SADC Polic y for Strategy Development, Planning, M onitoring and Evaluation and responsibilities related to the following functions: i) ii) iii) iv) Strategy Development; Planning; Monitoring; and Evaluation 7. It also articulates the linkage between those functions and the Budgeting function as well as the Resource Mobilisation function, which are both governed by specific instruments, with a view to ensure a coherent policy framework and effective and efficient use of SADC resources. 8. The policy sets the basis for the subsequent development of appropriate tools, including guidelines and systems, that will define the processes through which strategy development, planning, monitoring and evaluation will be conducted on a day-to-day basis and that will provide details on how coordination with Budgeting, Resource Mobilisation and other related functions and processes will be done. 9. The policy encompasses operations which are initiated by SADC as well as those which are initiated in cooperation with partners, including International Cooperating Partners, other Regional Economic Communities and Regional Institutions unless otherwise defined by the respective cooperation agreements. 7