Policy Framework. The ICT Policy Framework and related documents (including the Acceptable Use Policy) establish the minimum obligations incumbent upon all Board Members who have access to WA health system computing/mobile device resources or BYOD resources, including but not limited to e-mail and the internet. This Agreement should be read in conjunction with the relevant sections of the ICT Policy Framework.
Policy Framework. 21. The broad policy reform framework for urban infrastructure development in India is laid out by the flagship program of the Government of India: Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). JNNURM consists of both mandatory and optional reforms at state and urban local body level. The Facility will enable the implementation of relevant JNNURM reforms within the constraints of a financial intermediary.
Policy Framework. 3.1. The proposed decision is in line with the Kent Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy (KJMWMS), to which KCC is a signatory. The KJMWMS commits all councils in Kent to work collaboratively to maximise recycling and reduce waste to landfill.
Policy Framework. The policy framework means the following plans and strategies4:- • Annual Library Plan • Best Value Performance Plan • Children’s Service Plan • Community Care Plan • Community Strategy • Crime and Disorder Reduction Strategy • Plans and strategies which comprise the Development Plan (UDP) • Early Years Development Plan • Education Development Plan • Licensing Statement • Local Transport Plan • Youth Justice Plan • Neighbourhood Renewal Strategy5 • School Organisation Plan5 • Policy on area forums5
Policy Framework. 14. In order to create the sustainable environment for ADB’s physical investment in to water supply, sewerage and SWM, it is necessary for the four towns, in collaboration with the state government of Bihar, to undertake following a set of reform action, as recommended under the Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx National Urban Renewal Mission:
(i) Formulation and adoption of a policy on user charges;
(ii) Establishing a proper target of subsidy;
(iii) Establishment of an administrative advisory body for recommending user charge structure;
(iv) Migration to double entry accrual-based accounting system;
(v) Establishment of accounts dedicated water supply and sewerage operations;
(vi) Installation and training on billing software to initiate user charging;
(vii) An increase in the O&M staff number for optimum operations; and
(viii) Acquisition of higher skills amongst the O&M staff of the ULBs. The urban finance governance and service delivery improvement action plan is summarized in Table 10. 0 month (Baseline) The implementing agency issues bid notifications. ULB submits an application to state government for assistance. By 18th month (1 year and 6 months) The implementing agency awards the major works State government drafts a policy on user charges and target subsidy on water supply and sewerage operations. State government prepares a plan and draft rules on administrative advisory body for recommending user charge structure. State government drafts specifications for billing software to initiate user charging. Consultants draft the rules on penal actions for non-payers. State government organizes public consultation on user charges. The ULB accepts the cost of optimum water supply and sewerage operations. ULBs complete migration to double entry accrual-based accounting system for water supply and sewerage operations. State government reviews the laws, rules and regulation in Bihar and the ULB and identify the necessary legal modifications for implementation of ring fencing. State government prepares a baseline report on the water supply and sewerage operations to be ring fenced. By 30th month (2 years and 6 months) The contractor prepares engineering designs, and the implementing agency approves the engineering designs. State government continues to organize public consultation on user charges. State government adopts rules on establishing an advisory body for recommending user charge structures. State government assists the ULB in maintaining double entry accrual-based...
Policy Framework. 10. The Government of IMAR established a lead group to plan, coordinate, and strengthen collaboration with Mongolia and other CAREC countries under existing 5-year and cooperation plans. Policies have been set and reforms designed to make crossing the IMAR–Mongolia border more efficient and enhance the business environment at BCP ports.6 These policies aim to reduce the number of permits and documentation needed to process exports and imports and institute online applications and approvals, among other goals. Customs is to be integrated with sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and joint customs inspection with Mongolia will be upgraded through electronic transmission of export–import goods lists. One-stop customs processes are to be used to ensure that businesses receive timely inspection results. The policies aim to pilot public–private partnerships for improving border services by 2026, and call for enhancing the government’s poverty reduction program by partnering with agricultural leading enterprises (ALEs) and improving medical services by strengthening hospitals in border zones. The polices also require acceleration of plans to create a shared cross-border ECZ in the area, centered around the region’s busiest BCP, linking Erenhot in IMAR to the Zamyn-Uud ECZ in Mongolia.
11. Mongolia, on its part, is also a strong proponent of RCI, and active participant in RCI initiatives including CAREC. Since 2012, a key focus of Mongolia’s RCI strategy is to strengthen
Policy Framework. 11. The Government has adopted a challenging vision to meet Millennium Development Goals of reducing poverty and extending urban water supplies to 100% of the population and rural supplies to 89 % of the population by 2010. These targets are ambitious and it is unlikely they will be fully achieved in the given timeframe. However, the targets are progressive and with ADB assistance, major progress is proposed to introduce reforms and projects to address the challenges explained above. These proposals support and align with Government policy and the Road Map focuses on delivering improved WSS to the people of Uzbekistan by: • Undertaking institutional reorganization and strengthening operational management by either incentives based contracts, outsourcing or PPP contracts • Preparing technical, financial and institutional studies following modern norms in preparation of subproject appraisal reports • Making sustainable and cost effective investments in physical infrastructure
12. The reforms will be tracked through the initial subprojects in the first tranche that will benefit consumers in the participating cities and towns. The early results will be used to provide feedback for future models that could be adopted elsewhere in Uzbekistan and in subsequent tranches of the MFF. The Government recognizes that investments alone will not stem the deterioration of water supply and sanitation assets and systems. The Government will need to adjust existing laws and regulations to build accountability and incentives for the vodokanals. This will include; (i) increase in tariffs commensurate with the cost of water supply, (ii) introduction of performance based service contracts and development of public private partnership (PPP), (iii) strengthening of vodokanals technically and financially based on market principles, (iv) exempting vodokanals from rigid state mandatory norms and standard designs that are in conflict with the need for flexibility and innovation to improve management and operation, and (v) incorporate environmental protection.
13. The institutional strengthening component of the MFF will not only assist UCSA to implement the MFF but will also strengthen the IRTMs and the vodokanals to help them become autonomous, financially stable and independent on a sustainable basis. The project management facility (PMF) incorporates a number of initiatives towards this end; (i) evaluate the possibility, and advantages of, aggregating the vodokanals to gain economy...
Policy Framework. 12. The national transport policy framework presented in the Transport Sector Strategy, and as amended by subsequent refinements, outlines the principles and vision of the transport sector through a holistic approach. Collectively, the strategy and program form the basis for further policy making and reform for all modes of transportation under a unified sector-based approach.
Policy Framework. 12. The policy and legal framework for the sector is relatively strong, in particular with the issue of two key Decrees by Viet Nam - detailing a vision, targets and implementation measures under the following: (i) Decree 117/2007/ND-CP transforming the water from a social to a commercial commodity, requiring water supply tariffs to be set to full cost recovery with a reasonable profit; equitization of the water companies with the establishment of a service contract with the shareholders for accountability in the service delivery; and (ii) Decree 88/2007/ND-CP requiring wastewater to be charged through a surcharge of the water tariff, at a minimum of 10% in order to achieve cost recovery of the operation and maintenance costs, with subsidized capital investment.
13. Government targets for the water supply sector, as recorded in the Orientation Plan for urban water supply to 2025, are ambitious, in particular for NRW to be reduced to 25% by 2015, 18% by 2020 and 15% by 2025 from the current average of 40%.
14. The Strategic Vision of the Road Map is to improve the availability, quality, reliability, and sustainability of Water distribution services in urban and peri-urban areas as well as settlements surrounding their borders. The Road Map will comprehensively address the objectives of the following key strategic documents: (i) the ongoing Country Partnership Strategy (CPS); and (ii) the SEDPs for both 2005/2010 and 2011/2015.
15. The VWSIP will: i) increase distribution capacity to benefit new and existing households, including poor households with access to piped water supply for the first time; (ii) strengthen operational management through a comprehensive information and communication technology program; (iii) support climate change action plans; and (iv) reduce NRW.
Policy Framework. 13. The Investment Program will contribute to the four pillars of the road sector, as illustrated below.
