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Ministry of Foreign Affairs Danida Danish Embassy Ouagadougou Ministry of Foreign Affairs Danida Danish Embassy Ouagadougou CONCEPT NOTE Country Programme 2016-2020, Burkina Faso 14th May 2014 Contents I. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1 II. Conclusions from Preparatory Analyses...................................................................... 1 III. Strategic Considerations and Justification for the Country Programme .......................... 3 IV. Thematic Programme Objectives and Summaries ....................................................... 5 V. Preliminary Results Framework and Monitoring Mechanisms ......................................... 8 VI. Preliminary Assessment of Risk ................................................................................ 9 VII. Indicative Budget and Unallocated Funds (2016-2020) ................................................ 9 Annexes Process Action Plan Assessment according to the 5 budget principles HRBA / Gender Screening Note Climate Change and Green Growth Screening Note Results Framework Risk Management Matrix 1 I. Introduction Strategic questions to guide the discussion a) The current government development strategy (SCADD) stresses private sector led economic growth. Equity, poverty and environmental sustainability in the short term are also reflected in the strategy but do not have the same weight particularly in the implementation. The government has chosen this strategy because previous poverty reduction strategies had failed to generate sufficient growth. The Country Programme will support this overall growth priority but also apply a broader human rights based approach (HRBA), e.g. in the water and governance sectors but also more specifically by choosing value chain in the agricultural growth programme that targets vulnerable groups and by focusing on security concerns in marginal areas. However, some interventions, such as the support to formal sector agricultural entities and the Development Contract, address poverty issues only indirectly. b) Burkina Faso has chosen to engage strongly in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process of the United Nation Human Rights Council. However, despite ratification of both international and regional HR instruments, the challenge is the low level of implementation in practice. Danish support will thus initially focus on strengthening institutional structures within both government and civil society, especially targeting women’s rights, access to justice, and peace and stability in order to arrive at some implementation of economic, social and cultural rights. c) Burkina Faso has introduced successful financial reforms in conformity with UEMOA fiscal management guidelines. Thus despite the fiduciary risks that still persist, the programme will utilize general budget support, sector budget support and various basket arrangements. Specific measures will also be taken to reduce the administrative burden, including outsourcing management and capacity building (but not the policy dialogue) for CSO support. d) The current agricultural programme runs until 2018. The intention is to review and extend the programme in 2017-2018 allowing it to run until 2020 and thus to be time-wise aligned with the other thematic programmes. This extension will require additional financing of 100 million DKK, which has been included as unallocated. The programme committee is invited to comment on these issues. Summary of conclusions The Country Programme will be designed to support the Burkinabè people’s right to a better life. Strengthening respect, protection and promotion of human rights are key elements in the governance theme. Equity in access to water and sanitation and a sustainable and concerted management of water resources, all based on identification of rights-holders and duty-bearers respectively, are emphasized in the water and sanitation theme. The theme for economic growth in the agricultural sector targets creation of jobs via non-financial services as well as loans and guarantees to entrepreneurship and the private agricultural sector operators. A development contract with general budget support combined with accompanying measures to support public finance management reforms, fight against corruption and enhanced budget transparency aims at ensuring sustainable and inclusive economic growth leading to increase of revenues and enhancement of livelihood. High-level policy dialogue takes place regularly between the Troika representing development partners and the Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance. II. Conclusions from Preparatory Analyses Despite experiencing from 2000 to 2010 an annual increase in GDP of approximately 5%, and even higher the last couple of years, Burkina Faso remains number 183 out of 187 in the 2 Human Development Index. Prospects for achieving the MDGs are only realistic for urban water supply. Up to date poverty figures are not available but in 2009, 46.7 pct. of the population lived below the national poverty level of 935 DKK/year. A Gini coefficient of 0.398 (2009) is reflecting inequality below African average and is among the lowest in West Africa. However, there is little evidence that the economic growth experienced during the last decade has reduced poverty and inequality significantly. Burkina Faso’s post-colonial history has been dominated by military coups. However, in 1978 one president gained power via the democratic election. Over the last 27 years the regime of Blaise Compaore has held several elections deemed to be largely free and fair, democratic institutions have been strengthened and respect for human and democratic rights has improved. Burkina Faso has developed into a bastion of peace, stability and relative freedom in a region otherwise marked by conflict. It has undertaken several mediation efforts reflecting a clear appreciation that the country can only thrive if regional stability is enhanced. It has not always been easy to maintain peace and stability and to insure continued progress. Serious challenges remain: The pressure for a peaceful and constitutional transition is steadily increasing, the urbanisation rate is growing rapidly, youth unemployment remains high and rising living costs increase social tension. Conflict, insurgency and radicalisation in neighbouring countries threaten to spill over the border. Burkina Faso has signed and ratified most international and regional human rights conventions including the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights as one of the first countries in Africa. However, the mechanisms to oversee and guarantee protection and respect for those rights in accordance with international principles still remain very weak. The weaknesses can be seen in the lack of independence of the judiciary, in the national human rights commission, the Ombudsman, the constitutional court, and the auditor general. In June 2011, the MEF issued guidelines aiming at integrating human rights into the sector policies, but these guidelines have not been implemented so far. The population of Burkina Faso counted 17.5 million in 2012 and is projected to increase to 29.1 million in 2030. The urban population growth far exceeds the rural one due to migration from the rural areas towards the cities. 66% of the population is under 25 years, and 51% of the population aged between 15 and 29 years are without any employment. The SCADD (Stratégie de Croissance Accélérée de Développement Durable) 2010-2015, which has replaced the former poverty reduction strategy, emphasizes economic growth, social protection and governance. The strategy reflects the determination of the government to pursue higher growth rates through investments in the private sector. Financial policies, a conducive business environment, good governance and infrastructure investments are seen as key instruments. Two decades of cooperation between Burkina Faso and Denmark were formalised in 1993 when Burkina Faso became partner country to Denmark. Even though Burkina Faso is still a poor country, millions of people have gained access to energy, water, sanitation, education, and infrastructure, as well as a share of an increased agricultural production, among others thanks to Danish development cooperation. Public institutions and civil society organisations have been strengthened in all areas, including human rights, decentralisation and gender equality. Within the framework of the SCADD, ministries have established sector-based policies, which combine strategies and budgeted action plans. The Economy and Finance Sector Policy (POSEF), adopted by the Government in June 2011, is the reference framework for implementing the reforms as regards economy and finance. Public access to budget information is mixed. Whilst public access to information on public contracts is very good, 3 direct access to basic information on the budget is either too limited or too late. The draft budget submitted to Parliament in October is put online as well as the budget execution, but the information is not available on time. Burkina Faso is 83rd in Transparency International’s ranking and thus one of the least corrupt countries on the continent (10th in Africa). However, corruption and impunity continue to affect all sectors of the society and though there are several revelations of cases of corruption, these cases often go unpunished without further explanation. Experience gained from several years of cooperation provides important lessons for the new programme. In the previous phase
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