Policy Framework. 20. 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 as appropriate and relevant.
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.
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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
Policy Framework. 26. MOTC has formulated a road sector policy framework to achieve the strategic objective in transport sector. The policy framework backs the road sector strategy. It embodies basic operating principles and best practice approaches with regard to good governance and accountability, sustainable financing, policy and regulatory framework, institutional reform and capacity development, road safety, road sector sustainability, and road transport operations
Policy Framework. 12. The policy and legal framework for the sector is relatively strong, in particular with the issue of two key Decrees by Viet Nam - detailing a vision, targets and implementation measures under the following: (i) Decree 117/2007/ND-CP transforming the water from a social to a commercial commodity, requiring water supply tariffs to be set to full cost recovery with a reasonable profit; equitization of the water companies with the establishment of a service contract with the shareholders for accountability in the service delivery; and (ii) Decree 88/2007/ND-CP requiring wastewater to be charged through a surcharge of the water tariff, at a minimum of 10% in order to achieve cost recovery of the operation and maintenance costs, with subsidized capital investment.
Policy Framework. 17. To implement the anticipated investments and to achieve the road map, the government has to adopt a policy framework which defines the actions, responsibilities and targeted timeframe to be implemented under the ADB’s investment program. (Table A1.2) Table A1.2: Policy Framework Key Issues and Actions Objectives Responsibilities Timeframe A: Policy and Planning Framework A-1. Approve Bangladesh Water Act Give effect to the National Water Policy for integrated management, development, utilization, and protection of water resources, Regulates the distribution of responsibilities among different organizations concerned, and Vests the ownership of water resources in the government. GOB, Done in May 2013 A-2. Develop long-term stabilization plan for the main rivers Formulate a strategic holistic long-term flood and riverbank erosion risk management plan, towards more stabilized river channels and systematic management of the main rivers. BWDB During Tranche- 1 A-3. Develop a preliminary river network management master plan for the main rivers and their tributaries and distributaries. Formulate an overall preliminary future intervention plan for sustainable and multi-functional use of the main rivers including their tributaries and distributaries. This is to ensure to avoid disturbing other water and river uses by the flood and riverbank erosion risk management, and to explore most effective multi-functional use of the river system. BWDB, with close coordination with WARPO and other relevant organizations During Tranche- 1 A-4(1). Approve Disaster Management Act Defines disaster and lays down the institutional arrangements for disaster management at national and field levels. GOB Done in 2012 A-5(2). Approve Standing Order on Disaster Define roles and responsibilities of different players at various levels of the government administrative structure at times of disaster GOB Done in 2012 B: Institutional Basis for Flood and Riverbank Erosion Risk Management
