Andrew Bird - Mokoro

Andrew Bird, Mokoro Ltd.COUNTRY EXPERIENCEAlbania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bosnia, Botswana, Cambodia,Georgia, Ghana, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyz Republic, Latvia, Lesotho, Malawi, Moldova,Namibia, Nepal, Nigeria, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Poland, Romania, Russia,Serbia, Slovenia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zanzibar, ZimbabweACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONSMA (Distinction), Development Economics, University of East Anglia (1979)BSc (Hons, 1st Class), Agricultural Economics, University of Reading (1974)LANGUAGESEnglishMother tongueCONSULTANCIES UNDERTAKEN2011 Armenia, Budget Preparation Reforms (IMF)Member of an IMF TA mission reviewing recent budget preparation reforms. Assessedprogress with establishing a policy-led budget process and introducing program-basedbudgeting. (IMF Roster of Fiscal Experts appointment)2011 South Sudan, Identifying PFM Reform Priorities (IMF)Member of an IMF TA mission identifying PFM reform priorities. Particularresponsibility for reviewing the progress made with establishing budget preparationprocesses. Recommended that existing procedures should be consolidated and betteraligned with available human resource capacities. (IMF Roster of Fiscal Expertsappointment)2011 Ghana, Evaluation of Public Financial Management Reform (AfDB/Sida/Danida)Member of a team assessing the factors affecting the outcomes of PFM reforms undertakensince 2001. The Ghana case study was part of a multi-country evaluation.2011 Lesotho, Public Expenditure Decision Making Process (WB)Preparation of a policy note reviewing issues with the design and implementation of recentbudget planning reforms, including the medium-term expenditure framework.2011 West Bank and Gaza, Program Budgeting (WB)Undertook a review of the new budget program structure and issues with itsimplementation. Made recommendations for simplification based on the definition of afunctionally based set of programs.2011 Tanzania, Improving Preparation, Execution and Monitoring of the Budget (IMF)Member of IMF TA mission responsible for reviewing and making recommendations forstrengthening budget preparation processes. Focused on issues relating to budgetcredibility, budget comprehensiveness, the medium-term expenditure framework and thepublic investment programme. (IMF Roster of Fiscal Experts appointment).2008-11 Jordan, Public Expenditure Management TA (WB)Advised on strengthening the policy focus of the sector level budget process, linked to therecently introduced MTEF including piloting of new procedures in the Ministry of Health.Member of two joint WB/IMF missions reviewing progress on public finance managementreforms.2010 Sudan, Strengthening Budget Preparation (IMF – Middle East TA Center)Advised Ministry of Finance and National Economy on measures to strengthen budgetpreparation. Recommendations covered: (i) improving linkage between the five year planand the budget; (ii) strengthening the participation of line ministries in the budget processand (iii) medium term budget planning and the introduction of an MTEF. (IMF Roster ofFiscal Experts appointment).AndrewBird_CV Page 2 of 9

Andrew Bird, Mokoro Ltd.2010 Zimbabwe, Institutional Analysis of the Budget Process (WB)Prepared a Public Expenditure Note on the current status of planning and budgetingprocesses in Zimbabwe. The note identifies issues and challenges in re-establishing morerobust systems and procedures.2010 Nigeria, State Partnership for Accountability, Responsiveness and Capability (DFID)Independent consultant on annual output to purpose review of this major DFID projectsupporting governance reforms in five Nigeria states. Responsible for leading review teamand drafting review report.2010 Ghana, PFM Framework - Key Challenges and Way Forward (IMF)Participated in TA mission. Undertook review of MTEF and budget planning process andmade proposals to strengthen the strategic analytical phase in the budget cycle, introduce anew program- based budget classification, and develop a more robust resource ceilingsprocess. (IMF Roster of Fiscal Experts appointment).2009-10 Romania, Medium-Term Budget Planning (WB)Advising on the strengthening of medium-term budget planning process. Inputs havecovered: (i) review of progress with on-going MTBP reforms; and (ii) advising on thedevelopment of a budget strategy paper for the 2011 Budget.2008-10 Jordan, Public Expenditure Management TA (WB)Assisted with strengthening the policy focus of the sector level budget process, linked tothe recently introduced MTEF including piloting of new procedures in the Ministry ofHealth. Undertook review of first two years of implementation of MTEF reforms.Member of joint WB/IMF mission review progress on public finance management reforms.2009 Occupied Palestinian Territories, Systemic Framework for PFM Reform (IMF)Participated in a TA mission to advise review progress and develop an action plan fortaking forward the PFM reforms. Specific responsibility for budget integration reforms,covering strategic planning and budgeting; management of aid resources; and preparationand presentation of the annual budget. (IMF Roster of Fiscal Experts appointment).2009 Occupied Palestinian Territories, Review of Governance Support Facility (DFID)Responsible for a review of the support provided to strengthening planning and budgetingsystems in the West Bank. The finding emphasized that the roll out of the results-basedbudgeting required better coordinated with reforms to the budget classification and chart ofaccounts. The study recommended the continuation of the project to the end of 2010.2009 Nigeria, Inception Review of State Programmes (DFID)Undertook a cross-cutting study of medium-term planning and budgeting issues as part ofthis review of four major TA projects financed by DFID that are working in six states. Thestudy emphasized the urgency of establishing realistic planning and budgeting frameworkswithin each state a prerequisite to the success of the DFID support.2009 Zambia, Analysis of Planning and Budget Process (DFID)Undertook a background study for the public expenditure to review Zambia’s planning andbudgeting systems and processes and, taking into account international experience, presentthe Government with options for strengthening them.2004-09 Bangladesh, Financial Management Reform Project (DFID/Netherlands)Advised on the design and introduction of the Medium-Term Budget Framework (MTBF)and on the preparation of the Medium-Term Budget Strategy. Participated in the annualreview of MTBF process and recommending improvements and further developments.Seminars and training for staff in the Finance Division and sector ministries.2004-08 Moldova, Team Leader, Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (DFID)Team leader of a project to support the institutionalisation of the MTEF with the aim ofimproving the effectiveness of public spending in realising public policy priorities stated inMoldova’s Economic Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper.AndrewBird_CV Page 3 of 9

Andrew Bird, Mokoro Ltd.2004-08 Georgia, Public Finance Management (DFID/Sida)Assisted with the preparation and development of the Georgian MTEF over a number ofvisits and with subsequent preparation and supervision of a multi-donor project to supportthe strengthening of public finance management support.2007-08 Bangladesh, Public Expenditure and Institutional Review (WB)Preparation of a background paper providing an assessment of the progress made with theintroduction of the Medium-Term Budget Framework (MTBF).2007 Uganda, Joint Budget Support Operation (JBSO) (DFID)Provided support and advice to the Donor Economists’ Group on the preparation of a newJBSO. The assignment involved the preparation of a number of guidance papers.2007 Kosovo, Public Investment Management (WB)Study of the underlying causes of low execution rates on the capital spending programme.Recommendations focused on adopting a multi-year perspective to investmentprogramming and improvements to project preparation and execution procedures.2007 Azerbaijan, Medium-Term Expenditure Framework Round Table (WB)Participated in a round table for senior Azerbaijan officials on the experience withintroducing strategic budget reforms and MTEFs in European and transition economies.2006 Slovenia, Centre for Excellence in Finance (WB)Resource person/trainer for a workshop on Medium-Term Budgeting. The participantswere officials from countries in South-Eastern Europe2005-06 Albania, Public Expenditure Review (DFID/WB)Member of a World Bank public expenditure review team. Responsible for preparation ofthe chapter on public investment management.2004-06 Namibia, Technical Assistance for Policy Support (EC)Supervision of a call-down contract to support implementation of the EC Country Strategy.Assignments undertaken through the contract covered public finance management, ruralroads and water supplies investment, support programme for Non-State Actors, educationsector programme review, and a review of proposed rural development centres.2004 Serbia, Feasibility Study, Support to the Budget Process (EAR)Led a team preparing a feasibility study for support the development of budget planningmethodologies and capacities in key line ministries..2004 Namibia, Public Finance Sector Support Programme (EC)Assisted Namibian finance ministry with preparation of a public finance sector supportprogramme for financing under a sector budget support operation.2004 Serbia, Budget Planning (DFID)Assessed of the feasibility of DFID supporting the Government of Serbia in introducing amore strategic policy-led approach to budget planning.2003-04 Cambodia, Public Finance Management (AsDB)Member of a team reviewing the support provided by the AsDB to public financemanagement reforms in Cambodia covering introduction of an MTEF.2002-04 Bosnia, Budget Planning Systems/Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (DFID)Advised on requirements for improving budget planning systems linked to thedevelopment of a poverty reduction strategy. Also assessed mid-term budget frameworkand led technical assistance to support preparation of 2004-06 MTEFs.2001-04 Moldova, Medium Term Expenditure Framework (DFID/WB)Provided advice to the Ministry of Finance on requirements for the introduction of anMTEF which is introducing a more strategic and policy-based approach to publicexpenditure planning.AndrewBird_CV Page 4 of 9

Andrew Bird, Mokoro Ltd.2003 Namibia, Team Leader, Education Sector Review (DFID)Leader of technical assistance team assisting the Namibian education ministries to preparethe joint annual review of a multi-donor supported sector support operation in theeducation sector.2002-03 Serbia, Social Policy Reform (SCFUK/DFID)Economist on team undertaking a social policy welfare reform design and scoping mission.2002-03 Review of Experience in Implementing Medium-Term Expenditure Frameworks in aPRSP Context (ODI/DFID)Responsible for preparing the Tanzania and Uganda case studies as part of an eight countrystudy.2002 Kyrgyz Republic, Member, Medium Term Budget Framework (DFID)Member of a team assisting with the preparation of the medium-term budget framework for2003-05.2001-02 Albania, Team Leader, Medium Term Expenditure Framework (DFID)Leader of a Mokoro team assisting with the development of a Medium Term ExpenditureFramework, involving a series of repeat inputs.2000-02 CIS: Economic Trends, Public Finance Component (EC)Provided advice under this project, including a short input in Moldova.2001 Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Budget Formulation and Management (DFID/WB)Member of World Bank Public Expenditure Institutional Review team responsible forbudget formulation and management issues.2000 Namibia, Team Leader, Country Strategy Evaluation (EC)Leader of a team preparing an evaluation of the EC country strategy for Namibia.1999-00 Albania, Public Investment Programme (EC)Assisting the Government of Albania with the updating of the PIP for 2000-03, and indeveloping proposals for its integration into an MTEF.1999-00 Bosnia, Team Leader, Medium Term Expenditure Framework (WB)Team Leader of an exercise to prepare a Medium Term Expenditure Framework for theGovernment of the Federation of Bosnia Herzogovina and the Government of RepublikaSrpska. The MTEF involved the development of the macro framework, sector publicexpenditure strategies, and expenditure plans, linked to the preparation of the 2000budgets.1999 Azerbaijan, Team Leader, Country Aid Evaluation (EC)Leader of a Mokoro team evaluating EU aid to Azerbaijan under the Tacis Programme.The study evaluated the country strategy in terms of: its relevance to the reform agenda inAzerbaijan; the impact of Tacis support on the reform process and on the establishment ofappropriate policy/legislative frameworks; and the effectiveness of Tacis procedures andtheir impact on country strategy implementation. The Evaluation also maderecommendations for improving the effectiveness of EC assistance in the next countryprogramming round.1998-99 Tajikistan, Public Administration and Budget Reform (WB)Member of a World Bank team preparing the second institution building technicalassistance project, responsible for the components covering public administration reformand strengthening of budget management functions.1998 Bosnia, Public Investment Programme (WB)Member of a team reviewing the existing capacities and procedures for public investmentplanning and developing proposals for the establishment of a public investmentprogramming process.AndrewBird_CV Page 5 of 9

Andrew Bird, Mokoro Ltd.1998 Evaluation of EU Aid to ACP Countries (EC)Member of a team evaluating EU aid to the ACP countries as part of a global evaluation ofEU aid. Specific responsibility for the review of the aid policy formulation process. .1997-98 Albania, Public Investment Programme (EC)Assisted with the revision and updating of the Public Investment Programme following thecivil disturbances in 1997 and subsequently capacity building for public investmentmanagement.1997-98 Russia, Agriculture Sector Planning (Know-How Fund)Member of a team assisting with the development of privatised agriculture in NizhnyNovgorod oblast, with specific responsibilities for the review of public expenditure inagriculture and the development of proposals for restructuring the sector budget.1997-98 Palestine, Planning and Aid Coordination (EC)Member of a study to analyse planning and aid coordination systems for the PalestineNational Authority.1997 Kyrgyzstan, Public Sector Resource Management (UNDP)Member of a team assisting the Government of Kyrgyzstan with the implementation of aPublic Sector Resource Management Programme, with specific responsibility for updatingthe Public Investment Programme.1997 Pakistan, Public Expenditure Review (DFID/WB)Member of a World Bank team helping to prepare a Public Expenditure Review, withparticular responsibility for a review of the public sector investment programme.1996-97 Kyrgyzstan, Talas and Djalal-Abad Regional Economic Development Studies (UNDP)Provided assistance to the Government of Kyrgyzstan in the preparation of these studies,which followed on from earlier assignments in Osh and Issyk-Kul Regions.1996 Uganda, Structural Adjustment Credit Appraisal Mission (ODA/WB)Member of a World Bank Mission; responsibilities included preparing a paper on theOutcome-Oriented Budget Process.1996 Kyrgyzstan, Team Leader, Issyk-Kul Regional Economic Development Study (EC)Leader of a Mokoro team involved in this study whose objectives were to identifyeconomic development opportunities and constraints and present an initial strategy foreconomic development in Issyk-Kul Region.1996 Kyrgyzstan, Public Investment Programme (EC)Provided assistance to the Government of Kyrgyzstan in the updating of the PublicInvestment Programme.1996 Bhutan, Sector Coordination Meeting Preparations (UNDP)Assisted the Ministry of Agriculture in preparations for a donor sector coordinationmeeting, dealing with rural and environmental resources, and for the national plan.1996 Albania, Public Investment Programme (Government of Albania)Member of a Mokoro team assisting in the preparation of the 1996-98 Public InvestmentProgramme.1995-96 Kyrgyzstan, Team Leader, Osh Regional Economic Development Study (EC)Leader of a Mokoro team carrying out this study whose objectives were to identifyeconomic development opportunities and constraints and present an initial strategy foreconomic development in Osh Region.CONSULTANCIES UNDERTAKEN PRE-19951995 Malawi, Review of Institutional Arrangements (ODA)Assisted the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development in running a workshopdesigned to clarify the role of the ministry in the light of changing circumstances.AndrewBird_CV Page 6 of 9

Andrew Bird, Mokoro Ltd.1995 Albania, Review of Government and Ministry Structures (EC)Member of a team carrying out this review, making several short inputs.1994-95 Kyrgyzstan, Team Leader, Public Investment Programme (EC)Leader of a Mokoro team assisting the State Committee for Foreign Investment andEconomic Assistance with the preparation of the 1996-98 Public Investment Programme.1994-95 Uganda, Team Leader, Budget Framework Paper (ODA)Leader of a Mokoro team providing assistance to the Ministry of Finance and EconomicPlanning in the preparation of the 1995-96 Budget Framework Paper.1994 Nepal, Public Expenditure Planning (WB)Assisted the National Planning Commission in the development of a screening system fornew expenditure proposals. .1994 Kyrgyzstan, Public Investment Needs Assessment (UNDP)Member of a two-person team responsible for helping the Government of Kyrgyzstan toprepare a paper on public investment priorities for a meeting of donors.1994 Tanzania, Investment Programme Preparation (ODA)Provided guidance on the preparation of investment project profiles for inclusion in the1994/95-1996/97 rolling plan and forward budget.1994 Poland, Public Investment Review (WB)Review of the public investment decision process. Recommended improvements to centralinvestments database and procedures for investment project identification and approval.1993 Armenia, Project Identification (WB)Member of a World Bank pre-identification mission for a Social Investment Fund. Theproject would support local community-centred employment and social service initiatives.1993 Uganda, Public Expenditure Review (WB/ODA)Member of a public expenditure review mission with specific responsibility for proposalsfor the restructuring of the development budget.1993 Albania, Lead Consultant, Public Investment Programme (Government of Albania)Lead consultant assisting with the preparation of the 1993-96 Public InvestmentProgramme.1993 Georgia, Institution Building Project (WB)Member of appraisal mission for an Institution Building Project which aimed to strengtheneconomic institutions necessary for the implementation of market-oriented reforms.1992-93 Bhutan, Monitoring and Evaluation (Asian Development Bank)Assisted the Ministry of Agriculture in setting up a monitoring and evaluation system.1992-93 Albania, Government Reorganisation and Civil Service Reform (Govt. of Albania/WB)Member of a five-person Mokoro team studying government organisation and proposingadministrative reforms to help strengthen national economic management capacity.1992 Georgia/Armenia, Economic Management (WB)Member of a World Bank team preparing the economic management component for atechnical assistance credit.1992 Albania, Public Investment Review (WB)Consultant to the World Bank Public Investment Review. Responsible for advising oninstitutional mechanisms and procedures for public investment planning and management.1992 Latvia, Investment Programme Review (WB)Undertook a preliminary review of the public investment programme and makingproposals for strengthening public investment programme management.1992 Public Expenditure Management (WB)Resource person responsible for leading three technical sessions at a World Bank staffseminar on public expenditure management.AndrewBird_CV Page 7 of 9

Andrew Bird, Mokoro Ltd.1991 Bhutan, Institutions Specialist, Rural Development Planning (IFAD)Institutions Specialist on an appraisal mission for the First Eastern Zone AgricultureDevelopment Project.1991 Preparation of Training Papers (WB)Prepared three training papers for the World Bank on standard cost analysis, assessingpublic expenditure management systems and preparing a public investment programme.1991 Poland, Strategic Investment Review – Agriculture Component (WB)Undertook a detailed analysis of the government budget for agriculture and identificationof public expenditure priorities consistent with the requirements of a market economy.1991 Kenya, Team Leader, Programme Review (Danida)Team leader for a review of the Danida-funded Kitui Integrated Development Programmecovering agriculture and forestry, water supply, conservation and community development.1990-92 UK, Coordinator (Mokoro Ltd)Had the main management and entrepreneurial role within Mokoro with overallresponsibility for technical proposal preparation and the supervision of consultancies.1988 Zambia, Member, Village Agricultural ProgrammeMember of a six-person team evaluating the NORAD-funded Village AgriculturalProgramme (VAP) in Northern Province.1987-88 Tanzania, Member, Public Expenditure Review (WB)Member of a World Bank Public Expenditure Review Mission to Tanzania with particularresponsibility for issues relating to the Public Investment Programme.1987-88 Uganda, Member, Planning Manual (MEPD/WB)Team member for the preparation of an operations and practices manual for the Ministry ofFinance and Economic Development. Covered project cycle management.1987 Zanzibar, Member, Economic Recovery Programme (Pear Marwick for ODA)Member of a team that reviewed the Zanzibar economic recovery programme. Covered theagriculture and fisheries sectors and 1987-89 public investment programme.1986-87 UK, Coordinator, Mokoro Ltd1982 West Indies, Member, Project Planning Workshop (CFTC)Member of a team organising a workshop for government planning staff from the EastCaribbean. The workshop covered project planning and appraisal and donor coordination.1982 Uganda, Member, Preparation of Recovery Programme (CFTC)Member of a six-person Commonwealth task force assisting the Government of Uganda inpreparing its two-year Recovery Programme. Covered agriculture sector.1981 Zimbabwe, Member, Project Planning Workshop (CFTC)Member of a team organising a workshop on project planning and aid management foreconomic planning staff in Zimbabwe.LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS1988-90 Bhutan, Planning Adviser, Dept. of AgriculturePlanning Adviser in the Policy and Planning Division of the Department of Agricultureunder an EC-funded TA project. Subsequently transferred to the Ministry of Agriculture toassist in setting up of a sector wide economic planning unit.1982-86 Kenya, Administrator/Coordinator, Rural Development Planning and Implementation(NORAD/Government of Kenya)Seconded to Ministry of Planning and National Development first as Nairobi-basedProgramme Administrator/Planner and subsequently as Programme Coordinator in Lodwarof a rural development project in Turkana District, North Western Kenya.AndrewBird_CV Page 8 of 9

Andrew Bird, Mokoro Ltd.1979-81 Tanzania, Economist/Planner, Regional and District Planning (UK OverseasDevelopment Administration/Government of Tanzania)Regional economist/planner in a British technical assistance team working on a majorrural development project in Southern Tanzania.1976-77 Botswana, Agricultural Project Planning and Appraisal (UK Overseas DevelopmentAdministration/Government of Botswana)Engaged to help reduce the backlog of projects awaiting preparation in the Ministry ofAgriculture, and to assist in improving the quality of project preparation and management.1974-76 Botswana, Planning officer, Agriculture Sector Planning (Overseas DevelopmentInstitute/Government of Botswana)Appointed under Overseas Development Institute (ODI) Fellowship Scheme as planningoffice in the Botswana Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.AndrewBird_CV Page 9 of 9