Project Design Matrix -  MANRECAP As a result of discussion, both sides (JICA and Sri Lankan authorities) agreed to apply the Project Design Matrix (PDM) to the Project with the following understanding. a)       The PDM is a logically designed matrix that defines the initial understanding of the framework of technical cooperation for the Project and indicates the logical steps towards the achievement of the Project purpose. b)      The PDM is to be flexible revised according to the progress and achievements of the Project, upon agreement on the Joint Coordinating Committee.   PDM-2 Project Title: MANRECAP - Mannar District Rehabilitation and Reconstruction through Community Approach Project Project Area: Mannar and Manthai West Divisions in Mannar District Project Duration: 48 months (March, 2004 - February, 2008) Target Group: People in the Project sites and related Government Officer Narrative Summary Objectively Verifiable Indicators Means of Verification Important Assumptions Overall Goal       » The villagers in the focal villages realize the peace dividend, as their socio-economic conditions are improved. 1.1 Socio-economic indicators of the focal villages, such as housing condition, education, health, income, employment, etc. » Base line survey, Poverty Profile, Focus group interviews   Project Purpose       » People in the Project sites are able to act sustainably in order for their livelihood improvement and community development.       1.1 Number and performance of socio-economic activities continuously carried out in the focal villages by utilizing the skills and knowledge gained by CMR.   1.2 Degree of socio-economic benefit created as a result of utilization of the community infrastructure constructed/re-constructed by the Project.   1.3 Number of examples of cooperation between the villagers in the focal villages and government/non-governmental organizations established by the initiatives of the villagers. » Project records, records of CBOs, focus group discussions, site observation     » Project records, records of CBOs, focus group discussions, site observation     » Project records, records of CBOs, focus group discussions, site observation   » The villagers in the focal villagers do not have to be displaced again.                  » The villagers in the focal villagers do not have to be displaced again.       » The security situation in Mannar allow the Project staff to work in the office and focal villages. Outputs     1. Community Action Plan (CAP) is formulated with the participatory method. 1.1 Number of CAP workshops held in focal villages. 1.2 Level of satisfaction and understanding of the villagers in focal villages on the objectives and benefit of the CAP. 1.3 Level of adequacy of CAP in terms of needs and priority of the villagers. » Project Records, focus group discussions » Project Records, focus group discussions   » Project Records, focus group discussions 2. Basic community infrastructures are rehabilitated. 2.1 Number of planned activities on community infrastructure completed. 2.2 Level of satisfaction of the villagers to the infrastructure constructed/re-constructed by the Project. 2.3 Adequacy of the maintenance and usage of the infrastructure constructed/re-constructed by the Project. 2.4 Degree of self-reliance, confidence, sense of unity created among the villagers through the experience of CMR. 2.5 Amount and usage of the profits the CBOs obtained by undertaking CMR. » Project records, CBOs records » focus group discussions   » focus group discussions, site observations » Project Records, focus group discussions » Project Records, focus group discussions 3. CBOs acquire necessary abilities for socio-economic activities mainly utilizing the infrastructures rehabilitated by the Project. 3.1 Number of skill training, and villager's level of skills and knowledge obtained by the activities of the Project. 3.2 Number and performance of socio-economic activities commenced in the focal villagers by utilizing the skills and knowledge gained through the activities of the Project. » Project records, records of CBOs, focus group discussions » Project records, records of CBOs, focus group discussions and site observation 4. Cooperative relationships between the government officers and the CBOs in the focal villages are enhanced. 4.1 Number of trainings completed and level of participation of the planned trainings for the government officers. 4.2 Level of understanding on participatory development approach of the relevant government officers, such as GA, DS and GNs of the focal villages. 4.3 Number of examples that the relevant government officers extended assistance to the focal villages and the Project. 4.4 Degree of interest of Provincial Council of North Eastern Province to the participatory development approach. » Project records, records of CBOs, focus group discussions and site observation » Project records, interview to the government officers and villagers   » Project records, interview to the government officers, focus group discussions   » Project records, interview to the government officers Activities   Inputs   1. 1.1 Select project sites from the selected clusters.  1.2 Make Community Action Plan (CAP) through CAP Workshops in the Project sites. Japanese Side 1. Experts -> Chief Advisor cum Rural Development -> Social Development and Gender -> Project Coordinator -> Communal Infrastructure Development -> Participatory Development Planning -> Monitoring and Evaluation 2. Training Sri Lankan personnel 3. Vehicles and equipments of project management 4. Cost for rehabilitation works of community infrastructures Sri Lanka Side 1. Counterparts 2. Other supporting staff 3. Land, buildings and facilities 4. Sharing of running expenses 5. Tax exemption measures, etc.               Pre-conditions » The staff and organizations relate to the Project acknowledge the unstable environment and external factors of Project. 2. 2.1 Make plans of construction work for rehabilitation of basic infrastructures by CBOs with community contract method based on the CAPs. 2.2 Provide trainings for carrying out community contract method to CBOs and government officers. 2.3 Implement construction works with community contract method. 2.4 Build necessary operation and management frameworks for rehabilitated basic infrastructures. 3. 3.1 Support economic activities (agriculture, fishery, processing, sales, etc.) carried out by CBOs. 3.2 Support social activities (mutual assistance, social welfare, mothers' class, youth club, traditional events, peace education, etc.) carried out by CBOs. 3.3 Guide CBOs in the management of the socio-economic activities as mentioned above. 4. 4.1 Provide training for government officers on participatory development method. 4.2 Carry out study tours for government officers.