The IASC HFTT and GHD will work together to host an experts workshop (tentatively planned for the second half of November 2016) to convene reporting experts from the UN and NGO community to discuss the proposed GPPI template and articulate a path forward for various collective actions. 3. Would you reach out beyond the Grand Bargain signatories (e.g. external expertise) in the process of implementing the commitments? Yes. Already an NGO task force on donor conditions (to steer Less Paper More Aid) and GPPi have been approached. We may consider also partnering with the OECD/ DAC, etc. 4. What existing forums have significant work happening that is addressing the commitments in area? ‘your’ The IASC HFTT and potentially GHD workstreams. 5. Have any institutions/organisations within or outside workstream ‘your’ expressed interest in monitoring of the implementation of the commitments within workstream? ‘your’ Not specifically related to reporting. 6. What are the most explicit links of workstream with other Grand ‘your’ Bargain workstreams? (Please note that most of the areas are connected, so we are looking for the most explicit ones). Transparency promoting reporting to the IATI data standard and a yet-to-be – determined reporting platform Management harmonizing partnership agreements, transparent and – comparable cost structures Earmarking jointly determine a way of reporting on unearmarked and softly – earmarked funding Needs assessments 7. If all the commitments in workstream would be implemented, how ‘your’ would look like” FOR YOU? How might you measure progress? “success We could show that we have met our commitments, particularly related to common terminology. A survey carried out in or 2019 would demonstrate that aid agencies are spending less time/manpower filling out reports, and donors are pleased with the improved quality of the reporting they receive.
The IASC HFTT and GHD will work together to host an experts workshop (tentatively planned for the second half of November 2016) to convene reporting experts from the UN and NGO community to discuss the proposed GPPI template and articulate a path forward for various collective actions. 3. Would you reach out beyond the Grand Bargain signatories (e.g. external expertise) in the process of implementing the commitments? Yes. Already an NGO task force on donor conditions (to steer Less Paper More Aid) and GPPi have been approached. We may consider also partnering with the OECD/ DAC, etc. 4. What existing forums have significant work happening that is addressing the commitments in ‘your’ area? The IASC HFTT and potentially GHD workstreams. 5. Have any institutions/organisations within or outside ‘your’ workstream expressed interest in monitoring of the implementation of the commitments within ‘your’ workstream? Not specifically related to reporting. 6. What are the most explicit links of ‘your’ workstream with other Grand Bargain workstreams? (Please note that most of the areas are connected, so we are looking for the most explicit ones). Transparency – promoting reporting to the IATI data standard and a yet-to-be determined reporting platform Management – harmonizing partnership agreements, transparent and comparable cost structures Earmarking – jointly determine a way of reporting on unearmarked and softly earmarked funding Needs assessments 7. If all the commitments in ‘your’ workstream would be implemented, how would “success look like” FOR YOU? How might you measure progress? We could show that we have met our commitments, particularly related to common terminology. A survey carried out in or 2019 would demonstrate that aid agencies are spending less time/manpower filling out reports, and donors are pleased with the improved quality of the reporting they receive.
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