MEASURING PROGRESS ON PEACEBUILDING AND STATEBUILDING

Holly Benner, World Bank

4: indicator development

1: the challenge

2: the opportunity

3: generating consensus

• no ‘MDG-like’ measures for progress• dual accountability dilemma/political risk• timeframes for institutional

change• limited natl statistical capacity• lack of systematic data collection/security issues

1: the challenge – measuring progress in FCS

ICRG indicators 1985 - 2009

years to threshold at pace of….

fastest 20

fastest ever

bureaucratic quality 20 12

corruption 27 14

military in politics 17 10

govt effectiveness 36 13

2: the opportunity – shared natl/intl progress indicators

• bridging the dual accountability dilemma• setting realistic targets/informing strategy• strategic communication and state-society relations• mid-course corrections• promoting more

systematic data collection

• The potential of polling- perception-based data

3: a forward agenda – the International Dialogue

Monrovia Objectives - from International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding

1) LEGITIMATE POLITICS – Foster inclusive political settlements and conflict resolution

2) SECURITY – Establish and strengthen citizen security

3) JUSTICE – Address injustices and support increasing people’s access to justice

4) ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS – Generate employment and improve livelihoods

5) REVENUES AND SERVICES – Manage revenues and build capacity for accountable and fair service delivery

• Monrovia Roadmap and lead up to Busan HLF4 and beyond• indicator working group and consultation process – input to

the g7+ and International Dialogue

Considerations in indicator selection• limited! number of measures• process/capacity and performance• short-term confidence building and long-term

institutional transformation• mix of quantitative and perception data• comparability, coverage, frequency, disaggregation• reflect the spirit of the Monrovia roadmap/consensus

4: indicator selection and sample measures

Sample indicators • representation in government

institutions/security forces• perceptions of basic safety• length of time on remand • satisfaction with service

delivery• employment rates• Ease of Doing Business Index