Challenges Hindering the Resourcing for Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction in Gaza

Resourcing post-disaster housing reconstruction (PDHR) entails many drawbacks creating bottlenecks to reconstruction projects. Understanding these vulnerable issues is of utmost to identify the appropriate interventions to mitigate their effects. The devastating aggression in 2014 in Gaza Strip served as a typical example of resources hampers. Based on the quantitative approach, the research employed a self-administrated questionnaire survey to identify the most significant challenges hindering the resourcing for post-2014 aggression housing reconstruction. The questionnaire targeted 55 of the key people in the implementing agencies of post-2014 aggression housing reconstruction. The data collected was analysed using descriptive statistics, through frequency distribution and effect index (EI); and using inferential statistics through one sample Wilcoxon signed rank test. Findings indicated that the challenges related to political issues have the most significant effect on resourcing the PDHR. The main key challenges are: (1) Difficulties to obtain permits from the Israeli side to flow the reconstruction materials into the Gaza Strip, (2) Insufficient funds for reconstruction efforts and (3) Refusal of the international community to contact the local de facto government. This research fills the knowledge gap relating to Gaza and provides the basis for more research on resourcing problems. This research has also extended, updated and confirmed the current knowledge regarding challenges hindering the resourcing for PDHR. The results draw attention of the implementing agencies in Gaza to the factors that creating bottlenecks to resource the reconstruction projects in order to overcome them and to mitigate their negative effects.

Implementation of inter-organizational network in controlling forest and land fires in Rokan Hilir Regency, Riau Province

This study aims to examine and analyze the implementation of inter-organizational networks in controlling forest and land fires in Rokan Hilir Regency. This research was carried out in Riau Province, especially in Rokan Hilir Regency, using a qualitative method. The results showed that forest and land fires that occurred in Rokan Hilir Regency were more common in company plantations and the rest from community plantations. The implementation of the inter-organizational network in controlling forest and land fires in Rokan Hilir Regency is in the form of standard and objectives, resources policy, inter-organizational communication, disposition (characteristic of the implementing agencies). The recommendation from this research is to control forest and land fires in Rokan Hilir Regency.

Reap what you sow: implementing agencies as strategic actors in policy feedback dynamics

Government agencies responsible for policy implementation have expertise on policy practicability, efficiency and effectiveness, and knowledge which is provided to policymakers as feedback. However, we know very little about the feedback dynamics in which implementing agencies provide different types of feedback with the intention that it is used by policymakers, and the strategic decisions underlying these dynamics. This article connects the literature on policy feedback and knowledge use to develop a typology of implementation feedback which can account for these strategic actions. While existing distinctions between positive and negative feedback lead to confusion when applied to implementation feedback, our typology moves beyond this confusion, by classifying implementation feedback on the basis of two dimensions: preferences of implementing agencies and whether feedback is in response an agenda for change, or existing policy instruments. To illustrate the typology, we look at implementation feedback surrounding the post-2013 reform of the Common Agricultural Policy. We find that implementing agencies engage predominantly in problem-solving and mitigating types of implementation feedback, which are the types of feedback most likely to be used instrumentally by policymakers. Moreover, role perception of implementing agencies limits feedback focused on agenda removal, which is more politically sensitive and contested. These insights are important for our understanding of policy feedback on the level of policy instruments and settings. Moreover, future research can use this typology to structure feedback by other actors.

Frequently Asked Questions on Goods and Works

This document aims to capture and disseminate knowledge on procurement procedures for projects financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The questions and answers were compiled based on ADB’s experience and interactions with executing and implementing agencies over the years while reviewing procurement transactions of ADB-financed projects in India, and issues raised in procurement clinics and trainings organized by the India Resident Mission’s Capacity Development Resource Center. The document is designed to serve as a ready reckoner for ADB’s executing and implementing agencies, particularly the newer ones, and to guide them on procurement matters in their day-to-day operations.

Frequently Asked Questions on Consulting Services

This document aims to capture and disseminate knowledge on consultant selection procedures for projects financed by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The materials were based on ADB’s experience and interactions with executing and implementing agencies over the years while reviewing consulting services transactions of ADB-financed projects in India, and issues raised in procurement clinics and trainings organized by the ADB India Resident Mission’s Capacity Development Resource Center. The document is designed to serve as a ready reckoner for ADB’s executing and implementing agencies, particularly the newer ones, and to guide them on procurement matters in their day-to-day operations.

IMPLEMENTASI KEBIJAKAN BRIGADE SIAGA BENCANA DALAM TANGGAP DARURAT DI KABUPATEN BANTAENG

Disaster in Emergency Response in Bantaeng Regency with several factors affecting the implementation of policies, standards and policy objectives resources, characteristics of the implementing agencies, attitude and tendency of implementers (Disposition) , clarity of information on communication between organizations and implementing activities (inter-organizational communication and enforcement activities) and conditions of the economic, social and political environment (economic, social and political conditions). The method used in this research was descriptive qualitative using observation, interview, and documentation instruments. Then data analysis techniques through data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results showed that; (1) Standard and policy objectives (standards and objectivity), the legal basis for its implementation is by the 1945 Constitution article 28 verse 1, which was then technically translated through the Decree of the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Number 462 of 2002 concerning Safe Community. This government policy is expected to be able to enhance public health status. (2) Resources, in terms of the number and expertise of the human resources assigned to the BSB team, are sufficient. (3) The characteristics of the implementing agencies, District government support for this program is quite adequate both in terms of budget and needs. (4) The attitude and tendency of the implementers (Disposition), the understanding of policy implementers about the standards and objectives of this policy is well understood (5) Clarity of information communication between organizations and activities implementer (inter-organizational communication and enforcement activities) that in order to provide clarity of the information to the public, BSB officers involve community groups as information support media (6) Economic, social and political conditions. Strong support for the success of the Disaster Preparedness Brigade program lies in the social capital owned by The Regent of Bantaeng, Nurdin Abdullah as the initiator.

EFFECT OF STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF WORLD BANK FUNDED PROJECTS IN NAIROBI CITY COUNTY, KENYA

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine influence of strategic procurement on performance of world bank funded projects in nairobi city couty, Kenya Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 120 officers working for the implementing agencies spread in various World Bank funded projects in Nairobi City County. . As a rule of thumb census was used because the total population is less than 200. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results: The response rate of the study was 87%. The study findings of the study indicated that vendor optimization, outsourcing, information technology adoption and total quality management had a positive impact on the performance of World Bank funded projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya such as general cost reduction of projects, greater customer satisfaction and timely delivery of the projects. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace strategic procurement so as to improve performance and further research should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained since the findings may not be applicable to all other counties, or implementing agencies in Kenya and the world at large.

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT ON PERFORMANCE OF WORLD BANK FUNDED PROJECTS IN NAIROBI CITY COUTY, KENYA

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to examine influence of strategic procurement on performance of world bank funded projects in nairobi city couty, Kenya Methodology: This research study adopted a descriptive research design approach. The researcher preferred this method because it allows an in-depth study of the subject. To gather data, structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 120 officers working for the implementing agencies spread in various World Bank funded projects in Nairobi City County. . As a rule of thumb census was used because the total population is less than 200. Once collected, data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Quantitative data was analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The qualitative data generated was analyzed by use of Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20. Results: The response rate of the study was 87%. The study findings of the study indicated that vendor optimization, outsourcing, information technology adoption and total quality management had a positive impact on the performance of World Bank funded projects in Nairobi City County, Kenya such as general cost reduction of projects, greater customer satisfaction and timely delivery of the projects. Unique contribution to theory, practice and policy: the study recommended that public institutions should embrace strategic procurement so as to improve performance and further research should to be carried out in other institutions to find out if the same results can be obtained since the findings may not be applicable to all other counties, or implementing agencies in Kenya and the world at large. Keywords: vendor optimization, outsourcing, information technology adoption ,total quality management

IMPLEMENTASI PROGRAM PENCIPTAAN WIRAUSAHA BARU TENAGA KERJA MANDIRI DI KECAMATAN TENAYAN RAYA KOTA PEKANBARU

This study aims to see implementation of the independent workforce new entrepreneur creation program in Tenayan Raya District, Pekanbaru City and the factors that support the implementation of the program. The research method used is descriptive qualitative method and uses policy implementation theory according to van Metter and Van Horn which consists of several indicators that affect the performance of public policy implementation, namely policy standards and objectives, resources, communication between organizations and implementing activities, characteristics of implementing agencies and social, economic and political conditions. The results of this study are the finding of several deficiencies that are of concern to be fixed, namely the aspects of time resources, coordination and socialization so that the implementation of the program has not run optimally in Tenayan Raya District, Pekanbaru City. Researchers also found several supporting factors in the implementation of this program in Tenayan Raya District including policy objectives, human resources, financial resources, facilities and infrastructure resources, economic conditions, implementor response and community participation. Researchers provide suggestions so that the availability of time resources, coordination and socialization of the implementing agencies can be improved so that in the future the implementation of this program can run optimally. Abstrak Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat implementasi program penciptaan wirausaha baru tenaga kerja mandiri di Kecamatan Tenayan Raya Kota Pekanbaru dan faktor yang mendukung pengimplementasian program tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kualitatif deskriptif serta menggunakan teori implementasi kebijakan menurut van Metter dan Van Horn yang terdiri dari beberapa indikator yang mempengaruhi kinerja implementasi kebijakan publik yaitu standar dan tujuan kebijakan, sumber daya, komunikasi antar organisasi dan aktivitas pelaksana, karakteristik agen pelaksana serta kondisi sosial, ekonomi dan politik. Hasil penelitian ini adalah ditemukannya beberapa kekurangan yang menjadi perhatian untuk diperbaiki yaknui pada aspek sumber daya waktu, koordinasi dan sosialisasi sehingga implementasi program tersebut belum berjalan secara maksimal di Kecamatan Tenayan Raya Kota Pekanbaru. Peneliti juga menemukan beberapa faktor pendukung dalam pengimplementasian program ini di Kecamatan Tenayan Raya diantaranya adalah tujuan kebijakan, sumber daya manusia, sumber daya finansial, sumber daya sarana dan prasarana, kondisi ekonomi, respon implementor dan partisipasi masyarakat. Peneliti memberikan saran agar ketersediaan sumber daya waktu, koordinasi dan sosialiasi dari para agen pelaksana agar dapat lebih ditingkatkaan sehingga kedepannya implementasi program ini dapat berjalan secara maksimal.

Improving Post-Disaster Housing Reconstruction Outcomes in the Global South: A Framework for Achieving Greater Beneficiary Satisfaction through Effective Community Consultation

The purpose of this paper was to examine the community consultation practices carried out by implementing agencies when managing post-disaster housing reconstruction (PDHR) projects, identify the obstacles they face, and evaluate the effect these obstacles have on the quality of information obtained in relation to achieving a high level of beneficiary satisfaction. The aim was to develop a framework for community consultation in PDHR, which ensures that the needs of beneficiaries are more accurately reflected in the housing produced. A qualitative research methodology was adopted with data first being obtained through a literature review of relevant publications and implementing agency reports as a means of establishing common themes among community consultation practices and identifying indicators that influence beneficiary satisfaction. This was followed by a case study analysis to further an understanding of how these indicators were affected by the community consultation practices undertaken in a real-world context. The results of the research indicate that community consultation often forms a central role in the planning and delivery of PDHR projects, however, despite the implementing agencies’ best intentions, there are often obstacles that prevent the process from achieving the desired result. The community consultation framework proposed here has been developed to address the identified obstacles with the aim of ensuring that beneficiary requirements are included in housing design as a means of improving the level of beneficiary satisfaction in the housing provided.