SADC Polic y for Strategy Development, Planning, M onitoring and Evaluation
implementation of protocols, declarations, MOUs and other regional
policies related to specific sectors. The level of effort for more systematic monitoring of policy implementation should be enhanced in
order to obtain comprehensive and significant inputs to the strategic
management and planning functions.
28.
In view of the above, the Secretariat, shall:
i)
repare detailed technical guidelines and procedures for the colP
lection of relevant information, in cooperation with the respective
Member States, on the domestication and implementation of provisions contained in SADC protocols and other core policies and prepare, in collaboration with Member States, an annual report of policy implementation in Member States for presentation to the policy
structures;
ii) S upport the preparation of protocol and core policies implementation plans which would facilitate Member States in managing the process of domestication and implementation of their respective policy
commitments, especially to address implementation constraints;
iii) D
esign appropriate regional financing mechanisms to support Member States in undertaking the necessary measures to meet their SADC
regional policy commitments;
iv) P
rovide mechanisms to facilitate the resolution of problems related
to the incorrect application of SADC regional policies.
4.4 Evaluation
29. In order for the evaluation to function to effectively contribute to decision-making on priorities and resource allocation it is necessary to
conduct evaluation on a systematic and regular basis. Evaluation will
apply to the operational plans executed by the Secretariat, according
to the MTS, as well as the policies implemented by Member States
through protocols and other regulatory instruments.
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