Local Governance Program Nicaragua (PGL-APIM Nic)
In Nicaragua, municipalities are the main driver of local development. However, many rural municipalities have weak human and financial capacities to assume their mandates. The program aims at improving living conditions of the population by strengthening municipal capacities, providing access to basic services and enhancing municipal investment opportunities. Citizen participation and transparency are essential principles of the program.
Paese/Regione | Tema | Periodo | Budget |
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Nicaragua |
Governance Altro Stato di diritto - democrazia - diritti dell'uomo
Gestione delle finanze pubbliche
Decentralizzazione |
01.01.2013
- 30.06.2018 |
CHF 9’000’000
|
- Outcome 1: Improving the coverage (2-5% annually) of quality basic prioritized services and development opportunities for the rural population in 20 municipalities.
- Outcome 2: Improving the performance of 20 beneficiary municipalities (efficiency, transparency, inclusion, equity) and of national institutions.
- Outcome 3: Increasing by 10-15% annually and improving the citizen
- participation in the planning, execution, control, and sustainability of the results of the municipal management, prioritizing women´s participation.
- Sub-National State SouthEast
- Ministry of Exterior Relations, MINREX, (program agreement) Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, MHCP, (Public investment system ) National Institute of Municipal Development, INIFOM, (Municipal Finance) Service providers (to be tendered) for technical assistance and audits (financial and technical)
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Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF DONORS
GOVERNO E SOCIETÀ CIVILE
Sotto-Settore in base alle categorie del Comitato di Aiuto allo sviluppo (DAC) dell'OCSE Gestione delle finanze pubbliche
Spese amministrative
Decentralizzazione / governance locale / democratizzazione (obbligo di responsabilità incluso)
Temi trasversali Diminuizone dei conflitti
Il progetto sostiene in via prioritaria miglioramenti nell'organizzazione partner
Tipo di sostegno Aiuto pubblico allo sviluppo (APS)
Forma di collaborazione Cooperazione bilaterale
Tipo di finanziamento Dono
Tipo di aiuto Contributo al progetto e al programma
Costi amministrativi DSC
Aiuto vincolato/non vincolato Aiuto non vincolato
Numero del progetto 7F00579
Contesto |
Severe inequality exists in Nicaragua (Gini of 0.57) with an impact on access to basic social services mainly for the rural population. The decentralization process shows remarkable advances in the legal and political framework referring to budgetary transfers for municipal investments. However, the process is slow and rural municipalities have weak capacities and financial resources. There are tendencies of politicizing local governments and citizens’ participation. The PGL-APIM-Nic merges two existing local governance programs: the “Programa de Gobernabilidad Local (PGL) and the “Apoyo Directo de Inversiones Municipales (APIM). |
Obiettivi |
The program contributes to access to basic services and development opportunities by promoting inclusive local governance in order to improve the living conditions of poor people. |
Gruppi target |
Citizens of 20 poor rural municipalities as direct beneficiaries, (703,200 inhabitants). Organization of civil society and local stakeholders Municipal administrations |
Effetti a medio termine |
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Risultati |
Risultati fasi precedenti: The approaches of PGL and the direct support mechanism of APIM are highly relevant. They match national priorities, and respond directly to the needs of local governments. Nineteen rural municipalities have improved their management ability in a transparent and participatory manner. Substantial effects have been achieved by raising revenues (35%), enhancing pre-investment planning (leverage of USD12 per each USD1 invested) and increasing per capita investment (from 17 to 30 USD). Lessons learnt and good practices in citizen participation, promotion of local economic development and municipal financial management will be considered in the next phase. |
Direzione/Ufficio responsabile |
DSC |
Credito |
Cooperazione allo sviluppo |
Partner del progetto |
Partner contrattuale Instituzione statale straniera |
Budget | Fase in corso Budget Svizzera CHF 9’000’000 Budget svizzero attualmente già speso CHF 8’763’842 |
Fasi del progetto |
Fase 6
01.01.2016
- 31.12.2020
(Completed)
Fase 5 01.01.2013 - 30.06.2018 (Completed) |