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The framework of mechanisms of assistance of the Conference of the Parties. Convention Secretariat WHO FCTC. References and relevant documents. Article 26 of the WHO FCTC The COP workplan COP decisions: FCTC/COP1(13), COP2(10), COP3(19) and COP4(17).
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The framework of mechanisms of assistance of the Conference of the Parties Convention Secretariat WHO FCTC
References and relevant documents • Article 26 of the WHO FCTC • The COP workplan • COP decisions: • FCTC/COP1(13), COP2(10), COP3(19) and COP4(17)
Mechanisms of assistance • 1. Assistance to Parties in implementing specific provisions of the Convention, with a particular focus on developing Parties • Intercountry workshops • Needs assessments • Assistance to Parties to meet the needs identified • Database of available resources • Promoting the transfer of expertise and technology
Mechanisms of assistance (cont’d) • 2. Assistance in relation to reporting arrangements under the Convention • Assistance to Parties in preparation and submission of reports (FCTC web page, step by step instructions, web-based forum, trainings – face to face, internet based, individual assistance) • Feedback to all reporting Parties – after submission of reports
Mechanisms of assistance (cont’d) • 3. Assistance through coordination with intergovernmental organizations and other bodies • United Nations Ad Hoc Interagency Task Force on Tobacco Control • Integration the implementation of the Convention with UNDAFs • South-South and triangular cooperation • Knowledge networks and institutions
Harmonization and alignment- Samoa example • Integrate WHO FCTC into national health and development programmes and policies • The Strategy of the Development of Samoa (2008-12) • The Samoa Health Sector Plan (2008-18) • National Tobacco Control Policy & Strategy (2010-15)
Needs assessment • Process directed by COP decisions • COP1&2 called upon Parties to conduct needs assessments and the Secretariat to provide support to Parties to conduct needs assessments • Pilot missions organized after COP3 • COP4 adopted work plan which includes needs assessments
Stages of country assistance through needs assessments • Request for assistance is sent by the Party • Preparation of the country mission • Joint needs assessment mission in the country • Completion of mission report • Follow-up (identifying priorities, compiling project plans, liaising with donors, implementation of projects)
The joint needs assessment mission in the country and the mission report • Evaluates the status of implementation of all substantive articles • Identifies implementation challenges, gaps and needs • Formulates recommendations to address those gaps • Elaborates a mission report
Missions Conducted: • Bangladesh, Jordan, Lesotho and Papua New Guinea (2009) • Ghana, Guatemala and Moldova (2010) • Bhutan, Fiji and Palau (2011) • Samoa, Cook Islands, Solomon Islands, Kyrgyzstan, the Gambia (2012) Initiated or in preparation: • Botswana, Afghanistan, Nepal • Colombia, Iran, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, Micronesia
Top 6 areas of assistance N = 52 (84%) N = 49 (79%) N = 42 (68%) N = 30 (48%) N = 30 (48%) N = 31 (50%) At this time, 62 organizations have identified their areas of assistance
Top 6 types of activities N = 52 (85%) N = 52 (85%) N = 51 (84%) N = 48 (79%) N = 43 (70%) N = 36 (59%) At this time, 61 organizations have identified the types of activities
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