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Progress Report, June 2010
Misha BelkindasDevelopment Data Group, World Bank
BackgroundMulti-donor trust fund, set up in 1999, to help
developing countries strengthen statistical capacityShared vision with PARIS21 to promote a culture of
evidence-based decision making and implementationAligned closely with international initiatives:
Millennium DeclarationManagement for Development Results processMarrakech Action Plan for Statistics
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TFSCB has developed and changedThe overall objectives have remained the same, but the
way the Trust Fund operates has changed to reflect new initiatives and address concerns
Main change in 2004 in response to 2003 evaluation and MAPSIntroduction of two windows: NSDS preparation and other
SCB projectsEmphasis on supporting preparation of National Strategies
for the Development of StatisticsTFSCB has been one of the main instruments for achieving
MAPS Goal 1 – mainstreaming strategic planning in statistics
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New initiatives have emergedSince Marrakech there has been a renewed emphasis on
statistical capacity buildingThe World Bank has new instruments
STATCAP lending programDGF funding for MAPS, including IHSN and the Accelerated
Data ProgramStatistics for Results Facility and the Catalytic Fund
Other agencies have increased aid allocations and have new programs in place, e.g., African Development Bank
Important to clarify the role of TFSCB in relation to these other instruments
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Priorities to 2015 and beyondThere are still many data challenges to meet for 2015
and beyondOne of the main issues is to move from planning to
implementation, lack of resources is a problem, but other concerns also need to be addressed
Not all strategies are realistic, cover the main parts of the statistical system, are properly budgeted or are integrated into national planning processes
We need an agreed approach to help countries emerging from conflict and in difficult circumstances
The countries with the least capacity need the most help
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What has the TF invested in?TFSCB has invested more
than $34 million in 171 projects
Priority has been given to low income (IDA eligible) countries
Important funder of regional and global projects
TFSCB has been an effective catalyst for further funding
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What has the TF invested in?Supported NSDS and
other capacity building projects (including participation in workshops and seminars)
Demand for TFSCB funding has changed over time, but remains strong
Evaluation indicates that projects have helped to build capacity
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Some key achievementsFive out of the first six STATCAP countries got support from
TFSCB to prepare an NSDS or equivalentAll of the five SRF pilot countries had TFSCB grants firstRegional projects in Central and South America and more
recently in the South Pacific have proved effective in helping countries prepare NSDSs
Most projects have achieved their objectives and have had an impact
TFSCB has also been able to provide support to countries emerging from conflict
The Trust Fund has been able to help countries meet immediate data needs
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Where do we go from here?2009 Evaluation makes a strong recommendation for
TFSCB to be continuedNeed to re-align the Trust Fund with other instrumentsIn general the Trust Fund is a catalyst for other initiatives
especially SRF and STATCAPSome changes in procedures and the Guidelines are
needed to strengthen this complementarity and to improve effectiveness
Important to strengthen monitoring and evaluation of projects
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TFSCBTFSCBBuilding the foundationFilling the cracks
TFSCBTFSCBBuilding the foundationFilling the cracks
SRF/SRF/STATCAPSTATCAP
Building the structure
SRF/SRF/STATCAPSTATCAP
Building the structure
PARIS21/MAPSPARIS21/MAPSDesigning the architecture
PARIS21/MAPSPARIS21/MAPSDesigning the architecture
Strong institutions and
effective management
Well-trained and motivated
work-force
Strong demand and effective feedback
from users
Good infrastructure and adequate
recurrent budgets
Good statistical practices and procedures
Strong institutions and
effective management
Well-trained and motivated
work-force
Strong demand and effective feedback
from users
Good infrastructure and adequate
recurrent budgets
Good statistical practices and procedures
TFSCBTFSCBBuilding the foundationFilling the cracks
TFSCBTFSCBBuilding the foundationFilling the cracks
SRF/SRF/STATCAPSTATCAP
Building the structure
SRF/SRF/STATCAPSTATCAP
Building the structure
PARIS21/MAPSPARIS21/MAPSDesigning the architecture
PARIS21/MAPSPARIS21/MAPSDesigning the architecture
Proposed changesExtend coverage of NSDS window Focus non NSDS projects on supporting a system-wide
approachUse non NSDS window to strengthen support to countries
emerging from conflictContinue to support regional and global projects but aligned
with Dakar DeclarationContinue to support limited participation by low income
countries in important statistical meetingsIncrease the maximum grant size to $500,000Require projects to have in-built monitoring and evaluation
mechanisms
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The financial situationCurrent funds just under $8 millionAt current levels of demand probably sufficient until mid
2011Expected demand to 2017 indicates a funding need of
the order of $12 millionPropose to launch a new request for funds in late 2010 or
early 2011Extend TFSCB formally for five years, but new evaluation
and detailed review in 2015
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Issues for discussionIs there agreement of the need to extend TFSCB to 2017,
subject to a new evaluation in 2015?Should a new call for new financing for up to $12 million
be launched in late 2010 or early 2011?Is there agreement with the proposed changes in
operations and the Guidelines?Do we need a new logical framework to align TFSCB with
PARIS21?
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