The Rural Connectivity Improvement Project (RCIP) aims to improve rural road infrastructure in climate-vulnerable areas of Bangladesh, connecting agricultural areas to markets and socioeconomic centers. Eptisa is leading the preparation of the feasibility study and technical documentation for the design of RCIP-II, a future investment phase supported by the ADB.

Key services:

• Feasibility study for 2,500 km of rural roads
• Climate risk analysis and resilient infrastructure design
• Technical design, BOQ, specifications and bidding documents
• Economic and financial analysis according to ADB standards
• Preparation of implementation plan and project administration manual (PAM)
• Evaluation of social and environmental safeguards
• Design of the results framework and gender strategy
• Estimated maintenance costs and climate adaptation measures
• Preparation of the DPP and preparation of loan documentation for ADB approval.

Impact:

Year-round connectivity between rural areas and markets, generation of local employment, institutional strengthening, and development of infrastructure adapted to climate change and sustainable in the long term.