Project Description:

NITP aims to enhance district capacity to successfully complete the recovery process and manage ongoing local government responsibilities, applying best practices that improve governance and reduce risks from future natural disasters.

The NITP builds on the work of BRR and other rehabilitation and construction support projects to facilitate the transition from implementation to ongoing recovery. The NITP supports implementation of GOI funded activities at the provincial and district levels as well as the development and implementation of pro-active disaster risk reduction (DRR) in the responsible GOI structures and supporting NGOs. The majority of project work is dedicated to capacity building, especially relating to the transfer of assets to the relevant authorities.
Project Name : Nias Island Transition Programme
Grant Amount : USD $3.89 million
Start/ endDate : April 2009 - March 2012
Partner Agency : UNDP
Executing Agency : Provincial Government of North Sumatera and District Government in Nias

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Achievement to date:

The first round of transfer of asset identification and location systems from BRR is under way, and systems have been identified and installed. Although assets are being used by the local government, the full transfer process is not yet complete. The first course of intensive training on asset transfer for government staff has been held, and further training is planned. Scheduled assistance to the BKRN has been delivered, but capabilities relating to budgeting, monitoring and evaluation still need strengthening. Trainings in financial management have also commenced.

Challenges:

A strong commitment from government to allocate sufficient funds for the operations and maintenance of assets is required. The technical assistance provided by NITP has allowed the agency to start carrying out its core functions, but significant resources will be required from the national government to ensure sustainability in Nias.