December 5, 2013

1. MfDR-Readiness AssessmentToolResults AfCoP Secretariat Sylvester Obong’o December 5, 2013

2. Managing for Development results • MfDR is a results focused management strategy that focuses on using performance information to improve decision making. • MfDR mobilizes all human, financial, technological and natural resources – domestic and external – to achieve desired development results.

3. Managing for Development Results It shifts the focus from inputs (“how much money will I get, how much money can I spend?”) to measurable results (“what can I achieve with the money?”) at all phases of the developmentprocess.

4. Managing for Development Results • At the same time, MfDR focuses on providing sound information to improve decision-making. Thereby encouraging evidence based decision-making • This entails tracking progress and managing based on solid evidence and in a way that will maximize the achievement of results. • MfDRinvolves using practical tools for strategic planning, risk management, progress monitoring, and outcome evaluation.

6. Readiness Assessment Tool • The purpose of a readiness assessment tool is to analyse the level of preparedness of the conditions, attitudes and resources, at all levels in the system. • In this context the word 'system' is being used to cover organisations, sectors, networks, national structures, or any other combination of elements that might together be the focus of a capacity development initiative, needed for Mfdrto happen successfully. • The greater the complexity of the proposed change, the greater the importance of understanding whether and where there is readiness for Mfdrthis can be critical first for deciding whether it is appropriate to intervene and, if it is appropriate, about both the entry points and the types of intervention.

7. Readiness Assessment Tool • Definition of the scope: All key stakeholders need to know the full range of system components that need to be assessed.  It is important to understand whether the whole system, and any or all of the elements within it, are ready.  • Assessment of relevant dimensions of the context: The starting point for any assessment is identified by the scope of the capacity of the development initiative and associated change that is envisioned from its implementation. • Analysis and summary. The summary definition of readiness does not need to be complex, it can be as simple as: Fully ready; Partially ready; or, Not ready at all, so long as the conclusion is backed by appropriate evidence. These can be represented in a numerical scale

8. Managing for Results Analysis Where are we now? Performance Measures Goals Where do wewant to go? How did we do? Actions How do we get there? Assessing progress-Standing at the Balcony

9. Leadership Managing for Development Results Pillars • Accountability • Planning for Results • Delivering better results with a strenghthened Public Sector • Monitoring and Evaluation • Budgeting for Results • Implementation for Results

10. Three tools for different scopes Regional policies Country Institutions (ministry, regional economic community, etc.). Common Methodology Assessment framework with six MfDR pillars Based on evidence Mid-term report and high-level validation Assessment Tools

11. Graphic Display of Assessment Results with 6 Pillars

12. Graphic Display of Assessment Results with 9 Pillars

13. Rationale for MfDR • Enhances government performance and accountability through- • Setting clear objectives and goals, • Evidence-based decision-making, • Transparency • Continuous adaptation and improvements • Developing performance and result culture

14. Lay the in-country Foundations

15. Thank You.