Project Overview
Musad Engineering & Consultancy provided consultancy services to evaluate construction projects implemented by the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) and to recommend internationally effective perspectives for project formulation, implementation, and management. The assignment supported institutional strengthening of RTHD through research, analysis, and capacity development.
Scope of Services Provided
• Desk review of project formulation, construction, and management guidelines and policies
• Investigation, data collection, and documentation of ongoing and completed projects
• Stakeholder coordination with relevant government and sector organizations
• Development of guidelines and design templates for project evaluation indicators
• Identification of priority issues, impacts, and trends affecting socio-economic growth
• Preparation of project databases for sustainability and impact assessment
• Financial and economic analysis frameworks (B/C ratio, IRR, etc.)
• Identification of institutional, land acquisition, and implementation bottlenecks
• Assessment of research opportunities for innovative pavement technologies
• Organization of training programs, workshops, and seminars
Key Outcomes
• Structured framework for evaluating RHD construction projects
• Improved understanding of institutional and implementation challenges
• Evidence-based recommendations aligned with international best practices
Role of Musad Engineering & Consultancy
Musad Engineering & Consultancy provided consultancy services to evaluate construction projects implemented by the Roads and Highways Department (RHD) and to develop internationally aligned frameworks for project formulation and implementation under an assignment for IIFC and the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways Division (RTHD). The engagement involved comprehensive desk reviews of policies and management guidelines, field investigations, stakeholder consultations, and the development of structured evaluation templates and project databases. The team also prepared financial and economic assessment frameworks, identified institutional and land acquisition bottlenecks, and explored opportunities for innovative pavement technologies. Through research, analysis, and capacity-building initiatives, the project delivered evidence-based recommendations to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and international best practice alignment in national infrastructure development.