Policy Framework. 21. The broad policy reform framework for urban infrastructure development in India is laid out by the flagship program of the Government of India: Xxxxxxxxxx Xxxxx National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). JNNURM consists of both mandatory and optional reforms at state and urban local body level. The Facility will enable the implementation of relevant JNNURM reforms within the constraints of a financial intermediary.
Policy Framework. 14. The ongoing strategy of the Government is to fill the infrastructure deficit in the country by implementing projects significantly through PPPs. In this regard, the Government’s policy agenda is to further strengthen the PPP framework in all sectors and facilitate financing to viable projects. A brief description of the ongoing policy reform agenda is included in the table below. Table 2: Policy Reform Agenda Sector Ongoing Reform Agenda Roads and Highways • Steps have been taken for restructuring and strengthening of NHAI, which is the implementing agency for the national highways program. • Institutional mechanisms have been established to address bottlenecks arising from delays in environmental clearance, land acquisition, etc. • Contracts for projects for North-South-East-West corridors under NHDP are expected to be awarded by December 2009. Railways • Tariff rationalization and effective cost allocation mechanism have been proposed. • PPP modality envisaged on new routes, railway stations, logistics parks, cargo aggregation, and warehouses. • Introduction of commercial accounting and information technology are proposed. Urban Sector • Pooled financing mechanism for capital investments under a state level borrowing umbrella is proposed to enhance market access for ULBs. • Reforms include need for rationalization of stamp duty, repeal of Urban Land Ceiling and Regulation Act, and reform in Rent Control Act. • 62 out of 63 cities have signed the Memorandum of Agreement with the Government for identified urban reforms.10 11 cities have moved to e-Governance and 23 cities have shifted to accrual-based double entry accounting. • A City Challenge Fund is proposed as an incentive grant for developing creditworthy institutions. Aviation • An independent Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Xxxx is under consideration. • An MCA is being developed for standardizing and simplifying airport PPPs. • Proposals for revamping the AAI are likely to be finalized soon. • Major airports such as Chennai and Kolkata are proposed to be taken up for modernization through the PPP route. • A second greenfield airport being planned at Navi, Mumbai to be developed through PPP at an estimated cost of $2.5 billion. • Thirty-five city airports are proposed to be upgraded through PPP with envisaged investment of $357 million over the next 3 years; Ports • MCA is being formulated to expand PPP to operation of new berths. • Significant investment on BOT basis by foreign players i...
Policy Framework. 3.1 The proposed decision is in line with the Kent Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy (KJMWMS), to which KCC is a signatory. The KJMWMS commits all councils in Kent to work collaboratively to maximise recycling and reduce waste to landfill.
Policy Framework. Art. 2. This Management Contract falls within the objectives and principles of the Belgian development policy, as determined by law, regulation, the Belgian development cooperation’s strategic documents and the international commitments the Belgian State has entered into regarding international collaboration and development cooperation.
Policy Framework. 11. The Government has adopted a challenging vision to meet Millennium Development Goals of reducing poverty and extending urban water supplies to 100% of the population and rural supplies to 89 % of the population by 2010. These targets are ambitious and it is unlikely they will be fully achieved in the given timeframe. However, the targets are progressive and with ADB assistance, major progress is proposed to introduce reforms and projects to address the challenges explained above. These proposals support and align with Government policy and the Road Map focuses on delivering improved WSS to the people of Uzbekistan by: • Undertaking institutional reorganization and strengthening operational management by either incentives based contracts, outsourcing or PPP contracts • Preparing technical, financial and institutional studies following modern norms in preparation of subproject appraisal reports • Making sustainable and cost effective investments in physical infrastructure
Policy Framework. 12. For the investment program objectives to be realized, it requires that the urban sector roadmap and associated investment program is anchored within a holistic and integrated service delivery reform agenda in improving the quality, coverage and reliability of urban services in water supply, wastewater and SWM. This requires incentivization and support through (i) an enabling policy framework for service delivery reform; (ii) effective institutions and professional management; and (iii) sustainable financing of urban service provision. A Strategic Action Plan for Reform and Investment is in Table 1.
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Policy Framework. The policy framework means the following plans and strategies4:- • Corporate plan (including best value performance plan) • Community strategy • Crime and disorder reduction strategy • Plans and strategies which comprise the development plan (UDP) • Early years & childcare partnership strategic development plan • Education development plan • Licensing statement • Youth justice plan • Neighbourhood renewal strategy5 • School organisation plan5 • Policy on community councils5 • Capital investment strategy (including prudential borrowing arrangements) • Housing strategy6 Note: Primary legislative basis provided by section 17 of the Children Act 2004 will require all councils from 1 April 2006 to have a children and young persons plan. This plan will bring together all the plans and strategies currently in the policy framework dealing with children, including the education development plan, school organisation plan and early years and childcare development plan.
Policy Framework. The PCC in consultation with the CC, other relevant partners and key stakeholders, is responsible for agreeing the financial policy framework, budget and precept. In terms of financial planning, the key elements are: • the Police & Crime Plan, which the PCC is required to submit to the Police & Crime Panel covering the time period up to the next PCC election. Plus any amendments which the PCC makes to the Plan during that period, which also have to be submitted to the Police & Crime Panel. • a Medium Term Financial Plan • the Revenue Budget • the Capital Programme
