International cooperation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America & the Caribbean

International Cooperation in Local Governance and Decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Initial Mapping


Table of Contents

Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1

Methodology and Scope ........................................................................................................ 3

Box 1: International Cooperation Institutions and Organizations Consulted ...................................................... 5

The Context of Local Governance and Decentralization .......................................................... 6

Major Findings ...................................................................................................................... 7

How many activities and in what areas of local governance and decentralization? ................................. 7

Box 1: Programme and Project Areas of Local Governance and Decentralization of the International Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean ................................................................................................ 7

Who supports local governance and decentralization projects and programs? ....................................... 8

Box 2: Cooperation Agencies supporting Local Governance and Decentralization Actions in Latin America ..... 9

Where are local governance and decentralization projects and programs concentrated? .................... 11

Box 3: Aggregated Geographical Distribution of Actions in Local Governance and Decentralization Supported by International Cooperation ............................................................................................................................. 11

Box 4: Disaggregated Geographical Distribution Actions on Local Governance and Decentralization Supported by International Cooperation in Latin America .................................................................................................. 12

Final Considerations and Next Steps .................................................................................... 14

Annex 1 List of People and Institutions Contacted ................................................................ 17

Annex 2 Methodological Note ............................................................................................. 20

Annex 3 Local Governance and Decentralization Actions Identified ...................................... 22

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Introduction

In late 2009, the Democratic Governance Practice Area of the United Nations Development

Programme’s (UNDP) Regional Service Center for Latin America and the Caribbean in Panama began

mapping International Cooperation for Local Governance and Decentralization in Latin America and the

Caribbean. The initiative was framed within the UNDP’s Strategic Plan for 2008-2011, and the activities

prioritized by the Democratic Governance Practice Area, particularly those related to Local Governance

and Decentralization.

The purpose of this brief study and analysis is to provide input from the work of the Democratic

Governance Practice Area, enabling the Regional Center to focus better and strengthen the technical

support provided to country offices in the region. It will also supply data to the UNDP Regional Policy

Advisor of Local Governance and Decentralization, and other practice areas to identify thematic and

geographical niches; highlight major activities in local governance and decentralization, other UN system

agencies and multilateral and bilateral donors; explore opportunities for collaboration and effort

articulation; and prioritize activities. To those ends, the study focused on three activities:

1. Identifying programmes and projects on local governance and decentralization developed by

multilateral and bilateral international cooperation organizations in Latin America;

2. Mapping the international cooperation stakeholders in local governance and decentralization;

and

3. Providing general input for future UNDP actions;

The study therefore focused on researching and analyzing information related to local governance and

decentralization programs and projects in terms of multilateral and bilateral cooperation agencies;

geographical location; and programmatic scope.

The study focused according to a generally accepted concept of governance... In general terms,

Democratic Governance is not only a necessary framework for human development but also the

minimum institutional environment that enables to achieve any effort towards improving Human

Development, such as the Millennium Development Goals. Moreover, Democratic Governance may

ensure that public policy and institutions respect human rights and demand effective service delivery.1

Local governance and decentralization processes mean a significant advance in democratic policy

practices, as they shorten the distance between citizens and decision makers and expand the spheres

for citizen participation, transparency and accountability. This study assumes that local governance and

decentralization processes imply:

1Berthín, Gerardo. “Gobernabilidad Local y Descentralización: ¿El Nuevo Espacio para la Democracia de

Ciudadanía?” PNUD, Centro Regional/Escuela Virtual, 2010.

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Political will to expand and strengthen sub-national democratic governments and their

functional independence;

The existence of elective institutions at the sub-national level;

The existence of a sub-national sphere of action for public policy;

Sub-national governments with specific responsibilities;

Own resources;

Self-managed economic development;

The possibility of establishing or participating in regional or cross-border municipal

associations; and

The possibility of land use and development strategic lines planning.

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Methodology2 and Scope

The study presented here was carried out in three phases. In Phase I (September-December 2009),

international consultants hired by UNDP, Ignacio Montes and Daniel Biagioni, researched and compiled

public data on programmes and projects on local governance and decentralization implemented by

international cooperation organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The data was gathered

through Internet research and verified through direct requests to identified managers. More than one

hundred people were contacted through face-to-face interviews, phone conversations and/or e-mail

(see Annex 1 List of People and Institutions Consulted).3 At this stage, the team received research and

collection support from Ricardo Usategui and Clara Inés Luna, both consultants for the UNDP Regional

Center’s Local Governance and Decentralization Practice Area. Throughout the study, the Regional

Policy Advisor for Local Governance and Decentralization advised the team of international consultants.

During Phase II, from December 2009 to January 2010, Ignacio Montes and Daniel Biagioni analyzed the

information collected to develop and present a report to the Regional Center. The report consisted of a

multi-perspective analysis of the information and highlighted recommendations and considerations on

niche opportunities for the UNDP.

In Phase III, from January to March 2010, drawing from the above-mentioned report, the Regional

Center’s Local Governance and Decentralization Policy Advisor, Mr. Gerardo Berthin, developed a more

concise document to share with UNDP Country Offices, other United Nations System offices and

strategic partners. In this phase, the international consultants provided input.

The brief study presented here is the result of the above described process. Its purpose, after consulting

over 30 cooperation organizations and entities (see Box 1), is to offer a general overview and reference

for international cooperation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the

Caribbean. It also seeks to contribute to effective, realistic and broad action in local governance and

decentralization. The study was not conceived as an exhaustive tool but rather as a starting point to

document and systematize recent trends, programmatic approaches and possible entry points for UNDP

and other donor activities in local governance and decentralization issues in Latin America and the

Caribbean.

Due to the broad geographical scope and complicated nature of local governance and decentralization

processes, this study was only now possible as a result of the consolidation of Internet as key sources of

information and communication among key international cooperation agents.

2 For further information, see Methodology Note in Annex 2.

3 105 people and organizations were contacted by e-mail. About 75% replied to the research team’s requests.

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The aim of this study is to provide a basic description of general trends of actions identified,4as well as

levels and patterns of cooperation in local governance and decentralization issues, approaches and

focus, and contribute with recommendations and next steps.

The scope of the study was limited by time and resources. Therefore, in no way the study seeks to

examine into impact and capacity or assess specific projects and programmes. Instead, based on the

secondary information collected and in compliance with the scope of work and time limitations, it

describes the possible state of international cooperation in local governance and decentralization in

Latin America and the Caribbean, highlights key aspects for illustrative purposes, and provides general

input for future UNDP action in this field.

4 The study was based on a number of identified actions (229) that are a representative sample, although not

complete, of the actions of international cooperation in Local Governance and Decentralization issues in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Box 1: International Cooperation Institutions and Organizations Consulted

1. Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation -AECID 2. Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation – COSUDE / SCD 3. Belgian Development Cooperation / Belgian Technical Cooperation -

DGCD/CTB 4. German Technical Cooperation -GTZ 5. Portuguese Institute for Development Assistance -IPAD 6. Japan International Cooperation Agency -JICA 7. Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation, NORAD 8. Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency-SIDA 9. United States Agency for International Development-USAID 10. Netherlands Development Organization - SNV 11. Inter-American Development Bank - IDB 12. The World Bank 13. Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean - ECLAC 14. Organization of American States - OAS 15. United Nations Development Programme - UNDP 16. Ibero-American General Secretariat - SEGIB 17. European Union - EU 18. Planning and Budget Office of the Prime Minister of Uruguay - OPP 19. Portuguese Embassy in Montevideo 20. Canadian Embassy in Montevideo 21. Japanese Embassy in Montevideo 22. U.S. Embassy in Montevideo 23. European Commission Representation in Montevideo 24. United Nations System in Montevideo 25. Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 26. Foundation for Local Development and Municipal and Institutional

Strengthening of Central America and the Caribbean - FUNDEMUCA 27. Latin American Centre for Strategic Urban Development-CIDEU 28. Centro di Educazione Sanitaria e Tecnologie Appropriate Sanitarie –

CESTAS Latin America 29. Canadian International Development Agency - CIDA 30. French Development Agency - AFD 31. UK Department for International Cooperation - DFID 32. Danish International Development Cooperation (DANIDA) 33. Nordic Cooperation (NDF) 34. Italian Cooperation

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The Context of Local Governance and Decentralization

Before presenting the main findings and trends, it is important to set the analytical context within the

dynamics of local governance and decentralization processes in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Although local governance differs from decentralization processes, the latter can be part of its dynamics.

Local governance covers a wide range of issues and stakeholders that influence policy, economic and

social planning and decision-making. Local governance is promoted through the quality of the

interaction and relationship between government and those governed; the capacity to identify and

achieve collective goals; the competence to ensure individual rights and articulate collective rights and

obligations; and articulating a multifaceted processes involving institutions, structures, systems,

resources, standards, practices, stakeholders and relations. Meanwhile, local governance also draws on

other elements of the local context such as the political patterns or enclaves, land-use planning,

institutional arrangements, the level of decentralization, accountability and mechanisms for citizen

participation, and the capacity for resource production and management. Most countries in the region

have seen decentralization as a mechanism to enhance the presence of the State in the territory,

strengthen the relationship between citizens and government, bridge development gaps between

territorial regions and, in general, increase the credibility and effectiveness of public institutions.5

For the purposes of data analysis and to facilitate usability, local governance and decentralization are

considered to be dynamic and complex processes that are mutually compatible. Both of them include

different elements such as spaces for policy decision-making, regulatory frameworks, participation and

accountability issues, among others. Similarly, the dynamics of such processes are, in general, shaped

not only by national stakeholders but also by local stakeholders’ programming, which promotes

planning, partnership and cooperation mechanisms, and resource and service management. Considering

local governance and decentralization as processes is important when supporting and implementing

initiatives.

For the purposes of this study, the activities of international cooperation in local governance and

decentralization were categorized into seven (7) groups: 1) decentralizing policy; 2) regulatory/juridical

development; 3) institutional development; 4) professionalization of public administration; 5) planning;

6) transparency, participation and accountability; and 7) integration and association activities.

5Op. cit, Berthin.

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Major Findings

How many activities and in what areas of local governance and decentralization?

A total of 229 cooperation activities were systematized for the purposes of this study (see Annex 3), 72

(31%) of which were programs and 157 (69%) projects.6 Based on those statistics, and as shown in Box 1,

one can argue that cooperation is greater (nearly 60%) in two of the seven categories mentioned above:

Institutional Development (31%) and Planning (27%).

Institutional Development

activities focus mainly on advisory

support to improve management

systems; that is, updating relevant

work and organization systems to

achieve better results. This is best

observed in projects that support

the modernization of tax

management bodies such as those

supported by the IDB in Brazil,

among others. Such projects grant

priority to result quantification and

transparency. Other projects focus

on the strengthening of

coordination mechanisms on the administration level (national, regional and local) and previously

decentralized entities that require new responsibilities and competencies.

The Planning category includes projects aimed at strategic planning, land-use planning for social

improvement and development, creating or strengthening planning entities, and providing incentives for

social and economic development in the private sectors.

It is worth noting that these two groups account for 58% of the projects identified for this study. It is not

clear, however, whether this tendency demonstrates a priority (demand) by countries or greater

interest by cooperation (supply).

6 Project is understood as an initiative with specific actions, objectives and goals that may contribute to a program.

By definition, a project is actionable. A set of projects will make up a program. A program is a means of intervention to achieve wider objectives and/or goals by integrating a set of efforts, which requires a combination of human, technological, material and financial resources, and where responsibility is assigned to one or several implementing entities duly coordinated. However, the difference between program and project should be nuanced according to each specific environment of analysis by means of more comprehensive studies, both thematically and geographically speaking. For the purposes of this study, these parameters are sufficient to determine main trends of international cooperation in local governance and decentralization.

Box 1: Program and Project Areas of Local Governance and Decentralization of the International Cooperation

in Latin America and the Caribbean Action Areas Thematic Groups %

1. Institutional Development 31%

2. Planning 27%

3. Transparency, Participation and Accountability 16%

4. Integration and associativism 10%

5. Decentralizing Policy 6%

6. Public Administration Professionalization 5%

7. Regulatory/juridical Development 5%

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The group of projects related to transparency, participation and accountability accounted for 16% of the

projects analyzed and have therefore been classified into a third group of interventions in international

cooperation. This aggregated 16% includes a set of areas or actions that can be defined individually, but

whose main purpose is to promote transparency and accountability.

Sub-national integration and association activities represent 10% of cooperation projects and programs.

Most of these projects aim at strengthening or promoting inter-municipality cooperation. Their

objective is to improve the management of public services, local development supported by neighboring

stakeholders or a better management of common resources, as well as partnerships (be they formal or

not) to create cooperation networks among national entities or to coordinate the contributions of

international cooperation.

Cross-border partnership, however, is one underdeveloped aspect that offers great potential, as shown

by the work of European and Spanish cooperation. The case of the Southern Cone is a good example:

several sub-regional partnerships have been established such as AFIM (Association of Municipalities of

MERCOSUR Integrated Borders), CRECENEA (Regional Commission for Foreign Trade of Northeastern

Argentina), which links northeastern towns in Argentina and border states in Brazil, CODESUL (Southern

Development and Integration Council) between Argentinean and Southern Brazilian provinces that seek

to strengthen regional identity, mutual collaboration and project implementation through international

agreements. The MERCOSUR city network (MERCOCIUDADES) is another sub-regional initiative for inter-

municipal cooperation among municipalities in MERCOSUR countries, where one of the most interesting

experiences of this kind is taking place.

Less frequent are the activities in the following categories: decentralizing policy (6%), support to the

regulatory/juridical framework (5%) and support to public service professionalization (5%).

Who supports local governance and decentralization projects and programs?

Some multilateral actors have a significant presence, especially the IDB and the World Bank. As shown

in Table 2, the IDB appears to be the most active, since it is the principal multilateral actor in the region

working in these matters, accounting for nearly a quarter of all identified projects (23%). Basically, these

projects share the will to promote economic and social development of target populations, setting

specific objectives primarily tied to service planning and improvement, while strengthening the

institutions responsible for implementation and engaging them in promoting governance by sub-

national entities. The data also shows that cooperation with multilateral organizations like the World

Bank, tends to concentrate its support on local governance and decentralization issues in specific

countries, support that is also linked to the dimensions of the countries. For example, 18 World Bank

projects that were identified, involving more than $1.250 million, were highly concentrated in Brazil.

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Among UN System stakeholders, UNDP is implementing significant projects in local governance and

decentralization, as well as UNCDF and UNICEF. While UNCDF implements inter-agency projects, UNICEF

works on strategies and

initiatives that offer technical

support to strengthen planning,

management, transparency and

accountability in sub-national

governments and promote the

participation and empowerment

of civil society, as they seek to

improve the access and

fulfillment of children and

youth’s rights. In the case of UN-

Habitat, the only available

information was from the

Regional Office for Latin

America’s website, which refers

to programmes such as

“Ciudades más seguras” (“Safer

Cities”) and “Desarrollo

Económico Local” (“Local

Economic Development”), and

projects that support

decentralization including:

FOMUDE Project (Costa Rica);

Project on Local Capacity Development for Millennium Development Goal No. 7 (Ensuring

environmental sustainability) in Latin America and the Caribbean; and the National Dialogue Project on

Decentralization Project.

The special case of the European Union (EU) is one that deserves a brief analysis. EU information

collected for this study was directly provided by officers responsible for cooperation with Latin America.

It was possible to obtain detailed information that permitted identification of 16 EU projects out of a

total 229 (7% of the total). This figure conceals the fact that there are sizeable programs devoting

significant resources to actions that are largely related to the topic of this report. For example, the

Uruguay Integra Program earmarks €12 million to local development programmes and the URB-AL €50

million-budget funds a wide range of municipality-based actions.

As for bilateral donors, the data collected on ongoing projects and geographical coverage shows that the

Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation (AECID), who works in Latin America as

well as in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean (Cuba and the Dominican Republic),would be involved in 28%

of total initiatives, whether directly or through DEMUCA, a foundation that works in the regionl.

Although AECID seems to be one of the most active cooperation organizations in the region in local

Box 2: Cooperation Agencies supporting Local Governance and Decentralization Actions in Latin

America Agency %

1. AECID 28%

2. IDB 23%

3. UNDP 10%

4. World Bank 8%

5. European Union 7%

6. CIDA 6%

7. GTZ 5%

8. USAID 3%

9. ECLAC 2%

10. COSUDE 2%

11. UNCDF 2%

12. Italian Cooperation 1%

13. UNICEF 1%

14. JICA 1%

15. SNV 1%

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governance and decentralization issues, the information available in AECID’s central and national

websites is not detailed enough to draw definite conclusions.

For their part, the Canadian Cooperation (ACDI) and the German Cooperation (GTZ) dedicate 6% and 5%,

respectively, of total activities. Also notable are GTZ interventions, investing €25 million in Guatemala

between 2007-2011; €22 million in El Salvador between 1995 and 2011; and €18 million in Ecuador

between 2007-2010.

Other bilateral agencies, such as the Swiss Agency (COSUDE), the Italian Cooperation, the United States

Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Netherlands Development Organization (SNV),

participate to a lesser extent, according to the data collected. On the other hand, information published

on their websites or via direct communication showed that Portugal’s IPAD, the United Kingdom’s DFID

and Japan’s JICA do not work on local governance or decentralization issues in Latin America and the

Caribbean. Additionally, no evidence could be found that suggests other relevant bilateral agencies, such

as AFD (France), NDF (Nordic Development Fund), DANIDA (Denmark), NORAD (Norway) and SIDA

(Sweden), are implementing any projects on the issues of interest to this report. Other bilateral agencies

have a minor presence or are about to initiate activities in the area of local governance and

decentralization. However, if taken together, they represent a significant group of stakeholders with

growth potential and, therefore, with the possibility of setting partnerships with other stakeholders in

the near future.

In summary, three agencies (AECID, IDB, and UNDP) support 56% of the projects identified through this

research. Each agency applies a different approach to cooperation. The IDB focuses on long-term loans

and complements this portfolio with non-reimbursable cooperation. AECID, as a bilateral agency,

promotes cooperation through thematic areas that could be incorporated into the Spanish

Government’s broader strategy. UNDP is a multilateral organization that does not only manage its own

resources, but articulates and manages as well resources from other donors. On the other hand, the IDB

and AECID support 60% of projects in the area of Institutional Development (32% and 28%,

respectively), and 54% of Planning projects (23% and 31%). As for Transparency, Participation and

Accountability, UNDP, IDB and AECID finance 49% of the projects identified (21%, 14% and 14%

respectively).

For the remaining thematic areas identified the dispersion donor / theme is broad, which can be

interpreted in two ways. A more positive interpretation could be that this dispersion is an opportunity to

promote collaboration and enable an integrated approach to issues related to local governance and

decentralization. And a negative one, which confirms dispersion of actions. However, it appears

necessary to further study the specific situation by country / region to deepen the general trends.

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Where are local governance and decentralization projects and programs concentrated?

At both national and sub-national levels it is worth noting the number of projects and financial resources

that are being implemented in Brazil, as shown in Boxes 3 and 4, respectively. For most of the activities

identified in Brazil, states (intermediate governments) are the primary beneficiaries, to the detriment of

municipalities, which have little direct presence as counterparts or primary beneficiaries. On the other

hand, in other federal countries in the region such as Argentina and Mexico, cooperation activities are

more often developed at the municipal level rather than at the state level. Most of the activities

implemented in Brazil are IDB and World Bank programmes. AECID, EU, ACDI and UNICEF participate to

a lesser extent.

Nevertheless, the Andean sub-region

presents the greatest number of

identified activities (28%): 21 in

Colombia, 18 in Ecuador, 15 in

Bolivia, 10 in Peru and Venezuela

with a single identified activity. In

addition, the “Transparency and Anti-

Corruption Mechanisms at the Sub-

National Level” Project is being

implemented by the IDB in all

countries of this sub-region.

In Central America, 52 actions were identified. More than a quarter of these activities are being

implemented in Guatemala (14 programs and projects), followed by El Salvador (9 activities), Mexico

and Nicaragua (8 each), and Costa Rica and Panama (three each). A number of projects in this region

have outstanding resources, such as an IDB programme in Mexico to support result-based budgeting

(more than $55 million) and the World Bank’s Land Administration project in Guatemala ($62 million).

However, development banks are not the most present organizations in this sub-region, where the bulk

of activities (35) are undertaken by European bilateral donors, in particular, AECID, followed in

importance by GTZ, EU and COSUDE, which is implementing a project of sub-regional scope. In turn,

ACDI is executing the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua,

Costa Rica and Panama. UNDP, as multilateral organization, is implementing only two projects identified

in this sub-region.

Box 3: Aggregated Geographical Distribution of Actions in Local Governance and Decentralization

Supported by International Cooperation Sub-regional Distribution %

Andean Region 28%

Central America 23%

Brazil 21%

Southern Cone 15%

Caribbean 8%

Multi-regional 5%

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Another sub-region is formed by Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile. It is the so-called Southern

Cone, where 34 initiatives on Local Governance and Decentralization have been identified. Argentina

and Chile host a large number of projects with a 5% share of the total each, ahead of Uruguay and

Paraguay. As in other sub-regions, there is also an EU-funded project that covers all of the Southern

Cone countries and is linked to the

Mercociudades initiative.

Finally, the Caribbean sub-region

presents great variations among

countries. First, only seven

countries out of 23 in the sub-

region appear to be recipients of

international cooperation.

Furthermore, 40% of these

projects are concentrated in the

Dominican Republic and another

40% in Haiti and Cuba. This trend

suggests that apart from those in

Haiti, Cuba and the Dominican

Republic, projects in the wider

Caribbean are scarce. Actions in

Haiti were notably suspended after

the earthquake of January 2010.

As for Cuba, the UNDP (and UNDP-

ART) is the most prevalent

organization, followed by CIDA

with its Community Development

Fund (CCDF). It is difficult to

determine exactly whether CCDF

projects are aimed at local

governance and decentralization

and strengthen the autonomy

through municipal action.

Each cooperation agency has

prioritized countries based on socioeconomic indicators (Unsatisfied Basic Needs, Gross Domestic

Product per capita, Human Development Index), as well as a number of strategic issues which could

include local governance and decentralization. This study does not try to determine the reasons behind

the trends but rather focuses on major trends. For example, according to the data collected, it can be

observed that projects in Central America are concentrated in Institutional Development and Planning

(27% and 23% respectively), as in Brazil (44% and 34% respectively), the Caribbean (30% and 20%

Box 4: Disaggregated Geographical Distribution Actions on Local Governance and Decentralization Supported by International Cooperation in Latin

America National Distribution %

1. Brazil 21%

2. Colombia 9%

3. Ecuador 8%

4. Bolivia 6%

5. Guatemala 6%

6. Argentina 5%

7. Chile 5%

8. Peru 4%

9. El Salvador 4%

10. Dominican Republic 3%

11. Mexico 3%

12. Nicaragua 3%

13. Uruguay 3%

14. Honduras 3%

15. Cuba 1%

16. Haiti 1%

17. Paraguay 1%

18. Costa Rica 1%

19. Panama 1%

20. Belice 1%

21. Guyana 1%

22. Surinam 1%

23. Trinidad& Tobago 1%

24. Venezuela 1%

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respectively) and the Southern Cone (26% and 38% respectively). In turn, the dominant theme in the

Andean region is Institutional Development (49%).

As for projects in the area of Transparency, Participation and Accountability, the regional concentration

shows that of the 229 cooperation activities identified in this study, most are concentrated in the

Caribbean (25%), the Andean region (20%), Central America (13%), Brazil (9%), and the Southern Cone

(3%).

The two main agencies concentrate regionally: 55% of IDB projects in the areas of local governance and

decentralization are implemented in Brazil and 20% in Central America. 32% of AECID projects are in

Central America, 19% in the Andean Region and 17% in the Southern Cone.

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Final Considerations and Next Steps

The objective of this report was to provide a basic description of existing trends, levels and patterns of

cooperation in the area of local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean,

and, on that basis, provide some recommendations and next steps. As mentioned at the outset, given

the limitations of time and resources, the study was limited in scope. As such, the possible state of

international cooperation in the field of local governance and decentralization in Latin America and the

Caribbean was based on secondary data and mapping of 229 identified projects and programs (see

Annex 3). Although not all of these activities are focused on local governance and decentralization, the

229 activities can be considered a representative sample of international cooperation in these matters

for Latin America and the Caribbean.

The goal of this effort was not to determine the exact number of interventions by aid agencies or

deepen on the logic behind the interventions and actions (programmes and projects). Rather, the goal

was to map some trends and explore potential opportunities for UNDP in the region using the 229

projects and programms identified. One possible consideration of this effort is, precisely, to articulate

the needs and demands at national level, including UNDP Country Offices in the region, with the

opportunities that may exist in other agencies’ strategies. Another possible consideration is to recognize

the difficulty of creating an inventory/log of activities of international cooperation on such complex

issues as local governance and decentralization.

This effort established a degree of order and context to the cooperation on local governance and

decentralization issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. It also helped to identify areas of local

governance and decentralization processes in which bilateral and multilateral actors are working and in

which regions, sub-regions and countries.

On the basis of 229 identified projects and programmes, taken as a representative sample of global

cooperation activities in local governance and decentralization, this report provides a snapshot of the

map of international cooperation on these two issues. The findings of this study could also be a starting

point for the undertaking of future initiatives. While the scope of this study is limited, it has the added

value of providing information about what international cooperation contributes to the field of local

governance and decentralization in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Any strategy aiming to strengthen the process of local governance and decentralization should serve as

a catalyst for change and innovation in democratic governance issues. When establishing its strategic

and policy priorities, UNDP’s Democratic Governance Practice Area for Latin America and the Caribbean

should make the processes of local governance and decentralization in the region a more essential,

strategic and explicit goal. There is no doubt that strengthening local governance and decentralization

processes not only helps to build democratic governments but can also have a positive effect on making

the State a more efficient, accountable and inclusive entity. In this regard, UNDP cannot generate

standard guidelines to support local governance and decentralization processes, but can develop a

series of recommendations to be implemented. UNDP can also help to recognize that local governance

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and decentralization in the region are complex and multidimensional processes, with different

expressions in different contexts, and variable intensity and scope according to regulatory conditions

and political environment. Therefore, any strategy should respond to changing conditions on the ground

and to windows of opportunity.

The next-step recommendations made in this study will also help the Democratic Governance Practice

Area and UNDP Regional Centre to set priorities for action and identify coordination mechanisms, entry

points and appropriate collaboration for the activities that promote the strengthening of local

governance and decentralization. One of the most important activities or choices is the need to identify

appropriate methodologies to assess and measure quantitatively and qualitatively, not only the scope of

local governance and decentralization, but also the impact of programs and activities.

On the basis of general trends identified in this study, a series of activities at regional or sub-regional

level are proposed to help advance an agenda that strengthens local governance and decentralization in

Latin America and the Caribbean. For example:

1. Regional dialogue on Local Governance and Decentralization and its impact on poverty

reduction. UNDP has an indisputable influence in Latin America and the Caribbean, from

Practice Areas to the Resident Representatives in each country to the ability to discuss, call and

put this issue on the agenda. UNDP focal points in democratic governance issues in the region

continuously expand bilateral dialogue. The recommendation is to create a program of policy

dialogue that can be implemented at the regional level in forums and association meetings, etc.

with the assistance of UNDP staff representing its different practice areas (Democratic

Governance, Poverty Reduction and MDGs, Energy and Environment, Capacity Building, Crisis

Prevention and Recovery, Gender, HIV/AIDS and Knowledge Management) and with major

donors to support activities in areas of local governance and decentralization. The regional

dialogue would help strengthen and maintain bilateral dialogue. The institutions responsible for

formulating policies in the countries and UNDP in Latin America would be natural partners.

2. Strengthen coordination mechanisms for UNDP programs on local governance and

decentralization, and extending them at UNS level. It is essential that this coordination process

succeeds to avoid duplication of programs, to produce synergy among programs and between

practice areas, and to reduce costs. Regular meetings should be held at the regional, sub-

regional and trans-border level between UNDP Country Offices, to promote internal

coordination among programs and practice areas and exchange experiences, and where

appropriate, include other agencies and programs of the United Nations System (UNS). These

meetings could be facilitated by the Democratic Governance Practice Area and the Regional

Center. The little information available about cooperation actions on local governance and

decentralization issues reflects the lack of exchange and systematization to promote lessons

learned. From this study, it is clear that UNDP country offices and practice areas, other UN

System agencies and, indeed, donors, would benefit from this information. A series of regional

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workshops would be highly useful for focal points in charge of initiatives on local governance

and decentralization.

3. Better coordination between donors within their programs to strengthen local governance

and decentralization. For the same reasons agencies of the United Nations System should

coordinate their programs, other cooperation agencies should come together and share lessons

and best practices in local governance and decentralization. While many of the challenges of

local governance and decentralization are systemic, aid agencies working in the region often do

not respond to the problem in a systemic manner. Donor support is partial and not

comprehensive. For example, while emphasizing institutional development and planning issues,

they do not address transparency, accountability and strengthening public administration.

Coordination, both among UN agencies and between bilateral and multilateral agencies, would

allow for a more integrated approach to an issue that becomes increasingly important as the

process of consolidating democratic processes persists in many countries in the region.

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Annex 1 List of People and Institutions Contacted

Country Name Position

1 Argentina Javier Calviño Coordinator, OTC AECID Argentina

2 Chile Alicia Bárcena Executive Secretary, ECLAC

3 Spain Marisa Ramos Democratic Governance Section, Department of Sectoral Cooperation and Gender, AECID

4 Spain Daniel García Coordinator of the Municipal Program

5 Uruguay Rosario Revello Director, Office for the Coordination Local Governments. Government of Uruguay

6 Uruguay José Luis Pimentel Coordinator, OTC AECID Uruguay

7 Uruguay Tracy Betts IDB Representative

8 Uruguay Luisa Bastos de Almeida Portuguese Ambassador to Uruguay

9 Uruguay Pablo Mandeville UN Resident Coordinator in Uruguay

10 Uruguay Ana Sollazo Representative of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives

11 Argentina Matías Gutiérrez Moyano Representative of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives

12 Paraguay María Celsa Benavidez Campos Representative of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives

13 Chile Javier Figueroa Representative of the Canadian Fund for Local Initiatives

14 Chile Iván Silva Lira Head, ILPES/ECLAC Local and Regional Development Area

15 Belgium Ángel Carro Head, Mercosur Unit, European Commission

16 Brazil Pedro Flores Coordinator, OTC AECID Brazil

17 Dominican Republic Miguel Ángel Encinas Coordinator, OTC AECID Dominican Republic

18 Costa Rica Coordinator, OTC AECID Costa Rica

19 Panama Rosa Beltrán Sales Coordinator, OTC AECID Panama

20 Peru María Teresa Núñez Gascón Coordinator, OTC AECID Peru

21 Paraguay Carlos Cavanillas Coordinator, OTC AECID Paraguay

22 Ecuador Jose Roberto Piqueras Coordinator, OTC AECID Ecuador

23 Colombia Mar Humberto Cardoso Head, Gender and Women’s Rights Programme, AECID

24 Colombia Miguel González Gullón Coordinator, OTC AECID Colombia

25 Chile Cristina Aldama Coordinator, OTC AECID Chile

26 Bolivia Mercedes Alonso Acting Coordinator, OTC AECID Bolivia

27 Honduras Elena Gutiérrez Coordinator, OTC AECID Honduras

28 Venezuela Ángel Moreno Coordinator, OTC AECID Venezuela

29 Nicaragua José Manuel Mariscal Arroyo Coordinator, OTC AECID Nicaragua

30 Mexico Carlos Cano Corpuera Coordinator, OTC AECID Mexico

31 Guatemala Francisco Sancho López Coordinator, OTC AECID Guatemala

32 Cuba Juan Diego Ruiz Cumplido Coordinator, OTC AECID Cuba

33 Haiti Carmen Rodríguez Acting Coordinator, OTC AECID Haiti

34 El Salvador Juan Pita Coordinator, OTC AECID El Salvador

35 Costa Rica Mercedes Peñas Executive Director, FUNDEMUCA

36 Spain Raquel Forca Assistant Coordinator, Municipal Program

37 Spain Dolores Martín Villalba Head, Department of Cooperation with

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Andean Countries and the Southern Cone, AECID

38 Spain María Salvadora Ortiz Director, External Relations Division, SEGIB

39 Chile Annette Amigo Head of Program, GTZ Chile

40 Costa Rica Norbert Walter GTZ Country Director

41 Ecuador Mr. Jörg Peter Holla Head of Program, GTZ Ecuador

42 Ecuador Mr. Christian Goerg Head of Andean Region, GTZ

43 El Salvador Dr. Christof Küchemann Head of Program, GTZ El Salvador

44 Guatemala Thorsten Sagawe Head of Program, GTZ Guatemala

45 Guatemala Ms Sylvia Gellert Head of Program, GTZ Guatemala

46 Spain Carolina Hormechea CIDEU

47 Uruguay Alain Latulip Canadian Ambassador to Montevideo

48 Chile María Ignacia Jiménez Representative, GTZ project in Chile

49 Chile Eduardo Bravo Representative, GTZ project in Chile

50 Haiti Hans-Peter Debelius GTZ Haiti Country Director and Head of GTZ Program in Dominican Republic

51 Honduras Mónika Grossmann Head of Program, GTZ Honduras

52 Nicaragua Dr. Ricardo Gómez Head of Program, GTZ Nicaragua

53 Paraguay Horst Steigler Head of Program, GTZ Paraguay

54 Peru Dr. Janos Zimmermann Head of Program, GTZ Peru

55 Argentina Renate Tidow-Schuetz Head of Program, GTZ Argentina

56 Bolivia Michael Dreyer Head of Program, GTZ Bolivia

57 Paraguay Doris Becker Head of Programme, GTZ Paraguay

58 Brazil Ulrich Krammenschneider GTZ Country Director

59 Chile José Luis Cabezas Head of Program, AECID Chile

60 Venezuela Francisco José Tomás Moratalla Head of Program, AECID Venezuela

61 Italia Alejandro Vargas Executive Director, CESTAS Latin America

62 Uruguay Yoshikatsu Sato JICA Resident Representative in Uruguay

63 Ecuador Galo Nina Technical Assistant of GTZ Director, Ecuador

64 Bolivia Luis Eduardo Martínez Almanza Representative, SNV project in Bolivia

65 Paraguay Mirtha Ramírez Head of Program, GTZ Paraguay

66 Brazil Rosario Boned Abad Head of Program, AECID Brazil

67 Argentina Eva Álvarez Responsable de Proyectos AECID Argentina

68 Bolivia Carlos Omoya Head of Programs, JICA Bolivia

69 Panama Rafael Ruiz de Lira Head of Programs, AECID Panama

70 Costa Rica Patricia Solano Brenes Regional Technical Director, DEMUCA

71 Uruguay Jérôme Poussielgue Cooperation Head Advisor. European Commission Delegation to Uruguay and Paraguay

72 Uruguay Antonio Molpeceres UNDP Representative, Uruguay

73 Spain Carmen Coll ART International Advisor. Hub for Innovative Partnerships UNDP

74 Uruguay Robin Mathewman Attachée d’Affaires, US Embassy

75 El Salvador Juan Neidhardt Head of GTZ Advisory Program on Municipal Promotion and Decentralization (PROMUDE)

76 Sweden Karin Rohlin Regional Team Director, Regional Program Latin America, Swedish International

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Development Co-operation Agency (SIDA)

77 Guatemala Begoña Birath Barrientos Coordinator, SIDA Guatemala

78 Colombia Torgny Svenugsson Coordinator, SIDA Colombia

79 Bolivia Louise Herrmann Coordinator, SIDA Bolivia

80 Peru Patricia Ramos Deputy Coordinator, AECID Peru

81 Spain Vega Bouthelier Martínez Technical Advisor, Department of Cooperation with Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, AECID

82 Ecuador Fernando Terán Head of Project, COSUDE Ecuador

83 Uruguay Ma. Eugenia Vázquez Germino Research Assistant to the Operations Manager, IDB

84 Costa Rica Manuel Rodríguez Macià Policy Coordinator, DEMUCA

85 Bolivia Erik De Maeyer Cooperation Attaché, DGCD Bolivia

86 Bolivia Karl Vandepitte Cooperation Attaché Assistant, DGCD Bolivia

87 Ecuador Stefan Meersschaert Cooperation Attaché, DGCD Ecuador

88 Peru Koen Van Acoleyen Cooperation Attaché, DGCD Peru

89 Peru Miriam Magallanes Cooperation Attaché Assistant, DGCD Peru

90 Uruguay Carlos Luján Manager, Governance Programs, UNDP Uruguay

91 Uruguay Enrique Gallicchio Program Manager, UNDP-ART Uruguay

92 Honduras Virginia Cordero Project Manager, COSUDE Honduras

93 Peru Binolia Porcel National Director, APODER Program (COSUDE)

94 Peru Ney Díaz Project Manager, PROPILAS (COSUDE)

95 Bolivia Information Office, PADEM (COSUDE)

96 Honduras Samantha Croasdaile USAID/Honduras Senior Communications Officer Strategy and Program Support Office

97 Honduras Marisabel Ruiz Strategy and Program Support Office USAID/Honduras

98 Ecuador Lucrecia Tola Project Manager, Strengthening Democracy, USAID Ecuador

99 Ecuador Edgar Gillen Project Manager, Integrated Local Development, USAID Ecuador (Alternative Development Program Manager)

100 Ecuador Mónica Suquilanda Program Manager, Conservation of Indigenous Territories, USAID Ecuador

101 Colombia Information Office, USAID Colombia

102 Peru Information Office, USAID Peru

103 Paraguay Eduardo Bogado Project Manager, USAID Paraguay

104 Panama Enrique Delamónica Regional Coordinator of Public Policy, UNICEF

105 Brazil María Alejandra Rico Assistant, Decentralization Program, UN-Habitat ROLAC

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Annex 2 Methodological Note

The methodology used for the preparation of this report is as follows:

1. An open source search of actors, primarily through Internet, was conducted. The number of

websites consulted and those from which information was obtained is estimated at over 250.

Initially, the search provided information on actors as a starting point, although a geographic

search was subsequently carried out on local web pages to supplement or clarify the

information.

2. Once the information was retrieved, personal contact was established (refer to Annex 1) to:

obtain new information, complete and correct information already obtained and to collect first

–hand impressions of the actors involved. Approximately 75% of people and institutions

contacted responded to the needs and concerns of the research team.

3. The information search began on 1 October 2009 and ended on 15 January 2010.

Methodology for incorporating data and quality of information

With regards to the distinction between programmes and projects, they were not always easy to be

distinguished from each other. For purposes of this study, programmes are understood as initiatives that

have continuity and sufficient financial means, often respecting the terminology used by the agencies

themselves, but in cases where sufficient information was available, the classification was made

following the proposed criteria, despite that provided by the actor. The weakness of such a distinction is

that it does not allow differentiation between a project being framed within a programme already

described. This incongruence does not have excessively relevant practical consequences, except for the

conclusions pertaining to the analysis of economic data, as the budgeted resources of a particular

project may already be included in the budget of the overarching programme, and thus tabulated twice.

The budget-related data has been obtained by awarding more value to the amounts contributed by

donors than to the total value of projects for two reasons. First, there is more interest in understanding

the efforts of international agencies than internal contributors. Second, because, in general, the data

obtained from aid agencies has been contrasted with them, and we assume that their data is more

accurate and has less margin of error than the overall data in which information sources are diversified

and are therefore more difficult to obtain. Analyzing the results from an agency point of view, allows to

better understand the quantitative data and helps illustrate the relative importance of overall

international cooperation as well as the cooperation of each particular agency given to the program to

which citizen’s resources are allocated.

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There are, therefore, some gaps and uncertainties in the economic data that lead us to consider such information as trend data rather than absolute data.

In other words, it was difficult to obtain information about the contents of the projects. In general,

agencies have lists that contain names, geographical areas, and sometimes budget or notes on the

content of the activities being developed. As a result, it was not possible to incorporate some data.

In certain cases, information about beneficiaries or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) involved in the implementation of programmes is not included due to the fact that they are run directly by agencies or because specific beneficiaries are not defined.

The information is limited to the official cooperation of major bilateral and multilateral actors,

excluding, therefore, private organizations operating in the region. In any case, other NGO activities that

were explored to corroborate their weight in this field of cooperation were not relevant enough for the

purposes of this report.

As for the criteria used in data entry, projects to strengthen civil society have not been integrated unless

they have some mechanism, more or less formal, to communicate or interact with local authorities and,

as a result, strengthen institutions and government practices. In other words, the analysis focused on

administration rather than civil society. Similarly, for projects whose main objective is not governance

but a specific area covered by cooperation (minority or marginalized, or displaced social groups), only

those related to institutional and administrative issues in local government have been incorporated.

The same applies to water resource management programmes; that is management of public services.

There are a number of projects underway or in preparation in this area. However, we have considered

only a segment of these, namely those proven to contain measures to strengthen local governance and

decentralization according to the criteria used in this report. The standard in these programs is to

establish joint service management systems that create opportunities for citizen participation and

cooperation between local institutions and civil society.

Details of the content of the actions of international cooperation in local governance and

decentralization issues were disaggregated to the greatest possible extent. In rare cases, information on

decentralized cooperation (particularly linked to the ART initiative) was added at the request of the

technical offices of the agencies consulted.7

7 Given the limited scope of this study, it was not possible to develop a complete mapping of decentralized

cooperation due to great dispersion of sources and lack of information available. As a reference, the web site of the Spanish Federation of Municipalities and Provinces, FEMP (http://www.femp.es/), provides a list of projects developed by local Spanish organizations for a total €148,775,500.65 in 2008.

http://www.femp.es/

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Annex 3 Local Governance and Decentralization Actions Identified

Institutional Development Programs and Projects

Nr. Title of the Program/Project

Cooperation Organization/Agency

Country Brief description of the Program/Project Period Allocated Funds

Currency Main Counterpart/Beneficiary

1 Support to the Strengthening of the Consortium of Provincial Councils of Ecuador

UNDP Ecuador The project aims to strengthen the Consortium of Provincial Councils of Ecuador-CONCOPE - as a promoter of land planning, in the sphere of Provincial or Sub-National Governments, in compliance with the decentralization processes promoted by the State.

2003-2008

112,217.00 U.S. dollar Consortium of Provincial Councils

2 Support to Local Governance in the North-East Department

UNDP Haiti The project intends to continue the process of improving the living conditions of the population of the four municipalities of the North-East Department, supported by UNDP / UNCDF since 2000.

2005-2010

5,361,250.00 U.S. dollar

3 Strengthening the Government of Caaguazú

UNDP Paraguay The overall objective of the project is to contribute to the strengthening and improvement of the effectiveness of the Government of Caaguazú. In particular, it would improve the capacity of the Government in the design and management of regional public policy, planning and implementing a rural development Pilot Plan aimed at supporting small farmers.

2005- 154,960.00 U.S. dollar

4 Strengthening Democratic Governance in the Department of Cesar

UNDP Colombia As a result of the presence of outlaw groups, the Department of Cesar faces a crisis of governance where the links between political practice and the conduct of public affairs has been severely affected.

2008-2008

2,742,223.00 U.S. dollar Government of Cesar

5 MDGs at the local level in Colombia

UNDP Colombia The project aims to provide the country office with a set of tools to provide technical support to sub-national levels to achieve the MDGs, implement

2006-2009

750,000.00 U.S. dollar Government

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and validate these tools in several targeted areas, and develop a dissemination strategy for local authorities to incorporate the MDGs into their development plans.

6 Community Councils UNDP Colombia Program to support government management through the community government councils and communication strategies.

2008-2009

418,186.02 U.S. dollar Administrative Department of the Presidency of the Republic

7 Canadian Support to Local Development in the Eastern Provinces of Cuba – Local Human Development Programme (PDHL)

UNDP Cuba This project is framed within the Local Human Development Programme (PDHL). Its actions are expected to strengthen the capacities of the five Eastern Provinces in local ownership of the development process and generate progress in the areas of technical and administrative decentralization, coverage, quality and sustainability of local territorial services and development within the local economy, taking gender equality, environment and capacity building of human resources as cross-cutting areas.

2004-2008

3,811,217.24 U.S. dollar

8 Strengthening Local Management and Citizen Participation Capacities in 8 Municipalities with Using Information and Communication Technologies

UNDP Cuba This project falls within several areas of action of the Society Informatization National Strategy. The actions of this project promote management and decision making by local public administration through the creation of computer networks and reference rooms in eight municipal governments. It provides for increased public access to information through the creation of accessible rooms in local post offices. A special office to deal with housing procedures is set in each municipality, along with the computerization of the Municipal Departments of Housing and their Investment Units. This new experience enables higher quality, simplifies and speeds up online technical and legal services provided to citizens.

2006-2008

300,000.00 U.S. dollar

9 Water Sector Decentralization and Governance

CIDA Peru Within the context of the decentralization of Peru's water sector, this project aims to increase capacity at the regional and local levels to manage the sector sustainably and to support the Government of Peru's new investment program, "Water for All". The project supports the government's investment in increased access to water and in the expansion of infrastructure by ensuring that it is built on

2007-2008

1,200,000.00 U.S. dollar

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sound management structures and is carried out using sound management processes.

10 Local Fund for Public Sector Reform

CIDA Bolivia This fund is intended to enhance the capacity of the Government of Bolivia to implement effective and cost-effective programs of public sector reform. This locally managed initiative meets the demands of the Bolivian government for specific sub-programs in the field of organizational restructuring, development of laws or the operation of regulatory reforms of national interest.

2001-2008

3,600,000.00 U.S. dollar

11 Programme to Support Modernization Policies in the Province of Buenos Aires

Italian Cooperation

Argentina Support to the modernization of public management tools as a more effective response to the needs of the population of the Province of Buenos Aires, through training for public officials, implementation of innovative programs and institutional coordination.

- 1,680,879.00 EUR General Secretariat of the Province of Buenos Aires / Government of the Province of Buenos Aires

12 Program for Municipal Development and Decentralization Support

IDB Panama The program aims to make municipal governments more responsive to the needs of the local population. Actions will include: (i) modernization of municipal governments to enable them to better fulfill their current responsibilities; and (ii) support for improvements to the institutional and policy framework, to enable municipal governments to gradually become key agents of local development.

2003-2007

9,750,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance (MEF), with the participation of 15 beneficiary Municipal Governments

13 Program to Improve Municipal Management

IDB Argentina The program calls for coordinated actions at all three levels of government (national, provincial and municipal), to strengthen the capacity of municipal governments. The first component will finance Provincial Programs for Municipal Strengthening (known by their Spanish-language acronym, PFMP), which will include: (i) activities by the provinces to better enable them to support the municipalities and develop management instruments that require large-scale solutions; and (ii) institutional development projects identified by the municipalities themselves in urban planning, processing windows, project preparation, and other areas. The program will also support activities by the Ministry of the Interior to promote, strengthen and monitor the municipal sector. Each participating province and municipality will identify

- 80,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of the Interior

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and execute, with the support of the Bank and the Ministry of the Interior, a series of actions

14 Technical Cooperation for the Consolidation of Subnational Public Financial Management in Colombia

IDB Colombia The project presents 4 specific objectives: i) design and implementation of a comprehensive methodology for tracking, monitoring and cost control implemented by local authorities with GSP funds; ii) preparation of a proposal to adopt a standardized code of sub-national tax procedures; iii) implementation of a methodology for INFIS financial risk; iv) implementation of a methodology for estimating tax expenditures in the municipalities.

2009-2010

165,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, through the Fiscal Support Department

15 Strengthening capacity of local governments in Latin America to address critical issues arising from internationally agreed development goals

ECLAC Multi-regional

Identify, quantify, assess and achieve internationally agreed development goals, including Millennium Development Goals at local and sub-national levels.

2008-2011

655,000.00 U.S. dollar

16 Decentralization and Local Government Strengthening Program II (DLGP II)

IDB Surinam The Program will contribute to the attainment of a core legal framework, and will assist new pilot districts of Paramaribo, Sipaliwini, Saramacca, Coronie, and Brokopondo to obtain adequate institutional capacity for fiscal self-management and for managing capital investment. Furthermore, DLGP-II will also assist certified districts of Wanica, Para, Nickerie, Commewijne, and Marowijne in the implementation of community-based basic infrastructure investment projects and local services.

2008-2013

15,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Regional Development / Districts of Paramaribo, Sipaliwini, Saramacca, Coronie and Brokopondo, Certified Districts of Wanica, Para, Nickerie, Commewijne and Marowijne.

17 PROFISCO Amapá - State Fiscal Administration Modernization Program

IDB Brazil The project includes the following components: Component 1: Treasury integrated management. Component 2: Revenue administration and fiscal dispute. Component 3: Financial administration. Component 4: Management of strategic resources

- 7,778,000.00 U.S. dollar Secretaria da Receita Estadual del Estado de Amapá

18 Program to Support Fiscal Management Modernization and Transparency in the State of Pará

IDB Brazil The project is divided into the following components: 1- Component I – Integrated strategic management: (i) improve organization and strategic management; and (ii) increase the national and international interagency cooperation. 2- Component II – Tax administration and tax

2009-2013

14,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Treasury Department of the State of Pará

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litigation: (i) increase the efficiency and effectiveness of tax administration; (ii) improve tax registry management and implement the digital public accounting system; and (iii) promote efficiency and effectiveness of tax litigation administration. 3- Component III – Financial and asset management, and internal oversight: (i) increase efficiency and effectiveness of financial management; (ii) improve efficiency and effectiveness of resources and assets management; and (iii) improve internal oversight and supervision mechanisms. 4- Component IV – Strategic product management: (i) improve transparency mechanisms and public communications; (ii) modernize management and improve information technology and communication (ITC) services; (iii) improve human resource management; and (iv) strengthen knowledge management.

19 Espírito Santo Finance Administration Development Plan

IDB Brazil The Plan includes four components: Component I – Integrated strategic management. Component II – Tax administration and tax litigation. Component III – Financial and asset administration and internal oversight. Component IV – Management of strategic resources

- 24,430,000.00 U.S. dollar Treasury Department of the State of Espírito Santo

20 Fiscal Management Modernization Program – State of Ceará

IDB Brazil The project is organized into four components: Component I – Integrated strategic management: (i) domestic and international interagency cooperation. Component II –Tax administration and tax-related litigation: (i) improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of tax administration; and (ii) improvement in the management of the taxpayer registry and installation of the Sistema Público de Escrituração Digital [Digital Public Accounting System] (SPED). Component III – Financial and asset management and internal control: (i) improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of financial management. Component IV – Strategic resource management: (i) enhancement of the mechanisms for transparency and communication with society; (ii) modernization of the management process and upgrading of information and communication technology

2008-2012

550,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Treasury Department of the State of Ceará

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services; (iii) improvement of human resources management; and (iv) strengthening of knowledge management.

21 Strengthening Results-Based Management Program – PRODEV

IDB Brazil The project includes two components: I. Monitoring and evaluation of the results of operations of external financing. II. Best practice in results-based management at the local level

2009-2011

660,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Management of the Ministry of Planning, Budgeting and Management / All states in the country and the federal public sector

22 National Program to Support the Administrative and Fiscal Management of Brazilian Municipalities - Phase II (PNAFM - Phase II) (BR-L1252)

IDB Brazil The project comprises two components: Component I – National technical assistance and coordination. Component II – Municipal institutional strengthening.

- 166,600,000.00 U.S. dollar

23 Fiscal Modernization Program – State Of Paraíba

IDB Brazil The program is structured as follows: 1. Integrated strategic management: (i) institutional strengthening and improved strategic management; and (ii) national and international interagency cooperation. 2. Tax administration and tax litigation: (i) more efficient and effective tax administration; (ii) more efficient and effective management of tax litigation. 3. Financial and property management, and internal control: (i) more efficient and effective financial management; (ii) more efficient and effective management of materials, services, and property; (iii) improved internal control and audit mechanisms. 4. Management of strategic resources: (i) enhancement of mechanisms for transparency and communication with society; (ii) management modernization and upgrading of information and communication technology services; and (iii) improved human resources management.

2009-2014

8,757,221.00 U.S. dollar Department of Revenue of the State of Paraíba

24 Program to Consolidate Subnational Fiscal Responsibility

IDB Colombia The project has three components: Component I – Monitoring, evaluation, and control of the subnational entities and the subnational

2010 250,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Finance, through its Dirección General de Apoyo

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decentralized agencies. Component II – Consolidation and harmonization of the subnational fiscal reporting system. Component III – Strengthening subnational own-revenue collection.

Fiscal [Fiscal Support Office] (DAF)

25 The State Administration’s Fiscal, Financial, and Asset Management Modernization Program

IDB Brazil The project comprises four components: Component I. Integrated strategic management. Component II. Tax administration and tax dispute resolution procedures. Component III. Financial and asset management and internal controls. Component IV. Strategic resource management.

2009-2013

44,000,000.00 U.S. dollar State of Santa Catarina acting through its Finance Department

26 Project to Support the Modernization and Transparency of Fiscal Management in the State of Pernambuco

IDB Brazil The Project is structured in four components, as follows: 1. Integrated Strategic Management: (i) Improvement of organizational and strategic management; and (ii) national and international interagency cooperation. 2. Tax Administration and Dispute Resolution Proceedings: (i) improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of tax administration; (ii) improvement in cadastre management and implementation of a Digital Public Accounting System; and (iii) enhancement of the efficiency and effectiveness of tax dispute resolution proceedings. 3. Financial and Asset Management, and Internal Control of Fiscal Administration: (i) improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of fiscal administration; (ii) improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of goods and asset management; and (iii) improvement in internal control and correction mechanisms. 4. Strategic Resources Management: (i) improvement in the transparency and communications mechanisms; (ii) management modernization and upgrading of information and communications technology (ICT) services; (iii) improvement of human resources management; and (iv) strengthening of knowledge management.

2009-2013

22,192,000.00 U.S. dollar State of Pernambuco through its Finance Department

27 Finance Administration Modernization Program for the State of Goias

IDB Brazil The project includes the following components: Component 1: Treasury integrated management. Component 2: Revenue administration and fiscal

- 12,890,000.00 U.S. dollar State of Goias through its Finance Department

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dispute. Component 3: Financial administration. Component 4: Management of strategic resources

28 Tax, Financial, and Property Administration Modernization Project for the State of Rondônia

IDB Brazil The project comprises four components: Component I – Integration of finance administration:. Component II - Tax administration and litigation. Component III – Financial and property administration, and internal oversight of fiscal management. Component IV – Institutional resource management.

- 6,923,000.00 U.S. dollar State of Rondonia through its Finance Department

29 Improvement of Treasury Administration Project for the State of Alagoas


- 10,000,000.00 U.S. dollar State of Alagoas through its Treasury Department

30 Fiscal Modernization Program of The State of Mato Grosso do Sul


- 13,333,300.00 U.S. dollar State of Mato Grosso do Sul through its Treasury Department

31 Institutional Strengthening for the Development and Evaluation of Citizen Security Public Policies

IDB Bolivia The components are: (i) Strengthening the integrated information system for the development and monitoring of public policies, (ii) Capacity-building and training to the Vice Ministry of Citizen Security and municipal governments of Santa Cruz, Cochabamba, La Paz and El Alto for the development and evaluation of citizen security public policies and local plans.

2009-2012

550,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Government, through the Vice Ministry of Citizen Security / Municipal Governments of La Paz, El Alto, Santa Cruz and Cochabamba

32 Institutional Strengthening Project to Modernize Fiscal Management in the State of Minas Gerais


- 44,000,000.00 U.S. dollar State of Minas Gerais, through the State Finance Department

33 Fiscal Management Development and

IDB Brazil The project comprises four components: Component I – Integration of finance

- 18,730,000.00 U.S. dollar State of Piauí, through the State Finance

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Improvement Project for the State of Piauí

administration:. Component II - Tax administration and litigation. Component III – Financial and property administration, and internal oversight of fiscal management. Component IV – Institutional resource management.

Department

34 Program to Support Results-Based Budgeting (Phase I)

IDB Mexico The program will have two phases. Phase I of the program will focus on the design, implementation, and dissemination of the RBB system in Mexico under this loan, specifically by: (i) establishing the mechanisms for an RBB system in Mexico; (ii) promoting program evaluations; (iii) reviewing the methodologies and procedures of the public investment system; and (iv) disseminating RBB concepts to subnational entities and supporting implementation of pilot experiences at this level of government. Phase II activities will focus on expanding, consolidating, and evaluating the activities of phase I, once the adjustments made in response to analysis of the data generated by the monitoring and evaluation system for Phase I have been taken into account. The phase II loan is initially estimated to cost an additional US$40 million.

2008-2013

55,365,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Finance (SHCP)

35 Fiscal and Municipal Management Consolidation Program

IDB Honduras The specific objectives of the program are to: (i) consolidate the progress made on the domestic tax collection system and establish a modern, flexible customs control system; (ii) consolidate the reforms undertaken in public financial administration and finalize the Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) implementation and its modules; (iii) strengthen municipal fiscal management by improving collection efficiency and spending effectiveness through the implementation of a municipal management system; and (iv) improve and integrate fiscal and macroeconomic statistics for the Central Bank of Honduras.

2008-2013

28,600,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Finance (SEFIN)

36 Strengthening Regional and Local Governments in Planning and Management Issues

AECID Venezuela Support to the establishment of the Mancommunity of Municipalities of the Peninsula of Paria-MANCOPARIA (State of Sucre), and individual support to the 7 municipalities in the

2007-2009

350,000.00 EUR Ministry of People’s Power for Planning and Development / 5 provincial

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mancommunity for improving municipal planning and management services . Advising the improved management of solid waste in the municipalities of Miranda, Santa Ana de Coro in the State of Falcon and Arismendi in the State of Sucre. In the latter, which is the leading municipality of the mancommunity, we also support the implementation of the Citizen Service Center.

governments and 15 local municipalities, in addition to the Metropolitan City of Caracas

37 Argentine-Spanish Program on Governance and Management II

AECID Argentina The program is focused on justice effectiveness, institutional strengthening, promotion of human rights and gender mainstreaming. The activities address the areas prioritized by government institutions participating in the "Implementation of and support for the Permanent Forum on Bilateral Cooperation Hispano Argentina" Project and identified as strategic.

2008- 200,000.00 EUR Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina / Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, Federal Court Supreme Court of Justice of Argentine Provinces (JUFEJUS), Cadastre Federal Council, National Department of Human Rights, Ministry of Justice, Safety and Human Rights of the Province of Santiago del Estero and National Council of Women, and provincial delegations thereof, as appropriate, and counterparts designated according to the evolution and development of the Programme.

38 Project to Support the Strengthening of Fiscal Management in the State of Maranhão

IDB Brazil The project comprises four components:: Component I – Integrated strategic management. Component II - Tax administration and tax litigation:. Component III – Financial and asset administration and internal oversight. Component IV – Management of strategic resources.

- 15,700,000.00 U.S. dollar State of Maranhão, through its Finance Department

39 Technical Assistance IDB Mexico The project has 2 components: Component I- - 10,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Secretary of Finance

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Fund to Support the Formulation and Implementation of Investment Projects

Preparation of projects. It will fund the work of individual consultants, companies, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, among others, for the preparation of all documentation required in the project preparation cycle in order to have a sound bank of projects that is relevant to the needs of the participants. Component II-Institutional strengthening and support to implementation, monitoring and evaluation. It will finance the hiring of skilled and support staff by the Ministry of Finance in order to complement the vast experience of this entity in policy development with specific activities for implementing such an initiative. Resources will also be used to strengthen the process of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of results, performance, and impact in the context of the policy priorities of GOME in the framework of its administrative, institutional and financial decentralization processes.

and Public Credit

40 Strengthening of Institutional Capacity to Combat Crime and Violence in Brazilian States

IDB Brazil To achieve this goal, the program will finance the implementation of innovative initiatives in four states (Espirito Santo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo) and the Federal District. The program is organized into the following four components: Component 1: Institutional strengthening. Component 2: Prevention of crime and violence at the local level. Component 3: Use of ‘regionalized’ information to combat crime and violence. Component 4: Social reintegration of former convicts

2008-2011

1,125,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Social Defense of the State of Minas Gerais / States of Espirito Santo, Río de Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Federal District and Minas Gerais

41 Bogotá Urban Services Project

World Bank

Colombia This project is the extension of a project started in 2003 that will be implemented until 30 June 2009 with a US100,000,000 WB loan. The project has three components: 1. Improved mobility 2. Urban upgrading 3. Institutional Strengthening

2009-2011

62,600,000.00 U.S. dollar District Secretariat of Treasurer / Bogotá Capital District

42 Sergipe State Integrated Project: Rural Poverty

World Bank

Brazil The project is an integral part of the rural development strategy of the State of Sergipe. The project components are: 1. Community subprojects 2. Institutional Development 3. Project administration, supervision, monitoring and evaluation.

2008-2011

27,050,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Planning of the State of Sergipe

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43 National Social and Fiscal Identification Project

World Bank

Argentina The project aims to expand and strengthen the network of exchange of social and fiscal information among public agencies at national, provincial and municipal levels to improve data quality, accessibility and protection, and strengthen the institutionalization of the Social and Fiscal National Identification System (SINTyS), an autonomous entity responsible for coordinating and establishing standards for the management of fiscal and social data. The project has 5 components: 1. Legal and institutional framework 2. Information Management and Data Quality Framework 3. Technological framework for information exchange 4. Information Security 5. Project Management.

2008-2013

28,030,000.00 U.S. dollar National Coordination of the Council for Social Policy

44 Strengthening Local Governments and NGOs for Environmental and Social Development in the Region of Punilla, Province of Cordoba

AECID Argentina Strengthening local governments and NGOs for environmental social development in Punilla Region in the Province of Cordoba

- 52,500.00 EUR

45 Strengthening Municipalities in Central Ahuachapán

AECID El Salvador Promoting local development and municipal strengthening through partnerships in the Department of Central Ahuachapan

2007- 1,490,482.46 EUR Association of Municipalities of the Central Microregion of the Department of Ahuachapan

46 Strengthening Municipalities in Southern Ahuachapán

AECID El Salvador Promoting local development and municipal strengthening through partnerships in the Department of Southern Ahuachapan

2005- 75,000.00 EUR Association of Municipalities of the Central Microregion of the Department of Ahuachapan / Municipalities of Southern Ahuachapán

47 Local Governance for Development

AECID Brazil Promoting development and achieving the Millennium Development Goals in municipalities in Northeast Brazil

2006- 40,000.00 EUR Ministry of Planning, Budget and Management / States of Northeast Brazil

48 Strengthening of two municipal governments in the Mancommunity of Lipez, Potosi, Bolivia,

AECID Bolivia As a result, in part, of the lack of efficient public policies and development planning, the region of Potosi in Bolivia has one of the highest poverty and underdevelopment rates.

2008- 150,000.00 EUR / Two Municipal Governements of the Mancommunity of Municipalities of

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through the creation of PDMO (Native Municipal Development Plans)

Lípez, Potosí

49 Complement to the Policy and Decentralized Management for the Millennium Development Goals Project

AECID Bolivia Actions to strengthen government agencies to achieve the Millennium Development Goals

2007- 397,000.00 EUR

50 Municipia Program AECID Multi-regional

Consolidation of policies and strategies to strengthen municipal capacities and decentralized local management in Central America and the Caribbean

2008- 2,600,000.00 EUR

51 Capacity Development in Local Institutions and Rural Population to Promote Socioeconomic Development in the Mancommunity of Tzolojya

AECID Guatemala Capacity development in local institutions and rural population to promote socioeconomic development in the Mancommunity of Tzolojya

2008- 250,000.00 EUR / Mancommunity of Tzolojya

52 Project Contributing to Local Economic Development in the Mancommunity of Copán Chorti, through Sustainable Land Management and Use and Productive use of Water.

AECID Guatemala Project contributing to local economic development in the Mancommunity of Copán Chorti through sustainable land management and use and productive use of water.

2005- 1,985,000.00 EUR Mancommunity of Copán Chorti Basin

53 Supporting the Strengthening of Alternative Indigenous Municipalities - FORMIA (Phase 2)

AECID Ecuador The objectives of the project are: institutional strengthening and capacity building in CODENPE for formulating and implementing development policies; improving management capacity of municipalities; and training of youth and women

2005- 1,310,000.00 EUR Ecuadorian Agency for International Cooperation (Ageci)

54 Contribution to local Development in the Cantons of Riobamba, Pallatanga and Colta, through Institutional

AECID Ecuador The Project aims at improving the quality of life of inhabitants of the Province of Chimborazo by promoting local development in the cantons of Pallatanga, Colta and Riobamba. The main focus of the Project is to strengthen the

2007- 371,184.00 EUR Development Agency of the Province of Manabí

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Strengthening and Economic Revitalization

Provincial and Municipal governments.

55 Strengthening local Development Institutions and Groups to Promote Socioeconomic Development in the Province of Manabi

AECID Ecuador Strengthening local development institutions and groups to promote socioeconomic development in the province of Manabi

2008- 188,000.00 EUR Development Agency of the Province of Manabí

56 Networks of Specialized Comprehensive Care for the Defense, Enforcement and Restoration of Rights of Children and Adolescents in 11 Cantons in Ecuador

AECID Ecuador The project aims at supporting the decentralization of public policies for children at the local level, in accordance with national guidelines for comprehensive child protection, as defined in ten-year plan for children

2007- 243,330.00 EUR

57 Improving Local Management Capacity of Municipalities in the Mancommunity of Colosuca by Promoting Participation and Citizen Co-responsibility

AECID Honduras Improvement of municipal management capacity through three key priorities: improving municipal administrative and accounting procedures, improving tax collection and revenue generation and improving reporting mechanisms

2005- 260,456.96 EUR Mancommunity of Colosuca

58 Development of Local Capacities and Livelihoods to Improve Co-management in Protected Areas of the Gulf of Fonseca, Honduras

AECID Honduras Development of local capacities and livelihoods to improve co-management in protected areas of the Gulf of Fonseca, Honduras

2008- 499,801.00 EUR National Human Rights Commissioner of Honduras / Municipalities of the Gulf of Fonseca

59 The Municipalities of Juigalpa, Cuapa and Comalapa assume and exercise the powers related to the regulation, control and support of facilities and equipment related to cattle and product management and

AECID Nicaragua Strengthening technical capacity, by improving service delivery for the modernization of the municipal government in three powers assigned by law: livestock records, health promotion and community hygiene mainly in rural areas

2006- 135,000.00 EUR Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development (INIFOM) / Municipalities of Juigalpa, Comalapa and Cuapa

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transformation

60 Strengthening Institutional Capacity of Selected Municipalities to Reduce Poverty

EU Brazil Strengthening the capacities of targeted municipalities for urban management

2006- 7,300,000.00 EUR / Municipalities in Northern and Northeastern Brazil

61 Training and supporting the development of Traditional Black Communities in Brazil. Rights, prevention of HIV / AIDS in local sustainable development alternatives and public policy advocacy

EU Brazil Train and give visibility to the black communities of Bahia, among other things, for local development and public policy advocacy

2007-2009

1,073,586.00 EUR / Traditional Black Communities in Brazil

62 Strengthening Institutional Capacity to Guarantee the Delivery of Aid to Displaced Population

EU Colombia Strengthening and reinforcing institutional capacities to meet the needs of internally displaced population at the national, regional and local levels and, in particular, in the departments of Nariño and Valle del Cauca, in order to provide adequate channels for rehabilitation care to displaced people and their communities, with the overall objective of reducing the impact of displacement and resolve its causes and negative effects

2006-2011

6,000,000.00 EUR Government of the Republic of Colombia / Departments of Nariño and Valle del Cauca

63 Strengthening local governance for the conservation of forests in the Colombian Amazon, and the establishment of cross-border programs with Brazil and Venezuela.

EU Colombia Strengthening transnational governance for environmental management of forests in the Amazon. Establishment of the Coordination Board of the Department of Amazonas and institutional strengthening (so far) of the Vaupes, Guainía and Vichada communities

2006-2011

3,494,100.00 EUR / Department of Amazonas

64 Decentralized Management of Natural Resources in the Three Northern Provinces of Ecuador

EU Ecuador Strengthening the capacities of district governments to carry out a decentralized environmental management

2004-2011

17,000,000.00 EUR Ministry of Environment / Three Northern Provinces of Ecuador

65 Program of Support to Decentralization in Rural Areas - APODER

COSUDE Peru The decentralization process led since 2002, with a new legal framework conferred new powers and functions to regional and local governments in public services, social development, economic development and environmental management,

2008 – 2011

3,500,000.00 U.S. dollar Decentralization Secretariat of the PCM, National Assembly of Regions (AnGR), Network of

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incorporating relieving citizen participation in governance. This calls for the strengthening of human, organizational and institutional capacities, for the design and implementation of public policy.

Rural Municipalities of Peru (REMURPE), Regional Governments and Regional Mancommunities of Municipalities of Cusco, Apurimac and Cajamarca.

66 Pilot Project to Strengthen Regional and Local Management of Water and Sanitation - PROPILAS

COSUDE Peru The aim of this project is to help ensure sustainable water and basic sanitation provision in the Cajamarca region of Peru. In doing so, it should improve the quality of life and the impact of investment in rural areas. The project should lead to the adoption of the PROPILAS water and sanitation management model in other regions of the country. The main focus of activities is building regional and local capacities to ensure efficient planning and project implementation, and ultimately the provision of universal access to water and basic sanitation. During Phase V of the project, the regional government of Cajamarca will implement PROPILAS recommendations and take over responsibility for the running of the project. It has already earmarked the necessary human and financial resources for this work.

2009 -2010

900,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Housing, Construction and Sanitation, Cajamarca regional government, including its departments of housing, construction and sanitation (DRVCS), health (DIRESA) and education (DRE)

67 Colombia Regional Governance Consolidation Program – CIMIENTOS. Part of the DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE PROGRAM

USAID Colombia CIMIENTOS intends to have the needs of technical assistance and training met by the relevant State agencies; the support is focused on strengthening the capacities of these organizations to fulfill their tasks. In particular, at the local level: Public Administration: This cross-cutting component aims to improve administrative capacity, transparency and accountability of local governments to fight corruption and ensure adequate provision of security, health and education services. The lines of action are aimed at creating and/or consolidating administrative and financial processes, internal oversight systems and software, planning tools, governance and accountability. In 2007, the component focuses on increasing transparency and control in elections.

- 2,000,000.00 U.S. dollar 26 municipalities in the departments of Chocó, Norte de Santander, Cesar, La Guajira and Magdalena.

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Citizen Participation is another crosscutting component of the program. It focuses on strengthening the capacities of civil society organizations to influence the public agenda and support the management of local governments. For that purpose, CIMIENTOS emphasizes the promotion of partnerships and agreements among civil society organizations and different levels of government to generate trust and credibility in public issues.

68 Municipal Democracy Support Program PADEM

COSUDE Bolivia PADEM has 4 axes or components: a. Component 1: Developing local capacities for municipal management by strengthening the managerial capacities of municipal governments to enhance local development. PADEM works in partnership with the Federation of Municipal Associations of Bolivia (FAM) and its member associations. The most prominent product is a Competitive Fund for Training and Technical Assistance operating experimentally since 2006. b. Component 2: Responsible Citizen Participation. PADEM seeks to promote responsible citizen participation, as another essential ingredient for good governance. Through networks of local promoters it establishes ties with local municipalities of the previous intervention phase. c. Component 3: Coordination between State and society. It gives special importance to the Constituent Assembly process. It is therefore a stage of citizenship as well as a tool for deepening democratic governance. d. Component 4: Communication for Governance. The Communication component understands communication as a key tool for promoting good governance and local development.

2005-2008

- - The Federation of Associations of Municipalities of Bolivia (FAM), the Departmental Associations and the Association of Councilors, as well as the municipal mancommunities. b. The Vice Ministry of Decentralization. c. Prefecture Services for Municipal and Community Strengthening.

69 Good Governance and Inclusion

GTZ Peru In Peru the advantages of an efficiently functioning state can be felt. The decentralized public administration addresses the needs of the citizenry at all levels and acts transparently and under the control of civil society. The scanty public financial resources are allocated efficiently and the foundations have been laid for successful poverty

2004-2011

- - Peruvian Agency for International Cooperation (APCI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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reduction. The citizens are provided with incentives to claim their long-neglected civil rights and to make their own contributions to the development of the state and society. Approach The program comprises four areas of action: Promotion of the performance capacity of the Peruvian National Audit Office through better knowledge management and adjustment of auditing methods and procedures to the requirements of a decentralized administration (for example, in public municipal construction projects) Modernization and simplification of financial administration in municipal and regional governments; increasing municipal revenues through more efficient tax collection; support for the national financial ministry in adopting the norms of municipal financial administration Participatory configuration of policymaking processes and improved capacity of local governments to cooperate and conduct dialogue with the population Indigenous peoples of the Amazon region: improving the participation (empowerment) of disadvantaged population groups in policymaking; to this end, the umbrella organization of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon, the Interethnic Association on Development of the Peruvian Jungle (AIDESEP) will be advised, for example, regarding its internal and external communication and the participation of women within the organization.

70 Good Governance at Decentralised Level and Poverty Reduction

GTZ Paraguay

The program includes four components: 1. The improvement of municipal management. 2. Local inter-institutional coordination and citizen participation. 3. Cooperation between local and central financial administration. 4. Dissemination of examples worth emulating

2007-2012

1,500,000.00 EUR Intendancies of selected municipalities, the Technical Planning Secretariat (STP), Ministry of Finance / 30 municipalities of 5 departments in Paraguay (Guairá, Caaguazú, Caazapá, Concepción,

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Paraguari)

71 Institutional Strengthening of the Congress of Mayors and the Departmental Governments

AECID Uruguay This effort is aimed at strengthening the institutional capacities of the GGDD as well as regional articulation spaces thereof and of the National Congress of Mayors, for plan strategically and sustainably manage the policies agreed in each of these levels. The main lines of action of the Project are: a) Facilitating the construction of shared visions about the roles and agendas to be addressed by the GGDD, the CNI and regional areas. b) Contribute to the development of capacities required by the GGDD to effectively fulfill their roles and address the agendas. c) Promoting the creation and/or adequacy of structural components that should be available to GGDD to develop their roles effectively. d) Technical support to the implementation of pilot experiences in some selected fields.

2005-2009

850,000.00 EUR The Congress of Mayors / 1. The National Congress of Mayors. 2. GGDD regional Spaces and/or groups. 3. The executive department of the GGDD, especially in the North 4. Departmental boards. 5. Local Boards.

72 Programme to support the decentralized management of natural resources in the three northern provinces of Ecuador (PROMODE)

GTZ Ecuador The program to support the decentralized management of natural resources in the three northern provinces of Ecuador It promotes decentralized structures in three provinces. This encourages a sense of responsibility for the management of natural resources. GTZ International Services (GTZ IS) provides technical support: The program’s project team is given advice on technical and operational issues, as well as on meeting the procedural requirements of the European Commission. The project team receives administrative support, especially in the development and introduction of management and accounting systems, and in more general financial management. The project team receives advice on the development and introduction of a processing and evaluation system that covers not only technical but also financial and administrative matters. In order to achieve a better quality of life for the population in the three provinces, the decentralized structures of the offices responsible

2007-2010

5,700,000.00 EUR Ministry of Environment / Provinces of Esmeraldas, Carchi, Imbabura

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for environmental issues are being expanded. This process is supported and promoted by the Ministry of the Environment as well as the provincial and local governments. Other important aspects of the decentralization process include holistic capacity development for the institutions and the participation of civil society.

73 Participatory Rural Investment Project

World Bank

Bolivia The project will: a) facilitate participatory planning at the municipal and regional levels, help the coordination of policies, activities and funding of local, departmental and national institutions; b) promote the consolidation of municipal associations (mancommunities) to design and implement territorial development strategies and achieve economies of scale in fund management; c) provide financing for public investment in basic infrastructure, natural resource management and the promotion of economic activities; d) provide technical assistance and training to agencies involved in operation and maintenance tasks; e) and strengthen local public stakeholders and civil society in the definition and implementation of territorial development strategies.

2008-2012

20,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Planning and Development

74 Secondary Education Transformation Project – La Paz

World Bank

Bolivia The project has 3 components: 1) Access and permanence 2) Quality of education 3) Institutional strengthening and management of education

2007-2010

10,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipality of La Paz

75 Second Public Expenditure Management Project

World Bank

Chile The project has 4 components: 1) Upgrading and extending the financial information system to the central government entities; 2) Improvement of budget procedures and mechanisms of the management control system; 3) Strengthening financial administration at the municipal level; and 4) Project management.

2007-2013

24,800,000.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Finance / 100 municipalities

76 Decentralized Rural Transport Project

World Bank

Peru The project has 4 components: 1) Improvement of rural transport infrastructure 2) Territorial Development 3) Institutional Development 4) Project Management. The project will implement participatory processes for decision making successfully implemented in other provinces and in Chile.

2006-2012

150,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Provias Descentralizado

77 Territorial EU Peru The project aims to strengthen the capacities of 2008- 750,000.00 EUR / 20 municipalities

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Development and Participatory Democracy in Peru

local actors (municipalities, communities, state and private entities) to arrange and guide participatory municipal management. It emphasizes stakeholdership in rural indigenous communities (20 municipalities)

2012

78 Municipal Development Project -Region of Enriquillo. Phase 1

AECID Dominican Republic

The Municipal Development Project aims to improve institutional performance of local councils and strengthen dialogue between municipalities and State institutions, thus contributing to the creation of institutional conditions that favor more efficient, transparent, equitable and inclusive municipal governance. It has two levels of action, a municipality level, which works with the Councils of the Enriquillo Region and ASOMURE, and a national level, with the Dominican Federation of Municipalities.

2007 - 2009

300,000 EUR ASOMURE (Association of Municipalities of the Enriquillo Region) and FEDOMU (Dominican Federation of Municipalities) / Enriquillo Region

79 Municipal Strengthening Project - Municipality of Santiago. Phase 1


Based on assessment studies, and through a process of participatory development, this component was formulated in two lines: (1) improving planning, information and land use planning capacities, as prerequisites for strengthening management systems for mid-term results, and, (2) improving municipal finances, by preparing the roadmap for the implementation of a system of medium-term budgeting, which will allow for a linkage between the expenditure and policies and greater control over investment and spending.

2007 - 2009

250,000 EUR Municipality of Santiago

80 Municipal Development Project - Region of Enriquillo. Phase 2


This project is the second phase of the Municipal Development Project, and it aims to improve institutional performance of local councils and strengthen dialogue between municipalities and State institutions, thus contributing to the creation of conditions institutions to encourage a more efficient, transparent, equitable and inclusive municipal governance.

2008 - 2010

330,000 EUR ASOMURE (Association of Municipalities of the Enriquillo Region) and FEDOMU (Dominican Federation of Municipalities) / Enriquillo Region

81 Municipal Strengthening and Local Development in El Salvador

AECID El Salvador It comprises a series of actions that contribute to strengthening local governments and their capacity for technical proposal and advocacy to promote the municipal agenda and generate the institutional conditions for effective decentralized planning.

- - - National Association of Municipalities of El Salvador-COMURES-and inter-municipal partnerships at the

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It is part of the institutional strengthening initiatives of local governments and their partnerships through the National Association of Municipalities of El Salvador-COMURES-and inter-municipal partnerships at the territorial level: South and Central Ahuachapán micro-regions, Intermunicipal Association of the Gulf of Fonseca and the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador.

territorial level: South and Central Ahuachapán micro-regions, Intermunicipal Association of the Gulf of Fonseca and the Metropolitan Area of San Salvador.

Planning Projects and Programmes

Nr. Title of the Programme/Project


Country Brief description of the Programme/Project Period Allocated Funds


1 Strengthening the Municipality of Guayaquil

UNDP Ecuador The project supports the strengthening the management capacity of the Municipality of Guayaquil in order to provide high quality public services, support sustainable human development in the region and contribute to poverty reduction and the improvement of local governance. The project is implemented in partnership with UN-Habitat.

2002-2008

2,050,015.00 U.S. dollar Municipality of Guayaquil

2 Creation of the LEDA (Local Economic and Development Agency) in the Millennium Province and a Network of Local Economic and Development Agencies

UNDP Dominican Republic

The project aims to contribute to achieving the Millennium Development Goals at targeted locations through the establishment of a Local Economic and Development Agency (LEDA) in the province of El Seibo and implementation of a Network of Local Economic and Development Agencies, by strengthening the existing LEDA in the provinces of Valverde, Dajabón, Monte Plata and Bahoruco, and creating a nationwide consortium to maximize management economies of scale and

2008-2009

136,239.00 U.S. dollar

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enhance the individuality and particularities of each of the regions involved so as to develop a model that is replicable in other provinces of the country in the medium and long term.

3 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - Haiti - 2008-2009

CIDA Haiti The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Haiti. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

2008-2009

500,000.00 U.S. dollar

4 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Dominican Republic - 2009-2010

CIDA Dominican Republic

The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Dominican Republic. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

2009-2010

180,000.00 U.S. dollar

5 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - Belize - 2008-2009

CIDA Belize The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Belize. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

2008-2009

130,000.00 U.S. dollar

6 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - Costa Rica - 2008-2009

CIDA Costa Rica The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Costa Rica. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

2008-2009

119,777.00 U.S. dollar

7 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - El Salvador - 2008-2009

CIDA El Salvador The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in El Salvador. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

2008-2009

135,000.00 U.S. dollar

8 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - Guatemala - 2008-2009

CIDA Guatemala The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Guatemala.

2008-2009

170,000.00 U.S. dollar

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In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

10 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - Nicaragua – 2008-2009

CIDA Nicaragua The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Nicaragua. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

2008-2009

90,000.00 U.S. dollar

9 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) – Mexico – 2008-2009

CIDA Mexico The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Mexico. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

2008-2009

399,975.00 U.S. dollar

11 Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) - Panama - 2008-2009

CIDA Panama The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) is designed to support small projects proposed and implemented by local organizations in Panama. In providing funding for small projects that offer direct social, economic, or technical assistance to local populations, the CFLI contributes to the overall goal of reducing poverty.

2008-2009

119,225.00 U.S. dollar

12 Metropolitan Governance

CIDA Brazil This project enhances the capacity of public consortia to immediately promote poverty reduction in informal urban settlements (favelas) and other precarious settlements on the peripheries of Brazil's metropolitan areas and to reduce social exclusion and the need for these informal settlements.

2006-2010

2,330,232.00 U.S. dollar

13 “Región Activa” Decentralization and Local Development Program

GTZ Chile This program draws on technical cooperation projects on land and shoreline use developed in the Metropolitan Region, Bío-Bío Region, Araucanía Region and the Region of Aysen. In 2003, they were all grouped into a program that aims to consolidate the projects and to support three areas of work: Policy Decentralization and Regional Development, Economic Development and Participation and Social Inclusion.

2003- - - Chilean Agency for International Cooperation (AGCI) / Metropolitan Region, Region of Bío-Bío, Araucanía Region and the Region of Aysen.

14 Risk Management and JICA Chile The implementation of this project was to begin in 2007- - - Chilean Agency for

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Territorial Planning at Regional and Local Levels in Region IV

2007 through the Regional Planning Division of the Ministry of Planning and the Regional Secretariat for Planning and Coordination of Coquimbo. Its aim is to incorporate risk management and land use planning in planning models and tools at regional and local levels.

International Cooperation (AGCI), Regional Planning Division of the Ministry of Planning and the Regional Secretariat for Planning and Coordination of Coquimbo / Region of Coquimbo

15 Support to SME development in the Province of Santa Fe and strengthening of Regional Development Agencies (ADER), as a means of revitalizing the local economy.

Italian Cooperation

Argentina Project key components: • Strengthening of Regional Economic Development Agencies (ADER) as promoter of productive economic policies at the local level, through the implementation of strategic planning tools. • Support to local development pilot projects and recovery of small and medium enterprises in the areas of influence, through training, information and credit and micro credit management. • Exchange with Italian regional entities, public and private, and Italian companies. • Exchange of experiences in promoting economic development with other countries of the MERCOSUR area through participation in events and fairs.

2005-2008

908,225.00 EUR Ministry of Production in the Province and 3 Regional Development Agencies / Direct beneficiaries are the medium, small and micro entrepreneurs in the Province of Santa Fe - Argentina. Municipalities and areas of influence of Rosario, Santa Fe and Reconquista

16 Bicentennial Cities IDB Chile The Public Sector Budget Act for 2009 includes a provision allowing the municipality to contract reimbursable contributions with SUBDERE. Those contributions may be used to design and implement municipal investment programs for strategic urban operations, with repayment automatically secured with future proceeds of the land tax. The strategy is to make reimbursable funding available as an incentive for municipalities with a good financial track record to promote efficiency and fiscal discipline. The specific objective of the operation is to improve the capacity for municipal investment planning in urban development through the design and implementation of strategic urban operations with long-term impacts, thereby helping to promote

2009-2010

50,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Sub-Department of Regional and Administrative Development (SUBDERE)

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efficiency and municipal autonomy. The program is part of the Conditional Credit Line for Investment Programs (CCLIP9) CH-X1001 "Support to Subnational Governance in Chile." The aim of CCLIP is to support the process of decentralization and regional development in Chile.

17 Program for Urban Development and Social Inclusion in Itaguaí - RJ

IDB Brazil The program is structured in three components: I. Strategic Projects. This component seeks to revitalize city in an integrated manner by financing the design and implementation of a number of projects in four strategic areas of intervention: (i) urban, (ii) economic, (iii) social and (iv) cultural. Component II. Urban Mobility. This component aims to complement the works under the urban area of Component I, by funding additional activities that enhance security of and accessibility to the road network. Component III. Institutional Strengthening. This component will be divided into two sub-components aimed at improving the planning capacity of the relevant municipal authorities. The first sub-component will finance the revision of the Urban Development Plan of the municipality as well as the development of sectoral planning tools such as the Sanitation Master Plan. The second subcomponent envisages the strengthening of secretariats involved in program implementation by developing management systems, procurement of computer equipment and staff training.

- 30,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipal Prefecture of Itaguaí (PMI) / Municipality of Itaguai, Rio de Janeiro State

18 Integrated Urban Development Program in Piracicaba

IDB Brazil The program is structured in three main investment components: I. Transportation and Mobility. II. Macro drainage of the Itapeva stream basin. III. Institutional Strengthening. The component will finance: (I) updating of the municipal cadastral plan, (ii) acquisition of a geo-referencing system for managing financial information of the municipality, (iii) revision and updating of the information system of the Municipal Finance Department; (iv) training aimed at updating the technical knowledge of civil sector in strategic areas, and (v) training in modern management of traffic, including the purchase of computer equipment and software for traffic

- 32,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipal Prefecture of Piracicaba (PMP) / Municipality of Piracicaba, São Paulo State

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management.

19 Regional Development Strategy

ECLAC Chile Regional Development Strategies 2009- - - Regional Government of Aysen

20 Innovation Policy for Regional Economic Competitiveness

ECLAC Chile Regional Development Strategies 2009- - - Regional Government of Valparaíso

21 Advice to the Preparation of the Regional Development Strategy of Antofagasta

ECLAC Chile Regional Development Strategies 2009- - - Productive Development Agency of Antofagasta

22 Revitalization of the Old Town of Montevideo

IDB Uruguay The program will finance studies, assessments and activities grouped into the following components: (a) Updating and deepening of the Special Plan of the Old City of Montevideo (PECVM), (b) Local Economic Development Strategies, (c) Development of the management model, (d) Communication Strategy (e), Pilot interventions, and (f) Dissemination of experiences and best practices.

2009-2012

931,250.00 U.S. dollar Municipal Intendancy of Montevideo (IMM) / Municipality of Montevideo

23 Integrated Development Program for Passo Fundo

IDB Brazil The objective of the program is to improve the quality of life for the inhabitants of Passo Fundo through a series of integrated urban development projects to: (i) improve transportation and urban mobility; (ii) effectively guide urban expansion; (iii) promote local economic development; and (iv) strengthen municipal management.

- 17,880,000.00 U.S. dollar / Municipality of Passo Fundo

24 Economic Development Program in Federal District

IDB Brazil The direct program activities will be concentrated in 15 local economic development agencies (ADEs) by: i) the urban re-qualification and implementation of adequate infrastructure, ii) implementation of mechanisms and activities to support businesses in their installation and operation and efficient support employers in implementing their activities, iii) upgrading their technology base and support workers in order to contribute to their training and professional growth.

- 59,100,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Economic Development and Tourism of the Federal District / Federal District

25 Integrated Program for Urban and Social Development in Paranaguá

IDB Brazil The program is structured around four main components: I. Mobility and Transport II. Macro Drainage III. Social Development IV. Institutional Strengthening. This last component will finance: (i) the updating of the cadastral plan and the acquisition of geo-referencing system to manage municipal fiscal and administrative, (ii) the

- 37,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipal Prefecture of Paranaguá / Municipality of Paranaguá, State of Paraná

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establishment of a network of high-speed telecommunications, allowing efficient management of the municipal departments and administrative centers, and (iii) the construction and preparation of a public building annexed to the present headquarters of the Prefecture. Additionally, the component will finance computer systems and equipment as well as training on the investment component to support the proper execution of the program.

26 Ponta Grossa Urban Infrastructure Improvement Program

IDB Brazil The program has four components: 1. Engineering studies and administration expenses 2. Education Component 3. Mobility and Transport Component 4. Institutional Strengthening component. The actions proposed in the last component are geared to support efforts currently being undertaken by the Municipality of Ponta Grossa, and they complement those envisaged under the National Fiscal Support Program for Brazilian Municipalities to streamline the administrative structure; improve tax and fiscal procedures and systems, and human resource management; modernize the technology and IT areas; and rationalize the administration of procurement, accounting, payments, and internal oversight.

2009-2012

15,000,000.00 U.S. dollar / Municipality of Ponta Grossa, State of Paraná

27 Local and Regional Development of the Southern Border

IDB Mexico Technical Cooperation has been structured in two components corresponding to the two parts (Part 1 and Part 2) of the reference study: Component I. Diagnosis and Plan of Action for the Development of municipalities in the border area, and Component II. Medium and long term strategic guidelines to reduce socio-economic backwardness of the southern border region.

2009- 200,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Finance and Public Credit / States of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche, Quintana Roo and Yucatán.

28 Program for Urban Development in Manaus

IDB Brazil The program is structured in three components: I: Integrated Urban Development; II: Urban transportation and mobility III: Institutional Strengthening. This component is divided into two subcomponents: subcomponent (i) will provide financing to revise the Urban Development Plan of the municipality as well as the development of sectoral planning tools such as the Mobility and

- 100,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipal Prefecture of Manaus / Municipality of Manaus, State of Amazonas

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Transportation Plan, subcomponent (ii) will strengthen municipal institutions directly involved in program implementation by procuring information systems and hardware and training key personnel.

29 Campo Grande Integrated Development Program

IDB Brazil The program consists of three main components: 1. Downtown revitalization component 2. Urban Mobility Component 3. Institutional strengthening component. The last component is made up of two subcomponents: i) implementation of the municipal computer network and ii) strengthening of municipal departments.

2008-2012

38,764,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipal Prefecture of Campo Grande / Municipality of Campo Grande, State of Mato Grosso do Sul

30 Toledo Sustainable Socioeconomic Development Program

IDB Brazil The specific objectives include: (i) consolidating and expanding education and social assistance services and sporting areas; (ii) improving public spaces and upgrading urban facilities designed to protect the environment and foster community living; (iii) improving mobility conditions in freight and passenger transportation; and (iv) improving the efficiency of the municipality’s administrative management.

2008-2012

14,667,400.00 U.S. dollar Municipality of Toledo, State of Paraná

31 Multiphase Program for Municipal Modernization and Comprehensive Neighborhood Upgrading in Quito Phase I

IDB Ecuador The specific objectives of the program are: (i) to increase the efficiency and transparency of municipal management; and (ii) to improve local physical and environmental conditions and encourage the development of social focal points in the low-income neighborhoods of Quito.

2006- 49,600,000.00 U.S. dollar Quito Urban Development Corporation / Municipality of the Quito Metropolitan District

32 Support to the Implementation of a Result Management System in Yucatán

IDB Mexico The program has the following components: Component 1. Identification and formulation of a strategy of state development. Component 2. Strengthening financial management and integration with medium-term strategic planning and budget management. Component 3: Improving the quality and targeting of public spending, in consistence with the budget and results-based management. Component 4: Improving the quality and relevance of public investment. Component 5. Identification and formulation of investment projects. Component 6. Improving debt profile. Component 7. Dissemination of Program.

- 1,220,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Planning and Budgeting of the State of Yucatán (SPP) / State of Yucatán

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33 Regional sustainability project in the municipality of Pasto

AECID Colombia 40 people in each municipality are trained and can develop local sustainability projects; 30 municipal Life Plans have been designed and published; social organizations and public and private institutions in the municipalities of Buga, Geneva, Riofrio, Trujillo, and Yotoco Vijes have managed and implemented 30 projects on economic, social and/or environmental issues that promote sustainability; the Main Agricultural Institute (IMCA) has produced and published pedagogical, methodological and conceptual knowledge economic, social and environmental sustainability.

2008- 332,239.00 EUR IMCA / Pasto, Department of Nariño

34 Promoting Public-Private Partnerships

IDB Mexico The project comprises three components: 1. Formulation of rules to establish/improve the legal and regulatory framework; 2. Actions to institutionalize and strengthen a unit specialized in implementing PPP projects (UP3/Yucatan); 3. Activities to identify projects that could be implemented through PPPs in Yucatan and to formulate a PPP pilot project.

2009-1012

755,942.00 U.S. dollar Department of Planning and Budgeting of the State of Yucatán (SPP) / State of Yucatán

35 Support Program for Institutional Strengthening of the Social Development Secretariat of the Municipality of the Metropolitan District

IDB Ecuador The program includes the following components: Component 1: Redefinition of the Social Protection Policy. Component 2: Institutional Strengthening of the Social Axis. Component 3: Innovation in Methods of Social Intervention in urban management. Component 4: Policy, Program and Project Communication. Component 5: Project Monitoring and Evaluation.

2008-2010

669,000.00 U.S. dollar Quito Urban Development Corporation EMDUQ, under the coordination of Department of Social Development of the Municipality of the Quito Metropolitan District / Municipality of the Quito Metropolitan District

36 Program to Support the Consolidation of Results-based Public Management

IDB El Salvador The program has three components: Component 1: Implementation of the Monitoring and Evaluation System for Public Policies and Programmes and strengthening of Strategic Planning. Component 2: Adequacy of the Budgeting Process. Component 3: Awareness and Training.

2008-2010

1,796,789.00 U.S. dollar Technical Department of the Presidency (STP) and Ministry of Finance (MH) of El Salvador / Technical Department of the Presidency and Ministry of Finance of El Salvador, Ministry of Education, Ministry

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of Health, Local Development Investment Fund, Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Tourism

37 Preparation of El Alto Strategic Development Plan

IDB Bolivia The Strategic Development Plan will be: (i) a strategic, managerial and operational plan, linked to the municipal budget, (ii) a comprehensive plan, based on previous studies, that will cover, coordinate and prioritize all the key areas of municipal development (social, physical, environmental, economic, cultural, institutional, financial, and governance), (iii) sustainable, (iv) the product of a consensus of key stakeholders of the municipality and the nation, especially communities and social organizations of El Alto (v) a key element for identifying and promoting municipal development activities on the short, medium and long term, including networks of projects or actions to enable development at the metropolitan, municipal and district levels, (vi) with profiles for projects prioritized on the short and medium term, and (vii) with development indicators and processes for monitoring and evaluation of performance.

2008-2009

220,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipality of El Alto

38 Strategies for inclusive and participatory local development

EU Multi-regional

Supporting decentralization processes in selected countries by strengthening the institutional framework to promote and facilitate the creation of small and medium enterprises to stimulate employment, improve employment opportunities for vulnerable groups by sensitizing all the actors involved to the relevant role of citizen participation processes and to the role of local government in the area of sustainable development and the development of competitive territories, based on a collaborative network of businesses and the inclusion of innovative elements in the support methodology to business creation.

2009-2013

1,927,000.00 EUR Regional Government of Arica-Parinacota (Chile); Regional Government of Tacna (Peru); Municipality of Santa Rosa de Copán (Honduras); Municipality of Zapotlán el Grande (Mexico); Government of Castilla y León (Spain) / Local and Regional Development Agencies and local governments; Entrepreneurs; Young

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women and indigenous groups in targeted territories

39 Technical assistance to new regions in Chile

AECID Chile Technical Assistance and Exchange of Experiences on multisectoral public governance (local development and tourism) in two recently-created regions in Chile: the Region of Arica and Parinacota, and Region of Los Ríos, from Extremadura through FELCODE and coordinated by International Relations Unit of SUBDERE, Chilean Ministry of Interior.

2008 - 2009

120,000.00 EUR Sub-Department of Regional and Administrative Development SUBDERE / Regional Government of Arica Parinacota; Regional Government of Los Ríos

40 Support to the Decentralization and Strengthening of the Regional Governments of the new regions of Arica and Parinacota and Los Ríos for Local Economic Development

AECID Chile Strengthen and modernize the practices of public institutions in Chile, in this case the regional governments, by providing solutions to institutional weaknesses in the ongoing Chilean model of decentralization (in terms of resources of all types, levels of organization and coordination, skills and technical capacities, etc.), thus making viable decentralization actions, as the entities must implement policies, have better and more skills and capacities for the development of these new powers and responsibilities .

2009 - 2011

350,000.00 EUR Chilean Agency for International Cooperation AGCI; Sub-Department of Regional and Administrative Development SUBDERE / Regional Government of Arica Parinacota; Regional Government of Los Ríos. Local and Regional Development Agencies and local governments; Entrepreneurs; Young women and indigenous groups in targeted territories

41 Argentine-Spanish Program on Governance and Administration

AECID Argentina This program will help improve access to justice for women victims of family violence by providing inputs to the justice sector to strengthen and improve its response to the problem. It will also facilitate the use of federal cadastral data by the interoperability of provincial land registry through the promotion of common practices that contribute to strengthening a precise and modern cadastre as a fundamental tool for State management to promote a fair just and more democratic development .

2008- 130,000.00 EUR Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina / National Supreme Court of Justice, Federal Board of Courts and Superior Courts of Justice of the Argentine Provinces (JUFEJUS), Federal Council of

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It will also contribute to the improvement of prison conditions in Northwestern provinces by promoting modern management practices to the prison services managers to enable better treatment and reintegration of inmates back to life in society. THe project will contribute to a joint and coordinated response among sectors involved in prevention, elimination and punishment of violence against women, by strengthening the Guidance, Referral and Tracking Office for women victims of violence.

Cadastre, Ministry of Human Rights of the Nation, Ministry of Justice, Security and Human Rights of the Province of Santiago del Estero, National Council of Women and the provincial branches thereof, when appropriate, and partners designated according to the evolution and development of the program

42 Regional program for institutional strengthening of gender equality policies in family farming in MERCOSUR

AECID Argentina The founding objective of the Specialized Meeting on Family Farming of MERCOSUR, established by Resolution No. 11/04 in March 2004, is the identification and strengthening of Public Policy for Family Agriculture, which established the need to include a gender perspective. This program involves an impulse to Regional Coordination and Planning and the effective mainstreaming of gender in the agendas of the MERCOSUR member countries in family agriculture matters.

2009-2010

550,000.00 EUR Sub-Department of Rural Development - Argentina

43 Strengthening of Subnational Governments for Fiscal Management and Investment Program

IDB Peru The actions of Technical Cooperation will focus on supporting a pilot program in two regional governments and four local governments (one provincial municipality and one district municipality in each region) seeking to establish a contrast between regions and municipalities with different levels of relative development, to promote performance evaluation and systematization of lessons learned. Regional governments to be the pilot will be selected, in agreement with the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF). Technical cooperation is structured in three components: i) strengthening the management of the project cycle, ii) strengthening fiscal and financial management. iii) monitoring and evaluation, and lessons learned.

2008-2010

538,000.00 U.S. dollar / Two regional governments and 4 pilot municipalities, as well as the Multiyear Programming General Directorate of the Ministry of Economy and Finance

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44 Bahia State Integrated Rural Poverty Project

World Bank

Brazil Additional financing to a $ 54,350,000 project that started in 2006 and will last until July 31, 2010. The project supports 3 components: (1) Community sub-projects for matching grants for about 800 small-scale socio-economic infrastructure; (2) Institutional Development will support for preparing, operating and maintaining development projects (3) Project Administration, Supervision, Monitoring and Evaluation will support. The project seeks to benefit 72,000 families in 349 municipalities in the State of Bahía.

2010-2013

30,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Secretariat of Planning and Department of Regional Integration of the State of Bahía / State of Bahía

45 Integrated Municipal Development Program - Rio Grande

World Bank

Brazil The program is designed so that each municipality gains Bank funding. Each of the projects of the program shared the following 3 components: 1. Municipal Strengthening 2. Local economic development 3. Improvements in service infrastructure.

- 66,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipal Government of Rio Grande / Municipalities of Bagé, Pelotas, Rio Grande, Santa María and Uruguaiana in teh State of Rio Grande do Sul

46 Brazil Municipal Lending Program

World Bank

Brazil Each municipality must manage its own project based on the parameters set by the umbrella program. So far, the municipalities of Sao Luis and Teresina have received funds totaling US$ 66,770,000.00 in addition to local contributions amounting to US$ 37,100,000.00

2008-2013

406,000,000.00 U.S. dollar / Municipalities of Uberaba, Recife, Teresina, Sao Luis, Cubatao, Santos, Belo Horizonte and Guarujá

47 Participatory local development focused on public policy in Cordoba and the Argentine Malvinas (Gran Córdoba)

AECID Argentina Participatory local development focused on public policy in Cordoba and the Argentine Malvinas (Gran Córdoba)

2008- 100,000.00 EUR / Córdoba and Malvinas Argentinas (Gran Córdoba)

48 Institutional strengthening to support local development in the State of Alagoas

AECID Brazil Capacity development to the development agency of Alagoas as a catalyst for inclusive production development in the State of Alagoas

2006- 560,000.00 EUR Secretariat of Planning and Budgeting of the State of Alagoas / State of Alagoas

49 Building local capacity to build local development agendas with a focus on

AECID Guatemala Building local capacity to build local development agendas with a focus on preventive security with special focus on children, adolescents and women

2008- 74,960.00 EUR

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preventive security with special focus on children, adolescents and women

50 Project to Contribute to local sustainable development in the Mancommunity of Manclalaguna through institutional strengthening, local economic development and environmental and risk management

AECID Guatemala Project to Contribute to local sustainable development in the Mancommunity of Manclalaguna through institutional strengthening, local economic development and environmental and risk management

2008- 380,000.00 EUR Mancommunity of Manclalaguana

51 PROA Project. Participatory Spatial Planning for the Region of La Paz

GTZ El Salvador A management approach to regional development and regional competitiveness, led by local corporations. Based on local-regional planning processes, it will create conditions for regional development projects in the region to be agreed between stakeholders in the public and private sectors and civil society

2005-2010

8,000,000.00 EUR Department of Housing and Urban Development / Population of El Salvador. The population of the region of La Paz will mainly participate in the pilot actions. 42% of the 350,000 inhabitants in this region, live in poverty.

52 Modernization of Public Administration in Brazil

AECID Brazil Strengthening governance in Brazil, by strengthening the coordinating role of the Ministry of Planning, Budget and Management

- 165,000.00 EUR Ministry of Planning, Budget and Management

53 Support for the Creation of Alagoas Development Agency (AFAL)

AECID Brazil Support for the creation and operation of the Development Agency of the State of Alagoas.

- - - Secretaría de Estado do Planeamento e do Orçamento de Alagoas

54 Support for the Creation of São Paulo Development Agency (AFESP)

AECID Brazil Support for the creation and operation of the Development Agency of the State of São Paulo

- - - Secretaría de Estado do Planeamento e do Orçamento de São Paulo

55 Local Development in Guatemala

GTZ Guatemala GTZ International Services (GTZ IS) supports the project leaders by providing technical advice during the implementation of the project. In order to

2007-2011

25,000,000.00 EUR / Department of Huehuetenango

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achieve the project’s objectives, experts on site are active in the following areas: supporting and advising the political institutions and the community associations HUISTA and MOMSOHUE in the administrative district of Huehuetenango equipping public facilities supporting the process of community and territorial planning as well as the environmental management of the partner communities food security consultancy at the district and community level conducting feasibility studies on “tourism promotion” and “cultural revival of the region” introducing development strategies and programs in the fields of education and communication support in establishing and enhancing public services infrastructure (drinking water and basic sanitary services) setting up a system for generating alternative energy support in executing efficient projects that spur the economic development of the region and ensure that the population can produce food.

56 Rio Grande do Sul Integrated Municipal Development Program

World Bank

Brazil Three basic components will be implemented in each municipality: 1) Strengthening of municipal capacity; 2) Income and employment generation; 3) Improvements to infrastructure services. Support infrastructure project that are sustainable from a financial an environment perspective.

2008-2012

62,880,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipalities in the South of the State of Rio Grande do Sul: Bagé, Pelotas, Rio Grande, Santa María and Uruguaiana

57 Santiago Municipal Strengthening Project. Phase 2


This project is the second phase of municipal strengthening project of the Municipality of Santiago. It continues to advance in two lines of action initiated in phase 1: i) improving planning, information and land use planning capacities, as prerequisites for strengthening the management systems for mid-term results, and, ii) improving municipal finances, by preparing the roadmap for the implementation of a medium-term budgeting system, which allow linking spending to policies and greater control over investment and spending.

2008 - 2010

275,000 EUR Municipality of Santiago

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Transparency, Participation and Accountability Programs and Projects





1 Institutional Strengthening for a Participatory Government in the Prefecture of the Department of Oruro

UNDP Bolivia The aim is to strengthen multicultural democratic governance in the department of Oruro by retrieving the principles and values of the Andean worldview. The Prefecture of Oruro aims to develop and implement a departmental development plan as part of a cyclical pattern of mythical origin based on the principles and values of the family (community) in connection to nature.

2007-2008

211,680.00 U.S. dollar Prefecture de Oruro

2 Regional Human Development Study for the Coffee-Growers Axis

UNDP Colombia The project proposes the development and dissemination of the Regional Human Development Study for the Coffee-Growers Axis. This should be the result of a participatory process carried out in coordination with partners and stakeholders in the Coffee Growers Axis, that will allow for a detailed diagnosis of the regional situation and propose solutions that stay true to the concept of human development and the local reality, and are viable in the short and longer term.

2002-2009

686,674.00 U.S. dollar Municipality of Manizales

3 Project to Integrate Modernization of Fiscal and Financial Management in the State of Rio Grande do Norte

IDB Brazil Component I – Integrated strategic management: (i) improve organization and strategic management; and (ii) increase domestic and international interagency cooperation. Component II – Tax administration and tax-related dispute resolution procedures: (i) improve tax administration efficiency and effectiveness; and (ii) improve efficiency and effectiveness in administering tax-related dispute resolution procedures. Component III – Financial and asset management, and internal control: (i) improve financial management efficiency and effectiveness;

2009-2013

8,350,000.00 U.S. dollar Taxation Secretariat of the State of Río Grande do Norte / State of Río Grande do Norte

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and (ii) improve and correct internal control mechanisms. Component IV – Strategic resources management: (i) enhance mechanisms for transparency and communication with society; (ii) modernize and update the information and communication technology services; and (iii) improve human resources management.

4 Support for Gender-Based Public Policy Development in Colombia. Phase I, II and III

AECID Colombia The initiative has supported the creation and implementation of municipal policies on gender equality in the cities of Bogotá, Medellín, Pasto, Cartagena, Cali and Quibdó. Coordination mechanisms between State and civil society, especially women's organizations, have also been established.

2006-2009

965,000.00 EUR Regional Centre for Human Rights and Gender Justice - HUMANAS/ Bogotá, Medellín, Pasto, Cartagena, Cali and Quibdó

5 Strengthening Democracy through Social Organizations and Local Authorities in the Areas of Human Rights, Gender Equality, Productive Initiatives, Vulnerable Population and Support for Victims of Armed Conflict.

AECID Colombia The agreement will develop three main lines: Participatory Democracy for decentralization in policy decision-making; Social empowerment for the development of an environment alternative to the armed conflict; Integral development based on economic solidarity and respect for the environment.

2006-2009

1,440,000.00 EUR National Secretariat of the Social Pastoral / Antioquia: Apartado, Arboletes, Carepa, Chigorodó, Mutatá, Necoclí, Puerto Berrío, San Juan de Urabá, San Pedro de Urabá, Turbo, Yondó. Bolívar: San Pablo. Choco: Acandí, Unguía. Norte De Santander: Sardinata, Tibú. Santander: Barrancabermeja, Betulia, Cimitarra, El Carmen de Chucuri, Puerto Parra, Puerto Wilches, Sabana de Torres, San Vicente de Chucuri

6 Development, Lessons Learned and Challenges of Regional/Territorial Development Policy in

IDB Chile The study includes the analysis of regional/territorial development policy in Chile, and the analysis of experiences and best practices in regional policy at the international level that

2005 - 2006

- - Sub-Secretariat of Regional and Administrative Development

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Chile could be replicated in Chile, in order to develop recommendations, suggestions and general guidelines that help improve the functioning and organization of the Chilean authorities in the field of regional/territorial development.

SUBDERE

7 Project for the Systematization and Dissemination of Innovative Approaches in Medellin’s Public Policy to Address Violence as a Means of Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion

IDB Colombia The Project will support: (i) the analysis and systematization of the city’s public safety programs, (ii) the conceptualization of an exhibition documenting the experience of the city in terms of social policies and against violence (iii) the creation of a Public Policy Laboratory in Medellín, with a knowledge management strategy.

2008-2009

424,000.00 U.S. dollar Mayor’s Office of Medellín / Municipality of Medellín

8 Transparency and Anti-Corruption Mechanisms at the Sub-National Level Project

IDB Multi-regional This project includes the creation of an evaluation methodology for sub-national anti-corruption systems and good governance in selected countries. The project has three components: i) Preparation of field work, ii) field work and iii) dissemination and promotion campaign.

2008-2010

359,500.00 U.S. dollar Provincial and regional executives; sub-national legislatures; sub-national courts and civil society / Argentina, Ecuador and Peru

9 Strengthening Public Information, Monitoring and Evaluation for Results Management Project

World Bank

Colombia The project comprises five components: 1. Institutional Strengthening for the M&E of public investment projects at national and local level. 2. Consolidating and expanding use of the national M&E system. 3. Support for the development of local and regional M&E systems. 4. Establishment of mechanisms to improve the relevance and quality of public information 5. Management of the implementation of loan activities.

2009-2013

15,800,000.00 U.S. dollar National Department of Planning / Municipalities of Pasto, Medellín and Tocancipá, Department of Chocó and central government agencies (National Department of Planning, Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, Presidency of the Republic)

10 Paraiba Second Rural Poverty Reduction Project

World Bank

Brazil The COOPERAR II Project is based on a highly participatory methodology that has proven successful in the first phase of the project. The components of this phase are: 1. Community subprojects 2. Institutional Development 3. Project administration, supervision, monitoring and

2009-2013

28,160,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Planning of the State of Paraiba / State of Paraiba

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evaluation.

11 Strengthening local democratic governance - Department of Guaira, Paraguay

AECID Paraguay Strengthening local democratic governance - Department of Guaira, Paraguay

2007- 150,000.00 EUR

12 Communication processes to strengthen the implementation of public policies for equity and democratic governance in San Martin and Amazonas

AECID Peru Communication processes to strengthen the implementation of public policies for equity and democratic governance in San Martin and Amazonas

2008- 247,557.00 EUR / Municipalities of San Martín and Amazonas

13 Strengthening Local Actors in Water and Sanitation in a context of IWRM in the Southern Highlands of Ecuador

UE Ecuador This initiative aims to contribute to improving the living conditions of rural inhabitants in the cantons of Oña and Sagunto through sustainable access to basic services of water supply and sanitation. Sustainability in the management of infrastructure will be achieved by each cantonal system, with the development of joint management levels, respecting the principles of decentralization and integrated water resources management.

20007-2011

748,580.00 EUR / Local stakeholders in the Southern Highlands of El Salvador

14 Program for economic recovery and job creation through the promotion of cooperatives and business recovery in the Department of Canelones, Uruguay

UE Uruguay Increase employment and production opportunities through the promotion of cooperatives and business recovery processes in Canelones. The project operates in four lines, one of which refers to actions of institutional support for the promotion of cooperatives and the creation of an Office of Cooperatives.

2006-2013

655,120.00 EUR / Municipality and cooperatives of the Department of Canelones

15 URB-AL Regional Programme in support to Social Cohesion Local Processes

UE Multi-regional Launched in 1995, URB-AL has already brought together more than 680 local authorities around projects dealing with a wide range of issues such as drugs, environment, citizen participation, poverty alleviation, transport, safety, town planning, economic development, the information society or democracy. URB-AL plays an important role in developing direct and lasting links among European and Latin American local authorities through circulation, acquisition and implementation of ‘good practices’

1995- 50,000,000.00 EUR

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and experiences among councilors and territorial technicians in the two continents. During the last 10 years, almost 40 international meetings were organized, bringing together on the whole more than 10,000 people. 13 thematic networks coordinate more than 2500 local authorities, associations, NGO, trade unions, universities or companies. More than 180 projects have already emerged for a total amount of several million of Euros. These joint projects involve more than 1600 participations. By sharing and participation of local communities in joint projects, the Urb-Al program has contributed to: * Strengthening the capacity for action of cities and regions in social, economic and cultural, development including the creation of new facilities or public services * Developing management capacity in local communities through training of human resources * Promoting partnerships between local authorities and civil society representatives * Increasing the participation of local communities (and in particular the participation of smallest ones) in the international arena * Disseminating best practices in local development in Europe and Latin America respecting local specificities

16 Strengthening Democratic Institutions (FIDEM)

USAID Bolivia 1. Decentralization Component: • A number of diagnoses of management deconcentration have been developed for the Prefectures of Oruro, Potosi, Santa Cruz, Cochabamba and Beni. • A system of investment monitoring (GSP +) was adopted in the Prefecture of Cochabamba, La Paz, Santa Cruz, Oruro and Potosí, which allows for better control and monitoring of public investment; 312 staff have been trained in the use of the system. 59 prefectural officials were trained in Multiyear investment planning. • Data gathering was completed to implement a range of prefectural services to the productive

2006-2008

2,678,648.00 U.S. dollar Vice Presidency of the Republic, Chamber of Deputies and Senate, Prefectures, Vice Ministry of Decentralization / Departments of Oruro, Potosi, Santa Cruz and Cochabamba

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sector and specific programs have been defined to implement an information platform in prefectures to support producers.

17 Integrated Municipal Development Program (IMDP)

USAID Ecuador Results as of 2007 of the Northern Border and Southern Border Programs: With the NB and SB Programs, around 1,000,000 people have benefited from the construction or improvement of 235 potable water systems, 74 bridges, 5,080 sanitation systems, 27 garbage collection systems, 114 Km of roads, and 10 irrigation systems. Community participation in construction has increased a sense of ownership that ensures the long-term financial and operational sustainability of these infrastructure investments. Improvement of livelihoods, especially in the targeted marginalized sectors (indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorian communities), and in most areas bordering Colombia and Peru, has helped deter the spread of the narco economy. More than 40 participating municipalities have been strengthened and are now more responsive to the needs of their constituents and, as a result, citizen satisfaction with local government has increased. Major expected results through 2008: The Integrated Municipal Development Program will constrain the appeal of illicit activities by strengthening governance, improving infrastructure and health conditions of the borders populations. During 2008, around 7,744 new beneficiaries will be reached, 10 new water systems will be built, 7 sanitation systems will be constructed, 667 new jobs will be created, 40,000 people will be provided with hand washing practices, hygiene and health education, and 8 local governments will be strengthened. The IMDP will target marginalized sectors of the border populations, particularly indigenous and Afro-Ecuadorians and will promote citizen participation in local decision making. Citizens of the border regions will also improve their diarrheal and skin conditions.

2007-2008

14,956,457.00 U.S. dollar SENPLADES, Plan Ecuador, local governments, local communities / Border Provinces of Esmeraldas, Carchi, Sucumbios, Imbabura, Orellana, Napo, Loja and El Oro

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18 Local Governance Program in Honduras and Nicaragua

COSUDE Multi-regional Coverage and quality in the provision of goods and services to the urban and rural population by the Municipality tends to be low, as is the capacity to promote development and contribute more effectively to poverty reduction. On the other hand, Civil Society Organizations and vulnerable groups are struggling to represent, develop advocacy, partnerships, social audit and effective participation in the consultation process of participatory budget – note that information provided does not make explicit reference to work done in participatory budgeting – and citizens' participation that have been conferred by law, in both Nicaragua and Honduras.

- - - Association of Municipalities of Honduras, AMHON and MANSUCOPA / Honduran Municipalities in the departments of: La Paz, Comayagua, Intibucá and Northern Choluteca. In Nicaragua, departments of Matagalpa and Jinotega. Target population: Community-based Organizations and grassroots groups of CSOs and Transparency Committees in Honduras and Nicaragua. (Mancommunities), Federation of Development Organizations of Honduras. FOPRIDEH and other CSOs that take part in social audit.

19 Programme for Good Governance and Local Development (PROGODEL)

GTZ Nicaragua The program takes a multilevel and multi-actor approach. Of particular importance are the results in local administrations and the strengthening of governmental and non-governmental actors in the regions, departments and municipalities. The program empowers important actors, supports results-oriented processes and strives to integrate all participants and reach consensus. Learning processes are likewise supported. The various actors are enabled to perform their duties and achieve their goals through capacity

2004-2012

- - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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development. Roles and priorities are practiced and tested in the negotiation processes of various stakeholders, thus defining the frameworks required for local development, participation and fiscal transparency. The necessary practices and instruments are developed, tested and disseminated throughout the country. The program comprises four components: 1. Local governments are helped to provide public services to the community more efficiently. Organizations giving technical assistance at the municipal level are supported. 2. Civil involvement and improvements in participation are promoted. 3. Advisory services are given on the creation of instruments and practices for fiscal transparency, anti-corruption measures and for strengthening municipal tax administration. 4. The realization of national development goals is supported through planning, implementation and monitoring of fiscal policy.

20 Advice on municipal promotion and decentralization (PROMUDE)

GTZ El Salvador The program has four components: (i) Policymaking, (ii) Regional development and municipal services, (iii) Transparent and participative municipal management, and (iv) Strengthening of management capacities for the implementation of Rural Solidarity Communities. The program uses a multilevel approach that ensures the effects of direct municipal development by generating structural reforms at the Central State level.

1995-2011

21,700,000.00 EUR

Social Investment Fund for Local Development (FISDL); Technical Secretariat of the Presidency (STP), Institute for Municipal Development (ISDEM); Corporation of Municipalities of the Republic of El Salvador (COMURES) / Beneficiaries include the entire population of El Salvador, men and women alike, through the formulation of policies (part 1). The

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pilot actions of the other components particularly benefit the population of the region of La Paz, where about 42% of its 350,000 inhabitants live in poverty. Furthermore, measures of component 4 are aimed at the population of the 18 municipalities.

21 Programme to support the decentralized management of natural resources in the three northern provinces of Ecuador (PROMODE)

GTZ Ecuador The program to support the decentralized management of natural resources in the three northern provinces of Ecuador. It promotes decentralized structures in three provinces. This encourages a sense of responsibility for the management of natural resources. GTZ International Services (GTZ IS) provides technical support: The program’s project team is given advice on technical and operational issues, as well as on meeting the procedural requirements of the European Commission. The project team receives administrative support, especially in the development and introduction of management and accounting systems, and in more general financial management. The project team receives advice on the development and introduction of a processing and evaluation system that covers not only technical but also financial and administrative matters. In order to achieve a better quality of life for the population in the three provinces, the decentralized structures of the offices responsible for environmental issues are being expanded. This process is supported and promoted by the Ministry of the Environment as well as the provincial and local governments. Other important

2007-2010

18,000,000.00 EUR Ministry of Environment/ Provinces of Esmeraldas, Carchi, Imbabura

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aspects of the decentralization process include holistic capacity development for the institutions and the participation of civil society.

22 Municipalities for Local Development

GTZ Guatemala The program - known in the region as ‘Municipalities for Local Development (PROMUDEL) - simplifies bureaucratic procedures, ensures that the municipal council uses existing financial management systems in decision-making and helps raise local authorities’ capacity to generate own income.

2006-2013

6,800,000.00 EUR Vice Presidency Office / Municipalities of the Departments of: Alta and Baja Verapaz, Quiché, Huehuetenango.

23 Programa de fortalecimiento institucional a la gestión prefectural. Institutional strengthening for prefectural management Programme.

SNV Bolivia This pilot program will define the possible strategies of cooperation of SVN on local governance. Development of autonomy and decentralization process at the territorial level, as institutional, fiscal and regulatory framework and, as an ideal context for the coordination and contribution to development with economic inclusion. Participatory design, resource allocation, implementation and monitoring/evaluation of policies for productive development with an impact on economic inclusion, with a focus on environmental sustainability and improvement of the quality of human capital. Coordination between State and private sector stakeholders, integrating creative ways to solve production needs, food security, markets, growth, economic inclusion, at private (e.g., inclusive business) and public level (e.g., programs to support production / markets). Information transparency and accountability from State to citizens about the results and impact of the investment of public resources.

2009-2010

- - Government of the Department of Santa Cruz

24 Integrated Financial Management - Additional Financing

World Bank

Guatemala The project would support scaling-up activities in the following potential areas: a) Consolidating and institutionalizing the SIAF project at the Ministry of Finance; b) Consolidating and expanding public expenditure management at the municipal level; c) Designing and institutionalizing a permanent knowledge management system in the area of public expenditure management; d) Strengthening of the Comptroller General Office; e)

2008-2011

20,000,000.00 U.S. dollar / All municipalities in Guatemala and Ministry of Finance

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Strengthening and integrating of planning and public investment systems; y f) Implementing the e-government strategy.

25 Rural Poverty Reduction Project - Rio Grande do Norte

World Bank

Brazil The Project would assist the State of Rio Grande do Norte to reduce high levels of rural poverty by: (a) improving well-being and incomes of the rural poor through better access to basic social and economic infrastructure and services and support for productive activities, using proven community-driven development techniques; (b) increasing the social capital of rural communities to organize collectively to meet own needs; (c) enhancing local governance by greater citizen participation and transparency in decision-making, through the creation and strengthening of community associations and Municipal Councils; and (d) fostering closer integration of development policies, programs and projects at the local level, by assisting Municipal Councils to extend their role in seeking funding, priority-setting and decision-making over resource allocation.

2007-2010

22,500,000.00 U.S. dollar State Secretariat of Planning and Finance, Secretariat of Labor Housing and Social Assistance of Rio Grande do Norte / State of Rio Grande do Norte

26 Support to Local Governance in the Northeast Department (SLGND)

UNCDF Haiti Expected results: 1. Local authorities have mastered the process of local participatory planning. 2. Local authorities (communities and sections) have improved access to internal and external sources of financing. 3. The capacities of local stakeholders in the establishment and maintenance of basic infrastructure are strengthened. 4. Natural resources are sustainably managed by community based organizations. 5. The best practices and lessons learned from the project are documented and disseminated.

2005-2010

5,461,250.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of the Interior and Local Administrations / 8 Municipalities of the Northeast Department (Carice, Capotille, Mont-Organisé, Ouanaminthe rural, Vallières, Sainte Suzanne, Perches and Mombin Crochu)

27 Economic Governance on Water and Sanitation Sectors of the RAAN and RAAS in Nicaragua

UNCDF Nicaragua Program expected results: a) Poorest sectors of the population (indigenous peoples, ethnic communities and women) of the RAAN and RAAS empowered and participating in decision-making processes and control over investment in the Water and Sanitation Sector. b) Regional, municipal and communal management of the drinking water and sanitation sector made more

2008-2010

7,693,756.34 U.S. dollar / 8 municipalities of RAAN and RAAS: Rosita, Waspam, Prinzapolka and Bonanza (RAAN); La Cruz de Río Grande, El Tortuguero, Desembocadura del

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efficient, equitable, culturally appropriate and participatory, benefiting the poorest and most disadvantaged groups. c) Access to and quality of water and sanitation services improved for the poorest and most disadvantaged population groups. d) More appropriate institutional, legal and regulatory framework, in the context of national policies on decentralization and regionalization, facilitate the right to efficient and equitable access to water and sanitation in the RAAN and RAAS.

Río Grande and Laguna de Perlas (RAAS)

28 From rhetoric to reality: towards gender equality and empowerment of women through participation and gender practices in public budgets

UNCDF Nicaragua The objective of the Project will be achieved through three Outcomes: a) Strengthening the capacities of women in 15 municipalities to achieve their empowerment and full participation in both public and private spheres of life. b) Integration of the gender-based perspective in the design and execution of municipal results-based development plans and budgets in the country's 15 municipalities. c) Incorporation of the gender-based focus in national policies and budgets, especially in policies and budgets of the Ministries of Health and Employment in order to guarantee the exercise of human rights in these spheres as well as the reduction of gender-based violence.

2008-2011

8,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Governmental Entities: INIM, MHCP, MINSA, MITRAB, INIFOM, INIDE, INATEC, MIFIC, MAGFOR e INSS / 15 municipalities with high poverty and vulnerability rates form the area of influence of the program: Puerto Cabezas, Waspam, Bluefields, La Cruz de Rio Grande, Dipilto, Jalapa, Estelí, San Nicolás, San Jose de Cusmapa, Somoto, Tuma la Dalia, Matagalpa, Jinotega, Achuapa and el Sauce.

29 UNICEF Municipal Seal of Approval

UNICEF Brazil The program includes intergovernmental agreements to ensure resources and responsibilities at each level of government. The prefects in each cycle establish the conditions of participation for the municipalities in each region. The Seal combines quantitative and qualitative indicators, in addition, UNICEF policy advisors offer management, participation and monitoring tools to municipalities to achieve the goals.

2004-2012

- - Municipalities implementing the programme / More than 2,200 municipalities in the Semiárido and Amazonian regions

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Integration and Partnership Programs and Projects



Country Brief description of the Program/Project Period

Allocated Funds


1 Self-managed Local Development Project for Poverty Reduction in Northern Copán

UNDP Honduras The overall or development objective of the extension phase of the project is to contribute to reducing poverty in the north of Copán Department, through the strengthening of the Mancommunity of Chortí, municipalities, organizations and residents of the area, to promote their own development.

2007-2009

1,900,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Governance and Justice

2 Articulating Territorial and Thematic Networks of Cooperation for Human Development – ART Governance and Local Development

UNDP-ART

Dominican Republic

The fundamental goal of the ART GOLD - Dominican Republic Programme is to strengthen the capacities of actors in the provinces and municipalities included in the programme and management of local integrated and intersectoral development processes with equal opportunities, channeling the contributions of local national and international resources, to contribute to Government's efforts in poverty reduction, within the scope of the Millennium Development Goals.

2008-2011

6,900,000.00 EUR ONFED

3 ART Uruguay UNDP-ART

Uruguay The 3-year project aims to set the ART strategy throughout the national territory through the creation and strengthening of local multi-stakeholder areas (Working Groups), developing initiatives that improve the conditions of the territories to influence their economic, social, environmental and cultural dynamics and promoting better governance at the national, departmental and local levels so as to achieve greater articulation and coordination between different levels of government.

2006-2010

5,800,000.00 U.S. dollar Departmental Governments and Civil Society

4 ART Ecuador UNDP-ART

Ecuador Programmatic framework for cooperative action coordination

2008- 2,200,000.00 U.S. dollar Government

5 Local Human Development Programme -PDHL

UNDP-ART

Cuba The Programme is intended to seek coordinated efforts by the International Cooperation


6 ART REDES Colombia UNDP-ART

Colombia Social construction of peace, MDGs and human development, promoting dialogue

2007-2009

9,707,961.00 U.S. dollar Government

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7 ART Bolivia UNDP-ART

Bolivia The Programme is intended to seek coordinated efforts by the International Cooperation


8 Network for horizontal transfer of successful municipal experiences in local governance and human development

AECID Colombia Mechanism for supply and demand articulation and transfer instruments designed; supplier and recipient municipalities supported in pilot activity; Transfer instruments set and applied under the scheme of expanded sectoral networks.

2088- 175,000.00 EUR FCM- Colombian Federation of Municipalities

9 Technical Assistance Programme

AECID Argentina This annual program has been developed since 2003. Spanish experts, specially state officials, develop 1-week assistance to strengthen various institutions in Argentina, who previously submit a specific proposal

2008- 70,000.00 EUR Central, provincial and municipal institutions in Argentina

10 Regional Economic Development – Ceará

World Bank

Brazil The project comprises three components: 1. Infrastructure Improvements comprises investments in transportation infrastructure, to improve mobility in Central Cariri, and sanitation infrastructure. 2: Cluster-based Local Economic Development to boost, in particular, tourism and shoe-making. 3: Regional Management and Institutional Strengthening.

2009-2014

66,000,000.00 U.S. dollar Secretariat of Cities of the State of Ceará / 9 municipalities in the State of Ceará (Barbalha, Caririaçu, Crato, Farias Brito, Jardim, Juazeiro do Norte, Missão Velha, Nova Olinda, and Santana do Cariri)

11 Strengthening Central and Southern Municipalities in the Micro-Region of Ahuachapan and their Associative Patterns

AECID El Salvador El proyecto busca contribuir al fortalecimiento institucional de los municipios de la asociación de municipios de Ahuachapán, Tacuba, Concepción de Ataco, Apaneca, Jujutla, Guaymango, San Francisco Menéndez, San Pedro Puxtla The project aims to contribute to institutional strengthening of municipalities comprised in the Association of Municipalities of Ahuachapán: Tacuba, Conception of Amaranth, Apaneca, Jujutla, Guaymango, San Francisco Menéndez, San Pedro Puxtla

2006- 200,000.00 EUR / Association of Municipalities of Central Ahuachapán

12 Strengthening Municipal Association as a Strategy for Local Development and Municipal Cooperation in Central America and the Caribbean

AECID Multi-regional Strengthening Municipal Association as a Strategy for Local Development and Municipal Cooperation in Central America and the Caribbean

2008- 700,000.00 EUR

13 Project to Support AECID Multi-regional Developed in collaboration with the Foundation for 2007- 1,241,000.00 EUR

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Municipalism and Local Power in Central America and the Caribbean

Municipal and Institutional Development in Central America and the Caribbean (FUNDEMUCA) and within the framework of Regional Cooperation with Central America Programme. It aims to support Associations of Municipalities

14 Contributing to Local Sustainable Development in the Mancommunity of Kachiquel Municipalities of Lake Atitlan (Mankatitlan) through the Promotion of Local Economy, Institutional Strengthening and Environmental and Risk Management

AECID Guatemala Through institutional strengthening and improved management of municipal services in the municipalities of the Mancommunity of Kachiquel Municipalities of Lake Atitlan (Mankatitlan), the project aims to strengthen the capacities of municipalities and promote associations.

2005- 1,380,000.00 EUR / Mancommunity of Kachiquel Municipalities of Lake Atitlan (Mankatitlan)

15 Contributing to Local Economic Development of the Municipalities in the Mancommunity of Tsolojya through Sustainable Land Management and Exploitation of Land Potential

AECID Guatemala The project for institutional strengthening and support to the establishment of the Mancommunity of Tsolojya in the basin of Lake Atitlan, aims to strengthen the capacities of municipalities and promote associations between municipalities that share common areas

2005- 1,255,000.00 EUR / Mancommunity of Tsolojya

16 Contributing to Local Sustainable Development in the Municipalities of the Mancommunity of Mancuerna, through Integrated Watershed Management

AECID Guatemala Contributing to Local Sustainable Development in the Municipalities of the Mancommunity of Mancuerna, through Integrated Watershed Management

2005- 2,915,000.00 EUR / Mancommunity of Municipalities of Naranjo River Watershed - Mancuerna

17 Strengthening the Alternative Municipalities of Girón, Fernando and

AECID Ecuador Strengthening the Alternative Municipalities of Girón, Fernando and Santa Isabel by Creating a Mancommunity for MSW Management

2006- 300,000.00 EUR / Municipalities of Girón, Fernando and Santa Isabel

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Santa Isabel by Creating a Mancommunity for MSW Management

18 Improving Environment Sanitation in the Municipalities of Pallatanga, Cumandá Chillanes and Elizalde, by a Mancommunity for Waste Management

AECID Ecuador Improving Environment Sanitation in the Municipalities of Pallatanga, Cumandá Chillanes and Elizalde, by a Mancommunity for Waste Management

2008- 284,494.00 EUR / Mancommunity of Municipalities of Pallatanga, Cumandá, Chillanes y Elizalde

19 An integrated landscape of conservation and sustainable development: building a regional system of protected areas and indigenous territories in the tri-national basin of the Putumayo River

UE Colombia Strengthening a regional system of protected areas and indigenous territories in the tri-national basin of the Putumayo River

2008-2012

2,500,000.00 EUR / Indigenous and peasant communities, local and regional governments in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru

20 Local and rural development in Guatemala

UE Guatemala To help improve the quality and strategic design of municipal and departmental planning, with a participatory and territorial approach, focusing on investments in social and productive infrastructure, to boost sustainable local and rural development dynamics. 60% of funds are for social investments, promoting geographical dispersion thereof

2006-2012

20,000,000.00 EUR Executive Secretariat of the Presidency / In principle, 29 municipalities

21 Institutional Strengthening of the International Relations Advisory Committee of Salvador the Bahia

AECID Brazil Implementation of a model of international coordination for the Municipality of Salvador de Bahia.

- - - Institutional Relations Advisor of the Prefeitura Municipal de Salvador (Bahia)

22 Strengthening Local Governments and Federations of Municipalities

AECID Costa Rica The project aims to improve the conditions for institutional strengthening of local governments through a strategic consolidation of municipal associations called, in the case of Costa Rica, Federation of Municipalities.

2008 - 2010

550,000 EUR National Association of Local Governments (UNGL) / Municipalities of Guatuso, Upala and Los Chiles, and other local governments,

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1 .- Institutional strengthening and local development in municipalities that benefited from the northern Araucaria program. 2 .- Creating and building conditions to launch a strategy for municipal strengthening and decentralized management at national level 3 .- Education and training 4 .- Gender Equality and Multiculturalism 5 .- Citizen Security

and their partnerships, that benefited from the North Araucaria Program.

23 Strengthening the capacities for negotiation and advocacy of national municipal associations (ANAM, and AGAAI ASMUGOM) in Guatemala

AECID Guatemala Institutional strengthening. The aim of the project is based on the Strengthening Proposal, Negotiation and Advocacy Capacities of the National Association of Municipalities of the Republic of Guatemala (ANAM), the Guatemalan Indigenous Mayors and Authorities (AGAAI) and the Association of Women in Municipal Government (ASMUGOM). It supports the development of institutional-level strategies that facilitate the generation of proposals for impact on political parties, legislative agenda on municipal issues (Congress) and relevant public administration bodies for municipal strengthening and decentralization.

- - - / National Association of Municipalities of the Republic of Guatemala (ANAM), the Guatemalan Association of Indigenous Mayors and Authorities (AGAAI) and the Association of Women in Municipal Government (ASMUGOM)

Promotion of Decentralization Policy Programs and Projects





1 Programme for the Strengthening of the Decentralization and Territorialization of MDGs (PADETOM)

UNDP Nicaragua The purpose of this joint UNCDF/UNDP program is to contribute to the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals through local economic development for the poor with a focus on increasing food security, capitalizing small farmers and rural enterprises in the framework of the national policy of the Government of National Unity and Reconciliation.

2008-2009

1,609,125.00 U.S. dollar Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development

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2 Pilot Community Development Project

UNDP Paraguay The Paraguay Pilot Community Development Project seeks to test a decentralized, participatory, bottom-up development approach as a way to improve the quality of life and social inclusion of poor rural and marginal urban communities in three departments on the southern border of Paraguay (Itapua, Misiones and Ñeembucú).

2002- 10,061,817.00

U.S. dollar Social Action Secretariat

3 “Support to the Municipal Development Unit” project to implement the Programme of Development and Municipal Management IV

UNDP Uruguay The “Support to the Municipal Development Unit” project to implement the Programme of Development and Municipal Management IV (2004-2009, US$ 9 million), focused on strengthening the development of local governments, and improving their financial and management capacities in support of the decentralization process.

2004-2009

9,078,961.00 U.S. dollar National Government - Office of Planning and Budget

4 Citizen Service Centers: A Participatory Model of Citizen-State Relations.

UNDP Uruguay The project aims to generate knowledge about models of governance and relations between government and citizens that serve as input for decision making in the design and implementation of public policies for deepening democracy.

2008-2010

428,880.00 U.S. dollar Government Uruguay

5 “Bridging the Gap” project: collaborative planning to strengthen ties between local government and civil society in Argentina

UNDP Argentina The project's general objective is to strengthen and enhance democratic governance in Argentina to bridge the gap between the demands of citizens and local government capacity to meet those demands.

2006-2009

774,566.00 U.S. dollar Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers

6 Deepening decentralization

UNDP Colombia Deepening Decentralization in Colombia Phase II, is intended to provide technical assistance to the National Government and local authorities and ethnic groups to strengthen decentralization.

2005-2009

599,171.00 U.S. dollar National Department of Planning

7 Community Development Fund (CCDF)

CIDA Cuba The Cuba Community Development Fund (CCDF) aims to empower local entities and actors involved in community development through partnerships and community-led initiatives. The project strengthens community planning and networking, encouraging the participation of both sexes. It also helps to increase technological capacity and to improve local infrastructures.

2005-2012

5,000,000.00 U.S. dollar

8 Municipal Governance and

CIDA Guyana The purpose of this project is to strengthen effective local governance and management in Guyana. Its

2002-2008

4,900,000.00 U.S. dollar

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Management goal is to assist the Government of Guyana, particularly the Ministry of Local Government Reform and Development, in developing sustainable municipalities by fostering good governance and reducing poverty. The program is building knowledge within the Ministry and the six major municipalities of Guyana, including the capital Georgetown.

9 Support to the Development of the Public Investment in the State of Tabasco

IDB Mexico The specific objectives are to support the State in: (i) improving the legal framework and normative regulations as necessary to modernize the State's public investment system based on the current legislation and developments in existing legal proposals; (ii) the consolidation of the Investment Economic Units and help design methodologies and tools required by the PIS, (iii) improving the capacities of public investment management and the technical capacities of officials assigned to the state investment analysis and (iv) improving the investment programming processes and establishing funding requirements for strategic investments of the State.

2008-2009

100,000.00 U.S. dollar Secretariat for Administration and Finance of the State of Tabasco / State of Tabasco

10 Project to Support the formulation of draft laws and legal regimes on Territorial Organization, Control and Administrative Systems

IDB Ecuador The project has 4 components: Component 1. Administrative System. Component 2. Control Scheme. Component 3. Autonomous Decentralized Regime and Special Schemes. Component 4. Consensus building. The third component includes the development of: (i) a Draft Basic Law of the Autonomous Decentralized and Special Dietary and (ii) a draft regulation to the Basic Law of the Autonomous Decentralized and Special Schemes

2008-2009

180,000.00 U.S. dollar National Secretariat for of Planning and Development. Sub secretariat of State Democratic Reform and Programmatic Management. / Republic of Ecuador

11 Support for the Implementation of a Result Management System in the Government of the Federal District

IDB Mexico Component I - Development of a comprehensive budget management for results system. Component II - Development of cross budgetary policies. Component III - Capacity building, monitoring and evaluation. Component IV - Dissemination of results. Component V - strategic planning unit.

2008-2011

1,200,000.00 U.S. dollar Department of Finance of the Federal District Government / Federal District

12 Cities for Peace Regional Program: Good Governance in

IDB Colombia To achieve the objective of the program, a strategic platform for knowledge management will be launched, including: (i) technical assistance for the

2008-2009

290,000.00 U.S. dollar Municipality of Bogotá through its Department of Government / District of

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Citizen Security organization of a Conference Workshop on co-responsibility in Citizen Security and Violence (SCC) management, for experts, members of municipal governments, police and other relevant actors in the region to share knowledge on innovative and successful practices in this area, and enrich their training in the area, (ii) strengthening the CEACSC, through research and dissemination of experiences in the design and management of public policy by subnational public safety bodies, to be one of the focal points of a Network of Local Governments in the region, with emphasis on the relationship between governance, social cohesion and inclusion and violence prevention policies, and (iii) preparation of a methodological guide for analysis procedures and publication of information, as practical tools for knowledge management.

Bogota and 10 cities in the Region

13 Municipal Strengthening and State Decentralization Program


Support for municipal decentralization and strengthening municipalities in service provision

2005- 1,555,000.00 EUR

14 Spanish Peruvian Cooperation Program 2007 - 2010

AECID Peru For this project, five expected results, products or components were selected: 1. Strengthened fiscal and management capacity in tax matters at the regional and local levels. 2. Promoted an integrated development and management system of public and private investment at the regional and local levels. 3. Promoted good practices in the provision of public services and improved regulatory framework that guides public career management and strategic planning. 4. Increased the capacity of public officials to assume new roles in the decentralization process and encouraged the network of local trainers. 5. Promoted visions/agendas agreed in the context of decentralization and strengthened local leadership

2007-2010

3,372,854.62 EUR Presidency of the Council of Ministers

15 Constituent Assembly to Strengthen Democracy

EU Bolivia Obtain the recognition of the collective and individual rights of the Bolivian indigenous people, allowing for giving a municipality the Status of

2007-2010

1,000,000.00 EUR / Native Peoples

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Indigenous Peasant Autonomy

16 Transparent and effective local government program (lokal)

USAID Haiti The following on-going activities make-up the LOKAL project: • Complete Decentralization Legal Framework: The focus of this activity is to provide decentralized government bodies with clearly defined roles, authorities and responsibilities vis-à-vis Haitian citizens and other Haitian government entities. Established norms will provide a basis for accountability and transparency. A national, comprehensive advocacy campaign for adoption by Parliament and the Executive of laws and amendments • Strengthen Capacity for Effective, Transparent, Responsive, and Efficient Local Governance: In this activity component, targets will be reached by providing equipment, training and technical assistance to elected local officials and their key staff. LOKAL will also support strengthening national and departmental level - local elected officials’ associations; and, • Community Planning and Small Grants: LOKAL will implement a comprehensive municipal planning process resulting in the adoption of a municipal strategy in ten communities. It is developing simultaneously a small grants and contracts procedure to offer support for those same ten local communities’ priority projects.

2007-2011

14,723,832.00

U.S. dollar Ministry of Interior / The project focuses mainly on three regions (North, Arbonite, West) and in the following communities: Cap Haitien, Limbe, Bas-Limbe, Acul du Nord, Gonaives, Marmelade, Verrettes, Saint-Marc, Port-au-Prince, Petit-Goave, Cite Soleil, Delmas, Carrefour, Arcahaie, and Cabaret.

17 Strengthening Public Policy for the Guaraní Population in the Border Region

AECID Brazil Development of public policies in favor of the Guarani indigenous population in Brazil living in the border region with Argentina and Paraguay

- - - Federal Public Ministry, Dom Bosco Catholic University, University of Campinas

18 Promotion of sustainable use of natural resources and local economic development in Honduras

GTZ Honduras The decentralized focus is on supporting the communities in performing new tasks, such as environmental management, sustainable use of natural resources, and local economic development. Giving support to processes that lead to target group participation is particularly important here. The target groups also receive support in implementing the measures. The programme supports selected partner institutions, such as the environmental, agricultural

2005-2010

5,979,000.00 EUR Secretary of the Presidency, SAG [Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock], SERNA [Ministry Environment and Natural Resource], Ministry of Interior and Justice, ICF [National Institute for Forest Conservation and Development], AMHON

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and interior ministries as well as the forestry and conservation department, in developing sustainable strategies and instruments.

[Association of Municipalities of Honduras]. / Municipalities, Agroforestry Organizations, small farmers, Ethnic groups (Lenca, Garifuna, Pech, Miskito and Tawahka).

19 Programme for the Strengthening of the Decentralization and Territorialization of MDGs (PADETOM)

UNCDF Nicaragua The Programme aims to achieve three outcomes: 1) Policy framework for decentralization developed to strengthen the role of municipalities in poverty reduction and provide poor with greater voice in the formulation and implementation of public policies, and reforms to the legal and regulatory framework for local development promoted 2) local governments strengthened for planning and decentralized management of local development in favor of the poor for the reduction of inequality 3) Increased investment in Food Security and Local Economic Development at municipal level.

2007-2009

1,909,125.00 U.S. dollar Nicaraguan Institute for Municipal Development

20 Municipal Strengthening and Decentralization (FOMUDE)

EU Costa Rica The project intends to contribute to strengthening the management capacity of local governments and promote the construction and development of a model of decentralized territorial organization and management, as well as the articulation of all of the territorial State actions mainstreaming gender and sustainable development

2004-2010

9,600,000.00 EUR

21 Strengthening Local Governments and Supporting the Decentralization and State Reform Process in Panama

AECID Panama Improve the capacity of local governments for political, technical, administrative, economic and financial management for a proper and effective decentralization process and exercise of powers.

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Professionalization of Public Services Programs and Projects



Country Brief description of the Program/Project Period Allocated Funds Currency Main Counterpart/Beneficiary

1 Fiscal Stability Consolidation Program for the Development of the State Of Bahia

IDB Brazil Component I – Strengthening of Fiscal Management. This component aims to provide the state with policy measures that increase tax revenue, improve public debt management and financial investment mechanisms. Component II – Improvement of Expenditure Quality and Public Services. This component aims to strengthen the state government’s institutional capacity by improving public expenditure management, transparency and the achievement of results. Component III – Strengthening of Investment Management. This component aims to improve the state’s institutional capacity for project planning and management by strengthening the identification of target areas, as well as the preparation and evaluation of programs for the state’s development.

2009-2011

409,000,000.00 U.S. dollar

State of Bahia through its Finance Secretariat / State of Bahia

2 Strengthening and Internationalization of Development Cooperation at the Local Level

AECID Chile Implementation of a virtual platform for development cooperation at the local level designed in the context of lifelong learning and developed with GPL tools (General Public License) to meet the demand for specific training in local development in the medium and longer term, contributing to the consolidation of the process of institutionalization of development cooperation in universities.

2008 - 2010

203,045.00 EUR Metropolitan Technological University of Chile (UTEM) / Local Development Organizations that require capacity development and knowledge in this thematic area

3 Acre Social and Economic Inclusion and Sustainable Development Project

World Bank

Brazil There are five components to the project: 1. Basic services for isolated communities; 2. Social and economic inclusion in rural areas; 3. Entrepreneurship for selected marginal urban communities; 4. Public policy and institutional strengthening. 5. Project management and information dissemination.

2009-2015

150,000,000.00 U.S. dollar

Secretariat of Planning of the State of Acre / State of Acre

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4 Support for the Implementation of Municipal Administrative Career Law

AECID El Salvador Implementation of Municipal Administrative Career Law

2007- 272,000.00 EUR

5 Honduras Municipal System and Local Development Strengthening Programme

AECID Honduras Municipal strengthening (local government and mancommunities) in three basic areas: local governance (modernization and strengthening of financial systems )( tax administration and management of multipurpose cadastres), and (promoting economic development)

2005- 2,175,000.00 EUR AMHON Association of Municipalities of Honduras

6 Uruguay INTEGRA Programme

EU Uruguay Support to local development through the creation of a fund to finance local economic and social development initiatives and the training of key stakeholders for the planning and implementation of local development policies

2008-2013

12,000,000.00 EUR Planning Office, Presidency of the Government

7 Innovation and Social Cohesion: Methodological Training and Visibility of Good Practices

EU Multi-Regional

In its first phase (INNOVA), the initiative will develop the capacities of local authorities and actors of civil society organizations for the development of regional projects.

2009-2013

1,710,623.00 EUR Municipality of Montevideo / Local governments in the Mercociudades Network

8 Human rights training for professionals in the justice systems, security and university teachers of the State of Bahia

AECID Brazil Human rights training for professionals in the justice systems, security and university teachers of the State of Bahia

- - - Public Ministry of Bahia, Civil and Military Police of Bahia, Ministry of Public Security of Bahia, Universidad Estudual da Bahia

9 Facts and rights (Hechos y derechos)

UNICEF Colombia Facts and Rights addresses the following issues: The inclusion of children and adolescents in planning for regional development and improving living conditions for children, adolescents and youth through the following nine priorities: maternal health, child health, reproductive health, nutrition, drinking water and basic sanitation, education, civil registration, protection and participation of children, adolescents and youth.

2004-2012

- - Office or Secretariat for Departmental Planning / All departments (32)

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Juridical Normative Development Programs and Projects



Country Brief description of the Program/Project Period Allocated Funds Currency Main Counterpart/Beneficiary

1 Institutional Strengthening and Support to the Ministry of Local Government

UNDP Trinidad Tobago

The institutional strengthening and support to the Ministry of Local Government will enable the necessary improvements and will promote the quality of life of citizens.

2006-2009

681,795.00 U.S. dollar Ministry of Public Administration

2 Active Democracy: Network for the Implementation of Summit Commitments

OAS - The Network focused on Summit commitments that could be identified from the Summit Plan of Action in four areas: -access to public information; -freedom of expression; -local government and decentralization; -and commitments to strengthen civil society participation in national governance.

- - - / To be executed in 24 countries: Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, United States, Granada, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Dominican Republic, Trinidad & Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela

3 Globalization Programme II Project 3) Decentralization of Component 1: Good Governance

ECLAC - The specific topics addressed by the component relate to tax systems, fiscal accountability, decentralization and water

- 210,220.00 U.S. dollar

4 Strengthening Decentralization and the State Structure at the Territorial Level in Bolivia 2006/2007

AECID Bolivia Support the national decentralization policy of the country for the improvement of public service and land management at different levels of government (vice ministries, prefectures and municipalities).

2006- 906,521.00 EUR Vice Ministry of Decentralization

5 Strengthening Decentralization and Municipal Management

AECID Bolivia The project aims to strengthen public institutions in order to deepen and intensify the process of decentralization policy.

2005- 270,000.00 EUR FAM (Federation of Municipal Associations)

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6 Decentralization and Municipal Strengthening Project: Support to Municipal Strengthening

AECID Nicaragua Support the municipalities so they can take the skills that are necessary to facilitate the improvement of the livestock sector in land use planning and control and building codes; health and community hygiene, animal records, etc.

2006- 170,000.00 EUR Nicaraguan Institute of Municipal Development (INIFOM)

7 Conservation Program for Indigenous Territories Program

USAID Ecuador This program will provide lowland indigenous groups with the technical and institutional resources needed to maintain their traditional territories and to determine their own futures. The work helps the Awa, Cofan, and Waorani indigenous groups, to secure their lands, strengthen their institutions, improve their livelihoods, and support the long term conservation of their cultures and territories of 1,400,000 hectares.

- 4,400,000.00 U.S. dollar Indigenous Federations: Awa, Cofan, and Waorani; Altropico Fundación; The Nature Conservancy / Indigenous territories of Awa, Cofan, and Waorani

8 Democracy Program USAID Peru Resources are used for training and technical assistance to strengthen regional and municipal governments, improve staff capacity, ensure the proper use of modern financial and management systems, and expand levels of responsibility and accountability. This assistance is vital to ensuring that the additional transfer of authority and finances from central to local governments occurs in a proper, transparent, and effective manner. At the national level, USAID continues to work on improving the legal framework that drives the decentralization process. A new program, designed to strengthen civil society’s ability to oversee government performance, will begin in 2009. This includes ensuring greater transparency in the way local and regional governments conduct business – including a special focus on extractive industry resources – while also improving the level of services delivered to citizens.

2009- - - Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Ministry of Transport and Communications, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Ministry of Interior, Judiciary, Office of the Comptroller, Office of the Ombudsman, Congress, Regional and Local Governments, National Commission on Decentralization, National Tribunal for Elections, National Office on Election Processes, Donor Group on Governability, IDEA International, and political parties. / Central Government, regions and municipalities

9 Land Administration Project Phase II

World Bank

Guatemala The project comprises 4 components: 1) Property registration, 2) Maintenance of cadastral

2006-2012

62,300,000.00 U.S. dollar Registry of Cadastral information /

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information and municipal services, 3) Legal reform and institutional strengthening, 4) Project management, monitoring and evaluation

Departments of Alta Verapaz, Baja Verapaz, Chiquimula, Escuintla, Izabal, Sacatepequez and Zacapa and Municipality of Palachum

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International cooperation in local governance and decentralization in Latin America & the Caribbean