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COMMONWEALTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT FORUM Pacific Futures: Building Our Local Communities

Port Moresby, May 19-23, 2014

Improving Local Service Delivery Presented by

National Capital District Commission PO Box 7270, Boroko

Presentation Outline Brief on NCD as a province and NCDC as a City Authority.  Status of NCD as a province  Challenges  Improving Local Service Delivery  The Way forward 

PACIFIC FUTURES: BUILDING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES

Brief on NCD and NCDC  

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Land area of 250km2 Population: 340,000 Census 2022 (NCDC est: 600,000+) 22,000 land parcels. Over 700km roads Increase of illegal settlements. MKA: only recognised LLG. A province within Central Province.

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Dual role as Provincial Govt and a City Authority. Staff of over 500. Operational budget of K280 million. Operates under NCDC Act. Has 11 Board members.

Status of NCD as a Province NCD case is quite unique.  NCD was setup by Section 4 of Constitutional Act  NCD is a province within a province.  Surrounded by Central Province as seen in the maps in the next slide.  NCD is an URBAN province as compared to other provinces 

NCD vs Central Province

NCD as a province – cont’d A Regional member and three (3) Open members represent the City Residents within the city.  NCDC covers the city boundaries which are the same areas covered by the elected members.  Only Motu Koita Villages are a recognized LLG with elected councilors.  Other 3 electorates have appointed councilors by the Governor 

Challenges 

Despite the whole city limits covered by both NCDC and local politicians, there are challenges: ◦ Influx of rural-urban migration placing high demand for services. ◦ Unplanned settlements that affect our city planning process. ◦ Duplication or overlapping of activities unless projects are planned.

Challenges cont… ◦ Urban Planning :  Local Development Plans not finalised yet.

◦ No proper city governance system  No proper representation of people through Ward systems and on NCDC Board.

WHAT HAVE WE DONE…..SO FAR

NSP Southern Regional Workshop ......June 25-26, 2013

Improving Local Service Delivery City is well covered by the city authorities as well as the elected members to the parliament.  City Council is working closely with the Open Members to facilitate services to the city residents.  Ensure that there is no duplication on projects and services to the people. 

Improving Local Service Delivery Each open member is allocated K10 million in the first year of being elected and decreases thereafter.  Regional member gets K15 million in the first year and decreases thereafter.  The amount of K45 million is now reflected in NCDC Annual budgets.  To assist Local MPs, counterpart funding from both parties are necessary 

Sample Counterpart Fund Projects Rehabilitation of Roads within the all three electorates such as Pari Road in Moresby South.  Classroom constructions such as at Sacred Heart in Moresby North West.  Market construction such as Sabama Market in Moresby South.  TVET scholarships by Governor , Open Members and NCDC. 

The way forward…. Working closely with DPLLGA to develop a new NCDC Organic Law which will clearly define our existent as a Municipal Authority or a Provincial Government.  Maintain our Urban Safety programs currently in progress. 

Safe City Initiatives (Youths) 

World Bank funded Youth program called the “Urban Youth Employment program” ◦ A five year program that will provide at least 17,500 youths with basic training and life skills. ◦ 2 major components that the youths will go through. ◦ Pilot projects have been trialled in Boroko and Hanuabada areas.

Safe City Initiatives (Youths) 

Yumi Lukautim Mosbi (YLM) ◦ Formerly an AusAID funded project but now a NCDC owned project looking at involving youths in sports, acquiring a life skill such as a tradesman and safe meri ples for victims of domestic violence. ◦ Supported by POM Chamber of Commerce and Gini Goada Vocational School.

Safe City Initiatives (Youths) 

TVET Scholarships ◦ Sponsoring school leavers to:  vocational training school to learn a tradesman skill.  Business training colleges or institutions to learn basic clerical courses  Complete secondary or tertiary schooling.

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Adult Literary courses.

NSP Southern Regional Workshop ......June 25-26, 2013

Safe City Initiatives (Enforcement) 

NCDC Reserve Police/Enforcement Unit ◦ Address petty crimes in public places. ◦ Enforce planning and building eviction and demolition notices. ◦ Enforce the ban on buai ban in public places. ◦ Enforce Health inspections in relations to hygiene, food handling and cleanliness of shop fronts. ◦ Continuous awareness of littering and implementation of the litter law. NSP Southern Regional Workshop ......June 25-26, 2013

Safe City Initiatives (Women programs) 

Safe Cities –UN Women Program ◦ Scoping study shows multiple forms of violence against violence especially in market places. ◦ Initial scope to address safety for women vendors but has extended to facilities development and creating a safe environment for all venders including men. ◦ Two interventions programs looking at Gerehu and Gordons markets.

Thank you. National Capital District Commission PO Box 7270 BOROKO www:ncdc.gov.pg