Aid Information Management Systems A tool for strengthening development partnerships Tom Beloe, UNDP Regional Centre Bangkok 04 April 2008
Structure What are AIMS? What are they for? What is needed for success? What are the models? How can I find out more?
“The size of a country’s fiscal space is the principal measure of ownership – anything else is imbued with well-meaning hypocrisy”
AIMS – what are they? Web based - data management system Inputs and outputs Interface between a government’s PFMS and information from donors
What are they for? Strengthen position of government in managing donor aid allocations Increasing predictability... Monitor progress on Paris Declaration indicators Reduce administrative burdens for governments and donors alike
Strengthening aid management – geographic distribution
Increasing predictability? Simple analysis of commitments against budget requirements is misleading Overstates success in year one, and understates available resources for year 2
Pakistan: Example a data entry screen to record Paris Declaration Indicators
Reducing Costs of Doing Business
What is needed for success? Leadership; Information disclosure; Inter-ministerial coordination Donor support Financial and human resources requirements
What are the models? AMP (Development Gateway Foundation) DAD (Synergy International Systems) Nationally developed (eg Cambodia)
How can I find out more? Experience in the Asia Pacific region (lots!) www.aideffectiveness.org www.dgfoundation.org www.synisys.com/ UNDP Regional Centre Asia Pacific
Thank you!