Institutionalization of HDM-4 Procedures and Systems
Henry Kerali Lead Transport Specialist
The World Bank
Vision and Aims for HDM-4
• HDM is for decision-support tool; not decision-making
• Institutionalization process should ensure that outcome is:– sustainable, affordable, appropriate
• Implementation should achieve:– Independence from external support– System is mainstreamed into regular road
management practice
Users & Customers
• Policy level – Economic Development/Planning Departments;
Finance/Treasury/Budget Ministries; IFIs; Dir-General Highways/Infra; Road Fund Board; Transport Planning & Road Management Units
• Network planning– Director-Gen, Road Board Exec Director, Dept.
Treasury/Budget; Dir. Planning, Regional Operations Dir., Road or Pavement Mgt Unit, Road Authority Program Div.
• Project level– Dir. Planning, Dir. Technical/Design, Feasibility Unit,
RMU-PMU-PIU
Data Data CollectionCollection
DatabaseDatabase DecisionDecisionSupportSupport
ManagementManagementInformationInformation
InventoryConditionStructuresTrafficFurnitureUnit CostsStandards
RDBMS(RIMS)
Life CycleAnalysis(HDM-4)
Standard& CustomReports
Road Management Systems
Decision Support System
• Important to have transparency of analysis• Life cycle analysis capable of:
– Short, Medium & Long term analyses– What-if analysis, Performance indicators
• Management must understand analysis framework• Availability of local technical expertise• Default data sets
HDM-4HDM-4
Implementation Options
• New RMS built around HDM-4• Interface existing RMS or database with HDM-4 • Incorporate parts of HDM-4 into local RMS or
generic RMS (usually VOC, RDWE)• Modify local RMS from HDM-4 knowledge base,
e.g. improving predictive relationships, adding economic calculations
System Architecture
• Prefer open architecture; – Several applications operating under common platform with
shared data – Can substitute and update applications easily
• Incorporate HDM-4 through an interface; ensure on-going international support and updates
• Custom-built systems; cecome outdated rapidly and are expensive to upgrade
Procurement Options
• Dedicated department
• In-source expertise
• Out-source monitoring surveys
• Out-source analysis and program drafting
Risks & Constraints
• Interruption to establishment, slow adaptation (reassignment, leadership change, etc.)
• Slow or lacking updating of IT or HDM software
• Perception of complexity, reliability, or local validity
Communication & Messages
• Report high-level information on future projections to stimulate interest and champions
• Use Performance Indicators like: – Impacts of varying budget levels– return on projects and programs
• Visits to/from countries with successful implementation
Closing Remarks
• Tailor outputs and messages to key audiences• Keep data and reporting practical, affordable and reliable
– choose appropriate level of data detail (Information Quality Level)
• Incorporate into enterprise IT architecture• Mainstream analyses and surveys into regular road
management processes• Utilize international user support opportunities
Discussions