Appendices
Efficiency: To what extent is MOPAN organised and working in an efficient way? Addressing the efficiency question is an opportunity to describe the changes in MOPAN's activities, structure, and governance during the 2015-21 period, especially with respect to: 1) the Secretariat and its activities; 2) the human and financial resources dedicated to implementing MOPAN's work programme, and 3) members and their role in delivering MOPAN's mandate. We compare these changes with the ambitions of the 2015 “Reform Agenda”. Initial investigations have shown potential issues for delivery capacity, which will also be examined. This description will then be useful in addressing the strategic question of the balance between the resources allocated to MOPAN and its ambitions. We will also consider the pros and cons of the current hosting arrangement of MOPAN by the OECD, and compare with the International Transport Forum (ITF) and the FATF. Table 23 summarises our approach to the efficiency question.
Table 23. Efficiency summary Issues investigated MOPAN has undertaken important reforms over the 2015-21 period and increased the size and budget of the secretariat. What are these changes? What are their implications cod costs? To what extent do these changes address the issues and shortcomings identified in 2015?
Information used
Lines of evidence
Identification of the main changes between 2015 and 2021 and comparison with the 2015 Reform Agenda and subsequent strategic orientations
Review of internal governance documentation Interviews with MOPAN members and Secretariat staff
Broad estimate of costs related to these changes The assessment process, which was previously outsourced, has changed considerably. It now involves several stakeholders at different stages. What are the costs associated with an assessment in terms of financial and human resources engaged by the staff and members?
Modelling of costs associated with an assessment
Internal data on human and financial costs
The changes implemented between 2015-21 have increased the workload of the Secretariat staff. What are the consequences of these changes on delivery capacity? Are the competencies available in MOPAN aligned with the needs?
Analysis of consequences of changes on delivery capacity and identification of future challenges for MOPAN regarding delivery
Internal data related to human and financial costs
MOPAN's hosting arrangement within the OECD has consequences for processes and workload, especially for the HoS. What would be the pros and cons of becoming a Part II body?
Comparison with FATF and ITF -- two other special entities hosted by OECD
Interviews with Secretariat staff and FATF and ITF staff
Identification of potential efficiencies, benefits and risks associated with different operating and delivery models.
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Interviews with MOPAN members, Secretariat staff and consultants
Interviews with MOPAN members, Secretariat staff and consultants
Review of key documents related to hosting arrangements
