11/08/11 - 31/07/12
Provision of TA to the Tajik Ministry of Land Reclamation and Water Resources (MoLRWR) and Water & Energy Council to further develop the National Water Sector Strategy and an Irrigation Sub-Sector Implementation & Investment Plan
The overall objective of this TA is to support the MoLRWR and the Government of Tajikistan to further develop the draft National Water Sector Strategy (guiding principles, objectives and indicative milestones), paving the way to the development of a Water Sector Policy and to particularly finalise strategic documents such as an Implementation and Investment Plan 2012-2020 for the inherent irrigation and rural water supply sub-sector reform, based on the above agreed principles.
The TA also reviewed progress made by the WB and the EBRD in the water supply and sanitation sub-sector and proposed options for alignment of approaches across all sub sectors of the water sector.
The main objectives of the assignment were to:
Specific objectives were:
1) To assist the UNDP trans-boundary IWRM Project team and the Water and Energy Council Secretariat in the establishment of an IWRM Working Group.
2) To provide advice and consultancy to MoLRWR and the IWRM Working Group in relevant matters, including in the further development of the draft National Water Sector Strategy, for the drafting of a comprehensive Water sector Policy and;
3) To ensure stakeholder involvement in the process of developing the water sector policy
Under Objective 1 a situational analysis of all sub sectors was performed leading to proposals for an improved institutional structure to better deal with existing challenges within a consistent IWRM approach. Special proposals were developed for cross cutting issues, such as emergency response and preparedness, environment and climate resilience. The proposal for climate resilience emphasises the coordinated tasks and responsibilities between base organisations, local governments, national line ministries and agencies and the private sector.
04/08/11 - 31/10/11
The ASMEP was designed to develop the capacity of SMEs and the state and non-state actors such as District Trade Officers and local business associations. The duration of the ASMEP implementation period runs from 20/10/2007 to 20/09/2012. Most of the programme is being implemented through indirect decentralised operation and under management of the Project Monitoring Unit (PMU) based at the Ministry of Trade. The overall objective is to conduct a mid-term evaluation of the ASMEP against the objective as detailed in the Rider to the Financing Agreement.
The exercise is to assess to what extent capacity building has been achieved. The aim is to review the relevance, effectiveness , efficiency and sustainability impact of ASMEP interventions and to draw lessons for the future design and implementation of EC funded programmes.
To achieve this goal the experts:
· Reviewed the performance of the programme overall and its function as a capacity building tool
· Assessed the efficiency of the PMU in its implementation of the programme
· Reviewed the projects supported by the programme and the efficiency in addressing the difficulties in line with the financing agreement objectives
· Reviewed resources applied versus results achieved to date and assessed its contribution to the Government objectives
· Assessed the structure of the programme as a vehicle to deliver financial and technical support to SMEs and the Ministry of Trade’s role in supporting Enterprise
· Assessed the potential sustainability of the supported projects post EU funding
· Assessed the impact of the programme on stakeholders and beneficiaries particularly the Ministry of Trade’s capacity to facilitate private sector driven economic growth in Kenya.
· Provided Recommendations and a roadmap of actions for the remaining period of the Programme in order to maximise short-term benefit and long-term impact.
03/08/11 - 30/04/12
The EU Country Strategy Paper for Mozambique includes funds for support to the further development of Public Financial Management in Mozambique. An EU Sector Policy Support Programme for PFM is currently under approval. This programme has been designed partnership with the Government of Mozambique and the financing agreement shall be signed by the end of 2011. The EU contribution to the overall programme is € 7 M. The programme has three specific objectives, to be achieved through the three components of the Programme: The first specific objective is to strengthen the Public Financial Management and Revenue Collection capacity and systems of the Government of Mozambique. This will be achieved via support to the SISTAFE Reform Programme (component 1). The second specific objective is to strengthen the capacity and functioning of the External Audit Function. This is achieved via support to the Tribunal Administrativo Reform Programme (component 2). Because of the specific nature of the Supreme Audit Institution, the programme for its support is administratively separate and managed by the Tribunal Administrativo itself, but the Programme is aligned with the overall PFM Vision of the Government. The third specific objective is to support the PFM policy development capacity of the Government of Mozambique. This will be achieved through provision of specific services (component 3) to assist the Government in policy formulation, evaluation and implementation in the area of PFM. The results expected under the different components of the Programme are as follows: Component 1 – Support to the SISTAFE Reform. Component 2 – Support to Tribunal Administrativo Reform Component 3 – Support Services to PFM Policy Development and Implementation Support to component one (SISTAFE Reform) will be mobilised via an Action Grant awarded to CEDSIF (the reform implementation institute under the Ministry of Finance). Support to component two (Tribunal Administrativo Reform) will be mobilised via an Action Grant to Tribunal Administrativo. Both these action grants will be awarded via a direct award procedure, on account of the 'de iure' monopoly of both entities in the area of the action. Both reform programmes are characterised by a high level of coordinated involvement of development partners, mostly via support via a joint financing agreement (SISTAFE Reform Common Fund with Norway, Denmark, Italy and Belgium; and the Tribunal Administrativo The overall objective of the assignment is to contribute to the successful kick-off and implementation of the proposed 10th EDF Sector Policy Support Programme for PFM Reform in Mozambique; thereby contributing to the achievement of the objectives of the programme. Objective 1) Support the Delegation in preparing relevant and functional Terms of Reference (TOR) of the Technical Assistance Team foreseen under the programme as well as completing the related tender dossier, allowing for an international service tender to be launched. The TOR will need to take into account technical assistance provided via other support programmes and ensure that EU assistance is complementary. The TOR should be based on a consensus with the Grant Beneficiaries CEDSIF and Tribunal Administrativo, NAO and EU. Objective 2) Support the Grantees, CEDSIF and Tribunal Administrativo, in the preparation of Grant proposals (main document and all annexes) to be submitted to the EU Delegation. The consultants will take into consideration funding provided by other development partners (via the Joint Financing Mechanisms or other means) and ensure full possible harmonisation between the Grant procedures and other procedures already in place (mainly under the Joint Financing Agreement MoU
01/08/11 - 16/04/12
Harakat - the Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility (H-AICF) is an independent Afghan NGO established by DfID in 2008 to address regulatory and institutional obstacles to doing business in Afghanistan. Its office is located in Kabul. The facility does not implement projects itself but provides grant funding to applicants / implementing partners in the Afghan Government, private sector and civil society. It is overseen and governed by a private sector Board. Harakat has a lifespan of seven years (until 2015), though DfID’s commitment is £30m over five years (2008-2013). The Facility has been set up to be funded by multiple donors and private companies. To date, DfID has however remained the only investor.
As of May 2011, Harakat’s portfolio includes: 6 completed projects (USD 2m in total); 18 projects under implementation (USD 18m in total); 6 projects at proposal stage (approx USD 6m); 5 projects at concept note stage (approx USD 7.4m); and 4 at idea stage (approx USD 3m). Details on Harakat and its project activities can be obtained at www.harakat.af.
Harakat is structured into four units: (i) a Proposal Development Unit (PDU), (ii) a Finance and Procurement Unit (FPU); (iii) a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Unit; and (iv) a Communications Unit. It is overseen by a private sector Board, currently consisting of 6 members. DfID is the only investor into the facility to date, though Harakat has been set up to attract funding from various donors as well as private businesses.
A recently conducted audit of the organisation, commissioned by DfID, has revealed various weaknesses with regards to compliance with internal procurement and project management procedures, project budgetary management and payment procedures, human resources approaches, the quality of projects selected for funding, project development, as well as monitoring and evaluation. Harakat needs assistance in addressing and resolving these weaknesses.
18/07/11 - 27/02/12
The Commission is currently engaging in a review exercise of the ENPI 2010 Budget Support Programme – Economic Stimulation in Rural Areas – conditionality achievements. One of the indicators expected to be fulfilled by the GoM in 2011 is PEFA assessment for 2008, 2009 and 2010. It needs to be achieved by the second tranche payment, based on an independent evaluation, scheduled tentatively for last quarter of 2011. Besides it is expected that PEFA exercise will also reflect on country's eligibility for further EU budget support operations in Moldova. Finally this assessment will be instrumental in the preparation and undertaking of policy dialogue in the PFM area with Government of Moldova in light of future EU budget support programmes. Therefore the EC intends to perform the PEFA 2011 update exercise, covering the years 2008, 2009 and 2010.
The evaluation involves the Government of Moldova , the lead donor (European Commission), the donor community (WB, SIDA, UNDP and IMF) and the PEFA secretariat.
The Moldova PEFA 2011 involves a team contracted through two different EC contracts –the EUD and DGECFIN. The two teams between them cover all the indicators. The study is conducted as an integrated assignment.
The objective of the study
The specific objectives of the PFM Performance Report are to:
- in the short-term, track the progress since last PEFA assessment needed to measure of PFM performance over time, and to inform and strengthen the dialogue between the Government of Moldova and EU, but also the donor community, on strengthening PFM;
- in the medium-term, assist the Government of Moldova and donor community to assess current PFM reforms and to identify potential PFM areas where further institutional support is required;
- in the short- and medium-term, assist the EU and other interested donors in determining the eligibility of Moldova for future budget support and macro-financial assistance programmes.
11/07/11 - 10/10/11
This contract awarded to Landell Mills aims to form an objective and reasoned assessment of the programme ‘Emergency response for the prevention, early detection and fight against highly pathogenic avian influenza in Chad’[1], an outline of which is given below.
The assessment focused on the achievement of the programme’s expected results and on the degree to which its set objectives were met. In particular, the assessment was aimed at:
- Analysing the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness of the actions implemented. Particular attention should be given to evaluating the management of the equipment provided by the project to the Ministry of Livestock and Animal Resources (MERA) on behalf of the Network for Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance in Chad (REPIMAT), and to the programme’s achievements in improving the performance of the Network.
- Assessing the level of satisfaction of the programme’s target groups, and EU visibility.
- Identifying capitalization requirements for mechanisms to support REPIMAT, to be taken into account in the event of support being given to the Network in future.
Chad and the European Union signed a funding agreement on 19 March 2007 for a sum of €4,000,000 with a view to strengthening Chad’s capacities to prevent, and where necessary to treat, episodes of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). €3,800,000 euros were allocated to the FAO by the contribution agreement and by a delegation of Chad’s Ministry of Livestock and Animal Resources for the implementation of the programme.
The overall goal of the programme is to limit the risk of human pandemic by strengthening prevention and contributing to the global fight against outbreaks of avian influenza (virus strain H5N1). In doing so, the programme will in particular make it possible to:
11/07/11 - 14/03/12
The overall objective of the Programme was to contribute to the long term energy and rural development objectives of Jamaica by providing a framework for the development of biomass energy in the country. The aim of the exploitation of bagasse fuelled cogeneration and other renewable feedstock as supplemental fuel, is to contribute to the improved competitiveness of the sugar industry, creating new employment opportunities in sugar dependent areas, as well as achieving long term environmental sustainability and the energy security of the country.
Specific objectives include:
The expected results are as follows:
Suggest how to leverage the Energy and Environmental Fund to accelerate implementation of the recommendations of this study.
04/07/11 - 30/09/11
Feasibility study and Formulation of a Support Programme for the development of small-holders banana plantations
The overall project objective is to contribute to the creation and development of small-holder banana plantations with the view to diversifying agricultural production.
The specific objective of the mission is to analyse the feasibility of developing small-holder bananaplantations production, and to formulate a technical, commercial and organisational programme to support the relaunch of small-producers' banana production for local and sub-regional markets.
01/07/11 - 31/12/11
The 10th EDF programme in support of Agriculture and Food Security in Eritrea aims to develop agriculture, in particular irrigation, natural resources rehabilitation, animal/plant pest control, capacity building, and expansion of input use. The programme will be implemented through Programme Estimates managed by the Ministry of Agriculture, for those activities to be implemented centrally and for provincial activities through grant contracts with the Zoba administrations.
Landell Mills was contracted to conduct start-up activities for each of the Zoba’s involved in programme implementation that were to result in finalised EU grant contracts.
The project deliverables were as follows:
26/06/11 - 08/08/11
DfID Afghanistan (DfID-A) is seeking to contract consultancy services to undertake a mid-term review of Harakat - the Afghanistan Investment Climate Facility (AICF) and revise Harakat’s operational manual in line with review findings and recommendations.
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