Ratings for the Economic Reform Development Policy Grant Project for Comoros were as follows: outcomes were moderately satisfactory, risk to development outcome was substantial, Bank performance was moderately satisfactory, and Borrower performance was moderately satisfactory.
... Voir la suite Some lessons learned included: timely capacity assistance through adequate coordination with other sector operations and other donors is critical to improve governments capacity to implement reforms. Although technical assistance is critical to support the implementation of reforms, it is not always sufficient for entrenching change in national processes. The design of reforms must also complement the existing capacities, be of relevance from a political economy perspective, and be tailored to the existing practicalities. Additional consensus may be warranted when implementing reforms that touch upon the power sharing between the Island governments and the Union. Better understanding should foster trust among the parties and help move the agenda forward. Bank supervision needs to follow up with the government more closely regarding the steps they need to take to achieve the indicators supported by the operation.
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Bilan de fin d’exécution et de résultats ICR3037 JUN 16, 2014
The Union of the Comoros is a small nation made up of three islands with an estimated population of 760,000. Constitutional reforms adopted in 2009 represent a turning point in Comoros' development, transforming relations between the islands, significantly reducing tensions and improving the prospects for greater stability.
... Voir la suite Despite these achievements, the country faces serious challenges, the poverty is widespread. The proposed Country Partnership Strategy will build on the successes achieved through the HIPC process and support the governments objectives to strengthen governance and promote private sector growth and job creation. The Bank-supported program (knowledge, finance, and partnership) will be structured around two pillars: (i) Increased Public Sector Capacity; and (ii) Shared Growth and Increased Employment. These strategic priorities are aligned with the Governments Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy Paper (PRGSP) and contribute directly to the objectives of reducing extreme poverty and increasing shared prosperity in Comoros.
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Document de stratégie d’aide-pays 82054 APR 16, 2014
This program document proposes an Economic Governance Reform Grant (EGRG), the first in a series of two annual programmatic development policy operations (DPO) in the Union of the Comoros.
... Voir la suite The programmatic DPO, in the amount of SDR2.5 million (US$3.8 million equivalent), supports the implementation of Comoros's Poverty Reduction and Growth Strategy Paper (PRGSP). It builds upon the reforms initiated during the completion point of the Enhanced Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative (HIPC) and builds on an Economic Reform Development Policy Grant (ERDPG) DPO, which was approved in November 2012 and disbursed in January 2013. The operation also supports policy actions in preparation of a second generation PRGSP in 2014, the so-called Sustainable Accelerated Growth and Development Strategy (SCADD). The development objectives of this DPO are to: (i) improve economic management and transparency; and (ii) enhance competition and improve performance in key infrastructure sectors (ICT and electricity). The operation is designed around three pillars: (i) strengthening economic governance; (ii) improving transparency in economic management; and (iii) improving competition and management in key infrastructure sectors. The DPO series also supports government reforms in three of the six axes of the country's PRGSP: (a) economic stabilization and equitable growth; (b) building institutions and ensuring a broader role for the private sector; and (c) strengthening governance and social cohesion.
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The Country Opinion Survey for FY2013 in Comoros assists the World Bank Group (WBG) in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Comoros perceive the WBG.
... Voir la suite It provides the WBG with systematic feedback from national and local governments, multilateral/bilateral agencies, media, academia, the private sector, and civil society in Comoros on 1) their views regarding the general environment in Comoros; 2) their overall attitudes toward the WBG in Comoros; 3) overall impressions of the WBGs effectiveness and results, knowledge work and activities, and communication and information sharing in Comoros; and 4) their perceptions of the WBGs future role in Comoros.
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The analysis presented in the Notes de Politique (NP) covers an implicit structure that has its priorities and its own limits. First, non-existent or unreliable information restricts the ability to develop specific plans and monitor progress.
... Voir la suite Second, the challenges to Comoros are quite complex and there are no simple solutions to address them. The NP reflects the experience of the Bank in Comoros, supplemented by knowledge acquired elsewhere. Certainly, there is enough flexibility to develop more strategies on the most appropriate interventions and to approach their implementation. However, the policy notes underscore the urgency to maintain the momentum in favor of the HIPC initiative rather than dwelling on options and delaying actions. In doing so, NP recommend that an open position and monitoring the implementation to introduce adjustments and refinements is desired. The authors believe that the World Bank is ready to help Comoros to implement their political agenda and to contribute to the development of a new development strategy. They are convinced that the program Country Partnership Strategy (CPS) which is currently under preparation will satisfy the two objectives.
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