ADB PPTA No. 7225-PRC: Improving Corporate Governance and Enhancing Institutional Capacity of Environmental and Social Management for Sanchuan Energy Development Co., Ltd.      EASEN was contracted for The Asian Development Bank (ADB) PPTA No. 7225-PRC: Improving Corporate Governance and Enhancing Institutional Capacity of Environmental and Social Management Project for Sanchuan Energy Development Co. Ltd. (Sanchuan), a developer of small hydropower plants in Yunnan Province, People’s Republic of China. In regards to this project, EASEN provided technical assistance in order to build capacity in environmental and social safeguards and establish good corporate governance.   At the corporate level, EASEN established an environmental and social unit (ESU) to oversee the environmental and social aspects of hydropower projects developed by project-level companies. The ESU staff members then prepared and implemented safeguards in subprojects which also included staff training. Finally, a monitoring and evaluation mechanism was built into the capacity building program.   EASEN also conducted a thorough examination and analysis of the existing corporate governance policies and practices of Sanchuan. Our experts recommended ways to become a well-run transparent company, consequently improving its performance and access to capital. The recommendations were in the form of an action plan outlining steps and a timetable for implementation. EASEN’s technical assistance (TA) consisted of two phases:       Phase 1: Environmental & Social Monitoring.   Determine environmental and social issues Establish an outline of the environmental and social tasks to be carried out Create a capacity building program to monitor and evaluate environmental and social issues       Phase 2: Corporate Governance & Financial Control.   Assure management transparency and accountability of company policies and practices Draft a corporate governance code outlining the role and responsibilities of the board of directors, including independent board members, subcommittees, board policies, and treatment of minority shareholders Assess current accounting and disclosure practices and internal controls for supervision of operational risks transaction controls, budgeting, and financial management Establish practices in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in order to participate in international and domestic capital markets Provide documentation to support enhanced internal auditing and control procedures Set out a model set of accounts and provide a plan for implementation, training, and capacity building   The project began in May 2011 and finished in June 2012.

ADB TA 44020-PRC: Gansu Urban Infrastructure Development and Wetland Protection Project     EASEN was contracted for technical assistance (TA) for the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Loan TA 44020: Gansu Urban Infrastructure Development and Wetland Protection Project. This project improved the urban road and bridge infrastructure, water supply and sewerage systems, urban environment, and wetland protection in the cities of Dingxi and Zhangye in Gansu Province, the People’s Republic of China.   Tasks included the preparation of a feasibility study and investment project for possible funding by the ADB to support the government’s efforts of promoting integrated urban infrastructure development and environmental protection.   EASEN consultants provided the following services:   Review institutional arrangements for the project and assess the capacity of the Gansu Provincial Finance Bureau (GPFB), the project executing agency Prepare institutional capacity development programs for relevant project components concerned with roads, bridges, traffic management, water supply and wastewater treatment services, urban environmental management, and wetland restoration and protection in line with ADB’s Guidelines for the Financial Management and Analysis of Projects Propose a detailed, realistic, and operationally sound organization of the PMO to ensure efficient project implementation as well as an efficient structure for the (implementation agencies IAs Assess and determine interagency arrangements and coordination among roads, bridges, and water supply services and other municipal services during construction, and operation and maintenance of completed infrastructure facilities Design and conduct training workshops to cover ADB procedural requirements During implementation, identify consulting services required for further training programs. Assess the capacity of GPFB and IAs to undertake procurement in accordance with ADB requirements and guidelines Provide recommendations to improve the IAs’ corporate governance, internal audit, project and financial management, and environmental management, including wetland restoration and protection, with consideration of best international and national practices     The project started in May 2011 and was completed in December 2011.