UNRWA Planning AdCom Sub-Comittee May 2011

Key Dates November 2010 to January 2011 – Needs Assessment February 2011 to May 2011 – FIP Drafts February 2011 to May 2011 – Budget Envelope Discussions May 2011 – Project Prioritization April 2011 to June 2011 – Indicator Development April 2011 to July 2011 – HIP Drafts April 2011 to Augutst 2011 – Blue Book (programme budget) May 2011 to September 2011 – Feedback on Drafts September 2011 – Review of Drafts and Budget Hearing October 2011 to November 2011 – Finalization of Planning Documents

Impressions from the current cycle? Still - work in process Discussions are at a more advanced level, more substantial, more results oriented Greater adherence to planed process More consistency, especially at indicator and delivery discussions, ICI and RSS departments were particularly active as they are behind on their reform strategies. Clearer vision of FIPs, but recognition that documents have several purposes (concrete plan, advocacy, strategic vision, monitoring). As Agency moves forward discussion on the need for a Work Plan in addition to FIPs/HIPs will start. More difficulties than before to establish envelopes  

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