Assessment Based National Dialogue
SPF Good Practices Guide
Module 8
Objectives
The objective of this module is to have participants carry out the first step of the ABND process, i.e. to complete the assessment matrix. This module is designed to give participants practical experience in the process of conducting the ABND exercise, through reading and analyzing case studies based on a fictitious country, Coresia. By working in groups, participants are encouraged to exchange ideas and solutions.
Key questions
- How is the module organized?
- Which tools can be used?
- Is there a unique solution to the exercise?
- Why is this exercise important?
Takeaway message
Completing the assessment matrix is composed of two main steps: understanding the social protection situation and comparing it with the SPF benchmarks; and coming up with a shared diagnosis of the social security situation and jointly proposing relevant solutions.
The first step mainly involves literature review and bilateral consultations. The second step requires broader consultations and expression of various opinions, which can be achieved through national dialogue.
Through this module, participants will familiarize themselves with existing tools (e.g. assessment matrix, inventory table on existing social protection schemes), conduct a literature review by reading the case individually, exercise their judgement by identifying policy gaps and implementation issues, and simulate a national dialogue to come up with a shared diagnosis of the social security situation and priority recommendations.
Resources
- Master module 8 - Case study on filling the assessment matrix
- Case studies and solutions for Module 8