Transcript Project Management Training Day 2

Joint Programmes
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Joint Programmes vs Joint Programming ?
Joint Programming
……process of a harmonized approach to prepare,
support, implement, programmes together
Joint Programme
…activities in a common workplan with a common
budget, implemented and funded by two or more UN
Agencies and partners in support of a common result
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Rationale for Joint Programmes
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To maximize impact of UN interventions
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To reduce transaction costs - for government and
donors
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To improve leveraging of UN resources in supporting
the achievement of national goals
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Governments request more efficient and effective work
processes from UN and partners
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When to consider a Joint Programme ?
When UN agencies plan to support a common result,
have common (sub)national partners or cover
common geographic areas
When two or more UN agencies share common
results
When UN agencies and national partners and
donors, see clear gains from combining their efforts
and resources in a common workplan and budget.
Entry Point: UNDAF Results Matrix
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Fund Management Options
Fund management arrangements determine roles
and responsibilities of participating agencies
PARALLEL fund management
POOLED fund management
PASS-THROUGH fund management
COMBINATION fund management
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Parallel Fund Management
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Participating UN
agencies aim at common
result but with different
(sub)national partners
Each organization
manages its own
activities within the
common work plan and
related budget
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Pooled Fund Management
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UN agencies working for
common results with
common (sub)national
partners or in common
geographical areas.
All funds are pooled
together to one UN
agency acting as
Managing Agent (MA).
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Pass-Through Fund Management
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Donors and participating
agencies agree to
channel funds through
one UN organization
acting as Administrative
Agent
Common workplan
indicates activities of
each participating UN
agency
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Deciding on JP Fund Management
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Review of Lessons Learned in JPs
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Determine how JPs are used to contribute to national
development results and national capacity building
Learn from experience and process of implementation
of the Joint Programme(s) and feedback for future
Record notable results or impact of Joint Programmes
Countries
Armenia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Ukraine, Bolivia, Paraguay,
Yemen, Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Swaziland, Zimbabwe,
India, Samoa, Afghanistan
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Preliminary Lessons Learned & Findings
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Objectives too broad & fail to define clear priorities
First generation JPs characterized by learning curve &
overcoming individual institutional cultures & mandates
Infrequent JP Steering Committee meetings communication informal or only on urgent FM issues
Average duration of JPs too short
Implementing partners not adequately involved in JP
design
Need for more focused JP trainings at the country level
to supplement general orientation sessions
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Lessons Learned & Findings - continued
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JPs can scale-up ongoing collaborative efforts by
broadening scope of existing objectives.
JPs create a platform for knowledge management and
exchange.
JPs mainstream thematic priorities that are not
exclusive to any one UN agency.
JP experience acquired in implementation informs &
influences UNDAF Planning Process.
JPs reduce duplication of UN system activities
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How will the findings be used ?
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input to the review of JP Guidance Note in 2006
input to 2006 UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA Executive Board
reporting requirements
potential research input to country Annual Review and
UNDAF evaluation
enhancement of training and learning materials on Joint
Programmes
for the identification of good practices in joint
programme implementation
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Joint Programme Resources
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UNDG Website
Joint Programmes
Examples of Joint Programme documents
Joint Programmes information on UNCT database
Frequently Asked Questions
Country Experiences
Joint Programme Guidelines
Coordination Practice Net
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Joint Programme – Some Final Messages
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Joint programmes are not mandatory – there are no
targets.
 driven by the country situation and context,
 explore opportunities where two or more UN
agencies share common results
Only two or more agencies are needed to develop a
joint programme – more does not necessarily mean
better
Joint programmes are not new – just revised guidance
in the 2003 Guidance Note.
Language given in the standard MoUs and LoAs in the
Annexes of the Guidance Note should not be altered.
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Group Exercise
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What are the challenges you face or key
concerns you have regarding the development
and implementation of joint programmes ?
At your tables, write them on down VIPP cards
– one card for each challenge / concern
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