development results on the ground: what works in mutual accountability in uganda and why?
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Development Results on the Ground: What works in Mutual Accountability in Uganda and Why?. Presented at the ECOSOC 2012 Development Cooperation Forum 1 st High-level Symposium Bamako, Mali 5-6 May 2011 by Timothy Lubanga, Assistant Commissioner for Monitoring and Evaluation, - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Presented at the ECOSOC 2012 Development Cooperation Forum 1st High-
level Symposium
Bamako, Mali 5-6 May 2011
by Timothy Lubanga,
Assistant Commissioner for Monitoring and Evaluation,Office of the Prime Minister
Introduction Key Elements of The Mutual
Accountability Framework Implications of Monitoring Framework Key messages and lessons
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History of Aid coordination mechanisms with varying degrees of success
Government Performance Management Framework Joint Budget Support Framework (JBSF) - long-term, transparent
and predictable framework for providing budget support that Use of the National Performance Assessment System and
Joint Assessment Framework Harmonize Performance assessments Align budget support decisions to the national budget
processes Improve the impact of Government spending and
reduce transaction costs in the delivery of aid. New Partnership Policy sets out guiding principles and
priorities to manage the relationship with its Development Partners, within the context of the National Development Plan (NDP)
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Partnership Policy Highlights 4 broad objectives to improve the effectiveness
of development cooperation through greater government ownership and leadership, strengthen economic management, accountability and policy coherence
Articulates the principles and the country’s policies on development cooperation
Highlights the roles of the various actors in the process of aid management and coordination
Contains a Monitoring Framework with a set of indicators for both development partners(donors) and government to be agreed upon by the parties and monitored on a regular basis
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Enhanced coordination by Government, with leadership provided at a high policy level
Joint performance assessment based on a National Performance Assessment built on extensive sectoral reviews
Focus on results and Value for Money Time table that is linked to the national
budget cycle Memorandum of Understanding to be signed
with donors based on the Framework The use of key sectors to lead the process
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Policy preconditions for effective and efficient implementation of Government policies
Cross-cutting policy reforms to tackle systemic performance impediments
Specific actions in service delivery sectors (Health, Education, Water and Roads)
Mutual Accountability (Indicators being defined). There will be indicators for each development partner within the framework
Building on participation and leadership by Parliament, CSOs Government at highest level (AAA)
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The commitments under this framework are not just for the sectors mentioned, but for the entire Economy, inclusiveness
Effective peer pressure effect National ownership of the exercise as emphasized
in AAA Monitoring Framework contains manageable
number of indicators (52) for the Country and Development Partners (donors). Each sector has just 3 indicators
Improvement in development results in the key service delivery sectors
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Strengthening of the Government Coordination and performance management structures
Increased participation of the civil society and local governments in the discussions as well as Cabinet
Provides an opportunity to review progress and address challenges to improve performance
Platform for enhancing accountability to Parliament and by Parliament
Improved learning within and across sectors
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Improved dialogue between Government and Development Partners
More predictable Budget Support, hence better planning, budgeting e.t.c
Strengthening Government systems – capacity development
Improved performance by sectors concerned
Reduced transaction costs Harmonization
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