presentation of the steering committee session from 22 october 2014

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III meeting of the Steering Committee

22 October 2014

Modernization of Local Public Services in the Republic of

Moldova

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• Based on bilateral governmental negotiations between Moldova and Germany, November 2009

• Duration - 6 years: 1/2010 – 12/2015

• Main institutional counterparts: Ministry of Regional Development and Construction and Regional Development Agencies

• German contribution: EUR 17.9 million• Technical assistance – EUR 10.6 million• German Support for Investment – EUR 7.3 million

• Co-financing from Romanian Government – EUR 0.7 million• Co-financing from Swedish Government – EUR 5.5 million• Co-financing from European Union – EUR 5.0 million

Modernization of local public services in the Republic of Moldova

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• Improvement of local public services in the Republic of Moldova through support to regional

and local actors in adjusting local needs to regional and national priorities.

The overall goal of the project

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Intervention Area 1 – Local Public Services

Progress 1 June – 30 September 2014Priorities for 1 October – 31 December 2014


Chişinău, 22 October 2014

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• Planned activities lead to achieving the Result of

Intervention Area 1:

Local Public Authorities effectively cooperate and manage improvements of local public services (water supply and sanitation, solid waste management and energy efficiency of public buildings) in the selected

communities in pilot Rayons.

Basic Assumption

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Efficient Local Public

Services

Support Model

A ComprehensiveApproach

… for enhancedsustainability

Efficient LocalPublic

Services

1. Integrated local

planning and programming

2. Improvement of cooperationbetween LPAs

3. Investmentsto optimize

infrastructure to provide

localpublic

services

4. Increasingcapacities of

LPAs and service

providers

5. Mobilization andawareness raising of the population

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Improvement of WSS services in Riscani Rayon

Improvement of WSS services in Cahul Rayon

Improvement of WSS services in Leova Rayon

Energy Efficiency of public buildings, Orhei rayon, Orhei Regional Hospital

Energy Efficient Street Lighting in Soroca Rayon

Improvement of Solid Waste Management services in Soldanesti,

Rezina and Floresti Rayons

Energy Efficiency of public buildings, Nisporeni rayon, Nisporeni Regional

Hospital

Harta sursă: MDRC

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Local planning and programming

Inter-municipal cooperation

InvestmentCapacity building

Community mobilization

0

5

10Situation by 30 Sep-tember 2014

WSS Cahul

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0

5

10Situation by 30 September 2014

WSS Riscani

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0

5

10

Situation by 30 Sep-tember 2014

WSS Leova

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Intercommunity cooperation

InvestmentCapacity development


0

5

10

Situation by Sep-tember 30, 2014

SWM Soldanesti, Rezina

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0

5

10Situation by 30 September 2014

SWM Floresti

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0

5

10

Situation by 30 September 2014

EE Tatarauca Veche

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0

5

10


EE Orhei

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0

5

10


EE Nisporeni

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Overview of progress achieved within pilot projects in IA1 1 June to 30 September 2014

Progress level

July 1 - September 30

Estimating implementation level in % (2010-2015) 85% 25% 40% 45% 60%

WSS Progress level

Riscani July 1 - September 30

Estimating implementation level in % (2010-2015) 60% 10% 53% 35% 45%Progress level







4 4

N/A

3

WSS Leova3 N/A N/A N/A

2

3 2SWM Floresti

3

SWM Soldanesti and Rezina

3 3 3

3 3 2 3 2

CM

WSS Cahul3 2 2 3 3

Intervention Area/IA 1 Pilot Projects

LPP IMC INVM CB

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Overview of progress achieved in pilot projects of the IA1 1 June to 30 September 2014

Progress level

July 1 – September 30Estimating implementation

level in % (2010-2015) 35% 60% 100% 80% 90% 73%Progress level


level in % (2010-2015) 10% N/A 45% 75% 25% 39%Progress level


level in % (2010-2015) 0% N/A 25% 0% 0% 25%Progress level

July 1 – September 30

Estimating implementation level in % (2010-2015) 37% 43% 48% 41% 37% 44%

EE TataraucaVeche

3 3 4 3

2 3

EE Nisporeni

EE Orhei2 N/A 2 3 2

TOTAL3 3 3 3

N/A N/A 2 N/A N/A N/A

2

3 3

CM TotalIntervention Area/Pilot Projects IA 1

LPP IMC INVM CB

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• Signing MoU to implement GIS projects.

• Providing support to RDAs in implementing GIS projects under the 5 elements.

• Organizing workshops with partners to develop the work plan for 2015.

• Launching and organizing public procurement in all pilot projects.

Priorities for October – December 2014

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• Transfer and consolidation of ownership of local and regional partners to implement pilot projects.

• The low number of bids and the low quality of technical documentation prepared by LPAs.

• The lack of synchronization of national standards and norms to European standards.

• Dividing the initial pilot project to improve SWM services in Soldanesti, Rezina and Floresti into two pilot projects.

• Implementation of changes in national legislation on the establishment of new forms of inter-municipal cooperation - inter-municipal enterprise.

• The final decision of the partners on applying necessary arrangements to support project implementation from the Energy Efficiency Fund takes some time.

Main Challenges

Issu

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Questions and answers

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Intervention Area 2 – Regional planning and programming


Chisinau, 22 October 2014

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• Planned activities lead to achieving the Result of the

Intervention Area 2:

Regional and local public authorities effectively plan strategic investment in selected priority sectors: energy efficiency in public buildings (EE); solid

waste management (SWM); water supply and sanitation (WSS); local and regional roads (RLR).

Basic Assumption

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Targets

• 11 Regional Sector Programmes (WSS, SWM, EE, RLR) for the three development regions (North, Center, South) developed and approved (Note: in the DR South the SWM programme has already been developed).

• Development of 39 investment projects for funding equivalent to a total budget of EUR 102.9 million.

• All projects will be developed based on regional/local sector planning and in accordance with national sector priorities and strategies.

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Regional sector planning and programming

Intervention Area → Sector↓

Regional sector planning Project development

Energy Efficiency in public buildings

• 3 RSP approved by RDC North, Centre and South (Feb 2014)

• 33 possible project concepts (PPC) were reviewed and presented at regional sector working groups (RSWG).

• 33 energy analysis reports for the 33 PPCs are developed and presented to MRDC; out of which 13 are to be prioritized by interministerial committees to be developed for the next phase of viable projects concepts (VPC).

Solid Waste Management

• 2 RSP approved by RDC North and Centre (Feb 2014)

• 3 feasibility studies for the 3 areas of SWM and proper environmental impact assessments ongoing.

• 3 PPC (1 PPC per region - which includes information on waste composition, analysis of the current situation and the selected location for the landfill) consulted and promoted.

• Landfill location for the South SWM zone (Cahul, Taraclia, Cantemir) approved.

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Regional sector planning and programming

Intervention Area → Sector↓

Regional sector planning

Project development

Water Supply and Sanitation

• 3 RSP approved by RDC North, Centre and South (June 2014)

• 32 PPC were developed and submitted to the MRDC for coordination.

• Study field visits to examine PPC proposed.

Regional and Local Roads

• As a result of three meetings of the RSWG (the third occurred during the reporting period), RSP projects for each development region were developed and submitted for comments to the MRDC and RDA.

• The methodology for establishing road corridors and cells has been discussed with the Ministry of Regional Development and Construction and the Ministry of Transport and Road Infrastructure.

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Local Initiatives

1 Concepts

2 Outline design

3 Elaboration

4 Finalisation

Regional Sector Programmes

Project proposals &

ideas

Possible concept > Viable concept > Ready-to-go projects

SWM - 6 WSS - 45EE - 121RLR - 26

SWM - 6 WSS - 31EE - 65RLR -18

SWM - 3 WSS - 18 EE - 24 RLR - 18

SWM 3 (~26 MEUR)WSS - 12 (~25 MEUR)EE - 12 (~12 MEUR)RLR - 12 (~40 MEUR)

Total 39 (~103 MEUR) SWM = Solid Waste Management, WSS = Water Supply and Sanitation, EE = Energy efficiency in public buildings, RLR = Regional and local roads, MEUR = Million €

Projects pipeline – priority areas

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Estimated investment for financing projects from RSP

Sector Documentation Number of ready-

to-go projects

M € (indicative

value)

Energy Efficiency in public buildings

The implementation phase of the Regional Sector Programme. Development phase of energy efficiency analysis reports in accordance with established standards.

12 11.8

Solid Waste Management

The implementation phase of the Regional Sector Programme. The development phase includes feasibility study, environmental impact analysis, conceptual design.

3 26.1

Water Supply and Sanitation

The implementation phase of the Regional Sector Programme. The development phase includes feasibility study, environmental management plan, conceptual design.

12 25

Regional and Local Roads

The implementation phase of the Regional Sector Programme. The development phase includes feasibility study, environmental management plan, conceptual design.

12 x 15 km (180km)

40

102.9

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Intervention Area IA2Regional

sectorplanning

Project development

Capacity building

Total

EE in public buildings

Progress level 4 2 3 3June 1 – September 30

Estimating implementation level % (2010-2015) 100% 55% 50% 68%

SWM



RLR



WSS



CSPS

Progress level 4 N/A 3 4June 1 – September 30

Estimating implementation level % (2010-2015) 30% N/A 35% 33%

TOTAL



Overview of the progress achieved in the IA2 1 June to 30 September 2014

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• Evaluation of possible project concepts in the EE, SWM and WSS fields within interministerial committees’ sessions.

• Activities of selected projects development (field visits, (pre)feasibility studies , environmental impact assessment, etc.) and creation of working groups on each project.

• Submission for approval by the Regional Development Councils of the three sector programmes in the field of RLR, including public consultation in all three regions.

• Updating and presentation of the Guide on development of investment projects and adaptation to the 4 sectors; best practices incorporated.

• Elaboration and development of tools integrating gender and social issues, testing them in the EE and SWM field.

• Enhanced dialogue with potential donors.

Activities planned for October to December 2014

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• Regional sector programmes identify various proposals on sector reforms needed for some better framework conditions for coherent and coordinated implementation. This requires a substantial increase in structured political dialogue within and between involved ministries and national agencies.

• Implementation of regional sector programmes require medium-term financial planning within a more strategic approach, both in terms of existing national funds as well as of support from Moldova's development partners.

• The limited resources of technical assistance of the project for the development of all project concepts identified.

Main challenges

Issu

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Interdisciplinary aspects


Chisinau, 22 October 2014

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Interdisciplinary activities conducted

• In the field of Complementary Private Sector Support, in close cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry,

A programme was launched on capacity building of CCI representatives in the field of public procurement.

A database on sector enterprises was started being created.

• In the field of Cross-Border Cooperation support was offered to:

Develop a draft of the Government Decision on the establishment of the management and control system.

Develop proposals for adjusting internal rules of the institutions responsible for cross-border cooperation programs 2014-2020 according to the EU Regulation on common rules for cross-border cooperation programmes.

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• In support of and in cooperation with the Academy of Public Administration (APA),

The qualifying period for the 8 students selected by the APA was completed. They had the opportunity to enhance their practical skills in sector regional planning and programming.

Capacity building in the fields of regional development, communication and motivation, leadership in public administration is ongoing.

• In the field of Communication,

Grant implementation to support coverage of regional development activities was completed. It was provided to Independent Press Association (API).

Capacity building of MRDC and RDA representatives in communicating on regional development issues continued.

SIADR system was installed and configured, beneficiaries trained .

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• In the field of Evaluation and results based monitoring (RBM),

Assistance was offered to review the Memorandum of Understanding, logical frameworks matrices, matrices of risk evidence and implementation plans for all pilot projects.

The support mission on broader integration of RBM issues in the current M & E system in the field of regional development was finalised.

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Overview of the progress within the IA2, inter-disciplinary issues for the period 1 June to 3 September 2014

• As a result of the mid-term MLPS Monitoring Mission, it was decided to create the Policy Advisory Unit.

Intervention Area 2 APA CBC Communication M&EHorizontal

Aspects of RD

Progress Level 4 4 4 3 3

1 June - 30 September


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• Capacity building in public procurement for CCI representatives, updating the database on sector enterprises.

• Organization of the national conference ‘Cross-border cooperation: achievements and prospects for the Republic of Moldova’.

• Development of proposals for operating regulations of the regional office of cross-border cooperation and for regulations on the co-financing system for cross-border cooperation programmes.

• Continued support for APA in developing training materials and/or providing training in areas such as regional development, leadership in public administration.

• Capacity building of journalists, of MRDC and RDAs representatives in terms of communication in the field of regional development.

• Implementation and ongoing monitoring of the revised RBM system for pilot projects.

• Presentation of the final report on the integration of RBM in the M & E system in the field of regional development.

Main activities planned for October – December 2014

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Main Challenges

• Different perceptions of journalists and civil servants on public communication about regional development.

• Delayed start of the EU project on improving statistics on regional development that could influence the more substantial review of the current system of M & E in terms of RBM.

• No assessment of the current Regional Development Strategy before upgrading it.

• Parliamentary elections that could delay some decision-making processes in the field.

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• 11th Progress Report on MLPS can be accessed at http://serviciilocale.md/doc.php?l=ro&idc=69&id=938&t=/Rapoarte-de-progres/Raport-de-progres-nr-11-iunie-septembrie-2014

• Presentation of the Steering Committee Session: http://www.slideshare.net/GIZMoldova/prezentare-mspl-comitet-director-din-22-octombrie-2014

• Regional Sector Programs can be found at : http://serviciilocale.md/pageview.php?l=ro&idc=94&id=694&t=/Cadru-legal-si-institutional/Dezvoltare-regionala/Programe-Regionale-Sectoriale/

• The Annual Work Plan for 2014 can be accessed at http://serviciilocale.md/public/files/2014_02_20_MLPS_Annual_Plan_2014_IA1IA2_LB_ROM_FINAL.pdf 24/09/2013

Main documents of the SC Session

http://serviciilocale.md/doc.php?l=ro&idc=69&id=938&t=/Rapoarte-de-progres/Raport-de-progres-nr-11-iunie-septembrie-2014

http://serviciilocale.md/doc.php?l=ro&idc=69&id=938&t=/Rapoarte-de-progres/Raport-de-progres-nr-11-iunie-septembrie-2014

http://www.slideshare.net/GIZMoldova/prezentare-mspl-comitet-director-din-22-octombrie-2014




http://serviciilocale.md/pageview.php?l=ro&idc=94&id=694&t=/Cadru-legal-si-institutional/Dezvoltare-regionala/Programe-Regionale-Sectoriale/



http://serviciilocale.md/public/files/2014_02_20_MLPS_Annual_Plan_2014_IA1IA2_LB_ROM_FINAL.pdf

http://serviciilocale.md/public/files/2014_02_20_MLPS_Annual_Plan_2014_IA1IA2_LB_ROM_FINAL.pdf

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