Background
The Model National Response (MNR) was first launched by WPGA in 2015 as a framework to support countries to develop comprehensive and coordinated national responses to child sexual exploitation and abuse online. Designed to be adaptable to different national contexts, the MNR sets out the key capabilities needed across six interconnected areas: legislation and policy; prevention; law enforcement; private-sector engagement; data collection and research; and victim support services. Its emphasis is on a holistic national response, bringing together the different actors and systems needed to prevent and respond effectively to online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
The MNR is supported by a Maturity Model and Self-Assessment Tool. The Maturity Model, developed by WPGA in partnership with UNICEF and launched in 2022, helps countries assess their existing capabilities and identify opportunities for continued development. It sets out four phases for each capability: building, enhancement, integration and maturity, recognising that countries have different starting points and can progress according to their national circumstances. An accompanying Self-Assessment Tool and guidance support governments and other stakeholders to apply the model in practice, with resources available in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
The Global Strategic Response (GSR), developed in 2019, acknowledges the universality and cross-border nature of TF-CSEA and responds to this international dynamic. It provides objectives and a comprehensive strategy for collaboration, coordination and shared learning to eliminate TF-CSEA at global, regional and local levels. The GSR identifies six themes that are necessary to frame the response to CSEA and details 26 capabilities which break down the themes into manageable areas for action. A guidance document accompanies the framework.
Plans for the review
- WPGA is undertaking the third update of the MNR since the framework was launched in 2015. The refresh responds to changes in the technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse threat landscape, developments in academic knowledge, research and practice, and feedback from WPGA members and users of the MNR.
- The refresh will ensure that the framework reflects current evidence and best practice, has greater alignment and interoperability with other global child-protection frameworks, and provides an updated clear and practical basis for countries seeking to strengthen their national response. It will also strengthen the MNR's focus on prevention and improve coherence across WPGA's existing frameworks and guidance.
- A secondary objective is to integrate the Global Strategic Response into the MNR and incorporate learning from WPGA's standalone Prevention Framework. The review will also consider relevant developments and learning from the wider child-protection field, such as new and emerging technologies.
Goal and objectives of the review
- The overarching goal of the MNR refresh is to support WPGA members to develop and strengthen comprehensive national responses to prevent technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and abuse and protect children online. The refresh aims to increase the adoption and practical use of the MNR by WPGA government members, including greater uptake of the Self-Assessment Tool, while ensuring that the framework remains responsive to current
- evidence and best practice, aligned with relevant global child-protection frameworks, and clearer in its approach to prevention.
- To achieve this, the project will update and strengthen the MNR to reflect developments in evidence, policy and practice and improve its alignment and interoperability with other global child-protection frameworks. It will bring WPGA’s frameworks together by integrating the Global Strategic Response into the revised MNR framework and incorporating learning from the Prevention Framework. The refresh will also review the Maturity Model and SelfAssessment Tool, with the aim of creating a digitised and more coherent, interactive and
- user-friendly suite of products that enables countries to assess their current capabilities, identify opportunities for further development and strengthen their national response over time. The consultant should consider the digital-first and user-friendly nature of the revised MNR as a priority as they develop the approach and structure of the revised framework. The consultant should be prepared to work closely alongside the design consultant to ensure maximum usability. Alongside improving the framework itself, WPGA will seek to strengthen
- member engagement with and uptake of the revised framework, including through its future integration into member onboarding.
Scope and purpose
WPGA is seeking a consultant or team of consultants to lead two interconnected phases of the wider MNR refresh: consultation and re-drafting.
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WPGA is seeking a consultant or team of consultants to lead two interconnected phases of the wider MNR refresh: consultation and re-drafting.