National Project Implementation Plan - NVBDCP

procured under the project; (6) bi-annual program technical reviews led by
WHO and (6) impact evaluation studies.
(b) Oversight for decentralized activities: This oversight covers recruitment,
availability and functioning of contractual staff supported by the project and
implementation of training activities as per the agreed guidelines. This will be
done through: (1) semi-annual third party reviews covering 50% of districts
included in the first year, 20 % in year II and at least 15% of the districts
during the later three years; (2) Early implementation review of the project
after 18-24 months of effectiveness; (3) Enhanced field visits during
implementation support mission as well as undertaking thematic mini missions
and regional reviews.
(c) Implementation reviews of GAAP and Joint DIR action plan: This includes
review of the progress in project specific GAAP and DIR joint action plan
common. The activities will include: (1) A 6 monthly update on the project
specific GAAP will be prepared by the MOFHW; (2) Quarterly reports on
implementation progress of the DIR joint action plan to the World Bank
management; and (3) 100% post review of all procurements undertaken
centrally.
16.2 Stakeholder and partner participation in project implementation
oversight
A key issue in centrally sponsored projects is the lack of ownership by the
states and weak implementation at that level. While the severity of malaria and
kala-azar in the selected states generates concern among the state
governments, continued engagement and dialogue with states will be
necessary and this will be ensured throughout the project period. In addition to
the capacity building measures included in the project, the task team will
regularly visit the key states and participate in state level implementation
reviews. In addition to the national project launch workshop, state and district
launches to create awareness among the concerned officers to ensure better
understanding of the project for effective implementation, are planned as part
of the supervision strategy.
During the [project preparation technical assistance was sought from WHO,
GFATM which is also supporting the NVBDCP program. There will be active
engagement of states and other partner agencies working in the area of VBD
especially NGOs and social marketing agencies. The other national programme
has identified some large NGOs that have strong field presence in the project
states and capability to undertake stakeholder consultations as well as help the
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