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Global Framework for Action: Lessons from Education and Health. Barbara Evans 19.03.09. Coverage. Which initiatives ? Key features and aims Concerns and unintended consequences Emerging lessons for GF4A. Which Initiatives?. 1. International Health Partnership (IHP):
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Global Framework for Action:Lessons from Education and Health Barbara Evans 19.03.09
Coverage • Which initiatives ? • Key features and aims • Concerns and unintended consequences • Emerging lessons for GF4A
Which Initiatives? 1. International Health Partnership (IHP): Aid effectiveness principles at sector level 2. Education Fast Track Initiative (FTI): Alignment to country plans, extra funds 3. Innovation at Global Fund and GAVI Broader ownership, flexible instruments
Key Features and Aims • Better national processes (FTI, IHP) • Broader ownership (GFATM) • Greater mutual accountability ( IHP) • Improved benchmarking (FTI, IHP) • Seed money for sector plans (FTI, IHP) • Gap-financing for plans (FTI, GFATM) • Flexible aid instruments (GAVI) • Strong results focus (GAVI, GFATM)
Concerns and unintended consequences • Accountability needs constant attention • Real local participation is too rare • Excessive focus on new versus old funds • Reconciling quality and ownership • Complex governance, slower results
Concluding suggestions for GF4A • Be clear on behaviour principles • Focus on overall funding, including national • Strengthen country processes first • Avoid top-down international assessment • Be inclusive, but start small, with quick wins .