A presentation on the AUC/NEPAD Harmonization Session The NEPAD Regional Dialogue held in Durban, South Africa, 6-7 June 2012

Need to for the Session Integration of NEPAD into the AU structures and processes Coherent leadership, aligned of policy, complementarity of roles as per the mandate in implementation Ensure a clear focus on results and outcomes

The Background Harmonization session was an outcome of the integration of NEPAD into the AU structures and processes 1 st session was held in nd session was held in July rd session was held in March

Principles of Harmonization There should be an alignment of institutional strategic plans with the overall AU goals and objectives; Common goals and objectives inform the basis of joint plans, programmes and projects; Parties must exhibit an appreciation of the dynamic relationship inherent in the AU system, that whilst we all working towards the same AU goals and objectives, we do so within our the different institutional mandates (the principle of similar but differentiated roles); The exercise must lead to high level synergies, coherence and complimentarity in the implementation of continental programmes; and The division of labour must be based on the respective mandates of institutions. 4

The Framework of Harmonization AU Framework for Planning and Budget AU principles Process led by AUC Convene the meeting with All organs Planning and Budgeting Each organ and agency to plan Submit plan and budget to AUC Consolidated Budget submitted to PRC by AUC Budget Consideration AUC & All organs and Agencies present to the PRC 5

The Framework of Harmonization Implementation Based on the differentiated mandates and roles of the AUC and NPCA Monitoring and Evaluation Conduct Regular quarterly sessions Produce quarterly reports Annual Assessment and Evaluation Conduct an assessment report Ensure that the annual report reflects the contributions of each institution 6

The Clusters The Strategic Management Cluster Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Security Economic Development Infrastructure Human Development Social Development Cross Cutting Issues 7

Outcomes Based Programme and Project Implementation Effective and Efficient Delivery Achievement of Results Quality Outcomes 8

WAY FORWARD Table the report for approval Integrate to the AU planning and budgeting process Link to the Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting Institutionalization Meet regularly (twice p.a.) Appoint Cluster conveners Designate cluster members on the basis of functional responsibilities Regular meeting of clusters Operationalization Further consultation by Clusters Adoption of the terms of reference of the clusters Next Steps 9