The Outcomes of the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF-4) Aid Quality & Architecture Division Development Co-operation Directorate OECD

HLF-4, 2011 (Busan) a turning point for international development co-operation HLF-3, 2008 (Accra) HLF-2, 2005 (Paris) HLF-1, 2003 (Rome)

Busan: a successful forum Lead role by developing countries in setting the development agenda Evidence-based process confirming the broad relevance of the Paris principles and supporting international accountability Whole-of-government forum ensuring high-level commitment for a global and forward-looking agenda An inclusive agreement underpinned by transparent negotiations Complementary, voluntary initiatives to reach common goals

The outcomes of the HLF-4 A new global partnership: the Busan Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation – A wide-range of development actors – Combining forces from all development partners – Reaffirmation of the commitment to Paris/Accra principles – Shared principles, differentiated commitments

FUNCTIONS 4 – GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR EFFECTIVE DEVELOPMENT CO-OPERATION Accounta- bility at political level Review of progress Knowledge exchange Open platform Defined by the WP-EFF Supported by OECD and UNDP

New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States New Consensus on More Effective Institutions for Development Elements of the Results and Accountabilit y building block Elements of the Climate Change Finance and Development Effectivenes s building block Agreement on Expanding and Enhancing Public and Private Co- operation for Broad-based, Inclusive and Sustainable Growth Elements of the Transparenc y building block Follow-up initiative on Managing Diversity and Reducing Fragmentatio n Elements of the South- South and Triangular Co-operation building block Busan Action Plan for Statistics Busan Joint Action Plan on Gender Equality and Development HLF4 Outcome Document Stakeholder-specific efforts to support implementation / deepen commitments Busan Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (includes reaffirmation of commitments contained in the Paris Declaration and Accra Agenda for Action) Key commitments

The HLF-4 in relation to results and statistical development – what does the evidence tell? Significant progress in: – adopting results-oriented frameworks – designing/implementing National Strategies for the Development of Statistics But progress still lagging behind – Managing for development results should be further targeted and treated as a set of supporting techniques rather than a separate principle in itself – Limited evidence on the extent to which donors are using countries’ own M&E systems for their own reporting needs

The HLF-4 in relation to results and statistical development – outcomes Increased focus on development results through: – Joint risk management frameworks – Country-led and country-level results frameworks with performance indicators consistent with national development strategies – A global Action Plan to enhance capacity for statistics to monitor progress, evaluate impact ensure sound, results-focused public sector management – Mutual assessment reviews, with the active participation of all development actors Strengthening country systems remain central to efforts to build effective institutions: – Use country systems as the default approach – Assess jointly country systems using mutually agreed diagnostic tools

The HLF-4 in relation to results and statistical development – complementary initiatives The Busan Action Plan for Statistics A New Consensus on Effective Institutions and Policies Results Building Block: agreement between developing countries and development co-operation providers to work together to strengthen their cooperation and structures to track results and deepen accountability through country results and accountability agreements: – frameworks that measure the performance of both the developing country and the development cooperation provider, with a limited number of sustainable outcome/output results to be achieved, – use existing structures and frameworks and Strengthen and use Developing Country Systems: e.g. the strengthening of statistical, monitoring, evaluation systems and evidence- based decision making

Busan Action Plan for Statistics – Three Goals I.Fully integrate statistics in decision making. Improve policy makers ability to use statistics Involve statistical producers in planning, budgeting, and M&E discussions II.Promote open access to statistics Within government and to the public III.Increase resources for statistical systems

Busan Action Plan for Statistics – Five Actions 1.Implement statistical strategies according to national priorities 2.Facilitate public access to data through standards and new technologies 3.Increase knowledge and skills needed to use statistics effectively 4.Global summits to recognize the need for national statistical capacity 5.Ensure financing is robust and funding mechanisms responsive Implementation arrangements to be discussed at February 2012 UNSC and March 2012 PARIS21 Annual Meetings