Development Partner Performance Assessment

Framework

Process and Challenges

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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

Survey questionnaire returns and challenges

Concerns of Respondents• Size of the DP-PAF – limited to meaningful

and strategic indicators to GoG;

• 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

• 9 were taken from the PD monitoring survey to reduce transaction costs

Portfolio 3

Harmonization 3

Alignment 8

Predictability 3

Transparency 2

MDBS-related 4

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

For further information:www.mofep.gov.gh