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1 Foreword

2 Introduction

2.1 Purpose of the Guide
2.2 Content related to the Policy on Transfer Payments
2.3 Conventions and definitions

3 Selecting the right instrument

3.1 Procurement contracts versus transfer agreements
3.2 Appendices and Tools

4 Creating a transfer program

4.1 Selecting funding instruments for new transfer payment programs
4.2 Defining objectives of new transfer payment programs
4.3 Defining delivery framework for transfer payment programs
4.4 Defining terms and conditions of transfer payments
4.5 TB approval and sign-off
4.6 Appendices and tools

5 Mandatory plans and frameworks

5.1 Results-based management and accountability framework
5.2 Internal audit plan and risk-based audit framework

6 Communications

6.1 Goals of a communication strategy or plan
6.2 Principle elements of a communication strategy or plan
6.3 Items impacting on the communication strategy or plan
6.4 Measuring and evaluating communication strategies and plans
6.5 Communication products and activities

7 Managing risk