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Eden Getachew retweeted
The centre of government is crucial in determining how health crises like #COVID19 & Ebola actually play out. A new report of ours shows its importance and helps us think through how to strengthen it for future pandemics.
#globaldev #governance #health
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Ghana: Crisis leadership and communications at its best. #sometolearnfromAfrica medium.com/@indica/covid-und…
Eden Getachew retweeted
I wrote this as many African leaders are contemplating whether to extend or impose lockdowns right now. This decision is very different for African countries compared to Europe. Most can’t sustain prolonged lockdown. I set out 5 things to do to prepare before easing lockdowns
A growing consensus is emerging - that lockdown is not suitable or sustainable for much of sub-Saharan Africa.
Today, we have published our briefing, looking at what steps African governments can take next in the fight against #Covid19.
Read it here⬇️
bit.ly/3exUFvm
Eden Getachew retweeted
Totally Agree ,and asking this; Is it Dr.Tedros,WHO,China...under attack or all of them together? Let's focus on the fight against this pandemic,whoever sh'd be held acc'ntable will come later and done properly. Save us too much politics Africa does not need it. Who does?
Surprised to learn of a campaign by the US govt against @WHO’s global leadership. The @_AfricanUnion fully supports @WHO and @DrTedros. The focus should remain on collectively fighting #Covid19 as a united global community. The time for accountability will come.
Eden Getachew retweeted
*Incredibly* useful tool of the day - practical #covid19 guidance for govts (esp. in #Africa) from @InstituteGC on:
1⃣ Decision making
2⃣ Crisis management structures
3⃣ Crisis comms
4⃣ Social distancing in poverty conditions
5⃣ Medical & food supplies
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Eden Getachew retweeted
African Development Bank Set To Launch $3bn Anti-COVID 19 Fund:
"This is the largest Social Bond ever launched in global capital markets to date, and the largest US Dollar benchmark ever issued by the Bank. It will pay an interest rate of 0.75 per cent."
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Eden Getachew retweeted
Our focus now is to provide the practical support governments need, with over 100 staff working on the ground in Africa, already in place before Covid-19. bit.ly/2JkqSHY
Watch TBI’s @stanger_emily explain more about how we’re supporting the response in Sierra Leone 👇
Eden Getachew retweeted
We at @InstituteGC are deeply concerned about #COVID19 in #Africa. Here, Tony Blair writes about the urgent preparations required by African leaders now: institute.global/tony-blair/…
Eden Getachew retweeted
I spoke to @SkyNews this morning about the coming #Coronavirus crisis in #Africa where case numbers are rising fast, at almost 3,500 as of today. I worked in Sierra Leone during Ebola but am even more concerned about how this pandemic will impact the Continent
"People will have to access food or we're going to have a real catastrophe."
@InstituteGC's Kate Dooley says the key to dealing with the #coronavirus pandemic in Africa is by mobilising the population to understand the virus and how contagious it is.
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Another exciting opportunity @InstituteGC to join our central support team to streamline technology into our service offerings to senior government offices in Africa and beyond. #governance #technology #Africa
We're glad to expand our #Africa Centre of Government & Delivery support team, this time with a focus on technology for #delivery (e.g. automated dashboards).
#governance #globaldev #adaptdev @edengtb
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Eden Getachew retweeted
Another great new @InstituteGC role in #Angola, supporting reforms to the business climate and promoting #FDI. We’re looking for Lusophone speakers with an investment background and ideally some experience in implementing #DoingBusiness reforms #Jobs
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Security, like development, is a complex process, at least as complex as government itself. Approaches should not be driven by the solutions available, but rather the problems present, responses thus requiring careful iteration and adaptation. dailymaverick.co.za/article/…
Eden Getachew retweeted
Here’s an awesome new role in my team @InstituteGC working as a strategic advisor on Delivery at the Centre of Government in #Luanda #Angola Calling all Portuguese speakers careershub.institute.global/…
Eden Getachew retweeted
Top tips for leaders and their teams on how to get things done in government…
“The skill set that brought me to power was largely redundant when it came to governing. One was about persuasion; the other was about getting things done.” Tony Blair
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Eden Getachew retweeted
Indeed - this is a key point. And the willingness to treat local government officials with (genuine) agency is a key pre-requisite.
This is the biggest challenge I see for most development partners.
#globaldev #governance
"Outsiders should spend more time identifying pockets of effectiveness and backing them, even if they don’t conform to donor standards of ‘good governance’, ‘public financial management’ etc" From @fp2p Review of 'The Politics of Public Sector Performance’ tinyurl.com/shxd6jr
Eden Getachew retweeted
"Their chances of success are greatest when the head of state is strong, with few serious challengers, when they act soon after coming to power & where pockets of effectiveness produce ‘quick & politically tangible results’ that can defuse opposition."
#governance #globaldev
Why do some bits of the State function, even in Messed Up Places? Review of ‘The Politics of Public Sector Performance’. Today's @fp2p on 'pockets of effectiveness' oxfamblogs.org/fp2p/why-do-s…
Great read - Tony Blair shares his insights for incoming leaders and their top teams to consider when coming to office. #Africa #WEF @InstituteGC @AfricanBizMag