1. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 1 The Case for Injecting Early Results Prepared by: Nadim Matta, RHS&A and Moira Hart-Poliquin, World Bank Institute Building a Portfolio of CE Strategies

2. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 2 Agenda Capacity Unleashing in Action – Video Clip Results Framework for Capacity Enhancement Break-out Group Work Debrief and Discussion

3. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 3 Leadership challenge: Strengthen accountability for results, at all levels Guide the choice of results to focus on Deploy cross-organizational teams to pursue these results Blend the focus on results with longer-term programs Implementation capacity is unleashed and enhanced in context of strong accountability for achieving results

4. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 4 Project Activities Set up competitive fund to subsidize private services Strengthen Nicaraguan Institute for Agricultural Technology Pilot education/training for technical service providers Establish information system to identify farmer needs Strengthen key institutions in the Government Improve productivity of 120,000 farmers by 30% in 16 years July 2000 Agricultural Technology Project in Nicaragua

5. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 5 Project Activities Set up competitive fund to subsidize private services Strengthen Nicaraguan Institute for Agricultural Technology Pilot education/training for technical service providers Establish information system to identify farmer needs Strengthen key institutions in the Government Improve productivity of 120,000 farmers by 30% in 16 years Increase sale of milk from 500 to 1500 gallons per day in 60 small and medium size producers in Leon municipality, in 120 days Jul-Oct 2002 July 2000 Agricultural Technology Project in Nicaragua

6. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 6 Traditional Capacity Building Programs Programs Time Activity-Time Box Improve Performance and Results Technical Training Programs Management and Leadership Training programs Public Sector Strategic Planning Process Information Technology Infrastructure: GDLN, … Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Learning Networks Twinning Programs

7. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 7 Traditional Capacity Building Strategy Programs Time Improve Performance and Results Technical Training Programs Management and Leadership Training programs Public Sector Strategic Planning Process Information Technology Infrastructure: GDLN, … Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Learning Networks Twinning Programs Rapid-Results Initiatives

8. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 8 Reducing risk: anchor programs with rapid-result initiatives Activities Time Early Projects aimed at achieving Targeted Results—in microcosm—in 100 days or less Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Improve Performance and Results

9. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 9 Trade, Tourism and Industry By the end of December 2003, clear out the backlog of licenses, increase the speed of processing new licenses by 5%, and reduce the time for processing licenses by one week Infrastructure By end of December 2003, rehabilitate 1200 km of urban roads, and gravel 1500 km of rural roads in key agricultural areas (one district in each Region) ICT By December 2003, introduce system of court proceeding recording that facilitates accessibility of court records and minimizes queuing in courts (measurement benchmarks to be determined) Public Safety Law and Order Reduce police response time to distress calls to 30 minutes, for calls originating in Nairobi Illustrative Examples of RRI ’ s

10. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 10 Criteria of Rapid-Results Initiatives Focused on a real Result Designed for impact as well as learning and discovery Requires the absorption and use of new technical and managerial capacities Stimulating and energizing goal: Challenging, yet achievable Urgent and compelling – 100 days or less Sharply defined and measurable

11. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 11 Elements of Rapid-Results Goal “Reduce carjacking incidents in __ district by 50% in next 60 days” Action variable we will impact Time Frame Measurement Scope

12. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 12 Why Rapid-Results? Strengthen accountability for results Unleash existing capacity Maximize return on external support and capacity inputs Create momentum for change Reduce hidden risks inherent in long-term plans

13. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 13 Managing the Portfolio – Role of Sponsors Activities Time Rapid Results Initiatives Overall Objective Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Long-Term Activities

14. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 14 Mapping “ Horizontal ” Long- Term Programs 1. For each of these themes - plot a which strategic intervetions make sense to promote  Over the next 6-9 mos.  Over the next 2-3 years  Which long-term results are these likely to contribute to? 2. How might you sequence these along a 3-year time-line? Be prepared to report out in 30 minutes

15. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 15 Scoping initial wave of rapid- results initiatives 1. What type of results at the municipal level will generate the biggest pay-off in terms of … - Creating a visible impact and “ signaling ” effect? - Building momentum for change? - Accelerating learning and discovery? Develop preliminary rapid-results goal in one or two areas Be prepared to report out in 30 minutes

16. Blending Capacity and Achievement ©2003 World Bank Group and RHS&A Ethiopia Capacity Building Workshop – October 2, 2003 16 Developing Engagement Strategy 1. In order to mobilize the right actors to ensure success in achieving rapid-results initiatives What fora exist ?Who needs to be involved? 2. A process will begin to design the preliminary capacity enhancement strategy? Who needs to be involved How will we engage them? 3. Are their key sponsors beyond government? donor community? How & when should we engage. Be prepared to report out in 30 minutes