Level Three. Implementing: • Execution Bodies. On the path toward achieving Vision 2030, the ministries and other execution bodies shall be primarily responsible for the development and implementation of programs, projects, and initiatives. They shall coordinate efforts and collaborate with each other to achieve desired results. The head of each agency shall resolve internal problems and challenges that could obstruct the achievement of objectives and initiatives. The head shall be responsible for providing reports and required information to the relevant parties. • “Adaa” National Center for Performance Management. The center shall be entrusted with promoting transparency to all concerned parties by following up on the progress toward implementing programs and initiatives; and attaining objectives. It shall also measure progress regularly, validating the commitment of the parties to the achievement of the common national goals and detecting delays or issues that impede the progress of initiative implementation. The center shall actively engage the public in monitoring the performance of the various Vision2030 implementation programs and relevant bodies: it shall regularly publish performance dashboards and audited reports, as required by its bylaws in coordination with the Communication Team. It shall also establish and activate mechanisms for measuring and monitoring the performance of government agencies responsible for implementing programs and initiatives. Escalation Mechanisms Given the need for a clear escalation mechanism for addressing issues that may impede the achievement of Vision 2030’s desired objectives, a mechanism was adopted to reinforce the relevant stakeholders’ responsibilities, to increase their awareness of delayed or stalled initiatives, and, if necessary, to activate their accountability role. This shall be carried out on various levels according to the complexity of the problems and the time required to resolve them. Under the supervision of the Project Management Office of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, four different parties shall assume responsibility for escalation. This mechanism aims to bring about effective achievement and quick problem solving as follows: • Level One. Issues shall be addressed within each executive body in charge of implementing the programs and initiatives, under the direct supervision of its head (for example, the relevant minister). If the issue does not fall under the jurisdiction of a specific body, the issue shall be referred to a higher level. • Level Two. The Strategic Management Office, operating under the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, shall be asked to examine the matter and prepare a complete dossier for the clarification of facts, convergence of views, and acquisition of the necessary information from all relevant bodies. Should it be impossible for the Office to address the concern, the Office shall submit the dossier to the Strategic Committee for resolution. • Level Three. The Strategic Committee shall, at its own discretion, decide on the matters referred to it by the Strategic Management Office that fall under its jurisdiction, or it shall refer them to the Council of Economic and Development Affairs for resolution. • Level Four. The issue is referred to the Council of Economic and Development Affairs for a resolution. --SPA 14:35 LOCAL TIME 11:35 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w