Document Abstract
Published:
2005
Joint assistance strategies in Tanzania, Zambia and Uganda
Importance of political support for the effective development of JAS
This study focuses on the on-going process of developing Joint Assistance Strategies (JAS) in Tanzania, Zambia and Uganda. JAS are national, medium term frameworks for managing development cooperation between governments and development partners. By highlighting what has happened so far, the paper brings new insights into country specific experiences and draws out some lessons learned that may help other countries to complete a JAS process in a more informed and effective manner.
The authors identify issues that are essential in order for JAS processes to succeed effectively. These include the need for partner governments to lead and solve critical issues, and the need for a common vision and action plan at country level so that all parties are aware of the objectives of the JAS, how to get there and the implications of their involvement. It is also important that JAS have political buy-in from donors and line ministries in partner countries who need to adjust to a new scenario in which development assistance is coordinated by the Ministry of Finance rather than through individual project-based programmes.
The authors identify issues that are essential in order for JAS processes to succeed effectively. These include the need for partner governments to lead and solve critical issues, and the need for a common vision and action plan at country level so that all parties are aware of the objectives of the JAS, how to get there and the implications of their involvement. It is also important that JAS have political buy-in from donors and line ministries in partner countries who need to adjust to a new scenario in which development assistance is coordinated by the Ministry of Finance rather than through individual project-based programmes.
