CRCID New Directions for “Program” Funding

1. CRCIDNew Directions for“Program” Funding

2. New Directions forProgram Funding CIDA Canadian International Development Agency Mandate Support sustainable development in developing countries in order to reduce poverty and to contribute to a more secure, equitable, and prosperous world.

3. New Directions forProgram Funding Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

4. New Directions forProgram Funding • Changes • “Projects” to “Programs” • Similar in magnitude to 3H • Focus on: • Water • Literacy. • Health • Long term involvement

5. New Directions forProgram Funding • Projects – Dig a well for a village. • Programs –Develop a Water management program in a whole region.

6. New Directions forProgram Funding Projects: • Narrow focus • Short term success • Can lead to un-coordinated development • Capacity Drain Projects Vs Program

7. New Directions forProgram Funding Projects Vs Program • Programs: • Emphasis on comprehensive and coordinated approach • Strong emphasis on policy dialogue and donor coordination. • A multitude of projects implemented in a coordinated way to a sector wide concern

8. New Directions forProgram Funding THE NEW PARADIGM is: • Not different from RI strategic plan • Not just Canadian driven • Not a RADICAL change from CRCID’s current course • Only a better to serve marginalized people

9. New Directions forProgram Funding Principles of Effective Development: • Local Ownership • Improved donor coordination in the developing country • Stronger partnerships between donors and recipients • Result Based with improved monitoring and evaluation

10. New Directions forProgram Funding Other Factors: • Good Governance and sound policy environment • Building Capacity in public and private sectors

11. New Directions forProgram Funding CRCID’s Seven Priority Districts • including Key Countries and RI Districts which include these countries.

12. New Directions forProgram Funding The End Are there any questions?