Development Partner Performance Assessment Framework Process and Challenges

Development Partner Performance Assessment Framework Process and Challenges Mary-Anne Addo

Action at the Country Level Paris and Accra Implementation

What is the DP-PAF? “assessment tool to measure the extent to which Development Partners adhere to the common agreed principles for aid delivery”

Why do we need the DP-PAF? • Instrument to selectively monitor the implementation of the PD, AAA and Ghana Aid Policy and Strategy • Tool to stimulate improvements in the behavior of Development Partners, both as a group and individually.

Process • 2 consultants hired • Interviews Preparatory Questionnaire • Seek more detailed information • Review & validate baseline report & draft DP-PAF Workshop

Survey questionnaire returns and challenges Few responses from DPs Not inclusive enough Incomplete responses.

Concerns of Respondents • Size of the DP-PAF – limited to meaningful and strategic indicators to Go. G; • Quantitative vs Qualitative dimension; • The need for common understanding of basic definitions; • The annual assessment; • Lack of country specific indicators; • Bias to financial cooperation tools.

What is being assessed? • Consist of 23 indicators and a qualitative section Portfolio 3 Harmonization 3 Alignment 8 Predictability 3 Transparency 2 MDBS-related 4 • 9 were taken from the PD monitoring survey to reduce transaction costs

The Assessment: Process • The assessment would be conducted by an independent evaluator. • The DP-PAF also allows for peer performance review among DPs. • Parliament and civil society would play a role in this assessment to encourage “open and frank dialogue” on the results

The Assessment: Process (2) Engage the independent evaluator: • to conduct the review of DP performance in 2010 against the indicators set out in the DP-PAF matrix; • update the matrix for 2012 and 2013 by refining or setting new targets if necessary; • improve the process of monitoring DPs as well as the dialogue platform.

Outstanding Issues DP coverage DP coordination Policy coherence DP enforcement End of monitoring exercise of the PD on AE

For further information: www. mofep. gov. gh