REVIEW OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL STRUCTURE OF THE ECA Note by the Secretariat Pursuant to resolution 943 (XLIX) Eskedar Nega Chief, Evaluation Section Strategic Planning and Operational Quality Division (SPOQD) 11 - 15 May 2018 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2018 Conference of Ministers

Contents Background Past reviews of ECA Intergovernmental Structure 2 Background Past reviews of ECA Intergovernmental Structure Methodology and Limitations of the review Summary of preliminary findings Recommendations Conclusions Review of the intergovernmental structure of the ECA UNECA.ORG

Introduction 3 Resolution 943 (XLIX) of the ECA: ES to undertake an independent & comprehensive review of the intergovernmental structure (IGS) of the Commission Secretariat Note based on preliminary findings and recommendations of the external review External assessment of the overall functioning of the IGS Review of the intergovernmental structure of the ECA UNECA.ORG

Past reviews of IGS 4 Several major reviews to improve relevance, effectiveness and efficiency of the IGS and to foster coordination and cooperation with other regional organizations In March 2006, strategic programme reorientation and realignment of the commission’s IGS In March 2013, extensive overhaul of the Commission’s business model. Realignment of subsidiary bodies with new programme priorities Review of the intergovernmental structure of the ECA UNECA.ORG

Methodology 5 Assessment of IGS relevance, effectiveness, efficiency and coordination as an oversight mechanism in line with its mandate Consultations with senior AUC officials, members of the PRC of the AU, liaison officers of RECs, Bureau of CoM, ECA senior management etc. Online survey to COM participants Extensive desk review of docs, field missions to IDEP & ECOWAS Composite approach: quantitative & qualitative data and analytical methods Review of the intergovernmental structure of the ECA UNECA.ORG

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Limitations of the review Methodology 8 Time and resources limitations> difficulty in reaching conclusive findings Data gaps and limited comparative analysis Global trends > implications for the Commission’s programme orientation Changes at the helm of the UN and ECA secretariat with new strategic direction Secretariat ready to align and strengthen its organizational structures - additional time is required Review of the intergovernmental structure of the ECA UNECA.ORG

Recommendations Methodology Outcome / Recommendations 9 Outcome / Recommendations Sessions of the Commission Planning, implementation and follow-up of the CoM to be further reviewed Consistent and dedicated participation of high level delegates Budgetary and organizational implications as well as revision of rules of procedure to be further assessed Organizational arrangements to guide and monitor all phases of the preparatory process for the Conference to be analyzed Review of the intergovernmental structure of the ECA UNECA.ORG

Recommendations Methodology 10 Intergovernmental committees of experts (ICEs) Coordination, coherence and alignment among ICEs, RECs, subregional coordination mechanisms and ECA SROs > further study on modalities of engagement Thematic subsidiary bodies Sharpen the focus and influence of thematic subsidiary bodies Implication of anticipated programmatic changes taking into account important nexus between development, governance, peace and security Review of the intergovernmental structure of the ECA UNECA.ORG

Recommendations Methodology IDEP Governing Council 11 IDEP Governing Council IDEP constitutes an important arm of the Commission’s knowledge delivery system Proposed changes to its programmatic & legal structure and processes should be aligned to ECA policy organs expected to face changes pursuant to new programme orientation IDEP programme of work responsive to the structures and processes of the Commission’s main legislative and policy mechanisms currently under review Review of the intergovernmental structure of the ECA UNECA.ORG

Conclusions Methodology 12 Effectiveness and efficiency of the IGS benefits from engagement and communication between the Commission and the Secretariat An effective process of consultation among members and associate members of the Commission on the comprehensive review exercise is required    The Commission may wish to adopt a resolution that: Grants additional time to the secretariat to conduct further review and analysis and to report back at its next session Review of the intergovernmental structure of the ECA UNECA.ORG

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