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`Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Improvement Program

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT (April – March 2010/11)

Submitted By:Lumanti – Support Group for Shelter

April 2011

Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1: AN OVERVIEW OF PROJECT PLANS..........................................................................4

1.1 General Information:....................................................................................................................41.2 Implementation Status:...............................................................................................................51.3 Budget and Expenditure:............................................................................................................51.4 List of projects and beneficiaries...............................................................................................5

CHAPTER 2: ORGANISATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES...............................8A: Significant changes at organizational level..............................................................................8B: Change in donor relations or funding......................................................................................10C: Key operational blockages-internal/external..........................................................................10

CHAPTER 3: ADDITIONAL KEY EVENTS TO DATE...................................................................12CHAPTER 4: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS...................................................................12

A: Timeliness (reporting, budget approval, budget release etc)..............................................12B: Human Resource Development...............................................................................................12C: Project management (procurement, material management)..............................................12D: Non Project based agreements relevant to the WASH activities:......................................12E: Publication and dissemination:.................................................................................................12F: Value added in the sector:........................................................................................................12

CHAPTER 5: PROJECT WISE INFORMATION (to be completed for each on going and completed Projects)..................................................................................................................................................13

Project No. : 643UE Itahari Water Environment Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Programme.........................................................................................................................................................13A. Project Information:...................................................................................................................13C. Changes in Project Background, Design & Risk Management..................................................16D. Progress against key planned Activities.....................................................................................17G Field visits and Monitoring.........................................................................................................47H. Water Quality.............................................................................................................................53I. Indicative Project Outcomes.....................................................................................................55J. Beneficiaries................................................................................................................................89Project No. : 643UD Biratnagar Integrated Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Project............................90A. Project Information:.................................................................................................................90B. Executive Summary:...............................................................................................................90C. Project Approach.....................................................................................................................91D. Progress against key deliverables........................................................................................94E. Partnership.............................................................................................................................106F. Resources...............................................................................................................................107G Field visits and monitoring....................................................................................................108H. Water Quality.........................................................................................................................113J. Beneficiaries............................................................................................................................123Project No.: 643VB Advocacy and Post Monitoring and Project Supports in Urban Hill...........125A. Project Information:...............................................................................................................125B. Executive Summary:.............................................................................................................125C. Changes in Project Background, Design & Risk Management......................................125D. Progress against key planned Activities............................................................................125E. Partnership.............................................................................................................................149F. Resources...............................................................................................................................149G Field visits and Monitoring....................................................................................................150H. Water Quality.........................................................................................................................153I. Indicative Project Outcomes..................................................................................................153. Beneficiaries..............................................................................................................................163

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Project No.: 643UF Advocacy and Post Monitoring and Project Supports in Urban Terai...........................................................................................................................................................164

A. Project Information:...............................................................................................................164B. Executive Summary:.............................................................................................................170C. Changes in Project Background, Design & Risk Management......................................170D. Progress against key planned Activities............................................................................170E. Partnership.............................................................................................................................199F. Resources...............................................................................................................................199G. Field visits and Monitoring..................................................................................................199H. Water Quality.........................................................................................................................200I. Indicative Project Outcomes.................................................................................................200

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CHAPTER 1: AN OVERVIEW OF PROJECT PLANS

1.1 General Information:Project

No.Name Of the Project Sub-Program Water/

Sanitation/ Hygiene

Service Delivery/Capacity Building/Sector Influencing

643UE Itahari Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (IiWASH) Improvement Project

Urban Terai Water, Sanitation, Hygiene

Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Sector Influencing

643UD Biratnagar Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (BiWASH) Improvement Project


Service Delivery, Capacity Building, Sector Influencing

643UF Post Monitoring and Project Supports in Urban Terai


Capacity building

643VA Post Monitoring and Project Supports in Urban Hill

Urban Hill Water, Sanitation,

Capacity Building/Sector Influencing

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1.2 Implementation Status:Project

No.Funding

(Confirmed/ Contingent)

Approval (Approved/

Not approved)

Implementation (Commenced/

Not Start)

Planned or Actual

Start Date

Proposed Completion Date

643UD 7621432.00 Approved Commenced April 2010 June 2010643UE 4789000.00 Approved Commenced April 2010 June 2010643UF 1453338.00 Approved Commenced April 2010 June 2010643VB 1449230.00 Approved Commenced April 2010 June 2010

1.3 Budget and Expenditure: Total (Annual) Reporting Quarter- Q1+Q2+Q3+Q4

Project Plan Number

Original Budget

Approved/ Revised Budget

Expend

Original Budget

Revised Budget Expend

%

(MPB) % (MPB) Utiliz

Utiliz

Sub Programme: Hill

643VB 1449230 1389260 1209291 87% 1449230 1389260 1209291 87%Sub

Total (A) 1449230 1449230 1209291 87% 1449230 1389260 1209291 87%

Sub Programme: Tarai643UE 4789000 4789001 4750450 99% 4789000 4789001 4750450 99%643UD 7621432 7736152 7589967 98% 7621432 7736152 7589967 98%643UF 1453338 1398588 1274520 91% 1453338 1398588 1274520 91%

Sub Total

(B)13,863,770.0

0 13923741 13614937 98% 13863770 13923741 13614937 98%Total 15,313,000.0

015,372,97

114,824,22

8 97%15,313,00

015,313,00

114,824,22

8 97%(A + B)

Justification for Variance in Grand Total (+/- 10%):

1.4 List of projects and beneficiaries (Six month and Annual Report only – six month report just completed projects & annual report all projects)

Project Nos.

Planned Achieved Variance (%) Justification for varianceWate

rSan Hyg Wate

rSan Hyg Wate

rSan Hyg

643UD

4,000

2,200

4000

3764 3402

9764 -6% 55% 144%

Water: Due to graded subsidy the total number of water points rehabiliated at the communities were 414 against planned 350.

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Sanitaition: In case of Sanitation the achieved number of beneficiaries exceeds the planned as because 3 institutional latrines were constructed against 1 planned.

643UE

4,300

1,200

4300

1984 1483

1984 -54% 24% -54% Water:Earlier during the time of planning ,the benificiary from the Water Safety Plan was termed Direct Benificiaries but Later the definition of Direct Benificiaries was strictly defined to be the one with access through Service Delivery,Hence Such Benificiary planned couldnot be achieved Sanitation:Additional 6 toilets were constructed to address the community demand for ODF and hence 206 toilets were constructed which resulted higher number of benificiary

643UF

643VB

525 1137

117%

An agreement has been signed with the Sri Adharsa Higher Secondary School,in thimi ,for institutional latrine construction in joint partnership and theinstitutionallatrine construction is under process .However the School is

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lobbyingfor fundsfrom other stake holders like DOE and Municipality.

TOTAL

8,300

3,925

8,300

5,748

6,022

11,748

-31% 53% 42%

In Case of Advocacy…..

List of projects and Influencing Beneficiaries (Annual Report only)Project Nos.

WASH Influencing Beneficiary Justification for VariancePlanned Achieved Variance

643UD

2,978 13,250 345% In case of water pipelines in Jamungachi, Jatuwa, Bakhari and Mangad is not yet extended but the budget for extension had been disburesed and in case of Munalpath two phase transmitter was installed in NWSC premises resulting no load shedding benefitting 2000 more household for water distribution.

643UE

1,230 810 -34% Municipality has invested for the construction of public latrine in local market of Janata Basti where Lumanti has contributed for Biogas Plant

Extension of water pipeline had been done by Itahari Small Town Water & Sanitation Users Corporation in all areas of Malangbaba, Namuna & Manakamana.Many communities adjacent to theses communities are having access to pipeline water by borrowing with theses communities Itahari Municipality and ISTWSUC have wor ked out that 60- 65 km pipeline extension is required for full coverage of IM and both of the insitutions are lobbying with partnership with CF Itahari with other institution for this work to be carried out for future.

643UF 1,874 2,000 7%643VB 943 1,987 111% Sanitation:

New Public Toilet Construction in Sankhadhar Chowk, Thimi=about 550 daily users

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Water:Pipeline extension in Ward 15=100 m benefiting 300 populationAdarsha Higher Secondary School (Installation of water purification plant)=1070 students and 67 Teachers

TOTAL 7,025 18,047 157%

Justification for variance in Total (+/- 10%)

CHAPTER 2: ORGANISATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

A: Significant changes at organizational level- staffing, new policies/strategies, priorities etc

Appointment of New Technical Supervisor

Technical Supervisor Mr. Sagar Baniya resigned from his post from the end of July 2010 and his position is later replaced by Mr. Hari Bardewa. He has joined Lumanti from 23 rd August 2010.

Appointment of CHMs/CHVs

Ms. Shrijana Pokhrel, who has been working as CHV for Purba Mushari Community in ward no. 6 left Itahari for her further study and she was replaced by Ms. Firni Chaudhary from Purba Mushari from 1st May 2010. Ms. Hira Chaudhari, CHV for Dedhgaria Tole, ward no. 6 of Itahari Municipality passed away on 3rd June 2010. Her post of CHV remained vacant for around one month (June). Water and Sanitation Users Committee recommended Ms. Hem Kumari Chapagain, resident of Dedhgaria Tole, as potential CHV to replace Ms. Hira and she was appointed from July 1, 2010. After a month of her appointment, Ms. Hem Kumari Chapagain left for Kathmandu and the post remained vacant again. The Water and Sanitation Users Committee then appointed Ms. Rina Chaudhary to fulfill the vacant post from 1st September 2010.

List of CHMs and CHVs appointed from ward no. 7, 8 and 9 of Itahari Municipality during April – September 2010 were as follows:

Name Lists of CHM/sS.N Name Appointment Date

1 Ms. Kamali Chaudhari– CHM for ward no. 7 and CHV for Bhurki Kadmaha June 2010

2 Ms. Darshana Adhikari – CHM for ward no. 8 and CHV for Tengra Tole June 2010

3 Ms. Mango Chaudhary – CHM for ward no 9 and CHV for Laliguras July 2010

Name Lists of CHV/sS.N Name Appointment Date

1 Ms. Ambika Chaudhari – CHV for Bhurki Nahar, Ward no. 7 June 2010

2 Ms. Kalpana Harijan - CHV for Manakamana Tole, Ward no. 7 July 2010

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3 Ms. Laxmi Sardar – CHV for Bhurki Sahara Tole, Ward no 7 July 2010

4 Ms. Pooja Poudel – CHV for Marik Vasti, Ward no. 8June 2010

5 Mr. Sanjay Thapa – CHV for Himalaya Tole, Ward no 8August 2010

6 Ms. Sushila Kumari Chaudhari – CHV for Adarsha Tole, Ward no. 9 June 2010

7 Ms. Sahena Khatun – CHV for Jame Maszid Tole, Ward no. 9 June 2010

8 Ms. Bobby Kumari Podar – CHV for Pragati Tole, Ward no. 9 June 2010

9 Ms. Sarita Karki - CHV for Namuna Tole, Ward no. 9June 2010

10 Ms. Poonam Sardar – CHV for Prativa Tole, Ward no. 9August 2010

Visit of CLIFF team to Lumanti Head Office:Lumanti had submitted an EOI to CLIFF-Homeless International to partner with them in order to improve housing conditions of poor in Nepal. Of the 120 applicants, Lumanti was among the 4 selected for the next step of the evaluation for the qualification. This was the fourth step to qualify for the CLIFF programme for 2011/2012. For this purpose, a team of four personals from the organization visited Lumanti on 22nd of September, 2010 on a week’s trip. The principal objective of this visit was to get to know the organization and its approaches better.

As part of series of meetings with the Lumanti Staff members, a brief presentation was given by the CLIFF team on the concept and approach of the whole programme. The presentation also included the works being done in other CLIFF Partners such as Philippines, India and Sri Lanka. A general overview of the Nepal’s urban scenario and works done by Lumanti was briefed to visiting team. Several meetings were conducted with individual staff and project teams to learn about their roles, responsibilities and working mechanism of these projects. A field trip to Kirtipur Housing was organized and so was the trip to Bharatpur to see the ACCA approach of community-led housing programme there. In addition to these, the visit also comprised of several meetings with Lumanti’s board members, partners (both government and non government), stakeholders, federations, cooperative and community members.

The team was immensely impressed with approaches adopted by Lumanti to make its projects community-led. The concept to link community saving and saving and credit cooperative with housing was well- appreciated.

Evaluation conducted by Social Welfare Council (SWC)A study was conducted by a team consultant from SWC to evaluate the process adopted during implementation of Lumanti’s programmes and its impact on the targeted beneficiaries. The study seeked to assess: progress made by the projects; their impact on the slum and squatter communities; implementation process and strategies followed; sustainability aspects; coordination and partnership among the stakeholders; financial management and discipline maintained; use and records of the expendable and durable items; and compliance by the institution to laws of the state and the Social Welfare Act 2049 BS. It was conducted in three of the projects currently being implemented by the organization namely ACCA Slum Upgrading Project in Bharatpur, Chitwan; Water, Environment and Local Livelihood (WELL) Project in Nepalgunj; and Khadipakha and Narayan Tole Environmental Sanitation Improvement Project in Kathmandu. A brief presentation and discussion for each of the programmes were conducted, followed by a field trip to each of these

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areas. The focus of these visits was to interact with the key stakeholders principally the community members in order to study

To analyze socioeconomic sustainability,

To study problems encountered and efforts made to solve them,

To study coordination and partnerships among organization, project and local bodies.

A report was prepared by the team and presented before the Council of SWC, Lumanti personals . Some of the key issues and suggestions highlighted in the report are as follows.

1. The ACCA program model of housing development is now replicable in local government-private-community mode of project design. Since the municipalities lack such funds, government should allocate for urban areas as it is done in “people’s residence program” for rural housing development for dense settlement program.

2. Lumanti should change its mandate and extend coverage to rural areas as well to reach out more communities to support shelter development.

3. The nature of urban poverty has been more dynamic with increased urbanization over time. Lumanti should as well focus on research towards increasing urbanization and associated problems and likely solutions. How to cope with dynamic nature of urban poverty is a challenge faced by the nation today.

This evaluation has been beneficial for the organization so as to improve on the aspects, on which the organization need further strengthening.

B: Change in donor relations or funding

Election of a new board A Special Annual General Assembly was held on 12th Sep 2010 to elect a new board for the organization. New Board members are as follows1. President - Mr. Prafulla Man Singh Pradhan2. Vice President - Ms. Eliza Baidya3. General Secretary - Ms. Lajana Manandhar4. Tresurer - Ms. Sajana Amatya/Shakya5. Member - Mr. Padam Lal Shrestha6. Member - Mr. Kuldeep Tuladhar7. Member - Mr. Anil Sthapit

The tenure of this board will be for 2 years. During the program, the old team handed over the roles and responsibilities to the new members.

C: Key operational blockages-internal/external

Due to a week- long indefinite strike (Aamhadtaal) called by CPN (Maoist), from May 1, 2010 till May 7 2010, all the activities planned during the period had to be postponed.Most of the local festival, culture and tradition of Chaudhary community fall on the month of Baishak, (April – May), this has also delayed the project activities.

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The latrine construction has been affected by a continuous rainfall. Rings used for the latrine are built onsite and inundation as well as high water table problems not only hindered the ring production but also made the construction work was difficult. The connection of water pipeline in Malangbaba Tole of ward no 6, was delayed due to conflict between the service provider (Itahari Small Town Water & Sanitation Users Corporation) and Malangbaba Tole Bikash Samitee. Initially in the stakeholder’s meeting, it was agreed to provide subsidy Rs. 2000 to all the urban poor of the community. But after the Malangbaba UC submitted the forms for the pipeline connection, Small Town disagreed to provide the subsidy amount to the household with land ownership. According to Small Town, if the subsidy was granted to those household, other beneficiaries of the Small Town will also seek for the same support and for that Small Town cannot invest. But, the community demanded for an equal subsidy for all the urban poor of the area, otherwise they will not allow Small Town to connect the pipeline even in the squatter household. The pipeline connection’s work resumed only after the decision of ISTWSUC for providing subsidy to the users in connection of pipelines.

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CHAPTER 3: ADDITIONAL KEY EVENTS TO DATE

Every year Nepal government is celebrating 'National Sanitation Week' marking World Environment Day, June 5. This year as well, the government has announced 'National Sanitation Week' which started from 5th June 2010 for a week. To celebrate this national event, the Water and Sanitation Division Office at Itahari summoned all the stakeholders, NGOs, CBOs and VDCs for a joint meeting to share their activities. Every organizations working in Sunsari district presented their activities focusing the sanitation issues and its importance for the development of the area.

Lumanti, to mark the 'National Sanitation Week' conducted a week long community clean up campaign and sanitation awareness programmes in all the six communities of ward no. 6 where Lumanti has implemented its programmes during the fiscal year 2009/2010.

CHAPTER 4: ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS (Six Month & Annual Reports only)

A: Timeliness (reporting, budget approval, budget release etc)

Not Applicable

B: Human Resource Development

Not Applicable

C: Project management (procurement, material management)

As practiced, procurement and material management are done at the project level in partnership with the stakeholders.

D: Non Project based agreements relevant to the WASH activities:

Not Applicable

E: Publication and dissemination:

Not Applicable

F: Value added in the sector:

Not Applicable

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CHAPTER 5: PROJECT WISE INFORMATION (to be completed for each on going and completed Projects)

Project No. : 643UE Itahari Water Environment Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Programme

A. Project Information:

- Project Name: Itahari Water Environment Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion Programme- Names of Sub-Projects (if applicable): Urban Terai- Project Period: 2009-2012- Name of Partner Organization: Itahari municipality, UC, Citizens Forum- Partner Organization Number:

B. Executive Summary: (Annual Report Only)- not more than 1 page

Lumanti in partnership with Itahari Municipality has been implementing 'Itahari Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Improvement Program' (IWASH) in all targeted clusters of 4 wards.

During the program implementing period, in the fiscal year 2009/10, under IWASH program, Lumanti in partnership with Itahari Municipality has covered 6 clusters (342 HH) of ward 6. To address the water, sanitation and hygiene situation in the targeted clusters of ward 6, Lumanti has initiated hardware and software programs. Likewise, during the fiscal year 2010/11, the program has covered five clusters (252 HH) of ward 7 and two clusters (87 HH) of ward 8 to address the water, sanitation and hygiene situation. The program has also covered one added cluster (94 HH), Shiva Parbati tole of ward 6, during the fiscal year 2010/11 with the recommendation of Itahari Municipality as the clusters is just adjacent to Dedhgaria tole focusing the declaration of ODF zone.

In this fiscal year 2010/11, IWASH program has also intervened six clusters (369 HH) of ward 9 through its hygiene promotion program through CHM and CHV.

For all the WASH programs initiated under IWASH, one Water & Sanitation Users Coordinating Committee (WSUCC) is formed in ward no 6 representing six Water & Sanitation Users Committee (WSUC). Likewise another WSUCC is formed representing seven WSUC from ward 7 and 8. The WSUC and WSUCC have been given trainings on pre construction, post construction and operation and management of the water facilities provided. One WSUCC is formed in ward no 9 representing six WSUC from ward 9.

The program has delivered water access to the targeted clusters. Around 1984 people from the eight communities of wards no. 6, 7 and 9 including 1000 students from Shree Saraswati Satan Ma Vi in ward no. 7 have been provided with improved access to water facilities. Lumanti has installed 3 public hand pumps in Kadmaha Tole of ward 7. Lumanti, under its IWASH program planned for the fiscal year, has laso taken initiative to address the interest of the community people and the stakeholders and contributed for the household pipeline connections in Malangbaba Tole of ward 6, Manakamana (Harijan) Tole of ward 7 and Namuna Tole of ward 9.

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In short, 69 HH in Malangbaba Tole, 47 HH in Manakamana (Harijan) Tole and 37 HH in Namuna Tole has now access to water pipeline by this programme in Itahari.

All the water points provided have been tested to ensure its use. Health and Hygiene programme has been framed in the programme to address the recommendations from the water test result in the community. 4 local cadres for WQ test has been developed in ward no 6, 7, 8 & 9 at community/local level. CHM has been developed as a local cadre as water quality which is directly related to public health and hygiene. It is learnt that, people are more impressed when the test is done by their community health motivator.

CBME system has been initiated in some communities. However, the community has not completely implemented the tools due to its complexity. Social Mobilizers and Community Development Workers are conducting orientation programs to all UCs to initiate it in all cluster. The technologies, learnings and good practices have been shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level. Operation and Maintenance of large infrastructures where many households depend is practical. However, operation and maintenance of a small scale community hand-pump is very challenging as nobody claims responsibility and everyone claims the right for using it. Apart from that, there is high risk of theft of hand pump head and other accessories during night time. Therefore, the users committee themselves also did not show interest for installation of community hand pumps. Based on the sharing, the municipality and local stakeholders have shown interest towards extension of pipeline water wherever possible and not promote groundwater extraction.

Likewise, the program has also delivered sanitation facilities to the targeted clusters through which around 1483 people from the eleven communities of wards no.6, 7 and 8 are provided with access to improved sanitation facilities in FY 10/11. The communities have adopted the programme positively and have adopted healthy sanitation practices. Therefore five communities of ward 6 and 4 communities of ward 7 are already declared ODF zone. Under the same program, Lumanti has contributed its small budget for the installation of a biogas plant sized 35 m 3 along with public latrine in the local market (Hatiya Bazar) at Janata Basti of ward no 5. Total of around 144 people from 27 households will be difrectly benefited through the construction of Bio gas plant. Apart from the contribution of Lumanti, Itahari Municipality has also contributed for the same. Besides, other stakeholders namely SEAM-N project and District Development Committee have also shown their greater interest for contribution and are in the process. The local construction committee has also requested Water & Sanitaiton Division Office, Sunsari for financial support.

The program has also intervened on Livelihood support as recommended by WESHI plan through Saving & Credit (S&C) Groups. 14 S&C groups from ward 6, 7 & 8 are currently functioning. Through their initiatives, Women Cooperative titled 'Sangini Mahila Bachat Tatha Rin Sahakari Sanstha Limited' is registered recently and now is in process for group transformation. Recently registered Women cooperative shall also contribute in the sector of water, sanitation and hygiene improvement sector. In the present context as well, some S&C groups in the clusters have been contributing its members for the construction of super structures in the latrines through low interest loan. Moreover, it is understood that some households in Malangbaba Tole of ward 6 have taken loan for their investment in household water pipeline connection.

Coordination and partnership with local stakeholders, I/NGOs and government agencies has definitely left positive impact during the implementation of the IWASH program. Support from District Health Office, Primary Health Centre and Marie Stopes for the Health Camp and Orientation Program on women health focusing on healthy sanitation practice conducted by Lumanti has been well appreciated by the community people. Likewise, a good partnership with the only water pipeline service provider of Itahari Municipality, Itahari Small Town Water and Sanitation Users Corporation (ISTWSUC), for the water pipeline extension and household water pipeline connection has become the most appreciable step towards participatory approach.

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ISTWSUC has provided its significant contribution specially focusing for urban poor communities. On the other hand, people from the urban poor communities are also highly motivated for their participation towards water pipeline connection.

As the CHVs and CHMs are selected from the community, they will remain in the community for longer period than recruited the external facilitators/ workers. With this concept Lumanti has mobilised the local people as CHV/ CHM. Their mobilisation in hygiene education and promotion has been found effective in improving hygienic behavioural practices at the community level. Also their participation in different activities during this project intervention in the different WASH related issues has been found effective in enhancing their capacity in one hand and developing human resource on the other capable enough to deal with heath and hygiene issues related to WASH at the local level.

The municipality has initiated to develop a revised WESHI plan, (WASH coordinated plan) incorporating the development need of the municipality and the plan as well as budget of the development partner organizations working in the WASH field within the municipality. Regarding the adaptation of WESHI plan by the municipality and integrating it into the municipality’s planning process, municipality has organized a one day coordination workshop in partnership with Lumanti with support of Citizen Forum, with all the sector stakeholders of the municipality. Based on the decision made at the one day coordination workshop conducted by Itahari Muncipality in partnership with Lumanti with support of Citizen Forum, with all the sector stakeholders of the municipality has conducted household data and it is under processing for the development of WASH coordinated plan.

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C. Changes in Project Background, Design & Risk Management (refer to Project Plan – Sections 1, 4 & 8):

Additional cluster for WASH service As per the project plan, the total planned number of household latrine construction for the 2009/2010 was 170. However, after the demand received from the local community through Water and Sanitation User’s Committee of ward no 6, number of household latrines constructed in ward no 6 is 147 (including one disable friendly latrine at Balgram). After the consultation with the municipality regarding the remaining 23 household latrines, the municipality has recommended to work in a new cluster in ward no. 6.Shiva Parvati Tole of ward no 6 is the new cluster recommended by Itahari Municipality for the construction of household latrines. Shiva Parvati Tole has been recommended on the basis of the demand letter from the tole itself requesting for the construction of household latrines in the cluster.

Shiva Parvati Tole has 91 households in total. It has a total population of 594 out of which 289 are female and 296 are male. There are 9 disable male members in the cluster. Majority of the cluster members earn their living as day labors in different sectors such as factory, transportation, agriculture etc.

There is formation of Tole Bikash Samitee (Cluster Development Committee). The Tole Bikash Samitee is found involved in saving and credit activities in the cluster in support of Itahari municipality. In order to explore and strengthen their livelihood alternatives, it seems appropriate to work in close coordination with municipality and committee itself. The major source of drinking water in the cluster is found to be dug tube wells. A total of 74 families have their own tube wells in the cluster. Though there is the availability of piped drinking water, no household has connected the water pipeline. Majority of the families use drinking water as it comes from the sources, however, some of them claim of boiling water before use particularly when there are cases of diarrhea during monsoon.

There are 69 families owning pit latrines. Rest of the families either go for open defecation in nearby bushes or use neighboring latrines. There are no public toilets being used by the cluster. Families show interest to build toilets if they have support.

There is no proper waste management system in the cluster. Families throw away household wastes in an unmanaged way. There is no proper management for wastewater as well. It seems appropriate to arrange effective drainage with provision of sanitation awareness raising events in the cluster.

After the approval from the municipality for the implementation of construction works in Shiva Parvati Tole, Lumanti Team visited the working site for necessary procedure. Water and Sanitation User’s Committee has been formed for the implementation of the construction activities which has also opened a separate bank account in the local bank at Itahari. As practiced, procurement and material management has been done in coordination with Water and Sanitation Users Coordinating Committee (UCC) of ward no 6.

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D. Progress against key planned Activities (Refer to Key Deliverables in Project Plan Section 4 and Plan of action/Output Plan of the project):

Service Delivery

Sectors Key Deliverables(As mentioned in Project Plan)

Annual Total (Outputs) Quarterly Output Justification of Variance

Total Plan Progress To Date

Plan Progress in Q4

Water Connection of 150 HH to pipeline water supply being distributed by Itahari Small Town Water and Sanitation Users Corporation

150 HH water pipelines connection was planned for the FY 2010/11

Total of 153 HH water pipelines were connected during the FY 2010/11 implementing graded subsidy approach. 69 HH water pipelines in Malangbaba Tole of ward 6, 47 HH water pipelines in Manakamana (Harijan) Tole of ward 7 and 37 HH in Namuna Tole of ward 9 have now access to pipeline water being distributed by ISTWSUC. Total of 852 people were directly benefited from HH water points connection of 153 Water pipeline connected

64 HH water pipelines were connected in Malangbaba Tole of ward 6 till Q3. Remaining 86 HH water pipelines connection was planned for Q4.

Though the planned HH water pipelines for Q4 is 86, total of 89 HH water pipelines were connected in Q4.

6 HH water pipelines in Malangbaba of ward 6, 47 HH water pipelines in Manakamana (Harijan) Tole of ward 7 and 37 HH in Namuna Tole of ward 9 have now access to tap water being distributed by ISTWSUC.

Implementation of graded subsidy approach for HH water pipeline connections saves some budget in the respective heading. The community on the other hand had high demand of HH water pipelines connection. The excess budget was utilized to fulfill the community demand.

Installation of 5 new community hand pumps

5 new communal hand pumps was planned

3 communal hand pumps were installed in Kadmaha

Lumanti Itahari with consent

NA Merged the budget of 2 communal hand

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for the FY 2010/11

Tole of ward 7.

No demand received from the community for community hand pump. However, the local school (Shree Saraswati Satan Ma Vi) from ward 7 requested for the support to enhance water service facility. As per our study, Shree Saraswati Satan Ma. Vi located in ward 7 had only one water tap serving for around 1000 students. Due to the lack of enough number of water points, the huge number of students hardly get chance to quench their thirst during the short period of break time. Lumanti Itahari with consent from head office and decision from PIC planned to install a 1000 Lt. water tank with

from head office and decision from PIC planned to install a 1000 Lt. water tank with distribution channel merging the budget of 2 communal hand pumps and 1 institutional hand pump in Shree Saraswati Satan Ma. Vi of ward 7

pumps and 1 institutional hand pump to install 1000 Lt water tank with distribution channel in Shree Saraswati Satan Ma. Vi. Around 1000 students were directed benefited from the water tank.

Installation of 1 new hand pump in institution

Installation of 1 new hand pump in institution planned.

One 1000 Lt. water tank with distribution channels was installed in Shree Saraswati Satan Ma. Vi of ward 7.Around 1000 students were directed benefited from the water tank.

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distribution channel.

A report on WQ test of all the water points conducted twice in a year produced with achievement of promoted household treatment options for safe consumption of water when found WQ deviated from the standard.

156 Water points were planned for Water Quality test during FY 2010/11.

WQT of 3 new hand pumps in Kadmaha and 20 hand pumps in Nahar (where WSP initiated) had been performed. Towards the WQT of 153 household water pipeline connection in Malangbaba, Namuna and Manakamana Tole, 16 water points had been tested sampling in the ration of 1:10

153 water points were planned for WQT during Q4

WQT of 153 household water pipeline connection in Malangbaba, Namuna and Manakamana Tole, 16 water points had been tested sampling in the ration of 1:10

Training on WSPs at the community level within 13 communities of ward (7-9) conducted and all the communities of ward (6-9) prepared WSPs.

WSP had been initiated in Nahar Tole of ward no 6 as a pilot project. 17 platforms were renovated to prevent ground water contamination. Community people were now aware on safe drinking water. Some households had already started SODIS technology for water purification. WSP Team which was formed

WSP had been initiated in Nahar Tole of ward no 6 as a pilot project. 17 platforms were renovated to prevent ground water contamination. Community people were now aware on safe drinking water. Some households had already started SODIS technology for water purification. WSP Team which was formed during orientation

NA NA WSP had been initiated in Nahar Tole of ward no 6 as a pilot project. 17 platforms were renovated to prevent ground water contamination. Community people were now aware on safe drinking water. Some households had already started SODIS

Conducted monitoring of implementation of WSPs in all the communities of ward (6-9). Developed WSP in all the communities and monitored the effectiveness of implemented WSP in all the

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implemented communities.

during orientation has been monitoring of WSP implementation.

has been monitoring of WSP implementation.

technology for water purification. WSP Team which was formed during orientation has been monitoring of WSP implementation. Though the piloted project was completed but more planning and budget was required for this to be done other communities which was the constraint so it was has been planned for years to come.

Annual progress report produced indicating equity & inclusion status, particularly the beneficiaries in terms of poor and exclusion perspective.

Annual report indicating equity & inclusion status, particularly the beneficiaries in terms of poor and exclusion perspective

One Annual report indicating equity & inclusion status, particularly the beneficiaries in terms of poor and exclusion perspective produced



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Sanitation 200 HH latrines constructed/renovated

200 HH latrines were planned for the FY 2010/11

Total of 206 HH latrines covering seven communities of ward 7 & 8

Out of total 200 HH latrines, 128 latrines

Though the 72 HH latrines were required meet the

Due to the additional demand of HH latrines in Kadmaha

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were constructed during the FY 2010/11. In ward 7 of Itahari Municipality, 43 HH latrines in Nahar, 17 HH latrines in Manakamana, 50 HH latrines in Kadmaha, 39 HH latrines in Sahara and 29 HH latrines in Tengra Tole were constructed. Likewise, in ward 8 of Itahari Municipality, 17 HH latrines in Pashupati (Mallik) Tole and 11 HH latrines in Himala Tole were constructed. Through this service total of 1036 people were directed benefited.

were constructed by the end of Q3.

annual plan , due to more demand, 78 HH latrines had been constructed during Q4 for the ODF.

Tole of ward 7, 6 HH latrines were constructed owing to ODF despite the budget constraint.

8 communities declared ODF

8 communities were planned for ODF declaration during FY 2010/11

Total of 9 communities namely Balgram, Miteri, Malangbaba, Dedhgaria & Shiva Parvati Tole of ward 6 and Nahar, Kadmaha, Sahara & Manakamana Tole of ward 7 were declared ODF zone.

8 communities were planned for ODF declaration during FY 2010/11

Total of 9 communities namely Balgram, Miteri, Malangbaba, Dedhgaria & Shiva Parvati Tole of ward 6 and Nahar, Kadmaha, Sahara & Manakamana Tole of ward 7 were declared ODF zone.

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Annual progress report produced indicating the indicating equity & inclusion status, particularly the beneficiaries in terms of poor and exclusion perspective.





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Household solid waste management through suiro & composting programme

Solid Waste Management option - suiro was promotion in all communities of ward 7,8 & 9 was planned in FY 2010/2011

Solid Waste Management option - suiro was promoted in every household of the communities of ward 7, 8 & 9 along with the orientation on the use of suiro and plastic waste management. 4 CHM and 15 CHV were mobilized for the program. Some women in the community were ready to reuse waste plastic for webbing baskets. Total of 3584 people were directly benefited through the program.

Solid Waste Management option - suiro was promotion in all communities of ward 7,8 & 9 was planned in FY 2010/2011

Solid Waste Management option - suiro was promoted in every household of the communities of ward 7, 8 & 9 along with the orientation on the use of suiro and plastic waste management. 4 CHM and 15 CHV were mobilized for the program. Some women in the community were ready to reuse waste plastic for webbing baskets. Total of 3584 people were directly benefited

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through the program.

Construction of 1 Waste water management/ treatment plant

Contribution amounting to Rs. 150,000/- was planned for the construction of Biogas plant as recommended by Itahari Municipality.

After some series of meetings with Municipality, it had identified Local Market place of Janata Tole of ward 5 for the installation of Bio gas plant in the 2nd week of November.

Total estimated cost for the construction of the plant is Rs. 649,000.00. Lumanti has contributed Rs. 150,000.00 and Municipality had contributed Rs. 50000.00 for public latrine to be connected to the Bio gas plant. The Users Committee had collected Rs. 150,000.00 from SEAM-N and Rs. 100,000.00 from District Development Committee (DDC). The UC was lobbying with different other stakeholders and

Contribution amounting to Rs. 150,000/- was planned for the construction of Biogas plant as recommended by Itahari Municipality.

Till date more than 80 percent of the construction work had been accomplished and the UC has expressed their commitment to operate the plan by the end of Baishak (April-May 2011) if they could manage to deficient amount.

Total estimated cost for the construction of the plant is Rs. 649,000.00. Lumanti had contributed Rs. 150,000.00 and Municipality had contributed Rs. 50000.00 for public latrine to be connected to the Bio gas plant. The Users Committee had collected Rs. 150,000.00 from SEAM-N and Rs. 100,000.00 from District Development Committee (DDC). The UC was lobbying with different other stakeholders and Municipality for the contribution for the deficient amount Rs.

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Municipality for the contribution for the deficient amount Rs. 200,000.00.

Till date more than 80 percent of the construction work had been accomplished and the UC has expressed their commitment to operate the plan by the end of Baishak (April-May 2011) if they could manage to deficient amount.

Thus the completion of the plant as committed by the UC members is still a big challenge.

200,000.00 for the completion of the project.

Mechanism for collection of Operation and Maintenance fund was developed in the community for the sustainability of public infrastructures and the collected fund was well managed and

Mechanism for collection of O&M fund was planned in every communities of ward 7 & 8.

Some communities had adopted the system of collecting monthly fund for O&M of the constructed infrastructures. Recently registered Sangini Women S&C Cooperative Limited has decided to

Mechanism for collection of O&M fund was planned in every communities of ward 7 & 8.

Some communities had adopted the system of collecting monthly fund for O&M of the constructed infrastructures. Recently registered Sangini Women S&C Cooperative

Operation and maintenance of a small scale community hand-pump is very challenging as nobody claims responsibility and everyone claims the right for using it.

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transparent. establish Community Development Fund for the sustainability of the constructed infrastructures.

Limited has decided to establish Community Development Fund for the sustainability of the constructed infrastructures.

Apart from that, there is high risk of theft of hand pump head and other accessories during night time. Therefore, the users committee themselves also do not show interest for installation of community hand pumps.

Hygiene Report produced on the effectiveness of hygiene message in the community and the change brought by the education in the community with case studies.

One report on the effectiveness of hygiene message in the community and the change brought by the education in the community with case studies.

Report produced on the effectiveness of hygiene message in the community and the change brought by the education in the community with the case study.

Report on the effectiveness of hygiene message in the community and the change brought by the education in the community

Report produced on the effectiveness of hygiene message in the community and the change brought by the education in the community with the case study.

Mechanism documented on the management and coordination of CHVs for the sustainable community health service.

Documentation of management and coordination of CHVs for the sustainable community health service.

CHM and CHVs were mobilized as developed mechanism

Documentation of management and coordination of CHVs for the sustainable community health service.

CHM and CHVs were mobilized as developed mechanism

Assessment of sustained

Initiation of CBME

CBME system had been

Initiation of CBME

CBME system had

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behavior practices through CBME and RCS survey conducted twice a year annually.

system in all seven intervened communities of ward 7 & 8 and one RCS Survey in each quarter in all communities of ward 7, 8 & 9

initiated in all communities aimed at its regular practice and followup. Social Mobilizers and Community Development Workers conducted orientation programs to all UCs to initiate it in all cluster. Though CBME had been initiated in all clusters of ward 6, 7 & 8 the community has not completely implemented the tools due to its complexity owing to their poor literacy. However, the system had support the UC members to present their transparency amongst the community people which was appreciated during social audit.

system in all seven intervened communities of ward 7 & 8 and one RCS Survey in each quarter in all communities of ward 7, 8 & 9

been initiated in all communities aimed at its regular practice and followup. Social Mobilizers and Community Development Workers conducted orientation programs to all UCs to initiate it in all cluster. Though CBME had been initiated in all clusters of ward 6, 7 & 8 the community has not completely implemented the tools due to its complexity owing to their poor literacy. However, the system had support the UC members to present their transparency amongst the community people which was appreciated during social audit.

Document on the assessment

Household hygiene monitoring

Cumulative RCS report produced.

Household hygiene monitoring

Cumulative RCS report produced.

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of hygiene behavior changes conducted in 4 key areas within the communities of selected wards through CBME & RCS produced annually.

system had been implemented in all 19 communities of ward 6, 7, 8 &9 through H&H monitoring chart. One RCS Survey each in every quarter in all communities of ward 7, 8 & 9 had been done

The result revealed that the communities were much aware on the 4 key hygiene messages and were practicing better hygienic behaviour which can be remarked by increased number in practicing hand washing with cleaning agents at critical times, consumption of safe water drinking, covering cooked food and maintaining better personal hygiene.

system had been implemented in all 19 communities of ward 6, 7, 8 &9 through H&H monitoring chart. One RCS Survey each in every quarter in all communities of ward 7, 8 & 9 had been done

The result revealed that the communities are much aware on the 4 key hygiene messages and are practicing better hygienic behaviour which can be remarked by increased number in practicing hand washing with cleaning agents at critical times, consumption of safe water drinking, covering cooked food and maintaining better personal hygiene.

All the community people of the target communities are provided with 4 key hygiene education annually through community hygiene education program to adopt improved

Provide 4 key hygiene educations annually through community hygiene education program to the community people so that they adopt improved hygiene behavior

The communities were much aware on the 4 key hygiene messages and were practicing better hygienic behaviour indicated by increased number in practicing hand washing with cleaning

Provide 4 key hygiene educations annually through community hygiene education program to the community people so that they adopt improved hygiene

The communities were much aware on the 4 key hygiene messages and were practicing better hygienic behaviour indicated by increased number in practicing hand

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hygiene behavior practice and sustain them.

practice and sustain them.

agents at critical times, consumption of safe water drinking, covering cooked food and maintaining better personal hygiene.

behavior practice and sustain them.

washing with cleaning agents at critical times, consumption of safe water drinking, covering cooked food and maintaining better personal hygiene.

Conducted one 5 days follow-up training to CHVs on health and hygiene issues and to use CBME/ RCS tools and practice the tools to assess the improvement in hygiene practice and one refresher training annually.

5 days follow-up training to CHVs on health and hygiene issues and to use CBME/ RCS tools and practice the tools planned

4 CHMs and 15 CHVs are provided with 5 days follow-up training on health & hygiene issues and to use CBME/RCS tools and practice the tools. Household hygiene monitoring system had been implemented in all 19 communities of ward 6, 7, 8 &9 through H&H monitoring chart. One RCS Survey each in every quarter in all communities of ward 7, 8 & 9 had been done by mobilizing all trained CHM & CHVs.

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Hygiene behavior

NA NA Dissemination RCS

RCS had been

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assessment report produced and disseminated to a wider audience annually.

report amongst the community people.

conducted in all the communities of ward 6-9 and report had been produced accordingly. The overall RCS report has been disseminated amongst the community people which indicated hygiene behavior had improved significantly in almost all the communities. People had been practicing safe health and hygiene behavior. The habit of hand-washing at critical times had increased significantly..

Reports produced on monitoring of hygiene behavioral changes through RCS annually to understand the efficacy of approach and messages delivered / communicated and the

NA NA Dissemination RCS report amongst the community people.

RCS had been conducted in all the communities of ward 6-9 and report had been produced accordingly. The overall RCS report has been disseminated amongst

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reports are disseminated to concerned stakeholders.

the community people which indicated hygiene behavior had improved significantly in almost all the communities. People had been practicing safe health and hygiene behavior. The habit of hand-washing at critical times had increased significantly..

Capacity Building

Sectors Key Deliverables(As mentioned in Project Plan)

Annual Total (Outputs) Quarterly Output Justification for Variance Total Plan Progress

To DatePlan Progress

in Q4

Water /Sanitation

13 caretakers identified in ward no 7 & 8 and trained on technical aspects, particularly O&M of the system

Training for identified 13 caretaker's of all clusters of ward 7 & 8 were planned.

Identified caretakers from all clusters of ward 7 & 8 were trained UCC to effectively operate and maintain the sanitation infrastructures installed for their functional

Training for identified caretakers of all clusters of ward 7 & 8 were planned.

Identified caretakers from all clusters of ward 7 & 8 were trained UCC to effectively operate and maintain the sanitation infrastructures installed for their functionalit

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ity in the long run and contribute in ensuring ODF status. Their contribution towards the completion of super structure of HH latrines had result the declaration of ODF in 9 communities of ward 6 & 7. UCs and caretakers of some communities had also adopted the system of collecting monthly fund for O&M of the constructed infrastructures. Recently registered Sangini Women S&C Cooperative Limited has

y in the long run and contribute in ensuring ODF status. Their contribution towards the completion of super structure of HH latrines had result the declaration of ODF in 9 communities of ward 6 & 7. UCs and caretakers of some communities had also adopted the system of collecting monthly fund for O&M of the constructed infrastructures. Recently registered Sangini Women S&C Cooperative Limited has decided to establish Community Developm

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decided to establish Community Development Fund for the sustainability of the constructed infrastructures.

ent Fund for the sustainability of the constructed infrastructures.

4 trainings and 1 exposure visit are conducted for Municipal level sector stakeholders on different technologies, approaches, practices and models of sanitation to increase their knowledge for promoting hygienic sanitation facility & improved neighborhood environment and replicated.

1 Leadership & Group Management Training, 1 SWM training, 1 CBME Training & several exposure & exchange visit to Bharatpur, Biratnagar and Dharan were planned for Community Users group as well as the municipal staffs and stakeholders.

Training on Leadership Development & group Management, SWM and CBME had been conducted with Community Users group as well as the municipal staffs. The municipal staffs showed interest in this management tool where community can do the monitoring of the work progress and budget

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by themselves. UC and UCC had shown greater interest as it will make everyone in the community transparent on the work process and the budget utilization. A household level CBME chart had been developed by Lumanti was distributed in each community for everyone to see. From the cross learning and experience sharing during the exposure visit, especially the community people found highly encouraged and

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motivated resulting a construction of drainage by their own effort in Mallik tole of ward 8. Good interaction between Secretary of Itahari Small Town and President of Jakhadimai WSUC had definitely support for some affirmative change towards water service delivery.

1 local cadre developed in each ward (7, 8 and 9) on WQ assessment at community level twice a year and disseminated assessment result to wider audience on WQ and safe consumption of Water.

1 local cadre each in ward 7, 8 & 9 was planned for WQ test, report dissemination

1 each local cadet for WQ test had been developed in ward no 7, 8 & 9 at community /local level. CHM had been developed as a local cadet as water quality

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was directly related to public health and hygiene and also people are more impressed when the test was done by their community health motivator. Dissemination of WQ results to wider audience to ensure awareness on WQ and safe consumption of water had been done

Report produced each year on the initiative taken in the community for the effective collection and utilization of operation and management (O&M) fund and how the recovered fund was being revolved and also used in the community.

Initiation for the effective collection and utilization of operation and management (O&M) fund

Some communities had adopted the system of collecting monthly fund for O&M of the constructed infrastructures. Recently registered Sangini Women S&C Cooperati

Initiation for the effective collection and utilization of operation and management (O&M) fund

Some communities had adopted the system of collecting monthly fund for O&M of the constructed infrastructures. Recently registered Sangini Women S&C Cooperativ

Operation and maintenance of a small scale community hand-pump is very challenging as nobody claims responsibility and everyone claims the right for using it. Apart from that, there is high risk of theft of hand pump head and other

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ve Limited has decided to establish Community Development Fund for the sustainability of the constructed infrastructures.

e Limited has decided to establish Community Development Fund for the sustainability of the constructed infrastructures.

accessories during night time. Therefore, the users committee themselves also do not show interest for installation of community hand pumps. Hence the establishment of S&C and co-operatve will ease this situation managing g the O&M fund.

Ward wise UCCs developed as an effective and vibrant management body in place to sustain installed infrastructures, institutionalize to continue the system established by 2010/11

1 WSUCC was planned representing WSUC of ward 7 and 8

1 WSUCC had been formed in ward no 7 & 8 representing five WSUC of ward 7 and 2 WSUC of ward 8. The WSUC and WSUCC had been given trainings on pre construction, post construction and operation and management of the water facilities provided. The

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WSUC / CT has been regularly monitoring for the operation & maintenance of water & sanitation facilities provided.

Documents on best practices, and learning experiences of WASH projects and hygiene behavioural practices produced in FY 2010/11

NA NA Learning experience of WASH projects and hygiene behavioural practices

Learning experience of WASH projects and hygiene behavioural practices (case studies) produced.

CBME system established and institutionalized through its regular practice within the working communities from 10/11 annually.

Initiation of CBME was planned in all communities of ward 6, 7 & 8.

CBME system had been initiated in all communities through its regular practice. Social Mobilizers and Community Development Workers are conducting orientation programs to all UCs to initiate it in all cluster. Though

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CBME had been initiated in all clusters of ward 6, 7 & 8 the community has not completely implemented the tools due to its complexity.

Hygiene 3 CHM’s and 15 CHV’s are trained to promote hygiene education covering ward no 7,8 and 9

Training programs to promote hygiene education for CHM's and CHV's are planned.

3 CHMs and 15 CHV’s had been identified and selected in ward no 7, 8 & 9. The CHM and CHV’s were working actively in the community to assist in Hygiene Behavior change of the people in the community. The community people are now more aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe

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use of water. However, more hygiene programmes had to be focused in Purba Mushari, Dina Badri and Tengra community for hygiene behavior change of the people in those community.

All the UCs ,CHM’s and CHV’s developed in ward no 7,8 and 9 are trained to use CBME tools and RCS tools and practiced the tools to assess the improvement in hygiene practices and improvement in health

Training on CBME and RCS tools was planned for CDW, UC & UCC in the FY 2010/11

Training tools on CBME and RCS tools was conducted for CDW, UC & UCC. The CDW has implemented the CBME system in all the communities of ward 7 & 8. The UC & UCC has also tried to adopt the system. Social Mobilizers and Communi

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ty Development Workers are conducting orientation programs to all UCs to initiate it in all cluster.

Policy Influencing

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Sectors

Key Deliverables(As mentioned in Project Plan)

Annual Total (Outputs) Quarterly Output Justification for Variance


Plan Progress in Q4

Water /Sanitation/Hygiene

A report on annual review on the achievement in addressing the sector blockage issues, progress achievement of WESI Plan and in materializing the recommendations made by Report Card Test results through social auditing / review process annually from 09/10 and report produced accordingly.

Municipal level Interaction with all stakeholders to review on the achievement in addressing the sector blockage issues, progress achievement of WESI Plan and in materializing the recommendations made by Report Card Test results

The municipality had produced a draft WASH coordinated plan and planning for municipal level workshop with stakeholder for suggestions & feedback to finalize WASH coordinated plan. The municipality will explore other stakeholders for further WASH service to declare Itahari Municipality - an ODF zone by 2015.

Municipal level Interaction with all stakeholders to review on the achievement in addressing the sector blockage issues, progress achievement of WESI Plan and in materializing the recommendations made by Report Card Test results

The municipality had produced a draft WASH coordinated plan and planning for municipal level workshop with stakeholder for suggestions & feedback to finalize WASH coordinated plan. The municipality will explore other stakeholders for further WASH service to declare Itahari Municipality - an ODF zone by 2015.

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An updated review report on RCT results/ recommendations by incorporating the identified new sector blockage issues related to WASH produced along with the recommended plan of actions to be addressed in next year at municipal level.

NA NA Review report on RCT results

Review on RCT hadbeen accomplished. Review report is being prepared. As per the draft report received 33-35% of the total population of Itahari is still deprived from the piped water supply as still 60-65

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E. Partnership (refer to Project Plan – Sections 5)

A new partnership with District Health Office and Primary Health Centre for Community Health focused activities has definitely helped in programme implementation and ownership. Technical support during a health camp on Reproductive Health & Menstrual Hygiene by providing Senior AHW has become beneficial for the community people. Further coordination for FREE SURGERY through government quota, especially for poor and marginalized women, for identified third degree prolapse in some women from the community is under process.

A community based organization (CBO) has been formed with the involvement of active members of the UC, UCC and 4 CHMs as a local implementing partner. Lumanti Itahari team has been gradually making their involvement in WASH activities.

Though members of Yuva Paailaa are partly engaged for hygiene promotion activities in the community, their involvement is not as expected. It might be due to their domestic schedules. As expected earlier they have not been able to allocate their time for WASH related activities.

A new partnership with Water & Sanitation Division Office, Itahari, Sunsari is initiated. The Division office has assigned its staff for Lumanti's ODF campaign for the sanitation awareness activities. Towards further WASH related activites, sanitation support from Water & Sanitation Division Office, Itahari, Sunsari for the next fiscal year is expected. However, formal dialogue for the same is yet to be done. Partnership with such government organizations definitely helps in programme implementation and ownership; however, due to the slow and traditional working modality of the government system, timely achievement of planned activities is very challenging.

A recently registered Sangini Women Saving & Credit Cooperative Limited could be one of the better partners for WASH related activities in the community. Initial plan to incorporate the Cooperative has been made and discussed with the executive members. Linkage of activities such as financial support for community through soft loan for water and sanitation facilities, hygiene monitoring through RCS & CBME and to conduct water quality test are initially planned. The process to capacitate the members of the cooperative is planned.

F. Resources (refer to Project Plan – Sections 6 & 7):- Changes to Human Resource plan- Financial Summary of the project

Qtr. Original Budget(MPB)

Approved Budget

Revised Budget

Expenditure %Uti.

Q1 773,485.00 773,485.00 560,154.00 560,153.33 100%Q2 1,178,720.00 1,178,720.00 1,185,668.00 1,185,667.93 100%Q3 1,658,132.00 1,658,132.00 1,914,741.00 1,304,227.46 68%Q4 1,178,664.00 1,178,664.00 1,128,437.00 1,700,401.43 151%

TOTAL 4,789,000.00 4,789,000.00 4,789,000.00 4,750,450.15 99%

- Justifications for variances - Highlight status of donor reporting requirements - Highlight any issues related to financial compliance with any donor requirements

G Field visits and Monitoring (refer to Project Plan – Sections 9):

G.1 Completed Visits:

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Date Visited by(Project Team,

PM&E staff, HQ, WAN or external

agencies etc)

Purpose(supervision, progress

monitoring, support visit, process monitoring, guest

visit, case study, documentation etc)

Key Feedbacks Received(if any)

21-24 June

Puspa Joshi Support Visit, Citizen Forum programme planning

Citizen Forum should develop action plan as developed with the support from Lumanti, need to study in the issues and need to follow the plan, so that the service providers and LG's started to trust when approached with evidence.

Citizen Forum requested technical support for developing WaSH strategic plan and also requested for the guidelines.

21-24 June

Bishal Shrestha Progress Monitoring, Support visit

CBME in communities must be initiated in the initiation of the project. Mechanism should be adopted to make the CBME an obligatory process.

Social mobilization should be more intensive.

15 – 22 July

Bishal Shrestha and Puspa Joshi

Monitoring visit of Biratnagar and Itahari, Agreement with Citizen Forum/ Orientation to Biratnagar and Itahari Citizen Forum

Field staff should support the community, UC’s for filling CBME form until they felt easier to fill it.

CHV’s needs to give more support to community people to improve H&H condition. They need to provide the actual information by doing RCS to make them change their behavior.

Certain activites like public hearing on water quality and management of Mangad WSS needs revision, as there has been substansive improvement seen now.

20 – 22 July

Sama Vajra and Naresh Man Pradhan

Staff meeting and programme supervision of Biratnagar and Itahari

Few activities need to be replanned along with budget revision

23 – 25 July

Renu Lama Data verification Frequent communication and support from MIS officer is needed to avoid data mismatch.

A standard format should be developed to make data entry easier.

3 – 6 August

Surendra Shrestha Financial Monitoring More accounts keeping support is needed in Biratnagar

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agencies etc)





Financial guidelines and policies should be followed carefully during financial transactions.

3 – 6 August

Sujata Bajracharya support for financial management

Financial system and vouchers were checked and suggested for further improvement. In Itahari financial system found more systematic. Further support for smooth function is needed in both cities.

3 – 4 August

Puspa Joshi Interaction and skill sharing of citizen forum Biratnagar and Itahari

Orientation and more support seemed necessary to the members of Citizen Concern Forum, Itahari from Lumanti Central office for advocacy and influencial work.

Working sub-committee could be formed to carry out the work and the current CF can support the sub-committee as an advisory.

Reports, documents should be managed to provide evidence.

3 – 4 August

Rabin Lal Shrestha and Shikha Shrestha (WAN)

Interaction and skill sharing of citizen forum Biratnagar and Itahari

18 – 19 August

Lajana Manandhar Interaction with Citizen forum, Itahari and meeting with Biratnagar and Itahari staffs

Citizen forum was found passive and not clear in their role & responsibilities. A meeting was planned to clarify and develop clear Action Plan

Keeping in mind the commitment of Citizen Concern Forums’ dedication in influencing and the busy schedule, some eligible executive members should be added in the Forum for active involvement in the programme.

For the implementation of the programme, Citizen Concern Forum as an advisory group should form its subcommittee to implement the programme.

Both Citizen Concern Forum and Lumanti need more homework to be done for the sustainability of Citizen Forum after Lumanti’s programme phase out.

Plan of action should be strictly followed to complete the planned

18 – 20 August

Sama Vajra Meeting with Citizen forum, Itahari and meeting with Biratnagar and Itahari staffs

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agencies etc)





activities within time frame.

The problems, issues should be solved immediately and should share with immediate line managers/coordinators, if assistance is needed.

Harmony, team work and self respect should be maintained between every staffs for progress and satisfaction.

18 – 20 August

Shiva Gopal Shrestha

Field supervision visit of Biratnagar and Itahari

During construction of the toilet, the siphon should be fitted well such that, the water inside it shields the bad odor.

The excreta should be flushed to avoid the flies and bad odor.

The toilet should be cleaned regularly along with its surrounding.

The tube wells shouldn’t be used for about a week once it is fixed to avoid losing the grip.

18 – 22 August

Renu Lama Data collection, management & verification

The data should be updated when needed to avoid mismatch.

The data should be managed in the standard format, such that it will be easier for entry and understandable.

15 September

Kabir SirPuspa Joshi

Meet LDO to sign the agreement paper between DDO and WAN on the project being implemented by Lumanti in Itahari with support of WAN.

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15 – 18 September

Kabir Sir (WAN)Bijesh Shrestha and Dibesh Sayami (CIUD)

Monitoring and support visit

Mr. Dibesh Sayami, CIUD suggested to go to community with a feeling, what we can give to the community rather not what we'll get from them. This feeling will lead to the success of the programme and helps gain trust among the community people.

RCS should be applied to trigger the community about the H&H situation.

CBME system should be followed by

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agencies etc)





every community for transparency, accountability, to show the responsibility and ultimately for the sustainability. Lumanti staff should seriously mobilize their staffs for support and its functioning.

Partners should focus on project plan and mainly on key deliverables part.

In case of the issue of pipeline connection in Malangbaba, Small Town office should also show some softness with community people, so that both party be in win-win situation.

With the learning from Malangbaba, Small Town office should develop the law and policy, such that such issues can be dealt easily in the future.

Municipality should provide alternative site for the waste water treatment plant.

Municipality should also support the amount agreed in the MoU for the integrated project.

Citizen Forum should prepare three year WaSH advocacy strategic paper.

The networking of Citizen Forum (Advocacy & Influencing groups) could be the next foot step to advocate and influence the WaSH rights not only in local level but also in city and national level.

Citizen Forum can play a vital role to boost up Local government to prepare a detail plan of the municipality like WESHI plan with full ownership, so that the donor agencies and other organizations can easily invest in the development works.

Forming different subcommittee with active members based on the area

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agencies etc)





occupied will be beneficial for easy implementation of WSP.

22-26 Nov

Surendra Kumar Shrestha

Financial Monitoring and Supports

# Supports on Financial matters were provided to the field team for timely report submission

16-21 Dec

Bishal Shrestha, Shiva Gopal Shrestha,

Planning and Monitoring workshop and Review meeting

#The constructions in BiWASH project at the end of the 3rd quarter was seen lagging as per the plan of the project.

#the field teams were oriented on way forwards for the coming years and joint planning was done with the team.

16-18 Dec

Lajana Manandhar, Sama Bajra


17-19 Dec

Puspa Joshi Planning and Monitoring workshop and Review meeting

3-7 Feb Surendra Kumar Shrestha


28-31 March

Vijay Singha Shrestha and Surendra Kumar Shrestha

Program monitoring and evaluation

#Introduction and Raport with the field team as new WASH Manager was hired#Orientation on the monitoring and evaluation for coming years as per WAN CSP was shared#All the financial matters were sorted to finalize for this FY 2010/11.

G. 2 Upcoming Visits for coming Quarter- likely or confirmed

Time Period

Visit by(Project Team, PM&E staff, HQ, WAN

or external agencies)

Purpose(supervision, progress monitoring,

support visit, process monitoring, guest visit, case study, documentation etc)

G.3. Other Key PME Activities (as appropriate):

Involvement in Local government planning process and its key observationsSunsari District is planning to declare Open Defecation Free Zone and for the same Water and Sanitation Division Office at Itahari has been developing Sanitation Master Plan in coordination with different stakeholders, I/NGOs, CBOs and local governing bodies in the municipalities and VDCs. Lumanti, as one of the stakeholders working in the sector of water and sanitation in Itahari Municipality has joined hands together for the development of Sanitation Master Plan as a member of the sub-committee for the same.

Likewise, Itahari municipality is also developing a Coordinated Water, Environmental Sanitation and Hygiene Improvement (WESHI) Plan. The municipality has conducted a workshop in huge participation of all stakeholders, government agencies, I/NGOs and CBOs working in the sector of

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water, sanitation and hygiene in Itahari where a committee has been formed to develop a Coordinated WESHI Plan. Lumanti is one of the key members of the committee.

As decided in the said workshop, Itahari municipality has recently completed its household survey with the support from Tole Lane Organizations. Revised data of Itahari Municipality along with the coordinated WESHI Plan is expected at the earliest.

Community Base M&E and its key observationsCBME system has been established and institutionalized in some Users Committees of the targeted 19 communities with the support from social mobilisers and community development workers. The UCs is transparent in their working procedure. The system collection of quotations and selection as per the financial merits and provision provided is in place. The major challenge posed in this case, is sudden price hikes of the materials, in which the UCs have to be accountable to the community. This might bring confusion in terms of agreement with the contracted hardware and might bring dispute in working of the UCs.

Rapid Convenient Surveys or other tools, and their key observationsRCS of all targeted 19 communities has been conducted. The result shows improving picture of health and hygiene attitudes. Most of the parameters of the RCS show improved results when compared with the initial RCS report. People in the communities have raised consciousness regarding the issue of personal sanitation. They have adopted 4 key health messages and the percentage of the people using cleaning agents at critical times has increased in these days. People of targeted communities of ward no 6, 7, 8 now own latrine and have habit of using such latrines and keeping them clean. Some people in Purba Mushari, Dinabhadri and Tengra are exceptional. More awareness campaigns and activities are felt necessary in these communities. A constant follow-ups and monitoring should be done at the community level in. This requires monitoring and follow-ups from the CHVs/CHMs. Also, the involvement of recently registered Sangini Women Saving & Credit Cooperative Limited in monitoring of such monitoring process can be beneficial.

H. Water Quality ( Not applicable for advocacy projects)

Constructed(Water Sources

& Points)

Tested(Water Sources &

Points)

Not Tested (Water Sources &

Points)

Remarks

New Rehab Exist. New Reha

b Exist. New

Rehab

Previous YearQ1

Q2 3 17 3 17

WQT of 3 new handpumps in Kadmaha and

17 hand pumps in Nahar (where WSP initiated)

has been performed.

Q3Q4 153 16 WQT of 16 water

points distributed by ISTWSUC tested on the

sampling basis

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in the ration of 1:10

TOTAL 156 17 19 17

Note: Detailed WQ findings should be submitted in Annual Report in the annex Highlight key water quality problems and challenges Explain any mitigation action taken or planned Achievement in mitigation on water quality (include in Annual Report)

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I. Indicative Project Outcomes – Refer to Project Plan Section 2, 3 and 4. (SMR & APR only)Note: Do not segregate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in case of cross cutting projects, just put WaSH objectives.

Service DeliveryProject Objectives

Project Indicators Achievements to dateYear – 1 (FY: 2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)

1st Half of this Year (Q1 & Q2)

2nd Half of this Year (Q3 & Q4)

Water: 8,208 people of 19 communities of 4 wards of the Municipality have improved access to safe and adequate water by 2011/12

905 people from the six communities of wards no.6 is provided with improved access to water facilities

39 people from the Kadmaha Tole of ward no. 7 is provided with improved access to water facilities.

1852 people from Malangbaba Tole of ward 6, Manakamana Tole of ward 7, Namuna Tole of ward 9 including 1000 students from Shree Saraswati Satan Ma Vi is provided with water pipeline access distributed by ISTWSUC.

75% of the targeted beneficiaries will be from poor and excluded groups.

90% of the project beneficiaries are from the poor and excluded group.



100% of the water points provided have been tested and achieved minimum WQ standards as envisaged by WaterAid Nepal’s WQ protocol or NDWQS1

All the water points provided is tested for its safety. Health and Hygiene programme is framed in the programme to address the recommendations from the water test result in the community.

All the water points installed (3 hand pumps installed in Kadmaha -7 and 20 hand pump in Nahar – 7) is tested for its safety. Health and Hygiene programme is framed in the programme to address the recommendations from the water test result in the community.

Water points connected in Malangbaba Tole of ward 6, Manakamana Tole of ward 7, Namuna Tole of ward are tested on sampling basis in the ration of 1:10. Health and Hygiene programme is framed in the programme to address the recommendations from the water test result in the community.

Sanitation: 4,330 people in 973 people from 43 HH latrines 1192 people from six

1 National Drinking Water Quality Standards of Nepal

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19 communities of 4 wards have access to hygienic latrine facilities by 2011/12

the six communities of wards no.6 is provided with access to improved sanitation facilities in FY 09/10.

in Nahar and 7 HH latrines in Manakamana Harijan Tole are under construction. Total of 291 people from the two communities (nahar & Manakamana) of wards no.7 will be provided with access to improved sanitation facilities in FY 10/11.

communities of ward 7 & 8 are provided with access to improved sanitation facilities.

At least 60% of the targeted 10 communities (12 communities) have declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) communities by 2011/12

The communities have adopted the programme positively and therefore three out of six communities of ward no 6 are already set to be declared ODF community. However, massive software activities need to be supported in these communities before they are declared ODF.

8 communities of ward 6 & 7 (Balgram, Dedhgaria, Miteri, Shiva Parbati & Malangbaba Tole of ward 6 ) and Nahar, Kadmaha, Sahara & Manakamana Tole of ward 7) are declared Open Defecation Free Zone.

All the 19 communities will have community management system in place to

The communities have adopted the programme positively.

The communities have adopted the programme positively.

The communities have adopted the programme positively. CBME training has been provided to the community users group.

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maintain and sustain them their neighborhood environment healthy.

CBME training has been provided to the community users group. The communities have shown positive interest in adopting the system. CBME system has been initiated in some communities through its regular practice. Social Mobilizers and Community Development Workers are conducting orientation programs to all UCs to initiate it in all cluster.

CBME training has been provided to the community users group. The communities have shown positive interest in adopting the system. CBME system has been initiated in some communities through its regular practice. Social Mobilizers and Community Development Workers are conducting orientation programs to all UCs to initiate it in all cluster.

The communities have shown positive interest in adopting the system. CBME system has been initiated in some communities through its regular practice. Social Mobilizers and Community Development Workers are conducting orientation programs to all UCs to initiate it in all cluster.

80% of the beneficiaries are from poor and excluded groups and are delivered sanitation facilities are maintained properly




2,180 people of the 19 communities of 4 wards have improved environmental sanitation facilities by construction/renovation of 550

Solid Waste Management option - suiro is promoted in every household of the communities of ward 6 along with the solid

Watsan Users Committees of ward no.7 and 8 and CHM/CHVs have been provided with solid waste management training. The

Solid Waste Management option - suiro is promoted in every household of the communities of ward 7, 8 & 9 along with the orientation on the use of suiro and plastic waste management. 3 CHM and 11 CHV are

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meter storm-water drainage, 1 wastewater management Plant and initiation of solid waste management by 2011/12

waste management training to UC, and UCC of ward 6. 1 CHM and 5 CHV are mobilized for the program. Some women in the community are ready to reuse waste plastic for webbing baskets. Total of 1671 people are benefited through the program.

Users Committee and the CHM/CHV have started their awareness campaign on solid waste management within their communities

mobilized for the program. Some women in the community are ready to reuse waste plastic for webbing baskets. Total of 4169 people are benefited through the program.

70% of the target HHs practice solid waste management by 2010/11 and sustained the waste management practices

The community has adapted health environmental sanitation practice.



80% of the environmental sanitation facilities are well maintained and working properly with well managed community management system in place to maintain and sustain their neighborhood environment healthy.Mechanism for collection of Operation and Maintenance fund

Mechanism for collection of Operation and Maintenance

Some communities have adopted the system of collecting monthly fund for O&M of the

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is developed in the community for the sustainability of public infrastructures and the collected fund is well managed and transparent.

has been taught during Pre-construction Training. The UCs is committed to develop the appropriate mechanism within the community.

constructed infrastructures. Recently registered Sangini Women S&C Cooperative Limited has decided to establish Community Development Fund for the sustainability of the constructed infrastructures.

Hygiene: All the communities (adult and children) of 4 wards with 19 communities have knowledge of at least 5 key hygiene messages and communicate them at critical times when asked

Hygienic latrine facilities have been constructed and accesses to water point have been assured to all the households in the community. Apart from this, massive health and hygiene programme has been launched in the community through community health mobilizer and community health volunteers. 60% the community people are now aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programmes has to be focused in Purba Mushari

Massive health and hygiene programme has been launched in the community through community health mobilizer and community health volunteers. 60% the community people are now aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programmes has to be focused for hygiene behavior change of the people in the community.

Hygienic latrine facilities have been constructed and accesses to water point have been assured to all the households in the community. Apart from this, massive health and hygiene programme has been launched in the community through community health mobilizer and community health volunteers. 60% the community people are now aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programmes has to be focused in Tengra Tole for hygiene behavior change of the people in those community.

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and Dina Badri community for hygiene behavior change of the people in those community.

80% of the beneficiaries educated with 5 key hygiene messages adopted improved and sustained hygiene behaviour practices at least in the following 4 key areas by 2011/12 Hand

washing in critical times

Management of Human Excreta including child excreta

Safe storage of water and hygienic PoU treatments

Safe food hygiene practice

Hygienic latrine facilities have been constructed and accesses to water point have been assured to all the households in the community. Apart from this, massive health and hygiene programme has been launched in the community through community health mobilizer and community health volunteers. 60% the community people are now aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programmes has to be focused in Purba Mushari and Dina Badri community for hygiene behavior change of the


Massive health and hygiene programme has been launched in the community through community health mobilizer and community health volunteers. 60% the community people are now aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. Same percentage of the people practice safe hygiene behaviour at least in 4 key areas. However, safe storage of water and hygiene PoU treatments in most of the communities is not well adopted.More hygiene programmes has to be focused, especially in Tengra Tole for hygiene behavior change of the people in those community.

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people in those community.

Reduction in point prevalence rate of diarrhea, skin and typhoid in the target areas by 20%, 15% and 10% respectively with reference to the collected baseline data.

Hygienic latrine facilities have been constructed and accesses to water point have been assured to all the households in the community. Apart from this, massive health and hygiene programme has been launched in the community through community health mobilizer and community health volunteers. 60% the community people are now aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programmes has to be focused in Purba Mushari and Dina Badri community for hygiene behavior change of the people in those community.


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Capacity Building

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Project Indicators Achievements to dateYear –

1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)

1st Half of this Year

(Q1 & Q2)

2nd Half of this Year

(Q3 & Q4)

Water: 4 WSUCCs/19 WSUCs have been established and trained; and have functional management and operation system in place with regular collection of O&M fund to sustain water points for delivering water facilities by 2011/12.

1 WSUCC have been formed in ward no 6 representing six WSUC. The WSUC and WSUCC have been given trainings on pre construction, post construction and operation and management of the water facilities provided.

1 WSUCC have been formed in ward no 7 and 8 representing seven WSUC. The WSUC and WSUCC have been given trainings on pre construction and operation and management of the water facilities provided.

1 WSUCC have been formed in ward no 9 representing 6 WSUCs. No construction works have been initiated yet in ward 9 except health & hygiene promotional programs. However, water pipeline connection has been done in Namuna Tole of ward 9.

80% of the water points constructed/rehabilitated are functional, managed and well maintained.



NA

Developed 4 local cadres (1 from each ward) on WQ assessment at community/local level and disseminated assessment results twice a year to wider audience to ensure awareness on WQ and safe consumption of water.

A local cadet for WQ test has been developed in ward no 6 at community/local level. CHM has been developed as a local cadet as water quality is directly related to public Health and Hygiene and also people are more impressed when the test is done by their community health motivator.However, dissemination of WQ results to wider audience to ensure awareness on WQ

3 local cadres for WQ test has been developed in ward no 7, 8 & 9 at community/local level. CHM has been developed as a local cadet as water quality is directly related to public Health and Hygiene and also people are more impressed when the test is done by their community health motivator. The dissemination of

The dissemination of WQ results to wider audience to ensure awareness on WQ and safe consumption of water has been done in all communities of ward 7, 8 & 9 where water points have been connected and installed.

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

and safe consumption of water has yet not been done as water point construction was ongoing till the end of March. However, the local cadre has assured Lumanti that he shall disseminate the test results to wider public in April 2010.

WQ results to wider audience to ensure awareness on WQ and safe consumption of water has been done in Nahar Tole. The local cadre has already planned to disseminate the test results in rest of the communities in the end of October.

CBME system established and institutionalized through its regular practice by all the Users Committees of the targeted 19 communities

CBME system has been initiated in all the six community of ward no 6 through its regular practice by all the Users Committees.

CBME system has been initiated in some communities through its regular practice. Social Mobilizers and Community Development Workers are conducting orientation programs to all UCs to initiate it in all cluster.

Health & Hygiene CBME system has been implemented in household level. CHM & CHVs are mobilized for regular monitoring of health & hygiene status.

WSUCCs and WSUCs have respectively 6 and 12 meetings in a year to review, discuss challenges & issues, and learn good practices and approaches at local level to enhance their capacities to manage the project at their communities.

WSUCCs and WSUCs have been conducting regular meetings in the community and within themselves to review, discuss, challenges & issues, and learn good practices and approaches at local level to enhance their capacities to manage the project at their communities.

WSUCCs and WSUCs have been conducting regular meetings in the community and within themselves to review, discuss, challenges & issues, and learn good practices and approaches at local level to enhance their capacities to manage the

WSUCCs and WSUCs have been conducting regular meetings in the community and within themselves to review, discuss, challenges & issues, and learn good practices and approaches at

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Project Objectiv

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

project at their communities.

local level to enhance their capacities to manage the project at their communities.

Innovations, technologies, learning and good practices including policy strategies/approaches are shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level through 4 trainings, 8 meeting and 2 workshops and 2 exposure visits annually.

The technologies, leanings and good practices have been shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level. Operation and Maintenance of large infrastructures where many households depend is practical. However, operation and maintenance of a small scale community hand-pump is very challenging as nobody claims responsibility and everyone claims the right for using it. Apart from that, there is high risk of theft of hand pump head and other accessories during night time. Therefore, the users committee themselves also do not show interest for installation of community hand pumps. Based on the sharing, the municipality and local stakeholders have shown interest to invest in

The technologies, learnings and good practices have been shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level. Operation and Maintenance of large infrastructures where many households depend is practical. However, operation and maintenance of a small scale community hand-pump is very challenging as nobody claims responsibility and everyone claims the right for using it. Apart from that, there is high risk of theft of hand pump head and other accessories during night time. Therefore, the users committee themselves also do not show interest for installation of

The technologies, learnings and good practices have been shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level. Operation and Maintenance of large infrastructures where many households depend is practical. However, operation and maintenance of a small scale community hand-pump is very challenging as nobody claims responsibility and everyone claims the right for using it. Apart from that, there is high risk of theft of hand pump head and other accessories during night time. Therefore, the users

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

extension of pipeline water wherever possible and not promote groundwater extraction.

community hand pumps. Based on the sharing, the municipality and local stakeholders have shown interest to invest in extension of pipeline water wherever possible and not promote groundwater extraction.

committee themselves also do not show interest for installation of community hand pumps. Based on the sharing, water pipeline extension and household connection of water tap has been initiated. Total of 153 HH water points have been connected as a piloting program implementing graded subsidy approach in coordination with TLO, community people and ISTWSUC. Series of meetings and discussions have been done with the Municipality and ISTWSUC for the implementation of the water pipeline extension and HH water points connection programs to develop policies to enter in the

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

slum & squatters area. ISTWSUC shall now develop a policy through the learning from the piloting program for the next FY.

2 trainings are provided annually to 6 persons representing municipal level stakeholders & community groups from 09/10 on CBME system for its application /replication in their projects by 2012/13 and provide evidence of the enhanced capacity in this discipline of monitoring

Training on CWRM and CBME has been conducted with Community Users group as well as the municipal staffs. The municipal staffs showed interest in this management tool where community can monitoring the work progress and budget by themselves. UC and UCC have shown greater interest as it will make everyone in the community transparent on the work process and the budget utilization. A household level CBME chart has been developed by Lumanti which shall be distributed in each household to hang it in their wall for everyone to see.

Training on CBME has been conducted with Community Users group as well as the municipal staffs. The municipal staffs showed interest in this management tool where community can monitoring the work progress and budget by themselves. UC and UCC have shown greater interest as it will make everyone in the community transparent on the work process and the budget utilization. A household level hygiene CBME chart has been developed by Lumanti which has been distributed in each household. This chart has been utilized and monitored by CHVs / CHMs.

Training on CBME has been conducted with Community Users group as well as the municipal staffs. The municipal staffs showed interest in this management tool where community can monitoring the work progress and budget by themselves. UC and UCC have shown greater interest as it will make everyone in the community transparent on the work process and the budget utilization. A household level hygiene CBME chart has been developed by Lumanti which has been distributed in each

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

household. This chart has been utilized and monitored by CHVs / CHMs.

Trained Municipal staff and other sector actors including service providers on WSP and initiated the implementation of WSP as pilot activity by 2011/12 to ensure safe delivery of water

Municipal staff and other sector actors including service providers have been oriented on Water Safety Plan. Mr. Makhan Maharjan from ENPHO was the focal person in the orientation porgramme. Itahari Municipality and Itahari Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users Corporation have shown interest towards the application and piloting the water safety plan.

WSP initiated in Nahar Tole, ward no 7 of Itahari Municipality as a pilot project.

Knowledge of 6 persons representing from municipality /TLOs and other sector actors on CWRM enhanced through 2 trainings conducted annually

Municipal staff and other sector actors including service providers have been oriented on CWRM and also on Water Safety Plan. Mr. Makhan Maharjan from ENPHO was the focal person in the orientation porgramme. Itahari Municipality and Itahari Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users Corporation have shown interest towards the application and piloting the water

Achieved and Reported in last year reporting.

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2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

safety plan.Documented the best practices and learning experiences gathered from the project within 3 years in relation to water sector and disseminated to the wider audience by March 2012

NA NA NA

Sanitation:

Innovations, technologies, learning and good practices including policy strategies/approaches are shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level through 4 trainings, 8 meetings, 2 workshops and 2 exposure visits annually from 09/10

The technologies, leanings and good practices have been shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level. Based on the sharing, the municipality and local stakeholders have shown interest to invest in the construction of a bio gas plant for waste water treatment. Also, new technology of pit latrine with connection to septic tank shall be piloted. Also, the concept of latrine with a common septic tank is also being floated in the meeting. The municipality, water supply division office and TLO are positive towards this idea and therefore, this concept shall also be piloted in the community

The technologies, leanings and good practices have been shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level. Based on the sharing, the municipality is looking for an appropriate space for the construction of waste water treatment / bio gas plant.

The technologies, leanings and good practices have been shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level. Based on the sharing, the municipality has proposed a site for the construction of bio gas plant with public latrines to be connected to it. More than 80% of the Bio gas plan construction works have been accomplished.

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

wherever practical. Developed at least 1 community caretaker in each community to effectively operate and maintain the sanitation infrastructures installed for their functional in the long run and contribute in ensuring ODF status (wherever declared) sustained by 2011/12

1 community caretakers have been developed in ward no.6. Mr. Ruben Chaudhary of Dianbadri community have been identified as community caretaker and shall work under the guidance of UC/UCC to effectively operate and maintain the sanitation infrastructures installed for their functional in the long run and contribute in ensuring ODF status

7 community caretakers have been developed in seven communities of ward no.7 and 8. Mr. Farendra Karki of Nahar Tole, Ms. Bhagoti Sardar of Kadmaha Tole, Mr. Dilip Sada of Tengra Tole, Ms. Kalpana Harijan of Manakamana Tole, Ms. Manu Pradhan of Shiva parvati Tole, Mr. Mahendra Dhakal of Himalaya Tole and Ms. Sita Mochi of Pashupati Nagar (Mallik Vasti) have been identified as community caretaker and shall work under the guidance of UC/UCC to effectively operate and maintain the sanitation infrastructures installed for their functional in the long run and contribute in ensuring ODF status

With the joint effort of community caretakers, UC, UCC, CHM & CHVs, 9 communities of ward 6 & 7 are declared ODF zone. The caretakers, UC, UCC, and CHM & CHVs are regularly monitoring the sanitation status of the community for the sustainability of ODF status and constructed infrastructure.

2 trainings are provided annually to at least local 4

Training on CWRM and CBME has been conducted to

Training on CBME has been conducted to

Training on CBME has been

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

persons from municipal level stakeholders & community groups from 09/10 on CBME and hygiene behaviour assessment tools (e.g. RCS) system for its application/replication in their projects by 2011/12 and provide evidence of the enhanced capacity in this discipline of hygiene monitoring.

Community Users group as well as the municipal staffs. The municipal staffs showed interest in this management tool where community can monitoring the work progress and budget by themselves. UC and UCC have shown greater interest as it will make everyone in the community transparent on the work process and the budget utilization. A household level CBME chart has been developed by Lumanti which shall be distributed in each household to hang it in their wall for everyone to see.

Community Users group as well as the municipal staffs. The municipal staffs showed interest in this management tool where community can monitoring the work progress and budget by themselves. UC and UCC have shown greater interest as it will make everyone in the community transparent on the work process and the budget utilization. A household level hygiene CBME chart has been developed by Lumanti which has been distributed in each household. This chart has been utilized and monitored by CHVs / CHMs.

conducted to Community Users group as well as the municipal staffs. The municipal staffs showed interest in this management tool where community can monitoring the work progress and budget by themselves. UC and UCC have shown greater interest as it will make everyone in the community transparent on the work process and the budget utilization. A household level hygiene CBME chart has been developed by Lumanti which has been distributed in each household. This chart has been utilized and monitored by CHVs / CHMs.

Trained Municipal staff and other sector actors including service providers on the importance of hygienic sanitation

Municipal staffs, UCC, UC and CHM/V were oriented on importance of hygienic sanitation facility.

Municipal staffs, UCC, UC and CHM/V were oriented on importance of hygienic sanitation facility.

Municipal staffs, UCC, UC and CHM/V were oriented on importance of hygienic sanitation

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

facility and initiated the delivery of hygienic public sanitation facility

Municipality, Water Supply and Sanitation Division Office, Itahari Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users Corporation and Lumanti has agreed on the construction of hygienic sanitation facilities with easy access to water.

Municipality, Water Supply and Sanitation Division Office, Itahari Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users Corporation and Lumanti has agreed on the construction of hygienic sanitation facilities with easy access to water.

facility. Municipality, Water Supply and Sanitation Division Office, Itahari Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users Corporation and Lumanti has agreed on the construction of hygienic sanitation facilities with easy access to water.

Review outputs of the training in every subsequent years to document the capacity enhancement of municipal level stakeholders & community groups on sanitation promotion and its sustainability

NA NA The technologies, learnings and good practices have been shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level. Operation and Maintenance of large infrastructures where many households depend is practical. However, operation and maintenance of a small scale community hand-pump is very challenging as nobody claims

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2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

responsibility and everyone claims the right for using it. Apart from that, there is high risk of theft of hand pump head and other accessories during night time. Therefore, the users committee themselves also do not show interest for installation of community hand pumps. Based on the sharing, water pipeline extension and household connection of water tap has been initiated. Total of 153 HH water points have been connected as a piloting program implementing graded subsidy approach in coordination with TLO, community people and ISTWSUC. Series of meetings and discussions have been done with the

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

Municipality and ISTWSUC for the implementation of the water pipeline extension and HH water points connection programs to develop policies to enter in the slum & squatters area. ISTWSUC shall now develop a policy through the learning from the piloting program for the next FY.

Training on CBME has been conducted with Community Users group as well as the municipal staffs. The municipal staffs showed interest in this management tool where community can monitoring the work progress and budget by themselves. UC and UCC have shown greater interest as it will make everyone in the

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

community transparent on the work process and the budget utilization. A household level hygiene CBME chart has been developed by Lumanti which has been distributed in each household. This chart has been utilized and monitored by CHVs / CHMs.

Municipal staffs, UCC, UC and CHM/V were oriented on importance of hygienic sanitation facility. Municipality, Water Supply and Sanitation Division Office, Itahari Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users Corporation and Lumanti has agreed on the construction of hygienic sanitation facilities with easy access to water.

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2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

Documented the best practices and learning experiences gathered from the project within 3 years in relation to sanitation sector and disseminated to the wider audience by March 2012

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Hygiene:

Documented learning and best practices including related policy strategies/approaches developed are shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level through 4 trainings, 8 meetings, 2 workshops and 2 exposure visits annually from 09/10

The leanings and good practices have been shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level.

District Health Office has shown interest towards the work of Lumanti and has assured to provide support in the programme wherever required. However, more coordination has to be practiced with other stakeholders as well.


District Health Office has shown interest towards the work of Lumanti and has assured to provide support in the programme wherever required. However, more coordination has to be practiced with other stakeholders as well.


District Health Office has supported for Health Camp focusing on Reproductive Health & Menstrual Hygiene. The camp was conducted in coordination with District Health Office (DHO) and Primary Health Center. 65 women from ward 6, 7, 8 & 9 had their check up. Out of 65 women 2 women are found with third degree prolapse and 1

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

with first degree prolapse. All 3 women are suggested for urgent thorough check up in Birat Nursing Home as it is providing free check up for reproductive health in coordination with DHO.

Water & Sanitation Division Office Sunsari has shown affirmative sign to support for sanitation promotion from the next FY. It has also supported during the declaration of ODF this year.

Conducted an exposure visit to Bharatpur for Municipality, ISTWSUC, UC, CF, UCC, & other sector stakeholders where an interactive program with local community people of Bharatpur was conducted.

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Project Objectiv

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

From the cross learning and experience sharing during the exposure visit, especially the community people found highly encouraged and motivated resulting a construction of drainage by their own effort in Mallik tole of ward 8. Good interaction between Secretary of Itahari Small Town and President of Jakhadimai WSUC has definitely support for some affirmative change towards water service delivery.

Documented the best practices and learning experiences gathered from the project within 3 years in relation to sanitation sector and disseminated to the wider audience by March 2012

NA NA NA

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1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)


(Q1 & Q2)


(Q3 & Q4)

4 Community Health Motivators (CHMs) are trained and remain active in the selected wards by 11/12

1 CHM and 5 CHV’s have been identified and selected in ward no 6. The CHM and CHV’s are working actively in the community to assist in Hygiene Behavior change of the people in the community. The community people are now more aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programmes has to be focused in Purba Mushari and Dina Badri community for hygiene behavior change of the people in those community.

3 CHM and 10 CHV’s have been identified and selected in ward no 7, 8 & 9. The CHM and CHV’s are working actively in the community to assist in Hygiene Behavior change of the people in the community. The community people are now more aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programmes has to be focused in community for hygiene behavior change of the people in those community. CHM & CHVs from ward no 6 are also actively working in the community.

Identified CHMs and CHV’s are working actively in the community to assist in Hygiene Behavior change of the people in the community. The community people are now more aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene program has to be focused in community for hygiene behavior change of the people in those communities. CHM & CHVs from ward no 6 are also actively working in the community.

60% of the 15 Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) trained by CHMs remain active in selected 4 wards of municipality by 11/12

Educated community people of 4 wards by delivering at least 5 key hygiene messages with innovative means of communicating hygiene messages.

Regular Orientations, trainings and visual aids have been provided to the people of all six communities in ward no.6 through CHV and CHM.

Regular Orientations, trainings and visual aids have been provided to the people of all 19 communities in ward no. 6,7,8 & 9 through CHV and CHM.

Regular Orientations, trainings and visual aids have been provided to the people of all 19 communities in ward no. 6,7,8 & 9 through CHV and CHM.

Project Project Indicators Achievements to date

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Year – 2 (FY: 2009/10)



Water: Review of WESI plans conducted annually to understand the achievement and contributions made by the sector actors at the Municipal level and also provide evidence of adopting WESI plan as a coordinated plan.

MoU with the municipality has been signed to implement the WASH project in Itahari based on the WESHI plan developed by Lumanti in partnership with the municipality. The programme has been officially launched in the municipality. ED of the municipality Mr. Ganesh Dahal expressed his gratitude towards WAN, UNH and Lumanti for selecting Itahari for programme implementation and wished all the success and support in the programme. Regarding the adaptation of WESI plan by the municipality and integrating it into the municipality’s planning porcess, municipality organized a one day coordination workshop in partnership with Lumanti with support of Citizen Forum, with all the sector stakeholders of the municipality. From the workshop, a committee is formed in the leadership of

Citizen Forum has conducted an interaction program in participation of all stakeholders. Municipality as well has collected and reviewed the household data and it is under digital processing.

The municipality has produced a draft WASH coordinated plan and planning for municipal level workshop with stakeholder for suggestions & feedback to finalize WASH coordinated plan. The municipality will explore other stakeholders for further WASH service to declare Itahari Municipality - an ODF zone by 2015.

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municipality to coordinate the water and sanitation activities of different agencies including government and non government organizations. The committee will also explore funding opportunities to meet the resource gap to achieve the goal providing access to household toilets and water points to all the families in Itahari. The municipality has reflected the annual plan and budget of Lumanti in its annual plan document. Project Management Committee (PMC) is formed representing EO of IM, ED of Lumanti, CR of WAN, EO of Water Supply Division Office, UN-HABITAT and Chairperson of TLO, Project Implementation Committee (PIC) formed representing focal person of IM for Lumanti WATSAN programme, Project Coordinator of Lumanti, representation from UCC, Representation

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from Itahari Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users Corporation, Representation from TLO

Voices of Citizen’s forum are acknowledged by local WASH stakeholders adopting WESI Plan as a coordinated plan and integrating it into Municipality’s planning process

Municipality contributes 10% of the overall budget in Lumanti WASH programme as Lumanti is implementing the programme in partnership with the municipality. Therefore, the municipality had to get formal approval from the Municpal Council meeting and political parties before signing the MoU which resulted in the delay in implementation of service delivery process in field (especially- hardware activities).

Citizen Forum has conducted an interaction program in participation of all stakeholders. Municipality has shown its commitment for the development of WESHI Plan.

Acknowledging the voice of Citizen Form, Municipality has produced a draft WASH coordinated plan and planning for municipal level workshop with stakeholder for suggestions & feedback to finalize WASH coordinated plan. The municipality will explore other stakeholders for further WASH service to declare Itahari Municipality - an ODF zone by 2015.

The financial resources are allocated in water sector in an increasing trend at the Municipal Level providing evidence of actions of Municipality and/or other sector stakeholders in adopting WESHI plan as a coordinated plan for WASH programme.

NA Citizen Forum has studied and analysed the budget and submitted the draft report.

In the FY 2067/68, the allocated budget for water sector is Rs. 500,000/- which is 0.49% of the total budget. In the previous year, the municipality has not allocated budget for water sector. Though the allocation of budget of water sector this year is too low, the municipality has started allocating from this year which is definitely

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a positive sign.Sanitation: Review of key

WASH sector blockage issues annually from 09/10 and documented them to understand how much improvement in WASH governance, particularly in delivering sanitation facilities is achieved and sector blockage issues are addressed

Delay in agreement with Itahari Municiality delayed the formation of Citizen Forum. Citizen Firum in Itahari was formed only in the forth quarter. Therefore, Citizen forum thus formed did not have enough time to review the key WASH sector blockage issues this year.

Prior to the formation of Citizen Forum Itahari, Citizen Forum Biratnagar has conducted and reported RCT result on Feb 2010. RCT review workshop will be conducted by Citizen Forum Itahari on 3rd quarter.

Review on RCT has been accomplished. Citizen Forum Itahari is preparing a review report. As per the draft report received 33-35% of the total population of Itahari is still deprived from the piped water supply as still 60-65 km pipeline need to be extended for total coverage. Besides, extension of pipeline in the slum and squatters area of IM is still a big question as the municipality and the service provider has not yet particularly formulated the policies in such regards. However, ISTWSUC has expressed its commitment to develop operational policy for the next FY through the learning from the piloting program of connection of HH water pipeline in partnership with with Lumanti and the extension of water pipeline for the same. Moreover, ISTWSUC has not fully implemented

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WSP. Thus the quality of water cannot be ensured. On the other hand, IM has not yet produced WESHI plan as an integrated WASH Coordinated plan. On the basis of which IM is planning to declare the municipality an ODF zone by 2015. In this scenario, municipality's plan to declare the whole municipality region an ODF zone seems over ambitious.

Review of WESI plans conducted annually to understand the achievement and contributions made by the sector actors on sanitation sector at the Municipal level provide evidence of adopting WESI plan as a coordinated plan by the sector stakeholders including Municipality.

MoU with the municipality has been signed to implement the WASH project in Itahari based on the WESHI plan developed by Lumanti in partnership with the municipality. The programme has been officially launched in the municipality. ED of the municipality Mr. Ganesh Dahal expressed his gratitude towards WAN, UNH and Lumanti for selecting Itahari for programme implementation and wished all the success and support in the programme. Regarding the adaptation of

Based on the decision made at the one day coordination workshop conducted by Itahari Muncipality in partnership with Lumanti with support of Citizen Forum, with all the sector stakeholders of the municipality has conducted household data and it is uner processing for the development of WASH coordinated plan.

Municipality has produced a draft WASH coordinated plan and planning for municipal level workshop with stakeholder for suggestions & feedback to finalize WASH coordinated plan. The municipality will explore other stakeholders for further WASH service to declare Itahari Municipality - an ODF zone by 2015.

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WESI plan by the municipality and integrating it into the municipality’s planning process, municipality organized a one day coordination workshop in partnership with Lumanti with support of Citizen Forum, with all the sector stakeholders of the municipality. From the workshop, a committee is formed in the leadership of municipality to coordinate the water and sanitation activities of different agencies including government and non government organizations. The committee will also explore funding opportunities to meet the resource gap to achieve the goal providing access to household toilets and water points to all the families in Itahari. The municipality has reflected the annual plan and budget of Lumanti in its annual plan document.

Voices of Citizen’s forum are acknowledged by local WASH stakeholders adopting WESI Plan as a

Municipality contributes 10% of the overall budget in Lumanti WASH programme as Lumanti is implementing the programme in

Based on the decision made at the one day coordination workshop conducted by Itahari Muncipality in

Acknowledging the voice of Citizen Form, Municipality has produced a draft WASH coordinated plan and planning for

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coordinated plan and integrated it into Municipality’s planning process to deliver sanitation (incl. Environmental) sanitation services

partnership with the municipality. The municipality had to get formal approval from the Municipal Council meeting and political parties before signing the MoU which resulted in the delay in implementation of service delivery process in field (especially- hardware activities).

Project Management Committee (PMC) is formed representing EO of IM, ED of Lumanti, CR of WAN, EO of Water Supply Division Office, UN-HABITAT and Chairperson of TLO

Project Implementation Committee (PIC) formed representing focal person of IM for Lumanti WATSAN programme, Project Coordinator of Lumanti, representation from UCC, Representation from Itahari Small Town Water Supply and Sanitation Users Corporation, Representation from TLO

partnership with Lumanti with support of Citizen Forum, with all the sector stakeholders of the municipality has conducted household data and it is uner processing for the development of WASH coordinated plan.

municipal level workshop with stakeholder for suggestions & feedback to finalize WASH coordinated plan. The municipality will explore other stakeholders for further WASH service to declare Itahari Municipality - an ODF zone by 2015.

Additional financial

Delay in agreement with

Budget tracking of Muncipality

In the FY 2067/68, the

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resources are increased in this sanitation sector in an increasing trend at the Municipal Level from 09/10 provide evidence of actions of sector stakeholders at Municipal level in adopting WESI plan as a coordinated plan for WASH programme for improved sanitation.

Itahari Municiality delayed the formation of Citizen Forum. Citizen Firum in Itahari was formed only in the forth quarter. Therefore, Citizen forum thus formed did not have enough time to review the key WASH sector blockage issues this year.

has been done by the Citizen Forum Itahari and has submitted a draft report.

allocated budget for sanitation sector is Rs. 54, 50,000/- which is 5.41% of the total budget. This is relatively higher than the previous year. In the previous year, the allocation of the budget in sanitation sector is Rs. 37, 00,000/- which is 4.73% of the total budget. The municipality has invested Rs. 34,83,063/- for sanitation sector.

Hygiene: Service providers act by increasing their financial investment to address the identified issues by 11/12

NA NA The allocated budget for hygiene promotion for the FY 2067/68 is Rs. 9,70,000/- which is 0.96% of the total budget. Allocation of the budget this year is lower than the previous year. In the previous year, the allocation is Rs. 8,80,000/- which is 1.25% of the total budget. Out of the total budget in the previous year, the investment is Rs. 8,13,227/-, 1.10% of the total budget.

Promoted hygiene education through CHVs & CHMs with increased priority at local municipal level with technical supports from

1 CHM and 5 CHV’s have been identified and selected in ward no 6. The CHM and CHV’s are working actively in the community to assist in Hygiene Behavior change

3 CHM and 10 CHV’s have been identified and selected in ward no 7, 8 & 9. The CHM and CHV’s are working actively in the community to

All identified CHM and CHV’s are working actively in the community to assist in Hygiene Behavior change of the people in the community. The community

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District health institutions (E.g. DPHO) and Lumanti

of the people in the community. The community people are now more aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programmes has to be focused in Purba Mushari and Dina Badri community for hygiene behavior change of the people in those community.

assist in Hygiene Behavior change of the people in the community. The community people are now more aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programmes has to be focused in community for hygiene behavior change of the people in those community. CHM & CHVs from ward no 6 are also actively working in the community.

people are now more aware on use of hygienic latrine facilities and safe use of water. However, more hygiene programme has to be focused in community for hygiene behavior change of the people in those communities. CHM & CHVs from ward no 6 are also actively working in the community.

Local sector stakeholders have integrated hygiene education in the WASH programme with priority

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Policy InfluencingSectors Key Deliverables

(As mentioned in Project Plan)



Plan Progress in Q4

Water /Sanitation/Hygiene #A report on annual

review on the achievement in addressing the sector blockage issues, progress achievement of WESI Plan and in materializing the recommendations made by Report

Public hearing on water tariff and its use, water distribution system from Mangadh

Public hearing on water tarrif and its use, water distribution system from Mangadh was done twice.

RCT reviewed and disseminated

Review and analysis of WASH policy/guideli

The Report Card Test conducted in previous year was reviewed and the results were disseminat

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Card Test results through social auditing / review process annually from 09/10 and report produced accordingly.

#An updated review report on RCT results/recommendations by incorporating the identified new Sector blockage issues related to WASH produced along with the recommended plan of actions to be addressed in next year at municipal level.

#Documents produced by citizen forum on the activities commenced to influence sector stakeholders following the WASH advocacy plan and the outputs achieved annually from FY 09/10 and compiled document is produced by March 2012.

WSS. Coordination meeting and interaction with different sector stakeholders Link with DHO IEC materials and annual newsletter Media mobilization WATSAN information board RCT reviewed and disseminated Publication of WASH issues by CF Review and analysis of WASH policy/guidelines at Municipal level to identify the gaps and support required.

Owing to continuous lobby with the Municipality and the NWSC development has been seen in governance and delivery of water services in BSMC. The NWSC has installed a two-phase power lines in order to supply water during the load-shedding (Before due to increased load-shedding the distribution of water was lowered which has been a blockage issue in supplying of water.) Also, the municipality has provided supports to community based water

nes at Municipal level to identify the gaps and support required.

ed. Mr Suresh Adhikari, CDO Morang attended the programme as the Chief Guest.

A publication of activities and achievements of CF in Biratnagar is produced

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supply system of Jatuwa and that of Mangadh (Nrs 0.3 million for each supply system)

Coordination meetings and interactions with different sector stakeholders was done twice.

Media interaction was organizedIEC materials and brochure of citizen forum was produced.

WATSAN information Boards installed in ward 18

The Report Card Test conducted in previous year was reviewed and the results were disseminated. Mr Suresh

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Adhikari, CDO Morang attended the programme as the Chief Guest.


Conducted trainings, interactions and workshops by establishing linkages with District Health Institutions for promoting hygiene education within the communities annually from FY 09/10 and to raise its importance within the WASH sector stakeholders at local municipal level A budget tracking on WASH sector at Municipal level done for 3 consecutive years (including 08/09) and conducted lobby and review meeting report produced by 2010/11.

Assessment report produced on municipality’s budget allocation

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and its utilization in WASH sector by end of 2012/13.

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J. Beneficiaries (Annual Report only – unless completed in Q1 or Q2 when it should be included in Six month Report)

Note: This section not applicable for influencing projects.Planned (10/11) Achieved (10/11) Variance(in %)

Water Sanitation Water Sanitation Water Sanitation

4300 1200 1984 1483 -54 % 24%

Justifications:Water:Earlier during the time of planning ,the benificiary from the Water Safety Plan was termed Direct Benificiaries but Later the definition of Direct Benificiaries was strictly defined to be the one with access through Service Delivery,Hence Such Benificiary planned couldnot be achieved

Sanitation:Additional 6 toilets were constructed to address the community demand for ODF and hence 206 toilets were constructed which resulted higher number of benificiary One public latrine was installed at the Shiva Parvati temple in Shiva Parvati tole in Ward to support ODF which had 300 benificiary One institutional latrine was constructed TLO Building of Balgram Tole in Ward 6 to support ODF as it is the only institutional latrine in this area

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Project No. : 643UD Biratnagar Integrated Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Project

A. Project Information:- Project Name: Biratnagar Integrated water, sanitation, hygiene project- Names of Sub-Projects (if applicable): Urban Terai- Project Period: 20010-2011- Name of Partner Organization: UC, Citizens Forum, Cooperative, TLO, Municipality,

Integrated Community Development Forum ( ICDF)- Partner Organization Number:

B. Executive Summary: Biratnagar Sub-Metropolitan City is selected as the programme area as the municipality has very less sanitation coverage with more than 40% of the selected HH practicing open defecation. Although the water coverage of the selected communities are quite high with more than 70% HH having their private hand-pumps to extract groundwater, the quality of groundwater being extracted and hygiene is not up to standard. As the situation of water, sanitation and hygiene is very poor in the selected communities, people of these communities are highly prone to water borne, water based and water washed diseases.

In this year (20010/11) project is being implemented in 10 poor and excluded slum & squatters of wards 18 and 22. The integrated WASH project was implemented in the following communities:

Ward 18S.N Cluster Tole No of water

facilities installed/rehab

No of HH Latrines constructed

Remarks

1 Mahato ‘Ka’ Mahato 58 rehab and 2 new

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2 Mahato “Kha” Mahato 57 rehab and 2 new

-

3 Katkuppa Nayatole

Nayatole 63 rehab and 3 new

37 1 institutional water point and 1 institutional latrine at Madrasa

4 Ghoga Hansamukhi

Ghoga Hansamukhi

49 rehab and 3 new

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5 Shiva Ghoga (Shiva tole)

28 rehab and 2 new

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6 Swayambhu Swayambhu Tole

29 rehab only 20

7 Kabir Kabir Tole 7 rehab only 78 Bishnu Tole Bishnu Tole 36 rehab and 2

new50 1 institutional

water point and 1 institutional latrine at Bishnu Primary School

Ward 221 Gafur Gafur 45 rehab and 1

new60

2 Parti Parti/Jahir 29 rehab and 3 new

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Ward 16 1 Laxmi Narayan Laxmi 13 rehab only 9 For ODF

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NarayanTotal 414 rehab and 18

new405

In this year of intervention, 396 HH latrines were constructed in 10 clusters of the 2 wards and 9 latrines were constructed in Laxmi Narayan tole of ward 16. 4 clusters were declared as ODF zones: Laxmi Narayan Tole (ward 16), Basta (Ward 5), Swayambhu Tole and Shiva Tole (ward 18). Also, in this year new technology was introduced by construction of school latrine with incinerator which is a step towards piloting in menstrual hygiene at school level. Also, other 2 school latrines were constructed and 1 school latrine was renovated in this year.

Concept of Water Safety Plan (WSP) in stand-alone water points was piloted. The WSP included rehabilitation of water points and orientation to users regarding safeguarding water at all levels: from source to point of use. However, the WSP could not be effectively institutionalized at the community level. In this year, 414 water points were rehabilitated and 18 new water points were installed.

This year also saw some newer approaches in programme intervention: formation of Sanitation Groups, Graded subsidy in service delivery, provision of collecting O&M fund in construction of public water structures, link of caretaker to S&C groups through UCs for access to O&M fund are some to name.

Also, in the sector of Citizen’s Action remarkable achievements were seen in this year. In this fiscal year the governance and service delivery of sector stakeholders have comparatively improved than in the previous years. The Municipality has drafted policies on supporting community based Water Supply Schemes and improving School Sanitation- addressing the gaps as identified and lobbied by the Citizen’s Action Forum in Biratnagar.

C. Project ApproachThe project is designed based on the following approaches.

Coordinated Plan (WESI Plan): Currently, the challenge in urban areas is to increase the accessibility of water and environmental sanitation facilities through a holistic concept of integrated planning for enhancing access to poor and vulnerable urban communities to safe water, affordable sanitation, improved neighborhood environment coupled with hygiene education and increased understanding of community to ensure usage and sustained hygiene behavior. In addressing the above mentioned issues, a comprehensive “WESI plan” approach has been adopted for addressing the WASH sector issues and challenges. In addition this plan aims to deliver the services in a coordinated way under the need base concept within the municipality. This plan is normally prepared in consultation with the local sector stakeholders including municipality with an involvement of excluded and deprived community in terms of economic as well as WASH facilities aspect. Once WESI plan is prepared, it is promoted as a municipality plan with their ownership so that all the sector players at local municipal level will be aligned and mainstreamed gradually to work as guided by the WESI plan. It is expected that municipality will include the WESI plan issues in its planning process and gradually adopted it as a component of municipality's multiyear WASH project. This WESI plan helps to guide and mainstream all the actors and service providers within WASH sector in Municipal level. The WESI Plan focuses on integrated approach of service delivery and capacity building under holistic concept within water and sanitation sector; and to have cross-sector linkage by linking cross cutting issues of development.

Equity (social inclusion) and Gender: Equity and gender are incorporated in this project. This in practice focus on empowerment of marginalized women along with men for getting access in water, sanitation, hygiene and livelihoods. Socially marginalized groups especially women, as well as differently able groups views are given due consideration in the planning an

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implementation of the project. This in practice includes women and differently able people in UC (Users committee). The approach ensures that women and members of the excluded groups are proportionally represented in all community institutions and they also represent in decision making positions. Similarly in delivering services, equity and inclusion is incorporated.

Mobilization of saving & Credit groups: Groups of women will be mobilized with minimal support to help them to contribute in the WASH sector by mobilizing loan for households within the community to speed up WaSH activities of the projects. A cooperative will be established mobilizing the saving and credit groups in the municipality. The cooperative/s thus established will then flow loans in minimum interest rates to the poor and marginalized people in the community for improving their livelihood. The WASH project will provide technical supports to the cooperative by building up their capacity and directing them on linking the cooperative with livelihood with special focus on WASH. The established cooperative will develop its linkage with the municipality and other cooperatives to generate fund for the cooperative to flow loan.

Focus on Health, Hygiene and Sanitation: Health and Hygiene education in each ward will be looked over by the Health and Hygiene coordinator of Lumanti. The locally recruited and trained CHM and CHV’s will be responsible to promote health and hygiene behavior at the community level. Linkage with the sector stakeholders such as GO and I/NGO or other will be given emphasis in the programme wherever possible.

Apart from training and orientations, various different activities will be adopted to spread the hygiene message effectively in the community. Activities will include education sessions, cultural activities like street drama and cleanup campaign, mass awareness rally, art competition, health camps, wall paintings, visibility boards with key message etc. Behavior change will be the major focus of health and hygiene education activities. Sanitation will be promoted with total sanitation concept with focus on community sanitation outcomes i.e. initiations to achieve total sanitation by declaring open defecation communities. Health and Hygiene activities will be integrated with water and sanitation programme to maximize the benefits. Attention will be given on special sanitation need of adolescent girls, women and other differently able people within the communities.

Collaborative Approach: Lumanti is working in partnership with the municipality (local self government) and the community. In addition, Lumanti works in close coordination with TLO, political representatives, service providers, district offices of sector agencies, civil societies etc at the municipal and district level. These stakeholders are included in different discussion forum/meeting/activities for sharing and finding the better way out in providing access to water and sanitation. All the development activities carried in the communities through Lumanti are endorsed by Project Management Committee (representation of municipality, political representatives and concerned stakeholders) and PIC (Programme Implementation Committee). Field level issues are shared and decisions are made by building common consensus through PIC. This committee includes municipality, TLO, Lumanti and Users coordination committee (UCC), NWSC and sector stakeholders. Lumanti works in partnership with the municipality (local self government), and communities. Similarly, Lumanti also works in close coordination with TLO, political representatives, service providers, district offices of sector agencies, civil societies etc at the municipal and district level to better plan water and sanitation to address WASH needs of the poor and vulnerable communities within the municipality.

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Advocacy and Influencing: Citizen’s Action for making the citizens to understand their water and sanitation situation to make them engaged to make service providers and government agencies more responsible and accountable towards their service delivery mechanisms. Lumanti believes that, Citizen Forum in a period of time will have developed their skills, knowledge and powers to influence the policies and practices.

The programme also aims on minimizing the sector blockage issues and WATSAN governance issues by materializing the WESI Plan as well as recommendations made by RCT2 under Citizen’s Action programme for influencing the sector agencies at local level, particularly at municipal level through this approach.

The approach will promote WESI plan by making efforts to mainstream the plan into the Municipal level planning process as a sector plan of the Municipality.

The programme also aims to lobby local government bodies and service providers to influence the change in governance. Lumanti will support Citizen’s Forum to develop good functional relationships with these actors for its influencing activities by building trust among Lumanti and its allies and the responsible institution and officials to understand the issue from the perspective of people suffering from it.

Linking with slum upgrading: In the few poor communities in BSMC, Lumanti and BSMC has signed an agreement to introduce ACCA slum upgrading project in the leadership of the community leaders. This project highlights on housing and small scale infrastructure projects of the communities' choice, which ultimately turn out to be sanitation and environmental sanitation. The WASH project will make link with ACCA project to support and share learning and experience. ACCA is conducting slum up-gradation project in one urban poor community of ward no 15 and five urban poor communities of ward no. 1. The project will be implemented through Integrated Community Development Forum (ICDF) with support of cooperatives (Samjhana cooperative and Samridhi cooperative) established by Lumanti in support of WAN. As the financial aspect of the ACCA project will be handled by Cooperative, the cooperatives will be more strengthened financially as well as technically and hence loan flow in WATSAN infrastructure will be more effective. Also, as ICDF will be solely the implementing partner of Lumanti in conducting ACCA project, the capacity of ICDF will also be strengthened which will ultimately help WATSAN programme in monitoring phase.

Sustainability Approach:To contribute to the sustainability of the project, a number of approaches will be adopted during and after the project implementation to ensure that the target communities benefit from the project.

i. Community Mobilization: The engagement of the community in the programme activities is one of the major approaches of Lumanti to implement WASH programme. This will ensure strong participation and ownership of community in the hardware and software part of WASH project. The community is mobilized by helping them forming different groups such as Users Committee, Users Coordination Committee, Child Groups and Saving & Credit Groups and Cooperatives. Capacity building of the community leaders, raising awareness and improving education of the community representatives is one of the major parts of the WASH intervention. The CLTS approach followed by Lumanti will not only focus on construction of toilet facility but on achieving and sustaining No Open Defecation (NOD) environment in the community. In this connection, Lumanti will also mobilize its programme encouraging the community members for implementing the programme from the community.

ii. Community Based Management and Evaluation: Water Aid and Lumanti have developed community based management and evaluation tools which enable the community to monitor the

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progress towards project objectives and targets set. Engagement of the community in the process ensures that community takes increased responsibility for the achievement of these actions, as well as increasing the transparency and accountability of the UC. This is achieved by completing a number of charts which can be displayed and completed at community meetings. The chart contains information on financial status of the project, outputs achieved and community members’ satisfaction with the project progress.

iii. Operation and Maintenance: To support the O&M of water and sanitation facilities constructed in the project, the UCC and UC will receive trainings on O&M approaches. The UC will also be trained to collect and use the collected O&M fund as revolving loan fund in a cost recovery basis for WATSAN infrastructure construction and maintenance or livelihood support of the community people.

iv. Follow-up Support: Lumanti will provide support to the community institutions for two years

after the completion of the project implementation period. The follow up support is to ensure the smooth operation of the system.

v. Cost Sharing approach: Lumanti will make efforts to mobilize local contribution from beneficiaries as well as other stakeholders and partners (including the local government) to ensure ownership of the outputs and the process by the community. The amount of local contribution and mechanisms for collecting and utilizing this contribution will be determined thorough consultation. This will develop the ownership of local bodies towards the project during and after the completion of the project as well thereby reducing their dependency on donors.

vi. Demand Based Approach: Lumanti adopts demand driven approaches for improved efficiency and equity of WASH services while ensuring benefits for those who are currently deprived of water and sanitation. Similarly, the programme gives high priority to the ability and willingness of the community and the local people to contribute for the effective implementation of the project and its operation and maintenance for its long term sustainability.

D. Progress against key deliverables D. Progress against key planned Activities (Refer to Key Deliverables in Project Plan Section 4 and Plan of action/Output Plan of the project):

Service Delivery Sectors

Key Deliverables(As mentioned in Project Plan)

Annual Total (Outputs) Quarterly Output Justification of Variance


Plan Progress in Q4

Water Project implemented in 13 cluster communities of ward no. 18 and 22 serving 4,000 people through : 20 hand

pumps installation

350 water points

#20 hand pumps Installation #350 water points rehabilitate

#370 points water quality tests(twice)

#18 new hand pumps were installed, 4 water points were installed in Ward 22 and 14 in Ward 18. (Cluster wise details of installation of water points

Remaining 79 water points rehabilitated,

11 remaining new water points are installed,

90 water points are tested

143 water points rehabilitated: 15 in ward 22 and 128 in ward 18

#11 new water points installed: 3 new

Additional water structures have been rehabilitated than the planned number owing to the provision

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rehabilitation

370 points water quality tests(half yearly)

A report on WQ test of all the water points conducted twice in a year, achievement of promoted household treatment options for safe consumption of water when found WQ deviated from the standard.

Development of Water Safety Plan in all the communities and monitored the effectiveness of implemented communities.

Annual progress report produced indicating equity and inclusion

is given in Annex)

#404 household and 10 public water points rehabilitated, 74 water points were rehabilitated in ward 22, 327 rehabilitated in ward 18 and 13 in ward 16.(Cluster wise details of installation of water points is given in Annex)

#414 water points tested (and 53 water points tested twice)#3489 people from 10 poor and excluded communities served from the delivery of the above mentioned water structures.

#Annual report on equity and inclusion addressed by service delivery produced (See attached report)

water points installed in ward 18 and 8 in ward 22

#173 water points tested,

#1801 people benefited in the quarter owing to the access of the above mentioned water infrastructures.

of graded subsidy in communities.

The planned numbers of new water points have not been installed owing to failure of UCs to raise genuine demands from the community. (It is practiced that to install a new water point, the water point should be used by at least 5 households, but the planned 2 hand-pumps were to be used by only 3 households each if installed)

Sanitation

Project implemented in

400 HH latrines & 1

405 Individual

#Remaining 210 HH latrines

#215 HH latrines

Additional latrines

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13 cluster communities of ward no. 18 and 22 serving 2200 people through: 400 HH

latrines & 1 institutional latrine constructed/renovated

4 communities declared ODF communities

1,000 environmental Sanitation beneficiary served through household solid waste management through Suiro and composting programme

Annual progress report produced indicating equity & inclusion status, particularly the beneficiaries in terms of poor and exclusion perspective.

institutional latrine constructed/renovated

4 communities declared ODF communities

1,000 environmental Sanitation beneficiary served through household solid waste management through Suiro programme

latrines constructed. (9 in ward 16, 112 in ward 22 and 284 in ward 18)(Cluster wise construction details of latrines attached in Annex) 3 Institutional Latrines constructed. 1 incinerator joined latrine, in Adarsha Balika Secondar School, Ward 10, 1 school latrine in Bishnu Primary School, Ward 18 and 1 latrine in Madrasa, Ward 18. IEC materials on Solid waste management were produced. Suiro Option was oriented in Basta (Ward 5) and Laxminarayan tole (Ward 16). 190 suiros were distributed , 100 in Basta and 90 in Laxmi Narayan tole. 1 Disable

constructed.

#One institutional latrine constructed/renovated

#2 communities declared as ODF communities.

constructed, 67 latrines constructed in ward 22 and 148 in ward 18.

#3 institutional latrines constructed. 1 incinerator joined latrine, in Adarsha Balika Secondary School, Ward 10, and 1 school latrine in Bishnu Primary School, Ward 18 and 1 latrine in Madrasa, Ward 18.

#Swayambhu tole, Kabir tole and Shiva tole of ward 18 declared as ODF communities.

have been constructed than the planned number owing to the provision of graded subsidy in communities

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friendly toilet was built in ward 19

Hygiene

Conducted one 5 days follow-up training to CHVs on health and hygiene issues and to use CBME/RCS tools and practice the tools to assess the improvement in hygiene practice and one refresher training annually from 2010/11RCS survey

conducted quarterly from 2010/11

All the community people of the target communities are provided with 4 key hygiene education annually from 2009/10 through community hygiene education program to adopt improved hygiene behavior practice and sustain them.

Document on

RCS survey conducted Door to door

visit

Interpersonal communication / interactions (child club support)

1 Street Drama

1 Teachers Orientation & school health education

1 Health Camp organized

One full day training was conducted for 2 times with resource person from DHO, municipality and Lumanti for Sanitation groups, CHMs and some members of UC from 6 communities

Door to Door visit in wards 18 and 22, conducted routinely, to disseminate 5 key messages by CHM and Sanitation Groups Sanitation groups, Child groups and CHM conducted proper

#RCS survey conducted

#Door to door visit

#Interpersonal communication / interaction

#1 street Drama conducted

#1 Health Camp organized

#RCS survey conducted in 8 clusters of ward 18 and 2 clusters of ward 22. There has been substantive development in (at most 90%) in 4 adoptions of 4 key hygiene messages.

#Door to door visits and interpersonal communication has been conducted in all communities of ward 18 and 22. One to one and group health and hygiene messages were shared in the communities.

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the assessment of hygiene behavioural changes conducted in 4 key areas within the communities of selected wards through CBME & RCS produced annually from 09/10 and disseminated within the working communities of the selected wards and municipal stakeholders annually from 2010/11

Hygiene behavioral assessment report produced and disseminated to a wider audience annually from FY 2009/10

Report produced on the effectiveness of hygiene message in the communities regarding their hygiene behavior practices and the change brought by the education within the communities with case

hand washing programme in each communities on routine basis. 1 street Drama presented in ward 18 by child groups. And, 1 street drama performed during ODF declaration on Swayambhu tole, ward 18. Teachers Orientation on hygiene education at school was conducted in Janta Primary School at Nayatole , ward 18 Mass Awareness/Rally was conducted in Basta, ward 5 and Laxinarayan tole, ward 16 for declaration of ODF communities

#1 street drama was performed in ward 18 during the ODF programme. #1 health campaign was organized in coordination among Lumanti, Cooperatives of ward 7 and 19, DHO and Birat Hospital. The health camp focused on women specific health issues and was attended by 72 women.

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studies. Mechanism

documented on the management and coordination of CHVs for the sustainable community health service

Child clubs interaction programme was conducted in ward 18 and 22 1 health campaign was organized in coordination among Lumanti, Cooperatives of ward 7 and 19, DHO and Birat Hospital. The health camp focused on women specific health issues and was attended by 72 women.

Capacity BuildingSectors Key

Deliverables(As mentioned in Project Plan)



Plan Progress in Q4

Water /Sanitation

Developed a policy strategy / approach of Lumanti in delivering Sanitation and environmental

Pre construction Trainings (1 in each cluster)

Caretaker selection (1

Pre construction trainings were conducted in all

Post Construction Training conducted

Refresher

Post construction training was provided to UCs, of all clusters

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sanitation facilities/services by 2010/11 and shared with the stakeholders in BSMC

4 trainings and 2 exposure visits are conducted for Municipal level sector stakeholders on different technologies, approaches, practices and models of sanitation to increase their knowledge for promoting hygienic sanitation facility & improved neighborhood environment and replicated.

Post WSUC and Caretakers training provided to ensure the sustain of constructions annually from 2010/11

Training activities conducted for skills and capacity enhancement are reviewed annually to understand their efficacy and practice adopted

in each ward)

Caretaker/SM training

Training on Water Safety Plan to the UC/UCC and municipal staffs.

Post Construction Trainings conducted (1 in each cluster)

Municipality, VDC, DDC & other sector stakeholders Training, W/S & Exchange Visit

communities and especially the Users’ Committee was oriented on proper standards of platforms and latrines. Also, the UCs were oriented on procedures of collection of quotations and procurements of materials required for construction.

Caretaker’s Training and refresher Caretaker’s Training conducted in wards 18 and 22. There are 13 (including 3 from ICDF) caretakers and O/M fund is established in all working clusters. Tools required for maintenan

Caretaker’s Training conducted

and local masons regarding the measures to be adopted for sustaining the Water structures (platforms and hand-pumps) and proper usage and cleanliness of sanitation structures (latrines).(Detail report attached )

A refresher caretaker’s training was provided to 13 caretakers, 10 caretakers from 10 project implemented clusters and 3 caretakers appointed from ICDF were provided with caretaker’s training and with 1 set of maintenance tools. (Detail Report Attached)

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ce of the hand-pumps were distributed to the appointed caretakers. A provision has been formed for caretakers to access O&M fund through the respective UCs. .

Training on water safety plan was conducted to UC, UCC, sanitation groups, ICDF and CDW.

Water quality training was conducted for UC, ICDF, CHM and sanitation groups Post construction training was provided to UCs and local masons regarding the measures to be adopted for sustaining

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the Water structures (platforms and hand-pumps) and proper usage and cleanliness of sanitation structures (latrines). Exposure visit was organized for municipal staffs and sectors stakeholders and partners. They were taken to Birgunj.

Hygiene Developed a policy strategy/approach of Lumanti for hygiene education and its promotion by 2010/11 and shared with the stakeholders in BSMC including district health institutions

2 CHM’s and 45 CHV’s are trained to promote hygiene education covering ward no 18 and 22.

13UCs, 2 CHM’s and 45

Municipality, VDC, DDC & other sector stakeholders Training, W/S & Exchange visit (visit for municipality staffs, DHO staffs and related stakeholders staffs in working areas CHV and other trainings

3 CHMs and 45 CHVs (sanitation groups) from 10 communities of ward 18 and 22 are trained to promote hygiene education.

10 UCs (8 from ward 18 and 2 from ward 22) and CHVs/CHMs and sanitations groups and CDWs are trained to

CHMS and CHVs (that included Sanitation Groups) were routinely orientated on hygiene messages through monthly sharing meetings (3 times)

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CHV’s are trained to use CBME and RCS tools and practiced them to assess improvement in hygiene practices and improvement in health.

use CBME and RCS tools.

Policy InfluencingSectors Key

Deliverables(As mentioned in Project Plan)



Plan Progress in Q4

Water /Sanitation/Hygiene

#A report on annual review on the achievement in addressing the sector blockage issues, progress achievement of WESI Plan and in materializing the recommendations made by Report Card Test results through social auditing / review process annually from 09/10 and report produced accordingly.

#An updated review report on RCT results/recommendations by incorporating the identified new Sector blockage issues related to WASH produced along with the

Public hearing on water tariff and its use, water distribution system from Mangadh WSS. Coordination meeting and interaction with different sector stakeholders Link with DHO IEC materials and annual newsletter Media mobilization WATSAN information board RCT reviewed and disseminate

Public hearing on water tarrif and its use, water distribution system from Mangadh was done twice. Owing to continuous lobby with the Municipality and the NWSC development has been seen in governance and delivery of water services in BSMC. The NWSC has installed a two-phase power lines in order to supply water during the load-shedding (Before due to increased load-

RCT reviewed and disseminated

Review and analysis of WASH policy/guidelines at Municipal level to identify the gaps and support required.

The Report Card Test conducted in previous year was reviewed and the results were disseminated. Mr Suresh Adhikari, CDO Morang attended the programme as the Chief Guest.


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recommended plan of actions to be addressed in next year at municipal level.

#Documents produced by citizen forum on the activities commenced to influence sector stakeholders following the WASH advocacy plan and the outputs achieved annually from FY 09/10 and compiled document is produced by March 2012.

d Publication of WASH issues by CF Review and analysis of WASH policy/guidelines at Municipal level to identify the gaps and support required.

shedding the distribution of water was lowered which has been a blockage issue in supplying of water.) Also, the municipality has provided supports to community based water supply system of Jatuwa and that of Mangadh (Nrs 0.3 million for each supply system)

Coordination meetings and interactions with different sector stakeholders was done twice.

Media interaction was organizedIEC materials and brochure of citizen forum was produced.

WATSAN information Boards installed in ward 18

The Report Card Test conducted in previous year

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was reviewed and the results were disseminated. Mr Suresh Adhikari, CDO Morang attended the programme as the Chief Guest.


Conducted trainings, interactions and workshops by establishing linkages with District Health Institutions for promoting hygiene education within the communities annually from FY 09/10 and to raise its importance within the WASH sector stakeholders at local municipal level A budget tracking on WASH sector at Municipal level done for 3 consecutive years (including 08/09) and conducted lobby and review meeting report produced by 2010/11.

Assessment

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report produced on municipality’s budget allocation and its utilization in WASH sector by end of 2012/13.

E. Partnership i) Changes to existing key stakeholders and their rolesLumanti always seeks participation and support from diverse stakeholders’ participation. In Bi WaSH project, diverse stakeholders are actively participating. Mainly, Municipality (social, environment and health department), Cooperatives, Citizen Forum, ICDF and users committees are actively participating. Roles, responsibilities and participation of ICDF and Cooperatives are more intensified. Now, ICDF are not limited to water quality check only, they are involved in every activities, meetings and decision makings. ICDF is also implementing small scale programme under Asian coalition for community action (ACCA) programme. This small scale programme includes WASH programme through community participation. From the beginning of the fiscal year 2010/11, they are involved in the programme. Similarly, Cooperatives are also involved from the beginning of the project. They are also not limited to financial transaction. Lumanti and Cooperatives have signed agreement to conduct series of activities.

ii) New collaborations, partnerships or stakeholdersCollaboration has been sought with District Health Office. Similarly effort has been made to work in collaboration with Seam-n, NWSC, and other relevant stakeholders as required. DHO is now actively participating in trainings and programmes.

iii) Challenges to partnerships

Diverse interest, approach and limitations of the stakeholders make the partnership not as strong as envisioned. There is an opportunity to play role to bring all the partners into one basket with one approach and goal. However, there is opportunity for lobbying, networking to strengthen the partnership.

F. Resources (refer to Project Plan – Sections 6 & 7):- Changes to Human Resource plan- Financial Summary of the project

Qtr. Original Budget(MPB)

Approved Budget

Revised Budget Expenditure %

Uti. Q1 1,121,195 1,121,195 991,336.00 991,335.77 100%Q2 2,063,073 2,063,073 1,878,553.00 1,878,552.17 100%Q3 1,990,667 1,990,667 2,315,905.00 1,420,199.62 61%Q4 2,446,495 2,446,495 2,550,359.00 3,299,879.38 129%

TOTAL 76214302 76214302 7,736,153.00 7,589,966.94 98%

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G Field visits and monitoring

G.1 Completed Visits



agencies etc)


monitoring, support visit, process monitoring,

guest visit, case study, documentation etc)


Reporting Quarter: Q1+Q2+Q3+Q415 – 22 July

Bishal Shrestha and Puspa Joshi

Monitoring visit of Biratnagar and Itahari, Agreement with Citizen Forum/ Orientation to Biratnagar and Itahari Citizen Forum

Field staff should support the community, UC’s for filling CBME form until they felt easier to fill it.

CHV’s needs to give more support to community people to improve H&H condition. They need to provide the actual information by doing RCS to make them change their behavior.

Certain activites like public hearing on water quality and management of Mangad WSS needs revision, as there has been substansive improvement seen now.

20 – 22 July

Sama Vajra and Naresh Man Pradhan

Staff meeting and programme supervision of Biratnagar and Itahari

Few activities need to be replanned along with budget revision

23 – 25 July

Renu Lama Data verification Frequent communication and support from MIS officer is needed to avoid data mismatch.

A standard format should be developed to make data entry easier.

3 – 6 August

Surendra Shrestha

Financial Monitoring More accounts keeping support is needed in Biratnagar

Financial guidelines and policies should be followed carefully during financial transactions.

3 – 6 August

Sujata Bajracharya

support for financial management

Financial system and vouchers were checked and suggested for further improvement. In Itahari financial system found more systematic. Further support for smooth function is needed in both cities.

3 – 4 August

Puspa Joshi Interaction and skill sharing of citizen forum Biratnagar and Itahari

Orientation and more support seemed necessary to the members of Citizen Concern Forum, Itahari from Lumanti Central office for advocacy and influencial work.

3 – 4 August

Rabin Lal Shrestha and Shikha Shrestha

Interaction and skill sharing of citizen forum Biratnagar and Itahari

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agencies etc)





(WAN) Working sub-committee could be formed to carry out the work and the current CF can support the sub-committee as an advisory.

Reports, documents should be managed to provide evidence.

18 – 19 August

Lajana Manandhar

Interaction with Citizen forum, Itahari and meeting with Biratnagar and Itahari staffs

Citizen forum was found passive and not clear in their role & responsibilities. A meeting was planned to clarify and develop clear Action Plan

Keeping in mind the commitment of Citizen Concern Forums’ dedication in influencing and the busy schedule, some eligible executive members should be added in the Forum for active involvement in the programme.

For the implementation of the programme, Citizen Concern Forum as an advisory group should form its subcommittee to implement the programme.

Both Citizen Concern Forum and Lumanti need more homework to be done for the sustainability of Citizen Forum after Lumanti’s programme phase out.

Plan of action should be strictly followed to complete the planned activities within time frame.

The problems, issues should be solved immediately and should share with immediate line managers/coordinators, if assistance is needed.

Harmony, team work and self respect should be maintained between every staffs for progress and satisfaction.

18 – 20 August

Sama Vajra Meeting with Citizen forum, Itahari and meeting with Biratnagar and Itahari staffs

18 – 20 August

Shiva Gopal Shrestha

Field supervision visit of Biratnagar and Itahari

During construction of the toilet, the siphon should be fitted well such that, the water inside it shields the bad odor.

The excreta should be flushed to avoid

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agencies etc)





the flies and bad odor.

The toilet should be cleaned regularly along with its surrounding.

The tube wells shouldn’t be used for about a week once it is fixed to avoid losing the grip.

18 – 22 August

Renu Lama Data collection, management & verification

The data should be updated when needed to avoid mismatch.

The data should be managed in the standard format, such that it will be easier for entry and understandable.

6 September

Puspa Joshi Take a session on water quality, its standard and water quality test on WSP training organized by BSMC Lumanti Office.

To provide some technical and theoretical knowledge on WQ

Water should be tested at least two times every year to be assured on the quality of the water being consumed as it directly deals with health of the consumer.

Purification options like SODIS, filter, chlorination etc. should bring into practice for safety.

If principle HR contaminant such as microbiological contamination, arsenic, nitrate and flouride was found out of national standard, purification method should be applied otherwise avoided immediately for drinking purpose.

Information dissemination, record keeping and reporting is essential to become updated in the condition of the drinking water.

Ms. Rashmi Kiran Shrestha, Lumanti Biratnagar suggested that applying WSP in the water source will help prevent contamination of the drinkable water source.

13 September

Kabir SirPuspa Joshi

To support Citizen Forum, Biratnagar on WaSH advocacy and influencing work.

To get update on Citizen Forum's advocacy and

Citizen Forum should prepare three year WaSH advocacy strategic paper.

The networking of Citizen Forum (Advocacy & Influencing groups) could be the next foot step to advocate and influence the WaSH rights not only in

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agencies etc)





influencing work status local level but also in city and national level.

21-24 June

Puspa Joshi Support Visit, Citizen Forum programme planning

Citizen Forum should develop action plan as developed with the support from Lumanti, need to study in the issues and need to follow the plan, so that the service providers and LG's started to trust when approached with evidence.

Citizen Forum requested technical support for developing WASH strategic plan and also requested for the guidelines.

21-24 June

Bishal Shrestha Progress Monitoring, Support visit

CBME in communities must be initiated in the initiation of the project. Mechanism should be adopted to make the CBME an obligatory process.

Social mobilization should be more intensive.

22-26 Nov Surendra Kumar Shrestha


Financial Monitoring and Supports provided

16-21 Dec Bishal Shrestha, Shiva Gopal Shrestha,


#The constructions in BiWASH project at the end of the 3rd quarter was seen lagging as per the plan of the project.

#the field teams were oriented on way forwards for the coming years and joint planning was done with the team.

16-18 Dec Lajana Manandhar, Sama Bajra


#the field teams were oriented on way forwards for the coming years and joint planning was done with the team

17-19 Dec Puspa Joshi Planning and Monitoring workshop and Review meeting

#the field teams were oriented on way forwards for the coming years and joint planning was done with the team

3-7 Feb Surendra Kumar Shrestha


# Supports on Financial matters were provided to the field team for timely report submission

28-31 March

Vijay Singha Shrestha and Surendra Kumar Shrestha

Program monitoring and evaluation

#Introduction and Raport with the field team as new WASH Manager was hired#Orientation on the monitoring and evaluation for coming years as per WAN CSP was shared

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agencies etc)





#All the financial matters were sorted to finalize for this FY 2010/11.

G.2 Upcoming VisitsTime Period

Visit by(Project Team, PM&E staff, HQ, WAN

or external agencies)

Purpose(supervision, progress monitoring,

support visit, process monitoring, guest visit, case study, documentation etc)

G.3 Other PME Activities Project/Sub – project detail surveys and its key observations

a) Graded Subsidy and its implicationThis fiscal year (2010/11), a new approach ‘graded subsidy’ in water was introduced in wards 18 and 22. In this approach families are divided into 3 categories Poorest, poor and medium and subsidy is different for each category. For the effective implementation of the approach, agreement was done among Municipality, Lumanti and UC of each community. UC actively involved in implementing the approach. Owing to the implementation of graded subsidy in the communities there has been increase in financial contribution in the communities and as a result the numbers of water and sanitation structures constructed exceeded the planned numbers. The implication of graded subsidy has aided in extending the access of the water and sanitation facilities beyond the budget of the project.

b) Community Based Monitoring and Evaluation (CBME)This year CBME chart was modified so that it was easy to hang on the wall of community. Six sets of CBME charts are filled up very well by the UC and CHMs. CBME training was conducted before the construction and software programmes. Now CBME charts of each community, where programme has commenced, have been filled and followed up very well. In the case of CBME also, continuous follow up and help from Lumanti team has been helpful to UCs.

c) Water Safety Plan in the communityWater Safety plan has been initiated in four communities. UCs, CHM and CHVs were trained in developing water safety plan. They were provided ample time to make their own water safety plan for each community. UCs from each community presented water safety plan. The important part is community has understood the importance of water safety plan..

d) WASH information Center in the communitiesThis fiscal year, we introduced the concept of information center in each community so that everyone in the community have access to WASH information. Information center includes CBME chart, Water Safety Plan and educational charts on clean drinking water, proper sanitation and hygiene messages.

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This center has brought community people together to learn on WASH issues. Moreover, CHM and CHV find it easy to disseminate key messages on proper sanitation and hygiene.

e) Child club and hygiene promotionChild Clubs from Mahato (ward 18), Ghoga Hansamukhi(ward 18), Siv tole (ward 18) and Gafur tole(ward 22) are proactive. They have developed plans and proposal to improve their communities. They organize meetings every Saturday and do the cleaning with the leadership of CHM. In every 15 days, child club organize hand washing and nail cutting programme in the community. They show drama collectively. There is good coordination between child clubs of different communities.

f) Emerging role of Integrated Community Development Forum (ICDF)In the beginning of second quarter, there has been agreement between ICDF and Lumanti Biratngar for better partnership and involvement for effective implementation of WASH project in Biratnagar. From second quarter, certain activities are handed over to ICDF such as post monitoring of 08/09 and 09/10 wards, initiation of water safety plan, institutionalizing CBME in the community and water quality test with dissemination.

After ICDF's intervention, 97 superstructures have been completed in ward 19, 7, 5 and 16. The ICDF has been active in assessing the condition of water and sanitation structures and providing supports where required.

g) Water Quality test and disseminationFrom this fiscal year, report card has been prepared for each water point tested. Report card is distributed to each household in the community. Water Quality test result was disseminated to the communities who showed concern to the substandard water quality of their water points. Water quality test result has done wonders in raising awareness among community people. Test was done in front of community people; they were really surprised to know sub standard quality of their water.

h) Role of Citizen Forum in promoting WASH issues in municipal levelCitizen forum has been successful in getting recognition by the local government and sector stakeholders. Sectors stakeholders, local government (Municipality and DDC) and media actively and continuously participate in the interaction programmes organized by citizen forum. Municipality has allocated more budgets in sanitation and water than last fiscal year.

Lumanti's intervention in Biratnagar Sub Metropolitan city has succeeded in raising awareness on health and hygiene, community people have felt the need for toilets and continuously approaching local government for access to sanitation.

i) Operation and Maintenance activities O/M fund has been institutionalized and altogether caretakers in coordination with cooperative maintained and repaired five hand pumps constructed in 08/09 and 09/10 fiscal years using this fund.

H. Water Quality

Constructed(Water Sources

& Points)

Tested(Water Sources &

Points)

Not Tested(Water Sources &

Points)

Remarks

New Rehab Exist. New Rehab

Exist. New

Rehab

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Previous YearQ1 22Q2 187 180

Q3 7 84 7 84Q4 11 143 11 163

TOTAL 18 414 18 449

I. Indicative Project OutcomesSector Objective Indicators Achievements 2010/11

Service Delivery

Enhanced access of 21 communities of 4 wards of the Municipality as per developed WESI Plan to access to safe and adequate drinking water by March 2012.

8,220 people of 21 communities of 4 wards of the Municipality have improved access to safe and adequate water by 2011/12

75% of the targeted beneficiaries will be from poor and excluded groups.

100% of the water points provided have been tested and achieved minimum WQ standards as envisaged by WaterAid Nepal’s WQ protocol or NDWQS3

3764 people of four communities of ward 18 (8 clusters) and ward 22 (2 cluters) have improved access to safe water 100% of the targeted beneficiaries are from poor and excluded groups. 100% of water points provided have been tested before providing the service.

Capacity Building

WSUCCs (ward wise) and WSUCs (community wise) have improved capacity to manage, operate and sustain their water systems/points by March 2012

6 WSUCCs (including of 08/09 for 2 wards) and 21 WSUCs have been established and trained; have functional management and operation system in place with regular collection of O&M fund to sustain water points for delivering water facilities

80% of the water points constructed/rehabilitated are functional, managed and well maintained by the community by March 2012/13.

Developed 6 local cadres (at least 1 from each ward) on WQ assessment at community/local level and disseminated assessment results twice a year to wider audience to ensure awareness on WQ and safe

1 WSUCC each in ward 18 and 22 has been established and trained. Similarly 10 WSUC (8 in ward 18 and 2 in ward 22) have been formed and trained. O&M fund has been collected and is functional in 3 wards (18, 5 and 19). The Cooperatives of ward 5 and 19 has been collecting and storing the O&M fund. Five hand pumps were renovated from the help caretaker in use of the collected O/M fund.

Follow-ups of the previous wards has being done by ICDF, which has been appointed to carry out post monitoring and follow-ups activities. Required supports have been provided in post project areas as from the report provided from the ICDF.

3 National Drinking Water Quality Standards of Nepal

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Sector Objective Indicators Achievements 2010/11

consumption of water. Developed at least 1

community caretaker in each community to effectively operate and maintain the water points installed for their functional in the long run by 2011/12

CBME system established and institutionalized through its regular practice by all the Users Committees of the targeted 21 communities,

WSUCCs and WSUCs have respectively 6 & 12 meetings in a year to review, discuss challenges & issues, and learn good practices and approaches at local level to enhance their capacities to manage project at their communities.

Water quality report has been disseminated in communities.

13 caretakers have been trained and appointed in this fiscal year. 10 caretakers are from the communities of wards 18 and 22 and 3 caretakers are from ICDF. Caretakers have been provided with tools required for maintenance of the hand-pumps.

CBME system has been used by all UCs of this fiscal year. In this year, CBME charts are put in a community place an d filled by the UCs in presence of the other users.

WSUCs had 8 trainings regarding financial, construction, O/M fund and CBME system.

Members of ICDF at community level of all working wards (in this fiscal year as well as communities from other fiscal years) are trained for conducting water quality tests. They act as local cadres for conducting water quality tests and in disseminating the test results in coordination with Lumanti (CDWs and CHMs).

Knowledge and capacity of municipal level stakeholders and community groups enhanced by March 2012 on CBME, WQ, WSP and WRM

Innovations, technologies, learning and good practices including policy strategies/approaches are shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level through 4 trainings, 8 meeting, 2 workshops and 2 exposure visits annually from 09/10.

2 trainings provided annually to at least local 6 persons representing municipal level stakeholders & community groups from 09/10 on CBME system for its application/replication in

10 users committees and sanitation groups and local partner (ICDF) are trained on WSP and CBME.

A review workshop programme conducted at the end of the project in March 2011, which had participation from sector stakeholders: the Municipality, Citizen Forum and media personnel. The participants were acknowledged on achievements of 3-years WASH project and lessons learnt. The programme was

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their projects by 2011/12 provide evidence of the enhanced capacity in this discipline of monitoring

Trained Municipal staff and other sector actors including service providers and community groups on WSP and initiated the implementation of WSP as a pilot activity by 2011/12 to ensure safe delivery of water

Knowledge of 10 persons representing from BSMC/TLOs and other sector actors including community groups on CWRM enhanced through 2 trainings conducted annually from 09/10

Review outputs of the training in every subsequent years to document the capacity enhancement of municipal level stakeholders & community groups on WQ, WSP and WRM, enhanced from this

Documented the best practices and learning experiences gathered from the project within 3 years in relation to water sector and disseminated to the wider audience by March 2012

Document the best practices and learning experience gathered from the project within 3 years in relation to water sector and disseminated to the wider audience by March 2012/13

broadcasted by Makalu TV.

Advocacy WESI plan developed for 6 wards of BSMC addresses key WASH sector blockage issues identified at local level and

Review of report card test results/recommendations conducted 09/10 and documented them to understand how improvement in WASH governance is achieved and sector blockage issues

The process of report card test has been important to make the sector stakeholders and service providers more accountable and to track the improvement in status of good governance. Some

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recommendations made by Report Card Test .

are addressed. instances are formation of Public Hearing Section by the Biratnagar Municipality, allocation of fund to water supply systems, installation of additional transformer by NWSSC for supplying water even in load shedding. (More details in publication of citizen Forum)

WESI Plan is adopted as a coordinated plan by Municipality & local stakeholders and acted upon it gradually.

Review of WESI plans conducted annually to understand the achievement and contributions made by the sector actors at the Municipal level on it (in addition to the contribution made by this WASH project) provide evidence of adopting WESI plan as a coordinated plan by the sector stakeholders including Municipality.

Voices of Citizen’s forum are acknowledged by local WASH stakeholders adopting WESI Plan as a coordinated plan and integrated it into Municipality’s planning process

The financial resources allocated in water sector in an increasing trend at the Municipal Level from 09/10 provide evidence of actions of Municipality and sector stakeholders in adopting WESI plan as a coordinated plan for WASH programme.

Voice of citizen forum has been recognized by municipality and other service providers by regularly participating in all programmes.

WESI plan has been recognized and incorporated by municipality in their yearly plan.

The financial resource allocated in WASH sector by local government is in increasing trend in this fiscal year.

Sector Objective Indicators Achievements 10/11Service Delivery

At least of 60% of the targeted 21 communities are declared Open Defecation Free communities and sustain ODF status by March 2012

5,710 number of people in the 21 communities of 4 wards have access to hygienic latrine facilities by 2011/12

At least 60% of the targeted 21 communities (12 communities) have

3402 number of people from 10 communities of ward 18 and 22, and ODF community from ward 16 have access to latrine facilities from 405 HH latrines and 3 institutional latrines: 1 incinerator joint latrine at Adharsha Balika Secondary School, 1 school latrine at Bishnu Primary School,ward 18

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declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) communities by 2011/12 and will have community management system in place to maintain and sustain them their neighborhood environment healthy.

80% of the beneficiaries are from poor and excluded groups and are delivered sanitation facilities are maintained properly

and 1 school latrine at Madrasa, ward 18.

4 communities are declared as ODF zones: Laxmi Narayan Tole (ward 16), Basta (ward 5), Swayambhu Tole and Shiva Tole (ward 18) are the ODF declared communities.

100% of the beneficiaries are from poor and excluded groups.

Environmental Sanitation status of all the 21 targeted communities improved by March 2012

1,950 people of the 21 communities of 4 wards have access to improved environmental sanitation facilities by construction/renovation of 530 meter storm-water drainage, 1 bio gas plant for wastewater management and initiation of solid waste management by 2011/12

70% of the target HHs practice solid waste management by 2010/11 and sustained the waste management practices

80% of the environmental sanitation facilities are well maintained and working properly with well managed community management system in place to maintain and sustain their neighborhood environment healthy.

Mechanism for collection of Operation and Maintenance fund

The status of previously ODF declared communities are sustained till 2010/11 with effective community management system in close coordination with TLOs. The latrines are used and kept clean.

More than 93% of the HH sanitation structures are sustained and are in use.

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is developed in the community for the sustainability of public infrastructures and the collected fund is well managed and transparent.

Capacity Building

Knowledge and capacity of WSUCC/WSUCs, municipal level stakeholders and community groups on community based sanitation models, technologies and approaches on promoting hygienic latrines are enhanced to manage and sustain them; and promote them within municipal stakeholders by March 2012.

Innovations, technologies, learning and good practices including policy strategies/approaches are shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level through 4 trainings, 8 meetings, 2 workshops and 2 exposure visits annually from 09/10.

Developed at least 1 community caretaker in each community to effectively operate and maintain the sanitation infrastructures installed for their functional in the long run and contribute in ensuring ODF status (wherever declared) sustained by 2011/12

2 trainings are provided annually to at least local 6 persons from municipal level stakeholders & community groups from 09/10 on CBME and hygiene behaviour assessment tools (e.g. RCS) system for its application/replication in their projects by 2011/12 and provide evidence of the enhanced capacity in this discipline of hygiene monitoring

The technologies, learning and good practices of Lumanti adopted in other project areas such as community managed WSS at Jakhadimai WSS, community managed bio-gas plant, RCS process, has been shared through trainings , workshops and exposure visit. As a result of which a community managed WSS system- a replication of Jakhadimai WSS, has been constructed at Jatuwa, Ward 18 of BSMC, a bio-gas plant installed at Bus-park and replication of which is done at Gudri Market of BSMC. RCS has been acknowledged as monitoring, planning and survey tool by the Municipality.

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Trained Municipal staff and other sector actors including service providers on the importance of hygienic sanitation facility and initiated the delivery of hygienic public sanitation facility

Review outputs of the training in every subsequent years to document the capacity enhancement of municipal level stakeholders & community groups on sanitation promotion and its sustainability

Documented the best practices and learning experiences gathered from the project within 3 years in relation to sanitation sector and disseminated to the wider audience by March 2012/13

Advocacy

WESI plan developed for 6 wards of BSMC addresses key WASH sector blockage issues identified at local level and recommendations made by Report Card Test .

Review of report card test results/recommendations conducted annually from 09/10 to understand how improvement in WASH governance, particularly in delivering sanitation facilities is achieved and sector blockage issues are addressed

The municipality has agreed to invest in Mahato Ka and Nayatole, of ward 18, for construction of additional latrines that are seen deprived of sanitation facilities according to the developed WESI plan. Also, municipality has invested in construction of drainage in Gafur tole of ward 22. Also, investment has been done in bio-gas plant at Gudri Market.

WESI Plan is adopted as a coordinated plan by Municipality & local stakeholders and acted upon it gradually.

Review of WESI plans conducted annually to understand the achievement and contributions made by the sector actors on sanitation sector at the Municipal level provide evidence of adopting WESI plan

Voice of citizen forum has been recognized by municipality and other service providers by regularly participating in all programmes. WESI plan has been recognized and incorporated by municipality in their yearly plan. From the advocacy of Citizen Action Forum, the municipality

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as a coordinated plan by the sector stakeholders including Municipality.

Voices of Citizen’s forum are acknowledged by local WASH stakeholders adopting WESI Plan as a coordinated plan and integrated it into Municipality’s planning process to deliver sanitation (incl. Environmental) sanitation services

Additional financial resources are increased in this sanitation sector in an increasing trend at the Municipal Level from 09/10 provide evidence of actions of sector stakeholders at Municipal level in adopting WESI plan as a coordinated plan for WASH programme for improved sanitation.

has incorporated in its policy to advocate and invest in child friendly latrines at schools. And, has invested in renovating of public latrine at Biratnagar- Jogbani border, ward 18. The financial resources allocation from the local government is in increasing trend in this fiscal year.

Sector Objective Indicators Achievement 10/11 Service Delivery

Improved health status of the people living in at least 6 selected wards (i.e. (5, 7, 16, 18, 19, 22) with 30 communities (including of those i.e. 7 & 19 intervened in 08/09) of BSMC by adopting sustained hygiene behavior with an evidence of improved health status in 3 key water related diseases practices by 2011/12

All the communities (adult and children) of 6 wards with 30 communities (including of those intervened in 08/09) have knowledge of at least 5 key hygiene messages and communicate/practice them at critical times

80% of the beneficiaries educated with 5 key hygiene messages adopted improved and sustained hygiene behavior practices at least in the following 4 key areas by 2011/12

i. Hand washing in critical times

10 communities of ward 18 and 22 have knowledge of at least 5 key hygiene messages. Remarkable development has been seen in hygiene behavior of the people in the project intervened communities. There have been positive changes in adaptation of 4 key hygiene behaviors, more than 80% of the people are found to be following the hygiene behaviors.

Point prevalence rates of diseases are decreased to the targeted levels with rare and at some places zero occurrence of WASH diseases.

90 % of the beneficiaries were educated with hygiene

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Sector Objective Indicators Achievement 10/11 ii. Management of

Human Excreta including child excreta

iii. Safe storage of water and hygienic PoU treatments

iv. Safe food hygiene practice

Reduction in point prevalence rate of diarrhoea, skin and typhoid in the target areas by 20%, 15% and 10% respectively with reference to the collected baseline data.

messages through CHM and CHV (Sanitation groups)

Capacity Building

Understanding, knowledge & skills of WSUCC4/WSUC, municipal level stakeholders and community groups on hygiene education and its promotion enhanced

Documented learning and best practices including related policy strategies/approaches developed are shared with the community groups and local stakeholders at municipal level through 4 trainings, 8 meetings, 2 workshops and 2 exposure visits annually from 09/10.

Documented the best practices and learning experiences gathered from the project within 3 years in relation to Hygiene sector and disseminate to the wider audience by 2012/13

At community level, there has been 6 trainings for UCC/UC and 3 trainings for sanitation groups. At municipal level there has been 4 stakeholder interaction and 1 exposure visit.

Community level Health and Sanitation motivators and volunteers support ongoing changes in hygiene practices

6 Community Health Motivators (CHMs) are trained and remain active in the selected wards by 11/12

60% of the 75 Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) trained by CHMs remain active in selected 6 wards of municipality by 11/12

Educated community

6 CHMs and 45 CHVs (that includes Sanitation groups) are trained and capacitated in delivering hygiene messages in the communities. As because the CHVs are local residents of the community, they are aware of the local context and hence shape messages in local context and local language for effective communication. CHVs and CHMS in supervision of

4 Water and Sanitation Users’ Coordination Committee

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Sector Objective Indicators Achievement 10/11 people of 6 wards by delivering at least 5 key hygiene messages with innovative means of communicating hygiene messages.

Lumanti are actively participating in hygiene promotion.

CHVs formed in every communities are active

5 key messages have been delivered to 6 communities by CHVs and CHM. The health messages are developed in local languages and tailored as per the local context and traditions. The mobilization of local CHVs and Sanitation groups has been effective in delivering health messages at community level. Development in practice of better health behaviors, as evident from RCS, has been seen in all groups- children, women, men and elderly in communities.

Advocacy

Linkage of Municipal stakeholders with District health institutions (E.g. DPHO5) established with increased priority provide evidence of cross sector linkage

Service providers increase their financial investment to address the identified issues by 11/12.

Promoted hygiene education through CHVs & CHMs with increased priority at local municipal level with technical supports from District health institutions (E.g. DPHO)

Local sector stakeholders have integrated prioritized hygiene education in the WASH programme by 12/13.

Stronger cross sector linkages and coordination has been established with hygiene sector stakeholders. The DPHO provides their manpower, routinely, to health camps organized by Lumanti. Also, workshops and sharing meeting is conducted routinely to discuss on health issues like menstrual hygiene, reproductive health, WASH related health problems and such.

Also, coordination has been established with educational institutes to cross cut the issues of WASH and WASH specific health issues at school.

J. Beneficiaries Planned (10/11) Achieved Variance

water sanitation Water Sanitation Water Sanitation

4000 2200 3764 3402 -6% 55%

Justifications:5 District Public Health Office

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Water: Due to graded subsidy the total number of water points rehabiliated at the communities were 414 against planned 350.Sanitaition: In case of Sanitation the achieved number of beneficiaries exceeds the planned as because 3 institutional latrines were constructed against 1 planned.

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Project No.: 643VB Advocacy and Post Monitoring and Project Supports in Urban Hill

A. Project Information:- Project Name: Advocacy and Post Monitoring and Project Supports in Urban Hill- Names of Sub-Projects (if applicable): Urban Hill- Project Period:- Name of Partner Organization: Lumanti Support Group for Shelter- Partner Organization Number:

B. Executive Summary: The advocacy, post monitoring and project supports in Urban Hill, in the year of 2010/11, focused on providing project supports to previously intervened project areas of Kathmandu valley, subsequently post monitoring supports and sustainability studies were carried out in Thecho, Khadipakha, Narayantole, Kritipur and Madhyapur Thimi. In Madhyapur Thimi, advocacy programme was implemented in partnership with Lyaymha Pucha.

The post monitoring of the Urban Hill in above mentioned project areas ensured that the Water and Sanitation infrastructures sustained and improved hygiene behavior of the people persisted. In Narayantole and Khadipakha, by assessing the behavior of people to manage human excreta and persistence in adoption of improved hygiene behavior, the two communities were declared as ODF zones in initiation of communities themselves. Also, in Narayantole, the waste water treatment plant functions effectively as shown by the recent BOD and COD test. In Thecho, the women’s cooperative carried out the programme by making follow-ups in construction of latrines and routinely conducting orientation on better health and hygiene behavior. In Thecho, a public space has been constructed in the space where open defecation was practiced earlier; this has helped in eradicating the behavior of people in defecating at that place and also the risk of contaminating the nearby water source has been minimized. Also, the number of people taking loans from the cooperative for construction of household latrines is increasing; in this year 35 additional people have taken loans for the construction of latrines.

C. Changes in Project Background, Design & Risk Management N/A

D. Progress against key planned Activities

D.1 Service Delivery (Post Monitoring)Sector

sKey Deliverables(As mentioned in

Project Plan)

Annual Total (Outputs) Reporting Quarter Q4 Justification for

Variance Total Plan Progress

To DatePlan in Q4 Progress in

Q4Water Report produced

on water quality test conducted in Naikap, Narayan tole, Khadipakha. Thecho and Tokha and actions recommended are gradually acted upon on the

2 Water Quality Tests (Thimi and Thecho) and Post monitoring support sustaining Water Facilities in the previously

Water Quality Test has been done twice in 2 wells in Thimi and 1 water source of Thecho 8 points in

Water Quality tests in Thimi, Thecho, Narayantole and Khadipakha

Water Quality Test has been done in 2 wells in Thimi and 1 water source of Thecho 8 points in Narayantole

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Sectors

Key Deliverables(As mentioned in

Project Plan)




Q4basis of the findings by 2010/11

completed projects (e.g. Naikap, Naryan Tole etc

Narayantole and 3 points in Khadipakha

and 3 points in Khadipakha

Produced report on 2 Post monitoring studies along with the recommendation for further improvement/rehabilitation for their sustenance of the projects.

Wastewater treatment /management system (e.g. CW, ST-UFB, BioGas, USASB etc. ) - bio gas plant at Godavari; Kirtipur housing; and effluent quality observation both at Kirtipur (RBT) and Naryan Tole

BOD- and COD test was carried out in waste water treatment plant of Narayantole.

Wastewater treatment /management system (e.g. CW, ST-UFB, BioGas, USASB etc. ) - bio gas plant at Godavari; Kirtipur housing; and effluent quality observation both at Kirtipur (RBT) and Naryan Tole

BOD- and COD test was carried out in waste water treatment plant of Narayantole.

Produced report on 3 sustainability studies (this indicate 90% of WASH facilities are sustained with effective management system in place for smooth functioning) along with the recommendation for better implementation in the future projects

Sustainable studies of all project areas of previous years

Sustainability Study conducted and report produced. Also, sectors have been identified for providing post project supports and action plan has been developed for the same.

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Sanitation

At least 2 institutional/public toilets rehabilitated/improved annually by service providers including municipality from 2010/11 provide evidence of the

At least 2 institutional/public toilets rehabilitated/improved annually by service providers including municipality

A school latrine rehabilitated in Thimi Municipality with the effort of Lyaymha Pucha.

At least 2 institutional/public toilets rehabilitated/improved annually by service providers including municipality

A school latrine rehabilitated in Thimi Municipality with the effort of Lyaymha Pucha.

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Sectors


Project Plan)




Q4project’s influencing role New

Public Toilet Construction in Sankhadhar Chowk, Thimi. The facility is used by about 550 daily users

New Public Toilet Construction in Sankhadhar Chowk, Thimi. The facility is used by about 550 daily users

At least 3 out of 10 local public schools (assessed in 08/09 for their sanitation status) will have improved sanitation facilities with the support of the local government and other sector stakeholders at municipal level including service providers annually from 2010/11

At least 3 out of 10 local public schools (assessed in 08/09 for their sanitation status) will have improved sanitation facilities with the support of the local government and other sector stakeholders at municipal level including service providers

A school latrine, in Adarsha Higher Secondary School rehabilitated in Thimi Municipality with the effort of Lyaymha Pucha benefiting 1070 students and 67 teachers

At least 3 out of 10 local public schools (assessed in 08/09 for their sanitation status) will have improved sanitation facilities with the support of the local government and other sector stakeholders at municipal level including service providers

A school latrine, in Adarsha Higher Secondary School rehabilitated in Thimi Municipality with the effort of Lyaymha Pucha benefiting 1070 students and 67 teachers.

All the 4 project areas (mentioned above) identified for post monitoring will be declared ODF by 2010/11.

ODF declaration in Narayantole and Khadipakha.

ODF declared in Narayantole and Khadipakha. In Thecho, awareness on ODF has been initiated in partnership with the cooperative and VDC. A park is

ODF declaration in Narayantole, Khadipakha and Thecho,Thimi

ODF declared in Narayantole and Khadipakha. In Thecho, awareness on ODF has been initiated in partnership with the cooperative and VDC. A park is under construction near the

In Thimi and Thecho ,ODF support programs and workshops had been completed and both the local and other stakeholders are highly influence for this.However,since the project area

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Project Plan)




Q4under construction near the open defecating area to demotivate OD. Some older people have habit of open defecation. (they defied the toilet facility).Also, S&C have helped demotivate OD though soft loans for toilet construction. ?? HH took the loan for toilet constuction.

open defecating area to demotivate OD. Some older people have habit of open defecation. (they defied the toilet facility) .Also, S&C have helped demotivate OD though soft loans for toilet construction. ?? HH took the loan for toilet constuction.

is large,it would take sometime for ODF to be declared.

Hygiene

Efficacy of CHMs/ CHV’s current functioning in promoting hygiene education existed even after withdrawal of Lumanti’s support to the project.

CHV and Others Training

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A comprehensive and detailed assessment report on hygiene behavioural change is (prepared through RCS method)

RCS survey to understand the hygiene status; improvement required; Its dissemination (6 monthly basis)

RCS Survey of Thecho and Narayantole conducted.

RCS survey to understand the hygiene status; improvement required; Its dissemination (6 monthly basis)

RCS Survey of Thecho and Narayantole conducted.

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Project Plan)




Q4produced and disseminated to concerned stakeholders

D.2 Capacity Building (Post Monitoring)Sector

sKey Deliverables(As mentioned in

Project Plan)




Q4Water/Sanitation

CBME system are established and institutionalized among UCs of the respective project areas by 2011/12 provide evidence of the enhanced capacity in this discipline of monitoring

Training for establishment/ institutionalization of CBME system and understand the efficacy of CBME system within the completed project areas/communities

In Thecho, the women’s cooperative routinely undertakes the CBME. Also, in Narayantole and in Khadipakha the system is being followed.

Produced report on 3 sustainability studies (this indicate 90% of WASH facilities are sustained with effective management system in place for smooth functioning) along with the recommendation for better implementation in the future projects

Produced report on 3 sustainability studies

Sustainability study has been conducted in Thimi, Anamnagar and Palpakot. A report with recommendations is produced.


Produced report on 2 Post monitoring studies along with the recommendation for further improvement/rehabilitation for their

Produced report on 2 Post monitoring studies

A post monitoring study is done in Thecho, Naikap and Tokha.


The study

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sustenance of the projects.

The study shows that in Thecho the water sources installed/rehabilitated in the project period are in use. In one water source, a risk of contamination owing to open defecation was seen which has been addressed by initiating construction of a public space, a small park, to discourage open defecation. In Naikap, the study showed that the water supply system installed previously requires upgrading owing to increased demand. Efforts were made to coordinate with the VDC and the Users

shows that in Thecho the water sources installed/rehabilitated in the project period are in use. In one water source, a risk of contamination owing to open defecation was seen which has been addressed by initiating construction of a public space, a small park, to discourage open defecation. In Naikap, the study showed that the water supply system installed previously requires upgrading owing to increased demand. Efforts were made to coordinate with the VDC and the Users for assessing their contribution for the upgrading the system

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for assessing their contribution for the upgrading the system system but no achievements were made due to lack of interest in UCs. In Tokha, the an Isolated Water Supply System has been initiated in coordination among UN-Habitat, Lumanti, KUKL and VDC.

system but no achievements were made due to lack of interest in UCs. In Tokha, the an Isolated Water Supply System has been initiated in coordination among UN-Habitat, Lumanti, KUKL and VDC.

A report produced on the implementation of Sanitation improvement plan of Thecho

Review of Sanitation Improvement Plan of Thecho and support for its implementation together with stakeholders

In Thecho, the VDC has implemented some activities as per the recommendations made in the Sanitation Improvement Plan. As per the plan, the VDC has intervened in improving environmental sanitation of the

Review of Sanitation Improvement Plan of Thecho and support for its implementation together with stakeholders

In Thecho, the VDC has implemented some activities as per the recommendations made in the Sanitation Improvement Plan. As per the plan, the VDC has intervened in improving environmental sanitation of the VDC by paving roads and

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VDC by paving roads and maintaining drainage systems. Also, the VDC has contributed in developing of a small park in defecating area of Thecho to aid in developing the area as no open defecating area.

maintaining drainage systems. Also, the VDC has contributed in developing of a small park in defecating area of Thecho to aid in developing the area as no open defecating area

Hygiene

1 training to CHVs on the burning health issues in the communities to strengthen their capacity

1 CHVs and others training.

2 CHVs from Khadipakha and Narayantole and 2 from Thecho were trained on disseminating hygiene messages and use of CBME charts

1 CHVs and others training.

2 CHVs from Khadipakha and Narayantole and 2 from Thecho were trained on disseminating hygiene messages and use of CBME charts

A report prepared on UCs and CHVs’ improved link with DHO contributing in hygiene behavior sustenance.

Linkages have been extended with health sector stakeholders and that with DHO in conducting various hygiene related activities.

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In Thecho a health camp was organized in coordination with health posts and in link with DHO.

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D.3 Policy Influencing (Advocacy)Sectors Key

Deliverables



Variance Total Plan Progress To

DatePlan Progress

in Quarter

Water/Sanitation/Hygiene

WASH advocacy strategy of Lumanti is prepared

Preparation of a strategic document of WASH

First phase workshop on preparing strategic paper of Lumanti is completed in 1st

of March and preparation of the strategic document is in process.

Preparation of a strategic document of WASH

First phase workshop on preparing strategic paper of Lumanti is completed in 1st of March and preparation of the strategic document is in process.

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Quarterly reports including monitoring to understand the progress on the activities of this project on influencing the local municipal levels sectors stakeholders.

4 Follow up, support and monitoring visit per year

Lyaymha Pucha reported that the budget allocation of Thimi Municipality in WASH sector for the fiscal year 2067/68 is influential. The Thimi Municipality has allocated NRS 1.5 million and NRS 1 million for conservation of wells, stone spouts, ponds and other water resources existed in Thimi Municipality and extension of water distribution pipelines, respectively.

1 follow up and monitoring visit to know the situation of budget disbursement and utlization completed

Municipality assured to disburse and utlize the allocated budget for this 2066/67 FY in the WASH sector based on the demand of local community by mobilizing and consulting with CBO’s and WASH stakehold

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s(As



DatePlan Progress

in QuarterAlso, the municipality has allocated NRS 3.3 million on sanitation. The Thimi Municipality has put on its attention in WASH sector indicated by reformed policies regarding WASH sector.

er’s. However Lyaymha Pucha, civil society organizations and media persons demanded for maximum utilization of the WASH budget and to participate them in the periodic meetings of the municipality, so that timely suggestions, plans and decisions can be made during the meetings.

3 yrs WASH advocacy plan of Lyaymha Pucha /Citizen’s Forum prepared in 2010/11 to influence to address the WASH issues at the local municipal level.

Preparation 1 advocacy plan document of the partner organization

Informal meetings and orientations to the members of Lyaymha Pucha for preparing the document was done.

Preparation 1 advocacy plan document of the partner organization

Sharing on WAN’s CSP was done among the representatives of Lyaymha Pucha and other Citizen Forum members during Participat

Wash advocacy plan document of the partner organization will be prepared after conducting the capacity building workshop on

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterory Review and Reflection Process (PRRP) programme on March 29 by WAN representative. All the participated representatives agreed to prepare the WASH advocacy plan in the coming FY.

strategy paper development and the final strategic document of Lumanti will be produced in next FY.

At least 3 action points related to WASH sector acted upon as per RCT recommendations and as agreed by civil societies and service providers.

Conduct 1 RCT review workshop and disseminate the report among the stakeholders

Follow up/interaction meetings

Lyaymha Pucha in support of municipality acted in completing the budget tracking and its analysis of two consecutive years, preparing sanitation improvement plan of municipality and review and analysis of WASH policy and guidelines of municipality as recommended by RCT review.


Follow up/interaction meetings

Based on the recommendations made by the RCT review on previous year, municipality has increased the budget in WASH sector.

The pipe lines are being extended in the un served area of the

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DatePlan Progress

in QuarterThe budget tracking shows, the budget allocated in WASH sector in FY 2066/67 is as follows;Water - Rs. 1 lakhsSanitation – Rs. 29 lakhs 70 thousandHealth and Hygiene – Rs.20 lakhs 50 thousands

The budget allocated in WASH sector in FY 2067/68 is as follows;Water – 25 lakhsSanitation – 33 lakhsHealth and Hygiene – 30 lakhs 75 thousands

The above allocated budget for the two consecutive years shows the remarkable increment of the budget in WASH sector compared to FY 2066/67

However, municipality disbursed and utilized about 5 times more budget in water sector than allocated and

municipality and given verbal commitment to work together with civil society and KUKL for pipeline extension and invest the budget as required during the meeting and workshops.

The action plan was developed to support municipality’s sanitation improvement plan segregating action points that needs to be intervened immediately and action points that can be intervened in the future.

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterin case of sanitation only abou 50% of the budget was utilized and in health sector about 86% of the allocated budget was utlized in FY 2066/67 according to the report.

Whilst in FY 2067/68 till now, no allocated budget in the water sector was utilized but in sanitation and Health sector about 36% and 64% of the allocated budget has already been utilized respectively.

The review and analysis of the WASH policy and guidelines concluded that, the policy followed by Thimi municipality on WASH sector was found effective and practical. Some of the points on policies of WASH improvement of Thimi municipality is as follows; Coordi

nation will be done with donor agencies and CBO’s to raise awareness and to maintain the water quality

Drinking water

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterpipeline extension and its operation and maintenance work on different parts of the city will be done by investing collective fund in coordination and partnership with local users and KUKL, Thimi unit.

Prepare inventory profile of natural water resources

Identify possible transfer station and landfill

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DatePlan Progress

in Quartersites for solid waste management

Priority will be given for production of alternative energy from agricultural waste

Continuation will be given in the construction and improvement of public and private toilets to declare municipality ODF

Programmes on maternity health and womens health will be given priority

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarter Comm

unity health centres will be mobilized as per demand

Continuous support will be provided on minimizing HIV/AIDS, cancer and tuberculosis

A report on the compilation of media highlights on sector advocacy as an evidence of the output of the advocacy of this project

Produce 1 report on media highlights of the advocacy and influencing work

A compiled report produced on media highlights. Madhyapur Post printed the media report on RCT review workshop, report on monitoring and followup of sanitation situation of Adarsha Higher Secondary school and Siddhikali secondary school. The news on RCT review workshop and monitoring and followup of

Produce 1 report on media highlights of the advocacy and influencing work

A compiled report produced on media highlights. Madhyapur Post printed the media report on RCT review workshop, report on monitoring and followup of sanitation situation of Adarsha Higher Secondary school and

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DatePlan Progress

in Quartersanitation situation of the schools was also printed in Thimi Times. It also printed the news on review and analysis of WASH policy of the municipality.

The issue based WASH news printed and highlighted by the local news paper helped citizens to know the issues that needs to be addressed by service providers. The news also made citizen’s contributed in raising awareness on the WASH issues of the city and enabling them to raise the voice with evidence with service providers for their rights.

Siddhikali secondary school. The news on RCT review workshop and monitoring and followup of sanitation situation of the schools was also printed in Thimi Times. It also printed the news on review and analysis of WASH policy of the municipality.

The issue based WASH news printed and highlighted by the local news paper helped citizens to know the issues that needs to be addressed by

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterservice providers. The news also made citizen’s contributed in raising awareness on the WASH issues of the city and enabling them to raise the voice with evidence with service providers for their rights.

A report on annual review on the achievement in addressing the sector blockage issues at municipal level and in materializing the recommendations made by Report Card Test results.

Conduct social audit and submit RCT review report to the concerned WASH stakeholders

Social audit of Lyaymha Pucha was completed jointly in RCT review report dissemination programme. The income and expenditure, activities performed on WASH and changes brought in the municipality was presented transparently among the stakeholders. The review report of RCT was also submitted to the concerned


Social audit of Lyaymha Pucha was completed jointly in RCT review report dissemination programme. The income and expenditure, activities performed on WASH and changes brought in the municipali

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterstakeholders to act and to make improvements on the issues and recommendations made.

ty was presented transparently among the stakeholders. The review report of RCT was also submitted to the concerned stakeholders to act and to make improvements on the issues and recommendations made.

An updated review report on RCT results/recommendations by incorporating the identified new sector blockage issues related to WASH produced along with the recommended plan of actions to be addressed in next year at municipal level.

Conduct 1 RCT review workshop and dissemination workshop.

The RCT review report shows municipality and KUKL, Thimi branch is improving its good governance indicators. Comparing the grade with previous years RCT report, municipality has improved its grade in two indicators concensus orientation and equity. Likewise KUKL, Thimi branch has


The RCT review report shows municipality and KUKL, Thimi branch is improving its good governance indicators. Comparing the grade with previous years RCT report, municipality has

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterimproved its grade in three indicators consensus orientation, accountability and strategic vision.

improved its grade in two indicators consensus orientation and equity. Likewise KUKL, Thimi branch has improved its grade in three indicators consensus orientation, accountability and strategic vision.

Assessment on budget tracking on WASH sector at Municipal level (Thimi) conducted for 2 consecutive years and report with critical analysis on municipality’s budget allocation produced by 2010/11.

Conduct 1 assessment on budget tracking every year

The budget tracking shows, the budget allocated in WASH sector in FY 2066/67 is as follows;Water - Rs. 1 lakhsSanitation – Rs. 29 lakhs 70 thousandHealth and Hygiene – Rs.20 lakhs 50 thousands

The budget allocated in WASH sector in FY 2067/68 is as follows;Water – 25 lakhsSanitation – 33

1 Budget tracking assessment and prepare analytical report.

Dissemination of budget tracking report to the stakeholders.

The Budget tracking report was produced and disseminated among the stakeholders.

The budget tracking shows, the budget allocated in WASH sector in FY 2066/67

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DatePlan Progress

in QuarterHealth and Hygiene – 30 lakhs 75 thousands


However, municipality disbursed and utilized about 5 times more budget in water sector than allocated and in case of sanitation only abou 50% of the budget was utilized and in health sector about 86% of the allocated budget was utlized in FY 2066/67 according to the report.

Whilst in FY 2067/68 till now, no allocated budget in the water sector was utilized but in sanitation and Health sector about 36% and 64% of the allocated

is as follows;Water - Rs. 1 lakhsSanitation – Rs. 29 lakhs 70 thousandHealth and Hygiene – Rs.20 lakhs 50 thousands


The above allocated budget for the two consecutive years shows the remarkable increment of the budget in WASH

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterbudget has already been utilized respectively

sector compared to FY 2066/67

However, municipality disbursed and utilized about 5 times more budget in water sector than allocated and in case of sanitation only abou 50% of the budget was utilized and in health sector about 86% of the allocated budget was utlized in FY 2066/67 according to the report.

Whilst in FY 2067/68 till now, no allocated budget in the water

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DatePlan Progress

in Quartersector was utilized but in sanitation and Health sector about 36% and 64% of the allocated budget has already been utilized respectively

Documents produced by Lyamha Pucha/Citizen Forum on the activities commenced to influence sector stakeholders following the WASH advocacy plan and the outputs achieved.

Produce 1 document by partner organization at the end of the FY.

The yearly news “Jankari Patra” documenting the advocacy and influencing activities is published. The news covered in the publication are handover of sanitation improvement plan to the municipality, result of RCT workshop, WASH policy and guidelines review and analysis and photo news etc.


The yearly news “Jankari Patra” documenting the advocacy and influencing activities is published. The news covered in the publication are handover of sanitation improvement plan to the municipality, result of RCT workshop, WASH policy and

NAAttach Jankari Patra

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterguidelines review and analysis and photo news etc.

Report on WQ test of the water facilities delivered by service providers will be produced annually.

Produce 1 report on the WQ standard of the natural resources, wells etc. rehabilitated by Lyaymha Pucha in coordination with municipality

Report produced on water quality test conducted in 2 wells at Thimi and 1 water source of Thecho 8 points at Narayantole and 3 points at Kha

Produce 1 report on the WQ standard of the natural resources, wells etc. rehabilitated by Lyaymha Pucha in coordination with municipality

Report produced on water quality test conducted in 2 wells at Thimi and 1 water source of Thecho 8 points at Narayantole and 3 points at Khadipakha

Fact sheets, calls and other advocacy related IEC materials are prepared

Print 1 IEC materials as appropriate for generating awareness targeting world water day campaign

1 IEC materials was printed for generating awareness targeting world water day campaign

Print 1 IEC materials as appropriate for generating awareness targeting world water day campaign

1 IEC materials was printed for generating awareness targeting world water day campaign

NAPhoto of IEC materials or copy of IEC materials

Rehabilitated at least one institutional/public latrine by Municipality in 2010/11 upon the lobby of citizen’s forum

Rehabilitate 1 institutional/public latrine

The budget has been released for Sri Adarsha Higher Secondary School to construct a new latrine as there was high demand for the latrine in the densely populated school.The construction is


The budget has been released for Sri Adarsha Higher Secondary School to construct a new latrine as there was high

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterunder process with the school lobbying for more funds in municipality and DOE for the construction of latrine.

demand for the latrine in the densely populated school.The construction is under process with the school lobbying for more funds in municipality and DOE for the construction of latrine.

Assessment on functional linkages established with LGs and other sector stakeholders at municipal level in mobilizing their resources in WASH sector conducted to understand raising voices of citizens’ and Citizen Forum’s advocacy work for access to improved WASH facilities and

Conduct 1 assessment and produce report

Participatory Review and Reflection (PRRP) report produced and review and evaluation of citizen action programme in Thimi was completed.


Participatory Review and Reflection (PRRP) report produced and review and evaluation of citizen action programme in Thimi was completed.

Review and evaluation draft report is at the verge of completion and it will be presented to Lumanti and WAN before finalization.

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DatePlan Progress

in Quarterreport produced after critically reviewed by peers within 2010/11

E. Partnership (refer to Project Plan – Sections 5) - Changes to existing key stakeholders and their roles- New collaborations, partnerships or stakeholders- Effectiveness, challenges, opportunity relating to partnerships

F. Resources (refer to Project Plan – Sections 6 & 7):- Changes to Human Resource plan- Financial Summary of the projectQtr. Original Budget

(MPB)Approved

BudgetRevised Budget

Expenditure %Uti.

Q1 317,114 317,114 182,650.00 182,650.15 100%Q2 370,996 370,996 381,144.00 381,094.74 100%Q3 459,314 459,314 548,057.00 394,412.39 72%Q4 305,914 305,914 286,735.00 316,362.31 110%

TOTAL 1453338 1453338 1,398,586.00 1,274,519.59 91%

G Field visits and Monitoring (refer to Project Plan – Sections 9):

G.1 Completed Visits:Date Visited by

(Project Team, PM&E staff, HQ, WAN or

external agencies etc)





Reporting Quarter: Q1+Q217 May Puspa Joshi Support Visit, Lyaymha

Pucha programme planning

Lyaymha Pucha should develop action plan as developed with the support from Lumanti, need to study in the issues and need to follow the plan, so that the service providers and LG's started to trust when approached with evidence.

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Date Visited by(Project Team, PM&E

staff, HQ, WAN or external agencies etc)





Lyaymha Pucha requested technical support for developing WaSH strategic plan and also requested for the guidelines.

July 9 Puspa Joshi Monitoring and support visit

Operation and maintenance fund should be managed for the sustenance of the constructed natural resources.

Continuous lobby and follow up with service providers should be done to make them involve in the programme.

July 14 Puspa Joshi Orientation to Lyaymha Pucha and Developing Action Plan

Lyaymha Pucha should develop its WaSH advocacy plan, so that it can broaden in working area and explore more funding agencies in the future.

The developed action plan should be strongly followed to complete the programmes in time.

July 26 Puspa Joshi Follow up visit Although the work division was done in Lyaymha Pucha, the members are not providing the time because of busy schedule.

Focal person of Lyaymha Pucha should once brief the planned programme to the members in detail to make them enroll actively.

August 9 Bishal Shrestha and Shiva Gopal Shrestha

Monitoring Visit at Khadipakha/ Narayantole

#Residents of Narayantole reported that the slab built over the Samakhusi river has avoided the bad smells of the river and made the area spacious. #All the toilets in the community are in use and well maintained.

16th September

Bishal Shrestha and Umesh Rupakheti

Monitoring Visit to Thecho

#The UCs of the Thehco was supported to fill in the CBME charts.They reported that the sections related to Construction details in CBME charts were not much relevant now. It was suggested that, the UC fill the construction

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part on filling details of the new loans taken for construction of toilets. #The cooperative in Thecho shared their plan of declaring ODF in Thecho. They plan to build idols of Gods in defecating areas to discourage people from defecating.

19th Septmeber

Bishal Shrestha and Umesh Rupakheti

Monitoring Visit at Kritipur

#There is problem in the septic tank which has affected the RBTS system. Meeting has been held with the contractor, Astra Construction, regarding the problems seen in the system.

19 – 26 September

Puspa Joshi To attend Exploring ways for raising urgency of WaSH: Knowledge sharing and capitalization on advocacy and influencing

> Mr. Ashutosh Tiwari, WAN suggested the need of urgency in WaSH sector to bring bigger change.> Mr. Narottam Aryal, Gyankuti suggested to explore private sector engagement in raising urgency of WaSH through Corporate Social Responsibilities (CSR).> Mr. Rabin Lal Shrestha, WAN suggested partners to explore the advocacy change basics. Advocacy groups should always be ready for change and should have the capability to analyze and think for the expected change.> He also suggested that evidence based programmes like public hearing and creating emotions can make people believe our ideas.> Mr. Ashutosh Tiwari, WAN suggested person who advocates should think from other people's brain as it is a brain science.> Making a sticky mesage means, it should be understoodable, remembered, action oriented, changeable and result showing.

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> The crafted message should be simple, unexpected, concrete, credible, emotional and story driven (SUCCES).> It is not necessary to give all the information in advocacy.> Hon. MP Sapana Malla Pradhan suggested documenting the negative arguments and hitting it with positive arguments to gain creadibility in advocacy. She also suggested to make a step with strategy in hand to be successful in gaining credibility.> Should prepare on the respective topic being interviewed in advance before approaching the media.

G.2 Upcoming VisitsN/A

G.3 Other PME ActivitiesNA

H. Water Quality

Annual Plan (Water Sources & Points)

Tested (Water Sources & Points)

Remarks

New Exist Rehab Exist. New Rehab Q1Q2 15 15Q3Q4 15 15

TOTAL 30 30

I. Indicative Project Outcomes – Refer to Project Plan Section 2, 3 and 4. (SMR & APR only)Note: Do not segregate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in case of cross cutting projects, just put WaSH objectives.

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I.1 Service Delivery

Project Objective

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Project Indicators Achievements of the FY 2010/11

Water: 3 sustainable studies conducted in 3 selected project areas completed past 4 years ago in 04/05 by FY 2010/11


2 post monitoring studies in selected 6 peri urban areas are conducted annually from 2010/11


The study shows that in Thecho the water sources installed/rehabilitated in the project period are in use. In one water source, a risk of contamination owing to open defecation was seen which has been addressed by initiating construction of a public space, a small park, to discourage open defecation. In Naikap, the study showed that the water supply system installed previously requires upgrading owing to increased demand. Efforts were made to coordinate with the VDC and the Users for assessing their contribution for the upgrading the system system but no achievements were made due to lack of interest in UCs. In Tokha, the an Isolated Water Supply System has been initiated in coordination among UN-Habitat, Lumanti, KUKL and VDC.

Identified Physical infrastructures constructed by Lumanti in previous years that require improvement/rehabilitation and are rehabilitated by 2010/11

The water sources at Thecho are routinely rehabilitated by the users themselves. Support has been provided to one water source at Thecho that had risk of being contaminated owing to practice of open defecation nearby the source.

In Naikap, the water supply system required upgrading to meet the increased demands but no achievements were made.

Effective community level management system is in place for their sustained function in all the peri-urban areas where sustainable studies and post monitoring studies are conducted by 2010/11.

In Thecho, the cooperative has been active in undertaking the responsibility of sustaining the WASH infrastructures in Thecho. In Narayantole and Khadipakha, the UC is equally active and has been managing the water facilities properly. In Naryantole the UC has been active in properly operating and managing the Waste water treatment plant.

At least 90% of the constructed water facilities in the past project areas are sustained by 2010/11

The water facilities in past project areas are sustained and are in proper use under better community management system. In Naikap, however, the WSS requires up-grading to meet the increased demands.

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Community are aware of Water Quality and all the water points will have tested for its water quality by 2010/11 regularly as per WAN’s WQ protocol

WQ test done and results disseminated to the communities. The communities are aware on using safe drinking water and are using water purification method before drinking.

Sanitation:

3 sustainable studies conducted in 3 selected project areas completed past 4 years ago in 09/10


2 post monitoring studies in selected 6 peri urban areas and 3 are conducted annually from 2009/10

A post monitoring study is done in Thecho, Naikap, Kritipur and Tokha.

Identified Physical infrastructures constructed by Lumanti in previous years that require improvement/rehabilitation are rehabilitated by 2010/11 and acted upon them by Dec. 2011.

The RBT system at Kritipur required rehabilitation. A series of meetings were made with the residents of Kritpur housing at with the Astra Consultants regarding the rehabilitation of the RBT system. The rehabilitation could not be undertaken in failure to collect any financial support from the residents.

In Thecho, follow-ups were done by the CHVs and members of the cooperatives to bring the latrines in use and to rehabilitate the required ones.

In Narayantole, the waste water treatment plant is functioning properly.

Effective management system are in place for their sustained function in all the peri urban areas where sustainable studies and post monitoring studies are conducted by 2010/11

In Thecho, the cooperative has been active in undertaking the responsibility of sustaining the WASH infrastructures in Thecho. In Narayantole and Khadipakha, the UC is equally active and has been managing the sanitation facilities properly. In Naryantole the UC has been active in properly operating and managing the Waste water treatment plant

Additional 525 people are further benefited from the rehabilitation works in sanitation facilities by 2010/11

One school latrines have been rehabilitated in Thimi benefiting 1070 students and 67 teachers.

At least 90% of the construction works are sustained in the post program areas by Dec 2011

The sanitation structures constructed in the project period are sustained and are in proper use.

Sanitation improvement plan of Thecho Reviewed and acted upon by the stakeholders on it with an achievement of 25% annually to achieve at least 75% of the plan implemented by Dec. 2011

Owing to the implementation of the Sanitation Improvement Plan prepared for Thecho, the VDC has invested in improving the environmental sanitation of Thecho. The VDC has invested in paving of roads and maintenance of the drainages. Also, the VDC has contributed in construction of public place in the open defecating area in order to make the area no open defecating zone.

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Narayan Tole and Khadikhapkha will be declared ODF and have community management system in place to sustain the ODF status by 2010/11

Narayantole and Khaidpakha have been declared as ODF zone in initiation of the community. The community has formed ODF guidelines and agreed upon adhering on thus formed guideline.

Hygiene: 80% of community (adult and children) beneficiaries of all the selected 6 peri urban areas (communities) have knowledge of at least 4 key hygiene messages and communicate them at critical times when asked by 2010/11.

The RCS report shows that communities have sound knowledge of 4 key hygiene messages and have been adopting the safe hygiene behaviors.

Reduction in point prevalence rate of diarrhoea, skin and typhoid in the target areas by 20%, 15% and 10% respectively with reference to the collected baseline data by Dec. 2011

The point prevalence rates of the mentioned diseases are below the targeted levels.

Project Objective

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Water: CBME system by the local users committees (UCs) in their respective areas is institutionalized through its regular practice by 2010/11 provide evidence of enhanced capacity in community monitoring

The UCs in Thecho, Narayantole and in Khadipakha practice CBME. The practice of CBME in the post monitoring period has helped to assess the status of the structures that need rehabilitation and act immediately. The communities also became aware on importance of O&M fund, and rehabilitation of the infrastructures.

Community/ UCs remain active to effectively operate and maintain the water points installed for their functional in the long run by 2010/11.

The water facilities in past project areas are sustained and are in proper use under better community management system.

Mechanism for collection & management of Operation and Maintenance fund is sustained in the community for the sustainability of water infrastructures by 2010/11

O&M fund is not collected regular but communities collect money when rehabilitation of structures is required.

Documented the best practices and learning experiences gathered from this project within 3 years in relation to water and disseminated by March 2012

A draft learning document produced.

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Sanitation:

CBME system by the local users committees (UCs) in their respective areas is institutionalized through its regular practice by Users Committees of the selected 6 peri urban areas by 2010/11 provide evidence of enhanced capacity in community monitoring

The UCs in Thecho, Narayantole and in Khadipakha practice CBME. The practice of CBME in the post monitoring period has helped to assess the status of the structures that need rehabilitation and act. The communities also become aware on importance of O&M fund, and in rehabilitation of the infrastructures.

The initiation CBME system made the UC transparent towards the community and gain belief. It also helped UC’s in the social audit to show their transparency and accountability.

Mechanism for collection and management of Operation and Maintenance fund is sustained in the community for the sustainability of WASH infrastructures facilities even after withdrawal of supports from Lumanti by 2010/11

O&M fund is not collected regular but communities collect money when rehabilitation of structures is required

Documented the best practices and learning experiences gathered from this project within 2 years in relation to WASH and disseminated by March 2012

- A draft learning document produced.

Hygiene: 80% of beneficiaries practice hygienic behavior and practice the following 4 key hygiene messages by 2010/11:

i) Hand washing at critical timesii)Management of human excreta

including child excretaiii) Safe storage of water &

hygiene PoU treatmentsiv) Safe food hygiene practice

The communities know and adopt safe hygiene behavior.

The result of RCS shows that all the 4 key hygiene messages are followed by more than 80% of the residents of the communities.

Community Health Motivators/ Volunteers (CHMs/ CHVs) assigned in each project areas under post monitoring assessment & project support are trained and remain active in all the selected project areas by 2010/11.

The CHVs in communities are trained for effectively delivering hygiene messages. The CHVs have remained throughout the year in communities for assessing the hygiene situation, planning and implementing hygiene promotion in communities.

Hygiene behavioral assessment conducted annually from 2010/11 using RCS tools in conjunction with CBME tools.

RCS has been adopted as a strong and effective tool for assessment of hygiene behavioral changes. The RCS helped the CHVs to understand existing health and hygiene status of the community and develop a more realistic plan.

Documented the findings of the assessment on improved and

A draft learning report produced.

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sustained hygiene behavioural practices, learning experiences etc. in a report annually from 2010/11 by March 2012

I3. Policy InfluencingProject Objectives Project Indicators Achievements to date



Enhance organizational capacity of Lyaymha Pucha (local advocacy partner of Lumanti) to advocate for the rights of water

Lyamha Pucha/Citizen Forum's WASH advocacy plan prepared in 2009/10 is updated for coming 3 years with its annual review by the forum members by 2010/11

Orientation provided on WASH advocacy plan to the members of Lyaymha Pucha in an informal meeting. Lyaymha Pucha has started drafting the plan and assured to discuss on the draft with in Q3.

Sharing on WAN’s CSP was done among the representatives of Lyaymha Pucha and other Citizen Forum members during Participatory Review and Reflection Procress (PRRP) programme on March 29 by WAN representative. All the participated representatives agreed to prepare the WASH advocacy plan in the coming FY.

Establishing functional linkages with LGs and other sector stakeholders at municipal level through improved coordination and for their resource mobilization in WASH sector for improved WASH facilities by 2010/11

The budget tracking report of two consecutive years and the presentation made by the municipality during social audit showed the increment of the budget in the WASH sector. These resources are mobilized in WASH sector according to the demand made by the citizens through Lyaymha Pucha’s advocacy. For eg; in the previous year only municipality invested about NRs. 8.5 million in water resource conservation/rehabilitation in coordination with Lyaymha Pucha and other sector stakeholders.


The review of WASH policy and guidelines was also completed in coordination with municipality and concerned stakeholder’s. Municipality assured to gradually update its WASH policy as per the suggestions provided.

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Project Objectives Project Indicators Achievements to date1st Half of this Year

(Q1 & Q2)2nd Half of this Year

(Q3 & Q4)Lobby local government on conservation and rehabilitation of traditional water resources and for delivery of safe water ensuring NDWQS by the service providers and Municipality in by 2010/11 provide evidence of enhanced capacity of forum’s advocacy work

Lyaymha Pucha has lobbied with local government to conserve/rehabilitate the traditional water resources preserving its traditional looks ensuring the NDWQS as tourism year 2011 is approaching nearer. Lyaymha Pucha has provided the detail report to the stakeholders on existed traditional water resources of Thimi municipality prepared in coordination with Lumanti and NGO Forum previous year. Based on the findings of the report, in coordination with sector stakeholders Municipality has assured to rehabilitate/conserve some of the stone spouts, where network of drinking water new pipeline was not possible this year, if the demand was made from the citizens.

The WASH policy of Thimi Municipality ensures the conservation and rehabilitation of traditional water resources. For the conservation and rehabilitation municipality separates the budget every year.

Effective mobilization of citizens to lobby local government on rehabilitation of institutional and public water and latrines facilities and for promotion of sanitation improvement by 2010/11

Lyaymha Pucha is celebrating its silver jubilee programme this year, so as a part of the programme, they are massively mobilizing women’s group and youth group voluntarily on different activities including WASH activities.

Beside these, Lyaymha Pucha and Municipality in joint coordination has agreed to revise/update the sanitation improvement plan of the municipality, so that it will be easier to place the agendas, implement and approve the plan during the periodic meetings.

The sanitation improvement plan has been updated and handover to the municipality for immediate action.

The WASH policy and guidelines was also reviewed and analysed and suggestions provided. Eg; The objectives, policies and strategies on waste management should be SMART Beside physical and financial support municipality should manage social, environmental and human resource support for waste

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(Q3 & Q4)management and for this quantitative and qualitative change is needed.

To sensitize the service providers on the rights and needs and of the urban poor for improved and reliable WaSH facilities for sustained practices

Organize debates, coordination and interaction meetings for enhancing improved safe water facilities in collaboration with local government, sector stakeholders, sector actors including service providers at least at municipal level by 2010/11

To ensure the supply of safe drinking water, during coordination meeting, Bode Water Purification Centre agreed to test the quality of water it supplies in the city at least 2 times per year.

Addressing the issues raised in RCT on coordination between the different government bodies, in this particular year municipality, Bode Water Purification Center, Department of Road and other concerned stakeholders are working together. For eg; to lay the drinking water pipelines in the municipality, KUKL has planned to extend the pipelines before department of road starts black topping the roads. The plan was agreed in the coordination meeting and acted in coordination with municipality and department of road.

Municipality assured to disburse and utlize the allocated budget for the FY in the WASH sector based on the demand of local community by mobilizing and consulting with CBO’s and WASH stakeholder’s. However Lyaymha Pucha, civil society organizations and media persons demanded for maximum utilization of the WASH budget and to participate them in the periodic meetings of the municipality, so that timely suggestions, plans and decisions can be made during the meetings.


Local government prioritize activity to receive increased sector funding from National government and gradually increases WASH sector spending with plan of action at hand with reference to

For this year Thimi municipality has increased 50% investment in water sector and about 18% increment in sanitation sector after lobby, coordination and RCT recommendation shared

The budget tracking shows, the budget allocated in WASH sector in FY 2066/67 is as follows;Water - Rs. 1 lakhsSanitation – Rs. 29

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(Q3 & Q4)RCT recommendations and existing water sector blockage issues by 2010/11

and made realized to the municipality.

lakhs 70 thousandHealth and Hygiene – Rs.20 lakhs 50 thousands



Ensure update of Report Card Test (RCT) recommendations and their effective implementation

At least two (2) action points related to water sector agreed by civil societies and service providers acted upon by the service providers annually from 2010/11 and update RCT recommendations by with new WASH blockage issues to be addressed by service providers by 2010/11

Based on the recommendations made by the RCT review on previous year, municipality acted in budget increment in WASH sector, accountability shown to work together with civil society and KUKL on investment and providing support for pipeline extension and also stepped towards policy reformation.

Based on the recommendations made by the RCT review on previous year, municipality acted in budget increment in WASH sector, accountability shown to work together with civil society and KUKL on investment and providing support for pipeline extension and also stepped towards policy reformation.

Better services provided by 2010/11 when reviewed from the situation of service facilities during FY 2006/07

Establishment of help desk in the municipality, 24 hour power supply in Bode Water Purification Centre, closure of Manohara sand purification centre, pipeline extension in ward 15, 16 and 17, increment in drinking water production, better coordination between sector stakeholders, presence of key persons from LGs in the meetings called by civil society organizations etc,

The improvement shown from RCT review in the good governance indicators like consensus orientation, equity, accountability and strategic vision provides evidence of service delivery organizations accountability towards providing better

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(Q3 & Q4)shows that, the services provided is being better compared to the previous years.

services.

Identify new sector blockage issues related to water and sanitation by reviewing RCT result/recommendations and update RCT by incorporating identified WASH sector blockage issues by 2010/11.

The recommendations made after the RCT review are gradually being addressed by the LG’s.

The new sector blockage issues identified by RCT review are; Unequitable drinking water distribution No access of NDWQS drinking water in all the wards of Thimi Municipality Concerned stakeholder’s should act immediately to stop water leakage No strong monitoring unit to manage and update the WASH situation of the city No long term plans and strategy developed on WASH No programme designed to discourage the open dumping of waste in the municipality

Ensure increased access to improved water facilities

Allocation of budget by the local government is increased in an incremental trend in WASH sector

For this year Thimi municipality has increased 50% investment in water sector and about 18% increment in sanitation sector after lobby, coordination and RCT recommendation shared and made realized to the municipality.

The budget tracking shows, the budget allocated in WASH sector in FY 2066/67 is as follows;Water - Rs. 1 lakhsSanitation – Rs. 29 lakhs 70 thousandHealth and Hygiene – Rs.20 lakhs 50 thousands

The budget allocated in WASH sector in FY 2067/68 is as follows;Water – 25 lakhsSanitation – 33 lakhsHealth and Hygiene – 30 lakhs 75

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(Q3 & Q4)thousands


Water services/facilities delivered by service providers showed gradual improvement in quality of water as per NDWQS WQ protocol compared to their past services

The water supplied by the Bode Water Purification Center is found as per the NDWQS WQ protocol and the conserved traditional water spouts WQ are being tested through Lyaymha Pucha and it will be compared by doing second test in Q3 to find the improvement in the WQ.

The water supplied by the KUKL, Thimi Branch at Bode is found as per the NDWQS WQ protocol.

Evaluation of citizen’s action programme in Thimi Municipality through Lyamha Pucha to understand the efficacy of CF and the project in improving WASH governance, delivering improved WASH access/facilities, establishing functional linkages with LGs and other sector stakeholders at municipal level and in achieving recommendations made by RCT through its thorough review and assessment by March 2012

- Review and evaluation draft report is in process of completion and it will be presented to Lumanti and WAN before finalization.

. Beneficiaries Planned (10/11) Achieved Variance

water sanitation Water Sanitation Water Sanitation

- 525 - 1137 - 114%

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Project No.: 643UF Advocacy and Post Monitoring and Project Supports in Urban Terai

A. Project Information:- Project Name: Advocacy and Post Monitoring and Project Supports in Urban Terai - Names of Sub-Projects (if applicable): Urban Terai- Project Period:- Name of Partner Organization: Lumanti Support Group for Shelter- Partner Organization Number:

Sectors

Key Deliverables


Annual Total (Outputs) Annual ProgressJustification for VarianceTotal Plan Annual

ProgressPlan in Q4 Progress in

Quarter

Water Produced report on 2 Post monitoring studies conducted in 12 communities in Bharatpur Project along with the recommendation for further improvement/rehabilitation for their sustenance of the projects.

Post Monitoring support for sustenance of the systems through Rehabilitation and support to Jakadimai water supply system; water systems extended with support from NWSC in Lumanti's working communities and Water supply system in Ram Nagar and installd RWH systems etc.

Post monitoring and follow-ups of 12 project intervened communities has been conducted and report produced. The report shows that the more than 80% of the water structures in the communities have sustained.

In case of Jakhadimai WSS, financial, technical and administrative supports have been provided to the Jakhadimai WSS for its sustenance. The WSS system has extended its

Post Monitoring support for sustenance of the systems through Rehabilitation and support to Jakadimai water supply system;

In case of Jakhadimai WSS, financial, technical and administrative supports have been provided to the Jakhadimai WSS for its sustenance. The WSS system has extended its service to 125 HHs and now is extending the pipelines to cover more 50 households. The WSS has been linked to the municipality and the municipality has agreed to provide further financial and technical support to the WSS.

A water

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Sectors

Key Deliverables




Quarterservice to 125 HHs and now is extending the pipelines to cover more 50 households. The WSS has been linked to the municipality and the municipality has agreed to provide further financial and technical support to the WSS.

Also, ENPHO has implemented water safety plan in the Jakhadimai WSS and has built boundary walls in the system. The ENPHO has also committed to provide required technical service in the system.

safety plan has been initiated in Jakhadimai WSS in technical support from ENPHO.

Produced report on efficacy study of O&M (management system)

A post monitoring study of the communities has been prepared.

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Sectors

Key Deliverables




Quarteralong with the recommendation for better implementation in the future projects

and plan of action developed to address the shortcomings

Sanitation

Produced report on 2 Post monitoring studies conducted in 12 communities in Bharatpur Project along with the recommendation for further improvement/rehabilitation for their sustenance of the projects.

Post Monitoring Support for maintaining and sustaining the sanitation facilities provided in previous years and declaring ODF status in remaining communities & maintaining ODF status in already declared communities (in working communities of WASH programme)

As per the post monitoring study of the Sanitation sector, the communities, the sanitation situation at the first six months of the fiscal year, required improvement. It was recommended that required latrines should be constructed in the communities for proper management of excreta and to attain better sanitation status.

A city-wide survey was done, in coordination among Lumanti, Bharatpur Municipality

Post Monitoring Support for maintaining and sustaining the sanitation facilities provided in previous years and declaring ODF status in remaining communities & maintaining ODF status in already declared communities (in working communities of WASH programme)

As per the study of the working communities in Bharatpur, a total of 67 additional household latrines were constructed in Ward 11, (57 in Ganeshthan and 10 in Lama tole).

The previously declared ODF communities sustain the status. But, no new communities were declared as ODF in this fiscal year.

The declaration of ODF in remaining communities was not done. The Bharatpur Municipality had planned to declare the whole municipality as ODF on January 2011, which was later postponed, the declaration of remaining communities as ODF was planned along with the plan of the Municipality and had to be postponed.

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Sectors

Key Deliverables




Quarterand ENPHO. The survey that was done at ward-level showed that 700 HH latrines were required at Bharatpur Municipality. Among, the 700 latrines, 100 latrines were required to be constructed in Lumanti’s project areas.

Rehabilitation and support for Lankhu bio-gas plant

In Lankhu, the UC has started to collect a monthly charge of NRs 200 from the households using gas and additional NRs 50 as operation and maintenance fund. The collected O&M fund is handed to the Saving Group.

Also, the public latrine in

NA NA

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Key Deliverables




QuarterLankhu is being rehabilitated in support from the municipality. It is planned that the pipeline from the public latrine would be connected to the bio-gas plant. The design of the public latrine has been developed.

Produced report on sustainability studies of the project completed before 4 years along with the recommendation for better implementation in the future projects

A sustainability report produced. As per the emphasis from the study the Saving groups and Cooperatives were assigned with new responsibilities to look after and ensure sustained use of Water and Sanitation facilities in Bharatpur. O&M fund institutionalizing. And linkages of

NA NA

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Key Deliverables




QuarterJakhadimai WSS and Lankhu bio-gas extended with the municipality.

At least 2 institutional/public toilets rehabilitated/improved annually by service providers including municipality from 2010/11 provide evidence of the project’s influencing role

3 Public Toilets have been rehabilitated/improved in Bhartpur Municipality. 1 at Balkumari Sabjimandi used, in daily average, by 300 people, 1Public Toilet of Lilachowk used in daily average by 250 people and 1 public toilet at Lion's Chowk used, in daily average by 450 people

NA NA

Four (4) communities will be declared ODF and mechanism established for sustaining ODF status in the ODF

Post Monitoring Support for maintaining and sustaining the sanitation facilities provided in previous

No additional communities have been declared ODF.

NA NA The declaration of ODF in remaining communities was not done. The Bharatpur Municipality had planned to declare the whole

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Quarterdeclared communities and action plan prepared to maintain ODF status in the communities accordingly.

years and declaring ODF status in remaining communities & maintaining ODF status in already declared communities (in working communities of WESH programme

municipality as ODF on January 2011, which was later postponed, the declaration of remaining communities as ODF was planned along with the plan of the Municipality and had to be postponed.

Hygiene

Mass Awareness / Mobilization / Rally -documentary show

A short tele-serial on sanitation and ODF, named “Khoji Ujwalyo Ko” has been produced and broadcasted on local TV channels.

NA NA

Health & Hygiene Campaign & Hygiene Competition Award etc.

A health and hygiene campaign was organized in occasion of World Hand-Washing Day and a hygiene competition was organized (Inter community Hygiene promotion song Competition). The

Health & Hygiene Campaign & Hygiene Competition Award etc.

A health and hygiene campaign was organized in occasion of World Hand-Washing Day and a hygiene competition was organized (Inter community Hygiene promotion song Competition). The programme

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Quarterprogramme was conducted in joint coordination among Lumanti, ENPHO, Municipality and DWWSS.

was conducted in joint coordination among Lumanti, ENPHO, Municipality and DWWSS.

B. Executive Summary: N/AC. Changes in Project Background, Design & Risk Management (refer to Project Plan – Sections 1, 4 & 8):N/A

D. Progress against key planned Activities

D.1 Service Delivery (Post Monitoring)

D.2 Capacity Building (Post Monitoring)Sectors Key

Deliverables(As mentioned

in Project Plan)

Annual Total (Outputs) Annual Progress Justification for

Variance Total Plan Annual

ProgressPlan for Q4 Progress in

Q4

Water/Sanitation

Training provided as per the recommendation of the study to build capacities of the community people that will ensure sustainability of the projects.

Post WSUC/ CT Training

Caretaker's / SM Training - Lankhu and Jakadimai

1 training has been provided to caretakers of Jakhadimai WSS and Lankhu bio-gas plant to enhance their knowledge and ensure smooth

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(As mentioned in Project




Q4functioning of the infrastructures.

Training has been provided to users of Lankhu bio-gas regarding the maintenance and proper operation of the bio-gas. Also, through a health training, representatives of all 12 communities were trained on proper usage of latrines.

Operation and management mechanism or system of Jakhadimai water supply system institutionalized along with fixation of community based tariff. A report is produced on this.

- The WSS has institutionalized the operation and management mechanism and implemented a fixed tariff system (of RS 50 per month). The UC of the WSS has also levied a

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Q4fine for delayed payment of the monthly charges.

Report produced on water quality test conducted in 12 communities of Bharatpur project and actions recommended are gradually acted upon on the basis of the findings by 2010/11.

- A report produced on WQ tests.

Operation and management mechanism or system of Lanku biogas system institutionalized within the UCs and community beneficiaries with effective management system in place.

Training has been provided to users of Lankhu bio-gas regarding the maintenance and proper operation of the bio-gas.

A monthly charges of Rs 250 is collected for usage of gas from the plant.

NA NA

CBME system are established and institutionalized among UCs of the

Training on CBME tools has been conducted for 12 communiti

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Q4respective project areas by 2011/12 provide evidence of the enhanced capacity in this discipline of monitoring.

es. CBME is conducted in communities in facilitation of CHVs. CBME in post monitoring areas has helped to identify the infrastructures that need rehabilitation and also the CBME has helped in realizing the need of O&M fund.

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Hygiene A report prepared on UCs and CHVs’ improved link with DHO contributing in hygiene behavior sustenance.

The CHVs along with women saving groups and women cooperative have extended linkages with health sector stakeholdes. The CHVs and members from cooperative are often appointed by the

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Q4municipality and by DHO for health and hygiene promotion programme, in vaccination programme and community health programmes.

2 trainings to CHVs on the burning health issues in the communities to strengthen their capacity

CHV and Others Training

A Community Health and Hygiene training was provided to CHVs and representatives of communities. The training was facilitated by Ms Srijana Shrestha, Health Support Officer of PSI.

NA NA

RCS survey to understand the hygiene status; improvement required; Its dissimination (6 monthly basis)

RCS survey of 12 communities performed

RCS Survey conducted in all target communities conducted twice. The result showed

RCS survey of all 12 communities performed.

The RCS was conducted in this quarter in all 12 communities followed by the RCS conducted in the

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Q4that the community follows the 4 key hygiene messages and prevalence rate has decreased to the targeted level.

second quarter. The RCS shows that the adoption of 4 key hygiene messages, in average in all communities, is above 85%. The behavior of hand-washing in critical times is above 90% in all communities. The behavior of management of human excreta or usage of latrines in all communities is above 95%. The habit of purifying drinking water is more than 95%, the SODIS method widely preferred communities in Bharatpur along with filtration and chlorination.

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D.3 Policy Influencing (Advocacy)Sectors Key

Deliverables


Plan)

Annual Total (Outputs) Reporting Quarter (Q4) Justification for Variance Total

PlanProgress To Date Plan Progress in

Quarter

Water/Sanitation/Hygiene

Quarterly reports including monitoring to understand the progress on the activities of this project on influencing the local municipal levels sectors stakeholders.

4 Follow up, support and monitoring visit was completed

Citizen Forum in coordination of UC’s had developed a documentary on ODF to influence the stakeholders and service providers for their support on ODF in the remaining communities.

After the continuous lobby and follow up from Citizen Froum, the public toilets in Balkumari Sabjimandi and Lilachowk toilet near Narayani river came in operation.

Likewise the toilet in Lion’s chowk was rehabilitated by municipality after the pressure from Citizen Forum.

The unmanaged garbage collection centre at the core centre of the city (Lion’s Chowk and Shahid Chowk) was stopped and succeeded in implementing the schedule for garbage collection in the municipality.

Succeeded in forming separate

1 monitoring and support visits in Q4 completed

After the continuous lobby and follow up from Citizen Froum, the public toilets in Balkumari Sabjimandi and Lilachowk toilet near Narayani river came in operation.

Likewise the toilet in Lion’s chowk was rehabilitated by municipality after the pressure from Citizen Forum.


Succeeded in forming separate environment desk in Bharatpur Municipality, which helped citizens to deal on sanitation issues in the municipality easily.

Showing different administrative and financial problems,

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Quarterenvironment desk in Bharatpur Municipality, which helped citizens to deal on sanitation issues in the municipality easily.

Showing different administrative and financial problems, the service providers of Rose Garden WSS and Prembasti WSS are not continuing their projects despite the time boundary of the project was already passed. After the pressure and lobbying on the issues from Citizen Forum, Rose Garden WSS is extending about 5Kms of pipeline in its catchment area of ward 13 and 14 benefitting about 150 HH and the 1st phase work of Prembasti WSS had already started.

the service providers of Rose Garden WSS and Prembasti WSS are not continuing their projects despite the time boundary of the project was already passed. After the pressure and lobbying on the issues from Citizen Forum, Rose Garden WSS is extending about 5Kms of pipeline in its catchment area of ward 13 and 14 benefitting about 150 HH and the 1st

phase work of Prembasti WSS had already started.

Citizen Forum's WASH advocacy plan (for 10/11) prepared to influence to address the WASH issues at the local municipal level.

Prepare 1 advocacy plan document of the partner organization

Informal meeting and orientation to the members of Citizen Forum for preparing the document was done.

Prepare 1 advocacy plan document of the partner organization

Sharing on WAN’s CSP was done among the representatives of Lyaymha Pucha and other Citizen Forum members during Participatory Review and Reflection Procress (PRRP) programme on March 29 by WAN representative. All the participated representatives

Wash advocay plan document of the partner organization will be prepared after conducting the capacity building workshop on strategy paper development and after the final strategic document of Lumanti is produced

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Quarteragreed to prepare the WASH advocacy plan in the coming FY.

Fact sheets, calls and other advocacy related IEC materials are prepared

Print 1 IEC materials as appropriate for generating awareness and influencing LGs and concerned stakeholders to address WASH issues targeting ODF and world water day campaign

Prepared 1 set of ODF declaration video document

Prepare 1 video document

Documentary prepared on ODF to influence the stakeholders and service providers for their support on ODF process in the remaining communities.

NA

Rehabilitated at least one institutional/public latrine by Municipality in 2010/11 upon the lobby of citizen’s forum


Citizen Forum is lobbying with municipality to invest the budget separated for sanitation sector on rehabilitating public toilets, as the study of the public latrines in previous year showed poor condition of the toilets.

Municipality had mobilized the caretaker to clean the public toilets after the request


The public toilet situated in Lion’s Chowk was rehabilitated by Municipality benefitting about 450 users daily.

The public toilet was rehabilitated based on the situation analysis report provided by Citizen Forum Bharatpur in previous year.

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Quarterfrom citizen forum.

Municipality had separated NRs. 1.5 million for the public toilet rehabilitation.

The Public toilet situated in Lion’s Chowk was rehabilitated by Municipality benefitting about 450 users daily.

Organize debates, coordination and interaction meetings for enhancing improved WaSH facilities in collaboration with local government, sector stakeholders, sector actors including service providers at least at municipal level in by 2010/11

Organize 4 meetings (1 in each quarter) among the stakeholders.

Municipality has separated NRs. 1 lakhs this year also for natural resource conservation.

As per the RCT recommendation Bharatpur Municipality has already developed the primary action plan for the construction of dumping site. The site verification for the dumping site has completed and waiting for the approval from the ministry.


Succeeded in forming separate

Conduct 1 coordination meeting


Succeeded in forming separate environment desk in Bharatpur Municipality, which helped citizens to deal on sanitation issues in the municipality easily.

NA

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Quarterenvironment desk in Bharatpur Municipality, which helped citizens to deal on sanitation issues in the municipality easily.

At least 2 action points related to WASH sector acted upon as per RCT recommendations and as agreed by civil societies and service providers


Follow up /interaction meetings

As per RCT recommendation and Citizen Forum’s continuous lobby and follow up municipality started to separate Rs. 1 Lakhs budget for natural resource conservation every year.

Municipality started site verification for the construction of land fill site.

The unmanaged garbage collection centre at the core centre of the city (Lion’s Chowk and Shahid Chowk) was stopped and municipality implemented the schedule for garbage collection in the municipality as recommended by Citizen Forum.

Separate environment help desk had been established in Bharatpur Municipality to help citizens to deal on sanitation issues in the municipality easily


Follow up /interaction meetings



NA

A report on the

Produce 1 report

Report compiling the news cuttings of

Produce 1 report

Report compiling the news cuttings

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Quartercompilation of media highlights on sector advocacy as an evidence of the output of the advocacy of this project

on media highlights of the advocacy and influencing work

WASH issues and audio programs produced

on media highlights of the advocacy and influencing work

of WASH issues and audio programs produced

A report on annual review on the achievement in addressing the sector blockage issues at municipal level and in materializing the recommendations made by Report Card Test results.


Social audit of Citizen Forum was completed jointly in RCT review report dissemination program. The income and expenditure, activities performed on WASH and changes brought in the municipality was presented transparently among the stakeholders. The review report of RCT was also submitted to the concerned stakeholders to act and to make improvements on the issues and recommendations made.


Social audit of Citizen Forum was completed jointly in RCT review report dissemination program. The income and expenditure, activities performed on WASH and changes brought in the municipality was presented transparently among the stakeholders. The review report of RCT was also submitted to the concerned stakeholders to act and to make improvements on the issues and recommendations made.

NA

An updated review report on RCT results/recommendations by incorporating the identified new sector blockage issues


The review report of the RCT this year showed poor progress of both the municipality and NWSC. Though municipality had addressed the separation of budget for resource conservation and rehabilitation of public toilets in

- - NA

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Quarterrelated to WASH produced along with the recommended plan of actions to be addressed in next year at municipal level.

some places as recommended by previous RCT, citizens are not satisfied with some of the issues like transparency during budget preparation, provide access of water to slums and squatters, include women in decision making process, should develop long term policies and strategies on water, should provide news on water and sanitation to citizens through local news papers and FM regularly etc…

Assessment on budget tracking on WASH sector conducted for 2 consecutive years and report with critical analysis on municipality’s budget allocation produced by 2010/11.

Conduct 1 assessment on budget tracking every year

The budget analysis of two consecutive years 2065/66 and 2066/67from the budget tracking report showed that, the allocation had increased in WASH Sector.

The budget separated in the FY 2065/66 are as follows;Water: 10 lakhsSanitation and Health: 38 lakhs

The budget allocated in the FY 2066/68 are as follows;Water: 3 lakhsSanitation and Health: 1 crore 32 lakhs 50 thousand

- The budget analysis of two consecutive years 2065/66 and 2066/67from the budget tracking report showed that, the allocation had increased in WASH Sector.



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Quarter

The proposed budget for the FY 2067/68 are as follows;Water: 49 lakhs 90 thousandSanitation and Health: 1 crore 44 Lakhs

Out of the total budget allocated municipality disbursed and utlilized about 40 lakhs in the FY 2065/66 whereas in the FY 2066/67 nearly about 1 crore75 lakhs budget had been utilized.

The proposed budget for the FY 2067/68 are as follows;Water: 49 lakhs 90 thousandSanitation and Health: 1 crore 44 Lakhs


Documents produced by citizen forum on the activities commenced to influence sector stakeholders following the WASH advocacy plan and the outputs achieved.


The yearly news “Swachcha Pani (Clean Water)” documenting the advocacy and influencing activities is published. The news covered in the publication are some case studies, news on water quality of Nepal and Nepal drinking water quality standard 2062 and the news on the activities by Citizen Forum Bharatpur.


The yearly news “Swachcha Pani (Clean Water)” documenting the advocacy and influencing activities is published. The news covered in the publication are some case studies, news on water quality of Nepal and Nepal drinking water quality standard 2062 and the news on the activities by Citizen Forum Bharatpur.

NA

Assessment on functional linkages established with LGs and other


Participatory Review and Reflection (PRRP) report produced and review and evaluation of citizen action program in


Participatory Review and Reflection (PRRP) report produced and review and evaluation of citizen action

NA

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Quartersector stakeholders at municipal level in mobilizing their resources in WASH sector conducted to understand raising voices of citizens’ and Citizen Forum’s advocacy work for access to improved WASH facilities and report produced after critically reviewed by peers within 2010/11

Bharatpur was completed.

The PRRP program was organized with an objective to learn and share the good practices of advocacy and influencing groups from different cities and to document the functional linkages established with LGs and sector stakeholders for improved WASH facilities.

program in Bharatpur was completed.

The PRRP program was organized with an objective to learn and share the good practices of advocacy and influencing groups from different cities and to document the functional linkages established with LGs and sector stakeholders for improved WASH facilities.

An evaluation report produced on Citizen’s Action programme initiated by Citizen Forum in Bharatpur with Lumanti’s support to understand the efficacy of the CA programme and improvemen

Conduct 1 evaluation of the Citizen Action program by the end of this FY.

Review and evaluation of citizen action program in Bharatpur was completed.

Conduct 1 evaluation of the Citizen Action program by the end of this FY.

Review and evaluation of citizen action program in Bharatpur was completed.

Review and evaluation draft report is in process of completion and it will be presented to Lumanti and WAN before finalization.

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Quartert / changes brought by the project in improving WASH governance, delivering improved WASH access/facilities and in achieving recommendations made by RCT through its thorough review and assessment by 2010/11 and disseminated the report within the municipal sector stakeholders.

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I. Indicative Project Outcomes – Refer to Project Plan Section 2, 3 and 4. (SMR & APR only)

Note: Do not segregate Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in case of cross cutting projects, just put WaSH objectives.

Policy InfluencingProject

Objectives Project Indicators Achievements to date

Year – 1

(FY: 2008/0

9)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

To strengthen Citizen Forum to institutionalize WASH advocacy work at both the community and city level

Citizen Forum’s WASH advocacy plan prepared in 2009/10 is updated for coming 3 years with its annual review by the forum members

Orientation provided on WASH advocacy plan to the members of Citizen Forum in an informal meeting. Citizen Forum has started drafting the plan and assured to discuss on the draft with in Q3.



The budget tracking report of two consecutive years showed the increment of the budget in the WASH sector. These resources are mobilized in WASH sector according to the demand made by the citizens. For eg; from the FY 2010/11

No such definite action plan on sanitation improvement was found in the municipality. Citizen Forum had demanded to make

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

Bharatpur municipality started to separate Rs. 1 Lakh budget for the conservation/rehabilitation of natural water resources in coordination with Citizen Forum and other sector stakeholders. It has also started to rehabilitate the public toilets in the municipality based on RCT recommendations and report submitted to municipality on situation of public toilet of the municipality.

sanitation improvement plan segregating action points that needs to be intervened immediately and action points that can be intervened in the future.

The review of WASH policy and guidelines was also completed in coordination with municipality and concerned stakeholder’s. No proper documented WASH policy and guidelines was presented in the Meeting. Municipality together with concerned stakeholders assured to make proper WASH policy and to gradually update its WASH policy as per the suggestions provided.

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

However municipality had proposed some policy/strategies and programs on WASH. Eg: Coordination will be done among the I/NGOs, TLOs and chamber of commerce for the management of waste in the core areas of the city. Strategies to declare no open wastes will be applied in certain areas of the city. Names will be publicized through local FMs and news papers, who throw wastes in the public places. TLOs will be mobilized actively to declare municipality ODF and for

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

this municipality will rehabilitate remaining public toilets and the management and operation will be handover under PPP concept. Municipality will mobilize mobile toilets wherever rehabilitation of toilets seemed impossible and the place with less area of land. For the scientific disposal of waste generated in the municipality, land fill site is proposed to the government of Nepal (Open place in Jaldevi Forest, Ward no.11, Bharatpur)

Lobby local government on rehabilitation of public sanitation

Based on the situation of public toilet report submitted to municipality by Citizen

With the continuous lobby and follow up

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

facilities by Municipality in 2011/11 provide evidence of enhanced capacity of forum’s advocacy work

Forum in previous year, municipality has started to rehabilitate and reopen the public toilets.

from Citizen Forum, Muncipality had rehabilitated the public toilet situated in Lion’s Chowk benefitting about 450 users daily.

Similarly, separate environment desk in Bharatpur Municipality was established, which helped citizens to deal on sanitation issues in the municipality easily.

The unmanaged garbage collection centre at the core centre of the city (Lion’s Chowk and Shahid Chowk) was stopped and municipality implemented the schedule for garbage collection in the municipality as

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

recommended by Citizen Forum.



Municipality and NWSC are gradually investing to address the issues raised by the citizens on WASH. To declare municipality ODF, Municipality has assured citizen forum to start rehabilitation of public toilets soon. The drinking water pipe lines will also be extended to provide access to the un served urban poor.

Municipality assured to disburse and utilize the allocated budget for the FY in the WASH sector based on the demand of local community by mobilizing and consulting with CBO’s and WASH stakeholders. However Citizen Forum, civil society organizations and media persons demanded for maximum utilization of the WASH budget and to participate them in the periodic meetings of the municipality, so that timely suggestions, plans and decisions can be made during the meetings.

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

Municipality had started to collect the garbage as per the schedule developed in coordination with citizen forum.

The public toilets in Balkumari Sabjimandi and Lilachowk toilet near Narayani river came in operation.

Likewise the toilet in Lion’s chowk was rehabilitated by municipality

Established separate environment desk in Bharatpur Municipality, which helped citizens to deal on sanitation issues in the municipality easily.

Showing different administrative and financial problems, the service

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

providers of Rose Garden WSS and Prembasti WSS are not continuing their projects despite the time boundary of the project was already passed. After the pressure and lobbying on the issues from Citizen Forum, Rose Garden WSS is extending about 5Kms of pipeline in its catchment area of ward 13 and 14 benefitting about 150 HH and the 1st phase work of Prembasti WSS had already started.

At least 2 action points related to WASH sector agreed by civil societies and service providers as per RCT recommendations are acted upon annually from 2010/11

Bharatpur Municipality had started to separate the budget for natural water resource conservation

The unmanaged garbage collection centre at the core centre of the city (Lion’s Chowk and Shahid Chowk) was stopped and municipality implemented the schedule

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

for garbage collection in the municipality as recommended by Citizen Forum.


Update the RCT result/recommendations by reviewing them and identifying new WASH blockage issues to be addressed by service providers

The review report of the RCT this year showed poor progress of both the municipality and NWSC. Though municipality had addressed the separation of budget for resource conservation and rehabilitation of public toilets in some places as recommended by previous RCT, citizens are not satisfied with some of the issues like transparency during budget preparation, provide access of water to slums and squatters, include women in decision making process, should

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

develop long term policies and strategies on water, should provide news on water and sanitation to citizens through local news papers and FM regularly et

Ensure effective implementation and institutionalization of 4 key good governance principles at municipality and NWSC.

Based on the current status of 4 key good governance principles at municipality and NWSC, followings are ensured by 2010/11: Good governance

principle acknowledged by service providers

Increased accountability of service providers by addressing citizen’s concerns on water issues.

Increased transparency shown through improved communication of service provider’s plans and budgets.

Increased participation of service providers in community activities.

Though the progress on good governance principle was poor this year compared to previous year, Municipality had acknowledged it and established separate environment desk to deal on sanitation issues.

Budget separated for natural resources conservation and rehabilitation of public toilets has been started.

Similarly pipeline extension and water works in un served areas has been started





Ensure Allocation of budget The budget

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

increased access to improved water facilities

by the local government is increased in an incremental trend in WASH sector

analysis of two consecutive years 2065/66 and 2066/67from the budget tracking report showed that, the allocation had increased in WASH Sector.



The proposed budget for the FY 2067/68 are as follows;Water: 49 lakhs 90 thousandSanitation

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Project Objectives


1 (FY:

2008/09)

Year – 2

(FY: 2009/1

0)



(Q3 & Q4)

and Health: 1 crore 44 Lakhs


Evaluation of citizen’s action program in Bharatpur Municipality through Citizen Forum to understand the efficacy of CF and the project in improving WASH governance, delivering improved WASH access/facilities and in achieving recommendations made by RCT through its thorough review and assessment by 2010/11

- - - Review and evaluation draft report is in process of completion and it will be presented to Lumanti and WAN before finalization.

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E. Partnership (refer to Project Plan – Sections 5)

- Changes to existing key stakeholders and their roles- New collaborations, partnerships or stakeholders- Effectiveness, challenges, opportunity relating to partnerships

F. Resources (refer to Project Plan – Sections 6 & 7):- Changes to Human Resource plan- Financial Summary of the projectQtr. Original Budget

(MPB)Approved

BudgetRevised Budget

Expenditure %Uti.

Q1 317,114 317,114 182,650.00 182,650.15 100%Q2 370,996 370,996 381,144.00 381,094.74 100%Q3 459,314 459,314 548,057.00 394,412.39 72%Q4 305,914 305,914 286,735.00 316,362.31 110%

TOTAL 1453338 1453338 1,398,586.00 1,274,519.59 91%

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G. Field visits and Monitoring (refer to Project Plan – Sections 9):

G.1 Completed Visits:Date Visited by

(Project Team, PM&E staff, HQ, WAN or

external agencies etc)





Reporting Quarter: Q1+Q2

21 – 24 June

Puspa Joshi Orientation on WaSH programme & WaSH Advocacy Plan, Action Plan Sharing

> Citizen Forum recommended for a need of capacity building training on preparing WaSH advocacy plan.

26 -29 June

Bishal Shrestha Post Monitoring Visit and CBME training

> Citizen Forum should involve in influencing local governments for the smooth operation of Jakhadimai WSS and Lanku Bio-gas.

> UC’s should also proactively explore the possible way out for the constructed infrastructures (Jakhadimai WSS) sustainability and operation.

> Filling the CBME chart helps UC’s and community to become transparent and can gain credibility in the work

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accomplished.

> Media mobilization to highlight the issues is an effective tool to generate awareness among the service providers and users.

August 9 -11

Bishal Shrestha Post monitoring visit and CHVs training

Filling the hygiene monitoring form is useful for CHV’s to keep the records of H&H condition of the community.

RCS shows the H&H situation immediately, so it is useful to gain trust and make community change the behavior.

9th-11th Septmeber

Bishal Shrestha, Sama Bajra and Kabir Rajbhandari

Joint monitoring visit with WAN

-

17th – 20th

March 2011

Bishal Shrestha Project Supports and Follow-ups

The Jakhadimai WSS has been linked to the Municipality and the later has agreed upon providing financial supports for extending pipelines of the system. The WSS has planned to extend it coverage to additional 50 HHs.

G. 2 Upcoming Visits for coming Quarter- likely or confirmedN/A

G.3 Other PME ActivitiesNA

H. Water Quality

Annual Plan (Water Sources & Points)

Tested (Water Sources & Points)

Remarks

New Exist Rehab Exist. New Rehab Q1Q2Q3Q4 12 12

TOTAL 12 12

I. Indicative Project Outcomes.

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I.1 Service DeliveryProject

Objectives Project Indicators Achievements for the FY 2010/11

Water: At least 90% of the constructed water facilities in the past project areas are sustained

More than 90% water structures in the 12 project intervened areas of Bharatpur Municipality are sustained and in effective use.

Community are aware of Water Quality and all the water points will have tested for its water quality by 2010/11 regularly as per WAN’s WQ protocol.

Communities in Bharatpur are aware about the quality of drinking water and are adopting water purification method to purify the drinking water. Aaptari has been declared as “Safe Drinking Water zones”.

WQ test result is disseminated and communities are made aware on purification of water at POU. Sensitization and orientation on different methods for purification of water is organized in communities, wall paintings are done and posters are distributed for raising awareness on purification of drinking water.

A Water Safety Plan has been initiated in Jakhadimai WSS in technical support from ENPHO.

Additional 10% people are further benefited from the previous construction works.

The Jakhadimai WSS has extended its service to 125 HHs and is extending the coverage to more 50 HHs in support from the Municipality.

1 source conservation piloted A piloting of conservation of natural water source namely Tin Dhara was done by the Municipality. The locals of the community showed enthusiasm in the conservation project and committed upon looking after the conservation work. The municipality has also agreed in allocating budget in conservation of such water sources.

Sanitation: 2 post monitoring studies in 12 communities of Bharatpur Municipality are conducted annually from 2009/10

A post monitoring study of all 12 communities has been done and report produced. Based on the recommendations made, action plans is developed and work in progress as per the plan.

Identified Physical infrastructures constructed by Lumanti in previous years that require improvement/rehabilitation and are rehabilitated by 2010/11

All the HH latrines constructed in the project period are in use.

Effective management system is in place for their sustained function in all the communities where sustainable

The saving groups in all 12 project intervened communities of Bharatpur have been transformed with responsibility to

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studies and post monitoring studies are conducted by 2010/11.

look after the sustained use of Water and Sanitation structures installed in communities during the project period. The saving groups and cooperatives were assigned with the new role owing to the gaps posed by passive UC in most of the communities. The new role of saving groups and cooperatives was assigned as per the recommendations from the sustainability and post monitoring studies.

At least 90% of the construction works are sustained in the post program areas by 2010/11.

The sanitation facilities in all communities are well used.

4 remaining communities are declared ODF and have community management system in place to sustain the ODF status

Agreement has been signed with Municipality to declare ODF communities. Municipality is partnering with Lumanti to implement Municipality plan to declare Bharatpur ODF City.

Hygiene: 80% of community (adult and children) beneficiaries of all the selected 12 communities have knowledge of at least 4 key hygiene messages and communicate them at critical times when asked.

More than 80% of the residents of the community have sound knowledge of 4 key hygiene messages and are found to be practicing The child clubs, women savings group and youths of the communities are active in disseminating the hygiene messages.

Reduction in point prevalence rate of diarrhea, skin and typhoid in the target areas by 20%, 15% and 10% respectively with reference to the collected baseline data

The RCS results show that the point prevalence rate of the diseases is below the targeted rates.

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Objectives Project Indicators Achievements in the FY 2010/11

Water/Sanitation

Linkages developed with sector stakeholders for sustainability of water supply system.

The Jakhadimai WSS has extended linkages with the municipality. The municipality has agreed upon supporting the system for the extension of its coverage.

CBME system by the local users committees (UCs) in their respective areas is institutionalized through its regular practice by 2011/12 provide evidence of enhanced capacity in community monitoring

The Community has been practicing the concept of CBME, yet the system could not be brought in institutionalized use as per the lack of active institution. The CBME has been carried out in communities in facilitation and supervision of CHVs. The CHVs called meeting in presence of members of UCs and conducted the CBME process..

Mechanism for collection of Operation and Maintenance fund is sustained in the community for

The mechanism of collecting and storing of O&M fund is regularized by the saving’s group and cooperatives. The Amardeep Cooperative has

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the sustainability of WASH infrastructures facilities even after withdrawal of supports from Lumanti by 2011/12

formed a policy to allocate Nrs 10 thousand annually as O&M fund for that can be used for operation and maintenance of Water and Sanitation structures in the communities. The fund can be accessed by all 12 project implemented communities of Lumanti.

In Lankhu monthly Nrs 50 is collected from all households (adding to Rs 200 for usage of bio-gas) as ) O&M fund.

And, in Jakhidimai WSS monthly Nrs5 (adding to monthly charge of Nrs 50) is collected as O&M fund.

Documented the best practices and learning experiences gathered from this project within 2 years in relation to water and sanitation by 2010/11.

Best practices and learning reports of the Bharatpur is compiled and due in process to be completed.

Hygiene: 80% of beneficiaries practice hygienic behaviour and practice the following 4 key hygiene messages:i) Hand washing at critical timesii)Management of human excreta

including child excretaiii) Safe storage of water &

hygiene PoU treatmentsiv) Safe food hygiene practice

practices, learning experiences etc. in a report by 2010/11

The result of RCS shows that more than 80% of the beneficiaries practice hygienic behavior and have adopted 4 key hygiene messages. Due to which the point prevalence rate of hygiene related diseases has dropped. The personal hygiene as well as environmental sanitation of the communities has improved.

Community Health Volunteers (CHVs) assigned under post monitoring assessment & project support are trained and remain active in all the selected project areas by 2010/11.

CHVs are active in spreading messages on safe hygiene practices to communities.

Hygiene behavioral assessment was conducted annually using RCS tools in conjunction with CBME tools by CHVs with technical support from Lumanti’s PME officer and Health Coordinator by 2010/11

RCS is being adopted by CHVs to assess hygiene behavior.

Documented the findings of the assessment on improved and sustained hygiene behavioral practices, learning experiences etc. in a report by 2010/11

A draft learning report has been produced.

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To strengthen Citizen Forum to institutionalize WASH advocacy work at both the community and city level

Citizen Forum’s WASH advocacy plan prepared in 2009/10 is updated for coming 3 years with its annual review by the forum members

Orientation provided on WASH advocacy plan to the members of Citizen Forum in an informal meeting. Citizen Forum has started drafting the plan and assured to discuss on the draft with in Q3.



The budget tracking report of two consecutive years showed the increment of the budget in the WASH sector. These resources are mobilized in WASH sector according to the demand made by the citizens. For eg; from the FY 2010/11 Bharatpur municipality started to separate Rs. 1 Lakh budget for the conservation/rehabilitation of natural water resources in coordination with Citizen Forum and other sector stakeholders. It has also started to rehabilitate the public toilets in the municipality based on RCT recommendations and report submitted to municipality on situation of public toilet of the municipality.

No such definite action plan on sanitation improvement was found in the municipality. Citizen Forum had demanded to make sanitation improvement plan segregating action points that needs to be intervened immediately and action points that can be intervened in the future.

The review of WASH policy and guidelines was also completed in coordination with municipality and concerned stakeholder’s. No proper documented WASH policy and guidelines was presented in the Meeting. Municipality together with concerned

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(Q3 & Q4)stakeholders assured to make proper WASH policy and to gradually update its WASH policy as per the suggestions provided.

Lobby local government on rehabilitation of public sanitation facilities by Municipality in 2011/11 provide evidence of enhanced capacity of forum’s advocacy work

Based on the situation of public toilet report submitted to municipality by Citizen Forum in previous year, municipality has started to rehabilitate and reopen the public toilets.

With the continuous lobby and follow up from Citizen Forum, Muncipality had rehabilitated the public toilet situated in Lion’s Chowk benefitting about 450 users daily.

Similarly, separate environment desk in Bharatpur Municipality was established, which helped citizens to deal on sanitation issues in the municipality easily.




Municipality and NWSC are gradually investing to address the issues raised by the citizens on WASH. To declare municipality ODF, Municipality has assured citizen forum to start rehabilitation of public toilets soon. The

Municipality assured to disburse and utlize the allocated budget for the FY in the WASH sector based on the demand of local community by mobilizing and consulting with CBO’s

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(Q3 & Q4)drinking water pipe lines will also be extended to provide access to the un served urban poor.

and WASH stakeholders. However Citizen Forum, civil society organizations and media persons demanded for maximum utilization of the WASH budget and to participate them in the periodic meetings of the municipality, so that timely suggestions, plans and decisions can be made during the meetings.

Municipality had started to collect the garbage as per the schedule developed in coordination with citizen forum.

The public toilets in Balkumari Sabjimandi and Lilachowk toilet near Narayani river came in operation.

Likewise the toilet in Lion’s chowk was rehabilitated by municipality

Established separate environment desk in Bharatpur Municipality, which helped citizens to deal on sanitation issues in the municipality easily.

Showing different administrative and financial problems, the service providers of Rose Garden WSS and Prembasti WSS are not continuing

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(Q3 & Q4)their projects despite the time boundary of the project was already passed. After the pressure and lobbying on the issues from Citizen Forum, Rose Garden WSS is extending about 5Kms of pipeline in its catchment area of ward 13 and 14 benefitting about 150 HH and the 1st phase work of Prembasti WSS had already started.

At least 2 action points related to WASH sector agreed by civil societies and service providers as per RCT recommendations are acted upon annually from 2010/11

Bharatpur Municipality had started to separate the budget for natural water resource conservation



Update the RCT result/recommendations by reviewing them and identifying new WASH blockage issues to be addressed by service providers

The review report of the RCT this year showed poor progress of both the municipality and NWSC. Though municipality had addressed the separation of budget for resource conservation and rehabilitation of public

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(Q3 & Q4)toilets in some places as recommended by previous RCT, citizens are not satisfied with some of the issues like transparency during budget preparation, provide access of water to slums and squatters, include women in decision making process, should develop long term policies and strategies on water, should provide news on water and sanitation to citizens through local news papers and FM regularly etc…

Ensure effective implementation and institutionalization of 4 key good governance principles at municipality and NWSC.

Based on the current status of 4 key good governance principles at municipality and NWSC, followings are ensured by 2010/11: Good governance

principle acknowledged by service providers

Increased accountability of service providers by addressing citizen’s concerns on water issues.

Increased transparency shown through improved communication of service provider’s plans and budgets.

Increased participation of service providers in community activities.






Similarly pipeline extension and water works in un served areas has been startedBetter services provided

by 2010/11 when reviewed from the situation of service facilities during FY 2006/07

Ensure increased access to improved water

Allocation of budget by the local government is increased in an

The budget tracking report of two consecutive years showed the

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(Q3 & Q4)facilities incremental trend in

WASH sectorincrement of the budget in the WASH sector. These resources are mobilized in WASH sector according to the demand made by the citizens. For eg; from the FY 2010/11 Bharatpur municipality started to separate Rs. 1 Lakh budget for the conservation/rehabilitation of natural water resources in coordination with Citizen Forum and other sector stakeholders. It has also started to rehabilitate the public toilets in the municipality based on RCT recommendations and report submitted to municipality on situation of public toilet of the municipality.

Evaluation of citizen’s action program in Bharatpur Municipality through Citizen Forum to understand the efficacy of CF and the project in improving WASH governance, delivering improved WASH access/facilities and in achieving recommendations made by RCT through its thorough review and assessment by 2010/11

- Review and evaluation draft report is in process of completion and it will be presented to Lumanti and WAN before finalization.

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