The document summarizes guidelines on the use of consultants for projects financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), including: 1) Eligibility requirements for consultants, such as permitting firms from all ADB member countries and excluding government agencies unless they meet certain criteria. 2) Guidelines on associations between consultants, allowing joint ventures or sub-consulting to strengthen proposals. 3) Provisions for advance contracting and retroactive financing to accelerate project implementation. 4) ADB's review and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with the guidelines.