TWG Retreat – Feedback from TWG Mine Action

1)   Managing for Results

  • A Results Framework is included in the National Mine Action Strategy; it is in line with NSDP and CMDG (9);

  • An instrument to promote alignment of DPs’ results framework with the Sector results framework has been developed: the partnership principles

  • A project review mechanism is being set up (endorsed recently) through the TWG to ensure consultation between DPs and the Government on projects

  • Need to develop an annual sector workplan against the NMAS  => increased cooperation between TWG and 1) DPs and 2) with line ministries/agencies; importance to strengthen M&E Framework of the NMAS (first milestone for evaluation in 2013)

  • JMIs have been developed in line with NMAS. Previously, lack of understanding on the process for updating them.


TWG Retreat – Feedback from TWG Mine Action

   2) PBA

  • PBA has improved organization of the sector by promoting alignment of all stakeholders with same priorities (ex: NMAS) and by creating dialogue mechanisms to avoid overlap (ex: TWG)

  • Major milestones that improved the PBA: since 2011, national implementation of UNDP Clearing for Results project (empowerment and ownership of government) and use of decentralization and strengthening of provincial authorities

  • Need for improved sector budget planning and ODA consultations between DPs and Government => more DPs to sign on existing Partnership Principles and to support project review mechanism and information sharing

  • Support from CDC/CRDB: TWG-MA welcome this support (particularly on budget integration and information sharing => ex: ODA database) and the idea of a pilot country systems assessment

TWG Retreat – Feedback from TWG Mine Action

3) Partnership and dialogue mechanisms

  • A TWG MA workplan exists, in line with sector’s objectives, and has been agreed with DPs

  • Existence of multiple partnership at sector level (South-South technical cooperation as well as with CSOs)

  • Structure of TWGs: the TWG network should look at possible interactions and synergies between TWGs (ex: MA and Land) and address cross-sector issues (ex: disability)

  • The TWG MA needs more informal meetings/consultations and dissemination of information between TWGs formal meetings.

  • Suggestion to CDC/CRDB: capacity development on aid coordination with staff from government agencies (ex: CMAA)