Maintaining a close policy dialogue with the partner government is a central feature of both Budgetary Aid and Sector Programmes. The key point being that these aid modalities achieve their objectives by adopting governments’ policies, budget systems and service delivery structures. Consistent dialogue – supported sometimes by external audits and reviews – represents the main vehicle for monitoring the effectiveness of government systems and ensuring that they are continuously improved. Choosing appropriate aid delivery methods The aid delivery methods to be used (at least in the context of a country program) is initially established during the programming phase of the cycle of operations, and documented in the Country Strategy Paper. The choice.
