In order to implement the multifaced urban improvement programme, Government of Tamil Nadu has set up an urban service delivery improvement programme for Chennai Municipal Administration, aligned with Tamil Nadu’s Vision 2023. The programme is focused on poverty reduction, good quality service delivery with universal access, and environmental conservation. To cater Government of Tamil Nadu’s need, The World Bank prepared the Chennai City Partnership Programme for Results (PforR) operation. The programme will support the Government of Tamil Nadu’s Finance Department through International Bank for Reconstruction and Development(IBRD) financing of US$150m (with additional US$150m co-financing from Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank), with implementation to be undertaken by the Tamil Nadu Infrastructure Development Board (TNIDB). The programme will disburse to state government based on the achievement of Disbursement Linked Indicators (DLIs) which are tied to key results from the Programme. The programme covers multi-sectoral focus i.e., water supply (integrated urban water resource management and resilience), urban mobility services; solid waste management and public health services and are aligned to the following result areas:
RESULTS AREA 1: Strengthening governance and institutions.
RESULTS AREA 2: Enhancing the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of urban services
RESULTS AREA 3: Improving financial sustainability of urban services
We have been appointed to design, undertake, and provide regular, high quality independent verification of the achievement of the 10 DLIs as agreed under the World Bank supported Chennai City Partnership Urban Services Programme for Results.
