KIRILOG
STRENGTHENING LOCAL GOVERNANCE FOR RURAL & URBAN DEVELOPMENT IN KIRIBATI (KIRILOG) PROJECT
Building capacities at rural and subnational government levels for improved service delivery via innovation, urban development for improved business operations and greater engagement with citizens.
INFOGRAPHICS
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116, 398 (2017) total population
40%+ of population living in outer islands 57% of population living in urban centres 59,004 57,394 24 Local Government Councils
21 Outer Island Municipal Councils
2 Urban Council
1 Town Council
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nations.
by Gender Breakdown
Population
KEY CHALLENGES FOR LOCAL GOVERNANCE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
LIMITED USAGE OF ICT AND LACK OF INNOVATION AT SUBNATIONAL GOVERNMENT LEVEL
LIMITED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND INCENTIVES
LIMITED INSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RESOURCES CAPACITIES AT SUBNATIONAL LEVELS
UNPLANNED & RAPID URBANISATION
Whilst the penetration of internet and
technology
mobile
and
has progressed significantly in Kiribati, the usage of such technologies to solve subnational level service delivery
issues
capacity constraints remain quite limited to absent. The use of ICT and mobile technologies to connect subnational to
national
governments and
connecting government with citizens and for information exchange can provide effective solutions for improved service delivery and economic development in rural and outer island areas. Use of cutting-edge
vice-versa,
ICT and innovation needs to be fully realised to provide short-medium term solutions
Subnational level governments and citizens currently rely heavily on fiscal inputs from central government for subnational service delivery as well as remittances for local economic activities. There are very limited available economic opportunities and development incentives available at subnational levels. There is need for training and policy interventions for improving local
economic
development capacities and need for smallscale infrastructural investments to encourage economic activities and creating self-sustaining local level economies. Limited business management,
and project management capacities.
marketing
There are weak institutional capacities at subnational level to effectively plan, manage and deliver Government services in rural towns and outer islands. Most of the service delivery is done through central government line ministries which require substantial budgets and capacities to reach out to outer islands. Staffs within subnational levels are not fully trained in their jobs and lack the right skills, expertise and technical knowledge to effectively deliver
Kiribati’s urban population makes up about 57% of its total population and is rapidly urbanising; with continued
services
public
concentration
and operate subnational governments efficiently. There are weak to nonexistent management information and record management systems for subnational level data recording, information
and M&E systems at subnational level. Public financial management and accountability issues also hinder local level economies to develop and sustain themselves.
management
of population growth on South Tarawa. This rapid urbanisation has led to huge service delivery challenges for the municipal councils and national Government, including on issues including the environment, sanitation, water, infrastructure, and development issues. Government has been promoting the development of Christmas Island as the next urban centre and urbanisation in outer islands but without adequate plans and capacities at the island level, it remains a challenge to fulfil this vision.
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KIRILOG PROJECT KEY INTERVENTIONS
OUTPUT 1: EFFECTIVE INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING AND COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAMME
Standard Operating Procedures for Subnational Service Delivery
Inst. Financing Frameworks/ Public Financial Management Assessments & Training
Strategic Planning, Annual Planning and Work Planning Technical Assistance
Model HR Structure for Ministry of Internal Affairs and Councils
Comprehensive Training Programmes for all levels (Executive, Legislative and Administration)
Capacity Assessments for MIA/ Councils and Annual Performance Reviews
Development in small scale infrastructure for record management improvement
Public Private Partnerships for effective development coordination
Coordination support (Island Summits) for dialogue with traditional structures/ Councils
Subnational funding review - service delivery (budgeting, revenue generation, reporting)
OUTPUT 2: ENHANCED URBAN DEVELOPMENT, PLANNING & MANAGEMENT LEADING TO EFFICIENT URBANISATION
Kiribati National Urban Policy Technical Implementation and M&E Support
Policy Development on Waste Management, ICT, Housing, Infrastructure & Resettlements
Stakeholder Planning Meetings and Strategic Inputs for improvements, planned development
Urban Planning Advisory Support for Island Town Zoning and Urbanisation Plans
Periodic Peer and Public Performance Reviews conducted for Urban Policy Implementation
Radio Campaigns, Awareness and Advocacy conducted on urban planning & development
Sectoral Integration, Implementational Reviews and M&E on Urban Policy
Annual & Regular Forums and Public Engagements conducted for inclusive urban development
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OUTPUT 3: IMPROVED PARTICIPATORY,
INTEGRATED AND EVIDENCE-BASED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING AND LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Conduct Poverty Mapping and develop village profiles for Councils Development MIS
Data and evidence gathering and promotion of poverty targeting for inclusive pro-poor planning
Local Economic Assessments and Feasibility assessments
Local Economic Development Strategies and Plans
Small scale economic-related infrastructural support for tourism income generation
Small grants for community level economic activity for income generation
Marketing and creating linkages to markets, youth economy and product marketing
Support business service delivery and maintenance (trainings) support through Councils
OUTPUT 4: INSTITUTIONALISED ICT LED INNOVATIONS FOR SERVICE DELIVERY IMPROVMENTS & EMPOWERMENT OF COMMUNITIES
Develop Strategy & Plans for ICT-led innovations for subnational service delivery, sectoral outreach
ICT led innovation for service delivery
e.g health, disaster/ emergency and assessment toolkits
Raise digital literacy, awareness and advocacy via country-wide network (PPP)
Establish and pilot ICT-innovative resource centres for G2G service delivery & online learning
ICT-led innovation for constituency outreach and consultations, feedback with MPs, line Ministries
Use of ICT-led innovative platforms and media for marketing products, market linking
Support MIA and Councils on SDG Localisation and M&E
Integrating Innovation in subnational economic empowerment and social service programmes
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