1. UNDAF for Beginners

2. 2 2 Strategic programme framework Describes the collective response and support of the UN System to national development priorities Demonstrates UN comparative advantage Enhances coherence of the UN in improving efficiency and effectiveness of its development assistance to the country What is the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF)?

3. 3 3  National ownership;  Alignment with national development priorities;  Partnership;  Inclusive and participatory process;  Integration of the 5 programming principles;  Comparative advantage;  Mutual accountability for development results; and  Flexibility. Elements of Strategic Focus

4. 4 4 Five Programming Principles Human Rights-Based Approach Gender Equality Environmental Sustainability Results- Based Management Capacity Development Cross-cutting thematic issues +

5. 5 5  Not exceed 15 pages  Should include Executive Summary and Signature page as well as the following six sections: i. Introduction ii. UNDAF results iii.Initiatives outside UNDAF results matrix iv.Estimated resource requirements v. Implementation arrangements vi.Monitoring and Evaluation Structure and content

6. 6 6  Government/National Authorities  United Nations System (Resident Coordinators, UN Country Teams, Regional Directors’ Team and Regional Peer Support Group)  Development partners Roles and Responsibilities for an UNDAF

7. 7 7 Preparing the UNDAF: Key Steps 1. ROAD MAP 2. COUNTRY ANALYSIS 3. STRATEGIC PLANNING (UNDAF MATRIX) 4. M & E

8. 8 8 Road Map  Short strategic document outlining the steps and timing of UNDAF preparation process jointly agreed by the Government and the UN System  Identifies support needed from Regional Offices and Headquarters  Ensures a full consultative process  Ensures full alignment to national planning cycle  Marks the beginning of UNDAF formulation process

9. 9 9 Strategic analysis of the country situation which identifies priority development areas and needs of the country where the UN may provide support to national authorities. Options: i.UN participation in government-led analytical work and use of government analysis. ii.Complementary UN-supported analysis. iii.Full CCA. Country Analysis

10. 10  Conduct a Strategic Prioritization Exercise (such as SPR) – Joint exercise of UN System, Government and other stakeholders  Select priorities and outcomes  Develop an UNDAF Results Matrix (outcome level or outcome and output level) Strategic Planning

11. 11  M&E Plan jointly designed by UN, Government and other patners.  UNDAF annual review conducted by UN and Government.  UNDAF Progress Report to National Authorities.  UNDAF Evaluation. Monitoring & Evaluation

12. UNDAF Support 12 Maria Guallar UNDG LAC - Regional UNDAF Specialist/Chair PSG Skype: mguallar maria.guallar@one.un.org Gonzalo Guerra UNSSC - Manager UN Coherence Programme Skype: gonzalo.guerra g.guerra@unssc.org

13. Internet Resources 13  United Nations Development Group (UNDG): http://www.undg.org/  United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC): http://www.unssc.org/

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