REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA Council of Ministers Department of Strategy and Donor Coordination Government-Donor Roundtable 3 December 2010
IPS Implementation NSDI Monitoring Donor Coordination
Full IPS Cycle completed in 2010 IPS Design Process/ IPS Institutional Establishment Multiannual NSDI monitoring IPS Policy Framework / “NSDI 2007 - 2013” / “38 sector & crosscutting strategies M&E / Annually through MTBP Rolling Strategic Planning – MTBP/ External Assistance
Lessons Learnt / Challenges to further improve IPS Implementation Consolidation of IPS processes and institutional infrastructure Maintain the integrated planning calendar; add the legislative agenda Improve quality of legislation through the IPS Cycle - by further instutionalising the policy and fiscal impact assessments Introduce IPS coordination structures into the CoM functioning regulations Policy & Strategic Framework aligned with EI Agenda Revise NSDI in compliance with milestones & policy objectives in the EI agenda (EU Candidate Status) Advance preparation to access full IPA funding (regional development, rural development and human development components) Improve performance indicators for the next planning period Policy Objectives & Indicators better reflected in the MTBP
Lessons Learnt / Challenges to further improve IPS Implementation Consolidation of the Monitoring Process Finalize monitoring of NSDI 2007-2013 at strategic objectives level Shift from input to performance monitoring Expand civil society involvement in policy making and monitoring A higher communication profile of IPS DSDC continue a high-profile communications strategy , in cooperation with MEI and MoF, to publicize the contributions of IPS & its individual components Foster existing communication channels , for sharing information within government and between GoA and donors;
IPS TF Current situation and expectations The IPS TF has been extended till September 2011 and the budged have been increase up to 5,525486 Euros Actual disbursement rate is 49% and by the end of 2010 is expected to be increase up to 61,43 % The latest report on the implementation of the IPS TF was submitted to the donors on May 2010. By mid December 2010 the next progress report will be presented. A new approach will be applied in the next progress report; the completion of a questionnaire based on the assessment of each beneficiaries in order to get their feedback on the impact of the IPS TF support .
NSDI Performance-based Monitoring
NSDI Performance Assessment Matrix GOALS To support national planning and performance budgeting – as an integral part of IPS To promote accountability and enhance transparency To better analyse policies and provide recommendations for the decision making level (SPC) To better program MTBP objectives by improving the objective indicators in the Programme Policy Statements To support Line Ministries in: Programming policy analysis Improving of the implementation of their sector strategies, by reviewing programme policies Feeding findings from monitoring into the following policy cycle.
NSDI Monitoring Process Timeframe • 15 August – 15 November 2010 : Set strategy objectives & Prepare outcome performance indicators; Preparation of draft monitoring Monitoring reports for 2007-2009; Planning targets for 2010-2013; Reports by Preparation of monitoring and planning matrices LM • 25 October – 5 November 2010 : LMs & DSDC discuss the monitoring reports and request for improvements • 5 November – 20 November 2010 : Finalization of Monitoring Performance Reports, Reporting and Planning Matrixes, reflecting DSDC Hearings comments • 10 December 2010 : Preparation of consolidated analysis on implementation status of sector strategies for SPC discussion DSDC • Mid December 2010 : Presentation of PAM Tables to SPC for analysis & consideration and action SPC discussion • 2011: Analysis used to enhance policy dialogue with LMs for evaluation and revision of NSDI; key milestones expected for 2011
Link of NSDI mid-term evaluation & review with the Performance-based monitoring NSDI MID-TERM REVIEW OF NSDI 2007-2013 2012-2018 45 core indicators of performance 45 core indicators; 200 sector indicators Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Sector Strategy Sector Strategy Sector Strategy Sector Strategy 2 3 ‘n’ 1 Max 10 Max 10 Max 10 Max 10 Reference indicators of indicators of indicators of indicators of Framework for performance performance performance performance PAM twice a year ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ from 2011 Program Policy Program Policy Program Policy Program Policy onward Reviews under Reviews under Reviews under Reviews under ------------------ MTBP 2012- MTBP 2012- MTBP 2012- MTBP 2012- Performance 2014 2014 2014 2014 Hearings of individual Line Ministries at DSDC
Findings and Recommendations Findings: Shortage of capacities within Policy Directorates responsible to identify high level performance indicators; Coordination and knowledge sharing within Line Ministries (GSBIs, Policy Directorates, executing entities) needs to be strengthen Absence of reliable data collection systems Weak policy management / legal expertise in specific sectors Low quality on policy monitoring Recommendations: Increase capacities through tailor-made and on-the-job trainings on policy management cycles (planning, monitoring, implementation); Development of effective and efficient Management Information Systems within Line Ministries; Increase capacities for data gathering and analyzing;
DONOR Co-ordination
Sector Working Groups Achievements • Slightly improved SWG activity. Good experience on organization of SWGs in sectors like Justice and Home Affairs, Water, Environment, Gender, VET. • Establishment of Focal Points at Line Ministries • 27 SWGs in 2010 (+ 3 planned for December) Challenges • Increase awareness of the LMs, on organization of SWGs not active in 2010; • SWGs still focused on information sharing vs. Policy dialogue; • Co-ordinate 2011 meetings calendar
Implementation of Harmonisation Action Plan Achievements • Periodical monitoring of HAP implementation • Work under progress to establish PBA / SAWp in Agriculture and Environment sectors • Approval of Decision of Council of Ministers, on Management of Foreign Aid, No. 775, dtd. 24.09.2010 Challenges • Full implementation of FTI/DoL • Preparation of NSDI/EA Progress Report 2009-2010 • Establishment of AFMIS (incl. EAMIS/IPSIS) • Accurate updated data on External Assistance
Assessment of Procurement Systems Achievements • Completed the Final Assessment Report • Shared the report with relevant GoA representatives and donors Challenges • A detailed plan for implementing recommendations • Coordinate donors assistance in the implementation of the capacity development plan
2011 OECD/DAC Survey 8-9 December 2010 workshop in Jordan 15 December – 15 January Follow-up information sessions with donors & GoA 31 January 2011 deadline for submitting completed questionnaires 1-28 February 2011 consultations between donors and GoA to ensure quality control & consistency in responses. 1 -31 March – preparation of the country report 31 March 2011 deadline to submit the report to OECD/DAC
2011 OECD/DAC Survey 2011 Survey • Will measure if 2008 Survey progress has • Met 2 Indicators (4 been made Coordinated TA & 8 • Determine Untied Aid) whether the 2006 Survey • Progressed in 3 targets set in the Dimensions • Set the Paris Declaration (Ownership, Baseline for 2010 have Alignment, been met Harmonisation)
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