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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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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">https://www.theguardian.com/world/202...
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">https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/p...
@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">https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/p...
4/ The #COVID19 crisis is unprecedented in its human, social and economic costs.
To respond we need leadership that& #39;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& #39;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.
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6/ With the urgency and scope of the #COVID19 response, we canât rely on existing safeguards alone. They won& #39;t meet the immensity and urgency of this moment.
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7/ So what #participation and #accountability principles and tools should apply in the global #COVID19 response?
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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://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đ" title="Down pointing backhand index" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index"> https://twitter.com/FiscalTrans/status/1244686138931109893">https://twitter.com/FiscalTra...
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 institutionalhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đď¸" title="Classical building" aria-label="Emoji: Classical building">and bottom uphttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="â" title="Raised fist" aria-label="Emoji: Raised fist">
We need to institutionalize broad-based participation in the emergency response. These should be institutional
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/">https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2...
@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/">https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2...
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 buildhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đ" title="Down pointing backhand index" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index"> https://www.justiceforall2030.org/tools/case-to-fund-protect-grassroots-justice-defenders/">https://www.justiceforall2030.org/tools/cas...
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
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 neededhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="đ" title="Down pointing backhand index" aria-label="Emoji: Down pointing backhand index"> https://twitter.com/CIVICUSalliance/status/1240919156293238784">https://twitter.com/CIVICUSal...
But much more will be needed
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">https://www.latimes.com/business/...
We know problems will emerge & we need structures ready to investigate & respond https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-24/bailout-pitfalls-warnings">https://www.latimes.com/business/...
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.
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