Simplification and Harmonization Update UNDAF results matrix feed

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