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 programmesWell worth the time and resources to complete the matrix in collaboration with partnersAssists in identifying common results where joint programmes can be developed

JOINT PROGRAMMINGObjectives:

Enhanced effectiveness and efficiency

Reduction of transaction costs

Inputs to revised Guidance Note

Joint Programming Joint Programming Working GroupWorking Group

Financial Policies Financial Policies Working GroupWorking Group Legal Staff InputLegal Staff Input

Country VisitsComments from

Selected UNCTs & Specialized Agencies

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 pass-through OR a combination of options.

Standard Legal Agreements for pooling and pass-through

Parallel Fund Management

Pooled Fund Management

Pass-through Fund Management

Next StepsInternalization of guidance is under way by UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, WFPFurther integration of Guidance on CCA/UNDAF, Harmonized Tools and Joint Programming, and of Support to UNCTsInter-agency support to ensure coordinated and unified response to UNCTs is being set upImplementation of revised Guidance will be monitored in 2004 and reviewed in 2005