A presentation on the AUC/NEPAD Harmonization Session

The NEPAD Regional Dialogue held in Durban, South Africa,

6-7 June 2012

Need to for the Session

• Integration of NEPAD into the AU structures and processes

• Coherent leadership, aligned of policy, complementarity of roles as per the mandate in implementation

• Ensure a clear focus on results and outcomes

The Background

• Harmonization session was an outcome of the integration of NEPAD into the AU structures and processes

• 1st session was held in 2009• 2nd session was held in July 2011• 3rd session was held in March 2012

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Principles of Harmonization• There should be an alignment of institutional strategic plans with the

overall AU goals and objectives;• Common goals and objectives inform the basis of joint plans,

programmes and projects;• Parties must exhibit an appreciation of the dynamic relationship

inherent in the AU system, that whilst we all working towards the same AU goals and objectives, we do so within our the different institutional mandates (the principle of similar but differentiated roles);

• The exercise must lead to high level synergies, coherence and complimentarity in the implementation of continental programmes; and

• The division of labour must be based on the respective mandates of institutions.

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The Framework of Harmonization

AU Framework for Planning and Budget

• AU principles• Process led by AUC• Convene the

meeting with All organs

Planning and Budgeting

• Each organ and agency to plan

• Submit plan and budget to AUC

• Consolidated Budget submitted to PRC by AUC

Budget Consideration

• AUC & All organs and Agencies present to the PRC

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The Framework of Harmonization

Implementation

• Based on the differentiated mandates and roles of the AUC and NPCA

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Conduct Regular quarterly sessions

• Produce quarterly reports

Annual Assessment and Evaluation

• Conduct an assessment report

• Ensure that the annual report reflects the contributions of each institution

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The Clusters

The Strategic Management

Cluster

Agriculture, Nutrition &

Food Security

Economic Development

Infrastructure Human Development

Social Development

Cross Cutting Issues

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Outcomes Based

Programme and Project Implementation

Effective and Efficient Delivery

Achievement of Results

Quality Outcomes

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WAY FORWARD

• Table the report for approval

• Integrate to the AU planning and budgeting process

• Link to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting

Institutionalization

• Meet regularly (twice p.a.)• Appoint Cluster conveners• Designate cluster members

on the basis of functional responsibilities

• Regular meeting of clusters

Operationalization • Further consultation by Clusters

• Adoption of the terms of reference of the clusters

Next Steps

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