The objective of the Technical Assistance for Capacity Development in Hydropower and Mining Sectors Project for Lao People's Democratic Republic (PDR) is to increase human capacity and improve the performance of Government oversight institutions for the hydropower and mining sectors. There are four components to the project. The first component of the project is joint hydropower and mining learning program. This component aims to building critically needed capacity and generating public awareness across the hydropower and mining sectors. The provision of adequate skills and training to government staff and the next generation of leaders for the two sectors will remove critical bottlenecks to the development of both sectors. The second component of the project is hydropower sector development. The hydropower component aims at capacity building in support of sustainable hydropower development in Lao PDR. Activities will cover the entire value chain, from planning, concessioning, construction, and operation to revenue management. The third component of the project is mining sector development. The project will provide funding for three subcomponents pertaining to the mining sector which are: a) improvement of sector governance and the enabling environment; b) strengthening of government oversight capacity; and c) program to promote minerals development. The fourth component of the project is project administration and management. The project will support consultancy services for the project Secretariat established within Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) for coordination and management of the project implementation and acquisition of logistical and equipment support necessary for its smooth functioning.