Download CSOs` Proposed Methodology for Monitoring the AfT with a HRBA

CSO /GOL ENGAGEMENT ON
MONITORING THE AFT WITH A
HUMAN RIGHTS APROACH
PRESENTATION ON CSO PROPOSED
METHODOLOGY
BY
CAROLYN MYERS ZODUAH
PRSTN/AGENDA
FOR
PRSTN, WONGOSOL, HUMAN RIGHTS &
BUDGET FORUM & DISABILITY TASKFORCE
BUCHANAN, GRAND BASSA COUNTY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012
OUTLINE
 Background
 Why Monitor from citizens & HRBA
 Prevailing Conditions
 Objectives (Overall & Specific)
 Focus/Scope
 Methodology
 Activities
BACKGROUND
 During the implementation of the PRS1 , PRSTN
monitored to ensure that service delivery was done
in consonance with HRBA specifically in social
service sector ( Education and Health).
 Government thought that this was not a fair
assessment as the PRS did not consider human
rights when it was being crafted.
 There was a need to improve effectiveness by
involving citizens and CBOs as well as strengthening
partnership with Government
BACKGROUND COND’T
 There is an increasing demand for monitoring the
AFT and other development program from a
human rights and citizens perspective (CSOs, MPEA
& other sectors, Steering Committee of the NHRAP,
citizens
 There is a need to incorporate the issues of gender
and PWD
WHY MONITOR FROM CITIZENS & HR
PERSPECTIVE
 Complements & triangulates regular data collection
and performance of institutions to improve service
delivery;
 Enhances citizens’ awareness regarding their
entitlements to quality services, which is an
important starting point for increased social
accountability;
 Exposes inequitable delivery of services either
geographically or between different socio-economic
groups;
WHY MONITOR COND’T
 Prepare service users and providers for a more
decentralized service delivery structure;
 Offers a practical opportunity for capacity building
CSOs/CBOs to strengthen their role in society;
 Helps to redefine the role of civil society as a critical,
but trusted and constructive partner in the
transformation process of Liberia.
PREVAILING CONDITIONS
 The HRBA is a basic principle for the AFT, which
means government can be held accountable
 The existence of the NCSCL providing a platform
for dialogue between Civil Society Government
 The Ministry of Planning & Economic Affairs’
willingness to engage / partner with the CSOs
 The existence of the FOI Law with a commissioner
improving access to information
PREVAILING CONDITIONS COND’T
 Civil Society Organisations have enhanced their
monitoring and project management capacities
 UNDP’s new Country Programme Document (CPD)
emphasizes the importance of strengthening
Liberia’s emerging civil society
 CSOs are represented on the steering committee
OVERALL OBJECTIVES
 To improve the active participation of citizens in the
planning and monitoring of service delivery to
strengthen democratic processes at community level
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Enhance local ownership of the services provided;
 Improve the effectiveness, efficiency, quality and equity
of service delivery;
 Improve the responsiveness and social accountability of
service providers;
 Enhance the voice and agency of marginalised groups,
especially women, youth and person with disabilities to
demand for equity in access to services;
 Strengthen democratic processes at the local level.

FOCUS/SCOPE
 Health, education , water, & agricultural support
services
 The monitoring will initially focus on 4 counties, 80
communities
METHODOLGY
 To monitor service delivery CSOs have agreed to
use a combination of Community Score Card and
Community Service Monitoring
COMMUNITY SCORE CARD
 Integrates local issues in standardized questions
 Has strong human rights focus (how gov’t respects,
protects & promotes citizens’ rights)
 Facilitates dialogue btw service providers and
service users
 Can be used by local groups if they are sufficiently
trained
COMMUNITY SERVICE MONITORING
 Involves service users & providers
 Has direct impact on the management of service
delivery especially using social media
 Improves transparency of service delivery if budget
analysis is integrated
 Allows the inclusion of the perspectives of
women/PWD
 Provides important qualitative information on how
service functions/fails
PROJECT ACTIVITIES
 Civil Society Component: National CSOs will
provide technical and mentoring support
 Government Component: Provide support to CDO &
ACDOs
 Enhancing government-Civil Society Partnership:
Establish platform to facilitate active engagement
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