1. Contracting and Contract Management under RBF
Benjamin Loevinsohn
World Bank
October 2008

2. What is a contract?
An agreement between a purchaser/financier/ manager and provider(s) of services
Provider receives payment from the purchaser in exchange for specific services delivered and targets achieved
Specifies quality, location, duration, payment terms,

3. Drafting a Contract – Sorry Folks but it has to be done!
Lack of clarity on indicators, means of measurement, responsibility of parties, payment mechanism  confusion & failure
It takes some time and effort to get a contract right – spend enough time and effort
Use a checklist!! (page 67 & 68 of toolkit)
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4. Contract Management – Be Very Clear About it
Need clear arrangements – people with proper budget
Need full-time staff with proper mix of skills
Field visits to assess progress, ID issues, and diagnose causes
Ensure prompt payment
Hold recipients accountable
Track performance using available data
Keep MOH leadership informed

5. THANK YOU!