Aid Effectiveness Planning Processes - Round Table Mechanisms
Round Table Mechanisms
The principle Round Table Mechanisms include Round Table Meetings, Round Table Implementation Meetings, and Sector Working Groups.
Round Table Meetings
Round Table Meetings are held every three years. These meetings review plan, strategies and programmes of the Government of Lao and Development Partners in accordance with the National Aid Effectiveness Agenda. The meetings also provide an opportunity for Development Partners to commit funding pledges.
For fifteen years (1983 to 1997), the three-yearly Round Table Meetings were held in Geneva, however following a review in 1999 it was agreed to turn the RTM into a continuing dynamic process held in-country, rather than just a one-off meeting every three years.
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Round Table Implementation Meetings
Held annually, the Round Table Implementation Meetings reviews achievements, and recommend further actions for development strategies, policy reforms and programs.
Their purpose is to discuss and build consensus around some of the opportunities and challenges that have occurred over the past year and upcoming priorities.
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Sector Working Group Meetings
Sector Working Group discuss specific sectoral themes. SWGs examine issues and prepare advice for the Round Table Implementation Meetings. There are currently eight Sector Working Groups in place.