[Country] Poverty-Environment Initiative Economics Assessment/Valuation of Environment and Natural Resources Country Experience Presented to the PEI Africa Regional Economic Forum 8-11 November 2010

Government of [country name] UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative 1.PEI Program Objectives 2.Key Achievements related to Economic Valuation of ENR [or relevant tool] 3.Objectives and Methodology 4.Key Findings/Recommendations 5.Policy Impact 6.Challenges and Response 7.Lessons Learned 8.Next Steps Outline

Government of [country name] UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative What are the overall PEI country program Objectives/Outputs?: This should be a brief introduction of the overall aims of the programme List the main national institutions that are engaged in the PEI programme: Those who are responsible for poverty and environment issues in the country. (e.g. national, sector, district) BACKGROUND

Government of [country name] UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative What are the key achievements or outputs related to the application of specific economic tool applied to date? This could be economic assessments, valuation of ENR, Public Expenditure Review, Budget Guidelines, Economic Instrument, Environmental fiscal reform KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Government of country name UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative Objectives: What was the purpose and importance of the application of the specific economic tool/methodology used? Ensure the focus is on economic assessments & methodologies used. Examples include: Ecosystem services approach, Comprehensive Cost benefit Analysis or Case studies. Show how the tool/s used contribute towards the PEI objectives for the specific country experience. Methodology: What are the steps taken in the application of the economic tool/methodology? Which organizations/ individuals/ministries have supported the process and how were they involved? What where the underlying factors in the decision to use this particular arrangement? Explain how the methodology responds to the country's, needs and priorities in terms of its contribution towards economic growth and poverty reduction. METHODOLOGY

Government of [country name] UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative What are the key findings and recommendations from the selected study? Are they what was expected by PEI of the country? Were the results useful in helping to meet the aims and objectives of the PEI? KEY FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Government of Malawi UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative Have the findings/recommendations had an impact on policy/decision making at national, sector/local levels? For example show the impact on finance ministries, PRSP’s, economic benefits to the country, potential of increase in GDP etc. Is there an inclusion of environmental sustainability as a central objective in national strategies? List which policies are likely to be affected/adjusted. Include changes or newly established PRSP’s, MDG implementation plans and development plans. In the case where policies remain the same, show whether significant developments have been made in terms of process/participation/dialogue. During the presentation stress any possible future changes in policy that may be beneficial for the country’s economic growth which will aid the success in mainstreaming poverty and environment issues POLICY IMPACT

Government of country name UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative CHALLENGES AND RESPONSE What were the challenges arising from the application of specific economic tools and methodologies? Give concrete examples.What were the challenges arising from the application of specific economic tools and methodologies? Give concrete examples. How did the PEI team address these challenges?How did the PEI team address these challenges?

Government of country name UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative What lessons can be taken up by other PEI country teams in the application of economic tools and methodologies in general? What additional support (including training) is required at the country level to successfully carry out these studies/assessments? Are there additional economic tools/assessments that are required to ensure that PEI can meet its overall PEI objectives at the country/regional level? How helpful was PEI partnership with specific in-country actors and external actors? LESSONS LEARNED

Government of country name UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative What are the next key steps for PEI economic work in the country? Show how PEI’s economic work will have positive outcomes in strengthening the poverty environment linkages for the country Demonstrate how the PEI Country Team is improving its work in order to help promote behavioral change and improved plans, policies, budgets and monitoring frameworks Are there any possible partnerships which may accelerate and help PEI’s work in the country in the future? Is there a potential for integrating PEI’s economic work with other emerging poverty and environment issues including Climate Change, Carbon trading and pro poor and pro environment potentials of REDD NEXT STEPS

Government of country name UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative Thank you for listening (include country based PEI website)

Government of Malawi UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative 1.High level involvement of key players i.e. UNDP, MoDPC, PEI and implementing partners is key to ensuring progress 2.Frequent interaction and interface with stakeholders is vital for scheduled implementation of activities 3.There are high transaction costs to ensure the work is done especially in the sectors. PEI invested a lot of time and resources and in some instances hiring consultants in the sectors where good progress has been registered LESSONS LEARNT

Government of Malawi UNDP-UNEP Poverty- Environment Initiative 4. Lead agency-implementing partner agreements plus regular monitoring, communication and information sharing is key to ensuring that the project is on track 5. Realistic planning is vital for a project of this nature. Some of the activities were heavily underestimated on time and resources LESSONS LEARNT