Progress Report, June 2010 Misha Belkindas Development Data Group, World Bank

Background Multi-donor trust fund, set up in 1999, to help developing countries strengthen statistical capacity Shared vision with PARIS21 to promote a culture of evidence-based decision making and implementation Aligned closely with international initiatives: Millennium Declaration Management for Development Results process Marrakech Action Plan for Statistics 6/3/20102Consultative Group, Paris

TFSCB has developed and changed The overall objectives have remained the same, but the way the Trust Fund operates has changed to reflect new initiatives and address concerns Main change in 2004 in response to 2003 evaluation and MAPS Introduction of two windows: NSDS preparation and other SCB projects Emphasis on supporting preparation of National Strategies for the Development of Statistics TFSCB has been one of the main instruments for achieving MAPS Goal 1 – mainstreaming strategic planning in statistics 6/3/20103Consultative Group, Paris

New initiatives have emerged Since Marrakech there has been a renewed emphasis on statistical capacity building The World Bank has new instruments STATCAP lending program DGF funding for MAPS, including IHSN and the Accelerated Data Program Statistics for Results Facility and the Catalytic Fund Other agencies have increased aid allocations and have new programs in place, e.g., African Development Bank Important to clarify the role of TFSCB in relation to these other instruments 6/3/20104Consultative Group, Paris

Priorities to 2015 and beyond There are still many data challenges to meet for 2015 and beyond One of the main issues is to move from planning to implementation, lack of resources is a problem, but other concerns also need to be addressed Not all strategies are realistic, cover the main parts of the statistical system, are properly budgeted or are integrated into national planning processes We need an agreed approach to help countries emerging from conflict and in difficult circumstances The countries with the least capacity need the most help 6/3/20105Consultative Group, Paris

What has the TF invested in? TFSCB has invested more than $34 million in 171 projects Priority has been given to low income (IDA eligible) countries Important funder of regional and global projects TFSCB has been an effective catalyst for further funding 6/3/20106Consultative Group, Paris

What has the TF invested in? Supported NSDS and other capacity building projects (including participation in workshops and seminars) Demand for TFSCB funding has changed over time, but remains strong Evaluation indicates that projects have helped to build capacity 6/3/20107Consultative Group, Paris

Some key achievements Five out of the first six STATCAP countries got support from TFSCB to prepare an NSDS or equivalent All of the five SRF pilot countries had TFSCB grants first Regional projects in Central and South America and more recently in the South Pacific have proved effective in helping countries prepare NSDSs Most projects have achieved their objectives and have had an impact TFSCB has also been able to provide support to countries emerging from conflict The Trust Fund has been able to help countries meet immediate data needs 6/3/20108Consultative Group, Paris

Where do we go from here? 2009 Evaluation makes a strong recommendation for TFSCB to be continued Need to re-align the Trust Fund with other instruments In general the Trust Fund is a catalyst for other initiatives especially SRF and STATCAP Some changes in procedures and the Guidelines are needed to strengthen this complementarity and to improve effectiveness Important to strengthen monitoring and evaluation of projects 6/3/20109Consultative Group, Paris

Putting the pieces in place

TFSCB Building the foundation Filling the cracksTFSCB Building the foundation Filling the cracks SRF/STATCAP Building the structureSRF/STATCAP PARIS21/MAPS Designing the architecturePARIS21/MAPS Strong institutions and effective management Well-trained and motivated work-force Strong demand and effective feedback from users Good infrastructure and adequate recurrent budgets Good statistical practices and procedures

Strong institutions and effective management Well-trained and motivated work-force Strong demand and effective feedback from users Good infrastructure and adequate recurrent budgets Good statistical practices and procedures TFSCB Building the foundation Filling the cracksTFSCB Building the foundation Filling the cracks SRF/STATCAP Building the structureSRF/STATCAP PARIS21/MAPS Designing the architecturePARIS21/MAPS

Proposed changes Extend coverage of NSDS window Focus non NSDS projects on supporting a system-wide approach Use non NSDS window to strengthen support to countries emerging from conflict Continue to support regional and global projects but aligned with Dakar Declaration Continue to support limited participation by low income countries in important statistical meetings Increase the maximum grant size to $500,000 Require projects to have in-built monitoring and evaluation mechanisms 6/3/201013Consultative Group, Paris

The financial situation Current funds just under $8 million At current levels of demand probably sufficient until mid 2011 Expected demand to 2017 indicates a funding need of the order of $12 million Propose to launch a new request for funds in late 2010 or early 2011 Extend TFSCB formally for five years, but new evaluation and detailed review in /3/201014Consultative Group, Paris

Issues for discussion Is there agreement of the need to extend TFSCB to 2017, subject to a new evaluation in 2015? Should a new call for new financing for up to $12 million be launched in late 2010 or early 2011? Is there agreement with the proposed changes in operations and the Guidelines? Do we need a new logical framework to align TFSCB with PARIS21? 6/3/201015Consultative Group, Paris