The objective of the joint mission is to collaborate with the pilot country or region in developing an investment plan for investments to be implemented that are consistent with the overall SREP objectives and meet the investment criteria for programming priorities under the SREP. The Government will lead and coordinate the mission, which will include teams from the MDBs and key government agencies and may also include participation of other development partners, including UN and bilateral development agencies. During the joint mission, consultations should be held with key stakeholders in the country, including other development partners, non-governmental organizations, indigenous peoples groups, local communities, and the private sector. 

If requested by the country, the MDBs may organize short scoping missions to assist the government in planning and preparing for the Joint Mission. During the scoping mission, the country and the MDBs should also engage with other interested development partners including UN agencies, private industry, civil society organizations and other stakeholders. Such scoping missions may also be used by the government and MDBs to jointly develop the terms of reference for the Joint Mission including its composition, budget, contacts and schedule.

More information is available in the SREP Programming Modalities and Operational Guidelines.