Minimum Service Delivery Standards (MSDS)– Devolved Education Sector The ‘Good Governance’ Connection Presentation at the National Conference Faisalabad --- 6.3.2008

MSDS- The Rationale Service Delivery in Education sector has recently witnessed a lot of measurable improvements MSDS have the potential to build on the solid work done under the PESRP and other sectoral interventions Could pave the way to achieving the MDGs 2 & 3 Provide a framework to assess the systemic weaknesses and enable to remove them methodically Bring in the vital elements of evidence-based planning & client focus; thereby fulfilling the demands of Good Governance Flow of funds could be linked to them in the future

MSDS- The Process Development Extensive Stakeholder Consultation Close coordination with Edu Dept & PESRP Quality Assurance Clearance & Approval Approval by the Chief Minister Notification Implementation (Phasing/Across the Board) Monitoring, Supervision & Evaluation

Definition of ‘Good Governance’ “Good Governance is epitomized by predictable, open and enlightened policy making, a bureaucracy imbued with a professional ethos acting in furtherance of the public good, the rule of law, transparent processes, and a strong civil society participating in public affairs.”

Good Governance & its Dimensions Evidence-based Planning Efficiency Participation Results-based M&E Transparency & Accountability Equity Gender Sensitivity Pro-poor Development

MSDS- The MATRIX The MSDS- Matrix constitutes the operative part of the Report. It comprises 3 Types of Indicators: Inputs, Processes & Outputs/ Outcomes The elements/components of the MSDS- Matrix give evidence that the all the Dimensions of Good Governance are reasonably covered