Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Period:
23/Aug/2021-13/Nov/2021
Project Name:
End of Program Review of the Civil Society Support Program (CSSP)
Client:
Australia DFAT
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Review
Project Description:
The assignment involved conducting an end-of-program review for CSSP II to evaluate its effectiveness and impact. The consultancy examined whether CSSP II aligns with the needs of CSOs and vulnerable communities, assessed the significance of its outcomes, and determined if the program’s objectives are appropriate. Additionally, the review analyzed the program’s legacy, the strategic rationale behind the project portfolio, and identified gaps or missed opportunities. The review was crucial for ensuring the program’s continued relevance and impact amidst evolving external conditions.
Services Provided:
Manage the recruitment of an international consultant as the team leader and national consultants to conduct the CSSP II review. Ensure effective coordination between team members to align with the review’s objectives. With the team leader to prepare a comprehensive review plan. This plan should outline the assignment’s understanding, methodology for data collection and analysis, timeline with deadlines, and address potential issues like risks and DFAT expectations. It should also include an analytical framework and detailed roles for team members. Oversee the review of the draft report produced by the team leader, ensuring it has a clear executive summary, well-framed conclusions, and actionable recommendations. After incorporating feedback and amendments, provide quality assurance for the final report, ensuring it meets DFAT’s publication standards and requirements.
Period:
13/Jul/2010-12/Aug/2010
Project Name:
Develop Manual for Grassroots Human Security Grant Aid
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Policy Formulation
Project Description:
Developed a manual for use by the Embassy of Japan, New Zealand and the JICA Office, Samoa, for the management of grassroots development projects.
Services Provided:
Through consultations and on the basis of KVAConsult’s experience managing Grassroots projects, developed and wrote the Manual for Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Grant Aid.
Period:
22/May/2008-31/Aug/2008
Project Name:
TALAVOU Programme & the National Youth Policy: Mid-term Review
Client:
Government of Samoa
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Review
Project Description:
The assignment involved conducting mid-term reviews evaluating the effectiveness of the TALAVOU Programme and Samoa’s National Youth Policy 2001-2010, and commenting on the merit of extending the Programme beyond 2009, as well as recommending directions for youth development initiatives.
Services Provided:
Consultations via in-person interviews and public stakeholder meetings in Upolu and Savaii; evaluation and review of processes and the status of implementation of the Programme; documentation of the current status of development activities affecting young people; analysis of the outcomes of the TALAVOU Programme; consolidation of data on youth issues from 2001-2008 through the documentation of the multi-sectoral activities implemented under the Youth Policy; analysis of the direction of youth development priority initiatives in Samoa.
Period:
01/Apr/2007-01/Jul/2007
Project Name:
Grassroots Human Security (6 schools): Project Management
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Project Management
Project Description:
Project management, monitoring and reporting for the reconstruction of school building facilities (Laulii Primary, Falefa Primary, Lotopue Primary, Salesatele Primary, Pata Primary, Fasitoo-tai Primary).
Services Provided:
Organised the logistics of signing ceremonies for the Grassroots Programme between the Embassy of Japan and beneficiary organisations; supported ongoing communication between the Embassy of Japan, JICA, beneficiaries, bankers, suppliers and builders; negotiated, opened, operated and monitored bank accounts; administered Grassroots funding for beneficiaries; administered the tendering process for the supply of construction and building materials, the procurement of materials, purchase orders, the payment of accounts with suppliers and maintenance of records of supplies and suppliers; made regular site visits to inspect construction and project progress
Period:
01/Dec/2006-01/Mar/2007
Project Name:
Rural Community Income Generation Opportunities
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Programme Formulation
Project Description:
The objective of the project was to assess and analyse the current income generation situation in rural areas and identify the constraints and issues for community development and income generation. The project also involved making recommendations on the possibility of assistance for agriculture, fisheries and tourism at grassroots level, and recommendations for future planning of community development and volunteer dispatching.
Services Provided:
Reviewed existing research and past projects to inform community development planning. Selected potential target villages and conducted surveys on social structures, organisations, income resources, and income-generation activities. Assessed local infrastructure, education, public health facilities, natural resource conditions, and disaster management capacity. Collected policy and planning information from government ministries to ensure alignment with national priorities. Analysed issues affecting socio-economic development, including opportunities for improving industrial technology and skills. Held discussions with community members and stakeholders to validate findings and gather local perspectives. Synthesised information into actionable recommendations to guide interventions aimed at enhancing livelihoods, community resilience, and sustainable development outcomes in target villages.
Period:
01/Jan/2006-01/Mar/2006
Project Name:
Grassroots Human Security: NGO Survey
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Survey
Project Description:
Reviewed the roles and functions being performed by non-government organisations (NGOs) in Samoa.
Services Provided:
Undertook surveys of NGOs in Samoa, particularly looking at the purpose of each NGO, its business plan, activities it had conducted and was planning to conduct, its organisation, finance and financial support; arranged a workshop for NGOs in Samoa; assisted in the planning, logistics and operation of the workshop.
Period:
01/Dec/2005-01/Mar/2006
Project Name:
Grassroots Human Security: Post-Project Monitoring of 2000 Projects
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Evaluation
Project Description:
KVAConsult Ltd conducted post-project evaluations of the Grassroots Human Security Grant Aid Programme (FY 2000–2003), assessing project status, impact, and performance. Evaluated projects included waste management and composting, water supply rehabilitation, school reconstruction and renovation, community health centre upgrades, and health education improvements across various Samoan communities.
Services Provided:
Conducted interviews with beneficiary representatives; conducted site visits and inspections; reviewed operational and maintenance programmes; assessed status of school buildings, water tanks and equipment procured under the programme, and usage of facilities and equipment; assessed impact of assistance under the Grassroots Programme and whether aims and objectives of the projects had been achieved.
Period:
01/Dec/2005-01/Mar/2006
Project Name:
Grassroots Human Security: Post-Project Monitoring of 2002 Projects
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Evaluation
Project Description:
KVAConsult Ltd conducted post-project evaluations of the Grassroots Human Security Grant Aid Programme (FY 2000–2003), assessing status, impact, and performance. FY 2002 projects included rebuilding and upgrading schools, constructing water tanks, supporting the Animal Protection Society mobile clinic, and producing bilingual educational materials and library resources across Samoan communities.
Services Provided:
Conducted interviews with beneficiary representatives; conducted site visits and inspections; reviewed operational and maintenance programmes; assessed status of school buildings, water tanks and equipment procured under the programme, and usage of facilities and equipment; assessed impact of assistance under the Grassroots Programme and whether aims and objectives of the projects had been achieved.
Period:
01/Oct/2002-01/Jun/2003
Project Name:
Implementation of PUMA Community Awareness Campaign
Client:
Government of Samoa, Asian Development Bank
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Training and Capacity Building
Project Description:
The public awareness programme was to inform the community about the role and activities of PUMA and its relationships with business and community groups.
Services Provided:
The communication campaign was aimed at those within the immediate urban area and those on the periphery who would be included in the new urban boundaries (the growth areas) on both Upolu and Savaii islands.
Period:
01/Aug/2002-01/Dec/2003
Project Name:
Effective Assistance for Youth Services: Evaluation
Client:
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Embassy of Japan
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Evaluation
Project Description:
To assess youth services and to identify areas that need assistance for further development and upgrading.
Services Provided:
Conducted a literature review; liaised with JICA on the parameters of the study; conducted consultations with key government departmental heads, public and private sector representatives, NGOs, schools, community organisations and other key stakeholders; planned and implemented a survey and analysed its findings; wrote draft and final reports.
Period:
01/Dec/2001-31/Dec/2001
Project Name:
Urban Planning & Development Phase 1
Client:
Government of Samoa, Asian Development Bank
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Structural Reform
Project Description:
Developed a community education programme about the roles and functions of PUMA. Business and community groups from the various levels of society including women and youth groups were targeted.
Services Provided:
Undertook consultations with community on issues to assist in the formalisation of PUMA (Planning Urban Management Agency).
Period:
01/Aug/2001-01/Nov/2001
Project Name:
Capacity Building for Urban Planning Management: Community Survey
Client:
Government of Samoa, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Survey
Project Description:
This project (a sub-contract) involved conduct of a community survey of selected villages in the designated Apia Urban Area. Consultations with stakeholders by the Virtual Consulting Group specialists provided initial findings and the survey was primarily to gather quantitative results to verify the initial findings.
Services Provided:
Held initial consultations with principal consultants and relevant stakeholders; assisted with development and translation of final survey instrument; put together survey team and provided basic training; was responsible for all logistical arrangements for survey (liaison with department, villages, etc); completed data entry, processing and analysis; wrote the report.
Period:
01/Mar/2000-01/Jun/2000
Project Name:
Small Business Development in Samoa
Client:
Government of Samoa, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Business Development
Project Description:
Assisted the Government and the Bank in preparation of a Small Business Development Project for ADB funding, which would provide rural areas with improved access to financial services.
Services Provided:
Conducted a review of current legislation relating to the mortgaging of freehold and leasehold lands. Provided recommendations regarding the feasibility of reforming current legislation to enable the mortgaging of long-term leasehold titles as security for loans.
Period:
01/Oct/1997-01/Jan/1998
Project Name:
Enhancing the Role of Government in a Changing World
Client:
World Bank
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Survey
Project Description:
The project in Samoa was part of the overall preparations by the World Bank for its 1998 Regional Report Enhancing the Role of Government in the Pacific Island Economics.
Services Provided:
Assessment surveys of rural and urban communities about development problems and their perception of the Government’s policy responses.
Period:
01/Apr/1993-01/Dec/1996
Project Name:
IFAD Rural Activation Project: Inception and Monitoring
Client:
IFAD
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Policy Advisory
Project Description:
The Rural Activation Project, appraised in 1992 and approved in 1993, aimed to rehabilitate agricultural and horticulture centres, village schools, and staff facilities; provide pilot credit through small loans at 6% interest; and establish institutional capacity for monitoring and evaluation to support sustainable rural development in disadvantaged communities.
Services Provided:
Undertook six UNDDSMS-funded supervision missions between 1994 and 1996 to support the Rural Activation Project. Each mission focused on identifying critical issues across the project’s main components, including agricultural rehabilitation, village school reconstruction, and pilot credit schemes. Provided detailed recommendations to improve monitoring and evaluation systems, enhancing the Government of Samoa’s capacity to track progress and assess outcomes. Identified areas where the Government had yet to comply with IFAD loan terms and conditions, offering practical guidance to address gaps. These services ensured the project adhered to international funding requirements, strengthened institutional oversight, and promoted effective, sustainable implementation of rural development initiatives.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Period:
14/Jul/2025-04/Oct/2025
Project Name:
PCCC-Project for Innovative Solutions for Pacific Climate Change Resilience on Public-Private Collaboration and Project Management.
Client:
Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC)
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Training and Capacity Building
Project Description:
The PCCC-ISPCCR training programme is a four-week blended learning initiative running from 1 to 26 September 2025, combining self-paced e-learning modules with in-person sessions in Apia. The programme aims to strengthen the practical capacity of government and private sector stakeholders from the Pacific region in climate project management, including project planning, budgeting, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks, whilst deepening understanding of public-private collaboration as a mechanism for climate adaptation and mitigation. KVA Consult will deliver three core modules covering climate project management, public-private collaboration models specific to Pacific contexts, and the role of climate projects for both public and private sectors, incorporating real case studies and group exercises. The expected outcome is enhanced collaborative capability amongst participants to design and implement climate-resilient projects that address regional climate challenges.
Services Provided:
Develop and deliver three specialist modules: Climate Project Management (covering project cycles, budgeting, risk analysis, and MEL frameworks); Public-Private Collaboration in Climate Action (PPC vs. PPP models, policy frameworks, regional case studies, and co-design exercises); and Climate Projects for Public and Private Sectors (business case development, shared value models, and climate finance pathways). Design comprehensive, Pacific-focused training materials with narration, scripts, case studies, and technical notes. Facilitate online learning through Q&A, content support, and guided discussions. Deliver in-person sessions with live lectures and practical group exercises on project management and public-private collaboration to strengthen applied learning.
Period:
24/Feb/2025-27/Mar/2025
Project Name:
Rapporteur Services for the PCCC Partners Dialogue on Long-term Sustainability Plan for Building a Climate Resilient Pacific
Client:
Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC)
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Report
Project Description:
The Consultant will support the successful documentation and reporting of the Partners Dialogue event on 12–13 March 2025. This includes pre-event preparation, such as reviewing relevant materials and developing templates, active minute-taking and participant engagement during the event, and drafting a comprehensive post-event report. The final deliverables will include a detailed meeting report, executive summary, and supporting appendices. The work aims to ensure accurate, clear, and actionable records of the discussions and outcomes, supporting future follow-up by the PCCC Team.
Services Provided:
Meeting Documentation Services: Prepare accurate, clear, and consistent minutes for each session of the Pacific Climate Change Centre (PCCC) Partners Dialogue, ensuring comprehensive documentation of discussions and outcomes. Reporting and Review Services: Develop a Draft Final Report for client review within one week following the event, and incorporate feedback to deliver the Final Report within two weeks post-event. Summary and Communication Outputs: Prepare a Draft Partners Dialogue Meeting Summary Report outlining key outcomes, recommendations, and next steps, and deliver a Final Summary Report incorporating any revisions and client feedback. Quality Assurance and Timeliness: Adhere to specified timelines for draft and final submissions, ensuring all deliverables meet a high professional standard and align with client expectations.
Period:
29/Jul/2024-31/Jan/2025
Project Name:
Pacific Climate Mobility Implementation Plan
Client:
UNESCAP
Location:
Australia, Cook Islands, FSM, Fiji, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, NZ, Niue, Palau, PNG, RMI, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu.
Type of Assignment:
Planning
Project Description:
This assignment centers on the development and implementation of the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility, endorsed by Pacific Island Forum (PIF) leaders in November 2023. The framework addresses climate change-related mobility and human security challenges in the Pacific Islands, particularly in atoll and low-lying regions. The task involves translating this political commitment into actionable regional plans, with state-led efforts supported by the Pacific Climate Mobility and Human Security programme and its partners, ensuring alignment with the PIF process.
Services Provided:
Draft a regional implementation plan for the Pacific Regional Framework on Climate Mobility, ensuring it strengthens regional cooperation, supports national actions, and aligns with national strategies. Address issues and concerns raised during the development of the Regional Framework and upcoming stakeholder consultations under the PCCM-HS programme. Identify gaps in implementation and initiatives by countries, development partners, organizations, and non-state actors. Participate in consultation meetings, develop an inception paper, and revise the draft implementation plan based on feedback, culminating in a final draft for approval by the JWG Co-Chairs
Period:
29/Jan/2024-30/Apr/2025
Project Name:
Research, policy and planning for transport decarbonisation and e-mobility in Samoa (CAP-IT Project)
Client:
UNDP
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Policy Formulation
Project Description:
This assignment focuses on the Climate Action Pathways for Island Transport (CAP-IT) project in Samoa, aimed at rapidly decarbonizing the land and maritime transport sectors to meet the country’s 2030 greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. Despite Samoa’s small contribution to global emissions, decarbonizing its fossil fuel-dependent transport sector is crucial. Funded by the Government of Japan, the project seeks to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and low-carbon outboard motors, enhance governance, and create a supportive environment for sustainable transport, with a focus on gender sensitivity and inclusivity.
Services Provided:
Develop a comprehensive assessment and strategy for Samoa’s transport sector, including legislative frameworks, energy efficiency reviews, a gender-responsive decarbonisation strategy, and a 5-year sustainable land use and mobility plan. Conduct a feasibility study on financial mechanisms to support and sustain the transition to low-carbon transport, including cost-benefit analysis and recommendations. Create an upskilling program for electric vehicle and low-carbon maritime technology, conduct public perception surveys, and develop a national awareness strategy on the benefits of low-emission transport. Integrate gender-sensitive approaches across all interventions, ensuring inclusive participation and equitable outcomes in the transition to green, zero-emission transport
Period:
01/Dec/2023-20/Apr/2024
Project Name:
Joint SDG Fund: Building Forward Better by Safeguarding Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services
Client:
UNESCAP
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Policy Advisory
Project Description:
Conduct fieldwork in coastal communities in Samoa to assess the impacts of climate change on marine/coastal ecosystems and livelihoods.
Services Provided:
Conducted fieldwork and desk research. Drafted and developed a policy brief, including observations of climate change impacts in Samoa, along with a presentation highlighting key findings and recommendations.
Period:
01/Jun/2023-21/May/2024
Project Name:
ESCAP Climate Finance
Client:
UNESCAP
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Policy Advisory
Project Description:
The project is to support the Government of Samoa through an analysis of challenges and opportunities to scale up access to public and private finance for climate action, with focus on nature-based solutions. ESCAP contracted KVAConsult for a consultant to support the implementation of the project in Samoa.
Services Provided:
Identify key stakeholders in Samoa, provide advice to ESCAP regarding stakeholder engagement, facilitate meetings with stakeholders, provide advice on workshops’ contents and communications with government officials. Assist in data collection, integrating findings and feedback from stakeholders, support the review of Samoa institutional, policy and regulatory frameworks on climate finance. Provide meeting documentations.
Period:
01/Feb/2015-01/Feb/2021
Project Name:
Project Management Services for the World Bank funded Samoa Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience (PPCR): Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Coastal Resources and Communities (ECR) Project, and the Adaptation Fund (UNDP): Enhancing Resilience of Coastal Communities of Samoa to Climate Change
Client:
Government of Samoa
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Project Management
Project Description:
The Government of Samoa received funding from the Climate Investment Funds through the International Development Association (World Bank) for the Enhancing the Climate Resilience of Coastal Resources and Communities Project (ECR) and from the Adaptation Fund-UNDP: Enhancing Resilience of Coastal Communities of Samoa to Climate Change Project and is applying part of the proceeds of the ECR funds for Project Management Services.
Services Provided:
Support MNRE-PUMA in coordinating project activities and liaising with implementing agencies to address issues, ensure commitments, and maintain compliance with legal, financial, fiduciary, environmental, and social safeguards. Provide day-to-day support, maintain complete project and contract records, and prepare quarterly and six-monthly progress and financial reports. Oversee procurement processes in line with the Procurement Plan and funding agency guidelines. Monitor and report on project indicators and outcomes with MOF and IAs, ensure timely audits, and prepare payment documentation. Report to the Resilience Steering Committee on progress, compliance, and challenges, and submit annual performance reports to MNRE for evaluation.
Period:
23/Sep/2013-03/May/2014
Project Name:
Economy-wide Integration of Climate Change Adaptation & Disaster Risk Recovery
Client:
UNDP
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Programme Formulation
Project Description:
To provide specialist inputs into the development of an economy-wide GEF funded project proposal for climate change adaptation in Samoa, aimed for efficient integration and management of adaptation and disaster risk reduction/disaster risk management into national development planning and programming and enhancing the resilience of communities’ physical assets and livelihoods across Samoa, to climate change and natural disasters.
Services Provided:
Defined the Project Preparation Grant timeline; assessed institutional arrangements, capacities and planning of stakeholder meetings, consultations and data gathering; completed reviews of development strategies and assessment of methodologies to integrate adaptation; completed institutional monitoring and evaluation instruments and out-reach interventions; submitted full final project document (following CEO’s endorsement).
Period:
01/Jan/2013-28/Feb/2013
Project Name:
Cyclone Evan Tourism Damage Assessment & Recovery
Client:
Samoa Tourism Authority
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Evaluation
Project Description:
After Cyclone Evan in December 2012 the KVAConsult team was commissioned in January 2013 to conduct a rapid tourism sector damage and loss assessment, which entailed site visits throughout Upolu and Savaii accompanied by independent engineers.
Services Provided:
Drafted the Tourism Sector chapter for the World Bank-led Damage and Loss Assessment Report, which incorporated estimates of the costs of damage and loss
across the sector; the development of detailed operational guidelines for the grant finance and concessional finance (which consisted of adapting existing guidelines under the Tsunami Tourism Recovery Programme and developing eligibility criteria for funding and operations for the grant and concessional funding windows); and completion of the Final Assessment Report and Guidelines presented to the Tourism Sector Committee.
Period:
01/Feb/2012-01/Jun/2012
Project Name:
Climate Change Public Expenditure & Institutional Review
Client:
Government of Samoa
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Review
Project Description:
The Climate Change Public Expenditure and Institutional Review (CPEIR) exercise provided information on how relevant agencies utilised their budgets and resources to address climate change issues. The CPEIR included a readiness plan to facilitate the improved access and delivery of climate change finance.
Services Provided:
Developed a work-plan to undertake the climate expenditure and public finance management (PFM) analysis; conducted informant interviews and reviewed the
relevant literature using the CPEIR methodology; worked closely with the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders to develop the PFM inputs into the report; and presented the first draft text of the climate expenditure and PFM sections of the country CPEIR report.
Period:
01/Jul/2011-01/Feb/2012
Project Name:
Mainstreaming of Climate Change Adaptation Measures into Tourism Policies
Client:
Samoa Tourism Authority
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Programme Formulation
Project Description:
Mainstreamed climate change adaptation measures by reviewing existing tourism policies, taking into account regional and global trends for the mainstreaming of climate change adaptation measures.
Services Provided:
Reviewed and modified (to incorporate climate change adaptation): the Tourism Development Plan 2009-3013; the Guidelines for Minimum Accommodation Standards (Hotels & Beach Fales); the Tourism Development Bill; the Tourism Workforce Development Plan and the Step by Step Guide for Tourism Operators.
Period:
01/Mar/2003-01/May/2003
Project Name:
Regional Climate Change Adaptation Financing Facility
Client:
The Pacific Community (SPC)
Location:
Fiji, Samoa, Tonga
Type of Assignment:
Feasibility Study
Project Description:
The study investigated the support of SPREP member countries for establishing a regional financing facility for climate change adaptation, the feasibility of such a facility and recommendations on the design and structure for a financing facility. The results of the investigation were presented to the second meeting of ministers and officials of Pacific Island countries held at Sigatoka, Fiji from 8- 9 May 2003
Services Provided:
Led the mission to Tonga and Fiji; organised consultations with stakeholders in those countries and also with the 25 member countries who were present at a SPREP workshop in Apia; carried out a desk review of relevant literature; compiled the draft and final reports, incorporating feedback from members and client; presented recommendations to the Pacific Island country ministers meeting.
Period:
07/Jul/2000-31/Jun/2000
Project Name:
Develop Corporate Plan (2001-2004)
Client:
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Location:
American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, NZ, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, UK, US, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna
Type of Assignment:
Planning
Project Description:
Developed a new Corporate Plan 2001-2004 for the Secretariat of the South Pacific Regional Environmental Programme, based on the proposed Action Plan 2001-2004.
Services Provided:
Translated proposed Action Plan into a set of clear objectives, outcomes and outputs for Secretariat for the forthcoming four years; conducted internal consultations with Secretariat staff on formulating key outputs, performance indicators for key result areas; developed a draft report for further discussion; developed the final report.
Period:
01/Jun/2000-30/Jun/2000
Project Name:
Environment & Conservation Support Project (1996-1999) Review
Client:
NZODA
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Review
Project Description:
Examined the process of design and implementation of the Division of Environment Project and assessed the extent to which the project achieved its original goals and objectives; assessed the project’s impact on the Division and the Samoan national environment and conservation effort; assessed and recommended possible future directions for support to the Department of Environment and Conservation.
Services Provided:
Provided comment on the proposed approach to the evaluation and the key issues; assisted with compiling relevant reports and literature; undertook desk review; provided administrative support in identifying and arranging appointments with relevant stakeholders; determined major recommendations; provided comments on draft evaluation report.
Period:
01/Feb/2000-01/Jun/2000
Project Name:
Action Plan (1997-2000) Review; Development of Action Plan (2001-2004)
Client:
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Location:
American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Fiji, France, French Polynesia, FSM, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Northern Marianas, NZ, Palau, PNG, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, UK, US, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna
Type of Assignment:
Planning
Project Description:
Project involved a review of the 1997-2000 Action Plan for Managing the Environment of the South Pacific Region and development of the 2001-2004 Action Plan for the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP) through a wide consultative process.
Services Provided:
Internal consultations with SPREP Secretariat; country consultations with 14 SPREP member countries including meetings with ministers, senior government officials, civil society and facilitation of national seminars on national environment priorities and issues; drafted questionnaires to seek stakeholders’ views on the relevance, efficiency and effectiveness of SPREP’s performance and programmes in the 1997-2000 period and to obtain stakeholders’ suggestions on national and regional priorities for 2001- 2004; prepared final reports on the Action Plans; facilitated the regional workshop to discuss the initial draft of the review and the new plan (held in Auckland in June 2000).
Period:
01/Dec/1992-01/Aug/1993
Project Name:
Stabex-Funded Development Programme in Samoa: Evaluation
Client:
Government of Samoa, EU
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Evaluation
Project Description:
Following the 1990 and 1991 cyclones (Ofa and Val) the Government of Western Samoa proposed to the European Union to channel all the 1990 Stabex Funds to reimburse cyclone rehabilitation expenditures in eligible activities linked to the coconut and cocoa industries. The evaluation report recommended a partial use of the 1990 Stabex Fund for this purpose.
Services Provided:
Coordinated the review of the effectiveness and relevance of the Western Samoan government investment programme against the Lome IV Convention and the Framework of Mutual Obligation. Each project in the investment programme was analysed and recommendations were made on how the 1990 Stabex Funds could be utilised.
Period:
01/Jun/1992-01/Jul/1992
Project Name:
Prioritising Funding for Cyclone Val Rehabilitation Projects
Client:
Government of Samoa, International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Location:
Samoa
Type of Assignment:
Programme Formulation
Project Description:
The project was an extension of the report compiled by the World Bank immediately after Cyclone Val in 1991. ADB wanted to identify Government’s medium-term funding priorities taking into account cyclone rehabilitation requirements. Because heads of departments and corporations took the lead in reviewing priorities and setting funding plans, the project was able to maximise sustainability of the programming process. The report was used in subsequent negotiations for grants and soft-term loans to fund cyclone rehabilitation projects.
Services Provided:
Engaged with relevant Government departments and corporations to review and develop sector strategies and investment plans to incorporate cyclone rehabilitation requirements of WS$713 million; coordinated the organisation of a meeting of donors in Apia in July 1992 to identify how the Seventh Development Plan’s revised public sector investment programme could be funded.
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