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Terminal Evaluation - Strenghtening Personal and Community Security in Liberia
| Commissioning Unit: | Liberia |
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| Evaluation Plan: | 2013-2019 |
| Evaluation Type: | Project |
| Completion Date: | 07/2013 |
| Unit Responsible for providing Management Response: |
Liberia
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1. Recommendation: For Norwegian Government:
A need to support the maintenance of the infrastructure but for a limited time:
While it is true that the Government of Liberia (GoL) is under obligation to provide the resources needed to maintain the structures that have been built, it is equally important that the Norwegian Government provides support for a limited timeframe (one year) while the (GoL) secures funding for the continued maintenance of facilities at the NPTA.
Management Response: [Added: 2014/03/28] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
UNDP has emphasized the Government of Liberia responsibility for the maintenance of all facilities at the end of donor funding.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDP will discuss with Norway to support maintenance cost for civil work project for at least one year in the future.
[Added: 2014/03/28] |
Norway, UNDP, GoL | 2014/03 | Overdue-Not Initiated |
2. Recommendation: For UNDP:
Undertake periodic analysis of a situation before altering scope of works of a given project:
In order to limit the game-blame in project implementation, it is imperative that a timely and periodic analysis of the situation is done and that additional funds are assured before any significant change is made in the original scope of works of a given project.
Management Response: [Added: 2014/03/28] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In the future, UNDP will ensure a complete design and BOQ for any civil work project before its commencement
[Added: 2014/03/28] |
UNDP, IP | No due date | No deadline established |
3. Recommendation: Improve communication with implementing partners, donor and beneficiaries:
The effective and timely sharing of information on major decisions reached particularly in any change in the scope of works and alert donor on any delay is necessary for coordination and increased accountability of the actions of all parties in the implementation of a project. Communication with the direct beneficiaries on the expected outputs of a given project is critical in managing expectations
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Communication with the donor, IP and beneficiaries was maintained throughout the project period.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly meetings were held to discuss how to improve communications. Sharing more information is underway.
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
UNDP, Donor, IP, Beneficiaries | No due date | No deadline established | Ongoing |
4. Recommendation: Build in the budget recurring cost for maintenance:
There is a general consensus that the government is responsible for the maintenance of projects from external funding. Due to competing needs marked by resource constraints, it is important that a certain percentage of a project of this value be built in the budget to cover recurring expenses on maintenance for a period of not more than a year. This amount can be matched with existing LNP budget for maintenance. This combined amount can contribute significantly in reducing the fast depreciation of newly constructed buildings
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This issue was raised at Management and accountability review meeting for action in October October 2013
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
UNDP/GOL | No due date | No deadline established |
5. Recommendation: Develop a Memorandum of Understanding:
It is important to develop a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the LNP or any state institution prior to the implementation of the project. The MoU should contain clearly defined roles and responsibilities of the parties. This will go a long way in helping to improve communication, foster mutual accountability, manage unrealistic expectations and ensure collaboration between the parties in the attainment of the desired outputs.
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted for future interventions.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noted for future interventions
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
UNDP/GOL | No due date | No deadline established |
6. Recommendation: For LNP:
Strategically position a staff responsible for infrastructural development:
Given the technical nature of infrastructural development and the time it requires for effective monitoring, it is essential that the LNP recruits an infrastructural development supervisor whose time will be fully dedicated to providing technical expertise to the LNP when erecting or renovating structures. This will increase the capacity of the LNP to monitor the implementation of projects with support either from the government or external donors to ensure quality and that the outputs are valued for money.
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
The issue was raised at weekly meetings with IPs. Due to insufficient funding, the staff could not be recruited.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No action taken due to insufficient funding
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
GOL | No due date | No deadline established |
7. Recommendation: Institutionalise a culture of maintenance:
Due to competing interests in the region, external resources are bound to reduce with time and the LNP will have no alternative but to assume leadership role in maintaining its infrastructures. The LNP needs to be innovative in finding other ways by which structures that are being built can be kept in good shape long after external funding ends. One of the ways is to design the training programme in such a way that it creates the opportunity for trainees to acquire and specialise in technical skills that can be placed at the disposal of the LNP in the maintenance of its property. It is also important to develop a maintenance strategy and policy.
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noted for action.
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
GOL | No due date | No deadline established |
8. Recommendation: Develop a plan to generate internal resources:
While the LNP continues to negotiate with the government for increased budget allocation, it is equally important that the LNP develops a plan that will enable it to generate resources that can be used internally for maintenance purposes. For instance, the LNP can provide protective services to banks for transporting money across the country and the income generated goes toward this purpose. This arrangement can be concluded with the Ministry of Finance so that the LNP has the authority to place such revenue directly into its account.
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under discussion
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
GOL | No due date | No deadline established |
9. Recommendation: Develop a plan to upgrade the NPTA to a college level:
As a result of this intervention, the NPTA has the requisite infrastructure and facilities to upgrade the status of the NPTA to a college level and begin offering a full degree in criminal justice. The programme should be designed in a way that allows individuals to have a choice to pursue the college degree or serve the country at the current standard of training at the NPTA. This will contribute immensely in raising the professional standard of the LNP and putting its officers on par with other colleges in the country.
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noted.
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
GOL | No due date | No deadline established |
10. Recommendation: Limit the dependency on external sources for funding:
After nearly ten years of external support to the LNP in terms of operational, human resource, institutional and technical capacity building interventions by different actors, the LNP needs to show greater ownership of this process. The sooner the LNP can limit its dependency on external actors for continuous support the better it will be for the institution to own the reform process. This will require sustained engagement and lobby by the leadership of the LNP and MoJ with the National Legislature to see reason for regular budgetary increment
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noted.
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
GOL | No due date | No deadline established |
11. Recommendation: For UNOPS:
Develop a system for documentation and communication:
Because UNOPS operation is project-based and staffs are retained based on resources, it is necessary to develop a system of documentation and communication so that personnel in transition can have access to decisions reached in the implementation of projects.
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noted.
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
UNOPS | No due date | No deadline established |
12. Recommendation: Do a comprehensive analysis of the project scope before signing off on the contract:
In order to avoid delays as well as the incompletion of some of the project?s deliverables it is a necessary requirement to undertake a comprehensive assessment and financial analysis of the works that are to be completed before entering into a legally binding contract that requires specific performance
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noted.
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
UNOPS | No due date | No deadline established |
13. Recommendation: For MoJ: Given that the government has allocated some funds in the 2013-2014 budget of the LNP for maintenance, it is critical that the MoJ commissions regular audits to be done by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) to assess the extent to which funds allocated for maintenance purposes are utilized for those purposes.
Management Response: [Added: 2014/04/06] [Last Updated: 2014/04/06]
Noted.
Key Actions:
| Key Action | Responsible | DueDate | Status | Comments | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noted.
[Added: 2014/04/06] |
GOL/LNP | No due date | No deadline established |