An Overview of IRAQ UNDAF July 6, 2010

 UNDAF is a strategic framework that guides the UNCT’s collective, coherent and coordinated response to MD/MDG- based national priorities  Guides the UN common country programming process  Developed in consultation with Government and key stakeholders United Nations Development Assistance Framework

 UN’s core programming principles Human Rights Based Approach Gender equality Environmental sustainability Results-based Management Capacity development Iraq UNDAF is based on UNDAF Guiding Elements

 Crosscutting areas MD/ MDGs Youth Gender Peace building and reconciliation Employment and decent work Environment and protection remain critical to the UNCT’s focus and will be treated substantively within specific programmes Iraq UNDAF is based on UNDAF Guiding Elements…Cont’d

 Alignment with MDG-related priorities identified in the National Development Plan (NDP)  Harmonization with the national planning cycle ( )  Mutual Accountability for results (outcomes)  National Ownership The Iraq UNDAF reflects

1.Improved governance, including protection of human rights 2.Inclusive, more equitable and sustainable economic growth 3.Environmental management and compliance with ratified international environmental treaties and obligations 4.Increased access to quality essential services 5.Investment in human capital and empowerment of women, youth and children The 5 UNDAF Priorities

1.Improved governance, including protection of human rights Relevant Millennium Development Goals: Goal 3: Promote gender equality and empower women Target 3.3: Proportion of seats held by women in national parliament Goal 8: Develop a global partnership for development Target 8a: Develop further an open, rule-based, predictable, non-discriminatory trading and financial system (commitment to good governance, development, poverty reduction nationally and internationally) Governance as a Development Priority

Key UNDAF Governance outcomes: Outcome 1.1: The Iraqi state has a more inclusive and participatory political process reflecting improved national dialogue. Outcome 1.2: The Iraqi state has more efficient, accountable and participatory governance at national and sub-national levels. Outcome 1.3: Iraq has an improved legal and operational Rule of Law framework for administration and access to justice. Outcome 1.4: Governmental and non-governmental institutions better protect and promote the human rights of all people in Iraq, with a focus on the most vulnerable. UNDAF Governance Priority …. cont’d

UNDAF Governance Results Matrix-sample page

 Indicators are based on data already being collected by COS, Ministries and the UN agencies.  The UNDAF monitoring will be linked with the NDP monitoring to the degree possible for greater national ownership and to reduce transaction cost.  The UNDAF will undergo evaluation in line with the UN Evaluation Group norms and standards. UNDAF Monitoring and Evaluation

UNDAF M&E Calendar – Sample Entries

UNDAF M&E Calendar sample entries cont’d….

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