Delivering results for PCD? Danish experiences Presentation April 2012

Content The basic challenges Background: Danish process Report and implementation model Discussion

The Challenge Translating commitments into practice! “PCD is not just another ingredient of the alphabet soup, but all about making our development efforts more effective, transparent and inclusive” Christian Friis Bach, Danish Minister of Development Cooperation

The Challenge A principal shift in approach: – Institutions: PCD is political - not a technocratic issue Out of administration’s corridors to the political area – Politicians: Government: Formulate strategic visions Development minister and spokespersons – not (only) aid – CSOs: Work across sectors: from charity to real politics

Danish process 2010: Concord DK pushing (inspired by Spotlight report 2009) 2010 summer: Mention in Development Strategy : OECD Peer review – Critique result in promise for Action plan 2011 summer: Change of Government

Danish process PCD in Government bill and Presidency programme Proposal for a new Development Law, objectives paragraph: ”It is acknowledged, that developing countries are not only affected by development policy efforts, but also by efforts in other policy areas” State of play: No implementation plan

Our report Aims: – Propose a national implementation model – Input to international methodological debate International steering group (OECD, University, DIIS, ACP, NGDO) External experts Concord DK secretariat: Danish model and political recommendations

PCD checklist Danish PCD check list ToolOutcome -A national PCD work programme containing clear and tangible political visions of which results must be obtained to make Danish and EU policies coherent with development objectives within certain focus areas. (See thematic chapters for concrete vision proposal) -The visions both as a political platform that allow for, 1.Pro-active efforts within the focus areas 2.Measurement of progress and results -A national PCD screening mechanism attached to relevant Committees of the Danish Parliament (see figure XX in chapter 6) -Parliamentary scrutiny of the co-ordination with development objectives across policy areas -A biennial national PCD progress report on Work programme to the Danish Parliament published by the Government (see chapter 6) -Transparent monitoring and democratic accountability

Building Blocks Political commitment and policy statements - Danish Law on Development Cooperation - Danish Development Strategy - Danish government platform Policy co-ordination mechanisms - PCD work programme with specific focus area - screening of existing and proposed policies - include PCD assessment in all background notes - see implementation model Systems for monitoring, analysis and reporting - Biennial PCD progress reports - open consultative process in revision of PCD work programme

Visions – example food security The Danish Government envisages a global agricultural system that incentives increased production in developing countries; minimizes trade distorting polices and harness a global shift towards more sustainable and climate- smart models of production. The Danish Government will work to advance the Right to Food and Rights-based Food policies.

Political Objectives A more development friendly CAP and EU agricultural trade policy A more climate-smart global agricultural and trade system supporting developing countries efforts to adapt and mitigates climate change Advancing rights-based food security policies at international and local level

Operational objectives Phase out all CAP export refunds unconditionally by 2014 and if not politically feasible at very least exempt the use of export refunds to vulnerable developing countries Ensure that that the EU comply with the developing countries’ demands trade agreements to define, protect and promote their own agricultural policies in accordance with the food rights of their people Implement preferential trade rules that enhance green agricultural technology transfers in the WTO and bilateral trade agreements with developing countries Ensure binding commitments to sustainable and climate-smart agriculture at Rio 20+ and in post 2015-MDG agenda Implement strong regulatory measures including in the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFiD) to limit extreme price volatility for agricultural commodities Support local CSO advocacy efforts in developing partner countries for increased investment and rights-based Food policies targeted sustainable smallholder agriculture in developing partner countries

Screening and parliamentary scrutiny

Reporting Biennial progress report: – Ongoing decisions – Results relating to vision objectives – Evidence from the field (through embassies) Foreign Affairs Committee (Government Cabinet)

Discussion Thank you!