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