MEASURING PROGRESS ON PEACEBUILDING AND STATEBUILDING Holly Benner, World Bank.
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MEASURING PROGRESS ON PEACEBUILDING AND STATEBUILDING
Holly Benner, World Bank
4: indicator development
1: the challenge
2: the opportunity
3: generating consensus
• no ‘MDG-like’ measures for progress• dual accountability dilemma/political risk• timeframes for institutional
change• limited natl statistical capacity• lack of systematic data collection/security issues
1: the challenge – measuring progress in FCS
ICRG indicators 1985 - 2009
years to threshold at pace of….
fastest 20
fastest ever
bureaucratic quality 20 12
corruption 27 14
military in politics 17 10
govt effectiveness 36 13
2: the opportunity – shared natl/intl progress indicators
• bridging the dual accountability dilemma• setting realistic targets/informing strategy• strategic communication and state-society relations• mid-course corrections• promoting more
systematic data collection
• The potential of polling- perception-based data
3: a forward agenda – the International Dialogue
Monrovia Objectives - from International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding
1) LEGITIMATE POLITICS – Foster inclusive political settlements and conflict resolution
2) SECURITY – Establish and strengthen citizen security
3) JUSTICE – Address injustices and support increasing people’s access to justice
4) ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS – Generate employment and improve livelihoods
5) REVENUES AND SERVICES – Manage revenues and build capacity for accountable and fair service delivery
• Monrovia Roadmap and lead up to Busan HLF4 and beyond• indicator working group and consultation process – input to
the g7+ and International Dialogue
Considerations in indicator selection• limited! number of measures• process/capacity and performance• short-term confidence building and long-term
institutional transformation• mix of quantitative and perception data• comparability, coverage, frequency, disaggregation• reflect the spirit of the Monrovia roadmap/consensus
4: indicator selection and sample measures
Sample indicators • representation in government
institutions/security forces• perceptions of basic safety• length of time on remand • satisfaction with service
delivery• employment rates• Ease of Doing Business Index