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00072773: Pakistarn Sustainable Transport Project (PAKSTRAN) Annual Progress Report January – December 2013

Project Management Unit (PMU) Pakistan Sustainable Transport Project (PAKSTRAN)

4th Floor, ENERCON Building, Islamabad

Annual Progress Report 2014

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PROJECT SNAPSHOT Date: 10th December 2013

Award ID: 00058561

Project ID: 00072773

Project Title: Pakistarn Sustainable Transport Project (PAKSTRAN)

Project Start Date: June 2011

Project End Date: June 2016

Implementing Partner: Ministry of Water & Power, Islamabad (ENERCON)

Responsible Parties: Government of Punjab (P&D Department) Government of Sindh (Transport Department) Planning Commission of Pakistan International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Project Budget (all years): US $ 7.8 Million

Core Resources: Non-Core Resources: Government contribution: Donor 1 UNDP Donor 2 GEF

US $ 3 Million US $ 4.8 Million

Project Brief Description and Outputs: Project Brief Description : The objective of the project is to reduce the growth of the energy consumption

and related greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector in Pakistan, while simultaneously improving urban environmental conditions and improving Pakistan’s trade competitiveness by 1) creating an enabling investment environment for sustainable urban transport; 2) creating an institutional and policy framework that is supportive of urban transit development; 3) improving the fuel efficiency of trucking freight transport; and 4) increasing awareness and capacity in Pakistan on sustainable transport.

Outputs: Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with urban transportation.

Overall Project Quality Rating (mark on the scale of 1 to 5 as per the following criteria):

Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****

Satisfactory (3) ***

Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *

All outputs are rated High or Exemplary

All outputs are rated Satisfactory or

higher, and at least two criteria are rated High or

Exemplary

One output may be rated Poor, and all other criteria are

rated Satisfactory or higher

Two outputs are rated Poor, and all other criteria are

rated Satisfactory or higher

One output is rated Inadequate, or more than two criteria are

rated Poor

Budget 2013 US$ 1,699,371

Expenditure 2013 US$ 278,219

Delivery % 16.37%


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CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Situation Analysis

3. Project Performance and Results

3.1 Contribution toward Country Programme Outcome

3.2 Achievement of Project Results/Outputs

4. Lessons Learnt

5. The Way Ahead/Key Priorities for 2014

Annex 1: AWP Based reporting matrix

Annex 2: Annual Project Quality Assurance Assessment


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ACRONYMS

Acronym Meaning

SUT Sustainable Urban Transport

PMU Project Management Unit

CIU Component Implementation Unit

BRT Bus Rapid Transit

UNDP United Nations Development Programme

CP Country Programme

CPAP Country Programme Action Plan

EAD Economic Affair Division

ENERCON National Energy Conservation Center, Ministry of Water & Power

FERTS Fuel Efficiency in the Road Transport Sector (UNDP-GEF Project completed in 2005)

GEF Global Environment Facility

GoP Government of Pakistan

IUCN International Union for the Conservation of Nature

UU Urban Unit, Planning & Development Department, Punjab

MoW&P Ministry of Water & Power

GoPb Punjab Provincial Government

GoPbTD Punjab Provincial Transport Department

Pro-Doc UNDP Project Document

SPG Sindh Provincial Government

STD Sindh Provincial Transport Department

ToR Terms of Reference

NED UET Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw University of Engineering and Technology, Karachi

SUPARCO Pakistan Upper Atmosphere and Space Research Commission


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1. INTRODUCTION Pakistan Sustainable Transport (PAKSTRAN) project is an initiative of UNDP-GEF that aims to provide technical assistance to reduce the growth of energy consumption & related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transport sector in Pakistan, while simultaneously improving urban environmental conditions and improving Pakistan’s trade competitiveness. The global objective of PAKSTRAN is to reduce the GHG emissions from transport sector in Pakistan. However, the developmental objectives of PAKSTRAN are: to improve urban environmental conditions (i.e. improved air quality, urban mobility, equity, and city aesthetics); and to improve energy security for Pakistan. The project is funded by UNDP & GEF (Total Budget is US$ 7.8 million with US$ 3.0 million from UNDP & US$ 4.8 million from GEF). The project was approved by GEF and Government of Pakistan in June 2011, which is expected to be completed in 2016. ENERCON, Ministry of Water and Power is the Implementing Partner (IP) of the project. Moreover, the project has four components (to achieve outcomes), which are given below: Outcome 1: An operational sustainable urban transport system in Punjab province (Punjab P&D Department is the responsible partner for this outcome); Outcome 2: An operational sustainable urban transport system in Sindh province (Sindh Transport Department is the responsible partner for this outcome); Outcome 3: Improved fuel efficiency in truck freight transport (Planning Commission of Pakistan is the responsible partner for this outcome); & Outcome 4: Increased public awareness and institutional capacity on sustainable transport concepts (IUCN-Pakistan is the responsible partner for this outcome). The Project Management Unit (PMU) is established at ENERCON, Ministry of Water & Power. The organization structure of PAKSTRAN project is given below;


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Project Management Unit (PMU)

National Project Manager

Project Assurance (E&CC Unit, UNDP)

ENERCON

CIU-1 P& D (Urban Unit)

Annual Work plan

/ Report

Quarterly

Work plan/ Report

Expenditure plan/

Financial report

Consolidated

AWP/Report

Consolidated Expenditure

Plan/Report

Annual Work plan

/ Report

Quarterly

Work plan/ Report

Expenditure plan/

Financial report

Annual Work plan

/ Report

Quarterly

Work plan/ Report

Expenditure plan/

Financial report

CIU-2 Transport Dept-Sindh

CIU-3 MoIP

CIU-4 IUCN

Quarterly advance Quarterly advance Quarterly advance

Project Board

Provincial Govts. Ministry of Water & Power UNDP

Annual Work plan

/ Report

Quarterly

Work plan/ Report

Expenditure plan/

Financial report

Quarterly advance


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2. SITUATION ANALYSIS

PAKSTRAN project aims to adopt holistic planning approaches towards successful ‘demonstration’ BRT systems in Punjab & Sindh provinces. BRT planning includes: physical integration of BRT and feeder routes with the urban transport network; organized parking lots near bus stations & user-friendly transfer points; economic incentive for commercial development near BRT; financial sustainability of integrated BRT system, and outreach and involvement through public-private partnerships. PAKSTRAN project is: streamlining institutions in Punjab & Sindh provinces; strengthening strategic plans and the regulatory policy frameworks at the provincial levels by using BRT project demonstration experiences. It is facilitating: development of sustainable transport policies; and building capacity within responsible provincial agencies to adopt sustainable transport principles in planning. Moreover, PAKSTRAN project aims to: utilize holistic approaches to: demonstrate implementation of the Trucking Policy (holistic approaches include innovative financial mechanisms, strengthening/supporting institutions and regulations); create an enabling environment to reduce fuel consumption in the trucking sector). Also, PAKSTRAN project is raising awareness and knowledge levels of issues related to, and measures to achieve sustainable urban transport and fuel efficiency of commercial vehicles (this include targeted publicity campaigns and supporting curriculum development in technical and academic institutions). There is an overall consensus that the implementation of BRT systems in Punjab and Sindh will serve as a viable short and medium-term option to improve the efficiency of urban transport mobility. Also, the implementation of an integrated BRT system will support the outputs of UNDP CPAP. The Government of Punjab (GoPb) has already constructed corridor-1 for BRT project in Lahore. Ulasim - a Turkish Company (along with local consultant NESPAK) has designed BRT corridor-1 on Ferozepur Road, Lahore. Following are the main features of Metrobus System in Lahore;

Two lane - limited access corridor

Total length is27.86 Kms from Gajjumatta to Shahdra

Headway- 3 to 6 minutes

27 Stations (Two platforms each with three docking bays)

9 elevated and 18 at-grade stations

Signal priority for Metrobuses at Intersections

Sliding doors

Escalators

Total length of elevated portion is 8.5kms from Canal to Data Darbar

Off board ticketing


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Automated Fare Collection / Bus Scheduling System (AFC/BSS)

Passenger Information System (PIS)

Intelligent Traffic System (ITS)

Elevators

45 articulated air conditioned buses (seating capacity 38, total passenger capacity 160)

Precision docking

Level boarding

Expected peak hour ridership - 3000 passengers The work on other corridors related to BRT in Lahore is moving on a fast track. Moreover, the City District Government of Karachi has also initiated their 1st corridor of BRT from Korangi to Saddar. Therefore, in order to augment BRT planning and design and to support implementation of BRT-1 in Lahore and BRT planning in Karachi, the CIUs of Punjab & Sindh developed their annual work plans-2013. Their work plans were included highly requisite technical activities and management costs for their CIUs. IUCN Pakistan, being responsible for increased public awareness and institutional capacity on sustainable urban transport (SUT) concepts, also developed its annual work plan in January 2013. PAKSTRAN PMU (having the responsibility to coordinate all project related activities; building collaborative arrangements with related initiatives; providing a clearing house mechanism (CHM) information and communication; and carrying out monitoring and evaluation) also developed its annual work plan-2013, based on highly needed actions, for smooth functioning of various project activities. Although PAKSTRAN project activities have still to be initiated/implemented (release/utilization of budget to CIUs/PMU awaited) in full swing in 2014, it is safe to state that there are no changes in the project’s external context that have positively or negative impacted the achievement of project results.


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3. PROJECT PERFORMANCE AND RESULTS 3.1. Contribution towards Country Programme Outcome1

CPAP Outcome: Industrial Development both urban and rural, emphasis small and medium enterprises/ small and medium industry development, women participation, clean development and sustainable energy supply and used at affordable cost ( CPAP outcome 2.2).

Indicator(s): Number of initiatives on green, clean industries and jobs and low cost energy and climate change measures; Number of rural and urban poor households with access to sustainable energy sources

Baseline: During the meeting in Serena dated November 21, 2013, UNDP informed that they will take care of entries related to CPAP

Target(s): During the meeting in Serena dated November 21, 2013, UNDP informed that they will take care of entries related to CPAP

Achievement(s): During the meeting in Serena dated November 21, 2013, UNDP informed that they will take care of entries related to CPAP

Description of output level high/outcome level results achieved in 2013: During the meeting in Serena dated 21, 2013, UNDP informed that they will take care of entries related to CPAP

Means of Verification During the meeting in Serena dated November 21, 2013, UNDP informed that they will take care of entries related to CPAP

1 Outcomes describe the intended changes in development conditions that result from the interventions of

governments and other stakeholders, including international development agencies such as UNDP. They are medium-term development results created through the delivery of outputs and the contributions of various partners and non-partners. Outcomes provide a clear vision of what has changed or will change globally or in a particular region, country or community within a period of time. They normally relate to changes in institutional performance or behavior among individuals or groups. Outcomes cannot normally be achieved by only one agency and are not under the direct control of a project manager.


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3.2. Progress towards Project Results/Outputs2 Outcome 1: Operational sustainable urban transport system in Punjab Province

Project Output 1.1: Feasibility studies for a demonstration integrated BRT system in selected cities in Punjab Province

Indicator(s): Number of completed feasibility studies prepared for BRT in Punjab

Baseline: No complete feasibility study on BRT is available in Punjab

Target(s): 2 feasibility studies augmented for BRT in Lahore and Rawalpindi/Islamabad

Achievement(s): TA to Government of Punjab transport department

Description of output level results achieved in 2013: Government of Punjab has laid down one BRT corridor in Lahore from Shahdara to Gajumatta which has enhanced the public transport services in Lahore. Project through its Research Officers hired for R&D Unit providing assistance to the Transport Department, Government of Punjab in collecting field data for assessment of existing corridor and carrying out survey for new BRT project in Punjab.

Overall Output Status (mark the output on the scale of 1 to 5 as per the following criteria): 3

Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *

The project is expected to over-achieve targeted

outputs and/or expected levels of

quality, and there is evidence that

outputs are contributing to

targeted outcomes



quality

The project is expected to achieve

targeted outputs with expected levels

of quality

The project is expected to partially

achieve targeted outputs, with less

than expected levels of quality

Project outputs will likely not be

achieved and/or are not likely to be

effective in supporting the achievement of

targeted outcomes

Means of Verification: Specific studies & evaluation related to the feasibility studies

Project Output 1.2: : Plans for implementing demonstration integrated BRT system

Indicator(s): Number of approved integrated BRT implementation plans for selected cities in Punjab Province

Baseline: Lack of holistic planning for integrated BRT system in Punjab.

Target(s): 2 approved implementation plans for integrated BRT system in 2 cities of Punjab

Achievement(s): 3 consultancies to augment BRT corridor in Lahore have been floated

2 Outputs are short-term development results produced by project and non-project activities. They must be

achieved with the resources provided and within the time-frame specified (usually less than five years).


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Description of output level results achieved in 2013: Government of Punjab has laid down one BRT corridor in Lahore from Shahdara to Gajumatta which has enhanced the public transport services in Lahore. The Component Implementing Unit-Punjab PAKSTRAN Project has floated the following consultancy services to integrate land use development along BRT corridor from Gajjumatta to Shahdara in Lahore and to align feeder routes connecting the said corridor.

1) Mapping of Land use & infrastructure along the BRT Corridore-1 from Gajjumatta to Shahdara in Lahore. 2) Mapping of environmental and socio-economic profile along the BRT Corridore-1 from Gajjumatta to

Shahdara in Lahore. 3) Survey of public transport deployed on the routes connecting with and running along the BRT Corridore-1

from Gajjumatta to Shahdara in Lahore. Technical and financial evaluation of proposals is in progress and award is expected by end of December 2013 The delay is due to non-release of funds by UNDP.


Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification: Specific studies/plans and evaluation related to the plans for implementing demonstration integrated BRT system

Project Output 1.3: Infrastructure for demonstration BRT system

Indicator(s): Number of manuals and studies to improve infrastructure design for BRT system

Baseline: Existing BRT system in Punjab has deficiencies in its design and construction

Target(s): Govt. of Punjab adopted and implemented at least 3 manuals to improve infrastructure design and allied facilities required for the demonstration BRT system

Achievement(s): None


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Description of output level results achieved in 2013: Government of Punjab has laid down one BRT corridor in Lahore from Shahdara to Gajumatta and has installed ITS and TCCC system to facilitate public transport riders in Lahore. Due to delay in release of funds by UNDP to CIU-Punjab no activity could be carried out in 2013.


Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification : Specific studies/manuals, evaluation, field observations and surveys

Project Output 1.4: An operational demonstration BRT system

Indicator(s): Number of operational frameworks and standard operating procedures for increased efficiencies of BRT operations Cumulative GHG reductions from the BRT demos in Lahore- ktonnes CO2

Baseline: Existing BRT system in Punjab has deficiencies in its operations. Also, no emission calculation is available along the existing corridor in Lahore

Target(s): 1. Govt. of

Punjab adopted and implemented at least 3 SOPs and NEQs to increase efficiencies in BRT operations

2. 304 ktonnes CO2 ( direct reduction from BRT demonstrations in Lahore

Achievement(s): None


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Description of output level results achieved in 2013: Government of Punjab has laid down one BRT corridor in Lahore from Shahdara to Gajumatta and has installed ITS and TCCC system to facilitate public transport riders in Lahore. Due to delay in release of funds by UNDP to CIU-Punjab no activity could be carried out in 2013.



Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification : Surveys, specific studies/SOPs/NEQs, evaluation, field observations, interviews, spot checks

Project Output 1.5: Strengthened institutional framework that enables holistic urban transport development.

Indicator(s): Number of institutions available for carrying out advanced research and comprehensive planning and management exercise related to sustainable urban transport (SUT)

Baseline: Multiple entities in an uncoordinated manner are involved in SUT in Punjab

Target(s): 1 R&D unit operational for development of SUT in Punjab and its linkage with Sustainable Urban Transport Knowledge Management Database (SUT-KMD) Centre in Islamabad

Achievement(s): Establishment of R&D Unit Reports and data collected by ROs

Description of output level results achieved in 2013: MOU between the Urban Unit /CIU-Punjab and the UET Lahore has been signed to established R&D unit at DTEM, UET Lahore as part of activity 1.5 of AWP 2013. UET has allocated room in its Annexe Block and refurbishing work by CIU-Punjab is in progress, which shall be completed by Dec 15, 2013. Inauguration of the R&D unit is planned to be held on January 2014. Team Leader and ROs have been hired for the R&D unit since it is under refurbishing. ROs are providing assistance to the Transport Department, Govt: Punjab in collecting field data for assessment of existing corridor and carrying out survey for new BRT project in Punjab.



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Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification: Specific tools, plans, policies/planning and management exercise based on advanced research, evaluation, field observations.

Outcome 2: Operational sustainable urban transport system in Sindh Province

Project Output 2.1: Feasibility plans and approved financing with “integrated BRT plans” for cities in Sindh Province

Indicator(s): Number of completed feasibility plans/studies prepared for BRT in Sindh

Baseline: 2 feasibilities studies

Target(s): 1 bankable feasibility study

Achievement(s): Meetings were held with Provincial

representative of World Bank seeking assistance to implement BRT.

Meetings were held, with delegation of Asian Development Bank, in the office of Secretary Transport Government of Sindh seeking financial support to implement BRT.

Series of meetings were held by higher authorities of Government to implement BRT

The PPP Board headed by Chief Minister Sindh has approved the implementation of BRT yellow line.

The work on amendment of motor vehicle laws has been started and amendments concerning usage of CNG as a fuel have been approved by the Govt. Initial consultation are under way in form of series of meetings with stakeholders.

TORS , RFPs were prepared for hiring consultancy services


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Description of output level results achieved in 2013: The CIU Sindh has prepared TORs and RFPs. However the consultancy services could not be hired due to non release of funds by UNDP.


Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification : Specific studies & evaluation related to the feasibility studies

Project Output 2.2: Strengthened institutional framework that enables sustainable urban transport development in Sindh Province

Indicator(s): Number of institutions available for carrying out advanced research and comprehensive planning and management exercise related to sustainable urban transport (SUT)

Baseline: Multiple entities in an uncoordinated manner are involved in SUT in Sindh

Target(s): 1 R&D unit operational for development of SUT in Sindh and its linkage with Sustainable Urban Transport Knowledge Management Database (SUT-KMD) Centre in Islamabad

Achievement(s): In accordance with the approved AWP

2013. The Transport Department had constituted two committees i.e I) Legislation Sub-Committee and II) Technical Sub-committee with following composition.

Legislation sub-Committee. Chairman of Urban & Infrastructure

Engineering NED University Karachi. – Chairman.

Component Manager –Sindh (PAKSTRAN). -Member

Representative of DIG Traffic. -Member

Representative of DG Environment. –Member

Asst. Advocate General, Sindh High Court – Member

Technical sub-Committee. Chairman of Urban & Infrastructure

Engineering NED University Karachi. – Chairman

Component Manager –Sindh (PAKSTRAN). -Member


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Representative of DG Karachi Mass Transit.-Member

Following meetings have been conducted the committees referred above:

Eight meetings of above referred committees were held and prepared manuals bylaws policy documents concerning sustainable transportation to implement BRT.

Efforts are underway for establishment of Sindh mass transit authority besides opening of drivers training schools and R&D cell in NED University to Strengthen institutional framework

Description of output level results achieved in 2013: The committees were formed and initial work for opening of training institutes in transport department and R&D cell in NED University have been completed.


Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification: Specific tools, plans, policies/planning and management exercise based on advanced research, evaluation, field observations

Project Output 2.4: Approved and enforced Sindh provincial policy that enables development and operation of sustainable urban transport systems

Indicator(s): Number of provincial policies for developing sustainable urban transport for Sindh Province

Baseline: Lack of comprehensive urban transport policy

Target(s): 1 approved Sindh provincial policy on sustainable urban transport with associated

Achievement(s): The principal guide lines with regard to urban transport policy have been prepared and forwarded to committee members through seeking their advice for preparation of TOR.


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framework in Sindh

implementing rules and regulation (IRRs)

Description of output level results achieved in 2013: The principal guidelines with regard to urban transport policy have been prepared and forwarded to committee members through seeking their advice for preparation of TOR.


Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification: Sindh provincial policy on SUT, IRRs, evaluation, field observation, mentoring events

Outcome 4: Increased public awareness and institutional capacity on sustainable transport concepts

Project Output 4.1: Completed awareness raising campaigns on sustainable transport concepts

Indicator(s): Number of completed awareness raising campaigns Number of cities benefiting from awareness raising campaigns

Baseline: No focused awareness campaigns

Target(s): 5 awareness raising campaigns

3 cities where awareness raising campaigns conducted

Achievement(s): a. An awareness raising strategy has been

developed through a wider consultative process that aims to sensitize all the stakeholders, including different decision-influencing and decision-making players, and the general public, regarding their respective roles in shaping the way for planning and development decisions that are to be taken in Pakistan regarding sustainable urban transport.

The draft of this awareness raising strategy has been developed by IUCN using the organization’s expertise in environmental communications. Necessary input from IUCN’s Office (Education, Communications & Outreach Unit) and IUCN Asia Region was obtained, where necessary to obtain a quality document.


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A thorough review of best practices, tools and techniques for raising awareness has been conducted to identify the best approaches that are suitable for local conditions and which can be applied for raising awareness in Pakistan on sustainable urban transport.

The draft of the strategy was discussed and feedback was obtained from the Project IP and all PASKTRAN partners. A consultative workshop was organized on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Islamabad to seek feedback from all relevant stakeholders on the draft Strategy.

The final (revised) strategy document is under publication. IUCN has also prepared site specific awareness raising action plans under the strategy.

Specific awareness raising action plans are also being developed through partner’s consultation to identify province specific awareness raising activities under the strategy.

b. The awareness raising/publicity material has been developed for PASKTRAN including; project brochure, posters, folders, calendars (year 2014) note books, and stickers have been developed. High-class expertises were drawn for development of material with high impact. The material has been finalized with input from partners.

The material has been widely disseminated to all stakeholders/masses as appropriate and through input from project partners.

c. In order to raise awareness among masses about need for sustainable transport, a ‘mega cycle rally’ was organized under PAKSTRAN, on December 01, 2013 at Fatimah Jinnah Park Islamabad. The event was jointly organized with Capital Development Authority, Islamabad Traffic Police, Critical Mass and Shehrsaaz. About 200 cyclists from all over Pakistan participated in the rally. The vent was covered in local and national press.

d. Considering the role that the media is playing for raising awareness is considered crucial to further compliment these efforts through effectively


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engaging the media to promote understanding about the sustainability concepts related to urban transport sector, which can influence a wider cross section of the society in Pakistan.

In this regard, a media sensitization seminar is being organized under PAKSTRAN on ‘Transport Sector and Related Issues in Pakistan’ on Monday, December 23rd, 2013 at Karachi. Eminent experts in the field have been invited to deliberate on various dimensions of the issue. The aim of the event is to sensitize select media representatives about the social, economic / developmental and environmental issues related to transport sector in Pakistan. It is expected that this would help in effective involvement of media with PAKSTRAN partners to support this common enhanced awareness is expected to eventually shape the way for planning and development decisions that are to be taken in Pakistan regarding sustainable urban transport concepts, thus influencing the achievement of PAKSTRAN’s objective.

The seminar will be attended by about 35 key representative from print electronic and cyber media from cities of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad (target cities under PASKTRAN), while carful participation is also invited from cities of Quetta and Peshawar.

e. The PAKSTRAN’s website (www.pakstran.pk) has been developed and deployed in cyberspace during the year. The website has been developed using web 2.0 technologies and social media platforms. The website is supported by open source technologies and is hosted in United States with an up time of 99.7 percent.

The website includes; dynamic image gallery, flikr sets and a blogging platform. It also contains link to specific social media websites including Facebook, twitter, LinkedIn. It also has mailing groups for project staff, media and academia.

The website was launched by the National Project Director on Thursday, November 28, 2013 in Islamabad. The

http://www.pakstran.pk/


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content is still under developed as activities conducted by PAKSTRAN partners are progressing.

Description of output level results achieved in 2013: Due to late release of funds in year 2013 (releases were done in September, 2013) many activities there were planned under year 2013 work plan could not be timely done. However since, the release of funds, IUCN has made best efforts to complete significant activities since then.


Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification: Field observation, interviews and related to urban transport awareness raising campaigns, and implementation results and evaluations

Project Output 4.2: : Completed training program on strategic urban land use and transportation planning conducted at various training, academic and vocational institutes in Pakistan

Indicator(s): Number of completed training courses on strategic urban land use and sustainable urban transport planning (SUTP) Number of cities and provincial planners and students trained on land use planning (LUP) and SUTP Number of educational institutes where LUP and SUTP courses are offered

Baseline: . No capacities exists in Pakistan regarding urban land use and sustainable urban transport planning

Target(s): 8 training courses of strategic urban land use and sustainable urban transport planning 30 city and provincial planners and students trained

Achievement(s): a. As part of the 2013 work plan

IUCN has done a capacity need assessment exercise targeting the project partners and key stakeholders in Punjab, Sindh and Islamabad/Rawalpindi to ass the level to knowledge/capacity with regards to sustainable urban transport concepts in Pakistan. This exercise has been very instrumental in identifying the capacity needs that are eventually be addressed during the course of PAKSTRAN implementation. High class professional expertises have been utilized for conducting the exercise utilizing IUCN’s expertise available at the national level. Globally tested methodologies have been deployed for the capacity needs assessment to


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4 educational institutes where LUP and SUTP courses offered

PAKSTRAN. b. Through the conducted capacity

need assessment, a Capacity Development Plan has been developed by CIU-IUCN. The objective of the Capacity Development Plan is to target the PAKSTRAN implementing partners, policy makers, planners, engineers and academicians who are directly or indirectly linked with the Pakistan Sustainable transport project to build their capacity on sustainable transport concepts to facilitate them in strengthening their skills and capabilities to design, implement and successfully/ sustainably manage the project.

The Capacity Development Plan has been developed through a five steps continuous process/ cycle adopted from UNDP’s Capacity Development Process. The draft of the plan is under consultation for finalization with input from PAKSTRAN partners.

c. On the basis of identified capacity building needs during the capacity need assessment and urgent demand of PAKSTRAN partners (CIU Sindh), two training sessions (2 and a half day each) have been planned to be conducted (during 30, December 2013 to 3, January 2014) at Karachi on ‘Land use and Urban Transport Planning with Special context to Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System’.

The objective of the training is to build the capacity of PAKSTRAN partners and key stakeholders to better plan and implement the sustainable urban transport interventions, taking the case of planned BRT system in Sindh Province as an example.

High class technical expertise (from

within Pakistan) are being utilized to conduct these training sessions. Formal collaborations have been developed; trainings are being organized in collaborations with Department of Urban and Infrastructure Engineering, Nadirshaw Edulji Dinshaw University for Engineering and Technology (NEDUET) and Institute of Space Technology, Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere


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Research Commission (SUPARCO). About 30 participants will be trained,

primarily PAKSTRAN partners and select institutions from Punjab, Sindh and Islamabad/Rawalpindi. While, carefully selected representatives are also being invited from Quetta and Peshawar.

Description of output level results achieved in 2013: Despite the late release of funds, sufficient progress has been achieved during the last quarter of 2013. The two proposed trainings would greatly help in filling the capacity gaps that are essential to meet the overall objective of PAKSTRAN and meet the urgent capacity demands of PAKSTRAN partners.


Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification : Field observations, interviews, surveys, spot checks

Project Output 4.3: Sharing experiences/building collaborative arrangements on integrated BRT development and implementation of the Trucking Policy

Indicator(s): Number of completed workshops on integrated BRT development Number of completed workshops on the implementation of the Trucking Policy

Baseline: No completed workshops on Integrated BRT and Trucking Policy

Target(s): 8 workshops on integrated BRT development 8 workshops on Trucking Policy implementation completed

Achievement(s): The progress on this Component is withheld, till a decision is taken on the Component Implementation Unit for this output on Trucking policy/implementation No progress has been made during 2013, since this is directly related to progress that was expected to be made by CIU-Punjab and CIU-Sindh.


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Description of output level results achieved in 2013: The progress on this Component is withheld, till a decision is taken on the Component Implementation Unit for this output on Trucking policy/implementation .No progress has been made during 2013, since this is directly related to progress that was expected to be made by CIU-Punjab and CIU-Sindh..


Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification: Specific trainings /workshops, field observations, evaluation, minutes of the workshops conducted.

Outcome 5: Project Management

Project Output 5.1: Management, Coordination, Monitoring and Evaluation

Indicator(s): Number of sustainable urban transport knowledge management databases Number of collaborative arrangements with related initiatives

Baseline: No SUT knowledge management databases are available in Pakistan to promote SUT concepts No experiences/collaborative arrangements exist in Pakistan regarding SUT and trucking that could be shared for replication

Target(s): 1 Sustainable Urban Transport Knowledge Management Database (SUT-KMD) Centre in Islamabad for informed decision-making at national & provincial levels

2 related projects collaborating with PAKSTARN for lessons learnt and knowledge sharing

Achievement(s): • Preparation of TORs for hiring a

consultancy related to SUT-KMD centre

• Concept Note for SUT-KMD centre prepared.

• Preparation of TORs for arrangement of a consultative workshop to build collaborative arrangements with CDA

• Finalization of appointments/contracts as per ProDoc

• Coordination and management activities of PMU along with CIUs and other stakeholders

• Arrangement of basic office equipment for PMU and CIUs

• Meetings/presentations – Ministry of Water & Power, MD ENERCON, UNDP, IUCN, Sindh Transport Deptt, Urban Unit Punjab, stakeholders, etc.

• DPRs (Direct Payment Requests) arrangement for interim period


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• Review of project document – budget revision approval; approval of replacing Ministry of Environment with Ministry of Water & Power; approval of replacing Ministry of Industry with Planning Commission of Pakistan

• Contact/follow up with CIUs for preparation of their Annual/Quarter Work Plans

• Preparation of PMU Annual/Quarter Work Plans 2013

• Project bank accounts opening of PMU & CIUs under section 10-E(2) of PCOM

• Convening of 2nd

Project Board (PB) meeting on 1.1.2013

• Approval of annual work plans/budgets for 2013

• Preparation of consolidated Logs (risk log; issues log; communication & monitoring plan; lessons-learned)

• Finalization of 2013 output-specific ‘baseline’, ‘indicators’, ‘targets’ & related ‘CP outcomes’ for all CIUs ( Revised RRF)

• Preparation of draft guidelines related to the PAKSTRAN project Recruitment, Procurement, Financial Disbursement and Contract Renewal/ Performance Appraisal Reports

• Preparation of draft Letters of Understanding (LoUs) with CIUs (UNDP new requirement)

• Preparation and submission of GEF PIR 2013

• Preparation and submission of UNDP APR 2013

Description of output level results achieved in 2013: In order to maintain a repository of information, technologies, methodologies, standards and best practices used in the Sustainable Urban Transport (SUT) domain, PMU prepared TORs for hiring a consultancy service so that a Concept Note is prepared for setting up Pakistan’s first Sustainable Urban Transport Knowledge Management Database (SUT-KMD) Centre in Islamabad (one of the approved activities of AWP-2013). The Concept Note is now prepared. However, the related detailed framework of SUT-KMD will be prepared in 2014. Moreover, in backdrop of the current accelerated progress being made by Capital Development Authority (CDA), Asian Development Bank (ADB) & Punjab Metrobus Authority (PMA), and as per one of the activities of approved Annual Work Plan (AWP) of PAKSTRAN project for 2013, PAKSTRAN PMU prepared 2 sets of TORs for arranging a consultative workshop in Islamabad. This workshop will be organized as soon as funds are functional to be disbursed by the PMU.


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Exemplary (5) *****

High (4) ****


Poor (2) **

Inadequate (1) *





targeted outcomes



quality



of quality







targeted outcomes

Means of Verification: Specific studies, evaluation, field observation, surveys, interviews, spot checks


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4. LESSONS LEARNT

PAKSTRAN project is in initial stage of implementation so it is early to ascertain the learning points at this stage. However, it is pertinent to mention that the progress against the approved AWP for 2013 has not been very significant so far, as all of the activities which required expenses to be incurred are still withheld for lack of funds to be released by UNDP. In the meanwhile, however, some of the activities which could be undertaken in-house without incurring external expenses (preparation of TORs, etc.) have already been initiated by PMU and all CIUs of PAKSTRAN project. In brief, the delay in release of funds has caused significant impediment in implementing the planned activities envisaged by PAKSTRAN project. Moreover, the general status of project expenditures in relation to annual budget is quite low as the project has no funds in hand to implement the planned active under 2013-approved AWP. Below are some of the key reasons for slow progress of the project:

• Recruitment of staff for PMU & CIUs took extraordinary time (process involved many organizations, including: CIUs, PMU, IP, UNDP & EAD before any contract is issued/signed)

• Project organized first Project Board (PB) meeting on 4th October 2012; Annual Work Plans of CIU-Punjab, CIU-Sindh, CIU-IUCN and PMU could not be approved by the Board as there were some discrepancies related to the financial allocations in the basic/original PAKSTRAN ProDoc signed by Ministry of Environment, UNDP and EAD

• PMU made efforts and organized meetings along with CIUs and EAD in October/November 2012 for justifiable/appropriate financial allocations amongst CIUs & PMU. PMU was successful in November 2012 for bringing consensus amongst CIUs/Provincial RPs & PMU/Federal IP (in presence of UNDP & EAD) related to financial allocations in ProDoc

• Due to efforts by the Project, 2nd PB meeting was held in Islamabad on 1st January 2013. Annual Work Plans of CIU-Punjab, CIU-Sindh and PMU was got approved by the Board (Except CIU-IUCN Annual Work Plan which was not approved by the Board on 1st January 2013 meeting)

• Due to the efforts of PMU along with CIU-IUCN in January & February 2013, CIU-IUCN Annual Work Plan 2013 was also approved by the Project Board on 27 February 2013

• Project prepared, reviewed, & consolidated documents (Quarterly Progress Report, Travel Detail, M&C Log, Risk Log, Lessons-Learned Log and Issues Log, Financial Reports (FRs), Quarterly Work Plan, Travel Plan, List of Planned Sundries Expenditures, FACE Form) for first advance release of funds for PMU, CIU Punjab and CIU Sindh and submitted to UNDP on 12 February 2013 for release of funds, except for CIU-IUCN as their AWP was not approved as of 12 February 2013


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• Project Board (PB) approved CIU-IUCN AWP-2013 on 27 February 2013, therefore,

documents for first advance release of all CIUs and PMU, including CIU-IUCN as well, were once again prepared/reviewed/consolidated by PMU & forwarded to UNDP

• PMU and CIU-IUCN actively arranged opening of their Project Bank Accounts (PMU account was opened on 18 September 2012). However, opening of CIU-Punjab and CIU-Sindh Project Bank Accounts took extraordinary delays, which were opened on 14 May 2013

• After opening of Project Bank Accounts of Punjab & Sindh, advance requests for 1st quarter 2013 (consolidated version) were forwarded to UNDP once again for rerelease of funds to all CIUs and PMU

• UNDP forwarded a new format of Annual Work Plan-AWP (as per their CPAP) and requested the project to forward them the consolidated AWP-2013 as per CPAP; due to efforts made by Project, PAKSTRAN AWP-2013 as per new format under CPAP was forwarded to UNDP and was got approved by the NPD and UNDP in early April 2013

• Mr. Amjad Nazir (NPD-PAKSTRAN) was transferred on 4 April 2013

• UNDP new requirement emerged on 4 July 2013 for release of funds i.e. signing of LOAs with CIUs before issuance of first releases to all CIUs (even without NPD at that time, PMU prepared draft LoAs and shared with UNDP)

• Government appointed Mr. Arif Alauddin as NPD-PAKSTRAN on 7 May 2013 (after one month of transfer of Mr. Amjad Nazir)

• PMU forwarded the case of change of signatory to UNDP for Mr. Arif Alauddin as NPD PAKSTRAN on 30 May 2013

• However, Government then appointed Mr. K. M. Zubair as NPD-PAKSTRAN on 20 June 2013

• PMU once again forwarded the case of change of signatory to UNDP for Mr. K. M. Zubair as NPD PAKSTRAN on 27 June 2013

• Government again appointed Mr. Arif Alauddin as NPD-PAKSTRAN on 17 July 2013

• PMU once again forwarded the case of change of signatory to UNDP for Mr. Arif Alauddin as NPD PAKSTRAN on 29 July 2013

• Change of signatory case for Mr. Arif Alauddin as NPD PAKSTRAN is still pending with UNDP since 29 July 2013.


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However, PAKSTRAN PMU, CIUs, UNDP-CO & EAD are actively making every possible effort to initiate project related operational activities as soon as possible. Some of the key results achieved so far by the project are given below:

• Organizing Inception Workshop of PAKSTRAN project along with UNDP and other partners

• Office space for PMU at ENERCON-Islamabad, CIU-Punjab at Urban Unit-Lahore, CIU-

Sindh at Sindh Transport Department-Karachi, and CIU-IUCN at IUCN-Islamabad Office • Finalization of appointments/contracts of NPM , Component Managers and other

professional staff (hiring of additional technical staff as per ProDoc is in-progress by CIUs) • Coordination and management activities of PMU along with CIUs • Arrangement of basic office equipment for PMU and CIUs • Meetings/presentations – Ministry of Water & Power, MD ENERCON, UNDP, IUCN, Sindh

Transport Deptt, Urban Unit Punjab, stakeholders, etc. • DPRs (Direct Payment Requests) arrangement for interim period • Issuance of National Project Director and Component Project Directors notifications • Review of project document – budget revision approval; approval of replacing Ministry of

Environment with Ministry of Water & Power; approval of replacing Ministry of Industry with Planning Commission of Pakistan

• Preparation/consolidation of the project Annual/Quarter Work Plans 2013 • Project bank accounts opening of PMU & CIUs under section 10-E(2) of PCOM • Issuance of Project Board (PB) notification • Convening of 1st Project Board (PB) meeting • Convening of 2nd Project Board (PB) meeting on 1.1.2013 • Approval of annual work plans/budgets for 2013 • Preparation/review/consolidation of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th quarter 2013 work plans/budgets

for release to PMU and CIUs (as per UNDP new format under CPAP)


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• Preparation/consolidation of Logs (risk log; issues log; communication & monitoring plan; lessons-learned)

• Preparation/finalization of 2013 output-specific ‘baseline’, ‘indicators’, ‘targets’ & related

‘CP outcomes’ for all CIUs (Revised RRF as per UNDP advice) • Preparation of draft guidelines related to the PAKSTRAN project Recruitment,

Procurement, Financial Disbursement and Contract Renewal/ Performance Appraisal Reports

• Preparation of draft Letters of Understanding (LoUs) with CIUs (UNDP new requirement) • Preparation/finalization of various TORs for awarding studies as per approved AWP-2013 • Preparation/finalization of Concept Note for SUT-KMD Centre (Islamabad) and CIU-

Punjab R&D Unit at UET • Preparation/finalization of PAKSTRAN Awareness Raising Strategy

Despite all impediments in the last one year, it is worth mentioning that in the course of establishment of PMU and CIUs, good environment of coordination and facilitation has been evolved amongst all implementing & responsible partners and stakeholders (PMU, CIUs, UNDP, EAD) of the PAKSTRAN Project. This is good for productive working and successful implementation of PAKSTRAN project by all parties in times to come.


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5. THE WAY FORWARD/ KEY PRIORITIES FOR 2014

The project is expected to achieve its major environmental objectives (reducing GHG emissions associated with urban transport sector) with minor shortcomings till the closure of the project, as there have been some procedural delays in the start-up of the project (mentioned in the previous Section of APR-2014). However, within all these constraints, the project progress towards meeting the objective is one of the strategic priorities of the project in 2014. The detailed annual work plan/budget for 2014 is being prepared/finalized by all CIUs/PMU so that the same could be presented before the 3rd meeting of PAKSTRAN Project Board (PB) for its approval in early 2014. Once approved, CIUs along with PMU will start implementing their various planned activities in 2014. During 2014, PAKSTRAN project aims to improve its progress towards objectives by various activities, including: surveys (boarding & alighting, traffic count and vehicle occupancy) to optimize the operations of BRT-1 in Lahore; BRT feeder routes studies; study on integration of land use along the Lahore BRT-1 corridor and design of other missing components; review of existing feasibility study for the selected BRT route in Karachi; review and re-align institutional framework for Sindh province; implement PAKSTRAN awareness strategy and design action plan for SUT in Punjab and Sindh; develop & implement comprehensive capacity development plans for the target groups in Punjab and Sindh about SUT; prepare & implement monitoring and communication plan-2014 for PAKSTRAN components; build collaborative arrangements with related initiatives; and develop detailed framework for Pakistan’s first sustainable urban transport knowledge management centre (SUT-KMC) in Islamabad for informed decision-making at national & provincial levels.


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Annex 1: AWP based Reporting Matrix

EXPECTED OUTPUTS (CIU-Punjab) And baseline, associated indicators and annual targets

PLANNED ACTIVITIES (as per AWP) Activity Status Completed, Ongoing, Delayed, Cancelled

AWP Budget ($)

Expenditure ($)

% Delivery

Project Output 1.1: Feasibility studies for a demonstration integrated BRT system in selected cities in Punjab Province Indicators: Number of completed feasibility studies prepared for BRT in Punjab Baseline: No complete feasibility study on BRT is available in Punjab Targets: 2 feasibility studies augmented for BRT in Lahore and Rawalpindi/Islamabad

Activity Result 1.1.1: International workshop on Sustainable Urban Transport (Policy, Planning, Management and BRT).

Delayed 50,000 None 0

Activity Result 1.1.2:Project launching Workshop in Lahore to introduce PAKSTRAN Project to CDGL, LDA, C&W, Transport Department, LTC,TPU, TEPA,UET etc


Activity Result 1.1.3: Surveys (Boarding & Alighting, Traffic Count and Vehicle Occupancy surveys) to optimize the operations of BRT-1.

Cancelled 40,000 None 0

Activity Result 1.1.4: Feasibility for BRT-2 in Rawalpindi.


Project Output 1.2: Plans for implementing demonstration integrated BRT system Indicators: Number of approved integrated BRT implementation plans for selected cities in Punjab Province Baseline: Lack of holistic planning for integrated BRT system in Punjab. Targets: 2 approved implementation plans for integrated BRT system in 2 cities of Punjab

Activity Result 1.2.1: BRT Feeder routes studies including: 1. Assessment of existing ridership, public transport on the these routes; 2. Develop plan for BRT integration with feeder routes and also with other public transport systems along the BRT and feeder routes; and 3. Planning of multimodal facilities for integration of other transports with BRT-1.

Ongoing 45,000 200 10%

Activity Result 1.2.2: Study on integration of land use along the BRT-1 corridor and design of missing components

On going 45,000 200 10%


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AWP Budget ($)

Expenditure ($)

% Delivery

Project Output 1.3: Infrastructure for demonstration BRT system Indicators: Number of manuals and studies to improve infrastructure design for BRT system Baseline: Existing BRT system in Punjab has deficiencies in its design and construction Targets: Govt. of Punjab adopted and implemented at least 3 manuals to improve infrastructure design and allied facilities required for the demonstration BRT system

Activity Result 1.3.1: Design, installation and operation (1 year) of Traffic Command and Control Centre (TCCC) for Metro Bus Service and ITS.


Project Output 1.4: : An operational demonstration BRT system Indicators: Number of operational frameworks and standard operating procedures for increased efficiencies of BRT operations Cumulative GHG reductions from the BRT demos in Lahore- ktonnes CO2 Baseline: Existing BRT system in Punjab has deficiencies in its operations. Also, no emission calculation is available along the existing corridor in Lahore Targets: Govt. of Punjab adopted and implemented at least 3 SOPs and NEQs to increase efficiencies in BRT operations 304 k tonnes CO2 ( direct reduction from BRT demonstrations in Lahore

Activity Result 1.4.1: Successful deployment and operation (1year) of ITS on BRT-1:


Activity Result 1.4.2: Workshop to review the design and implementation of BRT system and sharing of experience with other components of PAKSTRAN


Activity Result 1.4.3: Third party evaluation of design of BRT system



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AWP Budget ($)

Expenditure ($)

% Delivery

Project Output 1.5: Strengthened institutional framework that enables holistic urban transport development. Indicators: Number of institutions available for carrying out advanced research and comprehensive planning and management exercise related to sustainable urban transport (SUT) Baseline: Multiple entities in an uncoordinated manner are involved in SUT in Punjab Targets: 1 R&D unit operational for development of SUT in Punjab and its linkage with Sustainable Urban Transport Knowledge Management Database (SUT-KMD) Centre in Islamabad

Activity Result 1.5.1: Stakeholder consultations for institutional framework for BRT system (Establishment of BRTA and ITS wing etc) and 2. Consultancy Services for: . Institutional framework for development of BRT Authority . Redefining or refining the role, Lahore Transport Company (LTC) .Re-organization of Transport Department and TEPA


Activity Result 1.5.2: Training, capacity development program


Activity Result 1.5.3: Establishment of Centre of Excellence for BRT research at UET Lahore:

On going 40,000 40,000 plus 100%

Project Output 2.1: Feasibility plans and approved financing for integrating federal bus purchases with “integrated BRT plans” for cities in Sindh Province. Indicators: Number of completed feasibility plans/studies prepared for BRT in Sindh. Baseline: 2 feasibilities studies Targets: 1 bankable feasibility study

Activity Result 2.1.1: Existing feasibility study for the selected BRT route reviewed and updated, including land use study, in consultation with relevant stakeholders

Delayed ,due to non release of funds by UNDP

55,000 Nil 0%

Activity Result 2.1.2: Project Launch Workshop in Karachi


19,000 Nil 0%

Activity Result 2.1.3: surveys /boarding and lighting, Traffic count and vehicle occupancy surveys of various modes. To optimize the operations of BRT


55,000 Nil 0%


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AWP Budget ($)

Expenditure ($)

% Delivery

Project Output 2.2: Strengthened institutional framework that enables sustainable urban transport development in Sindh Province. Indicators: Number of institutions available for carrying out advanced research and comprehensive planning and management exercise related to sustainable urban transport (SUT) Baseline: Multiple entities in an uncoordinated manner are involved in SUT in Sindh Targets: 1 R&D unit operational for development of SUT in Sindh and its linkage with Sustainable Urban Transport Knowledge Management Database (SUT-KMD) Centre in Islamabad

Activity Result 2.2.1: Review and re-align institutional framework for Sindh province to form BRT authority. (Initial consultation in the form of a series of meetings with all relevant stakeholders for collecting existing information and data related to already prepared BRT/mass transit networks feasibility plans in Sindh)


45,000 Nil 0%


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AWP Budget ($)

Expenditure ($)

% Delivery

Project Output 2.4: Approved and enforced Sindh provincial policy that enables development and operation of sustainable urban transport systems. Indicators: Number of provincial policies for developing sustainable urban transport for Sindh Province Baseline: Lack of comprehensive urban transport policy framework in Sindh Targets: 1 approved Sindh provincial policy on sustainable urban transport with associated implementing rules and regulation (IRRs)

Activity Result 2.4.1: Consultation and drafting of provincial urban transport policy for Sindh. (Making provision for urban transits planning for integrated BRT system by holding meetings, conferences, consultation and legislation.)


40,000

Nil 0%

Project Output 4.1: Completed awareness raising campaigns on sustainable transport concepts Indicators: Number of completed awareness raising campaigns Number of cities benefiting from awareness raising campaigns Baseline: No focused awareness campaigns Targets: 5 awareness raising campaigns 3 cities where awareness raising campaigns conducted

1. Activity. Develop awareness strategy through a wider consultative process, and design action plan for Punjab and Sindh

Completed 17,500 17,500 100

2. Activity. Implement site specific awareness-raising campaign action plan in Punjab and Sindh

On-going 78,000 60,000 77

3. Activity. Design, develop, disseminate awareness raising material and dynamically maintain a project webpage

Completed 37,000 37,000 100

Project Output 4.2: Completed training program on strategic urban land use and transportation planning conducted at various

1. Activity. Undertake training needs assessment of the target groups in Punjab and Sindh

Completed 10,000 10,000 100


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AWP Budget ($)

Expenditure ($)

% Delivery

training, academic and vocational institutes in Pakistan Indicators: Number of completed training courses on strategic urban land use and sustainable urban transport planning (SUTP) Number of cities and provincial planners and students trained on land use planning (LUP) and SUTP Number of educational institutes where LUP and SUTP courses are offered Baseline: No capacities exists in Pakistan regarding urban land use and sustainable urban transport planning Targets: 8 training courses of strategic urban land use and sustainable urban transport planning 30 city and provincial planners and students trained 4 educational institutes where LUP and SUTP courses offered

2. Activity. Develop a comprehensive capacity development plan for the target groups in Punjab and Sindh

On-going 7,000 7,000 100

3. Activity. Implement the capacity development plan for the target groups

On-going 22,000 18,700 85

Project Output 4.3: Sharing experiences/building collaborative arrangements on integrated BRT development and implementation of the Trucking Policy Indicators: Number of completed workshops on integrated BRT development

1. Activity. Documentation and dissemination of workshops reports and lessons learned from workshops in Punjab and Sindh to be conducted by all CIUs

Delayed 29,500 0 0

2. Activity. Organize sensitization visits for the relevant planners and officials to cities with good BRT examples

Delayed 30,000 0 0


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AWP Budget ($)

Expenditure ($)

% Delivery

Number of completed workshops on the implementation of the Trucking Policy Baseline: No completed workshops on Integrated BRT and Trucking Policy Targets: 8 workshops on integrated BRT development 8 workshops on Trucking Policy implementation completed :

Output 5.1: Management, Coordination Monitoring and Evaluation Indicators: Number of sustainable urban transport knowledge management databases Centre Number of collaborative arrangements with related initiatives Baseline: No Number of sustainable urban transport knowledge management databases and no collaborative arrangements available related to SUT. Targets: 1 sustainable urban transport knowledge management database centre in Islamabad 2 related projects collaborating with PAKSTARN for lessons learnt and knowledge sharing

Activity Result 5.1: Coordinate with CIUs for consolidation of AWPs. Oversee measurement of Means of Verification of CIUs progress on outputs and implementation. Oversee the hiring of specific studies/institutions of CIUs. Monitor events carried out by CIUs.

In Progress 16,200 2,636 17

Activity Result 5.2: Build Collaborative Arrangements with related initiatives as detailed out under section “Collaborative Arrangements with Related Projects” of ProDoc.

Delayed 28,106 0 0

Activity Result 5.3: Establish Pakistan’s first Sustainable Urban Transport Knowledge Management Centre (SUT-KMC) for informed decision-making at national & provincial levels

In -Progress 16,206 0 0

Activity Result 5.4: Manage assistance to the project administratively, financially, logistically, professionally and technically

In –Progress 4,000 0 0


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AWP Budget ($)

Expenditure ($)

% Delivery

Operations and Management (PMU & CIUs) Salaries of the staff

Printing and publication

Procurement

Rental and maintenance

Travel

Miscellaneous

In- Progress 817,859 84,983 10.39

TOTAL 1,699,371 278,219 16.37%


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Annex 2: Annual Project Quality Assurance Assessment ANNEX- 2

PAKSTRAN ANNUAL PROJECT QA ASSESSMENT

OVERALL PROJECT Is PAKSTRAN project responsive to country needs and priorities, and does it logically and justifiably support outcome-level results?

EXEMPLARY (5)

HIGH (4)

SATISFACTORY (3)

POOR (2)

INADEQUATE (1)

All criteria are rated High or Exemplary

All criteria are rated Satisfactory or higher,

and at least two criteria are rated High or

Exemplary

One criterion may be rated Poor, and all other criteria are rated Satisfactory or

higher

Two criteria are rated Poor, and all other criteria are rated

Satisfactory or higher

One criterion is rated Inadequate, or more than two criteria are rated Poor

HIGH (4)

STRATEGIC

Is PAKSTRAN project following a path consistent with UNDP strategic objectives and directions?

Aligned with UNDAF and country programme outcomes and corporate outcomes (UNDP Strategic Plan) and with UNDP’s

potential to contribute

Contributes to ‘transformational change’ in terms of depth and scale

EXEMPLARY (5)

HIGH (4)

SATISFACTORY (3)

POOR (2)

INADEQUATE (1)

The project is fully aligned to UNDP

strategic objectives and demonstrates

innovation

The project is fully aligned to UNDP

strategic objectives

The project is primarily aligned to UNDP strategic

objectives

The project is minimally aligned with UNDP strategic

objectives

The project is inconsistent with UNDP strategic

objectives

HIGH (4)

RELEVANT Does PAKSTRAN project address national development needs and priorities?

Addresses national and local priorities and opportunities for inclusive human development


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Method of delivery is appropriate to the development context, and is adaptable and flexible to changing situations

Draws on knowledge and lessons learned, incorporates continuous learning and use of good practices and innovations

EXEMPLARY (5)

HIGH (4)

SATISFACTORY (3)

POOR (2)

INADEQUATE (1)

National counterparts see the project as a key

priority that is fundamental in

addressing national development

objectives

National counterparts see the project as an

important component to address national

development objectives

National counterparts see the project as supporting

national development objectives

National counterparts see the project as minimally

contributing to national development objectives

National counterparts believe the project is

inconsistent with national development objectives

HIGH (4)

MONITORING &

EVALUATION

Is PAKSTRAN project being managed and monitored effectively?

Sound results-based management logic showing a theory of change (‘development story’), SMART indicators, and

clear results

Systematic data gathering and agile decision making based on evidence (including use of baselines, sex-

disaggregated data and M&E plans and systems)

EXEMPLARY (5)

HIGH (4)

SATISFACTORY (3)

POOR (2)

INADEQUATE (1)

Project management regularly monitors project schedule,

budget, results achievement, and

risks; uses this information to drive

decision-making; and makes projections to model possible future

Project management regularly monitors

project schedule, budget, results achievement, and

risks; and uses this information to drive

decision-making

Project management regularly monitors project

schedule, budget, and results achievement

Project management infrequently monitors project schedule, budget, and results

achievement

Project management does not effectively

monitor project schedule, budget, and results

achievement


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situations

HIGH (4)

EFFICIENT

Is PAKSTRAN project economically converting resources (funds, time, staff, procured products and services, etc.) into results (outputs)?

Cost-efficient use of resources and demonstrates maximum value for money

Clearly defined accountabilities for the management of resources and results

Outputs are delivered on time

EXEMPLARY (5)

HIGH (4)

SATISFACTORY (3)

POOR (2)

INADEQUATE (1)

The project follows innovative approaches to maximize resources,

and is projected to achieve outputs under budget and/or ahead

of schedule, or will over-achieve results

(outputs) within budget and schedule

The project is maximizing resources,

and is projected to achieve outputs on

budget and on schedule

The project is effectively managing resources to

produce targeted results

The project is somewhat effective in managing

resources, but has discrepancies

The project is not effectively managing resources to improve

efficiency

POOR (2)

EFFECTIVE

Is PAKSTRAN project producing results (outputs) with appropriate levels of quality to support the achievement of targeted outcomes?

Outputs make an effective contribution to outcomes and demonstrate maximum value for money

Implementation modalities are conducive to the achievement of outputs


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Risk is mitigated and managed through clear accountabilities and appropriate management arrangements

Meets corporate social and environmental standards, including gender and human rights considerations

EXEMPLARY (5)

HIGH (4)

SATISFACTORY (3)

POOR (2)

INADEQUATE (1)

The project is expected to over-achieve

targeted outputs and/or expected levels of quality, and there is evidence that outputs

are contributing to targeted outcomes

The project is expected to over-achieve targeted outputs and/or expected

levels of quality

The project is expected to achieve targeted outputs

with expected levels of quality

The project is expected to partially achieve targeted

outputs, with less than expected levels of quality

Project outputs will likely not be achieved and/or

are not likely to be effective in supporting the achievement of targeted

outcomes

SATISFACTORY (3)

SUSTAINABILITY

& NATIONAL

OWNERSHIP

Is PAKSTRAN project producing results (outputs) that are sustainable, as well as nationally managed and owned?

Strong partnerships with key stakeholders throughout the project cycle

Institutional capacity development and strengthening of national systems to sustain results and build resilience

Phase-out plan developed and implemented with key stakeholders to sustain outcomes after UNDP’s contribution (i.e.

resources) ceases

EXEMPLARY (5)

HIGH (4)

SATISFACTORY (3)

POOR (2)

INADEQUATE (1)

The project is fully nationally owned and run, and is producing

results that are planned for

sustainability and are likely to be sustainable

The project is producing results that are planned

for sustainability and are under national

ownership

The project is on track to produce results that are sustainable, nationally

owned, and support national capacity

development

The project has unclear or problematic plans for

sustainability and transition to national ownership

The project does not have plans for sustainability

and transition to national ownership


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SATISFACTORY (3)

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