The JSR maturity ladder reflects how country teams might progress from the organization of their first-time or ‘ad-hoc’ joint sector review toward a more robust, well-defined, and well-managed JSR. A more mature JSR foresees and responds to changing sector priorities and stakeholder expectations, and is used as an instrument to manage technical and capacity risks. It is also fully embedded in the institutional landscape, and collectively supported.

It is recommended to read through the practical guide for effective joint sector reviews as a general introduction before using this toolbox, specifically Chapter 2–JSR effectiveness framework.