| General Information |
Project/Program |
Programme |
| Project Name |
Aid Coordination and Partnerships |
| Duration |
2001-2005 |
| Donor |
UNDP |
| Implementiong Organization |
Cambodia Rehabilitation and Development Board(CRDB) |
| Sector and/or Subsector Classification |
Public Administration, Law, and Justice |
| Region |
Cambodia |
| Financing |
US $ 2,157,682 |
| Analytical Information |
Stakeholders |
Royal Government of Cambodia(RGC), Cambodia Rehabilitation and Development Board(CRDB), Council for the Development of Cambodia(CDC) |
| Cross-cutting Issue |
Environment |
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| Gender |
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| Impact Analysis |
Achievements were seen in the programme. CRDB produced several important documents to enhance aid mobilization and aid coordination. Many were published and some were for stimulation of internal discussions and to assist in decision making. Also Information Management systems both within the CRDB/CDC and four line ministries with Partnership Working Groups were vastly enhanced. A website was designed for CRDB/CDC and was posted with all documents including all data for easy access to one and all. The senior advisor provided ongoing policy advice on a variety of matters and assisted CRDB through active participation in the work of OECD/DAC task forces. |
| Effectiveness |
Ownership/Partnership |
Evaluation |
Even though the emphasis of the program was placed on the enhancement of ownership, it did not seem to have a high degree of ownership. Rather, enhancing government ownership as well as harmonization was considered a challenge ahead to make the new mechanisms work efficiently and effectively. But, CRDB and CDC staff and those in the four ministries involved in Partnership Working Groups and they received continuous training in English language and use of software packages, which encouraged interactions among all stakeholders. |
| Rating |
3/5 |
| Policy Coherence/Harmonization |
Evaluation |
The program seemed to have a high level of relevance. Cambodia has been well aware of the fact that cooperation amongst development partners in Cambodia is not living up to its full potential in terms of effectiveness impact. Also the program was to help the government achieve its national objectives and to better support the transition from one that is ‘donor-driven’ development to one of ‘national ownership and leadership.’ |
| Rating |
4/5 |
| Evaluation Framework |
Evaluation |
The evaluation team used 2 methods to deeply look at the programme. They reviewed all the documents carefully and conducted interviews as well. The persons interviewed were including those from the Cambodian government side and those from donor community as well. Achievements were measured depending on papers and documents developed, capacity building and invisibles. |
| Rating |
3/5 |
| Alignment/Composition of Finance |
Evaluation |
CRDB prepared the Government's Action Plan for Harmonization and Alignment approved by the Council of Ministers in November 2004, which will expectedly lead to the enhancement in alignment for further aid coordination. In terms of budget, the overall budget remained unchanged. Most of the budget was spent for personnel including international experts and professionals and sub contracts. Other components of the budget spending were including training/workshops, equipment and operations. |
| Rating |
4/5 |
| Other Remarks |
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