TOP 25 Latest AMDIN UNPAN DocumentsArticle Limit gopher://rss-net.sf.net/ http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ The authors of this paper discuss the complex conflation between conceptual work and the practical application of the intersection between development, growth, and governance by engaging with a limited, but recent body of literature on the Developmental State. Additionally, the authors draw on some of the most recent discussion around a possible new paradigm which could replace New Public Management. The paper concludes with an analysis of the Nigerian example. The case study of Nigeria illustrates a public sector reform that aspires to move into the new era of better service delivery in order to facilitate the following: development; increased accountability; higher levels of citizen trust; an ethical government; and the development of responsive and effective public servants working in partnerships with citizens. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan032580.pdf Case Studies AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:03:52 GMT This presentation, given at the 1st African Management Development Institutes' Network (AMDIN) Biennial Conference and General Meeting by Professor Victor Ayeni, Director of Governance and Management Services International, provides an overview of the current successes and challenges in public administration in Africa. Professor Ayeni asserts that while there are many challenges facing the current public administration institution across Africa, there are also reasons to be optimistic about improvement. The presentation provides a series of issues that need to be addressed and recommendations for the way forward on the path towards an effective and stable public administration system in Africa. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan030231.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:39:43 GMT This presentation, given at the 1st African Management Development Institutes' Network (AMDIN) Biennial Conference and General Meeting by Anne Githuku, United Nations Resident Coordinator in South Africa, provides an overview of the African Management Development Institutes' Network (AMDIN) plan to create a platform for African Management Development Institutes (MDIs). The goal of this platform is to articulate their collective and mutual partnership in order to develop management capacity for Africa. Ms. Githuku sets forth recommendations for developing the capacity and performance of African MDIs and concludes with concrete steps that should be taken to achieve this vision. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan030233.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:39:22 GMT In this presentation by Dr. Roland Msiska of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the process of transforming Management Development Institutes (MDIs) into learning organisations is discussed. Dr. Msiska defines the following: organizational learning; worldview; mindsets; paradigms; and mental models. He then relates the preceding concepts to the process of organizational learning. Additionally, Dr. Msiska describes why organizational learning is important, how organizations learn, how to introduce organizational learning in MDIs, and how to asses and measure learning in organizations. The presentation was given at the 1st African Management Development Institutes' Network (AMDIN) Biennial Conference and General Meeting. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan030234.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:39:07 GMT In her opening address at the Conference on Developing Public Sector Capacity for Africa's 21st Century Needs in August 2007, Christina Golino of the Development Bank of Southern Africa speaks to the importance of developing public service capacity in Africa. Ms. Golino states that the conference will explore some of the institutional realities and challenges that impact the public sector's capacity to execute its mandate. The conference will also attempt to draw some conclusions on how these issues can be addressed for the developmental states in Africa. Finally, this presentation underscores the significance of public service, particularly the ability of the state to craft and manage the kind of processes required to support policies and the citizenry. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan030235.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:38:38 GMT Odette Hartslief, of the African Management Development Institutes' Network (AMDIN), presents an overview of the ADMIN and United Nations Public Administration Network (UNPAN) partnership. The presentation focuses on the areas where UNPAN can improve its product and on the constraints ADMIN faces in contributing to UNPAN. The primary concern of ADMIN is that the contribution to UNPAN is dependent and/or constrained through the challenges posed by available resources. AMDIN experiences serious challenges with regard to resourcing, both financial and human resources, of the secretariat, which is impacting negatively on all operations/activities of the network. Hartslief also addresses improvements ADMIN would like to see made by UPAN, such as continuous evaluation of the quality of data being loaded and continual development of on-line courses. This presentation was prepared for the workshop on "Harnessing Knowledge Management Through Web 2.0: Tools in the Era of Government 2.0," in Shanghai, China from 25-27 September 2010. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan041834.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:38:19 GMT This presentation, prepared by the African Management Development Institutes' Network (AMDIN) for the 6th African Ministers of Public Service Conference, addresses the importance of utilizing Management Development Institutes (MDIs) and allied institutions to ensure capacity in African governments. This presentation sets out to briefly establish the importance and relevance of the capacity agenda, drawing the connections between capacity, development, the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) process, good governance, effective institutions, and people. The authors argue that should the same amount of resources, energy, and goodwill be channelled to the existing institutions, than what new organisations will demand, the results will be exponentially better and the institutions will likely be more efficient and effective. The presentation concludes with a series of recommendations and the authors identify areas that should receive attention moving forward. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan032371.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:37:56 GMT In Mohamed Halfani's presentation, given for the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, he details the importance of social accountability and decentralization. He asserts that decentralization and social accountability are both central to improving governance. Halfani also covers the significant progress that African states have made in setting up constitutional and legislative frameworks for decentralization and accountability. However, Halfani cautions that this does not mean there will be automatic change. The presentation concludes with optimism about future progress for continued reform. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031205.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:37:15 GMT This presentation, given by Thandiwe Thando Mlobane for the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, covers the use of a Local Economic Development (LED) approach to help Africa achieve budget transparency and demystification. Thandiwe Thando Mlobane explains the benefits of implementing a LED approach stating that it will assist in achieving global competitiveness, job creation and poverty alleviation at a local level. This presentation covers the foundation of LED, the steps for governments to take to implant LED, and the benefits that governments implementing LED will experience. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031209.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:36:53 GMT Sheikh A. Abdullah, in his presentation at the 5th Forum on Modernisation of Public Administration and State Institutions in July 2009, provides a detailed account of the drivers and challenges for future collaboration between the African Management Development Institutes' Network (AMDIN) and the Commonwealth Association for Public Administration and Management (CAPAM) Protective Services Training Institute (PSTI) initiative. The presentation covers the role of ADMIN, its activities, and future goals. Abdullah also explains the history of relations between ADMIN and CAPAM PSTI. The presentation concludes with recommendations for moving forward with a successful partnership between ADMIN and CAPAM PSTI. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan036028.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:36:29 GMT In this presentation by Hanlie van Dyk-Robertson at the 5th Forum on Modernisation of Public Administration and State Institutions, the importance of creating standards of excellence for training institutions is discussed. Hanlie van Dyk-Robertson asserts that public training institutions can contribute to the development of Africa by strengthening democracy, good governance, and public administration. However, there exists a need to develop standards and norms for such training. The presenter argues that the current structure of the training industry is unregulated, varied, and highly entrepreneurial. A series of recommendations are presented aimed at reforming the public training industry, and the presentation concludes with the claim that there needs to be a process for African ownership and an agreement on criteria and measurement. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan036029.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:36:04 GMT In this presentation given by Felisberto Chamuanga for the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, the concept of social accountability is examined in the context of Angola. The presenter asserts that this is a new concept in the country and there are many factors that influence the enhancement of such processes. Chamuanga concludes that the following need to occur for successful implementation: expose the country to social accountability mechanisms and practices through training; engage the existing space for debate and negotiation; and increase the flow of information from the bottom up. This presentation concludes with recommendations for the future development of social accountability structures, expected results of development, and possible challenges in implementation of the process. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031206.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:35:42 GMT George Matovu, in his presentation for the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, describes the process of decentralisation in the context of social accountability. His presentation focuses on the development of participatory budgeting and he references resources that have assisted others who are engaged in participatory budgeting. The presentation provides an overview of helpful trainings, resources, and tools that can be utilized by governments to develop their own participatory budgeting plans. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031207.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:34:54 GMT This presentation, given by Ziria Ndifuna at the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, provides a case study on local revenue generation in Uganda. The presentation addresses participatory budgeting, revenue generation, and accountability in local governments. Ndifuna describes the Project on Participatory Budgeting and Revenue Generation, a project proposed by the World Bank Institute whereby researchers will be undertaking a study on the linkage between Participatory Budgeting and Local revenue generation. The study seeks to explore the extent to which citizens in four African countries (Swaziland, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania) participate in planning and budgeting for development projects in their localities, and the degree of responsiveness by revenue generation as related to level of participation. The presentation concludes with a series of challenges and future action for the implementation of the project. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031208.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:34:31 GMT This presentation, given at the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, provides a case study on emerging accountability models that monitor public expenditure and procurement. The G-Watch project of the Ateneo School of Government in the Philippines is used as an example of an effective public monitoring structure based on citizen engagement. The G-Watch project tracks public expenditure and monitors procurement contract implementation. The presentation provides an example of an effective use of G-Watch in reducing corruption in the delivery of public school textbooks in the Philippines. This case study illustrates that simple monitoring tools work and that they can influence government's policies and programs. Additionally, this presentation exhibits how citizens' involvement in public management prevents corruption and improves people's access to basic services. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031239.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:34:07 GMT Absolom Masendeke, at the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, presents this case study on participatory and social accountability in the agricultural sector in Zimbabwe. In the presentation, Masendeke describes research which recommends the need to test the relevance of the Farmers' Jury Methodology following its use in India. The presenter asserts that this would create an opportunity for comparative learning and documentation of best practice. Masendeke describes how the Farmers' Jury Concept is linked strongly to Deliberative and Inclusive Processes (DIPs) which increased demands for social accountability on public policies and programs. This concept was used to illustrate how farmers themselves can be involved in shaping the policy priorities for smallholder agriculture. Masendeke concludes that through innovative planning and stakeholder engagement, space for deliberative and inclusive social accountability initiatives can always be secured. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031240.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:33:42 GMT Mary McNeil, in her presentation for the affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, traces the origins of ANSA-AFRICA to the ANSA-AFRICA model as it reflects on a global concern with good governance and the fight against corruption. She asserts that both are important factors for development in Africa and post-conflict states. McNeil discusses the importance the following have in establishing good governance: political accountability; civil society and media; private sector interface; decentralization and local participation; formal oversight institutions; and effective public sector management. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031161.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:33:17 GMT This presentation, given by John Ikubaje at the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, provides an overview of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). NEITI, which is the national version of the global Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), engaged successfully on an audit with the Nigerian government of the gas and oil sector on its failure to account for funds in the industry. The successful outcome resulted in the institutionalisation of the NEITI initiative. In his presentation, Ikubaje discusses the achievements, challenges, and way forward for NEITI. Ikubaje concludes that with the necessary commitment to NEITI from the government, Nigerian civil society, and support from other quarters, he sees a new Nigeria committed to sustainable development. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031166.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:32:20 GMT This presentation, given by Sylvain Boko at the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, argues that in the aftermath of conflict, a safe and stable environment which addresses humanitarian needs should be fostered. This should be done trough decentralisation and the granting of power to various stakeholders with the necessary knowledge of local resources and needs. Boko asserts that the institutional environment in many of these post-conflict and fragile countries is often so weak that the government lacks the capacity or the willingness to deliver core functions to the majority of its citizens. The presentation concludes with case studies of Uganda, Rwanda, and South Africa which illustrate that peace and political stability must first be achieved and consolidated in fragile and post-conflict states in order to set up an environment for the implementation of the traditional social accountability mechanisms and tools. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031168.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:31:46 GMT This presentation, given by Dede Kadiri at the Affiliated Network for Social Accountability (ANSA) Conference in May 2008, details the importance of transparency, social accountability, and inclusiveness in government budget processes. Kadiri argues that the need to incorporate the issue of gender into the government budget process is of utmost importance and provides an overview of the Gender Budget Transparency and Accountability Project (GBTAP) developed to address this need. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan031241.pdf Presentation AMDIN Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:31:10 GMT Civil society, dedicated to safeguarding the rights of citizens, may find an unexpected opportunity to monitor their own governments in the mechanisms of the African Peer Review (APRM) process. This paper argues that, in a democratic state, citizens have a fundamental right to efficient public services. When public money is misused or poorly spent, it denies legitimate socio-economic benefits to the people. The point is tellingly and repeatedly illustrated by examples from the experience of a local government in South Africa's Eastern Cape Province, where maladministration and inefficiency cost citizens dearly. The authors, Colm Allan and Neil Overy, identify common problems that afflict the delivery of public services, and illustrate how civil society organisations (CSOs) can play a crucial role in monitoring public expenditure management and service delivery. Allan and Overy conclude that CSOs wishing to optimise the opportunities offered by the APRM country review process, and the APRM country review questionnaire in particular, would do well to utilise evidence-based tools to provide answers to questions of the greatest relevance to ordinary African citizens. Only on this basis are country review programmes of action likely to address meaningfully service-delivery shortcomings and the progressive realisation of the socio-economic rights of Africa's citizens. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan033451.pdf Analytical Reports AMDIN Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:17:14 GMT This conference communique for the 1st African Management Development Institutes' Network (AMDIN) Biennial Conference and General Meeting provides an overview of the three-day conference held in South Africa in 2007. The participants used the conference to deliberate the theme "Management Development Institutes (MDIs): Developing Public Sector Capacity for Africa's 21st Century Needs." The conference reiterated the importance of African MDIs in assisting with developing appropriate public sector capacity to ensure rapidly pushing ahead Africa's developmental agenda. AMDIN also used the conference as an opportunity to report on progress made with establishing the network over the past two years. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan030161.pdf Substantive Conference Paper AMDIN Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:56:55 GMT In this speech by Dr. Mamadou Dia of the African Union Commission, the importance of Management Development Institutes (MDIs) in capacity development is addressed. Dr. Dia asserts that MDIs must position themselves as agents of change. In his speech, Dr. Dia also reflects on the role that the African Union Commission should play in engaging African MDIs and how a partnership between the two institutions can be further developed. The central theme of this speech is 'how should MDIs position themselves' in the context of immense capacity development demands. The following four issues are addressed: the location of African MDIs in the governance system of member states; the positioning of MDIs in the capacity development continuum; MDIs as agents of change; and the provision of resources for MDIs. Dr. Dia concludes that quality training interventions are a product of being embedded in government, and that an embedding of MDIs in government should not mean abandoning quality training interventions. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan030232.pdf Interview/Speech AMDIN Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:27:21 GMT Agenda for the "Tentative Programme for the Africa Public Service Day Continental Celebrations," from June 15 to June 19, 2009 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Details include the date, time, responsible party, and venue for each agenda activity. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan035032.pdf Agenda AMDIN Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:00:32 GMT In his opening remarks at the 6th Conference of African Ministers of Public/Civil Service, Mr. Baloyi, the South African Minister for Public Service and Administration, highlighted the commitment of South Africa to the ideals aspired to by the program. Mr. Baloyi emphasized the need for the continent of Africa to move away from simply being an exporter of raw goods to the West, and to make progress in producing and manufacturing high quality goods for use by Africa and the world. He also addressed the actions agreed upon at the 4th Conference that still require intervention; the All Africa Innovation awards, the Africa Public Service Charter, Anti corruption, Post Conflict Reconstruction and Development, and The Africa Public Service Day. http://unpan1.un.org/intradoc/groups/public/documents/amdin/unpan032416.pdf Interview/Speech AMDIN Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:36:49 GMT