Training manual on linking national programmes of action under the African peer review mechanism with existing national development strategies (final draft)

Abstract

The purpose of the present training manual is to assist those who are involved in the African peer review mechanism process in linking national programs of action under the mechanism with existing national development strategies. The aim of the technical assistance is to enable recipient countries to adequately prepare for and effectively participate in the mechanism process. The manual will help to enhance the capacity of national experts and stakeholders in the African peer review mechanism process and also boost the online training program to complement ECA-organized national and regional workshops. The first chapter describes the purpose and rationale of the present training manual, along with its scope, target audience and structure, and provides flexibility to readers to select sections of particular interest. In chapter 2, a quick overview of the African peer review mechanism process and the challenges of national programs of action is presented. Chapter 3 addresses the challenges of linking the contents of national programs of action with existing national development strategies, whereas chapter 4 deals with the challenges of costing and financing national programs of action. The challenges of monitoring and evaluation and accounting and reporting modalities are discussed in chapter 5. Key messages are highlighted in conclusion in chapter 6.