The policy framework for cooperation Casablanca, 4-5 September 2013 Workshop on the Models to Promote Cooperation between Civil Society and Government Eszter Hartay Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
Recap What is PDC? Why are they adopted? Types of PDCs Process Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES The process IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES Initiate Consult Analyze, concept, draft, discuss Adopt/sign Implement Monitor Evaluate Revise Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
Preconditions for successful implementation Political will Commitment Voluntary Participatory drafting and ownership Financial and human resources Periodic evaluation Flexibility Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
Implementation: Putting Commitment into Effect GENERAL COMMITMENT require observance and respect by Parties e.g., principle of accountability and transparency SPECIFIC COMMITMENT ensure that the general commitment is put into practice e.g., process of state funding shall be open and based on clear criteria CONCRETE MEASURES Ensure that the commitments are put into effect practically e.g., adopting regulation for state funding Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
Concrete measures: Implementation/Action Plan Integral part of PDC OR developed after adoption Strongest guarantee of implementation Participatory drafting Reporting on implementation Regular revision Comprehensive vs Sectoral Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
Developing Action Plan Realistic, flexible, and applicable mechanism; What can we expect to achieve realistically? What are the priorities? Two or four year plans; Clear responsibilities; Budget! Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINE AIMS ENHANCE THE LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR CSOs RESULTS ENABLING AND STIMULATING LEGAL FRAMEWORK MEASURES IMPLEMENTATION OF LAW ON ASSOCIATION IS MONITORED ACTIVITIES ESTABLISHING A MONITORING WORKING GROUP PROGRESS REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS HOW TO ENHANCE THE LAW INDICATORS INTER-SECTORAL GROUP ESTABLISHED TWO ANNUAL REPORT ARE PREPARED REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS DEVELOPED RESPONSIBLE BODY MINISTRY OF JUSTICE IMPLEMENTATION DEADLINE 2012-2014 Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
Types of Implementation Bodies Joint committee set up by Parliament, Government and CSOs Committee/council set up by Government and CSOs Government office for cooperation Department/Unit in a Ministry responsible for cooperation Network of various ministries Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
Roles of Implementation Body Develop Action Plan; Monitor implementation; Coordinate; Review and prepare annual reports; Report to Parliament/Government; Review challenges and provide solutions; Revision of PDC. Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
Exercise What are the steps of developing a PDC (roadmap)? What issues need to be considered during the process (for each step)? Copyright © 2013 by ECNL
Thank you! eszter@ecnl.org.hu www.ecnl.org Copyright © 2013 by ECNL