Planning of National Transport Infrastructure
In the Islamic Countries
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 Stage of accomplishment of the quantitative indicators
 In case some of the indicators are not achieved, what are the causes and which measures
can be taken to catch up?
 Analysis of spent funding
Furthermore, an assessment of the state program is carried out at the end of every three years
of its implementation (intermediate assessment) and at the end of the planning period (final
assessment). All agencies involved in the implementation of the program prepare their own
monitoring report, and the complete report is prepared by the central government body having
prime responsibility for the program, which in this case is the Ministry of National Economy.
Figure 13: Monitoring process of infrastructure projects implementation
Based on the results of monitoring and evaluation, the State audits the effectivess of the
implementation of the state program. This is carried out by the Administration of the President
of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
With support from the World Bank, the Ministry of National Economy has introduced results-
based formats for strategic plans and for annual budget request, the so-called Managing for
Development Results (MfDR). This tool sets out clear expected results for program activities,
establishes performance indicators to monitor and assess progress towards achieving the
expected results and enhances accountability of the organization as a whole. MfDR seeks to
overcome what is commonly called the “activity trap”, i.e. getting so involved in the details of
day-to-day activities that the ultimate objectives are being forgotten (ADB, 2016).
3.1.8. Conclusions
The NTI planning in Kazakhstan is very much driven by its landlocked position, as such its goal
to increase the transit traffic passing its territory. Based on the analysis above, the status quo of
the NTI planning in Kazakhstan can be concluded as follows:
 Political and legislation: A long-term national transport master plan does not exist in
Kazakhstan. Transport infrastructure development is included in the State Program that
covers all types of infrastructure, and based on this a 5-year transport infrastructure
sectoral program is developed.
 Institutional and organizational: There is an institutional gap between the national and
regional governments that needs to be addressed. Concession is the basic model for PPP in
Kazakhstan with good legislative and regulatory frameworks although these are not
successful yet in increasing the level of involvement of the private sectors in terms of
project funding.
Monitoring report
prepared by the
government body,
having partial
responsibility,
such as local
public authorities
Monitoring report
prepared by the
government body,
having overall
responsibility for the
program (Ministry of
National Economy)
Report submitted
to the Presidential
Administration