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African Partnerships Programme

Support to the Katanga Province on post conflict reconstruction of the urban water sector - through the establishment of a programme management, project development and project implementation capability - NBF Cross Sectoral Meeting 5 February 2009:. African Partnerships Programme.

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African Partnerships Programme

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  1. Support to the Katanga Province on post conflict reconstruction of the urban water sector- through the establishment of a programme management, project development and project implementation capability -NBF Cross Sectoral Meeting 5 February 2009: African Partnerships Programme

  2. Purpose of PresentationTo provide feedback on the status of the Katanga Water ProjectTo highlight key issues as contained in the draft Project Scoping ReportTo explore opportunities for private sector engagementTHE ROAD TO KATANGA

  3. Background: Update on key issues that informs the process: • RSA seen as playing major role in SADC and in Africa wrt capacity building, financial support, conflict resolution and water management and development planning • By virtue of SA’s regional, economic and political status – more expectations on the strategic and operational role that SA ought to play within the continent • Role of SA Ministry for Water and Forestry – far-reaching impact on the African continent • RSA existing Chair of SADC (SADC Summit 17-18 Aug 08) • Incoming Chair of AMCOW (2009) • SA role and commitment - evident from various political endorsements and resolutions: • RSA Government Cabinet Lekgotla endorsed a strategy for RSA tenure as SADC Chair containing several priorities for RSAs role in the region • NEPAD Pre-summit Conference on Corridor Projects held in Sandton 8 Aug 08 • AfricaSan+5 2008 • WISA Biennual Conference 2008 • Others

  4. ... planning be informed by... • The need to identify priority corridors which will be supported and attractive to leverage the competency, funding and experience of dti, DBSA, private sector and key role players in the implementation of the project. • The DWAF Minister is requesting 3 projects to be implemented during her term: • Katanga water project strong candidate, meet all requirements • Development Corridor that is targeted in this project = prioritised at the Sandton Head of States meeting • Can be executed within the existence of bilateral agreements on provincial (Gauteng/Katanga), national (RSA/DRC) and Inter-state (Corridor) level

  5. PROJECT APPROACH: Conceptualising SWAP and PDSU – the RSA experience shows importance of : Co-ordination of (predictable) funds + SWAP (Bankable) projects that consider TECHNICAL, INSTITUTIONAL, FINANCIAL & ECONOMIC elements across the sector = Sustainable water services PDSUs, aligned with NEPAD development corridors, and applying SWAP will support countries in developing such bankable projects that will allow the flow of donor funds – and the gearing of these donor funds – to deliver sustainable water services towards AND BEYOND the achievement of MDG target 7c

  6. Katanga Water Project (Pilot 1) Mapping out the project workflow and structure that will engage all stakeholders and comply with donor agencies funding requirements

  7. Post Conflict Reconstruction Adequate supply of W&S to Katanga Province The Road to Katanga Country drivers Socio-economic dimension Economic dimension Project Objectives Political Stakeholders Programme Structure TASK TEAM Work plan Sector Stakeholders Execution Stakeholders PDSU’s

  8. The Katanga Project Structure Key Stakeholders Reinforce the structure with a Katanga twinning arrangement Political Stakeholders (SA) Gauteng Premier TASK TEAM Work plan Sector Stakeholders (SA) DWAF/WISA, RW Execution Stakeholders (SA) Private Sector (NBF) PDSU’s

  9. Multi-disciplinary Steering Committee Oversight Group Sponsoring Group Senior Responsible Owner Execution Group Programme Execution PDSU Project Execution Embedding Change Project Delivery PDSU Projects

  10. Initiation Planning Executing G1 G2 G3 B1: Est’ment of PDSU C1: Project Roll -out: Water Delegation Visit C2: Project Roll -out: Housing A1: Capacity Building A2: Equipment Supply A3: O&M Needs

  11. PROJECT SCOPING OUTLINEINITIATION PHASE Element A1 – CAPACITY BUILDING(institutional framework) – ZAR 3.5m Element A2 – EQUIPMENT SUPPLY (technical) – ZAR 2.0m Element A3 – O&M NEEDS ASSESSMENT (service delivery) – ZAR 1.5m Expert skills necessary for A1-A3 • legal, financial, organisational, CRM, business processes, change management

  12. ESTABLISHMENT PHASE Element B1 – ESTABLISHMENT OF PDSU(technical) – ZAR 12.0m Expert skills necessary for B1 • Sector specialisation, business process and workflow, project management, quality assurance, environmental sustainability, regulatory, political acumen

  13. PROJECT ROLL-OUT PHASE Element C1 – WATER (project development) – ZAR 6.0m Element C2 – HOUSING (service delivery) – ZAR tbd.m Expert skills necessary for C1-C2 • Skills set identifies for PDSU, with an emphasis on project management

  14. Critical success factors: • expertise mobilised from SA • available [DRC] skills base • political stability Implementation & Benchmarking – R 7m, 4months ( Tasks: A1-A3) Establishment of PDSU -R 12m, 12months (Task B1) Project Development & Implementation -R 6m, 9months (Tasks C1-C2) 04/2009-03/2010 06/2009-03/2010 & beyond 02/2009-06/2009

  15. Institutional, Project Management, Business Process, Organisational Development, Environmental Advisory Inputs Technology/Equipment Inputs Supply of equipment to achieve operational objectives and service delivery targets Developing and implementing best business practices that may include PPP’s, management contracts, concessions, franchises, etc to ensure operational sustainability Operations Inputs LEVELS OF ENGAGEMENT FOR THE PRIVATE SECTOR

  16. Procurement Considerations RULES: Donors/others DWAF DLG Advisory Inputs Procurement Guidelines (MOU) NBF (interface) Tech/Equipment Other sectors Operations PIA ZAR/$/€

  17. Keep it simple and focused on 3 levels only Get sponsorship and ownership at each level Use credible players Clone the project structure in Katanga and apply same criteria Have a clear User and/or Owner Requirements specification at each level (project benchmark) Define Private Sector Opportunities Determine procurement rules of project sponsors Engage Implementation Agents Agree “PROCUREMENT MOU” Commence Procurement cycle in accordance with Work Breakdown Structure EXECUTIVE SUMMARY STRUCTURE PROCUREMENT

  18. Project Deliverables: • Capacity Building • Equipment Supply • O&M Practices • Water/Effluent Quality Compliance • Housing Development • PDSU as CoE for delivery • Case Study development • Model of all Infrastructure Delivery

  19. Water beyond boundaries – Securing the Future Lebogang Moche and Marlene vd Merwe-Botha for Department of Water Affairs & Forestry and Water Institute of Southern Africa

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