Bhutan: SASEC Transport, Trade Facilitation, and Logistics Project
This project will promote mobility and regional connectivity in the Phuentsholing area of Bhutan, close to the border with India, and enhance trade opportunities by linking to the Southern East-West Highway network. The trade facilitation and logistics component will focus on infrastructure improvement and provision to border crossing points of equipment to facilitate cross-border traffic and transit of goods and services, trade, and commerce.
PROJECT DETAILS | ||
Commitment Date Funding Type Country Sector Status Total Cost |
31 Aug 2016 Loan/Grant Bhutan Transport/Road Ongoing $23.07 million |
KEY OUTPUTS |
3.3 kilometers of national highway constructed between Phuentsholing and Chamkuna Procurement and installment of trade facilitation and logistics equipment |
FINANCING |
$3.46 million (Government of Bhutan) $5 million (Asian Development Fund) $14.61 million (Asian Development Fund) |