Policy Reform and Advocacy August 9, 2016 DR. JOHN SULLIVAN

Steps in Building a Reform Agenda Identify the initial conditions. Locate the key points of change. Mobilize private sector organizations for collective action. Generate specific policy recommendations. Manage expectations by setting achievable goals. Mount an aggressive advocacy campaign. Recognize politicians who act; follow up.

How Institutions Change Crisis/upheaval Market competition Economic shifts Technological change Political process Competition among jurisdictions International transplants?

A Theory of Change

Project Themes Legal and regulatory reform Business association development Access to information Corporate governance Democratic governance Anti-corruption Women and youth Informal sector and property rights CIPE performed work on most themes equally well. Anti-corruption projects had better performance - % Access to information projects had below average performance - %

Lessons for Reformers Develop the capacity of private sector organizations. Prepare for advocacy. Find space for dialogue. Build bridges across sectors. Build coalitions. Adapt strategies to local conditions. 6

Case Studies What was the problem being addressed? Who was leading the effort? What was the approach? What were key success factors? What is your assessment of the impact?

Evaluation Purpose Systematically assess progress made and lessons learned Build knowledge into strategy going forward

Evaluation Criteria Legal and regulatory structures Participation in public policy decision-making Private sector organizations Access to business and economic information Support for market economics and democratic systems Legal Reform: Did the project improve or significantly alter legal and regulatory structures necessary to maintain a well-functioning democracy and market-oriented economy? Participation in Public Policy Decision-Making: Did the project generate or enhance participation in public policy decision-making affecting economic and business issues? Private Sector Organizations: Did the project strengthen private sector organizations’ ability to act as catalysts in advancing political and economic reform? Access to business and economic information: Did the project increase access to business and economic information necessary for informed decision-making? Support for Market Economics and Democratic Systems: Did the project enhance support for market economics and democratic systems among decision-makers?

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