Development Co-operation Report 2015 : Making Partnerships Effective Coalitions for Action.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

OCDE, OECD /.

OECD Publishing, author, issuing body.

Series:

Development Co-Operation Report

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Economic development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (348 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington : Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development, 2015.

Summary:

This edition explores the potential of networks and partnerships to create incentives for responsible action, as well as innovative, fit-for-purpose ways of co-ordinating the activities of diverse stakeholders. It looks at a number of existing partnerships and provides practical guidance.

Contents:

Intro

Foreword

Credits

Table of contents

Acronyms and abbreviations

Editorial

Executive summary

Infographic: Success factors for effective post-2015 partnerships

Chapter 1. Making partnerships effective coalitions for action

Global governance has not kept pace with globalisation

Box 1.1. Six principles of smart sovereignty

What makes a partnership model fit-for-purpose?

Box 1.2. The growing role of government in mobilising the private sector

Box 1.3. The United Nations Development Cooperation Forum promotes mutual accountability in development co-operation

Partnerships build accountability, co-ordination and knowledge sharing

Partnerships foster a culture of accountability

Box 1.4. The Africa Global Partnership Platform

Partnerships support co-ordinated action

Box 1.5. Harnessing effective partnerships to raise ambition for gender equality and women's rights

Partnerships promote knowledge sharing

Box 1.6. The OECD's Knowledge Sharing Alliance

Partnerships require careful calibration

More is not always better

Global partnerships are not always the solution

There are internal challenges to effective partnerships

A framework for post-2015 partnerships builds on proven success factors

Notes

References

Further reading

Part I. The power of partnerships for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

Chapter 2. The promise of partnerships in a post-2015 world

Box 2.1. The Sustainable Development Goals

Experience testifies to key elements of success for global partnerships

Each challenge demands a different type of partnership model

Figure 2.1. A matrix of partnership approaches for the Sustainable Development Goals

Global partnerships can help to support disenfranchised groups.

New modes of co-operation will be essential for meeting the ambitious goals of the post-2015 agenda

Recommendations for partnerships in a post-2015 world

Chapter 3. Inclusive partnerships for effective development co-operation

The Busan Partnership endorsed the development effectiveness principles

The Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation responds to today's challenges and opportunities

Box 3.1. Ten quality indicators for development co-operation

What is the role of the Global Partnership post-2015?

Box 3.2. The Partnership for Climate Finance and Development

The Global Partnership can drive diversity for the common good

Recommendations for inclusive partnerships for effective development co-operation

Chapter 4. Private sector partnerships for sustainable development

The role of the private sector post-2015 carries great potential - but also risks

A strategy is needed to maximise the contribution of business

First, get the basics of good business right

Box 4.1. Responsible business conduct

Use real cases of sector-specific partnerships to demonstrate the power of partnerships

Ensure private financing and investment supports sustainable development needs

Use accountability mechanisms to ensure companies deliver on their promises

The role of governments is to tackle market failures

Recommendations for private sector partnerships for sustainable development

Chapter 5. The concept of accountability in international development co-operation

What are the components of accountability in development co-operation?

It is essential to clarify who is accountable to whom

Standards of accountability should be based on shared principles

Box 5.1. Shared principles for achieving common development goals.

Sanctions are neither prevalent nor equally distributed

Box 5.2. The Mutual Review of Development Effectiveness in Africa

What are the specific functions of accountability?

Accountability can clarify roles and responsibilities and enhance learning

Accountability can offer incentives for responsible action

Accountability can create legitimacy and trust

There are three key challenges to implementing accountability

Lack of distance and objectivity

Box 5.3. A network approach to assessing the effectiveness of multilateral organisations

Unbalanced enforcement mechanisms

Key stakeholders have little voice

How can we deepen accountability in development co-operation?

Recommendations for accountability in international development co-operation

Chapter 6. Accountability mechanisms in development co-operation

The basics of an accountability mechanism are goals, measurement and incentives

Figure 6.1. The elements of an accountability mechanism

Accountability in development co-operation works across levels and actors

Figure 6.2. The accountability landscape in development co-operation

International mechanisms establish goals and norms

Mutual accountability means everyone is accountable to each other

Peer reviews offer critical support and contribute to learning

Box 6.1. Country leadership and ownership in action in the Pacific region

Domestic accountability is integral to democratic governance

Can soft enforcement create change?

What would the ideal accountability system for post-2015 look like?

The new goals need relevant and measurable commitments and standards

Existing accountability mechanisms should be consolidated

Actions need to be better linked to impact

Global and regional forums contribute to learning.

Recommendations for accountability mechanisms in development co-operation

Part II. Development partnerships in action

Chapter 7. The Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation

How does the Global Partnership have impact on the ground?

In my view: The Global Partnership can help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

The First High-Level Meeting of the Global Partnership provided some key insights

What will be needed to turn the vision into action?

Chapter 8. The Gates Foundation's experience with successful development partnerships

Gavi has increased global vaccine access and equity

The Global Fund is bending the curve on HIV, tuberculosis and malaria

Family Planning 2020 is increasing access to contraceptives

The Every Newborn partnership is reducing infant mortality

Experience in the health sector sheds light on what works in global partnerships

Pulling together means faster progress

Chapter 9. The International Health Partnership+

Box 9.1. The seven IHP+ behaviours for effective co-operation in health

The IHP+ has many strengths, and some challenges, in supporting effective co-operation

Box 9.2. Reducing the reporting burden

The IHP+ is even more relevant for the post-2015 era

Chapter 10. Development partnerships in education

Box 10.1. The Dakar Framework for Action: Goals and strategies

The Global Partnership for Education grew out of the Fast Track Initiative

In my view: New partnerships offer much needed support to education for all

Assessing the real impact of the Global Partnership for Education is difficult

An effective post-2015 partnership in education needs more resources and better evidence

Box 10.2. PISA for Development

References.

Chapter 11. Sustainable Energy for All

How does Sustainable Energy for All work?

In my view: Leaving no one behind means ensuring access to sustainable energy for ALL

Momentum, and impact, are growing

Sustainable energy for all is an idea whose time has come

Chapter 12. The Aid-for-Trade initiative

The contribution of aid for trade has grown over time

What are the strengths and challenges of the Aid-for-Trade initiative?

Chapter 13. The Effective Institutions Platform

Effective institutions are critical for sustainable development

Learning alliances can help to take promising pilots to scale

Box 13.1. The value of peer learning initiatives in public sector reforms

Country dialogues strengthen national institutions and promote their use

Collaborative alliances are the way forward

Chapter 14. The International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding

What has the International Dialogue achieved so far?

The challenges faced by fragile states are better understood

There is a new consensus around the need to adapt development thinking and practice

Experience and knowledge are being shared productively

Mutual understanding is flourishing

What challenges does the International Dialogue face?

Fragility needs to stay high up the political agenda

Implementation needs to be demonstrated on the ground

Trust and co-operation must be maintained

Commitment and focus are crucial for lasting change

Reference

Chapter 15. The Partnership in Statistics for Development in the 21st Century (PARIS21)

In my view: Civil society involvement must be harnessed for productive and accountable development

Box 15.1. PARIS21 and the Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics

What are the strengths of PARIS21?.

What are the main challenges PARIS21 faces?.

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ISBN:

92-64-23314-8

OCLC:

1024268771