Post Crisis Needs Assessment (PCNA) PROGRESS REVIEW Planning & - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Post Crisis Needs Assessment (PCNA) PROGRESS REVIEW Planning & Development Department Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 27 TH April 2011 1

S EQUENCE • Background • Progress – Milestones Achieved – Government’s Ongoing Actions in line with PCNA – Proposals submitted to MDTF • Issues/Challenges and steps taken so far • Next Steps 2

B ACKGROUND • Peace-building strategy of the Govt. in collaboration with the four Multilaterals (ADB, EU, WB & UN) • Adopted, endorsed and fully owned by the Govt. • An integrated proposal on how to build peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA. • Success depends on effective implementation of the strategy with a holistic approach. • A working strategy that should be continuously monitored and evaluated. Contd… 3

P ROGRESS Milestones Achieved: • Planning &Development Department tasked to house the PCNA Implementation Support Unit (ISU) • Budget line of PCNA ISU submitted to MDTF Secretariat (Feb2011) – to be clubbed with Governance TA • Government line departments directed to align new Annual Development Plan (ADP) proposals with the recommendations of PCNA. • Ongoing interventions of the Govt. as well as its International Partners are being aligned to the recommendations of PCNA. Contd… 4

G OVERNMENT ’ S O NGOING A CTIONS ON PCNA RECOMMENDATIONS: Strategic Objective 1 : Build responsiveness and effectiveness of the State to restore citizen trust – Law for Office of Provincial Ombudsman Enacted and Office established. – PEFA and Fiduciary Risk Assessment completed and Pre-budget consultations initiated with Parliamentarians – Local Govt. Bill at advance stage of consideration at the Prov. Assembly. – Tor Ghar District established to mainstream the local population. – Levies force increased and outreach improved in Malakand Agency. – No. of police stations & police strength increased in Malakand Division. – Diagnostics completed for Planning and Development Department’s Restructuring for effective Peace building administrative leadership Contd… 5

– Community Police setup in Malakand Division . – Elite Force created in PATA – Magistracy restored in PATA – magisterial strength increased from 12 to 24. – Higher tiers of Qazi Courts introduced in the Judicial System in PATA. – 3 Anti-Terrorist courts functionalized in PATA. – M&E framework approved to ensure accountability in development spending. – Tax Facilitation Centres & Excise Offices in 3 districts being established to ensure transparency and better accountability. Contd… 6

Strategic Objective 2 : Stimulate employment and livelihood opportunities – Bacha khan Khpal Rozgar scheme launched to provide loans to unemployed youth. – Bacha Khan Poverty Alleviation programme. – Kohistan Area Development Project. – Kala Dhaka Area Development Project. both meant to generate employment and cease illicit ecoonomic activities – Think-Tank on Agriculture Sector Reforms created. – Social Protection Core Group constituted. – Development paradigm redefined to target Productive sector for capital formation and employment opportunities – Pilot programme launched to impart skills to 1500 youth. Contd… 7

Strategic Objective 3 : Ensure the delivery of basic services – Water & Sanitation Policies formulated in the light of the National Policies. – Feasibility for Water & Sanitation Authority, Peshawar approved. – Urban Unit in P&D Dept. being established. – Health Sector Strategy 2010 formulated. – Education sector reforms program formulated. – Concept note on Citizen Service Delivery Report Cards. Contd… 8

Strategic Objective 4 : Counter radicalization and foster reconciliation – De-Radicalized Emancipation Program (DREP) initiated in PATA with the help of Pakistan Army. – Concept note being projectized on Militant Propaganda Content analysis & Communication strategy for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA. – Cabinet Committee constituted on Madrassas reforms – Model Madrassa being setup imparting religious and contemporary education on modern lines. 9

C ONCEPT N OTES & P ROJECTS SUBMITTED TO MDTF – Economic Revitalization for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA Project (ERKF- $20 m) - Approval awaited from CDWP/ECNEC, Grant Agreement to be signed. – Emergency Recovery Project KP-FATA – Social Protection Program (PMU established, Cost $285 m out of which 35 M is MDTF grant). – Governance Support program - project document being finalized, which will include Implementation Support Unit and a Rapid Response Window for funding Governance related interventions (Est. cost US$ 3.2 m). Contd… 10

– Concept Note on Strengthening Health Services in Crisis Affected Districts (Est. Cost US$ 25 m). – Upgradation/ rehabilitation of Road Garhai to Kanju, Swat – 11 KM (Cost Rs. 680 m). 11

Issues and Challenges • In the absence of TA for the Implementation Support Unit the number of projects under PCNA remains low despite full commitment. • Fast tracked approval mechanism needed – Quicker processing at the MDTF Secretariat and Waiver from CDWP and ECNEC for PCNA projects . • Coordination – Effective coordination and follow up amongst all stake holders. • Fund Flow – Enhanced and timely flow of funds. 12

Remedial Steps Taken By Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government so far • Provincial Government is pressing for a SOC meeting to be held as soon as possible. • The Chief Minister has taken up the case with the Prime Minister for the waiver of Federal approving processes. • The Chief Secretary has written to the Minister for Finance and Economic Affairs requesting waiver of CDWP and ECNEC for PCNA projects. • The Additional Chief Secretary has taken up the case with Deputy Chairman Planning. 13

N EXT S TEPS – ISSUES SEEKING URGENT ATTENTION • Urgent identification of the way forward and strengthening of PCNA institutional structure for implementation. • Translation of PCNA recommendations into programs and projects. • Holistic and well integrated implementation approach to PCNA recommendations. • Sustained international funding commitment. 14

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