2nd Myanmar Development Effectiveness Roundtable - PowerPoint Presentation

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2nd Myanmar Development Effectiveness Roundtable

Partnerships for Realising the MSDP: Aligning Resources, Coordination and Information Systems and Civic Action

U Than Aung KyawDirector GeneralForeign Economic Relations DepartmentMinistry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations

MICC-2

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar

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Presentation Structure

Purpose

What are Coordination GroupsSector Working Groups 2013-2016Sector Coordination Groups 2017-PresentWhere are we now?Lessons Learned & Key Considerations

Next Steps: Proposed Restructuring

Open Dialogue

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To provide an overview of previous sectoral coordination structures used in Myanmar 2011 post-transition

To launch a dialogue on how best to structure a new set of inclusive, multi-stakeholder “Strategic Coordination Groups” that will further our achievement of the MSDP

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commonly used by partner countries to promote more coordinated development assistance in support of policy reform priorities and project/programme delivery

used by Lead Ministries to achieve whole-of-sector coherence throughout government, development partner, civil society and private sector development effortstypically needed most where there are large volumes of development assistance being committed, or in sectors where there are a large number of funding and implementing partners presentoperate best when used to strengthen local ownership and leadership

What are Coordination Groups?4

3rd Meeting of Electricity and Energy Sector Coordination Group on 8 August 2018

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Sector Working Groups

2013-2016

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2013-2016

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Sector Working GroupsGovernment of Myanmar LeadEducation

Ministry of Education

Cultural Conservation

Ministry of Culture

Agriculture, Rural Development & Water Supply

Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation

Environmental Conservation

Ministry of Environment Conservation & Forestry

Employment Opportunity

Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security

Electric Power

Ministry of Electric Power

Health

Ministry of Health

Communication & Information Technology

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology

TransportationMinistry of TransportSocial Protection & Disaster Risk ReductionMinistry of Social Welfare, Relief & ResettlementPublic Financial Management*Ministry of Finance and RevenueEnhancing of Women’s EmpowermentMinistry of Social Welfare & Relief & ResettlementMediaMinistry of InformationHotels & TourismMinistry of Hotels & TourismStatistical Quality DevelopmentMinistry of National Planning and Economic DevelopmentPublic Administration & Reform Process*Ministry of the President’s OfficePrivate Sector Development & Trade*Ministry of Commerce

Sector Working Groups

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At the Myanmar Development Cooperation Forum held in January 2013, the Government of Myanmar and Development Partners agreed to establish

Sector Working Groups to ensure effective coordination at the sector/thematic level as tools to promote development effectiveness in Myanmar

The Government of Myanmar committed to: further develop coherent and efficient aid management systems; andcreate systems for regular, nationally-led dialogue with development partners at the national, sub-national and sectoral/thematic levels

Development Partners committed to:

participate in and be guided by country-led coordination processes; and

actively support manageable, Ministry-led, sectoral and thematic coordination mechanisms,

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around Myanmar government structures, avoiding the creation of an excessive number of working groups

Sector Working Groups

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Background

The Nay Pyi Taw Accord for Effective Development Cooperation (2013)

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used to identify short-term quick wins and begin development of longer-term sector strategies

provided a place for discussion on key areas (both technical-level and policy-related)

with an ultimate aim to feed into and monitor the implementation of Government-led Five Year Plans drawn from Myanmar’s National Comprehensive Development Plan (NCDP) under development at the timeSWGs each had a Government of Myanmar “Chair" and two Development Partner “Leads" (typically one multilateral and one bilateral partner), as well as all relevant Line Ministries, domestic and international civil society, and the private sectorDevelopment Partner Leads were expected to provide support to a dedicated SCG Secretariat to help day to day management of the groupsSWGs were encouraged by the Foreign Economic Relations Department (FERD) to meet at least once every two months during their initial establishment phase

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Background

The National Comprehensive Development Plan (NCDP) - 2014 Draft

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An initial set of “Guidelines for Sector Working Groups” were developed shortly afterwards to assist in their functioning however these were quickly replaced with a more robust SWG Terms of Reference (ToR) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) guide in June 2013.

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Guidance and Oversight

Sector Working Groups

Guidelines for Sector Working Groups (2013)

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Further guidance was then provided in the form of a 2014 “Guide to International Assistance in Myanmar” which noted:

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Guidance and OversightSector Working Groups

Guide to International Assistance in Myanmar (2014)

“Sector Working Groups have been formed around key sectors/thematic areas to promote collaboration between Government of Myanmar and Development Partners in more specific fields.”

“Sector Working Groups ensure that effective Development Partner support is provided to the Government of Myanmar in developing and implementing coherent sector/thematic policies, strategies, and programs.”

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Sector Coordination Groups

2017-Present

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A new set of 10 Sector Coordination Groups (SCG) were presented by the Development Assistance Coordination Unit (DACU) to H.E. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi on 4 September 2017 for approval

These SCG were intended to reflect both those sectors which attract significant volumes of development assistance and Government of Myanmar priorities for development assistance

Sector Coordination Groups12Background

1st Meeting of the Development Assistance Coordination Unit and Partners in Development (December 2017)

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Sector Coordination Groups

2017-Present

13Sector Coordination GroupGovernment of Myanmar Lead

Agriculture & Rural Development

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation

Education & TVET

Ministry of Education

Energy & Electric Power

Ministry of Electricity and Energy

Environmental Conservation

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation

Nutrition

Ministry of Health

Social Protection & Disaster Risk Reduction

Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief & Resettlement

Health

Ministry of Health

Job Creation

Ministry of Labour, Immigration and PopulationMacroeconomic ManagementMinistry of Planning and FinanceTransport and CommunicationsMinistry of Transport and Communications

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the Government of Myanmar also created two additional Coordination Bodies, namely the

Statistical Quality Development Group and the Yangon Urban Development Group. not considered formal SCGs due to their non-Minister-level Chairing encouraged to adhere to the SCG Operating Guidelines contained within the Development Assistance Policy in view of their linkages to Myanmar’s overall development priorities

both the Coordinating Body for the Rule of Law and Justice and the Joint Coordinating Body for Peace Process Funding asked to coordinate closely with DACU, but were not designated as SCGsGender was considered cross-cutting with all SCGs being asked to consider how best to mainstream gender into their operationsSector Coordination Groups14

Additional Coordination Bodies

The Myanmar Development Assistance Policy (DAP)

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according to the Myanmar Development Assistance Policy (DAP), the DACU assumed overall responsibility for ensuring that the SCGs and other Coordination Bodies operated effectively by regularly convening key Coordination Body stakeholders to review opportunities and constraints faced and to issue guidance to respective Coordination Body chairs, however, this happened only occasionally

Sector Working Group Background

15Guidance and Oversight

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Where are we now?

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“…development assistance can only be truly effective when it is well-coordinated, with mutual accountability mechanisms in place. With our National Indicator Framework and Project Bank, now is the time to reinvigorate and recalibrate sectoral coordination mechanisms to ensure their continued relevance, coherence, and alignment with

the MSDP.”

H.E. U Thaung TunMinister of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations

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“Therefore, during today’s Roundtable we will launch a consultation process that will quickly take us toward a revitalised set of “Strategic Coordination Groups” – groups that will help align all sources of development finance in support of our MSDP."

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U Thaung TunMinister of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations

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With the launch of the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan, the time is right to restructure Myanmar’s Sector Coordination Groups to better facilitate MSDP and monitor implementation

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will help us to monitor and implement the Myanmar Sustainable Development Plan 2018-2030

will help ensure that sector strategies and other development priorities are linked to appropriate sources of development partner supportwill help ensure that international support to Myanmar is provided in a coordinated manner and without imposing undue transaction costs on Government

Will act as a one-stop shop for coordination in their respective sectorsStrategic Coordination Groups20

when well managed…

The Myanamr Sustainable Development Plan 2018-2030

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Lessons Learned &

Key Considerations

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Groups need high-level (i.e. Minister-level) leadership if they are to operate effectively

Groups require oversight (e.g. DACU-level) to ensure their proper functioning, with that oversight body to monitor and evaluate group functioning on a regular basisGiven the need to leverage all forms of development finance to support MSDP implementation, INGOs, CSO, and private sector networks must be engaged as membersGroups function well when there is a dedicated and capacitated Secretariat for each group

Groups will need to consider how to mainstream the MSDP’s Cross Cutting Themes Lessons Learned22

Cross-Cutting Themes

Equity and Inclusion

Sustainability in all its Forms

Conflict-Sensitive Approaches

Democratic Principles

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Next Steps:

Proposed Restructuring

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Possible Structure

Peaceful Communities

Access to Justice & Rule of Law

Good Governance

Macroeconomic Management & Fiscal Affairs

Employment Opportunities & Trade

Agriculture, Land & Rural Development

Strategic Infrastructure

Social Protection

Health

Education & Innovation

Nutrition & Sanitation

Tourism, & Urban Development

Climate Change & Environmental Conservation

MSDP

Goal 1

MSDP

Goal 2

MSDP

Goal 3

MSDP

Goal 4

MSDP

Goal 5

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Possible Structure

MSDP Goal 1

Peace, National Reconciliation, Security and Good GovernancePeaceful Communities

Strategy 1.1

Secure and further foster Union-wide peace

Strategy 1.2

Promote equitable and conflict-sensitive socio-economic development

Access to Justice & Rule of Law

Strategy 1.3

Promote greater access to justice, individual rights and adherence to rule of law

Good Governance

Strategy 1.4

Enhance good governance, institutional performance and improve the efficiency of administrative decision making

Strategy 1.5

Increase the ability of all people to engage with government

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Possible Structure

MSDP Goal 2

Economic Stability & Strengthened Macroeconomic ManagementMacroeconomic Management &

Fiscal Affairs

Strategy 2.1

Effectively manage the exchange rate and balance of payments

Strategy 2.3

Increase domestic revenue mobilisation through a fair, efficient and transparent taxation

Strategy 2.4

Strengthen public financial management to support stability and the efficient allocation of public resources

Strategy 2.5

Enhancing the efficiency and competitiveness of SEEs

Strategy 3.5

Increase access to financial services and strengthen the financial system

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Possible Structure

MSDP Goal 3

Job Creation & Private Sector Led GrowthEmployment Opportunities & Trade

Strategy 3.2

Support job creation in industry and services, especially through developing small-and medium-sized enterprises

Strategy 3.3

Provide a secure, conducive investment enabling environment which eases the cost of doing business, boosts investor confidence and increases efficiencies

Strategy 3.4

Further reform our trade sector and strengthen regional & international linkages

Strategy 4.5

Protect the rights and harness the productivity of all, including migrant workers

Agriculture, Land & Rural Development

Strategy 3.1

Create an enabling environment which supports a diverse and productive economy through inclusive agricultural, aqua-cultural and polycultural practices

Strategy 5.5

Improve land governance and sustainable management of resource-based industries

Strategic Infrastructure

Strategy 3.6

Build a priority infrastructure base that facilitates sustainable growthStrategy 5.4 Provide affordable and reliable energy to populations and industries

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Possible Structure

MSDP Goal 4

Human Resources & Social Development for a 21st Century SocietySocial

Protection

Strategy 4.3

Expand an adaptive and systems based social safety net and extend social protection services throughout the life cycle

Health

Strategy 4.2

Strengthen health services systems enabling the provision of universal health care using a path that is explicitly pro-poor

Education & Innovation

Strategy 4.1

Improve equitable access to high quality lifelong educational opportunities

Strategy 3.7

Encourage greater creativity and innovation for a modern economy

Nutrition & Sanitation

Strategy 5.3

Enable safe and equitable access to water and sanitation

Strategy 4.4

Increase secure access to food that is safe and well-balanced

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Tourism, & Urban Development

Strategy 5.1

Ensure a clean environment together with healthy & functioning ecosystems Strategy 5.2 Increase climate change resilience, reduce exposure to disasters and shocks while protecting livelihoods, and facilitate a shift to a low-carbon growth pathwayStrategy 5.6 Manage cities, towns, historical and cultural centres efficiently & sustainably

Climate Change & Environmental Conservation

Strategy 5.1

Ensure a clean environment together with healthy & functioning ecosystems

Strategy 5.2

Increase climate change resilience, reduce exposure to disasters and shocks while protecting livelihoods, and facilitate a shift to a low-carbon growth pathway

Possible Structure

MSDP Goal 5

Natural Resources & the Environment for Posterity of the Nation

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Open

Dialogue

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Thank

You

U Than Aung KyawDirector GeneralForeign Economic Relations DepartmentMinistry of Investment and Foreign Economic Relations

MICC-2

Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar