Common use of Policy Dialogue Clause in Contracts

Policy Dialogue. The Partnership Principles for the Palestinian Education Sector set the framework for policy dialogue and coordination in the context of the sector wide approach (SWAp) in education. The Education Sector Working Group (ESWG) is the platform for sector coordination and policy dialogue in the education sector. It facilitates information exchange and dialogue on policies, programs, targets, results, research and analysis in order to strengthen the SWAp and to align support to MoEHE priorities as outlined in the sector plan. The ESWG is set within the Social Development Sector Group under the aid coordination structure for Palestine. Regular policy dialogue takes place at the Education Sector Working Group four times per year. The day to day coordination is done by the Core group of the ESWG, and 9 Technical Thematic groups have been set up in order to provide technical input to the ESWG. There are thematic groups on curriculum development, pre-school education, higher education, education in emergency etc. The Annual Sector Review represents a critical moment for the MoEHE and the development partners to review overall progress and set targets for the following financial year. The JFA is an instrument of the education Sector Wide Approach (SWAp). It is aimed to facilitate the harmonisation of financial and technical support among Development Partners; to encourage Ministry ownership; to enhance the institution building process; to strengthen the Ministry’s management cycle (planning, budgeting, monitoring & evaluation, reporting, auditing); and to support inter-ministerial cooperation (MoEHE, MoFP). Dialogue between the MoEHE and JFPs takes place at policy and technical levels in accordance with the Partnership Principles. The dialogue is centred around EDSP key reforms and programs, as well as the sector’s Annual Work Plan & Budget, M&E and progress reports, audits, etc.