programs and prepare for the vaccine rollout. The additional financing will build on the original project to support the four governments in meeting their urgent needs.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceMinistry of Finance & Economic ManagementMinistry of Finance and Economic DevelopmentMinistry of Finance, Commerce, Trade & TourismAsian Development BankAsian Development BankLam, Ki Fung Kelvinhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=50282-001 (Active)&officer= klam@adb.org&division= Human and Social Development Sector Office (SD3-HSD)&projectcountry= RegionalTuvalu-7.470469 178.6715Tonga-21.16245 -175.2752Samoa-13.62081 -172.4473Vanuatu-15.34968 167.0802Inclusive economic growth
Regional integrationGender Equity and Mainstreaming
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Knowledge solutions
PartnershipsGender Equity and Mainstreaming5500000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance116807.85Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1682435.89Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance161616.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance169934.44Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance169934.44Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Community awareness improved
Indicator: 50% women participation and disaggregated by type (radio, print, and social media)
Data Source: Project records
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Community awareness improved
Indicator: Demand Generation:
At least two health promotion activities with gender-equity considerations on adolescent reproductive health and public health in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu completed, with 50% women participation and disaggregated by type (radio, print, and social media), by 2026 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 8
Progress/Status: At least two health promotion activities have been conducted for the three new vaccines as well as for COVID-19 vaccine introduction.
Samoa: Achieved. Community engagement and health promotion activities ongoing for PCV, RV, HPV, and COVID-19 vaccines. TV, Radio, print, and IEC materials produced for all three new vaccines and mass media activities ongoing.
Tonga: Intensified HPV campaigns will be conducted in August/September 2024. TV, Radio and print materials produced and mass media activities ongoing.
Tuvalu: Completed; community engagement undertaken with Ministry of Education, local government and community groups, CSOs (Tuvalu Red Cross and Fusi Alofa Association) to increase community awareness. Ongoing: TV, Radio and print materials produced and mass media activities ongoing for HPV campaigns
Vanuatu: Community engagement ongoing for PCV, RV, HPV, and completed for COVID-19 vaccines. TV, Radio and print materials produced and mass media activities ongoing.
Data Source: Project records<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Community awareness improved
Indicator: At least 50% of population reached with COVID-19 information campaigns including gender-equity considerations (radio, print, and social media) by 2026. (2020 baseline:0)
Achievement: 60
Progress/Status: COVID-19 information materials have been rolled-out in ongoing campaigns, and has reached at least 50% population in SAM, TON, TUV, and VAN.
SAM: Achieved. Mass media campaigns are ongoing and likely to have reached at least 80% of target population.
TUV: Completed.
Data Source: Project reports; readership/listener estimates; social media engagement analystics<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Samoa meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety recommendations by 2021
Data Source: Health
information
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Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Governance:
National Immunization policy updated with gender consideration and provisions for reporting of adverse events for Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu by 2021.
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: All 4 national immunization polices have been updated in 2021.
Samoa: Achieved. EPI policy updated in 2020.
Child register updated in 2021.
Child immunisation booklet last updated in 2022.
HPV, PCV, RV guidelines completed and implemented during roll-out.
Tuvalu: Delayed; both national PI and cold-chain policy have been revised but pending cabinet endorsement, expected by December 2024.
Vanuatu: EPI policy to be further updated following HPV roll-out. Child register updated. Child immunization booklet updated. HPV guidelines implemented during roll-out.
Data Source: MOHs' websites
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2021
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Tonga meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety recommendations by 2021
Data Source: Health
information
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Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Medical equipment:
Less than 10% of national stock-outs for HPV vaccine, PCV, and rotavirus vaccine by 2026 in Samoa, Tonga Tuvalu, and Vanuatu (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: 1 single incident of stock out of Rotavirus in Samoa in 2022 due to unforeseen logistic issues related to COVID-19.
No stock out observed in other 3 countries.
Samoa: Achieved. PCV, RV, and HPV stocks in-country; one stockout of RV in 2022 recorded due to COVID19 outbreak.
Tonga: No stock outs reported since the last review mission in 2023.
Tuvalu: No stock-outs recorded as of 2024.
Vanuatu: PCV, RV, and HPV stocks in-country. No national stockouts.
Data Source: Project reports<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Tuvalu meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety recommendations by 2021
Data Source: Health
information
system reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety procurement recommendations by 2026
Achievement: 90
Progress/Status: On track to meet cold chain inventory targets in all 4 countries.
EVMA has been conducted in all four DMCs in 2023, and the CIP will inform any additional cold chain upgrades for the remaining of the project.
Samoa: Achieved. Cold chain equipment has been delivered and installed in 2020. Support for maintenance and repair ongoing. Future expansions as recommended by EVMA report are being considered.
Tuvalu: Completed. Recommendations from the recently concluded EVMA, and its continuous improvement plan, will inform of any additional improvement to vaccine management practices, temperature morning, gaps in infrastructure, recording, reporting, monitoring, capacity building, HR in immunization, or supply chain management, as required.
Vanuatu: Cold chain equipment has been delivered and installed. Support for maintenance and repair ongoing. All cold chain installed.
Data Source: Health information system reports<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: 90% of national cold chain inventory in Vanuatu meeting WHO and UNICEF performance, quality, and safety recommendations by 2021
Data Source: Health
information
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Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Information systems:
Sex-disaggregated immunization data in annual national reports by 2026 in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: All 4 countries have started to collect the sex-disaggregated immunization data and to be reflected in the national reports. Sex-disaggregated immunization data is available at the national level in Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu.
VAN: Incomplete. Little progress through immunization reporting at national level. Not consolidated into annual reporting. VAN will need to incorporate EPI data into NHIS. Government are looking to incorporate reporting in its new electronic immunization register.
Data Source: Project reports
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Updated child health cards (for females and males) to include PCV and rotavirus vaccine in Samoa, Tonga, Vanuatu and Tuvalu by 2026 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: Completed in all 4 countries and revised in 2022.
Data Source: Project reports
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Service delivery:
At least 90% of functioning health facilities in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu have socially inclusive and gender-responsive microplans that include HPV vaccine, PCV, and rotavirus vaccine by 2026 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 60
Progress/Status: Facility-level microplanning training have been completed in all four DMCs but to be implemented at the outer island levels in Samoa, Vanuatu, and Tuvalu.
Samoa: Achieved. Community based microplanning exists in all health facilities Q3 2025.
Tuvalu: Achieved. all microplans have been formulated June 2025
Vanuatu: On track. Microplan has been completed at 87% of all facilities.
Data Source: Project reports<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: Health systems strengthened
Indicator: Surveillance:
Sex-disaggregated database for collecting adverse effects following immunization reports established and in use in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu by 2026 (2020 baseline: 0)
Achievement: N
Progress/Status: Training on collecting and reporting of adverse events following immunization has commenced.
Collation of data from facility level to national level has commenced.
Samoa: Achieved. Sex-disaggregated AEFI data is collected and activity still ongoing.
Tonga: Completed.
Tuvalu: Completed; AEFI database is available through Tamanu
Vanuatu: Similar to indicator 2d, collection of disaggregated AEFI data is still ongoing. Completed (with support via COVID-19 vaccine roll-out).
Data Source: Project reports
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2020
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: N<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Regional vaccine procurement strengthened
Indicator: Adequate buffer stock created and maintained for HPV vaccine, PCV, and rotavirus vaccine for Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu each year during 2020 to 2026 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: UNICEF Agreement signed.
Samoa/Tonga/Tuvalu/Vanuatu: All 3 vaccines, buffer stock present at regional warehouse. Supplies for catch-up plans need to be considered and re-evaluated to avoid any stock-outs.
Samoa: Achieved.
Tonga: Established at regional level (UNICEF Nadi regional cold chain storage)
Tuvalu: On track; buffer stock established in UNICEF Nadi warehouse
Vanuatu: Established at regional level (UNICEF Nadi regional cold chain storage)
Data Source: UNICEF Pacific vaccine stock records
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2026
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Regional vaccine procurement strengthened
Indicator: UNICEF VII country agreements updated to include HPV vaccine, PCV, and rotavirus vaccine in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu, and payments made to UNICEF by Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu for COVID-19 vaccine allocation and procurement by 2022 (2018 baseline: 0).
Achievement: Y
Progress/Status: Amended UNICEF VII Agreement signed
Samoa/Tonga/Tuvalu/Vanuatu: Achieved
VII agreements have been extended until Dec 2026 for all 4 countries.
Data Source: MOHs and UNICEF
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2018
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2022
Target value: Y
Actual value: Y<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Immunization coverage of vaccines increased<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>80% coverage of HPV vaccine for females aged 10-14 years in Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu and 11-14 years in Samoa by 2027 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 40
Progress/Status: HPV vaccine has been rolled-out in all four DMCs, but catch-up campaigns are still required to elevate coverage amongst girls in the target age groups.
SAM already achieved above 80% coverage in 2024.
VAN: HPV launched in Jan 2024 and achieved above 80% coverage in 2025 (91% Q1 2026).
TON: HPV coverage still remains low [57%]. MOH launched school-based vaccination campaign with MOE in July 2025 to boost HPV coverage in the new academic year (2025/2026).
TUV: HPV coverage is at 77% as of Q4 2025.
Data Source: MOHs' administrative data, including sex-disaggregated data<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>90% coverage of PCV and rotavirus vaccine in birth cohorts of both sexes in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu by 2027 (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 80
Progress/Status: On track. Tuvalu, Samoa and Tonga have achieved above 90% coverage for PCV and RV.
VAN: PCV3 is at 83% and RV2 is at 84% (Q1 2026).
Data Source: MOHs' administrative data, including sex-disaggregated data<narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>20% of national population vaccinated against COVID-19 in Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu by 2027. (2018 baseline: 0)
Achievement: 100
Progress/Status: Achieved. All four countries have surpassed 20% vaccination coverage against COVID-19.
Data Source: MOHs' administrative data, including sex-disaggregated data
XM-DAC-46004-56358-002-GRNT1051Asian Development Bank<narrative>Improving Economic Management Program, Subprogram 2</narrative>The principal objective of the Programmatic Approach is to improve inclusive fiscal and private sector resilience and the scope includes reforms aimed at (a) improving public sector management and sustainability, and (b) enhancing economic and social resilience. The Programmatic Approach comprises two subprograms and the Program is the second subprogram.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankOrton, Carlos Rafaelhttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=56358-002 (Approved)&officer= corton@adb.org&division= Public Sector Management and Governance Sector Office (SD3-PSMG)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Some gender elements (SGE)10000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance10000000.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>Payments are released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, no contracts are awarded.</narrative><narrative>Payments are released against agreed conditions (if applicable) and completed policy actions, no contracts are awarded.</narrative>PolicyPerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Policy Action/s</narrative>Policy Action/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023</narrative>
Action 1: To improve public sector management, the cabinet approved for submission to the Legislative Assembly for enactment of the new Public Financial Management Bill 2023 which will:
a. improve fiscal management through the codification of fiscal responsibility principles and a requirement to prepare a medium-term fiscal strategy;
b. strengthen internal and expenditure controls through the establishment of an internal audit function that reports to an internal audit committee;
c. strengthen the management of government liabilities by requiring a debt management strategy, stipulating a numerical limit on the stock of government-guaranteed debt, and setting out the criteria for the granting of future guarantees; and
d. support fiscal and debt transparency by providing guidance and deadlines for the online publication of budget documents.
Action 2: To support the implementation of electronic tax collections and improved tax administration, the minister responsible for Revenue and Customs approved with immediate effect the Revenue Services Administration (Electronic Sales Register System) Regulations 2022.
Action 1: To strengthen fiscal discipline and improve the allocative and operational efficiency of the annual budget, the cabinet approved the PFM Roadmap (2024 -2029), which, among other priorities:
a. introduces a new chart of accounts with Government Priority Agenda budget tagging;b
b. targets improvements in the quality and coverage of public procurement;
c. requires fiscal impact assessments of revenue and expenditure policy changes to be published in the budget documentation; and
d. requires including gender equality in the Government Priority Agenda and gender impact assessments of new revenue and expenditure policies to be published in the budget documentation.
Action 2: To improve debt sustainability, promote fiscal stability, and establish a more robust framework around government borrowing, the cabinet approved:
i. a revised Guarantee Policy;
ii. a new On-lending Policy; and
iii. a new Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (2026-2028).
Action 3: To strengthen public debt management and debt transparency, the cabinet approved the Cabinet Directive for Publication of Debt Reports, which requires the timely publication of debt bulletins starting in 2024, including information on:
a. public and publicly guaranteed debt
b. a breakdown of guarantees and on-lending, to other entities in public and private sectors, including SOEs, by beneficiary; and
c. recently contracted external loans including lender, amount, and financing terms
Action 4: To enhance domestic revenue mobilization, the Ministry of Revenue and Customs issued ministerial orders to reduce exemptions on taxes on consumption and customs duties and introduce sunset clauses for new tax exemptions in the tourism sector.
Action 5: To improve fiscal transparency around tax expenditures, the cabinet approved the annual publication of Tax Expenditure Reports, outlining revenue forgone from tax collections by sector and tax type for all major taxes.
Action 1: To improve public sector management, the cabinet approved for submission to the Legislative Assembly for enactment of the new Public Financial Management Bill 2023 which will:
a. improve fiscal management through the codification of fiscal responsibility principles and a requirement to prepare a medium-term fiscal strategy;
b. strengthen internal and expenditure controls through the establishment of an internal audit function that reports to an internal audit committee;
c. strengthen the management of government liabilities by requiring a debt management strategy, stipulating a numerical limit on the stock of government-guaranteed debt, and setting out the criteria for the granting of future guarantees; and
d. support fiscal and debt transparency by providing guidance and deadlines for the online publication of budget documents.
Base year:
2022
Base value:
N
Target date:
2023-12-31
Target value:
Y<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 2
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2023</narrative>Policy 1: Public sector management and sustainability improved
NA
Action 2: To support the implementation of electronic tax collections and improved tax administration, the minister responsible for Revenue and Customs approved with immediate effect the Revenue Services Administration (Electronic Sales Register System) Regulations 2022.
Base year:
2022
Base value:
N
Target date:
2023-12-31
Target value:
Y
Action 1: To strengthen fiscal discipline and improve the allocative and operational efficiency of the annual budget, the cabinet approved the PFM Roadmap (2024 -2029), which, among other priorities:
a. introduces a new chart of accounts with Government Priority Agenda budget tagging;b
b. targets improvements in the quality and coverage of public procurement;
c. requires fiscal impact assessments of revenue and expenditure policy changes to be published in the budget documentation; and
d. requires including gender equality in the Government Priority Agenda and gender impact assessments of new revenue and expenditure policies to be published in the budget documentation.
Base year:
2022
Base value:
N
Target date:
2025-08-31
Target value:
Y<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 4
Implementation Period: Jan 01, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025</narrative>Policy 1: Public sector management and sustainability improved
NA
Action 2: To improve debt sustainability, promote fiscal stability, and establish a more robust framework around government borrowing, the cabinet approved:
i. a revised Guarantee Policy;
ii. a new On-lending Policy; and
iii. a new Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (2026-2028).
Base year:
2022
Base value:
N
Target date:
2025-08-31
Target value:
Y
Action 3: To strengthen public debt management and debt transparency, the cabinet approved the Cabinet Directive for Publication of Debt Reports, which requires the timely publication of debt bulletins starting in 2024, including information on:
a. public and publicly guaranteed debt
b. a breakdown of guarantees and on-lending, to other entities in public and private sectors, including SOEs, by beneficiary; and
c. recently contracted external loans including lender, amount, and financing terms
Base year:
2022
Base value:
N
Target date:
2025-08-31
Target value:
Y
Action 4: To enhance domestic revenue mobilization, the Ministry of Revenue and Customs issued ministerial orders to reduce exemptions on taxes on consumption and customs duties and introduce sunset clauses for new tax exemptions in the tourism sector.
Base year:
2022
Base value:
N
Target date:
2025-08-31
Target value:
Y
Action 5: To improve fiscal transparency around tax expenditures, the cabinet approved the annual publication of Tax Expenditure Reports, outlining revenue forgone from tax collections by sector and tax type for all major taxes.
Base year:
2022
Base value:
N
Target date:
2025-08-31
Target value:
Y
Action 1: To improve public sector management, the cabinet approved for submission to the Legislative Assembly for enactment of the new Public Financial Management Bill 2023 which will:
a. improve fiscal management through the codification of fiscal responsibility principles and a requirement to prepare a medium-term fiscal strategy;
b. strengthen internal and expenditure controls through the establishment of an internal audit function that reports to an internal audit committee;
c. strengthen the management of government liabilities by requiring a debt management strategy, stipulating a numerical limit on the stock of government-guaranteed debt, and setting out the criteria for the granting of future guarantees; and
d. support fiscal and debt transparency by providing guidance and deadlines for the online publication of budget documents.
Action 2: To support the implementation of electronic tax collections and improved tax administration, the minister responsible for Revenue and Customs approved with immediate effect the Revenue Services Administration (Electronic Sales Register System) Regulations 2022.
Action 1: To strengthen fiscal discipline and improve the allocative and operational efficiency of the annual budget, the cabinet approved the PFM Roadmap (2024 -2029), which, among other priorities:
a. introduces a new chart of accounts with Government Priority Agenda budget tagging;b
b. targets improvements in the quality and coverage of public procurement;
c. requires fiscal impact assessments of revenue and expenditure policy changes to be published in the budget documentation; and
d. requires including gender equality in the Government Priority Agenda and gender impact assessments of new revenue and expenditure policies to be published in the budget documentation.
Action 2: To improve debt sustainability, promote fiscal stability, and establish a more robust framework around government borrowing, the cabinet approved:
i. a revised Guarantee Policy;
ii. a new On-lending Policy; and
iii. a new Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (2026-2028).
Action 3: To strengthen public debt management and debt transparency, the cabinet approved the Cabinet Directive for Publication of Debt Reports, which requires the timely publication of debt bulletins starting in 2024, including information on:
a. public and publicly guaranteed debt
b. a breakdown of guarantees and on-lending, to other entities in public and private sectors, including SOEs, by beneficiary; and
c. recently contracted external loans including lender, amount, and financing terms
Action 4: To enhance domestic revenue mobilization, the Ministry of Revenue and Customs issued ministerial orders to reduce exemptions on taxes on consumption and customs duties and introduce sunset clauses for new tax exemptions in the tourism sector.
Action 5: To improve fiscal transparency around tax expenditures, the cabinet approved the annual publication of Tax Expenditure Reports, outlining revenue forgone from tax collections by sector and tax type for all major taxes.
Action 1: To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023- 2033 which:
a) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
b) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities; and
c) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.
Action 2: To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.
Action 3: To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.
Action 1: To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the cabinet approved:
i. an Adaptive Social Protection Framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies; and
ii. the establishment of a National Social Registry to collate household data disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status across agencies and improve the targeting of social protection programs.
Action 2: To strengthen social resilience and preparedness in response to impending hazards, the cabinet submitted the Communications (Amendment) Bill to the Legislative Assembly, which enables the dissemination of disaster early warning information through the cell broadcasting system.
Action 3: To further improve export competitiveness, and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet has approved the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.
Action 4: To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet approved the submission of a new Consumer Protection Bill to the Legislative Assembly.
Action 1: To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023- 2033 which:
a) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
b) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities; and
c) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.
Action 2: To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.
Action 3: To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.
Action 1: To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the cabinet approved:
i. an Adaptive Social Protection Framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies; and
ii. the establishment of a National Social Registry to collate household data disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status across agencies and improve the targeting of social protection programs.
Action 2: To strengthen social resilience and preparedness in response to impending hazards, the cabinet submitted the Communications (Amendment) Bill to the Legislative Assembly, which enables the dissemination of disaster early warning information through the cell broadcasting system.
Action 3: To further improve export competitiveness, and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet has approved the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.
Action 4: To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet approved the submission of a new Consumer Protection Bill to the Legislative Assembly.
Action 1: To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023- 2033 which:
a) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
b) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities; and
c) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.
Action 2: To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.
Action 3: To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.
Action 1: To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the cabinet approved:
i. an Adaptive Social Protection Framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies; and
ii. the establishment of a National Social Registry to collate household data disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status across agencies and improve the targeting of social protection programs.
Action 2: To strengthen social resilience and preparedness in response to impending hazards, the cabinet submitted the Communications (Amendment) Bill to the Legislative Assembly, which enables the dissemination of disaster early warning information through the cell broadcasting system.
Action 3: To further improve export competitiveness, and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet has approved the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.
Action 4: To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet approved the submission of a new Consumer Protection Bill to the Legislative Assembly.
Action 1: To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023- 2033 which:
a) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
b) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities; and
c) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.
Action 2: To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.
Action 3: To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.
Action 1: To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the cabinet approved:
i. an Adaptive Social Protection Framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies; and
ii. the establishment of a National Social Registry to collate household data disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status across agencies and improve the targeting of social protection programs.
Action 2: To strengthen social resilience and preparedness in response to impending hazards, the cabinet submitted the Communications (Amendment) Bill to the Legislative Assembly, which enables the dissemination of disaster early warning information through the cell broadcasting system.
Action 3: To further improve export competitiveness, and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet has approved the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.
Action 4: To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet approved the submission of a new Consumer Protection Bill to the Legislative Assembly.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: External public and publicly guaranteed debt declined to below 42.0% of GDP.
(FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 46.3%)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To improve public sector management, the cabinet approved for submission to the Legislative Assembly for enactment of the new Public Financial Management Bill 2023 which will:
a. improve fiscal management through the codification of fiscal responsibility principles and a requirement to prepare a medium-term fiscal strategy;
b. strengthen internal and expenditure controls through the establishment of an internal audit function that reports to an internal audit committee;
c. strengthen the management of government liabilities by requiring a debt management strategy, stipulating a numerical limit on the stock of government-guaranteed debt, and setting out the criteria for the granting of future guarantees; and
d. support fiscal and debt transparency by providing guidance and deadlines for the online publication of budget documents.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: External public and publicly guaranteed debt declined to below 42.0% of GDP.
(FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 46.3%)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To support the implementation of electronic tax collections and improved tax administration, the minister responsible for Revenue and Customs approved with immediate effect the Revenue Services Administration (Electronic Sales Register System) Regulations 2022.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: External public and publicly guaranteed debt declined to below 42.0% of GDP.
(FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 46.3%)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To strengthen fiscal discipline and improve the allocative and operational efficiency of the annual budget, the cabinet approved the PFM Roadmap (2024 -2029), which, among other priorities:
a. introduces a new chart of accounts with Government Priority Agenda budget tagging;b
b. targets improvements in the quality and coverage of public procurement;
c. requires fiscal impact assessments of revenue and expenditure policy changes to be published in the budget documentation; and
d. requires including gender equality in the Government Priority Agenda and gender impact assessments of new revenue and expenditure policies to be published in the budget documentation.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: External public and publicly guaranteed debt declined to below 42.0% of GDP.
(FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 46.3%)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To improve debt sustainability, promote fiscal stability, and establish a more robust framework around government borrowing, the cabinet approved:
i. a revised Guarantee Policy;
ii. a new On-lending Policy; and
iii. a new Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (2026-2028).<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: External public and publicly guaranteed debt declined to below 42.0% of GDP.
(FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 46.3%)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To strengthen public debt management and debt transparency, the cabinet approved the Cabinet Directive for Publication of Debt Reports, which requires the timely publication of debt bulletins starting in 2024, including information on:
a. public and publicly guaranteed debt
b. a breakdown of guarantees and on-lending, to other entities in public and private sectors, including SOEs, by beneficiary; and
c. recently contracted external loans including lender, amount, and financing terms<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: External public and publicly guaranteed debt declined to below 42.0% of GDP.
(FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 46.3%)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To enhance domestic revenue mobilization, the Ministry of Revenue and Customs issued ministerial orders to reduce exemptions on taxes on consumption and customs duties and introduce sunset clauses for new tax exemptions in the tourism sector.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: External public and publicly guaranteed debt declined to below 42.0% of GDP.
(FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 46.3%)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To improve fiscal transparency around tax expenditures, the cabinet approved the annual publication of Tax Expenditure Reports, outlining revenue forgone from tax collections by sector and tax type for all major taxes.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: Consumption tax revenue as share of GDP increased to at least 15.0% of GDP. (FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 13.6% of GDP)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To improve public sector management, the cabinet approved for submission to the Legislative Assembly for enactment of the new Public Financial Management Bill 2023 which will:
a. improve fiscal management through the codification of fiscal responsibility principles and a requirement to prepare a medium-term fiscal strategy;
b. strengthen internal and expenditure controls through the establishment of an internal audit function that reports to an internal audit committee;
c. strengthen the management of government liabilities by requiring a debt management strategy, stipulating a numerical limit on the stock of government-guaranteed debt, and setting out the criteria for the granting of future guarantees; and
d. support fiscal and debt transparency by providing guidance and deadlines for the online publication of budget documents.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: Consumption tax revenue as share of GDP increased to at least 15.0% of GDP. (FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 13.6% of GDP)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To support the implementation of electronic tax collections and improved tax administration, the minister responsible for Revenue and Customs approved with immediate effect the Revenue Services Administration (Electronic Sales Register System) Regulations 2022.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: Consumption tax revenue as share of GDP increased to at least 15.0% of GDP. (FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 13.6% of GDP)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To strengthen fiscal discipline and improve the allocative and operational efficiency of the annual budget, the cabinet approved the PFM Roadmap (2024 -2029), which, among other priorities:
a. introduces a new chart of accounts with Government Priority Agenda budget tagging;b
b. targets improvements in the quality and coverage of public procurement;
c. requires fiscal impact assessments of revenue and expenditure policy changes to be published in the budget documentation; and
d. requires including gender equality in the Government Priority Agenda and gender impact assessments of new revenue and expenditure policies to be published in the budget documentation.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: Consumption tax revenue as share of GDP increased to at least 15.0% of GDP. (FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 13.6% of GDP)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To improve debt sustainability, promote fiscal stability, and establish a more robust framework around government borrowing, the cabinet approved:
i. a revised Guarantee Policy;
ii. a new On-lending Policy; and
iii. a new Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (2026-2028).<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: Consumption tax revenue as share of GDP increased to at least 15.0% of GDP. (FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 13.6% of GDP)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To strengthen public debt management and debt transparency, the cabinet approved the Cabinet Directive for Publication of Debt Reports, which requires the timely publication of debt bulletins starting in 2024, including information on:
a. public and publicly guaranteed debt
b. a breakdown of guarantees and on-lending, to other entities in public and private sectors, including SOEs, by beneficiary; and
c. recently contracted external loans including lender, amount, and financing terms<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: Consumption tax revenue as share of GDP increased to at least 15.0% of GDP. (FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 13.6% of GDP)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To enhance domestic revenue mobilization, the Ministry of Revenue and Customs issued ministerial orders to reduce exemptions on taxes on consumption and customs duties and introduce sunset clauses for new tax exemptions in the tourism sector.<narrative>Policy 1 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Public sector management and sustainability improved
Outcome: Consumption tax revenue as share of GDP increased to at least 15.0% of GDP. (FY2015-FY2019 baseline: 13.6% of GDP)
Source: Tonga government annual financial statements
Description: To improve fiscal transparency around tax expenditures, the cabinet approved the annual publication of Tax Expenditure Reports, outlining revenue forgone from tax collections by sector and tax type for all major taxes.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: At least 75% of poor and vulnerable households, disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status, have been captured in social protection databases.
(FY2023 baseline: 42.0%)
Source: Government of Tonga Conditional Cash Transfer database and National Social Registry
Description: To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023- 2033 which:
a) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
b) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities; and
c) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: At least 75% of poor and vulnerable households, disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status, have been captured in social protection databases.
(FY2023 baseline: 42.0%)
Source: Government of Tonga Conditional Cash Transfer database and National Social Registry
Description: To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: At least 75% of poor and vulnerable households, disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status, have been captured in social protection databases.
(FY2023 baseline: 42.0%)
Source: Government of Tonga Conditional Cash Transfer database and National Social Registry
Description: To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: At least 75% of poor and vulnerable households, disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status, have been captured in social protection databases.
(FY2023 baseline: 42.0%)
Source: Government of Tonga Conditional Cash Transfer database and National Social Registry
Description: To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the cabinet approved:
i. an Adaptive Social Protection Framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies; and
ii. the establishment of a National Social Registry to collate household data disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status across agencies and improve the targeting of social protection programs.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: At least 75% of poor and vulnerable households, disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status, have been captured in social protection databases.
(FY2023 baseline: 42.0%)
Source: Government of Tonga Conditional Cash Transfer database and National Social Registry
Description: To strengthen social resilience and preparedness in response to impending hazards, the cabinet submitted the Communications (Amendment) Bill to the Legislative Assembly, which enables the dissemination of disaster early warning information through the cell broadcasting system.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: At least 75% of poor and vulnerable households, disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status, have been captured in social protection databases.
(FY2023 baseline: 42.0%)
Source: Government of Tonga Conditional Cash Transfer database and National Social Registry
Description: To further improve export competitiveness, and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet has approved the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 1</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: At least 75% of poor and vulnerable households, disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status, have been captured in social protection databases.
(FY2023 baseline: 42.0%)
Source: Government of Tonga Conditional Cash Transfer database and National Social Registry
Description: To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet approved the submission of a new Consumer Protection Bill to the Legislative Assembly.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 2</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The share of disaster early warning information disseminated through the cell broadcasting system in the event of a disaster increased to 100% (FY2023 baseline: 0%)
Source: Government of Tonga National Emergency Management Office
Description: To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023- 2033 which:
a) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
b) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities; and
c) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 2</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The share of disaster early warning information disseminated through the cell broadcasting system in the event of a disaster increased to 100% (FY2023 baseline: 0%)
Source: Government of Tonga National Emergency Management Office
Description: To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 2</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The share of disaster early warning information disseminated through the cell broadcasting system in the event of a disaster increased to 100% (FY2023 baseline: 0%)
Source: Government of Tonga National Emergency Management Office
Description: To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 2</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The share of disaster early warning information disseminated through the cell broadcasting system in the event of a disaster increased to 100% (FY2023 baseline: 0%)
Source: Government of Tonga National Emergency Management Office
Description: To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the cabinet approved:
i. an Adaptive Social Protection Framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies; and
ii. the establishment of a National Social Registry to collate household data disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status across agencies and improve the targeting of social protection programs.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 2</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The share of disaster early warning information disseminated through the cell broadcasting system in the event of a disaster increased to 100% (FY2023 baseline: 0%)
Source: Government of Tonga National Emergency Management Office
Description: To strengthen social resilience and preparedness in response to impending hazards, the cabinet submitted the Communications (Amendment) Bill to the Legislative Assembly, which enables the dissemination of disaster early warning information through the cell broadcasting system.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 2</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The share of disaster early warning information disseminated through the cell broadcasting system in the event of a disaster increased to 100% (FY2023 baseline: 0%)
Source: Government of Tonga National Emergency Management Office
Description: To further improve export competitiveness, and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet has approved the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 2</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The share of disaster early warning information disseminated through the cell broadcasting system in the event of a disaster increased to 100% (FY2023 baseline: 0%)
Source: Government of Tonga National Emergency Management Office
Description: To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet approved the submission of a new Consumer Protection Bill to the Legislative Assembly.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: Number of businesses inspected for compliance with consumer protection requirements > 0. (FY2023 baseline: 0)
Source: Inspection reports filed by Enforcement Unit
Description: To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023- 2033 which:
a) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
b) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities; and
c) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: Number of businesses inspected for compliance with consumer protection requirements > 0. (FY2023 baseline: 0)
Source: Inspection reports filed by Enforcement Unit
Description: To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: Number of businesses inspected for compliance with consumer protection requirements > 0. (FY2023 baseline: 0)
Source: Inspection reports filed by Enforcement Unit
Description: To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: Number of businesses inspected for compliance with consumer protection requirements > 0. (FY2023 baseline: 0)
Source: Inspection reports filed by Enforcement Unit
Description: To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the cabinet approved:
i. an Adaptive Social Protection Framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies; and
ii. the establishment of a National Social Registry to collate household data disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status across agencies and improve the targeting of social protection programs.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: Number of businesses inspected for compliance with consumer protection requirements > 0. (FY2023 baseline: 0)
Source: Inspection reports filed by Enforcement Unit
Description: To strengthen social resilience and preparedness in response to impending hazards, the cabinet submitted the Communications (Amendment) Bill to the Legislative Assembly, which enables the dissemination of disaster early warning information through the cell broadcasting system.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: Number of businesses inspected for compliance with consumer protection requirements > 0. (FY2023 baseline: 0)
Source: Inspection reports filed by Enforcement Unit
Description: To further improve export competitiveness, and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet has approved the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 3</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: Number of businesses inspected for compliance with consumer protection requirements > 0. (FY2023 baseline: 0)
Source: Inspection reports filed by Enforcement Unit
Description: To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet approved the submission of a new Consumer Protection Bill to the Legislative Assembly.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 4</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The number of Authorized Operators registered under the Secure Exports Authorized Operator Program reaches at least 2.
(FY2022 baseline: 0)
Source: Authorized Operator administrative data
Description: To strengthen the social protection system and support a timely and efficient disaster response, the cabinet approved with immediate effect a gender-inclusive National Social Protection Policy 2023- 2033 which:
a) is informed by an assessment of gender and social vulnerabilities in Tonga;
b) targets increased access to economic opportunities such as employment and skills development programs for vulnerable groups including women-headed households, youth, and people with disabilities; and
c) establishes an implementation taskforce that includes the Women Affairs and Gender Equity Division as one of the key members.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 4</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The number of Authorized Operators registered under the Secure Exports Authorized Operator Program reaches at least 2.
(FY2022 baseline: 0)
Source: Authorized Operator administrative data
Description: To improve export competitiveness and support business continuity during crises, the minister for Revenue and Customs has approved and the Ministry of Revenue and Customs commenced implementation of a pilot of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme which reduces trade costs and time to export for perishable goods.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 4</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The number of Authorized Operators registered under the Secure Exports Authorized Operator Program reaches at least 2.
(FY2022 baseline: 0)
Source: Authorized Operator administrative data
Description: To support the development of domestic markets and protect against noncompetitive or unfair practices, the cabinet approved a revised National Policy on Consumer Protection and Competition.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 4</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The number of Authorized Operators registered under the Secure Exports Authorized Operator Program reaches at least 2.
(FY2022 baseline: 0)
Source: Authorized Operator administrative data
Description: To strengthen the social protection system and prepare for a timely, efficient, and gender-sensitive disaster response, the cabinet approved:
i. an Adaptive Social Protection Framework to ensure timely and efficient social assistance support during emergencies; and
ii. the establishment of a National Social Registry to collate household data disaggregated by sex and vulnerability status across agencies and improve the targeting of social protection programs.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 4</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The number of Authorized Operators registered under the Secure Exports Authorized Operator Program reaches at least 2.
(FY2022 baseline: 0)
Source: Authorized Operator administrative data
Description: To strengthen social resilience and preparedness in response to impending hazards, the cabinet submitted the Communications (Amendment) Bill to the Legislative Assembly, which enables the dissemination of disaster early warning information through the cell broadcasting system.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 4</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The number of Authorized Operators registered under the Secure Exports Authorized Operator Program reaches at least 2.
(FY2022 baseline: 0)
Source: Authorized Operator administrative data
Description: To further improve export competitiveness, and reduce barriers to the movement of goods, the cabinet has approved the mainstreaming of the Authorized Economic Operator Secure Export Scheme, including the adoption of processes to onboard additional exporters and the streamlining of additional cross-border processes.<narrative>Policy 2 Outcome 4</narrative>Reform area: Social and economic resilience enhanced
Outcome: The number of Authorized Operators registered under the Secure Exports Authorized Operator Program reaches at least 2.
(FY2022 baseline: 0)
Source: Authorized Operator administrative data
Description: To codify the Competition and Consumer Protection Policy approved in subprogram 1, the cabinet approved the submission of a new Consumer Protection Bill to the Legislative Assembly.
XM-DAC-46004-43452-022-GRNT0586Asian Development Bank<narrative>Outer Island Renewable Energy Project</narrative>The proposed Tonga Outer Island Renewable Energy Project (the Project) will construct grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plants on the outer islands of Tonga, thereby demonstrating a method for reducing the country's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation. The Project will supply secure, environmentally sustainable energy to households, schools, and other public facilities, on the islands of 'Eua, Ha'apai, and Vava'u. The Project will quantify the solar resource and facilitate the integration of intermittent renewable energy with a conventional diesel grid. The Project will build the capacity of the power utility, Tonga Power Limited (TPL), in the operation and maintenance of renewable technologies. Customers will be made aware of the importance of energy conservation and opportunities for passing cost savings to poor households by way of a subsidized tariff will be assessed during project preparation.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankKing, Gracehttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=43452-022 (Closed)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNiuatoputapu Island-15.95506 -173.77513Nomuka Island-20.24558 -174.80088'Uiha Island-19.9 -174.41667Vava'u-18.66667 -174Niuafo'ou-15.597 -175.63703Ha'apai-19.78333 -174.45Ha'ano-19.66233 -174.29028Eua-21.3632 -174.92972Ha'afeva-19.94552 -174.70804Environmentally sustainable growth
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Indicator: (i) By end of 2017: Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing electricity distribution networks (0.2 MWp on Eua, repair program on Vava'u, and 0.55 MWp on Ha'apai).
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): The plants have been built and are operational. Testing period ran from Q1-Q4 2018. As of May 2019, PMU, PMC, Contractor and TPL have completed the performance monitoring of the plants and approved the report. The SCADA repair program on Vava'u has been completed.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iii) Installation of 23 kWp SHS in capacity in Niuafo'ou and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Installation of 6.5kWh of batteries across 130 SHS on Niuafo'ou and a complete Solar System on the Health Clinic and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu completed and fully disbursed Jul18.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (ii) Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing community-owned and community-managed electrical minigrids on four Ha'apai outer islands (100 kWp on 'Uiha, 70 kWp on Nomuka, 70 kWp on Ha'ano, and 150 kWp on Ha'afeva)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2): Contract awarded Oct 2017 and signed Apr 2018. Contractor was in Tonga as of Sep 2018. As of Jun 2019, the contractor has completed the Detailed Engineering process. By Dec 2020, 80% of the works have been completed.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays have been faced, after the contractor returned to Spain, with the quality and timeliness issues of their local sub-contractor. The COVID-19 lockdowns in early 2022 also caused delays with the work.
An extension to the project closing date to 31Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
Testing/hot commissioning for 'Uiha was done in Sep 2022, Ha'ano in Sep 2022, Ha'afeva in Oct 2022, Niuatoputapu in Jul 2023 and Nomuka in Sep 2023. Nomuka delays was due to parts of the power station hardware connecting the hybrid system were affected by the tsunami in Jan 2022. Hardware from other off-grid island were used with the replacement parts were then brought back by the Gamma technicians in Jul 2023. Works were completed in Dec 2023.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iv) Rehabilitation of 80% of existing grid networks on 'Eua and 20% on Vava'u.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 3): Under AF1, 80% of 'Eua and 20% of Vava'u was completed.
Under AF2, 100% of 'Eua was completed and 65% of Vava'u was completed.
Savings of $1.7m under AF1/AF2 were approved in Jun20 to expand Vava'u to 85% and AF4 of $1.3m was approved in Dec20 to complete 100% of Vava'u.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the supply of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
After local borders reopened, TPL mobilized to Vava'u in May 2022.
100% of existing grid on Vava'u has been completed. Additional households that were identified during the ongoing works and TPL will complete these at their own cost, by Feb 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: At least 65 households headed by women in Ha'apai outer islands (50 households) and Niuas (15 households) will benefit from the project. (Baseline: 350 existing households). Women make up a targeted 30% of workforce for local construction contracts for solar power installations.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Information was monitored in the GAP.
2016 Census used as baseline and total households benefitting from project in Ha'apai and Niuas is 1062 (Ha'apai 780 and Niuas 282). Total FHH for Ha'apai is 156 and Niuas is 51.
As of 31Dec23, total customers in Ha'apai outer islands were 780 and FHH were 207. For Niuas, total customers were 291 and FHH were 113 (details in GAP DMF Target 1.6).
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: Construction of new mini-grid on Niuatoputapu and upgrading of the existing service lines on Ha'apai.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 4): Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the delivery of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
The contractors mobilized in Jun 2022 and works were completed by Sep 2023 in Niuatoputapu and Dec 2023 on the Ha'apai off-grid islands.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: i) By the end of 2020: the manual for solar electric equipment is finalized
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): Completed mid-2017.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: ii) Knowledge of solar electric and hybrid equipment is transferred in the 5 years after commissioning of the systems
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: O&M Consultant carried out this work which will be part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, annual asset maintenance plan
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (i) By the end of 2020: Consultancy services provided through the appointment of the PMC team, compromising one electrical solar engineer to act as project manager, one power electric planning and field engineer to act as deputy project manager, one financial and procurement specialist, and one social safeguards specialist.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMC firm recruited in Mar14.
PMU was established in MEIDECC in Mar16 with the recruitment of (i) Project Manager recruited in Mar16; (ii) Social Gender Development and Safeguards Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist recruited in Dec17; and (iii) Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator recruited in Jan19.
SGDSME Specialist resigned in Jul19 and was replaced in Feb20.
Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator resigned in Nov19 and was replaced in Mar20.
Project Manager resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (ii) Continuous capacity building program conducted for each group of islands for 5 years after systems commissioned.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Continuous capacity building was conducted by the contractor and the PMU after the commissionings.
(Phase 4) Capacity building was conducted by TPL and the PMU after the commissionings.
Capacity building is part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Support on the detailed O&M model for the growing outer island power asset base
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: An O&M consultant was recruited in Mar21 to investigate the feasibility of managing the Assets under the existing ECOS structure or transferring the 5 OIREP mini-grid islands into the TPL Concession Contract; recommend the best O&M model for the OIREP mini-grid islands; provide a detailed costing of what the recommended O&M model will cost and how it can be funded; recommend a tariff for the OIREP mini-grid islands (to be the same across all mini-grid islands); outline next steps to enable transition of the O&M mode; and prepare a draft agreement between TPL and MEIDECC and provide training to TPL on the specifics of the O&M plan/asset management plan/governance structure to be implemented.
The O&M consultant conducted all consultations, training and completed the required reports.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (i) project planning and asset management and maintenance for the staff of the Energy Department and TPL and existing community electric societies (with an expected minimum 50% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (ii) procurement, anticorruption, safeguards, and O&M training for solar-diesel hybrid energy systems (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.2).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iii) asset management concepts, theories, and practical project applications for the staff of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iv) asset management program for staff of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 10% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
More than 10% of training participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (v) efficient use by management of solar power services for customers of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: TPL O&M training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
The last O&M training for the Electric Societies was conducted in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (vi) consumer training on power budget management for each of the nine outer islands (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.3).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 9</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (viii) demand-side management for customers of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&2) TPL demand side management training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) The last Electricity Societies demand side management training was conducted in 2023 (details in GAP Target 2.4).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 11</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Extension project management services; recruitment of financial management and accounting support services; and recruitment of a gender specialist
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMU Project Manager contract extended from 1Jan20-30Jun21 but resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21 until 31Dec23.
New Social Gender Development and Safeguards Specialist recruited Feb19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
New Project Accountant/Contract Administrator recruited Mar19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>On-grid and off-grid generation systems are optimized and provide increased consumer access to electricity generated by solar power at a reduced cost<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>By 2020: At least 2,103 MWh of solar electricity is supplied to customers: 1,314 MWh on ‘Eua and Ha'apai, Va'vau, and 789 MWh Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas.
Achievement: 2103MWh
Progress/Status: On-grid solar completed and all 4 of the Phase 4 off-grid outer islands ('Uiha, Ha'ano, Ha'afeva & Nomuka) hot commissioning and testing have been undertaken and are operating off the hybrid system, all of which are running 24 hours a day with minimal operation from the diesel generators. Data loggers are installed to determine actual production across the solar, battery and diesel generators with discussions ongoing regarding intermittent internet connectivity.
Data Source: TPL annual report
Actual value: 2103MWh<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>About 2,010 tons of annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are avoided: ‘Eua and Ha'apai - 1,380 tons; Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas - 630 tons (Baseline: none)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Carbon emission reduction is expected to exceed calculated emission avoidance due to off-grid outer islands capacity to operate up to 24 hours on solar and battery, instead of just 18 hours a day.
Data Source: TPL annual report
XM-DAC-46004-53045-002-GRNT1072Asian Development Bank<narrative>Sustainable Economic Corridors and Urban Resilience Project - Full Mutual Reliance Framework</narrative>The proposed project will (i) construct a 720-meter-long bridge across the Fanga'uta Lagoon and 2.1 kilometers of approach roads, while also strengthening the government's capacity in road network management; and (ii) upgrade and construct drainage and water supply infrastructure in Nuku'alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga, to address projected increases in rainfall intensity and flood frequency due to climate change. The project aims to integrate planned infrastructure developments in Tonga, including the flagship Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge, into a broader, climate-resilient investment strategy for urban and peri-urban areas. In addition to strengthening key economic corridors essential for Tonga's long-term connectivity and development, the project is designed to safeguard livelihoods, enhance accessibility, and promote sustainable growth amid increasing climate and natural hazard risks.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankShim, Cha-Sanghttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=53045-002 (Active)&officer= csshim@adb.org&division= Transport Sector Office (SD1-TRA)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Effective gender mainstreaming (EGM)80000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1866679.61Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance3362189.39Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance1492390.01Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2250222.84Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance2270046.84Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>Safeguards Due Diligence Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Safeguards Due Diligence Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least 7.3 km of urban drainage pipelines constructed or upgraded, including designs that explicitly account for increased rainfall intensity and more frequent flooding
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least 1.87 km of road connecting section to Vaini resurfaced and with minor drainage improvements, including 14.7 hectares of nature-based solutions
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least 4 km of new or upgraded water distribution or transmission pipeline installed, and 15 bulk meters commissioned in high-loss supply networks in project-targeted areas, improved customer metering, SCADA modernization, and advanced monitoring technologies, contributing to improved water security, reduced physical water losses, improved system efficiency, and sustained service delivery under projected climate variability and extremes
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least one paid internship program under the water and urban sector component developed and implemented, with participation of at least 5 female STEM students, to enhance opportunities for women's recruitment in technical roles.
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: A climate-resilient urban master plan for Nuku'alofa, with gender inclusive features, including investment prioritization for water resources, water supply, and sanitation in Tongatapu developed
Data Source: Copy of the masterplans; climate scenarios and risk pathways of the Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: O&M manual for bridge and crossings developed and adopted by MOI
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: At least 70% of MOI staff responsible for O&M, including at least 20% women, report improved knowledge of bridge O&M
Data Source: Training evaluation survey
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2031
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: An internal MOI gender equality action plan, aligned with national policies developed, with at least two actions initiated
Data Source: Copy of policy
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: Gender-, disability-, child/youth-, and older persons-inclusive evacuation plan developed and endorsed by MOI
Data Source: Copy of evacuation plan
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: At least one inclusivef climate-informed community-based disaster risk management strategy developed and implemented in each targeted urban area
Data Source: Copy of the strategy
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Transport connectivity between Nuku'alofa and southern Tongatapu improved
Indicator: A 720 m two‑lane bridge and 2.1 km of approach roads constructed
Progress/Status: Bridge contract awarded in September 2025
Data Source: MOI's Quarterly Project Progress Reports
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2031
Target value: 2<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Transport connectivity between Nuku'alofa and southern Tongatapu improved
Indicator: The bridge and approach roads meet climate-resilient design criteria, including flood safety levels as well as cyclone-induced water levels
Progress/Status: Bridge contract awarded in September 2025
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2031
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Transport connectivity between Nuku'alofa and southern Tongatapu improved
Indicator: A gender-responsive road safety education program developed and implemented to promote safe use of the new bridge and approach roads, with particular attention to women, children, people with disabilities and older persons
Progress/Status: For assessment
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Climate resiliency of urban systems, road connectivity, and communities in Tongatapu enhanced.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>At least 480 hectares of land in less hazard-prone areas of southern Tongatapu, including along the Taufa'ahau Road corridor, are identified and prioritized by the government for new urban development or service provision in approved spatial plans
Progress/Status: For assessment.
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>100% of the estimated population of Greater Nuku'alofa benefit from reduced travel distance and safer connectivity from flood-prone areas in Nuku'alofa to southern less exposed highlands
Progress/Status: For assessment. Bridge contract was awarded in September 2025.
Data Source: Latest Census of Population and Housing
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>100% of the estimated population of Popua and Kolofo'ou villages9,129 people, including users of critical infrastructure and services in Popua and Kolofo'ou villages, benefit from reduced flood risk and enhanced safe living standards through climate-resilient drainage and flood mitigation measures
Progress/Status: For assessment. Bridge contract was awarded in September 2025.
Data Source: Latest Census of Population and Housing
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-53045-002-GRNT1074Asian Development Bank<narrative>Sustainable Economic Corridors and Urban Resilience Project - Full Mutual Reliance Framework</narrative>The proposed project will (i) construct a 720-meter-long bridge across the Fanga'uta Lagoon and 2.1 kilometers of approach roads, while also strengthening the government's capacity in road network management; and (ii) upgrade and construct drainage and water supply infrastructure in Nuku'alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga, to address projected increases in rainfall intensity and flood frequency due to climate change. The project aims to integrate planned infrastructure developments in Tonga, including the flagship Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge, into a broader, climate-resilient investment strategy for urban and peri-urban areas. In addition to strengthening key economic corridors essential for Tonga's long-term connectivity and development, the project is designed to safeguard livelihoods, enhance accessibility, and promote sustainable growth amid increasing climate and natural hazard risks.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankShim, Cha-Sanghttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=53045-002 (Active)&officer= csshim@adb.org&division= Transport Sector Office (SD1-TRA)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Effective gender mainstreaming (EGM)40000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>Safeguards Due Diligence Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Safeguards Due Diligence Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least 7.3 km of urban drainage pipelines constructed or upgraded, including designs that explicitly account for increased rainfall intensity and more frequent flooding
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least 1.87 km of road connecting section to Vaini resurfaced and with minor drainage improvements, including 14.7 hectares of nature-based solutions
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least 4 km of new or upgraded water distribution or transmission pipeline installed, and 15 bulk meters commissioned in high-loss supply networks in project-targeted areas, improved customer metering, SCADA modernization, and advanced monitoring technologies, contributing to improved water security, reduced physical water losses, improved system efficiency, and sustained service delivery under projected climate variability and extremes
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least one paid internship program under the water and urban sector component developed and implemented, with participation of at least 5 female STEM students, to enhance opportunities for women's recruitment in technical roles.
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: A climate-resilient urban master plan for Nuku'alofa, with gender inclusive features, including investment prioritization for water resources, water supply, and sanitation in Tongatapu developed
Data Source: Copy of the masterplans; climate scenarios and risk pathways of the Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: O&M manual for bridge and crossings developed and adopted by MOI
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: At least 70% of MOI staff responsible for O&M, including at least 20% women, report improved knowledge of bridge O&M
Data Source: Training evaluation survey
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2031
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: An internal MOI gender equality action plan, aligned with national policies developed, with at least two actions initiated
Data Source: Copy of policy
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: Gender-, disability-, child/youth-, and older persons-inclusive evacuation plan developed and endorsed by MOI
Data Source: Copy of evacuation plan
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: At least one inclusivef climate-informed community-based disaster risk management strategy developed and implemented in each targeted urban area
Data Source: Copy of the strategy
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Transport connectivity between Nuku'alofa and southern Tongatapu improved
Indicator: A 720 m two‑lane bridge and 2.1 km of approach roads constructed
Progress/Status: Bridge contract awarded in September 2025
Data Source: MOI's Quarterly Project Progress Reports
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2031
Target value: 2<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Transport connectivity between Nuku'alofa and southern Tongatapu improved
Indicator: The bridge and approach roads meet climate-resilient design criteria, including flood safety levels as well as cyclone-induced water levels
Progress/Status: Bridge contract awarded in September 2025
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2031
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Transport connectivity between Nuku'alofa and southern Tongatapu improved
Indicator: A gender-responsive road safety education program developed and implemented to promote safe use of the new bridge and approach roads, with particular attention to women, children, people with disabilities and older persons
Progress/Status: For assessment
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Climate resiliency of urban systems, road connectivity, and communities in Tongatapu enhanced.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>At least 480 hectares of land in less hazard-prone areas of southern Tongatapu, including along the Taufa'ahau Road corridor, are identified and prioritized by the government for new urban development or service provision in approved spatial plans
Progress/Status: For assessment.
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>100% of the estimated population of Greater Nuku'alofa benefit from reduced travel distance and safer connectivity from flood-prone areas in Nuku'alofa to southern less exposed highlands
Progress/Status: For assessment. Bridge contract was awarded in September 2025.
Data Source: Latest Census of Population and Housing
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>100% of the estimated population of Popua and Kolofo'ou villages9,129 people, including users of critical infrastructure and services in Popua and Kolofo'ou villages, benefit from reduced flood risk and enhanced safe living standards through climate-resilient drainage and flood mitigation measures
Progress/Status: For assessment. Bridge contract was awarded in September 2025.
Data Source: Latest Census of Population and Housing
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-53045-002-TA10649Asian Development Bank<narrative>Sustainable Economic Corridors and Urban Resilience Project - Full Mutual Reliance Framework</narrative>The proposed project will (i) construct a 720-meter-long bridge across the Fanga'uta Lagoon and 2.1 kilometers of approach roads, while also strengthening the government's capacity in road network management; and (ii) upgrade and construct drainage and water supply infrastructure in Nuku'alofa, the capital of the Kingdom of Tonga, to address projected increases in rainfall intensity and flood frequency due to climate change. The project aims to integrate planned infrastructure developments in Tonga, including the flagship Fanga'uta Lagoon Bridge, into a broader, climate-resilient investment strategy for urban and peri-urban areas. In addition to strengthening key economic corridors essential for Tonga's long-term connectivity and development, the project is designed to safeguard livelihoods, enhance accessibility, and promote sustainable growth amid increasing climate and natural hazard risks.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankShim, Cha-Sanghttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=53045-002 (Active)&officer= csshim@adb.org&division= Transport Sector Office (SD1-TRA)&projectcountry= TongaTonga-21.16245 -175.2752Effective gender mainstreaming (EGM)1000000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Reports and Recommendations of the President</narrative><narrative>Safeguards Due Diligence Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Safeguards Due Diligence Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least 7.3 km of urban drainage pipelines constructed or upgraded, including designs that explicitly account for increased rainfall intensity and more frequent flooding
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least 1.87 km of road connecting section to Vaini resurfaced and with minor drainage improvements, including 14.7 hectares of nature-based solutions
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least 4 km of new or upgraded water distribution or transmission pipeline installed, and 15 bulk meters commissioned in high-loss supply networks in project-targeted areas, improved customer metering, SCADA modernization, and advanced monitoring technologies, contributing to improved water security, reduced physical water losses, improved system efficiency, and sustained service delivery under projected climate variability and extremes
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Climate-resilient and nature-based urban water infrastructure enhanced
Indicator: At least one paid internship program under the water and urban sector component developed and implemented, with participation of at least 5 female STEM students, to enhance opportunities for women's recruitment in technical roles.
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: A climate-resilient urban master plan for Nuku'alofa, with gender inclusive features, including investment prioritization for water resources, water supply, and sanitation in Tongatapu developed
Data Source: Copy of the masterplans; climate scenarios and risk pathways of the Climate Risk and Adaptation Assessment
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: O&M manual for bridge and crossings developed and adopted by MOI
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: At least 70% of MOI staff responsible for O&M, including at least 20% women, report improved knowledge of bridge O&M
Data Source: Training evaluation survey
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2031
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: An internal MOI gender equality action plan, aligned with national policies developed, with at least two actions initiated
Data Source: Copy of policy
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: Gender-, disability-, child/youth-, and older persons-inclusive evacuation plan developed and endorsed by MOI
Data Source: Copy of evacuation plan
Actual value: <narrative>Output 2 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: Governance and institutional capacity in the urban, water, and road sectors for long-term climate resilience and sustainable asset management strengthened
Indicator: At least one inclusivef climate-informed community-based disaster risk management strategy developed and implemented in each targeted urban area
Data Source: Copy of the strategy
Actual value: <narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: Transport connectivity between Nuku'alofa and southern Tongatapu improved
Indicator: A 720 m two‑lane bridge and 2.1 km of approach roads constructed
Progress/Status: Bridge contract awarded in September 2025
Data Source: MOI's Quarterly Project Progress Reports
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: Not applicable
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: Not applicable
Target year: 2031
Target value: 2<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: Transport connectivity between Nuku'alofa and southern Tongatapu improved
Indicator: The bridge and approach roads meet climate-resilient design criteria, including flood safety levels as well as cyclone-induced water levels
Progress/Status: Bridge contract awarded in September 2025
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2025
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2031
Target value: Y<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: Transport connectivity between Nuku'alofa and southern Tongatapu improved
Indicator: A gender-responsive road safety education program developed and implemented to promote safe use of the new bridge and approach roads, with particular attention to women, children, people with disabilities and older persons
Progress/Status: For assessment
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>Climate resiliency of urban systems, road connectivity, and communities in Tongatapu enhanced.<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>At least 480 hectares of land in less hazard-prone areas of southern Tongatapu, including along the Taufa'ahau Road corridor, are identified and prioritized by the government for new urban development or service provision in approved spatial plans
Progress/Status: For assessment.
Data Source: MOI's quarterly project progress reports
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>100% of the estimated population of Greater Nuku'alofa benefit from reduced travel distance and safer connectivity from flood-prone areas in Nuku'alofa to southern less exposed highlands
Progress/Status: For assessment. Bridge contract was awarded in September 2025.
Data Source: Latest Census of Population and Housing
Actual value: <narrative>Indicator 3</narrative>100% of the estimated population of Popua and Kolofo'ou villages9,129 people, including users of critical infrastructure and services in Popua and Kolofo'ou villages, benefit from reduced flood risk and enhanced safe living standards through climate-resilient drainage and flood mitigation measures
Progress/Status: For assessment. Bridge contract was awarded in September 2025.
Data Source: Latest Census of Population and Housing
Actual value:
XM-DAC-46004-43452-022-GRNT0528Asian Development Bank<narrative>Outer Island Renewable Energy Project</narrative>The proposed Tonga Outer Island Renewable Energy Project (the Project) will construct grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plants on the outer islands of Tonga, thereby demonstrating a method for reducing the country's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation. The Project will supply secure, environmentally sustainable energy to households, schools, and other public facilities, on the islands of 'Eua, Ha'apai, and Vava'u. The Project will quantify the solar resource and facilitate the integration of intermittent renewable energy with a conventional diesel grid. The Project will build the capacity of the power utility, Tonga Power Limited (TPL), in the operation and maintenance of renewable technologies. Customers will be made aware of the importance of energy conservation and opportunities for passing cost savings to poor households by way of a subsidized tariff will be assessed during project preparation.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankKing, Gracehttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=43452-022 (Closed)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNiuatoputapu Island-15.95506 -173.77513Nomuka Island-20.24558 -174.80088'Uiha Island-19.9 -174.41667Vava'u-18.66667 -174Niuafo'ou-15.597 -175.63703Ha'apai-19.78333 -174.45Ha'ano-19.66233 -174.29028Eua-21.3632 -174.92972Ha'afeva-19.94552 -174.70804Environmentally sustainable growthGender Equity and MainstreamingInclusive economic growthPartnerships2500000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of 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Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (i) By end of 2017: Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing electricity distribution networks (0.2 MWp on Eua, repair program on Vava'u, and 0.55 MWp on Ha'apai).
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): The plants have been built and are operational. Testing period ran from Q1-Q4 2018. As of May 2019, PMU, PMC, Contractor and TPL have completed the performance monitoring of the plants and approved the report. The SCADA repair program on Vava'u has been completed.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iii) Installation of 23 kWp SHS in capacity in Niuafo'ou and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Installation of 6.5kWh of batteries across 130 SHS on Niuafo'ou and a complete Solar System on the Health Clinic and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu completed and fully disbursed Jul18.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (ii) Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing community-owned and community-managed electrical minigrids on four Ha'apai outer islands (100 kWp on 'Uiha, 70 kWp on Nomuka, 70 kWp on Ha'ano, and 150 kWp on Ha'afeva)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2): Contract awarded Oct 2017 and signed Apr 2018. Contractor was in Tonga as of Sep 2018. As of Jun 2019, the contractor has completed the Detailed Engineering process. By Dec 2020, 80% of the works have been completed.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays have been faced, after the contractor returned to Spain, with the quality and timeliness issues of their local sub-contractor. The COVID-19 lockdowns in early 2022 also caused delays with the work.
An extension to the project closing date to 31Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
Testing/hot commissioning for 'Uiha was done in Sep 2022, Ha'ano in Sep 2022, Ha'afeva in Oct 2022, Niuatoputapu in Jul 2023 and Nomuka in Sep 2023. Nomuka delays was due to parts of the power station hardware connecting the hybrid system were affected by the tsunami in Jan 2022. Hardware from other off-grid island were used with the replacement parts were then brought back by the Gamma technicians in Jul 2023. Works were completed in Dec 2023.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iv) Rehabilitation of 80% of existing grid networks on 'Eua and 20% on Vava'u.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 3): Under AF1, 80% of 'Eua and 20% of Vava'u was completed.
Under AF2, 100% of 'Eua was completed and 65% of Vava'u was completed.
Savings of $1.7m under AF1/AF2 were approved in Jun20 to expand Vava'u to 85% and AF4 of $1.3m was approved in Dec20 to complete 100% of Vava'u.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the supply of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
After local borders reopened, TPL mobilized to Vava'u in May 2022.
100% of existing grid on Vava'u has been completed. Additional households that were identified during the ongoing works and TPL will complete these at their own cost, by Feb 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: At least 65 households headed by women in Ha'apai outer islands (50 households) and Niuas (15 households) will benefit from the project. (Baseline: 350 existing households). Women make up a targeted 30% of workforce for local construction contracts for solar power installations.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Information was monitored in the GAP.
2016 Census used as baseline and total households benefitting from project in Ha'apai and Niuas is 1062 (Ha'apai 780 and Niuas 282). Total FHH for Ha'apai is 156 and Niuas is 51.
As of 31Dec23, total customers in Ha'apai outer islands were 780 and FHH were 207. For Niuas, total customers were 291 and FHH were 113 (details in GAP DMF Target 1.6).
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: Construction of new mini-grid on Niuatoputapu and upgrading of the existing service lines on Ha'apai.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 4): Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the delivery of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
The contractors mobilized in Jun 2022 and works were completed by Sep 2023 in Niuatoputapu and Dec 2023 on the Ha'apai off-grid islands.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: i) By the end of 2020: the manual for solar electric equipment is finalized
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): Completed mid-2017.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: ii) Knowledge of solar electric and hybrid equipment is transferred in the 5 years after commissioning of the systems
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: O&M Consultant carried out this work which will be part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, annual asset maintenance plan
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (i) By the end of 2020: Consultancy services provided through the appointment of the PMC team, compromising one electrical solar engineer to act as project manager, one power electric planning and field engineer to act as deputy project manager, one financial and procurement specialist, and one social safeguards specialist.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMC firm recruited in Mar14.
PMU was established in MEIDECC in Mar16 with the recruitment of (i) Project Manager recruited in Mar16; (ii) Social Gender Development and Safeguards Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist recruited in Dec17; and (iii) Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator recruited in Jan19.
SGDSME Specialist resigned in Jul19 and was replaced in Feb20.
Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator resigned in Nov19 and was replaced in Mar20.
Project Manager resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (ii) Continuous capacity building program conducted for each group of islands for 5 years after systems commissioned.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Continuous capacity building was conducted by the contractor and the PMU after the commissionings.
(Phase 4) Capacity building was conducted by TPL and the PMU after the commissionings.
Capacity building is part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Support on the detailed O&M model for the growing outer island power asset base
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: An O&M consultant was recruited in Mar21 to investigate the feasibility of managing the Assets under the existing ECOS structure or transferring the 5 OIREP mini-grid islands into the TPL Concession Contract; recommend the best O&M model for the OIREP mini-grid islands; provide a detailed costing of what the recommended O&M model will cost and how it can be funded; recommend a tariff for the OIREP mini-grid islands (to be the same across all mini-grid islands); outline next steps to enable transition of the O&M mode; and prepare a draft agreement between TPL and MEIDECC and provide training to TPL on the specifics of the O&M plan/asset management plan/governance structure to be implemented.
The O&M consultant conducted all consultations, training and completed the required reports.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (i) project planning and asset management and maintenance for the staff of the Energy Department and TPL and existing community electric societies (with an expected minimum 50% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (ii) procurement, anticorruption, safeguards, and O&M training for solar-diesel hybrid energy systems (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.2).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iii) asset management concepts, theories, and practical project applications for the staff of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iv) asset management program for staff of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 10% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
More than 10% of training participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (v) efficient use by management of solar power services for customers of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: TPL O&M training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
The last O&M training for the Electric Societies was conducted in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (vi) consumer training on power budget management for each of the nine outer islands (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.3).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 9</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (viii) demand-side management for customers of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&2) TPL demand side management training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) The last Electricity Societies demand side management training was conducted in 2023 (details in GAP Target 2.4).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 11</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Extension project management services; recruitment of financial management and accounting support services; and recruitment of a gender specialist
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMU Project Manager contract extended from 1Jan20-30Jun21 but resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21 until 31Dec23.
New Social Gender Development and Safeguards Specialist recruited Feb19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
New Project Accountant/Contract Administrator recruited Mar19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>On-grid and off-grid generation systems are optimized and provide increased consumer access to electricity generated by solar power at a reduced cost<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>By 2020: At least 2,103 MWh of solar electricity is supplied to customers: 1,314 MWh on ‘Eua and Ha'apai, Va'vau, and 789 MWh Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas.
Achievement: 2103MWh
Progress/Status: On-grid solar completed and all 4 of the Phase 4 off-grid outer islands ('Uiha, Ha'ano, Ha'afeva & Nomuka) hot commissioning and testing have been undertaken and are operating off the hybrid system, all of which are running 24 hours a day with minimal operation from the diesel generators. Data loggers are installed to determine actual production across the solar, battery and diesel generators with discussions ongoing regarding intermittent internet connectivity.
Data Source: TPL annual report
Actual value: 2103MWh<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>About 2,010 tons of annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are avoided: ‘Eua and Ha'apai - 1,380 tons; Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas - 630 tons (Baseline: none)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Carbon emission reduction is expected to exceed calculated emission avoidance due to off-grid outer islands capacity to operate up to 24 hours on solar and battery, instead of just 18 hours a day.
Data Source: TPL annual report
XM-DAC-46004-43452-022-GRNT0445Asian Development Bank<narrative>Outer Island Renewable Energy Project</narrative>The proposed Tonga Outer Island Renewable Energy Project (the Project) will construct grid-connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) power plants on the outer islands of Tonga, thereby demonstrating a method for reducing the country's heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels for power generation. The Project will supply secure, environmentally sustainable energy to households, schools, and other public facilities, on the islands of 'Eua, Ha'apai, and Vava'u. The Project will quantify the solar resource and facilitate the integration of intermittent renewable energy with a conventional diesel grid. The Project will build the capacity of the power utility, Tonga Power Limited (TPL), in the operation and maintenance of renewable technologies. Customers will be made aware of the importance of energy conservation and opportunities for passing cost savings to poor households by way of a subsidized tariff will be assessed during project preparation.Asian Development BankMinistry of FinanceAsian Development BankAsian Development BankKing, Gracehttps://www.adb.org/forms/request-information-form?topic=projects&source=PDS&subject=43452-022 (Closed)&officer= gking@adb.org&division= Pacific Subregional Office in Suva, Fiji (SPSO)&projectcountry= TongaNiuatoputapu Island-15.95506 -173.77513Nomuka Island-20.24558 -174.80088'Uiha Island-19.9 -174.41667Vava'u-18.66667 -174Niuafo'ou-15.597 -175.63703Ha'apai-19.78333 -174.45Ha'ano-19.66233 -174.29028Eua-21.3632 -174.92972Ha'afeva-19.94552 -174.70804Environmentally sustainable growthInclusive economic growthPartnershipsEffective gender mainstreaming (EGM)3570000Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance0.00Asian Development BankMinistry of Finance<narrative>Grant Agreement</narrative><narrative>Environmental and Social Monitoring Reports</narrative><narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Contract/s Awarded</narrative><narrative>Tenders</narrative>PerformanceFiduciary<narrative>Project Output/s</narrative>Output/s as listed by the project staff.<narrative>Project/Program Completion Reports</narrative><narrative>Output 1 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (i) By end of 2017: Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing electricity distribution networks (0.2 MWp on Eua, repair program on Vava'u, and 0.55 MWp on Ha'apai).
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): The plants have been built and are operational. Testing period ran from Q1-Q4 2018. As of May 2019, PMU, PMC, Contractor and TPL have completed the performance monitoring of the plants and approved the report. The SCADA repair program on Vava'u has been completed.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iii) Installation of 23 kWp SHS in capacity in Niuafo'ou and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Installation of 6.5kWh of batteries across 130 SHS on Niuafo'ou and a complete Solar System on the Health Clinic and 160 kWp SHS in Niuatoputapu completed and fully disbursed Jul18.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (ii) Solar photovoltaic generators are installed and connected to existing community-owned and community-managed electrical minigrids on four Ha'apai outer islands (100 kWp on 'Uiha, 70 kWp on Nomuka, 70 kWp on Ha'ano, and 150 kWp on Ha'afeva)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2): Contract awarded Oct 2017 and signed Apr 2018. Contractor was in Tonga as of Sep 2018. As of Jun 2019, the contractor has completed the Detailed Engineering process. By Dec 2020, 80% of the works have been completed.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays have been faced, after the contractor returned to Spain, with the quality and timeliness issues of their local sub-contractor. The COVID-19 lockdowns in early 2022 also caused delays with the work.
An extension to the project closing date to 31Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
Testing/hot commissioning for 'Uiha was done in Sep 2022, Ha'ano in Sep 2022, Ha'afeva in Oct 2022, Niuatoputapu in Jul 2023 and Nomuka in Sep 2023. Nomuka delays was due to parts of the power station hardware connecting the hybrid system were affected by the tsunami in Jan 2022. Hardware from other off-grid island were used with the replacement parts were then brought back by the Gamma technicians in Jul 2023. Works were completed in Dec 2023.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2017
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: (iv) Rehabilitation of 80% of existing grid networks on 'Eua and 20% on Vava'u.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 3): Under AF1, 80% of 'Eua and 20% of Vava'u was completed.
Under AF2, 100% of 'Eua was completed and 65% of Vava'u was completed.
Savings of $1.7m under AF1/AF2 were approved in Jun20 to expand Vava'u to 85% and AF4 of $1.3m was approved in Dec20 to complete 100% of Vava'u.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the supply of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
After local borders reopened, TPL mobilized to Vava'u in May 2022.
100% of existing grid on Vava'u has been completed. Additional households that were identified during the ongoing works and TPL will complete these at their own cost, by Feb 2024.
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: At least 65 households headed by women in Ha'apai outer islands (50 households) and Niuas (15 households) will benefit from the project. (Baseline: 350 existing households). Women make up a targeted 30% of workforce for local construction contracts for solar power installations.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Information was monitored in the GAP.
2016 Census used as baseline and total households benefitting from project in Ha'apai and Niuas is 1062 (Ha'apai 780 and Niuas 282). Total FHH for Ha'apai is 156 and Niuas is 51.
As of 31Dec23, total customers in Ha'apai outer islands were 780 and FHH were 207. For Niuas, total customers were 291 and FHH were 113 (details in GAP DMF Target 1.6).
Data Source: Project progress reports
TPL annual report<narrative>Output 1 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 1. The project will construct and install solar power systems with a total capacity of 1.32 MWp on the outer islands of Tonga, and the existing grid network on the islands of Vava'u and 'Eua rehabilitated by TPL. (The rehabilitated grid network portions on Vava'u and 'Eua are expanded).
Indicator: Construction of new mini-grid on Niuatoputapu and upgrading of the existing service lines on Ha'apai.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 4): Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delays were faced with the delivery of materials/equipment to Tonga.
An extension to the project closing date to 31 Dec 2023 was approved in Mar 2022.
The contractors mobilized in Jun 2022 and works were completed by Sep 2023 in Niuatoputapu and Dec 2023 on the Ha'apai off-grid islands.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2012
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: i) By the end of 2020: the manual for solar electric equipment is finalized
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: (Phase 1): Completed mid-2017.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets, and ADB's project completion report
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 2 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 2. Operation and maintenance knowledge transferred through training.
Indicator: ii) Knowledge of solar electric and hybrid equipment is transferred in the 5 years after commissioning of the systems
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: O&M Consultant carried out this work which will be part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, annual asset maintenance plan
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2017
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2019
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 1</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (i) By the end of 2020: Consultancy services provided through the appointment of the PMC team, compromising one electrical solar engineer to act as project manager, one power electric planning and field engineer to act as deputy project manager, one financial and procurement specialist, and one social safeguards specialist.
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMC firm recruited in Mar14.
PMU was established in MEIDECC in Mar16 with the recruitment of (i) Project Manager recruited in Mar16; (ii) Social Gender Development and Safeguards Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist recruited in Dec17; and (iii) Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator recruited in Jan19.
SGDSME Specialist resigned in Jul19 and was replaced in Feb20.
Project Accountant/Contracts Administrator resigned in Nov19 and was replaced in Mar20.
Project Manager resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 1<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: (ii) Continuous capacity building program conducted for each group of islands for 5 years after systems commissioned.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phase 2) Continuous capacity building was conducted by the contractor and the PMU after the commissionings.
(Phase 4) Capacity building was conducted by TPL and the PMU after the commissionings.
Capacity building is part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 2</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Support on the detailed O&M model for the growing outer island power asset base
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: An O&M consultant was recruited in Mar21 to investigate the feasibility of managing the Assets under the existing ECOS structure or transferring the 5 OIREP mini-grid islands into the TPL Concession Contract; recommend the best O&M model for the OIREP mini-grid islands; provide a detailed costing of what the recommended O&M model will cost and how it can be funded; recommend a tariff for the OIREP mini-grid islands (to be the same across all mini-grid islands); outline next steps to enable transition of the O&M mode; and prepare a draft agreement between TPL and MEIDECC and provide training to TPL on the specifics of the O&M plan/asset management plan/governance structure to be implemented.
The O&M consultant conducted all consultations, training and completed the required reports.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 3</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (i) project planning and asset management and maintenance for the staff of the Energy Department and TPL and existing community electric societies (with an expected minimum 50% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 4</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (ii) procurement, anticorruption, safeguards, and O&M training for solar-diesel hybrid energy systems (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.2).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 5</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iii) asset management concepts, theories, and practical project applications for the staff of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 6</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (iv) asset management program for staff of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 10% female participants).
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&3) TPL asset management training completed 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) Electricity societies technical asset management training completed in 2023.
More than 10% of training participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.1).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 7</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training includes: (v) efficient use by management of solar power services for customers of TPL and electric societies.
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: TPL O&M training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
The last O&M training for the Electric Societies was conducted in 2023.
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: N
Actual value: 0<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 8</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (vi) consumer training on power budget management for each of the nine outer islands (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: The required training was conducted, with the last being held in 2023 - more than 50% of participants were female (details in GAP Target 2.3).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 9</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Training include: (viii) demand-side management for customers of TPL and electric societies (expected minimum of 50% female participants)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: (Phases 1&2) TPL demand side management training completed throughout 2015 and 2016.
(Phases 2&4) The last Electricity Societies demand side management training was conducted in 2023 (details in GAP Target 2.4).
The training will continue as part of the MEIDECC-TPL contract for the O&M of the Phase 2 and Phase 4 assets.
Data Source: Project progress reports, TPL annual report, training attendance sheets<narrative>Output 3 Indicator 11</narrative>Output: 3. Project implemented and managed efficiently
Indicator: Extension project management services; recruitment of financial management and accounting support services; and recruitment of a gender specialist
Achievement: 1
Progress/Status: PMU Project Manager contract extended from 1Jan20-30Jun21 but resigned in Mar21 and a replacement was recruited in Aug21 until 31Dec23.
New Social Gender Development and Safeguards Specialist recruited Feb19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
New Project Accountant/Contract Administrator recruited Mar19-30Jun21 until 31Dec23.
Data Source: Project progress reports
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Baseline year: 2014
Baseline value: N
Target year: 2020
Target value: Y
Actual value: 1<narrative>Project Outcome</narrative>On-grid and off-grid generation systems are optimized and provide increased consumer access to electricity generated by solar power at a reduced cost<narrative>Indicator 1</narrative>By 2020: At least 2,103 MWh of solar electricity is supplied to customers: 1,314 MWh on ‘Eua and Ha'apai, Va'vau, and 789 MWh Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas.
Achievement: 2103MWh
Progress/Status: On-grid solar completed and all 4 of the Phase 4 off-grid outer islands ('Uiha, Ha'ano, Ha'afeva & Nomuka) hot commissioning and testing have been undertaken and are operating off the hybrid system, all of which are running 24 hours a day with minimal operation from the diesel generators. Data loggers are installed to determine actual production across the solar, battery and diesel generators with discussions ongoing regarding intermittent internet connectivity.
Data Source: TPL annual report
Actual value: 2103MWh<narrative>Indicator 2</narrative>About 2,010 tons of annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are avoided: ‘Eua and Ha'apai - 1,380 tons; Ha'apai outer islands and Niuas - 630 tons (Baseline: none)
Achievement: 0
Progress/Status: Carbon emission reduction is expected to exceed calculated emission avoidance due to off-grid outer islands capacity to operate up to 24 hours on solar and battery, instead of just 18 hours a day.
Data Source: TPL annual report