Presentation by Sibiri Jean Zoundi (SWAC/OECD) at the meeting of the Strategy and Policy Group (SPG) of the Sahel and West Africa Club (SWAC), 16 June 2017. Présentation par Sibiri Jean Zoundi (CSAO/OCDE) à la réunion du Groupe d'orientation politique (GOP) du Club du Sahel et de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (CSAO), le 16 juin 2017.

1. SPG MEETING, JUNE 2017
A STRONGER & MORE
DYNAMIC RPCA
Mr Sibiri Jean ZOUNDI, SWAC/OECD
Secretariat
PARIS, 16 JUNE 2017

2. 1. INTRODUCTION
⇒ RPCA Overview
2. REFORMS REQUESTED
⇒ Approach/method
3. ROADMAP
4. CONCLUSION
OUTLINE

3. 1984: RPCA created in a
context of uncoordinated &
ineffective food aid
« … the dysfunctions of food aid gave rise to the
RPCA… »
INTRODUCTION

4. Institutional Framework
1). «The Network must be informal, this informality underpins its
success». «…a flexible Network, informal means avoiding
‘institutionalising’ food aid, a concern for all donors who wish to avoid
creating a new institution in this area… ».
2). Crisis Prevention Network - governments’ objective is to guarantee a
minimum supply to vulnerable populations and therefore « prevent »
crises rather than simply « forecast and manage » them.
Network based on existing structures/institutions
INTRODUCTION

5. Mandate/Functions
Original
1). Evaluating production, identifying
vulnerable emergency zones,
dissemination of information
2). Improving procedures: supply &
demand of food aid
3). Helping resolve logistical issues
4). Improving the roll out of aid
5). Improving the incorporation of
food aid into policies
Refocusing on two key functions
(due to evolution of food aid)
1). Generating, analysing and
disseminating information, building
consensus [PREGEC
MECHANISM]
2). Dialogue, co-ordination &
synergy (making collective action
more efficient)
INTRODUCTION

6. REFORMS REQUESTED

7. Methodological Approach
A
• Review of major reforms since 2006:
achievements & shortcomings
B
• Consultation with RPCA «ELDERS»
C
• Draft 0 & brainstorming with
Restricted Committee of Members
D
• Draft 1 & consultation with Members
for comments
REFORMS REQUESTED

8. AIM: Make the RPCA an effective tool for decision-
making on FNS and resilience
1. Better «PREVENTION» of food and nutrition crises
2. Efficient «MANAGEMENT» of crises: i) short-term, unpredictable
with diverse origins (climate, socio-political environment,
security…); ii) recurring & predictable during the lean season
Guiding principle: Refocus the RPCA around the fundamentals -
analysing, production & disseminating information; consensus
building; dialogue; co-ordination; fostering synergies - and make
decision-making more effective
REFORMS REQUESTED

9. PILLAR I: POLITICAL GOVERNANCE
Reform 1: Strengthen
political leadership &
ties with decision-
making bodies
C1: Establish joint
ECOWAS-UEMOA
ministerial meetings
C2: Establish a
regional co-ordination
platform
C3: Define governance
over decision-making
REFORMS REQUESTED

10. PILLAR II: TECHNICAL GOVERNANCE
Reform 2: Make the RPCA
more results-based
C1: Review format of
Network’s meetings
C2: Revitalise the Network’s
original CO-ORDINATION
function
NEW:
1. Advance preparation by States on political &
financial implications of CH results before each
restricted & annual meeting
2. At each restricted meeting: adopt a
« Commitments Dashboard »
3. At each annual meeting: systematically review
the « Commitments Dashboard »
REFORMS REQUESTED

11. PILLAR II: TECHNICAL GOVERNANCE
Reform 3: Enhance
the effectiveness of
technical leadership
C1:Revitalise the CILSS-
Club Secretariat co-
animation of the Network
C2: Strengthen CILSS
capacity to manage the
innovation process of
PREGEC tools
Establish a unit within CILSS
entirely dedicated to animating
the Network
REFORMS REQUESTED

12. PILLAR II: TECHNICAL GOVERNANCE
Reform 4: Broaden
and enhance the
scope of the
Network’s analyses &
recommendations
C1: Strengthen the
Network’s questioning
capacity on
« PREVENTION »
C2: Include other
determining factors of
FNS in the Network’s
analyses
Produce a bi-annual report on
the broad FNS & resilience
trends and progress made in
implementing long-term
structural policies
REFORMS REQUESTED

13. PILLAR II: TECHNICAL GOVERNANCE
Reform 5:
Significantly
increase
visibility &
ownership of
RPCA in the
countries
C1: Operationalise dialogue &
M&E instruments promoted by
PREGEC Charter
C2: Set up national PREGEC
mechanisms
C3: Conduct intensive
communication campaigns on
PREGEC Charter - Support
from CSOs
C4: Intensify communication
through the media
REFORMS REQUESTED

14. Step 1: Initiate reforms not requiring major institutional changes or
significant additional financial resources
Reform 1: Strengthen political leadership and ties with decision-making
bodies
⇒C1 & C2: Consultation/dialogue with ECOWAS, UEMOA & CILSS:
◊ Establish joint ministerial ECOWAS-UEMOA meetings
◊ Clarify governance over decision-making within the Network
⇒C3: Consultation/dialogue with stakeholders:
◊ Set-up a « regional co-ordination platform »
Reform 2: Make the RPCA more results-based
⇒C1: Put in place new format for meetings
⇒C2: Create space for dialogue on « CO-ORDINATION »
Step 2: Detailed evaluation of technical & financial implications of
implementing the reforms & communication with all Members
ROADMAP

15. 1. Avoid creating a « monster » : RPCA can’t be everything!
It’s not a policy, programme, or institution.
RPCA provides instruments to:
• strengthen collective capacity for better decision-making on FNS
and resilience issues
• guide action (policies and programmes on FNS & resilience) and
strengthen effectiveness
2. PROGRESSIVE & INCLUSIVE approach to implementing the
reforms envisaged ensuring ownership, success, better impact &
sustainability
CONCLUSIONS

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