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KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA GOVERNANCE PROJECT
MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
OCTOBER 2017
CONTRACT NO. AID-391-C-15-00006
OCTOBER 2017
This publication was produced for review by the United States Agency for International
Development. It was prepared by DAI.
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA
GOVERNANCE PROJECT
MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
OCTOBER 2017
Program Name: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance Project
Contract Number: AID-391-C-15-0006
Office: USAID | Pakistan
Date: 31 October 2017
Author: DAI
DISCLAIMER
This report is made possible by the support of the American people through the United States
Agency for International Development (USAID). The contents are the sole responsibility of KPG
and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID or the United States Government
ACRONYMS
AMEP Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan
COR Contracting Officer's Representative
DLG Da Las Gul
DAI DAI Global LLC
DDGS Direct Distribution of Goods and Services
EOI Expression of Interest
GoKP Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Province)
IMS Institute of Management Sciences
KP Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (Province)
KPG Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance Project
LGE&RDD Local Government Elections and Rural Development Department
M&E Monitoring and Evaluation
NADRA National Database and Registration Authority
NGO Non-Government Organization
NXP Non Expendable Property
P&D Planning and Development (Department)
PCSW Provincial Commission on the Status of Women
PDMA Provincial Disaster Management Authority
PDMF Provincial Disaster Management Fund
PIO Public Information Officer
RFP Request for Proposal
RFQ Request for Quotes
STTA Short Term Technical Assistance
UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply
USAID United States Agency for International Development
VSU Vetting Support Unit
WPC Women Parliamentary Caucus
CERD Center for Excellence and Rural Development
ADP Annual Development Plan
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACRONYMS ......................................................................................................................... 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. 2
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 3
1. Grants Under Contract (GUC ...................................................................................... 3
2. Programmatic Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA): .............................................. 3
3. Direct Distribution of Goods and Services (DDGS): ...................................................... 3
4. Training: .................................................................................................................. 3
2. PROGRESS DURING THE MONTH .......................................................................... 4
2.1 PROGRESS AGAINST TARGETS....................................................................................... 4
2.2 PROGRESS AGAINST INDICATORS .................................................................................. 5
1.1 Number of laws or amendments promoting decentralization strengthened ........................ 5
1.2 a Number of processes improved (policies, systems)..................................................... 5
1.2 b Number of people trained on new systems and procedures .......................................... 8
1.3 Number of facilities renovated/constructed with USG assistance that support the provision of
essential services ............................................................................................................... 8
1.4 b Number of elected representatives receiving training with USG assistance .................... 9
2.1 a Number of CSO receiving USG assistance engaged in advocacy interventions ............ 10
2.1 b Number of USG-assisted campaigns and programs to enhance public understanding on
government policies and service delivery mechanisms ......................................................... 15
2.2 a Number of formal actions filed by CSOs and business associations and individuals regarding
grievances with the Right to Information Commission ......................................................... 16
2.2 b Number of formal actions filed by CSOs, business associations and individuals regarding
service delivery grievances with the Right to Public Services Commission ............................. 17
3. PROPOSALS AND CONCEPTS ............................................................................... 18
4. ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................. 20
4.1 SECURITY ............................................................................................................... 20
4.2 OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS ................................ 20
5. ACTIVITIES BUDGET SUMMARY ......................................................................... 21
KPG MONTHLY REPORT OCTOBER 2017 3
1. INTRODUCTION
DAI was awarded the four-year, $22.6 million Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governance Project on
March 2, 2015 as a quick and responsive mechanism for supporting transitional activities that
reinforce stability, counter extremism, promote democratic advances, strengthen the ability of the
provincial government to be responsive to citizen needs, and create opportunities for gender
equality and women’s empowerment. KPG goal is to increase stability in focus areas of the
province with the purpose to increase resilience among targeted communities vulnerable to
violent extremism. This will be achieved through improving service delivery by public
institutions and strengthening transparency and accountability of public service providers.
KPG activities are closely aligned to the KP Government’s Integrated Development Strategy
(IDS) that integrates government priorities under one framework, and provides a roadmap for
achievements of targets agreed to in the Strategic Development Partnership Framework (SDPF).
Working with the government, KPG will focus on supporting the achievements of relevant
priority objectives.
DAI will deliver KPG results by developing complementary packages of assistance that reinforce
both the supply and demand side of governance, through four main instruments:
1. Grants Under Contract (GUC): The KPG grants program will consist of in-kind grants to
procure goods and services to promote the work of targeted government offices, and
simplified cash and fixed obligation grants to the civil society and private sector
organizations.
2. Programmatic Short-Term Technical Assistance (STTA): Most programmatic short term
technical assistance will be built into grants, however, as activity packages are developed,
our program development team will identify select opportunities for local and international
STTA to provide targeted assistance and/or capacity-building advice and expertise to the
GoKP or civil society counterparts.
3. Direct Distribution of Goods and Services (DDGS): Although DDGS will be limited under
KPG, the project team will utilize this mechanism for direct procurement and/or activity
implementation when a suitable grantee cannot be identified. This could include direct
procurement to respond quickly to an emergency or to procure the services of a firm to
conduct perception surveys on behalf of the KPG program.
4. Training: As needed, DAI will provide training to further program objectives, where
applicable and appropriate. All training activities will be approved by the Contract Officer
Representative (COR) and will be viewed as directly furthering program objectives. This will
however not include training that DAI may require for its own operational or administrative
purposes.
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2. PROGRESS DURING THE MONTH
2.1 PROGRESS AGAINST TARGETS
Output
Indicator
Life of
Project
Target
Target
Achieved
Previously
Target
Achieved
this Month
Target
Achieved to
Date
1.1: Number of laws or amendments
promoting decentralization strengthened
12 0 0 0
1.2 a: Number of processes improved
(policies, systems)
25 5 0 5
1.2 b: Number of people trained on new
systems and procedures
595 305 0 305
1.3: Number of facilities
renovated/constructed with USG assistance
that support the provision of essential services
15 0 0 0
1.4 a: Number of government officials and
staff receiving training with USG assistance
715 333 0 333
1.4 b: Number of elected representatives
receiving training with USG assistance
7,690 4,209 378 4,817
2.1 a: Number of CSOs receiving USG
assistance engaged in advocacy interventions
90 6 0 6
2.1 b: Number of USG-assisted campaigns
and programs to enhance public understanding
on government policies and service delivery
mechanisms
45 1 0 1
2.2 a: Number of formal actions filed by
CSOs and business associations and
individuals regarding grievances with the
Right to Information Commission
85 0 0 0
2.2 b: Number of formal actions filed by
CSOs, business associations and individuals
regarding service delivery grievances with the
Right to Public Services Commission
80 0 0 0
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2.2 PROGRESS AGAINST INDICATORS
1.1 NUMBER OF LAWS OR AMENDMENTS PROMOTING
DECENTRALIZATION STRENGTHENED
No progress during the month.
1.2 A NUMBER OF PROCESSES IMPROVED (POLICIES, SYSTEMS)
1. Good Governance through Gender Mainstreaming (G-Pes-011): A Fixed Amount Award
of $ 119,117 was provided to Pak Women, a local NGO, to strengthen the Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa Women Parliamentary Caucus and the Provincial Commission on the Status of
Women. By strengthening the Provincial Commission it will be able to play a more strategic
role for gender mainstreaming in the province, a key factor in improving governance in the
province. KPG’s interventions in strengthening the Commission includes improving the of
rules of business and policies, research/awareness on pro-women legislation and establishing
a sustainable response mechanism to women issues and cases through a helpline.
• During the month, ZAMA AWAZ Helpline received 20 calls on different issues that
women are facing in KP. An awareness campaign via SMS regarding helpline ZAMA
AWAZ was also completed during October. Due to the awareness campaign, 16 new
cases i.e. including the issues faced by women on inheritance, legal aid requirements and
harassment etc. were registered
• Coordination committee meeting was held on October 27, 2017. Members from WPC,
PCSW, Pak Women and helpline staff participated in the meeting.
2. Provision of Public Services through Public Private Partnership (G-Pes-027): An In-kind
grant of $ 59,820 was provided to the Peshawar City District Government (PCDG) to help
conduct a survey of free land and lots owned by the City Government and propose potential
use and development through a public private partnership model most suited for that
particular facility. By developing various sites as public facilities through public private
partnership under this intervention, it is envisaged that the City Government will be able to
provide better public facilities to its citizens.
• During the month, a meeting of STTAs, Urban Town Planner and Expert on Public
Private Partnership was held with Peshawar City District Government on the design of
parks. It was agreed in the meeting that PCDG will provide some more venues for design
of parks to STTAs so that a comprehensive design package can be submitted to the
Management of PCDG.
3. Strengthening Excise Taxation & Narcotics Department Government of Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa (G-Pes-009): An In-Kind grant of worth $ 273,531 was awarded to the
Department of Excise and Taxation. Under this intervention, KPG is strengthening the
Department in broadening its tax payers base. With an enhanced tax payers base, KPG is
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supporting the KP Government as well as the Department increasing its revenue collection
and effective management of its human resource.
• The grant was completed during this period and the team is preparing the formal
disposition of the IT equipment and office furniture.
4. Strengthening Water and Sanitation Company Kohat (G-Pes-030): Under this grant of $
162,590, Water and Sanitation Company Kohat will receive much needed office equipment
to improve their service delivery. Through this intervention, KPG will build the capacity of
WSSC-Kohat to deliver sustainable water supply, sanitation and hygiene services.
• During the reporting period, office furniture and equipment was delivered to WSSC
Kohat. IT server and equipment, software license were also procured and handed over to
WSSC Kohat.
• Disposition letter, inventory, branding and marking will be carried out during the month
of November 2017.
5. Strengthening Right to Services Commission KP (G-Pes-032): An In-Kind grant of
$24,867 was awarded to the Right to Services Commission (RTS) for the improvement of its
overall operational efficiency and monitoring of service delivery by public sector institutions.
During the month of October 2017:
• Dedicated hosting Services from VI.NET for one year was successfully procured. A new
domain name was finalized by RTSC: www.kprts.gov.pk.
• Authorization Letter was received from RTSC for domain registration on 17-October-
2017
• Authorization documents were submitted to PKNIC for activation of procured domain.
6. Strengthening Water and Sanitation Services Peshawar (G-Pes-033): WSSP Peshawar has
been given an In-Kind grant worth $ 49,808 for enhancement of its operational efficiency,
staff capacity and improved interaction with beneficiaries. This will result in improving the
service delivery mechanisms of WSSP and resulting satisfaction of its clients i.e. the citizens
of Peshawar. In addition, with improved service delivery citizen will pay taxes on time which
will result in enhanced revenue collection.
• KPG held a meeting to discuss feedback on project deliverables so that they can be
improved as needed moving forward.
In addition to the above grants, KPG is providing Short Term Technical Assistance (STTA) to
the following departments for improving their internal policies, systems and efficiency:
1. Planning and Development Department: The provincial government has identified seven
mega projects that will be implemented under the Pak China Economic Corridor. In order to
assess their strategic and economic viability and impact, develop various implementation
mechanisms, ensure timely and effective completion, and develop ancillary infrastructure and
services to significantly benefit from these projects, the Planning and Development
Department has requested KPG for short term technical assistance in six areas i.e. economic
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analysis, infrastructure planning, investment and trade, public private partnership, regulatory
regime, and research and documentation. Through provision of the STTAs to Planning and
Development Department, KPG will enhance the capacity of Department in preparing the
provincial government for challenges that lie ahead as these mega projects are implemented
across the province under Pak China Economic Corridor.
• Of the two STTAs already mobilized, Afzal Khan (Research Associate) completed his
tenure. He supported the department in documentation, during the period he drafted
letters for Chief Foreign aid addressing different departments, collected data for
investment guide in hydro power, hydro carbon, Mines, minerals, metal, tourism,
industries and agriculture and participated in three coordination meetings.
2. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority: With the transfer of powers to collect sales tax on
services for the provinces, the KP provincial government established an independent body by
the name of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA). However no major efforts
were made to fully organize and operationalize it with the result that it remained more or less
a dormant entity with very nominal collection of sales tax. This resulted in Province being
dependent upon Federal transfers with a very low level of Own Source Revenue collection.
Recently, with the change in top management in KPRA, the Authority has embarked upon
comprehensive reforms and restructuring program to enhance its internal capacity with
respect to tax policy, strategy and implementation. With these reforms, the Authority will be
able to significantly improve its operational efficiency, broaden the tax net and contribute
substantially to the provincial revenues. To help implement these reforms and restructuring
as well as to enhance the revenue collection capacity of the province, the Authority has
requested KPG to provide technical assistance in six areas i.e. Institutional development, Tax
policy, Rules of business for better operational efficiency, Information technology, Human
resource and Financial management including budgeting, accounting and internal controls.
▪ During the month of October, STTAs continued supporting KPRA in different fields.
Jamil Shah (IT Specialist) developed content for the KPRA’s new website. He also
worked on monitoring and controlling database development, KPRA monitoring and
control coding and unit testing.
▪ Four STTAs provided by KPG will continue their support during the month of November
2017 as well,
3. Provincial Housing Authority: The rural to urban migration coupled with influx of refugees
and internally displaced people has resulted in unplanned settlements around Peshawar and
other major cities of the province. This has resulted in significant pressure on the already
meager resources and civic amenities of these cities. Although many private housing
schemes have emerged in the past, these often cater to the middle and upper middle class.
The Provincial Housing Authority has embarked upon a plan to provide low cost housing to
lower strata of the society in urban areas. The plan includes availability of housing units at
affordable cost and soft term financing through banks. In order to support the Authority in
implementation of its plan in supporting the lower segments of society, KPG is providing
STTAs in framing Public Private Partnership models, developing tripartite agreements and
developing a web portal.
• During the month, STTA Muhammad Zahid submitted the Specification Requirement
Specification (SRS) documentation for PHA web portal. In addition, STTA working on
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Tripartite agreement Moeed Ali submitted the draft MoU as the first document before the
Agreement. Moeed Ali is currently working on the tripartite agreement.
4. Social Welfare, Special Education and Women Empowerment Department: The current
system of Zakat distribution is based on manual records that are maintained in district and
provincial offices of Social Welfare Department. With a growing population of Zakat
recipients, the manual records are sometimes not maintained properly and are subject to
manipulation and abuse. Zakat funds are an important source of support for poor segments of
the society in the province. In order to ensure greater transparency in distribution and
recording of funds collected by the Department, KPG is providing support in automation of
the Zakat distribution and management system. A similar system Zakat Management
Information System (ZMIS) was established in the FATA Secretariat by another USAID
funded project called FATA Institutional Strengthening Project (FISP). Department reviewed
the software and found it appropriate for adoption by KP province. KPG through provision of
an STTA is providing support in customizing the FATA Secretariat's ZMIS for the
Department. In addition, KPG through STTA will be providing further support in managing
the database of existing recipients, hardware at the Department and training of departmental
staff and District Zakat Committees' members.
• During the reporting period, STTA Aftab Alam has completed the system development
and developed the user manual for system operations.
1.2 B NUMBER OF PEOPLE TRAINED ON NEW SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES
No progress reported during the month
1.3 NUMBER OF FACILITIES RENOVATED/CONSTRUCTED WITH USG
ASSISTANCE THAT SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF ESSENTIAL SERVICES
• Development of Tanda Dam as Picnic and Recreation Site (G-Pes-028): An In-Kind
grant of $36,294 was awarded to Kohat District Administration for the development of
Tanda Dam as a picnic and recreation spot. The main objective of the grant is provision
of picnic, recreation and sport facilities to the citizens of Kohat city and the surroundings
areas. The intervention will contribute towards overall peace and stability in the area and
will further improve the public perception about government and governance in the
district.
In the month of October, layout was finalized and a detailed Bill of Quantities (BoQs) for
the development of an area around the dam were completed. These will be shared with
Kohat district administration for effective coordination since there are different
stakeholders such as local politicians who want to contribute in a coordinated manner
through their development funds as well as district administration as well. In addition,
Environmental assessment has also been submitted and KPG is reviewing the report.
1.4 A NUMBER OF GOVERNAMENT OFFICIALS AND STAFF RECEIVING
TRAINING WITH USG ASSISTANCE
No progress during the month.
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1.4 B NUMBER OF ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES RECEIVING TRAINING WITH
USG ASSISTANCE
1. Training of District Nazims of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Strategic Planning (G-pes-036):
An In-Kind grant of $24,873 was given to Local Government Elections and Rural
Development Department for training of district Nazims (mayors) of KP. The activity aimed
to build the capacity of district Nazims in KP to carry out strategic planning for their districts
so that they can later implement those plans. The focus of strategic planning was on internal
resource mobilization and public private partnerships.
• From October 3-5, 2017, a three day training took place at Serena Hotel, Islamabad for
District Nazims of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. 16 district Nazims participated in the training
which focused on strategic planning.
• The Final report by the trainer has also been shared with KPG. The training included
various topics i.e. District Government Strategic planning, formulating the mission
statement, values, goals, district plans and budget. Topics on how to operationalize these
plans and carry out their monitoring and evaluation. An introduction was also provided to
strategy map for district government, balance scorecards for district nazims (mayors) and
info graphics for district government. The post training evaluation concluded that the
learning graph of participants raised from 20 to 80%.
Photo 1&2: Training of District Nazims Peshawar, Serena Islamabad
2. Training of Local Government Representatives in Bannu District (G-Pes-023): A Fixed
Amount Award of $ 132,685 was awarded to a local NGO, Center for Governance and
Public Accountability. The intervention focuses on building the capacity of elected
representatives on KP Local Government Act 2013, including Rules of Business, Planning
and Budgeting Guidelines for district Bannu.
• During October 2017, from 2nd to 4th, 9th to 11th, 16th to 18th, 19th to 21st, 23rd to 25th, five
rounds of trainings were completed and 362 (315 male & 47 females) Village and
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Neighborhood Council members were trained on Local Government Act 2013 at Bagh-e-
Sukoon Bannu.
Photo 3&4: Training of VC & NC members on Local Government Act 2013, Bagh e
Sukoon Bannu
2.1 A NUMBER OF CSO RECEIVING USG ASSISTANCE ENGAGED IN
ADVOCACY INTERVENTIONS
1. Bridging Gap between Citizens and State (G-Pes-008): A Simplified grant of $ 97,657 was
provided to a local NGO Khwendo Kor (KK), to strengthen the capacity of citizens in
Peshawar District through engagement with the local government in identifying issues, needs
and priorities and helping in better planning and resource allocation. Under the grant, citizen
groups and steering committees are established at the neighborhood, town and district levels
which engage with the respective local government tier to discuss local issues and explore
mutual options for their solution. Following activities took place during the month of October
2017.
• On October 5, 2017, the 9th Social Audit was held at Basic Health Unit Chamkani. 15
ECG members (6 male and 9 females) participated in the activity. Total participation was
23 which included 5 KK team members, one BHU focal person, KPG staff and MSI
monitor.
• On October 11, 2017, an exposure visit to the Labor department was organized for ECG
members. 15 ECG members (7 females and 8 males) and five government officials
participated in the activity. The participants were oriented on the background, Laws,
Legislation on labor rights.
• On October 17, 2017, the 8th cultural event was held at Lok Virsa Islamabad. 14 ECG
members (13 females and one male) participated in the activity. Through this event, KK
provided an opportunity to the ECG members to explore the depth of Pakistani heritage.
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Photo 5: Social Audit, Chamkani BHU Photo 6: Exposure Visit, Labor Department
Peshawar
Photo 7&8: Cultural Event, Lok Versa Islamabad
2. Transforming Inclusive Local Government (G-Pes-012): KPG provided a Fixed Amount
Award of $ 85,945 to a local NGO called Integrated Regional Support Program (IRSP). The
grant has been provided to facilitate key stakeholders in Swabi District for playing a
proactive role in the planning and implementation of the district Swabi’s Annual
Development Program (ADP)/District’s Development Budget. The intervention is aimed at
creating an inclusive and accountable process for drafting the District Development Budget.
In addition, it will provide an opportunity to the citizens to monitor developmental projects
and the amount spent on this project in an effective and efficient way.
• During October, meetings with Tehsil Municipal Administration staff were
held to get their feedback on the research study. The findings of research
studies were discussed and agreed by the District Government. Some of the
major outcomes were:
1) Mobility cost i.e. budget for motor bikes for Tehsil Chota Lahore (one of
the four tehsils of District Swabi) was included in the Annual Development
Plan.
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2) It was decided that in order to eliminate duplication of district and tehsil
level development schemes, Geographic Positioning System (GPS) will be
used.
3) Strict action will be taken to regulate the role and conduct regular meetings
of Tehsil Development Committees and finally
4) Sectoral allocations will be carried out in true spirit which did not exist in
the past.
Draft final report will be submitted by early November 2017.
3. Facilitation of Families Headed by Women to Obtain National Identity Cards (G-Pes-029):
KPG awarded a Fixed Amount Award of $ 20,672 to a local NGO called Center for
Excellence and Rural Development. The NGO is working in District Swabi to facilitate
women headed households in obtaining Computerized National Identity Cards (CNIC) and
support National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in accessing the most
vulnerable population.
• During the reporting month, 13 awareness sessions were delivered to 138 pre-
identified female participants on the importance of CNIC across Swabi from October
2-9, 2017.
• Five Mobile Registration Vans (MRVs) were arranged from October 9-17, 2017 in
tehsils Razzar and Topi of district Swabi in which 219 women were
facilitated/registered with NADRA to receive National Identity Cards.
4. Citizens State Engagement through Theatre and Radio (G-Pes-020): A Fixed Amount
Award of $ 22,347 was provided to a local NGO called Human Empowerment and Liberty
Program to engage citizens and state actors of Peshawar City District Government (PCDG).
The engagement focuses on identification of issues to awareness as well as understanding of
the role and limitation of both parties through street theaters and radio. In October 2017:,
• Community Jirga, street theatre and radio broadcasts were organized in 10 Union
Councils of district Peshawar. The objective of the activity was to identify and provide
solutions for governance issues and raise awareness of the general public through mass
communication. 175 male and 75 female participated in 7 male and 3 female
community Jirgas while 1050 men and 450 women participated in 7 male and 3 female
street theatres.
• Technical activities under the grant have been completed and close out of the grant is
in progress
5. Strengthening Social Cohesion and Peace through Sports and Extra Curricular Activities
(G-Pes-022): A local NGO, Peace and Development Organization (PADO) was provided a
Fixed Amount Award of $ 55,433 to engage both male and female youth in sports and
recreational activities in Kohat District. The activities will provide a platform for youth and
elected representatives to start actively interacting with each other on matters of mutual
interest and sensitizing them on the concept and importance of good governance. The
intervention will also provide an opportunity to other community members and parents to
participate and interact with youth and elected representatives. Once mobilized, the educated
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youth will be sensitized on good governance and trained to make their duty bearers and
service delivery institutions accountable to their emerging needs. The activity will promote
peace, cohesion and integration of youth among communities.
• During the reporting period, three separate training events on Social Activism were
organized for pre identified colleges of district Kohat. All trainings were held at the
Millennium Guest House, Kohat
o October 1st -3rd, 2017 students of Government Degree Collage Ahmad Abad
Karak and Government Degree College Sabir Abad were trained. In total 40
students (20 Male & 20 Female) participated in the event.
o October 5th -7th, 2017 another group of 40 students (20 male and 20 female) from
Government Post Graduate College Karak and Government Girls Degree College
KDA received training.
o October 25th – 26th, 2017 quiz and speech competitions were held for the students
of Government Girls Degree College No 2 KDA Kohat and Post Graduate
College Pindi road for boys. In total, 24 (12 female & 12 male) students and over
300 spectators participated in the activity.
Photo 9&10: Training on Social Activism for the Youth of Kohat, Millennium Guest House
Kohat
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Photo 11: Quiz & Speech Competition Government Girls Degree College No 2 KDA, Kohat
6. Strengthening Citizen State Engagement for Peace (G-Pes-024): A Fixed Amount Award
of $ 38,220 was provided to a local NGO called Center for Excellence and Rural
Development (CERD) to reintegrate youth and promote peace through sports and
recreational activities in Swabi District. The project aims to address the gaps through
interventions that honor the cultural and traditional parameters and is enthusiastically
welcomed by the local communities.
• Sports tournaments, Poetic symposiums, and Speech competitions were organized for
both male and female students of district Swabi, to promote peace through recreational
activities. In total, 135 male players participated in Cricket and Archery Tournament,
206 female took part in volley ball tournaments, 40 poets demonstrated their talent in
two poetic symposiums, and 25 male and 24 female speakers participated in the four
speech competitions organized across Swabi.
• Technical activities under the grant have been completed and close out is in progress.
7. Promoting Peace through Sports Events (G-Pes-026): A Fixed Amount Award of $ 38,734
was provided to a local NGO, Health Education Development Society (HEDS), to engage
youth in sports and recreational activities in Peshawar District in order to identify and
harness their potential through active engagement in physical activities, their relationship
with peers and co-workers and to strengthen their social skills in organizing events and
engage with their teachers, parents, community members and duty bearers. The activity will
allow the children to vent to their physical and mental energies, harness the skills and
potentials and make them better citizens. During the month:
• Recreational contests for disabled children were organized on October 4, 2017 at
Government Institute of Blind Nishterabad, Peshawar. Four special schools participated
in the event. Deputy Speaker provincial assemble Dr. Mehar Taj Roghani was invited
as a chief guest on the occasion. 51 disabled children participated in different
competitions including speech and song competition, tug of war, musical chairs and
role play.
• From October 4th -6th, 2017, eight teams from the girls Government Degree College
competed in a football tournament held at Government Frontier College for Women in
Peshawar.
• From October 13th-14th 2017, a the Girls Badminton Tournament was held at Board of
Intermediate and Secondary Education Ground, Peshawar. 48 players from eight
different government colleges participated in the activity. At the same time, 8 boys
teams contested in a Badminton tournament at Abdul Wali Khan Sports Complex,
Charsadda.
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• From October 13th -16th, 2017, the Boys Football Tournament was organized at Abdul
Wali Khan Sports Complex, Charsadda. 128 players (8 teams) from different
government colleges showcased their talent during the tournament.
• From October 23rd-25th,2017, the Girls Cricket Tournament was played among eight
government colleges of district Peshawar at Board of Intermediate and Secondary
Education Ground.
Photo 12&13: Recreational Activities at Government Institute of Blind Nishterabad,
Peshawar
Photo 14&15: Badminton Match
2.1 B NUMBER OF USG-ASSISTED CAMPAIGNS AND PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE
PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING ON GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SERVICE
DELIVERY MECHANISMS
1. Eliminating Sexual Harassment through Empowering Transgender (G-Pes-018): A Fixed
Amount Award of $ 21,298 was provide to a local NGO Da Hawwa Lur, to raise awareness
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among transgender community in Peshawar District about different types of sexual
harassments, their rights under the Sexual Harassment Act and how to make a complaint in
case of harassment. Furthermore, awareness will be raised about other prevalent Acts/Laws
i.e. Right to Public Services, Right to Information, Promotion, Protection and Enforcement of
Human Rights etc. through workshops. First deliverable is complete i.e. identifying and
mobilizing transgenders and finalizing a list of 100 transgenders for trainings. In October
2017, following activities took place:
• A workshop on ‘Eliminating sexual harassment through empowering transgenders in
KP was conducted for local transgender groups and other relevant stakeholders. The
workshop was held over two days on 17th and 18th October 2017 in Peshawar. It was
attended by 15 identified transgender individuals.
Photo 16&17: Awareness Workshop on Eliminating Sexual Harassment through
Empowering the Transgender Community of KP, Taroon wedding hall Peshawar
2.2 A NUMBER OF FORMAL ACTIONS FILED BY CSOS AND BUSINESS
ASSOCIATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS REGARDING GRIEVANCES WITH THE
RIGHT TO INFORMATION COMMISSION
No progress during the month.
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2.2 B NUMBER OF FORMAL ACTIONS FILED BY CSOS, BUSINESS
ASSOCIATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS REGARDING SERVICE DELIVERY
GRIEVANCES WITH THE RIGHT TO PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
No progress during the month.
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3. PROPOSALS AND CONCEPTS
Proposal Number Proposal Title
P-Pes-038 Customization of Zakat Management Information System
P-Pes-041 Youth skill development through Public Private Partnership
P-Pes-024 Strengthening Water & Sanitation Company Mardan
P-Pes-009 Public Facilitation Center Kohat
P-Pes-053 Strengthening and promoting Zama Awaz Helpline
P-Pes-054 Awareness Campaign on Insaf Health Cards in Four Districts
Improving role of youth in Development at Union Council level
P-Pes-049 Technical training on Recording studio operations
P-Pes-048 Expanded Training of District Nazims/ Naib Nazims in the Three Areas
P-Pes-023 Institutional Strengthening of the Health Commission
P-Pes-055 Youth in Governance. Local Governance and conflict Resolution
Concept Number Concept Title
C-Pes-0072 Strengthening Fiscal Capacity of Peshawar City District
C-Pes-0067 Community based Approach for Governance Enhancement
C-Pes-0069 Public awareness about Participatory Governance
C-Pes-0059 Provincial ERP Solution
C-Pes-0007 Promoting safe Tourism in KP
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C-Pes-0028 Automation of Driver Licensing Regime
C-Pes-0074 Aam Admi ki Awaaz- Amplifying Community Voices
C-Pes-0071 Promoting and Mainstreaming People with Disability in Public &
Private Sphere
Promoting & main streaming PWDs in public and private sphere
Capacity building of local government stakeholders in good
governance
Training of LGE&RDD officials in Gender, Human rights and LGA
Improving Role of youth in development
Promoting and main streaming PWDs in Public and Private sphere
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4. ADMINISTRATION
4.1 SECURITY The security situation remained volatile and unpredictable in the month of October and several incidents
were reported across the region. Islamabad remained busy and hosted number of protests/demonstrations,
due to which road blockage and congestion being observed. Some acts of terror have been averted by
security forces in the region, several IEDs defused by bomb disposal squad in KP. Generic threat level
remained “high” over the reporting month. Number of protests/demonstrations occurred in Peshawar and
other districts of KP against the power outages and domestic issues which caused road blockage and
traffic delays. Security forces are on the state of high alert and conducting search and strike operations in
different parts of the province on daily basis and arrested several key terrorists.
These security incidents have had no direct impact on KPG project activities to date. Even though the
security situation has been relatively calm, keeping in view the possibility of threats and eruptions, KPG’s
Security Manager continues to issue security recommendations to all staff on a number of security
protocols, including avoiding law enforcement agency (LEA) offices; refraining from driving close to
LEAs vehicles; carefully planning travels and seeking security clearance before commencement of
movements; reducing movement and avoiding travel after dark; maintaining low profile; keeping cell
phones on/charged 24/7; and reporting any incident immediately to the KPG Security Team.
4.2 OPERATIONAL CHALLENGES AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS
During the reporting period, the Chief of Party and M&E Director departed the program. The program has
put forth a transition plan to address this.
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5. ACTIVITIES BUDGET SUMMARY
Table 1: Funding and Spending through the Month of September 2017:
Program Contract Total Obligated
Invoiced to reporting
period
(September 2017)*
Grants Under Contract
(GUC)
$7,000,000 $3,716,270 $ 1,619,247
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