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Post Crisis Needs Assessment (PCNA)

PROGRESS REVIEW Planning & Development Department Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

27TH April 2011

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SEQUENCE

• Background
• Progress

– Milestones Achieved – Government’s Ongoing Actions in line with PCNA – Proposals submitted to MDTF

• Issues/Challenges and steps taken so far
• Next Steps

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BACKGROUND

• Peace-building strategy of the Govt. in collaboration

with the four Multilaterals (ADB, EU, WB & UN)

• Adopted, endorsed and fully owned by the Govt.
• An integrated proposal on how to build peace in

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA.

• Success depends on effective implementation of the

strategy with a holistic approach.

• A working strategy that should be continuously

monitored and evaluated.

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Contd…

PROGRESS

• Planning &Development Department tasked to

house the PCNA Implementation Support Unit (ISU)

• Budget line of PCNA ISU submitted to MDTF

Secretariat (Feb2011) – to be clubbed with Governance TA

• Government line departments directed to align new

Annual Development Plan (ADP) proposals with the recommendations of PCNA.

• Ongoing interventions of the Govt. as well as its

International Partners are being aligned to the recommendations of PCNA.

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Milestones Achieved:

Contd…

Strategic Objective 1 : Build responsiveness and effectiveness of the State to restore citizen trust

– Law for Office of Provincial Ombudsman Enacted and Office established. – PEFA and Fiduciary Risk Assessment completed and Pre-budget consultations initiated with Parliamentarians – Local Govt. Bill at advance stage of consideration at the Prov. Assembly. – Tor Ghar District established to mainstream the local population. – Levies force increased and outreach improved in Malakand Agency. – No. of police stations & police strength increased in Malakand Division. – Diagnostics completed for Planning and Development Department’s Restructuring for effective Peace building administrative leadership

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GOVERNMENT’S ONGOING ACTIONS ON PCNA RECOMMENDATIONS:

Contd…

– Community Police setup in Malakand Division.

– Elite Force created in PATA – Magistracy restored in PATA – magisterial strength increased from 12 to 24. – Higher tiers of Qazi Courts introduced in the Judicial System in PATA. – 3 Anti-Terrorist courts functionalized in PATA. – M&E framework approved to ensure accountability in development spending. – Tax Facilitation Centres & Excise Offices in 3 districts being established to ensure transparency and better accountability.

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Contd…

Strategic Objective 2 : Stimulate employment and livelihood opportunities – Bacha khan Khpal Rozgar scheme launched to provide loans to unemployed youth. – Bacha Khan Poverty Alleviation programme. – Kohistan Area Development Project. – Kala Dhaka Area Development Project. both meant to generate employment and cease illicit ecoonomic activities – Think-Tank on Agriculture Sector Reforms created. – Social Protection Core Group constituted. – Development paradigm redefined to target Productive sector for capital formation and employment

• pportunities

– Pilot programme launched to impart skills to 1500 youth.

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Contd…

Strategic Objective 3 : Ensure the delivery of basic services – Water & Sanitation Policies formulated in the light of the National Policies. – Feasibility for Water & Sanitation Authority, Peshawar approved. – Urban Unit in P&D Dept. being established. – Health Sector Strategy 2010 formulated. – Education sector reforms program formulated. – Concept note on Citizen Service Delivery Report Cards.

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Contd…

Strategic Objective 4 : Counter radicalization and foster reconciliation – De-Radicalized Emancipation Program (DREP) initiated in PATA with the help of Pakistan Army. – Concept note being projectized on Militant Propaganda Content analysis & Communication strategy for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA. – Cabinet Committee constituted on Madrassas reforms – Model Madrassa being setup imparting religious and contemporary education on modern lines.

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CONCEPT NOTES & PROJECTS SUBMITTED TO MDTF

– Economic Revitalization for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and FATA Project (ERKF- $20 m) - Approval awaited from CDWP/ECNEC, Grant Agreement to be signed. – Emergency Recovery Project KP-FATA – Social Protection Program (PMU established, Cost $285 m

• ut of which 35 M is MDTF grant).

– Governance Support program - project document being finalized, which will include Implementation Support Unit and a Rapid Response Window for funding Governance related interventions (Est. cost US$ 3.2 m).

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Contd…

– Concept Note on Strengthening Health Services in Crisis Affected Districts (Est. Cost US$ 25 m). – Upgradation/ rehabilitation of Road Garhai to Kanju, Swat – 11 KM (Cost Rs. 680 m).

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Issues and Challenges

• In the absence of TA for the Implementation Support

Unit the number of projects under PCNA remains low despite full commitment.

• Fast tracked approval mechanism needed – Quicker

processing at the MDTF Secretariat and Waiver from CDWP and ECNEC for PCNA projects .

• Coordination – Effective coordination and follow up

amongst all stake holders.

• Fund Flow – Enhanced and timely flow of funds.

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Remedial Steps Taken By Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government so far

• Provincial Government is pressing for a SOC meeting

to be held as soon as possible.

• The Chief Minister has taken up the case with the

Prime Minister for the waiver of Federal approving processes.

• The Chief Secretary has written to the Minister for

Finance and Economic Affairs requesting waiver of CDWP and ECNEC for PCNA projects.

• The Additional Chief Secretary has taken up the case

with Deputy Chairman Planning.

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NEXT STEPS – ISSUES SEEKING URGENT

ATTENTION

• Urgent identification of the way forward and

strengthening of PCNA institutional structure for implementation.

• Translation of PCNA recommendations into

programs and projects.

• Holistic and well integrated implementation

approach to PCNA recommendations.

• Sustained international funding commitment.

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THANK YOU

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