Proceedings of the 13

Meeting of the

Transport and Communications Working Group

Private Sector’s/International Organizations’ Perspectives

IsDB: "Improving Transport Project Appraisal in OIC Member Countries: IsDB

Perspective”

Mr. Tolga YAKAR, Senior Project Management Specialist, IDB Group delivered a presentation

with the theme “Improving Transport Project Appraisal in OIC Member Countries: IsDB

Perspective”.

At the beginning of the presentation, Mr. YAKAR outlined the transport operations of the IsDB.

He mentioned that the development of international transport corridors such as Trans-Sahara

Highway (TSH) and CAREC Transport Corridor are among the priority of the IsDB. Also,

improving transport infrastructure in terms of roads, railways, airports, and seaports, and

increasing the accessibility in terms of rural networks and urban transport are key focus areas

of the IsDB in the field of the transport sector. He also mentioned the development impact of the

transport operations of the IsDB such as improved interstate transport, reduction of travel costs,

increased traffic safety as well as new employment opportunities, etc.

Then Mr. YAKAR briefed the participants on the project cycle pursued in the IsDB. He explained

that first of all the concept of the project is determined. Then, the appraisal process is initiated.

Mr. YAKAR emphasized that appraisal is key for IsDB Operations. Within this framework, a

special team for each project appraisal is established which consists of team leader, sector

specialist, legal counsel, procurement specialist, country manager (liaison officer) and other

specialists (e&s, urban transport, financial management, etc.) - if needed. He underscored that

appraisal includes detailed information, analysis, and clear outputs. It is a critical step for the

rest of the project cycle and for the successful implementation. Therefore, special appraisal

missions are realized through the meetings with all stakeholders (Ministry of Transport, EA,

IsDB Governor Office, Consultants, etc.).

Furthermore, Mr. YAKAR briefed the august house about the main components of the projects

appraisals as followings;



Background: Strategic context and rationale as well as info about the transport sector

Economic background

Sector description, transport sector policies of the country

Key sector issues/challenges; possible solutions



Project Info:

The Project

Project Objectives and Key Indicators

What are the main project objectives?