12. ICPs commit to: (a) Base their overall support on RISDP and SIPO and periodic reviews (monitoring and evaluation) of progress in implementing these; and (b) Link funding to a joint framework of conditions and/or a manageable set of indicators derived from RISDP and SIPO. Alignment with SADC Institutions and Systems 13. SADC and ICPs will cooperate in monitoring progress over time in improving operational systems. 14 SADC and ICPs jointly commit to: 15. 16. (a) Work together to establish mutually agreed frameworks that provide reliable assessments of performance, transparency and accountability of SADC systems; and (b) Integrate diagnostic reviews and performance assessment frameworks within SADC-led strategies for capacity development. SADC commits to: (a) Carry out diagnostic reviews that provide reliable assessments of SADC systems and procedures; and (b) On the basis of such diagnostic reviews, undertake reforms that may be necessary to ensure that systems, institutions and procedures for managing aid and other development resources are effective, accountable and transparent. ICPs commit to: (a) Use SADC systems and procedures to the maximum extent possible and where needed establish additional safeguards and measures in ways that strengthen rather than undermine SADC systems and procedures; and (b) Adopt harmonised performance assessment frameworks for SADC systems so as to avoid presenting SADC with an excessive number of potentially conflicting targets. For SADC to Strengthen its Development Capacity with ICP Support 17. The capacity to plan, manage, implement, and account for results of policies and programmes, is critical for achieving development objectives. Capacity development is the responsibility of SADC with ICPs playing a support role. 5