Case Studies on Existing Institutional Framework for Fast Track Delivery of Community Projects Tara Nidhi Bhattarai Ram

2. Outline of the presentation Selection of entities Local Governance and Community Development Programme (LGCDP) Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Fund Development Board (Fund Board) Poverty Alleviation Fund (PAF) Roads Board Nepal (RBN) Concluding remarks

3. Selection criteria Identify existing government led institutional framework for project delivery that could help to inform the work of the Thematic Working Group (TWG) on SPCR institutional framework; Projects delivery mechanisms at community level; and Involvement of Development Partners We are also in the process of reviewing other cases to help and inform the TWG on SPCR institutional framework: Community level Projects/progammes implemented/ managed by the Line Ministries (regular and donor supported)

4. Local Governance and Community Development Programme (LGCDP)

5. LGCDP � Introduction Joint initiative of GoN and donors (multi-donors � UN agencies/ bi-laterals agencies and multi-lateral banks) Managed by Ministry of Local Development 161.5 M USD (committed fund) from development partners and 260.8 USD contribution from the government Goal is to contribute towards poverty reduction through inclusive responsive and accountable local governance and participatory community led development Major works: Institutions, capacity � national level Infrastructure, social mobilizations and income generation

6. Flow of funds and implementation LGCDP

7. Relevancy to PPCR Greater coverage: all district, Municipalities, VDCs Use existing government systems and promote local governance Multiple donors and due diligence mechanism Good social mobilization foundations Fiduciary risk management protocols have been developed and agreed by the DPs Climate change is not considered in existing project planning process Possible add-on projects in this programme

8. Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Fund Development Board (RWSSPs)

9. RWSSPs (Fund Board)- introduction The overall objective is to promote cost-effective and sustainable Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Projects (RWSSPs) with full emphasis on community ownership and responsibility. Funds: 27 M USD (2004 to 2010) Main donor - World Bank, (DFID) The project aims to reduce poverty and raise the living standard of rural people through provision of drinking water and sanitation services

10. Flow of funds and Implementation Mechanism

11. Relevance to PPCR Wider coverage: currently working in 62 districts In 2009 (8th Batch): about 415 projects, approx 60,000 households Working directly with NGOs and community - a key element of PPCR implementation Fiduciary risk management protocols have been developed and agreed by the DPs Climate change is not considered in existing project planning process Possible add-on projects in this programme

27. Concluding Remarks Different fund flow and implementation modalities exist. All programs face risk from climate change and are interested in integrating climate risk management. But not adequate protocol, procedures for climate change risk assessment and management. Working with these existing mechanisms can facilitate: Fast SPCR fund flow Fast implementation of SPCR activities at community level Have pre-approved fiduciary management protocols

28. Acknowledgement Er. Dipak Nath Chalise, Executive Director, RBN Mr Ram Prasad Dhakal, Chief Programme Division, PAF Mr Jivan Dhital, LGCDP Dr Raghu Shrestha, LGCDP Mr Mandan Jnavaly, Chief Administration and Finance Division, Fund Board

29. Thank you for your kind attention