MEASURING PROGRESS ON PEACEBUILDING AND STATEBUILDING Holly Benner, World Bank

4: indicator development 1: the challenge 2: the opportunity 3: generating consensus

no ‘MDG-like’ measures for progress dual accountability dilemma/political risk timeframes for institutional change limited natl statistical capacity lack of systematic data collection/security issues 1: the challenge – measuring progress in FCS ICRG indicators years to threshold at pace of…. fastest 20 fastest ever bureaucratic quality 2012 corruption 2714 military in politics 1710 govt effectiveness3613

2: the opportunity – shared natl/intl progress indicators bridging the dual accountability dilemma setting realistic targets/informing strategy strategic communication and state-society relations mid-course corrections promoting more systematic data collection The potential of polling- perception-based data

3: a forward agenda – the International Dialogue Monrovia Objectives - from International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding 1) LEGITIMATE POLITICS – Foster inclusive political settlements and conflict resolution 2) SECURITY – Establish and strengthen citizen security 3) JUSTICE – Address injustices and support increasing people’s access to justice 4) ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS – Generate employment and improve livelihoods 5) REVENUES AND SERVICES – Manage revenues and build capacity for accountable and fair service delivery Monrovia Roadmap and lead up to Busan HLF4 and beyond indicator working group and consultation process – input to the g7+ and International Dialogue

Considerations in indicator selection limited! number of measures process/capacity and performance short-term confidence building and long-term institutional transformation mix of quantitative and perception data comparability, coverage, frequency, disaggregation reflect the spirit of the Monrovia roadmap/consensus 4: indicator selection and sample measures

Sample indicators representation in government institutions/security forces perceptions of basic safety length of time on remand satisfaction with service delivery employment rates Ease of Doing Business Index