Monitoring Committee Meeting, Q1, 2017

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Modernization of Local Public Services

in the Republic of Moldova

MONITORING COMMITTEE MEETING

12 May, 2017

Implemented by

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Intervention Area II:

Support to Regional Development Councils

Intervention Area III:

Support to Regional Development Agencies

Intervention Area IV

Institutionalisation of Training and

Capacity Development

Intervention Area I

Support in Coordination of Regional Development Policy

PROJECT OBJECTIVE:

Improve the framework conditions for

a citizen-oriented implementation of

regional development policy in

priority sectors of local public service

provision

MLPS: Phase 2

Implemented by

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Overview of MLPS Project Indicators 31 March, 2017

Colour

No assessment

On track

Status of an indicator

Minor deviation

Major deviation

Off track

Project objective (Outcome):

The framework conditions for a citizen-oriented implementation of regional development policy in priority sectors

of local public service provision are improved

Project Objective Indicators Status

POI 1 POI 2 POI 3

IA 1 Objective IA 2 Objective IA 3 Objective IA 4 Objective

MRDC puts in place a coherent

frame-work for the effective

implementation of the national

regional development policy

in the priority sectors

The RDCs are enabled to

coordinate the implementation

of regional development

strategies

Capacities of RDAs

to implement regional

development strategies have

improved

Representatives of rayons,

municipalities and local service

providers benefit from demand-

oriented training modules of

governmental and non-governmental

organizations for the modernization

of local public services in the priority

sectors

Intervention Area Objective Indicators Status

IAOI 1.1 IAOI 2.1 IAOI 3.1 IAOI 4.1

IAOI 1.2 IAOI 2.2 IAOI 3.2 IAOI 4.2

IAOI 2.3 IAOI 3.3

POI - Project Objective Indicators

IAOI - Intervention Area Objective Indicators

GIZs web-based Results Monitor

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 1

Success Indicator 1.1

National Strategy for Regional Development for the period 2016-2020

Achievements during January – March 2017

• NSRD 2016-2020 was published in the Official Gazette No. 30-39 dated

03.02.2017

• Draft Action Plan for the NSRD was developed and approved by NCCRD

• NCCRD held 2 meetings; Progress on MLPS and key challenges were

discussed in the MLPS steering committee

• The draft M&E framework of NSRD was approved by NCCRD and is

undergoing consultations with certain line ministries.

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 1


Legislative and normative documents regarding regional development


• The new draft Law on Regional Development was developed and submitted to

the Minister of Regional Development and Construction for initial approval and

further consultations with RDAs.

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 1

Next steps during April – June 2017

• The NSRD 2016-2020 is translated into English.

• The Draft Law on Regional Developed is launched for public consultations (?)

• A workshop with RDAs on RBM mechanism for NSRD and RDS is organized.

• Providing the signature of the EU co-financing, the support in the

development of the package for the EU projects in public services is

launched.

• 1 issue of Regional Development Newsletter is published and distributed.

• 1 workshop on Social Media for MRDC/RDAs communicators is organized.

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 1

Challenges

• Unclarities related to the Public Administration Reform and Territorial

Administrative reform makes the process of development of the new Law on

Regional Development challenging.

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 2


RDCs recommendations for regional development strategies

elaboration process


• The Regional Development Council of Gagauzia approved the Final Strategy

on Regional Development for Gagauzia for the period 2017-2020 on

24.01.2017. 53 out of 58 recommendations were provided by the

representatives of the working group and Executive Committee of UTA

Gagauzia and most of them were taken into account.

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 2


RDCs recommendations for regional development strategies

elaboration process

Implemented by

Next steps April – June 2017

• Support for ATU Gagauzia in defining the modalities and expert selection for

regional planning and programming in Water Supply and Sanitation and

Energy Efficiency in public building sectors is provided

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Intervention Area 2


RDC coordinates the implementation of the RDS based on RBM system


• The package for support in strengthening the role of Regional Development

Councils (RDCs) and civil society involvement in regional development processes

was presented and endorsed during the MLPS Steering Committee held on 27

January 2017

• The results of focus group discussions with RDC members from North, Centre and

South Development Regions and recommendations for strengthening the

capacities of RDCs were presented at RDC meetings in January 2017

• The draft framework regulations on functioning of Regional Sector Commissions

was prepared with involvement of RDC members and presented to MRDC and

RDAs

• Tender procedures for contracting of two international and two national experts in

supporting the RDCs and guiding civil society involvement were launched

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Intervention Area 2


RDC coordinates the implementation of the RDS based on RBM system

Implemented by


• Workshops for Regional Development Council members from North, Centre

and South Development Regions as a preparatory step for next Regional

Development Council meetings are organized

• Regional Sector Commission Regulations are approved by North, Centre and

South Regional Development Councils

• Regional Sector Commissions in 2 fields from 3 regions are created by

Regional Development Councils

• Civil Society Organizations are informed about regional development

processes and the tender for their engagement in activities support is

launched (one per each region)

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Intervention Area 2

Additional Indicator 2.3

Pre-final stage of developing 5 projects in WSS (3) and SWM (2) resulted

from RSPs


• Local Steering Committee for Waste Management Zones 5 (Centre Region)

and 8 (North Region) were organized in January 2017 to present the status of

preparedness of feasibility studies and to agree on the following steps to be

undertaken by involved partners

• The tender documentation was prepared and public procurement procedure

was launched to select the company for providing support in Environmental

Impact Assessment for Waste Management Zones 5 and 8

• The feasibility study for Waste Management Zone 1 (South Region) was

approved by Cahul, Taraclia and Cantemir Rayon Councils. Based on it, there

were held discussions with EIB and EBRD on modalities for its pilot

implementation

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 2

Additional Indicator 2.3

Pre-final stage of developing 5 projects in WSS (3) and SWM (2)

resulted from RSPs

Implemented by


• Feasibility Studies (2) for Solid Waste Management Zones 5 and 8 are

completed and handed over to beneficiaries for approval

• The work on Environmental Impact Assessment for Solid Waste Management

Zones 5 and 8 will be carried out for obtaining the environmental approval

• Project pipeline database is under development and the agreement on

ownership and its maintaining is achieved

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Intervention Area 2

Challenges

• Delays in the development of Socio-Economic Strategy of UTA Gagauzia for

the period 2017-2022 caused difficulties in ensuring effective coordination and

synergies between the two strategic documents

• Lack of motivation and, consequently, low level of involvement of the

members of Regional Development Councils in regional development

processes

• Limited capacities of the market to provide needed qualified experts to cover

the entire variety of issues/sectors in the development regions

• Restricted experience in broader citizen involvement in the areas of social

accountability, awareness raising, planning and procurement monitoring of

investment projects

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 3


18 projects within 12 RSPs are being implemented


• 14 out of 15 WSS Feasibility studies have ben approved by GIZ Construction

Department

• 8 EE Audit Reports were completed and endorsed by GIZ Construction

Department

• 8 LPAs approved the preferred option from the Feasibility Studies in EE in

public buildings

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 3


18 projects within 12 RSPs are being implemented

Implemented by


• Obtain approval from Energy Efficiency Agency for 8 audit reports

• Complete the development of draft technical design theme for 10 WSS and 8

EE projects

• Organize training for RDAs in public procurement for implementation of EU

projects

• The support for LPAs in updating/elaboration of WSS and EE Chapters of

SEDS is well-defined and agreed with partners

• The needs for information campaigns of upcoming EU projects are identified

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Intervention Area 3


7 pilot projects are fully implemented


• Construction works of Orhei Hospital related to the thermal insulation of the

Perinatal Center has been launched

• The EE programme (Chapter on public buildings) for Calarasi Rayon was

completed and approved by the Rayonal Council in March 2017;

• The draft package of documents for creation of regional operator based on

reorganized Municipal Enterprise ‘Apa-Canal’ Cahul and on establishment of

inter-municipal cooperation between involved LPAs from Cahul rayon

(Lebedenco, Crihana Veche, Manta, Rosu and Cahul) was presented to the

involved partners

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 3


7 pilot projects are fully implemented

Implemented by

1. Local Planning

• Completion of the EE programme and action plan (Chapter on public

buildings) for Orhei Rayon

• SWM chapters for 2 local development plans from Floresti Rayon are

approved by Local Councils

• WSS Chapters of 7 LPAs from Leova rayon are completed and approved by

Local Councils

2. Inter-municipal cooperation

• The WSS service delegation contracts to the WSS Regional Operator are

concluded by Cahul and Lebedenco LPAs

• The options for regionalization of water services in the Prut cluster are

considered and presented to the involved partners


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Intervention Area 3

Success Indicator 3.3 - 7 pilot projects are fully implemented

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3. Investment Measures

• The public procurement of technical design service for Cahul – Lebedenco WSS

Project is completed

• The public procurement for Leova-Iargara WSS project is launched

• The official opening of Cahul Water Purification Station is organized

• The procurement process of water and waste collection vehicles for Centre

Region is completed

• The construction works of boiling house at Calarasi Hospital is launched

• The official opening of SWTP and sewerage system in Costesti Riscani is

launched.

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4. Capacity Development of service providers

• The assistance in the registration of the new joint WSS service provider

in Cahul is offered.

• The capacity development plan of the newly registered operator is

elaborated.

• The Business Plan is developed and presented to the management of

JSC “Apa Canal Cahul”

• The diagnostic analysis for the JSC “Apa Canal Leova” is carried out

5. Awareness and community mobilization

• LSC and LCC meetings of the ongoing public service projects are

organized

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Intervention Area 3

Challenges

• Lack of consistency between national and EU standards and software in

development of technical documents resulted into huge delays

• Low level of participation in tenders of national and international companies

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 4

Success Indicator 4.1:

Support to Institutionalization of Trainings


(a) Institutionalisation of Training Modules

• APA successfully piloted the new training module “Local and Regional

Marketing for Competitive Regional Development“ with new 14 trainers

• Updated training methodology in the WSS sector based on the needs

assessment was validated and agreed with TUM/AMAC

• Report on capacity development needs in the EE sector completed and draft

curriculum for three training modules available

• Legal report on options to enhance the sustainability of the trainings provided

to Rayon Energy Managers submitted to MRDC and Ministry of Economy

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 4




(b) Organisational Development of Training Institutions

• Priority areas for institutional development of APA’s Department of

Professional Training identified/agreed via a participatory assessment

• MOLDSWA organized forum “Perspectives for

developing a national SWM association in

Moldova” with 170 participants

• Institutional development plan for the CCE at

TUM/AMAC validated with key stakeholders

and priority measures for implementation agreed

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 4




(c) Exchange of Good Practices/Experiences

• APA organised the 3rd Local Government Open Forum on “Modernisation of

Local Public Services in the Republic of Moldova” with about 90 participants

• CCI organised study visit to Romania for design

companies and MRDC in WSS & EE field

• Initiated preparation for an exchange between

Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine on the

implementation of chapters on “regional

development” the EU-Association Agreement

• Initiated analysis of potential for network/exchange measures in WSS & EE

Implemented by

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Intervention Area 4



Implemented by

Next Steps April – June 2017

(a) Institutionalisation of Training Modules

• 2 training module are piloted in the WSS-sector

• A minimum of 7 previously developed training modules are re-implemented

(b) Organisational Development of Training Institutions

• Implementation of priority measures identified in the respective capacity

development action plan of APA and CCE/TUM

(c) Exchange of Good Practices/Experiences

• Regional conferences in SWM sector are organised (postponed to Q3/4)

• Finalised concept for regional exchange on „regional development“ in EU-AA

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Intervention Area 4

Challenges

• Difficulty to follow-up with the EEA on the results of the

capacity assessment causing delay to development of

training modules

• Unclearities regarding the criteria for the quality

management system necessary for accreditation of

training institutions (esp. APA) by the newly created

Agency ANACIP (Agenția Națională de Asigurare a

Calității în Învățămîntul Profesional)

• Lack of financial sustainability of training institutions to

finance the provisions of training modules after the end

of MLPS support

Implemented by

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