A 2001 report by the Australian Agency for International Development and the New Zealand Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Trade marked the beginning of efforts by both governments to increase their emphasis on aid harmonization in the Pacific. This was followed by a decision to pilot a cofunded program in the Cook Islands which is the subject of this case study. The case is presented through the eyes of Garth Henderson, the senior Cook Islands official responsible for aid management. This report describes how the Cook Islands government, through the aid harmonization process, enhanced its capacity for aid management while strengthening national ownership and forging a shared sense of direction by all stakeholders.
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Vaine Iriano Wichman. Revamping the Cook Islands Public Sector
Revamping the Cook Islands Public Sector
Capacity Development Series
CONTENTS
FOREWORD
The Pacific Choice
COOK ISLANDS: BASIC FACTS
BACKGROUND. The Case in Context
Genesis of the Case
THE CASE. Assessing the Problem and Designing a Response
Implementation: Course Activities and Achievements
Monitoring and Evaluation
LESSONS LEARNED AND REFLECTIONS. The Public Sector: Pre- and Post-Reform
Maintaining the Momentum
The Enabling Environment
A Question of timing
Planting on Rocky Ground
Unexpected outcomes of the wider Economic Reform Program
Private Sector Picking Up the Slack
Challenges Ahead and a Few Final Thoughts
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PACIFIC CHOICE
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The case studies in this series and the overall study report are the result of collaboration among a number of consultants working with ADB under the direction of Steve Pollard, Principal Economist, PARD. The team leader for the overall study was Joe Bolger, and the authors of the studies were Helio Augusto, Kevin Balm, Brian Bell, Ron Duncan, Ben Graham, Ueantabo Mackenzie, James McMaster, Samson Rihuoha, Cedric Saldanha, Tom Seta, Paulina Siop, Esekia Solofa, Kaveinga Tu’itahi, Henry Vira, and Vaine Wickman. The study also benefited from the input of a number of resource persons, including Tony Hughes (Solomon Islands), Lynn Pieper (Timor-Leste), Tim O’Meara (Samoa), and Patricia Lyon, Senior Capacity Development Specialist, AusAID. The case studies represent the situation at the time of writing in 2007.
In conclusion, this report seeks to enhance understanding and dialogue on capacity development and its potential for contributing to poverty reduction and improvements in the quality of life of all Pacific islanders. I trust that you will find it both thought-provoking and practically helpful in advancing our collective commitment to development in the Pacific.
