Municipal Finance And Capacity Building (MFCB) Programme Progress- April 2023

Submitted by admin on 5 June 2023

Municipal Finance and Capacity Building (MFCB) Programme

Programme Status

Last Update: Jun 5, 2023 Time elapsed: 110%
Start Date: 1 Feb 2019 Completion date: 31 January 2023 (Extended to 31 Jan 2024)
Total Activities: 49 Completed Activities: 22 (Process=11; Task=11)

Output level Progress status

A. Physical Progress

Progress Status Previous Progress % Current Progress % Completed Activities
Output1: Enhanced capacity of municipalities to develop/ update long term strategic plan 57 64
1.1.1 Inception workshop
1.1.5 Training and preparation of Medium Term Expenditure framework (Plan) for the municipality
1.1.7 Prepare Revenue Improvement Action Plan (RIAP)
1.1.8 Procurement and Contract Management Training
1.1.10 Prepare ICT based Guidelines and procedure document for IPT/Business Tax and House Rent Tax
1.1.12 Conduct seminars/workshops for advocating climate resilient and sustainable urban infrastructures
1.1.13 Organize workshops to prepare civic education materials on disaster risk reduction for CBOs
1.2.2 Support pilot municipalities in designing and implementing street addressing system and house numbering system
Output2: Enhanced Capacity of municipalities to develop investment pipeline for improved urban infrastructure and services 34 42
2.1.2 Conduct pre-feasibility study for potential investments
Output3: Enhanced Capacity of municipalities to develop investment pipeline for improved urban infrastructure and services 65 69
3.1.1 Training on Participatory planning and budgetting process
3.2.1 Support municipalities to prepare communication strategy for citizen engagement and public accountability in municipal services and taxation
3.2.2 Support mechanism to disclose key information in the municipality website in accordance with Right to Information Act
3.2.4 Prepare common Grievance handling policy and operation manual for municipality
Output4: Enhanced Capacity of municipalities to develop investment pipeline for improved urban infrastructure and services 51 53  
4.1.2 Conduct Study on gap analysis between best practices of other relevant municipal development banks and TDF
4.1.4 Strengthen database and M/E system of TDF
4.1.5 Preparation of TDF appraisal guidelines
4.1.7 Provincial workshop conducted in 7 provinces on TDF’s Business Products, Services and application procedures tec.
4.2.1 Support for preparation of Municipal Investment Facility guidelines including revision of existing common loan and grants policy (Infrastructure Financing Guideline 01)
4.2.2 Develop loan recovery policy and guidelines for TDF
4.2.4 Develop Potential Impact Investment Concept Notes (related to climate resilient urban infrastructure) for implementation
4.3.2 Develop PPP financing policy, manual/guidelines for TDF
4.4 Conduct Impact Assessment of sector wise projects supported by TDF (Water Supply, Bus Park and Commercial Complex) including TDF’s contribution to the national economy
Average Physical progress, % as of May 2023 52 57  

MFCB Activities Progress Status

Ref Description Implementation Status Previous Progress Current Progress Plan
1 Output1: Enhanced capacity of municipalities to develop/ update long term strategic plan
1.1 Prepare long term strategic plans        
1.1.1 Inception workshop Complete 100 100  
1.1.2 Support for preparation and review of municipal Strategic Plan and Profilling 9-IUDPs with projects and 9-DEDs reviewed; extracted and recommended 7 bankable projects 60 60 Review and report findings- from more 8 IUDPs
1.1.3 Support for preparation of common LED Strategy for municipalities Document complete for procurement-ToR complete      
1.1.4 Municipal Financing Strategy Developed Inception report received 25 25 Follow up consultant
1.1.5 Training and Preparation of Medium Term Expenditure Plan for the Municipality MTEP final plan submitted 100 100  
1.1.6 Training and Preparation of Capital Investment Plan and Asset Management Plan Inception report received for CIP; 10 Asset Mgt Plan complete 25 58 Finalize
1.1.7 Prepare Revenue Improvement Action Plan (RIAP) Complete 100 100  
1.1.8 Procurement and Contract Management Training Complete 100 100  
1.1.9 Support Preparation of Procurement Plans   0 0 Plan and expedite
1.1.10 Prepare ICT based Guidelines and procedure document for IPT/Business Tax and House Rent Tax Complete 100 100 Follow up consultants
1.1.11 Introduce e-building permit system        
1.1.12 Conduct seminars/workshops for advocating climate resilient and sustainable urban infrastructures Complete 100 100  
1.1.13 Organize workshops to prepare civic education materials on disaster risk reduction for CBOs Complete 100 100  
1.1.14 Organize workshop for advocating/dissemination of Asset Management Plan        
1.2 Initiate Piloting for Strengthening ICT-based OSR and Service delivery (in 4 pilot municipalities)        
1.2.1 Support Selected pilot municipalities in automation of financial reporting including expenditure tracking system Consultant mobilized 25 25  
1.2.2 Support pilot municipalities in designing and implementing street addressing system and house numbering system Final report review process 100 100  
1.2.3 Support to establish database of key taxes and service delivery in selected pilot municipalities Support ICT-based municipal service delivery Field report received; to be presented 25 25  
1.2.4 Introduce e-building permit system Field report received. 25 25  
1.2.6 Conduct advanced ICT Training to key officials of selected pilot municipalities for implementation of integration of revenue and service delivery Concept Note prepared: Training is related to 1.2.3 & 1.2.5 5 5 Finalize concept for the training
      62 64  
2 Output2: Enhanced Capacity of municipalities to develop investment pipeline for improved urban infrastructure and services
2.1 Support Project Development        
2.1.1 Training and support on project development, including checklist, screening and prioritization of potential projects Concept note prepared 15 15 related to strengthen TDF appraisal system- (4.1.5)
2.1.2 Conduct pre-feasibility study for potential investments 16 projects have been selected for DPR study 100 100  
2.1.3 Prepare Detailed Project Reports for bankable investment projects Pkg 1&3: Inception Report; Pkg 2 Field report received 28 28  
           
           
      34 42  
3 Output3: Strengthened public accountability and citizens participation through improved expenditure tracking, management systems and citizen engagement processes of municipalities
3.1 Conduct Training and awareness raising on participatory planning        
3.1.1 Training on Participatory planning and budgeting process Complete 100 100  
3.1.2 Workshop on GESI mainstreaming strategy in operation of programme and projects at local level   0 0 Plan Workshop with sufficient preparations
3.2 Develop local dialogue and communication strategy for citizen engagement and public accountability in municipal services and taxation        
3.2.1 Support municipalities to prepare communication strategy for citizen engagement and public accountability in municipal services and taxation Complete 100 100  
3.2.2 Support mechanism to disclose key information in the municipality website in accordance with Right to Information Act Complete 10 100 study 15 municipal webite
3.2.3 Support to ensure public hearing are conducted Public hearing-Notes collected from concerned municipalities (f.y. 2078/79); Checklist developed for fy 2079/80 80 80 Support at least one public hearing in the municipality
3.2.4 Prepare common Grievance handling policy and operation manual for municipality Complete 100 100  
3.2.5 Support CSO capacity for demand of services   0 0 Prepare concept note and organize one day training to municipalities
      55.71 68.57  
4 Output4: Enhanced capacity of TDF for establishing and operationalizing investment facility mechanisms (Municipal Investment Facility and Impact Investment Facility), including PPP projects
4.1 Support actions on non-grant financing products        
4.1.1 Conduct Credit Rating Assessment of TDF ToR Finalized 15 15  
4.1.2 Conduct Study on gap analysis between best practices of other relevant municipal development banks and TDF Final report received 100 100  
4.1.3 Strengthen TDF’s online municipal project finance application system Detailed analysis of finance application system of TDF with recommendation completed 25 90  
4.1.4 Strengthen database and M/E system of TDF System developed; tested and implemented 100 100  
4.1.5 Preparation of TDF’s Appraisal Guidelines Final report received 100 100  
4.1.6 Preparation of DPR of model green building Draft report submitted 65 65 Follow up consultant
4.1.7 Povincial workshop conducted in 7 provinces on TDF’s Business Products, Services and application procedures tec. Completed in 7 provinces; supplementary workhop planned to conduct in March and April 100 100  
4.1.8 Support the preparatory works for bond issuance strategy and guidelines   0 0 Sr. Banker will workout while on board
4.1.9 Conduct Market Study for bond issuence   0 0 Sr. Banker will workout while on board
4.1.10 Preparation of TDF Appraisal System based on Appraisal Manual        
4.2 Support Municipal Investment and Impact Investment Facility Systems and Procedures        
4.2.1 Support for preparation of Municipal Investment Facility guidelines including revision of existing common loan and grants policy (Infratructure Financing Guideline 01) Complete 100 100  
4.2.2 Develop loan recovery policy and guidelines for TDF Complete 100 100  
4.2.3 Develop Impact Investment Strategy and Operation systems Consultant mobilized 15 25 Follow up consultant
4.2.4 Develop Potential Impact Investment Concept Notes (related to climate resilient urban infrastructure) for implementation Complete 100 100  
4.2.5 Develop feasibility studies and DPRs for climate resilient urban infrastructure (compatible to GCF standard) EoI evaluation complete; TOR under preparation 3 projects 15 15 Proceed for RFP with revisiting ToR
4.2.6 Support advocacy and policy intervention on various related thematic areas including energy efficiency investments TOR finalized 5 5 NEEP regular program-energy audit
4.2.7 Conduct workshops and conferences on lessons learned from the MFCB pertaining to municipal finance   0 0 Draft concept note, and discussion models
4.2.8 Conduct Municipal Infrastructure Investment Summit        
4.3 Support TDF capacity to finance PPP projects        
4.3.1 Conduct workshop and initiation of PPP for high impact projects Workshop preparation completed 20 20 Conduct PPP initiation of PPP for high impact projects
4.3.2 Develop PPP financing policy, manual/guidelines for TDF Complete 100 100  
4.4 Conduct Impact Assessment of sector wise projects supported by TDF (Water Supply, Bus Park and Commercial Complex) including TDF’s contribution to the national economy Final Report received 100 100  
4.5 Conduct Study on TDF’s role, opportunities and challenges in the changed federal context Consultant mobilized 20 20 Follow up consultant
4.6 Conduct Twinning Programme with an International Agency working on municipal infrastructure financing institution, such as Netherlands Municipal Bank (BNG) and Exposure Visits 18 personnel for Capacity Development   0 0  
4.7 Conduct workshop on TDF restructuring strategy and way forward with different donors     0  
      51 53  
Average Progress, % 52 57  

B. Financial Progress

Reporting Date: January 2023

Budget Heading Budget
(NPR)		 Expense-Year 1 Expense-Year 2 Expense-Year 3 Expense-Year 4 Total Cost
( NPR )1		 Balance Budget
 1. Human Resources      24,869,794                              –                              –              3,462,852              3,738,544       7,201,396      17,668,398
 2. Travel        6,478,657                              –                              –                  275,264              1,109,280       1,384,544        5,094,113
 3. Equipment and supplies      48,528,892              7,637,487              2,460,050                  616,344                              –     10,713,881      37,815,011
 4. Local office        7,142,156                              –                  333,276              1,499,348              1,972,855       3,805,479        3,336,677
 5. Other costs, services    119,606,639              1,308,279                  212,468              5,590,688              6,922,126     14,033,562    105,573,077
 6. Other      57,548,633                              –              1,156,434            10,298,247            18,355,707     29,810,388      27,738,245
 Total    264,174,771              8,945,765              4,162,228            21,742,744            32,098,512     66,949,250    197,225,522

 

 

Outputwise Financial Progress

Output wise budget Budget
(NPR)		 Expense-Year 1 Expense-Year 2 Expense-Year 3 Expense-Year 4 Total Cost
( NPR )1
 Output 1 53,375,256 997,133 – 65,900 3,342,871 4,405,904
 Output 2 48,000,000 – – –   –
 Output 3 2,556,989 – – – 1,239,531 1,239,531
 Output 4 45,689,600 – – 5,193,254 1,831,512 7,024,765
 Total 149,621,845 997,133 – 5,259,154 6,413,913 12,670,200


C. Next Month Plan

Major task and process oriented activities have been planned for the next month:

Output1:           (1.1.2) Review of 4 Strategic Plans and extract bankable projects for TDF; collect IUDPs at least 6 from DUDBC

Output2:           Complete procurement process of task oriented activities. Follow up consultants for timely completion of tasks and ensure output quality

Output3:           Complete procurement process of task oriented activities. Follow up consultants for timely completion of tasks and ensure output quality

Output4:           Complete procurement process of task oriented activities. Follow up consultants for timely completion of tasks and ensure output quality

Others:             Finalize a programme implementation sharing workshop on status of MFB for newly elected municipal representatives in Sudurpaschim province. Follow up of ongoing contract packages of task oriented activities

D. Issues and Challenges 

  • The contract management for task oriented activities are to be improved significantly with duly follow up of contract administration.
  • The remaining activities related to bond issuance require bond specialist, however the expert is absent and not on board.
  • To proceed time taking consulting tasks, for example, preparation of DPRs for bankable and urban regeneration project are just started and could take sufficient time to be completed.
  • Some major process oriented activities are substantially pending due to the absence of Experts, who were supposed to be hired.
  • Recruitment of vacant Experts’ positions

 

Project Title
Municipal Finance And Capacity Building (MFCB) Program
Is this Project Updates ?
Yes