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Somalia - Improving Financial Planning and Management
ICGFM Miami Conference 2007 Presented by: Michael Parry (IMCL)Mohamed Barre (UNDP)Sam Lugumba (UFH)
The World Bank
DFIDDepartment forInternationalDevelopment
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Somalia Background
Somalia in Brief Population:
8 – 10 Million Economy:
Livestock, trade, agriculture Politics:
unstable over 16 years Tertiary institutions
supported are in all zones of Somalia: Somaliland Puntland South-Central – Mogadishu
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Project Objective
The Capacity Building for Somali Planners Project (CBSP) aims to develop the capacity of financial planners, as a means of fostering economic growth in Somalia.
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Background
Project duration, August 2005 – September 2007 Local Implementation – Six Somali universities
University of Hargeisa Amoud University East Africa University Mogadishu University Somali Institute of Management and administration
Development (SIMAD) Puntland State University
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Activities
Preparatory courses: Phase I [4 months] Principles of Economics, Finance, Accounting, Basic Computer
Skills and English language (face to face), Budgeting (online distance learning - ODL)
Main course (ODL) – 5 Units: Phase II [9 months] Recording financial transactions, Information for management control Maintaining financial records Accounting for costs Public financial management
Overseas training: Phase III [2 weeks]
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The PartnershipTeam made up of multi-disciplined individuals
Our Core Competencies: A large pool of technical specialists and
jurisdictional knowledge (e.g. cross border, accounting, financial management systems)
Project structure sound, robust and sustainable in the long-term, with
sufficient flexibility to cater for potential variability, over the project lifetime
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Organisations Involved
Donor Organisations UNDP, with funding assistance
from World Bank DFID
Local Universities Six Somali based universities
International Firms IMCL University of Fort Hare
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Role of the DonorsUNDP Project - funding assistance from World Bank & DFID
Project Management Contracting the six Somali Institutions to run the course Coordination of Field Visits and Training of Trainers Upgrading of IT Facilities at Somali universities External Examination Invigilation and Logistical Support Distribution of Exam Papers to Somali Institutions Delivering completed exam transcripts to UFH
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Role of the Somali Universities
Registration of Students Face-to-face tutorial support to
students IT facilities Review of custom developed
course material Marking of mid-term assessments Up-loading midterm results to the
website Invigilation of final examinations
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Role of International Management Consultants Limited (IMCL)
Design of syllabus Purchase of pre-prepared course material Preparation of custom designed course material Training of Somali Tutors Design, build and maintenance of course website (together
with external IT firm) Quality assurance during the design of mid-term
assessments and final examinations Course coordination and management
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Role of University of Fort Hare (UFH)
Training of Somali Tutors Preparation of custom designed course material Provison of ongoing remote support to Somali Tutors Design of mid-term assessments and final examinations Marking of final exams and course Certification Course Evaluation
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ODL Learning Process
1. Selection criteria: Employee [public or private],
education and/or practical experience
2. Selection process: Application, screening & tests
3. Course website developed: www.somaliodl.net Access given to student and
tutors (User name and Password)
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ODL Learning Process
4. Learning Material: Study Text I-Learn online/offline study aid (Web and CDs) Online Query Board (Students and tutors) Tutorial Material and classes (Face-to-Face (F2F) and Online) Assessments: Weekly assignments uploaded Schedules: Text Study, midterm assessments, and final exams
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ODL Learning Process
5. Re-Sit Exams: One chance on payment
6. Certification: University of Fort Hare, South Africa
7. External Training: One/two weeks study tour in another African country for selected
course graduates
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Student Contributions
Course is subsidized by the project
Students pay monthly fee to their universities Private sector $20 Public Sector $10
Purpose of charging is Ownership Commitment Sustainability
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Anticipated Outputs / Impacts
100 participants with Certificate in Financial Planning and Management
Pool of competent financial managers for the government and private business
Enhanced performance of participating civil servants Strengthened Somali human resource base Approximately 30 participants with exposure to financial
management systems in other countries
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Progress to date
Six universities have internet [VSAT] Additional (face to face) support is provided 200 employees from public and private sector currently
enrolled 20 tutors/lecturers are involved Low attrition rate to date Excellent first semester examination pass rate Global knowledge and information sharing Networking
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Challenges
Inadequate human, financial and infrastructural capacity in the region emerged as being integral to the core challenges confronted by the public sector
Political instability/uncertainty Integration and co-ordination of
capacity building support initiatives
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Challenges
ODL concept is unknown in Somalia Limited technology Low bandwidth – limited speed Lack of qualified tutors Ability to tailor material to local PFM system Quality control Obtaining accreditation High cost of E-learning
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Challenges
Public Sector Skills & Expertise ODL vs traditional learning Capacity across government
organs Changes in workforce
demographics
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Successes
Strong feasibility study standards
Communications Political Commitment Student Participation
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Lessons Learned Mixed mode learning benefits
Online, Face-to-face and Offline learning Development in conflict zone
Taking exams at the same time at six locations Contributions from students
Public and Private Networking of partners
Consortium Training of trainers and Students
Professional developments opportunities PFM, CAT, ACCA, CPA & Examination centers
Motivation
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Lessons LearnedOngoing communication between parties is key
Strong project champions – initial and ongoing
Flexibility and simplicity Importance of establishing training
and development centres Centralized information source Coordinated and accredited
programs Ongoing relationship
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Prospects
Local Institutions: Skills Transfer Sustainability
External Stakeholders: Mobilization Networking & Relations Common Approach
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Conclusions Online Distance Learning is
gaining international acceptance as a preferred mode of delivery for capacity building initiatives
Efficiencies obtained and costs saved should compensate for the challenges experienced.
Coordination and alignment of institutional support is key to the success of any capacity building exercise
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Course Evaluation Model
Continuous program evaluation process to measure the impact and value of the services rendered
Model is based on the Donald Kirkpatrick Model of Evaluation
4.Results
4.Results
3.Behaviour
3.Behaviour
2.c.Facilitatio
n
2.c.Facilitatio
n
2.b.Learning
2.b.Learning
2.a. Reaction
2.a. Reaction
1. Climate
1. Climate
Evaluation Focus
Evaluation FocusExternal DriversExternal Drivers
Internal Drivers
Internal Drivers
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Course Evaluation Model
This model seeks to evaluate support activities: effectiveness; gaining information on how to improve the support; informing decision making and interventions/solution design deciding whether to continue or discontinue support activities or
programs; worth/value of support activities; assessing the impact in terms of relevance, practicality and
customization of support interventions; and informing the Total Quality Management System of the Consortia
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Contacts
UNDP-Somalia Project Manager
• Mohamed Barre: [email protected] Chief Technical Advisor
• Mike Bicker: [email protected]
IMCL & UFH ODL Course Manager (IMCL)
• Chris Rowe: [email protected] UFH Coordinator (UFH)
• Samuel Lugumba: [email protected]
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Websites
Somali Universities University of Hargeisa, http://hargeisauniversity.net Amoud University, www.amouduniversity.net East Africa University, www.bosaso-university.net Mogadishu University, www.mogadishuuniversity.com SIMAD, http://simadsom.org Puntland State University, www.puntlandstateuniversity.com
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Websites
Donors World Bank, www.worldbank.org UNDP, www.so.undp.org DFID, www.dfid.org.uk
Course Providers IMCL, www.imcl.co.uk University of Fort Hare, www.pfsa.ufh.ac.za
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