Commonwealth of Dominica - Climate Investment Funds · 2019-08-21 · Dominica by an international and regional team coordinated by the World Bank in conjunction with the UN, ECCB,

Commonwealth of Dominica

Annual Pilot Program for Climate Resilience Country Report: January – December 2017

Submitted by: Project Coordination Unit/Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project

June 30, 2018

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List of Abbreviations & Acronyms

ACCC Adapting to Climate Change in the Caribbean

ACP-EU Africa Caribbean Pacific-European Union

CARICOM Caribbean Community

CCCCC Caribbean Community Climate Change Center

CDB Caribbean Development Bank

CERC Contingency Emergency Response Component

CIF Climate Investment Fund

CPA Country Poverty Assessment

CTF Clean Technology Fund

DVRP Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Program

ECU Environmental Coordinating Unit

FIP Forest Investment Program

GCF Green Climate Fund

GDP Gross Domestic Product

GEF Global Environment Facility

GFDRR Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery

GIS Geographic Information System

GoCD Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica

GSPS Growth and Social Protection Strategy

IDA International Development Association

IDB Inter-American Development Bank

INC Initial National Communication

IPCR Investment Plan for Caribbean Regional Track

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MDB Multilateral Development Bank

M&R Monitoring and Reporting

NAPA National Adaptation Program of Action (NAPA)

NCSA National Capacity Self-Assessment

OECS Organization of Eastern Caribbean States

PAD Project Appraisal Document

PCU Project Coordination Unit

PPCR Pilot Programme for Climate Resilience

PSC Project Steering Committee

RDIA Rapid Damage Impact Assessment

SCF Strategic Climate Fund

SLM Sustainable Land Management

SNC Second National Communication

SPACC Special Program on Adaptation to Climate Change

SPCR Strategic Programme for Climate Resilience

SREP Scaling Up Renewable Energy in Low Income Countries Program

TAC Technical Advisory Committee

TS Tropical Storm

USD United States Dollar

UNDP United Nations Development Programme

UNEP United Nations Environment Programme

UNFCCC United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

WBG World Bank Group

XCD Eastern Caribbean Dollar

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Contents CHAPTER 1 ......................................................................................................................................4

INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................4

Background .....................................................................................................................................5

Context .............................................................................................................................................6

CHAPTER 2 .................................................................................................................................... 11

COUNTRY PROGRESS ON PPCR FIVE CORE INDICATORS JANUARY – DECEMBER 2017 ........... 11

The Commonwealth of Dominica’s Performance under the Pilot Program for Climate

Resilience .............................................................................................................................................. 12

Methodology......................................................................................................................................... 15

Overall Country Performance of the PPCR Five Core Indicators ............................................... 15

PPCR Core Indicator 1 – Degree of Integration of Climate Change into National Planning .. 16

PPCR Core Indicator 2 - Evidence of Strengthened Government Capacity and Coordination

Mechanism to Mainstream Climate Resilience ............................................................................. 26

PPCR Core Indicator 3 – Quality of and Extent to which Climate Responsive

Instruments/Investment Models are developed and tested ...................................................... 42

PPCR Table 4 .................................................................................................................................... 52

PPCR Table 5 .................................................................................................................................... 55

Annex 1 – Scoring Criteria for PPCR Scorecards 1, 2, 3 .............................................................. 56

Annex 2 – List of Participants – First Scoring Workshop ........................................................... 60

Annex 3 - List of Participants – Validation Consultation, 30th May 2018 .................................. 61

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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Background The Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP) - Project Implementation Unit (PIU) is

responsible for monitoring and reporting on the Commonwealth of Dominica’s progress on

Strategic Program for Climate Resilience (SPCR) and the Pilot Program for Climate Resilience

(PPCR) as per the DVRP’s Operations Manual. The established monitoring and reporting

framework developed by the Climate Investment Fund (CIF) is designed to report annual

progress using scorecards and tables. The scorecards for Core Indicators 1 and 2 are completed

at the national level; whereas the data for Core Indicators 3, 4 and 5 is gathered at the

project/program-level and submitted to the national PPCR focal point for compilation and

verification. The PPCR Core Indicators are:

Core Indicator 1: Degree of Integration of Climate Change into National Planning;

Core Indicator 2: Evidence of Strengthened Government Capacity & Coordination

Mechanism to Mainstream Climate Resilience;

Core Indicator 3: Quality of and Extent to which Climate Responsive

Instruments/Investment Models are developed and tested;

Core Indicator 4: Extent to which vulnerable households, communities, business and

public sector services use improved PPCR-supported tools, instruments, strategies,

activities to respond to climate variability and climate change; and

Core Indicator 5: Number of People supported by the PPCR to cope with the effects of

Climate Change.

The Pilot Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR) is a targeted program of US$8.3 billion

Climate Investment Funds (CIF); and can be described as a pioneer in climate finance,

monitoring and evaluation. Created in 2008, the PPCR is a US$1.2 billion concessional

financing mechanism designed to pilot and demonstrate ways to integrate climate risk

management and resilience into core development planning and complement ongoing activities

in developing countries around the world. It has established a monitoring and reporting (M&R)

system that supports recipient countries in their efforts to track progress in climate resilience

action.1

1 PPCR Monitoring & Reporting Toolkit, January 2018 edition

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The PPCR is designed to:

(i) deliver programmatic funding at scale in highly vulnerable countries to help

transform country-led national development planning to make it more climate

resilient;

(ii) be country-led and build on National Adaptation Programs of Action (NAPAs) and

other relevant country studies, plans, strategies;

(iii) be complementary to existing sources of adaptation funding and supportive of the

evolving operation of the Adaptation Fund; and

(iv) provide crucial lessons on how to invest in climate resilience through national

development planning consistent with poverty reduction and sustainable development

goals.

This report is structured in two (2) main chapters:

Chapter one (1) provides the background – including a brief description of the Pilot Program for

Climate Resilience (PPCR), and the critical importance of strengthening resilience of climate and

disaster risk in Dominica. It also summarizes the main objectives and components of the SPCR

and of the DVRP, identifying the key stakeholders and institutions.

Chapter two (2) focuses on the PPCR monitoring and reporting (M&R) and presents the annual

report for the period January – December 2016 including methodology employed, challenges and

lessons learned. This includes the M&R and data collection processes and narratives associated

with the scores, as well as an analysis of progress over the last four (4) years.

Context “I come to you straight from the front line of the war on climate change. With physical and

emotional difficulty I have left my bleeding nation to be with you here today because these are

the moments for which the United Nations exists! We as a country and as a region did not

start this war against nature! We did not provoke it! The war has come to us!!”

(Roosevelt Skerrit, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica2)

2 United Nations General Assembly 72

nd Session

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The calendar year 2017 was particularly challenging for the Government and People of the

Commonwealth of Dominica. These challenges echoed the PPCR’s programmatic approach

more visibly than any other alarms for a call to action. The passage of Hurricane Maria on 18th

September 2017 was a wake-up call not only for the citizens of the Commonwealth of Dominica,

but more importantly the world. The Commonwealth of Dominica’s Prime Minister eloquently

described the overwhelming plight of his people in a passionate appeal to the international

community during a speech to the United Nations General Assembly 72nd

Session, mere days

after the island was ravaged by Hurricane Maria.

The extent of the damages and loss suffered by the country was detailed in the Post-Disaster

Needs Assessment (PDNA) (November 15, 2017) prepared on behalf of the Commonwealth of

Dominica by an international and regional team coordinated by the World Bank in conjunction

with the UN, ECCB, CDB and EU. The main objective of the PDNA was to produce a reliable

estimate of the disaster effects and impact of Hurricane Maria, and define a strategy for recovery.

Specifically, the assessment aims to:

i. quantify damages and losses, including physical damages and socio-economic

aspects;

ii. evaluate the overall impact of the disaster on the macro-economic and human

development context of a country; and

iii. identify recovery needs, priorities, and costs for a resilient recovery strategy.

The PDNA concluded that Hurricane Maria resulted in total damages of US$931 million and

losses of US$382 million, which amounts to 226 percent of 2016 gross domestic product (GDP).

The identified recovery needs for reconstruction and resilience interventions, incorporating the

principle of ‘build back better’ where possible amount to US$1.37 million. In terms of loss of

life, the PDNA confirmed thirty (30) persons dead and thirty-four (34) persons declared missing

as a result of Hurricane Maria. Table 1 below summarizes the damage and loss associated to the

passage of Hurricane Maria:

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US$ EC$

Table 1: Summary of Damage and Loss by Sector (in Millions (M)), PDNA

DAMAGES (M) LOSSES (M) NEEDS (M)

US$ EC$ US$ EC$ US$ EC$

PRODUCTIVE SECTOR 177.95 480.47 202.49 546.73 188.52 509.03

Agriculture 55.27 149.23 124.37 335.80 88.46 238.83

Fisheries 2.14 6.52 0.50 1.35 2.54 6.87

Forestry 29.72 80.24 14.87 40.15

Commerce and Micro

Business

70.4 190.08 6.85 18.50 73.01 197.14

Tourism 20.15 54.40 70.77 191.08 26.19 70.72

SOCIAL SECTOR 444 1199 42 112 638 1724

Housing 353.96 955.70 28.50 76.94 519.75 1403.34

Education 73.98 199.74 3.21 8.66 94.20 254.33

Health 10.90 29.50 6.95 18.80 22.14 59.75

Culture 5.07 13.68 2.91 7.85 4.67 12.63

INFRASTRUCTURE

SECTOR

306 826 135 365 509 1375

Transport 182.15 491.82 52.62 142.09 302.00 815.00

Electricity 33.18 89.59 32.94 88.94 80.68 217.84

Water and Sanitation 24.00 64.79 39.73 107.27 56.26 151.90

Telecommunication 47.74 128.88 8.31 22.43 47.84 129.17

Airports and Ports 18.89 51.00 3.26 8.79 22.67 61.20

CROSS CUTTING 3 8 1 2 13 34

Disaster Risk Management 3.00 8.11 0.80 2.17 10.22 27.60

Environment 1.78 4.80

Gender 0.79 2.12

TOTAL 931 2513 380 1026 1368 3693

As a response to addressing the immense tasks of reconstruction ahead, the Government of the

Commonwealth of Dominica declared the country’s commitment to become the first climate

resilient country in the world. To support this initiative, the Government of the Commonwealth

of Dominica launched the Climate Resilience Execution Agency of Dominica (CREAD). The

mission of the agency will be to coordinate all reconstruction work to avoid duplication,

maximize economies of scale, spot and fill critical gaps, avoid bureaucratic infighting and ensure

all reconstruction activities are focused on a single Climate Resilient Recovery Plan developed

by Dominica and its partners.

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To further outline a pathway, the Government of Dominica is in the process of developing a

National Resilient Development Strategy (NRDS) which will build upon the existing Growth and

Social Protection Strategy (GSPS) 2014 – 2018. The NRDS is designed to bring hope to the

people of the Commonwealth of Dominica by factoring more firmly climate and non-climate

considerations in the development process, thereby increasing the probability of attaining key

development objectives of economic growth, employment generation, poverty reduction, social

protection and the overall improvement in the quality of life of all citizens.3 The NRDS is a

broad framework which provides the road map and guidelines for taking the country to where it

ought to be by 2030. The NRDS supports the framework outlined in the Dominica’s Low

Carbon Climate Resilient Development Strategy (2012 – 2022) aimed at facilitating the

country’s continued transformation to a green economy while ensuring the survival of its

productive and export sectors. This Strategy is being implemented in response to continued

global economic challenges and the direct effect on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) such

as Dominica, which are aggravated by the impacts of climate change.4

This deliberate approach to national development reaffirms Government’s commitment to the

pursuit of Sustainable Development through identification of sound policies geared at improving

the quality of life of all Dominicans while pre-empting the shocks which are likely to occur. The

recently adopted global post-2015 agenda dubbed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

seeks to mobilize efforts to end all forms of poverty, fight inequalities and tackle climate change,

while ensuring that no one is left behind. The SDGs, build on the success of the Millennium

Development Goals and aim to go further to end all forms of poverty. The Goals are unique in

that they call for action by all countries, poor, rich and middle-income to promote prosperity

while protecting the planet. They recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with

strategies that build economic growth and addresses a range of social needs including education,

health, social protection, and job opportunities, while tackling climate change and environmental

protection.

3 National Development Strategy, 2018(Draft)

4 Dominica’s Low Carbon Climate Resilient Development Strategy 2012-2022

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Economically, the country continues to perform creditably even in the face of challenges brought

about by natural disasters. According to the Prime Minister’s budget address, the 2016/17

preliminary GDP estimates indicated real growth of 2.8 percent. This performance was driven by

increased activity in some of the main productive sectors, namely Agriculture, Livestock &

Forestry, Fishing, Mining and Quarrying, Electricity & Water, Construction, Financial

Intermediation, Education & Other Community, Social & Personal Services sectors; and reflects

Government’s commitment to building a more resilient country. Unfortunately, it is expected

that the country’s economic performance for the 2017/18 financial year will reflect the damage

and loss imposed by Hurricane Maria.

The strategy being employed by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica provides

citizens as well as the international community with a sense of hope that with the right mix, we

can reduce our vulnerabilities to climate change. However, success will be premised on public

private partnership in policy development and implementation. The PPCR programmatic

approach provides an opportunity to develop a resilient monitoring and evaluation framework

that can detail targets, activities and indicators that adequately responds to the country’s current

challenges. The PDNA provides a wealth of sectoral data on immediate, short, medium and

long-term strategies that will assist in this regard. At this juncture, the revision of the SPCR is

critical since 2017 represented its final year for implementation. The vulnerabilities exposed by

Hurricane Maria provide an opportunity to redefine the SPCR to reflect current challenges and

corresponding interventions to address these issues.

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CHAPTER 2

COUNTRY PROGRESS ON PPCR FIVE CORE INDICATORS

JANUARY – DECEMBER 2017

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The Commonwealth of Dominica’s Performance under the Pilot Program for

Climate Resilience

Over the past four (4) years (2014 – 2017), the Commonwealth of Dominica has been monitoring

and reporting on the progress made in implementing the five (5) Core Indicators under the Pilot

Program for Climate Resilience (PPCR). The framework established for reporting is guided by

the country’s Growth and Social Protection Strategy (2014 – 2018), the Low-Carbon Climate

Resilient Development Strategy and its compendium, the Strategic Program for Climate

Resilience (SPCR). Under the SPCR, fourteen (14) sectors/focus areas were identified, namely:

Planning

Water

Forestry

Agriculture

Fisheries/Coastal Zones

Disaster Preparedness

Works

Land

Hydro-meteorology

Environment

Public Health

Tourism

Energy

Gender

These preceding sectors are reported under PPCR Core Indicators 1 and 2 respectively; Core

Indicator 3 monitors and reports on the PPCR Investment which is the Disaster Vulnerability

Reduction Project (DVRP), Core Indicator 4 captures data on the impact of PPCR-supported

investments and tools on vulnerable households, communities, private and public sectors; while

Core Indicator 5 measures the number of people better able to cope with the effects of climate

change. For ease of reference, the PPCR Core Indicators are explained below:

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Core Indicator 1: Degree of Integration of Climate Change into National Planning:

This indicator is designed to capture the extent to which considerations of climate

resilience (risks, opportunities) are integrated into planning processes at national and

sectoral levels. It is relevant to interventions intended to build country capacity to address

climate resilience through the development of climate plans, strategies, and

mainstreaming mechanisms and systems.

Core Indicator 2: Evidence of Strengthened Government Capacity & Coordination

Mechanism to Mainstream Climate Resilience:

This outcome indicator is important to demonstrate that the PPCR’s support to pilot

country governments results in improved institutions and institutional frameworks for

mainstreaming climate resilience. Additionally, this indicator aims to assess whether the

PPCR is strengthening government capacity and a coordination mechanism for

mainstreaming climate resilience.

Core Indicator 3: Quality of and Extent to which Climate Responsive

Instruments/Investment Models are developed and tested:

This optional indicator seeks to estimate the extent to which the PPCR identifies and

implements climate-responsive investment approaches. The estimation is based on

documenting the instruments and models that have been developed and tested with PPCR

support and assessing their quality.

This indicator complements Core Indicator 4, “Extent to which vulnerable households,

communities, businesses, and public sector services use improved PPCR-supported tools,

instruments, strategies, and activities to respond to climate variability or climate change.”

Core Indicator 3 focuses on which instruments and investment models have been

developed and tested and rates them based on their quality, climate responsiveness,

development, and testing. Core Indicator 4 focuses on the extent to which they are being

used by different vulnerable stakeholders.

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The assumption underlying both indicators is that if vulnerable stakeholders use high-

quality climate responsive tools to a greater extent, this will strengthen their adaptive

capacities.

Core Indicator 3 was deemed optional based on consensus at the April 2017 multi-

stakeholder validation workshop as part of the PPCR M&R Stocktaking Review. Some

countries reported that it is a useful component to measure resilience, whereas the CIF

Administrative Unit and other countries reported not being able to make systematic use

of the data reported through this indicator.

Core Indicator 4: Extent to which vulnerable households, communities, business

and public sector services use improved PPCR-supported tools, instruments,

strategies, activities to respond to climate variability and climate change:

This indicator measures the extent to which the PPCR is strengthening the adaptive

capacities of targeted stakeholders in a country or region, based on their uptake of the

climate-responsive tools, instruments, strategies, and activities that the PPCR supports.

This indicator complements Core Indicator 3, “Quality and extent to which climate

responsive instruments/investment models are developed and tested.” Core Indicator 3

focuses on which instruments and investment models have been developed and tested and

rates them based on their quality, climate responsiveness, development, and testing. Core

Indicator 4 focuses on the extent to which these tools, instruments, strategies, and

activities are being used by different vulnerable stakeholders.

The assumption underlying both indicators is that if vulnerable stakeholders use high-

quality, climate-responsive tools to a greater extent, this will strengthen their adaptive

capacities.

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Core Indicator 5: Number of People supported by the PPCR to cope with the effects

of Climate Change:

This indicator determines whether PPCR projects/programs for climate resilience action

reach and support people as intended. It is linked to PPCR policy priorities as articulated

in the PPCR Design Document and seeks to understand how projects/programs contribute

to PPCR transformative impact goals of increasing the resilience of households,

communities, businesses, and sectors; supporting people on the ground; and rendering

society more resilient in the face of climate variability and climate change.

This indicator estimates the number of people supported by the PPCR to cope with the

effects of climate change in a country or region. This includes both direct and indirect

beneficiaries, as further defined.

Methodology In order to collect the data required for the population of the scorecards and the development of

the narrative report, a combination of desk research, one-on-one interviews and two (2) scoring

workshops were undertaken with relevant stakeholders. The Scoring Workshops were held on

19th April and 30th May 2018 respectively. The initial scoring workshop was the initial scoring

workshop which comprised of a core group of twelve (12) individuals representing key sectors

which discussed data presented, provided additional information where necessary and assigned

initial scores for the sectors being monitored under the PPCR. The second consultation brought

together a wider stakeholder group charged with the responsibility to revise the initial scores

assigned for the calendar year January to December 2017, provide any additional data which

may be available for the respective sectors; and arrive at a consensus on assigned.

Overall Country Performance of the PPCR Five Core Indicators The Commonwealth of Dominica continues to record consistent performance in the achievement

of the five (5) PPCR Core Indicators. Data analysis for the past four (4) years recorded increased

performance of the country in integrating and mainstreaming climate resilience into

development. Based on data collected during the period January – December 2017, the

Commonwealth of Dominica recorded 59% achievement under Core Indicator 1 as compared to

42% achievement in 2016, representing a 17% increased performance between the two periods.

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In regards to Core Indicator 2, overall country performance recorded 46% for 2017 calendar year

compared to 40% in 2016, a notable 6% increase in performance. Overall performance under

PPCR Core Indicator 3 for 2017 is 71 %, compared to 38% in 2016. The diagram below

illustrates distribution of performance for the 2017 reporting cycle:

Figure 1: Country Performance for Core Indicators 1, 2 and 3 (January - December 2017)

PPCR Core Indicator 1 – Degree of Integration of Climate Change into National

Planning As indicated above, the country recorded 59% achievement in respect of PPCR Core Indicator 1

for the period January – December 2017. For the calendar years 2014, 2015 and 2016, the

country recorded 25%, 32%, 42% respectively. Between Year 1 and Year 2 there was 7%

increase in performance, and between Year 2 and Year 3, there was 10% increase. The figure

below presents the data in terms of progress for the last four reporting cycles.

PPCR Core Indicator 1, 59%



Dominica: Country-Level Progress 2017 PPCR Core Indicators 1, 2, 3

PPCR Core Indicator 1



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Figure 2: Country Performance 2014 - 2017: PPCR Core Indicator 1

Sectoral contribution towards the achievement of PPCR Core Indicator 1 shows steady

improvement across sectors to integrate climate change into national planning. Analysis of

sector performance for the period under review indicates that the best performing sector is the

Physical Planning Division which recorded 74% achievement. The second best performer was

Public Works registering 70%, with Environment recording 68%, followed by the Lands &

Survey Division at 66%.

In comparison to the previous years, each of the sectors monitored have shown considerable

improvement under PPCR Core Indicator 1. Data confirms that this strengthened performance

can be attributed to the national thrust to building resilience post Hurricane Maria. Notable

activities undertaken included revision of building codes, increased surveillance of building and

recovery efforts and community engagement on resilient building. Figure 3 below shows the

contribution by sector under Core Indicator 1:

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40%

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Year 1 - 2014 Year 2 - 2015 Year 3 - 2016 Year 4 - 2017

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Figure 3: PPCR Core Indicator 1 - Performance by Sector, 2017

Planning, 74%

Water, 54%

Forestry, 58%

Agriculture, 58%

Fisheries, 62%

Disaster Preparedness, 60%

Works, 70%

Land, 66%

Hydro-meteorology, 54%

Environment, 68%

Public Health, 50%

Tourism, 50%

Energy, 54%

Gender, 48%

PPCR Core Indicator 1: Degree of Integration of Climate Change into National Planning

Performance by Sector for 2017

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Figure 4: Sectoral Contribution - PPCR Core Indicator 1, 2014 - 2017

Key Summary Points:

Gender Mainstreaming – At the national level, the country adopted the National Policy

on Gender Equality & Equity in 2006; which was later revised and updated in 2014 and a

revision is planned for 2018. The revision of the National Gender Policy is funded by the

Caribbean Development Bank through the Basic Needs Trust Fund (BNTF) project. The

main objectives of the National Policy on Gender Equality & Equity are:

i. Improve the quality of life at all levels of society;

ii. Improve relations between the sexes;

iii. Seek to change existing disadvantaged situation/status of women in

relation to men and that of men in relation to women;

iv. Facilitate social and domestic peace and reduce the levels of violence in

the society;

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PPCR Core Indicator 1 - Degree of Integration of Climate Change into National Planning

Score Distribution by Sector 2014 - 2017

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v. Support efforts to improve gender awareness among all stakeholders;

vi. Strengthen capacity/collaboration and coordinated effort among agencies

for effect change guarantee gender equality in development and plans and

programme.

The Bureau of Gender Affairs is provided an annual budget from the National Budget to

implement gender-related activities. For the 2017/18 financial year US$688,193 was

approved for Ministry of Social Services, Family and Gender Affairs.

Lessons Learned:

o Key Successes:

i. Developed an appreciation among key stakeholders for the monitoring and

reporting process.

ii. Renewed interest to incorporate lessons learned in the reconstruction and

rebuilding process post Hurricane Maria.

o Key Challenges & Opportunities for Advancement:

i. Formally establishing focal points for resilience monitoring and

evaluation.

ii. Accessing data for certain sectors; information not publicly available in

some instances.

iii. The scheduled revision of the National Policy on Gender Equality and

Equity provides an opportunity to mainstream gender priorities as part the

national resilience-building efforts especially since disasters affect men

and women differently.

o Sharing Experiences:

i. To successfully integrate climate change into national and sectoral

planning, it is necessary to get buy-in and ownership from the Political

Directorate and Policy-makers. Post Hurricane Maria, political will is

evident, and the Ministry of Planning & Economic Development is

spearheading efforts for the development of a National Resilient

Development Strategy and its implementation.

The completed scorecard for PPCR Core Indicator 1 (below), details the 2016 and 2017 scores

with relevant reasons for the changes (increase or decrease) in scores.

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PPCR Scorecard 1

Date of Report:

May 30, 2018

PPCR Core Indicator 1: Degree of integration of climate change into national planning

Data Collection Method: Data scored at the country level

DOMINICA PPCR Investment Plan

Reporting Period: From: January 1, 2017 To: December 31, 2017

Complete below the sectors identified as a

priority in the PPCR investment plan. Insert other priority sectors or

ministries below(optional)

Is there an approved climate change plan for the nation/

sector?

Have climate resilience strategies been embedded in

the central government's/ sector's principal planning

documents?

Has responsibility been assigned to institutions or

persons to integrate climate resilience planning?

Have specific measures to address climate resilience

been identified and prioritized? e.g. investments

and programs

Do all planning processes routinely screen for climate

risks?

a

b c d e f

Score- 2016 reporting

period (last year)

Score-2017 reporting

period (new)


period (last year)


period (new)


period (last year)

Score-2017

reporting period (new)


period (last year)

Score-2017



period (last year)

Score-2017 reporting period

(new)

Planning (Physical Planning Unit)

7 8 7 8 3 6 7 8 5 7

Revised building codes developed and awaiting Cabinet's approval. National Land Use Policy only captures a part of the broader scope for planning. There is need develop a comprehensive plan for Physical Planning Division. Through the Bureau of Standards, Planning Division is requesting certificate of origin for building materials which resulted in increased monitoring of building material as referenced in the revised Building Codes. It is recommended that the Planning Division compile a comprehensive strategy and/or plan to guide the mission of the Department.

There have been increased awareness and actions in integrating climate resilience into activities, with particular focus on physical planning activities to increase resilience in the housing sector. It is recommended that a sector plan or strategy for the Physical Planning Unit be developed.

Considerable improvements have been made particularly in the case of cadastral surveys. Responsibility have been assigned to facilitate improvements in GIS mapping and participating in the development of national soils survey and mapping as well as LiDAR bathymetry and topography surveys of the island.

Prioritized investments will be strict monitoring of construction activities to enforce adherence to the approved building codes.

Screening occurs during importation of building materials; approval of building plans and monitoring of construction particularly post Hurricane Maria.

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Water (DOWASCO) 2 2 2 2 9 9 8 8 6 6

Progress on CVA was halted due to the passage of Hurricane Maria; TORs finalized. Funds were made available from UK DFID to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for DOWASCO. A technical advisor will be recruited to develop TOR for the Strategic Plan.

Passage of Hurricane Maria negatively impacted progress and paused the broadening of the scope of resilience from planning/strategic perspective.

A few key personnel have been assigned to integrating climate resilience in the sector.

Strategic Development Plan which focuses primarily on climate resilience identified as a critical step going forward; funding for this project have been confirmed. Additionally, new projects for proposed funding under the Green Climate Fund identified.

No further advancement made on Water Safety Plan since passage of Hurricane Maria. Climate risk screening will be identified in the long-term; restoration process post Hurricane Maria.

Forestry (Forestry Division) 2 3 2 3 8 8 8 9 5 6

Draft Forestry Plan developed; incorporated some of the vulnerabilities exposed by the Hurricane to the forests and related resources into the draft plan. In addition, Dominica's approved Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2000) states that biodiversity loss will continue to threaten the stability of the ecosystem services on which humans depend; and that these effects are magnified by natural disasters.

Climate resilience strategies are expressly embedded into the revised action plan post Hurricane Maria.


New investments identified for funding under the World Bank; Forest Inventory & Mapping scheduled for next year (2018).

Yes, climate risks screening has been imbedded into the monitoring system for the sector.

Agriculture (Division of Agriculture) 4 4 4 4 6 6 8 9 6 6

Draft Agriculture Policy developed and is pending approval from Cabinet. However, post Hurricane Maria, a further revision of the Policy is necessary to expressly incorporate climate resilience.

Subtly embedded into draft policy but there is need for further elaboration code of practices and standards that is required. It is recommended that a revision of the draft strategy is conducted to mirror the National Resilient Development Strategy.

There is no single person assigned to integrate climate resilience planning however, a number of projects guided by the sector's work program thrusts climate resilience into planning.

Agricultural Emergency Grant identified and approved as direct support to farmers post Hurricane Maria. A medium-term to long-term investment identified to rebuild the sector post Hurricane Maria under the World Bank. Other regional and international organizations provided support to various programs within the sector.


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Coastal Zones/Fisheries 3 4 3 4 7 7 9 9 5 6

As reported last year, Fisheries & Aquaculture Policy developed in October 2012; a 25 year plan up to 2037. A review of this policy is necessary to embed climate resilience into the sector.

The Fisheries & Aquaculture Policy 2012-2037 needs revision to include climate resilience strategies. Information for the policy review can be sourced from the PDNA.

Due to staff constraints, no person has been assigned specific responsibility; however the sector is working towards increasing resiliency to reduce vulnerability.

During the reporting period, the Government provided financial support to fisher folks who suffered damages and loss to facilitate procurement of equipment and provide temporary support for livelihoods.


Disaster Preparedness (Office of Disaster Management Unit)

3 4 4 5 6 6 8 8 7 7

Country Work Programme was extended to 2018. Strategic Plan is under review and will be based on the National Resilient Strategy.

Yes, climate resilience strategies have been embedded into the Country Work Programme; and will be considered during the upcoming review.

No specific officer assigned. Prioritized investments were identified during the reporting period; implementation scheduled for 2018.


Works (Public Works Unit)

6 7 5 6 6 7 8 8 6 7

The Ministry of Public Works, Water Resource Management and Ports is expected to design and execute a programme of national infrastructure investments informed by environmental characteristics and circumstances that are responsive; and to develop and manage port facilities that are resistant to natural disasters in order that trade and people travel will not be severely impeded after a climatic event.

As previously reported, the Ministry of Public Works, Water Resource Management & Ports continues to employ a build back better approach to infrastructural development particularly following the passage of Hurricane Maria in September 2017. The Department continues to work with Development Partners to increase capacity in resilient designs and infrastructural development.

No specific responsibility assigned but on-the-job training and support from Development Partners continue to positively impact the work of the Department.

Prioritized investments have been identified and implementation commenced.


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Land (Land and Surveys Unit)

3 4 7 7 6 6 8 8 8 8

As previously reported, no climate change plan exists; however adaptation and mitigation measures have been identified. The Department has been undertaking discussions with the DVRP on possible climate change issues.

No formal Strategy exists; however climate resilient issues are being addressed in discussions. It is recommended that technical assistance be provided for the development of the Strategy.

Due to staff constraints, no person has been assigned specific responsibility.

Under the DVRP project, the sector is developing a national geodetic network for the country. The damages to the office building during the passages of Hurricane Maria significantly impacted progress within the Department.


Hydro-meteorology (Dominica Meteorological Service)

3 3 3 3 5 5 8 9 6 7

Draft Plan will be revised based on National Resilient Strategy.

There is a draft strategy embedding climate resilience but it is not yet finalized. No change for previous reporting period.

Due to staff constraints, no person has been assigned specific responsibility; however integration and involvement is limited.

National Hydro-meteorological Network underway; specifications were revised to increase the robustness of the network to extreme weather conditions. Implemented a vigilance system for monitoring severe weather using color codes.

Notable improvements in screening tools and analytics in the sector have been observed. Training for staff using new forecasting tools conducted.

Environment (Environmental Coordinating Unit)

8 8 9 9 6 6 4 5 6 6

The Low-Carbon Climate Resilient Strategy continues to remain at the core of environmental coordination. A review of the document is expected in 2018.

Yes, climate resilience strategies have been embedded into the strategy; however, no change during the reporting period.


Specific measures including investments and programs to address climate resilience have been identified with some level of prioritization.


Public Health (Environmental Health Department)

3 3 5 5 8 8 4 5 3 4

A draft plan on health and climate change has been developed and submitted to the Permanent Secretary for review.

No Strategy exists; however climate resilient issues are being addressed in discussions and work programmes.

Persons in the sector have been assigned to integrate climate resilience planning; improvements are noted.

Investments and programs to address climate resilience identified; implementation will commence in 2018.


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Tourism (Min. of Tourism)

6 7 5 6 2 3 2 4 3 5

Tourism Policy & Master Plan currently under review to include resilience and reduce vulnerability in the sector.

In process of reviewing the Tourism Policy and Master Plan to include climate resilient strategies; this will also include regional initiatives.

Specific responsibility not specifically assigned during the reporting period; however, this will be addressed in the 2018/19 financial year; specific component explores building resilience in the sector.

Post Hurricane Maria, rehabilitation works were identified and implemented. Green initiative identified and implementation started.


Energy (Energy Unit) 3 4 5 7 2 6 4 5 5 5

National Energy Policy and Sustainable Energy Plan are not formally approved. Current programme proposes a further review and updating of the Policy and Plan with specific focus on climate change and resilience. Government pronounced the policy on the development of a carbon-negative economy by 2020. This policy initiative will provide oversight for the construction and operation of a geothermal plant with necessary accompanying infrastructure.

In general, most energy related planning documents provide for the inclusion of climate resilience strategies and actions. This is particularly so in respect of the geothermal power plant project and adopted as a core planning requirement since the passage of Hurricane Maria on September 18, 2017.

Project design and implementation will incorporate climate resilience in the planning stage.

The Dominica Geothermal Development Company (DGDC) has been established with the full complement of staff to move ahead with the construction of the power plant. In addition, the country will undertake undergrounding of High Voltage electricity transmission/distribution lines, construction methods, and policy revision regarding application of climate resilience. Other investments identified includes creation of green spaces to include the illumination of streets with solar lights will continue and will be extended to various public spaces and facilities.

Subject to the Physical Planning requirements and to those of (external) sources of project and programme funding.

Gender (Bureau of Gender Affairs) 7 8 5 6 2 2 4 4 4 4

The National Gender Policy and Action Plan is being reviewed and will detail climate change actions; this plan will have a life span 2018-2028.

Climate resilient strategies will be captured in the revised Plan.

Due to limited financial resources, recruitment of assigned personnel has not been forthcoming; however, the sector continues to broaden knowledge in climate resilience.

Proposed projects developed and submitted but no resources available to implement.

There is an improved knowledge of climate risk planning within the sector.

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PPCR Core Indicator 2 - Evidence of Strengthened Government Capacity and

Coordination Mechanism to Mainstream Climate Resilience For Core Indicator 2 – Evidence of Strengthened Government Capacity and Coordination

Mechanism to Mainstream Climate Resilience – two (2) areas are being measured, the evidence

of government capacity to mainstream climate resilience as well as the effectiveness and

efficiency of the Coordination Mechanism. As a result, there are two (2) separate scoring criteria

for Core Indicator 2. The overall country performance for the calendar year 2017 under PPCR

Core Indicator 2, stood at 58%; a 13% increase from the previous reporting cycle. The diagram

below illustrates:

Figure 5: Dominica: Overall Performance - PPCR Core Indicator 2 (2014-2017)

The strengthened performance by the Commonwealth of Dominica as compared to the previous

year (2016) is indicative of Government’s commitment to improving institutional capacity within

all public sector agencies to mainstream climate resilience. Evidence of this outcome can be

seen in the Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) prepared in November 2017 which outlines

sectoral approaches to building back better post Hurricane Maria. Additionally, the policy

statements from the highest political levels committing the country to climate resilience efforts

have been made at global institutions to include the United Nations.

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Further analysis of the data by sectoral contribution shows strong, steady performance by all

sectors. Sectors worthy of note are environment, planning, water, land and disaster preparedness

respectively. Activities which can be credited for the increased performance in 2017 includes

implementation of resilience-building projects, climate-risk screening, development of

community vulnerability maps, publication of revised building codes, capacity building sessions

with local contractors on proper building practices and general awareness across public and

private spheres. Figure 6 below presents the 2017 performance by sector:

Figure 6: PPCR Core Indicator 2 - Performance by Sector

In terms of the functionality, effectiveness and efficiency of the Coordination Mechanism which

is the Environmental Coordinating Unit (ECU), the country recorded 50% achievement rate in

2016. This figure did not change between the reporting periods 2015 and 2016, compared to

2014 where the country recorded 48%; resulting in a 4.1% increase from 2014/15.

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Figure 7: PPCR Core Indicator 2, Progress for Outcome 1 - Evidence of Strengthened Government Capacity to Mainstream Climate Resilience (2014 - 2017)

With regards to progress made during the 2017 reporting period under part two (2) of PPCR

Core Indicator 2 which measures evidence of strengthened government capacity to mainstream

climate resilience; the country measured 66% in the reporting year as compared to 54% in 2016.

In 2015, the country’s achievement for PPCR stood at 33%; realizing a 21% increase in

performance between the years; for year 1 (2014), the country recorded 28%. This strong

performance for the country reflects sturdy political will from the highest levels of government

on strengthening institutional capacity in climate resilience and creating the pathway towards

achievement.

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Figure 8: PPCR Core Indicator 2, Progress for Outcome 2 - Functionality, Effectiveness & Efficiency of the Coordination Mechanism, 2014-2017

With the national thrust towards becoming a climate resilient country, it is imperative that the

Coordination Mechanism be strengthened to more efficiently coordinate matters of climate

change and climate resilience in Dominica. The Government of the Commonwealth of

Dominica has taken steps to facilitate greater coordination of climate change activities by

establishing an Inter-ministerial Climate Change Coordinating Committee in early 2017. The

Committee is chaired by the Chief Development Planner in the Ministry of Planning, Economic

Development and Investment with representatives from the Office of the Prime Minister,

Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Inter-American Institute for

Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA), Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project, Environmental

Coordinating Unit, Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Health & Environment.

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Key Summary Points:

Gender Considerations and the Coordination Mechanism:

The Environmental Coordinating Unit (ECU) which has been mandated as the

Coordination Mechanism has four (4) full-time staff members - 1 male, 3 females. The

ECU also comprise of Project staff totaling five (5) persons; all females; bringing total

number of staff to nine (9) members.

Lessons Learned:

Key Successes (When Strengthening the Coordination Mechanism):

i. Created an avenue and platform for discussing climate resilience issues across sectors

which identified gaps in the monitoring and reporting system and tangible solutions for

the way forward were implemented e.g. National Monitoring & Evaluation Assessment

within the Public Service. Phase two (2), training in strengthening Government capacity

will be completed in the 2017/18 financial year.

Key Challenges & Opportunities for Improvement:

i. Access to information and active participation by and from the Coordination Mechanism.

ii. Adequate institutional capacity to coordinate all climate change and climate resilience

activities in the public sector.

iii. Identification of gaps has provided an opportunity to develop sector-specific

interventions.

Sharing Experiences:

i. The destruction caused by Hurricane Maria to Dominica presented the country with the

stark reality that climate change has arrived at our doorsteps. Having captured the

attention and scrutiny of the global community, the demand to succeed will be unending;

therefore, the Government will continue to steer policies aimed at achieving our goal to

become the first climate resilient country.

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PPCR Scorecard 2 Date of Report:

May 30, 2018

PPCR Core Indicator 2: Evidence of strengthened government capacity and coordination mechanism to mainstream climate resilience

Data Collection Method: Data scored at the country level

DOMINICA PPCR Investment Plan

Reporting Period: From:

January 1, 2017 To: December 31, 2017 Government Capacity

Complete below the sectors identified as a priority in the PPCR

investment plan. Insert other priority sectors or ministries below

(optional)

Are information, studies and assessments addressing climate change, variability and resilience

available?

Is the necessary climate change expertise available?

Do national/sector incentives and legislative policies expressly address

climate change and resilience?

Does the government/sector participate in the coordination

mechanism?

a b c d e

Score- 2016 reporting period

(last year)


period (new)


period (last year)

Score-2017



period (last year)


period (new)


period (last year)


period (new)

Planning (Physical Planning Unit) 7 8 5 7 4 6 6 7

Following the passage of Hurricane Maria in September 2017, the Physical Planning Unit revised the National Building Codes and is in the process of preparing a 'guide to Dominica's Housing Standards'. The review and enforcement of the national building codes directly addressed assessments in terms of climate variability and resilience of the housing/building sector.

Climate change expertise in the context of planning is available. For the reporting period, on-the-job capacity building activities intensified following the passage of Hurricane Maria in September 2017 with technical staff to the Physical Planning Unit. Focus was placed on risk-based approach and a planned modification of the National Land Use Policy is on the horizon.

Yes; the Government provided duty-free concessions following the passage of Hurricane Maria on building materials based on approved specifications from the Physical Planning Division. There is also the process of certification of imported building materials to ensure that they meet approved standards.

The Physical Planning Unit actively participates in the Coordination Mechanism as necessary.

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Water (DOWASCO) 6 8 8 8 5 6 5 6

An assessment conducted by the World Bank following the passage of Hurricane Maria in September 2017, it was reported that thirty-seven (37) water supply areas suffered damages due to strong winds, flooding, landslides, fallen trees and power outage; four (4) major system rehabilitation, twelve (12) medium system rehabilitation and twenty-one (21) minor system rehabilitation. The Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) also provided guidance for recovery recommendations, timeline and costs.

Climate change expertise on improving the resiliency of the water sector is available but limited. There is need for additional capacity building in building a more resilient water system for Dominica particularly due to unique vulnerabilities to natural disasters.

Post Hurricane Maria, legislative policies will include projects that address water loss and storage in addition to increasing the number of persons with a pipe borne water supply and addressing the damaged infrastructure. There is need to work within communities by building capacity in reconstruction activities and provide greater incentives for community participation and involvement.

DOWASCO has been an integral partner in the Coordination Mechanism from its inception in September 2014.

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Forestry (Forestry Division) 3 5 3 5 1 3 6 7

The passage of Hurricane Maria adversely impacted Dominica's Forest. The PDNA assessed total damages amounting to EC$80.24 million/ US$29.72 million; the total recovery need is estimated at EC$40.15 million/ US$14.87 million. To this end, the Forestry, Wildlife and Parks Division developed an action plan focused on recovery with focus on waste and forest management; based on initial findings post Hurricane Maria. Short-term needs identified includes salvaging of economical timber species, rehabilitation of forest nurseries and forest stations, harvesting of compostable material from forest (chipping/mulching), and procurement of tools and equipment.

Technical capacity on climate change exists within the sector; however, there is need for further training post Hurricane Maria. The PDNA recommended assistance with the preparation of guidelines for future events, particularly for environmental management; since there are implications for watersheds.

The national REDD + strategy for Dominica (June 2017) establishes the necessary steps that the country must take in the coming years mainly for the Low Carbon Climate Resilient Development Strategy 2012-2020 to be successful from the perspective of mitigating and adapting to climate change. It was designed and prepared fully in line with national priorities and current vision towards a low carbon development as indicated in the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as per the Paris Agreement.

The sector actively participates in the Coordination Mechanism.

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Agriculture (Division of Agriculture) 4 6 3 4 1 3 5 6

The vulnerability of the sector from natural disasters was made evident following the passage of Hurricane Maria. An assessment of the sector revealed total damages amounting to EC$149.2 million/US$55.27 million and losses amounting to EC$335.8 million/ US$124.37 million; bringing a total cost for the sector's recovery to an estimated EC$239 million/ US$88.5 million.

Climate change/variability expertise is available but limited. Post Hurricane Maria, regional and international organizations have provided technical support in recovery. There is a need to undertake continuous training in climate risk screening and resilience within the sector.

The draft National Agricultural Policy addresses climate change; however, a new agricultural agenda with new mandates and strategies incorporating climate change and resilience demands the formulation of a national agricultural development strategy. Based on ongoing works and plan for the sector at a national level, a review of the agricultural policy is carded for 2018. Due to the economic impact of the disaster, national policy direction towards increasing resiliency in the sector has been taken. The Government provided financial support to farmers following the passage of Hurricane Maria to reinvest and build back farms for purposes of food security and sustainable livelihoods.


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Coastal Zones/Fisheries 4 7 3 4 1 3 6 7

An assessment of the fisheries sector was completed following the passage of Hurricane Maria

in September 2017. The findings revealed total damages of

EC$6.52 million/ US$2.41 million and losses of EC$1.35 million/

US$0.5 million; totalling EC$6.87million/ US$2.54 million

in recovery needs.

Climate change expertise is available but limited. Additional training is

required within the sector going forward.

Following the passage of Hurricane Maria, the

Government provided financial support to sector in an effort to incentivize

fisher folks to recover quickly.

The sector actively participates in the Coordination

Mechanism.

Disaster Preparedness (Office of Disaster Management Unit)

6 7 5 6 4 6 7 8

Disaster Management is at the forefront of national planning with focus on preparedness and response. An assessment of the disaster committees and gaps identified post Hurricane Maria was completed and recommendations are being implemented.

Climate change/resilience expertise is available but limited. Additional staffing is required as well as technical support.

During the reporting period, major focus on resilient shelter construction and management. Through development partners such as the EU and CDEMA, capacity building and prioritized investments are expected. The ODM will also focus on strengthening capacity of the National Emergency Planning Organization (NEPO) sub-committees.


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Works (Public Works Unit) 4 6 4 5 1 3 7 7

A detailed assessment of the infrastructure sectors was completed as part of the PDNA following the passage of Hurricane Maria. In summary, damages in the transport sector amounted to EC$492 million/US$182 million, losses totalled EC$142 million/ US$52.6 million; with total recovery costs of EC$815 million/ US$302 million. Additionally, total damages and loss to the air and sea ports amounted to EC$61.2 million/ US$22.7 million.


At the end of the reporting period, significant steps have been made to increase sector incentives and legislative policies. Technical assistance to identify incentives will be required.


Land (Land and Surveys Unit) 7 8 8 8 6 6 6 7

Following the passage of Hurricane Maria in September 2017, it was recommended that the approved National Land Use Plan be revised. This revision has become necessary due to the high vulnerability of some communities to climate change impacts particularly flooding and land slippage.


No additional sector incentives or legislative policies addressing climate change reported for the calendar year.


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Hydro-meteorology (Dominica Meteorological Service)

6 7 5 6 1 2 5 6

Two (2) assessments identifying locations for weather stations to support the development of the Hydro-meteorological Network completed. The second assessment was required post Hurricane Maria since the landscape had changed considerably and the robustness of the equipment was also re-visited.

Climate change/resilience expertise is available but limited. Additional staffing is required to maintain the National Hydro-meteorological Network once erected. Additional technical support will also be required for training to maintain the network.

No significant additional sector incentives or legislative policies addressing climate change reported for the calendar year.


Environment (Environmental Coordinating Unit)

8 9 7 7 7 7 6 7

The PDNA estimated 80 -90% percent of trees defoliated and 15 -25% percent of trees fallen with corresponding losses in non-timber forest products such as medicinal plants and beehives. The assessment concluded that the environmental damage will have a high impact on other sectors such tourism and agriculture.




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Public Health (Environmental Health Department)

4 6 5 6 1 2 6 7

In April – July 2017, The Ministry in collaboration with the Caribbean Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH) and the SUNY University in New York developed a modelling framework to provide spatial-temporal probabilistic forecasts for Aides Aegyptus proliferation. This statistical model will describe, simulate and predict special patterns of A. Aegyptus populations associated with climate variability patterns for up to three months with a zero month lead time. The probabilistic maps generated as a result will be used for vector surveillance and guide vector reduction activities.




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Tourism (Min. of Tourism) 5 6 1 2 3 4 6 7

The November 2017 PDNA reported tourism damages amounting to EC$54 million/US$20.1 million and losses in the amount of EC$191 million/ US$70.9 million bringing a total sector recovery costs estimated at EC$70.72 million/ US$26.19 million. Based on this assessment, activities for disaster risk reduction and increasing resilience in the sector will be prioritized during the review of the National Tourism Master Plan.


Identification of sector incentives and legislative policies will be completed during the review of the Tourism Master Plan.


Energy (Energy Unit) 8 8 4 5 2 3 6 7

All current documentation for the geothermal power plant project including studies, designs, and plans include provision for climate resilience e.g. environmental and social impact assessment within the project area (Roseau Valley).

Although limited knowledge of staff exists, support from technical assistance experts is available and utilized.

No change to documentation. However, the geothermal resources Development Act of 2016 provides for the opportunity to incorporate such policy for climate resilience in the formulation of required regulations.

Development an implementation programme includes stakeholder consultation and involvement which is premised on participation in the Coordination Mechanism.

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Gender (Bureau of Gender Affairs) 3 4 2 3 1 2 4 5

The PDNA estimated recovery needs amounting to EC$2.12 million to support a strategy which includes a multi-sectoral gender responsive approach to directly address more urgent needs while establishing more resilient services, including strengthening the Bureau of Gender Affairs to support implementation to the recovery programme.




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Coordination Mechanism Name the

coordination mechanism

below

Is the coordination mechanism functional

e.g., established, effective and efficient?

Does it coordinate climate resilience interventions other than those funded by PPCR?

Is there a broad set of non-governmental stakeholders

involved?

Is the relevant climate resilience information in the public domain?

Are females and males participating

equally?

Score reported in 2016 (last

year)

Score in 2017 (new)


year)

Score in 2017 (new)


year)

Score in 2017 (new)


year)

Score in 2017 (new)

Score reported in 2016

(last year)

Score in 2017 (new)

Environmental Coordinating Unit

5 6 4 6 4 5 5 6 9 10

The Coordination Mechanism is established, functional and somewhat effective.

The Coordination Mechanism continues to coordinate climate resilience interventions other than those funded by the PPCR. The Unit prepares concept notes and proposal to various funding agencies as well as monitors implementation of approved projects. The Unit is also responsible for monitoring Multi-Lateral Environmental Agreements signed by the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica.

Approximately 30% of NGOs participate.

Between 31% - 50% of targeted websites contain information on climate change e.g. www.eco.gov.dm; www.dvrp.gov.dm.

Equal participation of males and females.

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PPCR Core Indicator 3 – Quality of and Extent to which Climate Responsive

Instruments/Investment Models are developed and tested

PPCR Core Indicator 3 was recently revised by Climate Investment Fund (CIF) and is now

presented as an optional indictor for countries. Essentially, it is no longer mandatory for

countries to report on progress made under this indicator effective 2017 (reporting year). In

summary, this indicator primarily measures country’s performance on the implementation of

identified climate-responsive instruments and models.

For the 2017 reporting period, the Commonwealth of Dominica registered 71% as compared to

61% in the previous year. The reasons for the increase in performance are the realization of

implementation advances under the DVRP. The years 1 – 3 were primarily focused on the

establishment and staffing of the Project Coordination Unit and preparatory activities related to

procurement activities under the World Bank’s guidelines. Since most of these procurement

processes related to consultancies, goods and works have reached a state of contract award,

actual implementation has advanced.

In summary, ten (1) investment models were measured for the 2017 reporting cycle and scored

using the approved scoring criteria as presented below. Figures 9, 10 & 11 below illustrates:

PPCR Core Indicator 3: Quality of and Extent to which climate responsive instruments/investment models are developed and tested

Climate Responsive Models: Progress (as at December 2017)

Construction of eight (8) Water Storage Tanks 78%

Hydrometeorology Assessment 100%

Road Works Eastern Island - Immediate Works 78%

Roads Works Eastern Island - Long-Term Works 65%

LiDAR/National Geodetic Network 75%

National Geospatial Network 70%

Forest Inventory & Mapping 53%

Rehabilitation of Forestry Nurseries 65%

National Hydrometeorology Network 65%

National Soil Survey & Mapping 63% Figure 9: DVRP Investment Models, 2017

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Figure 10: Country Performance - PPCR Core Indicator 3 (2014 - 2017)

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Figure 11: Distribution of Performance by Project Output (2017)

Construction of eight (8) Water Storage

Tanks, 78%

Hydrometeorology Assessment, 100%

Road Works Eastern Island - Immediate

Works, 78%

Roads Works Eastern Island -

Long-Term Works, 65%

LiDAR/National Geodetic Network,

75%

National Geospatial Network, 70%

Forest Inventory & Mapping, 53%

Rehabilitation of Forestry Nurseries,

65%

National Hydrometeorology

Network, 65%

National Soil Survey &

Mapping, 63%

PPCR Core Indicator 3: Quality of and Extent to Which Climate Responsive Instruments/Investments models

are Developed and Tested 2017

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Key Summary Points:

Lessons Learned:

Key Successes (When Developing and Testing Instruments/Investment Models):

i. During implementation of the investment models, additional opportunities not

previously considered during the development stage was realized; for instance, the

establishment of Technical Working Groups for each sub-activity has afforded

practical training and capacity development which will be ensure maintenance of the

investment post-DVRP.

ii. In testing the investment models creates additional opportunities which probably were

not considered during development stage. E.g. the many spin-offs anticipated from

the National Hydrometeorology Network.

iii. Disbursement of computer hardware and software facilitated key data collection

activities needed to support other project activities.

Key Challenges & Opportunities for Improvement:

i. Getting buy-in during the preparatory phase since the procurement framework of the

World Bank is different from that of the established Government system.

ii. In respect of infrastructural works, only a small number of local firms can participate

in the process due to the procurement requirements; however, there is opportunity to

build capacity among local firms in the area of bid preparation.

iii. Adequate institutional support for project partners; training and capacity building

maybe required for partners.

iv. One of the key challenges has been the unanticipated amount of time which is

dedicated to preparatory activities such as procurement of Consultants, Goods etc.

v. In terms of infrastructural works, one major challenge has been the financial

requirements for small firms in keeping with the World Bank's Procedures; there

seem to be a disconnect between the economic reality of small island states and

donors procedures.

vi.

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PPCR Scorecard 3

Date of Report: June 30, 2018

PPCR Core Indicator 3: Quality of and extent to which climate responsive instruments/investment models are developed and tested

Data Collection Method: Scored at the project-level and compiled at the PPCR Investment plan level

PPCR Investment Plan

Dominica

Country Aggregate Report


Project Title

Climate responsive instrument/ investment models identified:

Has the instrument/ investment model been developed and tested?

Has the instrument/ investment model been

implemented to the scale proposed?

Has the instrument/ investment model

appropriately incorporated the needs of both females and males

into its design and implementation?

Has the instrument/ investment model incorporated the

needs of vulnerable populations into its

design and implementation?

a # b c d e f

Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP)

1 Increased water storage capacity in project areas 8 7 8 8

Bidding process completed in December 2016 and contract awarded for construction of 8 water storage tanks along the West Coast; works commenced in March 2017 but was halted following the passage of Hurricane Maria in September 2018. Overall, completion of 50% as at 31 December 2017.

Implementation between 51 - 75% of proposed scale. Due to post Hurricane Maria challenges, investment model will be implemented on an increased scale than what was proposed in strengthen the resiliency of the investment.

Approximately equal number of males and females needs incorporated into the project.

Over 70% of the needs of vulnerable

populations incorporated into the

project design and implementation. The

project location selection was a direct

result of the vulnerabilities

identified.

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2 Hydrometeorology Assessment 10

10 10 10

Hydromet assessment completed; April 2015.

Hydromet assessment completed; April 2015.

Full and equal participation of males and females.

100% of investments incorporated needs of vulnerable populations.

3

Rehabilitation of Rural Roads - Road Works Eastern Island (Immediate Works)

7 6 9 9

Designs for the Immediate Works along the identified route (East Coast) completed, following contract award for Design and Supervision of Immediate Works. Contracts awarded to successful bidders; works were scheduled to commence week of 18 September 2017, however, due to the passage of Hurricane Maria, civil works commenced in December 2017.

Implementation between 51 - 75% of proposed scale. Due to post Hurricane Maria challenges, investment model will be implemented on an increased scale than what was proposed in strengthen the resiliency of the investment.

Approximately equal number of males and females participate.

Over 70% of the needs of vulnerable populations incorporated into the project design and implementation. The project location selection was a direct result of the vulnerabilities identified. Additionally, an Indigenous Peoples Plan was developed to ensure that the rights of Indigenous Persons are taken into consideration during project implementation. A review of the IPP is scheduled for 2018.

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4 Rehabilitation of Rural Roads - Road Works Eastern Island (Long-term Works)

6 4 8 8

Contract awarded during the last quarter of 2017 for Pre-engineering and Design Services; however, due to the passage of Hurricane Maria, contract negotiations and signature was completed in February 2018. Final Designs will be available by last quarter of 2018.

Investment implemented between 26 - 50% of proposed scale.


Over 70% of the needs of vulnerable populations incorporated into the project design and implementation. The project location selection was a direct result of the vulnerabilities identified. Additionally, an Indigenous Peoples Plan was developed to ensure that the rights of Indigenous Persons are taken into consideration during project implementation.

5

Development of topographic data (control network) and high resolution maps (LiDAR)

8 6 8 8

LiDAR bathymetric survey completed in June 2017; topographic survey to commence in 2018 based on weather conditions. Tide gauge installation completed in May 2017 but the tide gauges were damaged during the passage of Hurricane Maria; replacement of the tide

Approximately 50% of activities related to LiDAR completed.


Over 70% of the needs of vulnerable populations incorporated into the project design and implementation. The project location selection was a direct result of the vulnerabilities identified.

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gauges are expected by the first half of 2018.

6

Open-source (spatial data) platform development 7 5 8 8

Delays experienced with this activity due to damages suffered by the telecommunications sector during the passage of Hurricane Maria. Terms of Reference have been developed to advance activities under this sub-project.

Approximately 26 - 50% of activities related to the development of the spatial data platform completed.



7 Forest Inventory 2 3 8 8

Terms of Reference for undertaking Forest Inventory drafted and submitted to key stakeholders for comments. Further activities delayed following passage of Hurricane Maria. LiDAR topographic (Orthophoto) data required for advancement.

Terms of Reference revised following the passage of Hurricane Maria in September 2017.



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8

Rehabilitation of Forestry Nurseries - Expanding forest nurseries through plant production: forest species, agriculture, horticulture (fruits, etc.)

5 3 8 8

Final designs received during; modification of design expected. Review and prioritization of the detailed designs are ongoing.

The investment has surpassed the original scope of works; this is due to the dilapidated state of the existing structures originally identified.



9

Installation/development of National Hydrometeorology Network

4 2 8 8

In December 2016, the PCU contracted a Hydromet Consultant for the Design and Development of Technical Specifications for the Hydromet Network.

Based on the Consultant's inaugural mission, the scope of the project in terms of the number of weather stations will increase due to various factors in the network design and topography.



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10

National Soil Survey & Mapping 2 2 8 8

Briefly comment on each score The PCU commenced procurement activities towards the development of the soils survey. Draft ToRs have been developed and portable soil test kits being procured.

The PCU anticipates that a Consultant will be contracted in 2017 to undertake the National Soils Survey. This activity will complement existing related works being conducted by the Government of Dominica.



11

Development of District Climate Adaptation Plans

2 2 8 8

Briefly comment on each score The Terms of Reference have been developed.

The PCU will proceed with this activity once LiDAR sub-project has been completed.



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PPCR Table 4

Date of Report: June 30, 2018

PPCR Core Indicator 4: Extent to which vulnerable households, communities, businesses and public sector services use improved PPCR supported tools, instruments, strategies, activities to respond to Climate Variability and Climate Change

Data Collection Method: Data collected for each project and compiled at the PPCR investment plan level



A- Tools/instruments developed for the Households

# Name of the tool/invest model

Project Number of Households

Please describe how the tools, instruments, strategies, and activities developed by the project have help households increase their adaptive or resilience capacity.

Title Actual results (Cumulative since project started)

Expected Results

1

Increased water storage capacity in project areas (West Coast Water Storage Tanks)

DVRP 323 2,069

Households will experience a reduction in the interruption of their water supply post disasters through increased storage capacity.

2

Rehabilitation of Rural Roads - Road Works Eastern Island (Long-term Works)

DVRP 1,527 1,995 Communities directly benefiting are Castle Bruce, Good Hope, Kalinago Territory, Atkinson, Petite Soufriere, and San Sauveur.

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B: Tools/instruments developed for the Communities


Project Number of Communities

Please describe how the tools, instruments, strategies, and activities developed by the project have help communities increase their adaptive or resilience capacity.


Expected Results

1

Increased water storage capacity in project areas (West Coast Water Storage Tanks)

DVRP 0 15 Communities will experience a reduction in the interruption of their water supply post disasters through increased storage capacity.

2

Rehabilitation of Rural Roads - Road Works Eastern Island (Long-term Works)

DVRP 7 10 Communities will benefit from safer roads, and reduced land slippage and business interruptions as a result of resilient road designs.

C: Tools/instruments developed for the Public services


Project Number of Departments

Please describe how the tools, instruments, strategies, and activities developed by the project have help Public services increase their adaptive or resilience capacity.


Expected Results

1


DVRP 2 5 LiDAR topographic and bathymetric data will provide the Public Service with high resolution maps of the island to improve planning decisions.

2

Installation/development of Hydrometeorology Network

DVRP 2 10 The Hydro-meteorological Network will provide an early warning system as well as micro-climate data for key sectors.

3

National Soils Survey & Mapping

DVRP 2 10 Soils data will provide classification of soils nationally which will aid in sectoral planning decisions.

4

Construction of Building for Dominica Meteorological Services

DVRP 2 2 The Dominica Meteorological Services will directly benefit from this venture as office space for new equipment to monitor and maintain the National Hydromet Network will be provided.

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D: Tools/instruments developed for the Businesses


Project Number of Businesses

Please describe how the tools, instruments, strategies, and activities developed by the project have help Businesses increase their adaptive or resilience capacity.


Expected Results

Please provide 1 example from the project for each of the tools/instruments identified

1


DVRP 0 4 NA

2

Installation/ development of Hydrometeorology Network

DVRP 0 4 NA

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PPCR Table 5

Date of Report:

30 June 2018

PPCR Core Indicator 5: Number of people supported by the PPCR to cope with the effects of climate change

Data Collection Method:

Data collected for each project and compiled at the PPCR Investment Plan level

DOMINICA


Reporting Period From: January 1, 2017 To: December 31, 2017

Direct beneficiaries Indirect beneficiaries Total beneficiaries

Actual results (Cumulative since project

started)

Expected Results

Actual results

(Cumulative since project

started)

Expected Results

Actual results

(Cumulative since project started)

Expected Results

Project Title a b c d e f g

Disaster Vulnerability Reduction Project (DVRP)

Number of people supported by the PPCR to cope with the effects of climate change

15,512 71,860 NA NA 15,512 71,860

Females supported by the PPCR to cope with the effects of climate change 7,756 35,211 NA NA 7,756 35,211

Dominica (aggregation)

Total number of people supported by the PPCR to cope with the effects of climate change in the country

NA 71,860 NA NA NA 71,860

Total number of females supported by the PPCR to cope with the effects of climate change in the country

NA 35,211 NA NA NA 35,211

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Annex 1 – Scoring Criteria for PPCR Scorecards 1, 2, 3

Criteria for Scoring: Scorecard 1 – Degree of Integration of Climate Change into National Planning

Is there an approved climate change plan for the sector?

Have climate resilience strategies been embedded in the sector’s principal planning documents>

Has responsibility been assigned to institutions or persons to integrate climate resilience planning?

Have specific measures to address climate resilience been identified and prioritized? E.g. investments and programs

Do all planning processes routinely screen for climate risks?

0 No, does not exist No climate resilience strategies available No, no institution/persons has been assigned responsibility

No specific measures (investment and programs) to address climate resilience have been identified and prioritized

Little or no routine screening of climate risks at sector planning level

1 There is no plan but discussions are being held around climate change issues. No adaption or

mitigation work yet

There is no strategy yet, but climate change issues are being addressed in discussions

No, but discussions to engage personnel are being held.

Some specific measures e.g. investments and programs, to address climate resilience have been identified

2 There is no strategy yet, but climate change issues are being addressed in plans/policies

Improved mindsets and knowledge of climate risks in the sector level/an increasing number of sectors

3 Draft plan exists, and is given to PS for review at this stage

There is a draft strategy embedding climate resilience but it isn´t finalized yet

Yes, there is persons/institutions assigned but integration and involvement is limited still.

Some specific measures e.g. investments and programs, to address climate resilience have been identified with some level of prioritization

4 The plan is finished and left to Cabinet/Ministry for approval

There is a strategy embedding climate resilience but not yet approved

Some specific measures, e.g. investments and programs, to address climate resilience have been identified with high level of prioritization

5 There is an approved plan, but not implemented into sectoral activities yet

Climate resilience have been integrated into a strategy, it is approved by Cabinet but not yet implemented due to resources not identified

Specific measures e.g. investments and programs, to address climate resilience have been identified with a high level of prioritization

Use of analytics and screening tools in the sector level/ in some sectors

6 A plan is approved but does not have resources (not fully implemented)

Climate resilience has been integrated into a strategy, it is approved by Cabinet but not yet implemented due to lack of resources

Yes, there are persons/institutions assigned and integration and involvement in climate resilience planning is improving

7 There is a plan that is be implemented but is lacking resources

There is a strategy, resources have been identified, implementation is limited due to limited capacity. Still lacking resources

Specific measures e.g. investments and programs, to address climate resilience have been identified and somewhat implemented

Broad use of evidence based planning processes in the sector/ in an increasing number of sectors

8

Specific measures e.g. investments and programs, with funding to address climate resilience have been identified and implementation has started

9

A plan is approved but resources have not fully been identified and activities are therefore not fully implemented

There is a strategy, resources have been identified, implementation and resources are improving

Yes, persons/Institutions have been assigned and integration of climate resilience into sectoral activities is well undertaken

Specific measures, e.g. investments and programs, with funding to address climate resilience is well implemented

10 Exists and needs no significant improvement. Is well implemented with full resources

CRS are embedded in Principal planning documents, and is being implemented with full capacity and sufficient documentation; lessons learned in the implementation of climate resilience are used to improve strategies and planning documents

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Criteria for Scoring: Scorecard 2: Evidence of Strengthened Government Capacity and Coordination Mechanism to mainstream Climate

Change

Scores

Are information, studies and assessments addressing climate change, variability and resilience available?

Is the necessary climate change expertise available?

Do sector incentives and legislative policies expressly address climate change and resilience?

Does the sector participate in the Coordination Mechanism?

0 No, it doesn´t exist No climate change expertise available in the sector

National incentives and legislative policies do not address climate change and climate resilience

No government agencies participate

1

Limited information, studies, assessments for key areas are available

Limited knowledge of climate change in the sector, discussions are being held of improving capacity Very few incentives and legislative policies

expressly address climate change and climate resilience

Some relevant government agencies participate

2 Limited knowledge of climate change in the sector, but there are plans to educate certain personnel in workshops/consultations (short lessons) for example 3

Few incentives and legislative policies expressly address climate change and climate resilience

4 Limited knowledge but certain personnel is being trained through professional development courses Some national incentives and legislative

policies expressly address climate change and climate resilience

5 Research, studies and assessments are undertaken to some extent to fill the gap of information that is needed for the nation/sector. Improvement of cross-sectoral information is being undertaken.

Persons are being trained but have not being filtered into sector programs/activities and there is no set mechanism to ensure training of other officers upon their return

Most of the relevant government agencies participate 6

7 There are a one/a few officials that have a certain expertise within the field of climate change. Together they complement each other. There are plans to educate other officials in the sector

Climate change and climate resilience are incorporated into most relevant national incentives and legislative policies (including those relating to lead economic sectors)

All key government agencies participate

8 Relevant studies and assessments are being conducted and used on a regular basis to facilitate the sectors decision-making and climate resilience work

All key government sectors, private sector, civil society participate

9

Climate change and climate resilience are incorporated into all relevant national incentives and legislative policies

10

Yes, full studies, information and assessments exist and are distributed to relevant users; the studies, information and assessments are being used as base to improve disaster vulnerability reduction and adaption to climate change

Yes, the necessary climate change expertise is available in the sector and other relevant staff are being trained continuously

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Criteria for Scoring: Scorecard 2 (Part 2 – Effectiveness of the Coordination Mechanism)

Scores Is the Coordination Mechanism functional e.g. established, effective and efficient?

Does it coordinate climate resilience interventions other than those funded by PPCR?

Is there a broad set of non-governmental stakeholders involved?

Is the relevant climate resilience information in the public domain?

Are females and males participating equally?

0 No, it doesn´t exist. No, the Coordinating Mechanism does not coordinate climate resilience interventions other than those funded by the PPCR.

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) are not involved.

No relevant climate resilience information available in the public domain.

Equal participation of females and males do not exist.

1 It is established but not functional.

Yes, the Coordinating Mechanism does coordinate climate resilience interventions other than those funded by the PPCR but to a lesser extent.

10% - 30% NGOs invited to participate are involved.

10% - 30% of total number of targeted websites contains relevant climate resilience information in the public domain.

10% - 20% of total males and females targeted participate.

2 It is established and functional.

3

4 It is established, functional but not effective.

Yes, the Coordinating Mechanism does coordinate climate resilience interventions other than those funded by the PPCR but there is no monitoring system in place.




5 It is established, functional and somewhat effective.

6

7

Yes, the Coordinating Mechanism does coordinate climate resilience interventions other than those funded by the PPCR; there is a monitoring system in place but unreliable.




8

It is established, functional, effective; and somewhat efficient.

9



10 It is established, functional, effective and efficient.

Yes, the Coordinating Mechanism does coordinate climate resilience interventions other than those funded by the PPCR and has a reliable monitoring system in place.

100% of total number of targeted websites contains relevant climate resilience information in the public domain.

50% (equal) participation between females and males.

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Criteria for Scoring: Scorecard 3: Quality of and Extent to which Climate Responsive Instruments/Investments Models are developed and tested

Scores Has the instrument/investment model been developed and tested?

Has the instrument/investment model been implemented to the scale proposed?

Has the instrument/investment model appropriately incorporated the needs of both females and males into its design and implementation?

Has the instrument/investment model incorporated the needs of vulnerable populations into its design and implementation?

0

Scope of Works/Technical Specifications completed

(0-2)

Implemented 25% or less of proposed scale (0-2)

< 5% male or female beneficiaries (0)

No (0)

1

5-20% of beneficiaries were females (or males) (1-3)

1%-20% of the investments incorporated such needs

(1-3) 2

3 Designs prepared and institutional structures defined

(3-4) Implemented between 26-50% of

proposed scale (3-5)

4

21-30% of beneficiaries were females (or males) (4-6)

21-50% of the investments incorporated such needs

(4-5) 5 Instrument/model development underway

(5-6)

6

Implemented between 51-75% of proposed scale

(6-8)

51-70% of the investments incorporated such needs

(6-7) 7 Instrument/model

constructed/established and testing underway

(7-8) Approximately equal number of females and males participate

(7-10)

8

Over 70% of the investments incorporated such needs

(8-10) 9 Instrument/model testing completed

(9-10) Implemented 76-100% of proposed scale

(9-10)

10

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Annex 2 – List of Participants – First Scoring Workshop # NAME DESIGNATION DEPARTMENT

SPCR/PPCR STAKEHOLDERS

1 Mr. Bradley Guye Assistant Forest Officer

(Ag.)

Forestry, Wildlife and Parks

Division

2 Mr. Cecil Shillingford Disaster Consultant Office of Disaster Management

3 Mr. Cozier Frederick Kalinago Development

Officer

Department of Kalinago Affairs

4 Mr. Fitzroy Pascal National Disaster

Coordinator

Office of Disaster Management

5 Mrs. Janelle Garraway-

McPherson

Met Assistant/Instruments Dominica Meteorological

Services

6 Mr. Norman Norris Senior Fisheries Officer Fisheries Division

7 Mr. Kimani Lapps Technical Officer Bureau of Gender Affairs

8 Miss Shayan Jno Baptiste Data Management Officer Forestry, Wildlife and Parks

Division

9 Mr. Collin Guiste Project Coordinator Disaster Vulnerability Reduction

Project

10 Ms. Tamika Lafond Administrative Assistant Disaster Vulnerability Reduction

Project

11 Ms. Nadette Langford Monitoring & Evaluation/

Communications Specialist

Disaster Vulnerability Reduction

Project

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Annex 3 - List of Participants – Validation Consultation, 30th May 2018 # NAME DESIGNATION DEPARTMENT

SPCR/PPCR STAKEHOLDERS

1 Mr. Bradley Guye Assistant Forest Officer

(Ag.)

Forestry, Wildlife and Parks

Division

2 Mr. Kendell Barrie GIS Specialist/Drafts Man Lands and Surveys Division

3 Mr. Marshall Alexander Chief Met Officer (Ag.) Dominica Meteorological

Services

4 Mrs. Karen Bazil-

Lawrence

Hydrological Technician Dominica Meteorological

Services

5 Mrs. Janelle Garraway-

McPherson

Met Assistant/Instruments Dominica Meteorological

Services

6 Miss Lynn Delsol Web Developer Information, Communications

and Technology Unit

7 Mr. Cozier Frederick Kalinago Development

Officer

Department of Kalinago Affairs

8 Miss Cindy Robin Economist Ministry of Finance

9 Mr. Samuel Carrette Chief Development Planner Ministry of Planning, Economic

Development and Investment

10 Ms. Vanya David President Dominica National Council on

Women

11 Ms. Lolell Williams 1st Vice President Dominica National Council on

Women

12 Mr. Gomez Drigo Engineer DOWASCO

13 Mr. Ray Robinson Environmental Health

Officer

Environmental Health

Department

14 Miss Shernaie Alexander Environmental Officer Environmental Coordinating

Unit

15 Mr. Riviere Sebastien Chief Fisheries Officer Fisheries Division

16 Ms. Eva Simon Senior Administrative

Officer (Ag.)

Ministry of Education and

Human Resource Development

17 Ms. Melina Fontaine Chief Education Officer Ministry of Education and

Human Resource Development

18 Mr. Yoland Jno. Jules President Dominica Association of Local

Authorities

19 Ms. Vincienne George Technical Officer Dominica Association of Local

Authorities

20 Mr. Mitchel D. John Chairman Colihaut Village Council

21 Mr. Delroy Williams President National Association of Youth in

Agriculture

22 Dr. Al Mario Casimir Agricultural Officer I Division of Agriculture

23 Mr. Cecil Shillingford Disaster Consultant Office of Disaster Management

24 Mr. Fitzroy Pascal Disaster Coordinator Office of Disaster Management

25 Mr. Dalton Eloi Metrology Officer Dominica Bureau of Standards

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# NAME DESIGNATION DEPARTMENT

26 Ms. Rosema Riviere Representative Dublanc/Bioche Village Council

27 Ms. Nicole Humphrey Representative Cottage Village Council

28 Mr. Steve Joseph Assistant Local Government

Commissioner (Ag.)

Local Government Department

29 Ms. Lucia Edwards GIS Assistant Physical Planning Division

30 Mr. Adisa Trotter Agricultural Officer II Division of Agriculture

31 Mr. Ali Cuffy Surveyor Lands and Surveys Division

MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES

32 Mr. Ian D. Mills Camera Man CBN4

33 Mr. Ishmael Lewis Camera Man Marpin 2K4 Limited

34 Mr. Garvin Richards Reporter DBS Radio

35 Ms. Keisha Polydore Reporter Kairi FM

36 Ms. Kirshena Joseph Reporter DA Vibes/Vibes Radio

37 Mr. McPherson St. Luce Reporter Government Information Service

38 Ms. Kernitia St. Louis Reporter Government Information Service

DVRP - PROJECT COORDINATION UNIT

39 Mr. Collin Guiste Project Coordinator

40 Mrs. Andrea Marie Environmental Safeguards

Specialist

41 Miss Nadette Langford Monitoring and Evaluation/

Communications Specialist

42 Mr. Anderson Parillon Interim Financial

Management Specialist

43 Miss Tamika Lafond Administrative Assistant

Documents

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