A research study submitted in partial fulfiJlment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management

Research Studies Project Report (M.B.A.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2001

The VIUDP were implemented to improve the environment of Vientiane. This research presents the implementation perf01mance, the operational impact and sustainability. The evaluation was based on concept, methodology in project management; SWOT analysis, the lessons learned from previous research in Asia and from the project financed by ADB. The data were collected from questionnaires, documents and by the observation on site. We found that the project even completed, were not achieving his objective. Some work components, such as constrnction of retarding basin, micro-finance for sanitation improvement were cancelled. The construction and rehabilitation of roads and drainage systems were not reach with his previous objectives. The operation and maintenance of the constructed facilities even are inadequate; we can find the improvement of urban environment within Vientiane Prefecture. The communication and participation of local community, the orientation to demand-led criteria, cost recovery, choice of contractors, better project management, and a creation a pilot area are essential for success of the project. In order to get a fully benefit from the project, continuation for the improvement is needed. Construction of hard components should be completed with soft components such as campaign for sanitation, health access education, and capacity building.