| Commissioning Unit: | Bhutan |
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| Evaluation Plan: | 2019-2023 |
| Evaluation Type: | Project |
| Completion Date: | 12/2020 |
| Unit Responsible for providing Management Response: | Bhutan
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| Documents Related to overall Management Response: |
Key Action Update History
Identify the training need of transport policy maker and transport staff/officials, create a well-defined training programme for officials and identify the officials to be trained.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/12/31] [Last Updated: 2020/12/31]
Fully agree with the proposed recommendation. While the need for rigorous trainings within transport staffs was observed particularly with the Road Safety and Transport Authority, the management owing to the pandemic put forward the priority for opting for more online platforms and enhancing the productiveness of the training program disbursed. In addition, the Training Needs Assessment will identify the capacity gaps and include stakeholders such as policy makers, taxi drivers and the dealers.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDP will identify webinars and facilitate online training courses in partnership with the PMU by 30 September 2021
[Added: 2020/12/31] [Last Updated: 2021/10/07] |
UNDP | 2022/09 | Initiated | UNDP supported a first batch of training for PMU staff( 7 nos) on EV system optimization. UNDP will facilitate further trainings/Webinars in future. History |
Ensure the perception survey conducted towards the end of the project records the willingness of taxi drivers to switch to EV cars
Management Response: [Added: 2020/12/31] [Last Updated: 2020/12/31]
The recommendation is duly noted. It’s implementation is planned and will be actioned. The initial perception survey was conducted to contemplate the level of awareness and willingness to purchase EV among the public. The end of the perception survey shall help the PMU to look onto the achievement the project has made in changing the mindset and misconception within the general public on EV and in increasing the uptake of the Electric Vehicles.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDP jointly with PMU will ensure that specific questionnaire are included in the survey to assess the willingness of drivers to switch to EVs and will continue with the awareness and advocacy programs to sensitize on the benefits of EV.
[Added: 2020/12/31] [Last Updated: 2021/10/07] |
UNDP | 2022/09 | Initiated | The survey will be conducted in 2022, and has been reflected in the next AWP following no cost extension of the the project by an year. History |
The project is advised to apply for 12-18-month extension.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/12/31] [Last Updated: 2020/12/31]
Recommendation is duly noted, it’s implementation to be explored with the donor. The concern regarding the loss of time and the delay in the implementation of some of the activities due to the pandemic was raised during the Project Board meetings and the board suggested the PMU to apply for a 12-18 months extension based on the requirement perceived.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Considering the time lost and delay in majority of activities due to the pandemic, an application for 12-18 months depending upon the requirement shall be processed for approval
[Added: 2020/12/31] [Last Updated: 2021/04/19] |
UNDP | 2021/08 | Completed | Project extension request for Bhutan, GEF project, entitled "Bhutan Sustainable Low-emission Urban Transport Systems", (PIMS 5563), has been approved by the Executive Coordinator and Director until Sep 28, 2022. History |
Enhance the capacity of the Project Management Unit (PMU)
Management Response: [Added: 2020/12/31]
Agree with the recommendation. The inadequate manpower under the project management unit was appraised in the sixth board meeting to which the board endorsed the approval to recruit a communication officer. There was a need to work on the technical aspects and proper advocacies to demystify some of the misconceptions related to the EV technologies.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Following this report, the PMU presented to the Project Board, and UNDP facilitated and approved the recruitment of additional staff.
[Added: 2020/12/31] [Last Updated: 2021/07/07] |
UNDP | 2021/07 | Completed | Project Officer has now been recruited. History |
Ensure commitment from taxi drivers and prepare a backup plan to ensure deployment of EVs.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/12/31]
Partially agree with the recommendation. In account of the lower participation from the taxi sector in the subsidy program, the Board recommended to look into the possibility of availing the subsidy to interested public takers to meet the project targets.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDP will support PMU develop an alternate plan to allot the subsidy to high mobility sectors such as food delivery, government inspection authorities or civil servants in case if there are less drivers signing for taxis
[Added: 2020/12/31] [Last Updated: 2022/06/05] |
UNDP and PMU | 2022/07 | No Longer Applicable |
[Justification: The project has already met the target of switching 300 taxis to green electric vehicles. The alternate plan, therefore, is no longer required.] History |
A feasibility study to explore possibility of manufacturing EV components using local resources to make Bhutan a player in the EV industry could be commissioned as part of the project.
Study and propose taxation policy for PHEVs and HEVs depending on their performance to promote LEVs in addition to EVs.
Management Response: [Added: 2020/12/31]
The recommendation is duly noted. The management foresee the need to conduct a pre-feasibility study for the manufacturing of the EV components to ascertain the viability of establishing such plants
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDP will support the PMU to conduct the Pre-feasibility study on the opportunity for the country to manufacture EV components in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
[Added: 2020/12/31] [Last Updated: 2021/10/07] |
UNDP and PMU | 2022/09 | Initiated | This activity will be included in the AWP for 2022. History |