Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance (Kpg) Project Monthly Progress Report
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KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA GOVERNANCE (KPG) PROJECT MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT MAY 2017 MAY 2017 This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International Development. It was prepared by DAI. USAID/PAKISTAN KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA GOVERNANCE (KPG) PROJECT MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT MAY 2017 Program Title: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance Project Sponsoring USAID Office: USAID/Pakistan Contract Number: AID-391-C-15-0006 Contractor: DAI Date of Publication: May 31, 2017 Author: Javaid Hasan DISCLAIMER This report is made possible by the support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the sole responsibility of KPG and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government ACRONYMS AMEP Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan COR Contracting Officer's Representative DLG Da Las Gul DAI Development Alternative Inc. DDGS Direct Distribution of Goods and Services EOI Expression of Interest GoKP Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Province) IMS Institute of Management Sciences KP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Province) KPG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance Project LGE&RDD Local Government Elections and Rural Development Department M&E Monitoring and Evaluation NADRA National Database and Registration Authority NGO Non-Government Organization NXP Non Expendable Property P&D Planning and Development (Department) PCSW Provincial Commission on the Status of Women PDMA Provincial Disaster Management Authority PDMF Provincial Disaster Management Fund PIO Public Information Officer RFP Request for Proposal RFQ Request for Quotes STTA Short Term Technical Assistance UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply USAID United States Agency for International Development VSU Vetting Support Unit WPC Women Parliamentary Caucus CERD Center for Excellence and Rural Development ADP Annual Development Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS ACRONYMS ......................................................................................................................... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. 2 1. PROJECT BACKGROUND ....................................................................................... 3 2. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PERIOD ........................................................................... 4 3. ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................... 5 DELIVERABLES ....................................................................................................................... 5 WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................... 5 Active Grants................................................................................................................... 5 Proposals under Consideration ..................................................................................... 13 Concepts Developed ..................................................................................................... 21 4. ACTIVITIES BUDGET SUMMARY .......................................................................... 22 5. COMING UP ............................................................................................................ 22 1. PROJECT BACKGROUND DAI was awarded the four-year, $22.6 million Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance (KPG) Project on March 2, 2015. The main purpose of KPG Project is to strengthen the ability of local state institutions to deliver essential services in conflict-afflicted areas of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Province in Pakistan. KPG is designed as a quick and responsive mechanism for supporting transitional activities in the KP Province of Pakistan that reinforce stability, counter extremism, promote democratic advances, strengthen the ability of the provincial government to be responsive to citizen needs, and create opportunities for gender equality and women’s empowerment. In 2014, the Government of KP adopted a four-year Integrated Development Strategy (IDS) that integrates government priorities under one framework, and provides a roadmap for achievement of the targets agreed to in the SPDF framework. Working with the Government of KP, KPG will focus on supporting the achievements of relevant priority objectives. DAI will deliver KPG results by developing complementary packages of assistance that reinforce both the supply and demand side of governance, through four main instruments: grants under contract, programmatic short-term technical assistance, direct distribution of goods and services, and training. KPG MONTHLY REPORT MAY 2017 3 2. HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE PERIOD During the month of May 2017, activities continued as planned on seventeen grants including six approved by USAID during the same month. In addition, four grant proposals were submitted to USAID for approval whereas another seventeen grant proposals were in different stages of preparation and will be submitted to USAID in the near future. Last but not the least, approval was received from USAID for three concept notes. A brief summary of each approved grant is provided as follows: 1. Automated Information and Reporting System for Information and Public Relations Department (G-PES-006): technical backstopping and troubleshooting is being provided on regular basis. Request received from the Department for additional technical training for the staff is being considered finalized. 2. Strengthening Provincial Disaster Management Authority (G-PES-007): stakeholders’ consultation on Civilian Victim Support Fund was held and the final report is being prepared after which, the grant will be closed. 3. Bridging Gaps between Citizens and State (G-PES-008): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverables submitted on time. 4. Strengthening Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control Department (G-PES-009): Oracle software procurement in progress after which data migration and staff training will be completed. 5. Good Governance through Gender Mainstreaming (G-PES-011): grant activities progressing smoothly. Gender analysis completed and report shared with concerned stakeholders. 6. Transforming Inclusive Local Government (G-PES-012): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverables submitted on time. 7. Establishing Local Government Good Governance Index for Peshawar City District Government (G-PES-013): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverables being submitted on time. 8. Support to Sehat Sahulat Program on Awareness Campaigns for Insaf Health Card (G-PES- 016): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverables being submitted on time. 9. Digital Youth Summit 2017 (G-PES-017): grant activities completed. Grant closeout in process. 10. Eliminating Sexual Harassment through Empowering Transgender (G-PES-018): grant agreement will be signed next month. 11. Citizen State Engagement through Theatre and Radio Program (G-PES-020): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverable being submitted on time. 12. Strengthening the Local Councils Association of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (G-PES-021): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverables being submitted on time. 13. Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace through Sports and Extra Curricular Activities (G- PES-22): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverables being submitted on time. 14. Training of Local Government Representatives in Kohat District (G-Pes-023): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverables being submitted on time. 15. Strengthening Citizen State Engagement for Peace (G-Pes-024): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverables being submitted on time. 16. Orientation Workshop on Development Project Management System (G-PES-025): grant activities started however the orientation session is moved to July 2017 due to Ramadan. Accordingly, a request for no cost extension in period of performance was submitted to USAID. 17. Promoting Peace in District Peshawar through Sport Events (G-PES-026): grant activities progressing smoothly and reports/deliverables being submitted on time. KPG MONTHLY REPORT MAY 2017 4 3. ADMINISTRATION SECURITY Security situation remained calm comparatively in terms of terrorism, and no major incident reported across the region. Overall increase in pre-emptive raids, intelligence based operations, and search & strike operations were noticed over the reporting period. Law enforcement agencies have apprehended dozens of suspects during search operations conducted across the country under “Operation Raadul Fassad”. These security incidents have had no direct impact on KPG project activities to date. Even though the security situation has been relatively calm, keeping in view the possibility of threats and eruptions, KPG’s Security Advisor continues to issue security recommendations to all staff on a number of security protocols, including avoiding law enforcement agency (LEA) offices; refraining from driving close to LEAs vehicles; carefully planning travels and seeking security clearance before commencement of movements; reducing movement and avoiding travel after dark; maintaining low profile; keeping cell phones on/charged 24/7; and reporting any incident immediately to the KPG Security Team. OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS The legal compliance of zoning laws in University Town, Peshawar where KPG Peshawar office is located, was finally