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Simplification and Harmonization Update
UNDAF results matrix: feed back from
roll out countries
Joint Programming
UNDAF Results Matrix
Feedback from country teams Contributes to harmonised formulation of agency
programmes
Well worth the time and resources to complete
the matrix in collaboration with partners
Assists in identifying common results where joint
programmes can be developed
JOINT PROGRAMMING
Objectives:
Enhanced effectiveness and efficiency
Reduction of transaction costs
Inputs to revised Guidance Note
Financial Policies
Working Group
Country Visits
Joint Programming
Working Group
Comments from
Selected UNCTs &
Specialized Agencies
Legal Staff Input
Agency Specific
Reference Groups
Where are we?
Revised Guidance finalized in December 2003
Endorsed by Programme and Management Groups
(i.e. all UNDG members)
Full commitment from UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF
and WFP
GN sent to all UNDG agencies through UNDG
Chair
Main elements of revised GN:
Centrality of UNDAF Results Matrix
– Provides logical basis for decision making on
joint programmes on the basis of shared
common results and common partners.
Main elements of revised GN:
Distinction b/w joint programming & joint
programmes.
Clarifying main elements of a Joint Programme.
Operational guidance, including three fund
management options: parallel, pooled and passthrough OR a combination of options.
Standard Legal Agreements for pooling and passthrough
Parallel Fund Management
Pooled Fund Management
Pass-through Fund Management
Next Steps
Internalization of guidance is under way by
UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFP
Further integration of Guidance on
CCA/UNDAF, Harmonized Tools and Joint
Programming, and of Support to UNCTs
Inter-agency support to ensure coordinated and
unified response to UNCTs is being set up
Implementation of revised Guidance will be
monitored in 2004 and reviewed in 2005