1. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF
Decentralised Operations
NDSP4, 28 OCTOBER 2014
Engr. Evans Ohaji

2. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
Introducing NDSP4

3. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
NDSP4 COMPOSITION
Benin, Edo IFO
(Ondo & Edo)
PIMU/IFO
Owerri, Imo
State
Umuahia, Abia IFO
(Abia & Rivers)
Calabar, Cross-River
IFO (Akwa Ibom &
Cross River)
Asaba, Delta IFO
(Delta &
Bayelsa)

4. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
Implementation Modalities
Assistance to the NAO in tendering, evaluation
and supervision
TA/PE
Capacity Building
for CSOs, and
Government Paid
through the TA
budget
Implemented by
PMU staff
Beneficiary:
CSO
PIMU
Beneficiary:
ALL
4 Cluster IFOs one
covering 2 states
respectively: 1 IFO for Imo
Monitoring & Project
Supervision Paid through
the TA contract
Implemented by IFO staff
CSO
Grants
Capacity Building for
and support to
Communities in Paid
through Grants
Implemented by CSO
staff
Beneficiary:
Communities
PLPSM
and/or NPC
PE
Call for
proposal
Specific
Commitment
Beneficiary:
Communities
Beneficiary:
Communities
Construction of
Basic Infrastructure
Micro-Projects
Paid through
Individual
Commitments
Monitored by PIMU
and IFO staff
Construction of Income
generating
Micro-Projects Paid
through Individual
Commitments
Monitored by PIMU
and IFO staff
WORKS
Delegation and NPC supported by TA
in preparation of tenders, evaluation
of bids and supervision of contracts
NAO EU Delegation

5. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
What is a Programme Estimate(PE)?
Programme Estimate is:
- a document designed to implement (in principle) one year of a
programme covered by a financing agreement in decentralised
operations.
project or

6. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
What is Programme Estimate meant for?
Programme estimate(PE) is meant to allowing a more decentralised financial
implementation of projects and programmes financed by the EU.

7. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
What does the Programme Estimate aim to achieved?
Making sure that, Programme objectives are executed within the set time frame.
Making sure that programme indicators areactualised at the end of the
programme.
Making sure that funds made available for the laudable programme is judiciously
utilized in transparent manner.

8. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
Why do we need to Validate a Programme Estimate?
Making sure that, direct and useful activities are reflected in the PE in accordance with
sets objectives and results.
It is to eliminate complains from the beneficiaries which may come after endorsement
of the PE.
It is also done, so that, beneficiaries, benefit immensely from the programme

9. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
PE1 Objectives
PE1 Objectives
Delivering micro projects targeted to poverty reduction, through community
participatory planning and development;
Promoting the development of transparent and equitable local governance, through
the capacity building of local governments in service delivery to the poor.

10. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
PE1 Results
Result 1: Strenghtened Community Governance through adoption of Community
Development Action Plans by Communities and Government authorities
Result 2: Increase equitable access to basic infrastructure services by women, men, boys and
girls.
Result 3: Increases equitable access to income generating options and sustainable livelihood
development by women and men.
Result 4: Improved social cohesion among village Communitites

11. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
PE1 Activities

12. Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
Programme Activities, Result 1 Verses Time
2014 2015 2016
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
Activities Result1
A1.01
Assist stakeholders in
developing/validating the Community
Development action plans(CDAP).
Review existing MoUs.
A1.02
Support revalidation of project priority
after assessing communities' needs
and capacity.
A1.03
Sensitization meetings on MoU and
LGA 25% contribution
A1.04 Signing of MoUs
A1.05 Monitoring support to LGAs

13. Programme Activities Verses Time
Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
2014 2015 2016
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
Activities Result1
A1.06
Support to Programme Steering
Committee(PSC) Meetings
A1.07
Support to State Level Programme
Stakeholders Coordination(SLPSCC)
Committee
A1.08
Geographical Mapping of Each of the
Project Sites in the Nine Niger Delta
States
A1.09 Baseline Establishment
A1.10
Evaluate and approve valid Project
Proposal

14. Programme Activities Verses Time
Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
A1.11
Procurement of Project Monitoring &
Supervision Manuals
A1.12
Capacity building for LGA Works Depts.
on procurement
A1.13
Review workshops on PICs and LGAs
monitoring/supervision activities
A1.14
Launching and publication of tenders
and calls for propopsals
A1.15 Quarterly coordination meetings
2014 2015 2016
Octo
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Nov
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Janu
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Febr
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April
May
June
July
Aug
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15. Programme Activities, Result1 Verses Time
Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
2014 2015 2016
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
Activities Result1
A1.16
Setting-up of evaluation committees,
receipts and evaluation of tenders
A1.17
Support PIC Meeting at Community
Level
A.1.18 Visibility

16. Programme Activities, Result 2 Verses Time
Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
2014 2015 2016
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
Activities Result 2
A2.01 Support Technical Review Meetings
A2.02
Support technically the PIC and PMC
through seminars and Workshops
A2.03
Support Experience sharing forums
with Development Agencies

17. Programme Activities Result 3 Verses Time
Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
2014 2015 2016
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
Activities Result 3
A3.01
Training Workshops for the State
Economic Planning Dept on the
Programme
A3.02
Support annual awareness
campaigns on income generating
options and sustainable
livelihoods
A3.03
Technical Supports on Design
and Training(Maintenance) for
sustainability of Programme

18. Programme Activities, Result 4 Verses Time
Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations
2014 2015 2016
October
November
December
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
January
February
March
Activities Result 4
A4.01
Support training workshops for the
communities in participatory
monitoring and project planning
A4.02
Supports annual communities
awareness campaigns and exchange
visits with high performing LGAs
A4.03
Support feedback mechanism between
Communities and LGAs

19. Discussions and Inputs
Programme Estimates in the 10th EDF Decentralised Operations