Three–Year Development Strategy, Investment Program and Budget

The primary objective of the consulting assignment was to prepare a realistic three–year development strategy and a capital investment program for all the municipal services provided by the municipality of Rafah. The investment plan addressed realistic plans to enhance all municipal services through the formulation of a municipal strategy. Enhancements to municipal services dealt with service coverage, quality, service delivery organizational arrangements and financial performance. Through assessments of all municipal services were conducted and projects intended to enhance municipal services were formulated, analyzed and prioritized over an implementation period of 3 years. Arrangements for financing the 3–year program were formulated. Total program cost is $US 60 million.