Briefing Paper

Mutual Accountability and Ownership

“Donors should be transparent and predictable in their aid disbursements as such predictability and transparency will assist in making sure those resources whether from aid or other sources are used to achieve the people’s aspiration as articulated in the national development plans. Donors need to provide better, timely and comprehensive information on aid flows. Donors, recipient countries, Civil Society Organisations and citizens need to focus their relationship on development results. The recipient country should be free to decide how best to achieve the results. An appropriate focus on results supported by appropriate information and monitoring arrangements, allows a more productive dialogue on strategies for achieving results, pinpointing necessary actions by both partner country and donor.”