Key notes of day 2
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The seminar on decentralization and local governance highlighted the importance of understanding political dynamics and creating spaces for domestic dialogue. Key discussions focused on public service delivery, engagement strategies, and the need for adaptability in local governance practices. The event underscored the significance of risk assessment and flexible planning in supporting effective decentralization efforts.
Key notes of day 2
- 1. Seminar on Decentralisa/on and Local Governance Some key messages from Day 2
- 2. The red thread of the seminar Day 1, an appe*ser Understanding Day 3, the main dish: contexts and DGL Red thread dynamics -‐public service delivery -‐ Sector programmes Iden/fying windows -‐ Domes/c of opportuni/es accountability Refining engagement strategies Day 2, a starter: Be>er managing Day 4: the dessert the poli/cs of dessert: DGL Grand panel & Building a common vision
- 3. Understanding the evolving poli*cal agendas and mo*va*ons behind decentralisa*on …. While detec*ng the dynamics and actors that push for decentralisa*on/local governance
- 4. Small openings evolving over *me 4
- 5. … Can we create more space for domes1c dialogue and policies on DGL? 5
- 6. PEA can be an interes*ng tool but many “how to” ques*ons… 6
- 7. PEA applied to decentralisa*on • Obstacles • Success condi*ons • Most cri*cal factors + need for risk assessments, mi*ga*on and second-‐best op*ons + need to look at produc*ve resources (revenue side)
- 8. If we are serious about suppor*ng domes*c reform processes… we may have to change key elements of our “soAware”… Adopt different *me perspec*ve Support local agenda-‐sePng process Exit determinis*c planning culture ex ante Review levels of ambi*on (short route) Capacity to flexibly seize windows of opportuni*es Dialogue with all relevant actors (even if weak) BeZer prepare and engage in dialogue processes (harmonisa*on?) Reduce gap between field and HQ processes
- 9. Planning the future can blind us 9
- 10. It’s our turn to eat! 10
- 11. Lost in a maze? 11
- 12. GPS 12