EXPECTED OUTPUTS RELATED ACTIONS RESPONSIBLE ACTORS INDICATORS OF SUCCESS 6. ENHANCEMENT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY AND IMPROVEMENT OF TOOLS 6.1 Networks and structures 1. Identify civil society and research APR Panel and APRM Number of qualified agencies, are established with organisations working in the area of Secretariat (led by consultants and civil society relevant research and governance the Knowledge organisations identified advocacy institutions as 2. Develop and implemented a Management and An APRM Research Consortium well as consultants for detailed strategy for engagement Communication established increased research with research and advocacy Division with active Number of progress reports collaboration and institutions as well as consultants involvement of the enhanced participation of 3. Establish an APRM Research Divisions of Country published civil society in peer Consortium, comprising African Review, and Quality of progress reports review processes think tanks and research Thematic Research published organisations and Coordination) Number of agreements, in the 4. Undertake research and analytical form of MoUs or other, concluded work on African and international with African academic, research ratings agencies and present and other institutions outcomes with recommended policy options; convene a meeting with Africa-based rating agencies 5. Submit adopted policy recommendations for approval by the APRM Committee of Focal Points and later the APRM Forum 6. Work with civil society to implement approved proposals 7. Through the M&E unit, institute a system of progress monitoring and reporting on a regular basis 6.2 Compliance with APRM recommendations and National Programmes of Action (NPOAs) at national level increased Develop and implement a strategy to enhance compliance with APRM recommendations and NPOAs at national level APR Panel and APRM Secretariat (led by the Knowledge Management and Communication Division with active involvement of the Divisions of Country Review, and Thematic Research and Coordination) Steps taken by the APRM decision making organs with a view to improving the degree of compliance with recommendations 6.3 An APRM Knowledge Hub Establish an APRM Knowledge Hub and APR Panel and APRM and Resource Centre Resource Centre Secretariat (led by established the Knowledge Management and Communication Division with active involvement of the Divisions of Country Review, and Thematic Research and Coordination) Steps taken by the APRM decision making organs with a view to improving the degree of compliance with recommendations –36– Number of NPOAs incorporated into national development plans and implemented with appropriate budget lines Number of NPOAs incorporated into national development plans and implemented with appropriate budget lines