B – BENCHMARKS Progress towards Performance Benchmarks in 2017-18 Rating Progress in 2017-18 AIP Strategic Objective 1: Enhancing the Foundations for Economic Growth Strengthen Philippine Government planning for interconnectivity of transport infrastructure at the national and local levels Key transport planning and project bottlenecks are addressed Partly Achieved The new infrastructure program, Public Financial Management for Institutions and Infrastructure was tendered in 2018. As the design incorporates both PFM and infrastructure related objectives, this program falls partly under objective 1 and partly under objective 2. Contribute to Australia’s commitment to increase Aid for Trade spending to 20% of the aid program Trade and Inclusive Economic Growth Facility ready for implementation Not Achieved Facility approved by Philippine Government Investment Coordination Committee Technical Board (Undersecretary level) in October 2017. Subsequently, the Philippine Government decided not to proceed with the Facility. Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) has an appropriate org structure, functioning management systems and improved staff capacity in leadership, planning and decision making to deliver better education services Strategic and foundational capacities and competencies built in DepEd to support improvements in learning, teaching and operations, in at least 20,000 schools and 214 school divisions Partially Achieved BEST developed 13 sets of teaching and learning materials aligned with the new national curriculum and published on the DepEd’s online Learning Resources Portal during the reporting period,; The program developed and delivered a Schools Superintendents Leadership Program; trained 209 School Heads as trainers to deliver the School Heads Development Program (SHDP) to 28,000 School Heads (59% of the national cohort); and trained educators in core English, Maths and Science competencies, reaching 2,600 schools and 120 schools division offices. BEST also provided critical policy advice to support the transformation of the National Educators Academy of the Philippines (NEAP) into a full-service Professional Development Academy for public school teachers and administrators. Philippine Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has improved analytical capacity to develop policies and guidelines to effectively implement its social protection reform agenda Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) policy dialogue is informed by the outputs of analytical research produced through our investments Partly Achieved Whilst there were challenges in DSWD’s inability to access resources during the reporting period, DFAT, DSWD and The World Bank hosted a review of the Philippines Social Protection Framework, which will help shape the country’s future social protection programs. AIP Strategic Objective 2: Building Stronger Institutions for Transparent and Accountable Governance
FAQC ratings Investment name Approved budget and duration Overall rating Effectiveness Efficiency Relevance Gender equality Monitoring and Evaluation Sustainability INJ839 - The Asia Foundation Partnership Philippines $44,183,210 1 Jul 2011 - 30 Jun 2018 5 5 5 6 4 4 5 Definitions of rating scale: Satisfactory (4, 5 and 6) 6 = Very good; satisfies criteria in all areas. 5 = Good; satisfies criteria in almost all areas. 4 = Adequate; on balance, satisfies criteria; does not fail in any major area. Less than satisfactory (1, 2 and 3) 3 = Less than adequate; on balance does not satisfy criteria and/or fails in at least one major area. 2 = Poor; does not satisfy criteria in major areas. 1 = Very poor; does not satisfy criteria in many major area. ANNEX E - PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK* *PAF will be revised and new milestones when developing the new Aid Investment Plan 2018-2023 Australia’s Aid Objective 1 ENHANCING THE FOUNDATIONS OF ECONOMIC GROWTH Annual Progress Targets/Milestones Intermediate outcome Intermediate outcome indicators 2016-17 2017-18 Data source and baseline Outcome 1: Strengthen Philippine Government planning for interconnectivity of transport infrastructure at the national and local levels Key transport planning and project bottlenecks are addressed as measured through: Provision of technical assistance and capacity building Technical assistance activities on procurement, Right-of-Way acquisition, and information management for the Department of Transportation (DOTr) are completed by 30 June 2017 Design of new aid investment in infrastructure is completed Four activities to strengthen the Philippine Department of Transportation (DOTr) implementation capacity (covering procurement, acquisition, organisational restructuring, and rail management) implemented Public Financial Management Program (PFMP) Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Reports DFAT internal reports (Investment concept and design documents)
Manila Post Emergency Response Team trained SOP for Disaster Response updated, additional ERT members recruited, and training conducted Post’s SOP for Disaster Response updated based on comments and recommendations of HPD and lessons from previous disasters/conflict and humanitarian responses Outcome 5: Mainstream disaster risk reduction and climate change in investments New program and activity designs include consideration of climate change where possible – whether through risk screening to ensure investments are climate resilient or do not increase vulnerability to climate change, or looking for opportunities for institutional, policy or programmatic capacity building and resilience building. As measured by the number of programs, and per cent of the program budget supporting climate change policy Existing programs screened to establish how they may already work to address the impacts of climate change. Per cent of program budget that is climate related that support climate change adaptation or mitigation to be reported. Where possible and appropriate, such as during mid-term reviews, climate change is integrated into existing programs. Where possible and appropriate, such as during mid-term reviews, climate change is integrated into existing programs Between 2014 and 2017, Australia provided AUD3.90 million in climate change support to the Philippines through disaster risk reduction, education, governance, and food security programs Opportunities for climate change integration for 2017-18 includes investments and activities in energy, women’s economic empowerment, transport infrastructure, education, community resilience and disaster risk reduction. These together account for AUD14.47 million over the year Baseline: 0, at June 2017 Relevant program and activity documents Existing programs screened to establish how they may already work to address the impacts of climate change Per cent of program budget that is climate related that support climate change adaptation or mitigation to be reported Consideration of standalone climate change programs where Australian expertise has a comparative advantage, ensuring investments are aligned with partner country priorities. In 2017-18, work to having 1-2 programs incorporating climate change capacity building/resilience, or standalone projects One disaster and climate resilience project (RAPID Program) addressing the impact of climate change A new climate and disaster resilience investment will be designed from September 2018 with target mobilisation from July 2019. The new investment will contribute to developing disaster and climate resilient institutions and communities to save lives and protect investments and economic gains. The investment will be at the subnational level, with strategic engagement at the national level PCTP-RAPID Program Annual Accomplishment Report, Project Management Board Meeting, Annual Work and Financial Plan
Average representation of women in project committees is 55.25 percent (for the three programs on Zamboanga Recovery Project, Support Program for Disaster Response, and Resilience and Preparedness Towards Inclusive Development) Outcome 6: DSWD has improved analytical capacity to develop policies and guidelines to effectively implement its social protection reform agenda Improved systems for implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (CCT) and CCT policy dialogue is informed by the outputs of the analytical products and research initiative through the TA Facility and UTF AAA as measured by provision of appropriate technical assistance that lead to improved implementation Enhanced CCT program grievance redress system and payment mechanisms Enhanced CCT Management Information Systems (MIS) operations to improve inter-operability of various operations Enhanced National Household Targeting System (to reduce inclusion and exclusion errors) Development of the Philippine Social Protection Operational Framework to align with the 2017-2022 Philippine Development Plan - High Level Conference held and Framework drafted Conduct a (i) Business Process Review, (ii) demand and supply assessment for Indigenous people living in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas, and (iii) situation analysis of children with disability on the Modified Conditional Cash Transfer (MCCT) Program Completed research/advice on transfer options and analysis of impacts of taxation reform to help the Philippine government develop an Unconditional Cash Transfer Program to help the poor impacted by taxation reform Annual WB UTF AAA reports DSWD TA Facility M&E reports, completed studies Major organisational restructure (Rationalisation Plan) of DepEd implemented Staff movement to the new DepEd structure progressed New organisational structure is appropriate to perform functions required. However, new reporting lines to the senior executive have been modified. No further support was requested in this area. , Data sources(s): BEST M&E Reports Department of Education Transition Report 2010-2016 Baseline:
Evidence that teachers in target areas are developing professional awareness in order to take ownership of reforms within their own schools The enhanced School Improvement Plan (SIP) policy, supported by BEST, engages key school stakeholders, including teachers, in the identification of school priorities and the development of school plans to address school issues. This gives authority for school decisions and ownership of school reforms to the school community. As of August 2017, 44, 154 (95%) of schools have been trained on the enhanced SIP process. The enhanced School-Based Management (SBM) framework, supported by BEST, transfers responsibility for, and decision-making authority over school operations to principals, teachers, parents, students and other school community members. The framework will be promulgated in 2018-2019. Baseline: Teachers and school heads not empowered to manage school-level reforms. Evidence that children have improved learning outcomes in target areas, based on new assessment methods. Number of teachers trained in order to improve learning outcomes Strategic Master Plan for In Service Teacher Education developed Learning Actions Cells set up in selected target areas to enable a school based teacher development 13 resource packages developed for school-based teacher professional development (Learning Actions Cells) with BEST support, and made available to all public schools through the Learning Resources Portal Data sources: RCTQ Teacher development needs assessment study. World Bank Assessing Basic Education Service Delivery in the Philippines: Public Education Expenditure Tracking and Quantitative Service Delivery Study Baseline: Teacher competency weaknesses in delivery of maths, English and science Outcome 9: Pre-Service Teachers Education consistent with the K to 12 curriculum requirements New pre-service teacher education curriculum used by selected Teacher Education Institutions New routes into teacher training developed Career pathway accreditation for teachers developed New Pre-Service Teacher Standards policy adopted Prototype course syllabi for Mathematics, Science, and English aligned with outcomes-based Teacher Education Curriculum developed Curriculum framework for graduate teacher education program developed Prototype course syllabi for mathematics, science, and English to be finalised in 2018-19. Pre-service teacher education curricula reviewed by 30 leading Teacher Education Institutions Data sources: BEST M&E Reports Teacher Quality, Study School Effectiveness Study Baseline: Pre-service teacher standards are not differentiated from in-service standards Pre-service curriculum is outdated and does not reflect requirements for teaching the K-12 curriculum service
Australia’s Aid Objective 2 BUILDING STRONGER INSTITUTIONS FOR TRANSPARENT AND ACCOUNTABLE GOVERNANCE Annual Progress Targets/Milestones Intermediate outcome Intermediate outcome indicators 2016-17 2017-18 Data source and baseline Outcome 1: Partnerships among reform advocates are facilitated leading to policy reforms in target sectors Capacity of reform advocates within government, and to engage in constructive partnership for reform is increased. Responsive community based basic delivery support is provided to select areas and priority sectors Partnerships deliver reforms that are evidence-based and genuinely oriented towards bringing policy changes that support economic growth and improved governance Mechanisms, venues, or opportunities for civil society, government, private sector partnerships to constructively engage are made available Resources, expertise and political stature of partners effectively utilised in reform activities as measured by: the number and quality of documented partnership building engagements and the number of policy reforms adopted Partnership building and/or engagement processes are documented and analysed in at least one reform area in each priority sector. Establishment of rigorous partner identification processes in all reform areas Partnership building and/or engagement processes are documented and analysed in at least five reform areas in each priority sector Policy reforms passed and adopted by relevant agencies. The following have been achieved: CfC supported the passage of the Internet Access in Public Places Act to promote provider competition and increase public access to broadband services, ensuring strong child protection safeguards provisions were included CfC supported the development and adoption of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (NDRRM) Fund guidelines, to expedite funding flows for emergency response and disaster risk reduction investments to local government units and national agencies CfC supported the development and adoption of the DepEd and DOLE immersion policy for senior high school students. This has allowed students to spend more hours gaining work experience, to better prepare them for entering the workforce Coalitions for Change report to the Joint Steering Committee Reform stories on The Asia Foundation website Legislation Administrative Circulars and Implementing Rules and Regulations from target agencies CfC Timeline Tool
Outcome 4: Strengthen Australia’s policy dialogue with the Philippine Government on key issues related economic growth and peace and stability Policy engagement by DFAT with key Philippine Government agencies (e.g. Departments of Budget and Management, Education, Social Welfare and Development, Interior and Local Government) occurs regularly Management and coordination meetings with: DSWD on the Technical Assistance Facility for Social Protection Reforms DFAT facilitates at least one Steering Committee Meeting annually with DSWD on Social Protection Donors hold at least one donor coordination meeting on Social Protection annually. These meetings enable donors and DSWD to coordinate activities and to discuss the policy objective of DSWD, which, as noted in the 2016-17 APPR shifted due to leadership changes in DSWD, The program was also constrained in 2017-18 due to funds being held in the Bureau of Treasury DFAT internal reporting Steering Committee Meeting documents Policies and programs use peacebuilding (e.g. Counter Violent Extremism) Research findings, supported by DFAT Management and coordination meetings with OPAPP on peace and stability policy and programming. Studies on drivers of conflict and averting escalation of violence and resolving conflict commenced Research on understanding the enabling environment for CVE commenced Peace and Stability Partner Reports Australia’s Aid Objective 3 IMPROVING CONDITIONS FOR PEACE AND STABILITY Annual Progress Targets/Milestones Intermediate outcome Intermediate outcome indicators 2016-17 2017-18 Data source and baseline Outcome 1: Peace process more credible and widely supported Peace agreement understood supported within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Political Entity (BAPE) as measured by: results of perception surveys networks formed and have the capacity to engage in joint political action DFAT programs are aligned with the peace and development framework of the new Philippine Government administration Results of perception surveys conducted nationwide and within the proposed BAPE territory used by OPAPP and the Transitional Authority to measure support for the transition Two perception surveys conducted nationwide and within the proposed Bangsamoro territory have been used by the OPAPP and the Transitional Authority to measure support for the transition Six networks among various Bangsamoro civil society stakeholders have been established and their capacity to engage in joint political action improved, with support from DFAT Social Weather Station Surveys supported through an NGO partner NGO partner reports 6-monthly Partner Progress Reports