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PDACF553.Pdf USAID IRAQ LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM FINAL REPORT Disclaimer Opinions expressed in this report do not necessary reflect USAID’s or RTI International’s opinions. They are solely those of the Local Governance Program (LGP) teams. Table of Contents i USAID IRAQ LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM FINAL REPORT Acknowledgement This LGP Final Report reflects the dedication and the good work of the hundreds of international and Iraqi professional staff deployed by the LGP. They put their lives at risk every day to restore public services, promote participatory democracy, and improve the quality of life of millions of Iraqis. The international staff contributed perspectives from 32 countries. Our thanks go to our Iraqi staff and implementing partners and to the home office staff. The dedication and sacrifices of our Iraqi staff and implementing partners was beyond the call of duty. The editorial, and information and computer technology (ICT) support provided from the home office was outstanding. Table of Contents ii USAID IRAQ LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM FINAL REPORT Table of Contents Disclaimer...............................................................................................................................................i Acknowledgement .................................................................................................................................ii Abbreviations List..................................................................................................................................v Executive Summary.............................................................................................................................vii Part I: Technical Report.........................................................................................................................1 Overview............................................................................................................................................1 Context at the Onset of the LGP........................................................................................................1 Focus and Goals of the LGP..............................................................................................................3 Implementation Strategy....................................................................................................................3 SO 4.1: Iraqi Citizens Benefit from Improved Local Governance (Year 1); Efficient, Transparent, and Accountable Subnational Government That Consolidates Iraq’s Transition to Sovereignty (Year 2) ...........................................................................................................8 Overview........................................................................................................................................8 Strategy ..........................................................................................................................................9 Overall Accomplishments............................................................................................................11 Impact of Accomplishments ........................................................................................................14 Sustainability of Effort.................................................................................................................15 IR 4.1.1: Increased Access to Basic Services .................................................................................16 Overview......................................................................................................................................16 Accomplishments.........................................................................................................................17 Impact of Accomplishments ........................................................................................................17 Sustainability of Effort.................................................................................................................22 Lessons Learned and Best Practices ............................................................................................22 IR 4.1.2: More Transparent and Participatory Local Governance Processes ..................................24 Overview......................................................................................................................................24 Program Adjustment and Plans for Year 2 ..................................................................................25 Strategy ........................................................................................................................................25 Accomplishments.........................................................................................................................26 Impact of Accomplishments ........................................................................................................32 Sustainability of Effort.................................................................................................................32 Lessons Learned and Best Practices ............................................................................................33 IR 4.1.3: More Effective and Efficient Local Service Delivery (Year 1)........................................35 Overview......................................................................................................................................35 Program Adjustment and Plans for Year 2 ..................................................................................36 Strategy ........................................................................................................................................36 Accomplishments.........................................................................................................................36 Impact of Accomplishments ........................................................................................................44 Sustainability of Effort.................................................................................................................44 Lessons Learned and Best Practices ............................................................................................45 IR 4.1.3: Subnational Government That Has a Fundamental Political and Economic Role in a Sovereign Iraq (Year 2).....................................................................................................46 Overview......................................................................................................................................46 Table of Contents iii USAID IRAQ LOCAL GOVERNANCE PROGRAM FINAL REPORT Strategy ........................................................................................................................................46 Accomplishments.........................................................................................................................47 Services-Delivery Process ...........................................................................................................58 Impact of Accomplishments ........................................................................................................60 Sustainability of Effort.................................................................................................................61 Lessons Learned and Best Practices ............................................................................................61 IR 4.1.4: More Effective Advocacy and Participation of Civil Society Organizations (Year 1); Iraqi People That Are Informed About and Participating in National and Local Political Processes (Year 2) .............................................................................................................62 Overview......................................................................................................................................62 Program Adjustment and Plans for Year 2 ..................................................................................63 Accomplishments.........................................................................................................................63 Impact of Accomplishments ........................................................................................................66 Sustainability of Effort.................................................................................................................66 Annex 1. LGP Work during the Extension Period (March 30 – May 9, 2005)...............................68 Appendix 1. Glossary of Key Terms ...............................................................................................75 List of Exhibits 1. LGP Resident Expatriate Staff Deployment .......................................................................6 2. LGP Deployment of Staff....................................................................................................7 3. Strategic Framework of Base Year (Year 1) Compared with Option Year 1 (Year 2).....10 4. Number of LGP-Assisted Local Councils.........................................................................12 5. Awareness of Local Councils............................................................................................13 6. Iraq’s Readiness for Local and National Elections ...........................................................13 7. Direct and Indirect Beneficiaries of Restored Services.....................................................18
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