102. Consideration should also Agree Coordination between programs that DFAT and MFAT be given to higher level work in similar spaces is important to dialogue and coordination minimize duplication and deliver on of several DFAT funded investments. Strategic discussions programs as well as other and collaboration is important and funding through will be considered in the development donor trust funds, that all of a new program. occupy the private sector – rural/agricultural development space. Disagree New Zealand’s contribution to PHAMA DFAT in 102. The DFAT/MFAT is managed under a Delegated collaboration with partnership should be Cooperation Agreement between MFAT encouraged to continue DFAT and MFAT. This arrangement and consider moving to a works well. DFAT will consider options multi Trust Fund to strengthen the engagement with arrangement, allowing the MFAT on the strategic oversight of potential for other donors PHAMA. to come in. We have consulted other donors about the possibility of them providing additional funding to PHAMA. There has been no interest to date. As such, a multi-donor trust fund is not required at this time. This option will be considered in future if other donors express interest in supporting PHAMA. 103. A new PHAMA program Agree Continued engagement with DFAT in working groups such as the collaboration with should continue to support MAWGs and IWGs is an important MFAT the public-private working approach that has contributed to the groups over the life of the effectiveness of this program. program and encourage other sources and Recognising the sustainability of such mechanisms of support to mechanisms, the PMO is currently be developed (including working with the MAWGs and IWGs to other donors, government secure other sources of funding and and industry support). support. Sustainability of public-private partnership structures will also be considered in the design process. 104. Gender and social inclusion Agree We recognise the importance of DFAT in incorporating gender and social collaboration with should be integrated into inclusion in programming and DFAT MFAT the design and adequately will address this with the Design resourced. Team.
102. Consideration should also be given to higher level dialogue and coordination of several DFAT funded programs as well as other funding through trust funds, that all occupy the private sector – rural/agricultural development space. Agree Coordination between programs that work in similar spaces is important to minimize duplication and deliver on investments. Strategic discussions and collaboration is important and will be considered in the development of a new program. DFAT and MFAT 102. The DFAT/MFAT partnership should be encouraged to continue and consider moving to a multi donor Trust Fund arrangement, allowing the potential for other donors to come in. Disagree New Zealand’s contribution to PHAMA is managed under a Delegated Cooperation Agreement between DFAT and MFAT. This arrangement works well. DFAT will consider options to strengthen the engagement with MFAT on the strategic oversight of PHAMA. We have consulted other donors about the possibility of them providing additional funding to PHAMA. There has been no interest to date. As such, a multi-donor trust fund is not required at this time. This option will be considered in future if other donors express interest in supporting PHAMA. DFAT in collaboration with MFAT 103. A new PHAMA program should continue to support the public-private working groups over the life of the program and encourage other sources and mechanisms of support to be developed (including other donors, government and industry support). Agree Continued engagement with working groups such as the MAWGs and IWGs is an important approach that has contributed to the effectiveness of this program. Recognising the sustainability of such mechanisms, the PMO is currently working with the MAWGs and IWGs to secure other sources of funding and support. Sustainability of public-private partnership structures will also be considered in the design process. DFAT in collaboration with MFAT 104. Gender and social inclusion should be integrated into the design and adequately resourced. Agree We recognise the importance of incorporating gender and social inclusion in programming and DFAT will address this with the Design Team. DFAT in collaboration with MFAT
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