1. Outline of the Project | |||
Country:Nepal | Project title:The Project for Modernization of Tribhuwan International Airport | ||
Issue/Sector:Airlines/Airports | Cooperation Scheme:Grant Aid | ||
Division in Charge:Grant Aid Management Department | Total Cost:3,559 million yen | ||
Period of Cooperation | (E/N): FY 1993, 1994-1996 | Partner Country’s Implementing Organization:Tribhuwan International Airport | |
Supporting Organization in Japan: | |||
Related Cooperation: | |||
1-1 Background of the ProjectTribhuvan International Airport (TIA) is a central hub of the airport transport network in Nepal. However, the airport which is located at the center of Katmandu Valley, is surrounded by high mountain ranges and its location negatively affects the operation of aircrafts. Aircrafts must make steep climbs and descents to maintain a safe altitude at all times, and it is poses a large psychological burden for pilots. Although aircrafts should be led by air security radio facilities in such airports, no facilities other than VOR/DME (VHF Omni directional Radio Range/Distance Measuring Equipment) have been operated. With these conditions, two international aircraft accidents occurred in 1992 that resulted in many fatalities. Pertaining to these accidents, the improvement of air safety was an urgent concern to address. With this background, the government of Nepal requested the government of Japan to formulate Air Safety and Ground Facility Improvement Plans for the TIA and to investigate the feasibility. As a result, this urgent project was implemented with Grant Aid. 1-2 Project OverviewThis project aimed at securing air safety by installing an airport surveillance radar and providing training necessary for a smooth operation and maintenance of the radar system. (1) Overall Goal (2) Project Purpose (3) Outputs (4) Inputs Japanese Side: 3,559 million yen (1993 D/D: 1.06 million yen, 1994: 8.76 million yen, 1995: 23.71 million yen, 1996: 2.06 million yen) Nepalese Side: Counterparts 36 Land and Facilities Local Cost 8 million yen | |||
2. Evaluation Team | |||
Members of Evaluation Team | Madhab Bahadur Pantha, Freelance Consultant | ||
Period of Evaluation | November 18, 2002 – January 18, 2003 | Type of Evaluation:Ex-post Evaluation by Overseas Office | |
3. Results of Evaluation | |||
3-1 Summary of Evaluation Results(1) Impact (2) Sustainability 3-2 Factors that promoted realization of effects(1) Factors Concerning the Planning (2) Factors Concerning the Implementation Process 3-3 Factors that Impeded Realization of Effects(1) Factors Concerning the Planning (2) Factors Concerning the Implementation Process 3-4 ConclusionThe radar and related facilities are being maintained and operated appropriately, which enables TIA to monitor airplanes in the flight paths in the airport’s vicinity. It has also generated economic benefits, due to the increase in the number of flights taking off and landing at the airport. However, TIA must take control of maintenance, maintain and improve the staff’s technical skills in a planned manner, to keep this positive effect. 3-5 RecommendationsThe CAAN needs to provide support and guidance to TIA in its efforts to expand a specific plan for maintaining the radar and training staff. They should create a system to ensure smooth communication with manufacturers regarding the purchase of spare parts. TIA will also need to consider the deterioration of the equipment in the long run and prepare a plan for updating the equipment. 3-6 Lessons LearnedN/A 3-7 Follow-up SituationN/A |