Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Revised Logical Framework Analysis 2013 – 2016
Strategic Plan 2011-2016 Revised Logical Framework Analysis
2013 – 2016
Introduction Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL), the Sri Lankan chapter of the global movement against corruption, was formed in 1999. Building on 14 years of experience as an organization in the forefront of the fight against corruption and with the vision to see a nation that upholds integrity, TISL is committed to continue its work taking into consideration the changes in the political, economic and social spheres in post-war Sri Lanka. TISL developed its second 5 year Strategic Plan for 2011-2016 and commenced implementation of its first phase in July 2011. Based on the Strategic Plan TISL conducted a range of activities with a diverse stakeholders that included youth, Parliamentarians, local government officials, media and investigative journalists, public officials, trade union activist, victims and witnesses of corruption, policy makers as well as the general public. By addressing the issues pertaining to result areas of – national & local governance, private enterprise and civil society organizations, and citizenry TISL made significant progress in strengthening the anti-corruption movement in Sri Lanka and empowering citizens to stand up to corruption and reject the culture of no impunity. As the Strategic Plan approached the end of its second year of implementation, TISL decided to evaluate the effectiveness and the relevance of the actions envisaged through the plan in order to identify pragmatic and alternative measure required to better achieve TISL’s vision of a nation that upholds integrity. It is in this background TISL conduct a midyear review of the Strategic Plan in August 2012. The review resulted in a revised operational structure and that was more in tune with the objectives envisaged in the Strategic Plan. The key result areas grouped under the revised operational structure is as follows: 1. Research and Policy This result area will focus on generating knowledge on anti-corruption and integrity to support the advocacy work initiated by TISL. Its interventions will include activities such as - measuring the magnitude and impact of corruption; assessing the perception of corruption among different groups; initiating policy dialogue with the legislature and policy makers; offering recommendations through research reports; compilation of the annual governance report; compiling the national integrity context and systems analysis; engagement with Parliamentarians and Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. 2. Advocacy and Civic Engagement This result area will focus on coordinating and implementing advocacy interventions and developing advocacy strategies to minimize incidents of corruption in Sri Lanka and to bring about systemic change. Its interventions will include activities such as – promoting integrity among youth; enhancing citizens’ participation in grievance redress mechanisms; increasing the capacity of citizens to pursue corruption related complaints; creation of pressure groups and citizen coalitions demanding transparency and accountability; local accountability programs and enhancing the skills of investigative journalists. 3. Outreach and Communication This result area will focus on effectively communicating the mandate and message of TISL to all relevant stakeholders. Its interventions will include activities such as the National Integrity Awards; Sambashana discussion forum on timely governance issues; organizing anti-corruption and integrity based exhibitions and competitions; developing publicity material; dissemination of information, maintain and publicizing institutional branding; institutional PR management and PR strategy implementation.
4. Finance and Administration This result area will focus on the effective management of all TISL operations and the overall development of the organization. Its activities will include functions that will contribute to fundraising, human resource management, financial accountability and monitoring and evaluation. This revised structure is also reflected in the revised log frame analysis. It was put into effect from January 2013 and will enable higher excellence in programme delivery.
Organizational Structure
Board of Directors
Finance & Administration
Research & Policy
Advocacy & Civic Engagement
Outreach & Communitcation
Executive Director
Logical Framework Approach 2013 – 2016
Vision: A nation that upholds integrity Goal: Support the collective effort to eradicate corruption in order to build a future Sri Lanka which is equitable, peaceful and just Purpose: Contribute to increase understanding of corruption, strengthen anti-corruption structures and processes and to appreciate upholding of integrity Result Areas: 1. Policy and Research 2. Advocacy and Civic Engagement 3. Outreach and Communication 4. Finance & Administration
Theme Objectives: Strengthening anti-corruption and integrity
knowledge base promoting policy change Strengthen the engagement of state
structures, institutions and private sector in anti-corruption and integrity
Reducing tolerance of corruption and increasing demand for integrity among public through effective communication
To capacitate and manage TISL as an institution that will effectively deliver its mission to stakeholder expectations
Theme Outcomes: 1.1. ACI evidence based research initiated 1.2. Increased understanding of the
disproportionate impact of corruption on women
1.3. Transparency in the implementation of the LLRC recommendations increased
1.4. Increased understanding of the political economy of corruption
2.1. Improved access to legal advice and services for victims and witnesses of corruption
2.2.Increased youth engagement in ACI work 2.3. Anti-corruption state structure and process
activated ensuring systemic accountability 2.4. Private sector adopt best practices and
conduct business in line with ethical norms 2.5. ACI evidence based advocacy initiated 2.6. Increased engagement of critical
stakeholders in ACI work 3.1. Public spaces for managing corruption and
promoting integrity developed 3.2. Discussion of ACI issues mainstreamed 3.3. Media strategy implemented to promote
integrity 3.4. Acts of Integrity and adherence to best
practices recognized and appreciated 4.1. TISL is managed and governed effectively,
efficiently and accountably
At least two research products used by various stakeholders (academia, policy makers, media, civil society organizations etc.)
6 research papers published by TISL At least 5 corruption risks areas and policy
issues identified and responded to by TISL At least 50% increase in the number of
women engaged in ACI work At least 50% increase in the number of ACI
related cases responded to by relevant authorities/institutions and grievance redress mechanisms adopted through TISL interventions
At least 25% increase in the number of youth committed to engage in ACI work
Number of public officials/elected members receptive to public engagement in ACI work
At least two private sector ACI programs to enhance business integrity
At least three research products used for advocacy purposes
At least two changes introduced in service delivery systems in state institutions
At least two changes introduced to service delivery systems in state institutions through the intervention of pressure groups
At least ten ACI advocacy and outreach material developed and disseminated
4.2. Highly competent and skilled staff join and remain in TISL
4.3. To ensure that TISL is a learning organization and has an effective Monitoring and Evaluation process in place which provides information and support to TISL and its stakeholders
4.4. Financial resources are secured and funds are deployed and managed efficiently, effectively and accountably
At least ten articles/media reports on ACI activities
Increased number of nominations received for the annual integrity awards
Recognized by the State, private sector, civil society and the community as an important player in good governance and anti-corruption discourse
Program outputs, outcomes and indicators achieved
Monetary and material resources utilized effectively
Key Result Area 1 – Policy & Research
N/S OVI Vision: A nation that upholds integrity Purpose: Contribute to increase understanding of corruption, strengthen anti-corruption structures and processes and to appreciate upholding of integrity Theme Objective: Strengthening anti-corruption and integrity knowledge base and promoting policy change
Theme Outcomes: 1. ACI evidence based research initiated. 2. Increased understanding of the disproportionate impact of
corruption on women 3. Transparency in the implementation of the LLRC
recommendations increased 4. Increased understanding of the political economy of
corruption
At least two research products used by various stakeholders (academia, policy makers, media, civil society organizations etc.)
6 research papers published by TISL
At least 5 corruption risks areas and policy issues identified and responded to by TISL
At least 50% increase in the number of women engaged in ACI work
Theme Activities: 1.1. Engage in dialogue with universities and research
institutions to support research activities in ACI 1.2. Developing customized ACI knowledge packs for identified
target groups. (E.g. RTI, ethics in tertiary education, conflict of interest, asset declaration, codes of ethics etc)
1.3. Facilitate the creation of linkages between ACI oversight bodies such as CIABOC and other stakeholders.
1.4. Enhance civil society participation in the implementation of UNCAC.
1.5. Conduct the National Integrity Context and Systems Assessment
2.1. Conduct research study to document the disproportionate impact of corruption on women
2.2. Incorporate an ACI dimension into the mandate of existing women’s committees and caucuses
3.1. Assessment of the level of implementation of the LLRC recommendation
3.2. Lobby with State parties for the inclusion and implementation of the LLRC provisions and recommendations pertaining to the promotion of good governance
4.1. Undertake research in selected sectors/ sub sectors of the economy into the systemic aspects of corruption
4.2. Assessment of the extent of ACI initiatives within existing Business and CSO Coalitions
Key Result Area 2 – Advocacy & Civic Engagement
N/S OVI Vision: A nation that upholds integrity
Purpose: Contribute to increase understanding of corruption, strengthen anti-corruption structures and processes and to appreciate upholding of integrity
Theme Objective: Strengthen the engagement of state structures, institutions and private sector in anti-corruption and integrity
Theme Outcomes: 1. Improved access to legal advice and services for victims and
witnesses of corruption. 2. Increased youth engagement in ACI work 3. Anti-corruption state structure and process activated
ensuring systemic accountability 4. Private sector adopt best practices and conduct business in
line with ethical norms 5. ACI evidence based advocacy initiated 6. Increased engagement of critical stakeholders in ACI work
At least 50% increase in the number of ACI related cases responded to by relevant authorities/institutions and grievance redress mechanisms adopted through TISL interventions
At least 25% increase in the number of youth committed to engage in ACI work
Number of public officials/elected members receptive to public engagement in ACI work
At least two private sector ACI programs to enhance business integrity
At least three research products used for advocacy purposes
At least two changes introduced in service delivery systems in state institutions
Theme Activities: 1.1. Provide legal support to victims and witnesses of
corruption through the Shelter for Integrity 1.2. Identify and document best practices and case studies of
incidents/victims of corruption at national and regional level
1.3. Advocate for systemic change in State institutions based on the Shelter for Integrity database
1.4. Provide technical assistance to selected institutions in setting up grievance redress systems
2.1. Develop an advocacy strategy to ensure the sustained mobilization of youth in ACI work
2.2. Facilitate and sustain greater participation and engagement by youth in the anti-corruption movement
2.3. Build partnerships and coalitions with existing youth groups and other relevant institutions and organizations, mainstreaming youth integrity and anti-corruption into the national youth agenda
3.1. Enhance accountability, transparency and citizen participation in identified local government authorities
3.2. Conduct performance monitoring of local government authorities
3.3. Engage with relevant state agencies for implementation of the ACI initiatives
3.4. Promote Access to Information concepts in selected public service delivery areas and citizens
4.1. Advocate for the adoption of business integrity tools among selected private sector entities
4.2. Introduce Business Integrity as a criteria in Business Excellence Awards
4.3. Establish private sector integrity coalition in the private sector and conduct ACI programs in collaboration with the network
5.1. Design and conduct advocacy programs based on TISL research products (e.g. – governance report, NICSA etc.)
5.2. Engaging citizens to monitor public wastage 6.1. Engaging critical stakeholders in ACI activities (E.g. –
journalists, Parliamentarians, women’s groups etc)
Key Result Area 3 – Outreach & Communication N/S OVI
Vision: A nation that upholds integrity
Purpose: Contribute to increase understanding of corruption, strengthen anti-corruption structures and processes and to appreciate upholding of integrity
Theme Objective: Reducing tolerance of corruption and increasing demand for integrity among public through effective communication
Theme Outcomes: 1. Public spaces for managing corruption and promoting
integrity developed 2. Discussion of ACI issues mainstreamed 3. Media strategy implemented to promote integrity 4. Acts of Integrity and adherence to best practices recognized
and appreciated
At least two changes introduced to service delivery systems in state institutions through the intervention of pressure groups
At least ten ACI advocacy and outreach material developed and disseminated
At least ten articles/media reports on ACI activities
Increased number of nominations received for the annual integrity awards
Theme Activities: 1.1 Create media platform in the national and regional level to
promote ACI work of TISL 1.2 Strengthen the capacity of the Coalitions against Corruption
(media, public officials, civil society) 1.3 Design and conduct advocacy campaigns targeting
identified State sectors in collaboration with the Coalitions 2.1 Facilitate public forums on governance issues on a regular
basis 2.2 Organize ACI promotional program such as competitions ,
and exhibitions 3.1 Implement TISL’s public relations strategy 3.2 Developing promotional materials such as posters,
calendars, information materials, stickers etc., 3.3 Update and maintain TISL’s online communication
mediums (website, Facebook, Twitter etc.) 3.4 Communicate effectively TISL’s achievements, value
additions to ACI and systemic changes achieved through a communication strategy
4.1 Conduct National Integrity Programe 4.2 Promote and advocate best practices with and through the
award winners
Key Result Area 4 – Finance & Administration
N/S OVI Vision: A nation that upholds integrity
Purpose: Contribute to increase understanding of corruption, strengthen anti-corruption structures and processes and to appreciate upholding of integrity
Theme Objective: To capacitate and manage TISL as an institution that will effectively deliver its mission to stakeholder expectations
Theme Outcomes: 1. TISL is managed and governed effectively, efficiently and
accountably 2. Highly competent and skilled staff join and remain in TISL 3. To ensure that TISL is a learning organization and has an effective
Monitoring and Evaluation process in place which provides information and support to TISL and its stakeholders
4. Financial resources are secured and funds are deployed and managed efficiently, effectively and accountably
Recognized by the State, private sector, civil society and the community as an important player in good governance and anti-corruption discourse
Program outputs, outcomes and indicators achieved
Monetary and material resources utilized effectively
Theme Activities: 1.1. Maintain an effective infrastructure, technology and equipment
base at TISL 1.2. Review and implement TISL’s organizational structures and
systems 1.3. Strengthen the governance quality and structure of TISL to include
a wider representation of sectors, skills, expertise and capacities 2.1. Recruitment and mobilizing personnel based on agreed guidelines
to ensure high level performance 2.2. Maintain a conducive work environment to enable quality
products and services 2.3. Periodic staff assessments and evaluations carried out to ensure
productivity 3.1. Maintain effective information sharing system that draws from
experiential learning and systematic review of work undertaken linking theory to practice
3.2. Communicate effectively TISL’s achievements, value additions to ACI and systemic changes achieved through a communication strategy
3.3. Implement TISL’s results based monitoring system to ensure adequate feedback and support to document lessons learnt and best practices linked to program planning and design
4.1. Effective financial allocation, management and monitoring; follow standards, internal controls, risk management policies and useful, timely and accurate financial information
4.2. Secure financial resources required for the implementation of programmes and to ensure institutional sustainability of TISL (Resource Mobilization)
4.3. Provide timely and accurate financial information for Financial Management by the Board and Management of TISL
4.4. Financial and programme planning systems are harmonized at all levels and coordinated by TISL
Risk Assessment 2013 Possible areas of risks in the future Risk mitigation strategy Reputational / political threats
Defamation campaign through electronic and print media.
Attacks on the reputation of TISL and members of staff
Counter campaign through - Press releases - Solidarity with other likeminded stakeholders - Open communication with partners in the field - Legal action if necessary
Friendly media institutions/individuals mobilized for the portrayal of reality
Program related risks
Pressure on stakeholders not to work with TISL
- Public sector agencies - Donor community - Civil society and CBO - General public
Developing relationships based on mutual understanding and trust with stakeholders
Broadening TISL’s network of supporters
Engaging the existing stakeholders in program activities
Constant communication of information to stakeholders
Adverse perception (bias/pro-western agenda)
Projection of apolitical image
Diversification of stakeholders
Presenting staff and program activities in a local flavor Financial risks
Inability to mobilize funds locally Develop programs for local fund mobilization
Develop private sector fund strategy
Develop endowment funds
Inability to maintain TISL in its present state
Retaining core group of staff members
Fund mobilization to cover human resource and administration cost
Restructuring of TISL to accommodate fund limitations
CID investigation of TISL finances Financial transactions and record keeping to be carried out according to best financial practices
Have sufficient checks and balances to ensure adequate transparency in financial transactions
Public disclosure of finances IT risks
Breach in IT security All documentation to be saved on the main server
Staff training on IT security
Constant monitoring of website and staff emails for unauthorized intrusions
Legal and physical threats
Physical threats
Attack on staff
Abduction of staff members / vehicles
Attack on the office premises
Protest campaigns in the office vicinity
Threatening calls / anonymous calls
Organized intimidation campaigns against staff
Forceful entry
Safety training for staff
Security officers will be briefed on developments and put on high alert
Implementation of security plan including contingency and operational procedures
Setting up a communication tree and information verification system through security coordinators (mobile tracking system)
Build a good rapport with the police
Emergency evacuation plan will be internalized
Build a network with INGO’s / Diplomats/ friends of TISL to contact during emergencies
Early detection of risks
Introduction of restrictive legislature
Networking with other INGO’s / diplomats and policy makers to prevent enactment of restrictive laws
Lobbying for legal systems that promote pluralism and transparency