David-Chyddy Eleke takes a look at debates over the recent controversy of the non-listing of Anambra State as beneficiary of the $27million World Bank’s HOPE Governance programme.
Recently, the administration of Governor Chukwuma Soludo in Anambra State came under attack after the release of list of states that will benefit in the World Bank-supported Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity–Governance (HOPE-GOV) Programme, which runs into $27million incentives for states that were rated to be high in performance in the Zero Disbursement-Linked Results (DLRs).
The programme domiciled in the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, is a collaboration between the federal government and the World Bank, and is designed to improve financial and human resource management in basic education and primary healthcare.
During a recent retreat in Abuja for commissioners, permanent secretaries, and directors of budget and planning in the 36 states and the FCT, the National Coordinator of the HOPE Governance Program, Dr. Assad Hassan said the disbursement was based on the findings and recommendations of the Interim Independent Verification Agent (IVA).
He listed the Year Zero Disbursement Linked Results as DLR 2.1, which relates to states’ adoption of comprehensive guidelines for preparation and submission of consolidated work plan for State Basic Education budget by March 31, 2025.
