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A Selection of Our Project Experience
2005: DANANG, VIETNAM
REVIEW OF DANANG 2006-2010 SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Urban and Regional Economist / Planner, Team Leader, for the World
Bank
This project provided advisory support to the Danang Priority Infrastructure
Investment Project (PIIP) which is being prepared by the World Bank
as part of a development program for Danang, Vietnam. Danang is
a coastal city of some 760,000 people located in central Vietnam.
PIIP is intended as a multi-sectoral infrastructure investment project
aimed at poverty reduction and the promotion of economic growth.
During design of the PIIP, it is essential that the project is designed
to ensure coherency with the goals and objectives of the forthcoming
Danang 5-Year Socio-Economic Development Plan 2006-2010. This consultancy
project involved a review of the 5-year plan in the light of recent
and likely future development trends in Danang, and provides input
to the PIIP. The consulting project is funded from the Australian
Consultant Trust Fund and managed by the World Bank. The project
involved two field visits to Danang and Hanoi.
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2003-2004: SARAWAK, MALAYSIA
MIRI REGIONAL STUDY
Urban and Regional Economist, with GHD Pty Ltd and Konsortium Malaysia
for the Sarawak State Planning Unit.
This project involves the preparation of a Regional Plan for the
Miri Division in the State of Sarawak, East Malaysia. The Division
has an existing population of some 330,000 people, but most are
living in the coastal zones where economic activities focus on oil
and gas production, plantation agriculture and fisheries. The many
small towns and villages in the rural hinterland suffer from lack
of convenient and affordable transportation to the main city of
Miri, and this is one of the factors contributing to the lack of
economic development. The role of the economist is to identify underlying
changes in economic activity and to provide estimates of Miri’s
economic outlook. The economist also provides contributions to the
team’s preparation of a Regional Plan designed to foster appropriate
development in the Miri Division.
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2003-2004: SARAWAK, MALAYSIA
BINTULU URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDY
Urban and Regional Economist, with GHD Perunding Sdn Bhd and Wahab,
for Bintulu Development Board
This project involves the preparation of an urban and regional plan
for the town of Bintulu in the State of Sarawak, East Malaysia.
The role of the economic adviser is to assist the team in undertaking
the regional analysis, including assessment of development policies,
identification of major development programs and projects, assessment
of main economic activities in Bintulu, and projections for GDP
and employment. An advisory role in tourism development is also
provided as part of the economist's advisory role.
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2000 - 2001: INDONESIA
STUDY OF CUMULATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT (SOCEI) OF BALI URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT
Urban & Regional Specialist (with Egis Consulting) for BAPADEL,
Provincial Government, Bali
This project ('SOCEI') is to assess the instruments, procedures,
institutions and policies that exist for the protection of Bali's
environment and society, and to recommend the specific actions that
should be taken to enhance their effectiveness, supplement them,
or substitute for them. An outcome of the project will be to provide
input to a revised Sustainable Development Strategy and Action Plan
to guide Bali's further urban and tourism development. It will also
form inputs to the ongoing Bali Urban Infrastructure Project. The
project recognises that Bali's social, cultural and ecological resources
have been substantially changed by tourism and urban development,
and that there are continuing pressures on the island's environmental
and cultural resources. The role of the Urban & Regional Specialist
is to contribute to the workshops and Seminar, and to provide input
to analyses and recommendations prepared by officers of BAPADEL
and other agencies regarding strategies and action plans to guide
Bali's development.
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1999 - 2000: CHINA
SUSTAINABLE CITY SERVICES IN URBAN CHINA - BEIJING AND QINGDAO
with RMIT International for AusAID China Capacity Building Program,
ACIL Australia Pty Ltd
This project involved a design mission to China to design a program
of activities relating to sustainable city services in eastern seaboard
areas of urban China. The project is in response to a request for
assistance from the State Council Office for Restructuring the Economic
System (SCORES), under the China Capacity Building Program (CCBP).
The mission involves consultations with SCORES and relevant parties
to assist in identifying options for co-operation under the CCBP,
and includes preparation of an Activity Proposal which outlines
specific activities to be pursued under the CCBP. Field work involves
consideration of the framework within which city services in the
two cities are provided and further developed, and barriers to expansion
and diversification. Examples in the Australian context of how service
sector activities are developed, delivered and diversified are also
provided.
A second stage to the SCORES project involved a study tour for SCORES
officials in May 2000 to Malaysia and Australia, including workshops
and meetings relating to the provision and delivery of urban services
in Australia and an international seminar held in Beijing and Qingdao
in July 2000. where the policy and implementation aspects associated
with urban services delivery was discussed. A further Activity Proposal
(project design) was then prepared.
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2000: VIETNAM
QUANG NGAI RURAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SERVICES PROJECT DESIGN
with Pacific Architecture in association with IDSS and World Vision,
for AusAID
The goal of this project is to reduce poverty and improve the quality
of life in rural communities in Quang Ngai province in central Vietnam,
which is one of the poorest provinces. The project is to strengthen
the capacity of local communities to prioritise, plan, construct,
manage and maintain small scale rural infrastructure and local services,
ranging from footpaths and bridges to classrooms, clinics and markets.
The input of the Economics Adviser is in providing baseline data
on the provincial economy, information on household potential to
participate in user-pays projects, and to advise on such matters
as project rationale, potential resettlement (this is an area of
typhoons and major flooding) and assessment of economic benefit
to the community. The Economics Adviser, together with the Team
Leader, also contributed to the preparation of the project's Situation
Report, which was multi-sectoral in coverage.
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1996: BANGLADESH
BANGLADESH URBAN POVERTY REDUCTION PROJECT - DHAKA
for Asian Development Bank, with International Development Support
Services Pty Ltd and Bangladesh Consultants Limited)
The aim of this Technical Assistance was to prepare a project to
improve the economic, social and physical conditions of the urban
poor in Dhaka (population 9 million, 70% of whom are poor). The
project focuses on poor slum settlements, and involves close liaison
with NGOs, CBOs and government agencies, as well as detailed assessment
of settlement conditions and residents' attitudes and needs in 10
slum communities. Responsiblefor the design of shelter aspects for
the very poor, including night shelters, low rental accommodation
and small credits for home ownership and improvements. Input to
preparation of Project Design Document.
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1995: PHILIPPINES
REVIEW OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO PHYSICAL PLANNING (TAPP) IN THE
PHILIPPINES
with CMPS&F
Review of existing TAPP project covering 28 provinces, and recommendation
for project extension to cover the remaining 48 provinces in this
program of assisting provincial government and National Economic
Development Authority in physical planning. The review included
field visits, review of education and training for planners, consideration
of distance education potential, and assessment of the impact of
the technical assistance in the preparation of the Provincial Physical
Plans. Preparation of Project Design Document. The project has been
successfully implemented.
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1995 - 1997: VIETNAM
HANOI PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CONTROL PROJECT
In association with Overseas Projects Corporation of Victoria for
AusAID
The purpose of this project was to assist the effective and proper
urban planning and development control in Hanoi. The project involved
the preparation of a Development Plan and planning management controls,
a Local Structure Plan as a pilot project, a Conservation Strategy
for the Ancient Quarter, and a study tour as part of an institutional
strengthening program for the Architect-in-Chief's Office. The Urban
Economist was responsible for socio-economic data analyses, assessment
of urban economic trends in Hanoi and implications for development
planning, assessment of economic conditions in the Ancient Quarter
as input to the Plan, urban economics input to the Pilot Project
local structure plan, and input to the Australian study tour in
local structure planning.
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1995: INDONESIA
PRELIMINARY MASTERPLAN FOR TENJO, BOGOR, INDONESIA
for Harapan Group, Jakarta, with Thomson Wolveridge and Perrett,
Architects
Responsible for urban economics and development planning inputs
to future settlement pattern for a site area of 3,500 ha in Tenjo,
approximately 50 km west of Jakarta. The site is to be developed
in Stage 1 as a recreation destination with a Golf Resort as the
focus, together with inclusion of required housing mix (high, middle
and lower income housing) and supporting services, and with subsequent
stages to see full development of the land to a possible future
population of around 350,000 people.
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1992, 1993: INDONESIA
JABOTABEK METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW
For the World Bank, Sub-Consultant to Culpin Planning (for Ministry
of Public Works, Directorate Tata Kota Dan Tata Daerah, Government
of Indonesia)
Responsible for review of urban and regional economic and land development
trends since the original JMPD strategy was prepared (1980) and
preparation of forecasts for regional employment; land requirements
for industry and other main activities; and identification of private
sector property trends and plans. Input to the revised strategy
for 1990 - 2010. Field visits, workshops and meetings with key government
departments and private property development interests.
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1992, 1993: BANGLADESH
BANGLADESH URBAN AND SHELTER SECTOR REVIEW
for United Nations Centre for Human Settlements (Habitat) and Government
of Bangladesh)
Member of team to review urban and shelter situation including policies,
programs and projects at the national level and for urban centres.
Responsible for identification of population and urbanization growth
trends, and implications for shelter and the urban sector. Focus
on land management situation, including existing policies, land
ownership and availability, land prices, and institutional aspects
associated with land management. Field visits to urban centres;
discussions with representatives of government, donor organisations,
NGOs and consultant organisations.
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1991: INDONESIA
INTEGRATED URBAN /RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT JONGGOL, WEST JAVA
for PT Rajawali Wira Bhakti Utama, Jakarta, as sub-consultant to
Urbis Planning)
Regional Economist providing assessments of existing and potential
population levels and forecast requirements for employment, having
regard for the needs of a total population of some 400,000 residents.
The total area involved of some 12,000 ha, approximately 30 minutes
driving time from Jakarta. Identification of regional attributes,
including potential tourism links to the Puncak recreation zone,
industrial opportunities and service activities, regional infrastructure
(especially the Jagorawi Toll Road), and long established farm resources.
Input to land use and development concepts in association with rest
of team. Field visits and briefings with client bank representatives
and kabupaten Bogor officials. Preparation of report on economic
development aspects and showing relationship of these components
in the Concept Plan to metropolitan Jakarta and kabupaten Bogor
development plans.
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1989 - 1990: PAKISTAN
KARACHI URBAN LAND MANAGEMENT PROJECT
Project Economist (for Karachi Municipal Corporation and World Bank,
as sub-consultant to Kinhill Engineers Pty Ltd and Nespak Engineering)
Project Economist providing urban economics assessment of urban
land and residential development in Karachi. Special reference to
low income groups and informal sector. Recommendations on affordability
and alternative land development mechanisms. Field visits to government
land and housing schemes, existing informal settlements and illegal
subdivisions (katchi abadis).
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1987: INDONESIA
EASTERN INDONESIA - IKK WATER SUPPLY PROJECT
Australian International Development Assistance Bureau, for Scott
Furphy Engineers with Ministry of Public Works, Government of Indonesia.
Responsible for evaluation of economic and development conditions
in 25 small towns; assessment of ability and willingness of people
to pay for water; and development budget considerations. Field visits
to Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores and West Timor.
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1985: INDONESIA
REVIEW OF AUSTRALIAN ASSISTANCE TO INDONESIAN WATER SUPPLY AND SANITATION
SECTOR
for Australian Development Assistance Bureau, in 4-member team co-ordinated
by Australian Institute of Urban Studies)
Review of Australian aid program to Indonesia's water supply and
sanitation sector. To evaluate the record of Australia's achievements
to date; identify Indonesian government policy and requirements;
assess future needs and available means; and identify how Australia
might best direct future assistance to the Indonesian water supply
and sanitation sector. Team visited southern Sumatra; west, central
and east Java; Bali; Lombok; and Jakarta.
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1982 - 1983: INDONESIA
JABOTABEK IMPLEMENTATION ADVISORY TEAM SERVICES (JAKARTA)
Sub-Consultant to Clifford Culpin and Partners, UK (for Ministry
of Public Works and Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Indonesia,
funded by World Bank.
Advising on economic aspects of the implementation of the 1985-2005
development plan for Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (JABOTABEK).
Including regional employment prospects; household income projections;
manufacturing and service industry location and development; development
of small towns and secondary growth centres; and government support
to small-scale industry. Advisory role to DKI Jakarta Strategic
Planning Group in preparation of the city's 1985-2005 Development
Plan. Preparation of Strategic Plan for Small Town Development in
Bogor Regency and development recommendations for Secondary Growth
Centres.
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1979 - 1980: INDONESIA
JABOTABEK METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT PLAN, INDONESIA
World Bank (for Directorate of Urban & Regional Planning, Ministry
for Public Works,)
Member of Jabotabek Metropolitan Development Planning Team which
was concerned with an evaluation of the physical, economic, social
and institutional implications of major options for the expansion
of Jakarta and the surrounding region. Studies involved existing
and projected levels of population and employment levels and their
regional distribution; levels and distribution of household income;
agricultural development; level and location of industrial activity;
identification of areas for new industrial development; role of
small-scale industry and the informal sector in employment and income
generation; preparation of Regional Development Strategies for the
localities of Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi; and preparation of Regional
Programs for Small-Scale Business Development, Small Town Development,
Staged Industrial Land Development, and Rural Development. Together
with the rest of the team, duties also included analysis of urban
land and housing markets, and analysis and evaluation of alternative
spatial development strategies for the Jakarta region, including
Guided Land Development.
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1977: INDONESIA
SITES & SERVICES AND KAMPUNG IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS IN INDONESIA
Project Economist (for PERUMNAS: National Urban Development Corporation,
Government of Indonesia, and funded by World Bank; Seconded to the
staff of Jururancang Bersekutu, Kuala Lumpur)
· Low Cost Housing and Sites & Services, Surabaya: 150 ha site
with target population of 37,500 persons. Project Economist responsible
for collection and analysis of socio-economic data, assessment of
housing demand and needs, identification of target groups and development
of alternative housing programs, identification of employment opportunities,
determination of community facilities for the site. Investigation
of opportunities for cross-subsidisation of site development costs.
Assessment of economic benefits. Cash flow analysis.
· Kampung Improvement Program, Surabaya and Ujung Pandang: Development
of a five year program of kampung improvement covering approximately
500-600 ha in each city and planned for implementation during Indonesia's
third Five Year Plan (1979/80-1983/84). Project Economist responsible
for identifying the socio-economic profile of each city, assessing
the adequacy of community facilities, identifying kampungs for improvement
in physical and social infrastructure, preparation of socio-economic
programs, estimation of capital costs incurred, investigation of
alternative financing arrangements, and projection of economic benefits.
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