The Role of GovTech in Advancing Development Effectiveness
available now 17/10/2023

The Role of GovTech in Advancing Development Effectiveness

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Synergy Digital Talks explored the role of GovTech in advancing development effectiveness from the perspective of the government and the development partners. We discussed how data and technology can be used to improve the efficiency of development initiatives around the world. During the last session, we also showcased one of the contemporary Aid Management Information Systems – the Synergy  Development Assistance Database (DAD).

  • Session 1: Government Perspectives – October 17
    With our guest speakers, we focused on development goals and challenges that countries have leading to AMIS adoption. We explored Ghana’s experience with Synergy DAD-powered AIMS, covering initial challenges, positive impact, and considerations for system upgrades. The final highlight of this session was an overview of DevProMIS in Zimbabwe, emphasizing integrated components, data consolidation advantages, streamlined project management processes, and advice for the successful adoption of similar AIMS.
  • Session 2: Development Partner Perspectives  October 18
    In this session, the speakers delved into a retrospective analysis of aid effectiveness, examining the positive changes from the Busan Partnership, the Paris Declaration, and the Accra Agenda for Action.  The forward-looking segment of the session focused on UNDP’s transition to Development Finance Management Information Systems (DFMIS), utilizing Open Budget Portals, and ensuring donor-specific needs are met within AIMS. 

  • Session 3: Technology in Action – October 19
    This session was dedicated to showcasing how technology, exemplified by Synergy DAD, addresses challenges identified by government counterparts, ultimately enhancing transparency and accountability. The Synergy DAD demonstration unfolded in a problem-solution format, covering critical aspects such as the project list, contract list, activities, schedule, financial components, and reporting.

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Our Speakers

Session 1: Government Perspectives

Elizabeth_Agathine
Elizabeth Agathine

Principal Secretary, Ministry of Finance, National Planning and Trade of The Seychelles

Edward Chonia
Edward Chonia

Deputy Director, Ministry of Finance of Ghana

Jaqueline Koning
Jaqueline Koning

International Development Expert; Technical Assistant, Ministry of Finance and Economic Development of Zimbabwe

Sergey Gasparyan
Moderator: Sergey Gasparyan

Business Development Executive, Synergy International Systems, Inc.

Session 2: Development Partner Perspectives

Henry Asor Nkang
Henry Asor Nkang

Chair of the Governing Board, IATI

Leigh Mitchell
Leigh Mitchell

Chief Technical Advisor for Aid Effectiveness, UNDP

Tatev Gyurjyan
Moderator: Tatev Gyurjyan

Business Development Executive, Synergy International Systems, Inc.

Session 3: Technology in Action

Hayk Manukyan
Hayk Manukyan

Program Director, Public Finance Management, Synergy International Systems, Inc.

Siranush Khachatryan
Siranush Khachatryan

Project Coordinator, Public Finance Management, Synergy International Systems, Inc.

Sergey Gasparyan
Moderator: Sergey Gasparyan

Business Development Executive, Synergy International Systems, Inc.

Watch the previous webinar
Digital PFM

This webinar explores the current state of Public Investment Management Software, and how data and technology can be used to improve the efficiency of national investments.

We discussed:

  • What role technology plays in public investment and national planning, specifically in the areas of budgetary planning, risk management, and monitoring and evaluation.
  • How our clients benefit from the digitalization of their framework for public investment, from planning to project execution.
  • How ministries of planning/finance use our technology together with implementing line ministries and agencies to achieve better results.