Working Group Development of a National Framework for

Working Group Development of a National Framework for the Monitoring of Governance Issues

Issues • Existence of fragmented & uncoordinated initiatives on governance • No clear framework for assessing performance in governance (no clear benchmarks & indicators) • Hostile & subjective international assessments

Response • Setting up of a Joint Governance Framework (Govt. & DPs framework for dialogue on governance)

Objectives of good governance • Accountability to int’l community & Rwandan citizens • Poverty reduction

Objectives of JGF • Get broad buy-in governance programme • Objective indicators to track progress • Stimulate development of strategies to address gaps identified • Coordinate ideas & activities in governance to ensure we operate on the same basis

What needs to be done? • Agreed definition of “Governance” • Internationally credible independent assessment of Rwanda (show gaps) • Draw up a JGF with clear benchmarks & indicators • Set up a Joint Monitoring Framework for governance • Integration into the EDPRS NB – Build on existing initiatives (APRM, EDPRS, EU Benchmarks, MCC, etc. )

How? • Establish a Joint Steering Committee chaired by MINALOC • Carry out a set joint studies to underpin the JGF (scoping study to identify gaps and action plan) • In depth analysis • Work programme to be reported during the next DPM

Harmonization of on-going initiatives • All DPs agree to harmonise on-going initiatives and align to JGF process • Recommended Af. DB to align Governance Profile to this process • DPs not yet signed up to the Working Group should sign up • Steering Committee will be convened as soon as possible

Important! • Rwanda’s case provides an opportunity to push the boundaries on the principles of assessing governance. It could be an innovation.

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