Islamic Republic of Afghanistan - Enhanced Integrated Framework ...

tation of the PRGF. Moreover, the successfulimplementation of the ANDS will be one of themain drivers in achieving the HIPC requirementsand securing debt relief.Enhancing strategic partnershipThe Government’s aid policy aims tostrengthen the partnership with the donors byencouraging information sharing and policydialogue, at both sectoral and program levels.In addition, the Government’s policy will encouragethe launching of joint analytical projectsbetween the Government and donors.That is, the Government will develop agreements—inthe form of Memoranda of Understandingwith all donors in which rights; mutualobligations; and accountabilities are clearlyidentified.The following lessons learned will be implementedacross all consultative structures andplatforms to ensure an effective dialogue:• All CG’s Working Groups will remain focusedon results, with time-bound actionplans and clearly defined targets and milestones;• Government and donors will improve theirrepresentation to ensure that only representativeswith adequate technical expertisewill take part in consultations;• Maximize the efficiency of the ConsultativeGroup meetings. The ministries and agencieschairing the meetings will establishsecretariats including the participation oftechnical people from the leading donoragencies;• Helping the Government achieve developmentobjectives and implementing theANDS will be main priorities for donorsrather than a donor-driven policy agenda.• Where necessary, joint Government/Donorsub-groups should be formed on specificissues to improve efficiency of developmentwork.CONCLUSIONThe Government and people of Afghanistanare grateful to international community fortheir timely and much needed assistance. ForAfghanistan to shift from recovery-relatedgrowth to long-term sustainable development,additional continued and efficient donor supportwill be required. Of course, building amore prosperous Afghanistan is a joint taskbetween the people, the Government and theinternational community. This joint effortshould be viewed in the context of the commonbenefits that will accrue to the Afghan peopleand the international community from overcomingthe threats of terrorism and drugs.With proper support, Afghanistan will emergeas stable and growing economy in the region,cooperating with its neighbors for mutualprosperity, and finally at peace with its self, theregion and the world.The successful implementation of the ANDSwill remain dependent on securing the requiredlevels of the donor assistance. It hasbeen widely acknowledged that achievement ofthe Afghanistan MDGs cannot be accomplishedwith current levels of international support. Atthe same time, it is known that success of theANDS also depends on the Government anddonors’ ability to increase aid effectiveness andefficiency. Government policies based on theANDS provide a good framework for achievingthis goal. However, both the Governmentand donors will have to do more to improveaid delivery mechanism and efficiency to bringmore tangible changes to the life of ordinaryAfghans. The Government is accountable toAfghan people and National Assembly on howaid is spent. The Government is committed todo its part to ensuring the successful implementationof Paris Declaration and their supportof the Government’s policies and strategies.Aid Effectiveness and Coordination 163