How to design and implement a drinking and driving programme pdf ...
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When formulating budgets, the following actions are recommended:<br />
• estimating the funds available for the duration of the <strong>programme</strong> <strong>and</strong> specific<br />
activities;<br />
• setting priorities, with activities phased if necessary <strong>to</strong> ensure that priority activities<br />
receive adequate funding;<br />
• discussing with other government departments, non-profit-making organizations<br />
<strong>and</strong> private sec<strong>to</strong>r firms about similar projects already undertaken, <strong>and</strong> their costs;<br />
• estimating the likely administrative <strong>and</strong> operational expenses in <strong>implement</strong>ing the<br />
<strong>programme</strong>;<br />
• estimating the cost of moni<strong>to</strong>ring <strong>and</strong> evaluation;<br />
• planning for financial reports at regular intervals.<br />
There are two methods for costing a <strong>programme</strong>:<br />
Drinking <strong>and</strong> Driving: a road safety manual<br />
Total costs: this involves the cost for each activity, plus the allocation of human<br />
resources <strong>and</strong> equipment used in the <strong>programme</strong>. If, for example, the traffic police<br />
have cars for highway patrols that will be used <strong>to</strong> enforce drink-<strong>driving</strong> laws, then<br />
part of the cost of the police cars can be allocated <strong>to</strong> the <strong>programme</strong>.<br />
Marginal costs: this involves only costs directly related <strong>to</strong> the <strong>implement</strong>ation of the<br />
<strong>programme</strong>, including new purchases.<br />
It is estimated that road traffic injuries <strong>and</strong> death cost developing countries US$ 65<br />
billion per year (4). An effective <strong>drinking</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>driving</strong> <strong>programme</strong> that significantly<br />
reduces the number of road crashes caused by drunk-<strong>driving</strong> road users can make a<br />
major economic impact. It is essential, therefore, that the government has ownership<br />
of the <strong>programme</strong> <strong>and</strong> finances it. Table 3.3 below provides some suggestions on how<br />
this might be done.<br />
3 | <strong>How</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>design</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>implement</strong> a <strong>drinking</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>driving</strong> <strong>programme</strong><br />
Table 3.3 Possible ways <strong>to</strong> fund a <strong>drinking</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>driving</strong> <strong>programme</strong><br />
Reinvestment<br />
Sponsorship*<br />
Donor<br />
organizations<br />
Some of the money from fines for non-compliance can be reinvested in a<br />
central fund <strong>to</strong> support public education <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> help train the police <strong>to</strong> enforce<br />
the law. Similarly, funds from fuel tax, mo<strong>to</strong>rcycle licence <strong>and</strong> registration<br />
fees can be earmarked for particular purposes related <strong>to</strong> the <strong>drinking</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>driving</strong> <strong>programme</strong>.<br />
Corporate groups often sponsor activities they see as worthwhile, <strong>and</strong> they<br />
may fund specific components of the <strong>programme</strong>.<br />
Development aid agencies <strong>and</strong> other charitable organizations are possible<br />
sources for funding a <strong>drinking</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>driving</strong> <strong>programme</strong>. In a similar way, road<br />
safety organizations <strong>and</strong> educational bodies may provide funding or contribute<br />
technical expertise.<br />
* Due regard should be given <strong>to</strong> any conflict of interest which should arise.<br />
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