DPG MKUZA Meeting
21 July 2006
Sweden/Finland Embassy Conference Room
Summary of Key Discussions by DPG Secretariat
1. Purpose of the Meeting:
The purpose of the meeting was to review the consolidated (compiled) comments on the MKUZA first
draft document/matrix and discuss and agree on key messages/DPG positions on the MKUZA draft.
The meeting was organized as follows:
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Quick round on general comments;
Expected process going forward;
Discussions on the kind of the comments to be provided to the MOFEA;
Preliminary thoughts on the role of DPG in supporting the strategy
2. Summary of Discussions
General comments/discussions were centered on the following issues:
Strengthening analytic work:
 DPG draft comments noted the importance of strengthening analytic work to build foundation
for strategic document. In particular, the section on governance cluster may benefit from
strengthened analytical base to support the ambitious agenda. The strategy was developed in an
environment where not enough analytical work/survey were available to the drafting team. To
this end, it was noted that various analytical work has been undertaken as diagnostic work in
support of the Strategic Plan for Good Governance. It was also noted that CFAA articulates
issues related to economic governance. The drafting team may be encouraged to use various
work done in support of Government in policy formulation and development.
Implementability
 The strategy is setting an ambitious agenda. Thus, it may require reflections on priotization and
sequencing, building on a sound analytic base. This takes place within the national processes;
however, further articulations will be useful as to how this may be addressed.
Alignment with JAS
 Further reflections/clarification as to the positioning of MKUZA in light of JAS principles
would be essential. In the DoL matrix, Zanzibar is treated as a sector, but a plan may be to
mainstream Zanzibar into JAS. Thus, Government’s clarity as to what extent the Government
of Zanzibar prepares to extend the DoL processes in Zanzibar would be useful. In addition,
Government leadership and DP coordination will be essential in terms of aid management.
Core Reforms
 There is a merit in rolling out to Zanzibar some of the core reforms which have progressed in
the Mainland, reflecting and taking on board lessons learned as well as capacity strengthened to
support the reform processes. In this regard, the engagement and commitment of the Union
Government is essential. Defining further the areas of programmes/projects that could be rolled
out and the area where it requires specific programme should be considered.
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The discussions with regard to rolling out of core reforms at technical level could be effectively
facilitated through existing technical WGs around core reforms as dialogue fora.
Political consultation/Dialogue
 It is evident that the consultation process drawing from consultations at grassroots was
extensive. Given the political nature, political consultation is important to ensure the both sides
of the Union build consensus on the Union matters.
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Harmonization may be a political issue, rather than a technical issue. Technically,
harmonization/rolling out of core reforms can be done; however, it requires political wills to
support the technical engagement on the both sides. The major challenge is how we can help
two parts to engage in dialogue in these critical issues in light of JAS and increased GBS.
MKUZA document setting out clearly the areas for harmonization/rolling out of programmes to
Zanzibar would be advisable to push the political engagement and commitments in these
respects.
3. Way forward:
 While it was felt that analytic and underpinning analysis might be inadequate given its
environment (i.e. not enough survey/studies available), DPs can support the strengthening of
this analytic work. Based on strengthened analytical base, clearer priotization can take place
through national processes.
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The technical drafting team may need to be bold enough to address the issues of harmonization
heads-on. In the meantime, DPG needs to encourage dialogue on political level with regard to
these issues, including rolling out of core reforms and harmonization of national processes (i.e.
PMS, etc).
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The group agreed that the format used for DPG inputs to MKUKUTA process was useful. Thus,
the DPG inputs to MKUZA will follow the same format, providing general comments and key
messages, and annex on specific comments organized by themes. A draft general comment
document will be circulated to the group on Thursday (26 July) for a quick turn-around of
inputs by the end of Friday (27 July). The finalized document will then be shared with the main
DPG for discussions and agreement in the DPG August meeting (1 August).
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Key messages delivered in the MKUZA national consultation process still remain valid.
Therefore, the following key issues will be highlighted in the general comments:
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Importance of political commitments
Alignment with JAS principles:
DPG working through existing systems and WGs
Deepened core reform agenda and rolling out of core reforms
Linkages to budget and national processes
Implementability of the strategy – the importance of priotization and sequencing
Coordination of Government is as a major challenge
Strengthened and harmonized monitoring system
Specific comments provided in the DPG consolidated comments will be reviewed and priotized.
A revised (concise) specific comment document will then be circulated to the group for
inputs/review.
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