1. 0 Strengthening Private Sector Resilience under Conflict: Lessons Learned and the Way Forward Capacity-Building Modules for the Public Sector Dr. Tarek Hatem Associate Dean, Dubai School of Government 11-12 November 2008 Beirut

2. Phases of Development 1 Pre conflict In conflict Post conflict Developing Emerging Developed 40% of post conflict countries return to conflict within a decade

3. Phases of capacity building programs 2 Design phase Assessment Beneficiary involvement (causes of conflict, inclusiveness, ownership) Clear objectives with priorities Implementation Phase Different forms of capacity building Approach utilized Evaluation and impact assessment phase

4. Capacity building includes 3 Program Design and development Training and delivery Modules Seminars-workshops-conferences-round table discussions Field visits Organizational Twinning E learning Knowledge portals Coaching Mentoring

5. Main Assumptions for private sector resilience 4 Capacity building leads to private sector resilience Private sector resilience lead to Economic Development Mitigate impacts of conflicts Econ Dev reduce risk of return to conflict Accelerate Improvement of well being for every one, especially conflict afflicted population

6. Components of a capacity building programs :post VS In conflict Post ConflictIn conflict 5 Assessment (pre and post) Strategic Planning Leadership Organizational excellence Performance Management Human Resource Development Public Financial Management New VS Old Public Management Role of Public Sector in Economic Development Causes of conflict Crisis and uncertainty Leadership Emphasis on Short term success( survival-retention of investment) Cash flow and micro finance Effectiveness vs Efficiency Necessary VS Important skills Formal Vs Informal

7. Capacity Building componentsfor Public Sector 6 Anti-corruption Public Financial Management Decentralization Governance Human resources frameworks Private sector development Legal and regulatory frameworks Management of conflicts Anti-corruption Public Financial Management Decentralization Governance Human resources frameworks Private sector development Legal and regulatory frameworks Management of conflicts

8. Measures to Enhance Capacity Building Modules: Level of Capacity/Assessment Tools 7

9. Capacity building techniques 8 Participants centered ( learning not teaching) Experiential Learning Simulations lecturing Exercises and project Case studies Role playing

10. What is required for success? 9 Clear Goals 1. Government legitimacy 2. Boost employment 3. Address root causes of conflict 4. Stabilize economy and position for Growth Sensitivity to context Nature of conflict Country’s level of development

11. What is required for success 10 A pragmatic approach Remove barriers first ( especially informal sector) Small success Host country Ownership Inclusiveness, equity, independence Understand recurring trade offs Effectiveness in short term then efficiency overtime Balance between tasks urgency and effects of these actions on legitimacy Short term vs long term objectives Window of opportunity vs limited absorptive capacity

12. Challenges 11 Capacity building Fragmentation No Clear Goals and priorities Quality Assurances Impact assessment and monitoring

13. 12 Thank You