CONTENTS
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FOREWORD BY THE RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE
Part I Basic Facts about Bhutan
Part II Background
Part III An Inventory of Donor Financed Activities in Bhutan I – V
Part IV Report Tables
Table 1: Summary of the External Assistance by Donor Agency 1 – 3
Table 2: Summary of External Assistance by Type and Implementing Agency 4 – 8
Table 3: Status of the External Assistance Projects in 2000 9 – 42
Table 4: Summary of External Assistance by DAC Codes 42 – 50
Annex I: Acronyms and Abbreviations
Annex II: List of DAC-Codes
Annex III: Type of Assistance
BASIC FACTS ABOUT BHUTAN
LAND AREA: 46,500 sq.km
GDP PER CAPITA (1996):1 US$ 662
POPULATION (1999) 657,550
Population growth rate (1994): 3.1 %
Population density (1999): 14.1 a persons per sq.km
Population distribution (1999):
Urban: 21%
Rural: 79%
LAND USE (1999)2
Forest: 72.5%
Scrub Forest: 8.1%
Agricultural Land: 7.7%
Pastures: 3.9%
Rock, Snow and Glaciers: 15.7%
Other: 0.2%
HEALTH
Infant mortality rate (1994): 80 per 1000 live births
Life expectancy at birth (1994): 66 years
Access to Safe drinking water (1999): 63 %
Persons per doctor (1999): 6,384
Persons per hospital bed (1999): 1,023
EDUCATION
Gross Primary enrolment rate (1999) 72%
Number of Schools (1999) 343
1 Source: Central Statistical Organization 2 Source: Land Use Planning Project, Ministry of Agriculture
Number of students including institutes (1999) 107,792
Number of teachers including institutes (1999) 2,856
ECONOMY
GDP growth rate (1999) 6.0%
GDP (1999) (1980 prices): Nu. 3,700 million
GDP (1999) (current prices) Nu. 19,273.5 million
Share of GDP (1999)3
Agriculture: 34.8%
Industry4 34.7%
Services (incl. Government)5 29.6%
Balance of payments (1998/99)
Value of Exports: Nu. 4,455.6 million
Value of Imports: Nu. –5,516.4 million
Trade Balances : Nu. –1,060.8 million
Current account balance: Nu. –5,543.59 million
Foreign aid flows (1995/96) US$ 69.8 million
External debt (1996/97, Prov.): convertible: US$ 83 million Other: Rs. 1,170 million (36% of GDP)
Debt service ratio (1996/97, Prov.): 9 %
Inflation rate (1997) 6.6 %
Average exchange rate (2000) Calender year Average 1 US$ = Nu. 43.59 Fiscal year Average = Nu. 43.49 Principal exports (1994/95): Electricity (24.9%), calcium carbide (19.8%), wood
3 Source: Central Statistical Organization. 4 Includes: mining & quarrying, manufacturing, energy, construction 5 Includes: wholesale and retail trade, restaurants, hotels; transportation and communication; financing, insurance, real estate; government services products (11.9%), agricultural products (14.3%), and Cement (12.9%)
Principal export markets: India (96.4% of exports in 1997) Bangladesh
Principal imports: Vehicles, spare parts, Petroleum products, rice
Principal import market: India (69.4% of imports in 1997) INFRASTRUCTURE
Roads (1999): 3,636 km
Electricity Consumption (1999) MU. 390.8
GENERAL
Religions: Buddhism and Hinduism
Official languages: Dzongkha and English
Currency: Ngultrum
Fiscal year: July – June
Sources: 1999 Statistical Year Book, Central Statistical Organisation, Release 2001. National Accounts Statistics Report 1980 – 1999, CSO, Release November 2000.
COUNTRY BACKGROUND
Geography and Climate
Bhutan is one of the most mountainous countries in the world, located on the southern slopes of the eastern Himalayas between the giants of China (Tibet) to the north and India to the east, south and west. The country stretches 150 km from north to south and 300 km from west to east, covering approximately 46,500 square kilometres.
The physical variations such as altitude and orientation of mountains and valleys have created different climatic zones within Bhutan. According to climatologists, the following four zones can be observed:
· The Sub-Tropical Monsoon Climate Zone, extending in an east-west direction along the southern foothills at an altitude of 200 to 2000 metres above sea level and stretching into the lower valleys of the Inner Himalayas like fingers. This zone has dense population clusters, with long, hot, wet summers and short, dry winters. The mean monthly temperature ranges from 15 degrees Celsius in winter to 30 degrees Celsius during summer, while the total annual rainfall usually is above 2000 millimetres in the foothills. However, temperature and rainfall vary from valley to valley.
· The Temperate Climate Zone, lying above the Sub-Tropical Zone at an elevation of 2000 to 3000 metres, with warm summers and freezing nights during the winters. The average daily temperature during winter varies between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius, while the average daily temperature in summer ranges from 15 to 30 degrees Celsius. The total annual rainfall varies between 1500 and 2000 millimetres, with most rain coming during the monsoon from about mid-June to September. Densely inhabited valleys characterise this zone.
· The Sub-Alpine Climate Zone, which lies between 3000 and 4000 metres above sea level. Here the total annual rainfall varies from 1000 to 1500 millimetres, while the mean annual temperature is around 8 degrees Celsius. Mist and fog, cold winds and light rain mark the weather during the short summer, and snow characterises the long winter. This zone is sparsely populated.
· The Alpine Climate Zone, lying more than 4000 metres above sea level. The word alpine refers to the vegetation or climatic conditions found on the high mountains in this area. Because of very low temperatures and freezing conditions, trees cannot grow here. The alpine zone is hardly touched by humans.
Throughout history, Bhutan has remained isolated and rather uninfluenced by the changes taking place in other parts of the world. This has mainly been due to the geographical conditions in the high Himalayas, the dense forests, cold winters in the north and very hot, wet summers in the south, as well as malaria-infected
I swamplands. In addition, Bhutan was not on the main imperial routes like the more densely populated areas of Kashmir and Afghanistan.
Population
With an estimated population of some 658,000 in 2000, according to the Central Statistical Office, the population density of Bhutan is among the lowest in Asia, and there still remain large tracts of unoccupied land. However, taking into consideration the annual population growth of 3.1% and the limited land suitable for cultivation, the country may face a serious problem of population pressure in the not-so-distant future. In fact reducing population growth has been prioritised in the Royal Government’s “Vision for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness” (popularly referred to as the Vision 2020). The target is to reduce the population growth to 1.31% per annum by the end of year 2012 by adding a National Population Policy to the existing Royal Decree on Population from 1995.
Ethnic Groups
Bhutan has many different ethnic groups, which can be said to belong either to the Ngalops, the Sharschops or the Lhotshams. The Ngalops of Tibetan origin, are concentrated in western Bhutan, and the Sharchops, of Indo-Mongolian origin, live mainly in the east. Both the Ngalops and the Sharchops are Buddhists and share the same customs and dress; they are often referred as the Drukpas. The Lhotshams, to the south, are of Nepali origin and comprise Hindus as well as Buddhists and animists.
Human Settlement Patterns
The harsh climate and the difficult terrain has helped to make the Bhutanese hard- working and self-reliant. Food has in general been sufficient, and apart from salt, hardly anything had to be imported from outside.
A majority of nearly 70% of the population lives in scattered rural villages, homesteads and isolated farms. Normally farmers live in a close community from where they travel to their farms in the morning, returning to the villages at night. Occasionally, they do not return to their homes but stay in sheds near the fields to guard their crops from wild animals.
The settlement pattern and work habits are greatly influenced by the climatic and geographical conditions. While travelling around Bhutan, the visitor will observe that settlements have generally occurred in relatively flat areas, where climatic conditions are moderate. It is, however, interesting to note that quite a few rural nucleated settlements are found in regions where the winter can be quite harsh. In the past many of these settlements were only occupied during the warm summer seasons and left vacant in winter as the inhabitants migrated to take advantage of the better winter climate at the lower altitude. An example is Lunana, which is the highest settlement, at 3500 metres above sea level. Here the people and their domestic animals can only stay for part of the year due to the harsh winter.
II Urbanisation
Urbanisation is a rather new phenomenon in Bhutan. The migration from rural areas to urban centres, and the subsequent emergence of urban characteristics such as multi-storeyed buildings, restaurants, streets, shops, hotels and hospitals, only began in the early 1960s. As a consequence of the expansion of the Royal Government’s development programmes following the First Five Year Plan in 1961, the employment within the administrative offices increased. This resulted in the growth of the population living in and around the Dzongs, which function as both an administrative centre and a monastery. Residential colonies developed for those employed in the administrative offices and towns grew up either around or very near to the Dzongs.
Today, almost 40 years later, about 15% of the population dwell in urban townships like Thimphu, the capital, and Phuentsholing, an important border town with India. Other larger towns include Geylegphug and Samdrup Jongkhar, also bordering India in the south. Although patterns of rural-urban migration still need to be established with certainty, there is evidence that urban centres are growing fast and that especially Thimphu and Phuentsholing are the main receiving centres. In the Royal Government’s Vision 2020, it is estimated that the urban growth rate for Thimphu and Phuentsholing is about 10% per annum.
Religion
Bhutan is a very religious country, and Buddhism has a significant influence on the values of the Bhutanese and has shaped the vast majority of the country’s institutions, organisations, arts, drama, architecture and literature. Buddhist philosophy has also affected the social structure in Bhutan and the legal system, which is based on codes laid down by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, the spiritual ruler in the 17th Century.
The state religion is the Tantric form of Mahayana Buddhism, which originates from Tibet. Religion is an integrated part of everyday life throughout Bhutan and reflected in individual actions as well as national policies. In particular, this is reflected by the life in the Dzongs, which host monks as well as civil servants engaged in government administration. The importance of the religious institutions is still significant, as illustrated by the more than 5,000 monks under the formal monastic structure supported by the state. They are headed by the Je Khenpo, whose status is equivalent to the King’s and who has the final say in all religious matters. Four Lopons who are equivalent to ministers in status assist the Je Khenpo.
Apart from Buddhists, there is a large group of Hindus and a minority of Christians among the people in southern Bhutan.
The National Identity
The mountain barriers have not only protected Bhutan, but also limited contact among the people living in the different valleys within the country. Huge ridges like
III the Black Mountains run from the Great Himalayas in the north to the plains in the south, separating one valley from another and making communication and administration almost impossible. As a result, the unification of the country under central rule took a long time and there were frequent fights between petty rulers in different valleys. The differences have, however, been left behind on the several occasions where the country was threatened by outside forces. On these occasions all sections of the people have come together to fight these invasions. The joint strength, combined with skilful and strategic utilisation of the country’s complicated geography, has made it possible to drive out much larger and better equipped enemy forces.
On one occasion it was a Tibetan invasion that was repelled successfully under the leadership of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal. He came to Bhutan in 1616 to strengthen the Drukpa Kagyu, which had established itself as the dominant religious school in Bhutan. The development of a unique Bhutanese identity is closely linked to Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and his 35 years of reign, during which he completely changed the political and religious scene.
The Zhabdrung realised that the Gelugpas of Tibet would remain the biggest threat to Bhutan’s sovereignty as well as to the Drukpa Kagyu school, and that Bhutan needed to differentiate itself from Tibet in order to preserve its religion and cultural identity. He devised many of Bhutan’s customs, traditions, rituals and ceremonies in a deliberate effort to develop a unique cultural identity for the country. Among many illustrative examples, it can be mentioned that he designed the national dress and instituted the festivals known as tsechu.
The Zhabdrung also strengthened the country by setting up a strong government with an efficient system of administration. He started the Chhoesi system in the 1640s, where the Je Khenpo was responsible for religious matters and the Desi for political matters and general administration. In order to overcome the geographical difficulties, the administration was decentralised with different regions headed by either a Poenlop or a Dzongpoen reporting to the Je Khenpo and the Desi. The system lasted until 1907, when the hereditary monarchy was established.
A system of taxes, which were paid in kind, was developed and the people made subject to a system of compulsory labour for the construction of Dzongs, trails, temples and bridges. These practices lasted almost unchanged until the Third King eliminated them in 1956.
The codification, or writing down, of laws to help the people in being just and fair in their dealings with one another was another initiative taken by the Zhabdrung. These laws have continued to serve the country over the centuries and form the basis of the legal system as applied today.
By the time Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal went into retreat in Punakha Dzong in 1651, the Drukpas held firm control over the entire country with the exception of eastern Bhutan. The Zhabdrung had, however, paved the way for a full integration of eastern Bhutan by ordering the Trongsa Penlop to build a Dzong in Trongsa.
IV
The Political and Administrative System
Until the beginning of the 20th Century, Bhutan was ruled by the dual system of administration introduced by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and described above as the “Chhoesi” system.
However, on December 17, 1907, the clergy the State Councillors, the Chillahs of all the districts and the representatives of the people met in Punakha and unanimously elected the Trongsa Penlop, Ugyen Wangchuck, as the first hereditary King of Bhutan.
Bhutan is still a monarchy, now with King Jigme Singye Wangchuck serving as the Head of State. However, following the adopted Kasho (edict) of the 76th session of the National Assembly, the King is no longer the Head of the Government. Instead, the Chairman of the Council of Ministers, which is a one-year position that rotates among the elected Ministers, functions as the Head of Government.
The National Assembly, the Royal Advisory Council, the Council of Ministers and the seven sectoral ministries are the organisational units that play the most crucial role in the governance of Bhutan. The National Assembly has 150 members, of whom 99 are chimmis (representatives of the people) elected for a term of three years. The Monk Bodies elect 10 monastic representatives who serve for only one year, while the remaining 35 members are representatives of the Royal Government and nominated by the King. The Royal Advisory Council, consisting of 9 members, was established in 1965 to advise the King and the Ministers. Six councillors are elected from the representatives of the people, two from the representatives of the Monk Bodies (for one year) and one nominated by the King and functions as the Chairman of the Council.
At the sub-national level the country is administered through 20 Dzongkhags (districts, which in some cases are subdivided into Dungkhags) and 202 Geogs.
Decentralisation
In an on-going effort to decentralise and bring decision-making closer to the people, the King and the Royal Government are building up the capacity and capabilities at the Dzongkhag and Geog levels. At these levels the Dzongkhag Development Committees (DYTs) and the Geog Development Committees (GYTs) are established mechanisms that should ensure people’s participation in the decision making process. The Dzongkhags are governed by Dzongdags, who also function as Chairmen of DYTs, and the Geogs are administered by Gups, who are elected by the community and also function as Chairmen of GYTs. The Gups assist the Dzongdags and Dungpas in collection of taxes, mobilisation of work forces for community services and public construction, settlement of disputes and many other local activities, including implementation of development programmes.
V In fact, decentralisation, transition, reforms and the redefinition of the role of the Royal Government are issues that have characterised the political agenda during recent years. In the Vision 2020, the Royal Government states its commitment to redefine its own role from that of “the provider” of development toward a role as “the enabler” of development. In the Vision 2020, the Royal Government furthermore states that:
“Our challenge now is to build upon the decentralised system of decision-making that we have established in ways that make it possible to both increase administrative efficiency and to further enlarge opportunities for those at the Geog level to participate in the making of decisions that have a direct bearing on their lives and livelihoods and the future of their communities.”
The current process of reviewing and updating the GYT and DYT Chathrims, combined with the decision that the Ninth Five Year Plan will be Geog-based, provide the foundation for a decision-making and planning process in which the people have a presence, thereby linking decentralisation and participation more directly to accountability and transparency. Hence, the political and administrative reforms that started in the 1970s have been taken to a new level that require support for the development of key capacities at the system, entity and individual levels.
Economy and Development Constraints
The traditional Bhutanese economy is actually a fine system of environmentally adapted production where farming, animal husbandry and forestry are integrated pieces in a well-balanced and sustainable puzzle. All available natural resources are utilised, and the climatic and geographical conditions make it possible to have a rather diversified agricultural and horticultural production. An actual monetary economy was not introduced before the beginning of modern development in the 1960s and is still rather limited to the towns.
From the beginning of preparation of the First Five Year Plan in 1961, the Royal Government realised that Bhutan’s economic future has to be linked to its neighbours and the world economy. The strategy of self-imposed isolation was abandoned and Bhutan looked into ways of increasing economic interaction with other countries as a means to develop. It was, however, realised that the development of the Bhutanese economy was constrained by a number of factors, among which are:
· The transportation of goods in and out is costly, since Bhutan is landlocked and the nearest port is in Calcutta, 800 km away; · The potential for increasing agricultural production is little, due to the limited arable land available and the risk of environmental degradation; · The fairly recent introduction of modern education has not been able to cover the shortage of manpower with the necessary skills for a developing economy; · The level of monetisation of the economy is still low and restricts the Royal Government’s ability to raise domestic revenues to finance development activities.
VI
Following the Chinese invasion in Tibet in 1951, Bhutan more or less used the First Five Year Plan (1961-65) as a framework for the allocation of Indian assistance, mainly in the form of road construction as a way of linking Bhutan internally as well as to India. The following two Five Year Plans (1966-71 and 1971-76) focused even more on the establishment of a road network, the establishment of a development administration and the building up of basic education and health facilities throughout the country.
The most important result of the first three Five Year Plans was a road network that not only connected inner Bhutan with India, but also the main towns and valleys within Bhutan. This led to a tremendous increase in trade and made it possible for farmers with access to the road network to specialise their production to the rising demand from growing urban centres and, to a lesser extent, the outside market. The road network also made local administration easier, and it functioned as a catalyst for construction of education and health facilities.
In the Fourth Five Year Plan (1976-81) more weight was put on education, health and forestry, and industrial development was introduced as a new area.
The Fifth Five Year Plan (1981-87) emphasised economic self-reliance and prioritised development of hydropower, mining and industry, which was closely linked to the utilisation of the natural resources in Bhutan. The Fifth Plan is in general regarded as a crucial phase in Bhutan’s socio-economic development. The first four plans had established a minimal infrastructure , and the Fifth Plan provided the occasion for an intensive and continuing review of actual and desired achievements.
In 1986 the construction of the Chhukha hydropower station was initiated with assistance from India, and production started in 1987/88. The Chhukha station can supply all of western Bhutan with electricity and still allow 90% of production to be exported to India, making hydropower the single largest source of income for the country.
The Sixth Five Year Plan (1987-92) had as a target to make Bhutan more independent of foreign capital and labour and to conserve and promote the national identity. With the increasing income from the sale of electricity, Bhutan was in 1991/92 able to cover two-thirds of the development budget on its own.
In the Seventh Five Year Plan (1992-97) emphasis was put on more decentralised development, further development of human resources and means to develop the private sector and make it the main engine for economic growth. Among initiatives to include the private sector in the economy was the privatisation of a number of state enterprises and activities.
In the present Eighth Five Year Plan, covering 1997 to 2002, emphasis has been on continued economic growth through further development of hydropower and industry. However, it is strongly stressed that Bhutan wants sustainable economic
VII development with due consideration to environmental conservation and the protection of traditional Bhutanese values and cultural identity.
During the Ninth Plan it is expected that the Royal Government will give priority to the social and infrastructure sector, with particular focus on improving the quality of services and consolidating the achievements of the Eighth Plan in terms of physical expansion. The priority on infrastructure developments is expected to focus more on enhancing production capacities and increasing income in rural areas through improved rural infrastructure, private sector development and targeted poverty alleviation programmes.
The Approach to Development
The distinctively Bhutanese concept of maximising Gross National Happiness, propounded by His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in the late 1980s, is the unifying and guiding principle for all development efforts in Bhutan. It forms the basis for the identification of directions that are preferred above all others and has in the development plans of the past directed efforts to improve living standards, including spiritual well-being, and preservation of cultural values and the physical environment.
The concept was articulated by His Majesty to indicate that development has more dimensions than those associated with Gross Domestic Product, and that development should be understood as a process that seeks to maximise happiness rather than economic growth.
The concept of Gross National Happiness places the individual at the centre of all development efforts and recognises individuals have material, spiritual and emotional needs. It also asserts that spiritual development cannot and should not be defined exclusively in material terms of the increased consumption of goods and services.
The key to the concept of Gross National Happiness is a continuous process of translation into objectives that can direct and guide Bhutan’s long-term development. Many priorities must be taken into consideration, and all need to be elaborated on and spelled out in more details in the various planning documents at different administrative levels. Those considered most important are gathered under five thematic headings or objectives that serves as a powerful tool for steering the process of change. These five objectives are human development, culture and heritage, balanced and equitable development, governance, and environmental conservation.
These five main objectives not only make the concept of Gross National Happiness more tangible, but also embody the guiding principle that has been identified as being of decisive importance in ensuring the future independence, sovereignty and security of the country.
VIII Development Financing
Although the Royal Government is committed to finance the development of Bhutan out of its own resources, it has also acknowledged that this will not be possible within the foreseeable future. However, from a time where almost all recurrent and capital expenditures were financed through foreign aid, Bhutan has managed to progress to a situation where the growing recurrent expenditures are financed out of its own resources. It is the hope of the Royal Government that this situation will further improve when the large hydropower schemes come onstream.
BOX 1: Development financing. The reliance on external assistance poses a two-fold challenge. First, we must make greater efforts in the area of domestic resource mobilization. Although our revenue base is recognized as being narrow and inelastic, there are opportunities for achieving an increase in tax and non-tax revenues and these should continue to be explored as a matter of priority. Second, while we are meeting nearly 100 percent of recurrent costs, it will be some time before we are able to finance the nation’s development entirely from our own resources, and we must seek to further strengthen our capacities for aid management. We are entering a period in which challenges are becoming more numerous and complex at a time in which the environment for development assistance is becoming less favourable. Overall levels of ODA have been in decline since the early 1990s and an ever-greater share is being used to combat emergencies. In addition, several important bilateral donors are progressively reorienting their policies along two main lines that distinguish between larger developing countries in which poverty is endemic and more industrialized developing countries with large domestic markets where development cooperation is becoming increasingly indistinguishable from commercial cooperation. Our nation belongs to neither category and, as a small developing country in which the basic needs of the population are largely met, it may be required to compete harder for assistance than has so far been the case if the present pace of development is to continue. Our capacity to compete will be enhanced by the further development of mechanisms that provide additional evidence to our development partners that we are effectively able to absorb and utilize available assistance and to manage it to the nation's best possible advantage.
All these challenges are difficult enough. They are made even more formidable by the many and complex relationships existing between them. Given these relationships, our responses to one challenge may well in part determine the outcome of others, sometimes in ways that may be unpredictable or unexpected. This means that if we are to deal effectively with one challenge, we must think about them all. This substantive complexity is the enemy of traditional approaches to development planning. It requires us to expand our analytical and time horizons and to deliberately trespass traditional sectoral nomenclature in the search for solutions. This search must be built firmly on a foundation that gives unambiguous expression to our social and cultural values and preferences. This places even greater demands on our capacities for innovation and, in a real sense, constitutes the greatest challenge of all.
Source: Bhutan 2020: A Vision for Peace, Prosperity and Happiness
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BHUTAN JOINT DONOR DATABASE REPORT 2001
An Inventory of Donor Financed Activities in Bhutan
A. AID CO-ORDINATION AND ROUND TABLE MEETING FOR BHUTAN
Since the publication of the last Joint Donor Database Report in October 2000, Bhutan’s development partners have witnessed the hosting of the 7th Round Table Meeting (RTM) for Bhutan that was held in Thimphu from 7-9 November 2000.
The meeting was a historical event as it was the first time ever an RTM was held in a Least Developed Country and hosted by the partner country itself. It was also a unique meeting as it provided Bhutan’s development partners with a rare opportunity to see for themselves the socio-economic progress achieved till now as well as a forum for a detailed discussion and exchange of views on a wide range of current and emerging issues of common concern.
All participating development partners commended the efforts of Royal Government in organising the RTM as well as its development policy and efforts in general. Great appreciation was also expressed for the opportunity to engage in an open and constructive dialogue with the Royal Government on policies and key development challenges that needs to be addressed during the preparation and implementation of the 9th Five-Year Plan.
In terms of aid co-ordination there is no doubt that the RTM was the single most important event over the past couple of years where the Royal Government has taken several initiatives to further strengthen aid co- ordination and management, including the creation of a Department of Aid and Debt Management to specifically manage external resources.
In his concluding statement, the Finance Minister, Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba, assured the RTM participants that the Royal Government was committed to a continued effort in the field of aid co-ordination, including the organisation of donor co-ordination meetings with the assistance of UNDP at appropriate intervals.
I B. THIS YEARS JOINT DONOR DATABASE REPORT
By making readily available to everyone key information about the development assistance made available to Bhutan, this Joint Donor Database Report represents a small but very basic contribution to the aim of increasing aid co-ordination and maximizing development impact.
The report is based on information received from 46 donor agencies with whom we have co-operated closely in the design of a Joint Donor Database containing information on externally financed aid and development activities in Bhutan.
The report contains the following four tables: · A summary of the external assistance by donor agency; · A summary of external assistance by type and implementing agency; · Status of external assistance projects in 2000; and · A summary of the external assistance by DAC codes.
Although comprehensive, this report is a complete record of all donor disbursements made to Bhutan; we hope nevertheless it will provide the reader with a good insight into the magnitude and nature of donor financed activities in Bhutan.
C. TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS RECORDED IN THE JOINT DONOR DATABASE
The total donor disbursements recorded in the joint donor database amounted to USD 98.54 million in 2000, of which loans made up USD 13.02 million or 13.21%. This represents an increase of USD 13.74 million from 1999.
Once again the biggest donor was India with USD 29 million, followed by the Asian Development Bank and UNICEF with USD 10.1. If taken under one umbrella, the resident UN agencies as a whole disbursed more than USD 19.6 million during 2000.
II D. THE DONORS “TOP TWENTY” IN 2000
Based on the recorded disbursements in 2000, the following table of the “Top Twenty” can be made:
No Donor Agency Recorded Disbursements (USD) 2000 1999 1998 1 India 29,093,659 29,866,516 27,161,800 2 Asian Development Bank 10,102,446 4,043,006 5,901,281 3 UNICEF 10,070831 4,826,700 4,087,200 4 Denmark 8,268,333 14,233,856 12,897,337 5 Austria 7,084,570 5,936,669 2,976,713 6 Royal Thai Government 5,914,000 NA NA 7 UNDP 4,031,100 4,074,150 3,155,543 8 Japan 3,875,165 3,068,092 3,320,915 9 The Netherlands 2,758,259 2,858,792 4,386,465 10 Swiss Development Co-operation 2,646,042 1,935,000 2,595,000 11 IDA 2,100,000 900,000 850,000 12 WHO 1,789,882 595,500 1,987,600 13 Germany 1,490,566 692,900 677,480 14 SNV 1,475,529 882,273 859,423 15 UNFPA 1,459,052 1,171,399 717,212 16 WFP 1,282,566 1,544,083 1,544,083 17 Helvetas 1,278,513 821,800 799,000 18 WWF 699,004 513,155 454,331 19 Canada 591,395 421,153 452,419 20 Australia 576,850 123,806 NA
III E. DISBURSEMENTS BY DAC SECTORS
The main receiving DAC sectors in 2000 are listed in descending order in the table below.
Recorded Disbursements No. Description (USD)
1 Energy Generation and Supply 22,355,110
2 Government and Civil Society 13,843,041
3 Health 12,934,433
4 Education 7,415,675
5 Education, Level Unspecified 5,003,550
6 General Environment Protection 3,271,728
7 Social Infrastructure and Services 2,956,327
8 Banking and Financial Services 2,918,037
9 Basic Education 2,875,414
10 Production 2,792,335
11 Communications 1,930,542
12 Health, General 1,864,723
13 Transport and Storage 1,836,917
14 Agriculture 1,835,926
15 Agriculture Forestry and Fishing 1,729,360 Population Policies/Prog. And Reproductive 16 Health 1,434,341
17 Forestry 1,361,222
18 Other Multi-sector 1,344,183 Developmental Food Aid/Food Security 19 Assistance 1,282,566
20 Multi-sector/Cross-Cutting 950,462
IV Top Ten receiving DAC Sectors for Bhutan, 2000
25,000
20,000
15,000
USD 1,000
10,000
5,000
- Energy Generation Government and Health Education Education, Level General Environment Social Infrastructure Banking and Basic Education Production and Supply Civil Society Unspecified Protection and Services Financial Services DAC Sectors
Trend in main Donors' disbursements
40000
35000
30000 INDIA ADB 25000 UNICEF DENMARK AUSTRIA 20000 UNDP USD 1,000 JAPAN 15000 NET-LANDS SDC/SWI GERMANY 10000
5000
0 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Year V
Table 1:Summary of External Assistance by Donor Agency Figures in US$ Donor Agency Terms Assistance Disbursement 2000 Budget-2001 ADB
GRANT 1,043,522 0 LOAN 9,058,924 0
Australia
GRANT 576,850 594,428
Austria
GRANT 5,616,771 1,338,018 LOAN 1,467,799 2,519,632
CANADA
GRANT 591,395 573,914
Denmark
GRANT 8,268,333 8,363,724
ESCAP
GRANT 14,302 0
FAO
GRANT 8,816 0
Germany
GRANT 1,490,566 1,346,000
Helvetas
GRANT 1,278,513 1,401,300
IDA
GRANT 100,000 0 LOAN 2,000,000 4,000,000
IFAD
LOAN 497,462 0
IMF
GRANT 24,300 0
India
GRANT 29,093,659 0
ITC
GRANT 0 85,560
1 Donor Agency Terms Assistance Disbursement 2000 Budget-2001 ITU
GRANT 30,000 0
Japan
GRANT 3,875,165 420,145
Netherlands
GRANT 2,758,259 5,251,467
Norway
GRANT 236,969 0
Republic of Korea
GRANT 100,000 100,000
Royal Thai Government
GRANT 5,914,000 7,758,400
SDC
GRANT 2,646,042 2,577,900
SNV
GRANT 1,475,529 713,755
Sweden
GRANT 296,550 310,250
Switzerland
GRANT 10,000 0
The Leprosy Mission
GRANT 110,000 125,000
UNCDF
GRANT 402,706 576,101
UNDP
GRANT 4,031,100 3,330,111
UNFPA
GRANT 1,459,052 445,910
UNICEF
GRANT 10,070,831 2,935,618
VSA NZ
GRANT 120,000 80,000
2 Donor Agency Terms Assistance Disbursement 2000 Budget-2001 VSO UK
GRANT 105,000 120,000
WFP
GRANT 1,282,566 0
WHO
GRANT 1,789,882 144,812
WWF
GRANT 699,004 1,934,351
GRAND TOTAL 98,543,867 47,046,396
3 Table 2: Summary of External Assistance by Type and Implementing Agency Figures in US$ Type of Assistance / Implementing Agency Disbursement-2000 Budget-2001
Emergency and Relief Assistance Ministry of Agriculture 0 0 Ministry of Health & Education 87,652 58,747
TOTAL 87,652 58,747
Food Aid Department of Roads 680,202 0 Department of Education 602,364 0 Ministry of Agriculture 1,782,608 0
TOTAL 3,065,174 0
Free-Standing Technical Co-operation 0 0 Andritz 57,412 22,659 Bernard & Partner 168,919 108,023 Bhutan Development Finance Corporation 292,230 0 Bhutan Telecom 0 0 Bhutan-German Hospital Foundation 40,000 65,000 Construction Development Board 149,697 0 DALSS/Ministry of Agriculture 17,892 12,000 Department of Geology and Mines 270,270 120,000 Department of Aid & Debt Management 600,296 152,634 Department of Civil Aviation 20,000 10,000 Department of Education 1,005,295 935,514 Department of Forestry Services 127,552 51,180 Department of Geology and Mines 33,780 0 Department of Health Services 35,000 55,000 Department of Information Technology 39,641 24,609 Department of Power 4,611,031 3,177,580 Department of Research & Development Services 254,580 260,255 Department of Roads 1,124,174 544,033 Department of Tourism 0 72,123 DESA -39,086 0 DOKW 61,723 0 Druk Air Corporation, Ltd. 20,000 0 Druk Seed 10,000 0 Dzongkha Development Commission 233,500 248,861 Dzongkhags 93,474 68,900 EPC/Ministry of Trade & Industry 22,042 0 ESCAP 14,302 0 Falch 6,757 18,813 FAO 24,932 49,068 Food Corporation of Bhutan 20,000 10,000 4 Type of Assistance / Implementing Agency Disbursement-2000 Budget-2001
Geppert 11,216 0 German Bhutan Health Friends Association 21,705 140,000 German Bhutan Hospital Foundation 34,861 22,000 Gidakom Hospital/TLM Bhutan 110,000 125,000 GPR 101,351 44,067 GTZ 640,000 1,095,000 GTZ/Bhutan Architectural Design/NEC 710,000 0 Helvetas 82,418 288,700 Helvetas/MOHE 46,843 0 High Court 87,221 7,402 ICIMOD 25,000 0 IMF 24,300 0 ITU 37,012 8,056 Ministry of Agriculture 3,029,238 2,280,544 Ministry of Communication 1,238,999 92,050 Ministry of Finance 908,557 718,677 Ministry of Health & Education 2,056,002 0 Ministry of Home Affairs 319,125 91,763 Ministry of Trade & Industries 130,939 103,641 Ministry of Trade & Industry 247,735 133,911 MOA/DFS 362,488 0 National Environmental Commission 59,393 108,270 National Technical Training Authority 0 110,000 National Women's Association of Bhutan 57,491 20,548 Nature Conservation Division 1,315,276 1,431,390 Others 548,818 506,639 Phuentsholing City Corporation 20,000 10,000 Planning & Policy Division (MOA)/Helvetas 31,063 311,400 Planning Commission Secretariat 20,926 481,474 PMU, Division of Power, RGoB 33,784 23,333 Public Health Unit/Gidakom Hospital 0 0 RAA/Helvetas 33,705 0 Road Bridge Unit of DOR 743,240 769,500 Royal Audit Authority 88,315 22,885 Royal Civil Service Commission 975,262 1,064,418 Royal Institute of Management 37,030 0 Royal Monetary Authority 2,430,000 0 Royal Society for Protection of Nature 27,000 59,920 Royal Society for Protection of Nature/WWF 30,183 37,830 SCCA/Helvetas 67,841 6,000 Shemgang Dzongkhag Administration 136,874 298,151 Sherubtse College 19,451 5,324 SNV Bhutan 0 0 STCB 15,000 5,000
5 Type of Assistance / Implementing Agency Disbursement-2000 Budget-2001
Sustainable Development Secretariat 326,000 381,170 TBW 114,865 12,240 Technical University of Munich (Germany) 5,000 24,000 Thimphu City Corporation 5,000 40,000 UNCDF 0 12,106 UNCHS 83,448 221,932 UNCTAD 9,000 46,000 UNDP and APDIP 0 0 UNICEF 326,564 51,350 UNIFEM 0 84,750 University of Marburg/ Germany 39,000 0 University of New Brunswick 485,000 500,000 UNV 205,230 153,578 Wamrong Weavers Association 0 0 WHO 500,000 34,000 WHO/Department of Health Services 1,289,882 110,812 Whole Bhutan 585,000 0 WWF 34,729 1,206,106 WWF/others 15,000 18,902 WWF/RSPN 0 5,000 WWF/various agencies as small grant 10,000 15,072 Zhemgang Dzongkhag 320,193 415,604
TOTAL 30,584,986 19,761,767
FREE-STANDING TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION (FTC) DTEC 5,914,000 7,758,400
TOTAL 5,914,000 7,758,400
Iinvestment related Technical Co-operation Ministry of Trade & Industry 0 85,560
TOTAL 0 85,560
Investment Project Assistance 0 0 Bhutan Development Finance Corporation 157,051 483,624 Department of Aid and Debt Management 9,000,900 0 Department of Civil Aviation 0 0 Department of Education 1,066,598 840,313 Department of Health Services 792,576 0 Department of Power 15,931,595 0 Department of Research & Development Services 506,000 329,400 Department of Roads 1,895,860 0 Ministry of Agriculture 1,197,462 400,000 Ministry of Communication 0 1,400,000 Ministry of Finance 1,467,799 2,519,632
6 Type of Assistance / Implementing Agency Disbursement-2000 Budget-2001
Ministry of Health & Education 6,365,158 2,436,021 Ministry of Home Affairs 245,655 44,350 Punakha Dzongkhag Administration 900,090 0 Royal Bhutan Police 225,023 0 Special Commission for Cultural Affairs 0 0 UNV 0 182,390 Whole Bhutan 968,134 502,604
TOTAL 40,719,901 9,138,334
Programme/Budgetary Aid or Balance of Payment Support 0 0 Bhutan Agro-Industries Ltd. 30,016 0 Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation 165,223 15,000 Centre for Bhutan Studies 74,948 75,952 Changzamtog Junior High School 0 5,594 Chhukha Dzongkhag Administration 0 0 Department of Education 925,021 284,333 Department of Forestry Services 0 0 Department of Health Services 2,261,011 3,214,286 Department of Information Technology 23,810 0 Department of Legal Affairs 52,865 151,905 Department of Research & Development Services 0 0 Department of Revenue and Customs 438,886 439,643 Department of Urban, Housing and Development 0 0 High Court 183,747 282,739 IECH, Ministry of Health and Education 161,568 36,582 Kuensel Corporation 437,037 165,282 Ministry of Agriculture 0 0 Ministry of Foreign Affairs 89,597 0 Ministry of Health & Education 7,902,909 738,954 Ministry of Home Affairs 26,000 12,460 Ministry of Trade & Industry 0 0 National Assembly Secretariat 78,597 19,523 National Biodiversity Program 0 0 National Commission for Cultural Affairs 0 219,880 National Environmental Commission 0 0 National Library 119,374 0 National Women's Association of Bhutan 12,522 0 Road Safety and Transport Authority 55,102 0 Royal Advisory Council 0 35,673 Royal Audit Authority 0 375,595 Royal Civil Service Commission 113,873 119,048 Royal Institute of Management 362,422 160,357 Sherubtse College 5,963 8,100
7 Type of Assistance / Implementing Agency Disbursement-2000 Budget-2001
Simtokha Monastic School 0 6,428 Tharpaling Monastery 0 6,449 UNFPA/Department of Education 53,359 600 UNFPA/Department of Health 320,703 209,602 UNFPA/IECH, Ministry of Health and Education 9,003 16,900 UNFPA/Ministry of Home Affairs 32,603 7,500 UNFPA/Sherubtse College 51,639 21,500 UNICEF 100,000 100,000 Various 3,543,940 2,909,881 VAST 0 8,822 Whole Bhutan 441,860 595,000 Wood Craft Centre 98,556 0
TOTAL 18,172,154 10,243,588
GRAND TOTAL 98,543,867 47,046,396
8 Table 3: Status of External Assistance Projects in 2000 Figures in US$ Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
ADB on-going Capacity Upgrading of Financial Sector Infrastructure and 500,000 151,507 Ministry of Finance Entrepreneurial Development
Public Sector Resource Management 300 0 Department of Aid & Debt Management The objective of the TA is to help MOF formulate an action plan to develop an integrated nationwide financial management system in a phased manner, starting with a pilot scheme. Policy and Legal Framework for Power Sector Development 500,000 0 Department of Roads
Capacity Building of the Construction Development Board 400,000 149,697 Construction Development Board
Corporatization of Division of Power 600 0 Department of Power To assist the Division of Power's (DOP) transition from the government division to a corporation in accordance with Companies Act, a technical assistance will be provided. The major works will include: (i) asset valuation of DOP; (ii) registration of the corporatized DOP including preparation of necessary documents as a company as per the power sector legislation and Companies Act; and (iii) formulating the organization structure of the corporatized DoP such as delegation of powers, job description, and salary and fringe benefit structure, etc. In addition, necessary management/personnel training will be provided based on the coordination with other donors. Second Rural Electrification 600,000 88,443 Department of Power
Financial Sector Intermediation Facility 4,000,000 0 Royal Monetary Authority This project aims to support the government to institute a series of policy reform measures to remove impediments for the financial and banking sector and private sector development. Road Improvement 9,600,000 800,000 Department of Roads The project will undertake improvements on the East-West Highway, including resurfacing, construction of line drainage, and slope protection works. Sustainable Rural Electrification 10,000,000 0 Department of Power The project will provide electricity to poor communities of 16 rural districts in Bhutan and serve 6,038 consumers including 223 hospitals, 24 schools, and other public facilities for local communities. Health Care Financing and Reform Program 150,000 7,831 Ministry of Health & Education
Health Care Reform Program 10,000,000 4,898,924 Ministry of Health & Education The Health Care Reform Program is designed to assist the Government implement policy reforms in the health sector. Road Transport Network Development 650,000 451,858 Ministry of Communication
Technical and Vocational Education Training 7,130,000 585,000 Whole Bhutan The project aims to support the government's program for improving the quality of work as well as increasing the supply of technical manpower to help meet the country's severe shortage of manpower. Urban Infrastructure Improvement 5,700,000 345,000 Ministry of Communication The scope will include drainage improvements and river training works, infrastructure improvements, such as roads, drainage, bridge, footpaths and parking areas; and implementation assistance and training Upgrading RICB 500,000 0 Royal Monetary Authority
Basic Skills Development 450 0 Department of Education The acute shortage of trained personnel at all skill levels has continuously been a major impediment to the national development in Bhutan. To overcome this constraint, the country has to rely on expatriate personnel. However, the Government has clearly realized that dependence on expatriates in development is only an expedient solution, whereas developing indigenous human resource to improve the efficiency and productivity of public and private agencies is the long- range development objective. The aim of the proposed TA will be to assist the Government to prepare a Basic Skills Development Project proposal to possible financing by the Bank. Capacity Building in the Urban Sector 500 0 Ministry of Communication Thimphu city is the capital, and the center for various nationwide functions. The urbanization of the city is very rapid, and informal settlements are being formed without adequate urban infrastructure and services. Because of the limited flat land in the country, high density utilization of the urban land is required. However, achieving this under the current low income level is a tremendous challenge. The TA will prepare a master plan for Thimphu's growth path taking into account the people's affordability and the economic force for the city's growth. Instl. Improvements in Tech. & Vocl. Educ and Training 750,000 60,000 Ministry of Health & Education
9 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Urban Infrastructure Improvement 400,000 28,418 Ministry of Communication
Poverty Assessment and Analysis 100 0 Ministry of Agriculture The technical assistance will assist the Government to undertake a poverty assessment and analysis, which is a first attempt to utilize the existing though limited data and information and compile a composite index of poverty and deprivation at local level. This index emphasizes the broader dimensions of poverty. The output will form the basis for ADB's poverty reduction strategy for Bhutan and establishment of a poverty reduction partnership agreement between the Government and ADB. In addition, it will serve as a useful input to the discussions at the Round Table Meeting and the preparation of the Ninth Five-Year Development Plan (2002-2007). Road Planning and Management Strengthening 954 0 Department of Roads The overall goal of the TA is to strengthen DOR's capacity to plan and manage the road networks. The objectives of the TA are to improve the capability of DOR in planning and securing sustainable financing for the road network and road maintenance programs, strengthening DOR's mechanisms for budgeting and managing periodic and routine maintenance programs; and establish a sustainable road management system for providing accurate, timely and accessible information about the road network and for supporting core DOR processes. The TA will focus its strengthening efforts in road planning and financing, maintenance program and project management, information technology and development of a long range Road Sector Master Plan for network maintenance, rehabilitation and expansion. Strengthening the Central Statistical Organization 400,000 105,768 Ministry of Agriculture
Project Appraisal and Portfolio Management for Financial 400 0 Royal Monetary Authority Institutions To support more rapid development of the private sector by improving access to financing, the TA will enhance the capacity of the four financial institutions, BBO, BNB, RICB, and BDFC to undertake project appraisal and portfolio management functions. Institutional Development of the National Technical Training 300 0 National Technical Training Authority Authority The objective of the TA is to promote the insitutional development of NTTA. The TA will assist NTTA in formulating a skills development policy and strategy for incorporation in the Ninth Plan. Financial Sector Intermediation Facility 4,000,000 2,430,000 Royal Monetary Authority This project aims to support the government to institute a series of policy reform measures to remove impediments for the financial and banking sector and private sector development. RNR-RC East Central Region 1,120,000 0 Ministry of Agriculture The Renewable Natural Resources, Research Center, Jakar, has the national mandate for Research in Livestock and Fodder programme apart from the regional mandate in farming systems, field crops research programme and horticulture research programme. It addresses the east central dzongkhags. Strengthening the Banking Supervision Function of Royal 600 0 Royal Monetary Authority Monetary Authority The technical assistance will provide assistance to Royal Monetary Authority in the on-site and off-site examination of banks and other financial intermediaries as well as on formulating regulatory policy.
TOTAL 56,404,204 10,102,446 Australia on-going Support to School Water Supply and Sanitation 32,715 0 UNICEF Improvements in Mongar District Support construction and improve water supply in three schools including simple drainage systems and solid waste disposal pits. Support construction of latrines and support training of teachers and students on environmental sanitation activities. Support to the Village Health Workers Program 30,300 0 UNICEF Support training of village health workers in basic primary health care and provision of health kits. Income Generation Activities by Monks 30,000 30,000 UNICEF Support to about 60 poor households of Trongsa District to plan and implement small scale income generating activities through the Religion and Health Project and the religious body of Trongsa. Extension of the Project Development of Thermostable 20,639 0 Others Newcastle Disease Vaccine for use in Poultry Development Training of field staff and laboratory staff. Purchase of publications, wrap up workshop. Australian Development Scholarships 380,000 0 Others 10 new scholarships were offered during 1999-2000. Funds also sustained students already studying in Australia under ther scholarship program. Geog Yargay Tshogchungs (GYT) Project 36,439 0 Ministry of Home Affairs To develop and strengthen the institutuional capacity of GYTs to plan, implement and manage development projects Australian Development Scholarships 486,000 0 Others 15 scholarships have been offered for financial year 2001-2002. A mix of awards will be offered. The funds will also sustain students already studying in Australia under the scholarship program
10 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Australian Development Scholarships 432,000 432,000 Others 10 new scholarships were offered during financial year 2000-2001 for higher studies in Australia A mix of awards were offered from undergraduates to post graduate degrees to master degrees in the fields of business management, financial management, economics, education and engineering. The funds will also sustain students already studying in Australia. Construction of Out Reach Health Clinics in Remote villages 33,456 0 UNICEF Construction of 8 outreach clinics in a number of districts. Support to Community Based health care through 26,200 0 UNICEF Strengthening of Village Health Workers program Training of new VHW; refresher training of existing VHWs; exchange visits/study tour; provision of essential kits for VHWs; and strengthening the management capacity of the program unit Environmental Sanitation & Hygiene in all schools in Trongsa 36,750 36,750 UNICEF and Zhemgang Districts Project aims to enhance proper use and maintenance of existing sanitary facilities, to support improvement of water & sanitation facilities in schools, improve hygiene behaviours of school children and communities through the child-to-parent approach. Australian assistance will also cover costs of constructing latrines, provision of IEC materials, school based promotional activities and orientation of school teachers. Community Based Nutrition Project to Improve the Nutrition 31,500 31,500 UNICEF Status of Women and Children Project aims to establish a community-based information system to facilitate the monitoring of changes in nutrition levels related to children, pregnant women and mothers. It provides training to mothers/caregivers to identify malnutrition, to restore self-reliance in healthy food supplies by promoting models of household food security interventions. Strengthening of Women's Entrepreneurship Activities 25,000 25,000 ICIMOD The objectives of this project are to identify the needs and aspirations of existing and potential women managed enterprises to become effective, profitable and sustainable; to assess the potential and gaps of existing policies and programs in addressing key issues affecting women's entrepreneurship and to develop strategies and programs to promote women's entrepreneurship that incorporate and/or complement ongoing activities. Development of Thermostable Newcastle Disease Vaccine for 67,200 21,600 Others use in Poultry Development in Rural areas of Bhutan This proposal, in technical and financial collaboration with Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), aims to produce/develop the Newcastle disease vaccine using locally available eggs, with minimum quality control and distribute it in liquid form in volumes appropriate for village chickens in rural Bhutan. Implemented by the University of Queens land and the Crop & Livestock Services Division of the RGOB.quality control and distribute it in liquid form in volumes appropriate for village chickens in rural Bhutan. Implemented by the University of Queens land and the Crop & Livestock Services Division of the RGOB. Development of Facilities & Resources for the Integrated of 25,150 0 UNICEF Children with Disabilities into Primary Schools Project will provide training of teachers through workshops, in-service training courses on inclusive education and development of training materials. Provision of resources for schools with the development of teacher resource packs, classroom resources and information, publicity and media activities.
TOTAL 1,693,349 576,850 Austria closed Rangjung HPP, Spare Runner 63,846 11,216 Geppert Procurement and delivery of spare runner to the Power House site in Rangjung Training of Trekking Guides 576,924 6,757 Falch Training Programme on different Levels for Bhutanese Trekking and Mountain guides. Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Mitigatory Project 192,304 33,780 Department of Geology and Mines Analyses of Lunana glacial lake area and recommendations for mitigation measures against glacial lake out burst and installation of early warning system. Baso Chhu HPP-Supervision 307,700 61,723 DOKW Consultancy to oversee the Technical implementation of Basochu Hydro Power Project Stage I. on-going Rangjung HPP-Local construction 256,000 0 Department of Power Contribution to local construction cost including landslide control Tourism Development Programme 312,961 0 Department of Tourism Implementation of various training and research components. Training Programme for Energy Sector 201,923 70,951 Department of Power Financing of various training requirements for the energy sector Glacial Lake Outburst Flood (GLOF) Mitigatory Project 495,046 270,270 Department of Geology and Mines Risk engineering of Luggye Tsho outlet, geo-hazard risk assessment of Upper Pho chhu watershed and design of Early Warning System (EWS). Training Programme for Finance Officers 761,538 0 Ministry of Finance Financing of various training requirements for Financial Officers
11 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Integrated Forest Management Project, Ura 629,400 0 Falch Phase II of Forest Management Project Integrated Forest Management Project , Closing Phase 151,362 121,622 Department of Forestry Services Closing phase of the integrated forest management project CORET, Fir Research and Training Project 435,462 101,351 GPR Continuation of research component of IFMP Project Ura with RNR-RC, Jakar, Bumthang and Institute of Forest Ecology, University Vienna. Baso Chhu Hydro Power Plant Stage I 13,846,154 4,182,358 Department of Power Erection of Hydro Power Plant with a capacity of 22.2MW at Baso Chu Wangdiphodrang. Financed partly from the present grant and partly from a soft loan amounting to US$13.076 Million. Baso Chhu Hydro Power Plant Stage I 15,828,512 1,467,799 Ministry of Finance Erection of Hydro Power Plant with a capacity of 22.2MW at Baso Chu Wangdiphodrang. UNICEF Environment Education in Primary Schools 1,327,000 0 Bernard & Partner Detailed planning and technical assistance for the erection of Phase I Baso Chhu Hydr Power Plant Baso Chhu Hydropower Project-Consultancy services for 403,096 0 Department of Power Lower Stage Preparation Consultancy services for the preparations for the lower stage (Phase II) of the Basochu Hydropower Project Baso Chhu Hydropower Project-System Study 39,275 0 Department of Power Power System Grid study in order to interconnect Basochu into the western grid UNICEF Environment Education in Primary Schools 207,693 0 UNICEF Improved Environmental Education for Primary Schools in Bhutan Rangjung HPP, Project Monitoring and Supervision of Local 530,838 0 Bernard & Partner construction Monitoring and technical supervision of construction of Ranjung HPP Rangjung HPP, Delivery of two Runners 130,723 57,412 Andritz Procurement and delivery to site in Rangung of two new runners Rangjung HPP-Landslide control Technical Expertise 171,136 0 Bernard & Partner Technical Assistance for landslide protection at Rangjung HPP site Rangjung Second Desilter, Local cost 305,984 241,893 Department of Power Construction of an additional desilter at Rangjung HPP Rangjung HPP Project Monitoring and Supervision of Local 213,149 168,919 Bernard & Partner construction To monitor and supervise the construction of new desilting chamber. Trongsa Dzong Renovation 603,846 33,784 PMU, Division of Power, RGoB Rehabilitation of Trongsa Dzong Technical Assistance for PWD, local costs 176,923 139,870 Department of Roads Continuation of training activities and upgrading of Hesothangkha Workshop Technical Assistance for PWD, Technical Assistance, 144,892 114,865 TBW Extension To provide technical support ot the project. UNICEF Religion and Health 242,308 0 UNICEF Contribute to improvement in Health, environment and income of vulnerable groups via monks/nuns in monastic institutions. Baso Chhu Hydraulic Model Tests 114,808 0 Bernard & Partner Model tests to establish wiser location
TOTAL 38,670,803 7,084,570 CANADA closed
Teacher/Librarian Training Project 10,276 3,500 Department of Education This project supports the training of Teacher-Librarians through the work attachment training for the course leader, the NIE Librarian, in Canada and field visits to teachers who had taken his course at their schools throughout Bhutan. High School Library (II) 19,621 17,557 Department of Education Three newly upgraded High schools are to be supplied with a set of library books that were careful selected by the Library Unit of the CAPPS in consultation with the Principals and the teacher Librarian in the three schools. Radio Support for Remote Schools 25,323 1,501 Department of Education This project supports the Radio Unit of the Education Division and 182 radio-cassette players and 1500 cassette tapes are being purchased and distributed to remote primary schools. 2 computers and 1 printer were also purchased to assist with the production of programmes.
12 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency on-going
Enhancing the Teacher and Learning of Science 11,122 0 Department of Education Tangmachu High School was newly upgraded and required science equipment for its labs. This project supplied funds to purchase the needed equipment. Counseling Guidebook 6,652 5,015 Department of Education This project will fund the printing of a newly developed teachers guidebook on counseling issue. Repair and Maintenance of Office Equipment in Rural Schools 16,451 5,563 Department of Education This project provides training for school staff on the repair and maintenance of school office equipment. An RTI lecturer was sent to Calcutta on a work attachment with the duplicator and typewriter companies where he also purchased the need spare parts and tools. He then came back to Bhutan, designed a syllabus, and held a series of very practical workshops. Improving the Monitoring and Supervision of School Exams 20,521 1,051 Department of Education This projected purchased a Hilux truck for the BBE so that its staff could move around the country to supervise the exams. It has also fund the production of an assessment handbook for teachers through out the country. Support for Zhemgang Master Teachers 21,525 10,207 Department of Education This project is being developed to support the work of teachers in Zhemgang who have under gone for the Master-Teachers training in Canada through CIDA funds. It will be used to purchase supplies and resource materials. Educational Institution Strengthening in Bhutan Phase II 2,003,000 485,000 University of New Brunswick This is the second Phase of an institutional strengthening project in the education sector which includes 40 person years of long term training, 40 person months of short term training, 15 person months of short term advisors and on long term coordinator. It has special initiatives in the areas of Library Resources and Info Technology of tertiary institutes, the Development of the CCO English Language Centre, and the pilot "Master Teachers" programme in Zhemgang. Local Book Production and Publication Unit 14,853 3,818 Department of Education
Supporting Bhutanese Writers 15,781 1,900 Department of Education This project supports the development of new Bhutanese writers by providing funds for a writers workshop and funds to the Education Division to purchase books written by Bhutanese. High School Science Equipment (II) 18,601 7,711 Department of Education Another two newly upgraded High schools were supplied with science equipment for their labs. Strengthening of the Father Mackey Computer Centre 19,113 5,044 Department of Education Sherubtse College established a Computer Centre with assistance from CIDA. This project supports that Centre through providing funding for the purchase of more computers and training for the lab tech at ICIMOD. Supporting Establishment of YDF 19,960 6,349 Department of Education This project was designed to support the efforts of the RGoB to establish a Youth Development Fund. It provided financing to hire a couple of local consultant to develop a strategic plan and design publicity material for fund raising activities. Development of Community Schools in Bumthang 14,000 8,198 Department of Education This project is being developed to help provide basic school equipment as they start up. Hopefully a school start up package will be developed that can be used around the country. High School Science Equipment (II) 26,445 13,386 Department of Education
Provision of Type Writers and Duplicators 18,604 15,595 Department of Education
TOTAL 2,281,848 591,395 Denmark closed
Department of Information Technology 688,172 23,810 Department of Information Technology Purpose: Support the RGoB objective of having a small, compact and efficient public sector through institutional strengthening and capacity development and effective computerisation of Bhutan's public sector.
Planned Duration:December 1997 - December 2000 Actual Duration: December 1997 - December 2000 Primary School Textbooks 359,718 82,181 Department of Education Purpose: Provision of primary school textbooks to community and primary schools and encourage in-country capacity for the timely printing of primary school textbooks.
Planned Duration: October 1998 - December 2000 Actual Duration: October 1998 - March 2001
Results: 54 titles of books (780,400 copies) printed at Kuensel Corporation in 1998 and 1999 with 34 titles (1,086,800 copies) completed during 2001.
13 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Development of Facilities at the Youth Centre 154,232 44,626 Department of Education Purpose: Increase employment opportunities for youth through the provision of marketable vocational skills and self-employment skills by assisting in developing the accommodation, facilities for vocational training, cultural activities, games and sports.
Planned Duration: June 1999 - June 2000 Actual Duration: - June 1999 - December 2000
Results: Hostel facilities, on-the-job training equipment, fencing of Youth Centre and construction of basketball court completed. Reducing Vehicle Emission 128,527 55,102 Road Safety and Transport Authority Purpose: Provision of equipment for testing vehicle emissions and overloading. Training of RSTA and RBP personnel in the use, care and maintenance of equipment. Undertake awareness and clean environment campaigns.
Planned duration: November 1999 - May 2000. Actual duration: November 1999 - May 2000
Results: Established 4 auto-emission testing centres at Thimphu, Phuentsholing, Gelephu and Samdrupjongkhar fully equipped with one set of auto-emission testing equipment. Nine RSTA and one Traffic Police trained. Mass awareness campaign conducted by organising a "NO VEHICLE DAY" strategy. Emission tests for 30% of vehicles completed. SAARCLAW Seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolutions 38,558 28,065 High Court Purpose: Facilitate exchange of ideas and experiences in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms. Reach and understanding on the modalities for inclusion of a Chapter on ADR in the SAARCLAW.
Planned duration: November 1999 - December 1999 Actual duration:November 1999 - June 2000
Results: SAARCLAW Seminar held for two days in March-April 2000 in Thimphu. Bhutan nominated as a permanent member of SAARCLAW. Recommended the development of a modern arbritration law for each country based on UNCITRAL model law. Proposed adoption of Bhutan/Thimphu code of mediation as a model law for SAARC region. Recommended consideration of the concept of judge induced settlement on pilot basis in civil cases and compoundable criminal offences and integration of ADR with criminal cases. Effective Judicial Process 12,375 11,866 High Court Purpose: Strengthen the Judiciary System through uniform working procedures, uniform translation of judicial procedures and administration of fair and speedy justice.
Planned duration: May - June 2000. Actual duration: May -June 2000
Results: 65 participants from Judiciary, Police and Legal offices particpated in Effective Judicial Process seminars conducted in April-May 2000. Deliberations also included Bankruptcy and Movable and Immovable Property Acts and case management system through information technology. Occupational Health and Safety WCC 145,768 98,556 Wood Craft Centre Purpose: An improvement of the efficiency and of the working conditions in the wood-based industry as a whole, by introducing low cost improvements and setting standards on a national level. Higher awareness and knowledge of occupational safety and health in the wood industry and in the relevant government bodies related to this industry. Improve the occupational safety and health conditions at the Wood Craft Centre (WCC). Develop capabilities among the staff of the WCC to facilitate and train entrepreneurs and workers within the wood processing industry.
Planned Duration: July 1999 - June 2000 Actual Duration: -
Results: Taining on occupational health and safety conducted. A group of WCC staff appointed to disseminate the concept of "a better place to work". Support to Marketing Programme of Bhutan AgroIndustries 196,621 30,016 Bhutan Agro-Industries Ltd. Limited Purpose: Increased exports of BAIL products to India and increase the average rate of return on investment over the next five years of 10-15% after taxes. This will be achieved through building distribution network of 15-20,000 wholesalers in 5-7 metros; exposure of consumers to ‘Royal Bhutan’ brand through outdoor activities, exhibitions, sampling, in-shop displays and attractive consumer schemes and build marketing organisation to monitor distribution network.
Planned Duration: August 1997 - August 2000 Actual Duration: -August 1997 - December 2000
Results: Establishment of fully functional eastern and northern Regional Marketing Offices at Phuentsholing and New Delhi with 4 staff each, Royal Bhutan distribution network with 200 retail distributors, 70 direct institutional suppliers and 7500 dealers. Total sales during 2000 amounted to Nu. 20 million with Nu. 8.9 million worth sales to India, Nu.3.15 million to Bangladesh and Nu.7.397 million in Bhutan.
14 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Support to National Women's Association 41,066 12,522 National Women's Association of Bhutan Purpose: Provision of adequate, safe and comfortable accommodations for the trainees of National Weaving Training Centre, Khaling.
Planned duration: July 1999 - July 2000 Actual duration: July 1999 - July 2000
Results: Construction of dormitory along with kitchen and dining completed. on-going Capacity Building of DGM and DI (ESPS C5) 0 0 Ministry of Trade & Industry Development Objective: Environmentally acceptable development of the Mining and sustainable development of the industrical sectors.
Immediate Objectives: -Assist Department of Geology and Mines (DGM) and Department of Industries(DI) in developing the capacity for environmental management, control and monitoring of new and existing mines and industries. -Assist the DGM and DI in strategic planning of environmental management and prioritisation of pollution control measures for mines and industries. -Establish amendments to existing legislation, rules and regulations in pollution control including occupational health and safety. - Upgrade monitoring and laboratory facilities. - Develop a pilot mining plan.
Planned duration: July 1998 - June 2003 Actual duration:
Results: Training Manual amended, two-day Environmental Awareness workshop to Bhutan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and private entrepreneurs and training to staff conducted. LAN established. Four officials attended a four-week “Database Management” training course. Information on industries and mines developed. Three officials participated in a three weeks Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) course in Italy. One-week study tour to Denmark for three senior officials of MTI and one from the BCCI conducted. Review of legal licensing and leasing of industrial/service and mining activities conducted. Review of the Mines and Minerals Management Act in relation to the Environment Assessment Act 2000 completed. Draft amendments to the “General Guidelines for Industrial and Commercial Ventures in Bhutan, 1997” completed. Workshop on Environmental Codes of Practice (ECOP) conducted. Strengthening Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bhutan 92,250 89,597 Ministry of Foreign Affairs Purpose: Strengthen the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through up-gradation and replacement of office equipment, install LAN and impart training to two network administrators.
Planned duration: January - December 2000 Actual duration:
Results: Purchase of office equipment completed. LAN established. Support to Office Based Rehabilitation 1,000 0 Kuensel Corporation Purpose: To improve the general working environment in Kuensel Corporation through support to disabled employee
Planned duration: May - June 2001 Actual duration:
Results: project initiated. Establishment of Kuensel as a digital daily newspaper 45,234 0 Kuensel Corporation Purpose: A better informed and better educated public in Bhutan through the establishment of Kuensel as a daily newspaper on the Internet with four main features: a) a news page with photographs and articles updated daily. b) an electronic library on the Kuensel site c) an opinion forum for public discussions on current issues, especially on topics related to Bhutan. d) digital advertising, its purpose being to help the Kuensel site become sustainable.
Planned duration: April - June 2001 Actual duration:
Results: on-going
15 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Environmental Education (ESPS C4) 0 0 Department of Education Development Objective: Inculcate environmentally correct and responsible attitudes among all sections of the population, but especially in young children and youth in the primary schools.
Immediate Objectives are: -Further develop and refine the national curriculum related to environmental education. -Improve the environment of the schools to serve as good models to the schoolchildren and the community. - advocate and promote conservation of environment.
Planned Duration: July 1998 - June 2003 Actual Duration:
Results: Reference materials, school environmental tools and field tour equipment procured. A 10-days workshop cum training for 40 High School and Junior High School teachers on environment and curriculum development conducted. Nature clubs in schools started. “Learning Science through Environment” a science textbook for classes VII introduced from March 1999. Similar textbook for Class VIII to be completed by year end. A nine member EE committee formed. Institutional Strengthening of Division of Revenue and 2,457,757 438,886 Department of Revenue and Customs Customs II Purpose: Support the RGoB objective of having a small, compact and efficient public sector through institutional strengthening and capacity development.
Increased resources available for local development financing.
Planned duration: December 1997 - December 2002 Actual duration:
Results: In-country workshops on PIT, sensitisation and tax management implemented in the districts. Four vehicles, 34 computers, six Epson and four laser jet printers purchased. Some communication equipment received. A prototype for PIT designed. Three staff attended a crash course in VisualBasic to rewrite the Tax Information Systems (TIS) software. Contracts have been entered into with the media for PIT tax education. Awareness of the public on PIT, legislation and systems development to be continued.
The RGoB will enhance its efficiency and effectiveness through developing and strengthening institutional training capability of RIM. Soil Survey and Land Resources (ESPS C3) 738,863 0 Department of Research & Development Services Development Objective: To reach the optimum sustainable production level in the RNR sector of Bhutan over the next 20 years.
Immediate Objectives: -Ensure necessary soil information can be made avaialable by trained RGoB staff through a fully competent and functioning soil survey section. -Provide RGoB with general information of Bhutanese soils, exemplifed through maps, definition of benchmark soils and a soils database.
Planned Duration: July 1998 - June 2003 Actual Duration:
Results: Office building with Garage/Store completed. 4 WD Toyota Hilux, technical and camping equipment procured. Technical relations with several institutes abroad established. Semi-detailed survey of the arable lands in the middle Tsang Chhu valley completed. General and technical reports of semi-detailed soil survey of Lingmutey Chhu Watershed and Soil description and sampling of RNR Research Centre, Yusipang completed. Using savings of phase I support extended upto June 2002. Soil survey handbook written. Proposals for a suite of methodologies for land evaluation written. National soil classification in progress. Strengthening of Department of Legal Affairs 373,875 52,865 Department of Legal Affairs Purpose: Enable the Department of Legal Affairs(DLA) to be self-reliant by defining its institutional setup and functions, enhancing its professional capacity and development of office automation, research and development and transport facilities.
Planned duration: October 2000 - October 2003 Actual duration:
Results: on-going
16 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Health Sector Programme Support II (HSPS II) 24,921,630 2,261,011 Department of Health Services Purpose: An improved health status of the Bhutanese population by the year 2002 through promotion of self-reliance in manpower, improved access to health care services, improved quality of health services, enhanced efficiency in planning and management of health services and increased community participation and practices of health promoting behaviour.
The Sector Programme Support has 5 Components: C1 - Human Resource Development (HRD) C2 - Infrastructure C3 - Disease Control and Other Services C4 - Planning and Development C5 - Information, Education, Communication for Health and Community Participation C6 - Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Information, Education and Communication for Health (HSPS 0 0 Department of Health Services II C5) Purpose: Health promoting behaviour enhanced individually and collectively through Information, Education and Communication for Health (IECH) and Community Participation. Community involvement in PHC promoted and sustained. Health care providers' understanding of population's needs and beliefs increased.
Planned Duration: June 1997 - June 2002 Actual Duration:
Results: IECH integrated into basic and in-service courses, health programmes and services including community activities and school programmes. Population campaign for armed forces conducted. Health seeking behaviour study undertaken. Planning and Development ( HSPS II C4) 0 0 Department of Health Services Purpose: Planning capacity and planning systems for national and dzongkhag needs strengthened. Improved planning, management and supervision of dzongkhag health services. Health service delivery based on a master plan. Capacity of health research including systems research established and utilised. Capacity for timely and adequate financial administration in MOHE improved.
Planned Duration: June 1997 - June 2002 Actual Duration:
Results: National Health Survey conducted in the first half of 2000. The Annual Health Bulletin 1999 published and the Annual Health Conference 2000, 2001 conducted. Computer LAN training imparted to central health staff. Revision of the Health Management Information System (HMIS) and HRH Masterplan launched. Health Research & Epidemiology Unit established. Research advisor under recruitment. Disease Control and Other Services (HSPS II C3) 0 0 Department of Health Services Purpose: Achieve a TB cure rate of 85%, a case detection rate of 75% and reduce the TB incidence to 1/1000. Maintain reduced risk of STD/AIDS transmission through sexual, perinatal and blood/blood products routes. Establish counselling and care facilities. Protection of non-infected infants against Hepatitis B. Prevention of transmission of Hep B through blood and blood products. Improve community based rehabilitation of disabled persons. Determine the extent and nature of mental illness as well as the health seeking behaviour related to this.
Planned Duration: June 1997 - June 2002 Actual Duration:
Results:Exhibitions and HIV/AIDS year planner, calendar and diary developed and disseminated. STD/HIV prevention incorporated into Comprehensive School Education Programme. 26 Nursing In-charges trained on infection control at the national referral hospital. Two doctors and two lab. technicians trained on training of trainers on STD and in HIV/AIDS lab. management. Condom promotion, safe blood supply and infection control strategies adopted to curtail spread of diseases. Hepatitis B programme integrated into EPI programme with an estimated 80% coverage. Pulmonary TB case detection rate appears fallen from40% in 1994 to 32% in 1998. TB cure rate established at 56%. Four staff visited DOTS Orissa India. CBR programme expanded to Mewang Geog, Thimphu. Assistive devices procured and distributed to disabled people. Phsiotherapy unit at Gidakom strengthened. Audiology equipment for JDW NRH Thimphu procured.
17 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Infrastructure Strengthening (HSPS II C2) 0 0 Department of Health Services Purpose: Improved provision of services at district hospitals Improved access to and quality of services at BHUs Medical equipment standardised and regularly maintained Capacity of Health Division enhanced through improved physical facilities.
Comprises infrastructure constructions of Trashigang and Trongsa hospitals, Health Department building and BHUs.
Planned Duration: June 1997 - June 2002 Actual Duration:
Results: Re-construction of Trongsa and Trashigang hospitals and construction of HD building started. Construction of eight BHUs completed and another 19 are well underway. In-service training on microscopes and laboratory equipment provided to malaria technicians and nursing staff. HERM service manual printed. 9 new ambulances purchased. A new maintenance strategy for infrastructure piloted and a maintenance manual is being completed. Human Resource Development (HSPS II C1) 0 0 Department of Health Services Purpose: Institutional Development of Royal Institute of Health Sciences (RIHS), improved personnel management in the Health Sector and an improved level of qualified staff.
Planned Duration: June 1997 - June 2002 Actual Duration:
Results: A MoU signed with Post-graduate Institute of Medicine, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 39 persons guided by the HRD Master Plan completed various trainings and attachements while nine more are undegoing various courses. Upgradation of Kuensel III 625,752 437,037 Kuensel Corporation The immediate objectives of the Project are to strengthen the Administration and Finance Department at Kuensel Corporation and to professionalise the newspaper Kuensel.
Planned duration: September 2000 - September 2003 Actual duration:
Results: Business Management Adviser recruited, purchase of equipment completed. Support to NECS including Legislation (ESPS C1) 0 0 National Environmental Commission Development Objective: To ensure the sustainable use of natural resources in Bhutan, biodiversity and esential ecological processes through building up environmental management systems and instituting environmental legislation
Immediate Objectives: -Capability of NEC sufficiently developed to implement the National Environment Strategy (NES). - Legal infrastructure in Bhutan developed to include comprehensive coverage of exisiting and future environmental issues
Planned duration: July 1998 - June 2003 Actual duration:
Results: The Middle Path, the NES for Bhutan released in December 1998. The Environment Assessment(EA) Act approved by National Assembly July 2000. EA of 52 Industries and Mines completed. Together with Nature Conservation Division(NCD) of MoA, NECS mobilised an anti-poaching squad to protect medicinal plants. The NECS has covered 82 geogs under environmental awareness programmes. Work on overall environmental legislation initiated. Environmental Codes and Practices for “Solid Waste Management”, “Sewage and Sanitation Management” and the “Urban Roads and Traffic Management” approved. Centre for Bhutan Studies 454,545 74,948 Centre for Bhutan Studies Develop and conduct inter-disciplinary studies of Bhutan in its social, cultural and economic aspects. Planned Duration: January 1999 - December 2001 Actual Duration: -
Results: Centre for Bhutan Studies authorised as the ISBN group agency for Bhutan. Three issues of Journal of Bhutan Studies published.An official Website (www.bhutanstudies.com) for the centre launched. Papers on a number of research activities including mass media, films, civil society and traditional folk songs prepared.
18 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Dev. of urban sector (USPS C1). 0 0 Department of Urban, Housing and Development Objective: Enhanced central government policy and administrative framework that creates enabling environment for further decentralisation and increased autonomy to local authorities
Planned duration: January 1999 - January 2004 Actual duration:
Results: The Programme has identified, mobilised and posted all key local staff. The planned long term Danida advisors, i.e. one USPS Coordinator (CTA) and two Urban Planners (for component 2 and 3), joined in Autumn 1999 and has taken up their positions with the Thimphu City Corporation and Phuentsholing City Corporation respectively. Five Toyota Hiluxes acquired by September 1999. Delivery of Office equipment like computers and accessories to the USPS Secretariat undertaken in 1999. Review of drafts of Urban Land Administration Act, draft Country Planning Act, draft Housing Policy under progress. National Committee members from all concerned Agencies/Departments/ Ministries identified (but NC has not met yet). Municipal Act approved. Code of Practice for Plumbing reviewed, draft report circulated for comments. Sewerage Master Plan for Thimphu City prepared. Election guidelines prepared and approved by the Competent Authority. Urban Property Regulations prepared and submitted for review by High Court Draft National Housing Policy prepared and submitted to Planning Commission. Capacity enhancement to support of Urban Mgmnt (USPS C5) 0 0 Department of Urban, Housing and Development Objective: Key Bhutanese educational and training institutions capable of supplying professional, skilled and semi-skilled craftsmen in support of urban development, management, operations and maintenance to the public and private sectors. The Component is being implemented by the National Technical Training Authority.
Planned duration: January 1999 - January 2004 Actual duration:
Results:Training Needs Analysis (phase I & II) completed. Draft report of the Final Training Needs Analysis –PII circulated for comments. Basic plumbing and electrical courses in RTI completed AutoCAD course in RBP ongoing Basic computer courses for TCC/PCC and UISD completed Urban Dev. and Mgmnt of Thimphu City (USPS C2) 0 0 Department of Urban, Housing and Development Objective: Improved living standards and livelihoods for residents in Thimphu, in particular for low-income groups, achieved through efficient and effective urban development and management.
Planned duration: January 1999 - January 2004 Actual duration:
Results: All key local staff posted. The planned long term Danida advisors, i.e. one CTA and one Urban Planner have joined. Computers with accessories to the USPS Secretariat delivered. Review of drafts of Urban Land Administration Act, draft Country Planning Act, draft Housing Policy under progress. The Department of Information Techonolgy (DIT) contracted for the development, installation and training on National billing software. Extension of landfill area in Thimphu completed. 30 septic tanks bypassed. Contract for sewer extension in Changzamtok started in January 2001. Renovation and up-gradation of six public toilets to “Pay and use Toilet” completed. One 3000L septic tank cleaner procured. Design of water treatment plant completed. 4870 metres of water main and distribution pipes replaced in Thimphu. Development and Preservation of Textiles 167,085 0 National Commission for Cultural Affairs Purpose: Provide a forum for exploring, nurturing, expanding and sustaining all forms of the textile arts and crafts as a dynamic and living tradition as well promote and preserve the age-old tradition of weaving through the provision of a fully operational, staffed and equipped textile museum and research and documentation.
Planned duration: September 1999 - August 2001 Actual duration: -
Results: Construction of textile museum completed, office equipment purchased, 53 old artifacts purchased and a National Textile consultant appointed to undertake textile research.The museum opened on 2 June 2001. Capacity Building of Royal Advisory Council 85,700 0 Royal Advisory Council Purpose: To promote greater people's participation in the decision making process through strengtheing of the functions of the Royal Advisory Council through creating a conducive working environment with proper office space, furniture and equipment, enhancing the skills knowledge and capability of support staff through training in relevant courses; facilitating assimilation and dessemination of information through installation of Internet, E-mail and library; alleviating the problem of transport by increasing mobility facility; and facilitating computerisation of office managemnt and accounting system. Planned duration: June 2001-June 2002 Actual duration: Results: Implementation started. Teaching English in Simtokha Monastic School 8,998 0 Simtokha Monastic School Purpose: Upgrading English language skills among monks of Simtokha Monastery School. Planned duration: June 2001-June 2003 Actual duration: Results: Project initiated. 19 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Institutional Strengthening of Royal Audit Authority 1,032,258 0 Royal Audit Authority Purpose: Support the RGoB objective of having a small, compact and efficient public sector through institutional strengthening and capacity development.
Improve accountability, transparency and control measures within RGOB's financial management thereby improving the sustainable utilisation of the available resources.
Planned duration: December 1997 - December 2001 Actual duration:
Results: In-country training conducted on Microsoft Office, Local Area Network (LAN) operation and audit of construction works. The LAN installed. The Audit Information Management System (AIMS) developed. In-country workshops on evaluation of construction projects, contracting processes and capital assets acquisition conducted. Construction of new building started May 2000. National Library of Bhutan 949,468 119,374 National Library Purpose: Computerisation of Library holdings. Draw up classification scheme and select Library Programme. Define Catalogue formats for Dzongkha and English entries.
Results: Rough translation of Phoju Druggom Zhigpo completed. Collected 679 important and rare documents from 13 temples. Stored 60 books in the microfilm and digital camera and incorporated into the database with a total of 40,395 entries entered into the database. Training on Scriptural Documentation Survey for six staffs, study tour on computer operating librarian, short-term library training and course on paper conservation under process. Urban Dev. and Mgmnt of District Municipalities (USPS C4) 0 0 Department of Urban, Housing and Development Objective: Improved living standards and livelihood for residents in selected district municipalities, in particular for low income groups, achieved through efficient and effective urban development and management
Planned duration: January 1999 - January 2004 Actual duration:
Results: All key local staff posted. Review of drafts of Urban Land Administration Act, draft Country Planning Act, draft Housing Policy under progress. A regional long term Planner/Engineer recruited. One Toyota hilux handed over to the Component. Existing town area has been surveyed. Replacement of 6.5 km of water supply main pipeline completed. Construction of 23 communal concrete bins for solid waste collection completed. Construction of 48 soak pits and by pass road ongoing. Strengthening of Phuentsholing Court 373,875 0 High Court Purpose: Enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of justice delivery system in Bhutan by providing just and speedy justice and clearing of backlog of cases through the construction of a fully furnished independent court building at Phuentsholing with provisions for two judges and staff.
Planned duration: September 2000 - September 2003 Actual duration:
Results: The court building is still in planning phase. Cleaner Technology and Envn. Mgmt. Prog. (ESPS C6) 0 0 Ministry of Trade & Industry Development Objective: Environmentally acceptable Industrial and Mining Development in Bhutan. Strengthening the Bhutanese Legislative Framework 462,069 78,597 National Assembly Secretariat Purpose: Strengthening/enhancing the capabilities/skills and knowledge through appropriate training courses, up-gradation of office equipment, improvement in the quality of publication facilities and provision of mobility. Flora of Bhutan with Herbarium (ESPS C8) 0 0 National Biodiversity Program Development Objective: Botanical diversity of Bhutan conserved and the use sustained. Strengthening of Royal Academy of Performing Arts(RAPA) 224,910 0 National Commission for Cultural Affairs Purpose: Preservation and development of the traditional dances and music of Bhutan through the provision of suitable accommodation and educational facilities for the Royal Academy of Performing Arts (RAPA). Strengthening of National Library of Bhutan (Archive) 350,000 0 National Commission for Cultural Affairs Purpose: Collection and preservation of past, present and future documents on Bhutan through construction of an archive building equipped with fire, burglar and minor tremor proof devices, provision of space enough for the present collections and the accession of miscellaneous and printed books as well as other archival materials during the next 20-30 years and deposition of one copy of manuscripts and other documents in the archive. Planned duration: July 2000 - June 2003 Actual duration:
Results: The archive building is still in the planning phase.
20 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Urban Dev. and Mgmnt of Phuentsholing City (USPS C3) 0 0 Department of Urban, Housing and Development Objective: Improved living standards and livelihood for residents in Phuentsholing City, in particular for low income groups, achieved through efficient and effective urban development and management
Planned duration: January 1999 - January 2004 Actual duration:
Results: All key local staff posted. One Urban Planner has joined the Phuentsholing City Corporation. Review of drafts of Urban Land Administration Act, draft Country Planning Act, draft Housing Policy under progress. 52 septic tanks by-passed. Two pay and use toilet constructed. 70% construction of new Town Hall completed. 1833 metres of raw water and distribution pipes replaced. Granting of autonomy under the Municipal Act delayed Support to Improve Sanitation 6,449 0 Tharpaling Monastery Purpose: To improve the sanitation in Tharpaling Monastery, Bumthang Land Use and Natural Res. Plan. II (ESPS C2) 0 0 Ministry of Agriculture Development Objective: Sustainable development of the environment sector with particular emphasis on renewable natural resources. Integrated Water Resources Management (ESPS C11) 0 0 Ministry of Agriculture Development objective: Create an enabling environment and legal framework for sustainable and efficient use of the water resources that will contribute to the economic development and well-being of the nation. Law Enforcement Agency, RBP 170,625 119,162 High Court Purpose: Strengthening of good governance in Bhutan through improved treatment of offenders through efficient registration of cases, uniform translation of judicial procedures in treatment of offenders and improved information to offenders on their rights and obligations.
Planned duration: March 2000 - September 2001 Actual duration:
Results: Computers and other office equipment acquired. 111 RBP midlevel officers trained on IT, uniform translation of judicial processes and drafting of charge sheet system and recording of statements. Support to Judiciary II 205,486 24,654 High Court Purpose: Strengthen the Judiciary system in attaining self-reliance in manpower and sound financial management and accountability through further upgrading the skills in computer programming, operation and management system
Planned duration: April 1999 - January 2001 Actual duration:
Results: 120 benck clerks trained, High and District Courts automated Strengthening the Royal Civil Service Commission 296,992 113,873 Royal Civil Service Commission Purpose: Have a small, compact and efficient public sector in Bhutan through improved management of RGoB personnel resources through improvement of Personnel Information System (PIS), enhanced capacity of RCSC through operationalisation of its mandate into a Performance Management System (PMS) and its implementation and RCSC able to advise other RGoB agencies on development of PMS
Planned duration: November 2000 - June 2003 Actual duration:
Results: Computers with accessories procured, LAN set up, systems development under progress. Institutional Strengthening of the Bhutan Broadcasting 1,175,115 165,223 Bhutan Broadcasting Service Corporation Service Corporation Purpose: To have a better informed and a better educated public in Bhutan the assistance is expected to result in an improved professional and technical radio broadcasting service in Bhutan.
Planned Duration: November 1996 - November 1999. Actual Duration: -
Results: 19 staff trained. Radio airtime increased from 32 to 63 hours per week since November 2000. Pilot television service launched from June 1999. Two FM relay sites at Dobchula and Takti operational since June 2000. A third 1KW station at Yotula in central Bhutan is currently being tested to bring FM service to Bumthang, Trongsa and Zhemgang, increasing the FM service coverage from six to 12 districts. Fully equipped 8-track multi-recording studio established. Audio library being transferred to digital minidisk for broadcast and to DAT for archiving. Radio spares, three vehicles and seven computers with printers acquired. The second media survey is currently being conducted in eight districts with Danish TA assistance. Around 1600 FM radio receivers distributed to low-income families, community and primary schools, monastic institutes and extension workers to enable them to listen to FM service. Upgrading of School Library 5,594 0 Changzamtog Junior High School To increase reading of books through the upgradation the library of Changzamtog Junior High School, Thimphu.
21 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
HRD Programme (ESPS C9) 0 0 Royal Civil Service Commission Development Objective: Institutional framework of Bhutan central and local level, capable of carrying out professional environmental management.
Planned duration: July 1998 - June 2003 Actual duration:
Results: 9 officials undergoing long-term training at Masters level and one has completed. Computer Aided Design 8,822 0 VAST Purpose: To provide an opportunity for young and school going art enthusiasts to be trained in computer aided design approaches. This activity will provide Bhutanese youth with a possibility of positive usage of free time through vocational skills development in art.
Planned duration: April - June 2001 Actual duration:
Results: on-going Occupational Safety and Health (ESPS C10) 0 0 Ministry of Trade & Industry Development objective: Establish internationally acceptable occupational, health and safety in Bhutan. Dissemination of Judicial Process 287,857 0 High Court Purpose: Strengthen the judiciary towards achieving an informed judicial process through dissemination of judicial process to the grassroots through training of DYT members, mangi aps and gups' assistants of all 20 Dzongkhags, enabling the instant flow and sharing of case information between and within the courts through establishment of LAN, and upgrading the capacity of lawyers and bench clerks
Planned duration: January 2000 - January 2002 Actual duration:
Results: on-going Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (HSPS II C6) 0 0 Department of Health Services Purpose: A sustainable capacity at all levels for provision of sufficient water in terms of quantity and quality and for safe use of water.
Planned Duration: June 2000 - June 2005 Actual Duration:
Results: Office rented and refurnished. 23 computers purchased. Purchase of three vehicles processed. Long-term advisor joined in July 2000. Implementation Plan prepared. Urban Sector Programme Support (USPS) 12,068,966 1,156,821 Various Objectives: Urban growth accommodated efficiently and effectively on a social, economic and environmental sustainable basis through: a) appropriate central government policy and administrative interventions; b) democratically governed and well performing urban local authorities; c) delivery of appropriate and cost- effective urban services; and d) continuous and adequate supply of qualified manpower at all competence levels to sustain urban growth.
The Sector Programme has five Components: C1: Enhanced central government policy and administrative framework. C2: Improved living standards and livelihood for residents in Thimphu City, in particular low income groups. C3: Improved living standards and livelihood for residents in Phuentsholing City, in particular low income groups. C4: Improved living standards and livelihood for residents in district municipalities, in particular low income groups. C5: Key Bhutanese educational and training institutions capable of supplying professional, skilled and semi-skilled craftsmen.
Planned duration: January 1999 - January 2004 Actual duration: Institutional Strengthening of Royal Insitute of Management 1,364,055 362,422 Royal Institute of Management Purpose: Support the RGoB objective of having a small, compact and efficient public sector through institutional strengthening and capacity development. The RGoB will enhance its efficiency and effectiveness through developing and strengthening institutional training capability of RIM.
Planned duration: December 1997 - December 2002 Actual duration: -
Results: Twinning arrangement with Danish Institution established. Research Methodology Course for faculty and selected trainees completed April 1999. Training, audio-visual, reproduction and computer equipment have been purchased. 12 persons attended short-term training courses, workshops and seminars in the region.
22 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Environment Sector Programme Support (ESPS) 13,322,884 1,454,267 Various Objectives: Institutional framework of Bhutan central and local level, capable of carrying out professional environmental management. Utilisation of natural resources (renewable and non-renewable) and related pollution abatement and control conducted in an environmental acceptable manner. Environmental awareness increased at all levels of society, especially in young children and youths.
The Programme has nine Components: C1. Support to the NEC Secretariat Phase II including environmental legislation. C2. Land Use and Natural Resources Planning II. C3. Soil Survey and Land Resources. C4. Environmental Education C5. Capacity Building of Departments of Geology and Mines and Industries. C6. Cleaner Technology and Environmental Management Pilot Programme C7. Bomdiling Wildlife Sanctuary C8. Flora of Bhutan with Herbarium C9. HRD Programme.
Planned duration: July 1998 - June 2003 Actual duration: Special Education for the Disabled Children 128,500 0 Department of Education Purpose: Create and provide educational opportunities for the disabled and the disadvantaged children through the construction and adaptation of facilities and provision of training to educators.
Duration: Planned: October 2000 - June 2002 Actual:
Results: on-going Quality Assurance (HSPSII C7) 0 0 Department of Education Establish structures and processes in the Ministry of Health to ensure continuous improvement in the quality of health cares and appropirate development and use of health technologies. Global Funds: Technical Assistance 4,841,223 932,852 Various
Bomdiling Wildlife Sanctuary (ESPS C7) 0 0 Department of Forestry Services Development Objective: Ecological integrity of BWS protectd and maintained and living conditions of local communities improved.
Immediate Objectives: -A management plan developed. - BWS under proper management as the plan is completed and approved. - Integrated conservation and development programmes(ICDP) for the local communities developed and implemented through a participatory process.
Planned Duration: July 1998 - June 2003 Actual Duration:
Results: 13 staff posted in BWS office. Construction of BWS Complex started. Office equipment and vehicle procured and installed. Bio-dioversity, socio- economic and avian surveys completed. Draft Management Plan prepared. pipeline
Health Sector Programme Support III 0 0 Department of Health Services
Education Sector Programme Support 0 0 Department of Education
Support to Media Programme 0 0
Support the socio-economic development of Lhop 0 0 Community
Support the socio-economic development of Lodchina 0 0 Chhukha Dzongkhag Administration community
TOTAL 69,012,874 8,268,333 ESCAP closed 23 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Training/Workshops 6,432 6,432 ESCAP The participation in seminars, workshops and training on Development Research and Policy Analysis Division. Regional Technical Workshop 1,921 1,921 ESCAP Bhutan's participation in Regional Workshop on Statistics on Gender Issues. Training/workshops 5,949 5,949 ESCAP Training/workshops on Population, Rura and Urban Development.
TOTAL 14,302 14,302 FAO on-going
Telefood Support Project on Beekeeping 9,277 0 Ministry of Agriculture To form association who will take up bee keeping as an enterprise aimed at generating income through sale of honey, uplifting the nurtitional intake, facilitate apple pollination and create self employment opportunities Strengthening Country Capacity in Forest Resources 1,250,000 0 Ministry of Agriculture Assessment for Sustainable Planning in the Asia Pacific Region Capacity building in forest resources assessment in the Asia Pacific Region. Establishing comprehensive databases on forest resources at the national and subnational levels and their use in development planning. Forestry Research Programme for the Asia Pacific Region 3,221,808 0 Ministry of Agriculture (FORSPA) To enhance the capacity of the member countries to undertake forestry research for improved conservation and management of forest and tree resources. The means are establishment of a network of forestry research institutions, undertaking studies, updating/developing regional databases, and assistance in human resource development. Improvement of Agricultural Statistics in Asia and Pacific 949,610 0 Ministry of Agriculture Countries To have a sound statistics system capable of providing data and information for planning and policy making in the food and agriculture sector with the aim of raising living standard and nutritional status of people, especially the rural poor, and exchanging these data with other countries to support of national, regional and global food security programmes and policies. Strengthening National Capacities for Food Control and 272,000 0 Ministry of Agriculture Effective Participation in Codex, and for Food Control The focus of the project is to fill in the critical gap in the development of the food sector. To assist in establishing a National Codex Coimmittee and in its operations. Simultaneously, a basic infrastructure for a national food control system will be developed I.e. drafting a food law and regulations, setting up a food laboratory where none exists, and having a food inspectorate. Telefood project on Providing and Setting up Five Small Oil 10,000 8,816 Ministry of Agriculture Expellers/Attachaki and Rice Huller To promote better kitchen gardening, improve food self-sufficiency and balance dietary situation of the rural poor and improve their quality of life by generating income. Emergency Assistance in Rehabilitation of Agricultural 305,868 0 Ministry of Agriculture Establishments in Food Affected Areas To assist the RGOB in its efforts to restore agricultural establishments rehabilitation of small and marginal farmers in the 12 districts of Bhutan most severely affected by the flood. pipeline
Development and strengthening of the Quality Control and 400,000 0 Ministry of Agriculture Regulatory Services Division To assist the RGOB to develop and strengthen the newly formed regulatory agency named the Quality Control and Regulatory Services (QCRS) to effectively undertake its statutory functions as soon as practically possible. National Coordinated Oilseed and Grain Legume 500,000 0 Ministry of Agriculture Development Program The specific objectives of the project have been categorised into fice broad groups: Diagnosis, technology development, technology transfer, support services and capacity building. Assistance with improving food security and rural income by 326,000 0 Ministry of Agriculture increasing pig and poultry production in Bhutan To enhace the rural poor in increasing the productive capacity of pigs and poultry, and to train the staff on exposure of technologies that are cost effective and work to assist in developing the local capability of carrying out the required expansion of the programme.
TOTAL 7,244,563 8,816 Germany closed
24 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Construction of Training Center for Medical Technical Staff 150,000 20,766 German Bhutan Hospital Foundation To construct the Training Center for Medical Technical Staff within the Punakha Hospital premises. Utilization primarily for the RIHS field works, but to be utilized also for other trainings and workshops in the medical field and health education. Support to EXPO 2000 (Hannover/Germany) 750,000 710,000 GTZ/Bhutan Architectural Design/NEC With this project Germany supported the participation of Bhutan at the World Exposition "EXPO 2000" which took place in Hannover, Germany. on-going
Pedogeochemical Studies 0 5,000 Technical University of Munich (Germany) Pedogeochemical studies to reconstruct the Quaternary landscape history and past environmental fluctuations in Central and Western Bhutan. Financed by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft - DFG) for 3 years (2000 - 2003) Investigations on Plant Ecology of Forests and Alpine 39,000 39,000 University of Marburg/ Germany Pastures Main objectives: (1). Inventory and ecological studies on wild stands of the Tshenden (Weeping Cypress", Cupressus cashmeriana, Bhutan´s endangered National Tree); (2) Investigation of the impact of grazing and fire on the regeneration status and floristic richness of forests; (3) Studies on the impact of grazing by domestic and wild animals, traditional pasture management and selective plant collecting on the quality, structure, dynamics and species richness of alpine pastoral ecosystems; (4) Training of Bhutanese staff in order to improve their capacity in applied vegetation ecology and monitoring techniques; (5) Improvement of Bhutan´s floristic knowledge base and documentation (one set of collected plant specimens handed over to the National Herbarium, NBC) Construction of the Punakha Hospital and help in managing 580,000 14,095 German Bhutan Hospital Foundation the hospital over on initial period of 5 years Construction of Punakha Hospital between 1993 and 1996, inauguration of hospital in September 1996, support of Hospital activities over an operational phase of 5 years. Appointing of a German Resident Medical Doctor during the operational phase. Promotion of young people through Sports and Informal 100,000 0 GTZ Vocational Training The aim of this GTZ-financed measure is to demonstrate, in a way which can be used as a model, how the quality of life and the future economic prospects of girls and boys can be improved through informal vocational training measures, integrated sports activities and health advisory services.
For the attainment of the project purpose the following results are planned to be achieved: (1) The range of leisure-time activities available to children and young people is expanded through regular school-based and out-of-school games and sports activities; (2) An appropriate infrastructure and qualified teachers for the implementation of practice-oriented training courses are available; (3) Curricula for practice-oriented training courses are developed and corresponding courses are being carried out; (4) Health advisory services are being offered at selected schools and youth centers in a manner capable of serving as a model, and are used by boys and girls and (5) Recommendations for multiplication of the tested advisory and training measures are on hand. Integrated Expert to Druk Seed Corporation 260,000 65,000 GTZ Advisory service for vegetable and vegetable seed production; on the job training for staff and training of farmers/registered seed growers. Bhutan-German Seed Project/Druk Seed Corporation 6,000,000 25,000 GTZ The main aim of the project is to satisfy the demand for seed from production on time and at a low cost which will contribute to an increase in agricultural production and food security in Bhutan. The Government of the Federal Republic of Germany has provided long and short term experts. Supplied material and equipment and provided training for counterparts. Support to National Technical Training Authority (NTTA) 2,500,000 0 GTZ Project Purpose: Availability of market-oriented vocational training programs available for young persons is improved. Extension of Punakha Hospital 300,000 21,705 German Bhutan Health Friends Association Construction of Isolation ward, Out patient department and extension of utilities building for the Punakha Hospital. Integrated Expert for Punakha Hospital 200,000 40,000 Bhutan-German Hospital Foundation
Bhutan-German Sustainable RNR-Development Project 6,500,000 550,000 GTZ The project has four main components: A. Intersectoral Planning and Co-ordination: The purpose of this unit is to operationalize and improve the intersectoral planning and co-ordination between the RNR sub-sectors in order to develop a realistic strategy for sustainable RNR-management in selected priority areas of the project region. B. National Forest Management: The purpose of this component is to develop a methodology for forest management planning, required for the implementation of improved forest management plans both inside and outside of Forest Management Units (FMU). These FMU’s will be administered/managed by the Divisional Forest Officer of Wangdue Forest Division, while timber harvesting operations will be undertaken by the Bhutan Forestry Development Corporation (BFDC) in an environmentally sound manner. C. Social Forestry: The purpose of this component is to develop with active participation of the local people communities), social forestry and community forestry management plans and to support private users, user groups and communities in the implementation of these plans. D. RNR - Management and Extension Services: The main purpose of this component is to improve the RNR extension services through appropriate training, to support the implementation of crop and livestock activities in order to improve the productivity in an environmentally sound way and to develop the necessary infrastructure for operationalizing the RNR approach in priority areas.
TOTAL 17,379,000 1,490,566 Helvetas
25 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency closed
Support to Beekeepers Association 190,000 43,005 Ministry of Agriculture Beekeeping Association is an initiative supported by MOA towards the decentralization concept (participation and strengthening of the rural household income). The association is independently functioning in production, marketing of honey, and research and breeding of bee queens. Skill Development Programme 167,000 22,042 EPC/Ministry of Trade & Industry Conduct need based skills training to gain self employment. National Fodder Seed Production Center 147,000 8,946 DALSS/Ministry of Agriculture To produce, procure and supply fodder seeds throughout the country and its utilization including pasture development activities. Trainings are also conducted for farmers in various dzongkhags in the fodder seed production. on-going
Forestry Institutional Development Initiative (FIDI) 0 31,063 Planning & Policy Division (MOA)/Helvetas Strengthening capacity of Bhutanese institutions to undertake forestry planning, with a focus on the following areas where capacity building is required: 1) policy and economic analysis; 2) participatory forest management; 3) private sector development; 4) forest management information systems; 5) forestry research; and 6) nature conservation. Kawang Jangsa Folk Heritage 85,000 67,841 SCCA/Helvetas An old building in Kawang Jangsa will be restored to preserve the building as well as it will be the living museum displaying traditional artifacts, skills and craft knowledge of Bhutan. The project pursues to contribute to the RGOB's goal of preserving culture. Natural Resource Training Institute 1,100,000 251,056 Ministry of Agriculture NRTI through training of 60 extensionists each year (incl. Refresher and special courses) aims to contribute to improve the living standard of rural population through rural development, research in RNR sector, RNR entrepreneur training and consultancy. Small actions 0 8,900 Department of Aid & Debt Management Promotion of culture, youth, publication and development of civil societies through community based organisation. RNR-EP Bumthang and Trongsa 1,067,000 93,474 Dzongkhags Contribute to the sustained increase of food production and living standard of the rural population by exploiting the potentials and opportunities of farming. Focus will be on farmer and community oriented activities with emphasis on skill development at farmers level and in groups and also provide assistance to improve their infrastructure. Contract Bull Breeders Programme 147,000 8,946 DALSS/Ministry of Agriculture To produce, procure and distribute good quality Brown Swiss Bulls with contracting farmers to the Dzongkhags as per their demand. One of the main objectives of the project is to shift the task of bull production by government farmers to the contract farmers. Road Bridge Unit/Puna Tsang Chhu Bridge Project 1,595,000 743,240 Road Bridge Unit of DOR 1. To build up within DOR competent and sustainable RBS. 2. To replace the existing bailey bridges over Puna Tsang Chhu at Wangdue with a permanent concrete arch bridge. 3. To establish procedures, standards and specifications for the road bridge sector in Bhutan. 4. To use Puna Tsang Chhu Bridge as a model for other bridges in the Country.
TOTAL 4,498,000 1,278,513 IDA closed Intellectual Property System In Bhutan 200,000 100,000 Ministry of Trade & Industry Modernization of the Intellectual Property System in Bhutan on-going Urban Development 10,800,000 0 Ministry of Communication To improve the level and coverage of basic urban services through institutional development and urban development components, thereby improving quality of life in selected towns. Education II 13,690,000 1,300,000 Ministry of Health & Education SEP is designed to support the education goals of RGOB's 8th Plan by: increasing and upgrading facilities for basic education; expanding and improving teacher education; improving teaching and learning processess; and, strengthening of education management and administration. The project is jointly financed with Switzerland through Helvetas. Rural Access Roads 11,600,000 0 Ministry of Communication To improve the access of rural communities to markets, schools, health centers and other economic and social infrastructure. It will also: (a) strengthen the institutional capacity for ijplementing environmentally friendly approaches to improve rural access; (b) strengthen community involvement in rural roads selection and management; and © improve infrastructure maintenance. Third Forestry Development Project 5,400,000 700,000 Ministry of Agriculture To support the RGOB on the Second Phase of the Overseas Trainign Programme of the TFDP.
TOTAL 41,690,000 2,100,000
26 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency IFAD on-going
Second Eastern Zone Agricultural Programme 9,510,000 497,462 Ministry of Agriculture The purpose of the programme is to alleviate rural poverty in the Eastern Zone of Bhutan by enhancing the incomes, living standards and food security of rural households through sustainable, community-based resource use. This is to be achieved through integrated action to increase crop, livestock and forest-based production, based on individual, group and community-based activities undertaken with support from local representative institutions and public sector service delivery organisations. The programme, which will be carried out within the framework of the Flexible Lending Mechanism, will be implemented in two phases over an eight year period. The first three years will begin with planning, testing and setting up the necessary organisational and institutional capacity at the local level. Based on a programme of review of experience in this phase, a second phase in years 4-8 will build on the achievements of the first phase.
TOTAL 9,510,000 497,462 IMF on-going
Macroeconomic Training 27,000 24,300 IMF Training in macroeconomics
TOTAL 27,000 24,300 India on-going Malaria Control Programme 450,045 90,009 Department of Health Services
Tashiyangtse Hospital 825,158 214,221 Department of Health Services
Khuruthang Township Phase II 902,835 645,815 Department of Roads
Rehabilitation of Educational Infrastructure 8,238,074 450,045 Department of Education
Construction of Feeder Roads at Haa 765,077 585,059 Department of Roads
Mini-Hydels-Other 541,854 675,068 Department of Power
Creation of Transport Infrastructure 270,027 0 Ministry of Communication
Civil Aviation Master Plan 137,264 0 Department of Civil Aviation
Programme Grant for 8th Plan 90,009,000 9,000,900 Department of Aid and Debt Management
Power STD Phase II (Thimphu/Paro) 8,894,689 1,125,113 Department of Power
Power Transmission Eastern Grid 18,001,800 5,535,554 Department of Power
Construction of Bhurchhu Bridge 810,081 450,045 Department of Roads
Upgrading of Facilities at Sherubtse College 508,551 112,511 Department of Education
Improvement of National Highway(Thimphu-Paro) 4,027,903 0 Ministry of Communication
Punakha Dzong Renovation 5,141,764 900,090 Punakha Dzongkhag Administration
Fire-Fighting Equipment and Facilities for Dzongs 1,428,893 225,023 Royal Bhutan Police
Urban Electrification 6,084,158 0 Department of Power
Improvement & Upgrading of Transmission Grid 4,275,428 7,920,792 Department of Power
27 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Improvement and Upgradation of Electrific Services 9,321,357 0 Department of Power
Mongar Hospital 1,368,812 22,777 Department of Health Services
Lhuntse Hospital 711,971 213,546 Department of Health Services
Strengthening of Paro Airport 447,795 0 Department of Civil Aviation
JDWNMH Expansion 4,069,082 252,023 Department of Health Services
Mini Hydels-Gidakom 924,190 675,068 Department of Power
TOTAL 168,155,808 29,093,659 ITC on-going Bhutan-Preparatory Assistance-Strategy formulation, 85,560 0 Ministry of Trade & Industry marketing support and information and training needs assessment The project aims at assisting Bhutan in the developmnt of an export strategy, involving an action plan for export-let poverty reduction, institutional and human resource capacity building, and export product and market development, as well as preparation for the round Table Meeting on Trade under the Integrated Framework.
TOTAL 85,560 0 ITU closed Multipurpose Community Telecentre (MCT) Pilot Project, Jakar 56,500 30,000 Ministry of Communication Establishment of a Multipurpose Community Telecentre in Jakar under the Buenos Aires Action Plan now under the Valletta Action Plan of the ITU-D.
TOTAL 56,500 30,000 Japan on-going
Strengthening Engineering Capacities 310,000 0 Department of Roads This project aims to upgrade the capacity of engineering and technical personnel of PWD to effectively and efficiently construct and maintain the transport & communication infratsructure (roads & bridges). The PWD staff will undergo various short-term training courses related to this area. Construction of Mule track from Jongthang to Tsachuphu 83,366 83,366 Ministry of Agriculture
Support Equipment for RNR-Mongar 48,000 48,000 Ministry of Agriculture
Human Resource Development for Sustainable Human 300,000 0 Royal Civil Service Commission Development This project will contribute towards ensuring the sustainability of development in Bhutan by financing priority in-country and external training activities which are critical to the national development process. Improvement of Maternal and Child Health Care Equipments 0 1,827,174 Ministry of Health & Education
UNV Support to Information Communication Technology 311,000 0 UNV The main development focus lies in capacity building and skill transfers, thus creating an enabling environment for sustainability of the introduction and effective use of the Information Communication Technology towards increased social and economic benefit for the Bhutanese people. Grant Assistance for Grass roots recycling Projects: 95,218 95,218 Others Shipment of five Fire Engines from Japan Fire Fighters Association.
NID 2000(UNICEF/Health) 13,345 13,345 UNICEF The program funded by JICA is conducted to institute self-reliance and self-sufficiency in immunization systems in the recipient countries. UNICEF field office in the recipient country assits the Ministry of health in achieving sustainable immunization system as well as in distributing and managing the vaccines and equipments donated by Japan for its effective and efficient use as part of the UNICEF-assisted EPI program
28 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
HRD for Telecommunications Sector in Bhutan 300,000 0 Bhutan Telecom This project will enhance the capabilities of the technical staff of the Division of Telecommunications to be able to carry out and manage telecommunications services and activities in Bhutan. HRD for Sustainable Human Development 289,400 22,209 Royal Civil Service Commission The project will contribute twoards ensuring the sustainability of development in Bhutan by financing priority in-country and external taining activities which are critical to the national development process. Decentralization Governance & Donor Collaboration 450,000 3,245 Planning Commission Secretariat The project aims to overcome an information gap by strengthening IT infrastructure and capacity of the districts. Increased Food Production 2,620,774 1,782,608 Ministry of Agriculture Otherwise known as 2KR, the goal is to cooperate in achieving greater food production in the developing countries. This aid is designed to support the independent efforts of developing countries. Monetary grants are provided for the procurement of equipment and materials such as fertilizers, agricultural chemicals and agricultural machinery indispensible in the execution of projects to improve production yields.
TOTAL 4,821,103 3,875,165 Netherlands closed
Solar Lighting 388,000 11,500 Department of Power To improve the living standard of rural communities by equiping public buildings with solar sets, and to enhance the capacity of Division of Power in the maintenance of solar sets on-going
Sustainable Soil Fertility Project 382,500 0 Ministry of Agriculture
Black Mountain Bio-Diversity Conservation Project 174,000 0 Nature Conservation Division Conservation of bio-diversity in the Black Mountain park region. Black Mountain Bio-Diversity Conservation Project 142,062 0 Nature Conservation Division Conservation of bio-diversity in the Black Mountain park region. Biodiversity Conservation 2,162,500 315,000 Nature Conservation Division To design and implement an optimum biodiversity conservation strategy for Bhutan, and to build capacity within Nature Conservation Section (NCS) Institute of Zorig Chusum Development Phase - II 1,066,000 0 National Technical Training Authority support the Institute of Zorig Chusum through construction of infrastructure, supply of equipments and HRD Sustainable Rural Electrification 3,302,000 0 Department of Power To provide electricity to remote villagesthrough grid extension and solar lighting. Rural Access Project TA 0 0 Department of Roads To establish a framework for environmental friendly road construction in Bhutan and build up capacity and capability within the Royal Government of Bhutan (in particular the Division of Roads) Support to Irrigation Section 413,000 0 Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Support to enhance the long term sustainability and self relifance of the rural credit programme. Forest Research Support Prog. In Asia and Pacifc 3,221,808 0 Ministry of Agriculture Enhance the capacity of member countries in Asia and the Pacific for undertaking forestry research for improved conservation and management of forest and tree resources. Bajo Water Management Project 210,000 0 Ministry of Agriculture To assess the performance of alternative irrigation systems and water management practices for a range of food and commercial crops, with a view to increase the returns to land and labour on a sustainable basis, i.e. managed by the water users themselves and in harmony with the environment. Revision Financial Manual RGoB 629,366 440,500 Ministry of Finance To help the Royal Government of Bhutan in achieving the vision of establishing financial management arrangements Integrated Sustainable Development Programme Phase II 1,350,540 0 Shemgang Dzongkhag Administration - to support and strengthen the decentralization process of the Royal Government of Bhutan - to promote a process of sustainable integrated area development in Zhemgang district Dzongkha Development Project 657,262 233,500 Dzongkha Development Commission To support the Dzongkhag Development Commission (DDC) with the implementation of the Bhutanese national language policy SEZAP 61,000 0 Ministry of Agriculture
Support for the Formulation of 9th FYP 631,350 0 Planning Commission Secretariat to support the formulation of the RGoB 9th FYP (Geog based planning) by training 20 APOs and througjh training of sector staff.
29 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Sustainable Soil fertility & Plant Nutrient management 2,865,225 0 Department of Research & Development Services Sustainable increase of agricultural production through improvement of soil fertility. Sustainable Soil fertility and Plant Nutrient Management - 56,266 0 Ministry of Agriculture Consultancy Strengthening national capabilities in participatory watershed management training in member countries thorugh development of human resources, transfer of technologies and sharing of national/indigenous experiences through regional and national networks. Type III Projects 2,800,000 0 Royal Institute of Management Support in the decentraliation process of planning and decision making activities initiated by RGOB. Agro-Biodiversity Conservation 1,444,001 241,080 Department of Research & Development Services To improve and apply the knowledge on crop varieties with the aim to increase agricultural and economic benefits through construction of a genebank and research activities. Service Agreement 700,000 0 SNV Bhutan Operational cost of the NEDA Liaison Office in Bhutan Type III projects 2,800,000 0 Sustainable Development Secretariat
Sustainable Development Fund 600,000 200,000 Sustainable Development Secretariat To promote sustainable development in Bhutan and to strengthen programme management capability of Board of Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Secretariat. Operational Budget for SDS (AKV/SDS) 261,000 126,000 Sustainable Development Secretariat To contribute to the financing of the operational costs of Sustainable Development Secretariat (SDS ) in its function as National Mechanism in Bhutan and for the management of Type-I and Type-III projects under the Sustainable Development Agreement Human Resource Development - II 749,483 193,130 Royal Civil Service Commission Support the national goal of relf-reliance by increasing the number of skilled, technical, scientific and professional human resources Human Resource Development - General Support Services 1,362,530 478,049 Royal Civil Service Commission To support the national goal of self-reliance by increasing the number of skilled and professional human resources, in this particular case by creating a well trained to support the more technical process of development in Bhutan Sustainable Soil fertility & Plant Nutrient management 2,865,225 506,000 Department of Research & Development Services Sustainable increase of agricultural production through improvement of soil fertility. Sherubtase College Multi-purpose Hall 56,266 13,500 Department of Research & Development Services pipeline
Establishment of Conservation Laboratory 701,000 0 Special Commission for Cultural Affairs
Establishment of Conservation laboratory 702,000 0
Capacity Building at NCCA 500,000 0 To strengthen the capacity of NCCA and support in its decentralisation policy via supply of equipments and HRD Capacity Building at NCCA 500,000 0 Support NCCA through provision of equipments (both at HQ and Dzongkhag level) and HRD.
TOTAL 33,754,384 2,758,259 Norway closed
Bhutan Health Care Reform Programme 201,478 201,478 UNICEF
Promoting Control of Diarroheal Diseases 13,491 13,491 UNICEF on-going
Environment Assessment and Monitoring Capabilities in 100,500 22,000 National Environmental Commission South Asia and the Greater Mekong Sub-region
TOTAL 315,469 236,969
30 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency Republic of Korea on-going
Health and Hygine education , income-generation through 100,000 100,000 UNICEF microcredit The Korean committee of UNICEF provides financial support to UNICEF for its project to enhance health and hhgine among the Bhutanese as well as to nurture income-generating capabilites through microcredit
TOTAL 100,000 100,000 Royal Thai Government ON-GOING
Thai International Cooperation Programme 13,672,400 5,914,000 DTEC To support the implementation of the development plan of Bhutan through enhancing capabilities of human resources development for Bhutanese people.
TOTAL 13,672,400 5,914,000 SDC closed HRD Support to Royal Audit Authority 813,000 33,705 RAA/Helvetas To strengthen RAA's institutional capacity by financing scholarships and training courses TTC Construction, Phase III 5,600,000 46,843 Helvetas/MOHE TTC Construction (turnkey project) mainly addresses the hardware (construction of TTC complex) to assist RGOB in contributing to increase coverage of primary education country-wide through increasing training capacity of primary teachers upto 300 per year. Small Actions 0 34,929 Ministry of Agriculture RNR-RC Master plan in Wengkhar an 25 Years Silver Jubilee Celebration. on-going
Second Education Project (SEP) 5,530,000 838,900 Department of Education SEP is a HRD project addressing the needs of Education Division through four components; (1) Increasing and upgrading facilities for basic education, (2) Teachers Education (multidisciplinary), (3) Improved teaching and learning process and (4) Strengthening of education management and administration. HRD Ministry of Finance 1,450,000 0 Helvetas To address the shortage of qualified accountants, in particular at district and geog level. Third Forestry Development Project 4,400,000 362,488 MOA/DFS TFDP is co-financed with World Bank and has a total commitment of US$ 9.4 million from the two. The project covers six dzongkhags in the east. It has four components, National Forest Management, Social Forestry, Afforestation / Reforestation and Institutional strengthening. RNR-RC Western Region 687,500 377,854 Ministry of Agriculture The Renewable Natural Resources, Research Center, Yusipang, has the national mandate in Forestry and regional mandate in Horticulture Research Programme, Field Crops research programme and farming systems. It addresses the western dzongkhags. RNR-RC East Central Region 1,044,000 469,660 Ministry of Agriculture The Renewable Natural Resources, Research Center, Jakar, has the national mandate for Research in Livestock and Fodder programme apart from the regional mandate in farming systems, field crops research programme and horticulture research programme. It addresses the east central dzongkhags. Suspension Bridge Programme 1,660,000 399,245 Department of Roads To assist RGOB in attaining her goal of creating social, physical and adm. infrastructure to promote a balanced, socio-economic development in the country by facilitating access to the remote rural areas through construction of suspension bridges. RNR-RC Bajo 0 1,727 Helvetas To improve management of natural resource systems to enhance farming productivity and food security of rural households, while maintaining a sustainable ecological, economic and cultural resource base. Second Education Project (SEP/PITT) 500,000 80,691 Helvetas Partnership in Teacher Training (PITT), which is between TTC Zurich and TTC Paro, is under the frame of SEP addressing part of component 2 and 3 (See SEP). pipeline National Institute of Education (Phase IV) 4,000,000 0 Department of Education To contribute to the expansion of teacher education capacity in Bhutan in order to improve teachers' quality and to reduce the supply gap of teachers at the primary and secondary levels.
TOTAL 25,684,500 2,646,042 SNV closed
31 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Bajo Water Management Project 171,910 15,886 Department of Power to assess the performance of alternative irrigation systems and water management practices for a range of food and commercial crops, with a view to increase the returns to land and labour on a sustainable basis, i.e. managed by the water users themselves and in harmony with the environment. on-going Integrated Sustainable Development Project - II 1,077,372 320,193 Zhemgang Dzongkhag The ISDP is a nine year program divided into two phases. The first phase covers the period from 1993 to 1997 and the second phase from July 1997 to June 2002. The ISDP is a collaboration among the RGOB, Save the Children-US and the netherlands Development Organisation(SNV). The objective of the ISDP is to support the sustainable socio-economic development in Zhemgang dzongkhag while maintaining the bio-diversity Sustainable Soil Fertility Project 303,597 44,733 Ministry of Agriculture
SEZAP 123,785 486,889 Ministry of Agriculture Improved standard of living for rural households in the Eastern zone. Farm households and communities will have increased productivity, output, food security and marketable surplus using sustainable community based and integrated resource systems. Decentralisation Support Programme 135,694 37,030 Royal Institute of Management Support in the decentralisation process of planning and decision making activities initiated by RGOB Rural Access Project - TA component 724,981 136,874 Shemgang Dzongkhag Administration The Rural Access Project is a tri-partite project between the Royal Government of Bhutan (RGoB), the World Bank and Netherlands Development Agency (NEDA). The project will be implemented over a period of about 5 years, from autumn 1999 till the end of 2004. The total project costs are about US$ 14.9 m, of which World Bank credit is US$ 11.6 m and the RGOB contribution about US$ 2.3 m. The Netherlands Development Agency (NEDA) provides a grant of NLG. 1,817,599.00(equivalent to US$ 1 m) for the TA component of the project. SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is implementing the TA Component of the Rural Access Project for NEDA. In addition to the TA component, some support and monitoring budgets are also provided under the World Bank credit. The Department of Roads (DoR) under the Ministry of Communications (MoC) is responsible for the execution of the whole project. The development objective of the Rural Access Project is to improve the access of rural communities to markets, schools, health centres and other economic and social infrastructure, in order to improve the quality of life and productivity of rural communities. The project will also help strengthen organisational and institutional capacity for implementing environmentally friendly ways of rural access improvements, for community involvement in rural roads selection and management, and for improved maintenance. The objectives reflect RGoB’s policy of balanced regional development and decentralization, and its dedication to mainstreaming environmentally sustainable development. Rural Water Supply & Sanitation 248,019 141,694 Ministry of Health & Education To strengthen community based self managed operation and maintenance of rural water supply and sanitation schemes therough development and dissemination of improved scheme implementation procedures and beneficiary management training programme. Strengthening Rural Credit & Saving System 330,407 292,230 Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Support to enhance the long term sustainability and self reliance of the rural credit programme.
TOTAL 3,115,765 1,475,529 Sweden on-going Land Records and Decentralization of Cadastral System, 673,544 296,550 Ministry of Finance Phase V To decentralize the real estate directory through computerization, filing and a market survey. Sida's International Course 0 0 Others Sida's international courses. There are a variety of subjects.
TOTAL 673,544 296,550 Switzerland closed Male Declaration on Control and Prevention of Air Pollution 30,000 10,000 National Environmental Commission and its likely Transboundary Effects for South Asia
TOTAL 30,000 10,000 The Leprosy Mission on-going Thimphu National Leprosy Control Programme 200,000 0 Public Health Unit/Gidakom Hospital To support the NLCP in the whole country, more specifically in running Gidakom Hospital as the national referral centre, conduct trainings, supply drugs and carryout nationwide awareness campaigns.
32 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Supoort for National leprosy Control Programme 250,000 110,000 Gidakom Hospital/TLM Bhutan To Support the NLCP, more specially to 1) obtain and sustain Elimination of Leprosy as a Public Health problem; 2) provide supervision, advice, evaluation, drugs, training, IEC to general public; 3) run Gidakom Hospital as the National Referral Centre for leprosy, including artificial limb workshop and reconstructive surgery.
TOTAL 450,000 110,000 UNCDF closed
Primary Schools and Basic Health Units in Eastern Bhutan 4,402,345 0 Ministry of Health & Education (Phase I) The project will assist the RGOB in achieving its objective to extend primary health care and education coverage in the six dzongkhags in the east by expanding the newwork of primary schools and BHUs. The project will rehabilitate, upgrade, and reconstruct 14 primary schools and 15 basic health units, while promoting an improved and cost effective standard design. on-going
Strengthening Capacities for Development Management and 580,512 245,655 Ministry of Home Affairs Decentralization The success of Bhutan's transition to a modern society will depend in part on the effectiveness of the Dzonkhag administrations, Dzongkhag Development Committees (DYTs) and Geog Development Committees (GYTs) to solve problems and deliver high quality public goods and services. This project provides an integrated framework for initiating institutional capacity building in these local bodies and enabling citizens to become more involved in the overall governance process. The project will focus its attentin at both the center, especially the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Ministry of Planning, and at the Dzongkhag and Geog levels. The project will include undertaking a review of the framework supporting decentralization and community participation, providing basic equipment for Dzonkhag administrations, designing planning, monitoring and evaluation information sustems, implementing a guded Geog Development Facilitating Activity in 10 Geogs in 6 Dzongkhags from the Eastern, Central and Western regions of Bhutan, and conducting a broad series of administrative skill trainings, seminars, and in-country study tours. Based on the lessons learned from this preparatory phase, project resources will be used to prepare an enlarged programme to expand and deepen the support provided. Strengthening Capacities for Development Management and 2,323,199 157,051 Bhutan Development Finance Corporation Decentralization Based on BDFC's Business Strategy Plan for Rural Credit, the project aims to improve rural household income levels through ready access to adequate financial services. The project will contribute towards this overall goal by the achievement of (I) operational self-sufficiency of BDFC-ALD at project end, (ii) a measurably deepened outreach of BDFC-ALD financial services; and (iii)strengthened institutional capacity of BDFC. Other notable features of the project include a/ a partnership amongst UNCDF, SNV and RF in support of BDFC's Business Strategy Plan, b/ funding of long term and short-term technical assistance, local personnel, training, equipment and a capital grant (credit fund), c/ support ot decentralized microfinance service delivery and the introduction of group-based lending, d/ a sub-contract with the National Womens Association of Bhutan. pipeline Feeder Roads for Horticulture 2,000,000 0 UNCDF
TOTAL 9,306,056 402,706 UNDP on-going Forest Resources Management and Institutional Capacity 296,500 55,201 Ministry of Agriculture Development This project strengthened the institutional capacity of the Department of Forestry in implementation of three key elements of the National Forestry Programme: Institutional Development; Resource Information and Management Planning; and Forestry Extension. The project strengthened the Department's functional capacity in forest management planning and forestry extension in support of planned decentralization of operational activities. Further, the project assisted the Department in key aspects of functional and territorial reorganization in order to improve organizational response to the implementation of the National Forestry Programme Framework. Forest Resource Management and Institutional Capacity 2,035,920 5,560 Ministry of Agriculture Development This project strengthened the institutional capacity of the Department of Forestry in implementation of three key elements of the National Forestry Programme: Institutional Development; Resource Information and Management Planning; and Forestry Extension. The project strengthened the Department's functional capacity in forest management planning and forestry extension in support of planned decentralization of operational activities. Further, the project assisted the Department in key aspects of functional and territorial reorganization in order to improve organizational response to the implementation of the National Forestry Programme Framework. Assistance to Technical and Vocational and Training and RBP 550,158 19,303 Ministry of Health & Education This project will (1) continue recent efforts to revise the technical and vocational education curriculum for the Deothang Technical Institute; (2) build up a capacity at TVED to formulate, implement and monitor technical education curriculum for Bhutan; (3) provide teaching staff to RBP (UNVs) and (4) assist the implementation of the Master Plan for RBP, complementing ADB Loan in the process.
33 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Strengthening of Capacities for Urban Management & Human 782,660 113,546 Ministry of Communication Settlements Sector Planning The project has targeted capacity building in the urban sector as well as assistance to the development of the legal foundation for urban sector development. Urban Management and Human Settlement 94,142 45,398 UNCHS
Strategic Perspecive Plan for Bhutan 170,728 -39,086 DESA
GIS Institution Building 83,379 38,050 UNCHS This project is designed to increase the cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness of planning and management of resources by establishing on Integrated information network that will increase data sharing, reduce data redundancy and duplication of data collection. CSMI Phase II 300,957 49,643 Ministry of Trade & Industry The project aims to give more substantive assistance to existing and up coming enterpreneurs and seek to strengthen CSMI. Strengthening Capacities for Development Management & 1,072,300 319,125 Ministry of Home Affairs Decentralisation The project provides support to MOHA and the Planning Commission for introduction of geog development fund to enable decentralised & participatory decision making on geog level. Strengthening the Bhutanese Legal Framework 237,250 87,221 High Court The project provides assistance for High Court in its effort to strenghten Bhutan's legal system by raising awarness and building capacity in areas of strategic importance. Removing Barriers to Mini & Macro Hydropower 228,500 98,092 Ministry of Trade & Industry Development for Decentralisation Rural Electrification Aims to reduce fossil fuel use by removing barriers to the development of off-grid mini and micro hydro rural electrification system in remote and isolated areas in Bhutan Strengthening Capacities for National Execution & Aid 846,824 390,877 Department of Aid & Debt Management Coordination & Management This project focuses towards a reform of the institutional set-up in relation to government planning & financial management and in relation to the management and coordination of external assistance. Partners in Development Programme 38,733 0 Wamrong Weavers Association This project will set up a small scale traditional dairy farming and milk processing unit in Tang. Strengthening Environmental Management and Education in 400,000 27,393 National Environmental Commission Bhutan This project will build capacity of the National Environment Commission, line government agencies, national NGOs, and local communities to more effectively implement sustainable environmental management and environmental education activities. The project will strengthen institutional development, through task force which will analyse and suggest improvement of existing institutional coordination in Renewable Natural Resource related environmental activities. The project will enhance environmental management, monitoring and impact assessment through training of key personnel, whoc can then train field implementors. The project will strengthen existing environmental education and renewable natural environmental education and renewable natural resource extension programmes through training of teachers, extension agent, NGO staff and community leaders, and provision of teaching materials. The project will complement another project, the Forest Resources Management and Institutional Capacity Development Project (BHU/96/G82/A/5G/99), to be support partially by forest capacity 21 funding. Private Sector Development Programme 332,822 130,939 Ministry of Trade & Industries This holistic programme for private sector development in Bhutan includes : I ) Strengthen BCCI ii) a feasibility study for dry port and warehousing development iii) foreign investment & collaboration advice iv) development of industrial master plan v) a feasibility study to establish a small business revolving fund vi) strengthening the MTI with emphasis on its Policy and Planning & Industries Divisions. Integrated Horticulture Development Programme 5,261,602 1,009,727 Ministry of Agriculture This project helps horticulture development with the view to improve the livelihood of its rural people by enhancing income generation, living and nutritional standards. Integrated Management of Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP) 270,662 30,785 Nature Conservation Division This project supports the government in strengthening the integrated management of JDNP, Bhutan's largest and one of the most diverse protected areas containing globally significant biodiversity Integrated Management of Jigme Dorji National Park (JDNP) 1,500,000 376,873 Nature Conservation Division This project cofinanced by GEF and UNDP supports the government in strengthening the integrated management of JDNP, Bhutan's largest and one the most diverse protected areas containing globally significant biodiversity. Bhutan National Greenhouse Gas Project 296,600 83,400 Nature Conservation Division This project seeks to enhance the capablity of the RGOB through NEC Secretariat to fulfill its obligation under articles 4 and 12 of the United Nations Framework Convention on climate change leading to the National Communication.
34 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Technical Assistance to First Eastern Agriculture Project 556,508 4,674 Ministry of Agriculture The project will provide technical assistance in support of the IFAD/GOB funded First Eastern Zone Agricultural Project. The project aims to improve the productivity of the main agricultural crops in both irrigated and rainfed areas of Eastern Bhutan, to increase productivity and output in the livestock sector, and to strengthen agricultural sector support services in the areas of research, extension, credit, and institutional development. Human Resource Management & Development 2,079,371 249,829 Royal Civil Service Commission To strengthen the Royal Civil Service Commission for human resource management and development and build the capacity of RIM and strengthen the management capacities of BCCI. Gender Baseline Research Study 84,750 0 UNIFEM The project will help to start a gender baseline on gender relations in Bhutan. The findings of the research study will fit into the Ninth Five Year Planning process of the RGOB. The project is a joint iniiative of UNDP/UNV, WFP and UNICEF. Preparation of a Strategic Perspective Plan for Bhutan 58,760 18,599 Department of Aid & Debt Management The vision document of the RGOB seeks to take stock of the current situation. It looks back at the path Bhutan has travelled in the past three decades. It notes the progess recorded in a number of fields, examines the reasons that help to explain the achievements, and draws conclusions on Bhutan's distinctively path of developmen that appear particularly relevant for the future. PDP Strengthening 124,000 131,920 Department of Aid & Debt Management The Preparatory assistance will focus on setting up a Pilit Project managemnt Unit for PDP's Operations. A Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation tool kit shall also be established. Human Resource Management and Sustainable Human 1,141,448 32,045 Royal Civil Service Commission Development This project will contribute towards ensuring the sustainability of development in Bhutan by enhancing the institutional capabilities for human resources management and development and by financing priority external and in-country training activities which are critical to the national development process. Improved Stoves & Bio-gas Support Programme 74,000 24,932 FAO It will provide expert services to appraise the Improved Stoves and Bio-gas Support Programme, containing as assessment of appropriateness of the stove designs considering socio-economic, environmental and cultural settings of the country; assessment of scope in introducing alternative energy saving devices/technologies including alternative renewable energy sources; and a national strategy document for the Improved Stoves and Bio-gas Support Programme. Feasibility Study for Internet Café in Thimphu 9,600 1,544 ITU To assess the possibility of setting up an internet café in the heart of Thimphu. Capacity Building in the Division of Telecommunications 362,177 270,177 Ministry of Communication The objective is to promote sustainable human development through enhancing the technical and management capabilities of DrukNet and Telecomm. Staff, as well as improving access to information for citizens throughout the Bhutan. GIS Institution Building 41,400 17,681 Planning Commission Secretariat This project is designed to increase the cost-efficiency and cost-effectiveness of planning and management of resources by establishing on Integrated information network that will increase data sharing, reduce data redundancy and duplication of data collection. DrukNet Internet Initiative 59,249 0 UNDP and APDIP The project aims at assisting the Division of Telecom with setting up the first Internet Service Provider in Bhutan. The main equipment components of the project are the equipment for the provision of internet services, equipment for the ISP network and service management. Additionally, the project includes a training component aiming at empowering ISP staff by providing learning-by-doing training through visits from international advisors in the internet field. Preparation of an IT Development 64,250 39,641 Department of Information Technology This project provide a leaderhip role in the promotion and development of IT in Bhutan. Support to Rehabilitation Programme 50,000 50,000 Department of Aid & Debt Management The overall objective of this project will be on "human safety" contributing to the Royal Government of Bhutan's ongoing relief efforts in the flood stricken areas of Bhutan. RAA Capacity Assessment and Development 112,000 88,315 Royal Audit Authority The preparatory assistance will assist Royal Audit Authority (RAA) in assessing the current capacity at the systems, entity and individual level in relation to auditing in Bhutan. Bhutan's Participation to Third UN Conference 55,000 9,000 UNCTAD The project is designed to enable the RGOB to effectively participate in all the preparatory meetings of the Third UN Conference on LDCs in New York and the final conference in Brussels in 2001. Preparation of Master Plan for Rural Telecommunications 18,083 0 Ministry of Communication Network The project proposes to establish a Master Plan for Rural Telecommunications Network. It will recommend technology to be used, system for maintenance of equipment installed in rural areas, and also develop manpower capability to man the system. Preparation of Master Plan for Rural Telecommunications 53,394 35,468 ITU Network ITU will provide expert services for elaboration of a Rural Telecommunications Master Plan, containing technological options, a network plan, technical specifications for the system proposed, field verifications, cost estimates, implementation schedule, manpower requirements and training needs.
35 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Strengthening Environmental Management and Education in 268,629 9,998 Nature Conservation Division Bhutan This project will build capacity of the National Environment Commission, line government agencies, national NGOs, and local communities to more effectively implement sustainable environmental management and environmental education activities. The project will strengthen institutional development, through task force which will analyse and suggest improvement of existing institutional coordination in Renewable Natural Resource related environmental activities. The project will enhance environmental management, monitoring and impact assessment through training of key personnel, whoc can then train field implementors. The project will strengthen existing environmental education and renewable natural environmental education and renewable natural resource extension programmes through training of teachers, extension agent, NGO staff and community leaders, and provision of teaching materials. The project will complement another project, the Forest Resources Management and Institutional Capacity Development Project (BHU/96/G82/A/5G/99), to be support partially by forest capacity 21 funding. Strengthening Technical Manpower through UNVs 769,253 205,230 UNV The project aims to contribute towards social and economic development of Bhutan through the provision of United Nations Volunteers (UNVs). Within the context of UNDP's First Country Cooperation Framework (1997-2001), the project will service as a facility of readily available pool of UNV Specialist in support of other substantive programmes and projects poviding institutional as well as operational support, including on-the-job training to the extent possible. The project will also explore new roles for UNV in Bhutan, reflecting the need of the Royal Government of Bhutan. Human Resource Development for the Telecommunications 112,278 0 Bhutan Telecom Sector in Bhutan This project will enhance the capabilities of the technical staff of the Division of Telecommunications to be able to carry out and manage telecommunications services and activities in Bhutan. Strengthening Capacities for Development Management and 50,936 0 Planning Commission Secretariat Dentralization The project provides support to MOHA and the Planning Commission for introduction of geog development fund to enable decentralised & participatory decision making on geog level. pipeline Perspective Plan Prepration for Bhutan 199,500 0 UNCHS This project supports the Planning Commission with technical assistance for the preparation of the 9th Five Year Plan.
TOTAL 21,144,323 4,031,100 UNFPA on-going
Support for Reproductive Health Services 1,302,962 320,703 UNFPA/Department of Health This project will provide assistance to operationalize specific components of the national reproductive health strategy of the RGOB. It will also work towards improving quality of service delivery, improving the reproductive health status of people, training of rh service providers. IEC in support of RH Services 276,140 2,224 UNFPA/IECH, Ministry of Health and Education This component project aims at 1. developing a long term IEC plan for the IECH Bureau, 2. supporting socio-cultural research, 3. strengthening training of service providers, 4. Improving access and utilization of rh services,5.improving quality of services, reporting and material distribution,6.Intersectoral collaboration and community participation.quality of services, reporting and material distribution,6.Intersectoral collaboration and community participation. Support to Population Advocacy 100,000 6,779 UNFPA/IECH, Ministry of Health and Education Through this project concerted advocacy efforts are aimed at policy makers and decision makers at various levels, religious leaders and mass media. The main purpose of this project is to support the creation of a socio-political and value climate conducive to achievement of national population on RH goals. The project is implemented by the IECH Bureau, Health Division, Ministry of Health and Education Support to Population and Development Planning 268,046 32,603 UNFPA/Ministry of Home Affairs The project aims to strengthen national capacity in formulating and implementing population and development policies and programmes by improving data base, integrating population and gender concerns into development plans and programmes and undertaking policy research IEC in support of RH Services 276,140 126,933 IECH, Ministry of Health and Education This component project aims at 1. developing a long term IEC plan for the IECH Bureau, 2. supporting socio-cultural research, 3. strengthening training of service providers, 4. Improving access and utilization of rh services,5.improving quality of services, reporting and material distribution,6.Intersectoral collaboration and community participation. Support to Sherubtse Degress College 81,954 51,639 UNFPA/Sherubtse College This component project aims to partially meet the shortage of trained person-power in the field of population studies by strengthening institutional and technical capabilities of Sherubtshe Degree college in population teaching and research. Support to Reproductive Health Services 1,302,962 773,503 Department of Education This project will provide assistance to operationalize specific components of the national reproductive health strategy of the RGOB. It will also work towards improving quality of service delivery, improving the reproductive health status of people, training of rh service providers. Support to Population and Development Planning 81,954 5,963 Sherubtse College This component project aims to partially meet the shortage of trained person-power in the field of population studies by strengthening institutional and technical capabilities of Sherubtshe Degree college in population teaching and research.
36 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Support to Population and RH Education 247,038 53,359 UNFPA/Department of Education The project aims to contribute towards realization of the improved quality of life of Bhutanese people by maintaining a balanced population growth and socio- economic development, improved rh practices and gender equity through population education. This project covers all primary, junior high, secondary and higher secondary schools in the country. Support to Essential Reporductive Health Services 49,706 0 UNFPA/Department of Health The project aims to support the RGOB'S effort to continue its preventive programmes and to provide basic curative services, the availability of vaccines, essential rh drugs, and vital obstetric drugs and syringes. Support to Essential Reporductive Health Services 499,110 0 Department of Education The project aims to support the RGOB'S effort to continue its preventive programmes and to provide basic curative services, the availability of vaccines, essential rh drugs, and vital obstetric drugs and syringes. Support to Population Advocacy 100,000 34,635 IECH, Ministry of Health and Education Through this project concerted advocacy efforts are aimed at policy makers and decision makers at various levels, religious leaders and mass media. The main purpose of this project is to support the creation of a socio-political and value climate conducive to achievement of national population on RH goals. The project is implemented by the IECH Bureau, Health Division, Ministry of Health and Education Support to Population and Reproductive Health Education 247,038 24,711 Department of Education The project aims to contribute towards realization of the improved quality of life of Bhutanese people by maintaining a balanced population growth and socio- economic development, improved rh practices and gender equity through population education. This project covers all primary, junior high, secondary and higher secondary schools in the country. Support to Population and Development Planning 268,046 26,000 Ministry of Home Affairs The project aims to strengthen national capacity in formulating and implementing population and development policies and programmes by improving data base, integrating population and gender concerns into development plans and programmes and undertaking policy research.
TOTAL 5,101,096 1,459,052 UNICEF on-going
Special Education Project 350,000 43,780 Department of Education To develop the capacity of the educaiton administrators, treachers to address the special needs of children with disabilities particularly in education in a cost- effective manner. Primary education 2,000,000 427,188 Department of Education To improve the access and quality of teaching and learning of primary school students so that students achieve the essential learning competencies in each grade level of primary education. Maternal and child health 1,605,000 7,734,440 Ministry of Health & Education MCH project has four subprojects viz. ARI, CDD, EPI and safe motherhood. The project aims to improve the health of women and children and contributes to reduce IMR, U5M, and MMR in bhutan, through IEC, improved service delivery, provision of basic input like essential drugs, vaccines and equipment Rural Water Supply 2,850,000 441,860 Whole Bhutan
Environmental Sanitation 900,000 80,492 Whole Bhutan
Nutrition & Childcare 975,000 55,996 Ministry of Health & Education The nutrition and childcare project aims to contributes to a reduction in malnutritionand micronutrient deficiency disorders through IEC for better nutrition, community based approaches, improved service delivery, provision of Non-formal educaiton project 650,000 33,074 Department of Education To increase opportunities for access to basic educaiton for youths and adults who are missed formal schooling through the provision of basic and post literacy courses. To strengthen quality emergency obstetric care in District 476,000 166,234 Ministry of Health & Education Hospitals to reduce metanal mortality rate Communication support 1,040,000 830,860 Whole Bhutan To support the programme communications needs of the various programmes and projects supported by UNICEF. Formulation of strategies, media materials development and communication capacity development of partners. Religion & Health 560,000 56,782 Whole Bhutan to improve quality of life of Bhutanese people by harmonizing religious faith and practices with information on modern health care, particularly child survival Human Resource Development 1,150,000 87,652 Ministry of Health & Education To project focusses on capacity development for primary health care through pre-service training support and continuing education of primary health care workers and the village health workers Advocacy and Social Mobilization 250,000 112,473 Ministry of Health & Education To support advocacy and social mobilization needs of all UNICEF assisted programmes and projects. Convey knowledge, information and ideas for supporting the needs and rights of children and women.
37 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
TOTAL 12,806,000 10,070,831 VSA NZ closed
Airport Avionic Support 20,000 20,000 Druk Air Corporation, Ltd. To set up the avionics system and to train staff Education Infrastructure 40,000 20,000 Department of Education To assist in the planning of new buildings and upgradation of primary, high schools and institutes & to train staff. on-going
Career Counselling 40,000 20,000 Department of Education To train staff in Youth Guidance and Counselling Education Training 60,000 20,000 Department of Education Child development lecturer and trainer of staff on child development skills.. Revenue Support 40,000 20,000 Ministry of Finance To assist in consolidation of Business Tax and to train staff. Urban Development 40,000 0 Thimphu City Corporation Assist in the development of urban plan, monitoring building constructions and train staff. Airport Support 40,000 20,000 Department of Civil Aviation To assist and train staff of airport security
TOTAL 280,000 120,000 VSO UK closed
Support to Corporations 20,000 10,000 Druk Seed To assist in the setting up of commercial accounting system and train staff. Community Based Rehabilitationn 40,000 5,000 Department of Health Services Assist with management and setting up of Health Engineering Rrepair and Maintenance unit and train CBR Technicians on-going Support to Corporations 20,000 15,000 STCB To assist STCB with the management of their operations - particularly the Automobile section Support to Corporations 40,000 20,000 Food Corporation of Bhutan To assist in the setting up of the FCB computer network and to train staff on it's use. Forestry Development 40,000 0 Department of Forestry Services Assist FRDD in Designing and implementing forestyr management plans Health Training 40,000 10,000 Department of Health Services To train staff in Community-based Rehabilitation Health Training 40,000 20,000 Department of Health Services To train staff in Midwifery skills. Urban Development 40,000 20,000 Phuentsholing City Corporation To assist the development of an urban plan, monitoring of building construction and train staff Urban Development 40,000 5,000 Thimphu City Corporation To assist the development of an urban plan, monitoring of the building constructions and train staff.
TOTAL 320,000 105,000 WFP on-going
Construction and Rehabilitation of Roads 3,278,128 680,202 Department of Roads The project provide food aid to expand and enhance the sustainability of Bhutan's road network including the construction of new feeder roads, improving existing roads, repairing monsoon damages and conducting routine maintenance. Wage deductions constituting partial payment for food, are to be used to provide better housing and other amenities for workers, and to support adult literacy education and skill training for women, who comprises 30% of the total beneficiaries. The project is expected to benefit 46,000 workers during the four year life of the project. Support to Primary Education 5,283,034 602,364 Department of Education Universal Primary Education being one of the main objectives of the government, the government sought WFP assistance for feeding school children. The project aims to assist 99,640 students during the four year life of the project. During the first year of the project, WFP assistance is made available to over 31,000 students in 136 schools spread all over the country. Girls constitute 40% of the beneficiaries.
38 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
TOTAL 8,561,162 1,282,566 WHO on-going
Epidemiology and Research Methodology 30,700 14,000 WHO/Department of Health Services To support the Government in strengthening research and epidmiology unit within the Health Department and to develop epidemiological capacity in health services and promote interest in research work. Prevention and Control of STD/HIV/AIDS 34,500 20,000 WHO/Department of Health Services This programme supports the Government's efforts to reduce morbidity and mortality from STD/HIV/AIDS. Prevention and Control of Malaria 55,200 32,331 WHO/Department of Health Services Supporting the Government in reducing transmission of malaria. Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis 58,500 39,883 WHO/Department of Health Services Assisting the Government in reducing the morbidity and mortality due to tuberculosis. Eradication of Poliomyelitis 37,500 35,500 WHO/Department of Health Services To assist the country in eradication of of poliomyelitis. Elimination of Leprosy 7,500 6,188 WHO/Department of Health Services This programme is to support the country to eliminate leprosy as a public health problem. Strengthening the Non-communicable Diseases Surveillance 33,000 34,594 WHO/Department of Health Services To collaborate with the Government in promoting oral health, initiate campaigns for elimination of avoidable blindness, and surveillance for other non- communicable diseases like rheumatic heart disease, cancer, etc. Strengthening Health Syetems 553,800 539,465 WHO/Department of Health Services To support the Government in improving the quality of general health care services at district level and to build adequate human resources for health sector in terms of both number and quality. Health Planning and Management 56,000 56,088 WHO/Department of Health Services To strengthen the national capability for health planning. Nutrition for Health and Development 47,000 43,510 WHO/Department of Health Services To support the Government in promoting sustainable nutrition programme in the communities and also the programme itself. Water Supply and Sanitation in Human Settlements 149,000 128,554 WHO/Department of Health Services To collaborate with the Government in providing safe drinking water supply and sanitation to rural population, promoting concepts of sanitation and food hygiene especiallly in urban areas, and developing guidelines on such measures. Health Promotion 59,000 40,092 WHO/Department of Health Services To support the Government in further increasing the level of awareness and knowledge on health through IEC activities and to promote health education in schools and institutions. Community-based Rehabilitation 10,500 10,477 WHO/Department of Health Services To support the Government in phase-wise implementation of the community-based rehabilitation programme activities based upon the groundwork done during the previous biennium. Mental Health 20,500 18,565 WHO/Department of Health Services To support the Government in integrating mental health into the primary health care delivery system, promoting education on mental health, and supporting activities that would lead to reduction alcohol and drug dependency. Action Programme on Essential Drugs 117,000 126,030 WHO/Department of Health Services To support the Government in providing access to safe, good quality essential drugs, vaccines, and other biologicals for treatment of common diseases; improving the quality assurance system for essential drugs by regulatory and legislation mechanism in the country and to promote rational use of drugs; and improving the qualtiy of indigenous medicine and indigenous system of health care. Vaccines and Other Biologicals 43,000 32,133 WHO/Department of Health Services To support the Government in improving the quality of vaccines and immunization coverage. Strengthening the Integrated Management of Childhood 64,000 28,000 WHO/Department of Health Services Illness (IMCI) Programme To support the Government in strengthening the IMCI Programme through local training and health education and also to assess the impact ot the IMCI programme in Bhutan. WHO Country Office 661,300 500,000 WHO This programme is to render technical and administrative support to the country in planning, management, and conducting reviews and reporting. Strengthening the Reproductive Health Programme 35,000 23,076 WHO/Department of Health Services To collaborate with the Government in improving the quality of the paramedical health workers at the RIHS so as to enable the health workers to provide quality care in reproductive health, detect and refer high risk pregnancies early, improve the quality of health services for women's and children's health and intensify population planning activities. Strengthening of essential obstetric care, midwifery, and neonatal care and management are also part of this programme.
39 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Strengthening Health Information System 95,000 50,010 WHO/Department of Health Services Supporting the Government in developing rapid exchange and transfer of data between central headquarters and the districts and introduction of the 10th version of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD). Blood Safety and Clinical Technology 35,500 11,386 WHO/Department of Health Services Supporting the Government in strengthening the laboratory and radiological services through upgradation of technology, quality assurance, and continuing education for laboratory technicians.
TOTAL 2,203,500 1,789,882 WWF on-going Conservation Education 44,000 30,183 Royal Society for Protection of Nature/WWF This project aims primarily to increase public awareness of conservation issues and build support for conservation in Bhutan. It also aims to develop and incorporate environmental education courses into the national education system. The project lends its support to school nature clubs, it also organized a field trip for Bajothang Junior high school to visit Phobjikha Valley and has also recruited the regional EE Officer, Mathan Lal to develop a comprehensive EE proposal streamlining interventions both at formal as well as the non-formal sector. ThrumshingLa National Park 220,000 150,000 Nature Conservation Division ThrumshingLa National Park was inagurated by Her Majesty the Queen, Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck in a ceremony on May 31. 2000. Transcending the political boundaries of three dzongkhags - namely Bumthang, Lhuentshe and Mongar, ThrumshingLa National Park occupies 768 square kilometers of mountain forest landscapes in the central region of the country is home to the red pandas, black capped langur, the rufous necked hornedbill and another 276 species of birds. It is also vital part of the contigous tiger habitat as confirmed by a recent photograph of a tiger at an altitude of 3000 meters in the park. Park headquarters have been established and several surveys have been conducted with the overall aim of formulating a comprehensive management plan. Snow Leopard Conservation 50,000 20,000 Nature Conservation Division The highlands in northern Bhutan is home to one of the world's most charismatic, elusive and threatened wild cats -- the snow leopard (Uncia uncia). Whilst no major immediate threats to the snow leopard population in Bhutan exists hitherto, it was felt essential to have a programme to carry out status surveys on the species and monitor its population in Bhutan because of its global status as a threatened species as well as its importance as an apex species in the alpine/subalpine ecosystems. Currently, there is no baseline data on the status, distribution, habitat requirements and population trends of the country's flora and fauna. Further research on the country's natural resources is also required to determine conservation needs and management methods. The Nature Study Center, the first of its kind in Bhutan, will facilitate this research and will also provide a facility for in-service training to meet the immediate demand for park staff. The Center will enlist public support for conservation through study tours and workshops for farmers held on site. Anti-poaching Program 62,191 31,761 Nature Conservation Division The highlands in northern Bhutan is home to one of the world's most charismatic, elusive and threatened wild cats -- the snow leopard (Uncia uncia). Whilst no major immediate threats to the snow leopard population in Bhutan exists hitherto, it was felt essential to have a programme to carry out status surveys on the species and monitor its population in Bhutan because of its global status as a threatened species as well as its importance as an apex species in the alpine/subalpine ecosystems. Nature Study Center 64,191 35,828 Nature Conservation Division The Nature Study Center at Khebethang in the Black Mountain National Park will facilitate in-country research on natural resources and provide a valuable training facility. Conservation Education 59,446 12,000 Royal Society for Protection of Nature To increase awareness and long-term support for conservation in Bhutan, WWF is supporting the introduction of environmental studies into the national school system. Conservation Action Grant 30,189 0 WWF The Bhutan Conservation Action Grant is a flexible facility designed to provide catalytic, critical and effective short-term assistance for research, public awareness and nature conservation education in Bhutan. The portfolio is unpredictable. However grants will be given to individual and institutions whose proposals are worthy of such grants that may provide a means to full action and further impact through initial action made possible through such grants. Tiger Conservation Program 129,041 29,751 Nature Conservation Division Bhutan's rich and contigous tract of forest cover, combined with relatively low biotic disturbance, provides prehaps the best habitats for the remaining population of the endangered Bengal tiger in the Himalayan region. In spite of strong policy and legislation for wildlife and nature conservation, Bhutan's tiger population is threatened by loss and fragmentation of habitats as a result of gradual expansion of agriculture and population settlements, and to some extent by poaching, incited by a lucrative market for tiger parts and products in the region. The project was conceived to implement modest interventions for tiger conservation through research and information building, development of professional capacity, public education and species protection. Several comprehensive tiger status surveys using scientific methodology have been carried out and a national tiger conservation strategy has been formulated and translated into Dzongkha from English for mass distribution. Relevant forestry staff have been trained in techniques for monitoring and surveying tigers. Linking Protected Areas 33,930 5,930 Department of Forestry Services Bhutan's existing protected areas system is highly comprehensive conservation strategy in that it includes representational examples of the full range of the major ecosystems found in the country.
40 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
GIS & Survey 16,720 15,000 WWF/others This project has provided technical assistance over the last eight years to Department of Forestry Services to help establish an effectively managed protected areas, create database on the widlife and ecology of Bhutan, and propose procedures for monitoring the use of Bhutan's natural resources. With technical assistance from NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center, USA, surveys were conducted and a database for subsequent planning was established. A GIS database using PC Arc/Info has made it possible to monitor the use of natural resources and the conservation status of Bhutan's protected areas, forests, water catchments, endangered and rare species and habitat types. Sherubtse College 31,719 19,451 Sherubtse College Sherubtse College, Bhutan's only institute of higher education, offers degrees in science, arts and commerce. Since 1990, WWF has been helping Sherubtse College to develop an environmental studies program through curriculum development and institutional support. In 1993, a WWF sponsered lecturer returned to Sherubtse from Yale School of Forestry and assisted in the development of preliminary courses, in coordination with colleagues at Yale and regional universities and RGoB institutions. The EVS coordinator outlined course curriculum which was implemented in July 1994 with assistance from various departments-Botany/Zoology, Geography, Chemistry, Economics and Computer Science. The program is currently offered as a subsidary in three parts to undergraduate students in the arts and social sciences. In 1995 Sherubtse College was awarded the 18th J.Paul Getty Conservation Prize for its innovative and timely conservation initiatives. Public Awarness Campaign 29,268 12,000 WWF As Bhutan's population becomes more educated, infrastructure is extended further into rural areas and other indicators of development are increasingly seen throughout the country, the problems of urban migration, consumerism, waste disposal, contaminated water and air pollution are developing rapidly. In order that Bhutan not slide quickly into the pollution plight of its more developed Asian neighbors, an intensive effort to instill citizen responsibility for resource conservation and pollution prevention is required. The public awareness campaign initiated by WWF aims at educating the general public with a view of instilling citizen responsibility. Ecotourism 0 0 Department of Tourism There is no eco-tourism strategy and WWF supported DOT by fielding two consultants. The focus is that the benefits shall be retained in the local communities, so as they put less presure on natural resources. In addition, to develop a pilot eco-tourism proposal for Phobjikha.However grants will be given to individual and institutions whose proposals are worthy of such grants that may provide a means to full action and further impact through initial action made possible through such grants. BIB 0 0 Ministry of Agriculture Field a consultant to reivew existing documents, consult different stakeholders involved in inventry and try to formulate a common methology for biodiversity inventry. The lead agency o RGOB is the National Biodiversity Centre. FSD/support to Forest Service 0 0 Ministry of Agriculture Supporting NCD, that oversees all PA's in Bhutan to estrablish LAN System in their Head Office. Women in Environment 120,858 57,491 National Women's Association of Bhutan In 1993/94, after socio-economic surveys were conducted in and around Royal Manas National Park, WWF and the National Women's Association of Bhutan (NWAB) began to provide low interest loans to women in Panbang district for the purchase of agricultural tools and weaving materials. The project also provided vocational training , skill oriented literacy courses and informal adult education. Training centers were set up by NWAB to teach traditional weaving practices and promote local handicraft production. The project also helped locat markets and assure good returns for local products. In May 1998, WWF provided over Nu. 500,000 to establish a similar credit scheme in the Phobjikha valley as a mean for women to get weaving equipments. Trainers have also been employed to train the first batch of 26 women. Institutional Support to RSPN 15,000 15,000 Royal Society for Protection of Nature RSPN was founded in 1987 to promote public awareness of the importance of nature conservation. As the only Bhutanese conservation NGO, RSPN provides an important public forum for environmental issues. The organization has established school nature clubs, an annual art and essay competition, the annual monitoring of the rare black necked cranes. RSPN has also addressed major conservation issues by initiating research on fuelwood consumption, water quality and eco-tourism. WWF support, which constituted RSPN's core funding, was instrumental in leveraging funding from other sources for project activities during 1993-94, RSPN was able to implement various additional projects by securing funding from donors such as the Netherlands Development Organization, UNDP, The MacArthur Foundation and individuals. A recently completed national tiger conservation strategy, based on a series of country wide tiger status survey carried out over two years, reinforced the significance of linking protected areas to maintain a contigous tiger and other wildlife ecosystem. WWF and the Department of Forestry Services based on an extensive feasibility study, analysis of land use maps and field investigations, identified a network biological corridors, encompassing a total area of 3,828 square kilometers, linking all protected areas. The corridors will prevent the fragmentation of wildlife populations and natural habitats by providing them with a contigous and comprehensive area for migration and breeding. The corridors were declared as Bhutan Gift to the Earth in a ceremony on November 2, 2000. Linking Protected Areas 0 0 WWF Carried out vegetation, birds, small mammals and large mammals survey including collection of specimens of plants, birds and small mammals. Royal Manas National Park 461,371 231,880 Nature Conservation Division Royal Manas National Park is the oldest protected area in Bhutan, having been declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1966. Encompassing an area of 1023 km2, Manas is an extremely rich protected area complex, with habitats ranging from open savannah woodlands and deciduous subtropical forest to permanent ice on the high mountain peaks. With populations of wild buffalo, tiger, leopard, bear, elephant and the endemic golden langur, Manas contains more significant fauna species than any other area in the country. With WWF support, the Department of Forestry Services has established basic park infrastructure and has procured field equipment including boats and vehicles. A park management plan based on extensive research and surveys has also been written and is currently being implemented.
41 Donor Project Status Project Title and Description Total-Budget Disbursement 2000 Implementing Agency
Conservation Action Grants 30,000 10,000 WWF/various agencies as small grant The project is designed to provide effective, short term assistance for action, research and conservation education in Bhutan. It is intended for support to worthy projects that address an urgent need and correspons to one or more of WWF's established conservation value if not implemented in a timely manner. The grants are a means of encouragement for small but critical conservation action by individuals and institutions. Nancy Abraham Award 0 0 WWF/RSPN Awards given to individuals/orgns. In recognisation of their conservation work. Conservation Fellowship Program 138,668 22,729 WWF WWF began its conservation program in Bhutan in 1977 by providing training opportunities for Bhutanese nationals. The Conservation Fellowship program was initiated in 1989 to develop national capacity for conservation and resource management. So far, more than 100 people have participated in a variety of training programs, including regional workshops, technical training and graduate degree programs.
TOTAL 1,536,592 699,004
GRAND TOTAL 560,599,705 98,543,867
42 Table 4: Summary of External Assistance by DAC Codes Figures in US$ Description and Donor Agency Total-Budget Disbursement-2000
Action Relating to Debt
ITC 85,560 0 TOTAL 85,560 0
Administrative Costs of Donors
Austria 307,700 61,723 Netherlands 700,000 0 SDC 0 34,929 TOTAL 1,007,700 96,652
Agriculture
Australia 87,839 21,600 FAO 2,446,755 8,816 Germany 6,260,000 95,000 Helvetas 1,361,000 111,366 IFAD 9,510,000 497,462 Netherlands 9,718,290 519,500 SNV 599,292 547,508 UNDP 556,508 4,674 VSO UK 60,000 30,000 TOTAL 30,599,684 1,835,926
Agriculture Forestry and Fishing
ADB 1,120,000 0 Germany 6,500,000 550,000 Helvetas 1,100,000 282,119 Japan 48,000 48,000 SDC 1,731,500 849,241 TOTAL 10,499,500 1,729,360
Banking and Financial Services
ADB 5,000,600 2,581,507 IMF 27,000 24,300 Netherlands 413,000 0 SNV 330,407 292,230 VSA NZ 40,000 20,000 TOTAL 5,811,007 2,918,037
43 Description and Donor Agency Total-Budget Disbursement-2000
Basic Education
Canada 68,982 37,818 Denmark 365,312 82,181 IDA 13,690,000 1,300,000 UNICEF 3,250,000 616,515 TOTAL 17,374,294 2,036,514
Basic Health
Australia 89,956 0 WHO 357,700 258,571 TOTAL 447,656 258,571
Business and Other Services
Helvetas 190,000 43,005 UNDP 371,555 130,939 VSO UK 20,000 15,000 TOTAL 581,555 188,944
Communications
Denmark 2,534,273 626,070 ITU 56,500 30,000 Japan 611,000 0 UNCDF 2,000,000 0 UNDP 679,031 346,830 UNICEF 1,600,000 887,642 VSA NZ 60,000 40,000 TOTAL 7,540,804 1,930,542
Construction
ADB 400,000 149,697 Austria 321,815 254,735 TOTAL 721,815 404,432
Developmental Food Aid/Food Security Assistance
WFP 8,561,162 1,282,566 TOTAL 8,561,162 1,282,566
Economic Infrastructure and Services
Denmark 0 0 India 1,395,140 450,045
44 Description and Donor Agency Total-Budget Disbursement-2000
Japan 83,366 83,366 SDC 3,110,000 399,245 TOTAL 4,588,506 932,656
Education
ADB 300 0 Australia 1,298,000 432,000 Canada 95,004 18,530 Denmark 8,998 0 Royal Thai Government 13,672,400 5,914,000 SDC 15,630,000 966,434 UNFPA 247,038 24,711 VSA NZ 140,000 60,000 TOTAL 31,091,740 7,415,675
Education, Level Unspecified
ADB 10,750,450 4,958,924 Australia 25,150 0 Denmark 282,732 44,626 Germany 100,000 0 Sweden 0 0 TOTAL 11,158,332 5,003,550
Emergency Assistance
UNDP 50,000 50,000 TOTAL 50,000 50,000
Employment
Helvetas 167,000 22,042 TOTAL 167,000 22,042
Energy Generation and Supply
ADB 11,100,600 88,443 Austria 33,432,444 6,200,548 India 48,043,476 15,931,595 Netherlands 3,690,000 11,500 UNDP 302,500 123,024 TOTAL 96,569,020 22,355,110
Forestry
45 Description and Donor Agency Total-Budget Disbursement-2000
Austria 1,216,224 222,973 FAO 4,471,808 0 IDA 5,400,000 700,000 SDC 4,400,000 362,488 UNDP 2,332,420 60,761 VSO UK 40,000 0 WWF 16,720 15,000 TOTAL 17,877,172 1,361,222
General Environment Protection
Austria 895,043 304,050 Denmark 14,336,042 1,607,925 Germany 39,000 39,000 Netherlands 3,922,563 556,080 Norway 100,500 22,000 Switzerland 30,000 10,000 UNDP 565,229 93,398 WWF 1,321,936 639,275 TOTAL 21,210,313 3,271,728
Government and Civil Society
ADB 4,000,500 0 Australia 66,439 30,000 Austria 761,538 0 Denmark 7,253,732 1,319,987 Helvetas 0 8,900 India 95,150,764 9,900,990 Japan 450,000 3,245 Netherlands 9,072,256 766,500 SNV 860,675 173,904 Sweden 673,544 296,550 UNCDF 2,903,711 402,706 UNDP 2,928,077 929,782 WHO 10,500 10,477 TOTAL 124,131,736 13,843,041
Health
Denmark 24,921,630 2,261,011 Germany 1,230,000 96,566
46 Description and Donor Agency Total-Budget Disbursement-2000
India 2,530,828 326,332 Japan 0 1,827,174 UNCDF 4,402,345 0 UNFPA 499,110 0 UNICEF 4,206,000 8,044,322 VSO UK 120,000 35,000 WHO 661,300 500,000 TOTAL 38,571,213 13,090,405
Health, General
ADB 150,000 7,831 Australia 31,500 31,500 Denmark 0 0 India 4,894,240 466,244 Japan 13,345 13,345 Norway 214,969 214,969 The Leprosy Mission 250,000 110,000 WHO 1,174,000 1,020,834 TOTAL 6,728,054 1,864,723
Housing
India 902,835 645,815 TOTAL 902,835 645,815
Industry
Denmark 196,621 30,016 UNDP 300,957 49,643 TOTAL 497,578 79,659
Multi-sector/Cross-Cutting
Japan 95,218 95,218 Republic of Korea 100,000 100,000 SNV 1,077,372 320,193 UNDP 2,170,662 435,051 TOTAL 3,443,252 950,462
Other Multi-sector
ADB 400,500 28,418 Austria 242,308 0 Denmark 12,068,966 1,156,821
47 Description and Donor Agency Total-Budget Disbursement-2000
IDA 10,800,000 0 UNDP 876,802 158,944 TOTAL 24,388,576 1,344,183
Other Social infrastructure and Services
Denmark 454,545 74,948 Helvetas 85,000 67,841 India 1,428,893 225,023 Netherlands 3,626,262 233,500 UNDP 124,000 131,920 TOTAL 5,718,700 733,232
Other Social Services
ADB 300 0 Austria 603,846 33,784 CANADA 19,960 6,349 Denmark 6,533,686 1,052,226 WWF 29,268 12,000 TOTAL 7,187,060 1,104,359
Population Policies/Prog. And Reproducative Health
UNFPA 4,354,948 1,434,341 TOTAL 4,354,948 1,434,341
Post-Secondary Education
ADB 7,130,000 585,000 CANADA 19,113 5,044 Japan 610,000 0 Netherlands 500,000 0 TOTAL 8,259,113 590,044
Production
FAO 326,000 0 Japan 2,620,774 1,782,608 UNDP 5,261,602 1,009,727 TOTAL 8,208,376 2,792,335
Secondary Education
Canada 2,078,789 523,654 Germany 2,500,000 0
48 Description and Donor Agency Total-Budget Disbursement-2000
TOTAL 4,578,789 523,654
Social Infrastructure and Services
ADB 5,700,000 345,000 Denmark 8,822 0 ESCAP 14,302 14,302 Helvetas 1,595,000 743,240 India 8,746,625 562,556 Japan 289,400 22,209 Netherlands 2,112,013 671,179 SDC 813,000 33,705 The Leprosy Mission 200,000 0 UNDP 4,540,230 506,407 VSA NZ 40,000 0 VSO UK 80,000 25,000 WWF 168,668 32,729 TOTAL 24,308,060 2,956,327
Tourism
Austria 889,885 6,757 TOTAL 889,885 6,757
Trade
IDA 200,000 100,000 TOTAL 200,000 100,000
Trade and Tourism
Germany 750,000 710,000 TOTAL 750,000 710,000
Transport and Storage
ADB 10,250,954 1,251,858 IDA 11,600,000 0 India 5,063,007 585,059 Netherlands 0 0 TOTAL 26,913,961 1,836,917
Unallocated/Unspecified
ADB 400,000 105,768 TOTAL 400,000 105,768
49 Description and Donor Agency Total-Budget Disbursement-2000
Water Supply and Sanitation
Australia 69,465 36,750 Denmark 6,449 0 SNV 248,019 141,694 UNICEF 3,750,000 522,352 TOTAL 4,073,933 700,796
Women in Development
Australia 25,000 25,000 Denmark 41,066 12,522 UNDP 84,750 0 TOTAL 150,816 37,522
GRAND TOTAL 560,599,705 98,543,867
50 Annex I
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
DONOR INSTITUTIONS
ADB ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK DESA DEPARTMENT FOR ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS (UN) EC EUROPEAN COMMUNITY ESCAP ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC FAO FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION IBRD WORLD BANK ICAO NTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION IDA INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION IFAD INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ILO INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION IMF INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND ITC INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (UNCTAD/GATT) ITU INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION UNION MAF MACARTHUR FOUNDATION SDC SWISS DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION SNV NETHERLANDS DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION TLM THE LEPROSY MISSION UNCDF UNITED NATIONS CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT FUND UNCHS UNITED NATIONS CENTRE FOR HUMAN SETTLEMENTS UNDP UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME UNEP UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME UNESCO UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CULTURAL ORGANIZATION UNFPA UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND UNICEF UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN'S FUND UNIFEM UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR WOMEN UNV UNITED NATIONS VOLUNTEERS UPU UNIVERSAL POSTAL UNION VSO (UK) VOLUNTARY SERVICE OVERSEAS (UK) VSA (NZ) VOLUNTEER SERVICE ABROAD (NZ) WFP WORLD FOOD PROGRAMME WHO WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION WWF WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE
Annex II LIST OF DAC-CODES
DAC-codes Description 100 Social Infrastructure and Services 110 Education 111 Education, Level Unspecified 112 Basic Education 113 Secondary Education 114 Post-Secondary Education 120 Health 121 Health, General 122 Basic Health 130 Population Policies/Prog. And Reproductive Health 140 Water Supply and Sanitation 150 Government and Civil Society 160 Other Social infrastructure and Services 161 Employment 162 Housing 163 Other Social Services 200 Economical Infrastructure and Services 210 Transport and Storage 220 Communications 230 Energy Generation and Supply 240 Banking and Financial Services 250 Business and Other Services 300 Production 310 Agriculture Forestry and Fishing 311 Agriculture 312 Forestry 313 Fishing 320 Industry, Mining and Construction Annex II DAC-codes Description 321 Industry 323 Construction 330 Trade and Tourism 331 Trade 332 Tourism 400 Multisector/Cross-Cutting 410 General Environment Protection 420 Women in Development 430 Other Multisector 500 Commodity Aid & Gen.Prog.Assistance 510 Structural Adjustment Asst. with WB/IMF 520 Developmental Food Aid/Food Security Assistance 530 Other General Programme and Commodity Assistance 600 Action Relating to Debt 700 Emergency Assistance 710 Emergency Food Aid 720 Other Emergency and Distress Relief 910 Administrative Costs of Donors 920 Support to Non-Governmental Organizations 998 Unallocated/Unspecified
Annex III TYPE OF ASSISTANCE
1. FREE-STANDING TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION (FTC) The provision resources aimed at the transfer of technical and managerial skills and know-how or of technology for the purpose of building up national capacity to undertake development activities, without reference to the implementation of any specific investment project(s). Free-standing technical co-operation includes pre- investment activities, such as feasibility studies, when the investment itself has not yet been approved or funding not yet secured. This category corresponds to the OECD/DAC category "technical co-operation". 2 INVESTMENT- RELATED TECHNICAL CO-OPERATION (ITC) The provision of resources directly aimed at strengthening the capacity to execute specific investment projects. Included under investment-related technical co-operation would be pre-investment type activities; directly related to the implementation of an approved investment project. By definition, investment related technical co-operation exists only if a parallel investment project exists. This category corresponds to the OECD/DAC category "technical assistance". 3 INVESTMENT PROJECT ASSISTANCE (IPA) The provisions of financing, in cash or in kind, for specific capital investment projects, (i.e., projects that create productive capital) which can generate new goods or services. Also known as capital assistance. Investment project assistance may have a technical co-operation component (in which case the code is IPT). 4 PROGRAMME/BUDGETARY AID OR BALANCE-OF-PAYMENT SUPPORT (PBB) The provision of assistance which is not cast in terms of specific investment or technical co-operation projects but which is instead provided in the context of a broader development programme and macro-economic objectives and/or which is provided for the specific purpose of supporting the recipient's balance-of-payments position and making available foreign exchange. This category includes non-food commodity input assistance in kind and financial grants and loans to pay for commodity inputs. It also includes resources ascribed to public debt forgiveness. 5 FOOD AID (FOA) The provision of edible human food for developmental purposes, including grants and loans for the purchase of food. Associated costs such as transport, storage, distribution, etc., are also included in this category, as well as donor-supplied, food- related items such as animal food and agricultural inputs related to food growing when these are part of a food aid programme. 6 EMERGENCY AND RELIEF ASSISTANCE (ERA) The provision of resources aimed at immediately relieving distress and improving the well-being of populations affected by natural or man-made disasters. Food aid for humanitarian and emergency purposes is included in this category. The focus of such assistance is humanitarian. Emergency and relief assistance is usually not related to national development efforts nor to enhancing national capacity. Therefore it does not constitute development co-operation.