ALG implemented the PADC study in Niger, the final report of which was validated in May 2024 by stakeholders in Niamey.

Client: UNDP
Country: Niger
Period: May-August 2023
The feasibility study examined the viability of the Accelerated Community Development Program (PADC) in Niger and will assess whether it is likely to become a vehicle for promoting accelerated community development in line with governments’ pro-poor objectives. More specifically, the feasibility study will:

• Establish the rationale and relevance of a PUDC-type model in country contexts, including its alignment with the current national development plan of the Government of Niger (PDES-2022/2026) and its long-term vision (SDCCI), as well as the areas (cities and villages) of intervention.
• Consult with key stakeholders, especially at the community level, including beneficiaries, local and central government officials, and community groups, but also technical and financial partners, to gather the necessary information and data that will maintain the relevance of PADC interventions to ensure ownership and sustainability
• Develop detailed costing of PADC interventions disaggregated at regional and local levels, including detailed budgeting for all interventions such as rural roads, on-grid energy solutions, water supply, and agricultural (production and processing) equipment, livestock products and land development where needed, markets, and education and health facilities. The cost should include all direct and indirect costs of infrastructure upkeep and maintenance, including strengthening local capacity for operation and maintenance.
• Review current institutional settings and propose optimal institutional oversight with defined roles and responsibilities and capacity needs of key national and subnational stakeholders that will ensure sustainability of PADC interventions.
• Develop a cost-benefit analysis highlighting the likely benefits and outcomes for countries and communities, particularly the economic and social returns of the PADC
• Identify potential partners and implementation modalities, including targeting and exit strategy.