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(4) The Livelihood Development Programme (LDP) will emphasize a needs based community approach that fosters values such as social cohesion and reciprocity. The participatory needs analysis (PNA) in identifying projects and needs involves the active participation of the community in identifying, planning, implementing and monitoring subprojects. This inclusive approach is further strengthened by the focus on collective goods, such as community markets, roads and irrigation schemes. Entrepreneurship training, business plan and marketing development, book-keeping and management training will be incorporated into community-managed projects to strengthen the local ownership and governance of the project. Further, inclusion of experience sharing exchange visits is expected to strengthen the understanding and tolerance of different communities. Promotion of sports and other recreational exchanges within and between communities will strengthen team work and friendship between individuals, as well as lower tensions and stress of the people living in the conflict environment. The LDP will also place a strong emphasis on women beneficiaries. The identification of needs will be based on gender disaggregated data in order to identify and support female beneficiaries. The creation of traditional and alternative livelihood activities, the rehabilitation of community infrastructure and the involvement of communities in related construction activities; and the provision of skills training and other capacity-building support, will each be designed and developed to ensure the participation, involvement and empowerment of women in these communities. 7. IMPLEMENTATION MODALITY The project will be directly executed by UNDP as an integral part of the Transition Recovery Programme, in accordance with the rules and regulations of UNDP and implemented in coordination with the Government of Sri Lanka (including the District and Divisional Secretaries) and other local partners. Sub-project ideas are generated from identified community priorities and needs and translated into district-wide work plans, with the input of the District Review Board, comprising of government and nongovernment stakeholders. Where possible, the Japanese funded LDP will link with other projects under the Transition Recovery Programme, to increase synergies and linkages while addressing a wider range of recovery and development priorities. The project will be implemented by the Colombo based Programme Management Unit (PMU) and UNDP field offices located in the districts of Mannar, Vavunya, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and Ampara. The strong presence in the field enables the Programme to provide quick impact and demand-driven support responding to the specific needs of communities. All Field Offices are well equipped and staffed with technical and administrative personnel to cater to the implementation needs of projects. 8. MONITORING AND EVALUATION Project monitoring will be carried out at three levels. After the sub-projects are designed and approved by the District Review Board (DRB), an implementing partner (s) is selected who will implement the particular component. The implementing partner takes part of the responsibility for progress monitoring and submits a monthly progress update to the field office. 4
UNDP Field Offices monitor implementing partners at the field level, ensuring that problems are identified and rectified immediately. To ensure the technical quality, sustainability and direction of programme activities, the technical departments of the GA’s office and other local authorities, especially the District Review Board, are also closely involved in the monitoring process. PMU also conducts field missions to the field to monitor and evaluate the progress. In addition to regular project review of implementing activities in accordance with the UNDP Monitoring and Evaluation Guidelines, it is planned to conduct a comprehensive mid-term and/or final evaluation of the Transition Recovery Programme (TRP) including donor-funded projects under the overall umbrella of TRP. 9. PARTNERSHIPS The proposed LDP will be linked to existing JICA projects, namely the Mannar District Rehabilitation and Reconstruction through Community Approach (MANRECAP), Agriculture and Rural Development for Rehabilitation and Reconstruction through Community Approach (TRINCAP) in Tricomalee, In-country Training on Animal Husbandry in North and East Province, and Tsunami and Conflict Affected Communities Upliftment Project (T-CUP) in Tricomalee, as well as UNDP Transition Recovery Programme interventions in the North and East, with a view to providing additional value and maximizing the impact of the funds provided by the donor under LDP. Further, the livelihood improvement initiative under LDP will be complemented by the provision of critical infrastructure that is financed through other Transition Recovery Programme projects. Working closely with UN agencies, International Financial Institutions and other actors, the LDP will compliment and contribute to the overall recovery effort by addressing assistance gaps and working with under-supported communities. Ongoing sectoral coordination meetings at the district level, particularly Livelihood Recovery which UNDP chairs, will be the chief means to ensure effective synergies among actors. Other sectoral focal points, such as FAO for fisheries, will be closely consulted throughout the planning and implementation stages to avoid duplication and maximize the impact of the assistance. The District Review Board (DRB), comprised of representatives of UNDP, CBOs, NGOs and representative of the NGO Consortium, relevant departments, local co-operatives, and chaired by the GA in each district, is the primary mechanism for coordination among local partners. The DRB prioritizes and assesses sub-project proposals, making recommendations for revisions as required. This strong consultation mechanism at the district level ensures complementarity, local ownership and coordination of activities within the district. 10. FUTURE SUSTAINABILITY The people centered community-based approach of the UNDP Transition Recovery Programme aims to empower the communities in the conflict affected areas to achieve sustainable livelihood improvements. To ensure sustainability, the proposed LDP seeks to increase the sense of ownership by involving the communities in the identification of priorities, implementation and monitoring. 5
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