United Nations Development Programme Annual Project Progress Report 2014


Annex 6. Detailed Implementation Plan for 2015



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Annex 6. Detailed Implementation Plan for 2015

DESCRIPTION

TIME FRAME


BUDGET

(in USD)

January

February

March

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Budget

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Amount

Salary of CRM Project Manager; Head of PIU, Project assistant on procurement of consultancy services; Assistant on logistics; Finance project assistant; driver.





































71400


11,546

Monitoring missions to the pilot regions - Nohur, Bokurdak and Sakarchaga.

Project benefits and impacts measurement.

Activities: garden management and application of agrotechnical measures in the foothills; prefabricated greenhouse management; soil testing with application of portable soil laboratory; laser land levelling; application of water reservoir within the rural school, operation of five water regulating devices.







































71600

740

Participation of TM representatives (8) in the final CA-CRM conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (covered by Regional Office)





































UNDP e-mail and Internet services for 2 accounts: CRM Project Manager and Project assistant/PIU





































72400

1,200

Rental charges, rooms 217 A and 107 (1/4part)





































73100

1,157

Unanticipated project needs, - ISS





































74500

2,000

Final review meeting with participation of project stakeholders and beneficiaries from the pilot regions.





































75700

1,907

TOTAL AMOUNT

18,550



Ref

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TASK

TIME FRAME

Status

January

February

March

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1.

Prepare CRM Annual Report for 2014, Training Efficiency Survey; Update a table on Progress of ARs in CA-CRM Projects








































2.

Project benefits and impacts measurement.

Components:



  1. Improved enabling environment for CRM at systematic, institutional and individual levels;

  1. Effective use of climate risk information in rural communities with typical climatic zones demonstrated;

  2. CRM knowledge, lessons-learned and best practices in the CA-CRM project disseminated;

Organise meetings with the project stakeholders to collect information and data on implemented activities; Update Capacity Assessment Score Card








































Conduct missions to the project regions - Nohur, Bokurdak and Sakarchaga.

Collect information and data on project activities from local beneficiaries:

garden management and application of agrotechnical measures in the foothills; prefabricated greenhouse management; soil testing with application of portable soil laboratory; laser land levelling; application of water reservoir within the rural school, operation of five water regulating devices.

Prepare infographics (5); disseminate publication on Assessment of water sector of Turkmenistan, Climate Risk Profile of Turkmenistan, designed best practices and booklets with CRM measures;










































3.

Work on a Final Project Review report

Section 1: Intended Outcomes

Actual Outcomes

Analysis


Stakeholder and Beneficiary Contribution

Integration of crosscutting areas

Section 2: Project Implementation

Updated Project Risks

Updated Project Issues

Section 3: Project Performance (per output)

Deliverable Description

Quality Criteria

Results of Activities

Financial Summary

Section 4: Lessons Learned

Section 5: Asset Transfer

Derivation/Inputs

- Deliverable Descriptions

- Outputs Definitions

- Quality Log

- Issues Log

- Risks Log

- Lessons Learned Log

- Communication and monitoring plan



- Completion of project activities









































4.

Prepare a draft Final Lessons-learned report








































5.

Get approval of Final Project Review and Final Lessons-learned report from UNDP CO and Regional Office








































6.

Submit Final Reports to UNDP CO and Regional Office








































7.

Conduct a final review meeting with project stakeholders and Regional Programme Coordinator CA-CRM

Project financials, results, progress on capacity development strategies, and lessons learned.

The following topics during the review include:


  • Activity deliverables quality

  • Overall project performance

  • Outstanding activities

  • Effective date of project closure

  • Transitioning of responsibilities to national counterparts

  • Hand-over of assets











































8.

Prepare a list of nominated conference participants (8) and submit to Programme Specialist









































9.

Submit participants’ presentation materials to Regional Programme Coordinator

Participate in the final conference to be held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan










































10.

Operationally and financially close the project based on UNDP procedures









































Annex 7. CRM TKM Monitoring Mission Framework

Mission Dates: 28.04-01.05.2014



INDICATIVE ACTIVITIES

PROGRESS TO DATE AS REPORTED BY THE PROJECT as of 3 September 2013 (Mission 3)

MONITORING MISSION RECOMMENDATIONS

DEADLINE

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Activity Result 1: Improved enabling environment for CRM at systematic, institutional and individual levels

National consultations workshops on climate change impacts in Turkmenistan conducted for line ministries and governmental agencies. Inputs of stakeholders and experts will be used for climate risk assessment in Turkmenistan and development of a national climate risk profile;

A local consultant was recruited to carry out the assignment on planning of the institutional and legal issues for climate risks integration. Assignment deliverables provided;

“South-south” cooperation: a consultative event organised to strengthen the capacity of a national hydrometeorolo-gical service through regional cooperation for improving its capacity and information delivery system. Kazakh specialists exchanged experience on meteo-forecasting and monitoring, remote sensing and GIS application in agricultural meteorology;


Progress – good.

The monitors were very happy to see real progress in implementation of a number of tasks related to the improvement of enabling environment at all level of interventions of the Project. The following needs to be highlighted:



  • participation of key government agencies in activities of the Project has become more substantial and they show real interest in cooperating with the Project

  • due to implementation of a number of training and capacity building activities, e.g. study tours, understanding by the stakeholders of measures implemented and recommendations developed has significantly increased, which ensures a better buy-in into the process and, eventually, a growing trust and interest

  • "South-South" cooperation with other projects under CA-CRM resulted in a number of successes and cost-effective approaches to the implementation of tasks. The atmosphere of the reciprocal interest in cooperation provides a solid platform for sustainability of the achieved cooperation in future, beyond CA-CRM.

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Action 1.1: Support mainstreaming of CRM objectives into national policy and by-laws







1.1.1: Produce and prioritize a list of key policies, strategies and legislation that can play an important role in mainstreaming climate risk management into GoT policy and assess current level of CRM readiness

Ongoing.

In 2014 a local consultant on planning of the institutional and legal issues conducted a review of existing key national policies and plans of project stakeholders, particularly considering how they currently address climate change risks. The consultant facilitated a workshop for national stakeholders to present guidelines for mainstreaming climate change into national policies and development plans.

Follow-up: feedback on practical implementation of climate change response measures, incorporating actions from the stakeholder workshop will be collected by local consultant on assessment of stakeholder capacity before the end of the project.







1.1.2: Identify focal point(s) within relevant ministries and committees to liaise with the project.

The project liaises with key institutions (Turkmenhydromet, Ministry of Nature Protection, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Water Resources, the Emergency Management Department of the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Economy and Development) to mitigate climate risks by strengthening their institutional, legal and technical capacities.

Involvement of the key partner institutions has significantly increased in 2013-2014. The partners are actively engaged in a series of activities directed at mainstreaming of CRM in the capacitates of relevant agencies. It needs to be mentioned that the agencies have become much more active and receptive in the last 2 years. For instance, they actively participated in climate risk assessment workshops organised by the Project, as well as in a number of activities with involvement of a few CRM projects., e.g. drought management, laser levelling, etc.




1.1.3: Develop recommendations for revision of legislation, drawing upon the knowledge of the National Climate Network and expert round tables

1.1.4: Engage with relevant ministries and table proposals to revise legislation to account for climate risk



Recommendations have been developed for key project stakeholders. A special focus was put on rational and economical use of natural resources; streamlining the natural resource management system (separation of functions of natural resource management and nature protection, independent control in the field of nature protection); strengthening environmental requirements to economical and other activities; water management; charges for natural resources use and compensation for damages caused to environment; strengthening interagency coordination and interaction with CRM;

Participation of National Climate Network members in the following activities:



  • CRA workshops. 28-29 Feb, 28 April;

  • Regional meeting on experience and lessons learnt from WOCAT. Dushanbe. 16-17 April;

  • A consultative workshop on the assessment of socio-economic impacts of climate change.1 May;

  • Central Asian scientific and practical conference on the state and problems of wheat production sector in the context of climate change. Dushanbe. 29-30 May;

  • International conference on water resources and arid zones ecosystems of the world in climate change. Karshi. 4-5 June.

  • Seminar on drought management. Tashkent. September.

OK. The Project has established close links with both national counterparts in Turkmenistan and other countries. The latter is still operational through the active participation of national CRM projects in other CA countries. An exit strategy is worth thinking of to keep these links between Turkmenistan ministries and agencies and CA institutions beyond CA-CRM.



Dec 2014


1.1.5: Support current and on-going strategy, policy and legislative amendments on an ad-hoc basis

1.1.6: Develop a long-term strategy detailing the timelines for the rest of the revisions.



In 2013, a project partner, the Adaptation Fund project developed recommendations for revision of the Water Code of Turkmenistan.

In accordance with assignment targets and basic tools of the national policy, CRM consultant deployed by CRM Project developed recommendations for improving regulatory, legal and institutional framework in the area of climate change, reducing vulnerability and adaptation. A table for priority economic sectors indicated a required planning period and phased implementation of measures.

Assignment outcomes will be shared with the Adaptation Fund project for incorporating recommendations related to water resource management and use of natural resources into future activities.


OK.






Action 1.2: Provide CRM capacity building for Turkmenhydromet product development for national/local users of climate risk information

1.2.1: Profile CRM information needs of key stakeholders of Turkmenhydromet partners and of vulnerable rural agricultural communities


In 2013 the developed scorecards for key stakeholders enabled the project to assess the capacity of Turkmen Hydromet and its partners, identify the causes and factors of poor interaction between Turkmenhydromet and its users; and propose to users/partners how to deliver and apply hydrometeorological information.

In 2014 national consultations workshops were organised to provide a forum for key stakeholders to discuss the results of participatory assessment on long- and short-term impacts of climate change and further expert inputs for climate risk assessment at national level.




OK. It should be mentioned that Hydromet has not provided any information/data to the Project or any other project implemented in TM. The CRM project was working with outdated datasets included in the database of WMO. This is why, a participatory assessment approach has been chosen to collect the best possible expert judgments on the climate change-related processes, events, and corresponding climate- and weather-related impacts in Turkmenistan. This was done during a series of consultations during a climate risk assessment workshops organised by CA-CRM (Regional and TM CRM Projects). At the moment, results of the workshops have been processed and provided to the national partners for reviewing and comments. It should, nevertheless, pointed out that the results of participatory assessment is just the first step in identification of the key areas of future intervention. The CRM Project in TM on a request from the National Focal Point of UNFCCC is planning to work more closely with the Ministry of Nature Protection to support the development of the 3rd National Communication to UNFCCC. It is recommended to speed up discussions with UNFCCC and Hydromet on the details of support and initiate it as soon as possible due to time limits.

Early June 2014 - details of the support as discussed with NFP of UNFCCC

1.2.2: Develop linkages between Turkmenhydromet and Committee of Emergency Situations

A meeting with the participation of representatives of CoES, Turkmenhydromet and project beneficiaries will be organised in the next three months. The meeting will focus on enhancing interagency coordination and improving public awareness and understanding of climate change and disaster risks as well as preparedness measures.

OK. It is critical that any decisions taken at this meeting is followed up with both agencies. A document is recommended to be prepared on results of this meeting as guidance for a more close cooperation of these two agencies.

July 2014

1.2.3: Develop CRM information product for vulnerable rural agricultural communities

The project in collaboration with Turkmenhydromet and the National Institute of Deserts, Flora and Fauna will produce information bulletin on agrotechnical measures and drought management for communities of pilot areas. Q3

OK.

Sept 2014

1.2.4. Review sustainable financing structures for provision of CRM information

In cooperation with Ministry of Water Resources the project is planning to update a report on assessment of water sector in Turkmenistan prepared in March 2010. Assignment outcomes will be presented to project stakeholder as well as used by a new UNDP project related to Water management. Q3

OK.

Oct 2014

1.2.5: Support to development of long range climate modelling capacity

Recruited local consultant carried out an analytical survey on regulations of MNP and Turkmenhydromet; collaboration and coordination on information exchange, cooperation on climate scenarios and modelling.

According to the work plan, the Project provided support to meteorology and hydrology services to increase their human and technical capacity through regional cooperation. A consultative meeting with the specialists of Kazhydromet followed with discussions on national priorities and prospects for improving climate scenarios and modelling, meteorological monitoring, mechanism of delivery of hydro-meteorological information and climate database in the context of climate change.

Outcome from the conducted activity was determining the capacity level of Turkmenhydromet and its counterparts in Kazakhstan to perform climate modelling and analysis of climate data to be used in climate risk management and adaptation planning by sectors such as agriculture and water resource management.


OK.






1.2.6: Develop public awareness strategy for Turkmenhydromet and create risk information web-site


In 2013 the Project assisted Turkmenhydromet to develop a website/Internet portal in 3 languages for its users.
E-documentation including admin codes, technical specifications, developed programme and methodology on acceptance tests was provided to Turkmenhydromet for further incorporation in committee’s server and networks.

OK.




1.2.7: Enhance linkages between Turkmenhydromet and international partners

In 2013 the Project supported three national specialists, who deal with forecasting, monitoring and drought management, to participate in the seminar and increase their knowledge on development of drought early warning system and application of its outputs at the community level. Tashkent, Uzbekistan;

Partnership with CRM Project in Kazakhstan and inputs of Kazakh specialists were essential for successful implementation of activity on meteo-forecasting and monitoring for national hydrometeorological service. Representatives of Kazhydromet, Kostanay Agricultural Research Institute and National Centre of Space Research and Technology exchanged experience with their counterparts in Turkmenistan on remote sensing and GIS application in agricultural meteorology, and using the space technologies in monitoring of natural and anthropogenic processes which impact to environment: desertification, water consumption, farming agriculture and afforestation.



It is clearly seen by the increase level of participation of representatives from Turkmenistan, and particularly from Hydromet, in a series of regional and international events and trainings, that interest in such cooperation is growing. A good example is the recent visit of specialists from Kazakhstan. It is strongly recommended for the Project to further promote and support the establishment and maintaining of links with Hydromet and other related agencies in CA and beyond.


Ongoing.


Action 1.3: Review and propose changes to current institutional mandates for key line ministries to improve CRM focus

1.3.1: Analyze the existing mandates and activity profiles of key planning and line ministries (Finance, Economy, Water, Agriculture, CoES)

Local consultant on planning of the institutional and legal issues updated the report of 2013 on review of the mandate and responsibilities of key stakeholders (agencies responsible for weather forecasting and monitoring, nature protection, economic development, water resources, agriculture development and disaster risk management) in relation to climate risk management. The final report with recommendations submitted to UNDP CO for further intervention development or refinement within the new Projects related to Water management and Disaster Risk Management in Turkmenistan.

OK.




1.3.2: Provide recommendations for improvements to institutional mandates of key line ministries

Capacity building activities for key stakeholders were included into the AWP 2014 on the basis of Score Cards and consultant’s recommendations.

OK. Another assessment of stakeholder capacity need to be completed before the end of the Project. We have to evaluate the effectiveness of our trainings and impacts (or an increased capacity of stakeholders).




Action 1.4: Provide training on CRM to policy makers on integrating CRM into regulatory development and operational planning

1.4.1 Undertake training needs assessment for key ministries and other relevant institutions and prioritize training needs and relevant stakeholders

National consultations workshops on climate change impacts in Turkmenistan conducted for line ministries and governmental agencies. Key stakeholders discussed the long- and short-term impacts of climate change and further expert inputs for climate risk assessment at national level. A corresponding training programme was designed and being implemented accordingly (2013-2014). Vulnerability of the communities, as well as contemporary and expected (2030) impacts of long- and short-term factors of climate change on major sectors of economy were discussed in a participatory manner with active involvement of country representatives. Outcomes of the workshops will be used for climate risk assessment in Turkmenistan and development of a national climate risk profile.







1.4.3 Deliver training courses to identified stakeholders

In February 2014 the project supported a local coordinator of Sakarchaga project area to participate in the study tour of International programme on “Innovations in Agriculture – the Israeli technologies”. Later the study tour participant organised a round table meeting to share his newly acquired knowledge and skills with project beneficiaries and government specialists. The meeting participants got familiar with the advanced methods and practice in agriculture management, and discussed solutions in application of similar methods and technologies in Turkmenistan.

South-South cooperation is in progress.

To meet the targets of 2014 the Project will collaborate with national projects CA-CRM in the field of monitoring and meteo-forecasting; laser land levelling; gardening development; preparation of one best practices on the basis of WOCAT;

National specialists will also attend at the international workshops and seminars in Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.


OK. Activities implemented within "South-South" cooperation is very much appreciated and welcome. Knowledge exchange between CA countries is critical for further development of all countries. Establishment of working relationships and good contacts is, therefore, very important. However, more emphasis is required on how to replicate or upscale this positive developments, i.e. using of trained people in delivering similar knowledge exchange in other regions (ToT). Contact could be required with other UNDP and other projects working in other areas of the country. It is recommended to discuss this with UNDP CO and Project Managers of other interventions currently active in TM.

Dec 2014


1.4.4: Produce a funding strategy to enable further training in the long-term.

The project will focus on cooperating with DRM project in Turkmenistan to mainstream CRM from a risk identification and risk mitigation perspective.

The issue will be discussed in detail with Programme Specialist, UNDP CO.



OK. The AF Project can also utilise capacities built.




Activity Result 2:Effective use of climate risk information in rural communities with typical climatic zones demonstrated

Based on CRA assignment outcomes and suggestions of project beneficiaries, the project developed a plan of capacity building activities and implementation of adaptation measures; two government specialists provided orchard management information and hands-on training to the local gardeners based on proven research specific to the local climate, soil and plants; garden tool sets for 30 local gardeners delivered; laser leveller and scraper provided for free by a private company; portable lab for soil testing procured.

Progress – satisfactory.

The Project went beyond just ensuring exchange of climate risk management information. What is important that the Project is implementing a number of concrete adaptive measures in the pilot areas.






Action 2.1: Undertake climate risk mapping for 3 representative agriculture/livestock locations

2.1.2: Undertake a CRM risk assessment in conjunction with DRMP, CoES and other local stakeholders in the identified areas at risk and with potential to benefit from CRM interventions

Done in 2013.

The report on assessment was submitted to UNDP CO and Regional office.



OK.




Action 2.2: Profile short-, medium-, and long term hydro-meteorological information requirements at community level

2.2.1: Undertake community level consultation, using questionnaires, to identify how communities use climate risk information

Done in 2013. Data collected on the basis of developed questionnaires.

Follow-up activities in 2014.

Capacity building activities: introducing water and resource-saving technologies, drip irrigation system, horticulture development, soil fertility assessment, land degradation management;

Adaptive activities: laser land levelling, soil testing with application of portable soil lab, orchard management.



OK.




2.2.2: Analyse potential communication channels for providing CRM information to local communities

Q1: On the basis of the study tour information on “Innovations in Agriculture – the Israeli technologies”,

radio interview was conducted with the local coordinator of Sakarchaga project area for Watan Radio Channel (Mary brunch)











2.4.3: Design and implement CRM measures on the basis of the risks identified in 2.1, partnering with relevant community level organizations

Participatory approaches in the implementation of climate risk assessment and partnerships with local communities and authorities supported to develop a plan of concrete measures for vulnerable agricultural and livestock communities.

Within the Q1 the Project conducted a hands-on training on horticulture development in the foothills, delivered garden tool sets for local gardeners of Nohur pilot area, procured laser land leveller with scraper for 10 ha demo site in Sakarchaga pilot area; purchased a portable soil lab for local farmers of Zahmet to demonstrate the importance of water and soil analysis, proper fertilizer application and determine the deficiency or sufficiency of the element in the soil.



OK.




Activity Result 3:CRM knowledge, lessons-learned and best practices in the CA-CRM project disseminated

National experts’ table updated; the process of recruiting International expert to develop a national climate risk profile in Turkmenistan started; a government institution for CRP identified; a list of proposed best practices received from experts; booklet and manual on orchard management prepared by local trainers; national specialists and experts for International workshops in Dushanbe and Karshi nominated and all travel documents prepared; meetings with local administration of Bokurdak project area were conducted to discuss one-day CRM communication and awareness raising activity at school #6; workshop on laser levelling and demonstration training with procured laser leveller and scraper scheduled for the end of Q2;







3.1.2: Develop a value proposition for, and establish a National Climate Network (NCN) to undertake CRM assessments, support project implementation and provide expert consultation.

Competed. In 2013 a list of experts was prepared and provided to the Regional office. It will be updated by project on a regular basis.



OK.




3.2.1: Collect and provide CRM relevant socio-economic inputs to the MCN to support the development of regional and national climate change risk.

It is expected that a national climate risk profile will be developed through cooperation and consultations with the national and regional team. National profile will be based on a series reports and studies, which have been implemented by the Regional Project of CA-CRM, and CRM Project in Turkmenistan and other related documents.

OK. One of the results of the participatory assessment of climate risks in TM provided a detailed presentation of socio-economic impacts of the long-term climate change processes and current climate variability. They will also become an indispensable part of the National Climate Risk Profile being developed by the Project.

Dec 2014

3.2.2: Identify an institutional home in GoT for the national climate change profile developed by the MCN and develop a mechanism for maintaining/updating.

Based on recommendations of local consultant on planning of the institutional and legal issues and stakeholders’ suggestions, the project delegates Ministry of Economy and Development of Turkmenistan.

Information on climate risk profile will be also shared with UNFCCC National focal point in Turkmenistan.



OK.




3.3.1: Conduct an in-depth review of previous and current 3rd party CRM-related projects in Turkmenistan and identify potential best practices

One online publication will be prepared on the basis of simplified version of WOCAT. A list of proposed best practices is under consideration.

OK.

Dec 2014

3.3.2: Review and document case studies of demonstration projects and training programmes undertaken during the course of the CA-CRM project.

Editing of booklet and manual on orchard management for local gardeners of Nohur project area is in the progress.

Manual on application of laser levelling in Turkmenistan will be prepared by project. Q4



OK.

Dec 2014

3.4.1 Produce a quarterly newsletter describing CA-CRM project activities and progress in Turkmenistan.

The project will produce event-based information bulletins for its partners and project beneficiaries.

CRM Communication plan of 2014 on project activities was prepared and submitted to UNDP CO.



OK.

Ongoing.

3.4.2: Disseminate findings of the national and regional program on an ad-hoc basis

Four national representatives will attend at the Central Asian scientific and practical conference: State and problems of Central Asian wheat production sectors in the face of climate change. The conference will be organized and hosted by UNDP CRM Tajikistan with overall financial support and technical guidance of UNDP CRW Kazakhstan. 29-30 May. Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

The project will support two national specialists to participate in the International conference on water resources and arid zones ecosystems of the world in climate change. It will give an opportunity for participants to present the results of their research in Turkmenistan. 4-5 June. Karshi, Uzbekistan.

Trainings on gardening development, drought management, laser levelling and drip irrigation will be organised for government specialists and project beneficiaries at national level. Q 2-3


OK.

Ongoing.

3.5.1: Undertake a public awareness campaign on CRM.

As a result of meetings with local administration, a one-day CRM communication and awareness raising activity will be organised at school #6 in mid-June. Bokurdak project area.







3.5.2: Lobby government to continue with public broadcast announcements on CRM after the CA-CRM has ended

Government support or support by the authorized bodies is a key factor for the sustainability of impact of project activities. In October 2013 the specialists of government institutions noted the need of strengthening regional cooperation to introduce applicable technologies such as laser levelling in Turkmenistan and to pilot other water and resource-saving technologies (including drip irrigation in the foothill areas, agrotechnical and drainage activities for creating optimal meliorative mode of soils in the flat lands). In 2014 capacity building and adaptive activities related to laser levelling and drip irrigation will involve key stakeholders, such as Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Water resources to support testing and further dissemination of practice in Turkmenistan.








Activity result 4:

Project Management

AWP 2014 and Communication plan were developed;

The project team is strengthening cooperation and partnership with Adaptation Fund project and local administration of three project areas.

Project board is scheduled for August.








General Project Achievements, Summary of Outstanding Issues, etc.

Overall progress - Satisfactory to Good.

The Project has significantly progressed since the last monitoring mission. Particular importance has a very close involvement of the project in a number of capacity building activities, as well as in activities implemented together with AF Project. A true cooperation between the two projects has been always key to success of both CRM and AF Project. The monitoring mission was quite happy to observe such a close cooperation between these projects in terms of using the same consultants, organising joint missions to the pilot regions, and, finally, a set of jointly implemented or supplementary CRM measures being implemented in the pilot regions. Cooperation with the national stakeholders has also been strengthened significantly, which can be clearly observed during the workshops and during personal communications. Project delivery is also well planned and expected to be high in 2014. There is much of optimism that the budget for 2014 will be utilised (with some small portion moved into 2015 if a no-cost extension will be approved by the Regional Programme Board), and corresponding deliverables will be provided. A special mention should be made of the National Project Manager, who personally directly contributed to the current successes of the Project and has become an indispensable part of the UNDP and CA-CRM team in Central Asia.






Yegor Volovik,

CA-CRM Regional Programme Coordinator


Annex 8. Update on the Status of Actions from Management Response on MTE


Evaluation Recommendation or Issue 6: Turkmenistan. A special action plan is required to address the existing shortcomings within the project and to ensure its effective realization within the remaining period.

Management Response: UNDP accepts this recommendation.

Key Action(s)

Time Frame

Responsible Unit(s)

Tracking

Comments

Status

6.1 Together with UNDP CO develop a detailed operational plan for implementation of activities in the remaining time of Project implementation. Make sure that AWP for the last year of the project includes a number of activities required to ensure close cooperation with AF project.

Feb 2014

PM TM

CRM Project team developed a detailed operational plan to ensure the effective implementation of CRM activities and project targets in 2014. A plan of concrete measures for vulnerable agricultural and livestock communities includes laser land levelling, drip irrigation, horticulture development, soil testing, drought management, etc., has also been prepared. The Project continues to strengthen cooperation and partner with the experts and local coordinators of Adaptation Fund Project in training and capacity building activities, and adaptation measures on project sites.

COMPLETED

6.2 To establish further links of cooperation with the sister Adaptation Fund Project, hold a number of joint activities and field missions.

May 2014

Dec 2014


PM TM

The close collaboration with the Adaptation Fund Project facilitates the realisation of joint and supplementary CRM measures supporting to reach more potential beneficiaries in the pilot regions - Nohur, Bokurdak and Sakarchaga. A joint field visit to Nohur pilot region was organised in April 2014 to discuss the implementation of project activities with local administration and target communities. The Project conducted consultative meetings and trainings for local farmers and AF Project team to provide practical and hands-on experience in orchard management and soil fertility assessment.

As part of its work to address climate related risks and climate change impacts in the pilot regions, CRM Project has also implemented soil fertility and water management assignments with involvement of Adaptation Fund Project beneficiaries. In 2014 by means of assessments, trainings, site visits, expert meetings and consultations, two projects along with local beneficiaries have raised awareness, shared knowledge and improved national capacities. A holistic approach to local challenges and opportunities and CRM targeted work have created credibility, ensured local ownership of the processes and solutions offered, and contributed to the sustainability of project interventions.



COMPLETED



A-4 CRM in Turkmenistan (Project ID 76247)

APR 2014

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