1. Joining Forces for Responsible Leadership to Enhance Good Governance:  Citizens, Public Officials, Private Sector and the Press What Governments are Doing to Improve Governance The case of Malawi Thusitha Pilapitiya Casals & Associates
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2. Introduction
Relevance of the case of Malawi to the conference theme: Wide approach
Joining of forces by the Government of Malawi, civil society, media, and academia to improve good governance together with USAID/MCC
Role of Casals & Associates in the Strengthening Government Integrity in Malawi Project
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3. Topics of Discussion
Increased accountability and transparency in key government institutions
Strengthened oversight role of media and civil society
Value added role of academic institutions
Donor coordination and maximization of minimum resources
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4. Topic One – Government Institutions
Government accounting, procurement, audit, monitoring and evaluation, justice, and credit rating
Accountable and transparent accounting at a decentralized level; rigorous implementation of the procurement act of Malawi; increased capacity in the National Audit Office; automated monitoring and evaluation systems; legal skills among government staff; independence of the judiciary; ability to participate in credit rating exercises
How this wide sectoral approach was successfully implemented through frequent consultation, joint programming and a team approach
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5. Topic Two – Media and Civil Society
Establishment of a Media Council
Training in investigative journalism
Grants to civil society organizations for increased awareness of corruption
Corruption Perception Surveys
Media and civil society role as effective watchdogs of government institutions
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6. Topic Three – Value added role of academic institutions
Use of local institutions for training in legal skills, journalism and IT
Introduction of new programs in procurement and media at the University of Malawi
Building capacity of academic institutions as well as the trainees
Sustainability and cost effectiveness
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7. Topic 4 – Donor Coordination
Casals comparatively small donor compared to World Bank and UNDP
Got seat at table through technical expertise and demonstrated commitment
Close coordination enabled to avoid overlap and maximize scarce resource
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8. Other useful approaches
Regular exchange of views through periodic workshops
Team building exercises
Use of local expertise and resources
Cataylsts support
Close and meaningful participation
Strategic partnerships
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9. What This Means
While requiring considerable follow up and dedication to ensure that all elements are moving forward together, an all encompassing approach is sometimes the best
Respect for the government that one is working with critical
Always essential to remember the people of the country know it best and be sensitive when looking for windows of opportunity.
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10. THANK YOU
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