NL-KVK-27195046-11371
VNG International
Governance of Inclusive Green Growth in Cities (DEALS)
VNG International programme
DEALS will be implemented from September 2017 to August 2022. The inception phase is from September 2017 to February 2018.
The programme is modelled on the concept of City Deals in the Dutch National Urban Agenda. These are multi-stakeholder agreements between Dutch cities, the national government and other parties that aim to strengthen growth, innovation, and quality of life. The 2017-2022 DEALS agenda builds on this example.
We aim to guarantee sustainability of results through capacity development. Capacity development is the term we use to denote a process of improving the overall ability of a local government organisation to create value for its inhabitants by adequately executing its core mandates and tasks. Capacity covers awareness and attitude, knowledge and experience, including technical, administrative, managerial, political, and communication skills.
The empowerment of local politicians and officials is context-specific, but can mean o.a. increased understanding of their roles and mandates, enhanced political will to collaborate and perform on responsibilities, developed attitudes and skills that make their approaches more inclusive, including systematic consideration of gender equality.
Global impact: to contribute to the realisation of SDG 11; to make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.
Programme impact: Improving the quality of life of poor urban residents
Programme outcome: Performance of the DEALS urban governments in the field of inclusiveness, safety, resilience and sustainability has improved
Programme outputs:
0. inception phase completed
1. The urban government capacity to govern sustainable urban development trajectories characterised by an integrated, multi-level, multi-stakeholder and inclusive governance approach has improved
2. The programme has contributed to learning and innovation to support the transition to sustainability at city level
The main target group for DEALS is urban governments.
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
VNG International
Akvo Foundation
VNG International
Asia Africa Latin America
Irene Oostveen
Senior Project Manager
+31703738773
irene.oostveen@vng.nl
http://www.vng-international.nl/
Nassaulaan 12, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
VNG International
Project photo
Improved sustainable and inclusive environmental management in Sèmè Podji to deal with urbanisation
Located between Benin’s two capitals (political and ecnomical), Cotonou and Porto Novo, Sèmè Podji is a municipality facing rapid and unplanned urbanisation. Geographically, Sèmè Podji is surrounded by water, and is affected on regular basis by the impact of water: recurring flooding and erosion. As such, the municipality faces severe land scarcity, both for living and for agriculture. Within this context the municipality is facing a challenge with waste which is being dumped ilegally and on fragile locations (such as canals, etc.). This in turn blocks the circulation and evacuation of water out of the city. The remaining water causes and reinforces more problems such as the scarcity of land and the spreading of epidemics. Also, waste is sometimes even seen as a solution to the scarcity of land because it can be used as a base for construction. Therefore, an accesible, inclusive and sustainable waste management system is needed taking into account the multitude of stakeholders and the complexity of the problem.
The project assumes that if the capacity of Sèmè Podji municipality for integrated, multi-stakeholder and inclusive governance approaches to face the challenge of waste management is improved then environmental management in Sèmè Podji will become more sustainable and inclusive because 1) municipal officials and politicians will feel empowered to coordinate and responsabilise a multitude of stakeholders to lead development on its territory, 2) participatory approaches to engage all stakeholders lead to appropriate solutions for waste management to concrete problems of urban residents, 3) visible efforts and a leadership role of the municipality result in more cooperative attitudes and increased commitment to a cleaner and healthier living environment.
% of subscription to waste services by municipality/SME pre-collecte
Nr. of illegal dump sites in SP
Nr. of by DEALS influenced regulations and policies that promote gender equality and the inclusion of urban poor
Improved environmental management for and by people living in squatter settlements in flood-prone areas in urbanising Pathein
Pathein is Myanmar’s 6th largest city. Situated in the heart of the fertile Ayeyarwaddy Delta, it also is a corridor city with a population estimated at 380.985 (census of 2014). Among the factors contributing to spatial (land use, housing), environmental (flooding, waste), social (gender inequality) and economic (informality) problems is the expansion of squatter settlement associated with urbanization in Pathein. In general, it is residential areas in an urban locality inhabited by the poor who have no access to tenured land of their own. They have settled on currently vacant land like beside the railroads, around and above the creeks, small streams and gutters and also the backside of the central dumping ground. In Pathein, inclusivity and sustainability of squatter settlements around the creeks, small streams and gutters should be collectively addressed by different stakeholders on the initiative of Pathein Township.
The project assumes that if the capacity of Pathein Township for implementing integrated, multi-level and inclusive approaches to challenges around squatter settlements in flood-prone areas improves, then environmental management in these areas will improve because
1) local officials and commission members will feel encouraged and empowered to work both with communities and with other layers of government;
2) coordination among different sectoral actors and levels of government with respect to environmental management and services needed in squatter settlements will improve;
3) participatory approaches in which all stakeholders, both women and men, are heard are more likely to identify root causes of problems and key priorities, resulting in:
4) increased commitment of all actors to target efforts towards the priorities, thereby using limited resources more effectively and engaging the squatter communities in the implementation of better environmental management and services.
Occurrence of unmanaged waste in pilot wards
measured by photo comparison
% of by DEALS influenced land, housing, water, waste regulations and policies in Pathein Township that promote gender equality and the inclusion of the urban poor
% of informal settlements in flood-prone parts of pilot wards
Improved comprensive land use and inclusive environmental management for and by people in the informal sector in urbanising Pereira
The 6th city of Colombia, Pereira has 443,554 inhabitants (census of 20 June 2005), others estimate the population of Pereira at 700.000. In comparison to the other cities in Colombia, Pereira is the most urbanising. Urban poverty (14,4% poverty, 6th city in Colombia with least poverty) and inequality (0,41 GINI, 2nd city in Colombia with least inequality) in relation to the local governments’ sphere of influences concern people living in immitigable high risk zones and people informally recycling waste. Changing governance perspective in both the issue of housing and integrated waste management generates opportunities for sustainable development of the city on the long term. The challenge for solving the problem of settlement in high-risk areas is to align the expectations of the municipal governments and the inhabitants creating a mutually beneficial relationship that replaces the zero-sum game in which they are trapped. A city deal between the involved waste management stakeholders could help the sustainable implementation of the formalisation of waste pickers in Pereira. It is still to be demonstrated that this model of inclusive urban management is viable and sustainable.
The project assumes that if the capacity of Pereira municipality for integrated, multi-level and inclusive governance approaches to the challenges facing illegal settlers in immitigable risk zones and informal solid waste collectors, separators and users improves, then illegal settlement and inclusive waste management for and by people in Pereira improves, because 1) Conditions are modified that allow illegal settlements through changes in governance, the legal and regulatory framework, citizen culture and cooperation with other interest groups, and 2) Organizations dedicated to the collection, seperation and use of solid waste are formalised and strengthened in accordance with Decree 596 of 2016.
Nr. of by DEALS influenced regulations and policies that promote gender equality and the inclusion of the poor
Nr. of informal social housing in pilot areas
for whole of Pereira
Nr. of informal waste workers
for whole of Pereira
Improved sustainable and inclusive governance processes for development of infrastructure in urbanising Manila
The Master Plan Manila Bay foresees infrastructural works which will affect the lives of informal settlement families living in many Local Government Units (LGUs). The Human Cities Coalition aims to influence the procedures of the financers of infrastructural works in order that these work take into account the social, economic and environmental impact on the people living in the areas, with the final aim to decrease poverty and inequality. The DEALS programme contributes to strengthening of the public sector involvement.
Nr. of by DEALS influenced public procurement regulations and policies that promote gender equality and the inclusion of the urban poor
Improved land administration and taxation systems for sustainable and inclusive urban development in Beira
The average maturity level for the CMB on ‘Organisation & Process’, ‘Planning & Control’, ‘Information Technology’, and ‘People & Culture’
Based on the Deloitte Maturity Model.
Property tax (IPRA) revenue collected
In New Meticais.
In New meticais.
Number of by DEALS influenced pro-poor initiatives and policies developed by CMB
Improved comprehensive land use planning and inclusive economic growth in Kumasi to deal with urbanisation
Nr of by DEALS influenced regulations and policies on decongestion and land use planning that promote gender equality and inclusion of Zongo residents
Amount of functions and (social) amenities facilitated by KMA in targeted satellite market(s)
Baseline and target to be established. Checklist to be developed in a participatory way with users of the Central Market of Kumasi.
NL-KVK-27195046-11372
VNG International
Making the Nexus Work
Empowering Refugee Hosting Districts in Uganda
The aim of this programme is to strengthen the resilience of local governments, in dealing with the huge impact of the influx of refugees within their area, thereby improving the living conditions of both the host communities as well as the South Sudanese refugees.
Over the last year, Uganda saw a huge influx of refugees escaping conflict and famine, doubling Uganda’s refugee population to an estimated 1.25 million refugees. The response to the refugee influx (being refugee management and protection) is largely the responsibility of the central government, while Uganda otherwise deploys a decentralised political structure. When aiming for durable solutions, all stakeholders acknowledge there is a key role for District Local Governments to play, while in practice there is a gap between short term emergency response interventions and long term development solutions.
Nexus aims to increase the social cohesion between host communities and refugees; to increase sustainable public service delivery (waste and food security sector) and enhance investments; and increase economic resilience (circular economy and agriculture) in host districts.
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
VNG International
Akvo Foundation
VNG International
ASSALA
Anne-Marie Tosserams
Project Manager
anne-marie.tosserams@vng.nl
http://www.vng-international.nl/
VNG International, P.O. Box 30435, 2500 GK The Hague, The Netherlands
2.878003 32.718138
998495.00
998495.00
Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs
VNG International
Regufee Hosting Districts in Uganda
Border South-Sudan & Uganda | Kaya & Kobok
School class in Koboko DLG
$1 to get from the refugee camp to my city
Inception Report
Refugee Hosting District Local Governments Meeting- Challenges and Opportunities
Strengthen the social cohesion between host communities and the refugees (legitimacy and inclusion)
Decrease in conflicts between host communities and refugees
Increase of % of host community citizens and refugees agree with the statement: “Host communities and refugees are treated equally by DLGs, humanitarian aid and development partners
Enhance more sustainable public service delivery (waste and food security sector) and investments
% of more permanent service structures installed in waste management (f.e. more collection points/ transport/ separation mechanisms) and food security (f.e. community gardens/ composting)
% of increased investments in waste and food security by DLGs (and formal partners)
Increase (%) of host community citizens and refugees that agree with the statement: “The DLG do sufficient to improve on waste management/ food security”
Increase economic relisilience (circular economy and agriculture) in refugee hosting district local governments
% of increased economic growth/unemployment in district
Increase (%) of host community citizens and refugees that agree with the statement “DLGs do sufficient to promote circular economy and agricultural business”
NL-KVK-27195046-IDEAL.RW
VNG International
Rwanda Programme
Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)
IDEAL Rwanda works with Rwanda’s Secondary City Districts. It aims to support these districts in dealing effectively with the challenges brought by rapid urbanisation in an inclusive way, responding to the needs of citizens. The Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities is an important partner in implementing the project, disseminating lessons learned and lobby and advocacy.
Over the past 20 years, reforms in Rwanda aimed at improving the livelihoods of its population while ensuring peace and security. Challenges of job creation, providing opportunities, social protection for all and inequalities in economic participation remain. Furthermore, development is impeded by high population density, constrained private sector development, gaps in the regulatory framework and limited coordination capacity and service delivery at different administrative levels.
Building on the LGCP Rwanda project, VNG International aims to continue its support to local governments in the 'secondary city' districts which are to play a key role in enabling employment generation and managing fast urban growth in their districts. IDEAL Rwanda aims to continue its support to these districts towards inclusive socio-economic development and service delivery to citizens with focus on women’s equal access and full participation in decision making.
The Dutch city of Eindhoven, and its model Brainport of working together with knowledge instutions and the private sector, will act as a partner for the support to the targeted districts in terms of technical assistance and international exchange. Lessons learned will be disseminated through RALGA and support will be given to RALGA to feed these into lobby and advocacy activities. Lastly, RALGA will play an active role in making local government policies and services more gender sensitive.
The IDEAL Rwanda programme will work towards achieving the following outputs:
* Output 1.1: Secondary city district technical and political staff’s capacities to develop, implement and monitor pro-poor urban development plans are developed.
* Output 1.2: Secondary city district technical and political staff’s capacities to develop and implement responsive LED policies that advance the distinct economic ambitions of the district are strengthened.
* Output 1.3: Secondary city district technical and political staff’s capacities to develop and implement sound local social welfare strategies are improved.
* Output 2.1: Rwanda’s Secondary City Districts have mechanisms in place to exchange with local private sector institutions, local education institutions and other local stakeholders on local development.
* Output 2.2: Through local mechanisms, Rwanda’s Secondary City Districts consult local private sector institutions, local education institutions and other local stakeholders to shape policies on local development.
* Output 2.3: Influential women and men from different levels of the secondary city districts’ institutions are strengthened to enable them to serve as local role models and agents of change within local decision-making processes.
* Output 3.1: RALGA’s capacities to implement, monitor and regularly update its advocacy strategy and conduct an evidence-based lobby towards the central government and the international community are improved.
* Output 3.2: RALGA’s capacities to mainstream gender in their own policies and services and those of its members and to facilitate women’s equal access to and full participation in decision making are improved.
The impact of the overall IDEAL programme is: The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The outcomes of the IDEAL Rwanda programme are:
* Outcome 1: Secondary City Districts in Rwanda are more effective and responsive in managing the urbanisation.
* Outcome 2: Local decision-making processes of Rwandan secondary city districts on urbanisation are more inclusive and participatory.
* Outcome 3: RALGA represents all local governments in Rwanda and lobbies and advocates on behalf of them to make national frameworks more responsive to the needs of its members.
This programme targets the Secondary City Districts of Muhanga, Huye, Rusizi, Rubavu, Musanze and Nyagatare. In addition, it supports the Rwanda Association of Local Government Authorities in lobby and advocacy and mainstreaming gender.
VNG International
VNG International
Akvo Foundation
VNG International
Daan Stelder
Project Manager
Daan.Stelder@VNG.nl
http://www.vng-international.nl
Nassaulaan 12
2514 JS The Hague
The Netherlands
-1.679158 29.261134
-2.080447 29.759976
-2.60775 29.736813
-2.475678 28.917927
-1.289737 30.334902
-1.503462 29.632531
306856.00
425060.00
449724.00
456204.00
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306856.00
VNG International
VNG International
Project photo
Inteko z'abaturage
Eindhoven visits 3 secondary cities
Secondary cities - Peer learning visit
Q3 2017: Implementation and consultation for IDEAL Rwanda
Q2 2017: Baseline study for IDEAL completed in Rwanda’s secondary city districts
Bringing the Rwandan mountain gorillas closer to the Hoge Veluwe
Q1 2017: Kick-starting IDEAL Rwanda
The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The contract between local governments and citizens is the mechanism by which everyone in a political community, either explicitly or tacitly, consents to state authority, thereby limiting some of her freedoms, in exchange for the state’s protection of their universal human rights and security and for the adequate provision of public goods and services.
Aggregated quality of the social contract index
The program impact is measured by the social contract index, which combines the three level II outcome indices: output legitimacy index, input legitimacy index and enabling environment index. The social contract index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Service delivery by local governments in key policy areas is more responsive and effective (Output legitimacy).
Output legitimacy is the part of the institution’s legitimacy that is constructed as a result of their perceived and observable achievements. By responsiveness we understand the capacity to address (identifiable) needs/demands by citizens and respond to existing (measurable) challenges in a community. By effectiveness we understand the degree to which policy objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved through concrete interventions of the local governments.
Output legitimacy index
The output legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 1 measuring responsiveness and effectiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Responsiveness (perception) index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government does enough to address top challenges in the community in the policy area
2. The local political leaders understand the needs of the local community in the policy area
3. The policies of the local government address the most urgent needs of women | youth in the policy area
4. The local government is capable of identifying citizens’ in the policy area
5. Citizens can identify one action of the local government to answer their needs in the policy area.
The responsiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Responsiveness (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policies clearly target citizens' concerns (match with citizens answers to answer 1 on key priorities in policy area during analysis)
2. Policies and related services in the policy area are based on regular data collection
3. The local government addresses the needs of various groups in the community related to service delivery in the policy area.
4. The local government addresses citizens' needs related to service delivery in the policy area.
5. The local government timely mobilises financial resources when addressing citizens' needs in the policy area.
The Responsiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Effectiveness (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government has competent people to implement its strategy in the policy area.
2. The local government improves women's | young people’s lives in the policy area.
3. The local government delivers on what they promised to do in the policy area.
4. The local government is taking action to tackle factors which hinder its performance in the policy area.
5. Citizens are satisfied with the services related to policy area
The effectiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Effectiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy goals within the policy area are achieved within timeframe and resources allocated.
2. The services delivered by the local government solve the key issues in the policy area.
3. Data gathering systems allow for effective monitoring of services delivered by local governments in the policy area.
4. Roles of actors involved in policy implementation (incl. Services) are clearly defined in the policy area.
5. Citizens’/CSOs contributions (in kind or in cash) are effectively use to solve the key issues in the policy area.
The effectiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Decision-making processes at the local level in key policy areas are more inclusive and participatory (Input legitimacy).
Input legitimacy is the part of the institutions’ legitimacy, which is based on their capacity to both accommodate the active participation of citizens’ throughout the decision-making process (participation) and to ensure adequate representation of all interests in society at various levels of governance in a fair and equal manner (inclusiveness).
Input legitimacy index
The input legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 2 measuring participation and inclusiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Participation (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The participation (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Participation (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Citizens are involved in participatory activities organised by the local government as inputs for policy making in the policy area
2. The participatory activities organised for the policy making process by the local government in the policy area are timely and regular
3. Citizens' involvement is reflected in the policy making process in the policy area
4. Information generated at the local government in the policy area is shared regularly with citizens
5. Women's involvement is reflected in the policy making process | Youth's involvement is reflected in the policy making process
The participation (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Inclusiveness (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government involves relevant people/groups/institutions/organisations in decisions for the policy area
2. The local government is making sure women are able to attend events related to the policy area
3. Citizens feel they can disagree on topics related to policy area with the leaders or other individuals in public
4. The local government treats the views and opinions of different groups equally on the policy area
5. Women (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area | Youth (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area
The Inclusivity (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Inclusiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. The local government policies in the policy area are informed by stakeholders
2. The local government takes specific actions to facilitate the participation of stakeholders in decision making processes in the policy area.
3. Participatory policy making mechanisms guarantee equal treatment of all citizens in the policy area at the procedural level
4. There is transparency in the selection of stakeholders in participatory mechanisms in the policy area
5. The local government decisions in the policy area reflects women’s | youth needs
The Inclusivity (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
The policy and institutional environments of local governments has improved (Enabling Environment).
Enabling environment is a set of interrelated conditions that impact on the capacity of local governments to engage in development processes in a sustained and effective manner. By policy environment we refer to the set of legal, administrative and procedural frameworks that affect the capacity of the local governments to drive development process and change. By institutional environment we refer to the set of inter-institutional relations that determine the capacities of the local governments to carry out their functions.
Enabling environment index
The enabling environment index combines the four indexes under Outcome 3 measuring the policy and institutional environment of local governments through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Policy Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The policy environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Policy Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Key documents relevant for service delivery in the policy area are published and circulated among stakeholders
2. Legislation and policies are informed by national or international good practices in the policy area
3. The local government association is active throughout the decision making process at national level in the policy area
4. The advocacy of the local government association (or the LG) is reflected in national policy initiatives in the policy area
5. The national laws reflect the needs of women/youth in the policy area
The Policy Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Institutional Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government has the autonomy to carry out its mandate in the policy area.
2. The local government association participates in multi-stakeholders activities relevant to policy area
3. There is good coordination between stakeholders when it comes to improving the quality of service delivery in policy area
4. The local government is aware of the role of the local government association and the services it provides related to the policy area.
5. The local government association provides high quality services to its members in policy area.
The Institutional Environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Institutional Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy coordination mechanisms between stakeholders in the policy area are regularly implemented
2. The local government association has a formal representation in national level policy making in the policy area
3. The local government association has the capacity to adapt its service offer to the demands of the local governments in the policy area
4. The LG remunerates the local government association for its services in the policy area
5. The local government association provides support to LGs to provide gender sensitive policies and related services in the policy area
The Institutional Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
NL-KVK-27195046-IDEAL.PS
VNG International
Palestinian Territories Programme
Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)
The focus of the IDEAL Palestinian Territories programme is to strengthen the capacities of municipalities and key supporting organizations to foster inclusive local economic development. Key supporting organizations are the Ministry of Local Governance, the Municipal Development and Lending Fund, and the Association of Palestinian Local Authorities.
The IDEAL Programme in The Palestinian Territories builds the experiences and results of the Local Government Capacity Programme (LGCP, VNG International 2012-2016). VNG International has operated in The Palestinian Territories ever since the Oslo Accords of 1993. SInce then we have build an extensive track record on local initiatives to build peace, strengthen communities and foster economic growth.
The IDEAL Palestinian Territories Programme will work towards achieving the following outputs:
* Output 1.1 The institutional, staff and elected officials’ capabilities and knowledge within municipalities to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation that benefits the community as a whole is improved.
* Output 1.2 The implementation capacity of municipalities regarding initiatives to create better conditions for economic growth and employment generation that benefits the community as a whole is improved.
* Output 1.3 The capabilities of municipal organizations (elected officials and staff) to create better conditions for employment opportunities for women is improved.
* Output 2.1 Palestinian local governments, through LED Councils, involve local stakeholders in the policy-making process in the area of LED.
* Output 2.2 The gender gap in the LED policy formulating process is reduced.
* Output 3.1 APLA has made concrete efforts to lobby and advocate common interests in the field of LED vis-à-vis the national government.
* Output 3.2 The capabilities of staff and leaders of the MDLF to support and serve the development of local governments in the area of LED is increased.
* Output 3.3 The capabilities of staff and leaders of Palestinian Authority central government organisations to improve the policy and legal environment for local governments in the area of LED is increased and their attention to the LED policy area is maintained.
The impact of the overall IDEAL programme is: The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The outcomes of the IDEAL Palestinian Territories programme are:
* Outcome 1: Palestinian municipalities, through LED, create better conditions for economic growth and generate more employment opportunities.
* Outcome 2: Decision-making processes at the municipal level in the area of local economic development are more inclusive and participatory.
* Outcome 3: The enabling environment of local governments to improve their LED services has been improved.
The final selection of local governments will be made during the inception phase.
VNG International
VNG International
Akvo Foundation
VNG International
Jarik Stollenga
Project Manager
jarik.stollenga@vng.nl
http://www.vng-international.nl
Nassaulaan 12
2514 JS The Hague
The Netherlands
31.903764 35.203418
417203.00
637278.00
887073.00
542500.00
240864.00
417203.00
VNG International
VNG International
Project photo
Supporting the Palestinian New Town of Rawabi
Q2 2017: IDEAL baseline assesses social contract in the Palestinian Territories
Q1 2017: Palestine prioritizes LED as new IDEAL programme starts
The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The contract between local governments and citizens is the mechanism by which everyone in a political community, either explicitly or tacitly, consents to state authority, thereby limiting some of her freedoms, in exchange for the state’s protection of their universal human rights and security and for the adequate provision of public goods and services.
Aggregated quality of the social contract index
The program impact is measured by the social contract index, which combines the three level II outcome indices: output legitimacy index, input legitimacy index and enabling environment index. The social contract index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Service delivery by local governments in key policy areas is more responsive and effective (Output legitimacy).
Output legitimacy is the part of the institution’s legitimacy that is constructed as a result of their perceived and observable achievements. By responsiveness we understand the capacity to address (identifiable) needs/demands by citizens and respond to existing (measurable) challenges in a community. By effectiveness we understand the degree to which policy objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved through concrete interventions of the local governments.
Output legitimacy index
The output legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 1 measuring responsiveness and effectiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Responsiveness (perception) index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government does enough to address top challenges in the community in the policy area
2. The local political leaders understand the needs of the local community in the policy area
3. The policies of the local government address the most urgent needs of women | youth in the policy area
4. The local government is capable of identifying citizens’ in the policy area
5. Citizens can identify one action of the local government to answer their needs in the policy area.
The responsiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Responsiveness (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policies clearly target citizens' concerns (match with citizens answers to answer 1 on key priorities in policy area during analysis)
2. Policies and related services in the policy area are based on regular data collection
3. The local government addresses the needs of various groups in the community related to service delivery in the policy area.
4. The local government addresses citizens' needs related to service delivery in the policy area.
5. The local government timely mobilises financial resources when addressing citizens' needs in the policy area.
The Responsiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Effectiveness (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government has competent people to implement its strategy in the policy area.
2. The local government improves women's | young people’s lives in the policy area.
3. The local government delivers on what they promised to do in the policy area.
4. The local government is taking action to tackle factors which hinder its performance in the policy area.
5. Citizens are satisfied with the services related to policy area
The effectiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Effectiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy goals within the policy area are achieved within timeframe and resources allocated.
2. The services delivered by the local government solve the key issues in the policy area.
3. Data gathering systems allow for effective monitoring of services delivered by local governments in the policy area.
4. Roles of actors involved in policy implementation (incl. Services) are clearly defined in the policy area.
5. Citizens’/CSOs contributions (in kind or in cash) are effectively use to solve the key issues in the policy area.
The effectiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Decision-making processes at the local level in key policy areas are more inclusive and participatory (Input legitimacy).
Input legitimacy is the part of the institutions’ legitimacy, which is based on their capacity to both accommodate the active participation of citizens’ throughout the decision-making process (participation) and to ensure adequate representation of all interests in society at various levels of governance in a fair and equal manner (inclusiveness).
Input legitimacy index
The input legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 2 measuring participation and inclusiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Participation (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The participation (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Participation (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Citizens are involved in participatory activities organised by the local government as inputs for policy making in the policy area
2. The participatory activities organised for the policy making process by the local government in the policy area are timely and regular
3. Citizens' involvement is reflected in the policy making process in the policy area
4. Information generated at the local government in the policy area is shared regularly with citizens
5. Women's involvement is reflected in the policy making process | Youth's involvement is reflected in the policy making process
The participation (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Inclusiveness (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government involves relevant people/groups/institutions/organisations in decisions for the policy area
2. The local government is making sure women are able to attend events related to the policy area
3. Citizens feel they can disagree on topics related to policy area with the leaders or other individuals in public
4. The local government treats the views and opinions of different groups equally on the policy area
5. Women (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area | Youth (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area
The Inclusivity (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Inclusiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. The local government policies in the policy area are informed by stakeholders
2. The local government takes specific actions to facilitate the participation of stakeholders in decision making processes in the policy area.
3. Participatory policy making mechanisms guarantee equal treatment of all citizens in the policy area at the procedural level
4. There is transparency in the selection of stakeholders in participatory mechanisms in the policy area
5. The local government decisions in the policy area reflects women’s | youth needs
The Inclusivity (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
The policy and institutional environments of local governments has improved (Enabling Environment).
Enabling environment is a set of interrelated conditions that impact on the capacity of local governments to engage in development processes in a sustained and effective manner. By policy environment we refer to the set of legal, administrative and procedural frameworks that affect the capacity of the local governments to drive development process and change. By institutional environment we refer to the set of inter-institutional relations that determine the capacities of the local governments to carry out their functions.
Enabling environment index
The enabling environment index combines the four indexes under Outcome 3 measuring the policy and institutional environment of local governments through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Policy Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The policy environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Policy Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Key documents relevant for service delivery in the policy area are published and circulated among stakeholders
2. Legislation and policies are informed by national or international good practices in the policy area
3. The local government association is active throughout the decision making process at national level in the policy area
4. The advocacy of the local government association (or the LG) is reflected in national policy initiatives in the policy area
5. The national laws reflect the needs of women/youth in the policy area
The Policy Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Institutional Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government has the autonomy to carry out its mandate in the policy area.
2. The local government association participates in multi-stakeholders activities relevant to policy area
3. There is good coordination between stakeholders when it comes to improving the quality of service delivery in policy area
4. The local government is aware of the role of the local government association and the services it provides related to the policy area.
5. The local government association provides high quality services to its members in policy area.
The Institutional Environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Institutional Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy coordination mechanisms between stakeholders in the policy area are regularly implemented
2. The local government association has a formal representation in national level policy making in the policy area
3. The local government association has the capacity to adapt its service offer to the demands of the local governments in the policy area
4. The LG remunerates the local government association for its services in the policy area
5. The local government association provides support to LGs to provide gender sensitive policies and related services in the policy area
The Institutional Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
NL-KVK-27195046-IDEAL.BI
VNG International
Burundi Programme
Inclusive Decisions At Local level (IDEAL)
The Burundi country programme aims to enhance human security at local level and the legitimacy of local governments in Burundi and to strengthen social cohesion within communities.
Given the current context it is difficult to judge how the political and security situation in Burundi will develop in the short and middle long term. However, VNG International intends to continue its support to ABELO, the local governments and their communities as we judge it crucial that, especially now, initiatives to support inclusive dialogue at various levels continue in order to build towards a peaceful solution of the current crisis and a more prosperous future for the young population of the country. Investing in more inclusive, transparent and accountable local governments may prove a positive catalyst for reinforcing the democratic dialogue, addressing drivers of fragility at local level and ultimately the restauration of the social contract between population and local government institutions. Building on the LGCP, the Restoring the Contract programme (in the framework of reconstruction tender phase I) and ABELO’s expertise and network, VNG International aims to support a eight pilot communes and its communities in terms of conflict prevention and participatory, transparent, inclusive and conflict-sensitive local decision making and budgeting processes. ABELO, as a representative body of all 119 Burundian communes, will be supported in to lobby and advocate on behalf of its members for a more secure and resilient policy and institutional environment at local level. Central in our approach will be women’s and youth’s equal access to and full participation in decision making and power structures at the local level and more gender sensitive local government policies and services.
The IDEAL Burundi programme will work towards achieving the following outputs:
* Output 1.1 In (pilot) municipalities, functional dialogue, coordination and monitoring structures for local human security are in place.
* Output 1.2 The capabilities of (pilot) municipalities and their local human security committees to coordinate and monitor dialogue-based human security platforms open to the population are increased.
* Output 1.3 The capabilities of (pilot) municipalities and their local human security committees to be responsive to gender-specific human security needs are increased.
* Output 2.1 The capabilities of (pilot) municipalities and their local human security committees to plan and budget on human security in an inclusive, transparent and conflict-sensitive manner are increased.
* Output 2.2 The capabilities of (pilot) municipalities and their local human security committees to facilitate women’s and youth’s equal access to and full participation in the decision making on human security are improved.
* Output 2.3 The capabilities of civil society, in particular women and youth organisations, in (pilot) municipalities to effectively participate in local decision making processes on human security are improved.
* Output 3.1 The capabilities of ABELO and its women network RFEL to develop, implement, monitor and regularly update its advocacy strategy in relation to human security and conduct an evidence-based lobby towards the central government and the international community.
* Output 3.2 The capabilities of ABELO and its women network RFEL to deliver services to all its members on human security are improved.
* Output 3.3 The capabilities of ABELO and its women network RFEL to mainstream gender in their own policies and services are improved.
The impact of the overall IDEAL programme is: The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The outcomes of the IDEAL Burundi programme are:
* Outcome 1: Coordination and monitoring at municipal level on human security is more responsive (in particular to the needs of women and youth), effective and conflict sensitive.
* Outcome 2: Decision-making, planning and budgeting processes at the municipal level in the area of human security are more inclusive, participatory and conflict-sensitive.
* Outcome 3: ABELO’s services to municipalities and lobby and advocacy efforts contribute to improving the policy and institutional environments for municipalities in Burundi, so that they can address Human Security issues more effectively.
The programme will be initially implemented in eight pilot communes (Province of Bururi (6): Bururi, Matana, Mugamba, Rutovu, Songa, Vyanda; Province of Rutana (2) : Gitanga, Bukemba). In the last two years of the programme, lessons learned and training materials will be disseminated to all 119 communes in Burundi through ABELO.
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Akvo Foundation
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Nicolas Haezebrouck
Project Manager
nicolas.haezebrouck@vng.nl
http://www.vng-international.nl
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Q3 2017 Fruitful kick-off meeting IDEAL Burundi has led to new insights
Q2 2017 Baseline and Gender & Conflict Analysis in IDEAL Burundi pilot communes
Q1 2017: Building a solid base for IDEAL Burundi
The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The contract between local governments and citizens is the mechanism by which everyone in a political community, either explicitly or tacitly, consents to state authority, thereby limiting some of her freedoms, in exchange for the state’s protection of their universal human rights and security and for the adequate provision of public goods and services.
Aggregated quality of the social contract index
The program impact is measured by the social contract index, which combines the three level II outcome indices: output legitimacy index, input legitimacy index and enabling environment index. The social contract index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Service delivery by local governments in key policy areas is more responsive and effective (Output legitimacy).
Output legitimacy is the part of the institution’s legitimacy that is constructed as a result of their perceived and observable achievements. By responsiveness we understand the capacity to address (identifiable) needs/demands by citizens and respond to existing (measurable) challenges in a community. By effectiveness we understand the degree to which policy objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved through concrete interventions of the local governments.
Output legitimacy index
The output legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 1 measuring responsiveness and effectiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Responsiveness (perception) index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government does enough to address top challenges in the community in the policy area
2. The local political leaders understand the needs of the local community in the policy area
3. The policies of the local government address the most urgent needs of women | youth in the policy area
4. The local government is capable of identifying citizens’ in the policy area
5. Citizens can identify one action of the local government to answer their needs in the policy area.
The responsiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Responsiveness (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policies clearly target citizens' concerns (match with citizens answers to answer 1 on key priorities in policy area during analysis)
2. Policies and related services in the policy area are based on regular data collection
3. The local government addresses the needs of various groups in the community related to service delivery in the policy area.
4. The local government addresses citizens' needs related to service delivery in the policy area.
5. The local government timely mobilises financial resources when addressing citizens' needs in the policy area.
The Responsiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Effectiveness (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government has competent people to implement its strategy in the policy area.
2. The local government improves women's | young people’s lives in the policy area.
3. The local government delivers on what they promised to do in the policy area.
4. The local government is taking action to tackle factors which hinder its performance in the policy area.
5. Citizens are satisfied with the services related to policy area
The effectiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Effectiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy goals within the policy area are achieved within timeframe and resources allocated.
2. The services delivered by the local government solve the key issues in the policy area.
3. Data gathering systems allow for effective monitoring of services delivered by local governments in the policy area.
4. Roles of actors involved in policy implementation (incl. Services) are clearly defined in the policy area.
5. Citizens’/CSOs contributions (in kind or in cash) are effectively use to solve the key issues in the policy area.
The effectiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Decision-making processes at the local level in key policy areas are more inclusive and participatory (Input legitimacy).
Input legitimacy is the part of the institutions’ legitimacy, which is based on their capacity to both accommodate the active participation of citizens’ throughout the decision-making process (participation) and to ensure adequate representation of all interests in society at various levels of governance in a fair and equal manner (inclusiveness).
Input legitimacy index
The input legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 2 measuring participation and inclusiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Participation (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The participation (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Participation (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Citizens are involved in participatory activities organised by the local government as inputs for policy making in the policy area
2. The participatory activities organised for the policy making process by the local government in the policy area are timely and regular
3. Citizens' involvement is reflected in the policy making process in the policy area
4. Information generated at the local government in the policy area is shared regularly with citizens
5. Women's involvement is reflected in the policy making process | Youth's involvement is reflected in the policy making process
The participation (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Inclusiveness (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government involves relevant people/groups/institutions/organisations in decisions for the policy area
2. The local government is making sure women are able to attend events related to the policy area
3. Citizens feel they can disagree on topics related to policy area with the leaders or other individuals in public
4. The local government treats the views and opinions of different groups equally on the policy area
5. Women (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area | Youth (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area
The Inclusivity (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Inclusiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. The local government policies in the policy area are informed by stakeholders
2. The local government takes specific actions to facilitate the participation of stakeholders in decision making processes in the policy area.
3. Participatory policy making mechanisms guarantee equal treatment of all citizens in the policy area at the procedural level
4. There is transparency in the selection of stakeholders in participatory mechanisms in the policy area
5. The local government decisions in the policy area reflects women’s | youth needs
The Inclusivity (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
The policy and institutional environments of local governments has improved (Enabling Environment).
Enabling environment is a set of interrelated conditions that impact on the capacity of local governments to engage in development processes in a sustained and effective manner. By policy environment we refer to the set of legal, administrative and procedural frameworks that affect the capacity of the local governments to drive development process and change. By institutional environment we refer to the set of inter-institutional relations that determine the capacities of the local governments to carry out their functions.
Enabling environment index
The enabling environment index combines the four indexes under Outcome 3 measuring the policy and institutional environment of local governments through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Policy Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The policy environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Policy Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Key documents relevant for service delivery in the policy area are published and circulated among stakeholders
2. Legislation and policies are informed by national or international good practices in the policy area
3. The local government association is active throughout the decision making process at national level in the policy area
4. The advocacy of the local government association (or the LG) is reflected in national policy initiatives in the policy area
5. The national laws reflect the needs of women/youth in the policy area
The Policy Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Institutional Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government has the autonomy to carry out its mandate in the policy area.
2. The local government association participates in multi-stakeholders activities relevant to policy area
3. There is good coordination between stakeholders when it comes to improving the quality of service delivery in policy area
4. The local government is aware of the role of the local government association and the services it provides related to the policy area.
5. The local government association provides high quality services to its members in policy area.
The Institutional Environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Institutional Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy coordination mechanisms between stakeholders in the policy area are regularly implemented
2. The local government association has a formal representation in national level policy making in the policy area
3. The local government association has the capacity to adapt its service offer to the demands of the local governments in the policy area
4. The LG remunerates the local government association for its services in the policy area
5. The local government association provides support to LGs to provide gender sensitive policies and related services in the policy area
The Institutional Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
NL-KVK-27195046-IDEAL.UG
VNG International
Uganda Programme
Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)
The main focus of IDEAL Uganda is to strengthen the governance capacity of local governments and their respective associations to play its role in the delivery of territorial development services.
Whilst the re-centralization trend in Uganda, it seems that decentralization has boiled down to a central transfer of functions and resources, which is managed in a top down manner, without active engagement or empowerment of the local government. As a result, while by law Ugandan local governments enjoy a large degree of autonomy, in practice, they are very dependent on the central government, hampering the local governments’ discretionary space. This impedes local governments from having a general mandate/ competence over functions of their own choice, in addition to specific competences related to delegated services and functions. Yet, to be active actors in development, local governments need autonomy to effectively reach out to communities and offer them the opportunity to get involved.
The performance of local governments in Uganda is hampered by several challenges, among which A) the impact national politics has on local government, B) the inability to meet citizen demand for services as the tax base of local governments continues to erode, C) the corrosive impact of social conflict stemming mostly from poverty and exclusion, complicated by tribal and ethnic differences and D) the challenges of developing honest and effective leadership in local government. These challenges impact on the legitimacy of local governments, which in a large part is influenced by the following three dimensions A) the extent to which local governments have (autonomous) space to act and respond to local needs B) the extent to which planning and budgeting processes are inclusive and C) the processes and mechanisms available for downward accountability to local communities.
When strengthened, UAAU and ULGA will have the capacity to respond to and mobilize their constituents and in their lobby and advocacy role in relation to the national government and development partners (and have a coordinated voice where possible), so as to ensure that local government structures are sustainably reinforced. In addition, when the local governments are strengthened they will be able to effectively address the drivers of conflict in a more conflict and gender sensitive way, by planning their actions in a more inclusive manner .
The IDEAL Uganda programme will work towards achieving the following outputs:
* Output 1.1 The capabilities of technical and political staff to deliver and monitor territorial development services, which are responsive to local needs are strengthened
* Output 1.2 The capability of relevant departments within Ugandan local governments to provide effective territorial development policies services (in collaboration with external partners where needed) is enhanced
* Output 1.3 The provision of effective, responsive and sustainable territorial development services, by the relevant departments is gender sensitive
* Output 2.1 The capabilities of Ugandan local government councils to use their discretionary space, guide decision making and to champion local legitimacy is enhanced
* Output 2.2 The capability of ULGA and UAAU to represent its members’ interests, to advocate for an improved regulatory framework and to stimulate the use of discretionary space by local governments is strengthened
* Output 2.3 The capability of technical staff within Ugandan local governments to manage inclusive and transparent decision-making, planning and budgeting processes is enhanced
* Output 3.1 LG councils and relevant departments are sensitized and strengthened on the inclusion of gender in their decision making (planning and budgeting) processes.
The impact of the overall IDEAL programme is: The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The outcomes of the IDEAL Uganda programme are:
* Outcome 1: The delivery and monitoring of services aimed for territorial development by Ugandan Local Governments is more effective and responsive.
* Outcome 2: Local decision-making, planning, budgeting, (financing and Own Source Revenue) processes for the purpose of territorial development by Ugandan Local Governments are more inclusive and participatory.
* Outcome 3: ULGA and UAAU enhance the enabling environment for Ugandan local governments to enact their roles and to use the discretionary space in improving territorial development.
The main focus of this programme is to strengthen the governance capacity of local governments and their respective associations. The final selection of local governments will be made during the inception phase.
VNG International
VNG International
Akvo Foundation
VNG International
Anne-Marie Tosserams
Project Manager
Anne-Marie.Tosserams@VNG.NL
http://www.vng-international.nl
Nassaulaan 12
2514 JS The Hague
The Netherlands
0.347596 32.58252
351906.00
400000.00
450000.00
450000.00
348094.00
351906.00
VNG International
VNG International
Project photo
Koboko and Veldhoven meet in Koboko
IDEAL focal persons Arua visit
UAAU at the WUF - the what?
Local Economic Development Training for Local Governments in Uganda
Public-Private Partnersip (PPP) in Kamuli Municipal Council
Q3 2017 Ten LGs participating in the IDEAL Uganda programme!
IDEAL Uganda Programme Launched
Q2 2017: Baseline study Uganda on social contract
Q1 2017: Dutch municipalities commit to continuing to support Ugandan LGs
The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The contract between local governments and citizens is the mechanism by which everyone in a political community, either explicitly or tacitly, consents to state authority, thereby limiting some of her freedoms, in exchange for the state’s protection of their universal human rights and security and for the adequate provision of public goods and services.
Aggregated quality of the social contract index
The program impact is measured by the social contract index, which combines the three level II outcome indices: output legitimacy index, input legitimacy index and enabling environment index. The social contract index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Service delivery by local governments in key policy areas is more responsive and effective (Output legitimacy).
Output legitimacy is the part of the institution’s legitimacy that is constructed as a result of their perceived and observable achievements. By responsiveness we understand the capacity to address (identifiable) needs/demands by citizens and respond to existing (measurable) challenges in a community. By effectiveness we understand the degree to which policy objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved through concrete interventions of the local governments.
Output legitimacy index
The output legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 1 measuring responsiveness and effectiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Responsiveness (perception) index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government does enough to address top challenges in the community in the policy area
2. The local political leaders understand the needs of the local community in the policy area
3. The policies of the local government address the most urgent needs of women | youth in the policy area
4. The local government is capable of identifying citizens’ in the policy area
5. Citizens can identify one action of the local government to answer their needs in the policy area.
The responsiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Responsiveness (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policies clearly target citizens' concerns (match with citizens answers to answer 1 on key priorities in policy area during analysis)
2. Policies and related services in the policy area are based on regular data collection
3. The local government addresses the needs of various groups in the community related to service delivery in the policy area.
4. The local government addresses citizens' needs related to service delivery in the policy area.
5. The local government timely mobilises financial resources when addressing citizens' needs in the policy area.
The Responsiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Effectiveness (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government has competent people to implement its strategy in the policy area.
2. The local government improves women's | young people’s lives in the policy area.
3. The local government delivers on what they promised to do in the policy area.
4. The local government is taking action to tackle factors which hinder its performance in the policy area.
5. Citizens are satisfied with the services related to policy area
The effectiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Effectiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy goals within the policy area are achieved within timeframe and resources allocated.
2. The services delivered by the local government solve the key issues in the policy area.
3. Data gathering systems allow for effective monitoring of services delivered by local governments in the policy area.
4. Roles of actors involved in policy implementation (incl. Services) are clearly defined in the policy area.
5. Citizens’/CSOs contributions (in kind or in cash) are effectively use to solve the key issues in the policy area.
The effectiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Decision-making processes at the local level in key policy areas are more inclusive and participatory (Input legitimacy).
Input legitimacy is the part of the institutions’ legitimacy, which is based on their capacity to both accommodate the active participation of citizens’ throughout the decision-making process (participation) and to ensure adequate representation of all interests in society at various levels of governance in a fair and equal manner (inclusiveness).
Input legitimacy index
The input legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 2 measuring participation and inclusiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Participation (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The participation (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Participation (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Citizens are involved in participatory activities organised by the local government as inputs for policy making in the policy area
2. The participatory activities organised for the policy making process by the local government in the policy area are timely and regular
3. Citizens' involvement is reflected in the policy making process in the policy area
4. Information generated at the local government in the policy area is shared regularly with citizens
5. Women's involvement is reflected in the policy making process | Youth's involvement is reflected in the policy making process
The participation (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Inclusiveness (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government involves relevant people/groups/institutions/organisations in decisions for the policy area
2. The local government is making sure women are able to attend events related to the policy area
3. Citizens feel they can disagree on topics related to policy area with the leaders or other individuals in public
4. The local government treats the views and opinions of different groups equally on the policy area
5. Women (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area | Youth (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area
The Inclusivity (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Inclusiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. The local government policies in the policy area are informed by stakeholders
2. The local government takes specific actions to facilitate the participation of stakeholders in decision making processes in the policy area.
3. Participatory policy making mechanisms guarantee equal treatment of all citizens in the policy area at the procedural level
4. There is transparency in the selection of stakeholders in participatory mechanisms in the policy area
5. The local government decisions in the policy area reflects women’s | youth needs
The Inclusivity (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
The policy and institutional environments of local governments has improved (Enabling Environment).
Enabling environment is a set of interrelated conditions that impact on the capacity of local governments to engage in development processes in a sustained and effective manner. By policy environment we refer to the set of legal, administrative and procedural frameworks that affect the capacity of the local governments to drive development process and change. By institutional environment we refer to the set of inter-institutional relations that determine the capacities of the local governments to carry out their functions.
Enabling environment index
The enabling environment index combines the four indexes under Outcome 3 measuring the policy and institutional environment of local governments through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Policy Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The policy environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Policy Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Key documents relevant for service delivery in the policy area are published and circulated among stakeholders
2. Legislation and policies are informed by national or international good practices in the policy area
3. The local government association is active throughout the decision making process at national level in the policy area
4. The advocacy of the local government association (or the LG) is reflected in national policy initiatives in the policy area
5. The national laws reflect the needs of women/youth in the policy area
The Policy Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Institutional Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government has the autonomy to carry out its mandate in the policy area.
2. The local government association participates in multi-stakeholders activities relevant to policy area
3. There is good coordination between stakeholders when it comes to improving the quality of service delivery in policy area
4. The local government is aware of the role of the local government association and the services it provides related to the policy area.
5. The local government association provides high quality services to its members in policy area.
The Institutional Environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Institutional Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy coordination mechanisms between stakeholders in the policy area are regularly implemented
2. The local government association has a formal representation in national level policy making in the policy area
3. The local government association has the capacity to adapt its service offer to the demands of the local governments in the policy area
4. The LG remunerates the local government association for its services in the policy area
5. The local government association provides support to LGs to provide gender sensitive policies and related services in the policy area
The Institutional Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
NL-KVK-27195046-IDEAL.ML
VNG International
Mali Programme
Inclusive Decisions At Local level (IDEAL)
The IDEAL Mali programme focuses on effective and responsive public service delivery and inclusive decision-making processes at the local level by 5 Malian municipalities in regard to integrated water resource management.
The Malian decentralisation process started in 1999 and the first wave of decentralisation in Mali is considered to have lasted until 2004 under the motto “décentralisation immédiate et intégrale”. In principle, a functioning decentralisation in Mali potentially could provide with an appropriate service delivery, collaborative management of public infrastructures and resources and with decision-making of proximity (local democracy), as well as accountability mechanisms (citizens’ control). More recently, decentralisation has been endorsed as a sustainable way out of the crisis in Mali (Algiers agreement, 2015), through which both the central government and the international community once more recognise the enormous potential of decentralised governance in Mali, in spite of the mixed results of the decentralisation after 16 years. Nevertheless, Malian municipalities still lack the financial and technical resources to deliver appropriate services to the population. The transfer of competencies and resources from central to local governments is lagging behind, as well as the latter’s performance in effectively delivering services and bringing good management and governance to the citizens.
IDEAL Mali (2017-2021) will essentially be a capacity development programme aimed at supporting Malian municipalities in strengthening public service delivery to citizens, particularly in the area of integrated water resource management (IWRM/GIRE), as a result of inclusive, conflict- and gender-sensitive decision-making processes, conducive national policies and legislation, as well as by enhancing participation of women in leadership thereby increasing capacity to prevent and manage conflicts.
One of the main results of continued support of VNG International to AMM through LGCP (2012-2016) is the newly-developed Strategic Plan of the Association for 2016-2020. In this document, AMM acknowledges that local government can only gain legitimacy vis-à-vis their citizens by showing results in service delivery in their sectors of competence and has identified areas where Malian municipalities need most support in the coming years.
The IDEAL Mali Programme will work towards achieving the following outputs:
* Output 1.1: The capacity of municipalities’ elected officials and permanent staff to manage local water resources and deliver water-related services is improved.
* Output 1.2: The technical capabilities of technical staff (including women) working with/in municipal water commissions have improved.
* Output 1.3: The capability of the municipality to deliver water services that are more responsive towards the needs of their citizens, specifically women, has improved.
* Output 2.1: Malian decision-making bodies (municipalities’ water commissions) are functioning to create public space for consultation and deliberation at the local level on management of water resources in link with the CLE (local water committees).
* Output 2.2: Malian decision-making bodies (municipalities’ water commissions) manage participatory decision-making processes and take into account input provided by stakeholders.
* Output 2.3: The leadership capacities of female decision-makers within municipalities have improved.
* Output 3.1: Coordination mechanisms between national and decentralized (regional and municipal) level of government, including the GIRE programmes and the Ministry of Water, are in place and have capacity to improve integrated water resource management (IWRM) at the national level.
* Output 3.2: AMM is better able to provide needs-based services to its members and implement its Strategic Plan 2017-2022.
* Output 3.3: AMM, in coordination with other LGAs, improved its capability to influence national policies in favour of decentralized and gender-sensitive (water) management.
* Output 3.4: AMM improved the capacity of the technical working commissions in order to better lobby their position towards national government.
* Output 3.5: AMM is capable of applying a gender focus in implementing its Strategic Plan 2017 – 2022.
The impact of the overall IDEAL programme is: The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The outcomes of the IDEAL Mali programme are:
* Outcome 1: IWRM service delivery by Malian municipalities is more effective and responsive, particularly to the needs of women and youth.
* Outcome 2: In Mali, decision-making processes on integrated water resource management at the local level are more participatory and inclusive.
* Outcome 3: AMM has effectively lobbied for the creation or adjustment of water policies and legislation at national level in coordination with the other existing LGAs in Mali. Also, AMM effectively improved the service delivery towards their members.
The programme primarily targets pilot communes and the Local Government Association (AMM) as beneficiaries. The final selection of pilot communes will be made during the inception phase.
VNG International
VNG International
Akvo Foundation
VNG International
Anne-Lies Risseeuw
Senior Project Manager
Anne-Lies.Risseeuw@VNG.NL
http://www.vng-international.nl
Nassaulaan 12
2514 JS The Hague
The Netherlands
12.639232 -8.002889
429607.00
400000.00
400000.00
400000.00
419607.00
419607.00
VNG International
VNG International
Project photo
Q3 2017: IDEAL Mali pilot communes gathered for the first time in Bamako
Q2 2017: Mali inception phase studies appraise needs of pilot communes and LGA
Q1 2017: Launch of IDEAL Mali prioritises IWRM and gender
The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The contract between local governments and citizens is the mechanism by which everyone in a political community, either explicitly or tacitly, consents to state authority, thereby limiting some of her freedoms, in exchange for the state’s protection of their universal human rights and security and for the adequate provision of public goods and services.
Aggregated quality of the social contract index
The program impact is measured by the social contract index, which combines the three level II outcome indices: output legitimacy index, input legitimacy index and enabling environment index. The social contract index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Service delivery by local governments in key policy areas is more responsive and effective (Output legitimacy).
Output legitimacy is the part of the institution’s legitimacy that is constructed as a result of their perceived and observable achievements. By responsiveness we understand the capacity to address (identifiable) needs/demands by citizens and respond to existing (measurable) challenges in a community. By effectiveness we understand the degree to which policy objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved through concrete interventions of the local governments.
Output legitimacy index
The output legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 1 measuring responsiveness and effectiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Responsiveness (perception) index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government does enough to address top challenges in the community in the policy area
2. The local political leaders understand the needs of the local community in the policy area
3. The policies of the local government address the most urgent needs of women | youth in the policy area
4. The local government is capable of identifying citizens’ in the policy area
5. Citizens can identify one action of the local government to answer their needs in the policy area.
The responsiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Responsiveness (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policies clearly target citizens' concerns (match with citizens answers to answer 1 on key priorities in policy area during analysis)
2. Policies and related services in the policy area are based on regular data collection
3. The local government addresses the needs of various groups in the community related to service delivery in the policy area.
4. The local government addresses citizens' needs related to service delivery in the policy area.
5. The local government timely mobilises financial resources when addressing citizens' needs in the policy area.
The Responsiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Effectiveness (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government has competent people to implement its strategy in the policy area.
2. The local government improves women's | young people’s lives in the policy area.
3. The local government delivers on what they promised to do in the policy area.
4. The local government is taking action to tackle factors which hinder its performance in the policy area.
5. Citizens are satisfied with the services related to policy area
The effectiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Effectiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy goals within the policy area are achieved within timeframe and resources allocated.
2. The services delivered by the local government solve the key issues in the policy area.
3. Data gathering systems allow for effective monitoring of services delivered by local governments in the policy area.
4. Roles of actors involved in policy implementation (incl. Services) are clearly defined in the policy area.
5. Citizens’/CSOs contributions (in kind or in cash) are effectively use to solve the key issues in the policy area.
The effectiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Decision-making processes at the local level in key policy areas are more inclusive and participatory (Input legitimacy).
Input legitimacy is the part of the institutions’ legitimacy, which is based on their capacity to both accommodate the active participation of citizens’ throughout the decision-making process (participation) and to ensure adequate representation of all interests in society at various levels of governance in a fair and equal manner (inclusiveness).
Input legitimacy index
The input legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 2 measuring participation and inclusiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Participation (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The participation (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Participation (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Citizens are involved in participatory activities organised by the local government as inputs for policy making in the policy area
2. The participatory activities organised for the policy making process by the local government in the policy area are timely and regular
3. Citizens' involvement is reflected in the policy making process in the policy area
4. Information generated at the local government in the policy area is shared regularly with citizens
5. Women's involvement is reflected in the policy making process | Youth's involvement is reflected in the policy making process
The participation (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Inclusiveness (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government involves relevant people/groups/institutions/organisations in decisions for the policy area
2. The local government is making sure women are able to attend events related to the policy area
3. Citizens feel they can disagree on topics related to policy area with the leaders or other individuals in public
4. The local government treats the views and opinions of different groups equally on the policy area
5. Women (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area | Youth (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area
The Inclusivity (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Inclusiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. The local government policies in the policy area are informed by stakeholders
2. The local government takes specific actions to facilitate the participation of stakeholders in decision making processes in the policy area.
3. Participatory policy making mechanisms guarantee equal treatment of all citizens in the policy area at the procedural level
4. There is transparency in the selection of stakeholders in participatory mechanisms in the policy area
5. The local government decisions in the policy area reflects women’s | youth needs
The Inclusivity (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
The policy and institutional environments of local governments has improved (Enabling Environment).
Enabling environment is a set of interrelated conditions that impact on the capacity of local governments to engage in development processes in a sustained and effective manner. By policy environment we refer to the set of legal, administrative and procedural frameworks that affect the capacity of the local governments to drive development process and change. By institutional environment we refer to the set of inter-institutional relations that determine the capacities of the local governments to carry out their functions.
Enabling environment index
The enabling environment index combines the four indexes under Outcome 3 measuring the policy and institutional environment of local governments through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Policy Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The policy environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Policy Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Key documents relevant for service delivery in the policy area are published and circulated among stakeholders
2. Legislation and policies are informed by national or international good practices in the policy area
3. The local government association is active throughout the decision making process at national level in the policy area
4. The advocacy of the local government association (or the LG) is reflected in national policy initiatives in the policy area
5. The national laws reflect the needs of women/youth in the policy area
The Policy Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Institutional Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government has the autonomy to carry out its mandate in the policy area.
2. The local government association participates in multi-stakeholders activities relevant to policy area
3. There is good coordination between stakeholders when it comes to improving the quality of service delivery in policy area
4. The local government is aware of the role of the local government association and the services it provides related to the policy area.
5. The local government association provides high quality services to its members in policy area.
The Institutional Environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Institutional Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy coordination mechanisms between stakeholders in the policy area are regularly implemented
2. The local government association has a formal representation in national level policy making in the policy area
3. The local government association has the capacity to adapt its service offer to the demands of the local governments in the policy area
4. The LG remunerates the local government association for its services in the policy area
5. The local government association provides support to LGs to provide gender sensitive policies and related services in the policy area
The Institutional Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
NL-KVK-27195046-IDEAL.SS
VNG International
South Sudan Programme
Inclusive Decisions at Local Level (IDEAL)
The main focus of IDEAL South Sudan is to strengthen the governance capacity of local governments to play their role in the delivery of basic services in the water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) sector. The programme focuses on three counties in (former) Eastern Equatoria State.
In a fragile context wherein politicians and officials are largely appointed instead of elected, development has stagnated and violent intercommunal clashes and criminality are occurring on a daily basis, basic service delivery is one of the few ways in which the local government can establish legitimacy and contribute to social cohesion. However, the insufficient capacity of the local government to fulfil its role shapes highly unreliable, ineffective and exclusive or non-participatory service delivery.
While the Local Government Act calls for participative planning starting from boma and payam level, in practice no skills and funds are available at the county level to involve bomas and payams properly. The 2007 Water Policy promotes community management of water resources and services, but in reality water management is still centralised at county level; counties are the owners of all WASH infrastructure and are unable to manage the upkeep. County staff have limited skills for community interaction. Communication is top-down, finances are limited and there is no downward accountability. While many people working in local government personally feel that interventions should benefit the community, they only feel professional accountability to their superiors and donors. The resulting lack of ownership in communities leads to vandalism of water points, poor operation, no preventive maintenance, and continued poor sanitation.
IDEAL South Sudan will therefore work on the capacity of local government to provide participatory service delivery in the WASH sector that is responsive to community needs, as well as gender and conflict sensitive. The programme will involve the political leadership and community representatives next to the technical county staff in order to foster community outreach and political commitment to service delivery.
Using this strategy, social cohesion is fostered through (1) better trust in government and (2) better service delivery. Focusing on WASH provides a concrete channel through which to do so; the resulting improved connections and trust can lead to increased government legitimacy and community participation in other areas of service delivery, potentially causing positive spill-over effects.
The IDEAL South Sudan Programme will work towards achieving the following outputs:
* Output 1.1 WASH departments’ and CRWSBs’ basic skills and knowledge in relation to their own roles and responsibilities has increased.
* Output 1.2 CRWSBs’ capability to fulfill their coordination and monitoring role and support the WASH departments is strengthened.
* Output 1.3 The capability of the WASH departments and CRWSBs to support WMCs in their role of contributing to operations & maintenance of WASH facilities is strengthened.
* Output 1.4 The WASH departments and CRWSBs are sensitized and capabilities are strengthened to provide gender sensitive WASH services.
* Output 2.1 The capability of WASH departments and CRWSBs to implement participatory outreach programmes is strengthened.
* Output 2.2 The capability of CRWSBs and WASH departments to promote the involvement of WMC’s in decision making processes on WASH services is strengthened.
* Output 2.3 County Executive Councils are sensitized on community needs and their strategic leadership capability is improved for promoting inclusive and participatory decision making
* Output 2.4 WASH departments’ and CRWSBs’ capability in inclusive planning and budgeting for WASH service delivery is strengthened.
* Output 2.5 WASH departments, CRWSBs and County Executive Councils sensitized and capabilities strengthened on the inclusion of gender in their decision making processes
* Output 3.1 The capability of County Executive Councils to identify relevant government and other (e.g. NGO, private sector) stakeholders has improved
* Output 3.2 The capability of County Executive Councils to engage in intergovernmental relations and maintain relations with other stakeholders has improved
* Output 3.3 The capability of County Executive Councils to lobby on operational space (mandate) and resources (financial, material and human) has improved
The impact of the overall IDEAL programme is: The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The outcomes for the IDEAL South Sudan programme are:
* Outcome 1: The provision of WASH services, by the target counties, is more effective and responsive.
* Outcome 2: Decision-making processes, on WASH services delivery, in target counties, are more inclusive and participatory.
* Outcome 3: The County Executive Councils contribute to an improved policy and institutional environment for the counties to provide community-owned WASH services in the target counties.
The target group for the IDEAL South Sudan programme consists of three local governments (counties) from (former) Eastern Equatoria State: Kapoeta North County, Kapoeta East County and Kapoeta South County.
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IDEAL South Sudan contributing lessons learned
Implementation of first IDEAL SS gender workshop
Q3 2017: Baseline Study conducted in IDEAL South Sudan target counties
Q2 2017: PEA and Gender analysis conducted in IDEAL South Sudan target counties
Q1 2017: Building the foundation: Methodology and geographical selection
The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The contract between local governments and citizens is the mechanism by which everyone in a political community, either explicitly or tacitly, consents to state authority, thereby limiting some of her freedoms, in exchange for the state’s protection of their universal human rights and security and for the adequate provision of public goods and services.
Aggregated quality of the social contract index
The program impact is measured by the social contract index, which combines the three level II outcome indices: output legitimacy index, input legitimacy index and enabling environment index. The social contract index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Service delivery by local governments in key policy areas is more responsive and effective (Output legitimacy).
Output legitimacy is the part of the institution’s legitimacy that is constructed as a result of their perceived and observable achievements. By responsiveness we understand the capacity to address (identifiable) needs/demands by citizens and respond to existing (measurable) challenges in a community. By effectiveness we understand the degree to which policy objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved through concrete interventions of the local governments.
Output legitimacy index
The output legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 1 measuring responsiveness and effectiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Responsiveness (perception) index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government does enough to address top challenges in the community in the policy area
2. The local political leaders understand the needs of the local community in the policy area
3. The policies of the local government address the most urgent needs of women | youth in the policy area
4. The local government is capable of identifying citizens’ in the policy area
5. Citizens can identify one action of the local government to answer their needs in the policy area.
The responsiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Responsiveness (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policies clearly target citizens' concerns (match with citizens answers to answer 1 on key priorities in policy area during analysis)
2. Policies and related services in the policy area are based on regular data collection
3. The local government addresses the needs of various groups in the community related to service delivery in the policy area.
4. The local government addresses citizens' needs related to service delivery in the policy area.
5. The local government timely mobilises financial resources when addressing citizens' needs in the policy area.
The Responsiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Effectiveness (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government has competent people to implement its strategy in the policy area.
2. The local government improves women's | young people’s lives in the policy area.
3. The local government delivers on what they promised to do in the policy area.
4. The local government is taking action to tackle factors which hinder its performance in the policy area.
5. Citizens are satisfied with the services related to policy area
The effectiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Effectiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy goals within the policy area are achieved within timeframe and resources allocated.
2. The services delivered by the local government solve the key issues in the policy area.
3. Data gathering systems allow for effective monitoring of services delivered by local governments in the policy area.
4. Roles of actors involved in policy implementation (incl. Services) are clearly defined in the policy area.
5. Citizens’/CSOs contributions (in kind or in cash) are effectively use to solve the key issues in the policy area.
The effectiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Decision-making processes at the local level in key policy areas are more inclusive and participatory (Input legitimacy).
Input legitimacy is the part of the institutions’ legitimacy, which is based on their capacity to both accommodate the active participation of citizens’ throughout the decision-making process (participation) and to ensure adequate representation of all interests in society at various levels of governance in a fair and equal manner (inclusiveness).
Input legitimacy index
The input legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 2 measuring participation and inclusiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Participation (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The participation (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Participation (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Citizens are involved in participatory activities organised by the local government as inputs for policy making in the policy area
2. The participatory activities organised for the policy making process by the local government in the policy area are timely and regular
3. Citizens' involvement is reflected in the policy making process in the policy area
4. Information generated at the local government in the policy area is shared regularly with citizens
5. Women's involvement is reflected in the policy making process | Youth's involvement is reflected in the policy making process
The participation (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Inclusiveness (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government involves relevant people/groups/institutions/organisations in decisions for the policy area
2. The local government is making sure women are able to attend events related to the policy area
3. Citizens feel they can disagree on topics related to policy area with the leaders or other individuals in public
4. The local government treats the views and opinions of different groups equally on the policy area
5. Women (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area | Youth (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area
The Inclusivity (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Inclusiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. The local government policies in the policy area are informed by stakeholders
2. The local government takes specific actions to facilitate the participation of stakeholders in decision making processes in the policy area.
3. Participatory policy making mechanisms guarantee equal treatment of all citizens in the policy area at the procedural level
4. There is transparency in the selection of stakeholders in participatory mechanisms in the policy area
5. The local government decisions in the policy area reflects women’s | youth needs
The Inclusivity (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
The policy and institutional environments of local governments has improved (Enabling Environment).
Enabling environment is a set of interrelated conditions that impact on the capacity of local governments to engage in development processes in a sustained and effective manner. By policy environment we refer to the set of legal, administrative and procedural frameworks that affect the capacity of the local governments to drive development process and change. By institutional environment we refer to the set of inter-institutional relations that determine the capacities of the local governments to carry out their functions.
Enabling environment index
The enabling environment index combines the four indexes under Outcome 3 measuring the policy and institutional environment of local governments through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Policy Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The policy environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Policy Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Key documents relevant for service delivery in the policy area are published and circulated among stakeholders
2. Legislation and policies are informed by national or international good practices in the policy area
3. The local government association is active throughout the decision making process at national level in the policy area
4. The advocacy of the local government association (or the LG) is reflected in national policy initiatives in the policy area
5. The national laws reflect the needs of women/youth in the policy area
The Policy Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Institutional Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government has the autonomy to carry out its mandate in the policy area.
2. The local government association participates in multi-stakeholders activities relevant to policy area
3. There is good coordination between stakeholders when it comes to improving the quality of service delivery in policy area
4. The local government is aware of the role of the local government association and the services it provides related to the policy area.
5. The local government association provides high quality services to its members in policy area.
The Institutional Environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Institutional Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy coordination mechanisms between stakeholders in the policy area are regularly implemented
2. The local government association has a formal representation in national level policy making in the policy area
3. The local government association has the capacity to adapt its service offer to the demands of the local governments in the policy area
4. The LG remunerates the local government association for its services in the policy area
5. The local government association provides support to LGs to provide gender sensitive policies and related services in the policy area
The Institutional Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
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Somali Programme
Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)
The target area for this programme is Somaliland. The programme focuses on strengthening the Association of Local Government Authorities of Somaliland to play its role in service delivery to members, lobby & advocacy and coordination, with the aim of enabling districts to contribute to resilience at the local level.
Decentralisation in Somaliland is still in its early stages. While District Councils are mandated to provide services to citizens, there is still an unclear delineation of roles and responsibilities, as most sectors are (in practice) not yet decentralised from the line ministries and in many cases delivery been taken over by NGOs. Furthermore, there is a palpable mismatch between the responsibilities allocated to districts and the (financial and human) resources they have.
The Association of Local Government Authorities of Somaliland (ALGASL) was established in 2006 by the mayors of 10 district councils. ALGASL aims to build strong local governments and support decentralisation, benefiting local communities, including marginalized groups such as women, youth and IDPs. At present, ALGASL has 10 paying members out of the 23 districts with elected district councils. Though ALGASL has potential, the association is constrained by a lack of human and financial resources, which hinders its ability to fulfill its mandate and attract additional members.
If strengthened, ALGASL can play a pivotal role in working towards more legitimate local governments, because of its mandate to lobby and advocate for the interests of districts and to build their capacity. It is a highly relevant linchpin between central and local government, can provide nationwide outreach and can promote exchange of experience among districts through its platform function.
In its first year(s), the programme will work towards achieving the following outputs:
* Output 3.1 The institutional sustainability of ALGASL has been strengthened.
* Output 3.2 The capability of ALGASL to provide services to members in policy areas related to resilience and to build capabilities of members has improved.
* Output 3.3 The capability of ALGASL to engage in intergovernmental relations and carry out evidence-based lobby and advocacy in support of increased local autonomy and resources is strengthened.
* Output 3.4 The capability of ALGASL to contribute to the localisation and implementation of the National Gender Policy has improved.
* Output 3.5 The capability of ALGASL to provide coordination mechanisms between districts and other stakeholders has been enhanced.
In subsequent years, the programme will also work towards achieving the following outputs:
* Output 1.1 Services provided by ALGASL increase the awareness of pilot districts of their mandate, roles and responsibilities in service delivery in policy areas related to resilience.
* Output 1.2 Services provided by ALGASL contribute to increased technical knowledge and coordination capabilities in pilot districts to deliver services in policy areas related to resilience.
* Output 1.3 Services provided by ALGASL improve the awareness and capabilities of pilot districts to take community needs (especially marginalised groups – women, youth and IDPs) into account in delivering services in policy areas related to resilience.
* Output 2.1 Services provided by ALGASL increase the awareness of pilot districts on the importance of community outreach and their capability for participatory planning and policy-making (especially involving marginalised groups).
* Output 2.2 Leadership trajectories provided by ALGASL promote political participation of women and youth in pilot districts.
The impact of the overall IDEAL programme is: The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The outcomes of the IDEAL Som. programme are:
* Outcome 1: ALGASL services contribute to more responsive and effective service delivery (in policy areas relating to resilience) in pilot districts.
* Outcome 2: ALGASL services contribute to more inclusive and participatory decision-making processes (in policy areas relating to resilience) in pilot districts.
* Outcome 3: ALGASL contributes to an improved policy and institutional environment of districts.
The programme focuses on Outcome 3 for the first year(s) of implementation. Subsequently, Outcomes 1 and 2 will be phased into the programme in selected pilot districts.
The programme primarily targets the Association of Local Government Authorities of Somaliland (ALGASL) as beneficiary and implementing partner. In later years of the programme, ALGASL will jointly implement interventions to contribute to Outcomes 1 and 2 together with the programme team.
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IDEAL visits Somaliland's economic hub
IDEAL, JPLG team up on local revenue mobilization
ALGASL visits 17 districts for input for its revised Constitution
Puzzled: Organisational Development Workshop
Q3 2017: Gender and Local Governance Workshop in Somaliland
Q2 2017: IDEAL baseline assesses the enabling environment for Som. districts
Q1 2017: Consultations build a strong foundation for the coming 5 years
The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The contract between local governments and citizens is the mechanism by which everyone in a political community, either explicitly or tacitly, consents to state authority, thereby limiting some of her freedoms, in exchange for the state’s protection of their universal human rights and security and for the adequate provision of public goods and services.
Aggregated quality of the social contract index
The program impact is measured by the social contract index, which combines the three level II outcome indices: output legitimacy index, input legitimacy index and enabling environment index. The social contract index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Service delivery by local governments in key policy areas is more responsive and effective (Output legitimacy).
Output legitimacy is the part of the institution’s legitimacy that is constructed as a result of their perceived and observable achievements. By responsiveness we understand the capacity to address (identifiable) needs/demands by citizens and respond to existing (measurable) challenges in a community. By effectiveness we understand the degree to which policy objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved through concrete interventions of the local governments.
Output legitimacy index
The output legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 1 measuring responsiveness and effectiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Responsiveness (perception) index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government does enough to address top challenges in the community in the policy area
2. The local political leaders understand the needs of the local community in the policy area
3. The policies of the local government address the most urgent needs of women | youth in the policy area
4. The local government is capable of identifying citizens’ in the policy area
5. Citizens can identify one action of the local government to answer their needs in the policy area.
The responsiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Responsiveness (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policies clearly target citizens' concerns (match with citizens answers to answer 1 on key priorities in policy area during analysis)
2. Policies and related services in the policy area are based on regular data collection
3. The local government addresses the needs of various groups in the community related to service delivery in the policy area.
4. The local government addresses citizens' needs related to service delivery in the policy area.
5. The local government timely mobilises financial resources when addressing citizens' needs in the policy area.
The Responsiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Effectiveness (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government has competent people to implement its strategy in the policy area.
2. The local government improves women's | young people’s lives in the policy area.
3. The local government delivers on what they promised to do in the policy area.
4. The local government is taking action to tackle factors which hinder its performance in the policy area.
5. Citizens are satisfied with the services related to policy area
The effectiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Effectiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy goals within the policy area are achieved within timeframe and resources allocated.
2. The services delivered by the local government solve the key issues in the policy area.
3. Data gathering systems allow for effective monitoring of services delivered by local governments in the policy area.
4. Roles of actors involved in policy implementation (incl. Services) are clearly defined in the policy area.
5. Citizens’/CSOs contributions (in kind or in cash) are effectively use to solve the key issues in the policy area.
The effectiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Decision-making processes at the local level in key policy areas are more inclusive and participatory (Input legitimacy).
Input legitimacy is the part of the institutions’ legitimacy, which is based on their capacity to both accommodate the active participation of citizens’ throughout the decision-making process (participation) and to ensure adequate representation of all interests in society at various levels of governance in a fair and equal manner (inclusiveness).
Input legitimacy index
The input legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 2 measuring participation and inclusiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Participation (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The participation (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Participation (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Citizens are involved in participatory activities organised by the local government as inputs for policy making in the policy area
2. The participatory activities organised for the policy making process by the local government in the policy area are timely and regular
3. Citizens' involvement is reflected in the policy making process in the policy area
4. Information generated at the local government in the policy area is shared regularly with citizens
5. Women's involvement is reflected in the policy making process | Youth's involvement is reflected in the policy making process
The participation (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Inclusiveness (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government involves relevant people/groups/institutions/organisations in decisions for the policy area
2. The local government is making sure women are able to attend events related to the policy area
3. Citizens feel they can disagree on topics related to policy area with the leaders or other individuals in public
4. The local government treats the views and opinions of different groups equally on the policy area
5. Women (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area | Youth (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area
The Inclusivity (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Inclusiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. The local government policies in the policy area are informed by stakeholders
2. The local government takes specific actions to facilitate the participation of stakeholders in decision making processes in the policy area.
3. Participatory policy making mechanisms guarantee equal treatment of all citizens in the policy area at the procedural level
4. There is transparency in the selection of stakeholders in participatory mechanisms in the policy area
5. The local government decisions in the policy area reflects women’s | youth needs
The Inclusivity (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
The policy and institutional environments of local governments has improved (Enabling Environment).
Enabling environment is a set of interrelated conditions that impact on the capacity of local governments to engage in development processes in a sustained and effective manner. By policy environment we refer to the set of legal, administrative and procedural frameworks that affect the capacity of the local governments to drive development process and change. By institutional environment we refer to the set of inter-institutional relations that determine the capacities of the local governments to carry out their functions.
Enabling environment index
The enabling environment index combines the four indexes under Outcome 3 measuring the policy and institutional environment of local governments through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Policy Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The policy environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Policy Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Key documents relevant for service delivery in the policy area are published and circulated among stakeholders
2. Legislation and policies are informed by national or international good practices in the policy area
3. The local government association is active throughout the decision making process at national level in the policy area
4. The advocacy of the local government association (or the LG) is reflected in national policy initiatives in the policy area
5. The national laws reflect the needs of women/youth in the policy area
The Policy Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Institutional Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government has the autonomy to carry out its mandate in the policy area.
2. The local government association participates in multi-stakeholders activities relevant to policy area
3. There is good coordination between stakeholders when it comes to improving the quality of service delivery in policy area
4. The local government is aware of the role of the local government association and the services it provides related to the policy area.
5. The local government association provides high quality services to its members in policy area.
The Institutional Environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Institutional Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy coordination mechanisms between stakeholders in the policy area are regularly implemented
2. The local government association has a formal representation in national level policy making in the policy area
3. The local government association has the capacity to adapt its service offer to the demands of the local governments in the policy area
4. The LG remunerates the local government association for its services in the policy area
5. The local government association provides support to LGs to provide gender sensitive policies and related services in the policy area
The Institutional Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
NL-KVK-27195046-IDEAL
VNG International
Inclusive Decisions At Local Level (IDEAL)
Overall Programme
IDEAL is a programme by VNG International that works on the involvement of citizens in local governance in seven countries facing fragility or conflict. The participation of citizens contributes to inclusive decision-making. It improves local governance and the delivery of basic services. It makes local governance more sustainable and increases welfare and stability. Our drive and expertise is to support local governments in building bridges with all their citizens - including marginalised groups. Being part of VNG (the Association of Netherlands Municipalities) we benefit from over a hundred years of experience in the field of local governance. IDEAL targets local governments and local government associations in 7 countries: Burundi, Mali, Palestinian Territories, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda.
Inclusive DEcisions At Local Level (IDEAL) is a new programme, funded by the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which targets 7 countries: Burundi, Mali, Palestine, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan and Uganda. These countries are or have been affected by past or present conflict and cope with various dimensions and degrees of fragility. We share the widely held view, expressed by OECD and many other organisations, that weak capacity or political will of government institutions to carry out basic governance functions in an effective and inclusive manner and to develop mutually constructive relations with the population are among the most significant causes of fragility and instability. The absence of a functioning 'social contract' between state and citizens reduces the prospects of human security, poverty alleviation, sustainable social and economic development and proper management of public and natural resources. It is therefore exactly this problem, the weak social contract, that the IDEAL programme aims to address, thereby contributing to the ability of local governments to better cope with fragility risks. The program will run for five years (Jan 2017 – Dec 2021), and has a budget of €17,5mln. IDEAL builds on the lessons learned from a previous programme (Local Government Capacity Programme, LGCP, 2012-2016).
IDEAL will be implemented by VNG International, the International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities, from 1st January 2017 until 31st December 2021. The programme started with a six-month inception phase, during which management structures have been set up, a communication & visibility strategy has been developed (incl. a website), the M&E methodology has been finalised, and the baseline has been carried out. Activity implementation started in July 1st, 2017.
The overall programme is managed from VNG International headquarters in The Hague. The country programmes are managed by local teams (led by a Resident Programme Manager) jointly with programme managers based in The Hague. Each country programme works towards the three outcomes by focusing on a specific policy sector that is related to fragility at the local level.
Various technical approaches are used, varying from on-the-job coaching, training, workshops, grants, study visits, and inter-municipal cooperation.
The impact of IDEAL is: The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
In order for local governments to establish a strong social contract, they need to be perceived as legitimate actors (from an input and output point of view) and they need an enabling institutional and policy environment that empowers them. Therefore, the IDEAL programme outcomes are:
* Outcome 1: Service delivery by local governments in key policy areas is more responsive and effective ("Output legitimacy").
* Outcome 2: Decision-making processes at the local level in key policy areas are more inclusive and participatory ("Input legitimacy").
* Outcome 3: The policy and institutional environments of local governments has improved ("Enabling Environment").
The main target group is local governments in selected target areas of the 7 countries. Furthermore, each country programme has selected a target group (usually the local government association) that can play a key role in contributing to a more enabling environment for local governments.
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Why support local governments to build bridges with their citizens?
Q3 2017: IDEAL country programmes kick-off with platform meeting in The Hague
Q2 2017: Baseline assessments on the social contract in IDEAL countries
Q1 2017: A new program to tackle fragility at the local level in seven countries
The stronger social contract between local governments and citizens has enhanced local governments' capacity to cope with fragility risks.
The contract between local governments and citizens is the mechanism by which everyone in a political community, either explicitly or tacitly, consents to state authority, thereby limiting some of her freedoms, in exchange for the state’s protection of their universal human rights and security and for the adequate provision of public goods and services.
Aggregated quality of the social contract index
The program impact is measured by the social contract index, which combines the three level II outcome indices: output legitimacy index, input legitimacy index and enabling environment index. The social contract index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Service delivery by local governments in key policy areas is more responsive and effective (Output legitimacy).
Output legitimacy is the part of the institution’s legitimacy that is constructed as a result of their perceived and observable achievements. By responsiveness we understand the capacity to address (identifiable) needs/demands by citizens and respond to existing (measurable) challenges in a community. By effectiveness we understand the degree to which policy objectives are achieved and the extent to which targeted problems are solved through concrete interventions of the local governments.
Output legitimacy index
The output legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 1 measuring responsiveness and effectiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Responsiveness (perception) index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government does enough to address top challenges in the community in the policy area
2. The local political leaders understand the needs of the local community in the policy area
3. The policies of the local government address the most urgent needs of women | youth in the policy area
4. The local government is capable of identifying citizens’ in the policy area
5. Citizens can identify one action of the local government to answer their needs in the policy area.
The responsiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Responsiveness (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policies clearly target citizens' concerns (match with citizens answers to answer 1 on key priorities in policy area during analysis)
2. Policies and related services in the policy area are based on regular data collection
3. The local government addresses the needs of various groups in the community related to service delivery in the policy area.
4. The local government addresses citizens' needs related to service delivery in the policy area.
5. The local government timely mobilises financial resources when addressing citizens' needs in the policy area.
The Responsiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Effectiveness (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a citizen survey:
1. The local government has competent people to implement its strategy in the policy area.
2. The local government improves women's | young people’s lives in the policy area.
3. The local government delivers on what they promised to do in the policy area.
4. The local government is taking action to tackle factors which hinder its performance in the policy area.
5. Citizens are satisfied with the services related to policy area
The effectiveness (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Effectiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy goals within the policy area are achieved within timeframe and resources allocated.
2. The services delivered by the local government solve the key issues in the policy area.
3. Data gathering systems allow for effective monitoring of services delivered by local governments in the policy area.
4. Roles of actors involved in policy implementation (incl. Services) are clearly defined in the policy area.
5. Citizens’/CSOs contributions (in kind or in cash) are effectively use to solve the key issues in the policy area.
The effectiveness (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Decision-making processes at the local level in key policy areas are more inclusive and participatory (Input legitimacy).
Input legitimacy is the part of the institutions’ legitimacy, which is based on their capacity to both accommodate the active participation of citizens’ throughout the decision-making process (participation) and to ensure adequate representation of all interests in society at various levels of governance in a fair and equal manner (inclusiveness).
Input legitimacy index
The input legitimacy index combines the four indexes under Outcome 2 measuring participation and inclusiveness through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Participation (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The participation (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Participation (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Citizens are involved in participatory activities organised by the local government as inputs for policy making in the policy area
2. The participatory activities organised for the policy making process by the local government in the policy area are timely and regular
3. Citizens' involvement is reflected in the policy making process in the policy area
4. Information generated at the local government in the policy area is shared regularly with citizens
5. Women's involvement is reflected in the policy making process | Youth's involvement is reflected in the policy making process
The participation (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Inclusiveness (Perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government involves relevant people/groups/institutions/organisations in decisions for the policy area
2. The local government is making sure women are able to attend events related to the policy area
3. Citizens feel they can disagree on topics related to policy area with the leaders or other individuals in public
4. The local government treats the views and opinions of different groups equally on the policy area
5. Women (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area | Youth (citizens) take active part in the decision making process on policy area
The Inclusivity (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Inclusiveness (Objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. The local government policies in the policy area are informed by stakeholders
2. The local government takes specific actions to facilitate the participation of stakeholders in decision making processes in the policy area.
3. Participatory policy making mechanisms guarantee equal treatment of all citizens in the policy area at the procedural level
4. There is transparency in the selection of stakeholders in participatory mechanisms in the policy area
5. The local government decisions in the policy area reflects women’s | youth needs
The Inclusivity (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
The policy and institutional environments of local governments has improved (Enabling Environment).
Enabling environment is a set of interrelated conditions that impact on the capacity of local governments to engage in development processes in a sustained and effective manner. By policy environment we refer to the set of legal, administrative and procedural frameworks that affect the capacity of the local governments to drive development process and change. By institutional environment we refer to the set of inter-institutional relations that determine the capacities of the local governments to carry out their functions.
Enabling environment index
The enabling environment index combines the four indexes under Outcome 3 measuring the policy and institutional environment of local governments through perception and objective indicators. The index is scored on a range of 0 (very poor) to 100 (very good).
Policy Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. National laws enable the local government to improve the local services related to the policy area
2. The legal framework outlining the roles and responsibilities of the local government is clear for the policy area
3. The national policy making procedures for policy area allows participation of the local government and relevant stakeholders
4. The local government needs are reflected in national policy documents related to policy area
5. Women’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area | Youth’s needs are integrated in the national policies in policy area.
The policy environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Policy Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Key documents relevant for service delivery in the policy area are published and circulated among stakeholders
2. Legislation and policies are informed by national or international good practices in the policy area
3. The local government association is active throughout the decision making process at national level in the policy area
4. The advocacy of the local government association (or the LG) is reflected in national policy initiatives in the policy area
5. The national laws reflect the needs of women/youth in the policy area
The Policy Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
Institutional Environment (perception) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through a survey with political actors and LG stakeholders:
1. The local government has the autonomy to carry out its mandate in the policy area.
2. The local government association participates in multi-stakeholders activities relevant to policy area
3. There is good coordination between stakeholders when it comes to improving the quality of service delivery in policy area
4. The local government is aware of the role of the local government association and the services it provides related to the policy area.
5. The local government association provides high quality services to its members in policy area.
The Institutional Environment (perception) index shows the average percentage of respondents who answered ‘Strongly agree’, ‘Agree’, or ‘Yes' across these five indicators, for the specific policy area selected in each country programme.
Institutional Environment (objective) Index
This index is made up of 5 indicators measured through focus group discussions with local government representatives and stakeholders:
1. Policy coordination mechanisms between stakeholders in the policy area are regularly implemented
2. The local government association has a formal representation in national level policy making in the policy area
3. The local government association has the capacity to adapt its service offer to the demands of the local governments in the policy area
4. The LG remunerates the local government association for its services in the policy area
5. The local government association provides support to LGs to provide gender sensitive policies and related services in the policy area
The Institutional Environment (objective) index shows the average score attributed by an analyst across these five indicators on a scale from 0 to 100, based on whether these elements are embedded and sustainable (75-100%), existent and positive but with room for improvement (50-75%), existent but insufficient (25-50%), or inexistent, very poor, with a negative impact (0-25%).
NL-KVK-27195046-11336
VNG International
Projet d'appui à la gestion Foncière Locale au Bénin
Expérimentation du Code Foncier et Domanial dans les Communes de Dogbo et Klouékanmè
Depuis le 14 août 2013, la loi portant Code Foncier et Domanial (CFD) a instauré au Bénin, un nouvel arsenal juridique et créé un nouveau cadre institutionnel avec principalement la mise en place de l'Agence Nationale du Domaine et du Foncier (ANDF). La mise en œuvre du CFD demande un investissement important, à la fois sur les plans institutionnel et opérationnel. Au niveau local, les acteurs éprouvent le besoin d'un accompagnement de proximité pour une appropriation des nouveaux dispositifs. Dans ce cadre, le consortium VNG International-LID Management avec les communes de Dogbo et de Klouékanmè renforcées par l'ANCB, ont soumis et obtenu de l'Ambassade du Royaume des Pays-Bas près le Bénin, une subvention de financement de 4.4 millions d'euros soit environs 3 milliards de FCFA en vue d'une expérimentation de la gestion foncière au niveau local sur la période 2015-2018. Ainsi, depuis janvier 2015, la VNG International a mis en route le Projet d'appui à la gestion Foncière Locale (PFL). Pour ce faire, elle a mis en place une équipe de coordination (Equipe d'Appui Technique - EAT basée à Lokossa et un expert foncier au niveau de l'ANCB) en vue de l'accompagnement opérationnel du projet. Le projet intervient essentiellement dans les communes de Dogbo et de Klouékanmè et s'emploie aux côtés desdites communes à mettre en place les organes locaux de gestion foncière ainsi qu'à élaborer/actualiser et faciliter la gestion d'outils de sécurisation foncière. L'ANCB est chargée quant à elle, de soutenir le dialogue national sur les préoccupations issues de la mise en œuvre du projet et la valorisation des bonnes pratiques issues de la capitalisation des expériences empiriques de terrain.
Depuis Août 2013, un nouvel arsenal juridique (Le Code Foncier et Domanial - CFD et ses décrets d'application) aborde la question foncière dans sa globalité et crée aussi un nouveau cadre institutionnel avec principalement la mise en place de l'Agence Nationale du Domaine et du foncier (ANDF). Dans ce cadre, avec le consortium VNG International-LID Management, les communes de Dogbo et de Klouékanmê renforcées par l'ANCB, ont soumis et obtenu de l'Ambassade Royale des Pays-Bas au Bénin, une subvention de financement en vue d'une expérimentation de la gestion foncière au niveau local. Ainsi, depuis le 1er janvier 2015, la VNG International a mis en route le Projet d'appui à la gestion Foncière Locale (PFL). Il est basé à Lokossa et couvre essentiellement les communes de Dogbo et de Klouékanmê en vue de l'opérationalisation du nouveau cadre juridique foncier. Ce projet implique aussi l'ANCB en vue de soutenir le dialogue national sur les préoccupations issues de la mise en œuvre du projet et pour valoriser des bonnes pratiques issues de la capitalisation des expériences empiriques de terrain.
Le plan du projet se résume en quatre étapes interactives à savoir:
- Mettre en place de manière participative et inclusive les organes de gestion foncière prévus par le Code au niveau des deux communes et assurer leur fonctionnement;
- Réaliser les outils de sécurisation foncière au communal (Plan Foncier Rural, PFR, états de lieu);
- Accompagner la formalisation des transactions foncières;
- Donner du feedback aux décideurs au niveau national sur la mise en œuvre du projet afin d'alimenter le dialogue sur l'opérationnalisation du Code Foncier et Domanial.
En 2015 KIT a conduit une étude de référence dans 28 villages des 2 communes cibles (Dogbo et Klouékanmê) et 14 villages témoins dans les communes limitrophes. Les principales tendances observées sont résumées dans le paragraphe ci-après.
Dans la majorité des ménages, c’est un homme qui occupe le rôle de chef de ménage. Les ménages sont composés en moyenne de 11 membres. À plus de 75%, il a été trouvé que ce sont les hommes qui décident de la location ou de la vente de la terre au niveau des ménages, avec peu de participation des enfants au niveau du ménage. Ce sont principalement les hommes qui décident majoritairement des spéculations à cultiver. Klouékamnè se distingue avec la participation plus élevée des femmes, mais une participation presque nulle des jeunes du ménage. La récolte est majoritairement une activité réservée aux femmes et aux filles des ménages, bien que les groupes de Klouékamnè exhibent une participation mixte assez élevée (48.7% traitement, 28.4% intermédiaire). Tous les ménages enquêtés sont propriétaires d’une certaine partie de la terre qu’ils exploitent. Dans plus de la moitié des cas, les ménages enquêtés font la location de terre. Le cout moyen varie entre 50 000 et 90 000 CFA par hectare et les profits réalisés se situent entre 28 000 et 89 000 CFA par hectare – un écart plus grand que pour les couts engendrés par la location de terre. Le mode de d’acquisition de la parcelle la plus importante est de façon prédominante l’héritage et l’achat de la terre en ligne avec le fait que tous les ménages enquêtés sont propriétaire de terre. En général c’est le document de présomption établi sous seing privé qui est le plus fréquent (47.5%) suivi des documents établis devant un officier public (30.0%). Très peu de certificat foncier rural ont été émis (6.8%). Le cout d’acquisition du document varie beaucoup avec des couts minimums entre 500 et 5000 FCFA, mais pouvant aller jusqu’à 500 000 dans la commune de Lalo. En moyenne le prix payé est de 31,352 FCFA.
Les documents attestant des droits sur la parcelle offrent peu de bénéfices à leurs propriétaires et que ceux qui n’ont pas de documents ne souffrent pas de discrimination à grande échelle sur cette base. Cependant, les pourcentages demeurent faible – mais démontre que le document peut avoir un certain degré d’impact sur la participation à un projet, l’accès à un prêt bancaire et le règlement de litiges – en ligne avec les hypothèses du projet. Le type de conflit le plus présent est la contestation du droit de propriété suivi de la contestation de la limite de parcelle. Dans le cas de conflits sur les parcelles secondaires, le taux de résolution des conflits est plus faible: en moyenne dans 42.6% des cas.
L'enquête quantitative réalisée à été complétée par une enquête qualitative qui a mis l'accent sur la situation des groupes défavorisés. Il en ressort que dans les communes cibles, la situation des groupes défavorisés (Jeunes et femmes) est préoccupante en matière d'accès à la terre. Ces groupes n'ont presque plus accès à la terre par héritage et La pression foncière fragilise leurs droits d'usage.
La finalité du projet est que dans les années à venir, il y ait un système simple et efficace de gestion foncière en place dans toutes les communes du Bénin. La durabilité des actions du projet sera donc assurée à travers:
- le développement de la gestion foncière dans une approche participative. ça veut dire que l’institutionnalisation des activités est partiellement la responsabilité de communes pilotes;
- La mise en échelle du système de gestion foncière développé dans les 2 communes cibles qui sera assurée par le partenaire Association Nationale de Communes du Bénin (ANCB) qui est impliqué dans le projet depuis sa conception;
- Le développement d'un système de feedback entre les communes pilotes et l'ANCB;
- l'animation d'un dialogue permanent entre les bailleurs de fonds que investissent dans le secteur foncier pour surpasser le niveau de projets / programmes et aller vers une appropriation locale des approches et outils;
- l’identification de bonnes pratiques de gestion foncière au niveau communal et leur mise à l'échelle/valorisation par à l'ANCB ;
- L'institutionnalisation progressive de la gestion foncière communale à travers la budgétisation des ressources nécessaires pour le fonctionnement des organes communaux de gestion foncière.
L'objectif général du projet est la Contribution à l'amélioration de la sécurité foncière et à une meilleure jouissance des droits de terre, de logement et des biens pour la population béninoise.
De manière spécifique il s'agit de la Mise en œuvre du cadre institutionnel et des dispositifs du code foncier et domanial en vue de la gestion intégrée du foncier au niveau local
Les groupes cibles du projets se présentent comme suit:
- Mairie (Maires,Conseillers communaux et locaux)
- Administration Communale (SG, SDLP, SRFU, Service foncier)
- Organes de gestion foncière (BCDF, CoGeF, SVGF)
- Préfecture et Services déconcentrés de l’Etat en lien avec le foncier (CARDER, Impôts, DDHU, etc.)
- Tribunal de conciliation
- Organisations de la société civile (organisations paysannes, groupements de femmes, chefferie traditionnelle, …etc.)
- Populations en général, femmes jeunes et autres groupes défavorisés en particulier.
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Lokossa, Quartier Ahouamè
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Felix Braeckman
Directeur du Projet
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Le Projet d'appui à la gestion Foncière Locale
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Note de capitalisation sur l'accès des femmes à la terre dans le Couffo
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Note de capitalisation sur le choix des villages PFR
Remise d'équipements aux Communes
Échanges avec l'IGN sur le contrôle et la certification des PFR
Rencontre de développement de synergie d'actions à Klouékanmè
Résolution des conflits fonciers: les OPJ sont renforcés sur le CFD
Développement de synergie d'actions à Dogbo
Formation des équipes de terrain sur la conduite des enquêtes foncières
Démarrages des enquêtes foncières dans les premiers villages
Restitution du DFV à Davihoué (Klouékanmè)
Fin de la formation des géomètres sur le matériel technique
Formation des géomètres sur le matériel technique de travail
Restitution du DFV à Kégbéhoué
Réalisation de la carte terroire du village ADIDVO dans le cadre du DFV
Focus group avec les femmes de Kégbéhoué sur leur accès à la terre
Atelier recyclage sur diagnostic foncier
Resolution conflits fonciers : les juges echangent
L'ANCB échange avec les députés sur les dispositions du code foncier et domanial
Atelier d'orientation des modèles opérationnels des services fonciers
Validation des modalites d'adaptation des pratiques au CFD
Harmonisation du processus de mise en oeuvre du CF D en période transitoirei
Atelier de pré validation technique des outils et modalités d'adaptation
AUDIENCES PUBLIQUES DES DEPUTES DANS LE COUFFO
Campagne d'information et de sensibilisation sur le droit foncier des femmes
Visite de la DIrectrice Adjointe de la Coopération des Pays Bas au PFL
Validation du rapport de DIRO des services fonciers
Visite d'une délégation de l'Union Européenne au PFL
Recyclage des CoGeF sur le code foncier et domanial (CFD)
Formation des acteurs clés du PFL sur le genre et la gestion foncière
Formation des radios locales sur le CFD : Les femmes fortement représentées
Les animatrices et animateurs des radios locales formés sur le CFD
Formation des géometres pour les PFR
Validation des valeurs cibles des indicateurs du PFL
Mise en place des SVGF : Immersion des équipes de facilitation sur le terrain
Séance d'harmonisation de la démarche d'installation des SVGF
Séance d'harmonisation de la démarche d'installation des SVGF
Première session du Comité des partenaires du PFL
Visite de terrain pour observer une borne de référence
Bornes de référence mises en place
EAT en formation
Formation EAT PFL sur Akvo RSR
OBJECTIF GLOBAL: Contribution à l'amélioration de la sécurité foncière et à une meilleure jouissance des droits de terre, de logement et des biens pour la population béninoise
Pourcentage des Hommes, femmes et jeunes de la population cible qui reconnaissent la sécurité foncière
H 19,5%, F 9,5%, J 9,9%
05-02-2018: (Hommes:87,5%; femmes: 80%, jeunes:78%). Dans le cadre de la réalisation des activités prévus sous le résultat 1, une approche d'information des populations sur les dispositions du code a été mise en œuvre. Un plan d'information et de communisation a été élaboré et mis en œuvre. Aussi des actions ont été initiées avec la préfecture pour impacter les autres communes du Couffo non bénéficiaires du projets ou ce niveau est passé de 45 à 73%).
Pourcentage des hommes, femmes et jeunes de la population cible qui reconnaissent l'amélioration de l'accès aux terres
H 89%, F 68%, J 49%
07-02-2018: (Hommes: 83%; femmes: 71%; Jeunes: 67,5%) : les actions d'information et sensibilisation et les actions de facilitation de l'accès à la terre aux femmes ont contribué à ce résultat. ces résultats seront améliorés lors de la période suivante du fait des actions spécifiques en cours de mise en œuvre pour la prise en compte des jeunes dans l'accès à la terre.
Pourcentage des Hommes, femmes et jeunes de la population cible qui reconnaissent tirer davantage d'intérêts de l'exploitation des terres grâce à la sécurisation foncière
H 13%, F 09%, J 02%
01-02-2018: (Hommes: 53,3%; Femmes: 37%; Jeunes: 35,5%). Grace aux campagnes d'information et de communication sur le code et aux activités des ONG recrutées pour accompagner les femmes dans la recherche et la sécurisation de leurs droits fonciers, on observe une amélioration de l'accès à la terre pour les couches défavorisés. Cet travail sera amélioré par les actions spécifiques envisagées pour les jeunes.
OBJECTIF SPECIFIQUE: Mise en œuvre du cadre institutionnel et des dispositifs du code foncier et domanial en vue de la gestion intégrée du foncier au niveau local
Pourcentage des Hommes, femmes et jeunes de la population cible qui déclarent avoir une bonne connaissance des différents organes de gestion foncière au niveau local
(H 1,5%, F 0,5%, J 0%)
05-02-2018: Ce résultat est lié a un niveau de connaissance limitée des organes de gestion foncière (entre 1 et 3 organes identifiés sur 7). En 2015, il avait été conclu que la connaissance des organes de gestion était marquée par le système informel traditionnel axé sur le chef de village ou tout simplement le manque de connaissances. Tout comme en 2015, aucun enquêté atteint le niveau de reconnaissance totale des organes de gestion foncière. Tout de même on note une amélioration avec un tiers des enquêtés, en moyenne, ayant identifié 1 à 3 organes correctement. Dogbo à le score le plus élevé avec 55% des hommes avec une connaissance limitée, suivie de Klouékanmè avec 43%. Des efforts restent donc à fournir pour parvenir à une connaissance absolue (entre 6 et 7 organes). L'éloignement du BCDF des populations et le non démarrage de la délivrance d'actes fonciers par ce dernier au profit des populations ne facilitent pas sa connaissance.
Au moins 75% pour les femmes
Niveau de performance des Communes en matière d'affectation de ressources pour le fonctionnement des CoGeF et SVGF
Les Communes sont sensibilisées sur la nécessité d'assurer le fonctionnement des organes de gestion foncière. Des ressources sont prévus pour les organes en 2017.
01-02-2018: sur 2000000 prévus à Dogbo, environs 500000 ont été décaissées soit 25%. A klouékanmè, les 1000000 prévus ont été totalement décaissés. Par ailleurs on note une augmentation de la ligne budgétaire prévue pour le fonctionnement des organes de gestion foncière dans les deux communes pour 2018.
Pourcentage des ayant droits sur les parcelles enrégistrées (PFR et plan d'états des lieux) qui demandent le Certificat de Propriété Foncière
Il s'agit de rapporter le nombre de personne ayant demandé le CPF au nombre de personnes enregistrées lors des enquêtes foncières (PFR et états des lieux). (cet indicateur dépend fortement des conditions qui seront fixées pour l'obtention du CPF)
14-02-2018: Actuellement, les enquêtes foncières sont quasiment achevées dans 8 villages. Dans ces villages 4894 parcelles ont été enregistrées environs pour une superficie totale qui avoisine 3800 ha.Ces parcelles feront l'objet très prochainement de publicité et un appui pourra être aux ayant-droits pour l'expression de leurs demandes de Titre Foncier.
R1-1: Information des acteurs fonciers
Pourcentage des élus et les chefs services des deux communes d'intervention qui affirment connaître les dispositions du CFD, en rapport avec leurs fonctions
La prévision est de 25% et la réalisation est de 77%. Parmi ces 77%, 16% ont une bonne connaissance des dispositions du CFD les concernant (ils sont capables de l'enseigner à d'autres) et 61% ont une connaissance passable. Le défi est donc d'amener ces 61¨% à un bon niveau de connaissance qui leur permet aussi de l'enseigner à d'autres. les 16% qui ont une bonne connaissance sont essentiellement les chefs services communaux et certains membres de la CoGeF dont les capacités ont été fortement renforcées. Les autres (61%) sont les conseillers communaux et locaux qui ont essentiellement eu droit à des actions d'information sur certains aspects de la loi.
13-02-2018: Les chefs services et les élus des deux Communes ont participé à plusieurs types d"activités au cours de l'année (renforcement des capacités, diagnostic villageois, réalisation des enquêtes foncières, formation sur la résolution des conflits, formation sur la formalisation des transactions foncières etc.). au cours de ces différentes activités, les capacités des chefs services et des élus ont été renforcées sur les dispositions du code.
Pourcentage des responsables des services déconcentrés du Mono-Couffo, intervenant dans le domaine du foncier, qui affirment connaître les dispositions du CFD, en rapport avec leurs fonctions
ces 4% ont seulement une connaissance passable
La prévision est de 25% et la réalisation est de 78%. Sur les 78%, 40% ont une connaissance passable et 28% ont une bonne connaissance. Le processus de renforcement des capacités se poursuit pour une bonne appropriation.
Avec l'hypothèse que les chefs services sont stables à leurs postes
13-02-2018: Tous les responsables des services déconcentrés du Mono-Couffo sont appuyés dans le processus d'appropriation de la loi. Des activités spécifiques sont menées à leur endroit et ils sont associés aux activités en faveur des Communes.
Pourcentage des membres des organes de gestion foncière (CoGeF, SVGF, BCDF) des deux communes d'intervention qui affirment connaître les dispositions du CFD, en rapport avec leurs fonctions
La prévision annuelle est de 25 et la réalisation est de 76% mais cette valeur concerne les CoGeF uniquement et parmi les 76%, 21% des membres des CoGeF ont une bonne connaissances des dispositions du CFD les concernant et 55% ont une connaissance passable de ces dispositions.
07-02-2018: Les organes de gestion foncières installés dans les deux communes ont été continuellement renforcés tout au long de l'année. Ce renforcement s'est matérialisé par des ateliers de formation sur les thématiques spécifiques et par la participations aux différentes activités organisées dans le cadre de la réalisation des enquêtes foncières. Les CoGeF sont responsabilisées pour la coordination des activités d'élaboration des PFR, les SVGFsont responsabilisées pour la mobilisation des ayant-droits, la formalisation des droits d'usage, la résolution des conflits etc. Le BCDF est invité à toutes les réflexions qui se mènent dans le cadre de l'opérationnalisation de la loi. Ces différents organes sont dotés de toute la documentation issues des échanges et des deux versions du code.
Pourcentage de responsables des organisations de la société civile, des organisations paysannes ainsi que des groupements de femmes des deux communes d'intervention qui affirment connaître les dispositions du CFD, en rapport avec leurs domaines
Organisations confessionnelles, chefferie traditionnelle; organisations paysannes; organisation socio-professionnelles, organisation de participation citoyenne (cadres de concertation des OSC, CPC, GF, OP,ONG etc.)
La première mesure pour cet indicateur est prévue pour 2017. Raison pour laquelle, les valeurs actuelles ne sont pas fournies. Toutes fois, les groupements de femmes ont fait l'objet d'une attention particulière au cours de l'année
Pourcentage des membres des ménages (Hommes,femmes et jeunes) des deux communes d'intervention qui affirment connaître les dispositions du CFD
H 11%, F 5%, J 11%
05-02-2018: (Hommes: 53,5%; Femmes: 37,02%; Jeunes: 43%) La mise en œuvre au niveau des deux communes du plan d'information et de communication a permis d'obtenir ses résultats. Par ailleurs, l'implication de la préfecture et des communes voisines dans certaines activités a permis d'améliorer le niveau de connaissance des disposions du CFD dans ces communes qui passe de 6 à18%
R1-2: Renforcement des capacités (techniques, organisationnelles et genre) des communes et des organes de gestion foncière au niveau local
Niveau de Performance des SVGF des deux Communes
La première mesure pour cet indicateur est prévue pour 2017. Raison pour laquelle, les valeurs actuelles ne sont pas fournies
Niveau de performance des CoGeF des deux Communes
La prévision annuelle est de 25% et la réalisation est de 45% pour l'ensemble des deux Communes. Les valeurs réelles sont 30% a Dogbo et 60% à Klouékanmè. Les paramètres utilisés pour mesurer cette performance sont l'organisation interne, la gestion administrative et financière, l'organisation et la gestion de l'infirmation foncière et domaniale et l'appui au Maire, aux SVGF, aux femmes et aux jeunes. Ces scores traduisent un bon démarrage surtout sur les questions d'organisation interne et d'appui au Maire. Des efforts restent à fournir sur les autres aspects.
CoGeF Fonctionnels
13-02-2018: Le niveau de performance des CoGeF de deux communes évolue peu malgré les efforts fournis. Une analyse des déterminants de cette situation est prévue mais se pourra se faire sans la présence effectives des maires des deux Communes.
Nombre de bureaux exécutifs des organes locaux de gestion foncière (SVGF, CoGeF) des deux communes d'intervention qui comportent au moins une femme
Les deux CoGeF comportent une femme chacune
Toutes les organes installés comportent en leur sein au moins deux femmes dont une dans le bureau exécutif. Dans certaines SVGF, on dénombre même jusqu'à 4 femmes. Cette situation traduit une bonne évolution au regard du contexte socio culturel peu favorable à l'accès des femmes à la terre.
13-02-2018: A klouékanmè,toutes les SVGF sont installées et la quasi totalité comportent une femme dans le bureau exécutif. A Dogbo sur les 18 SVGF installées seule une ne satisfait pas à cette exigence. les COGEF quant à elle remplissent parfaitement cette condition
Pourcentage des usagers (hommes, femmes, jeunes) qui sont satisfaits des prestations foncières des deux communes d'intervention
On peut mesurer l'indicateur dans l'évaluation citoyenne
05-02-2018: (Hommes: 46,73% ; Femmes: 28,69% ; Jeunes: 32,01%). En général on note une amélioration nette du niveau de connaissance des services fournis potentiellement disponibles. En ce qui concerne l'utilisation de ces services, on note une tendance à la hausse au niveau des deux Communes.
Poucentage des usagers (hommes, femmes, jeunes) qui sont satisfaits des prestations des BCDF installés pour les deux communes d'intervention
Les BCDF, structures déconcentrées de l’ANDF au niveau communal ne sont pas encore installées. Leurs prestations ne sont ni connues ni utilisées par les populations
05-02-2018: Les activités menées ont considérablement amélioré le niveau de connaissance des populations sur le rôles et les prestations du BCDF. Néanmoins, la non effectivité de ces prestations pour l'heure fait que les populations ont du mal a apprécier la qualité de ces prestations.
Nombre de matériel roulant (voitures et motos) mis à disposition de l'ANDF et de ses structures déconcentrées pour renforcer leur fonctionnement
10 voitures et 42 motos
01-02-2018: tout le matériel prévu a été mis à disposition de l'ANDF.
R1-3: Amélioration de la reddition de compte et de la participation citoyenne à la gestion foncière locale
Nombre d’espaces d’échange (y inclut la reddition de comptes publique) sur la gestion foncière communale qui sont organisés dans les Communes d'intervention
Une audience publique est organisée dans chaque commune avec les députés, les maires, les élus locaux et les populations pour le suivi de la mise en œuvre du nouveau code foncier et domanial (Loi n°2013-01 du 14 Aout 2013). En outre plusieurs assemblées villageoises ont été organisées pour informer les populations sur les dispositions du CFD et les actions en cours dans les Communes. D En outre plusieurs assemblées villageoises ont été organisées pour des échanges d'information avec les populations sur les dispositions du CFD et les actions en cours dans les Communes de Dogbo et de Klouékanmè. Ces AG ont été des occasions d'échange direct des conseillers communaux et des membres des CoGeF avec les populations.
05-02-2018: En 2017, les Communes ont organisé chacune un espace d'échange avec les organisation de la société civile sur la gestion foncière | 05-02-2018: En 2017, les Communes ont organisé chacune un espace d'échange avec les organisation de la société civile sur la gestion foncière
Nombre d’initiatives volontaires de soutien des communautés aux opérations foncières développées
Il s'agit d'actions de mobilisation des populations autour des enquêtes dans un contexte de couverture intégrale des villages
05-02-2018: Dans les premiers villages ou les opérations foncières ont démarré, les femmes se sont organisées pour faire enregistrer leurs droits. Avec la facilitation des ONG d'appui aux femmes, une approche de soutien aux opérations foncière à travers la recherche et l'appui à la sécurisation des droits fonciers des femmes a été développée dans les 08 premiers villages d'intervention. Cette opération a pris appui sur les groupements de femmes existants dans les différentes localités
R1-4: Amélioration de l'assistance conseil aux communes
Nombre de programmes annuels d'assistance conseil de la Préfecture/Services déconcentrés qui intègrent les préoccupations foncières et domaniales des deux communes d'intervention
13-02-2018: Le programme d'assistance conseil 2018 de la préfecture du couffo intègre les préoccupations foncières et domaniales des Communes. Des actions spécifiques ont été identifiées avec les acteurs et une planification est élaborée.
Pourcentage des chefs services déconcentrés en charge des questions foncières et domaniales formés et outillés (guides, manuels, documents, ...etc.)
07-02-2018: Tous les chefs services déconcentrés des deux départements ont été formés sur les disposition du CFD. Un appui spécifique a été fait pour les OPJ et les magistrats.
R2-1: Réalisation des outils de gestion foncière
Nombre de villages sélectionnés des deux communes d'intervention disposant de PFR
Les 03 représentent les anciens villages PFR/MCA que le PFL devra actualiser pour les rendre conformes aux exigences de la loi.
07-02-2018: Les enquêtes sont achevés dans 08 villages et les documents sont en préparation pour la publicité. Les enquêtes sont en cours dans 16 villages.
Nombre de secteurs des deux communes d'intervention disposant de documents d'état des lieux conforme au CFD
01-02-2018: Les secteurs devant bénéficier des états des lieux sont délimités; le processus de recrutement des prestataires est en cours et les travaux sont prévus pour être réalisés en 2018. | 01-02-2018: La première mesure pour cet indicateur est prévue pour 2017. Raison pour laquelle, les valeurs actuelles ne sont pas fournies. Néanmoins, Il faut signaler que les activités préparatoires des plans fonciers ruraux et des états des lieux dans les périmètres urbains sont réalisés. La réalisation des travaux proprement dit n'a pas démarré à cause de la suspension momentanée des opérations d'élaboration de plans fonciers ruraux et d'autres plans et documents cadastraux prononcée par le gouvernement du Bénin.
les 11 secteurs correspondent à 6 quartiers dans les deux Communes (2 à Dogbo et 4 à Klouékanmè)
Nombre de document de planification réalisés/actualisés dans chacune des communes d’intervention, intégrant les nouvelles responsabilités en matière de gestion domaniale et foncière (PDC, SDAC/ PDU/Plan d’affectation de sol)
01-02-2018: Les plans de développement communaux de Dogbo et Klouékanmè sont actualisés en prenant en compte les aspects fonciers du développement local au reagard du code
R2-2: Mise en place des dispositifs de confirmation des droits
Nombre de communes dont les données topo-foncières sont disponibles en vue de la réalisation du SIG/SIF intégré
Une base de données informatisée existe à Dogbo et pourra être renforcée dans son volet foncier
Disponibilité partielle des données pour les deux communes
05-02-2018: Les données topo foncières des premiers villages des deux Communes sont maintenant disponibles. Le processus de réalisation du SIG/SIF est en cours de démarrage.
Disponibilité de toutes les données
Pourcentage des parcelles enregistrées (PFR et état des lieux) qui font objet de demandes d'obtention du CPF
05-02-2018: Les parcelles de 08 villages sont déjà enregistrées et prêtes à aller à la publicité. Néanmoins le processus de délivrance du TF à partir des PFR reste à clarifier avec l'ANDF/BCDF
R2-3: Amélioration de la prévention et de la résolution des conflits fonciers
Pourcentage des litiges résolus par rapport à ceux portés devant les SVGF des villages sélectionnés
Il s'agit de rapporter le nombre de litige résolus au nombre total de litige porté devant la SVGF
A définir grâce aux résultats des diagnostics fonciers villageois que fourniront les PS
07-02-2018: Depuis le démarrage des enquêtes foncières dans les 8 premiers villages, 42 conflits ont été portés devant les SVGF de ces villages. Sur ces conflits, 30 ont été résolus soit un taux de 71%
Proportion de réduction du nombre de conflits fonciers enregistrés par les tribunaux de conciliation des deux communes d'intervention
La première mesure pour cet indicateurs est prévue pour 2017. Raison pour laquelle, les valeurs actuelles ne sont pas fournies.
Proportion de réduction du nombre de conflits fonciers enregistrés par les tribunaux de première instance et provenant des deux communes d'intervention
Il faut rapporter le nombre de conflits enregistrés en année N+1 au nombre de conflits enregistrés en année N
La première mesure pour cet indicateurs est prévue pour 2017. Raison pour laquelle, les valeurs actuelles ne sont pas fournies.
R3-1: Mise en place des dispositifs de formalisation des transactions foncières
Nombre de contrats types adaptés aux besoins d'usage et conformes au CFD disponibles dans chacune des deux communes d'intervention
07-02-2018: 4 modèles de contrats types sont maintenant disponibles dans les Communes et prêts à l'usage. Les Communes sont en train de remplir les formalités administratives (poinçonnement, désignation des interprètes assermentés, etc.) pour que ces documents soient mis en services. Les SVGF qui doivent utiliser les contrats de formalisation des droits d'usage sont déjà formés. | 07-02-2018: Des propositions existent; un travail technique est fait avec les chefs services affaires domaniales. Des ateliers de validation de des outils et modalités d'adaptation des pratiques communales de formalisation des transactions foncières aux dispositions du CFD sont prévus. Il s'en suivra l'adoption des outils par les conseils communaux et leur vulgarisation.
Nombre d’arrêtés communaux précisant les modalités de formalisation des transactions foncières portant sur les droits d’usage (prêt, locations, bail…) disponibles
05-02-2018: Dans les deux Communes, les arrêtés sont pris. toutefois, des modifications seront apportés à ces documents pour faciliter leur application dans un esprit de facilitation de l'accès à la terre et de généralisation de la pratique de formalisation des transactions.
Nombre d’accords de transactions foncières portant sur les droits d'usage (hommes, femmes, jeunes) formalisés dans les villages sélectionnés
05-02-2018: Dans les 08 premiers villages, les enquêtes topo foncières ont été accompagnées avec le recensement des droits d'usage existants. Un cahier de ces droits existe pour chaque village. ces cahiers sont disponibles auprès des sections villageoises de gestion foncière. Un accompagnement sera fait à ces SVGF pour formaliser ces transactions. Plus de 300 droits d'usage ont été recensés dans les premiers villages.
R3-2: Amélioration de l'accès aux terres sécurisées pour des investissements agricoles
Nombre de nouveaux projets d’investissement agricole suite à la sécurisation foncière
La première mesure pour cet indicateurs est prévue pour 2017. Raison pour laquelle, les valeurs actuelles ne sont pas fournies.
Nombre d’hommes/Femmes/jeunes des villages PFL des deux communes qui ont des terres ou des droits opérationnels sécurisés et sont porteurs/bénéficiaires des projets d’investissement agricole
La première mesure pour cet indicateurs est prévue pour 2017. Raison pour laquelle, les valeurs actuelles ne sont pas fournies.
R4-1: L'ANCB est un pôle d'expertise sur les questions foncières
Pourcentage des communes (élus et chefs services) béninoises qui reconnaissent l'ANCB comme un pôle de conseils sur les questions foncières
La prévision annuelle est de 10% et la réalisation est de 27%. Toutes les Communes du Programme LGCP (21 Communes) reconnaissent l'ANCB comme une source d'information potentielle sur les questions foncières
07-02-2018: En 2017, l'ANCB a organisé une tournée d'information et de sensibilisation des Communes sur le contenu du CFD et sur les mesures à prendre pour progressivement s'adapter aux dispositions prévues par la loi. Suite à cette tournée, les Communes ont commencé à solliciter davantage l'ANCB sur leurs préoccupations en matière foncière. La mise en place effective du Call center a été également une phase importante dans l'amélioration des échanges entre les Communes et l'ANCB sur leurs préoccupations.
R4-2: L'ANCB améliore l'efficacité de ses commissions techniques et de ses élus sur la gestion des questions foncières
Nombre d’actions de lobbying et plaidoyer menées par l'ANCB sur les difficultés de gestion foncière au niveau des partenaires nationaux et départementaux basées sur les expériences des projets en cours sur le foncier
01-02-2018: L'ANCB a activement travaillé à la relecture du CFD en tenant compte des résultats de l'expérimentation en cours dans les communes. Par ailleurs, elle est également à pied d’œuvre pour la prise des décrets d'application des nouvelles dispositions prévues par la loi.
R4-3: L'ANCB améliore les capacités des acteurs nationaux à s'adapter aux réalités locales
Nombre de documents de positions élaborés par l'ANCB à partir des expériences des projets en cours sur le foncier
Un document de position sur la répartition des revenus issus de la gestion foncière est en cours d'élaboration par l'ANCB. Aussi, certaines expériences capitalisées par le PFL (repérage des limites des villages, sélection des villages) ont été discutées aux sessions de la Commission AFAT de l'ANCB et feront l'objet de documents de prise de position.
06-02-2018: L'ANCB a travailler en collaboration avec le PFL sur la prise en compte des besoins des Communes dans le CFD. L'aboutissement de ce travail est la révision de la loi intervenue au cours de l'année 2017. Un autre document de position sur la répartition des flux financiers issus de la gestion foncière est en cours d'élaboration. L'ANCB travaille également sur les décrets d'application sur la délégation de la maitrise d'ouvrage des PFR.