CE Results Framework for PRSCs in Lao PDR

1. CE Results Framework for PRSCs in Lao PDR The World Bank Institute September 2, 2004 Moira Hart-Poliquin Chirine Alameddine

2. DESIGNING CE STRATEGIES IN SUPPORT OF PRSCs • Lessons Learned from Past PRSCs • Why a consistent CE framework makes sense for PRSCs • How CE could support PRSC reforms in Lao PDR

3. PRSC • PRSC tackles policy reform for PRSP Ownership • Challenges to policy reform are two-fold Implementation • Investment in CE (FW) tackles both: • Ownership Institutional incentives and policies • Implementation Organizational systems and processes • Selectivity of results is key; results should be realistic, relevant, and feasible • Need convincing approach to capacity problem in order to sell tough targets • Strengthening systems and processes builds confidence and ability to achieve results

4. LESSONS LEARNED FROM PAST PRSCs • Supports shift towards results-oriented indicators and progress benchmarks • Helps to align donor support • Has the explicit goal of aligning Bank support • Requires ongoing monitoring and feedback into program implementation for long term institutional capacity building Main Message: • A strategic and structured approach to CE makes sense for improving: • M&E • donor alignment • design and targeting of CE interventions • institutional constraints as well as organizational and individual capacity issues

5. WHY A CONSISTENT AND SYSTEMATIC CE FW MAKES SENSE FOR PRSC • PRSCs important entry point because government-owned and supported indirectly by donors financially and technically • Use PRSC results matrix to prioritize and develop shared view (with government and donors) on capacity constraints and effective interventions that go beyond training and focus on capacity issues at the organizational and individual levels. • Donor Coordination: E.g., Japan & EU have CD programs in Laos • Opportunity to coordinate and target these investments to have a greater impact • Promote with partners moving beyond traditional training to measure and monitor organizational and individual capacities. • Use supervision process to monitor progress on capacities related to the results matrix

6. BENEFITS OF A CONSISTENT AND SYSTEMATIC CE FW More effective design of capacity interventions Better Monitoring Improved donor coordination Current level of capacity Interventions to address constraints Results Chain Simple, customized and measurable indicators

7. SUPPORTING PRSC REFORMS THROUGH… • Building Constituencies for Change - Exposing Lao leaders to lessons learned from leaders in China and Vietnam on facilitating reform. Examples: • Service Delivery: Improved tracking, better PEM, policies for improved transparency • PSD: Market-oriented reform, transition of economic institutions, SMEs, and attracting investment • Leadership Skills- Strengthening leadership skills and confidence to make change, achieve PRSC triggers and implement new policies through innovative approaches (e.g. Rapid Results to help jump start and enhance implementation) • Assessing Capacity Needs- For each set of triggers, identify organizational and individual constraints where knowledge sharing, training, study tours, or twinning could contribute to removing bottlenecks

8. HOW CAN CT MEMBERS SUPPORT THIS PROCESS • Applying a consistent CE framework to support the PRSC outcomes • Advocating for improved coordination • Strengthening analytical capacity by involving local experts/partners in analytical work from the initial design stage

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10. Example: CE issues in Education Results Chain • Education Division policy created and staffed with appropriately trained personnel • PETS-related policy produced to acceptable standard

11. Example: CE issues in RMP2 Results Chain

12. Example: CE issues in PEM Results Chain