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HARGEISA AND THE SOMALIA URBAN SECTOR PROFILE STUDY: RESULTS AND FOLLOW UP ACIVITIES Implemented by UN-HABITAT Funded b

PRESENTATION OUTLINE. 1. The Hargeisa Context2. The Urban Sector Profile Study (EC)3. The GLTP (EC)4. The SPAUS Programme (UNDP)5. Concluding remarks. PRESENTATION OUTLINE. 1. The Hargeisa Context2. The Urban Sector Profile Study (EC)3. The GLTP (EC)4. The SPAUS Programme (UNDP)5. Concluding

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HARGEISA AND THE SOMALIA URBAN SECTOR PROFILE STUDY: RESULTS AND FOLLOW UP ACIVITIES Implemented by UN-HABITAT Funded b

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    2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. The Hargeisa Context 2. The Urban Sector Profile Study (EC) 3. The GLTP (EC) 4. The SPAUS Programme (UNDP) 5. Concluding remarks

    3. PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. The Hargeisa Context 2. The Urban Sector Profile Study (EC) 3. The GLTP (EC) 4. The SPAUS Programme (UNDP) 5. Concluding remarks

    4. 1. The Hargeisa Context War damage Rapid urban expansion Returnee/IDP settlements Lack of planning capacity Lack of local revenue Lack of Management capacity

    5. PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. The Hargeisa Context 2. The Urban Sector Profile Study (EC) 3. The GLTP (EC) 4. The SPAUS Programme (UNDP) 5. Concluding remarks

    6. 2. The Somalia Urban Sector Profile Study 2002 In 2002 UN-HABITAT carried out an Urban Sector Profile Study (USPS) Strategize framework interventions in the urban sector Strategy includes two complementary components implemented by UN-HABITAT: Urban Governance (GLTP) Urban Management (SPAUS)

    7. 2. The Somalia Urban Sector Profile Study 2002: Hargeisa The Urban Sector Profile Study was published in the Study Report and in poster formatThe Urban Sector Profile Study was published in the Study Report and in poster format

    8. PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. The Hargeisa Context 2. The Urban Sector Profile Study (EC) 3. The GLTP (EC) 4. The SPAUS Programme (UNDP) 5. Concluding remarks

    9. 3. The Good Local Governance and Leadership Training Programme (GLTP) Objective: To strengthen local governance Through strengthening capacities of: local training institutions and trainers City elected councilors and NGOs In areas of: leadership skills, Gender mainstreaming Use of governance indicators Participatory and action planning Implementation of projects The GLTP Training consists of different trainings to be held during 10 months. The trainings include a yet to decide capital investment project that will give the councilors some practical experience at the same timeThe GLTP Training consists of different trainings to be held during 10 months. The trainings include a yet to decide capital investment project that will give the councilors some practical experience at the same time

    10. 3. The Good Local Governance and Leadership Training Programme (GLTP) Activities: Translation/adaptation of UN-HABITAT training materials to Somali Training of Trainers of three Somali regions Building capacities of local institutions Training of local leaders – Councilors & NGOs - on: leadership skills Gender mainstreaming Use of governance indicators Participatory planning Awareness raising activities Local priority projects funded for demonstration

    11. 3. The Good Local Governance and Leadership Training Programme (GLTP) This is an example of the translated and adapted training material and of the trainingsThis is an example of the translated and adapted training material and of the trainings

    12. 3. The Good Local Governance and Leadership Training Programme (GLTP) Results in Hargeisa: Capacity of Hargeisa Univ. & NGOs built National trainers trained Councilors & NGOs trained by Somali trainers on: roles, leadership, gender mainstreaming, use of indicators, participatory planning Training manuals given to local trainers & councilors New urban profile for Hargeisa completed by trainers Council supported to undertake Participatory Strategic city plan Citizens’ Awareness raised on good governance The GLTP Training consists of different trainings to be held during 10 months. The trainings include a yet to decide capital investment project that will give the councilors some practical experience at the same timeThe GLTP Training consists of different trainings to be held during 10 months. The trainings include a yet to decide capital investment project that will give the councilors some practical experience at the same time

    13. PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. The Hargeisa Context 2. The Urban Sector Profile Study (EC) 3. The GLTP (EC) 4. The SPAUS Programme (UNDP) 5. Concluding remarks

    14. 4. Support to Priority Areas in the Urban Sector (SPAUS) Objective: To build capacities of city and central authorities to enhance their instruments of governance and development planning and control tools The SPAUS Program focuses more on technical issues like land management, urban law and financial management. Synergies are targeted between the two programmesThe SPAUS Program focuses more on technical issues like land management, urban law and financial management. Synergies are targeted between the two programmes

    15. 4. Support to Priority Areas in the Urban Sector (SPAUS) 5 areas of support identified: Urban Land Management & Administration, Application of GIS systems Capacity Building in Urban Planning Rehabilitation and extension of municipal buildings and operating capacity Financial Management In-service capacity building

    16. 4. Support to Priority Areas in the Urban Sector (SPAUS) SPAUS in Hargeisa: Urban Land Management Information System (ULIS) Support by a municipal planner Rehabilitation of municipal building Financial Management training Legal support: The Hargeisa City Charter Hargeisa base land use map Basic services for IDPs The Urban Land Management Information system is currently being set up. The survey will focus on occupancy of properties and includes a door-to-door survey. At the moment a component is prepared to create basic facilities for IDPs.The Urban Land Management Information system is currently being set up. The survey will focus on occupancy of properties and includes a door-to-door survey. At the moment a component is prepared to create basic facilities for IDPs.

    17. 4. Support to Priority Areas in the Urban Sector (SPAUS) Urban Land Management Information System; Map of all properties Database of property qualities Automated revenue collection system Thematic maps for planning Opportunity to test planning assumptions Base for updating, as new buildings added Control of income, Monitor development Control corruption The image shows the progress of the property survey; roughly one fifth of the properties was surveyed by August 2004The image shows the progress of the property survey; roughly one fifth of the properties was surveyed by August 2004

    18. PRESENTATION OUTLINE 1. The Hargeisa Context 2. The Urban Sector Profile Study 3. The GLTP 4. The SPAUS Programme 5. Concluding remarks

    19. 5. Concluding remarks Overall, the behavior and performance of city councilors and Municipal staff have improved as a result of the programmes We thank the EC and UNDP for supporting and funding programmes in Hargeisa We also thank UN-HABITAT for the Technical Cooperation and support provided to build local capacities in urban Governace and Management A short comment on the experience of the Hargeisa Municipality with the programmes and their idea of the near futureA short comment on the experience of the Hargeisa Municipality with the programmes and their idea of the near future

    20. THANK YOU!

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