The objective of this DFID funded review is to provide technical advice to the Department of Public Administration (DPA) on the design and execution of a civil service efficiency review. Key tasks include developing a sound methodology for the civil service efficiency review, overseeing two pilot inspections and recommend any adjustments to the methodology; assisting in building the capacity of DPA to implement the civil service efficiency review methodology and to agree a workplan for completion of the full civil service efficiency review. In addition Delta conducted the design and trial application of a robust methodology for evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of departments which:

• DPA has shown itself capable of applying in practice;
• improves the function of Anguilla’s civil service to provide greater value for money;
• produces recommendations which can be understood by departments and staff and are capable of being implemented in practice; and
• is suitable for roll-out across all departments.

The main achievements to date have been:

• Developing a methodology for reviewing overarching efficiency / effectiveness of the civil service;
• Training and guiding 22 civil servants in the review process, supported by a handbook;
• Performing analysis of the performance of 7 portfolio clusters of departments;
• Proposing 53 recommendations across the civil service for improving efficiency / effectiveness and analysing support, indicative benefits, potential post savings and potential cost savings of each;
• Assessing options for the best way forward to achieve optimal results.

Tackling Corruption Programme, DFID Tanzania

The aim of this programme is to strengthen the ability of the Government of Tanzania institutions to fulfil their mandate in matters related to investigating and prosecuting grand corruption. Delta Partnership is working with the partners involved in this programme to improve programme effectiveness through streamlining objectives and planning and reporting systems.

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Supporting the Coordination of Non-State Actors in Social Protection, Kenya

The Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development (MoGCSD) finalised a draft national policy for Social Protection. The process involved a broad range of stakeholders to develop the draft which is now awaiting discussion in Cabinet. Despite the participation of various stakeholders, there has not been broad buy-in towards acceptability of the contents of this Draft particularly in terms of its vision and institutional framework necessary to operationalise the Policy. To ensure a holistic response to delivery and demand, there is need to broaden participation, collaboration and coordination amongst stakeholders who are key to the success of SP through a strengthened Platform. (more…)

Support to the Gender Equality Programme in Kenya

Delta Partnership recently gave strategic support to the Royal Danish Embassy to improve their impact in gender equality in Kenya. This involved the analysis of all current programmes and providing specific suggestions for improvement on gender impact. This was underpinned by an analysis of the strategic principles of good practice.  Case studies of lessons learnt were developed to improve coordination within the Danish Embassy.

To read more about Danida’s development objectives in Kenya please click here.

BUSINESS CASE DEVELOPMENT IN SOMALIA

Conflict and insecurity present significant challenges to delivering aid, working with local partners, and the monitoring and evaluation of results.  Validating results and conducting risk management actions are difficult but necessary for DFID and the international community as a whole to ensure aid is spent and delivered in the most effective manner; as such DFID needs a better assessment and analysis of the humanitarian situation and the priority of humanitarian needs. (more…)

Planning workshops to develop Medium Term Sector Strategies, for SPARC Nigeria

The DFID-funded SPARC project in Nigeria is a large, multi-state project to promote accountability, responsiveness and capacity at State Government level.  Delta consultants were asked to design and help facilitate a series of 16 workshops to improve Medium Term Sector Strategies across all sectors in Kano State.  Each workshop involved senior civil servants from the relevant MDA (Ministry, Department or Agency), the budget team from the Ministry of Planning and Budget, and other relevant stakeholders.  Over a three day period, participants realigned sectoral policy priorities to deliver against the Kano State Roadmap for Development, and developed detailed budget spreadsheets which reflected these priorities.  Delta policymaking specialists worked alongside Nigerian sector specialists to facilitate the workshops.   (more…)

Delta discusses: Grant giving programmes in East Africa

Delta director Aileen Lyon discusses her thoughts on grant giving programmes in East Africa, in particular DFID’s Accountability Tanzania Programme.

Please click here to view.

Administration Training for Government Ministries and District units, Somalia

The UN Joint Programme for Local Governance (JPLG) and participating UN agencies provide extensive support to a series of central Government institutions and district government units in three zones and are currently providing support to strengthening of local government institutions and service delivery in 10 districts in Somaliland and Puntland. Delta will be engaged in the capacity development of two government ministries and 4 district local authorities in the areas of work planning, reporting, human resources and office management, in Puntland.

For more information on this UN programme please click here.

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