The Haitian Context: The Year in Review
The year 2015-2016 was marked by significant challenges in Haiti, including the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, which caused widespread destruction and displacement. The country’s infrastructure and economy were severely impacted, with many communities struggling to access basic services such as healthcare, education, and sanitation.
Strengthening the Capability of Communal Governments to Provide Services
The LOKAL+ project aimed to strengthen the capacity of communal governments to provide services to their citizens. Progress was made in this area, with the establishment of new community councils and the training of local officials in areas such as financial management and service delivery. However, issues were encountered, including a lack of resources and inadequate infrastructure, which hindered the ability of communal governments to effectively provide services.
Generating a Sustainable Increase in Local Revenues to Pay for Local Services
The LOKAL+ project also focused on generating a sustainable increase in local revenues to pay for local services. Progress was made in this area, with the implementation of new taxation systems and the establishment of local revenue collection agencies. However, issues were encountered, including a lack of transparency and accountability in revenue collection and management.
Leveraging Greater Access to Central Government Funding and Services
The LOKAL+ project aimed to leverage greater access to central government funding and services for communal governments. Progress was made in this area, with the establishment of new partnerships between communal governments and central government agencies. However, issues were encountered, including a lack of coordination and communication between central government agencies and communal governments.
Improving National-Level Policy and Legislation in Support of Decentralization and Decentralized Services
The LOKAL+ project also focused on improving national-level policy and legislation in support of decentralization and decentralized services. Progress was made in this area, with the development of new policies and regulations that support the decentralization process. However, issues were encountered, including a lack of awareness and understanding of the decentralization process among national-level policymakers and stakeholders.
Increasing Transparency, Oversight, and Accountability of Local Governments and Decentralized Service Providers
The LOKAL+ project aimed to increase transparency, oversight, and accountability of local governments and decentralized service providers. Progress was made in this area, with the establishment of new mechanisms for monitoring and evaluating the performance of local governments and decentralized service providers. However, issues were encountered, including a lack of resources and capacity to implement these mechanisms effectively.
Cross-Cutting Themes
Several cross-cutting themes emerged throughout the LOKAL+ project, including the importance of furniture and equipment for effective service delivery, the need for effective communication between stakeholders, and the importance of gender considerations in project implementation. Synergy actions were also taken to address these themes, including the establishment of new partnerships and the development of new policies and regulations.
Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation and Reporting
The LOKAL+ project implemented a robust planning, monitoring, and evaluation (PME) system to track progress and identify areas for improvement. The project also established a geographic information system (GIS) to support data collection and analysis. A rolling three-month schedule of events and monthly reports were also maintained to ensure timely and effective reporting.
Project Management
The LOKAL+ project was managed by a team of experienced professionals, including a chief of party, deputy chief of party, and local subcontractors. The project also maintained a robust administration system, including a budget and expenses tracking system. Local subcontractors were engaged to support project implementation, and a budget and expenses tracking system was maintained to ensure effective financial management.
Deliverables
The LOKAL+ project delivered a range of outputs, including the establishment of new community councils, the training of local officials, and the implementation of new taxation systems. The project also delivered a range of reports and documents, including the annual report, progress reports, and financial reports.
Progress on Performance Indicators
The LOKAL+ project made significant progress on its performance indicators, including the establishment of new community councils, the training of local officials, and the implementation of new taxation systems. However, issues were encountered, including a lack of resources and inadequate infrastructure, which hindered the ability of communal governments to effectively provide services.
Summary of Financial Costs
The LOKAL+ project incurred a range of financial costs, including personnel costs, equipment costs, and travel costs. The project also incurred costs related to the establishment of new community councils and the implementation of new taxation systems.
Budget and Projections
The LOKAL+ project maintained a robust budget and projections system to ensure effective financial management. The project also engaged local subcontractors to support project implementation, and a budget and expenses tracking system was maintained to ensure effective financial management.
Three-Month Schedule of Events
The LOKAL+ project maintained a rolling three-month schedule of events to ensure timely and effective reporting. The project also maintained a monthly reporting system to ensure timely and effective reporting.