Development of the Aid Policy Document JeanJacques Nyirubutama

Development of the Aid Policy Document Jean-Jacques Nyirubutama

Concept n The APD will coordinate all work in progress to improve how the Go. R manages and uses aid; n It is not simply a Harmonisation and Alignment document. It will look at all issues affecting broader aid use, management and acceptance in Rwanda; n It will be developed in consultation and collaboration with development partners, but it ultimately a Government Policy;

APD vs. JAS n The APD is not a Joint Assistance Strategy, but sets out the approaches, systems & mechanism to improve Government systems for aid and relations with development partners; n APD will propose reforms to Government processes; n APD will also contain structures and systems for development partners to relate more effectively to government and one another; n The APD will tell us more about whether and when to have a JAS?

Process for elaborating the APD n Baseline Survey (September/October 2005) – To get a picture of all aid in Rwanda n Options Paper Consultancy (September/October 2005) – To undertake a full review of Aid Management Systems in Rwanda and present reform options. n Presentation of Options to partners at the Development Partners Meeting with Draft Aid Policy Document to be completed before end 2005

Process for elaborating the APD Consultation with Stakeholders: n Although it is a Government Document, it must be consultative in order to create a workable strategy; n The drafting team will consult extensively with line ministries, development partners and Civil Society. n Consultation roadmap DPCG meetings August 31 st onwards th th n Workshops 11 / 12 October st nd – Possible Options n DPM – December 1 - 2 Discussed n