Transcript Quarterly Project Monitoring (Apr

AMP and Data Quality
IATI Regional Workshop - ACCRA,
MARCH 19 - 20, 2015
Outline
 Background
of Data Collection
 Achievements of Data Collection
(AMP)
 Challenges of using AMP
 Way forward
Background of Data Collection
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Before 2008, Tanzania managed ODA information in
Microsoft Excel spreadsheet, due to inadequate of
spreadsheet to meet different demands of stakeholders
the GoT in collaboration with DGF by support of UNDP
and Government of Switzerland adopted the AMP in
2008 which then was officially launched in Aug 2010.
MoF- Ext Finance Department is a responsible for the
Management of AMP whereby its effective working
depends on collaborative efforts of all ODA stakeholders
includes GoURT, DPs and NSAs.
Achievements of AMP
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AMP play a big role on preparation of Annual National
Budget - foreign Concessional Loans and Grants
commitments for the FY.
AMP also used on Budget Execution by providing
information needed regarding different projects
undertaken in the country.
Very useful on performing Monitoring and Evaluation of
the Development projects of the country.
On Adherence to global agenda of Open Data, AMP help
much as it enhanced transparency, accessibility and
availability of Aid information to all stakeholders.
Media , Students, Civil Society and line Ministries also
using data for various purposes.
Achievements of AMP
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Since the start of implementation of AMP, Annually and
Monthly reports have been generated and published.
Accessibility of data is now easy since data are online.
Predictability of ODA has been improved , especially for
GBS and BF.
The customizing of AMP to Public Workspace were
enabled.
PEFA 2013: Introduction of AMP has significantly
improved donor reporting on aid disbursement of both
program/project and general budget support.
Despite of data quality challenge there is significant
improvements in MTEFs and disbursement data. Also,
AMP data is comparable to OECD/CRS data.
Challenges of using AMP
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Data quality is still a challenge as not all Users entering Aid
information (including TA, Disbursement and Commitments) on time
Challenges on Aid Predictability particularly project funds (A 3 years
MTEF projection)
Capturing of D- funds(outside exchequer system) particular for
project modality has been still a challenge
Internet accessibility is still a challenge to the users of AMP
The trained MDAs have not started to enter the expenditure in the
AMP
Way forward
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Tanzania AMP upgrade exercises will still take place as long as
AMP database upgraded to new version
Integrating AMP with other systems to enhance data quality,
accessibility, transparency and mutual accountability
Engage a broad participation of actors in AMP as agreed in Busan
Manage various AMP knowledge sharing and experiences to
promote a south to south Cooperation
Establishment of Public Portal to enable General public to access
and use (processing) aid information directly from the system
without altering any information.
Linking AMP with other database (EPICA, IAT,IFMS and Debt
Management Databases