Publication: Best Practice In Sector Investment Programs
Date
1996-12
ISSN
Published
1996-12
Author(s)
World Bank
Abstract
Sector Investment Programs (SIPs) are an
integral part of the World Bank's strategy for renewal
in Africa. The objective of the study was therefore to
examine the key elements of SIPs, to explain their
rationale, and to prepare a practical guide for their
preparation. Further, the objective was to assess the likely
number of such programs that can be expected to be seen over
the next few years, and to serve as a pedagogic tool in
disseminating the new approach, both to borrowers and to
other donors. SIPs offer a real alternative approach that is
generating higher impact on the ground. The operations are
expensive to prepare (especially for the lead donor), but
significantly reduce costs over the medium term. SIPs are
only possible when there is genuine local commitment to such
an approach, and where there exists goodwill among the donor
community, especially amongst those actively present in the country.
Citation
“World Bank. 1996. Best Practice In Sector Investment Programs. Africa Region Findings & Good Practice Infobriefs; No. 11. © Washington, DC. http://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/2c9d2dd0-9da3-5db8-b24a-0419d24ba02d License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.”