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As the global community mobilizes trillions for the #COVID19 response, we need to incorporate concrete strategies for #participation and #accountability.
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#JusticeForAll #SDG16 #StrongerTogether
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#JusticeForAll #SDG16 #StrongerTogether
2/ The @UN says 2.5 trillion is needed to address the âlooming financial tsunamiâ of #COVID19. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/30/un-calls-trillion-emergency-package-help-developing-nations-coronavirus?CMP=share_btn_tw
3/ @WorldBank will provide $160 billion over 15 months; theyâve already pushed $1.9 billion through fast track processes.
@AfDB_Group launched a $3 billion âFight COVID-19â Social Bond; itâs the largest social bond ever issued. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/02/world-bank-group-launches-first-operations-for-covid-19-coronavirus-emergency-health-support-strengthening-developing-country-responses?cid=SHR_SitesShareTT_EN_EXT
@AfDB_Group launched a $3 billion âFight COVID-19â Social Bond; itâs the largest social bond ever issued. https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/press-release/2020/04/02/world-bank-group-launches-first-operations-for-covid-19-coronavirus-emergency-health-support-strengthening-developing-country-responses?cid=SHR_SitesShareTT_EN_EXT
4/ The #COVID19 crisis is unprecedented in its human, social and economic costs.
To respond we need leadership that's accountable.
We need to ensure every dollar responds to the needs of the most vulnerable and most affected.
To respond we need leadership that's accountable.
We need to ensure every dollar responds to the needs of the most vulnerable and most affected.
5/ Experience w/ bailouts and aid during the 2008 financial crisis, the earthquake in Haiti and Ebola in West Africa show that #participation, #accountability and #oversight are needed to improve outcomes.
@sesayalpha, @ChidiOdinkalu & @AccountCounsel https://reut.rs/2jWF8dQ
@sesayalpha, @ChidiOdinkalu & @AccountCounsel https://reut.rs/2jWF8dQ
6/ With the urgency and scope of the #COVID19 response, we canât rely on existing safeguards alone. They won't meet the immensity and urgency of this moment.
We need to affirm existing safeguards and oversight while deploying new approaches
We need to affirm existing safeguards and oversight while deploying new approaches
7/ So what #participation and #accountability principles and tools should apply in the global #COVID19 response?
transparency
institutionalized participation
civil society monitoring and mobilization
specific oversight
transparencyinstitutionalized participationcivil society monitoring and mobilizationspecific oversight
8/ Transparency is a foundation of effective and accountable governance.
For governments and communities to guarantee funds are effectively targeted and spent, #MDBs, #IFIs and governments should disclose COVID19 funding, in simple formats, on a single platform.
For governments and communities to guarantee funds are effectively targeted and spent, #MDBs, #IFIs and governments should disclose COVID19 funding, in simple formats, on a single platform.
9/ @FiscalTrans, @opencontracting, @AccountLab and @OpenBudgets are leading the way in exploring recommendations for #FiscalOpenness for the #COVID19 emergency. Join this discussion tomorrow 
https://twitter.com/FiscalTrans/status/1244686138931109893
https://twitter.com/FiscalTrans/status/1244686138931109893
10/ Traditional stakeholder engagement and community participation is impossible with #SocialDistancing and restrictions on movement.
We need to institutionalize broad-based participation in the emergency response. These should be institutional
and bottom up
We need to institutionalize broad-based participation in the emergency response. These should be institutional
and bottom up
11/ Governments and dev. partners should create new #COVID19-specific structures that institutionalize #CSO participation in the COVID19 health and financial response.
Ministerial committees and dev. coordination are emerging; but how are #CSO recommendations being integrated?
Ministerial committees and dev. coordination are emerging; but how are #CSO recommendations being integrated?
12/ Community mobilization and engagement is an essential response.
@TAC, @CEGSSGuatemala, @OSFHealth, @MSF_access and others have led the way for years. These approaches must be central. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-04-06-activists-step-up-door-to-door-work-to-protect-poor-communities/
@TAC, @CEGSSGuatemala, @OSFHealth, @MSF_access and others have led the way for years. These approaches must be central. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2020-04-06-activists-step-up-door-to-door-work-to-protect-poor-communities/
13/ But #CSOs need resources for their work.
COVID19 funders and lenders should commit a percentage of total funding to grassroots heath #accountability and #LegalEmpowerment organizations. There are partnerships on which to build https://www.justiceforall2030.org/tools/case-to-fund-protect-grassroots-justice-defenders/
COVID19 funders and lenders should commit a percentage of total funding to grassroots heath #accountability and #LegalEmpowerment organizations. There are partnerships on which to build
https://www.justiceforall2030.org/tools/case-to-fund-protect-grassroots-justice-defenders/
14/ As an immediate step--and as a component of the @WorldBank fast track response--the @GPSA_org should open a window to award an initial $100 million to #CSOs working on #accountability, #mobilization and #monitoring.
But much more will be needed https://twitter.com/CIVICUSalliance/status/1240919156293238784
But much more will be needed
https://twitter.com/CIVICUSalliance/status/1240919156293238784
15/ Lastly, govts should immediately establish and fund independent COVID19-specific oversight bodies: e.g. Special Inspector Generals or Special Oversight Commissions.
We know problems will emerge & we need structures ready to investigate & respond https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-24/bailout-pitfalls-warnings
We know problems will emerge & we need structures ready to investigate & respond https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-24/bailout-pitfalls-warnings
16/ âExtraordinary times demand extraordinary measuresâ
As the global community marshals an unprecedented & global #COVID19 response, we need to ensure #participation, #accountability and #oversight.
Every dollar wasted harms us all.
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As the global community marshals an unprecedented & global #COVID19 response, we need to ensure #participation, #accountability and #oversight.
Every dollar wasted harms us all.
[end] https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/apr/02/un-secretary-general-coronavirus-crisis-world-pandemic-response?CMP=share_btn_tw
