INITIAL DRAFT LOGICAL FRAMEWORK: GOLD PROJECT
Estimated duration- five years
Estimated funding- between US$ 10million –US$25 million
Objectives
Goal:
Expanded economic opportunity in BosniaHerzegovina
Measurable
Indicators
1. % increase of GNP
growth
2. % increase in
employment in BiH
Means of
Verification
BiH National Accounts
Important Assumptions
(Goal to Super Goal)
The KM and Euro will be stable.
Central Bank Reports
World Bank Reports
BiH demonstrates political will for EU
integration.
Corruption and bureaucracy do not further
erode the investment climate.
Purpose:
Increased level of growth-oriented economic
activity (EA) in localities
End of Project Status (EOP)
(Purpose to Goal)
1. % increase in FDI and DI
attributable to project
Firm level statistics
and data on indicators
2. number of jobs created
Reports from
There are no major regional and/or global
economic crises that would result in capital
outflows and substantial reduction in
demand for BiH products and exports.
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This document is an initial draft logical framework to facilitate discussion and assistance planning between USAID, Sida, other donors and host country
partners on local economic development assistance, this log frame will likely be modified as planning gets advanced. This log-framework is released
for informational purposes only, public posting of this document does not constitute an obligation or endorsement by USAID or Sida that any donor
funding or support will be provided in connection with the initiatives described above. Any planned undertakings of USAID and Sida pursuant to
GOLD are subject to internal approvals, the availability of funds of each respective donor and donor regulations, as well as further agreement between
USAID and Sida. This document is released for informational purposes only and no questions will be taken at this time; any information submitted in
response to this information will NOT be reviewed. Public posting of this document is not a notice of a formal solicitation or request for quotation or
proposal.
and sustained due to
project
3. % increase in EA (e.g.,
sales, exports, productivity,
profitability) local growthoriented industry)
Outputs:
1. Improved municipal management
capacity for EA
municipalities
BiH fulfills task as per SAA
Reports from
employment agencies
Progress in the Western Balkans towards
EU integration provides economic
opportunities rather than constraints to
economic growth.
(Outputs to Purpose)
1.1 amount of time and
money saved due to
improved processes.
(annualize)
1.2 Improvement in local
government services
and systems relevant
for EAs (annualize).
1.3 Increase in municipal
budgeted revenue and
related expenditures to
fund capital
Data/surveys from
firms and from local
government
Project surveys from
firms and analysis
There are no additional fiscal burdens on
SMEs (including social contributions and
any local fees and levies) that would
impede their ability to invest and hire.
Project records
Governments have the political will to
reduce red tape involved in administrative
and regulatory controls.
Project-developed
index/survey on
municipal
management capacity
Conflicting and contradictory legal
framework does not deteriorate further.
Local governments will give priority to
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This document is an initial draft logical framework to facilitate discussion and assistance planning between USAID, Sida, other donors and host country
partners on local economic development assistance, this log frame will likely be modified as planning gets advanced. This log-framework is released
for informational purposes only, public posting of this document does not constitute an obligation or endorsement by USAID or Sida that any donor
funding or support will be provided in connection with the initiatives described above. Any planned undertakings of USAID and Sida pursuant to
GOLD are subject to internal approvals, the availability of funds of each respective donor and donor regulations, as well as further agreement between
USAID and Sida. This document is released for informational purposes only and no questions will be taken at this time; any information submitted in
response to this information will NOT be reviewed. Public posting of this document is not a notice of a formal solicitation or request for quotation or
proposal.
investments.
(annualize)
2. Improved economic tools (policy,
finance, etc.) for EA
2.1 amount of financing
mobilized out of domestic
resources through project
activities (e.g., banks,
capital markets).
(annualize)
2.2 Increase in # of
specific initiatives that
support EA
3. Functioning transparent, regularized,
and sustainable approach for engaging
public and private sector actors to
spur EA
3.1 % increase in publicprivate partnerships that
improve efficiency and
reduce costs for economic
activity. (annualize)
Educational
institutions’ records
private sector-led economic development
(as opposed to giving priority to statecontrol or state-capture of resources).
BiH will retain the system of direct election
of mayors.
Bosnia will not suffer further brain drain
(affecting quality of governance and quality
and quantity of economic activity).
There are important governance issues,
such as competencies at different levels,
will be addressed through a separate and
complementary program.
Current constraints caused by labor
regulations in BiH will not worsen.
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This document is an initial draft logical framework to facilitate discussion and assistance planning between USAID, Sida, other donors and host country
partners on local economic development assistance, this log frame will likely be modified as planning gets advanced. This log-framework is released
for informational purposes only, public posting of this document does not constitute an obligation or endorsement by USAID or Sida that any donor
funding or support will be provided in connection with the initiatives described above. Any planned undertakings of USAID and Sida pursuant to
GOLD are subject to internal approvals, the availability of funds of each respective donor and donor regulations, as well as further agreement between
USAID and Sida. This document is released for informational purposes only and no questions will be taken at this time; any information submitted in
response to this information will NOT be reviewed. Public posting of this document is not a notice of a formal solicitation or request for quotation or
proposal.
3.2 number of joint publicprivate advocacy initiatives
that result in improved
legal/regulatory framework
(annualize)
4. Strengthened capacity of the private
sector
4.1 Increase in skill
levels of
employees in the
private sector.
(annualize)
4.2 % increase in the
number of local
supply chain
networks and the
economic value
they generate
(annualize)
Activities:
1. Municipal management capacity
a. Streamline complex processes
(coordinate with SIDA/IFC project,
Inputs:
Project Financial
Reports
(Activity to Output)
LG officials will use new knowledge/skills to
provide governance leadership on
economic issues.
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This document is an initial draft logical framework to facilitate discussion and assistance planning between USAID, Sida, other donors and host country
partners on local economic development assistance, this log frame will likely be modified as planning gets advanced. This log-framework is released
for informational purposes only, public posting of this document does not constitute an obligation or endorsement by USAID or Sida that any donor
funding or support will be provided in connection with the initiatives described above. Any planned undertakings of USAID and Sida pursuant to
GOLD are subject to internal approvals, the availability of funds of each respective donor and donor regulations, as well as further agreement between
USAID and Sida. This document is released for informational purposes only and no questions will be taken at this time; any information submitted in
response to this information will NOT be reviewed. Public posting of this document is not a notice of a formal solicitation or request for quotation or
proposal.
use technology, e.g. procurement,
to promote transparency).
b. Transfer knowledge and skills to
selected public sector actors on
skills/knowledge areas to play a
role in local economic
development. Illustrative
skill/knowledge areas include:
revenue, expenditure and
asset management;
land management
(mapping of municipal
properties);
public-private
partnerships, to include
development of local
economic plans;
understanding and
exploiting economic
opportunities;
technical assistance
related to legislative
capacity (technical
knowledge of specific
Access to finance will lead to new
investments/economic activity in BiH,
rather than investments in other (i.e.,
neighboring) countries.
High-level politics will have limited negative
impact on local level public-private
coordination around shared economic
targets.
The current structure, including any
constraints in the BiH’s education system’s
flexibility will not significantly impact
donors’ ability to carry out workforce
development activities.
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This document is an initial draft logical framework to facilitate discussion and assistance planning between USAID, Sida, other donors and host country
partners on local economic development assistance, this log frame will likely be modified as planning gets advanced. This log-framework is released
for informational purposes only, public posting of this document does not constitute an obligation or endorsement by USAID or Sida that any donor
funding or support will be provided in connection with the initiatives described above. Any planned undertakings of USAID and Sida pursuant to
GOLD are subject to internal approvals, the availability of funds of each respective donor and donor regulations, as well as further agreement between
USAID and Sida. This document is released for informational purposes only and no questions will be taken at this time; any information submitted in
response to this information will NOT be reviewed. Public posting of this document is not a notice of a formal solicitation or request for quotation or
proposal.
topics in drafting
appropriate legislation
and policy analysis of
legislation).
2. Economic infrastructure for EA
a. Support access to finance through
options such as issuance of
municipal bonds, DCAs, project
financing, and EU-IPA funds, and
other financing instruments
b. Improve quality infrastructure,
e.g., provide equipment, facilities,
training for standard-setting
bodies. [Note and coordinate with
EU work in this area.]
3. Support approaches to engaging
public and private sector actors to
spur EA
a. Local economic planning and
action around shared economic
objectives
b. Create a shared action plan
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This document is an initial draft logical framework to facilitate discussion and assistance planning between USAID, Sida, other donors and host country
partners on local economic development assistance, this log frame will likely be modified as planning gets advanced. This log-framework is released
for informational purposes only, public posting of this document does not constitute an obligation or endorsement by USAID or Sida that any donor
funding or support will be provided in connection with the initiatives described above. Any planned undertakings of USAID and Sida pursuant to
GOLD are subject to internal approvals, the availability of funds of each respective donor and donor regulations, as well as further agreement between
USAID and Sida. This document is released for informational purposes only and no questions will be taken at this time; any information submitted in
response to this information will NOT be reviewed. Public posting of this document is not a notice of a formal solicitation or request for quotation or
proposal.
c. Create venue for communication
and coordination
4. Capacity of private sector
a. Provide assistance for specific
needs – illustrative examples are:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Supply-chain
opportunities;
Conformity to standards;
Local technology transfer;
Marketing;
Project management;
Business development.
b. Provide assistance on workforce
development – illustrative
examples are:
(i)
Vocational training
(ii)
Internships
(iii)
Work study
(iv)
Re-training
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______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This document is an initial draft logical framework to facilitate discussion and assistance planning between USAID, Sida, other donors and host country
partners on local economic development assistance, this log frame will likely be modified as planning gets advanced. This log-framework is released
for informational purposes only, public posting of this document does not constitute an obligation or endorsement by USAID or Sida that any donor
funding or support will be provided in connection with the initiatives described above. Any planned undertakings of USAID and Sida pursuant to
GOLD are subject to internal approvals, the availability of funds of each respective donor and donor regulations, as well as further agreement between
USAID and Sida. This document is released for informational purposes only and no questions will be taken at this time; any information submitted in
response to this information will NOT be reviewed. Public posting of this document is not a notice of a formal solicitation or request for quotation or
proposal.