1. AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING (IDEP) MEDIUM TERM STRATEGY AND INDICATIVE WORK PROGRAM 2003 – 2006 AFRICAN INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING (IDEP) MEDIUM TERM STRATEGY AND INDICATIVE WORK PROGRAM 2003 – 2006

2. The background CREATION by UN General Assembly in 1962 LOCATION: Dakar, Senegal MISSION - Train mid-level and senior policymakers of African countries - Conduct policy-relevant economic research - Advise Afr. Govts and Reg. Organizations.

3. Defining IDEP’s strategic goals

4. GOAL # 1 Organize training in order to equip African policymakers and other stakeholders with the latest skills that will enable them to respond to emerging policy challenges and development issues

5. GOAL # 2 Act as an interface between the research and policymaking communities

6. GOAL # 3 Promote original thinking and research on Africa’s policy issues

7. GOAL # 4 Become an internationally recognized center of excellence with full intellectual freedom that will lead the debate on African development issues and uphold the economic independence of African countries

8. Where does IDEP stand today?

9. IDEP’s strengths Only Pan-African institute of higher learning 40 years of experience Unparalleled responsibility re: Africa economic agenda Support from UN General Assembly, ECA, AU Support from African member states Actually serves all Africa and in 5 languages

10. More IDEP strengths Outreach network: alumni in key positions Historical intellectual leadership role Natural venue for policy debates One key area of IDEP’s focus in increasing demand: role of Govt e.g. planning, programming and institutional economics UN rules and strong African governance

11. And its weaknesses Modest financial resources Limited research and training staff Thus little research and advisory services Weak involvement of governance Poor visibility and unimposing scientific credibility

12. But there are opportunities … Africa’s new emphasis on regional approach to development. African Union NEPAD Common currency for West Africa, COMESA, EAC, etc. Africans want to design their own strategies thus a new policy debate on: Regional integration WTO negotiations Africa’s growth strategy Donors see more value in training policymakers than hiring foreign consultants thus a bigger role for IDEP

13. And threats Lower visibility may cause misled perception of coverage : French-only or West Africa only. Intellectual independence at risk if excessive reliance on project (vs core) support Effectiveness at risk if funding sources not diversified

14. Selecting IDEP’s strategic priorities A. Coverage B. Leverage

15. Coverage TARGET GROUPS: Policymakers, Civil society, Private sector, etc APPROACH: Capture synergies in research, training and policy RESPONSIVE TO: - African regional organizations agenda - National governments priorities

16. Thematic coverage Regional integration including issues on convergence, harmonization of policies and legislation, policy formulation at the regional level, regional infrastructure building, economics of peace building, etc… Trade policy and trade negotiations under the WTO including formulation of trade-related incentive policies, competitiveness-enhancing policies, generic and commodity-based WTO negotiations, etc… And ….

17. Economic growth and development including growth strategies, macroeconomic management, finance, human capital, HIV/AIDS, education, migration, gender, etc…

18. Training activities M. A program in economic policy and management – Target: adult policymakers and others – Emphasis: Policy relevance with up-to-date economic and quantitative knowledge – Current enrolment: 18; planned 25 – What makes it different? i) Hands on policy relevance ii) Higher skill level than similar programs iii) Regional policy agenda is centre-stage

19. Training: the short courses (1) Global issues 1. Regional integration 2. Global WTO negotiations and trade 3. Commodity-based WTO negotiations 4. Globalization and Economic Development in Africa

20. Training: the short courses (2) Sectoral policies 1. Capital budgeting for infrastructure 2. Agricultural policy 3. Finance and development 4. Financial markets 5. Regulation and supervision 6. Human development 7. Poverty and labor market policy 8. Economics of ICTs

21. Training: the short courses (3) Applied quantitative techniques 1. Statistical techniques for surveys 2. Applied quantitative methods for economic policy making 3. CGE modeling

22. Leveraging with partners African partners – Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) – African Union (AU) – African Development Bank (ADB) – Association of African Universities (AAU) – Sub-regional organizations and governments – Others: AERC, ACBF, Research centers, Universities, Civil Society, Private Sector

23. International and Non African Partners UNDP for long term collaboration European Commission to promote African Regional integration Bilaterals for core and project support

24. A new governance for IDEP Governing Council composition: - 10 reps. of African govts, 2 per sub-region - 1 rep. of ECA, AU, ADB (3) - 2 reps. of the private sector; - 2 reps. of the civil society; - 1 rep. of the Government of Senegal; - 1 rep. of the Advisory Board; - Director of IDEP as the Secretary of GC; - UNDP if in collaboration with IDEP

25. A new Executive Committee - Chairperson of the Governing Council - 1 rep. of the Governments - 1 rep. of the 3 Regional Organizations - 1 rep. of the Private Sector - 1 rep. of Civil Society - Director of the Institute.

26. Indicative Program Statistics Category 2002 2003 2004 2005 Total RESEARCH Research projects12227 Meetings/workshops244414 Policy forum133310 Working papers28101232 Books/monographs00123 TRAINING Enrolment in M.A. Program182025 88 Number of short courses246820 Enrolment in short courses50100150200500

27. ADVISORY & CONSULTING Number of visits to countries266620 PROFESSIONAL STAFF Researchers/lecturers (full time)25777 Research assistants (full time)23444 Research program Coordinators12227 Visiting Scholars233311

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