Unite and Deliver How UN organizations can work together and provide better support to countries

1. Unite and DeliverHow UN organizations can work together and provide better support to countries unite and deliver effective support for countries

2. Global Context UNDG and UN Reform Delivering as One Way Forward

3. As countries develop, the world is changing. We have a chance to serve this world. 1975 2005

4. We also need to adapt the UN development system to new global challenges.

5. UN funding can only do so much

6. The average number of donors per country is growing. 1960s 2001-2005

7. Bilateral aid’s share of total aid has grown much more rapidly.

8. Core funding for UN development operations is not growing. Net ODA from all donor countries to multilateral institutions at current prices (millions USD)

9. UN Expenditure is fragmented. Share of expenditures on operational activities for development by the UN system in 2008.

10. Member States have mandated the UN to become more coherent, effective and relevant.

11. We have the vision and the opportunity to improve the UN development system.

12. The UN system’s global presence gives it unique advantages in supporting countries. UN Programme Countries

13. To deliver better, UN agencies have to think, plan and work together strategically.

14. The Millennium Development Goals give the UN system a common framework.

15. The UN needs to leverage its impartial role and focus more on advocacy, coordination, technical assistance and policy advice.

16. Any questions on the global context for reform?

17. Global Context UNDG and UN Reform Delivering as One Way Forward

18. Coordination leads to more strategic and efficient UN system support. RC

19. The UN Development Group unites the 32 UN organizations that play a role in development.

20. The UNDG has become the third pillar of the Chief Executives Board.

21. The UNDG focuses on coordinating operations at the country level. Regional Directors Teams (6) UN Country Teams (135)

22. DOCO supports UNDG common policies and the RC system.

23. The UN Development Group has made extensive reforms. • UNDAFs better aligned with national priorities. • Harmonized and simplified procedures. • Improved Resident Coordinator system UNDG Chair Helen Clark

24. The UNDG has made extensive reforms. • Harmonized approach to cash transfers • More coherent and inclusive planning and programming. • Common premises (59 UN Houses) • Integrated crisis and post-conflict support

25. Any questions on the UNDG and UN reform?

26. Global Context UNDG and UN Reform Delivering as One Way Forward

27. Delivering as One is an initiative to increase the UN system’s impact.

28. The High-Level Panel on UN System-wide Coherence proposed creating pilots.

29. In 2007 eight pilot countries volunteered to test Delivering as One.

30. The pilots are applying four principles to Deliver as One.

31. One Programme provides countries with relevant assistance from the whole UN family

32. One empowered Leader and Team work together with clear accountability.

33. One Budgetary Framework uses donor resources strategically in each country.

34. One Office unites agencies through harmonized business processes and often a UN House.

35. The pilot stocktaking reports show they are making good progress. Tanzania: Resident Coordinator’s Office staff with their One Programme.

36. The pilots are working to resolve many ongoing challenges. Pilot RCs with the Deputy-Secretary General in 2008.

37. Country-led Delivering as One evaluations are planned for 2009/10.

38. Any questions on Delivering as One?

39. Global Context UN Reform So Far Delivering as One Way Forward

40. Member states agree on the way forward: “the continuing and deepening intergovernmental work of the General Assembly on system-wide coherence will focus exclusively and in an integrated manner on ‘Delivering as one’ at country and regional levels, harmonization of business practices, funding, governance, and gender equality and the empowerment of women”

41. The UNDG is following two tracks to advance reforms.

42. Donors and the UNDG have created an Expanded “Delivering as One” Funding Window.

43. The Management and Accountability System for the UN Development and Resident Coordinator Systemwill make the UN a more effective force for development.

44. The Management & Accountability System outlines governance and accountability and a “functional firewall” for UNDP. UN system coordination UNDP programming

45. Regional Directors' Teams will expand to be more representative of agencies working at the country level. Africa (West-Central) Europe & CIS Africa (East-South) Arab States Asia & Pacific LAC

46. The UNDG is taking further steps to improve coherence, effectiveness and relevance.

47. The UNDG is creating tools for better UN Development Assistance Frameworks. One Results Report UNDAF Action Plan Simplified UNDAF Guidelines

48. More countries are taking steps to work together better as they roll out new UNDAFs.

49. UN Coherence can involve up to seven work streams. UNDAF Action Plan Common Services and harmonized business practices Joint Communication Common Premises Joint resource mobilization Common budgetary framework Organizational change – leadership, structure, skills, culture Increased coherence, effectiveness and relevance

50. Any final questions?