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Engage banks in a dialogue to secure bid bonds without creating high risks (Sierra Leone).Encourage partnerships with private sector (Sierra Leone).Abolish anti-competitive pre-qualification system for bidders which created market segmentation without fairand equal opportunities for all (Indonesia).Link the procurement process with the budget formulation and budget execution process (Ghana, Zambia,Mongolia, Botswana, Malawi, Sierra Leone, Uganda, Paraguay).Introduce specialised procurement audits including risk assessment and procurement performance audits,ensure follow-up (Uganda, Rwanda, Paraguay).Develop Anti-corruption strategy (Uganda, Tanzania).Develop Standards of Ethics, Incorporate procurement provisions in Code of Conduct (Malawi, Rwanda,Sierra Leone, Paraguay).Involve media in anti-corruption initiatives (South Africa).Consider a Whistleblower Act to encourage more reports on corruption (Uganda).Provide for alternative dispute resolution to increase foreign investments.The implementation of a capacity development plan needs to be monitored closely and managedflexibly. The process should be iteractive, i.e. one which monitors and adjusts repeatedly. The goal ateach step should be to sharpen the focus of the programme and improve its chances of success.Monitoring requires a solid reporting mechanism. Thus, it is important to agree on and introduce a setof meaningful performance indicators. Early successes should be broadcasted widely and celebrated.The ripple effect of even minor victories in capacity development can have a major long-term impacton the success of future bigger reforms. Word of mouth reports shared by a broad group of keystakeholders are often more persuasive than the results of elaborate and costly communicationstrategies.Malawi has been in the process of systematically using the OECD assessment Methodology as aninput to the country‟s capacity development strategy. With the assistance of UNDP, for each of thestrategies defined, indicators have been identified against which to measure progress. These measuresare quantifiable, distinct and well-defined to measure both the implementation of the capacitydevelopment strategies (i.e. output) as well as the impact on capacity (i.e. outcome). In addition, foreach indicator the assessment has determined baselines and has set targets. The total cost will becalculated in order to realistically determine the extent of funding required for implementation. 27A case study based on Malawi has been published as a way of sharing experiences.27Using the JV Methodology as an input to capacity development strategy, “Procurement CapacityAssessment and Strategy Formulation in Malawi: A Case Study (presented at the JV in Copenhagen)and Procurement Capacity Assessment and Strategy Formulation in Malawi. A Case Study.52 COMPENDIUM OF COUNTRYEXAMPLES AND LESSONS LEARNED […] - © OECD 2008