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NSDS Progress Report September 2008 PARIS21 Secretariat. Report Objectives. Monitor country progress in preparing and implementing NSDSs. Serve as an input for the design of support programmes to countries.
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NSDS Progress Report September 2008 PARIS21 Secretariat
Report Objectives • Monitor country progress in preparing and implementing NSDSs. • Serve as an input for the design of support programmes to countries. • Inspire NSDS country teams themselves to report in greater detail on their own strategic planning efforts.
Information Sources NSDS Worldwide Progress Report NSDS Status Table NSDS Country sheets Direct contacts with countries Discussions with partners Review of Documentation
Summary of Results International Development Association borrower countries only
Emerging Issues • Design Process: • Continuous, consultative processes • System-wide coverage • Integrated into larger development policy processes • Results-focused • Funding: • Inflexibility in timing, which over-emphasises the final product rather than the process. • Identifiable costs and financing plan • Implementation: • Need for effective and realistic implementation plans • Including donors in the design of implementation plans
Recommendations for PARIS21 Secretariat • Prepare guidance to assist fragile states and small island economies in designing NSDSs • Prepare guidance and facilitate training on preparing a sequenced and prioritised action plan • Develop guidance on preparing a costing and financing plan for an NSDS