“ Distinctive Contributions …” UN Volunteers is administered by the United Nations Development Programme

 Established by General Assembly, administered by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)  Focal point for the International Year of Volunteers 2001  8,122 UNV volunteers / 8,470 assignments (2005)  38 per cent in own country  Financial magnitude: US $ 169 million (2005)  144 countries of assignment (2005)  168 nationalities (2005)  80 per cent from developing countries ….Some Basic Information ….Some Basic Information

 36 per cent women, 64 per cent men  Average age 39 with 5-10 years relevant working experience  Network of partners including  more than 135 UNDP country offices  UN Departments, Agencies, Funds and Programmes  Civil Society Organizations and Networks  many national Co-operating Agencies  Focus Areas:  MDGs and Poverty Reduction  Democratic Governance  Energy and Environment for Sustainable Development  Crisis Prevention and Recovery  HIV/Aids ….Some Basic Information ….Some Basic Information

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From 168 countries working in 144 countries ….. Universality and South-South

Total: 8470 Volunteer Assignments per Region ( 2005 )

Financial magnitude and sources of financing ( 2005 ) US$ 169 million

8470 Volunteer Assignments and Source of Finance ( 2005 ) Financial magnitude and sources of financing ( 2005) Volunteers over time ( incl 2005 ) ……... Strong Growth

1) asper Multi Year Funding Framework (MYFF) of UNDP Activities by Development Goals 1) ( assignments ) Crisis Prevention and Recovery Energy and Environment for SHD MDGs and Reducing Poverty Response to HIV/Aids Democratic Governance

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VOLUNTEERISM / VOLUNTEERS and MDGs MDG 5 MATERNAL HEALTH MDG 6 HIV/AIDS e.o MDG 3 GENDER MDG 1 POVERTY MDG 7 ENVIRONMENT MDG 2 EDUCATION MDG 4 CHILDREN MDG 8 PARTNERS Context and Purpose GLOBAL CAMPAIGN TO BAN LANDMINES GLOBAL POLIO ERADICATION CAMPAIGN

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….. The V4D Business Model ….. The V4D Business Model Global Advocacy Mobilization of Volunteers Integration in Development Planning

Mobilization of Volunteers Integration in Development Planning Global Advocacy Distinctive Contributions (with Capacity Development always at its core):  Access to Services and Service Delivery  Inclusion and Participation  Community mobilization through voluntary action ….. The V4D Business Model ….. The V4D Business Model

Distinctive Contributions (with Capacity Development always at its core):  Access to Services and Service Delivery  Inclusion and Participation  Community mobilization through voluntary action ….. The Results Framework ….. The Results Framework Five Focus Areas MDGs and Poverty Reduction; Democratic Governance; Energy and Environment for Sustainable Development; Crisis Prevention and Recovery; HIV/Aids Thirty Service Lines Six Key Drivers Building National Capacities; Promoting National Ownership; Forstering an Enabling Environment; Seeking South-South solutions; Promoting Gender Equity; Forging Strategic Partnerships

“ [UNV’s] approach has generally been low-key and non- threatening, characterized by flexibility, responsiveness and accessibility. Operating with the authority of the UN but the informality and flexibility of an NGO, UNV has become a means for the UN to work in regions and on issues that have not always been within [the UN’s] compass” (Review of UNV’s Involvement in Conflict Resolution and Confidence Building. J. Cohen, Conciliation Resources, London, June 2000) “UNV [has] raised its profile over recent years and equally importantly, [has] established a clearly differentiated and distinctive brand image, especially within the context of other UN agencies. UNV’s core brand attributes []centre on the philosophy, value, people and actions associated with volunteering, both national and international. UNV [has] become more than just a sender and receiver of volunteer manpower, but [is] involved with the whole concept of volunteering and the thought and spirit behind volunteer actions.” (Second follow-up review of UNV collaboration with cooperation organizations. Francesca Taylor, December 2001) …… What Others Say …… What Others Say

……. Increasingly Connected Online volunteering (OV) World Volunteer Web

 Bolivia  Popular Markets Egypt Venezuela  Brazil MDG Correo  Honduras Art/24 horas Local development

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