Supporting DFID Ethiopia to identify, Phase 2 of the programme, (EPAP 2) aims to understand, address and manage the major governance, management and financial risks across its programme portfolio in Ethiopia to improve efficiency and effectiveness through an adaptive and flexible approach covering a detailed review of log-frame results at the program & project levels. The programme aims to strengthen DFID & it’s implementation partners including Government of Ethiopia, multilateral agencies and INGO’s capacity to mitigate risks and ensure value for money. It would delve into governance and financial management; monitoring & evaluation systems; VfM measures; safeguarding mechanisms etc. while building the capacity of DFID Ethiopia staff, including partner organisations, in effectively managing the programme risk.
Under the programme, we were engaged in reviewing the governance and financial management of partner organisations, strengthening monitoring & evaluation systems, providing flexible, targeted technical advice and contributing to building capability of DFID Ethiopia staff, including, partner organisations, downstreaming partners and government departments. The assessment resulted in improved control design and operating efficiency of implementing partners and DFID Ethiopia by minimising the exposure of DFID funds to critical, high fraud and corruption risks thereby ensuring that it reaches the intended beneficiaries. In addition, we also helped address governance and system flaws within the partner organisations and streamlined fund flow to the beneficiaries.
