The general objective of the project is to develop the capacity to formulate public policies for urban, social and economic development at the level of the municipality of Bârlad, through the implementation of a participatory strategic planning process.

The purpose of the project is to develop the “Development Strategy of the Municipality of Bârlad, period 2009 – 2020”, formulated following the conduct of specific analyses and the consultation process of local stakeholders and the community, which includes the generation of city development scenarios and the establishment of sectoral intervention priorities, aligned with the problems, needs and constraints identified at the local level and the national, regional and county programmatic documents.

Results:

>>   “Development Strategy of the Municipality of Bârlad, period 2009 – 2020”;

>>   “Project Portfolio of the Municipality of Bârlad”;

>>   “Demographic, Social and Economic Profile of the Municipality of Bârlad”;

>>   Ex – Ante evaluation report of the “Bârlad Municipality Development Strategy, period 2009 – 2020”;

>>   “Report on the public consultation of the Bârlad Municipality Development Strategy, period 2009 – 2020”;

>>   5 strategy analysis meetings, organized in order to receive comments, opinions and suggestions of the participants regarding the identified needs and the recommendations formulated;

>>   250 copies printed and distributed of the “Bârlad Municipality Development Strategy, period 2009 – 2020”;

>>   1 training session organized and conducted for the Occupation of Project Manager (Cf. COR Code: 241919) for 17 beneficiaries, according to CNFPA standards related to the organization of adult vocational training;

>> 1 training session organized and conducted in the field of Strategic Planning at the level of local authorities, for 17 beneficiaries, CNFPA standards related to the organization of adult vocational training.

Services:

>> Project management;

>> Preparation of progress and financial reports;

>> Preparation of reimbursement requests;

>> Supervision of the activity of contractors involved in the project;

>> Holding meetings to analyze the status of project implementation, together with representatives of the Bârlad City Hall;

>> Permanent monitoring to ensure the achievement of project objectives and results.

Total value: 750,926 lei.