GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH Ministry of Water Resources Bangladesh Water Development Board Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project -Additional Financing [ADB Loan No. 3302 (SF) & GON Grant No. 0441 (EF)] Quarterly Progress Report July - September 2019 A view of Paisarhat khal in Gopalganj area, infested with water hyacinth Joint venture of October 2019 & The Netherlands Bangladesh
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GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
Ministry of Water Resources
Bangladesh Water Development Board
Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management
Project name: Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project -
Additional Financing
Project Short name: Southwest Project - Additional Financing
Project number: BC8941-100
Author(s): Robert Roostee, Md. Ataul Haq, Md. Anisul Islam
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Acknowledgement
This report has been compiled in a joint effort of the Project Management Office of BWDB and the Consultants for Institutional Support and Project Management.
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ABBREVIATIONS
ADB Asian Development Bank
ADCP Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler
ALMS Automated Land Management System
AP Affected Person
BBS Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
BoD Basis of Design
BoQ Bill of Quantities
BWDB Bangladesh Water Development Board
CBO Community Based Organizer
CDP Capacity Development Plan
CEGIS Center for Environment and Geographical Information Services
Figure 1: Index map showing the location of subproject areas
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1. THE PROJECT
1.1 Background
The southwest area of 4 million ha (27% of the country‘s total) covers the right bank of the Ganges and the Lower Meghna rivers, with a population of 28.6 million (23% of the total). The region contributes 21% of the national GDP. With its sectoral share of 36%, agriculture plays a dominant role, yet its productivity is lagging behind the national average. Paddy yields remain at 3.1 t/ha due mainly to the dominance of traditional varieties associated with the area‘s susceptibility to flooding, and slower expansion of irrigation. About 51% of the area‘s population is poor, second to the highest–the northwest–among the country‘s four main regions. As to water resources, the southwest has 78 flood controls, drainage/irrigation (FCD/I) systems covering 1.1 million ha. It has the most acute water management problems in Bangladesh. Of particular concern is water shortage due to reduced inflow into the Ganges tributaries and associated social and environmental hardships, including salinity intrusion, livelihood loss, and environmental degradation. Other challenges include (i) the flood inflow from the Ganges in the monsoon and deterioration of existing FCD/I systems, (ii) drainage congestion and sedimentation of tidal channels caused by coastal polder construction and reduced tidal swept volume, (iii) arsenic contamination (highest in the country), and (iv) vulnerability to cyclones and tidal surges. Improving water management is critically needed in this region of the country.
Infrastructure deterioration of the existing FCD/I schemes has been a chronic issue, especially for large scale schemes. A lack of users‘ ownership causes quick deterioration of structures. The absence of stakeholder participation results also in inefficient and non-pertinent planning and inefficient water uses. Managing critical water resource through an integrated and participatory approach is essential for efficient water management, the sustainability of FCD/I schemes, and improved livelihood of the vulnerable poor, including women.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has financed for participatory water management projects for small-scale schemes since 1995. They have demonstrated success on improved infrastructure performance through operationalizing beneficiary participation envisaged in the government‘s Guidelines for Participatory Water Management. The completed Southwest project successfully demonstrated that the participatory approach can improve the water resources management of large FCD/I schemes. This is the first success case for large schemes among several trials in Bangladesh. Renovation of water management infrastructure in the two targeted subproject areas has been substantially completed with satisfactory achievements of anticipated targets. In total, 116 WMOs, consisting of 102 water management groups (WMGs) and 14 higher tier water management associations (WMAs), have been organized, trained and effectively functioning in the two subproject areas. About 25,400 households are benefitted, including the socially disadvantaged groups like landless farmers and destitute women. WMOs demonstrated visible vitalization of WMO activities in agriculture, fisheries, livestock, and collective livelihood actions. Operation and maintenance (O&M) of small structures have been handed over to WMOs, after development of O&M manuals and WMOs‘ O&M capacity.
The additional financing project will expand the successful participatory water resources planning and management practices to other 9 (nine) additional subproject areas (≈84,000 ha) in the Southwest area. The details are given in Table-1.
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Table-1:Details of subproject areas
Sl. No. Name of Subproject District Gross Area (ha)
The project will strengthen the institutional capacity and sustainability of Water Management Organizations in the new subproject areas by applying knowledge and experience acquired in implementation of the two completed subproject areas in Narail and Chenchuri Beel. The existing participatory water management concept, implementation procedures, and implementation arrangements will be continued, with necessary adjustments and improvements. IWMP for 4 (four) straight forward subprojects is included under this project and will be prepared. Out of these, 2 (two) subprojects will be taken for implementation and remaining two will be kept for future implementation by GOB.
1.2 Project Location:
The Project is located in the Southwest region of Bangladesh covering the districts of Faridpur, Rajbari, Magura and Gopalganj, see Figure 2. Table-2 indicates the location of Sub-projects:
Rajbari Sadar, Baliakandi and Kalukhali, Madhukhali
7. Purulia Char Bhatpara Gopalgonj Kashiani
8. Kalidashkali-Arpara
9. Bamonkhali-Barnali
Khulna Magura & Narail
Salikha & Magura Sadar &
Narail Sadar
10. Arol Beel
11. Sunamukhi Banmander*
Jessore Jhikargacha, Chowgacha & Jesore Sadar
Sharsha
* Sunamukhi-Banmander will be replaced by a smaller subproject area, see AM October 2018.
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1.3 Objectives of the Project
The project will enhance the livelihood of the rural population by improving the productivity and sustainability of existing under-performing flood control and drainage/irrigation schemes through holistic and participatory planning, development, and management of water, and delivery of support services to address locally identified constraints on agriculture, fisheries, and livelihood development.
The project is in line with government and ADB strategies. Economic growth and poverty reduction are the main objectives of the government‘s Sixth Five-Year Plan, FY2011 – FY2015. Achieving food security is considered essential to accomplishing these objectives. Food security and agricultural productivity is also part of ADB‘s strategic priorities for 2014-2020 in the action plan of the Midterm Review of the ADB‘s strategy 2020.
Impact and outcome
The impact of the project will be enhanced economic growth and reduced poverty in rural areas of the selected districts in the southwest area of Bangladesh, aligned with the government‘s sixth Five-Year Plan, FY2011–FY2015. The outcome will be enhanced productivity and sustainability of the selected existing FCD/I systems, which contributes to increasing incomes and livelihood standards of disadvantaged groups, including women. The impact and outcome statements are unchanged for the current project under additional funding.
Output targets
The output targets for the current project will be scaled up by expanding the geographical areas from the earlier two subprojects of Narail and Chenchuri Beel to include nine additional subprojects. The targets of the additional financing outputs are summarized in the following paragraphs.
Output 1: Integrated Water Management Plans (IWMPs) will be prepared for four new subprojects, of which only two will be implemented under the project (Purulia-Charbhatpara and Bamankhali-Barnali).
The other two IWMPs (Sunamukhi-Banmander and Arol Beel) are not planned to be implemented under the project.
Each plan formulates holistic water resources management planning and safeguards assessments for the subproject, based on intensive participatory analyses of local conditions and needs.
Moreover, Feasibility Studies (FS) will be prepared in two geographical areas (Tungipara and Kotalipara) in order to address drainage congestion. Implementation is not foreseen under the present project. The deliverables for output-1 are four IWMP reports and two feasibility reports.
Output 2: Water management organizations’ capacity for sustainable water resources planning and management in the subproject areas strengthened. The additional financing will cover the formation and capacity development of Water Management Organizations (WMOs) (22 Water Management Associations (WMAs) comprising 150 Water Management Groups (WMGs) in the additional nine subproject areas, aiming at an enrollment of 70% of the households. To that effect, each subproject area will be divided into semi-independent hydrological subunits. WMAs will be formed that will manage each subunit and lower-tier WMGs. A Subunit Implementation Plan (SIP) will be prepared for each subunit. The plan will include specific requirements for renovation or construction of water management infrastructure, and capacity development and livelihood support programs for WMOs.
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The project support will be extended to training and capacity development of the existing 14 WMAs and 102 WMGs (in Narail and Chenchuri Beel) for operation of civil works, routine minor maintenance of infrastructure, preparing O&M manuals, and effectively using WMO O&M funds.
For all WMAs established under the project, the O&M responsibility for infrastructure will be shared under the Implementation Agreement signed between the SMO and WMA, and after adequate training has been given to the WMAs.
Output 3: Infrastructure facilities of flood control, drainage, and irrigation schemes in the subproject areas restored. The third output will include renovation or construction of water management infrastructure, such as gated water retention structures, flood embankments, re-excavation of drainage and/or irrigation canals, and local riverbank protection works, as specified in the SIPs.
Output 4: Institutional capacity for sustainable participatory integrated water resources planning and management strengthened. The fourth output will focus on the national institutional capacity development of BWDB for (i) efficient coordination with government departments, such as the DAE and the DOF; (ii) management and monitoring of WMO activities that will be registered with OCWM-BWDB under the new participatory water management rules of 2014, and (iii) performance monitoring and O&M of water management infrastructure by the PMO. Deliverables comprise a report on a clear setup of the Office of the Chief Water Management, an approach for auditing of WMOs, and a database for monitoring WMOs, as well as a range of trainings.
1.4 Outline of the Consultancy Services
A consulting team led by an international firm and comprising international and national experts has been engaged as the ISPMC team, in accordance with ADB‘s guideline on the Use of the Consultants. The ISPMC team will be led by an International Team Leader who will supervise the entire activities of the ISPMC, and will be in charge of the progress and the quality assurance of the ISPMC activities. Consultant will arrange their main office in Faridpur and a sub-office in Dhaka. The consulting services are expected to continue for 62 months. The services will include the following major tasks:
Task 1: Preparation of integrated water management plans (IWMPs) for four subprojects;
Task 2: Implementation support for formulation and capacity development of WMOs in nine subprojects planned for implementation under the project, and follow-up capacity development of existing WMOs in the Narail and Chenchuri Beel subprojects;
Task 3: Implementation support for rehabilitation and construction of water management infrastructure in the nine subprojects, including construction supervision and quality control; and
Task 4: Supporting institutional capacity strengthening of BWDB for participatory water resources planning and management.
The main activities under these tasks are summarized in Table-3.
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Table 3: Summary of Major Service Activities
Task Major Activities
Task 1: Preparation of IWMP for four subprojects.
(i) Preparation of IWMP for two subprojects, Purulia Char Bhatpara in Gopalganj District &Bamankhali-Barnali in Magura and Narail districts to be implemented under this additional financing project
(ii) Preparation of IWMP for two subprojects, Arol Beel & Sunamukhi-Banmander in Jessore district to be implemented by GOB under future projects.
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(iii) Study of potential drainage improvement in Tungipara & Kotalipara in Gopalganj district to be implemented by GOB under future projects.
Task 2: Implementation support for formation and capacity development of WMOs in nine subproject areas, and follow-up capacity development of existing WMOs in the Narail and Chenchuri Beel subproject areas
For nine subprojects:
(i) Support social mobilization for formulation of WMOs
(ii) Institutional capacity development of WMOs, including WMO operation, O&M of structures, agriculture, fisheries, business development, livelihood improvement, and income generation activities
(iii) SIP preparation
For Narail and Chenchuri Beel Subprojects :
(i) Follow-up institutional capacity development of WMOs
(ii) Support WMOs for operationalize the annual O&M fund collection system
Task 3: Implementation support for rehabilitation and construction of water management infrastructure in the nine subproject areas, including construction supervision and quality control
(i) Detailed design
(ii) Support for tender procedures
(iii) Preparation and update of resettlement plans
(iv) Construction supervision, including monitoring of the environment management plan and resettlement plan implementation
(v) Preparation of O&M and LCS manuals
Task 4: Supporting institutional capacity strengthening of BWDB and supporting agencies for participatory water resources planning and management
(i) Support organizing training for BWDB and line agencies,
(ii) MIS upgrading
(iii) Capacity development support for OWCM and Audit Directorate of BWDB
BWDB = Bangladesh Water Development Board, IWMP = integrated water management plans, MIS = management information system, LCS = labour contracting society, OCWM = Office of Chief Water Management, SIP = subunit implementation plan, WMO = water management organization.
The ISMPC team will support PMO for the preparation and supervision of small packages of relevant consulting/NGO services, such as the following. The first four packages will be subcontracted by the by the ISPMC, and their costs will be included in the ISPMC package under the Provisional Sums. The ISPMC will prepare detailed TOR and engage subcontractors, with prior approval of the Project Director. The last two packages will be separate contracts that will be engaged by the PMO. Costs of the last two packages will not be included in the ISPMC package, but the ISPMC team will assist PMO to prepare detailed TOR and to oversee and supervise these separate packages.
1 Sunamukhi-Banmander subproject area will be replaced by smaller area following ADB selection criteria to be
implemented under future projects.
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Resettlement plan survey and implementation,
Hydraulic data collection and studies for IWMP and subunit implementation plan (SIP) preparation,
Hydrological data collection and studies for IWMP and SIP preparation,
GIS and database development of WMOs,
Benefit monitoring and evaluations, and
MIS development and improvement including training and initial operation support.
Baseline/endline surveys are part of the benefit monitoring and evaluation (BME) consultant team, which will be a separate package from ISPMC. The ISPMC will help PMO with the preparation and engagement and supervision of the BME team.
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2. BASIC DATA
2.1 Loan/ Grant Data
ADB Loan No: 3302-BAN (SF) $ 45 million
Dutch Grant No: 0441 BAN $ 7 million
Project Title: Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project-Additional Financing
Borrower: Government of the People‘s Republic of Bangladesh
Implementing Agency: Ministry of Water Resources
Executing Agency: Bangladesh Water Development Board
2.2 Estimated Cost and Financing Plans
Cost Estimates and Financial Planning are shown in Table 4.
Table 4: Cost Estimates & financing plan ($ million)
Project Component GOB ADB GON Total
Base Cost
i. Civil Works
ii. Vehicle
iii. Consultancy services
iv. Training & Capacity Building
v. Surveys & Investigations
vi. Project Management
vii. Office Equipment
viii. Land Acquisition & Resettlement
4.02
0.51
1.02
2.03
0.07
3.56
0.15
0.36
22.49
0.99
3.72
8.45
0.27
3.13
0.28
0.37
0.00
0.00
2.87
3.71
0.18
0.00
0.00
0.00
26.51
1.50
7.61
14.18
0.52
6.70
0.43
0.74
Sub-total 11.72 39.71 6.75 58.18
Contingencies
1 Physical Contingency
2 Financing Charges During Implementation
1.77
3.52
0.00
0.25
1.77
3.77
Total in US-$ (Percent)
11.72 (18.40%)
45.00 (70.60%)
7.00 (11%)
63.72 (100)
BDT million (1 US-$= BDT 77.60, April 2015) 7858 3492 543 4821
2.3 ADB Loan Details
Amount USD 45 million
Date of approval 30 September 2015
Date of signing 13 December 2015
Effectiveness of loan 06 January 2016
Loan closing date (Revised) 31 December 2022
Elapsed loan period 45 months since loan effectiveness, out of 84 months of the total loan period, i.e. 54%. (Time elapsed since Inception is 28 months, or 47% of actual implementation time of 60 months till June 2022).
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2.4 Netherlands Grant Details
Amount: $7.0 million to assist in financing a part of the Project, on a joint basis to be administered by ADB. For grant administrative arrangement a MOU was signed between ADB and on behalf the Netherlands‖ Minister for Development Cooperation, Ambassador of the Royal Netherlands Embassy for Enhanced Project Supervision Arrangements.
Cumulative progress upto September 2019 14,589.96 3,273.15 11,316.81 (10,018.19)
2.7 Project Purpose
The status/ changes in the project purpose are summarized in Table 6.
Table-6: Changes in project purpose
Sl. No.
Aspect Change, if any
1 Status of project scope/ implementation arrangements No change
2 Likelihood that project objective will be met No change
3 Assumptions/ risk No change
4 Any adverse effects on project outcome No change
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3. IMPLEMENTATION PROGRESS
3.1 Overall progress
The consultant‘s contract was signed on 31 May 2017, and the national experts mobilized in June. The team leader and few other international experts joined in July. The Consultant submitted the Inception Report on 14 August 2017 which was followed by a workshop held on 11 September, 2017 at BWDB Conference Room. The final version of the Inception Report has been submitted on 27 September 2017, incorporating the comments received. BWDB approved the Inception Report on 6 November 2017. ADB approved verbally on 30 October 2017 and in March 2018 in writing (see Aide Memoire of Loan Review Mission, March 2018). The overall project progress as per PAM is estimated at 49.2%, see Appendix-15. The overall project progress is graphically presented in Figure-2. Financial progress achieved up to September 2019 is Tk.14,589.96 lac, i.e. 30.3 %, see Figure-3.
Figure 2: Overall project progress as per PAM
Figure 3: Planned and actual financial progress. NB: Plan has been adjusted
to reflect delayed project start-up in June 2017
Activities are ongoing related to all tasks. A summary of progress is given in Tables-7 and 8. Only a perceived lack of budget for outsourcing the feasibility studies for the Gopalganj area was flagged in the Inception Report as possible cause for delay. The progress against plans is given for each project component in the respective sections of the report.
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Table 7: Summary of project progress during the last quarter
Task Major activities Progress during the quarter
Task 1:
A. Preparation of IWMP for four subprojects.
B. Preparation of feasibility studies for two areas in Gopalganj district
(i) Preparation of IWMP for two subprojects (Purulia-Charbhatpara & Bamankhali-Barnali) is to be implemented under additional financing;
(ii) IWMP for two subprojects (Arol Beel & Sunamukhi-Banmander is to be prepared for implementation by future projects.
(iii) Feasibility Study be prepared to address drainage congestion in Tungipara and Kotalipara Upazilas of Gopalganj district
(i) The IWMP report for Bamonkhali-Barnali has been fully completed including economic analysis (in progress). It was discussed with the PMO on 3
rd
August, alonhg with the IWMP for Purulia-Charbhatpara.
(ii) Work in Sunamukhi-Banmander was stopped because the subproject area will be replaced by a smaller one – see AM2. Arol Neel is due in September 2020.
(iii) The FS-Gopalganj would comprise 3 SP areas: Tarail-Pachuria; Satlabagda; and Ramshil-Kafulabari. They cover 72,000 ha. Rajoir-Kotalipara was added later.
The FS for Tarail-Pachuria has been completed and was discussed with the Board on 27 June.
The FS for Satlabagda has also been completed.
The FS for Ramshil-Kafulabari is in progress.
Task 2:
A. WMO/SIP development in nine subproject areas, and
For nine implementation subprojects:
(i) Support of social mobilization for formation of WMOs
(ii) Institutional capacity development of
WMOs, including WMO operation, O&M of structures, agriculture, fisheries, business development, livelihood improvement, and income generation activities
(iii) SIP preparation in 9 subprojects planned for implementation consisting 22 Sub Units (WMA areas).
For implementation subprojects batch-1
(i) 111/113 EC and Subcommittees have been completed previously. WMG membership increased from 39,833 (58% female) in June to 39,928 (58% female) in September. 37% of the EC members is also female. Total capital collection is Tk 6.8 million.
(ii) All 9 SIP reports of batch-1 have een completed earlier.
For implementation subprojects batch-2
(i) 10 ECs have been established during the Quarter, bringing the total to 89/92. WMO membership increased from 24,993 in June to 27,189 (40% female) in September. (Target=39,970, 30% female). Total capital collection is 1.96 million. Mapping of new WMG boundaries is in progress.
(ii) 3 (out of 8) SIP reports have been completed in batch-2.
For implementation subprojects batch-3
(ii) Mapping of 69 new WMG boundaries is in progress in Batch-3.
(iii) Field staff will move to batch-3 areas in October 2019
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Task Major activities Progress during the quarter
B. follow-up capacity development of existing WMOs in the Narail and Chenchuri Beel subproject areas
For Narail and Chenchuri Beel subprojects:
(i) Follow-up institutional capacity development of WMOs
(ii) Support WMOs for operationalizing the annual O&M fund collection system
For existing WMOs in Narail and Chenchuri Beel subprojects
(i) Re-registration remained at 87 out of 102 WMGs.
(ii) Collection of O&M funds and Savings is progressing. The number of Collective Actions remained at 39 for fisheries, 26 for agriculture, and 16 for Income Generation, involving 8,458 participants (3525 female) in 45/102 WMOs. The profit on CAs was Tk 7.12 lac during the last quarter, whereas O&M expenditure was Tk 12,076.
A new O&M Manual has been drafted
C. Training of WMOs (i) Training and capacity building of WMOs (i) No WMO trainings were conducted during the quarter.
Task 3:
Rehabilitation and construction of water management infrastructure in the nine subproject areas
(ii) Detailed design
(iii) Support for tender procedures
(iv) Preparation and update of resettlement plans
(v) Construction supervision, including
monitoring of the environment management plan and resettlement plan implementation
(vi) Preparation of O&M and LCS manuals
(ii) Overall progress of Civil Works (including design and tendering) progressed from an estimated 44% to 46%. Physical construction works proper progressed from 40% to only 41% beacause of the rainy season.
(iii) The tendered amount increased from 56% to 61%.
(iv) The LA/RP for the alignment for Retired Embankment at Alfadanga is being implemented. Land (3.37 ha) is being acquired. DLAC has been held and Notice U/S-4 has been issued previously. Estimate for compensation has been completed and. preparation Award Book has been finished during this quarter. 55 Families affected, no structures or trees involved. Compensation is under preparation.
For re-sectioning of embankment in Kalidaskhali-Arpara subproject, no land acquisition will be required.
(v) Execution of Civil Works is ongoing in several locations. Progress and quality is being monitored.
(vi) An LCS manual drafted previously in English and Bangla. Preparation of O&M manaual has been completed as example.
Task 4:
Supporting institutional capacity strengthening of BWDB and supporting agencies for participatory water resources planning and management
(i) Training (abroad) for BWDB and line agencies,
(ii) Upgrading MIS (BWDB) and Database
(WMOs)
(iii) Capacity development support for OWCM and Audit Directorate of BWDB
(i) 62 Persons (3 female) have been trained in Environmental Management. The participants comprised staff of PMU and SMOs, SFs/ Monitors, and representatives of contractors.
(ii) Concurrence for contract award to IWM has been requested from ADB. Procurement is in progress.
(iii) The status of the draft report on staffing for OCWM and DoA remains pending.
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Task Major activities Progress during the quarter
(iv) The Committee for review of the PWMR-2014 met for the second time on 29 August.
Project Management
General project management and coordination of activities
(i) Planning & coordination of implementation of project activities
(ii) Progress reporting
(iii) Financial management and invoicing
(i) A Joint Loan Review Mission visited the project on 16-25 July.
(ii) Project implementation continues without major hurdles.
(iii) Quarterly, monthly and semi-annual progress reports have been prepared
(iv) ISPMC Invoices till May 2019 have been paid. Invoice Euro and BDT from June to August 2019 has been submitted to the PMO.
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Table-8: Summary of quarterly project progress in key figures
Item June ‘19 Sep ‘19 Remark
Overall
- Overall project progress in % as per PAM 46.7 49.2
- Cumulative financial progress in % 28.7 30.3
- Time lapsed since loan effectiveness in % 50 54
- Time lapsed since mobilization of ISPMC in % 42 47
Task-1
- IWM/ Feasibility studies completed out of 4/4 1+1 2+3
Task-2
- Number of WMGs registered (out of 274) 54 86 All in batch-1
- Number of WMGs established (out of estimated 274) 111/113+79/92 111/113 +89/92 +0/69 Increase in batch-2
- Number of Ad-hoc Committees established (out of 274) 111 +92 111 +92
- Number of SIP reports prepared (out of 22)* 9 9+3 Increase in batch-2
- Number of phase-1 WMGs re-registered (out of 102) 87/102 87/102
Task-3
- Total progress (incl. design/ tendering) of Civil Works in % 44 46
- Progress of tendering in % 56 61
- Progress of physical works in % 40 41 Rainy season
Task-4
- Number of staff trained abroad 27 27
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* NB: Total number of WMA areas/ SIPs has been increased to 23 (3 WMA/ SIP instead of 2 in BB)
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3.2 Task-1: IWMPs and FSs for Additional Sub-project Areas
The activities planned under task-1 are given in Figure 4 for easy reference, see overleaf.
Output
1. The project will prepare IWMPs for 4 additional FCD/I schemes covering about 45,000 ha. When feasible, two schemes (Purulia-Charbhatpara and Bamankhali-Barnali) will be implemented under the current project.
Status before this quarter
The IWMP study of Puruli-Charbhatpara was completed, and the IWMP study of Bamankhali-Barnali was nearing completion.
Progress during the quarter
The IWMP study of Bamankhali-Barnali has been completed during the reporting period.
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Figure 4: Planning of IWMP study as per Updated Work Plan
Task-1
IWMP & FS preparationJ F M A M J J A S O N D
1 WL records/ contour maps BWDB Completed for PC and for BB. ArB in progress
2 Reconnaisance survey (ISPMC) Completed
3 Topographical survey of khals & embankments Completed for PC, BB and ArB
4 Maps (water infrastructure/ contours/ inundation) Completed for PC and BB, pending for ArB
5 WMA/ WMG delineation Completed for PC and BB
6 Household survey - Outsourced Completed and processed for PC, BB and ArB
7 PRRA Completed for PC and BB
8 Water management analysis Completed for PC and BB
9 Hydrological design Combined with above
10 Cost estimates of Civil Works Completed
11 Design of Civil Works In progress
12 Agricultural analysis Completed for PC, and BB
13 Fishereries analysis Completed for PC and BB
14 Value chain analysis Not required
15 Income generating analysis Completed for PC and BB
16 IEA/ EMP analysis Completed for PC, and BB
17 Land Acquisition/ Resettlement - if required Not required
18 O&M arrangements Completed for PC and BB
19 Draft IWMP report by Planning Engineer* Completed for PC and BB
20 Public Hearing
21 Finalize IWMP
22 IWMP Report R Finalized during this quarter
23 Approval IWMP by JMC & DLIAPEC A
Status/ Main progress during the quarter2019
Purulia-Charbatpara/ Bamankhali-Barnali
Adv ance w ork for Arol Beel (+ Sunamukhi)
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2. Two IWMPs are to be prepared without implementation under the current project. They pertain to Arol Beel and Sunamukhi-Banmander (to be replaced) subproject areas and can serve as the basis of a future investment program for improved performance of water management infrastructure in the southwest region.
Status before this quarter
Advance-work was initiated for the household survey, topographical survey of water infrastructure, installation of beel water gauges. The beel water level has been monitored in Arol Beel during monsoon 2018 and is being monitored during the monsoon of 2019. The household survey has been completed in Arol Beel and the results have been digitized. The topographical survey (longitudinal and cross sections) of khals has been completed during the previous quarter. The results are used for design of khal re-excavation.
The activities in Sunamukhi-Banmander had been put on hold after it was found to be too large (48,000 ha instead of 9,000 ha as stated in the PAM) and will be replaced, see AM2.2
Progress during the quarter
The IWMP of Arol Beel and Sunamukhi-Banmander were not pursued during the reporting period, see Observations.. The status of preparation of IWMP reports is summarized in Table-9.
Table 9: Status of IWMP preparation
SPA Hydrology Infr.
Rehab
O&M Agric. Fish Socio. Env. Econ. Compilation of report
PC
BB
AB Planned for next batch; Topo survey and HHS completed
SB Planned for next batch: To be replaced, see Aide Memoir ADB-2
3. Two Feasibility studies are planned for Tungipara and Kotalipara Upazilas of Gopalganj district. These will be outsourced, and ISPMC will prepare the TOR.
Satus before this quarter
A draft TOR and cost estimate were prepared/ updated for outsourcing of the study. Further scoping of the work was deemed necessary and to that effect some advance studies have been initiated. Satellite imagery was procured for the entire (hydrological) study area of 100,000 ha. Ground Control Points were established and levelled-in for fixing the elevation of the DTM. A household survey was carried-out (10% sample), and the results have been digitized. Beel gauges were installed and monitored for pre-project water levels in 2018.
It was decided that ISPMC would execute the feasibility study with a dedicated team, and a Team Leader was mobilized.
2 According the the selection criteria, the subproject area shall not exceed 14,000 ha.
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Figure 5: Overview of subproject areas of FS-Gopalganj
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An Inception Report for the feasibility study has been prepared and submitted. An Inception Workshop was held on 25 March 2019, which approved the work plan with some minor changes. Three subproject areas are distinguished: Tarail-Pachuria (TP); Satlabagda (SB); Ramshil-Kafulabari (RK), as shown in Figure 5.
The FS for TP has been completed, comprising 6 WMAs and 64 WMGs in an estimated area of 21,606 ha. It was discussed with DG on 27 June. The FS was endorsed with the observation that an additional study shall be done into restoration of Pachuria khal. It was further suggested to prepare a FS for Rajoir-Kotalipara.
Progress during the quarter
The Feasibility Study of Satlabagda and Ramshil-Kafulabari have been completed.
The work on Pachuria khal, Kajulia Beel and Rajoir-Kotalipara has been taken-up.
The status of the Feasibility Study is given in Table-10, see Observations.
Table 10: Status of Feasibility Study Gopalganj and remaining work
SPA Hydr Infr.
Rehab
IWM O&M WMO Agric. Fish Socio Env. Econ. Report
Tarail P
Satla B
Ramshil
Rajoir* NR** NR NR
P- khal NR R/E*** NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR
Main
drain Out-
source? R/E NR NR NR NR NR NR NR NR
* Rajoir-Kotalipara is an existing/ ongoing project
** NR = Not Required
*** R/E = Re-excavation of khal
3.3 Task-2: WMO and SIP development
Task-2A: WMO/ SIP development in new implementation areas
Outputs
Water Management Organisations will be established in the seven implementation areas of the project: Beel Sukunia, Kandor-Daduria Beel, Alfadanga-Boalmari, Chatler-Fakurhat, Kalidaskhali-Arpara, and Horai River. They will be involved in the formulation of Subunit Implementation Plans, which is part and parcel of the WMO development strategy: the so-called Southwest Model in one-go. The work plan is presented in Figure 6, see next page.
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Figure 6: (Updated) Work Plan for WMO/ SIP development in batch-2 area
TASK-2
WMO & SIP Development
J F M A M J J A S O N D
1 Mobilization of SF, CF, CBOs and information campaign Completed earlier
2 Consensus on WMG boundaries Completed earlier
3 Maps of WMG boundaries, land classes, WLs Completed for batch-1 and batch-2
4 Baseline inventory Completed for batch-1, in progress for batch-2
5 Participatory walk-through In progress intermittently
6 Identify collective entry-point activities In progress continuously
7 Foundation and Ad-hoc Committee and starting Enrollment (> 70%) 88 /92 Com's formed. Enrolment 67% of total target batch-2
8 Joint Management Committee
9 Problem analysis (water, agric, fish, etc) Mostly completed
Drafting 8 SIP reports batch-2 HR1+2+3+4, BS2, AB1, KA3+4 3 SIPs completed (HR1-3), other 5 SIPs in progress
10 WMG Election and registration with OCWM 88/92 Ecs formed in batch-2. Registration in progress
11 Formation of subcommittees (Agric, Fish, G/L, O&M, VC) All 111 WMGs in batch-1 have their Subcommittees
12 Intervention matrix and collective actions Mostly completed in batch-213
13 WMA Election and registration with OCWM In progress
14 O&M arrangements O&M plan is included in SIP reports
15 Approval of SIPs by WMA & WMGs
16 Approval of SIPs by JMC & DLIAPEC
17 Signing Implementation Agreement IA IA
18 Performance assessing and target setting PPATS has been introduced and continues
a = approval for works on primary infrastructure Reconfirmation of approval for CWs has been given
Status/ Main progress during the quarter
9 WMAs batch-1 (AB2+3, BS1, DK3, CF1+2+3, KA1+2)
2019
8 WMAs batch-2 (HR1+2+3+4, BS2, AB1, KA3+4)
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Status before this quarter
Batch-1 comprises six subproject areas with nine subunits (=WMA areas) and 113 WMGs, see Table-11.
Table11: WMOs in batch-1
Nr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
WMA AB2 AB3 BS1 CF1 CF2 CF3 DK3 KA1 KA2
# WMGs 13 13 25 16 12 10 5 9 10
27 Union-level meetings have been held and 27 Foundation Committees have been formed.
111 out of 113 WMGs of batch-1 have elected their Executive Committees and Subcommittees for Agriculture, Fisheries, O&M, G&L, and Accounts. The TORs for the Subcommittees have been drafted in English and Bangla.
Total membership of batch-1 WMGs reached 39,833 (of whom 23,077 female = 57.9%)
Household surveys have been completed and data have been computerised for interpretation, and were used in SIP preparation. All 9 SIP reports of batch-1 have been completed.
Training modules have been developed for agriculture, fisheries and livelihood.
Batch-2 comprises four Subproject areas, eight WMAs with 92 WMGs, see Table-12. Delineation has been completed in the field and mapping of the new boundaries for batch-2 is in progress. Formation of WMGs is in progress.
Table12: WMOs in batch2
Nr. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
WMA AB1 BS2 HR1 HR2 HR3 HR4 KA3 KA4
# WMGs 6 15 16 16 17 4 8 10
Twenty Union-level meetings have been held and 20 Foundation Committees have been
formed. 79 out of 92 ECs have been formed. Membership enrolment reached 24,993 (9,974
female = 39.9%) in June-2019. Preparartion of 8 SIP reports in batch-2 is in progress.
Batch-3 comprisises 5 WMAs and 69 WMGs in 3 subproject areas, see Table-13.
Table13: WMOs in batch-3
Nr. 1 2 3 4 5 6
WMA BB1 BB2 BB3 DK1 DK2 PC1
# WMGs 33 6 10 3 5 12
Three Union-level meetings have been held and 3 Ad-hoc Committees have been formed.
There is only one more Union-level meeting to be held in Daduria-Kandor Beel.
The areas under the respective WMGs have been demarcated in the field and mapping of the
new boundaries is in progress.
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Training Agricultural demonstrations and Farmers Field Schools have been conducted as summarized in Table-14.
Fisheries training and demonstrations were started and are ongoing, as reported below.
Progress during the quarter
Batch-1:
WMG membership increased from 39,833 (23,077 female = 57.9%) in June to 39,928 (23126 = 57.9% female) in September. The target for batch-1 is 47,631 members with 14,289 female (30%), see Figure-7. Details are given in Appendix-4.
Figure 7: Membership enrollment of batch-1 WMGs
Batch-2
The number of Executive Committees established increased from 79 to 89 out of 92 WMGs
during the quarter. Formation of Subcommittees is in progress.
Membership increased from 24,993 (9,974 female = 39.9%) in June to 27,189 (10,857 = 40%
female) in September, see Figure-8. Details are given in Appendix-5.
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Figure 8: Membership enrolment of batch-2 WMGs
The status of SIP preparation in batch-2 is given in Table-15.
Table-15 Status of SIP formulation batch-2 (√= chapter drafted previously; + = chapter completed this quarter)
Sl. No. WMA WMOs Agric Fish Socio Infra O&M Compilation of report
1 HR1 + + √ + + + +
2 HR2 + + √ + + + +
3 HR3 + + √ + + + +
4 HR4 + √ + +
5 BS2 + +
6 AB1 + +
7 KA3 +
8 KA4 +
NB: The progress is somewhat behind schedule (batch-2 draft SIP reports to be completed end of September 2019) because priority was given to FS-Gopalganj.
Batch-3: Field staff has moved to DK1+2, and has formed 8 Ad-hoc Committees, bringing the total to 11. Field staff will move to the other areas under batch-3 as from October 2019.
Training of WMOs
No trainings were conducted for WMOs during the quarter. For status see Appendix-8
Agricultural demonstrations and FFSs have been rounded-off before this reporting period.
The ongoing fisheries training and demonstrations are summarized in Table-16.
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Table-16: Summary of fisheries trainings & demonstrations during the quarter
Name of activities Target as per Annual
Program
Achievement up to date Remarks
Male Female Total
Demonstration on fisheries 25 - - 2250 Including Horizontal farmer learning Running up to Dec. 19
Field Schools for Fisheries (FSF) 25 - - 25 Running up to December 2019
Participants number of FSF 750 420 330 750
Task-2B: Continued support for existing WMOs in Narail & Chenchuri Beel
Outputs
Activities in this domain relate to strengthening the existing 14 WMAs and 102 WMGs with respect to:
a) Strengthening and expanding Collective Action (CA) in O&M, agriculture, fishery, livestock, other IGA, value addition and other forms of business development . This will be done by employing a variety of methods, including: organizing exposure visits and supporting WMOs to start new activities after exposure visits; arranging better-performing WMOs to assist others to adopt similar enterprises in their respective WMO areas; awards to ―best performers‖
b) Strengthening Participatory Performance Assessment and Target Setting (PPATS) of the field team (CFs, SFs, Monitors)
c) Organizational strengthening to expand diversified WMO-managed business
d) Encourage and assist WMOs in developing ―Multiplication of Leadership‖ (combined with Diversification, mentioned above)
e) Introduce and internalize WMO Self-Assessment
f) Special strategies in bridging the gap between weak and strong WMOs and expanding the CA coverage across WMOs (WMGs and WMAs)
Status before this quarter
The JMC for Narail and Chenchuri-beel have been formed.
All WMGs in NSP and CSP are being re-formed and re-registered from previously Department of Cooperatives now with the Office of the Chief Water Management -BWDB under the PWMR-2014. This has been completed for 87 out of 102 WMGs.
The PPATS has been revitalised. Collective Actions are being pursued including Value Chain initiatives.
The Directorate of Audits of BWDB has audited all WMOs established under phase-1 of the project.
The activities schedule is given in Figure-9.
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Figure 9: Activity schedule for continued support to phase-1 WMOs
TASK-2
WMO & SIP Development
J F M A M J J A S O N D
2B: Continued support to existing WMOs (Narail & Chenchuri)
2 Strengthen Collective Action viz input-output services In progress (HYV rice variety seeds production/ distribution)
3 Improve agric. Business/ value chain plans In progress. Business plans (HYV rice )prepared.
4 Strengthen O&M and fee collection Fee collection continues, O&M is being practised
5 Strengthen WMO networks Collection & Trading Centers are being established
Status/ Main progress during the quarter
9 WMAs batch-1 (AB2+3, BS1, DK3, CF1+2+3, KA1+2)
2019
8 WMAs batch-2 (HR1+2+3+4, BS2, AB1, KA3+4)
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Progress during the quarter
The re-formation and registration process for the remaining 15 WMGs turns-out to be difficult, because of strive and social conflicts in the communities. These will now receive additional attention in an attempt to re-vitalize the process.
The financial achievements of the phase-1 WMGs have been updated, see Appendix-10.
In total 8,458 people continued in Collective Actions in phase-1 WMGs, of whom 3,468 women. The phase-1 WMGs have made a profit on Collective Actions of Tk 7.12 lac and they spent Tk 12,076 on O&M during the last quarter. The overall cumulative profits of all WMG-managed actions is Tk 22.14 million. A summary of Collective Actions is given in Table-17. Details are given in Appendix-11.
Table-17: Overview of CAPs in NSP & CSP
Activities Agriculture Fish Other Total
Number of CAPs 26 39 16 81
Profits in Tk. 5,22753 4,39670 5,50218 15,12641
A start has been made investigating the viability of establishing ―Collection and Trading Centers‖ for collectively marketing produce in bulk, rather than on individual basis. It would also serve as contact point for traders and suppliers.
A new O&M Manual has been prepared for the WMOs.
3.4 Task-3: Rehabilitation/ construction works
Outputs
A number of regulators will be repaired or replaced, khals will be excavated to improve drainage, and embankments will be re-sectioned to check flood waters.
The actual construction work shall be phased in parallel with progress in WMO/SIP development; hence it has been planned in a staggered way. A detailed break-down of the activities in a bar chart (as done in the Inception Report) has in fact lost its meaning because data collection, designs, tender preparation has been taken-up for all Civil Works, disregarding in what batch they were. So no detailed activity schedule is shown. Instead, the status of preparations of Civil Works is shown in respective tables.
The works being implemented are summarized in Table 18. They are located in the areas where WMO/SIP development is being pursued as well. Preparatory work related to designs, cost estimates and tendering for batch-2 and batch-3 areas is also being done, but implementation will be synchronous with the WMO development activities.
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Table 18: Civil Works Work Plan 2019-20
DPP Provision of Civil Works
Progress up-to September’2019
Tender Status
SI. No.
Construction of Civil works Unit Total Quantity
DPP Cost (LakhTk)
Quantity Planned
Estimated Cost/ Contract
Value (LakhTk)
01. Re-excavation of drainage khal Km. 344.45 7244.00 206.5 5846.22
ii) Embankment(Retired) AB Km. 5.00 380.00 1.45 200.00 1 Package Awarded
03. PMO building at Faridpur No. 1 550.00 1 no 562.54 1 Package Awarded
04. Water Control Structures /Other Structures
a) Rehab Regulator No 43 1230.00 14 No 752.37 4 Package Awarded for civil part & 5 Package Awarded
for Mechanical Part
b) New Regulator No 5 1898.00 3 No 1230.60 3 Package Awarded
c) Inlet/Outlet Rehabilitation No 71 450.00
d) Inlet/Outlet New No 22 430.00 2 No 330.88 2 Package Tendered
e) Check & Other Structure No 8 755.00
f) Foot Bridge/Culvert (New) No 13 665.00 1 No 127.46 1 No Tender Document in
ADB for Concurrence
g) WMO Office Building No 78 780.00 21 No 863.14 6 Package Awarded, 2
Package Evaluation On-Going
h) Arsenic Free Drinking Tubewell No 78 109.50 5 No 7.00 1 Package Awarded
05. Inspection Bunglow at Jashore No. 1 310.00 1 No 250
Evaluation Report in ADB for Concurrence
06. Improvement of Water Management System Under NSP & CBSP
L.S L.S 3000.00 5.00
07. Bituminous carpeting road Km. 20 1500.00 12.60 km 1180.33
Tender Document in ADB for Concurrence
08. O & M during construction L.S L.S 400.00
09. River Bank Protection Km 1.04 1850.00 1.00 1838.47
Total Cost= 19761.50 13669.65
Status before this quarter The total contract value tendered was about Tk 112 crore, which is 56% of the total estimated cost of Civil Works of the project. This related to khal re-excavation; repair/ construction of regulators; re-sectioning of embankment, river bank protection works, and construction of a PMO office building and inspection bungalow in Jessore.
The progress in Civil Works (including designs & tendering) was about 44% of project volume. The progress in physical construction was about 40% of total project works planned For Land Acquisition and Resettlement in Alfadanga Boalmari Subproject area, the following Committees have been established:
Grievance Redress Committee (GRM)
Joint Verification Committee (JVT)
Property Valuation Advisory Team (PVAT
An LCS manual was drafted in English and Bangla.
Progress during the quarter
The total progress of civil works (including designs and tendering) increased from an estimated 44% in June to 46% in September 2019. The tendered amounts increased from 56% to 61% of project volume. The construction works proper progressed only from 40% in June to 41% in September because of the rainy season; see Appendix-14.
The status of Civil Works is summarized in Tables 19-25 , and graphically shown in Figure-10.
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Table 19: Abstract of Status of civil works as on 30.09.2019
Note: i) As per the field conditions and opinion of the stakholders the quantity and cost may be increased or decreased. The variations will be adjusted within the revised DPP ii) No work has been done during September 2019 due to monsoon period exept PMO building at Faridpur.
iii) WCS= Water Control Structures (Regulator, Inlet-outlet, Check structure & Sluice etc. iv)* Embankment Re-sec. 12.60 km =Tk. 286.53 in KASP & 0.792 km =Tk 189.88 in ABSP.
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Table 20: Financial target and status of Civil Works
Item Crore Tk Remark
Construction of drainage/other structures 26.40
Cost of ADP may change in RADP/DPP
Embankment Re-Sectioning 4.00
Retired Embankment 2.00
Re-excavation of drainage khal 24.00
Riverbank protection 1.00
PMO building at Faridpur 1.40
Inspection Bunglow at Jashore 2.50
Bituminous carpeting road 3.00
Improvement of Water Management System Under NSP & CBSP 0.50
Total 64.80
Table-21: Summary of progress of Civil Works
Figure 10: Estimated progress of Civil Works
Total project amount for CWs: 1,992,650,000
Division Tendered amount (Tk)Progress Civil Works
implementation (Tk)
Total progress CWs, incl
designs & tendering (Tk)
Specialized 363974083 242601835 273720176
Faridpur 83867942 25906409 43294869
Rajbari 223805011 184798633 194212554
Magura 259418018 101402450 136739982
Gopalganj 183847530 183847530 183847530
Other 109981292 70510626 78201531
Total 1,224,893,876 809067483 910016641.4
61.5% 40.6% 45.7%
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Table-22: Overview of design requirements (in numbers)
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Table 23: Status of designs for re-excavation of khals
Name of the subprojects
Name of khals Length (km) Number of khals in each subproject
Number of khals approved
Present Status
Length (km)
Approved
Chatler-Fakurhat
Fakurhat Khal 14.50 14.50 √ √ Approved
Hasemdia Khal 4.38 4.38 √ √ Approved
Jalukhali Khal 4.64 4.64 √ √ Approved
Charakhali Khal 1.04 1.04 √ √ Approved
Hamiddi Khal 1.62 1.62 √ √ Approved
Ajgor Munsir Khal 0.72 0.72 √ √ Approved
Sath Roshi Khal 1.77 1.77 √ √ Approved
Dosh Hazar Khal 8.43 8.43 √ √ Approved
Baliahati Khal 16.35 16.35 √ √ Approved
Rajkanda Khal 2.36 2.36 √ √ Approved
Jugibari 1.50 √ − Data not received
Bhuboneswar Khal 0.00 √ − Dropped
Pallibera Khal 0.00 √ − Dropped
Dewkhali Khal 2.22 2.22 √ √ Approved
Khatra khal 2.78 2.79 √ √ Approved
Baniabari khal 1.29 1.29 √ √ Approved
Langolkanda Khal 0.72 0.72 √ √ Approved
Bamonkanda Khal 1.15 1.15 √ √ Approved on 23.4.19
Panchakool Khal 0.60 0.60 √ √ Approved on 17.4.19
West Bhadrakanda Khal 0.65 0.65 √ √ Approved on 17.4.19
Choto Palla 0.47 0.47 √ √ Approved on 17.4.19
East bhadrakanda khal 0.38 0.38 √ √ Approved on 17.4.19
Rajapur Khal 0.92 0.92 √ √ Approved on 23.4.19
Baniabari branch khal 0.84 0.84 √ √ Approved on 29.4.19
Paranpur khal 1.16 1.16 √ √ Approved on 29.4.19
Total Length 70.48 68.99 25.00 22.00 2-dropped , 1-data not received
Beel Sukunia Beel Nalia Khal-1 (Nikordin to Koijuri)
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Name of the subprojects
Name of khals Length (km) Number of khals in each subproject
Number of khals approved
Present Status
Length (km)
Approved
Gaziour Khal 0.4 √ − Data not received
Barobag Khal 0.55 0.55 √ √ Approved
Baniar Khal 6 6 √ √ Approved
Putimara khal 0.42 0.42 √ √ Approved
Kusumdia Khal 0.55 √ − Data not received
Kalitala Khal 1.135 1.135 √ √ Approved
Total Length 22.05 18.37 15.00 10.00- 2-data not received; 3-dropped
Daduria kandor Beel
Hasemdia Khal 0.95 0.95 √ √ Approved
Rajapur Khal 1.52 1.52 √ √ Approved
Kutir Khal 2.18 2.18 √ √ Approved
Kalindo Khal 2.00 2.00 √ √ Approved
Biswas babur Khal 0.58 0.58 √ √ Approved
Total Length 7.22 7.23 5.00 5.00 all approved
Horai River Basudevpur Khal 1.925 1.925 √ √ Approved
Dawki Khal 0.515 0.515 √ √ Approved
Horindhara Khal 0.5 0.5 √ √ Approved
Bhabanipur Khal 0.45 0.45 √ √ Approved
Mora Kumar River 13.185 13.185 √ √ Revised design approved on 11.02.19
Rupsha Khal 16.21 16.21 √ √ Approved
Rupsha branch-1 1.425 1.43 √ √ Approved
Rupsha Branch -2 1.6 1.60 √ √ Approved
Nakkhati Khal 0.75 0.75 √ √ Approved
Addapunia Khal 0.25 0.25 √ √ Approved
Komorpara Khal 0.45 0.45 √ √ Approved
Horai River 34.8 34.8 √ √ Revised design approved on 11.02.19
Dhoparia Khal 0.75 0.75 √ √ Approved
Total Length 72.81 72.81 13.00 13.00 all approved
Bamunkhali-Barnali
Barnali Khal 8.58 8.58 √ √ Approved on 10.07.19
Shamoria Khal 4.05 √ −
Kata Khal 2.04 √ −
Barosoloi Khal 0.28 0.28 √ √ Approved on 16.07.19
Changai Branch Khal 0.51 0.51 √ √ Approved on 16.07.19
Changai Khal 1.67 1.67 √ √ Approved on 16.07.19
Bamonkhali Khal 5.90 √ − approved on 25.09.2019
Jia Khal 3.93 √ − approved on 25.09.2019
Jadukhali Khal 1.27 1.27 √ √ Approved on 29.04.2019
Sankochkhali Khal 2.91 2.91 √ √ Approved on 16.07.19
Guadha Khal 3.76 √ − Approved on 19.08.19
Sonakur Khal 2.50 √ − Approved on 19.08.19
Beroil-Polita Khal 0.81 0.81 √ √ Approved on 26.06.2019
Nalia Khal 1.45 1.45 √ √ Approved on 26.06.2019
Solua Khal 2.66 √ − approved on 25.09.2019
Digholkandi Khal 0.66 √ −
Sahabad Khal 0.72 0.72 √ √ Approved on 26.06.2019
Dhomda Khal 0.15 √ −
Choto Khal 3.85 √ −
Kutir Khal 1.30 1.30 √ √ Approved on 26.06.2019
Shadhukhali/ Ilandhi Khal 4.08 √ − approved on 25.09.2019
Total Length 53.05 19.49 21.00 10.00 all data received work in progress
Grand Total 293.16 247.33 103.00 79.00 8-dropped, 5-data not received
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Table 24: Status of design/drawings of Khals/structures (in numbers)
Name of Sub-project Khal Re- Excavation
Req.
No. of structure
(New) Req.
Type of new structures
(Regulator,Foot-bridge, inlet-outlet&
Building)
No. of structure (Repair)
Req.
Type of repair structures
(Regulator,Foot-bridge, inlet-outlet&
Building)
River Bank Protection/ Revetment
Work Req.
Road Carpeting
Req.
New Embankment
& Repair Req.
Drawing Recieved
Drawing Required
Total No.of Structural drawing
Remarks
Chatlar-Fakurhat 23 3 Inlet-outlet (1)
Foot-bridge (2) - - - - - 25 1 26 Design on going with the received Data
Alfadanga-Boalmari 12 5
Regulator (1)
Inlet-outlet (2)
Foot-bridge (2)
9
Regulator (5)
Inlet-outlet (4)
- 1 New (1)
18 10 28
Do
Daduria-KandorBeel 5 2 Foot-bridge (2)
5 Regulator (4)
Inlet-outlet (1) - -
- 9 3 12
Do
BeelSukunia 8 5
Regulator(1)
Inlet-outlet (2)
Foot-bridge (2)
3
Regulator (3)
- -
-
7 9 16
Do
Kalidaskhali-Arpara 13 5
Regulator (1)
Inlet-outlet (2)
Foot-bridge (2)
21
Regulator (7)
Inlet-outlet (13)
Embankment (1)
- 1
-
24 16 40
Do
Horai River 13 6
Regulator (3)
Foot-bridge (3) 7
Regulator (7)
- - -
15 11 26 Do
Purulia-Charbhatpara 3 - - 2 Regulator (2)
1 - -
1 5 6 O&M Divn is collecting design data
Bamonkhali-Barnali 21 16 Regulator (1)
Inlet-outlet (15) 69
Regulator (15)
Inlet-outlet (54) - - 1 13 94 107
Design on going with the received Data
Name of Division
Jessore O & M Divn -
1 Inspection Bunglow
(IB) -
- - -
- 1 - 1
Faridpur O & M Divn& PMO Office
- 2 PMO building
WMG building - - - -
- 2 - 2
Total 98 45
Regulator (7)
Inlet-outlet (22)
Foot-bridge (13)
IB (1)
Buildling (2)
116
Regulator (43)
Inlet-outlet (72)
Embankment (1)
1 2 2 115 149 264 -
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Table 25: Overview of design of New/Repair regulators
Regulator Repair Name of the subprojects
Name of Regulators (New)
Remarks Name of Regulators (Repair)
Remarks
Chatler-Fakurhat
No Data Received
Total Number
Beel Sukunia Joyjhap Regulator (5V) Approved on 6.12.18
Beel Nalia Regulator (2V)
Beel Nalia Regulator (3V)
Total Number 1.00 2.00
Kalidaskhali-Arpara
Boyra Regulator (2V) Approved on 5.12.18
Burikhali Regulator (1V) Approved on 16.17.19
Dorishaloi Regulator Approved on 19.8.19
Kathalbaria Regulator (2V) Approved on 3.12.18
Boyra Regulator (3V) Approved on 28.04.18
Kuatpur Regulator (1V) Approved on 17.12.18
Kuchiamara Regulator (3V) Approved on 3.12.18
Digolgram Regulator (2V) Approved on 25.11.18
Kaitoly Check Structure (8V) Approved on 19.03.19
Chukinagar Regulator (3V) Approved on 3.1.19
Total Number 3.00 7.00 7
Alfadanga Boalmari
Tita Regulator (2V) Approved on 21.10.18
Gazipur (1V)
Hidadanga Regulator (6V) Approved on 31.10.18
Utholi regulator (3V) Approved on 8.11.18
Arpara Regulator (3V) Approved on 8.11.18
Helencha Regulator (1-V) Approved on 13.11.18
Borobag Regulator (1-V 900mm) No Data Found
Jotigram Regulator (1-V 900mm)
Dhopapara Regulator (1-V 900mm)
Approved on 27.1.19
Putimari Regulator (1-V 900mm)
Sirgram Regulator (1-V 900mm)
Moshirerghop Regulator (4V) Approved on 31.10.18
Total Number 2.00 1 10.00 6
Horai River Dohor Pachuria (3V) ongoing
Belgachi Regulator (3V) Ongoing
Rupsha Regulator (1V) Approved on 14.10.18
Matiapara Regulator (1V) Approved on 14.03.19
Hazrakhali Regulator (1V) Dropped
Rajapur Regulator (8V) Approved on 05.09.19
Total Number 5.00 2
Chenchuri Beel Pateswari Regulator (10-V) Approved on 04.09.19
Total Number 1.00
Daduria Kandor Beel
Toijuri Regulator (2-V) Approved on 20.11.18
Hashemdia Regulator (1-V) Approved on 13.11.18
Kaliando Regulator (1-V) Approved on 13.11.18
Rajapur Regulator (1-V 900mm) Approved on 27.1.19
Total Number 4.00 4
Grand Total 3 29.00 16
Others
Name of the sub-projects Structure Remarks
Purulia-chatbhatpara Construction of drain in river bank protection work Approved on 04.02.2019
Chatler-Fakurhat Bridge at Dhwekhali Khal at KM 1.320 Approved on 27.03.2019
Bridge at Baniabari Khal at KM 1.212 Approved on 29.04.2019
All sub-projects Typical Building of WMG Training center Approved on 30.04.2019
Bamonkhali-Barnali Flood Control Embankment KM 0.000 to KM 38.33 Approved on 05.09.2019
Kalidaskhali-Arpara Bitumenous Crpating Road Approved on 20.08.2019
Observation
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The project aims at advancing all engineering surveys and designs for early tendering and contract awarding. However, the Work Orders shall be given along the time line matching with WMO formation and development – as per project concept.3
3.5 Task-4: Capacity development of BWDB
Outputs
The main activities comprise elaborating a set-up for the Office of the Chief Water Management (OCWM) and Directorate of Audits (DoA), as well as developing a Database for WMOs and a MIS for O&M in BWDB. The planning of activities is given in Figure 11.
Status before this quarter
A draft technical report has been completed, assessing the strength of the OCWM and DoA required for implementation of the Participatory Water Management Rules-2014.
Another draft technical report has been completed, describing the requirements of the MIS for O&M and the Database for WMOs. The TOR for the MIS/ Database has been finalized and an offer has been received from IWM for the actual production of the MIS. A proposal for outsourcing has been submitted to ADB.
A start had been made with establishing an over-all Capacity Development Plan, including trainings (abroad), but this process had been put on hold.
A group of 15 professionals has gone on study tour to Vietnam and Thailand on WMO development at the end of 2017. Two more groups went in June 2019 on study tour to Thailand and Vietnam, comprising 12 officials (1 female).
The MOU with DAE has been signed on 19 April 2018.
44 Project officials (9 female) were trained for 2 days on Gender
The project hadfurther developed the website under the BWDB website, see (www.southwest.bwdb.gov.bd
3 This strategy puts strain on the survey and design capacity of the project.
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Figure11: Planning of activities relating to institutional development
Progress during the quarter
A total of 77 SMO staff, SF/Monitors, and representatives of Contractors (three female) have been trained in Environmental Management by ADB resource person in two batches.
Preparations have been made for a study tour to Europe (Netherlands, France, Italy), for 12 persons for 12 days in the period July-August, from ISPMC budget. However, the study tour has been postponed.
TASK-4
Support Institutional Capacity Building BWDBJ F M A M J J A S O N D
Database for WMOs/ MIS
- Identify requirements and purpose of database Completed
- Inventory of existing databases Completed
- Analysis of data requirements Completed
- Draft TOR of MIS/ Database Completed
- Outsource preparation of MIS/ Database In progress. Proposal submitted to ADB for concurrence
- Design of database
- Data entry and test operation
- Handing-over and training
Clear set-up for OCWM
- Preparations/ initial assessments Completed
- Inventory of tasks OCWM and inst. environment Completed
- Analysis of OCWM organizational structure Completed
- Propose set-up for OCWM (Report) Completed but status is pending
- Workshop/ feedback Completed for initial draft report
- Final set-up for OCWM Completed
- Training
Develop approach for auditing of WMOs
- Preparations/ initial assessments Completed
- Defining tasks and workload for auditing Completed
- Inventory potential solutions for auditing WMOs Completed
- Draft report Completed but status is pending
- Workshop/ feedback Completed for initial draft report
- Final set-up forAuditing All phase-1 WMOs have been audited during this quarter
- Training
Develop/arrange capacity development
- Identify training needs for Participatory WM Initiated but put on hold
- Inventory of training options Initiated but put on hold
- Design training program (inc. study tours) Initiated but put on hold
- Select training institutions
- Design and prepare training materials
- Select trainees
- Training at training institutions
- Conduct training courses77 SMO staff, SFs/ Monitors, Contractor Reps have been trained
in Env. Mgt
- Evaluation of training
2019 Status/ Main progress during the quarter
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3.6 Project management
The project management shall ensure smooth implementation and achievement of the objectives of the project.
1. A Joint Loan Review Mission was fielded on 16-25 July; see Aide Memoire-3.
2. The overall progress of the project (calculated as per PAM) has increased from 46.7% to 49.2% during the last quarter (See also Figure-2).
3. Consultants Person-Month Utilization up to end September 2019 is detailed in Appendix-3 and graphically shown in Figure-12.
Figure-12: Expert inputs over time
4. A proposal had earlier been submitted to ADB for creating a WMO support fund, but the project has not yet received response.
5. ISPMC Invoices till May 2019 have been paid. Invoice Euro and BDT from June to August 2019 has been submitted to PMO but have not yet paid.
6. A study tour is under preparation for 12 participants during 12 days visiting Europe (Netherlands, France, Italy) possibly later in 2019.
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4. GENDER, SAFEGUARDS AND COMPLIANCE WITH COVENANT
A selection of project-level articles in the Loan Covenant are briefly commented in Table-26.
Table 26: Compliance with covenants
Sl.Nr. Covenants Comment
1 Implementation arrangements No major constraints
2 Land acquisition, resettlement, and GRM
The status given in Table-27
3 Tribes, ethnic sects, etc. Does not apply
4 Safeguards (IEE, EMP, LAP, RAP)
1. The project is monitoring compliance of contrators with the SEMPs. LAP/ RAP are in progress. IEE/EIA for IWM study areas have been completed for PC and BB.
5 Gender action plans 1. The project is classified as as gender catogery: GEN.
2. The project has a provision for a Gender Specialist of 31 PM. She joined as from 19
th September 2017. A Gender
Action Plan is in place, see Appendix -16. The Principal Extension Officer, WMO Development Unit, PMO, SWAIWRPMP-AF is assigned to act as Gender Focal Point for GAP implementation
3. WMG membership in batch-1 increased from 39,833 (23,077 female) in June to 39,928 (23,126 female = 58%) in September. The target is 47,631 members (14,289 female, 30%).
Female EC membership is 491/1332 = 37% and 369/1056 =35% for batch-1 and 2 respectively.
WMG membership in batch-2 increased from 24,993 (9,974 female) in June to 27,189 (10,857 female = 40%). The target is 40,380 (12,114 female = 30%)..
4. Women participation in Collective Development Actions is over 40%.
5. Gender is an integral part of the project, particularly in activities related to output-2, hence information about gender is also included in the reporting on WMOs.
6 Institutional development The status of the report on ‗Set-up of the Office of the Chief Water Management and Directorate of Audits remains pending.
7 Comments on PWMR-2014 within two 2 years
A Working Group has been set-up for the purpose, comprising Chief Planning, Chief Water Management, PEO, PD, WMO expert ISPMC. It has met in October‘18 for the first time. A second meeting was held on 29 August 2019, see minutes in Appendix-18.
8 Sharing O&M responsibilities In progress in phase-1, being introduced in new WMGs-AF.
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Table-27: Status of Land Acquisition and Resettlement of SAIWRPMP-AF
SL no.
Name of Subproject District Land to be acquired
(ha.)
Squatters Remarks
1. Alfadanga-Boalmari Faridpur 2.75 -
District Land Acquisition Committee (DLAC) meeting has been held. Notice u/s-4 has been served. Estimate for compensation has been completed. Notices u/s-8 and preparation Award Book has been finished. The documents of Titled EPs have been arranged to receive Cash Compensation Under Law (CCL) from DC, Faridpur. The LA proposal of 2.75 ha. is as per DPP provision having smaller section considered during planning stage. But design circle-5 of BWDB proposed full design section of the retired embankment. So, as per design, land to be acquired for retired embankment for 1.45 km is 3.37 ha. instead of 2.75 ha.
2. Beel Sukunia Faridpur - - Joint verification of properties is on going. In conjuction, the inventory of losses will be prepared.
3. Daduria Beel Faridpur - -
4. Kandor Beel Faridpur - -
5. Chatler-Fukurhat Faridpur - -
6. Kalidaskhali-Arpara Magura - -
7. Horai River Rajbari - -
8. Purulia-Charbhatpara Gopalgonj - -
9. Bamankhali-Barnali Magura/Narail - -
Progress of Land Acquisition of Alfadanga-Boalmari Subproject: 1. Land Acquisition Proposal (LAP) has been submitted to the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Faridpur for
acquisition of land followed by the Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982 (ARIPO-1982) and the Land Acquisition Act, 2017;
2. Length to be acquired 1.45 km; 3. The amount of land is 3.37 ha. (8.32 acres). But proposal submitted for 2.75 ha. as per DPP provision; 4. Total affected plot=54, Households=55, Affected persons 233 (male 126 and female 107); [These figures
will change when full Land Acquisition proposal will be submitted] 5. According to the reconnaissance survey by the representative of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) and the
Client (BWDB), no structures and trees were affected due to the acquisition of land; 6. District Land Acquisition Committee (DLAC) meeting was held on 03-10-2018; 7. Notice u/s-4 has been served by the DC, Faridpur; 8. Estimate for compensation has been completed; 9. Notices u/s-8 and preparation Award Book has been finished; 10. The documents of Titled EPs have been arranged to receive Cash Compensation Under Law (CCL) from
DC, Faridpur. 11. The MOWR has approved the structureof the following committees:
Sl. No. Course Title Completed up to the end of last
Quarter (June,2019)
Progress during this Quarter (July
to September,2019)
Completed up to this Quarter(July to
September,2019)
Staff Training (Foreign/ Study Tour)
Sl. No. Course Title Completed up to the end of last
Quarter (June,2019)
Progress during this Quarter (July
to September,2019)
Completed up to this Quarter(July to
September,2019)
Quarterly Report of Training Activities in SAIWRPMP - AF for July to September,2019 Quarter
Sl. No. Course Title Completed up to the end of last
Quarter (June,2019)
Progress during this Quarter (July
to September,2019)
Completed up to this Quarter(July to
September,2019)
1. Staff Training:
During this Quarter (July to September, 2019) Only 2 batches of training were imparted to 62 (Male – 59, Female – 3) Officials/ Construction Contractors of SAIWRPMP
– AF on ―Environment Safe Guards and Management‖ .A statement showing the up to date details of staff training are given in the appended table.
2. WMG Training:
During this Quarter (July to September, 2019) no training was imparted to the WMG members. However, a statement showing the up to date details of WMG training
are given in the appended table.
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Appendix-9: Union Level Consultation Workshops Progress upto September 2019
Sl.#
Name of SP Name of District
Name of Upazila
Name of Union
Parishad
Date of UP Consultation
Workshop Held
Venue/ Places Attended Participants (No)
Male Female Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10=8+9
1
Chatlar Fukurhat
Faridpur
Bhanga
Kowlibera 12/11/2017 Conference room, Kowlibera UP
54 07 61
2 Nurullagonj 13/11/2017 Barra Junior High School, Barra, Nurullagonj.
55 10 65
3 Tuzarpur 15/11/2017 Conference room, Tuzarpur UP
54 11 65
4 Hamirdi 16/11/2017 Conference room, Hamirdi UP
52 08 60
5 Nasirabad 17/11/2017 Conference room, Nasirabad UP
51 10 61
6 Manikdah 18/11/2017 Conference room, Manikdah UP
46 14 60
7 Chandra 23/11/2017 Maligram Govt. Primary School Chandra
55 12 67
8 Gharua 7/12/2017 Conference Room, Gharua UP
50 14 64
9
Sadarpur
Krisnopur 21/11/2017 Conference room, Krisnopur UP
50 10 60
10 Dheukhali 29/11/2017 Conference Room, Dheukhali UP
57 12 69
11 Sadarpur 06/03/2018 Sadarpur UP 59 16 75
12
Beel Sukunia Faridpur
Sadar
Koijuri 19/11/2017 Conference room, Koijhuri UP
51 09 60
13 Gerda 22/11/2017 Conference room, Gerda UP
53 08 61
14 Saltha Gatti 30/11/2017 Conference Room, Gatti UP
53 07 60
15 Nagarkanda Talma 06/12/2017 Conference Room,Talma UP
52 09 61
16
Kalidaskhali-Arpara
Magura Salikha
Arpara 20/11/2017 Conference room, Arpara UP
50 10 60
17 Bonagati 26/11/2017 Conference Room, Bonagati UP
51 09 60
18 Shatokhali 03/12/2017 Conference Room, Shatokhali UP
47 10 57
19 Talkhari 25/06/2018 Conference Room, Talkhari UP
49 09 58
20 Daneswerghati 26/06/2018 Conference Room, Daneswerghati UP
52 11 63
21
Daduria-Kandur Beel
Faridpur Boalmari
Shekhor 25/11/2018 Conference Room, Shekhor UP
56 09 65
22 Chatul 27/11/2017
Conference Room, Chatul UP
58 04 62
23
Alfadanga-Boalmari
Faridpur Alfadanga
Tagarbandh 04/12/2017 Conference Room, Tagarbandh Union
52 09 61
24 Bana 5/12/2017
Conference Room, Bana UP
52 08 60
25 Buraich 05/03/2018
Conference Room, Buraich UP
48 14 62
26 Alfadanga Pourosava
14/03/2018 Alfadanga Upazila Auditorium
50 12 62
27 Alfadanga 19/03/2018
Conference Room, Alfadanga UP
52 13 65
28 Gopalpur 21/03/2018
Conference Room, Gopalpur UP
53 09 62
29 Pachuria 22/03/2018
Conference Room, Pachuria
47 13 60
30 Purulia Char Bhatpara
Gopalgonj Kashiani Ratoil 07/03/2018 Conference Room, Ratoil UP
54 12 66
ST 06 03 09 30 UPs 30 Events 1563 309 1872
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Sl.#
Name of SP Name of District
Name of Upazila
Name of Union
Parishad
Date of UP Consultation
Workshop Held
Venue/ Places Attended Participants (No)
Male Female Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10=8+9
31 Alfadanga Boalmari
Faridpur Boalmari Gonubaha UP 6.10.2018 Conference room Gonobaha UP
49 11 60
32 Horai River Rajbari Baliakandi Islampur UP 7.10.2018 Conference room, Ialampur UP
58 06 62
33 Beel Sukunia Faridpur Sadar Kanaipur UP 8.10.2018 Conference Room Kanaipur UP
53 07 60
34 Horai River Rajbari Sadar Chandani UP 9.10.2018 Conference Room Chandani UP
53 07 60
35
Horai River Rajbari Sadar Banibah UP 10.10.2018 Conference room Banibah UP
42 Rajbari Kalukhali Madapur 25.10.2018 Conference room, Madapur UP
52 05 57
43 Rajbari Sadar Mizanpur 30.10.2018 Conference room, Mizanpur UP
51 09 60
44 Rajbari Sadar Mulghor 31.10.2018 Conference room, Mulghor UP
54 06 60
45 Rajbari Sadar Sultanpur UP 6.11.2018 Hall room Sultanpur UP 50 11 60
46 Rajbari Baliakandi Bohorpur UP 8.11.2018 Hall room, Bohorpur UP 55 05 60
47 Rajbari Sadar Khangonj UP 11.11.2018 Hall room, Khangonj UP 52 08 60
48 Rajbari Baliakandi Jamalpur UP 14.11.2018 Hall Room Jamalpur UP 53 08 61
ST 18 UPs 18 Events 942 143 1082
Sl.#
Name of SP Name of District
Name of Upazila
Name of Union
Parishad
Date of UP Consultation
Workshop Held
Venue/ Places Attended Participants (No)
Male Female Total
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10=8+9
1 Purulia-Charbhatpara
Gopalgonj Kashiyani Kashiyani,
Ratoil, Sajayel 19/02/2019
Conference room, Kashiyani UP
47 11 58
2 Bamonkhali-Barnali
Narail Narail Sadar Habokhali, Maijpara, Shabad
06/03/2019 Conference room, Maijpara UP
40 07 47
3 Bamonkhali-Barnali
Magura Magura Sadar
Jagdal, Chaulia, Satrujitpur, Gopalgram
27/03/2019 Conference room, Satrujitpur UP
45 13 58
4 Bamonkhali-Barnali
Magura Magura
Sadar and Shalikha
Berailpolita, Gongarampur, Kuchiyamora,
17/04/2019 Conference room, Berailpolita UP
37 06 43
ST 13 UPs 04 Events 169 37 206
Total 09 05 15 60 UPs 52 Events 2674 489 3160
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Appendix-10: Achievements of phase-1 WMGs–update 30 September, 2019
Achievements of Water Management Organizations (WMOs) Narail & Chenchuri Beel Sub-Project
Sl. No.
Indicator Up to September-
2019 Achievement Only September-2019
1 No. of Re-registered WMGs under BWDB (Target:102) 87 -
2 No. of WMAs formed (Target: 14) 14 -
3 No. of JMCs formed (Target: 2) 2 -
4 Total capital (Share + Savings + Others) 55642555 378772
5 Total Saving collection from WMG Members 23484312 195120
6 Total Capital Less Profit distribution, Share & Savings return
47140667 -275118
7 Money in Bank + investment+cash in hand (General Bank + O&M Bank + Fixed Deposits, FD in Bank + Cash in hand + Invested money)
36773817 -366942
8 Total WMG members 23629 -
9 Total WMG female members 9493 -
10 Total Bank Balance in General Account 20889714 -67787
11 Fixed Deposits (investment) in Bank 4633286 -259600
12 Total O&M Fund (O&M Bank + O&M expenditure) 5228241 11588
13 Total O&M Fund in Bank 3407182 3682
14 Total O&M expenditure 1821059 7906
15
Total capital invested by WMG in WMG-managed Collective Action, CA {This doesn't include WMG-supported individual activities, WMG-managed FAO machinery
7513490 -84110
16 Total no. of Collective Activities, CAs 81 1
17 Per head investment in CAs 318 -4
18 Total WMG benefited by FAO machinery & equipment 57 -
19 Total income from FAO machinery (WMOs provided services (hiring) or Leased
6528492 10000
20 Total profits from WMG-managed Demonstrations 1520778 -
21 WMG Total Income from WMG-managed Labor Contracting Societies' work (LCS)
5017964 -
22 WMG Total Income from Bank Interest 4134452 20332
23
Total Profit from WMO-managed/supported CA: {a) WMO-owned CA + b) WMO-supported individual activities + c) WMO-managed FAO machinery (incl. leasing/hiring) + d) WMG-managed Demonstrations + e) LCS + f) Bank interest}
22144132 179747
24 Profit per head from WMO-managed/supported CA 937 8
25 Total Profit distributed 4263910 120120
26 Savings Money Returned 4113458 527710
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Appendix- 11: On Going Collective Activity in Phase-1, upto 30 September, 2019
IWM studies for 2 SPAs to be implemented 5 62.5 3.1 Monitored from: Land classification map, topo-survey khals & embank./ HHS/ draft report prepared out of 4
SIP preparation 10 54.5 5.5 Monitored from : Number of draft reports out of target 22 (+ undefined number in PC&BB)
Detailed design & procurement CWs 10 61.5 6.1 Monitored from : value of works tendered/ budget CWs, see separate file
Physical completion of CWs 10 40.6 4.1 Monitored from: Value of physical progress CWs/ budget CWs, see separate file
Agricultural and other supports for WMOs 10 0 0 Yet to be elaborated
O&M system establishment 5 0 0 Monitored from: Fee collection system established/ O&M contract signed per WMA-AF out of 22 (+ 3 for PC&BB)
Project management function 5 47 2.3 Proportional with time lapsed - if perfoming to satisfaction (Progress reports approved)
MIS establishment 10 50 5 TOR completed. Outsourcing in progress. MIS for O&M/ Database yet to be elaborated (by IWM)
Overall disbursements 10 28.0 2.8 See separate statements in IMED-5 forms in Appendix-1 of MPRs
Total 100 49.2
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Appendix-16: Status of the Gender Action Plan (July-Sepember 2019)
GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH
Ministry of Water Resources
Bangladesh Water Development Board
Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project -Additional Financing
Quarterly Progress Report on Gender Action Plan July-September, 2019
Joint venture of
&
The Netherlands
Bangladesh
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Quarterly Progress Report of Gender Action Plan (July-September, 2019)
Project Title: Southwest Area Integrated Water Resources Planning and Management Project- Additional Financing (SWAIWRPMP-AF) Date of Update: October, 2019 Submission Date: 19-10-2019 Agency: Bangladesh Water Development Board. Time frame: From July 2015 to September 2022 Gender Category: GEN Project Impact (from DPP): Enhanced economic growth and reduced poverty in rural areas of the selected sub regions in the southwest areas Project Outcome (from DPP): Enhanced productivity and sustainability of existing flood control and drainage/irrigation (FCD/I) systems (forming hydrological boundaries) suffering from low productivity and poverty in the selected sub-regions of the southwest through (i) Preparing IWMPs for the areas; (ii) Delivering services for WMA development, water management facilities, and support for agriculture, fishery, and livelihood enhancement including women and disadvantaged groups; and (iii) Strengthening institutions to operate the above functions while delivering intended benefits with self-sustaining O&M Mechanisms. Whether there is a Gender Action Plan: Yes If there is a Gender Specialist: There is a provision for Gender Specialist. Accordingly the Gender Specialist Joined on the 10th September,2017 and the Principal Extension Officer, WMO Development Unit, PMO, SWAIWRPMP-AF assigned to act as Gender Focal Point for GAP implementation. If not, how gender mainstreaming is supported? N/A
Features of Gender Action Plan
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Activities, Indicators and Targets Progress of Reporting Quarter
July-September, 2019
Cumulative Progress up to
September, 2019
Qualitative aspects of Accomplished Activities
and Comments/ Explanations
1a: Preparation of integrated water management plans
Preparation of integrated water management plans for each subproject
Activity 1: Ensure women participation in consultation meetings
Target 1: Include 40% of women participation in consultation meetings. The data/list of meeting participants will be presented with sex disaggregated data.
In this quarter 18 public consultation
meeting were conducted, where
377 participants were present. Out
of the total participants 130
(34.48%) were women.
Till September 2019, total
123+18 =141consultation
meeting held, where 1354
+377 1731 participants were
present. Out of total
participants, 416+130 = 546
(32%) were women
Purulia Charbhatpara-10,
Bamankhali Barnali-17,
Horai River- 40, Tarail
Pachuria 41, Sathlabagda
15,Kalidaskhali Arpara
18= 141 FGD conducted
so far for preparation of
IWMP report
Activity 2:Integrate activities to address women‘s needs in the integrated water management plan Target (qualitative): Final integrated water management plans will include actions identified in the meeting
Rajoir Kotalipara IWMP report
preparation is under process
Purulia Charbhatpara,
Bamankhali Barnali, Tarail
Pachuria, Sathla Bagda and
Ramshil Kafulabari IWMP
report completed.
Purulia Charbhatpara,
Bamankhali Barnali,Sathla
Bagda and Ramshil
Kafulabari IWMP report
writing is completed,
where the identified
actions included
1b: Preparation of Subunit Implementation Plan (SIPs)
Preparation of SIPs for each subunit
Activity 3: Ensure women participation in consultation meetings
Target 2: Include 40% of women participation in consultation meetings. The data/list of meeting participants will be presented with sex disaggregated data.
This quarter total 584 no. WMG
Executive Committee (EC)
monthly meeting held which
were organized by Community
Facilitator (CF) and Senior
Facilitator (SF). Total 5527
participants attended the
meeting. Out of the total
participants 2006 (36.29%) are
Till September 2019, 48
union level meetings, 203
WMG Ad-hoc committee
formation meeting and 315
+ 584 = 889 EC were held,
where total 47370 + 5527 =
52897 participants were
present. Among them
23383 + 2006 = 25089
(48.79%) were women.
According to the ToR this
is a regular work of the CF
and SF
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women.
Activity 4. Ensure activities to address women‘s needs
included in SIPs (need based)
Target (qualitative): Final SIPs include provisions for joint and/or separate gender training for women and men.
In the Final SIPs there are provisions for joint and/or separate gender training for women and men. Sex-disaggregated data are endorsed by WMAs.
Till September, 2019 in batch-
1, 9 SIP and Batch 2, 4
reports have been completed.
All final SIPs report included
provisions for joint and/or
separate gender training for
women and men.
DMF target 1b. 23 SIPs with sex-disaggregated data are endorsed by WMAs
1c. WMO formulation and support
1c-1: Formulation and capacity building of WMOs
Activity 5: Ensure women engagement as social mobilizers Target 3: Recruitment of 33% women for senior and community mobilizers
No CF has been recruited within
this quarter
Total 127 field staff (CF, SF,
Field Coordinator & WMO
Monitors) have been
recruited. Among them 24
(19%) are women.
Total 127 field staff
(Community Facilitator
(CF), Senior Facilitator
(SF),Field Coordinator &
Water Management
Organization Monitors
have been recruited.
Among them 24 (19 %)
are women. PMO is trying
to include more women
from the waiting list.
Activity 6: Train PMO and subproject Management No Training has been provided Out of total 153 PMO staff, Total PMO and SMO
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September, 2019
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and Comments/ Explanations
Unit (SMO) staff on gender issue Target 4: Provide training to 100% PMO and SMO staff and facilitators in gender and other social consideration issues using the guidelines for gender requirements
in this quarter
124 (81%) received training on Gender concept and Gender mainstreaming
staffs are 153. Till September 2019, a total number of 433+44 = 477 staffs received training on gender and other social consideration issues. Some of them received training two times. Beside this, regular coaching is being provided to the field staffs by the Gender and Social Development Specialist of ISPMC on Gender concept and other social consideration issues.
Activity 7: Training of Water Management Organization (WMO) members, both female and male beneficiaries, in water management and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Target 5: Include 33% of women participants in training in water management and O&M.
No Training Held in this quarter
Till September 2019. 111 +26 = 137 batches training program were conducted on Organizational Management and Bye-Law drafting, Agriculture, Fisheries, Livelihood where total participants = 2775 + 650 = 3425. Out of total participants 1005 + 307 = 1312 (38.31%) are women.
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and Comments/ Explanations
Activity 8: Elect women representatives in WMGs Target 6: Include 33% women members in WMG Target 7: 80% of WMGs have at least two out of five elected women members of the management committee (President, vice-president, secretary, etc.)
13 WMG‘s election has been
completed where 156 members
are elected as executive
committee members. Out of 156
elected members 54 nos. are
women (34.61%)
190 + 13= 203 WMG‘s
election has been
completed where 2280
+156=2436 members are
elected as executive
committee members. Out
of 2436 elected members
788 + 54= 842 nos. are
women (34.56%)
Almost all (100%)
Executive Committees
have at least four (04)
female members.
Each WMG have 06
sub-committees where
at least 33% are
women.
DMF target -8 1c. 70% of beneficiary household are enrolled as members of WMGs with 33% female participation
Total 2291 members enrolled this quarter. Out of the total members enrolled (1046) 35% are women
Till September 2019, Total
enrolment is 67817. Out of
total enrolment, 35342
(52%) are female
participants
According to the target
70% HH members have
been enrolled of the total
targeted households,
which has been included
in the quarterly progress
report
1c-2: Livelihood improvement support.
Activity 9: Ensure women participation in training and supporting programs
Target 8: 33% women participation in livelihood support training, such as crop diversification, seed production, composting process and techniques, nurseries, tree planting, poultry raising, cow and goat rearing, safe sanitation, and other trainings as per their needs.
No training held in this quarter
Till September 2019, 137
batches training program
were conducted on
Organizational Management
and Bye-Law drafting,
Agriculture, Fisheries,
Livelihood where total
participants = 3425 were
present. Out of total
participants 1312 (38.31%)
are women.
Each batch WMG
training programme is
03 days duration.
Held in local UP office,
NGO training center.
25 persons participate in
each batch.
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Cumulative Progress up to
September, 2019
Qualitative aspects of Accomplished Activities
and Comments/ Explanations
DMF target: 1d. 252 WMGs completed agriculture, fisheries, and livelihood programs and achieve SIP targets with 33%female participation
No training held in this quarter
Till September 2019, 111 +26
= 137 batches training
program were conducted on
Organizational Management
and Bye-Law drafting,
Agriculture, Fisheries,
Livelihood where total
participants 3425. Out of total
participants 1312 (38.31%)
are women.
Quarterly breakdown will
be given from the next
quarter
Activity 10: Organize destitute women groups according to selected on-farm and off- farm activities
Target 9: 100% of destitute women from WMO member families received at least one livelihood support training
Not started yet
Not started yet
Not started yet
Not started yet
Activity 11: Integrate activities to address women‘s needs in integrated water management and provide training
2:Infrastructure facilities of flood control, drainage and irrigation schemes in the subproject areas restored
Rehabilitation and construction of water management structures
Activity 12: Ensure women benefit from employment
in project supported construction works
Target 10: Form LCS groups with 30% WMG women members
No LCS formed in this quarter 10 no. of LCS has been formed where 30% are women.
According to GPWM. 2001 and Participatory Water Management Rules-2014 (PWMR-2014) 30% women will
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be LCS members. So it is upgraded to 30% from 25% (in original GAP)
Activity 13: Emphasize gender aspect of labor standard including equal wage for women and men for equal work Target (qualitative): Train PMO and SMO staff and facilitators to supervise; verify and ensure that the conditions for recruiting women in construction works are met.
In this quarter no women labour has been deployed in Civil works. (Source: Contractor).
Total 270 +30=300 unskilled labour have been working at Dakkhin Char Bhatpara, at Kashiani Upazila under Gopalgonj district. Out of the 300 labour, 42 (14%) are women.
The Bank protection construction work of has been completed. 124 (81%) have been trained about the equal wage for equal work for women workers, access to water and toilets were met.
Activity 14: Occupational health and safety, safe water supply, and sanitation Target (qualitative): Facilities for women workers where women are employed are available and cover specific needs of women on the standard operating procedure for health and safety staff.
In this quarter no women labour has been deployed in Civil works. (Source: Contractor).
For health & safety: helmet, first aid box, potable water etc. are available in the working site.
Activity 15: Separate toilets for women, where identified
In this quarter no women labour has been deployed in Civil works. (Source: Contractor).
Separate toilet for women is already complied in the working site.
.
3: Institutional capacity for sustainable participatory water resources planning and management strengthened
3a: Institutional capacity strengthening for management of WMOs
Capacity building of BWDB on integrated water resources management with participatory approaches, and management of WMOs, including
institutional capacity development of OCWM.
Activity 16: Integrate a gender-specific module in
BWDB training
Gender aspects included in the relevant training program / module. The session includes
Gender aspects included in the relevant training program / module. The
Gender aspects included in the relevant training program /
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and Comments/ Explanations
Target (qualitative): Gender aspects integrated in
the relevant training program / module.
Gender Concept and Gender Mainstreaming in the development activities.
session includes Gender Concept and Gender Mainstreaming in the development.
module. The session includes Gender Concept and Gender Mainstreaming in the development.
Activity 17. Include women in the training program
Target 11: 15% women participants in training
Programs
74 staff received training on environmental issues Among the only 3 are women.
Total 425+74=499 staff received training in six batches. Among them 87(17.43%) are women staff.
Activity 18: Raise awareness and build capacity of men and women officials in mainstreaming gender in integrated water resources management.
Gender aspects included in the all training program. Gender and Social Development Specialist of ISPMC and Assistant Chief, Sociology, PMO, BWDB jointly responsible to carry out the session. The session includes Gender concept and Gender mainstreaming in the development.
Gender aspects included in the all training program. Gender and Social Development Specialist of ISPMC and Assistant Chief, Sociology, PMO, BWDB jointly responsible to carry out the session. The session includes Gender concept and Gender mainstreaming in the development.
The Principle Extension Officer from PMO is working as Gender Focal person
3b: Institutional capacity strengthening for sustainable operation and maintenance of structures
Updating present MIS
Activities 19: Establish MIS system with sex
disaggregated database for project reporting.
Target (qualitative) Identify gender indicators and incorporate in the MIS.
Establish MIS system is under process. The Executive Engineer, of PMO office keeps the sex dis-aggregated data in the WMO website
Establish MIS system is under process. The Executive Engineer, PMO office is being preserved the sex dis-aggregated data in the WMO website
Activity 20: Ensure effective use of sex In this quarter 2155 households Till September 2019, total
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Note:
1. At Alfadanga-Boalmari subproject total 55 Project Affected Persons (PAPs) have been identified for paying compensation. All of them
(100%) are aware about their entitlement. Out of the total PAPs, 5 (9%) are women, who will get special support from the project for their
livelihood.
2. Awareness Campaign was done for Farmers Field School, where 6659 participants were attended. Among them 3930 (59%) were
women.
3. Total 13 Farmers School days were organized, where total 3023 participants were present. Out of the total 1730 (57.22%) were female.
Issues/Challenges from last report:
Women are reluctant to involve in participatory groups as their households works are hampered and also discouraged by household members Provide training and livelihood support to the destitute and female headed households is the challenging issue for the improvement of the poor
people.
Proposed measures to address them:
The Community Facilitator have been raising awareness on involving more women in participatory group
Regular coaching on Gender aspect is being provided by Project Gender Specialist.
Time to time special training/guidelines is needed for PMO staff (including CF, SF, FC & WMO Monitors) from Gender Specialist, ADB,
BRM Dhaka office.
The PMO staff are requested to take necessary step for arranging training and provide livelihood support for the destitute and female headed households.
disaggregated data
Target (qualitative): Data in MIS are used in
quarterly GAP implementation progress reports
have been surveyed from Rajour-Kotalipara subproject. Out of total households 118 (4.47%)
208064 +1200=2081264 household has been surveyed. Out of total 10741+118=10859 (5.2%) are female Headed households. Data collection and data entry work is going on at the same time.
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Appendix-17: SUCCESS STORY
SHOL (Channa striata) FISH FARMING – A WAY TO BETTER LIFE
August 2019 — Unlike most of the young villagers in Faridpur Sadar, Md. Luutfar Rahman Rubel (29)
of village Kachnail had a strong affiliation towards new farming technologies. He is a fit example of
educated youth taking agriculture as profession and bringing a remarkable change in society. After
completing his graduation from Government Rajendro College, Faridpur; he started Tilapia & Carp
culture in his small pond of 8 decimals with traditional approach.
In 2018, he first came to know about SAIWRPM-AF
Project and its objective to benefit the WMG members
by providing support in basic agriculture & fisheries
skills, market oriented production of high value crops &
fish species, entrepreneurship, the introduction of
improved technologies and linkage with different
market actors and marketing. As an early adopter he
immediately enrolled in Kendar Khal WMG under Beel
Sukunia Sub-project and afterward elected as
President of the WMG.
During 2018, he attended a training event organized by SW project and learn about fish production
techniques & advance technologies, high-value fish species and climate smart fish production
especially Shol cultivation in small pond. Intense desire for learning and business acumen of Mr.
Rubel drew attention of ISPMC Fisheries Team and other PMO officials in the training. After the
training advisory visits was organized by project subject matter specialists to his pond unit. Having
the technical advice, he renovated his pond for this innovative practice and collected a pair of Shol
brood from the natural water body of Beel Sukunia and stock in his pond for natural breeding.
Shol, a snakehead fish is one of the most preferred
fish in Southern delta of Bangladesh. The species is
known for its taste and nutritive value. The beels and
wetlands of Southwest is the main source of this fish.
Declining trend of capture fishery from the natural
water bodies and climate change effect resulted in
paucity of Shol in daily market. So the market price is
very lucrative in compare to other common carps and
Tilapia. Hence, the importance of artificially
propagated seed is felt need for the cultivation of this
important species. Southwest project as well as a
bunch of enthusiastic farmers are trying to address
induce breeding operation.
After 4-5 months of nursing, the fingerlings average weight attained 650-750g. Mr. Rubel with the
assistance of Southwest project made his sales plan and communicate with different local & regional
markets to explore better market price and suitable trade time. Having the info. he sold 127 Kg of
Shol for the worth of BDT 112,600 at different markets like Kanaipur, Chungirmore and Faridpur. Still
there is approx. 100kg stock in his pond with tentative market price of BDT 50,000. On the other
hand, his total expenditure was BDT 38,700. So the estimated profit is BDT 123,900 (approx.). In July
2019, Rubel expanded his business and stock two more pair brood in two different ponds.
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“I have never thought that Shol cultivation is a highly profitable business and could be possible at
pond environment. If I continued with carp and Tilapia with traditional approach, it wouldn’t be
possible to earn more than BDT 20,000 in ten month of time. Thanks to Southwest project for the
innovative idea and assistance to change my livelihood,” said Rubel.
As an innovative farmer he shows the attractiveness, and could be a role model for other farmers. Around 500 community people including WMG members, fish farmers, representative of Youth Development Department visited his pond and innovative farming. As a farmer to farmer learning process three farmers from Talma, Singhaprotap & Modhukhali village under project area collected brood and replicating the practice. This innovation opens a new business window for the WMG farmers. Poor fish farmers can be benefited significantly through replicating this practice even at their unused small ditches or ponds
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Appendix-18: Minutes of 2nd Meeting of Committee on PWMR-2014
Memo No: Date:
Minutes of Meeting on review in implementation of the GPWM and PWMR-2014
Date: Monday, 29 July, 2019
Time: 10.00 AM
Venue: Office of the Chief Planning, WAPDA Building, Motijheel, Dhaka
Head of the meeting: Mr. Md. Fazlur Rashid, Chief Engineer, BWDB, Dhaka
Attendees:
1. Mr. Md. Anisul Islam, Project Director, SAIWRPMP-AF, BWDB, Dhaka
2. Mr. Mahfuz Ahmed, Chief Water Management, OCWM, BWDB, Dhaka
3. Mr. Md. Masud Karim, PEO, SAIWRPMP-AF, BWDB, Dhaka
4. Mr. Shah Ahmed Ali Khan, WMO Specialist (National), ISPMC, SAIWRPMP-AF,
BWDB, Faridpur
Key Points of Discussions
Sl. Topic Point of Discussion Decision Who will do
01 Inclusion
and Activate
PWMR-
2014
WMF formation
WMF will be formed in project level or
not.
PD + OCWM
will decide
JMC Formation JMC formation procedure needed OCWM
LGI involvement in
WMO
Guideline needed from concern
authority for LGI involvement in
WMO
Ministry of
Local Gov.
O & M Fee
collection
WMO will collect O&M fee from
Land owners. He may be WMO
member or non-member
O&M
Division,
BWDB
02 Clarity
Needed in
PWMR-
2014
Capital raising
WMO will collect Savings, CAP share,
other fees and take loan from other
financial organization. Procedure
needed
Board and
OCWM
O&M Plan
WMO will prepare O&M Plan.
Implementation procedure needed
O&M
Division,
BWDB
Term of WMO-EC
committee Expire
If term of EC committee period expire
and existing EC not take action.
Register will form Ad-hoc committee
and then EC formation
WMO
registration
Authority
Use of BWDB
Land
Using BWDB Land by WMO, need
procedure
Board and
OCWM
03 Recommend
ations
GPWM GPWM operation Manual needed Board/ OCWM/
O&M Division PWMR-2014
PWMR Implementation Manual and
English version needed
O & M agreement
To specify Terms and conditions of
BWDB and WMO
WMO Sub-
committee
ToR of SC should be included in the
WMO bye-laws for approval
Handover
Agreement
Tor of Medium size (From 1000 ha to
5000 ha) Project/ Sub-project/Scheme
Handover Agreement
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Sl. Topic Point of Discussion Decision Who will do
04 Conclusion Institutional
Development of
OCWM
“BWDB shall ensure that the OCWM
becomes fully operationalized after
undergoing institutional restructuring to
strengthen its functions, especially in
terms of WMO registration and
management. BWDB shall ensure that
adequate resources, in terms of both
staffing and funding will be provided to
OCWM during project implementation
and thereafter to ensure its
organizational sustainability”. (Extract
from SAIWRPMP-ADB loan
Agreement p20)
Board,
OCWM
Rename OCWM
Needs to rename OCWM adding
Participatory to Office of the Chief
Participatory Water Management
(OCPWM)
Engaging Consultants
for review in
implementation of the
GPWM and PWMR-
2014
Proposed to engage consultants to
prepare PWMR-2014 Implementation
Manual consulting with all level of
stakeholders of different irrigation and
drainage Projects.
Workshop and
exchange visits
Visit Thakurgaon DTW, GK Project,
Barishal irrigation project, Muhuri
irrigation project, Blue Gold Program
and Small Scale Water Resources
Development Project (JICA-2)
Arranging one workshop
PD + OCWM
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Appendix-19: List of reports and notes produced by the project
Reports and notes prepared by the project
Updated March 2019
Inception and periodical reports
Sl. Nr. Title Status Date English Bangla
1 Inception report Submitted
BWDB approved
ADB approved
14 Aug ‗17
6 Nov. ‗17
Oct‘17/Mar‘18
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2 Updated Overall Implementation Plan Draft Dec. 2018 √