HOW TO WRITE MP FRIENDLY REPORTS

MS. ANGELIC APPOONATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF SEYCHELLES

IMPORTANCE OF REPORTING

Reporting involves researching, compiling and presenting important information required for decision making.

They are based on analysis, conclusion and recommendations.

Giving accurate and meaningful data.

“Power of the purse”

KEY ELEMENTS i. Clarityii. Leading statementsiii. Logical linksiv. Devoid of editorial mistakesv. Innovativeness and depthvi. Scope should be tractable

STRUCTURE OF REPORTS1. Introduction

2. Situation Analysis

3. Basis of Financial and Economical Evaluation

4. Estimates of Cost Benefits

5. Conclusion

6. Results and Recommendations

1. INTRODUCTION Introduce the context What is the purpose of the report? The structure of the report Briefly state the main

provisions and functions.

2. SITUATION ANALYSIS Provide historical data Determining trends Comparative data Current situation

3. BASIS OF FINANCIAL AND ECONOMICAL EVALUATION

Introspect on the scope of the subject matter

Possible information gaps Time span Inter-temporal aspects

4. ESTIMATES OF COST BENEFITS

Provide sufficient and broad information

Cost estimates of direct and indirect effects

Cost benefit indicators Choice of tools for costing

5. CONCLUSION

Summarise every important point you illustrated in the report by linking the procedures, policies and findings and state the main concluding remarks based upon the evidence you presented.

6. RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Reporting of the analysis

Evaluation of policies Proposals on what to do

and what not to do.

5 ASPECTS OF REPORTING

Concise Correct Timely Simple Inclusive

IMPORTANT TO NOTE

Policy makers are not only concerned about cost implications, but also concerned about social , environmental, gender, welfare and community impact.

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