| Possibility of contract extension |  | | | In 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.  |
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| Specific considerations for this assignment, if any, are discussed here: |  | | | Possible extensions of the assignment may be in conjunction with the processing schedule of SAM: Alaoa Multipurpose Dam
Project where the expert will be part of a team doing safeguards due diligence. Currently, target approval of said
project is in 2022. Another consideration is when field work in Samoa can be done taking into account travel
restrictions due to Covid-19.  |
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