The analysis of supply-side service delivery issues at the subnational level were better covered in evaluations than in designs. Close to half the evaluations contained significant content on subnational capacity and on challenges faced at subnational level. Several evaluations included detailed discussions of institutional capacity at local, provincial (or regional) and national levels and particular strengths and weaknesses that needed to be addressed. For example, the evaluation of an education program in east Indonesia notes that visits support the conclusion that: Any interventions that ‘field involve development at a school level should also include interaction and provision of capacity building to key personnel at the district level. Districts occupy a pivotal position between national policy makers, the provinces and service deliverers.’ Similarly, evaluation of a large-scale water and sanitation service delivery program in Indonesia critiques the initiative for of sufficient support in ‘lack building capacity of subnational agencies responsible for service delivery and sector monitoring.’ Table 4 Evidence of analysis and learning, equity and coherence in evaluations Evaluation Absent Some Significant criteria reference content (n = 14) (n = 14) (n = 14) Analysis and learning Implications of decentralisation laws and policy 7 3 1 Decentralisation for service delivery context Unevenness in the decentralisation process 6 4 1 (across different subnational locations) Subnational capacity to undertake their roles 2 3 6 Supply side/ subnational role Key gaps or challenges at subnational level 1 5 5 faced in service delivery Availability of financial resources at subnational 2 6 3 level relative to those needed for service delivery Adequacy of management of financial resources 4 4 3 at subnational level Mechanisms for citizens to participate in Demand side 2 5 4 planning, management or monitoring services Quality of citizen participation in planning, 2 6 3 management or monitoring service delivery Efforts to increase accountability or transparency 2 7 2 of government to citizens Equity Participation of marginalised and vulnerable groups in planning, 2 7 2 management or monitoring delivery of services Identification of specific equity outcomes 1 6 4 How the role of subnational authorities affect equity 8 2 1 outcomes
The analysis of supply-side service delivery issues at the subnational level were better covered in evaluations than in designs. Close to half the evaluations contained significant content on subnational capacity and on challenges faced at subnational level. Several evaluations included detailed discussions of institutional capacity at local, provincial (or regional) and national levels and particular strengths and weaknesses that needed to be addressed. For example, the evaluation of an education program in east Indonesia notes that ‘field visits support the conclusion that: Any interventions that involve development at a school level should also include interaction and provision of capacity building to key personnel at the district level. Districts occupy a pivotal position between national policy makers, the provinces and service deliverers.’ Similarly, evaluation of a large-scale water and sanitation service delivery program in Indonesia critiques the initiative for ‘lack of sufficient support in building capacity of subnational agencies responsible for service delivery and sector monitoring.’ Table 4 Evidence of analysis and learning, equity and coherence in evaluations Evaluation criteria Absent (n = 14) Some reference (n = 14) Significant content (n = 14) Analysis and learning Decentralisation context Implications of decentralisation laws and policy for service delivery 7 3 1 Unevenness in the decentralisation process (across different subnational locations) 6 4 1 Supply side/ subnational role Subnational capacity to undertake their roles 2 3 6 Key gaps or challenges at subnational level faced in service delivery 1 5 5 Availability of financial resources at subnational level relative to those needed for service delivery 2 6 3 Adequacy of management of financial resources at subnational level 4 4 3 Demand side Mechanisms for citizens to participate in planning, management or monitoring services 2 5 4 Quality of citizen participation in planning, management or monitoring service delivery 2 6 3 Efforts to increase accountability or transparency of government to citizens 2 7 2 Equity Participation of marginalised and vulnerable groups in planning, management or monitoring delivery of services 2 7 2 Identification of specific equity outcomes 1 6 4 How the role of subnational authorities affect equity outcomes 8 2 1