presentation on innovations in community based procurement
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Presentation made with Payal Madan during the 2010 Fiduciary Forum organised by World Bank in Washington DC USA. Based on a research study conducted in 4 projects in India.TRANSCRIPT
Innovative Approaches to Community Based Procurement in South Asia
A.K.Kalesh Kumar & Payal Malik MadanSouth Asia Regional Procurement Services, World Bank
2010 Fiduciary ForumWashington DC
Background
Based on a 2009 study sponsoredBy WB-Norwegian GovernanceTrust Fund in 3 CDD Projects and one Local Self Government System in India, and
Outcomes of a South Asia Regional Workshop on “ Community Based Procurement: Learning from Field” organised in New Delhi, India in October 2009
Structure of Presentation
• Part I- Findings on Procurement Performance
and Enabling Factors
• Part II- Innovations in Community Based
Procurement identified by the study
• Part III- Panel shares experiences and
open session for questions
Stages Selection Criteria Sample
Project
Projects with CDD component
Duration of projects and sib-projects
Regional variations
State responsiveness to Participate in the study
MPDPIP
Closed
(2000-08)
APIKP
Active
(2003-09)
TNVKP
Active
(2005-11)
Local Self Governments
Under Kerala PRI
(on going)
Districts
Distance from the State capital (on the
assumption that distance and development
inputs are linked)
Chattarpur
Rewa
Ananthpur, Medak,
Vizag
Cuddalore,
Thiruvarur
Thiruvananthapuram
Thrissur
Block
Distance from the District head-quarters (based
on the assumption that distance and
development inputs are linked)
2 2 2 2
Village
Distance from the district head-quarters (based
on the assumption that distance and
development inputs are linked)
20 13 16 12
Sub-projects
Sub projects that met all Projects
Completed and audited sub-projects
Distance from district Headquarters;
Demonstrated group participation Sub projects
where beneficiaries
(i) Participated on all phases of the project cycle;
(ii) Had direct control over project funds; and
(iii) Received technical and social facilitation
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Z category
sub projects
delivering
common
goods and
services
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Sub projects
delivering
common goods
and services;
leading to income
generation,
encouraging
livelihood at
family and
individual level
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Sub projects
delivering common
goods and services;
leading to income
generation,
encouraging
livelihood at family
and individual level
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Sub projects
delivering
common goods
and services;
Study Scope
Coverage limited to 3 livelihoods projects and 1 Local Self Govt. System
Examined only completed sub projects and hence findings, ratings and conclusions influenced by this purposive selection
Limited study sample, difficulty to draw conclusions on larger, project wide scale
Study Limitations
Study Methodology
Qualitative study
Semi Structured Questionnaires used for measuring procurement performance, community participation, need prioritization, capacity enhancement, governance, and sustainabilityin the subprojects
Rating Scale
On a scale of 1 to 5. on a worst and best case scenario, all performances were rated. The best practice scenario depicts what is envisaged as per the project manual or Legal agreementsand Procurement/ Community operation Manuals.
Study Methodology
Models of Community Based Procurement found by Study
www.CDD details www.CBP details
Category I- Family Based Private asset Generating Procurement
Category III- NGO Based Procurement Support Agency Type Procurement for CDD Implementation
Category IV-Third Party Contracted but communitymonitored Procurement
Category II-Village Organization Based Force Account Type Procurement
Involvement of Communityin Procurement Processes
- Designing subprojects
- Decision making for selection of subprojects
- Appointing committees responsible for Procurement and Financial Management
- Managing Funds
- Reviewing results through internal (Social Audit Committee) and external audits.
- Making payments for procured items
- Operation and Maintenance of Subproject
Procurement Performance against Procurement Cycle by Sub projects
Communities excel in identifying needs and in the planning stages
Performance on market search for bidders, tendering, tender opening and evaluation was poor
Participation of stakeholders for ensuring right procurement outcome seen in high rating in Awards and Completion
Despite poor performance in certain stages, outcomes were good and high scores were seen for completion, project implementation quality and VfM, compared to conventional procurement cycle,
Procurement Rating
Savings between 12% - 56% as compared to PWD/RES estimates
Average time taken for completion of subprojects is 6 Months or less, saving 40 – 50% in time
Value for Money Analysis in Sub Projects
For the most part, no contractors were involved-resulted in savings of profits and some of the taxes
Savings in costs generated through efficient use of raw material through timely delivery, reducing waste and saving on storage costs, volunteercommunity labor and labor at lower than market rates
Practice of Relationship Based Procurementlead to further saving and post implementation support
How CBP Delivers VfM and Successful Outcomes
Near universal usage of the facilities and assets
Continuous involvement of community groups in O&M of the facilities-user rates and monthly meets
Success and sustainability directly related to the intensity of the need addressed at the
Community’s end
Ownership & Sustainability
Rating on Governance and Accountability
Important indicators of good governance include participation in Decision-making and implementation, accountability, transparency,Responsiveness, efficiency and equity
A Flexible FM arrangement: rating in subprojects
Funds were directly channeled into the hands of communities with a strong emphasis on information disclosure and transparency especially for project budgets, contracting and procurement
Broad categories of funds were made available and communities could use their discretion to make consensual investments
To generate cost savings, improve ownership and accountability communities were expected to contribute a fixed share of the project cost.
Findings on Financial Management Arrangement
Findings onFinancial Management Arrangement
Funds were disbursed in multiple tranches upon completion of milestones.
Other than external audits, local level finance and audit committees constituting community beneficiaries verified utilization.
These arrangements have instilled confidence and built Community capacity to regulate fund flow, plan, budget and procure to manage Sound credit management and access to credit from banks
Enabling Factors-an effective entry point activity for gaining confidence of the target poor-use of participatory tools in target group identification - use of positive discrimination measures like mandated membership of women in decision making bodies-ensuring most strategic need for the group as a whole is prioritized- choosing a good facilitation team- intensive capacity building of the beneficiaries - ensuring consensual decision making in procurement and financial management - free access to information, documentation and record
keeping for the group, families and village
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PART IIInnovations in
Community Based Procurement
RBP is a recent concept: In RBP, the communities establish a mutually beneficial and accountable commercial relationship with the supplier. RBP Approach argue that risk and crisis can be better managed and resolved through mutual dependability.
In the sub projects reviewed by the study, the community opting for RBP based on trust and inter dependability shown to have ensured quality of materials, Just-in-Time Supply and efficient post delivery servicing.
Relationship Based Procurement (RBP) influencing Procurement Outcomes
RBP in Action…Working with Suppliers to Achieve Innovative and Cost Effective Solutions
Some 100 kms. away from district
head quarters, the only available
resources available in Obari are the natural resources:
the river, land and forest
As part MPDPIP, the income generation activity for SHG planned was:
using the river water for irrigation of the surrounding lands. However,
the challenges were, fields were at a height of 6 meters and
1.5 km away from the river.
SHG approached vendors with this unique requirement. Among
3 Suppliers approached, Sanjay Agrico, the villagers took the
challenge of assembling pump manufactured by Greaves and rail
pipes manufactured by Reliance.
RBP in Action… Working with Suppliers to Achieve Innovative and Cost Effective Solutions
The pump failed on the day of
inauguration! Supplier through in-house
R&D came up with another solution which was a modified
auto rickshaw engine which had the capacity to pump the
water up to the needed height. Surprisingly, this unconventional
solution worked!
The SHG had successfully implemented the work with nearly
a 50% cost savings, passed on by Supplier (RBP working!) and
the Supplier had created a credible market where private
individuals are opting for their innovative solution, not a
registered trade mark (again RBP at work!)
RBP in Action… A Buy Back Arrangement Delivering VfM for Silk Weavers
Mahan Laxmi SHG started the
livelihoods initiative by extending
$100 loans to 15 poor women members of
the village depended on their household looms
The next big step was SHG deciding to join Silk Federation Group. “…
there was resource mapping done in the village and we decided to
federate as group to work for ourselves and not for the
Muddalali (Moneylender)…”who first loaned money to the poor to buy
raw material from him and then bought back their produce for servicing
the interest on the original loan!
As some members wanted the traditional machines, and others the
Jacobean ones, SHG did a market survey to get rate estimates to guide
the members for these individual purchases. A manufacturer of machines
and yarn was identified through this process.
in Action… A Buy Back Arrangement
Delivering VfM for Silk Weavers
RBPOffer to procure yarn in bulk and directing new
members for machines were the negotiation points
for SHG
A weekly run of service mechanic, free oil and servicing and delivery of yarn at door step were the counter offers from the supplier
A 30% savings on cost of yarn and the good manners of the supplier and service mechanic resulted in an instant establishment of Relationship Based Procurement
SHG has proudly announced that they supply to 2 leading Silk SareeShow Rooms in Chennai- Chennai Silks and Mudra Sons- another spin off from the good business SHG had offered the Supplier…And the Procurement Committee still travels to the city- Trichy every month to verify the rates!!
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Innovations in Community Procurement:Posters replacing Manual for Community
Entry Point Activity (EPA)Entry Point Activities chosen to generate interest, participationamongst target communities and establish project credibilitythrough addressing dire needs.
-In MPDPIP a ‘Z’ Category of subproject that providedstrategic Public Goods and Services;
-In TNERP entry point intervention focused on servicesfor the Disabled
-In APIKP entry point was revival of erstwhile SHGs.
Innovations in Community Procurement“Parity Charts” help Community and Suppliers to engage in
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The project team organized village and district level meetings with suppliers to establish linkages, understand product specifications and their prices.
Selected community representatives from all villages were invited to identify and shortlist their needs. Local suppliers were identified and listed with the positive and negative aspects of their quality and service
Local suppliers were identified and listed with the positive and negative aspects of their quality and service.
Invitations were sent to the short listed suppliers for a publicdemonstration and negotiations.
The suppliers presented their products, prices, offers, service arrangements etc. Factors like service, guarantee,transportation cost, and payment conditions were noted. A comparative Parity Chart was made after these meetings, to facilitate decision-making bythe community members.
Innovations in Community Procurement
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“Parity Charts” help Community and Suppliers to engage in
Highly motivated and trained Implementation team Institutionalized through:
- State of art recruitment leading to selection
- Subsequent progressive trainings in areas of attitude, participatory approach to development
- Field exposures
-Incentives for staff retention
Capacity Building, Technical Support & facilitationBuilding an enabling environment through right facilitation team
In all villages in Tamilnadu a multi color poster on whom and how to approach for complaints is placed at important areas
The Problem Tree has name, telephone number of officer and time for response to be received by the complainant. Next escalation point with similar details are Also given up to State Project Director
If the complaint is not addressed even at the SPD level,the Last recourse msited in all villages across the state is [email protected]!- the TTL with a timeline of 14 days to respond!!
A Problem Tree ensures better Governance and Accountability in TN Villages
Credits