|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
  |
 |
  |
INITIATIVE FOR SOUTHERN AFRICA
Activity Data Sheet
>> AFR Regional Overview >> ISA Overview PROGRAM: Initiative for Southern Africa
TITLE AND NUMBER: Increased Regional Capacity to Influence Democratic Performance, 690-001
STATUS: Continuing
PLANNED FY 2001 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: $1,251,000 DA
PROPOSED FY 2002 OBLIGATION AND FUNDING SOURCE: $1,364,000 DA
INITIAL OBLIGATION: FY 1995 ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE: FY 2004Summary: USAID's regional program in democracy and governance was developed in close collaboration with southern Africans and takes into account the historical, social, and cultural traditions of this region. Contemporary political patterns stemming from the liberation movements of various countries in the region indicate that leaders are more inclined to look to fellow member states than to others outside the region when it comes to models of democratic norms and practices. Based on this understanding, USAID's approach is to support key southern African partners who foster and advocate for democratic "best practices". USAID focuses on regional linkages among groups that serve as a mutually supportive network to promote democratic values, norms and processes. The program is targeted in three key areas: anti-corruption initiatives, electoral monitoring and observation, and media pluralism, freedom and sustainability. In FY 2001 USAID will use $1,251,000 in Democracy and Governance funds from the Development Assistance account to implement this program.
Key Results: USAID-supported organizations made significant progress during FY 2000 in addressing the critical issue of establishing democratic norms throughout the region. USAID financed southern Africans to work on a draft framework on anti-corruption. This agreement will be put before the 14 member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) in 2001. USAID worked with regional organizations and the Ministers of Justice in the region on this important step and recognizes that African leadership is the essential element in success. An earlier anti-corruption initiative was rejected in 1998 because of suspicions that it was donor-driven. The Southern African Forum Against Corruption, a network of anti-corruption organizations fostered by USAID's work in this field, is sharing best practices and information to combat corruption.
Through USAID support, the SADC Parliamentary Forum which is composed of representatives from each national parliament in the region, has observed every legislative and presidential election held in southern Africa since November 1999. Using lessons learned and the broadened understanding gained through this experience, the Forum has developed draft election norms and standards based on best practices throughout the region. In addition, there is evidence that political leaders in the region recognize the expertise of the Forum and will look to it to assist in addressing election-related conflicts. Based on additional USAID FY 2000 support in the elections arena, the Southern African Research and Documentation Center led a crosscutting election reporting activity which capitalized on synergies among media and election observation partners to improve the quality and outreach of election reporting.
Another key USAID partner is the regional media freedom body, the Media Institute of Southern Africa, which now has chapters in 11 countries. A recent independent evaluation noted that the existence of a regional media organization with strong national representation is an important element in protecting freedom of expression in southern Africa. USAID will continue to support media freedom activities in FY 2001.
USAID's support for the first-ever regional survey on democratic values and attitudes conducted by the Institute for Democracy in South Africa is providing an empirical base for policy makers and democracy and governance advocates.
Performance and Prospects: USAID continues to provide bilateral and regional support to consolidate democratic gains made by southern African countries over the last decade. Analysis demonstrates that establishing model laws, protocols, and practice at the regional level is critical to those groups promoting change at the national level and to those who promote implementation of democratic practices at the grassroots level.
In FY 2002 USAID will continue to support regional initiatives which promote norms and good democratic practices. Specific areas for support include anti-corruption programs, elections review and monitoring, and media diversity.
Possible Adjustments to Plans: None.
Other Donor Programs: USAID is the major donor providing support for regional democracy activities. Denmark and, to a lesser extent, Canada and the Commonwealth Secretariat are the other major donors that fund regional democracy and governance programs. Denmark's program involves support for electoral administration and media efforts, while the Commonwealth Secretariat focuses on elections. The United Kingdom's Department for International Development, the Swedish International Development Agency and the Swiss Agency for International Development have all expressed interest in learning from USAID's regional program.
Principal Contractors, Grantees or Agencies: USAID implements this activity through southern African regional non-governmental organizations.
FY 2002 Performance Tables
Performance Measures:
Indicator FY97 (Actual) FY98 (Actual) FY99 (Actual) FY00 (Actual) FY00 (Plan) FY01 (Plan) FY02 (Plan) Indicator 1: Increased effectiveness of organizations seeking to achieve regional DG impacts NA 1.8 2.5 2,4 2.6 2.4 2.5 Indicator 2: Progress made in the implementation of agreements that embody regional norms in key areas - Election and Political Processes: Principles of Election Coverage 0 A D in 3 countries D in 6 countries D in 7 countries D in 7 countries. E (SADC PF) Indicator 3: Progress made in the implementation of agreements that embody regional norms in key areas - Media: Independent Regulatory Bodies NA NA AD Advocacy commenced (Media Institute for Southern Africa) AD AD 1 IRBs established 2 IRBs established Indicator 4: Progres made in the implementation of agreements that embody regional norms in key areas - Anti-corruption Initiatives 0 Drafts Anti-Corruption Protocol rejected by SADC B (Discussions initiated by SAHRIT) C C DE F Indicator 5: Progress made in the implementation of agreements that embody regional norms in key areas - Elections and Political Processes:Standards for Election Observation 0 0 A (SADC PF) BC Norms & Standards for Elections drafted and submitted to SADC PF Plenary Assembly E Election dispute adjudication processes agreed E F Indicator Information:
Indicator Level (S) or (IR) Unit of Measure Source Indicator Description Indicator 1: IR Overall average score averaged on a 3-point scale of effectiveness: 3 = maximum Ratings made by stakeholders or peers SO-001 aims to expand the capacity within the region to share information & experiences & to collaborate in order to exert influence to achieve positive changes in democratic performance. The indicator is intended to reflect DG practitioners' perceptions about the effectiveness of SO-001 funded organizations in achieving these impacts Indicator 2: IR Milestones Partner's reported achievements substantiated by documentary evidence "Progress towards established milestones:
A. Partners funded by RCSA
B. Discussions on Agreements initiated
C. Agreement drafted
D. Satisfactory participatory process commenced
E. Consensus on Agreement achieved
F. Agreement formally concluded
G. Relavant legislation drafted/amended if necessary
H. Relavant institution/s established if necessary.
Milestones are not necessary sequential. Agreements are defined as SADC protocols, MOUs treaties, conventions, declarations, charters, codes of conduct, etc that are negotiated in both government and civil society sectors. "Indicator 3: IR Milestones Partner's reported achievements substantiated by documentary evidence "Progress towards established milestones:
A. Partners funded by RCSA
B. Discussions on Agreements initiated
C. Agreement drafted
D. Satisfactory participatory process commenced
E. Consensus on Agreement achieved
F. Agreement formally concluded
G. Relavant legislation drafted/amended if necessary
H. Relavant institution/s established if necessary.
Milestones are not necessary sequential. Agreements are defined as SADC protocols, MOUs treaties, conventions, declarations, charters, codes of conduct, etc that are negotiated in both government and civil society sectors. "Indicator 4: IR Milestones Partner's reported achievements substantiated by documentary evidence "Progress towards established milestones:
A. Partners funded by RCSA
B. Discussions on Agreements initiated
C. Agreement drafted
D. Satisfactory participatory process commenced
E. Consensus on Agreement achieved
F. Agreement formally concluded
G. Relavant legislation drafted/amended if necessary
H. Relavant institution/s established if necessary.
Milestones are not necessary sequential. Agreements are defined as SADC protocols, MOUs treaties, conventions, declarations, charters, codes of conduct, etc that are negotiated in both government and civil society sectors. "Indicator 5: IR Milestones Partner's reported achievements substantiated by documentary evidence "Progress towards established milestones:
A. Partners funded by RCSA
B. Discussions on Agreements initiated
C. Agreement drafted
D. Satisfactory participatory process commenced
E. Consensus on Agreement achieved
F. Agreement formally concluded
G. Relavant legislation drafted/amended if necessary
H. Relavant institution/s established if necessary.
Milestones are not necessary sequential. Agreements are defined as SADC protocols, MOUs treaties, conventions, declarations, charters, codes of conduct, etc that are negotiated in both government and civil society sectors. "
U.S. Financing
(In thousands of dollars)
Obligations Expenditures Unliquidated Through September 30, 1999 8,700 DA 4,299 DA 4,401 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 500 ESF 0 ESF 500 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 3,350 DFA 3,057 DFA 293 DFA Fiscal Year 2000 1,900 DA 2,834 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 800 ESF 344 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 91 DFA Through September 30, 2000 10,600 DA 7,133 DA 3,467 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 1,300 ESF 344 ESF 956 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 3,350 DFA 3,148 DFA 202 DFA Prior Year Unobligated Funds 0 DA 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Planned Fiscal Year 2001 NOA 1,251 DA 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Total Planned Fiscal Year 2001 1,251 DA 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 DFA Future Obligations Est. Total Cost Proposed Fiscal Year 2002 NOA 1,364 DA 0 DA 13,215 DA 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 CSD 0 ESF 0 ESF 1,300 ESF 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 SEED 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 FSA 0 DFA 0 DFA 3,350 DFA
 |
|||
Last Updated on: May 29, 2002 |
