1. Summary of Outcomes & Action Points
7th CC Conference
Summary of Outcomes & Action Points
Date 02 February 2018

2. Key Messages: Chairman
“The Country Correspondents(CC) are the Vehicles through which ATAF engages with Members and therefore the CC contribution is invaluable.”
To Maintain consistent & effective communication with ATAF
The Timely provision of information to & from your administrations
Clarification of the CC’s responsibilities, expectations and challenges that hinder their function
Addressing the Key challenges regarding the Financial Sustainability of ATAF
The value of ATAF’s interventions in dollar terms ( Each USD spent yields $800 additional revenue
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3. Key Messages : Executive Secretary
To identify how Council and the Secretariat work better to build capacity in ATAF countries for DRM to fund development programmes
To strengthen the operational capabilities within the Secretariat
The CCs to assist in Key Technical Interventions i.e Support in the release of experts & identification of experts
The CCs to share ideas on how to celebrate the 10th year anniversary
Advise us how ATAF can better serve your countries and how you can assist in doing this
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4. Action Points ATAF Secretariat
Strengthening the operational capabilities within the secretariat
Increase stakeholder engagements & outreach to Members of parliament & policy makers
Engaging regional blocs- look at common areas that ATAF can work together on
Write to new governments and newly appointed CGs and inform them of ATAFs work and its impact
The secretariat to continue to build programmes that are relevant to the member countries.
The Secretariat to provide updates to CGs that are not on the council on all activities
Look into using staff from other RA to provide training and internships
Provisional Venues for trainings, workshops and conferences to be included in the calendar of activities.
Reinstatement of Legal Counsel Network and HR Network
Invite CGs to come and share their experiences and write to all CGs and ask them how they can assist ATAF.
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5. Action Points ATAF Secretariat
Share information from the different technical committees via a communique
Strengthen communication and media coverage of the Impact of ATAF work
Develop documents summarising recommendations & conclusions from ATAF publications
Use of Regional Training Centres to be increased (Nigeria & Tanzania)
Look into organising and experience sharing workshop which include all member countries (Francophone and Lusophone)
Increase focus on trainings for Lusophone countries and look into developing an EMT program in Portuguese
Develop a strategy to increase Lusophone and Francophone participation in ATAF events
Look into Developing a committee that deals with Tax Matters(tax campaigns, revenue collection, structure)
Indicate required number of participants in activity calendar
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6. Action Points ATAF Secretariat
ATAF to suggest countries which could host certain events
To ensure the Sustained marketing of ATAF products
Recovery of membership fees (self financing is a step toward minimising dependency on external financing)
Emphasise participation costs of courses at the outset
Explore options of establishing a consultancy arm of ATAF as an income stream
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7. Action Points CCs
CC’s to assist in obtaining the release of experts to participate & facilitate country programs
Maintaining consistent & effective communication with ATAF
Disseminating information of ATAF activities, workshops and trainings
Timely provision of information to & from your administrations
Quarterly reports to ATAF on areas of support and improvement.
CC to take the activities calendar and provide options for hosting of ATAF events
CCs to assist in ensuring that fees are paid timeously
To provide ideas for ATAFs 10th anniversary
CC’s to convey the message to their institutions that ATO needs data integrity and data availability to avoid the negative effects on the quality
CCs should actively market ATAF technical products within their country
CCs to send the key issues that they would like addressed to the Technical committees
CC’s to assist in ensuring the minimum requirements of hosting an ATAF event is met.
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8. Action Points Hosting of ATAF events Challenges to prepare for:
Importance of political buy-in
Include the event in budget early
Clarity of roles
Provide enough human resources within Administration
Minimal requirements for Workshops and major events:
Interpretation (equipment and interpreters)
Venue (Conference package)
1 Excursion
Either 1 Gala Dinner or 1 Cocktail
Visa upon arrival or assistance / protocol
Transport
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