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COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN MALAWI

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN MALAWI. By Mbwigha Mulebe Ministry of Economic Planning and Development. Timelines in the National Planning Processes. Statement of Development Policies 1971-1980 1987-1996 Vision 2020: 1996- March 1998

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COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN MALAWI

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  1. COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES IN MALAWI By Mbwigha Mulebe Ministry of Economic Planning and Development

  2. Timelines in the National Planning Processes Statement of Development Policies 1971-1980 1987-1996 Vision 2020: 1996- March 1998 Decision Point and Interim Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper- 2000

  3. Milestones and Timelines cont’d • First PRS: 2002 • Preparation: 2000-2002 • Implementation: 2002/2003-2004/2005 • MEGS: 2003 • To elaborate and address shortfalls in Pillar one of the PRS • MGDS (PRS II): • Preparation 2004- March 2006 • Focus on growth as a means of poverty reduction but with consideration for redistribution through: Social development, Social Protection, Safety Nets and progressive taxation • Utilisation: overall policy framework and guide 2006/2007 budget preparation • Implementation: 2006 - 2011

  4. ALIGNMENT OF MGDS TARGETS WITH MDGs • Relate MDGs and MGDS but does not include goal #8 – develop a global partnership for development • Indicators included in Annex II • no Targets • no baseline

  5. MAJOR CHALLENGESS • MDGS aligned to vision 2020 • Rigour: no targets and where available not substantiated with solid analysis • Targets not aligned to MDGs • Financing: budget not consistent with inputs needed in MDGs • Initial Costing done by DFID Consultant but not finalised • M&E Master plan used and provides strategy for monitoring MGDS but there is need for mechanism for effecting changes after producing APRs

  6. NEXT STEPS FOR COSTING MDGs • Needs assessment to undertake MDG needs assessment within three weeks from today • Mobilise resources • Implement the road Map for MDG Needs Assessment • Establish mechanisms for effecting changes • Use needs assessment for advocacy and influence changes in the MGDS

  7. EXPECTATIONS OF SUPPORT FROM THE UN AND OTHER PARTNERS • Financial support • Needs assessment process • Support for Quick Wins • Technical Assistance as and when required

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