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
Success Indicator 1.2
Legislative and normative documents regarding regional development
Achievements during January – March 2017
• 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
Success Indicator 2.1
RDCs recommendations for regional development strategies
elaboration process
Achievements during January – March 2017
• 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
Success Indicator 2.1
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
Success Indicator 2.2
RDC coordinates the implementation of the RDS based on RBM system
Achievements during January – March 2017
• 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
Success Indicator 2.2
RDC coordinates the implementation of the RDS based on RBM system
Implemented by
Next steps April – June 2017
• 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
Achievements during January – March 2017
• 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
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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
Next steps April – June 2017
• 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
Success Indicator 3.2
18 projects within 12 RSPs are being implemented
Achievements during January – March 2017
• 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
Success Indicator 3.2
18 projects within 12 RSPs are being implemented
Implemented by
Next steps April – June 2017
• 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
Success Indicator 3.3
7 pilot projects are fully implemented
Achievements during January – March 2017
• 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
Success Indicator 3.3
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
Next steps April – June 2017
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Intervention Area 3
Success Indicator 3.3 - 7 pilot projects are fully implemented
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Next steps April – June 2017
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
Achievements during January – March 2017
(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
Success Indicator 4.1:
Support to Institutionalization of Trainings
Achievements during January – March 2017
(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
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Intervention Area 4
Success Indicator 4.1:
Support to Institutionalization of Trainings
Achievements during January – March 2017
(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
Success Indicator 4.1:
Support to Institutionalization of Trainings
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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All presentations can be accessed at
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MLPS Progress Report No 3:
http://serviciilocale.md/doc.php?l=ro&id=1400&idc=69&t=/Rapoarte-de-
progres/Raport-de-progres-Nr-3-MSPL-faza-2-Ianuarie-Martie-2017/
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