Maldives : Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project
The Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project aims to increase access to sustainable gender-responsive social services in Maldives by (i) improving gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) statistics; (ii) integrating gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) into government systems; (iii) strengthening the capacity of the social service system for aged care, early childcare, and domestic violence and gender-based violence (DV/GBV) services; (iv) establishing partnerships to support DV/GBV prevention, access to DV/GBV services, and aged care; and (v) constructing three climate-resilient shelters for DV/GBV survivors in Addu, Hulhumale, and Raa-Ungoofaaru. The project and attached TA will benefit women DV/GBV survivors and their dependent children and reduce the unpaid care burden on women caring for older family members and young children.
Project Details
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Project Officer
Mann, Bethany F.
Sectors Group
Request for information -
Country/Economy
Maldives -
Sector
- Water and other urban infrastructure and services
- Project Name
- Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project
- Project Number
- 54373-001
- Country / Economy
- Maldives
- Project Status
- Active
- Project Type / Modality of Assistance
- Grant
- Technical Assistance
- Source of Funding / Amount
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Grant 0867-MLD: Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project Source Amount Asian Development Fund US$ 7.51 million TA 10006-MLD: Capacity Building for the Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project Source Amount Technical Assistance Special Fund US$ 500,000.00 Japan Special Fund US$ 2.00 million - Operational Priorities
- OP1: Addressing remaining poverty and reducing inequalities
- OP2: Accelerating progress in gender equality
- OP3: Tackling climate change, building climate and disaster resilience, and enhancing environmental sustainability
- OP4: Making cities more livable
- OP6: Strengthening governance and institutional capacity
- Sector / Subsector
Water and other urban infrastructure and services / Other urban services
- Gender
- Gender equity theme
- Description
- The Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project aims to increase access to sustainable gender-responsive social services in Maldives by (i) improving gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) statistics; (ii) integrating gender-responsive budgeting (GRB) into government systems; (iii) strengthening the capacity of the social service system for aged care, early childcare, and domestic violence and gender-based violence (DV/GBV) services; (iv) establishing partnerships to support DV/GBV prevention, access to DV/GBV services, and aged care; and (v) constructing three climate-resilient shelters for DV/GBV survivors in Addu, Hulhumale, and Raa-Ungoofaaru. The project and attached TA will benefit women DV/GBV survivors and their dependent children and reduce the unpaid care burden on women caring for older family members and young children.
- Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy
- The project is aligned with Strategy 2030 of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), particularly operational priority 2 on accelerating progress of gender equality and operational priority 1 on reducing inequalities. It will support the first objective of ADB's country partnership strategy, 2020-2024 for Maldives on improving the quality and efficiency of public services by sharpening its approach to gender equality; and the crosscutting theme on gender. It supports the SDG 5 transformative gender agenda to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls, particularly SDGs 5.2, 5.4, and 5.5. The project will strengthen government institutional capacity to implement its GESI policy commitments to DV/GBV survivors and to increase women and girl's economic and social participation.
- Impact
Gender-based violence minimized and gender-related barriers preventing equal rights, participation, and benefits for women in social and economic spheres eliminated
Project Outcome
- Description of Outcome
Increased access to sustainable gender-responsive social services
- Progress Toward Outcome
- Progress toward outcome achievement is ongoing.
Implementation Progress
- Description of Project Outputs
Solutions for improved availability and use of quality GESI statistics established
GRB integrated into government planning and budgeting systems
Capacity of the social service system strengthened for aged care, early childcare, and DV/GBV services
Partnerships to support DV/GBV prevention, access to DV/GBV services and aged care established
Climate-resilient shelters for DV/GBV survivors established
- Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues)
- Output 1: The selection for the recruitment of a consulting firm who will support MBS in delivering output 1 was advertised in Q4 2023, while the TOR for the FPA study was finalized and expected to be advertised in 2024. Output 2: The international and national consultant who will support MOF in delivering output will be recruited in 2024. Outputs 3-4: The consulting firm who will support MGFSS in delivering outputs 3 and 4 was engaged in Oct 2023 and has started preliminary works with the Ministry. Output 5: The Addu package was advertised in Q3 2023, but no bids were received. It will be re-advertised in Q2 2024, along with the two other packages for Hulhumale and Raa Ungoofaaru.
- Geographical Location
- Male
Safeguard Categories
- Environment
- B
- Involuntary Resettlement
- C
- Indigenous Peoples
- C
Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects
- Environmental Aspects
- Involuntary Resettlement
- Indigenous Peoples
Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation
- During Project Design
- During Project Implementation
Business Opportunities
- Consulting Services
- Procurement of civil works and goods will be undertaken in conformity with the ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and the Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time).
- Procurement
- Procurement of civil works and goods will be undertaken in conformity with the ADB Procurement Policy (2017, as amended from time to time) and the Procurement Regulations for ADB Borrowers (2017, as amended from time to time).
Contact
- Responsible ADB Officer
- Mann, Bethany F.
- Responsible ADB Department
- Sectors Group
- Responsible ADB Division
- Water and Urban Development Sector Office (SG-WUD)
- Executing Agencies
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Ministry of Finance (formerly Ministry of Finance and Treasury)
Timetable
- Concept Clearance
- 14 Jan 2021
- Fact Finding
- 29 Jun 2022 to 29 Jun 2022
- MRM
- 10 Oct 2022
- Approval
- 02 Dec 2022
- Last Review Mission
- -
- Last PDS Update
- 27 Mar 2024
Funding
Grant 0867-MLD
| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | 21 Dec 2022 | 30 Jan 2023 | 31 Jul 2028 | - | - |
| Total (Amount in US$ million) | |
|---|---|
| Project Cost | 8.44 |
| ADB | 7.51 |
| Counterpart | 0.93 |
| Cofinancing | 0.00 |
| Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative Contract Awards | 13 Sep 2024 | 0.04 | 0.00 | 1% |
| Cumulative Disbursements | 13 Sep 2024 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0% |
TA 10006-MLD
| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 02 Dec 2022 | 21 Dec 2022 | 21 Dec 2022 | 31 Jan 2028 | - | - |
| ADB | Cofinancing | Counterpart | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gov | Beneficiaries | Project Sponsor | Others | |||
| 2,500,000.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2,500,000.00 |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2024 | 141,394.00 |
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Tenders
| Tender Title | Type | Status | Posting Date | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project - Procurement Specialist (National) | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| GESI Statistics and Data Consultant | Firm - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project - Grants Program Manager | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project - Impact Evaluation | Firm - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project - Training Coordinator | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project - International GRB Consultant | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project | Individual - Consulting | Closed | ||
| Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project - Consultant Firm for Social Sector Strengthening | Firm - Consulting | Closed |
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Address | Executing Agency | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity Development Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance 10006 | 13 Dec 2023 | Ernst & Young LLP (INDIA) | 6th Floor, Wing A & B, Worldmark-1, Indira Gandhi International Airport Hospitality District, Aerocity, New Delhi 110037, India | Ministry of Finance | 386,820.00 | — |
| Capacity Development Technical Assistance | Technical Assistance 10006 | 06 Oct 2023 | CONSEIL SANTE S.A. (FRANCE) in association with Sustainable Development and Research Institute Pvt. Ltd. (MALDIVES) | 92-98 BOULEVARD VICTOR HUGO 92110 CLICHY, FRANCE | Ministry of Finance | 1,897,707.00 | — |
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
|---|---|---|
| Strengthening Gender Inclusive Initiatives Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Oct 2022 |