It is published periodically by the Africa Technical Department on behalf of the Region . They are based on a clearly articulated sector strategy. Local stakeholders must be firmly in the driver's seat, not donors.
All main donors sign on and co-finance the program.
Implementation arrangements are made common to all donors to the extent possible. Long-term technical assistance is minimized. The objective of the study was therefore to examine the key elements of SIPs, to explain their rationale, and to prepare a practical guide for their preparation. Further, the objective was to assess the likely number of such programs that can be expected to be seen over the next few years, and to serve as a pedagogic tool in disseminating the new approach, both to borrowers and to other donors. Genuine, demonstrated government ownership of the SIPs that have been developed to date.