Project: Expanding Connectivity and Affordability to Address the Digital Divide - Digital Connectivity ExpertPackage NumberPackage NameAdvance Action Yes NoApproval Number6954Approval Date19-Sep-2022Estimated Commencement Date20-May-2024Open to non-Member Countries Yes NoAdditional InformationPossibility of contract extensionIn general, ADB consulting contracts may be extended to a reasonable degree when doing so is justified within ADB's core procurement principles. Any extensions are subject to operational needs, consultant performance, and continued availability of funds.Specific considerations for this assignment, if any, are discussed here:Consulting assignment may be extended, depending on the requirements of the client government. Possibility of consideration for downstream assignment Yes No Not knownCountry of assignmentPhilippines; RegionalContact InformationProject OfficerYoonee JeongDesignationSenior Digital Tech Specialist (Digital Infra & Economy)Asian Development BankEmailyjeong@adb.org