NEPAD/APRM/Panel3/guidelines/11-2003/Doc8 NEPAD/APRM/Panel2/country /10-2003/Doc VII. The Role of other countries participating in the APRM 47. Peer learning, through sharing of experiences and reinforcement of successful and best practice is considered a major component of the APRM for which the support of the participating countries and development partners will be solicited. The APR Secretariat will develop and facilitate networks of focal points in participating countries in the four areas of the APRM. In close collaboration with existing initiatives, it will organize workshops, peer learning groups and other appropriate means of accelerating learning, implementation and progress. IIX. Summary of responsibilities of and recommended best practice for countries to prepare for and participate in the APRM 48. The list below summarises responsibilities and recommended best practice for countries to prepare for and participate in the APRM: All participating countries should: (i) (ii) a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Establish a national Focal Point for the APRM – at a Ministerial level, or an equivalent person who reports directly to the Head of State or Government– which will be responsible for managing the national process; Develop a National Programme of Action that: Builds on national consensus, and informs about the national consultations that have taken place in developing the Programme of Action; Is realistic; Is based on a thorough Self-Assessment in terms of the agreed Objectives, Standards, Criteria and Indicators; Discusses major development and governance challenges facing the country; Spells out the priorities for addressing identified issues and enhancing governance and socio-economic development in the short, medium and long term; Describes ongoing efforts by the country in this regard, like PRSPs or other poverty reduction programmes, MDG strategies, Human Rights Action Plans, institutional reforms, and other development strategies; Contains clear, time-bound commitments on key governance and socio-economic development priorities over the next 3 years, including the identification of key stakeholders for implementation, and an estimated costing of all activities; Identifies the capacity building and resource mobilisation requirements for implementing the Programme of Action; Page 17 of 20