The Basic Service Delivery JWG is a joint working group between the Government of Ethiopia and some development partners who support decentralized basic service delivery in Ethiopia. The JWG aims to improve aid and development effectiveness in service delivery by facilitating policy dialogue, promoting harmonization, joint monitoring and coordination on strategic issues concerning basic services. The JWG focuses on sub-national service delivery in education, health, water, rural roads and agriculture, and covers cross-cutting areas such as service delivery and emerging priorities, sustainable financing and citizens’ engagement. The JWG is co-chaired by the Channel One Coordination Directorate (COPCD) representing the GoE, the World Bank as a permanent co-chair, and another rotating co-chair from other development partners. The JWG meets bi-monthly and conducts bi-annual Joint Review and Implementation Support Missions (JRISs). The JWG also aligns its work plan and results framework with the Ten Years Development Plan (TYDP) of the GoE.

The Basic Service Delivery Joint Working Group (JWG) is a collaborative initiative between the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) and various development partners. The primary objective of this group is to enhance the effectiveness of aid and development in the realm of service delivery in Ethiopia.

The JWG operates with a focus on sub-national service delivery in several key sectors: education, health, water, rural roads, and agriculture23. In addition to these specific areas, the group also addresses cross-cutting issues such as service delivery and emerging priorities, sustainable financing, and citizens’ engagement.

The JWG is co-chaired by three entities: the Channel One Coordination Directorate (COPCD) representing the GoE, the World Bank as a permanent co-chair, and a rotating co-chair from other development partners. This structure ensures a balanced representation and allows for a diverse range of perspectives in the decision-making process.

The group meets bi-monthly for regular discussions and conducts bi-annual Joint Review and Implementation Support Missions (JRISs). These missions provide an opportunity for the group to review progress, address challenges, and plan future actions.

The JWG aligns its work plan and results framework with the Ten Years Development Plan (TYDP) of the GoE. This alignment ensures that the group’s efforts are in sync with the broader development goals of the Ethiopian government.