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from the wells zompletad by the CGDP, and available data from
other projects in Somalia. Much of this data is naw out of
date, but because the W DC has not ye* naterialised, and because
cooperation frow the WDA regional offices was not forthcoming,
system at?.^ verification has not been possible. The database bas
been prepared for eventual handover to the WDC.
The above brief descriptions represent the accomplishments
of the Planning Unit with respect to the original objectives, as
modified in the light of the resources actually available.
During the course 02 the final year of the project extension
period, other tasks were undertaken by the Unit. These included
the estabXishment ~f a storas inventory system, preparation of a
budgetary procedures manual, technical assistance to other
sectians of the project, and tra.kning to local LBIX staff,
Stores Xnventory System. In preparation far eventual handover
to WDA, the complete project stores inventory was set up as a
computer database. A comprehensive suite of programs allows
this database to be regularly updated with issues and new
deliveries* fn retrospect, it is now clear that such a system
would have been extremely useful to the project from its
inception, to batter ;., *p track of whzt was already on order,
and facilitate tight&-c i.~v.ventory control q~d planning. The
packaged system was written using dSase I11 . The system is
transferrable to ather rninistries and agencies af the government
which are equipped with computer facilities.
A very simple vehicle and equipment inventory system has
also been set up. This will facilitate final handover to WDA,
and the planninq of future maintenznce and replacement
schedules-
Budgetary Procedures McUiUal, A manual af recommended budgetary
procedures has been produced for WDA. Rather than a
specification of the detailed procedures necessary far the
handling of czsh, this manual sets out the formats and
timetables aecessary to prepare estimates, and to account for
expendituras, throughout the agency, WDA finances are derived
from a number of sources, and programs and projects must be
accounted for in forms which cut across the administrative
structures. This manual presents a Armat of accounting and a
system of report-ing which will permit WDA to deal with this
camplexit.y.
Other Technical Systems. In response to the needs of the
hydrogeology section of the project, other computerised systems
have been developed that include the analysis of data an well
testing and water quality.
? t e s t . A spreadsheet has been set up to allow the