1. Restitution du groupe de travail «[Interaction entre politique et technique,mécanisme de coordination » Rapporteurs: [plusieurs noms possibles]

2. Leçons opérationnelles principales (1)  External and internal pressures on policy makers to implement global initiatives Experts forced to develop strategies to operqtionalilise these decisions [4-5 leçons par dia]&

3. Leçons opérationnelles principales (2) Reforms adopted at the highest political level ensures commitment by all Most pressure, either at international or national levels has been the motivating force for decision-making processes Decision-makers should be the ones driving the reform process Lack of collaboration between stakeholders (researchers, NGOs, civil society actors) in policy formulation [4-5 leçons par dia]

4. Leçons opérationnelles principales (3) Technicians need to be proactive - anticipate on policy measures and see how these reforms will affect the country context Experts should play a leadership role. Experts need to influence decisions by timely planninng. Involve all stakeholders in national plan development and strategy formulation. [4-5 leçons par dia]

5. Leçons opérationnelles principales (4) Define technician: groups of experts should include technicians from other ministries – pluridisciplinarity, multi- sectoral expertise – including governance and decentralisation, and Ministry of Finance There is a gap between decision-makers and researchers.

7. Recommandations aux décideurs politiques Develop a plurisciplinary and inter-sectoral approach within formal, institutionalised coordination structures with TFP and stakeholders Policy should be based on factual data (HSIS) and costed Reforms should be led at the highest level of political decision-making

8. Recommandations aux PTF Develop partnerships with governments and PTF Need for more dialogue between researchers Need to build up expert capacity in policy analysis, assessments, M and E, national guidelines for policy reform Sûpport to regional fora (UEMOA, WAHO) to provide advocacy for national level implementation

9. Priorités pour les experts Create networks of interdisciplinary experts to influence decision-making at the highest level Conduct regular technical reviews, M and E, to ensure sustainability Reporting and documentation of national experiences is necessary – easily understood, verifiable, and accessible to decision-makers

10. Priorités pour les experts Experts should be guided by good governance principles and inform policy makers of the pros and cons of proposed reforms Regular technical reviews, M and E to ensure sustainability Reporting and documentation of national experiences is necessary – easily understood and accessible to decision- makers

11. Priorités pour les membres du groupe Improve existing coordination mechanisms - using institutional audits - to strengthen participatory approaches Create a regional consensus to define guidelines for reform policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation Provide fora for key stakeholders (e.g. website)

12. Priorités pour les éneficiaries Create a voice for beneficiaries to influence policy and be heard by decision- makers