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Institutionalization of HDM-4 Procedures and Systems. Henry Kerali Lead Transport Specialist The World Bank. Vision and Aims for HDM-4. HDM is for decision-support tool; not decision-making Institutionalization process should ensure that outcome is: sustainable, affordable, appropriate
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Institutionalization of HDM-4 Procedures and Systems Henry Kerali Lead Transport Specialist The World Bank
Vision and Aims for HDM-4 • HDM is for decision-support tool; not decision-making • Institutionalization process should ensure that outcome is: • sustainable, affordable, appropriate • Implementation should achieve: • Independence from external support • System is mainstreamed into regular road management practice
Users & Customers • Policy level • Economic Development/Planning Departments; Finance/Treasury/Budget Ministries; IFIs; Dir-General Highways/Infra; Road Fund Board; Transport Planning & Road Management Units • Network planning • Director-Gen, Road Board Exec Director, Dept. Treasury/Budget; Dir. Planning, Regional Operations Dir., Road or Pavement Mgt Unit, Road Authority Program Div. • Project level • Dir. Planning, Dir. Technical/Design, Feasibility Unit, RMU-PMU-PIU
Road Management Systems Data Collection Management Information Decision Support Database Inventory Condition Structures Traffic Furniture Unit Costs Standards RDBMS (RIMS) Life Cycle Analysis (HDM-4) Standard & Custom Reports
Decision Support System • Important to have transparency of analysis • Life cycle analysis capable of: • Short, Medium & Long term analyses • What-if analysis, Performance indicators • Management must understand analysis framework • Availability of local technical expertise • Default data sets HDM-4
Implementation Options • New RMS built around HDM-4 • Interface existing RMS or database with HDM-4 • Incorporate parts of HDM-4 into local RMS or generic RMS (usually VOC, RDWE) • Modify local RMS from HDM-4 knowledge base, e.g. improving predictive relationships, adding economic calculations
System Architecture • Prefer open architecture; • Several applications operating under common platform with shared data • Can substitute and update applications easily • Incorporate HDM-4 through an interface; ensure on-going international support and updates • Custom-built systems; cecome outdated rapidly and are expensive to upgrade
Procurement Options • Dedicated department • In-source expertise • Out-source monitoring surveys • Out-source analysis and program drafting
Risks & Constraints • Interruption to establishment, slow adaptation (reassignment, leadership change, etc.) • Slow or lacking updating of IT or HDM software • Perception of complexity, reliability, or local validity
Communication & Messages • Report high-level information on future projections to stimulate interest and champions • Use Performance Indicators like: • Impacts of varying budget levels • return on projects and programs • Visits to/from countries with successful implementation
Closing Remarks • Tailor outputs and messages to key audiences • Keep data and reporting practical, affordable and reliable – choose appropriate level of data detail (Information Quality Level) • Incorporate into enterprise IT architecture • Mainstream analyses and surveys into regular road management processes • Utilize international user support opportunities