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Development Partners Supporting Decentralisation in Tanzania

Development Partners Supporting Decentralisation in Tanzania. Our Municipality in Global Economy Conference in Mwanza 24-27 November 2009 Iina Soiri , Embassy of Finland Dar es Salaam. Content:. Introduction Development Policy Environment in Tanzania

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Development Partners Supporting Decentralisation in Tanzania

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  1. DevelopmentPartnersSupportingDecentralisation in Tanzania OurMunicipality in GlobalEconomy Conference in Mwanza 24-27 November 2009 Iina Soiri, Embassy of Finland Dar es Salaam

  2. Content: • Introduction • Development Policy Environment in Tanzania • Decentralisation by Devolution • Strategic Objectives of LGRPII • Development Partner Architecture • How do DPs support decentralisation and LGAs? • After 10 years D-by-D... • Role of AFRLA Programme and individual cooperation arrangements

  3. Introduction • Policy context and development cooperation is different in all countries where AFLRA North-South Local Government Cooperation Programme is implemented • Tanzania characterised with strong commitment to Paris Declaration (ownership, harmonisation, alignment, use of country systems) • Strong public service reform agenda including local government reform

  4. Development Policy Environment • Tanzania has a harmonised Poverty Reduction Strategy (MKUKUTA), divided in 4 Clusters (Growth, Social Welfare, Governance, Makroeconomy) • Governance is enhanced by 5 Core Reforms: • Public Service Reform • Local Government Reform • Public Financial Reform • Legal Sector Reform • Anti-Corruption Strategy Plus several sector reforms (Cluster I & II)

  5. Decentralisation by Devolution • Policy Paper on Local Government Reform in 1998 • Local Government Reform Program (LGRP) • LGRP I 2000 – 2008 • LGRP II under preparation Purpose: To transform LGAs to competent strategic leaders and coordinators of socio-economic development, accountable and transparent service delivery and poverty reduction interventions in their areas of jurisdiction. • Local Government Development Grant LGDG System since 2004

  6. Strategic objectives of the LGRPII (DbyD) 1. Enabling environment for D by D To eliminate the policy, institutional, legal, organisational and operational bottlenecks to the realisation of D by D policy at all levels of government 2. Capacity development of LGAs Note: LGRPII pays more attention to economic development as previous phases. 3. Enhanced citizen participation and accountability Note: More demand for transparency, fair and efficient financial management >>> EMPOWERED BY LGRPII & LGDG LOCAL AUTHORITIES PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN POVERTY REDUCTION

  7. Development Partner Architecture • Joint Assistance Strategy of Tanzania (JAST) • Division of Labour • DP Working Groups • Chairs represent members of the Group (e.g. LG DPG: Belgium, Canada, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Sweden, UN, WB) • DP support to GoT is channelled by General Budget Support, basket funding and projects

  8. How do DPs support decentralisation and LGAs? • Channelling funds via GBS, Basket Fund (LGRPII and LGDG) and Projects • Follow and dialogue on progress of overall D by D process: policy direction, challenges and opportunities • Support and monitor operational progress of reforms i.e. LGRPII (D by D) and LGDG system (Government transfer system and important element of D-by-D) • Follow and monitor development on local and regional level by regular visits and reports • Analyse impact of GoT other policies, decisions and directives on local level • Dialogue is conducted with PMO-RALG, LGAs, Regional Administration, Parliament, LAAC, CAG and civil society

  9. D-by-D after 10 years... • There has been substantial progress (e.g. Fiscal Decentralisation, i.e. LGDG, resource envelope multiplied, LG PFM, LGA capacity and service delivery improved) • LG’s role in poverty reduction greatly emphasised on all levels • ... but still many challenges: HR Autonomy, Legal Framework, Capacity on all levels, Demand for change and downward accountability • Align to what? Contradicting policies and decisions (e.g. CDCF) • Currently risk that process looses momentum?

  10. Role of AFRLA and individual cooperation projects • AFLRA Programme and individual projects support practical implementation of GoT policies and strategies • Provide hands-on information on their progress, impact and constraints on the ground • Develop best practices and lessons to be tested, shared and replicated • Build competencies on jointly selected technical areas where both parties can bring value-added • Associations (ALAT) are important stakeholders in dialogue and policy guidance

  11. Asante sana - kiitos paljon! Questions, comments and clarifications welcome!

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