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Simplification & Harmonization:

Joint Programming

S&H Roll Out CountriesPakistan 28 – 29 July 2003

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Work in progress:Joint Programming

Objectives:

Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operational activities of the UNS

Reduce transactional costs

JP survey: More than 100 countries have reported some sort of

JP

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Joint Programming …………or Programming Jointly:

Planning Implementation Monitoring & Evaluation Resource Mobilization Resource Management Reporting

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Joint Programming:Using Resource Modalities

Parallel Pass-through Pooled SWAPs

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Joint Programming:SWAPs

Common interface with government/SWAPs: Each agency manages its own

disbursement One agency manages disbursement of

more than one agency

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Joint Programming:Challenges

Differing methodologies and procedures Agency capacities at country level Visibility Time for coordination efforts

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Joint Programming:Revised Guidance

Place joint programming within the UNDAF framework with national leadership

Be provided for all joint programming financial modalities.

Be provided on the administrative, financial and personnel procedures necessary to implement the programmes/projects

Simplify programming relationships at the country level

Promote and facilitate opportunities for joint programming

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Joint Programming:Workplan

Country visits and consultations- August/September

Administrative and financial procedures inputs from working groups- July/August

Finalization of Guidance - September Approval Process -

October/November Revised Guidance issued by end 2003