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Increasing Aid Effectiveness:Tanzania’s Joint Assistance StrategyNikki Jones: UNFPA Representative, Tanzania : Increasing Aid Effectiveness: Tanzania’s Joint Assistance Strategy Nikki Jones: UNFPA Representative, Tanzania Africa Regional Planning Meeting, Dakar Programme and Policy Implications of Emerging Modalities for Aid Delivery October 3, 2005


Tanzania JAS - Implementing Global Agreements : Tanzania JAS - Implementing Global Agreements One of first national efforts to implement: Monterrey Consensus on Financing for Development 2002 Rome High-Level Forum on Harmonisation 2003 Marrakech Roundtable on Managing for Results 2004 Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness 2005


JAS - Building on Global Principles : JAS - Building on Global Principles National ownership, harmonization, alignment, managing for results, mutual accountability, partnership Since mid-90s efforts to improve aid management and GoT/DP relationship 2005 JAS merges DP assistance strategies into one assistance strategy


JAS - Promoting Aid Effectiveness in Tanzania : JAS - Promoting Aid Effectiveness in Tanzania Reduce poverty by coordinating GoT DP efforts under one government-led framework Strengthen national ownership and leadership Align DP support to GoT priorities, systems, procedures, and processes Promote mutual accountability


Contributing to GoT goals : Contributing to GoT goals National Vision 2025 Zanzibar Vision 2020 National Poverty Eradication Strategy National Strategy for Growth and Reduction of Poverty Zanzibar Poverty Reduction Plan


JAS : JAS Addresses 5 main issues; Strengthening National Capacity Division of Labour Financing Instruments & Arrangements Sector Dialogue Monitoring and Evaluation


Strengthening National Capacity : Strengthening National Capacity Ongoing Public Sector Reform Strengthening NSA efforts Untied, demand-driven technical assistance Open procurement using national expertise and mechanisms


Division of Labour : Division of Labour By comparative and competitive advantage Lead GoT agencies in sector/ cross cutting/ thematic areas Limit number of active DPs: delegating partners Lead DP partner in each sector/ area Selection criteria not linked to funding capacity.


Financing instruments and arrangements (1) : Financing instruments and arrangements (1) National Budget and NSGRP heart of national development process Implemented through PER and MTEF GBS is GoT preferred aid modality DPs to move to GBS: M/T target 50-70% aid


Financing instruments and arrangements (2) : Financing instruments and arrangements (2) Basket funding as transition measure Projects limited to piloting, innovation, policy demonstration, skills transfer, large scale infrastructure within GoT budget processes GoT accounting and audit procedures CSOs to report on resources and activities


Dialogue Structure : Dialogue Structure Stakeholders exchange information and views to guide policy making GoT leads, guides and co-ordinates DPs provide information/ policy advice CSOs “watchdogs” GoT/DP performance. Parliament? Establish common vision on scope, objectives, function and monitoring


Monitoring and Evaluation : Monitoring and Evaluation Joint indicators and targets for: National Ownership and GoT leadership Alignment and Harmonization Managing for NSGRP Outcomes Effective Operational Functioning Mutual accountability of GoT and DPs


DPs and the JAS process : DPs and the JAS process DP core group liaises with GoT Consultations among DPs, including UN Consultation with DP sectoral/thematic groups Consultations within sectors Support for GoT efforts to harmonize


DP views: what else is needed? : DP views: what else is needed? Is JAS a complete aid strategy? Roadmap, timeframe and targets Transition period: improved domestic accountability Clarify relationship with outcome-based NSGRP Link mutual accountability to managing for results


Challenges and constraints for DPs : Challenges and constraints for DPs High proposed levels for GBS Sector funding as only interim measure Binding nature of multi-year financial commitments Inconsistencies with agency rules and procedures: pooling v projects, front-loading, procurement, auditing


Challenges and Constraints for DPs : Challenges and Constraints for DPs Untying aid beyond delegated power of most agencies. GoT needs to lobby Representation and lead agencies Minimum 5 year assignment for DP staff Specialized agency mandates Improve quality of dialogue


Health DP Views : Health DP Views Strong sector budget support (basket) Push to increase pooled sector funds while recognizing agency limitations Can achieve health outcomes through mix of aid modalities? Include and support non-state actors


Views OF DPs in Health : Views OF DPs in Health Team approach rather than lead and silent partners? Priority to decreasing “off- budget” before shifting funds to GBS? Challenge GHI to use existing systems and finance unmet needs


UN and the JAS : UN and the JAS UNDG Action Plan defines actions to follow up Paris Declaration Put national development plans at center of UN programming Strengthen national capacities Use and strengthen national systems


UN and the JAS : UN and the JAS TCPR provides strong support for new UN positioning “In Larger Freedom” endorses UN role in follow-up to Paris Executive Boards support sector funding UN Joint Strategic Review Tanzania provides actionable recommendations


Challenges for UN Tanzania in JAS : Challenges for UN Tanzania in JAS UN most projects and smallest budgets Limited development impact of projects “Competitive” advantage or a complementary role? Is sector support as far as we can go? Need to adapt UN rules and procedures UNDG harmonized programming tools still project-based Diversity among UN agencies


How can UN contribute to JAS? : How can UN contribute to JAS? New UNDAF designed around PRS Delinking TA/ FA provides opportunity Focus on capacity development Strengthen human rights approach Build on “trusted partner” role to provide policy advice in GBS Strengthen joint UN approach


Does UNFPA have an advantage? : Does UNFPA have an advantage? Strong senior management support SD/MYFF positioned us to focus on national outcomes UNFPA CO spearheaded entry into sector funding. UN advocacy role Only UN agency in health basket CO role in policy dialogue/advocacy, harmonization, and partnership recognized by DPs (MOPAN)


What next for UNFPA? : What next for UNFPA? Implement Geneva recommendations based on CO experience Build staff capacity in policy dialogue, analysis, networking and advocacy Give CO greater flexibility and authority to decide on HR needs Redeploy technical staff and resources to support field, driven by CO needs Strengthen national expert teams


Results and Accountability : Results and Accountability More enabling HQ role and support Adapt financial and administrative rules and regulations to new aid environment Move beyond project input monitoring Focus more on strengthening GoT/DP accountability in achieving national outcomes We are accountable for implementing ICPD and contributing to poverty reduction.