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     PROPOSED GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

                                                CHAIR’S SUMMING UP

                                            Meeting of Executive Directors

                                                           April 6, 2012

        Executive Directors discussed the President’s Memorandum on a Global
Partnership for Social Accountability (GPSA) and Establishment of a Multidonor Trust
Fund (MDTF) (R2012-0063[IDA/R2012-0080]). Directors approved in principle the
proposed introduction of the GPSA by repurposing the current Civil Society Fund
expected for FY13-16, and the adoption of the Resolution to establish the MDTF. They
also appreciated the extensive consultation process undertaken to develop and design this
global partnership.
        Directors stressed the importance to draw lessons from the implementation of the
Civil Society Fund, and noted the challenges ahead of managing a much larger global
partnership in terms of scope, budget and activities. Directors highlighted the role played
by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), among other development actors, to enhance
social accountability and improve service delivery. Directors stressed the importance of
strengthening CSOs’ capacity to contribute effectively to the achievement of greater
development effectiveness of projects and programs in client countries including in
fragile and conflict affected states. Some Directors underlined the importance of
designing clear CSOs’ eligibility criteria.
         Directors appreciated the Bank’s focus on “supply side� initiatives by generating
more analytical work and knowledge dissemination which are areas of its comparative
advantage vis-à-vis other multilateral institutions. Directors sought further clarification
on the governance arrangements and composition of the GPSA’s Steering Committee,
and relationship with governments. Some Directors cautioned about the need to manage
any potential conflict of interest given the multiple roles played by the World Bank as
donor, administrator and trustee of the MDTF. They also stressed the need for sound
criteria for grant making and transparent grant management arrangements.
       Directors stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation among donors
including harmonization of activities, and ensuring the MDTF’s long-term financial
sustainability. They also stressed the need for a robust results measurement and
monitoring framework including adopting indicators used in past programs. Lastly,
Directors looked forward to Management reporting back and further engaging with the
Board on the GPSA.



 

                                                            
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