Overview of the MRP Expert Feedback Process & Next Steps for Finalization

October 24, 2012

Ms. Sarah Underwood PMR Secretariat

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Market Readiness Proposal (MRP): Overview of Feedback Process

Expert Feedback Process: Getting to PA4

What Happens Now?

Outline

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Market Readiness Proposal (MRP):

Feedback Process

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Feedback Providers:

1. Feedback from PMR Experts

2. Feedback from PMR Participants

Objectives:

Enhance formulation of the Market Readiness Proposal (MRP)

Share relevant knowledge and experience with Implementing Country to help enhance quality of its MRP

Start:

After submission of 1st draft MRP to PMR Secretariat

Providing Feedback on MRPs: Two-pronged Approach

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Expert Feedback Process: Getting to PA4

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MRP Expert Review Process: Getting to PA4 (1/3)

July 31: Implementing Countries inform Secretariat of intention to present a draft MRP at PA4

Expert Recruiting…

August 31: Deadline to submit 1st draft MRP to Secretariat Briefing Calls w/

Experts

Triggers Expert recruiting and hiring process

Secretariat briefs experts; prepares feedback template

• China (CH) • Costa Rica (SP)

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Countries revise MRPs

Desk Review

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MRP Expert Review Process: Getting to PA4 (2/3)

Sept. 3: Experts Desk reviews begin

Costa Rica Visit China Visit Mexico Visit

Mexico China (EN) C. Rica (EN)

Desk reviews form basis for discussion: first with secretariat and then with countries

Desk Review Chile Visit

Secretariat coordinates in-country visit: lead expert + Secretariat + MRP team

Chile

In parallel, World Bank/Secretariat team provide their feedback

All feedback provided to countries; countries begin MRP revision

Countries revise MRPs Chile Desk Review

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MRP Expert Review Process: Getting to PA4 (3/3)

October 5: Deadline to submit revised draft MRP to secretariat

PA4

Experts prepare summary presentation

Countries revise MRPs

Experts prepare summary presentation for PA4

October 12: Expert presentations submitted to Secretariat

October 8: Deadline to circulate revised draft MRPs to PA

Countries prepare MRP presentations

Countries prepare MRP presentation

Countries prepare MRP presentation

October 22-23: PA4

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Market Readiness Proposals (MRP): What

Happens Now?

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Feedback during + following PA4:

Presentation of the draft MRP is an opportunity for PA to provide feedback, seek clarifications

1. Feedback provided during the meeting will be summarized by the Secretariat

2. November 9, 2012: Deadline for written feedback submitted to secretariat (two weeks following PA4)

All feedback on an MRP will be compiled and shared (via protected web page) with each Implementing Country

Collecting Feedback from the PA

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Finalization of the MRP

MRP Finalization + Funding Decision

Countries are invited to take PA feedback into consideration when finalizing their MRP

Countries may seek feedback from experts on specific aspects of the final MRP

Making a funding decision

Countries submit final MRP to secretariat for circulation to PA two weeks prior to PA5 (March 2013) for a funding decision

Countries submit final MRP to secretariat for circulation to PA two weeks prior to PA5 (March 2013)

Based on recommendation by the PA at PA4, a final MRP may be circulated during the inter-sessional period for a virtual decision. Timing for this option will be determined

Based on recommendation by the PA at PA4, a final MRP may be circulated during the inter-sessional period for a virtual decision. Timing for this option will be determined

Thank you

For more information & clarifications, please contact the PMR

Secretariat (pmrsecretariat@worldbank.org)