Project: Strengthening Project Preparation Capacity in Asia and the Pacific - Supporting Preparation of Infrastructure Projects with Private Sector Participation in Asia Pacific (Subproject 4)Package Number#5Package NameKAZ: Social Infrastructure PPP Consultant (PPP Center Capacity Building)Advance Action Yes NoApproval Number9292Approval Date28-Dec-2016Estimated Commencement Date29-Apr-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:The assignment is expected to be executed over a maximum period of 3 months. Contract extension will depend on whether the implementation of the ADB assistance will have to be extended due to unforeseen events and availability of budget.Possibility of consideration for downstream assignment Yes No Not knownCountry of assignmentKazakhstanContract TypeFull lump sum(Note: Type of contract information is indicative and might be subject to change.)Contact InformationProject OfficerIchiro AokiDesignationPrincipal Markets Development Advisory SpecialistAsian Development BankEmailiaoki@adb.orgContact Person for InquiriesHelen StewardDesignationPrincipal Markets Development Advisory SpecialistAsian Development BankEmailhsteward@adb.org