Harvard technical assistance pool : project phase II

Evaluates two multidonor projects (local costs of which are funanced by reflow funds from a Commodity Import Program) to strengthen the institutional capacity of Government of Kenya (GOK) ministries - Phase II of the Technical Assistance Pool (TAP) project and the Agricultural TAP (ATAP) project, both being implemented by the Harvard Institute for International Development.

Walker, Dwight E. · 1984

Abstract

PES covers the period 10/81-10/83 and consists of a facesheet attached to a special evaluation (XD-AAP-213-A). Action decisions are to: (1) hold a tripartite meeting (donor, GOK, and TA personnel) to discuss project roles and priorities; (2) develop revised comprehensive work plans; (3) develop mechanisms for improving Kenyan staff capacity; (4) use longer-term analysis as a basis for project planning; (5) consider the implications of bilateral advisors working as planners; (6) integrate the TAP advisor more fully into the Ministry of Economic Planning and Development; (7) increase the role of the senior advisor in the Ministry of Agriculture and the Ministry of Livestock Development; (8) consider adding an advisor for training; (9) increase support services for TA advisors; and (10) begin discussions on the future of the TAP and ATAP projects.

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