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What is a Joint Learning Study?
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A Joint Learning Study (JLS) is a new and innovative method for sharing knowledge on key policy issues between OECD and non-member countries. This methodology supports integrity and corruption prevention mechanisms defined in the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The JLS methodology is especially suitable for testing progress and supporting reforms in developing countries.
The final product of this joint activity is a JLS report, which covers specific areas of interest for participating countries, adapting the OECD peer review methodology to a country context. One of the key elements of this methodology is the involvement of experts from both OECD and participating countries in the assessment process to ensure an in-depth policy discussion among peers and to foster dialogue among countries.
• to assess the progress made by a given country in integrity and corruption prevention policies and practices;
• to provide policy recommendations to support the successful implementation of reforms in non-member countries in line with international good practices;
• to foster policy dialogue and mutual learning across OECD and non-member countries.
The JLS is a 'joint' activity which requires close co-operation between OECD and non-member countries. It is also a “learning” activity as all experts involved in the project learn from each other.
A series of JLS projects for Arab countries financed by the UK Department for International Development is scheduled for 2009-2010.
This initiative brings together experts from OECD and non-member countries as well as a wide range of national and international stakeholders interested in exchange of experience and mutual learning to promote capacity building in countries around the world.
The JLS is open to all interested countries. The JLS methodology was successfully tested in a pilot project on public procurement in Morocco. The Joint Learning Studies on public procurement and code of conduct were launched in Yemen and Jordan respectively. Other countries in the region have expressed their interest in applying the JLS methodology to the field of integrity and corruption resistance. The JLS methodology was also applied in Iraq.
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How are the topics selected?
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The main focus area of a JLS is determined together with the participating country on the basis of priorities, related to the elements of Chapter II of the UNCAC on Preventive Measures. Integrity in public procurement, implementation of codes of conduct and preventive anti-corruption bodies are among the main areas chosen by the participating countries so far.
Other topics related to corruption prevention measures, such as conflict of interest, financial disclosure, participation of civil society, public reporting, preventive anti-corruption policies and practices could be covered in future JLS projects.
OECD Joint Learning Study on Morocco: Enhancing Integrity in Public Procurement (2008)
Permanent URL: www.oecd.org/gov/ethics/jls
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