Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project (TNSUDP): Studying the best practices and lessons learnt
The World BankFocused on improving urban services in the participating Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in a financially sustainable manner and piloting improved management practices in selected cities, the Tamil Nadu Sustainable Urban Development Project (TNSUDP) is being implemented by the Government of Tamil Nadu with the assistance of World Bank The total outlay of the project is US $ 600 million, of which World Bank assistance is US $ 400 million.
Cities and Infrastructure for Growth Ghana (CIG Ghana) Programme: Scaling up and improving urban services
FCDOThe programme focused on urban flooding, producing flood modelling work, identifying potential soft and hard infrastructure interventions, and guided sources of climate finance. The Cities and Infrastructure for Growth – Ghana (CIG Ghana) Programme in its first phase delivered support to two cities (Sekondi-Takoradi and Tamale) in to address climate change.
EkamraKshetra Heritage Zone: Developing viable technical solutions for planning a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) at Lingaraj Temple area in Bhubaneswar
GIZThe proposed project at ‘EkamraKshetra’ Heritage Zone in Bhubaneswar has a concept in place for development of Low Emission Zones (LEZ) around Lingaraj Temple. The concept aims to provide people a unique experience.
Support for Chennai City Partnership Programme for Results (PforR): Appointing Independent Verification Agency (IVA) for assessing Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs)
World BankFocused on poverty reduction, good quality service delivery with universal access, and environmental conservation, Government of Tamil Nadu (GoTN) has set up an Urban Service Delivery Improvement Programme for Chennai Municipal Administration, aligned with Tamil Nadu’s Vision 2023. To cater to GoTN’s need, the World Bank prepared the Chennai City Partnership Programme for Results (PforR) operation.
Evaluation of Zimbabwe Programme Portfolio: Supporting economic development and poverty reduction
DFIDAimed at providing evidence and learnings, the purpose of this evaluation was to to optimise the impact and value for money.
Institutions for Inclusive Development (I4ID) Programme, Tanzania: Designing and implementing mid-term review and final evaluation
DFIDAimed at strengthening democratic institutions and governance in Tanzania, Institutions for Inclusive Development (I4ID) sought to facilitate economic growth and inclusive development that benefits the marginalised sections.
Ulaanbaatar Ger Area Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Community Enhancement Project PFS: Supporting the cities' development initiative for Asia
Asian Development Bank (ADB)The objective was to conduct a pre-feasibility study of required physical infrastructure investments, which would enhance the value of heritage landmarks in the selected Ger (traditional Mongolian settlements) areas as tourism sites and will provide economic opportunities for Ger inhabitants.
Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY): Preserving the unique character of the heritage city of Puri
Government of IndiaThe programme focused on facilitating inclusive heritage-linked urban development. We were responsible for planning, advising, and supporting the City Mission Directorate in the successful implementation of the scheme.
Integrated Tourism Master Plan for Komodo National Park and Labuan Bajo, Flores Island, Indonesia: Improving the quality of and access to tourism-relevant basic infrastructure
The World BankThe project is a is a 25-year phased overall development plan for the entire Tourism Destination Area (TDA) and a 5-year detailed development strategy for prioritised Key Tourism Areas.
We Collaborate for Nutrition (WeCan): Increasing efficiencies in the nutrition domain
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF)Focused on streamlining the efforts towards the POSHAN ABHIYAAN goals, We Collaborate for Nutrition (WeCan), was a national-level platform that documented and shared high-impact nutrition interventions.
Growth, Resources, Opportunities and Wealth Creation in Bihar (GROW BIHAR): Enabling placement opportunities for youths
DFIDWith an objective to assist the Government of Bihar (GoB) in attracting private sector investments, effectively steer revenue collection, utilise and strengthen growth transmission benefitting women, scheduled castes (SCs) and minorities, GROW programme envisioned inclusive economic development in Bihar.
Odisha Millets Mission (OMM): Documenting the good practices of millets mainstreaming
United Nations World Food Programme (UNWFP)Recognised by NITI Aayog as one of the two progressive models for promotion of millets, Odisha Millets Mission (OMM) has been recommended by the Government of India to state governments. In an effort to advance South-South Cooperation, WFP India signed the MoU with OMM for informing national, regional and global policy dialogues on millets as climate adaptable nutri-cereal for sustainable food and nutrition security.
