GROUP 3 OUTPUT OBJECTIVES 1 and 3

Question 1: Conclusions Will the PEMPAL Strategy objectives be achieved in the remainder of the implementation period? Given the Mid-Term Review of Strategy implementation and the recommendations to enhance performance, the Group’s answer is YES, THEY WILL!

Question 2: Conclusions Hierarchy of Strategy Objectives Output objective 1: PFM priorities of member governments are addressed by the PFM network platform Output Objective 1: PFM priorities of member governments are addressed by the PFM network platform. 4. Government PFM reform priorities are identified through PEMPAL member surveys. 5. A uniform detailed Annual Action Plan for COP is designed and adopted based on survey results, with possible updates throughout the year. 6. COP action plans could be more comprehensively presented to the Steering Committee for approval, as recommended by donors.   Deadlines must be set in this column  FY17 plans to be adopted in 2016 Hierarchy of Strategy Objectives Responsibility Timeframe 4. COP to submit reports on implementation of adopted Action Plans to the SC.   Updates on progress of implementation of FY16 to include more comprehensive presentation of results achieved, issues addressed, and work produced.

Question 2: Conclusions Output objective 3: Financially-viable network is built and maintained The Group suggests initiating work on the next PEMPAL Mid-Term Strategy to promote further development of the network as early as in 2016. Possible barriers to implementing mandatory member contributions: PEMPAL does not have the status of an international organization National legislation The need to put in place an implementation arrangement (e.g. contribution size, payment regularity and procedure, etc.) Decision-making challenges at the national level

The key barrier to implementing contributions is PEMPAL’s unique nature and the very concept of Communities of Practice Equal PEMPAL membership for all countries Availability of resources and knowledge products for all country representatives Equal decision-making opportunities on event topics aligned with country priorities Target audience and appropriate profiles of event participants

Our suggestions to enhance financial sustainability Put in place an arrangement to encourage more delegates to participate in PEMPAL events financed by member countries Explore the market of potential donors and establish contacts with a view to securing financial support for PEPMAL Design a marketing campaign/strategy to promote PEPMAL

PEMPAL Member Database 32. Quality of information in the membership database could be improved, particularly at the department level within an agency, as well as participation in previous events RTs   Secretariat ExCom As part of TOR development for new Secretariat, establish process for improving membership database 33. Standardized approaches could be explored for induction of new members as part of marketing strategy and approach to manage member turnover, e.g development of induction kit COP ExCom As part of TOR development for new Secretariat, include task of development and maintenance of induction kit.

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