Milestone documents in the preparation of the Backbone Strategy

The preparation of the Backbone Strategy included comprehensive consultations with EC Delegations and EU Member States. Different reviews of on the different procedures used when providing technical cooperation were also prepared.

1. Court of Auditors Report on "The effectiveness of TA in the context of capacity development"

• Special Report n. 6 and Commission replies
• Council Conclusion

2. Delegations survey

A questionnaire has been sent to the 46 Delegations members of the Aid Effectiveness Network. We have received back 36 questionnaires.

• Draft Report : Analysis on survey results
• Questionnaires received

3. EU consultation

One of the components of the preparation of the Backbone Strategy is to promote harmonisation and coordination with Member States. A review of Donors policies and guidance has been developed: Review of Donor Agencies Policies and Guidelines on TC and PIUs. A meeting with EU Member States was organized by AIDCO on the 6th of December 2007. See related documents:

• Report on MS meeting on TC-PIU

4. Review of procedures on TC & PIU

• Final Draft

5. Desk review of cases documentation

• Final Report

6. Twinning

• Overview Note

Further Readings

• ECDPM Policy Brief
• World Bank Guidance Note on PIU