Project id: Duration: 2007 2009 Component (myff)

Annexes

Multi-Annual Work Plan (or RRF/Logframe)

Communities Programme 2008 Annual Work Plan

EXPECTED OUTPUTS and indicators including annual targets		PLANNED ACTIVITIES List all activities and shortly describe each	TIMEFRAME								RESPONSIBLE PARTY		PLANNED BUDGET (USD)
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HARD PIPELINE PROJECTS
Thematic Area: TRANSFORMING LIVELIHOODS (LG)
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, TACIS FUNDED “ENHANCING INDIVIDUAL INCOMES AND IMPROVING LIVING STANDARDS IN THE KHATLON REGION OF TAJIKISTAN”
CPAP Output 1: Capacity for Entrepreneurship CPAP Output 2: Sustainable Local Capital CPAP Output 4: Safe Drinking Water for the Rural Poor Project Goal: Reducing the poverty level in Khatlon region through innovative economic development initiatives based on existing Community-Based Organizations Specific Objectives: Improvement of agricultural market chain and productivity; Social integration of marginalized groups into income generating activities; Access to clean drinking water improved with the help of local resources; Local governance system supporting economic growth Project Outputs: 1. Agricultural productivity and the market chain improved 2. Marginalized groups socially integrated and mobilized into income generating activities 3. Communities have sustained access to clean drinking water 4. A local governance system supporting economic growth Target: Improved opportunities for income generation in 13 Jamoats of Khatlon district, integration of marginalized groups, access to clean drinking water and local governance. Results for 2008: 13 small agro-processing workshops (canning, bottling, dairy products, honey production, wheat-mills, fruit-dryers) established; 5 drinking water supply systems, and 2 irrigation schemes rehabilitated; 10 greenhouses with bucket dripping & heating (biomass) systems, and roof-catchments established; 3 toolbanks established; 6 small-workshops (hands-on) thru grants established; 4 DDCs established and capacity built (training & operation); trainings provided to DFs, and community; At least 3 Water User Associations established; About 80 poor households are provided with bucket drip feed and roof catchments irrigation systems; 13 demo plots organized (similar to FFS model) and diversification of crops put in place with composting and conservation techniques; Project Indicators: At least 13 agro-processing workshops with storage facilities established in Jamoats; At least 4 small scale irrigation system rehabilitated and number of ha of land irrigated based on alternative methods; At least 13 farm cooperatives with demo-plots based on Farm Field school model established in Jamoats; At least 13 Business advisory centers created and counseling services provided; At least 1,300 marginalized groups in Jamoats involved in income generating activities; At least 6 drinking water supply system sustainably operational, providing 22000 inhabitants with clean drinking At least 22000 inhabitants provided with trainings about health and sanitation; At least 2,500 people are aware about land rights and labor migration; At least 4 new JRCs and 4 DDCs established and effective governance ensured through community participation in development initiatives.		Agricultural productivity and the market chain improved Farmer field schools, demonstration plots and innovative farming methods established Establishment of Farm cooperatives and formation of Agricultural Tool Banks Improved irrigation Set up of small scale agro-processing workshops and agriculture storage facilities; Marginalized groups socially integrated and mobilized into income generating activities Providing business advisory and counselling services under Jamoat Resource Centers Reintegrating marginalized groups through hands-on and workshop-based skills training Communities have sustained access to clean drinking water Physical rehabilitation of drinking water systems Ensuring sustainability of the system Health promotion and community mobilization A local governance system supporting economic growth Establishing and strengthening JRCs and DDCs Building capacity of local authorities for more responsiveness and accountability	X X X X		X X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X X		X ` X X X X X X		UNDP Communities Programme, NGOs, Local Dehkan Farms, Local private companies, Construction companies, local authorities, ADF, NGO training providers, JRCs, BAICs, Operators and owners of the system SES and HLSC			Indicative budget: 977,077 US$ TRAC: 201,657 US$ TACIS Cost sharing: 775,420 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 306,519 US$ Output 2: 92,568 US$ Output 3: 221,541 US$ Output 4: 35,604 US$ Total Programme: 656,232 US$ Management: 320,845 US$
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, IDA FUNDED “COMMUNITY AGRICULTURE AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PROJECT IN RASHT VALLEY”
CPAP Output 1: Capacity for Entrepreneurship CPAP Output 2: Sustainable Local Capital Project Goal: Build the productive assets of rural communities in selected mountain watersheds, in ways which sustainably increase productivity and curtail degradation of fragile lands and ecosystems Specific Objectives: Productivity of lands owned by farmers improved Degradation of lands halted and ecosystem in target area improved Public infrastructure improved; Project Outputs: 1. Farm productivity Improvement; 2. Land Resource Management; 3. Rural Infrastructure Investment; Target : 8 jamoats of Jergatol and Tajikabad districts with around 40,000 inhabitants will benefit from the project Results for 2008: In 8 Jamoats of Jergatol and Tajikabad districts, public infrastructure, which improves the land resources and farm productivity, will be rehabilitated and improved; Project Indicators: At least 30,000 inhabitants of 8 jamoats get benefit from project on various type of investment; At least 16 extension agents are providing consultation to farmers; 47 summer pastures rehabilitated to protect the lands from erosion; At least 22 irrigation and 21drinking water projects implemented in communities; At least 3,000 beneficiaries get extension services on better farming; Number of 25 feeder roads, 2 bridges, rehabilitated in communities; At least 5 micro-hydro power stations and 1 bio-gas installed for protection of environment from cutting-off trees and bushes; At least 3,000 beneficiaries got access to credits for farm productivity improvement and land resource management through established regional MFI; Investment in farm productivity among project participants equivalent to 200,000 USD after 2 years of project implementation. Land resource management subprojects cover 4,500 ha; At least 380 CIGs established Awareness of CIGs raised on land right issues particularly for land resource management component; Round tables conducted for discussion of results on farm productivity and land resource management components;		Productivity of lands owned by farmers improved: Conducting initial communication meetings; Baseline survey Preparation of community action plan Prioritization of needs on farm productivity improvement Initiation of sub-projects by common interest groups Degradation of lands halted and ecosystem in target area improved: Baseline survey; Preparation of community action plan; Prioritization of needs on land resource management; Initiation of sub-projects by common interest groups; Monitoring and evaluation; Public infrastructure improved: Baseline survey; Preparation of community action plan; Prioritization of needs on rural infrastructure investment; Initiation of sub-projects by common interest groups; Monitoring and evaluation;	X X X X X Х X		X X Х Х		Х Х				UNDP Communities Programme, Unit under Ministry of Agriculture and Environment Protection, NGOs, Local authorities, Local Construction companies, PMU		Indicative budget: 545,815 US$ TRAC: 75,825 US$ IDA Cost sharing: 469,990 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 0 US$ Output 2: 152,661 US$ Output 3: 211,261 US$ Total Programme: 363,922 US$ Management: 181,893 US$
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, CIDA FUNDED PROJECT “ENHANCING AGRICULTURAL GOVERNANCE IN TAJIKISTAN”
CPAP Output 1: Capacity for Entrepreneurship Project Goal: To contribute to rural poverty alleviation and agricultural growth by facilitating the reform of current agricultural governance and the transition towards a sustainable and professional agricultural sector in Tajikistan. Specific Objectives: Strengthening farmers’ associations and enabling participatory decision-making among farmers; Enhancing of independence of farmers from suppliers and investors through provision of agricultural inputs; Increasing the voice of farmers in national policymaking; Improvement of institutional linkages and communication between policy making institution and farmers; Project Outputs: 1. Enhanced capacity of farmers’ associations to influence on the reform process; 2. Enhanced independence of farmers from local powerful investors and suppliers; 3. Effectively integrated farmers’ needs and interests in agrarian policy development process; 4. Farm debt resolution effectively communicated to all stakeholders in a transparent manner; Target : 4 jamoats of two districts of Khatlon region namely Shahrituz and Farkhor district will benefit from the project and above 100 farmers will improve their productivity and management through the project; Results for 2008: Two tool banks with necessary tools and equipment for farmers established, agricultural inputs such as seeds, fertilizers, minerals provided, Decree #111 disseminated among farmers, capacity of NADF built, Information Market Centre improved, 4 irrigation system rehabilitated, 4 WUAs established, study tour and round tables conducted; Project Indicators: 2 new Associations of Dehkan Farm (ADF) in 2 pilot districts established; At least 20 farmers are the members of the Association in each district; At least 10 series of trainings for all members of association is conducted on various subjects; At least for 50 farmers access to agricultural information, training and advice improved; At least 2 Tool Banks are created with necessary equipment and tools for farmers; At least 2 irrigation/drainage systems rehabilitated; At least by 10% the productivity of 913 ha of land increased; Capacity 5 existing Information Centers built; At least 120 temporary and permanent jobs created; At least 200,000 population of 2 pilot districts raised their awareness about land rights and Government Decree #111;	Enhanced capacity of farmers’ associations to influence on the reform process Establishment of Local Farmers Association; Capacity Building of new LFA; Enhanced independence of farmers from local powerful investors and suppliers Improving access to the extension services and to agriculture infrastructure; Provision of agricultural inputs (tools, seeds); Effectively integrated farmers’ needs and interests in agrarian policy development process; Capacity building of NADF and establishment of Market and Information Centers; Conducting of policy reform discussion forums and round tables; Farm debt resolution effectively communicated to all stakeholders in a transparent manner Development of Communication strategy; Organization of Information meetings and consultation;			X X X X X X		X X X X X X		X X X X X		X X X		UNDP Communities Programme, Ministry of Agriculture, National Association of Dehqan Farms NGOs, training providers, ADFs, Local private companies, local authorities, SRC, Office of President, International and National Consultants		Indicative budget: 737,792 US$ TRAC: 109,407 US$ CIDA Cost sharing: 628,385 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 29,450 US$ Output 2: 210,292 US$ Output 3: 109,421 US$ Output 4: 200,602 US$ Total Programme: 549, 765 US$ Management: 188,027 US$
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, DFID FUNDED PROJECT “ZARAFSHAN VALLEY INITATIVE”
CPAP Output 1: Capacity for Entrepreneurship CPAP Output 2: Sustainable Local Capital CPAP Output 3: Improved Environment for Business Project Goal: Decrease poverty and improve living conditions among the 270,000 inhabitants in isolated Zarafshan Valley. Project Outputs: 1. Adequate information systems for planning, identifying priorities and coordinating development in place 2. Public services delivery improved through efficient management of resources 3. Livelihoods and employment opportunities enhanced Target : 3 districts and 24 jamoats of Zeravshan valley will benefit from the project with more than 270,000 inhabitants Results for 2008: Draft district development plan widely circulated among civil society and private sector, capacity mapping survey and citizen report card alongside with baseline survey results will be reflected in DDP, capacity to process and analyze data for DDP will be in place, DDCs will develop lessons learned on implementation of baseline survey, JRC annual conference on impact analysis of activities, capacity of gender committees of JRCs will be strengthened, DDCs start resource mobilization, community action plans will be followed, MFI continue operation, study tour on BAICs, Project Indicators: Strengthened linkages between central government, the regional administration, and local government; Increase of participation of civil society in policy processes and impact monitoring; The first district development plan; Strengthened capacity of district level administration to monitor poverty and plan for poverty reduction; Baseline survey designed and implemented, indicators agreed with each District; Accurate analyzable information available on economic and social situation and trends; Citizen report card mechanism in place; 24 Jamoat Resource Centres established and operating effectively; More balanced representation of women in JRCs (40%); Women are represented on the Executive Board of at least 20JRCs. District development councils established, operating; Priorities for social rehabilitation identified and agreed based on JRC, DDC and District authority interaction; Communal services and social and economic infrastructure rehabilitated and maintenance ensured; Communication between service providers and users will be improved through the formation of user groups, for e.g. WUCs, PTAs. Improved measures in place for disaster risk mitigation and mine risk reduction; MFI established as a micro loan organization and operating effectively; Sustainable capacity for providing small business development services and farming advisory services in place in 2 districts; At least 4,000 loans disbursed, extended to beneficiaries, of whom 30% are women. Increased non-tobacco agricultural yields and livestock production; Food security of the population in the target jamoats improved; Increased proportion of migrants’ remittances invested in infrastructure or business; Capacity of labour migrant families in financial planning and household budgeting improved. Sustainable capacity for providing employable skills in place in 2 districts; At least 40% of courses aim to create job opportunities for women; Information gaps among communities, especially women in areas of importance to them have been identified and decreased	Adequate information systems for planning, identifying priorities and coordinating development in place A shared district development plan Elaboration of draft version of development plans in each district and widely circulation among stakeholders; Development and inclusion of Action Plan, Monitoring Plan, District passports, into DDP as an Annex; DDCs seek for additional resource from private sector; Results of baseline survey, capacity mapping survey and citizen report cards will be reflected in DDPs; Poverty monitoring and poverty reduction monitoring capacity Monitoring of NDS and PRS implementation at district level; Development of action plan and following based on outcomes of round tables; Reviewing lessons learnt from baseline surveys, capacity mapping survey and citizen report card systems to guide future planning of interventions; Baseline survey DDCs will develop lessons learnt on implementation of baseline survey to consider in future planning; Capacity to process and analyze data will be in place; Citizen report card mechanism Capacity to process and analyze data will be in place; Final report available and circulated among key partners; Public awareness on findings at the Jamoat level raised; An integrated workshop to disseminate key findings will guide future steps; Public services delivery improved through efficient management of resources Enhance capacity of local authorities Comparative report on key findings of CMS conducted in 2006 and 2007 will be developed and will reflect changes in capacity development of local authorities, civil society and private sector; Enhanced organizational capacities of civil society JRCs monthly coordination meetings (monthly); JRCs annual conference; Impact analysis of JRCs operations; JRCs Institutional Capacity Building Project will extend to 14 more JRCs; Capacity Building to established Gender Committees in JRCs; DDCs first coordination meeting in the valley; DDCs’ capacity in resource mobilization and fundraising; DDCs seek for additional resource from private sector; Priorities for social rehabilitation identified and agreed based on JRC, DDC and District authority interaction; The Community Action Plans for 2008 will be followed up; Priorities identified in each Jamoats will be closely reviewed for funding gaps; Communal services and social and economic infrastructure rehabilitated and maintenance ensured; Joint Hukumat, DDC, Jamoat, JRC meetings will be organized to identify sub-projects of district importance;; Workshop will be organized to discuss the sustainability mechanism in place, including the ownership of the projects; At least 40 social and economic infrastructure rehabilitated; Enhanced service delivery Delivery of public services will be improved as measured by the citizen report card survey Improved measures in place for disaster mitigation REACT monthly meetings; Review of DDP by DRMP and other REACT to ensure the reflection of disaster related aspects; Identification of new Jamoats for DRMP interventions; Livelihoods and employment opportunities enhanced A sustainable pro-poor micro-finance institution in place for the valley; MFI will continue its operations throughout the valley; Workshop will be organized among MFI staff to review the results of 1st year, and develop the 1st draft of Business Plan for 2008); The draft Business Plan for 2008 will be reviewed and approved by Board of Founders); Sustainable capacity for provision of small business and farming services; A Study Tour to Crimea will be organized for BAC staff to learn from successful experience of colleagues in Ukraine; The BACs will identify the profitable and innovative businesses; Livelihoods of poor households enhanced MFI will assess the impact of the loans on socio economic life conditions of recipients, including women; Results of impact assessment will be widely circulated among JRCs); Impact of remittances is enhanced; Remaining 7 Jamoats will be selected for extending the remittance based development approaches; IOM will identify and provide capacity building support to DDCs; IOM will review draft DDPs of each district, and based on its experience will provide recommendations to ensure efficient attraction of remmittances; Sustainable capacity to train in employable skills is available; A special pre-departure course for labor migrants: Information dissemination through mass media and publication of information materials on labour migration; Capacity to pool local training expertise is in place); Public private partnerships established to enhance the quality of available training; Improved access to land; Initiative Groups formed under each JRC will commence awareness rising campaign in their respective Jamoats); Publication materials on key information topics are disseminated to JRCs for further use of local population JRCs will regularly update information boards displayed in each Jamoat to keep communities updated of information of their primary concern);			X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X X X X X X		UNDP Communities Programme, District Development Council, JRCs, Private sector representatives SRC, Hukumats; Local NGOs UNDRMP, Local branches of MoES, partners, MLF “Rushdi Vodii Zarafshon”, BACs, IOM District Employment Centers;			Indicative budget: 3,035,474 US$ TRAC: 682,042 US$ DFID Cost sharing: 2,353,432 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 162,163 US$ Output 2: 1,354,593 US$ Output 3: 834,103 US$ Total Programme: 2,350,858 US$ Management: 684,616 US$
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, UNTFHS FUNDED PROJECT “COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EMPLOYMENT CREATION AND IMPROVED MIGRATION MANAGEMENT”
CPAP Output 1: Capacity for Entrepreneurship CPAP Output 2: Sustainable Local Capital Project Goal: To increase the level of human security of people of the Rasht region of Tajikistan Specific objective: Socio-economic and personal security of people on the move and of women that are left without income improved Project Outputs: 1. Empowering communities and in particular women through vocational training, micro-finance linked to employment creation and the mobilization of remittances (bottom-up approach). 2. Assuring protection of Tajik migrant workers and their families through better migration management (top-down approach). 3. Dissemination of information on migration and employment at the community level (bottom- up/topdown approach). Target: Migrant households in Rasht district will benefit from the project. Results for 2008: Number of micro-credits will be disseminated for migrant households, small-community development projects will be co-financed by remittances. Project Indicators: Two new JRCs with a micro-credit fund established; All staff of all existing JRCs trained on services related to migration, micro-credits for migration and re-investment of remittances; Selected JRC staff trained on “Start and Improve Your Own Business (SIYB); At least 100 women in JRC communities received training on household budgeting; At least, 200 women in JRC communities received micro-credit services and business training; Projects implemented in selected communities; Funding mechanism to stimulate investment of remittances in community projects set up in 15 selected JRCs;	Empowering communities and in particular women through vocational training, micro-finance linked to employment creation and the mobilization of remittances (bottom-up approach) The number of likely and returned migrants to receive micro-credit for income generation will have increased by 30%; The number of women to receive micro-credits and training on household budgeting will have increased by 30%; Funding for community based development projects co-financed through remittances will have increased by 50%; Assuring protection of Tajik migrant workers and their families through better migration management (top-down approach). Cooperation between stakeholders from Tajikistan and destination countries will be improved; Dissemination of information on migration and employment at the community level (bottom- up/topdown approach). At least 50 migrant workers who have been exploited abroad will have received compensation with the assistance of trade unions;			X X X X X		X X X X X		X X X X X		X X X X X		UNDP Communities Programme, NGOs, MFI, local authorities, ILO, ministry of Labour and Social Protection Regional MFI Regional MFI, JRCs, UNDP Gharm AO, MHIG ILO, MHIG, JRCs ILO, UNDP Gharm AO			Indicative budget: 266,722 US$ TRAC: 33,716 US$ UNFTHS Cost sharing: 233,006 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 157,632 US$ Output 2: 14,553 US$ Output 3: 5,121 US$ Total Programme: 177,305 US$ Management: 89,417 US$
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, TACIS FUNDED PROJECT “ADDRESSING THE SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF TRANSITION IN THE FERGHANA VALLEY –TAJIKISTAN”
CPAP Output 1: Capacity for Entrepreneurship CPAP Output 3: Improved environment for Businesses CPAP Output 4: Safe Drinking Water for the Rural Poor Project Goal: Participatory and sustainable economic and social development of vulnerable populations in Sogd Specific objective: Strengthened local organizations and partnerships that empower entrepreneurs, farmers and citizens Project outputs: 1. Improved access to skills and resources for economic livelihoods 2. Improved awareness and access to safe drinking water and sanitation 3. Strengthened partnership between local government, civil society and the private sector Target: 5 Jamoats of 3 districts in Soughd region will benefit from the project. Results for 2008: 5 BACs improved and sustained; 50 jobs created for marginalized; 50 people involved in income generating activities; 2 SMEs are developed and supported; 20 SME representatives have better business skills; 50 farmers have better knowledge of best agricultural practices through establishment 5 FFSs; 500 people received business advisory services; 125 local officials trained in planning, budgeting or monitoring; 10 members trained in female leaders’ network; 3 District Development Plans (DDP) publicly elaborated and available; Community, district and jamoat financing for DDP budget shared; 9 public hearings held on participatory planning; Project Indicators: 100 jobs created for the marginalized 100 people involved in income generating activities 5 SMEs are developed and supported 50 SME representatives have better business skills 100 farmers have better knowledge of best agricultural practices 1000 people receive business advisory services 40 percent of beneficiaries are women 5 drinking water supply system rehabilitated 10,000 local people have access to clean drinking water 8000 people have greater awareness and knowledge of health and sanitation 20 water supply systems operators trained on operations and management 5 water supply organizations equipped by necessary tools and equipment 125 local officials trained in planning, budgeting or monitoring 10 members trained in female leaders’ network 3 District Development Plans (DDP) publicly available Share of community financing for DDP budget Share of district and jamoat financing for DDP budget 9 public hearings held on participatory planning	Improved access to skills and resources for economic livelihoods Provide business advisory and agricultural extension services Support income generation activities and job creation. Improved awareness and access to safe drinking water and sanitation Improving access to clean drinking water and sewage infrastructure and ensuring sustainability of the system; Health and sanitation education on water borne and infectious diseases Strengthened partnership between local government, civil society and the private sector Strengthen partnerships between local government, civil society and the private sector Build local government capacity to plan and budget Improve information systems for planning, monitoring and evaluation of public policy			X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X		UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Khujand Area Office, NGOs, Local private construction companies, local authorities			Indicative budget: 427,766 US$ TRAC: 72,632 US$ TACIS Soughd Cost sharing: 355,134 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 186,733 US$ Output 2: 0 US$ Output 3: 123,717 US$ Total Programme: 310,450 US$ Management: 117,316 US$
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, UNDP FUNDED PROJECT “VOCATIONAL EDUCATION FOR LABOUR MIGRANTS TRAINING AND FOR THEIR SOCIO-LEGAL PROTECTION”
CPAP Output 1: Capacity for Entrepreneurship Project Goal: To assist the unemployed people in acquiring appropriate skills and professions, needed for regional labor market, and therewith assist them in improvement of their living standard Project outputs: 1. Unemployed people in target areas have enhanced their skills through modular centers within short period by using flexible modular methodologies, adjusted to the needs of the labor market; 2. Modular center branches are empowered in terms of facilities and equipment and are capable for improved service delivery; 3. Knowledge and resources basis of the trainers of Dushanbe Center as well as of its branches in Garm and Kulyab are enhanced Target: Unemployed and vulnerable population of Garm, Kulyab and Dushanbe Project Indicators: Dushanbe training center trains at least 220 unemployed, Gharm training center trains at least 150 unemployed and Kulob center trains at least 150 unemployed; 500 people have necessary labor-market demanded skills; 200 people have improved their Russian language skills and are aware of their legal obligations and rights as labor migrants; 18 trainers have undergone additional TOT trainings and have improved their training skills and their knowledge base; 3 modular centers, namely Dushanbe, Garm and Kulyab centers, have been equipped with training facilities and have undergone renovation; At least 1 training course provided on each of the following professions: IT specialist, welder, bookkeeper with IT knowledge, car-mechanic, farmer, decorative needlework, carpenter, secretary with IT knowledge, plumber, and mason; 4 new Training courses provided on social and legal protection for potential labor migrants; At least 5 modules translated into official state language (Tajik); 2 TOT Training courses provided for the trainers of Dushanbe center and its branches in Kulyab and Garm and for the employees of the employment service and Ministry of Labor.	Unemployed people in target areas have enhanced their skills through modular centers within short period by using flexible modular methodologies, adjusted to the needs of the labor market Training and/or retraining of labor migrants in modern professions, which are needed in international labor market; Provision of social and legal protection training for potential labor migrants. Modular center branches are empowered in terms of facilities and equipment and are capable for improved service delivery Renovation of modular centers‘ classrooms in Garm, Kulyab and Dushanbe; Provision of equipment for welding, carpentry, embroidery, IT skills development, plumbing and masonry. Knowledge and resources basis of the trainers of Dushanbe Center as well as of its branches in Garm and Kulyab are enhanced Provision of workshops and trainings on issues of organizing the modular technology - basic training process in vocational technical schools in Tajikistan for trainers from branch offices and employees from Employment Service and Ministry of Labor; Upgrading of the existing training and methodological base in the center.			X X X X		X X X X X X		X X X		X X X X		UNDP Communities Programme, Modular Center, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, NGOs, local authorities of Dushanbe, Garm and Kulyab			Indicative budget: 97,000 US$ TRAC: 97,000 US$ Cost sharing: 0 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 31,800 US$ Output 2: 21,000 US$ Output 3: 14,200 US$ Total Programme: 67,000 US$ Management: 30,000 US$
Transforming Livelihoods BUDGET: 6,087,646 US$ Transforming Livelihoods TRAC: 1,272,279 US$ Transforming Livelihoods NON-CORE: 4,815,367 US$
Thematic Area: REDISTRIBUTING RESPONSIBILITIES (RR)
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, ADB FUNDED PROJECT “LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE CAPACITY BUILDING”
CPAP Output 5: Local Governance (LG) Project Goal: District-level budgets throughout Tajikistan are realistic relative to national budget constraints, output-based, transparent, and inclusive of the priorities of local citizens. Specific objective: Budgets in the four districts piloted within this project are realistic relative to national budget constraints, output-based, transparent, and inclusive of the priorities of citizens. Project outputs: 1. Improved budget submission and reporting processes installed; 2. Joint CBO-District Hukumat budget consultation structure established and operational; 3. MOF and districts share learning and new budget formulation processes with other districts Target: Four districts namely Tursunzade, Vahdat, Rudaki and Faizabad get benefit from this project in terms of improving the budget management and budgeting process with involvement of all stakeholders. Results for 2008: - 4 district budgets are developed in participatory manner - 2 trainings on public hearings preparation are conducted - 1 training on local taxes is conducted - 32 working sessions are conducted in 4 target districts - 2 round tables on public hearings results are conducted - 1 national conference is conducted - 500 brochures on local budgeting are published - 500 brochures on taxation procedures are published - 4 Public Hearings on 2007 local budget expenditures are conducted - 4 Public Hearings on 2009 local budget formation are conducted Project Indicators: Number of districts using system of public consultation for budgeting and expenditure reporting from 2010 onwards; Number of districts with less than 50% change to budget request when approved from 2010 onwards; Jointly determined budget submissions from the four pilot districts based on collaborative processes between CBOs and the District Hukumats from 2007 onwards; A higher percentage of the original budget submission of the four pilot districts is accepted by MOF and disbursed to the four districts as their actual budgets – from a base of 0% in 2007 to 75% in 2009; 70% of citizens aware of and agree with local budget priorities, expenditure, and uses by 2009; Improved budget requests, near actual allocations; from 16% in 2007 to 50% by 2009; Revised reporting models including public consultation. Revised model implementation system for budget consultation processes, with high participation. On-site preparations, revisions in budget process supported in at least two interested districts.	Improved budget submission and reporting processes installed; Complete a baseline survey focused on the four districts; Facilitate local development of key aspects of effective budget management; Develop and implement improved systems of district budget development in cooperation with civic groups, oblasts, and MOF; Support a local assessment of current financial reporting on budget implementation; Joint CBO-District Hukumat budget consultation structure established and operational; Implement a civic education program on local budgets and the budget process; Provide capacity building for local councils on monitoring budget implementation; Support a budget committee drawn from interested and capable local citizens; Facilitate the conduct of public hearings on the budget; Improve budget documentation for public communications; MOF and districts share learning and new budget formulation processes with other districts Develop a list of concrete recommendations for improving the national budgeting process,; Document training and other requirements needed to develop this budgeting and expenditure monitoring process in other districts; Identify new set of interested districts for expansion of new system; Facilitate discussions with locally-based NGOs and other development partners on how to support expansion of this process with interested districts; Provide results in final national workshop, and to international program websites.			X X X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X X X X X X X X						UNDP Communities Programme, Ministry of Finance, Local Authorities, JRCs, DDCs, NGOs UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Communities Programme, NGO training provider UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Communities Programme,			Indicative budget: 126,260 US$ TRAC: 15,960 US$ ADB Cost sharing: 110,300 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 45,000 US$ Output 2: 34,042 US$ Output 3: 10,000 US$ Total Programme: 89,042 US$ Management: 38,218 US$
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, UNDP FUNDED “LOCAL GOVERNANCE CAPACITY BUILDING “
CPAP Output 5: Local Governance Project Goal: Enhancing the capacity of local government and self-government organizations in 8 districts on effective service delivery and introduced participatory mechanisms for monitoring of public services Specific Objectives: District Development Councils facilitate development process in 8 rayons Better budget management is in place in all target districts Jamoats more efficiently manage development of the rural areas Men and women equality in decision making process is facilitated; Project outputs: 1. District Development plans are elaborated in participatory manner 2. Improved budget submission and reporting processes installed 3. Capacity of Jamoat staff is raised based on assessed needs 4. Gender principle is used in all CP projects Target: 8 districts (Baljuvon, Khovaling, Shurobod, Isfara, Rasht, Tavildara, Vahdat, Kolkhozobod) Results for 2008: - 8 District Development Plans are elaborated - 8 trainings on Citizen Report Card are conducted - 8 trainings on poverty monitoring are conducted training on local taxes is conducted - 8 trainings on strategic planning are conducted - 8 Round Tables are conducted - 1 National Conference is conducted - 16 Public Hearings on budgets are conducted - 1000 brochures on local budget are published - 1000 brochures on taxation are published Project Indicators: 8 District Development Plans are developed; 8 District Development councils are effective; At least 50 Jamoats participated in capacity building programme 8 local budgets are developed in participatory manner; The Gender Strategy is developed in used 70% of citizens aware of and agree with local budget priorities and expenditures Revised reporting models including public consultations	District Development Councils facilitate development process in 8 rayons A shared district development plan Poverty monitoring capacity Baseline Survey Citizen report card mechanism Improved budget submission and reporting processes installed Public hearings on local budget Support a budget committee drawn from interested and capable local citizens Civic education programme on local budget and budgeting process Enhancing capacity of rayon deputies on monitoring budget implementation Capacity of Jamoat staff is raised based on assessed needs Conducting trainings Building capacity of local authorities for more responsiveness and accountability Gender principle is used in all CP projects Gender Strategy development Consultations and gender trainings			X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X X		X X		UNDP Communities Programme, UNDP Kulyab Area Office, UNDP Shahrituz Area Office, UNDP Khujand Area Office, UNDP Garm Area Office SRC, ICST UNDP Communities Programme UNDP Communities Programme UNDP Communities Programme Training provider, Local NGOs UNDP Communities Programme UNDP Communities Programme			Indicative budget: 190,000 US$ TRAC: 190,000 US$ Cost sharing: 0 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 47,500 US$ Output 2: 47,500 US$ Output 3: 47,500 US$ Output 4. 47,500 US$ Total Programme: 152,000 US$ Management: 38,000 US$
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, UNDP FUNDED “CAPACITY BUILDING OF JRCS AND JRC TRAINING AND CONSULTING NETWORK”
CPAP Output 5: Local Governance Project Goal: To catalyze the emergence of a sustainable development grassroots initiatives on local rural governance through strengthening of the existing training/consulting resources and through technical support to 114 Jamoat Resource Centers. Project outputs: 1. Strengthened organizational capacity of 114 JRCs 2. JRC Training and consulting network is efficient Results for 2008: - 2 Trainings for Trainers are conducted - 50 trainers are prepared from JRC staff - more than 200 consultations for JRCs are provided Project Indicators: - The network of trainers is effective - 114 JRCs receive trainings and consultations - Monitoring and evaluation system within each JRC is in place	Strengthened organizational capacity of 114 JRCs Development and implementation of trainings programmes Development and implementation of individual JRCs consultation programme JRC Training and consulting network is efficient Developed and implemented Training for Trainers programme Network provides trainings and consultations to each JRC			X X		X X X		X X X		X X		UNDP Communities Programme, Implementing partner UNDP Communities Programme, Implementing partner			Indicative budget: 80,000 US$ TRAC: 80,000 US$ Cost sharing: 0 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 50,000 US$ Output 2: 30,000 US$ Total Programme: 64,000 US$ Management: 16,000US$
COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME, DGTTF FUNDED “PARTICIPATORY REGIONAL PLANNING PROJECT “
CPAP Output 5: Local Governance Project Goal: Local public administration is accountable, responsive and able to deliver quality services to constituents Specific Objectives: 1. Local Government is better able to plan and budget within an improved administrative framework Project outputs: 1. A feasible and widely consulted proposal for administrative reform is developed 2. The methodology is administratively adopted as a framework by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade 3. District officials understand and are able to plan and budget according to the new framework Target: Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Results for 2008: - Administrative methodology is developed - 1 training manual is developed - 4 regional trainings are conducted on budgeting and planning - 4 regional round tables are conducted - Working sessions are conducted - 1 national conference is conducted	A feasible and widely consulted proposal for administrative reform is developed Project team is recruited Consultation with LGWGSC on project document Identify and consult with key stakeholders Conduct preliminary mission to assess challenges and problems Conduct workshop session with LGWG on administrative reform issues Develop reform proposal The methodology is administratively adopted as a framework by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade Facilitate the creation of a Ministry of Economy working group Conduct workshop session to evaluate the reform proposal and propose recommendations Facilitate the WG to develop administrative methodology Ministry of Economy adopts administrative methodology District officials understand and are able to plan and budget according to the new framework Regional round tables on the administrative methodology Capacity assessment on district planning and budgeting Development of joint training manual Trainings for district officials in pilot districts on budgeting and planning Conduct workshop on training experience Revise training manual and handover to Ministry of Economy and trade and ICST			X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X X X X		X X X X X X X X		X X		UNDP Communities Programme, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Local Governance working Group Steering Committee (LGWGSC) UNDP Communities Programme, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade UNDP Communities Programme, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, ICST			Indicative budget: 200,000 US$ TRAC: 50,000 US$ DGTTF cost sharing: 150,000 US$ Budget by project outputs: Output 1: 55,000 US$ Output 2: 55, 000 US$ Output 3: 55,000 US$ Total Programme: 165,000 US$ Management: 35,000 US$
Local Governance BUDGET: 596,260 US$ Local Governance TRAC: 335,960 US$ Local Governance NON-CORE: 260,300 US$
Communities Programme TOTAL BUDGET: 6,683,906 US$ Communities Programme TOTAL TRAC: 1,608,239 US$ Communities Programme TOTAL NON-CORE: 5,075,667 US$