Dominican Republic Multidonor Participatory Anti-

corruption Initiative(IPAC)

Reinforce a culture of transparency and good governance

Institutionalize accountability mechanisms

Support donor and aid harmonization around the issue of governance and transparency

IPAC Objectives

1 Multistakeholders Steering Committee, including two key Ministries

1 Inter-Agency Technical Support Group

10 Sectoral Multistakeholders Working Groups

30 Anti-corruption and institutional strengthening recommendations

98 Milestones to mark implementation progress –implemented with donor

funding totaling over $14 millions

16 Governmental focal points appointed

3 Accountability workshops to follow up on the recommendations

Six months of implementation: 20% of activities completed; 70% in

progress and 10% delayed

1 Consortium of 15 CSOs for the independent audit of the recommendations

IPAC in a Nutshell

The publication of a web-based user-friendly tool that will provide public access to budget information fed by the Financial Management Information System (SIGEF)

A web-based portal with monthly updates that will allow citizens to know the expected and actual electricity supply in each circuit:http://www.circuitos.gob.do

A new performance assessment framework for civil servants that will contribute to the professionalization of the public administration

Results Highlights

The web-based electricity supply transparency portal

Dominican Republic Multidonor Participatory Anti-

corruption Initiative(IPAC)