The Country Assistance Plan describes the planned program of assistance by the Asian Development Bank for the Philippines covering the three-year period 2001- 2003. It includes loan and technical assistance projects, as well as possible cofinancing from other donors. The CAP was prepared by the ADB between April and July 2000, in close consultation with the Government of the Philippines, and other stakeholders, including non-government organizations. The CAP was discussed with the Board of Directors in October 2000. The assistance plan described in the CAP is only indicative and may be revised to reflect more recent developments.