This document discusses changes in development partnerships and aid delivery to Ghana's education sector. It analyzes how the shift towards aid harmonization has impacted education and different partners' responses. Key topics covered include current aid modalities like budget support; factors influencing changes in architecture like donor policies; and implications for Ghana's Ministry of Education and partners regarding the new aid landscape.
The Changing Face of Development Partnerships and Aid to Ghana: the case of Education
1. The Changing Face of Development Partnerships and Aid to Ghana: the case of Education Kenneth King, Leslie Casely-Hayford, and Roland Akabzaa March 9th, 2009
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10. Modes of aid delivery in the education sector Are in project support mode but % beginning to support SBS A lot of experience in project/ programme implementation & engaging in sector policy dialogue 2. Bilateral DPs beginning to move to SBS but are still in direct implementation mode (JICA&ADF) 30% of total education support goes to MDBS or earmarked SBS through MOFEP Sector analysis & policy dialogue but no direct implementation 1. Bilateral DPs part of budget support-DFID, WB App. to aid delivery Main activities Type of Donors
11. DISCAP 4. DPs working at the district and decentralized level –new funding mechanism e.g. CIDA) Mode of aid delivery; micro projects, district grant incentives, direct contracting, etc) & policy dialogue and sector wide discussions through sector and thematic meetings. Implement programmes with national and district level stakeholders 3. DPs still in direct programme implementation (UN agencies, USAID & EU/EC) App. to aid delivery Main activities Type of Donors