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Simplification & Harmonization: Joint Programming. S&H Roll Out Countries Pakistan 28 – 29 July 2003. Work in progress: Joint Programming. Objectives: Increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the operational activities of the UNS Reduce transactional costs JP survey:
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Simplification & Harmonization: Joint Programming S&H Roll Out Countries Pakistan 28 – 29 July 2003
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
Joint Programming …………or Programming Jointly: • Planning • Implementation • Monitoring & Evaluation • Resource Mobilization • Resource Management • Reporting
Joint Programming:Using Resource Modalities • Parallel • Pass-through • Pooled • SWAPs
Joint Programming:SWAPs • Common interface with government/SWAPs: • Each agency manages its own disbursement • One agency manages disbursement of more than one agency
Joint Programming:Challenges • Differing methodologies and procedures • Agency capacities at country level • Visibility • Time for coordination efforts
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
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