Promoting inclusive growth Support the establishment of an effective and responsible investment environment Contribute to an improved business environment Strengthen public financial management systems and improved fiscal transparency Achieved A more certain and predictable investment environment was achieved in 2016-17. The Myanmar Business Forum led to constructive dialogue between business, government and civil society on business enabling reform, meeting the PAF target Quality and transparency of financial planning and budget processes was largely achieved. The main failing in transparency was the failure to release an extractive industry report in 2017. Achieved Partly achieved Note: Achieved. Significant progress has been made and the performance benchmark was achieved Partly achieved. Some progress has been made towards achieving the performance benchmark, but progress was less than anticipated. Not achieved. Progress towards the performance benchmark has been significantly below expectations Performance Benchmarks for remainder of Aid Investment Plan Aid objective Performance Benchmark Target 2017-18 Target 2018-19 Enhancing human development Expand and strengthen government school grants program 10,259,509 beneficiaries (50% female) through school grants to 80% of schools in 200 townships, in accordance with the School Grant Guidelines 30% schools with school improvement plan, aimed at learning outcomes and involved community participation 11,461,237 beneficiaries (50% female) through school grants to 80% of schools within all 330 townships, in accordance with the School Grant Guidelines 50% schools with school improvement plan, aimed at learning outcomes and involved community participation Enabling Effective Teaching 600 mentor teachers engaged, trained and assigned to school clusters 50,000 classroom observations carried out
Strengthened policy formulation and oversight Education reforms well supported within Myanmar Government Australian advice and evidence reflected in Burma’s education policies and programs Capacity and systems established to monitor education management and performance of the sector Aid investment has multiplier effect, with evidence of broader outcomes and relationship capital MoE adopting evidence-based policies and management systems Reduced drop-outs and repetition of poor students 40,000 students receiving payment in the stipends program (50 per cent girls) 100,000 students receiving payment in the stipends program (50 per cent girls) Promoting peace and stability Support government and non-state actors to effectively engage in negotiations and dialogue Parties actively involved in Joint Peace Fund governance structures Technical support to negotiating parties is responsive to requests Women who have completed Australian-funded training are engaged in the peace process Parties actively involved in Joint Peace Fund governance structures Technical support to negotiating parties is responsive to requests who have completed Australian-funded training are engaged in the peace process Capacity of key democratic institutions (including the Union Electoral Commission) enhanced Progress on electoral legal and regulatory reform Finalisation of UEC’s strategic plan, including their professional program Progress on implementation of the Union Civil Service Action Plan Strengthened and clarified Parliamentary committee processes Voter list substantially improved in advance of 2020 elections People in need receive effective and appropriate humanitarian assistance More than 200,000 women and men receive Australian humanitarian assistance More than 200,000 women and men receive Australian humanitarian assistance Promoting inclusive growth Support the establishment of an effective and responsible investment environment A more certain and predictable investment environment On track to meet an increase in investment to a total value of US$500 million by 2020-21 Contribute to an improved business environment Improvement in Burma’s ranking in Doing Business Index (baseline of 177) Savings generated for the private sector as a result of business enabling and trade reforms to the value of USD13.6 million and USD$20 million respectively
Strengthen public financial management systems and improved fiscal transparency Increased tax to GDP ratio from 6.2% in Increased tax to GDP ratio of over 10% and a 20% increase in large tax payers from baseline C - List of evaluations completed in the reporting period Investment number and name (if applicable) Name of evaluation Date Date Evaluation report Uploaded into AidWorks Date response uploaded into AidWorks on website Strengthening Pre-Service Teacher Education in Myanmar Strengthening Pre-Service Teacher Education in Myanmar Review Report August 2017 September 2017 September 2017 Humanitarian assistance to Myanmar covering multiple investments between 2014-2017 Review of Australia’s Humanitarian Assistance to Myanmar September 2017 September 2017 September 2017 List of program prioritised evaluations planned for the next 12 months Evaluation title Investment number and name (if applicable) Date – planned commencement (month/year) Date – planned completion (month/year) Purpose of evaluation Evaluation type
Myanmar Decentralising Funding for Schools Project Mid Term Review INL347 Myanmar School Grants and Stipends (Decentralising Funding for Schools Project) October 2017 January 2018 To verify the performance of Australia’s major education investment in Myanmar and its innovative financing and monitoring approaches, to inform future programming in education and with the Myanmar Government more broadly. DFAT-led evaluation
and performance of the sector Intermediate Outcome 1.2 Increased access to education in underserved populations Reduced drop-outs and repetition of poor students 10,000 students receiving payment in the stipends program (50 per cent 18,000 students receiving payment in the stipends program (50 per cent girls) 40,000 students receiving payment in the stipends program (50 per cent girls) 100,000 students receiving payment in the stipends program (50 per cent girls) Bank Decentralised Funding to Schools Project. Baseline: 0 Additional milestones on drop-out rates and repetition to be confirmed Australia’s Aid Objective 2.) Promoting Peace and Stability Outcome Indicator Milestone 2015-2016 Milestone 2016-2017 Milestone 2017-2018 Milestone 2018-2019 Data Source and Baseline Intermediate Outcome 2.1 Supporting the peace process Support government and actors to effectively engage in negotiations and dialogue Establishment of Joint Peace Fund Technical support to negotiating parties is responsive to requests Women are better prepared to engage in the peace process Tri-partite governance mechanism for Joint Peace Fund begins operation Technical support to negotiating parties is responsive to requests Women who have completed training are engaged in the peace process Parties actively involved in Joint Peace Fund governance structures Technical support to negotiating parties is responsive to requests Women who have completed training are engaged in the peace process Parties actively involved in Peace Fund governance structures Technical support to negotiating parties is responsive to requests Women who have completed training are engaged in the peace process Peace Support Fund; Norwegian Refugee Council; The Asia Foundation 2016-17 onwards: Joint Peace Fund – Multi Donor Trust Fund
Intermediate Outcome 2.2 Supporting political reform and democratic institutions Capacity of key democratic institutions (including the Union Electoral Commission) enhanced Voter list (electoral roll) recognised as improved from previous elections Active involvement of civil society in the electoral process By-elections carried out successfully Involvement of marginalised groups – including women, ethnic and religious minorities, and people with disabilities – in the electoral process MPs’ needs identified and progress made towards being met Progress on electoral legal and regulatory reform Finalisation of UEC’s strategic plan, including their professional program Progress on implementation of the Union Civil Service Action Plan Strengthened and clarified Parliamentary committee processes Voter list substantially improved in advance of 2020 elections International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES); Australian Electoral Commission Intermediate Outcome 2.3 Helping people affected by crises People in need receive effective and appropriate humanitarian assistance More than 200,000 people receive Australian humanitarian assistance Analysis of emergency response and protracted crises informs new Myanmar Humanitarian Strategy, including Australia’s global humanitarian and early recovery priorities More than 200,000 women and men receive Australian humanitarian assistance More than 200,000 and men receive Australian humanitarian assistance More than 200,000 women and men receive Australian humanitarian assistance Review regularly in light of evolving humanitarian need Australia’s aid objective 3) Promoting Inclusive Growth Outcome Indicator Milestone 2015-2016 Milestone 2016-2017 Milestone 2017-2018 Milestone 2018-2019 Data source and baseline
Intermediate Outcome 3.1 Enabling private sector led growth Support the establishment of an effective and responsible investment environment Draft investment law finalised for submission to Parliament Investment procedures clarified, including through consultation with business and civil society A more certain and predictable investment environment A more certain and predictable investment environment On track to meet an increase in investment to a total value of US$500 million by 2020-21 Source: IFC Concept Note Log Frame Contribute to an improved business environment Myanmar Business Forum established and operating effectively Myanmar Business Forum leads to constructive dialogue between business, government and civil society on business enabling reform Improvement in Myanmar’s ranking in Doing Business Index (baseline of 177) Savings generated for the private sector as a result of business enabling and reforms to the value of US$13.6 million and US$20 million respectively Source: IFC Concept Note Log Frame Intermediate Outcome 3.2 Better management, transparency and accountability of resources Strengthen public financial management systems and improved fiscal transparency Improved transparency of financial planning and budget processes Improved quality and transparency of financial planning and budget processes Increased tax to GDP ratio from 6.2 per cent in 2012-13 Increased tax to GDP ratio of over 10 per cent and a 20 per cent increase in large tax payers from 2012-13 baseline Source: Public Financial Management Bank Results Report Objective Indicators
Appendix 1: 2030 AGENDA FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT INFOGRAPHICS End poverty in all its forms everywhere Reduce inequality within and among countries End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable Ensure healthy lives and promote at all ages Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development Ensure availability and sustainability management of water and sanitation for all Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems Ensure access to affordable, reliable sustainable and modern energy for all Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development and provide access to justice for all Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalise the global partnership for sustainable development Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable Industrialisation and foster innovation