At the outset, UN DESA / FSDO designs and implements customized online workshops for a mix of central and local government officials in each beneficiary country to sensitize them on the basic tenets of asset management. Workshop participants are introduced to the UN Handbook on Infrastructure Asset Management (available here), and are encouraged to reflect on how the UN toolkit on IAM could be best applied in local contexts.
Diagnostic assessments:
During this phase we identify local and national governments to customize the UN Diagnostic Tool in line with beneficiary country priorities at local and national levels. As a result, asset management profiles (AMPs) are developed in conjunction with the representatives from local and national governments to identify areas of future intervention. The diagnostic assessments also help the identification of priority assets for future training on sustainable infrastructure asset management.If you are interested in requesting access to the AMPs, please contact us at iamh@un.org, to redirect your query to the local government
Asset Management Profile and diagnostics team developed in San José with: Mauricio Vega, Director of Urban Development; Warner Obando Campos, Technician at Geographical Information Systems; Kenneth Quesada Ballestero, Director of Techincal Unit of Roads Management (UTGV); Cindy Cerdas Rodríguez, Deputy Director of Environmental Services; Julio Víquez Guevara, Deputy Director of Enhancement of Neighborhoods; Jorge Mora, Director of Housing and Urban Settlements; Yerline Montero, Deputy Director of Housing and Urban Settlements; Giannina Moya, Employee at Maintenance and Building of Storm Sewer Systems; Cindy Vega, Employee at Maintenance and Building of Storm Sewer Systems; Max Umaña, Deputy Manager of Services; Carlos Bolaños, Employee of Technologies of Information; Eugenia Freer, Employee of Technologies of Information; Marco Castro, Assets Registrar; Joana Madrigal, Deputy Assets Registrar; Juan Manuel Treminio, Employee at Unit of Budgets; José Enrique Milgram, Employee at Strategic Planning; Jason Serrano, Employee at Strategic Planning.
Asset Management Profile and diagnostics team developed in Acosta with: Norman Hidalgo, Major; Felipe Moreno Monge, Environmental Manager; Nelson Umaña, Accountant, Manager of Municipal Market / Chief of Acquisitions; Brandon Vargas, Chief of Technologies of Information / Chief of Cemeteries; Erick Padilla, Development and Urban Control; Edson Alvarez, Director of Technical Unit of Roads Management (UTGV).
Asset Management Profile and diagnostics team developed in Goicoechea with: Oldemar Fonseca Mora, Assitant of Technical Unit of Roads Management (UTGV); Cristian Rodríguez Ramírez, Social Promoter of Technical Unit of Roads Management (UTGV); Sahid Salazar Castro, Financial Director; Mario Rojas Sánchez, Director of Engineering, Operations and Town Planning; Diego Víquez, Engineer at Engineering, Operations and Town Planning; Luis Hidalgo, Director of Human Development; Cristian Rodríguez Ramírez, Sub-coordinator of Local Committee of Risks; Gustavo Herrera Ledezma, Environmental Manager.
Asset Management Profile and diagnostics team developed in Montes de Oca with: Marcel Soler, Major; Rafael Pérez, Chief of Cadastral Plans ; Sergio Antonio Spera, Chief of Urban Development; Johnny Barrios, Chief of Infrastructure ; Wendy Segura, Chief of Use of Land ; Allen Fernández, Chief of Building Permits ; Geiner Mora, Chief of Accounts Payable; Ileana Sibaja Morales, Administrative Director; Brandon Morera, Chief of Institutional Strategy; Marla Sarmiento Brenes, Chief of Road and Public Spaces Maintenance; Gustavo Lara, Environmental Manager ; Esaú Araya, Chief of Waste Collection ; Xiomara Jiménez, Chief of Cemeteries ; Karina Elizondo, Manager of "Parque del Este" ; Scarlette Cordero, Assistant in Urban Parks.
Asset Management Profile and diagnostics team developed in Santa Ana with: Ms. Marilú Sánchez, Administrative Manager; Ms. Daniela Zeledón, Chief of Acquisitions; Ms. Elen Araya, Director of Planning; Ms. María Pérez, Financial Director; Ms. Illeana Vargas, Assets Register; Mr. Guillermo Hernández, Expert on Asset Appraisal; Mr. Eduardo Sosa, Chief of Geomatics; Mr. Jorge Jiménez, Chief of Sanitation; Mr. Alexander Robles, Director of Public Services; Ms. Karla Montes, Chief of Urban Control; Ms. Marcela Mata, Technician in Road Maintenance; Mr. Eduardo Fallas, Assistant Director of Project Execution; Mr. Gustavo Siles, Director of UTGM (Technical Unit of Roads Management); Mr. Oscar Arias, Surveyor of UTGV (Technical Unit of Roads Management); Mr. Román Martínez, Surveyor of UTGV (Technical Unit of Roads Management); Mr. Andrés Rodríguez, Social Promotor of UTGV (Technical Unit of Roads Management).
Asset Management Profile and diagnostics team developed in Santo Domingo with: Mr. Roberto González, Major; Ms. Jendry Madrigal, Administrative Director, Deputy Major; Ms. Rocío Alfaro Salazar, Chief of Acquisitions; Ms. Karolais Jiménez, Employee in Technologies of Information; Mr. Ronald Alpízar, Chief of Technologies of Information; Ms. Jessica Cano, Director UTGV (Technical Unit of Roads Management); Mr. Jorge Sancho, Director of Aqueducts; Mr. Anthony Madrigal, Engineer of Aqueducts; Mr. José Luis Castillo, Engineer of Aqueducts; Ms. Melania Rodríguez, Employee of Accounting; Mr. Randall Madrigal, Chief of Land Use Planning; Mr. Luis Diego Rubí, Chief of Environmental Management; Ms. Patricia Guzmán, Chief of Urban Control; Mr. Miguel Varela, Financial Officer; Mr. Alejandro Soto, Chief Accountant.
On-site workshop:
Taking into account the asset management profiles and the selection of priority areas, UN DESA supports the design and implementation of Asset Management Action Plans (AMAPs) in local governments. These action plans have a strong focus on data, crisis resilience, and preparedness for health emergencies. AMAPs are fundamental for addressing gaps identified during the diagnostic assessments with concrete actions.
Project Support:
UN DESA / FSDO also provides Technical Assistance (TA) to all participating local and national governments in beneficiary countries to review the implementation of the multi-year, risk-informed and evidence-based AMAPs. Activities during this phase of the project will help to identify policy constraints, and will also result in the definition of concrete strategies to overcome them.
Tools and resources
Access the Handbook on Infrastructure Asset Management (click here)
Global Repository of Asset Management Action Plans (AMAPs) (click here)
Massive Open Online Course on IAM (click here)
You can contact us at: iamh@un.org
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