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Strengthening the Institutional Effectiveness of the National Commission of Indigenous Peoples The proposal primarily supports the social inclusion objective of the Country Assistance Strategy by helping to improve the participation of the IPs, who are among the most marginalized groups in the country, in an activity that is central to their cultural identity and livelihoods. In particular, enhancing NCIP's capacity for mapping is expected to expedite the processing of proposed development projects in ancestral domain land within the context of protecting the rights of the indigenous peoples (IPs). The proposal is also linked with the Bank's work on strengthening country systems for safeguards in support to the CAS objectives, particularly in facilitating and streamlining of the Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) processes and the issuance of IP consent in development interventions falling within the ancestral domain areas. The proposal will eventually support the growth objective by improving environmental and natural resource management as well as the investment climate through strengthening the regulatory capacity of the NCIP. To improve the effectiveness of the country safeguards system on Indigenous Peoples (IPs) with focus on the development of the IP database.
Morocco Improvement of Social Service Delivery The proposed Service Delivery Indicator assistance will gather essential information on the obstacles to quality of service provision in two key sectors, education and health, in order to better guide policy implementation in Morocco.
COLOMBIA-FINANCIAL AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CAPACITY BUILDING FOR PUBLIC RURAL FINANCIAL INSTITUTES Develop precise specifications for and build the capacity of Banco Agrario and Fogacoop to implement financial and performance monitoring systems which will allow them to continuously track and analyze sustainability and outreach and make strategic operational changes based on this analysis.  These activities are in line with IDF focus area, specifically as related to Public Expenditure Management and Financial Accountability.  As outlined in the IDF guidelines, the activities to be conducted through this grant will support improved financial accountability and oversight of the two institutions, so that scarce government resources are better managed and more effectively applied. The purpose of the Grant is to develop precise specifications to build the capacity of Banco Agrario and FOGACOOP to implement financial and performance monitoring systems which will allow them to continuously track and analyze sustainability and outreach and make strategic operational changes based on this analysis.
Senegal Min Sector Diagnostic & Cap Bldg This activity aims to conduction a diagnostic review of the mineral  sector of Senegal, to identify reform priorities, and build the government capacity to manage the mineral sector. The Development Objective of this grant is to improve the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Mines, Industry and Transformation to negotiate mineral agreements and monitor fiscal, safety, health, and environmental requirements of mining operations in Senegal. .
Strenthening Fiduciary Management in Multi-Sectoral National HIV-AIDS Programs for SSA Strengthening of the financial management and procurement aspects of the fiduciary infrastructure for national hiv-aids prevention, care and treatment and mitigation programs in Africa both at the regional level and within countries.
Bhutan - Institutional Strengthening of Ministry of Labor and Human Resources The objective of the grant is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Labor and Human Recources (MoLHR) to facilitate employment and labor market access for the Bhutanese youth. To this end, the project would include three components: 1. Development of a National Employment Policy and Review of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. 2. Introduction of innovative skills development training in close coordination with the private sector. 3. Building the capacity of the MoLHR's regional offices to promote employment through labor services. The objective of the proposed grant is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) to facilitate employment and labor market entry of Bhutanese youth. This would consist of the following sub-components:  1. Developing a National Employment Policy and Reviewing of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.  2. Development of innovative Public Private Partnerships (PPP) for skills development training for disadvantaged youth.  3. Building the capacity of Regional Labour and Employment offices to promote employment and labor services.
Improving the institutional capacity for water pollution control in Vietnam 1. Improvements to the implementing instruments for Decree 67/2003-QD-CP and Decision 64/2003/QD-TTg. 2. Strenthening the capacity of key agencies for compliance and monitoring and evaluation of these. 3. Improving puublic awareness and participation. 4. Providing assistance to the business sector in achieving environmental compliance. The project objective is to strengthen the legal framework for water pollution control and the effectiveness of its implementation. This would be carried out through: (i) improvements to the implementing instruments for Decree 67 and Decision 64, (ii) strengthening the capacity of key agencies for compliance and monitoring and evaluation of these; (iii) improving public awareness and participation; and (iv) providing assistance to the business sector in achieving environmental compliance.
Strengthening Aarhus Convention Implementation The objective of this proposed grant is to strengthen capacities to implement Aarhus Convention (AaC), both at the government and civil society levels in Albania. By strengthening capacities in both levels government and civil society, this grant will aim to contribute to the implementation of the Strategy and Action Plan prepared by the Government of Albania.  TF094711 The proposed grant aims at strengthening the capacity of the Albanian government and civil society in the implementation of the Aarhus Convention "On Access to Information, Public Participation in Decision Making and Access to Justice in Environmental Matters" (AaC). The development objectives are:  (i) Build and/or improve the capacity of the Aarhus Center, the regional environmental agencies, civil society, and other stakeholders in understanding the AaC requirements and in implementing an updated local AaC Strategy and Action Plan.  (ii) Enhance the interaction between the civil society and public authorities with respect to public participation and access to justice in government decision-making regarding national, and transboundary environment matters, fostering improved compliance with the relevant provisions of the Convention.  (iii) Improve civil society's watchdog role, by engaging them in a constructive manner with environment-related Government of Albania (GoA) planning processes, through improved monitoring of guidelines and requirements set forth in the Convention.
Poverty Reduction Monitoring & Evaluation IDF Grant The activities (the Activities) for which the Grant is given are as follows: (a) Poverty Reduction Strategy Monitoring and Evaluation Provision of technical assistance for the development of the methodology for monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy; conducting consultative workshops in each Judet to build up consensus for the new methodology and Judets level poverty reduction strategies; and provision of computer equipment to local offices of CASPIS in Judets. (b) Results Dissemination Provision of support for the dissemination of monitoring and evaluation results of the poverty reduction strategy through workshops and production of printed documents. (c) Program Support Provision of office equipment,  supplies and administrative support to the CASPIS.
Strengthening Results-Based M&E for the Rural Development Strategy This project is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the SE-SDR, the committee composed of the DEP/DS* (Direction des Etudes et des Programmes and Direction des Statistiques) of the four ministries involved in the rural sector, and their operational units, to design and apply a results-based M&E system.    The following outcomes are expected to be achieved at the end of the project "   Res.-1. Staff from targeted institutions have build required capacity in results - based M&E "   Res.-2. A Management Information System (MIS)and data collection formats are in place and able to provide detailed micro-data of good quality "   Res.-3. A results-based monitoring and evaluation system has been developed and implemented by competent rural sector institutions    The Key Monitoring Indicators are as follows: "   Ind.-1.: Upon project completion, the M&E system of the RDS and related programs is functional "   Ind.-2.Â°: Upon project completion, at least 90% of all staff involved in the design and implementation of the RDS and related programs have been trained on results-based M&E "   Ind.-3.Â°: Upon project completion, a pool of resourceful results-based M&E specialists has been created within the rural sector.    The project has the following components and sub components: 1.   Building and sharing knowledge and technical skills in results-based M&E 1a. Assessing the RDS steering committee and operational units' needs and readiness to adopt a results-based M&E system. 1b. Elaborating a robust M&E log-frame including an accurate and concise definition of indicators, and articulated to a MIS and data collection mechanisms 1c. Elaborating a results-based M&E toolkit. 1d. Strengthening the capacity of the RDS Executive Secretariat and other stakeholders (e.g. Direction des Etudes et de la Programmation - DEP, Direction des Statistiques - DS and operational units) officials on results-based M&E. 2.   Sustainably Implementing and scaling-up the RDS and related programs' results-based M&E system  2a. Choosing key parameters of the results-based M&E system for the RDS and related programs: 2b. Applying the RDS and related programs' newly developed results-based M&E system in a computerized environment This project is aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Rural Development Executive secretariat (SE-SDR), the committee composed of the Direction des Etudes et des Programmes/Direction des Statistiques (DEP/DS) of the five ministries involved in the rural sector, and their operational units, to design and apply a results-based M&E system in order to (i) ensure a better articulation of the strategic orientation with operational programming and budgeting, (ii) more efficiently monitor the implementation process, (iii) better evaluate the contribution of the rural sector to economic growth, food insecurity and poverty reduction.
Improving the Pubic Debt and Assets Management Functions in the Ministry of Finance IDF Grant IDF grant is intended  to support the modernization and implementation of Lithuanias public debt and asset management information system and the development of a risk management framework in the Debt management department of Lithuanias Ministry of Finance. The project aims at enhancing the analytical capacity of Debt management department to identify, assess and manage risks associated with Government liabilities as well as its on-lending portfolio.
Capacity Building for Social & Economic Communications IDF Grant Building human and institutional capacity of Croatian Government to analyze, design, and implement a research-based communications strategy, by providing assistance and skills transfer from consultants with significant experience in strategic communications methods.
Haiti Institutional Strengthening for Donor Project Implementation The grant has the following development objectives:  1.   To build the capacity of key implementing agencies in Haiti to achieve and report results under donor-funded programs; 2.   To build the capacity of a local entity to provide such capacity building services to other implementing agencies in the future (training for trainers); 3.   To foster an enabling environment for implementing agencies that promotes a sense of ownership, including by addressing the role of donors; and 4.   To establish a network of staff from implementing agencies exchanging relevant and practical information on a regular basis See attached preliminary concept note for more details. The development objective of the Grant is to strengthen the GoH's capacity in the area of project fiduciary management. It would aim to do this by strengthening the Centre de Formation des Agents de la Fonction Publique (CEFOPAFOP, the GoH's capacity building institute) and the Ecole Nationale d'Administration Financiere (ENAF - a Government sponsored higher-level education institute focused on financial management) so that they are able to provide a capacity building program in the general principles of procurement, financial management and project management monitoring and evaluation, with a particular emphasis on donor financed projects.
CV-IDF-Strengthening the Rule of Law The objective of this grant is to provide support to the Government of Cape Verde to strengthen its rule of law by providing legal training, promoting legal dissemination, monitoring current efforts to improve access to legal services to the poor and launching gender-related capacity building activities.  The Grant's Development Objective was to strengthen Cape Verde#s rule of law by providing legal training, promoting legal dissemination, monitoring current efforts to improve access to legal services to the poor and launching gender-related capacity building activities.
Strengthening Capacity for Pov. Analysis,Monitoring & Strategy Formulation The IDF grant would be to provide the necessary technical assistance and training  by collecting reliable poverty data on a regular basis, and strengthening analytical capacity with NPDA and other line ministries to do poverty analysis and formulate a poverty reduction strategy .  The proposed IDF will complement ongoing World Bank analytical and advisory work on poverty.
Establishment of the East African Community Customs Unions The East African Community requested an IDF grant which was approved in June 2004. This task code is set up to provide the necessary Bank input. The purpose of the Grant is to assist the East African Community (EAC) in implementing the Customs Union Protocol which is a step towards its longer term objective of creating a common market for goods, services, capital and persons in East Africa.
Strengthening project and financial management capacity for HIV/AIDS activities in Central Asia The purpose of the Grant(TF054787)is to test a sub-regional approach to reinforce operational capacity of HIV/AIDS organization managers in order to improve their abilities to conduct task planning, fund raising, financial management, and procuring NGO services, as well contribute to the establishment of informal networks of local organizations in Central Asia which are dealing with HIV/AIDS.  The activities (the Activities) for which the Grant is given are as follows:    (a),,Development and implementation of training program.    (b),,Preparation and distribution of handbooks in local languages on task planning, funding, project implementation, and financial management.    (c),,Development and adoption of strategy on institutionalization of the training program.    (d),,Evaluation of the training program.s impact and its effectiveness. The Grant is designed to increase effectiveness of donor and government-financed projects by covering an area - project management and financial management - that is vital for the long-term sustainability of all current activities but has not yet been tackled. The specific objectives of this Grant would be to test a sub-regional approach to reinforce operational capacity of HIV/AIDS organization managers to conduct efficient project management and address issues of accountability and cost effectiveness.
Strengthening Institutional Capacity for e-Government The Serbian Government requested the Bank support in strengthening the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system of the e-Government program. This IDF would finance the assessment of the current status of the e-Government action plan to identify possible improvements for capacity building, implementation of e-Gov program at central and local levels, finding ways for optimal use of available infrastructure, assessment of the feasibility of using open-source solutions in public sector and developing a results-based M&E system for eGov program. In addition, there will be related dissemination and learning activities. The results of these studies will be shared with relevant stakeholders at the end of the assignment. TF096230 The Development Objective of this IDF is to provide strategic guidance on institutional strengthening and capacity building support to the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Society for implementation of recently adopted e-Government Strategy.
Strengthening Institutional Capacity of SAWEN to combat wildlife crime The objective of the proposed IDF Grant is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) and its Secretariat for coordinated and organized approaches to combat wildlife crime in South Asia. SAWEN is an intergovernmental body comprising eight countries of South Asia â€“ Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka -- that is aimed at combating illegal wildlife trafficking in the region through coordinated and organized actions.  There is an urgent need to strengthen SAWEN to enable to South Asian member counties to have a better understanding of issues that pertain with combating illegal wildlife crime and put in place mechanisms to address the gaps and areas of synergies in wildlife and trade legislations that could be creatively and effectively used to adopt legal measures at the regional level with the cooperation of different countries in South Asia. The capacity of the SAWEN Secretariat needs to be up-scaled to provide strong linkages among the member countries for effective coordination, information flow and enhancement of enforcement efforts along the border areas. This proposed IDF grant will provide the much needed momentum for SAWEN establishment and operational effectiveness. The development objective of the proposed IDF Grant is to strengthen the institutional capacity of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN), through its Secretariat and its focal points in member countries for coordinated and organized approaches to combat wildlife crime in South Asia. SAWEN is an intergovernmental body comprising eight countries of South Asia - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka -- that is aimed at combating illegal wildlife trafficking in the region through coordinated and organized actions.There is an urgent need to strengthen SAWEN to enable South Asian member counties to have (i) a better understanding of issues that pertain to combating illegal wildlife crime, (ii) put in place mechanisms to address the knowledge and capacity gaps, and (iii) build on areas of synergies in wildlife and trade legislation that could be creatively andeffectively used to adopt legal measures at the regional level with the cooperation of SAWEN member countries. The capacity of the SAWEN Secretariat needs to be up-scaled to provide strong linkages among the SAWEN focal points in member countries for effective coordination, information flow and enhancement of enforcement efforts within each country and along the border areas. This proposed IDF grant will provide the much needed momentum for SAWEN's formal establishment and operational effectiveness.
Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Public Expenditure Management The grant objective is to improve the quality of public expenditure through the introduction of a 'results-focus', with a particular emphasis on improving the effectiveness of sub-national investment spending.  The grant objective is to improve the quality of public expenditure through the introduction of a results-focus, with a particular emphasis on improving the effectiveness of sub-national investment spending.
Using Diaspora to Transfer knowledge in Higher Education The objective of the IDF is to strenghten the Government of Mali's capacity for utilising the Malian Diaspora abroad for transfer knowledge through the TOKTEN program 1.   The development objective is to strengthen the capacity of the Ministry of Malians Living Abroad to expand the university teaching aspects of  the Transfer of Knowledge through Expatriate Nationals or Diaspora (TOKTEN) program.
IDF-Capacity Building for Public Sector Auditing In November 2006 the Chamber of Accounts of the Kyrgyz Republic submitted a request to the World Bank for technical assistance to help build its capacity to conduct audits as mandated by the Law. During subsequent meetings in January (led by John Hegarty) and February 2007 the Chairman of the Chamber of Account reiterated the need for technical assistance and training in the area of financial and performance audits, and requested the Bank for financial support.  The Law on the Chamber of Accounts was revised and adopted in August 2005 with support from DFID under the GSAC/DFID Program. this followed recommendations of the CFAA that found the old law to be ineffective and not in line with international standards and practice. Although a modern law on external audit is now in place implementation has been sluggish due to lack of capacity, a fact that is recognized by the Chairman of the Chamber of Accounts. The Chamber of Accounts has not received much financial support from development partners despite recognized limited capacity that constrains its ability to deliver on its mandate as the supreme audit institution. Some support is planned under the Kyrgyz Health & Social Protection (SWAp) Project through a twinning arrangement with the National Audit Office of the UK. However, due to funding constraint this support will be limited to enabling the Chamber of Accounts to audit the Health SWAp for one year and training of auditors involved in the audit of health sector institutions. To respond to the request for support by the Chamber of Accounts I plan to apply for an IDF Grant to support further institutional capacity building by expanding the twinning arrangement to cover other activities not included in the current contract for the twinning assistance. These include hands-on training through joint pilot financial statements and performance audits, the development an institutional development plan to help the Chamber of Accounts progress towards modern approaches to audit, in line with international best practice and training of Chamber of Accounts auditors to acquire certification as envisaged in the Law on the Chamber of Accounts. TF090667
Professionalization of Public Procurement Practitioners and Functions To professionalize public procurement practioners and functions in order to make the procurement reform more sustainable in ensuring fair and transparent public procurement process resulting to efficient and economic government expenditu re utilization with greater accountability. To professionalize public procurement practitioners and functions in order to make the procurement reform more sustainable in ensuring fair and transparent public procurement process resulting to efficient and economic government expenditure utilization with greater accountability.