Module 1: OverviewUNDG Joint Funding Mechanisms Joint Programmes & Multi-Donor Trust Funds

Spring 2011

By the end of this presentation you will be familiar with:

What is joint programming and joint funding?

Why is joint programming important?

Joint funding mechanisms and characteristics Joint Programmes

MDTFs

Bi-lateral Cash Transfers

Key considerations when selecting an appropriate funding mechanism

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Source: MDTF Office, as of 31 December 2010

CONTEXT:•Development•Humanitarian•Crisis •Transition

SCOPE:•Country Specific•Regional•Global

MDTF Office Annual Transfers to UN Organizations

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Growth in funding from MDTFs/JPsSince 2004, there has been a significant growth in funding received by agencies from MDTFs and JPs. Here are a few examples based on MDTFs/JPs administered by the UNDP MDTF Office:

Agency Funding received in 2004 ($m)

Funding received in 2010 ($m)

Cumulative 2004-11(# MDTFs/JPs)

ILO $0.3 $20 $64 (23)

IOM $0.7 (2006) $19 $67 (15)

UNESCO $15 $30 $134 (25)

UNFPA $13 $38 $132 (34)

UNICEF $56 $150 $642 (40)

UNDP $176 $212 $895 (54)

WFP $7 $61 $235 (24)

WHO $15 $30 $134 (25)

All Agencies $484 $1,066 $4,307 (57)

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What is Joint Programming?

Joint Programming is a collective effort through which UN Organizations and national partners work together to:

effectively and efficiently achieve MDGs, other international commitments and national priorities

prepare, implement, monitor and evaluate the activities

achieve common results

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UN coherence and

coordination

Supports inclusion of resident/non-resident UN

Organizations as equal partners, reducing

fragmentation , utilization of comparative advantages

Increases national ownership and

aligns with national priorities

Benefits governments through a full range of

mandates, expertise and experience of UN

Organizations

Demonstrates that the UN ‘Delivers as One’

through common work plans, budgeting,

resource mobilization, implementation &

reporting

Collectively supports mobilization towards

funding gaps in UNDAF CBF

Joint funding enables you to...

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What is Joint Funding?

Two UNDG Joint Funding Mechanisms:

Joint Programme – a set of activities contained in a common work plan and related budget, involving two or more UN Organizations and (sub-) national partners. The work plan and budget form part of a joint programme document, which also details roles and responsibilities of partners in coordinating and managing the joint activities. The joint programme document is signed by all participating organizations and (sub-)national partners.

Multi-Donor Trust Fund (MDTF) – a multi-agency funding mechanism designed to receive contributions from one or more donors that are co-mingled, and held in trust by an Administrative Agent, to respond to the realities of specific country, regional or global situation. It operates on principles of joint programming and has common governance arrangements.

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Joint Funding MechanismsJoint UN Country Team programme priorities may be supported through one or a combination of funding modalities:

1.Joint Programmes• Pooled Fund Management using a Managing Agent• Pass-Through Fund Management using an Administrative Agent• Parallel Fund Management

2. Multi-Donor Trust Funds using Administrative Agent• Country-level (including Delivering as One/One UN Funds)• Global-level

3. Bilateral UN contributions (cash transfers)

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Enhance coherence and

efficiency at country/global levels through:

Facilitate coherent and consolidated reporting

Enhance capacity to allocate resources

strategically

Mobilize resources jointly (with harmonized cost-

recovery)

Draw on comparative strengths of UN organizations,

including non-resident agencies

Respond to increased demand from donors to work jointly (Paris Declaration/Accra)

Joint Programmes & MDTFs enable you to:

Strengthen national ownership (country-level

Strengthen programming support of specific thematic

objectives shared by multiple UN Organizations (global)

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UNDAF Funding Streams

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Key Considerations for Selecting Joint Funding Mechanisms

• What is the scope/strategic focus of common results? • How many UN Organizations are likely to be involved? • Are the programmatic needs short or long-term? • What resources are available and what is the funding gap?• What are donor interest(s) and is this adequate to fill gap? Will

multi-year funding be available? • Will the UN Organizations equally support joint resource

mobilization?

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Aligning Programmatic Priorities with Joint Funding Options

Decision Point

Programming priorities

should drive the selection of

a funding mechanism(s).

Country Analysis

Strategic Planning

UNDAF Results Matrix

M&E

Roadmap

UNDAF Action Plan

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Detailed Presentation on Joint Funding Mechanisms

The next session (Module Two) will provide more details on the following topics:

Joint Programming Funding Mechanisms

Joint Programmes

Multi-Donor Trust Funds (incl. various types of MDTFs)

Bilateral Cash Transfers

How to select an appropriate joint funding mechanism

Key steps in establishing JPs and MDTFs

Key advice and considerations related to Joint Funding

Do’s & Don’ts: earmarking, lead agency, inclusive/equal partnerships, establishment, thresholds, governance, etc.

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Available Resources

The UNDG Joint Funding sub-committee is the central place for training, guidance and support to UNCTs on joint funding mechanisms.

Below is a list of available online resources:oUNDG Guidance Note on Joint Programming (2003)

oUNDG Guidance Note on establishing, managing and closing MDTFs (2011)

oUNDG Protocol on the Administrative Agent for Multi Donor Trust Funds and Joint Programmes, and One UN Funds (2008)

oUNDG web-site: • http://www.undg.org/index.cfm?P=1370

oUNDP MDTF Office GATEWAY: • http://mdtf.undp.org/ • repository of information on all MDTFs/JPs administered by UNDP as AA

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